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Period: 19th Century
Wonderful antique Victorian four piece tea set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian four piece tea set having a wonderful quality antique Victorian four piece tea set comprising of a tea pot, hot water pot, milk jug and sugar bowl with fa...
Category
Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue is very special and beautiful, Buddha seated in a meditation posture atop a lotus flower.
The Buddha sitting on a lotus flowe...
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Asian Gilt Bronze Sitting Buddha Statue with Gesture of Both Hands on Legs
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This solemn Asian Gilt Bronze Sitting Buddha Statue with Gesture of Both Hands on Legs is nice and collectible.
The Buddha seated in the meditation posture is known as the Dhyana Mu...
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Silver Repousse Dragon Handle Sauce Boat by Luen Wo
By Luen Wo
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese Export silver repousse sauce boat with dragon handles. Marked for Luen Wo.. Very fine decoration. 7 1/4" long, 4 " tall, 3 1/2", 7 oz weight.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Vintage Rare Iron Zazen Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This is a beautiful Chinese Vintage Rare Iron Zazen Buddha Statue.
Zazen is a form of seated meditation practiced in the Zen Buddhist tradition. It invol...
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Vintage Bronze Kneeling Down Buddha Candle Holder Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Vintage Bronze Kneeling Down Buddha Candle Holder Statue is rare and special.
Unlike traditional Buddha sculptures that depict the figure seated in meditation, this par...
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese mirror is cast of bronze in the tang-dynasty style, with a lobed rim of eight flower petals, each filled with small cloud motifs. The front of the mirror is cast...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Yellow Enamel Butterfly Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era decorative enamel plate. The plate is adorned with a polychrome image of butterflies in blossoming flower on a bright yellow ground made in the Cloisonn...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Match Box Holder
Located in New York, NY
The exterior of the ware is covered with polychrome enamel floral, foliage, and butterfly motifs framed by a geometrical ornament against a bright turquoise background made in the Cl...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
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
Indian Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
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
Indian Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Cut Steel
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
Japanese Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Seven Chinese Cast Bronze Ancient Articles 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Seven Chinese Cast Bronze Ancient Articles Including Buddha Heads and Elephants 19thC
Measures - 10.5"H x 4.25"W x 3.5"D (scholar)
4.5"H x 1.5"W x 1.5"D (square ...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
Asian Antique 19th Century 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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century 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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, 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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, 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
British Georgian Antique 19th Century 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 Victorian Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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 Victorian Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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
Japanese Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century 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
British Georgian Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
Japanese Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
Chinese Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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
Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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
Tibetan Other Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century 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
Nepalese Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Copper
Nice old carved wood Coffee Mortar Somalia Bedouin Arabian Sahara
Located in London, GB
Old carved wood Coffee Mortar Somalia Bedouin
Heavy hard wood with carved detail and metal attachments complete with carved pestle
condition old cracks repaired on mortar but fine...
Category
Omani Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Antique Bronze Hanging Bell with Dragon Phoenix Buddha Decoration
Located in 景德镇市, CN
A beautifully decorated hanging bell made of bronze casting.
Although it is small, it has a detailed design, such as dragon, phoenix, Buddhas and characters.
Probably a hanging bell ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Bronze Horse Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) patinated bronze figurine of a horse with bridle and saddle, mounted on later wooden pedestal. Figurine alone measures 14 by 11 by 3.5 inches. Total height w...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Cloisonne Floral Enamel Plate
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique (late 19th century) plate with cloisonne enamel designs. 7 1/4 inches across and in good condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Imposing Japanese censer, 19th century, patinated bronze.
Located in Monza, IT
Imposing Japanese censer, 19th century, patinated bronze.
Japanese censer dating back to the end of the 19th century, patinated bronze, worked with friezes, animal, bird and floral t...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Asian Cast & Bronzed Metal Buddha Plaque with Symbols 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Asian Cast & Bronzed Metal Buddha Plaque with Symbols 19thC
Measures- 12''H x 10.75''W x .75''D
Category
Asian Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
19th Century Cloisonne Plate Depicting Cranes
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique (19th century) plate, 9 1/2 inches across, depicting cranes standing beside a running stream.
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Japanese Bronze Table Screen Kagami Mirror on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) circular patinated bronze table screen depicting stylized standing crane in a lush setting with crane in flight above, mounted on carved openwork wooden s...
Category
Japanese Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Bird Form
Located in New York, NY
19th century Meiji period Japanese patinated bronze vase in the form of a stylized goose or duck. Signed.
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Cloisonne Enamel Plate Depicting Peacock
Located in New York, NY
Lovely plate with fine cloisonne enamel designs depicting a peacock on light rocky ground and turquoise colored sky.
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Decorative Vase In Cloisonné Enamel With Wood Base
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese vase from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Beautiful antique decorative vase, created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890s. It was carefully crafted in so...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Japanese Bronze Jardinière planter pot c.1880, Suiban Ikebana
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Oriental Japanese Bronze Bowl Planter Jardinière - Exquisite Meiji Period Piece!
This exceptional bronze bowl planter jardinière, hailing from the Meiji Period circa 1880, e...
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Big Size Vintage Bronze Bull Statue Carving Ancient Characters
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This vintage bronze bull statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece.
Bull statue details:
Material: bronze
Height: 34cm
Length: 43cm
Wide: 20cm
Weight: 6150g
Originati...
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Big Size Vintage Gilt Bronze Silver Sword from China Original Sword
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This antique Chinese bronze sword is very well preserved, it has excellent copper quality, fine structure, mellow patina, smooth, and sharp edge. The blade of this sword is longer; t...
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Old Gilt Bronze San Xing Dui Head from China
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Sanxingdui is an ancient cultural site that dates back to the Bronze Age, the Sanxingdui Head is a gilt bronze statue head that is believed to have once been part of a full-bodied fi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large 24" 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Vase - Antique Oriental Decor
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Oriental Japanese Cloisonné Vase - Impressive Large Piece!
This stunning cloisonné vase from the 19th century boasts remarkable craftsmanship and intricate deta...
Category
Japanese Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Stone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Bronze Horse Drawn Cart from Ancient China
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This ancient bronze horse drawn cart is really a special art from China, well preserved.
Statue details:
Material: bronze
Height: 28cm
Length: 31cm
Width: 14cm
Weight: 2.7kg
Origina...
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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