Japanese Mixed Metal Hibachi, circa 1900

A Japanese mixed metal hibachi, featuring naturalistically rendered overlays of silver and copper against a deep bronze surface. This traditional charcoal brazier showcases the refined metalwork of the Meiji era, where functional objects were transformed into works of sculptural beauty.

Circa 1900, this original period piece was crafted during a time of significant artistic transition, reflecting the enduring elegance of Japanese domestic life.

Cast in bronze with mixed metal overlays and featuring an elm wood base with a copper liner. Rooted in the Japanese metalworking tradition, this hibachi embodies the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic, where the beauty of aged patina and honest materials are celebrated as essential elements of the object's character.