Metal Metalwork

Rare Qing dynasty gilt-bronze seated Buddhist figure depicted in Namaskara Mudra (the devotional prayer posture) - this gesture typically belongs to a Bodhisattva or a devoted discip...

Antique Central Asian Turkmenistan silver Gold Amber bead Necklace Quality Turkmenistan silver and gilt pendant with rustic amber beads Nice wearable antique piece pendant siz...

Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Pe...

A Large Decorative Antique Burmese Repoussé Silver Presentation Bowl, Mahosodha Jataka, Circa 1900. A hammered repoussé silver Buddhist Thabeik (beggar’s bowl) form of exceptional ...

Pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne enameled horse-form censers (incense burners) measuring 11 inches tall.

Antique Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box on Fitted Wood Stand, depicting floral patterns. 10" in diameter n 6" in height, wood stand is 2 12" high.

A charming set of four miniature antique bronze censers, finely cast with substantial, heavy weight and a rich dark patina with warm copper highl...

Antique Kashmiri Indian Silver Meenakari Enamel Hexagonal Box c1900 A finely worked antique silver hexagonal box from Kashmir, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century. Decorated throughout with crisp hand-chased floral and foliate designs, highlighted with rich blue and turquoise enamel panels in the traditional Kashmiri manner. The hinged lid opens to a fully gilded interior, with matching chased decoration to the underside of the lid, indicating a good quality piece. The workmanship is sharp and consistent across all panels. Condition: Very good antique condition with minimal wear; enamel remains bright and intact. Dimensions: Height 6 cm; Width 5 cm; Depth 7 cm Weight: 93 grams A scarce and attractive example of Kashmiri enamelled...

This is a cast bronze hanshō (fire bell), thought to have been made in Japan during the Taisho era to early Shōwa period, roughly the first half of the 1900s. A hanshō is a smaller ...

Fine Thai Silver Repoussé Box with Nāga Decoration Exceptional Thai silver lidded box, richly worked in deep repoussé and fine chasing with power...

This is an antique maid's calling bell. An Indian, bronze Hanuman deity figure Ghanta or ringer, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fascinating deity form with appeali...

A charming trio of antique Chinese miniature solid bronze incense burners, each displaying a distinct traditional form inspired by ancient ri...

A Chinese Cloissone Lidded Dragon Box, H 17 cm(6.5 in.) x W 12 cm(4.5 in.)

Antique Burmese Silver Water Bowl. Fine detailed high relief decoration of this Thabeik in six panel vignettes of figures in various pursuits from the Ramayana or Buddhist Jataka ta...

Minakari, the celebrated Persian art of enamelling on metal, represents one of Iran's most refined decorative traditions. Closely associated with the historic city of Isfahan, this i...

Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Pe...

This is a small oval shaped antique metal Pill Box with Inlay to the lid and dating to the Edwardian or late Victorian period. The box is made ...

Presenting a very large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns made by hand seating on a wood stand, early 20 century. It's measured about 17" x 10" with...

ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLE DECORATIVE JAPANESE SIGNED KATANA SWORD. Comprising a Japanese katana signed. The blade is signed "Ikeda Kishinmaru Kunishige" 池田鬼...

This pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases by Hayashi Kihyoe date to the Meiji period, circa 1900, and are of elegant tapered form with bulbous upper bodies, tightly pinched necks ...

This elegant pair of Persian brass vases dates to the Qajar period of the 19th century and demonstrates the rich decorative language of Islamic metalwork from the era. Finely engrave...

Pair Chinese cloisonne enameled vases, each 26 inches tall and 16 inches across, depicting exotic birds, foliage and flowers.

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...

Chinese Archaistic gilt bronze ritual bell with raised panthers on the sides, a stylized mask on front and back, incised and relief geometric decoration. With a wonderful verdigris p...

Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Pe...

A Tibetan style ewer crafted from a silver alloy featuring elaborate repousse and chased ornamentation throughout the tapered body. The vessel is designed with a prominent dragon hea...

An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné o...

Antique Chinese gilt cloisonné enamel covered jar dating to the Republic period, circa 1920. The rounded body is decorated with dense floral motifs in varying shades of green, brown...

Rare brutalist bottle holder designed and produced by art3 in Spain in the 80s. Brass and aluminum structure that can hold 6 bottles. Design objects that will decorate your interior ...

A large masterpiece of Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase at an exceptional 10" height. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis...

Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns. A white base tone and colorful floral all around, from the 19th century.

A sculptural Mid-Century Japanese bird-form incense vessel, beautifully crafted in patinated metal and inspired by the refined traditions of Japanese incense culture. The piece takes...

