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Period: Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Export Silver Battle Mug with Dragon Handle
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver mug, ca 1880. Straight and upward tapering sides with allover low-relief battle frieze depicting soldiers—spearmen, lancers, and swordsmen—with a few hapless me...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A Pair Of 19th Century Japanese Gilt Bronze Crane Candlesticks Okimonos
Located in London, GB
A High Quality Pair of Japanese gilt bronze candlesticks figures of a crane standing on the back of a turtle, a lotus plant in its beak forming the candle sconce.
Meji period, late...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Silver Bowl with Irises by Konoike, Meji Period
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese silver bowl with handles by Konike. Finely decorated with repousse irises and cast floral handles. Marked on the bottom for the maker.
Weight 272 g or 8.7 t.oz
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Silver Enamel Incese Burner (Koro) Meiji Period
By Sanju Saku
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese silver and enamel Incense Burner (Koro) Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century. The koro is set on tripod feet, The body decorated with three panels of birds and flowers w...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair Fine Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Double Gourd Vases 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonné vases, circa 1890.
This is a very handsome pair of antique double gourd shaped cloisonné vases, one with a blue ground the...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
A Japanese pair of cloisonné enamel vases decorated with silver wire
Located in Milano, IT
Delightful pair of silver cloisonné vases covered with polychrome enamels on a dark blue background.
Decorations with polychrome floral motifs with peonies and a pair of Japanese th...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture Of An Eagle, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Rare bronze okimono with multiple patina representing a bird of prey perched on a hollow trunk.
This sculpture is astonishingly realistic : observe the somewhat crude appearance of t...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A large bronze vase depicting an egret
Located in Milano, IT
Large bronze vase depicting an egret, in relief, on a perch in the center of a watercourse, surrounded by four swimming fish. The figure of the egret emerges from the vase with remar...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dish, Japan Meiji period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Bronze and cloisonné enamel dish very finely decorated with an egret in flight above various flowers on a background of copper inclusions and gold powder.
The wing decorated in parti...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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 Late 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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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 Late 19th Century 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
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, 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 Late 19th Century 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
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
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 Late 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 Late 19th Century 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
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, 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 Late 19th Century 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
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
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 Late 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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Iron
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 Late 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 Late 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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Late 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 Late 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 Late 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 Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th century Indian silver Raj period deep relief repousse work bowl circa 1870
Located in Central England, GB
This very high quality piece of impressive Raj period Indian silver is superbly decorated with three dimensional deep relief repousse work in the form of traditional male and female...
Category
Indian Other Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair Japanese Choshi Sake Ewers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful pair of 19th century Octagonal Choshi or Sake Ewers that was created during the late Edo or Meiji Period. The Choshi are composed of an Octagonal finely cast iron kettle with and open end spout which differentiates them from the traditional Japanese tea kettle...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Iron
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Koi Fishes and Flowers, 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Japanese bronze vase from the Meiji Period (late 19th) signed on the bottom. The vase is beautifully decorated with two koi fishes and a floral motif, a branch with flowers and lea...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Chinese Turquoise Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Koi Fish Design
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique Chinese cloisonne vase depicting koi fish, lingzhi, lotus flowers on turquoise ground.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Okimono - Bronze sculpture of a puppy, by Munechika, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Charming bronze okimono depicting a sitting puppy raising its paw and looking into the distance.
High quality, highly detailed sculpture, the eyes inlaid with gold and shakudo.
Signe...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large 19th Century Islamic Middle Eastern Engraved Brass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Very large, hand-hammered Islamic brass bowl with fine engraved calligraphy and poetry in Arabic measuring 20.5 inches across and 11 inches tall.
Category
Asian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese bronze vase, by Akichika, with dragonfly seal, Japan Meiji era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
An extraordinary baluster-shaped bronze vase with multiple patinas carved with a lizard watching a frog.
The details are finely chased and the lizard's eyes are gilded.
Signed "Akich...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Okimono - Sculpture : Elephant attacked by tigers, by Mitsumoto, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Magnificent composition for this bronze okimono with double patina representing an elephant attacked by two tigers.
The skins of the different animals are rendered with great detail ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique School Bell, Continental, Brass, Wall Mounted Chime, Ornate, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an ornate antique school bell. A Continental, brass wall mounted chime, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Endearingly fasci...
Category
European Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Silver Tray
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Tray engraved with prunus on a matte background, with applied chrysanthemum decoration to the border, and with two b...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Rare Japanese Meiji Gold Silver Inlay Peacock Bronze Usubata Ikebana Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
Rare peacocks and peonies antique Japanese Meiji period patinated bronze gold and silver inlaid signed Usubata vase for Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement
Late 19th Cent...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Japanese mixed metal inlaid bronze vase, signed Inoue
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Bronze vase with inlaid decoration of birds and butterflies among cherry blossom branches, the neck and base with bamboo motif. The inlays are in hira...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Antique Equestrian Tack Rests, English Iron, Stables, Outdoor, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique equestrian tack rests. An English, cast iron stable or outdoor rack, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinating dome top form to this app...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Iron
A Japanese bronze okimono depicting an elephant with two tigers
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated bronze okimono depicting an elephant defending itself from the attack of two tigers: one on its back and the other under its paw.
Very well worked in the details of the el...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Enchanting Japanese Bronze Owl Okimono
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most enchanting Meiji Period (1868-1912), bronze okimono depicting a long eared owl upon a rootwood bra...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Decorative Fire Kerb, English, Copper, Surround, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative fire kerb. An English, copper fireside hearth surround in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Large Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vase After Suzuki Chokichi
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and unusual form Meiji Period (1868-1912), bronze and mixed metal vase manufactured in the style ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture of a chinese / japanese puppy, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Extraordinary bronze okimono with dark brown patina representing a Japanese Chin playing with a ball.
High-quality work executed by a master craftsman, e...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A bronze okimono depicting a study of a puppy playing with a ball
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze okimono depicting a study of a puppy playing with a ball.
The puppy has a playful and curious expression as he interacts with the ball.
The...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Antique Decorative Cherubs, English, Bronze, Doorstops, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative cherubs. An English, bronze doorstop or fireside figure, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Highly ...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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