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Welcome to Steve Sly Japanese Art

My objective is to share with you the absolute passion that I have for the superb works of art produced in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912) , by artists and craftsmen who possessed truly amazing technical and artistic abilities.

It is my firm belief that these works of art, whether they be metalwork, enamel, sculptures, Textiles, lacquer or other medium, represent some of the very finest treasures ever made by man.

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Welcome to Steve Sly Japanese Art

My objective is to share with you the absolute passion that I have for the superb works of art produced in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912) , by artists and craftsmen who possessed truly amazing technical and artistic abilities.

It is my firm belief that these works of art, whether they be metalwork, enamel, sculptures, Textiles, lacquer or other medium, represent some of the very finest treasures ever made by man.

Product Categories

Japanese Metalwork

Japanese Ceramics

Japanese Okimono

Japanese Enamels

Japanese Shibayama

Japanese Lacquer

Miscellaneous

Japanese Bronze

Japanese Metalwork

Japanese Ceramics

Japanese Okimono

Japanese Enamels

Japanese Shibayama

Japanese Lacquer

Miscellaneous

Japanese Bronze

New Arrivals

  • Large Japanese Imperial Silver Koro - Tsukada Shukyo (1848-1918) Large Japanese Imperial Silver Koro – Tsukada Shukyo (1848-1918) £16,500.00 View Now
  • Beautiful Japanese Mixed Metal Jardiniere - Suzuki Chokichi Beautiful Japanese Mixed Metal Jardiniere – Suzuki Chokichi Reserved View Now
  • Very Rare 18ct Gold Cigarette Case by Unno Shomin (1844-1915) Very Rare 18ct Gold Cigarette Case by Unno Shomin (1844-1915) £18,500.00 View Now
  • Silver and Mixed Metal Lidded Box - Sekiguchi Shinya (1877-1932) Silver and Mixed Metal Lidded Box – Sekiguchi Shinya (1877-1932) Sold View Now

Free Worldwide Shipping

We include the cost of shipping your chosen item fully insured until it reaches your door.

Certificate of Authenticity

For added peace of mind each item is personally checked prior to me including a hand signed and dated certificate for your records.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

You can shop securely in the knowledge that each item will be exactly as described leaving you fully satisfied with your purchase.

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News

08/10/2025

October Newsletter

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04/09/2025

September Newsletter

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06/08/2025

August Newsletter

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09/07/2025

July Newsletter

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06/06/2025

June Newsletter

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Events

26/07/2022

MASTERPIECE LONDON ART FAIR

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01/02/2022

The Chelsea Antiques & Fine Art Fair – March 2022 – Stand 11

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02/09/2021

The Chelsea Antiques Fair In Partnership With 2Covet

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27/02/2017

“Unearthed” Usa Silver Koro Heads To Wiltshire

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29/10/2016

No Tricks – Just Treats , At Winter Olympia Preview Night

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Publications

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Exhibition Catalogue Autumn 2025

Download PDF I am delighted to present to you my Autumn 2025 exhibition catalogue, it has been an absolute joy to bring these works of art in from literally all corners of the globe to showcase them for your enjoyment....

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Publications

The Sculpture Garden By Carl Duisberg (1861 – 1935)

Download PDF “ART IS JOY!” With these simple yet profound words, Privy Councillor Dr Carl Duisberg (1861–1935) expressed a guiding principle that shaped his life and legacy. For him, art was never merely about possession but a source of deep...

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Publications

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Exhibition Catalogue Autumn 2024

Download PDF There is little doubt that the finest Japanese works of art destined for national and international expositions during the mid to latter years of that magical Meiji period (1868-1912) literally wowed the audience, as well as propelling the...

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Publications

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Exhibition Catalogue Autumn 2023

Download PDF There is little doubt that the finest Japanese works of art destined for national and international expositions during the mid to latter years of that magical Meiji period (1868-1912), literally wowed the audience as well as propelling the...

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Publications

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Masterpiece 2022

Download PDF MASTERPIECE LONDON I am so pleased to finally be able to share this year’s production with you to coincide with my participation at Masterpiece London, the online page turning catalogue and the press release drafted below actually goes...

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