Antique Dragon Head

The tree’s branches extend into the upper border, where a pair of parrots perch, while a stylized dragon head sits prominently below the scene, centered between the chi-dragon handles.

Crafted from rich mahogany, the frame is adorned with finely detailed cast bronze mounts, including dramatic dog head arm terminals and fierce dragon motifs, symbolizing power and pr...

It is suspended from bronze tubes that are linked together and incorporate dragons heads with scrolling tails. To the base is a central turned bronze orb.  

The sides applied with stylised bamboo scroll handles, the cover embossed with dragons among clouds, dragon's head finial, standing on a domed spreading circular foot embossed with s...

This head of a dragon or a dog was hand carved out of lava in one of the workshops in the Naples region that specialised in carvings of grand tour souvenirs.

The female figure holding a dragon-headed trumpet issuing a light. The male figure holding aloft a light.

The vase is fitted with two exceptional handpieces modelled in the form of three-dimensional undulating dragons. The figural pedestal of the vase is represented by a bulbous dragon ...

The tondo or cartouche is framed by dragons, as are the sides of the chest, which are depicted as dragon heads.

At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads. Around the upper portion of the bell, the pronounced bosses Fu (chi) are arranged in five rows of ...

The vessel rises gracefully at either end into finely modelled dragon-head terminals, which serve as both handles and dramatic sculptural accents.

Most eye-catching is the dramatic cobra-like spout, sculpted with serpentine flair and dragon-head embellishment, paired with a handle shaped in stylized scales that culminate in a f...

The portico and dial, with calligraphic Kanji numerals complemented by hands featuring an undulating dragon, are decorated with clouds with dragon heads and sacred pearls.

Each ewer is surmounted by a dramatically formed spout in the shape of a roaring lion’s or dragon’s head, gilded and stylized with curling mane, while the handle takes the form of a ...

At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads. Around the upper portion of the bell, the pronounced bosses Fu (chi) are arranged in five rows of ...

The other side features an incurved shaped panel ornamented with an iconic oriental undulating dragon design, emanating from cloud motifs. The teapot is fitted with the original d...

The pierced and carved brass hardware consists of a cutout panel on each side connecting the stanchions to the uprights, a saddle on the overhead handle, escutcheons and a double hea...

Covered in scales and ending in expressive faces, the bell's handle is cast in the form of a two-headed hong dragon, thought to be the embodiment of a rainbow and thus visible only a...

Designed as a dragon serpent head with deeply grooved scales and teeth Depicted with mouth open and holding an old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.55 carat - G color wi...

The dynamic composition features two magnificent five-clawed imperial dragons raising their heads to exhale flaming pearls, the ultimate emblem of supreme authority and the power to ...

An antique Indian painting from the 19th century depicting Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion sitting on a dragon. Created in India during the 19th century, this large painting fe...

The carvings are exquisite, you have what looks like griffins or dragons, a mans head, pillared columns and so on, there chairs really are a tour de force of style and design.

His head is wonderfully dragon like, with a full mane of flaming hair and a long, flowing beard.

In Italy the monster underwent yet further variations: it can be found in Etruscan art on the front of some sarcophagi representing the companion of souls, while among the Romans we ...

The upper rim is adorned with two ornate lion head handles with loose brass rings, a common motif in Dutch and English Victorian metalwork.The three legs are modeled after dolphins o...

The jambs are each adorned with a rampant dragon whose menacing heads are turned outwards. Their contorted bodies form an "S" shape, and their claws are firmly anchored in the wood.

One of the most outstanding pieces of ironwork we have ever seen, truly a one off spectacular mid-19th century iron overdoor, sourced from a Scottish estate this bespoke overdoor exp...

19th Century Carved Oak Caryatid Pedestal This is a superbly carved piece of 19th Century carving, it probably originated from a piece of furniture from where it was removed in the ...

Curious pair of andirons in patinated bronze and iron, in the Gothic style, with spooky animal heads and dragons Period 19th century Measures: Height 73 cm 62 x 35cm.

