Hand-Crafted Metalwork

Rare and highly decorative bronze Art Deco vase, possibly by Raymond Chevalier. Striking and colorful Art Deco vase. When we first saw this remarkable, all hand-crafted vase we were...

Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass finish and a ...

Large fine antique Islamic 19th century Indo Persian Mughal hand-etched and inlaid tined copper brass bowl. Large Mamluk copper basin finely etched and i...

Unusual coco de mer tea caddy crafted with a double lobe nut found on the Seychelles Islands, it is said to have mystical properties. Featuring malachite f...

Pair of Spiral pendants, bronze age, Europe, circa 1000 BC, 3 and 3 half inches 7 9 cm, mounted on custom stands. Provenance: From a private European collection; formed in the 1980s.

Handcrafted Turkish Ottoman tinned copper metal round vessel. Middle eastern Asian tinned copper large bowl nicely hand-hammered. Handcrafted in Turkey. ...

Middle Eastern Egyptian bowl hand-etched and hammered brass. Early 20th century Egyptian brass vessel bowl. Engraved and hand-chased repousse with Egyptian arabesque...

Large Middle Eastern Islamic finely hand-etched brass memorial footed bowl decorated with medallions with Islamic calligraphy inscriptions and scene of wild animals. Moorish style he...

Beautiful handcrafted tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with lid and brass latch. The metal is delicately and intricately hand-hammered and repousse with floral and geometric designs. This Vintage brass box...

Beautiful 19th century large hand-crafted decorative round polished brass box with lid delicately and intricately hand-hammered with repousse floral...

Middle Eastern traditional Arabian brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased brass with riveted brass finish and a very large spout. ...

Colorful 20th century Japanese bronze champlevé vase with a vibrant enamel decoration. Adorned with zoomorphic motifs in an Art Deco style...

The Khmer culture existed between the 9th and 15 century in nowadays Cambodia. Influenced by Buddhism and primitive nature religions they produced a remarka...

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic art Moorish brass bowl engraved with Thuluth Arabic calligraphy.The polished brass bowl is profusely chased with vines and vegetal motifs and inscribed with Islamic verses of the Holly Koran.This bowl has been professionally cleaned and polished.Measures: Diameter 7.25" x 4" height Mouth opening: 5".Great Middle Eastern brass metalwork decorative Islamic art objects.Handcrafted Moorish hand-etched Islamic metal brass bowl.Engraved, incised and hammered with very fine Arabic Islamic calligraphy writing and geometric designs on brass vessel.Very Intricate fine Middle eastern Moorish Islamic Art metalwork, museum quality artwork.Late 19th Century.Date of Manufacture: Circa 1880.Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. Islamic brass metalwork is an intricate and beautiful form of art that originated in the Islamic world. It encompasses a wide range of decorative objects made from brass or other metals such as copper, bronze, and silver. Brass trays, in particular, are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and intricate designs. Islamic brass metalwork has a rich history that dates back to the early Islamic period, with its roots in the metalworking traditions of ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. However, Islamic artisans developed their own unique styles and techniques, blending elements from various cultures and creating distinctive motifs that reflected Islamic aesthetics and religious beliefs. The process of creating brass trays involves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques involved: 1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass object. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry. 2) Metalworking: The object is typically made from a sheet of brass or another metal. The metal is cut into the desired shape and then hammered or pressed to create the object. Traditional techniques such as repoussé (hammering from the reverse side) or chasing (hammering on the front side) may be employed to shape the metal. 3) Engraving: The surface of the metal is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tools to create fine details and elaborate patterns. 4) Filigree and Inlay: Some brass trays feature additional decorative elements such as filigree or inlay work. Filigree involves shaping thin wires of brass into delicate patterns and soldering them onto the tray's surface. Inlay work, on the other hand, involves embedding contrasting materials such as silver or copper into the brass, creating intricate designs. 5) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like polishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect. While this bowl has certainly witnessed the passage of time, it remains in remarkably good condition, with only minor signs of age that add character to its appearance. The patina on the brass enhances its antique allure, making it a truly authentic and captivating collectible. Arabic Calligraphy: The Arabic writing on the bowl is a work of art in itself. The calligraphy showcases the mastery of the scribe's hand, with flowing curves and intricate details that form an elegant script. The script may include Quranic verses, blessings, or poetic verses, depending on the bowl's origin and purpose. The inscriptions are not only visually striking but also carry profound meaning, making this bowl a beautiful representation of Islamic heritage. Intricate Patterns: In addition to the Arabic calligraphy, the bowl features intricate geometric patterns and motifs that further enhance its visual appeal. These patterns are a hallmark of Islamic art and reflect the mathematical precision and artistic creativity that defined Islamic craftsmanship. This antique Islamic brass bowl...

