Brush pot - Bronze, Gilt
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Japanese gilt bronze box and brush pot with a tiger relief, dating to the Meiji/Showa period (circa 1930s–1960s), 11 cm high, 8.5 cm square, weighing 1,271 g, in good vintage condition with signs of age and gilt wear.
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Japanese Gilt Bronze Box & Brush Pot - Tiger Relief Sculpture - Meiji / Showa Period
### Description
This is a heavy and finely detailed Japanese gilt bronze (gilded bronze) container featuring intricate tiger relief carvings. Designed to serve as a versatile item—such as a box, trinket holder, or brush pot (fudetsuto)—this piece exhibits exceptional craftsmanship with dynamic depictions of tigers set against naturalistic backgrounds. Although compact, it feels remarkably substantial and heavy in hand, offering a robust and high-quality feel.
### Condition
The item is in vintage condition with visible signs of age and handling. There are surface dirt, minor scuffs, rubbing, and wear to the original gold gilding (gilt loss) consistent with its age. Please carefully inspect all photographs for full details, as they form an essential part of the description. Sold as-is.
### Dimensions
### Dimensions
- Height: 11 cm
- Width: 8.5 cm
- Depth: 8.5 cm
### Weight
1,271 g
### Shipping
* This item will be safely packed and shipped directly from Japan.
* Please note: Shipping for this item is available exclusively to destinations within the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK.
Items will be shipped via:
* DHL Express
* EMS
* International Air Parcel
Note: The shipping method is selected based on the destination country, package size, and available carrier services.
To ensure smooth customs clearance and avoid double taxation, delays, or unexpected returns—particularly in regions where postal customs system issues are present—certain destinations (such as France, Italy, Spain, etc.) will be shipped via DHL Express.
### Customs & Import Taxes
* Import duties, taxes, and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
* Please check with your country's customs office to determine additional costs prior to bidding.
* We cannot declare a lower value or mark the item as a "gift."
Thanks,
WAQWAQ Kyoto
Seller's Story
Welcome to the WAQWAQ Kyoto store. Thank you for visiting our profile.
Established in 2003, we are a trusted buy-and-sell shop located in the historic city of Kyoto, Japan. We have been bringing our curated selection to Catawiki buyers since 2025.
Please be advised that our shipping is strictly limited to EEA countries, Switzerland, and the UK. To ensure safe and fast delivery, we ship all orders via DHL Express, EMS, or International Air Parcel. The most suitable carrier will be automatically selected based on the item's value, size, and your destination to ensure the best balance of speed, safety, and cost.
Japanese Gilt Bronze Box & Brush Pot - Tiger Relief Sculpture - Meiji / Showa Period
### Description
This is a heavy and finely detailed Japanese gilt bronze (gilded bronze) container featuring intricate tiger relief carvings. Designed to serve as a versatile item—such as a box, trinket holder, or brush pot (fudetsuto)—this piece exhibits exceptional craftsmanship with dynamic depictions of tigers set against naturalistic backgrounds. Although compact, it feels remarkably substantial and heavy in hand, offering a robust and high-quality feel.
### Condition
The item is in vintage condition with visible signs of age and handling. There are surface dirt, minor scuffs, rubbing, and wear to the original gold gilding (gilt loss) consistent with its age. Please carefully inspect all photographs for full details, as they form an essential part of the description. Sold as-is.
### Dimensions
### Dimensions
- Height: 11 cm
- Width: 8.5 cm
- Depth: 8.5 cm
### Weight
1,271 g
### Shipping
* This item will be safely packed and shipped directly from Japan.
* Please note: Shipping for this item is available exclusively to destinations within the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK.
Items will be shipped via:
* DHL Express
* EMS
* International Air Parcel
Note: The shipping method is selected based on the destination country, package size, and available carrier services.
To ensure smooth customs clearance and avoid double taxation, delays, or unexpected returns—particularly in regions where postal customs system issues are present—certain destinations (such as France, Italy, Spain, etc.) will be shipped via DHL Express.
### Customs & Import Taxes
* Import duties, taxes, and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
* Please check with your country's customs office to determine additional costs prior to bidding.
* We cannot declare a lower value or mark the item as a "gift."
Thanks,
WAQWAQ Kyoto
Seller's Story
Welcome to the WAQWAQ Kyoto store. Thank you for visiting our profile.
Established in 2003, we are a trusted buy-and-sell shop located in the historic city of Kyoto, Japan. We have been bringing our curated selection to Catawiki buyers since 2025.
Please be advised that our shipping is strictly limited to EEA countries, Switzerland, and the UK. To ensure safe and fast delivery, we ship all orders via DHL Express, EMS, or International Air Parcel. The most suitable carrier will be automatically selected based on the item's value, size, and your destination to ensure the best balance of speed, safety, and cost.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze, Gilt
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950, 1950-1960
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