A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese-Style Porcelain Vase With Dragon Handles and Elephant Head Feet, In the Manner of Ferdinand Barbedienne.

In the manner of Edouard Lievre. Mounted with bronze dragons and elephant heads, very finely made. The clockworks stamped H.

These appear to be 'shachikoko' sea monsters still retaining their bold colours, showing the head of a dragon with the body of a carp. Both are made from 2 sections and would have b...

Figures of noble people, a pair of dragons and a grotesque head can be seen amongst the carvings, surrounded by stylised foliage.

One serpent even bears a dramatic dragon-like head, emphasizing the sense of marvel and mystery associated with the natural world of the Americas.

Japanese Buddhist bronze temple or monastery bell, features a stylized two-headed dragon loop handle at top, four studded panels at shoulder, raised geometric lines around sides and ...

The sculptures feature dragon/demon heads, tiger/lion paws and plant motifs.

A fine quality late 19th Century (Meiji period 1868-1912) patinated and gilded bronze plaque depicting four men looking into the sky, two under a Palm tree, the other two standing ne...

A 19th-century limestone column base carved in relief with mythical qilin, chimeric animals from Chinese mythology described as having the head of a dragon, the body of a tiger, the ...

The emphasis is put on its strength and compressed muscular energy. The head is somewhat dragon-shaped, with a horse-like nose surmounting an open mouth with visible teeth and fangs,...

This Chinese opera marionette puppet is dress in an elegant embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted ceramic.

Unfortunately the head of the dragon is missing. This will most likely ship 1stdibs parcel for $45.

A fine pair of flower epergnes on swirl rib base supporting a rope twist harp mounted with ormolu strings between dragon and lion heads, the harp issuing eight swirl ribbed posy vase...

Again, the QUALITY of the detail to the dragons is breathtaking! The heads, scales, legs, tails and large claws are of exceptional detail and quality.

The cast silver gilt George V inkstand is embellished with four mythological creatures, each with a scaled body and the lower portion of a fish, in addition to an open jawed dragon s...

16th Century Neapolitan Maestro Title: Vision of Saint John in Patmos Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: without frame 113 x 85 cm Painting without frame Not signed Expertise by Profe...

With red marble top with white veins, openwork swivel shelves and tripod base carved with dragon / demon heads and clawed legs. Can be adapted to many uses: bookcase, magazine rac...

19th century bronze inkwell A bronze inkwell in 2 colors in a sleek round shape with 2 armrests with the head of a dragon to lay a pen on. The lid of the inkwell is in a yellow br...

With red marble top, swivel shelves and tripod base carved with dragon / demon heads and clawed legs. Art Nouveau / Japonisme, France, around 1880.

Charming cast, depicting a mounted rider and old English icons Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Cast iron presents a good, consistent graphite finish Central dec...

This beautiful French early 19th century gilt sterling silver epergne is decorated with classical female figures, cherubs, dragon flies, and Egyptian heads, it stands on hoofed feet.

This Chinese opera hand puppet is dress in an elegant, embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted wood. The white face usually represents a villain.

The news spread with terror among the inhabitants. One day the dragon was about to devour a child, Uberto Visconti defeated the dragon by cutting off its head and saved the child.

This episode is taken from the Book of Revelation (12:1-6)   1 Then a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve ...

Striking colouration catches the eye Displays a desirable aged patina Heavily mottled caramel jade in very goof order Hand-carved decorations abound Revivalist inspiration from...

Impressive handles lead up each side with charming finely detailed flowers leading up to impressive and richly chased dragons with mythological dolphin heads in a rich satin and burn...

Each candle holder is being held up by intricately hand-chiseled dragon majestically holding their heads up towards the candles.

Saint John neutralizes the venom with a blessing gesture as it escapes from the chalice in the form of a small two-headed dragon. The legend tells that Saint John was then able to dr...

Above the field, there is a mural crown with the head of a Dragon (Dragons in heraldry ) severed or erased , turned right.