What is a Japanese okimono?

An okimono is a decorative object intended for display rather than practical use. They frequently take the form of animals, insects, or figures rendered with close attention to natural detail. These pieces showcase the mastery of metalworkers who captured motion and texture in cast bronze during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

How do I identify a Meiji period bronze?

Meiji period bronzes often display rich patination, high-relief dragon motifs, or naturalistic subjects produced following the opening of Japan to Western trade. Many carry signatures or foundry marks on the base. The style bridges traditional temple casting techniques with decorative objects tailored for international export markets.

How do I clean an antique bronze?

Antique bronzes require minimal intervention to preserve their historic patinated surfaces. Dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth is usually sufficient for regular maintenance. Avoid using commercial metal polishes or water, as these substances can strip away the original patina and damage the delicate colouring achieved by the maker.

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These Japanese casting antique works bring master metalwork and sculptural animals from the Meiji and Edo periods directly into your room.

19th century

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Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Rat Clutching a Chestnut, Meiji Period

From H & H Gallery

£1,750

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Antique Censer Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Dragon, Edo, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Censer Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Dragon, Edo, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£2,250

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Monumental Japanese Garden Temple Vase / Water Feature

1900 - 1920

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Monumental Japanese Garden Temple Vase / Water Feature

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£22,000

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Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Tsubo Vase Meiji C1880

19th century

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Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Tsubo Vase Meiji C1880

From Prior and Willis

£1,256

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£7,500

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Antique Edo Period Decorative Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Jardiniere, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Edo Period Decorative Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Jardiniere, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,195

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Japanese Bronze Wolf Okimono, Meiji Period.

19th century

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Japanese Bronze Wolf Okimono, Meiji Period.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£1,500

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19th century

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Antique Large Fine Quality Oriental Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Jardinière Planter

From Prior and Willis

£1,046

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A Large Japanese Garden Bronze of an Arched Drum Bridge

1900 - 1920

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A Large Japanese Garden Bronze of an Arched Drum Bridge

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£18,000

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miscellaneous

19th century

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A Pair of Japanese Bronze Planters

From Beech and Springs Antiques

£380

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Listings feature items spanning the 19th century, Victorian era, Edwardian period, and early 20th century, executed primarily in bronze, brass, and cast iron.

19th century

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Large Fine Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

From LVS Decorative Arts

£2,250

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Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

19th century

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Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

From London Fine Antiques

£1,295

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A Very Large Meiji Bronze Elephant Okimono

19th century

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A Very Large Meiji Bronze Elephant Okimono

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£4,750

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19th century

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Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Jardinière Planter Meiji Period 19th Century

From Prior and Willis

£906

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19th century

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Fine Pair Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880

From Curious Antiques

£695

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A Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases, Circa 1900

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£760

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Japanese Casting

Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Rat Clutching a Chestnut, Meiji Period

Antique Censer Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Dragon, Edo, Victorian

Monumental Japanese Garden Temple Vase / Water Feature

Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Tsubo Vase Meiji C1880

Large 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

Antique Edo Period Decorative Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Jardiniere, Victorian

Japanese Bronze Wolf Okimono, Meiji Period.

Antique Large Fine Quality Oriental Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Jardinière Planter

A Large Japanese Garden Bronze of an Arched Drum Bridge

A Pair of Japanese Bronze Planters

Large Fine Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

A Very Large Meiji Bronze Elephant Okimono

Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Jardinière Planter Meiji Period 19th Century

Fine Pair Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880

A Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases, Circa 1900

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