Antique traditional Oriental bronze Japanese Kagami handled Mirror. An exceptional and stunning Japanese bronze handled mirror called Kagami. Large and heavy bronze handle mirror ...

Stunning 'Asian tribal art' festivity and ritual vessel with Chinese influences. This amazingly ornate, meaningful and highly decorative antique is entirely handcrafted and made of bronze. When you look at all the rare decorations, the sheer size and the stunning bronze patina of this early 1900s water kettle then you would almost forget to think about how difficult it must have been circa 1900 to get the raw materials and the tools to actually be able to create a piece like this. This bronze spouted vessel comes with a wide variety of real animals, but one can also see the Chinese influence in the Malay region, because this antique also has large dragons on either side, a Buddhist temple lion on top and possibly also a dragon's head from which the actual spout emerges (image 15 and 16). This antique water kettle...

Antique brass Chinese brazier. Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted brass brazier used to warmed the hands of a wealthy Chinese on a cold...

This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains above Thailand, Laos and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Yao people are skilled silversmiths who ...

Impressive Japanese bronze urn or vase featuring scenes of Phoenix's decorating the body. Twin handled elephant forms adorn the neck and the vase i...

This is a water ewer used in Tibetan ritual offerings to the "hungry ghosts". They have been reborn so, as a result of greed and avarice and are condemned to wander as spirits with b...

Large Asian Burmese brass ceremonial bowl with silver and copper inlaid with the ten Hindu Avatars of Vishnu. Fine example of Tanjore work, this brass bowl that has been overlaid with alternating copper and silver chased plaques, with high quality in detail executed in mixed metal repoussé with contrasting patination, showing Hindu deities. The base is engraved with a lotus flower motif. (This type of work is known as Tanjore work, after the south Indian city where much of this work was executed.) The depictions on the main plaques are believed to relate to those seen carved in relief on rock on the façade off the Great Temple (Brihadisvara) in Tanjore. A southern Indian magnificent silver and copper inlaid vase, 19th century Tapered and chased body made of copper inlaid with beaded bands and with the ten avatars of Vishnu: 1. Matsya (the fish) 2. Koorma (the tortoise) 3. Varaha (the boar) 4. Narasimha (the human-lion – shown on this bowl as a lion-man figure about to devour a human victim.) 5. Vamana (the dwarf) 6. Parasurama (the angry man – presented on this bowl as a figure with an axe, a bow and an arrow.) 7. Rama (the perfect man, king of Ayodha) 8. Krishna (the divine statesman – shown here as Krishna on a cobra throne...

Rare copper caraf for water or tea, named "aftabeh" from Bokara, in Turkmenistan - Very old, but perfectly cleaned. O/5306 -

A silver and bronze camel chest lock 19th century, North Africa, bought in Tunisia in the early 1960s directly from Nomads. The lock was used to lock valuables in chests which were then packed on camel caravans...

Vintage metal and porcelain trinket box with hand painted Asian Japanese scene. Metal silvered with porcelain top hand painted with an outdoor sc...

This antique Chinese silver bowl was made during the Qing dynasty in approximately the year 1900 by the Wang Hing Company and is presumed t...

Large heavy tinned copper tray with hand chased designs of figure, animals and geometric designs. Wall hanging decorative Indo Persian tray with in...

Handcrafted decorative round brass Indian lidded betel box with latch and a top handle. Delicately and intricately hand-chased with geometric designs. Used as a tea caddy with tea bo...

Very antique and rare almoner trays from Samarkanda or Bokara - Ghaznevide Dinasty from 11th-12th century A.D. Interesting for Your desk! From private collection - O/1655.

19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot. Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted b...

