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Metalwork For Sale
Seven Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Seven Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Measures - 3.5"H x 2"diam (4 sm)
5"H x 2.25"diam (md)
6"H x 3"diam (lg)
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
An Indian part-gilt silver-clad ceremonial sceptre or mace with a tiger’s head
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Northern India or Deccan, late 19th century
L. approx. 82 cm (excl. stand)
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
This remarkable gilt-silver soonta (ceremonial sceptre) also known as choba (ceremonial mace) with a tiger's head stands out as an unparalleled example. It has a wooden base, clad with thick sheet part-gilt silver and has fine details such as teeth and a curling tongue. Especially with the inlaid glass eyes, in combination with the grand sculptural design, it would have been integral to an Indian maharaja’s attire, known as lawajama in North India and biruthus in South India, as referenced by Jackson & Jaffer. They would symbolise authority, power, and sometimes an attribute of various deities, particularly those associated with strength or combat. For instance, the Hindu god Hanuman, known for his immense strength, is often depicted holding a mace (*chob* or gada in Sanskrit). Similarly, the god Vishnu and his avatar Krishna are also frequently depicted with a mace among their other attributes.
Courtiers would raise these sceptres wrapped in rich brocades, with the head visible, during processions, signalling their association with the monarch. Alongside fly-whisks and standards, they were indispensable in ceremonial parades, underscoring the ruler's prestige. Terlinden notes that a soonta berdar was tasked with carrying the sceptre. These individuals, proficient in courtly manners, played key roles during audiences, from managing entrances to introducing guests. Their esteemed position often earned them generous rewards, including land grants. See for a depiction of sceptres in use the top right of a painting in the collection of the V&A, titled Processional scene with Amar Singh, ruler of Thanjavur (Tanjore), and Sarabhoji, from circa 1797.
For a very comparable piece, but with an elephant’s head, see the collection of the Indian Museum, Kolkata. For other less similar examples, see the V&A Museum London.
Sources:
A. Jackson & A. Jaffer, Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts, London, V&A Publishing, 1999
Christiane Terlinden Serra, Mughal Silver...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful Tibetan bronze seated buddha on a lotus pedestal from the 19th century. This buddha features a lovely age related patina as well as rich detailing.
Category
19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The exterior of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers surrounded by...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Indian Vintage Metal Water Vase with Cork Style Top and Circular Body
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian metal water vase from the mid-20th century, with circular belly and cork inspired wooden top. Crafted in India during the midcentury period, this metal water vase charms...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
19th Century Indo-Persian Silver Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Steel and Brass Dish
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique (19th century) Indo-Persian steel dish or salver in the form of overlapping grape leaves with damascene and koftgari silver inlay and gilded designs and brass overlay re...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Floral Decorated Vase with Branch Form Handles 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Floral Decorated Vase with Branch Form Handles 18thC
Measures - 6.5"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wire & Wireless Vase attributed to Ando.
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Japanese Cloisonne Enamel shouldered vase with a long neck worked in silver wire and wireless technique depicting a two bamboo trees and a bird perched along the branch...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hailing from the Ming period in 16/17th century, this monumental bronze vase is a fine example of the auspicious decor and markings unique to Chinese furnishings. The vase is cast wi...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Red Enamel Green and White Dragon Jar
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Japanese late Meiji Era tripod and covered enamel copper censer koro. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form censer koro is enameled with poly...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Cast Bronze Tibetan Buddha Shiva Figure 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cast Bronze Tibetan Buddha Shiva Figure 19thC
Measures - 8.75"H x 3.25"W x 2.5"D
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Tomoe" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese patinated bronze ikebana flower vase, "Tomoe", by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), Osaka, Japan.
