A few examples of appraisal values for
BRONZE JAPANESE MARKS

• JAPANESE BRONZE OVOID JAR,
  JAPANESE BRONZE OVOID JAR, SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK UNDER BASE (KEI ...)JAPANESE BRONZE OVOID JAR, SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK UNDER BASE (KEI ...), the heavy jar with unusual horizontally cast design and areas of rope twist impressed design, the metal with reddish brown patina and areas of verdigris - h:9in.
• JAPANESE BRONZE VASEcharacter marks
  JAPANESE BRONZE VASEcharacter marks to underside Dimensions: 10 1/4 x 8 in. dia. (26 x 20.3 cm.) Condition:
• Japanese bronze vase, mottled brown
  Japanese bronze vase, mottled brown and green patina, tall and wide neck with banded shoulders, conical body, base with two-line commemorative inscription, early to mid 20th century, 10-3/8 in. Minor casting flaws, base with scratches and partial loss of patina.
• Bronze brazier Japanese
  Bronze brazier Japanese probably Meji period (1868-1912) oblong base and reticulated lid with raised bird floral and foliate decoration swing handle marked on base 6'' h.
• JAPANESE BRONZE OX-FORM CENSER.
  JAPANESE BRONZE OX-FORM CENSER. Akiyama maker's mark. - 9 in. long.
• JAPANESE CAST BRONZE BOWLJAPANESE
  JAPANESE CAST BRONZE BOWLJAPANESE CAST BRONZE BOWL, with relief cartouches of birds on a diapered ground having raised clouds and other motif, calligraphy mark on the base. Height 6 inches.
• JAPANESE BRONZE VASEJapanese Bronze
  JAPANESE BRONZE VASEJapanese Bronze Vase, character marks to underside; modeled as a tree stump Dimensions: 10 1/4 x 6 x 5 in. (26 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm.) Condition:
• Bronze Japanese censor body
  Bronze Japanese censor body decorated with shi-shi dogs figural legs dragon handles reticulated cover with serpent handle 10'' h.
• Three Japanese bronze suiban (basin
  Three Japanese bronze suiban (basin for tray landscapes), all with dark brown patina: one rectangular with wave-form feet, applied leaves and chidori (birds) on sides, base with four-character seal mark, "MADE IN JAPAN" mark, 3-1/2 x 12 x 7-1/2 in.; one gourd shaped, applied gourd vine on sides, three shaped feet, 3 x 13 x 9 in.; one rectangular with canted corners, lingzhi fungus feet, basketweave sides, bottom with applied cicadas, 2-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 5-1/2 in., 20th century. All with interior accretion, typical wear to feet. Collection of a South Carolina Gentleman
• Two Japanese bronze pieces: jar
  Two Japanese bronze pieces: jar with applied and inlaid mixed metal decoration of chicken under flowering plant, lotus and butterfly, 3-5/8 in.; baluster vase with applied grapevine on a textured surface, two-character stamped mark on base, 7-7/8 in. Both with wear and loss to patina, minor scratches and dents. Private Collection.
• Bronze Lion Japanese, early 20th
  Bronze Lion Japanese, early 20th century, deep brown patina, glass eyes, four-character cartouche on stomach, 4-1/8 x 7 x 2-1/4 in., with wood stand, good condition
• JAPANESE BRONZE BRAZIERJapanese
  JAPANESE BRONZE BRAZIERJapanese Bronze Brazier, late Edo period; six-character mark to underside; the pierced cover depicting two figures and a bird Dimensions: 7 x 10 1/2 in. (17.8 x 26.7 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Professor Harry Stone, Brentwood, California. Recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in the 1960s, a world traveler and author of multiple books on Victorian furniture. Condition:
• Japanese Gold on Bronze Tsuba
  Japanese Gold on Bronze Tsuba 2-3/4'' x 2-1/2'' early
• Two Japanese 'lost wax' cast bronze
  Two Japanese 'lost wax' cast bronze table items both by Honma Takusai impressed mark takusai, one marked haruyo, 19th century Comprising a bronze cast leaf and gourd modeled scroll weight, finely cast bronze lotus leaf and frog water dropper Wear to underside from use. Minor surface scratching and wear.
• Japanese Bronze Censor Japanese
  Japanese Bronze Censor Japanese ?19th century.? A bronze incense?burner ?unmarked; ht. 4.75 in.
• (2) Japanese metal items, c/o
  (2) Japanese metal items, c/o bronze vase, pierced body, bat & calligraphy decoration, 4-character impressed mark to base (8-1/4" h), cast iron figure of a child, gold & silver paint, unmarked (10" h)
• BRONZE BOX, JAPANESE NATIONAL
  BRONZE BOX, JAPANESE NATIONAL ASSEMBLYBronze lidded box, signed on bottom in Japanese, featuring the Japanese National Assembly building. Accompanying letter states that the box was a commemorative item from the opening of the building in 1936. Originally owned by Councillor Aikawa Hidesada, then given to his friend Captain Morris N. Myrick in 1950. Measures 4" x 7" x 2". Tape residue to underside and some surface wear.