A Sino-Tibetan bronze Yamantaka (Sanskrit: Vajrabhairav) with 3 buffalo-head faces and Medusa-like dreadlocks, and 10 arms, holding weapons and objects in every hand as he furiously ...

Anglo-Indian engraved and embossed large round polished brass tray coffee table. Polished Middle Eastern style brass tray, standing on folding wooden base with six legs. Large Moor...

19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot made into a table lamp. Coffee pot hand-hammered tinned copper with rive...

19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot. Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted br...

Middle Eastern traditional Arabian brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased brass with riveted brass finish and a very large spout. ...

Massive pair of 19th century Islamic ottoman empire cast bronze candleholders. circa 1920. This high quality fine Turkish bronze candlesticks was produ...

Very large beautiful vintage handcrafted decorative round copper box with lid, latch and handle Delicately and intricately hand-hammered with geometric designs. Hand crafted by skill...

This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are know for ...

Set of four sterling silver antique Chinese export beakers or drinking cups made by the Hung Chong Co. of Shanghai with detailed applied figu...

19th century Anglo Raj Mughal bronzed metal copper vessel water or milk bucket. Originally used to carry water, this hand-hammered metal vessel from India ...

This is an antique patinated bronze sculpture of a stylized form peacock. Used as a betel box or tobacco opium box. Produced using the traditional 'lost w...

Pair of Chinese mahogany and tin hinged painted tea bins with gilt figural stenciling and decorative landscape scenes with bird motif, Mid-19th century.

19th century Anglo Raj Moorish Mughal bronzed handcrafted metal copper pot vessel. Originally used to carry water, this hand-hammered metal vessel from India has authentic texture, wonderful patina, and great form and character. Great patina on finely engraved and embossed copper vessel with floral designs. The handle is also hammered with floral designs. Dark nice antique patina great to use as a cachepot or vase indoor or outdoor. Indian hand-hammered and carved copper vase would be a rustic decorative item in most homes, and would be perfect in a kitchen where it would add an exotic touch. Handcrafted in Rajasthan India, used for water or milk bucket.

A very nice pair of George III neoclassical style brass candlesticks with square bases and columnar shafts supporting urn form candle cups. The candlestick are in form of columns, th...

Beautiful handcrafted decorative round tinned copper bronze Asian box with lid, latch and handle. Tinned copper Indian vessel delicately and intricately han...

19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper ewer with lid. Hand-hammered and chased copper with geometric design and Arabic calligraphy writing rivet...

Pair of round handcrafted cast brass ashtrays. Large Anglo Raj brass ashtrays, nice filigree designs and a lot of details. Measures: 5.5" diameter. Handcrafted in India using the ...

Pair of large vintage Mid-Century Chinoiserie polished gold brass candlesticks with removable Chinese fu dogs on top. Cast brass candle holders.

Handcrafted antique 19th century copper Middle Eastern copper ewer with basin. The brass ewer with a rounded body, on short splayed foot, en...

Charming pair of diminutive Chinese pewter lidded urns or vases featuring a turned finish with bell finials. Great for decoration, storage, or both. Minor...

This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of Southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are known for...

Hollywood Regency Chinese Import hand-carved brass tray coffee table. Nicely hand-carved with Chinese writing and dragons scenes. Beautiful Chinese style hand engraved brass tray...

Sculptural ¾" thick bisecting steel-plate base. Japanese brown patina. One of a kind. Clear lacquer spray finish. This table is meticulously hand crafted. Dimentions: 17” H base: 2...

An early 20th century singing bowl crafted from solid bronze captures the eye with its hand-hammered surface revealing intricate gold divots. Emitting the harmonious B4 note, it reso...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1800) ornate Cloisonné vase. Mad...

Superb Antique Moroccan Koumiya Berber Dagger A rare and superb example of a Moroccan Koumiya Berber Dagger with highly ornate silver and brass work a...

A good quality vintage, possibly antique, Chinese brass seven tier pagoda for incense dating from the early 20th century or earlier. The pagoda stands on ...

Nice elegant shape with flower petals like riffles at top, rare shape for the Roycroft style.

An unusual and very fine antique Burmese silver oval box the cover decorated with a Tree of Life probably dating from the early 20th Century. The box is of flat oval shape with finel...