Antique and Vintage Japanese Metalware

Our Metalware collection features unique and historical objects crafted from iron, bronze, copper, and brass. Find functional and decorative pieces like the classic cast iron Tetsubin (tea kettles), bronze figures (including featured statues like our Bronze Samurai), and rare vintage items such as early ice shaving machines. These pieces range from refined ornaments to practical household implements and are authenticated by material and period.

Delivery: Small items in this category (like some teapots or ornaments) are delivered via courier services. Larger or very heavy items, such as some statues and rare machines, may require our furniture removalist service. Check our Shipping page for full details.

If you would like to arrange a purchase or enquire about a specific piece, please call the shop at 07 5576 4488 or send us an email.

1926 Tetsubin - Iron Teapot

A significant and rare Tetsubin (Iron Teapot) dated Taisho 15 (1926). This piece features traditional textured casting and an embossed crest, representing a genuine piece of historical Japanese metalware for the serious collector.


Origin: Japan

Age: Taisho 15 (1926)

Size: H 25 x W 21 x D 17cm

Material: Iron

Price: $280

Stock#: MR05

Shipping: category 3

Vintage Fuji Ice Shaving Machine

A rare, authentic vintage Fuji Ice Shaving Machine (for Kakigōri). Dating to the Early Shōwa Era (late 1920s), this colourful cast iron piece is a fascinating example of early Japanese metalware. Please note: the machine requires a new blade.

Origin: Japan

Age: Early Shōwa Era (late 1920s)

Size: H 67 x W 45 x D 31cm

Material: Cast Iron

Price: $660

Stock#: MR02

Shipping: category 5

Japanache Gift Voucher

Material: Physical or Digital Voucher

Price: Minimum $50 but you can choose any value over $50

Stock #: GIFT VOUCHER

Antique Bronze Samurai

A magnificent, monumental Antique Bronze Samurai on horseback, dating to the height of Japanese metalworking: the Meiji Period (ca. 1880–1912). This colossal okimono features hyper-realistic detail, parcel-gilding remnants, and rich samurai symbolism.

Origin: Japan

Age: Meiji Period (ca. 1880–1912)

Size: H 134 x W 47 x D 105cm (Monumental)

Material: Bronze (Cast Bronze with Parcel-Gilding Remnants)

Weight: Very Heavy

Price: $9,950

Stock#: WV35

Shipping: Removalist