A remarkable pair of Thai Ayutthaya period bronze crowned Buddha mounted on wood display stands. Thailand. 17th/18th Century Dimensions: (approx) Head: 15" High, 7.75" Wide, 6" Deep (tallest) Overall: tbd Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 March Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature Catalog Auction #8155 Lot #78357 Condition Report: Attractive pair with beautifully aged patina, condition commensurate of age, use, and exposure. Scattered areas of desirable verdigris green patina and oxidation throughout to each. Minor loss to front shell point of one example. Small holes scattered throughout and scews/nails through each fixing both examples to wooden bases. Both well preserved and present superbly History: The first Crowned Buddha images or Jambupati Buddha statues are known to have been originated from the Pyu, where the Indian influence of Buddhist arts and non-Theravada Buddhism was extremely felt in those days. There may have been various background stories behind the crowned Buddha statues in the course of history but one of the most popular stories goes by the legend of Jambupati. This particular legend is not known in the home of Buddhism India, however the crowned Buddha statues have been attached to the name Jambupati as the Buddha is believed to have humbled a boastful and arrogant king Jambupati. The story goes on about how the Buddha transformed himself into a mighty king with a crown and jewelry and set himself a majestic yet incomparable palace. Seeing this, the king accepted the great ability of the Buddha and submitted himself to the Dharma and became a Buddhist monk. This particular story has gained a lot of popularity and stood the test of time in Burma as the number of Crowned Buddha statues in Burma is considerably great in amount. There are also other versions of the background story of crowned statues...

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo period, 18th century. A complete matching set of lacquered iron work; the cuirass with dragonfly decoration and blue lacing, a Kaga schoo...

19th century Burmese bronze temple bell with original carved hardwood stand, painted iron hanging bracket, and striker. This rare large scale cast bronze bell has a splendid sculptural and spiritual presence. The bell has a long inscription on the upper part. The offering of a bronze bell to a monastery or temple was considered second only to the offering of a Buddha image as an act of merit (kutho). Such bells were cast using the lost wax (cire perdue) method. Casting of such bells was auspicious with specific rituals being performed by the caster and sponsors to ensure the appropriate blessings. The bell here, as with all such Burmese bells...

A Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Filigree and Gilt Boat with Wood Base The sails with colorful enameled birds, resting on a conforming carved ...

This impressive 19th-century Persian Qajar tray is crafted in tinned copper and richly embellished with hand-engraved decoration. At its centre, an intricat...

Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Pe...

A fine bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen). This unique lost wax casting of a drum is ornamented with 8 frogs with bulging eyes placed in stacks o...

A distinctive set of four antique Chinese bronze miniature censers, each finely cast in a different traditional vessel form and remarkably substantial in weight for its diminutive sc...

A fine & rare antique Imperial Chinese Qing dynasty solid gold & cloisonne enamel snuff bottle, Qianlong mark & period, 1736-1795, tests as 16k gold. It is rare to find a cloisonné e...

This Japanese bronze and mixed metals box dates to the Showa period, circa 1930, and is finely decorated with 24 karat gold and silver inlay in the manner of Fujii Yoshitoyo, to whos...

Quality work, Antique Japanese Lidded Cloisonné Canister, Meiji Period, with the theme of dragons. Dimensions; 2.125" Dia x 2.625" H

Japan Meiji era-Taisho era (around 1868-1910) Made of brass and decorated with lotus flowers. it's very beautiful. The shape of this vase also spreads from bottom to top like a fl...

A modern-art copper vase by Gyokusendo, decorated with a nunome-uzumon (linen-textured spiral) pattern. Worked entirely in the tsuiki technique — hand-hammered from a single sheet of copper — the surface bears a fine cross-hatched linen texture throughout, with three raised medallions of spiral and concentric-circle motifs where a red undertone shows through the hammered surface. The neck is finished with a lacquered red rim. The meticulous handwork and contemporary pattern give the piece a striking modern character, while its overall mood recalls the texture of ancient Jomon pottery...

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floral Vase with Peony & Wood Base c1930. Dimensions - 10" x 4 1/8" x 4 1/8". A beautifully crafted antique Chinese cloisonné vase from circa 1930,...

Antique Burmese bronze bell with clapper inside with stand. Age: Burma, 19th century Size of bell only: Height 15.2 C.M. / Width 8.8 C.M. Height i...

Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Pe...

A very elegant set of six antique Russian Imperial silver spoons, by Feodor Ivanovich Rückert, Moscow, 1889. These very attractive Russian silver spoons were made by the legendary m...

A Chinese antique handbell made of copper alloy. I think it is from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. Although it is a casting, ...

A hand-hammered copper vase (tsuiki-doki) by Gyokusendo, in jar form (kame), decorated with a hammered raindrop pattern (tsuchime kame tarefumon). Comes with the original wooden box ...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Japanese cloisonné enamel vase in the manner of Ota Tameshiro, dating to the Meiji period circa 1900. The vase is of unusual pentagonal lobed form with a ge...

Cambodian Silver Elephant Box. A traditional sturdy crouching elephant form with front legs tucked beneath him and the hind kneeling underneath. The ha...

Chinese patinated bronze censer with fine cloisonne inlaid enamel designs of a red dragon on imperial yellow ground in the Kangxi dynasty style measuring 16 by 19 by 12.5 inches and ...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL OUR COLLECTION - MORE IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)  From our Japanese collection we are delighted to present this exceptio...

Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Pe...

19th Century Dated Persian Qajar Tinned Copper Ewer Ablution Basin Set, Dated 1878. A complete two-piece Islamic ablution set comprising of a tall, elegant ewer (aftabeh) and its m...

A finely cast South Indian bronze votive figure, likely dating to the 18th century, rendered in a distinctive folk idiom. The standing figure is shown in a poised, forward-moving st...

This antique Persian water kettle is shaped from silver-plated brass and was once used to boil water for tea and other hot drinks. The body is decorated with repoussé and chased desi...

An extraordinary antique Moroccan hand-crafted brass tea kettle or water vessel presented on its original tall warming stand, remarkable for its monumental 44-inch overall height, el...