The highly sculptural vase is crafted of bronze with a spectacu...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Totai Jar Signed
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome fan shape...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs adorning the surface, this ceremonial...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Measures - Sm to Lg: 5.25"H x 2.75"W x 2.75"D
5.25"H x 3.25"W x 3.25"D
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Measures - 9"H x 4"diam (tall green vase)
8"h X 4"d (white vase)
7.5"H x 6"W x 3.25"D (napkin box...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Scalloped Wisteria Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period enamel plate charger. The plate is amde in a floral design with scalloped rims. The plate is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers a...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Hawk in Cherry Blossom Tree Charge
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper charger plate. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome image of a hawk seated on a sakura tree branch,...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Meiji Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Geometric Pattern Plate Charger
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate. The plate is made in a swirl panel design. The panels are adorned with polychrome images of blossoming flowers, and...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese late Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel over copper brush pot. Circa: late 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with a polychrome image of gee...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Items - Three Boxes & Five Napkin Rings c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Items - Three Boxes & Five Napkin Rings c1920
Measures - 1"H x 1.5" diam (sm napkin ring)
1.25"H x 2" diam (lg napkin ring)
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Keifuku" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese patinated bronze ikebana vase by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), circa 1960's, Osaka, Japan.
The tall vase of graceful form, with a high round foot supporting ...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Phoenix Bird Tray
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, Early Edo period, enamel copper tray. The oval shaped tray is enameled with a polychrome image of a Phoenix bird with flowers and leaves made in the Cloisonne te...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Japanese Cast Bronze Portrait Bust Sculpture of a Young WomanC1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Japanese Cast Bronze Portrait Bust Sculpture of a Young WomanC1920
Measures - 7"H x 3.5"W x 3.5"D
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set within a flower design, a distinctive characteristic of Japanese decorative arts during the era. The inclusion of three mounts for hanging suggests a functional and versatile design, allowing it to be suspended for ambient lighting. Circa the early 20th century. Antique Japanese Lamps...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Geometric Brush Pot Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel brush pot. Circa: late 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting a scene wi...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Brush Pot with Bugs
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel over copper brush pot. Circa: late 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with a polychrome image of a burd a...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese flat brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs adorning the surface, this ceremonial container showcases the ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Chinese Cast Bronze Bookends with Figures & Bamboo, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Chinese Cast Bronze Bookends with Figures & Bamboo, C1920
Measures - 6"H x 4.5"W x 2.5"D
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Canton Enamel on Copper Jaridiniere Fish Bowl Gilt Metal Handles
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Chinese Canton Enamel Jardinière, circa 1900s. Features an ovoid form between two gilded metal animal masks with hoop handles. The bowl is decorated in bright enamels with a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Fine Japanese Cloisonné-enamel and Musen Vase Attributed to Namikawa Sosuke
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Cloisonné-enamel and Musen Baluster vase attributed to Namikawa Sosuke.
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century.
This vase features an elegant classic form with a sle...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Chestnut Roaster, English, Brass, Hanging Warmer, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chestnut roaster. An English, brass hanging warmer, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Appealing chestnut warmer with tasteful decor
Displaying a desirabl...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s
Original condition
Original patina
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Pewter Trinket Dish, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass fire irons
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass fire irons having a quality set of fire irons with circular shaped handles, consisting of a lovely shaped shovel, poker and a pair of to...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Victorian Dutch Brass Jardiniere
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large Antique Victorian Dutch Brass Jardiniere having a quality antique Victorian Dutch brass jardiniere, Having lions heads ring handles to the sides, decorated with traditional sce...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji period.
The head bucket was used for storing and transporting severed heads. During the Samurai era clashes and battles ensued, cutt...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Strap Handles, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
For many centuries, people in China have burned incense in shallow censers such as this, placed within a shrine or atop a home altar. An essential element o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Pair Hayashi School
Located in Newark, England
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases by the Hayashi School in their Original Tomoba...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box
Located in Newark, England
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box. The Box of slim rectangular form cast in iron and raise...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Iron
Antique Chestnut Warmer, English, Brass, Hanging Roaster, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chestnut warmer. An English, brass hanging roaster, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Fascinating Georgian warmer with an appealing decorative motif
Disp...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Very large Japanese bronze 4-tiered trumpet vase with intricate wave design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Remarkable and very large bronze 4-tiered trumpet vase intricately designed with a motif of tumultuous waves.
