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ICHIBAN STARTING TO CLOSE DOWN. We are starting to close down our business, a process that will take us a couple of years. We still have over 900 items either currently listed on our website catalog or still to be posted onto it. So, from now on ALL ITEMS IN THE CATALOG MAY BE PURCHASED AT 40 % OFF THE LISTED PRICE.(This discount does NOT apply to items purchased at auction.) At these low prices, we do ask that you pay shipping and insurance charges for all items purchased.

An Important Japanese Komai Bud Vase–Monkeys–Meiji Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920   item# 1125195 (stock# ICHI-Ebay12d)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $2,250.00  This rare and fine Komai bud vase has a design of two monkeys under a tree examining a leaf held by the standing monkey. The detailing is as fine as you will see. The face, hands and feet are copper inlay and the fur of the monkeys is pure gold with every single hair clearly shown. It is signed on the front and on the back with Komai's mark. The signature has been translated as follows - 1st line from right vertical - Nippon Koku (country of Japan); 2nd line - Kyoto Jyu (living in Kyoto); ...click for details

A Japanese Bronze Sword or Weapon Guard - Meiji Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1910   item# 936403 (stock# ICHI 2986-A5)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 150.00  This is a very interesting solid bronze casting that we think might have been a hand guard on some sort of Japanese weapon. It is obviously not a tsuba (sword guard) because the opening on a tsuba is a narrow oval through which the sword extends. Is it possible that this piece could similar hand protection for some other weapon such as a halberd ? We just do not know. ...click for details

A Bronze/Copper Alloy Tray - Raijin the Thunder God Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920   item# 926532 (stock# COLL 9061)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $595.00  A striking cast metal tray made of an alloy of bronze and copper – because of the more than normal reddish cast to the piece, we think there had to have been a larger proportion of copper to the metal. The tray depicts Raijin the Thunder God in the clouds beating his drums with two headed drum sticks in each hand from his place high above the clouds. The swirling circle of clouds at lower left would almost suggest that Raijin is stirring up a hurricane with his loud drumming. ...click for details

A Japanese Bronze Yatate – Ink and Brush Holder Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900   item# 916136 (stock# ICHI 3269)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $325.00  This is a late Edo to early Meiji bronze yatate with a cast turtle on the top of the bowl that holds the ink. The turtle sits on top of a large rock. The shaft of the yatate has an incised long floral decoration. The shaft also has two holes for holding a silk string to carry the yatate on a sash. The piece has a lovely old patina – the hinge works perfectly – and the inside of the ink box shows definite signs of usage. It measures 7 “ long – the ink box is 2” wide by 1 2/3” deep by 1 ¼” high. T ...click for details

A Japanese Leather Coin Purse w/Shakudo Medallion Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900   item# 915857 (stock# ICHI 1528)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $595.00  This is a very rare and fascinating old Japanese coin purse with a large mixed metal (Shakudo) medallion on the front. The medallion shows a shogun or priest with a young attendant at his side. They are located next to a flowering bush and a full moon or sun shines overhead. At the base of the oval medallion is a handle with small ropes. The overall effect is that of a small mixed metal fan on the purse. There are touches of gold in the metalwork – at the bottom of the man’s robes – on his hat ...click for details

A Japanese Bronze Koro in the Shape of a Shi Shi Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900   item# 903789 (stock# ICHI 1553-A7)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $450.00  This is a fine early bronze koro shaped like a fat shi shi. The top of the piece lifts off and attaches to the bottom with a small prong that fits into a small hole in the base. The bronze is nicely detailed and has an excellent patina. We date it to the late Edo to early Meiji period, circa 1850-1880s. The koro measures 3” long by 2 ½” wide by 3” high. It is in excellent condition. ...click for details

A Meiji Period Bronze Koro (Censer) from Vantines Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1910   item# 891634 (stock# COLL 9033)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $195.00  This is a nice square bronze censer (koro) with a pyramid top – excellent patina and an most interesting design. On all four sides of the pyramidal top the design is that of stylized dragons in a humped position in order to fit within the small space. The four dragons in triangular spaces lead up to the top knob. On the base is an inscribed signature of Vantines – a famous importer of Asian goods in the late 19th century. The koro measures 3” square and is 2 ½” deep to the top of the knob. We da ...click for details

Late Edo-Early Meiji Bronze Mirror Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900   item# 647932  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $295.00  A Japanese bronze mirror with polished surface on one side -- the reflection side - and a detailed design of flying cranes in clouds on the back. The side with the design is accentuated with hundreds of impressed dots that set out the cranes and clouds in low relief. There was once a handle - now long since broken off. The mirror measures 4 7/8" diameter and is 1/8" thick - fine patina and condition. We date the piece to the late Edo to early Meiji period, circa 1850-1875.

A Fine Japanese Komai Dish with Tiger Family Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920   item# 314417  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $895.00  Extraordinary Japanese Komai dish with decoration of two tigers with cub. The metals are gold, silver, copper with the gold shading from a coppery color to a yellow gold. The detailing is as fine as you will see. The noses are copper, claws are silver, silver used for shading on face and underneath. It is signed on the front and on the back with Komai's mark. This large dish measures 8 3/8" in diameter. The condition is very good with the exception of a missing foot on bottom. You can ...click for details

Japanese Copper Teaburi - Hand Warmer - Meiji Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920   item# 84519  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $395.00  A great example of Japanese metalwork craftsmanship. Used in the tea ceremony, the teaburi was meant for guest to warm their hands. Coals were placed in the container and heat emanated up through the pierced lid. Great traditional Japanese design of waves, tsunami & the sun is peeking out. Other than a little ding to the lid this piece is in excellent condition. Measures about 4.5" tall and approx 6.5" diameter. Based on the patina, we would date this item from the ...click for details

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