Cotton Metalwork

Exceptional Turkish etched brass Qalamdan, a traveling scribe's inkwell and pen case. The beautiful dome topped inkwell is rare, it is attached by chain to th...

A sublime Japanese parcel gilt copper hand warmer, hibachi, with chrysanthemum design, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The hand warmer, called a...

Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups lacquer Edo late 18th century, early 19th century. Measures: 12 inch length, 10 inch height, 5.5 inch width. AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an...

This is an old iron hanging bell believed to have been made over 100 years ago. It is highly likely that it was manufactured in Japan, though the possibility of Korean or Chinese ori...

This is an old Japanese tin. It has been lying in this condition in an old warehouse for many years. Judging from the texture and feel, it is estimated to have been manufactured in t...

A rare pair of antique Japanese Karashishi paintings in a landscape of rocks and peony flowers on gold leaf ground in fine handmade frames, Edo period, early 18th century. The Karash...

A pair of well cast and dramatic Japanese parcel gilt bronze dragon vases, Edo period, early 19th century. The heavy bronze vases of pear shape, each with a single writhing dragon cast in high relief...

Suit of red lacquer Japanese fighting armour of the late Edo period, (1716-1868). Desirable coral red lacquer is original and unrestored. Composed of a helmet, (Kabuto) breast plate (Do) and shoulder, arm protection (chainmail). Displayed with a later recreation expressive face plate of modern manufacture (nose, mustache). Also displayed with (photos 3 & 4) a period red lacquer partial face plate (Hambo) with replacement throat guards. All of the assembled parts are of same age, quality and color. Old silk and linen sleeve and helmet linings decayed or shredding. The Meiji period wood...

A Kabuto Momonari-type samurai helmet, so named because of its characteristic shape resembling a peach, made of natural iron. The visor (mabizashi) is embellished with raised eyebr...

This is an old Japanese iron puppy figurine, made during the Shōwa period (circa 1950s–1970s). It radiates a presence that is both powerful and warm, as if the skill of the foundry c...

This is an antique Japanese iron articulated sculpture of a spiny lobster. Judging from its advanced craftsmanship and refined construction, it is believed to have been created in th...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

A dramatic Japanese iron tsuba in the nanban (foreign) style, decorated with dragons and openwork and inlaid with silver and gold, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The fantast...

A Vintage Chinese Brass Lock with Key The rectangular lock with incised maple leaves, blossoms and characters; together with a key Provenance: Pri...

A heavy and finely cast Japanese bronze mirror with longevity symbols, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The small, round mirror with high walls...