It’s crafted to give the impression that the trumpet-shaped chalice, is ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Copper Patinated Aluminum Sculpture Of Shiva Nataraja
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculpture of Shiva Nataraja, depicting the god within a ring of fire, holding a damaru drum in his right hand and a flame in the left. The Shiva is dancing on a reclining figure hold...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Aluminum
Chinese Silver Repousse and Cast Goblet by Wang Hing.
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese silver repousse goblet by Wang Hing. Depicts Chinese garden scenes. Drgon base with emanating fire. Marked WH for Wang HIng maker and 90 Chinese silver. Weight 7.4 oz
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Bronze Hawk Okimono by Maruki
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most endearing Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze okimono of a hawk perched upon a rootwood base, the hawk...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Covered Jar Attributed to Hayashi
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel lidded jar . Late Meiji period, Circa 1895 Rounded shape with pronounced base. Blue ground color. The piece is decorated with a crane bird motif....
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Firewood Holder
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho firewood holder. A chic monumental design in wrought iron. Perfect indoors or outside. You decide! Acquired from a Westport estate.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Metalwork
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gojunoto, Japanese Metal Pagoda
Located in Vienna, AT
Gojunoto, Japanese Metal Pagoda - This is a wonderfully detailed smaller version of a Pagoda building made from cast iron. Pagoda buildings, Tō (塔) in Japanese, originated in ancient...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Iron
Very large pair of cloisonné vases, Japan 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and very large pair ( 0,92m high) of cloisonné vases , Japan, 19th c.
The "shippô-yaki" technique was introduced to Japan, via China, around the 17th c. It was jealously guarded...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Petite Brass Brazier with Embroidered Pouch, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this petite 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China. The brazier is crafted of w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enameled & Lidded Scent Dragon Jar C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enameled, Footed & Lidded Scent Jar with Dragon and Flowers C1920
Measures- 5''H x 5.25''W x 5.25''D
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japanese Tanto, 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
A nicely designed Japanese Tanto with a bone scabbard that has inlays of stones and mother of pearl. Motives of flowers and birds.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Early 20th century Japanese tin-made Buddhist pagoda with Hoju precious orb
Located in Chiba, JP
Japanese tin-made Buddhist pagoda with hoju (precious orb) standing for the universe (everything). Early 20th century. approx. H 21.5 x 15 x 15cm (8.46 x 5.90 x 5.90in). Some expecte...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Tin
Large Polylobed Cloisonné Enamel Dish, Japan Meiji Era c. 1890
Located in Milano, IT
Large polylobed cloisonné enamel dish decorated in several concentric orders. A delicate composition of flowers and birds adorn its central part, all in the style of Namikawa Yasuyuki.
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
18th/19th Century Nepalese Inlaid and Gilt Silver and Copper Altar
Located in New York, US
Our beautiful antique Hindu altar from Nepal, circa 18th/19th century, is crafted from silver and gilt copper and repousse designs and inlaid with hundreds of stones. It has three dr...
Category
Early 19th Century Nepalese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Copper
Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Floral Enameled & Footed Cigar Box C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Floral Enameled & Footed Cigar Box with Divided Interior C1920
Measures - 1.5"H x 6.25"W x 4.5"D
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Seven Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Enameled Rice Bowls C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Seven Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Enameled Rice Bowls with Flowers, C1920
Measures - 1.25"H x 3.75" diam (smallest)
2"H x 4.5" diam (largest)
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Enameled Lidded Urn with Flowers C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Enameled Lidded Urn with Flowers C1920
Measures - 9"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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