• Japanese Mixed Metal Vase gold &
  Japanese Mixed Metal Vase gold & silver in bronze very fine 7 3/4'' excellent.
• Japanese bronze candle stand,
  Japanese bronze candle stand, rearing dragon holding bowl in each front foot, dark patina, late 19th/early 20th century, 15-1/2 in. Minor corrosion, scattered black pigment, casting flaws.
• JAPANESE BRONZE MASK SEALJapanese
  JAPANESE BRONZE MASK SEALJapanese Bronze Mask Seal
• Pair Bronze Tigers Japanese, late
  Pair Bronze Tigers Japanese, late 19th/early 20th century: one slightly turned with mouth open in a roar, 6-5/8 x 12 x 4 in., the other prowling forward with left foot raised, 5 x 14 x 3 in., each with three-character mark in oval cartouche on belly, with elaborate carved wood plinth, 3-1/4 x 25 x 10-1/2 in.; with copy of original receipt,
• Japanese bronze bear late 19th
  Japanese bronze bear late 19th century Brown patinated bronze, naturalistic form, incised fur. H: 14 L: 22 in. ,500-
• TWO JAPANESE BRONZE CENSERSEach
  TWO JAPANESE BRONZE CENSERSEach with cast character mark. The larger 6 x 9 1/2 in/ diam. Condition Wear consistent with use. The larger does not sit solidly in the base and tilts. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• PR. OF JAPANESE BRONZE MICE2
  PR. OF JAPANESE BRONZE MICE2 Japanese bronze mice with brushed finish to surface and Japanese hanko marks on bottom. Measures 4 3/8"H x 6.25"L x 3.5"W; 3.25"H x 6.25"L x 3.5"W.
• JAPANESE BRONZE LOBED JARDINIERE
  JAPANESE BRONZE LOBED JARDINIERE ?????? ???????of tapered form, cast with birds perching on branches around exterior, Murakami Hiko (?) seal mark on the base(1)20cm highProvenance: The Late Dr Helen E C Cargill Thompson (1933-2020). The Cargill part of the family founded The Burmah Oil Company in 1876, and had interested in the East India Trading Company. Great friends of Burrell.
• JAPANESE BRONZE BOTTLE VASE: Each
  JAPANESE BRONZE BOTTLE VASE: Each panel with the continuing scene of birds in the marshes. The mark indicates Murakami. 10 1/2''h.
• Bronze Japanese vase with scrolling
  Bronze Japanese vase with scrolling leaf and floral inlay. 10 1/2"H. Unsigned, no dents.
• A Japanese Shakudo Plaque The
  A Japanese Shakudo Plaque The rectangular bronze plaque measuring apprx. 3" x 1-1/2" x 3/16" thick has a panoramic landscape in relief with gold and silver inlay with a flowering garden stream and bridge low building pine trees and mountains in the distance. The reverse is cast with Japanese characters with gold pigment rubbed in for accent.
• JAPANESE BRONZE TIGERMeiji era
  JAPANESE BRONZE TIGERMeiji era impressed mark with Japanese charcters to underside Condition: good. Light wear to surfaces. 17 inches wide, 3 1/4 inches deep; 8 inches high Condition:
• JAPANESE BRONZE USABATA Japanese
  JAPANESE BRONZE USABATA Japanese bronze usabata, 18"w.
• PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE
  PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE CENSERSStamped mark. 19 x 9 in. diam. Condition Minor wear and oxidation. One slightly rocky on base, otherwise in good condition. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• Japanese Bronze of a Turtle
  Japanese Bronze of a Turtle signed Meiji period 6 1/2'' x 13'' excellent.
• JAPANESE BRONZE BOWL - Early
  JAPANESE BRONZE BOWL - Early Meiji Period Low Bronze Bowl with relief of flying dragons on sides short rim three small shaped feet 1 1/2'' (3.8 cm) tall 4 3/4'' (12.1 cm) diam very good condition nice age patina. From the Marvin Sadik Collection.
• JAPANESE BRONZE CENSERJAPANESE
  JAPANESE BRONZE CENSERJAPANESE BRONZE CENSER, 20th Century, the circular pierced dome lid with figures above conforming body cast with a Doi mon on splayed feet - h:5in.
• JAPANESE BRONZE KOROJapanese Bronze
  JAPANESE BRONZE KOROJapanese Bronze Koro
• JAPANESE BRONZE VASEmarked to
  JAPANESE BRONZE VASEmarked to underside 13 inches wide; 17 1/2 inches high Condition: