This early to mid-1900’s bronze incense burner has been naturalistically cast in the form of a resting crane. The feathers are well detailed with the upper body serving as a detachable cover to hold the incense. Very good condition.
Dimensions: Height: 4”
Length: 6”
Depth: 2 ½”
This mid-1900’s Japanese cast-iron tea kettle is completely covered in low relief with chrysanthemum blossoms. The design is repeated on the border of the lid. It has a pine cone shaped finial. An unidentified signature of the maker appears next to the spout. Good condition with normal rusting.
Dimensions: 9” x 6”
This early to mid-1900’s mottled bronze sculpture has been naturalistically cast in the form of a monkey in a contemplative pose. An unidentified signature is inscribed on the underside. Excellent condition and patina. It comes in the original signed box.
Dimensions: 5 1/2” x 3”
This early to mid-1900’s bronze incense burner has been naturalistically cast in the form of a goose. The feet and feathers are well detailed with the wings serving as a detachable cover to hold the incense. Very good condition.
Dimensions: Height: 8”
Length: 9”
Depth: 5 ½”
This early to mid-1900’s bronze lantern is in the form of a pagoda. The 8 sides are intricately decorated with a lattice and scrolling vine motif with suspended bells. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: 15” x 11”
This mid-1900’s Japanese cast-iron tea kettle is decorated in low relief with chrysanthemum leaves floating amidst stylized petals. It has a pine cone shaped finial. An unidentified signature of the maker appears next to the spout. Good condition with normal rusting.
Dimensions: 9” x 7”
This early to mid-1900’s 6-sided bronze lantern is in the form of a pagoda with each side depicting a window of various architectural shapes including a crescent moon and sea cucumber. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: 10” x 9”
This early to mid-1900’s bronze lantern is in the form of a pagoda. Each side depicts a window scene of pine, bamboo and plum. The overall low relief design is a repetition of overlapping waves. Bells suspend from the overhang. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: 12” x 9”
This unusual early to mid-1900’s richly textured cast-iron tea kettle is decorated in high relief with crabs, cascading waterfalls and waves. An unidentified signature appears next to the spout. There is rusting on the surface and on the inside adding to the rustic nature of this piece.
Dimensions: 8 ½” x 4”
This early to mid-1900’s vase is in the form of a well-bucket. It is accented with a bamboo crosspiece. It has a rich mottled rust and green patina. A fine hairline repair is present on one side.
Dimensions: 9” x 3”