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A unique patinated bronze paper holder formed as the grimacing mask of the Noh theater character, Hannya. This expressive mask is carved and incised with accents in gilt and enamel. Silver signature plaque, Ippo sai, on the front. This paper holder will be a bold statement for use in your office or study. Excellent condition with only minor rubbing to the horns, commensurate with age and use. Length: 3” Circa 1900 (Meiji Period), Japan

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A dramatic silver and cloisonné pedestal vase with slim neck and lobed body. Luxuriant peonies in rich enamels encircle the vase in high relief, contrasting with the delicate enamel work at the neck and foot. Peonies, symbols of spring season, are venerated flowers in Chinese and Japanese art, often associated with good fortune and erotic love. The peony is portrayed with the mythical phoenix bird and shishi (Buddhist lion dog). Gilt signature plaque, Mitsuhige. This elegant vase is in excellen... Click for details

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A fine Japanese silver bowl on a pedestal base with everted rim, the body designed with large iris petals and stalks in high relief on a stippled ground. This exquisite silver bowl is the work of the famous Kuhn & Komor company, established in 1869 with a specialty in Yokohama silver ware. The bowl is in very good condition with only minor wear along the base commensurate with age and wear. Diameter: 6.75”, height: 3” Meiji Period, Japan

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A marvelous example of an iron and multi-metal covered box bordered by floating gilt clouds. A brilliant copper koi with shakudo eyes in high relief executed on an inlaid silver plaque leaps upward from the waves, a radiating sun providing additional drama. The gleaming gilt interiors are etched with charming pastoral scenes. This unique box is in excellent condition with no damage and no restoration. Length: 4.25”, height: 1.5” Meiji Period, Japan

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A shibuichi and silver okimono of a terrapin family clambering upon the surface of a wood stand formed as a rocky slope. Expertly chiseled in the gleaming metals, this unusual rendering of parents and youngsters provides a visual foil against the richness of the modeled wood. Ryuki signature on underside of the larger turtle. This charming okimono is in excellent condition with neither damage nor restoration. Length: 10" Meiji Period, Japan

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A lively bronze boar modeled with naturalistic precision, its fur, ears, snout, positioning of the legs and opened mouth describing the incomparable motility of the piece. The glance from its gold-ringed, silver and shakudo eyes intensifies its realism. Engraved signature plaque on nether side reads Gyoko. This magnificent sculpture of a boar is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Length: 13.5”, height: 5.5” Meiji Period, Japan

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An elegant pair of pure-silver bottle vases on foliate-pedestal feet. Upon their brilliant bodies, moriage cloisonné enamel and silver medallions designed with butterflies, iris, kiku, cranes and peonies float in random. Incised Mitsuo Ryosai signature on bases. These vases of graceful form are in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Heights: 5.75” Meiji Period, Japan

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A fully-articulated jizai okimono of a finely detailed katydid in silver with extensive stippling along the wings and deep chiseling along the body and legs. Incised signature of Soko on nether side. This jizai okimono is in excellent condition. Length: 3” Meiji Period, Japan

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A fine pair of bronze, multi-metal and cloisonné enamel baluster vases. Cloisonné butterflies hover over stylized streams afloat with gold kiku and colored enamel leaves. This superb pair of bronze vases is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Heights: 8.75” Meiji Period, Japan

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A beautifully rounded silver tetsubin with arched handle and reticulated finial formed as a peach, its minimalistic and timeless design emphasizing beauty and grace. Engraved signature plaque of Yamaoka and Jungin mark on base. Includes its own tomobako and is in good condition. Height: 7 1/8” Late Meiji /Taisho Period, Japan