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...

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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

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

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 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...

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

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 ...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Chinese cloisonné enamel bottle vase attributed to Lao Tian Li (老天利製), dating to circa 1920. The vase is of wide flattened bottle...

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

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 ...

This is an exceptionally beautiful, heavily detailed Japanese bronze incense burner, known as a koro (香炉), dating to the Meiji Period (1868–1912). While it bears a Japanese maker's mark on the base, the visual identity of this pot is intentionally styled to look like an ancient Chinese ritual vessel...

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 period (794–1185). Initially crafted from iron or bronze, over time they became more decorative in nature and more for show as the waring Samurai clans disbanded and became part of Japan's past. The particular Tsuba features an imprinted/hammered repeating pattern of stars or cherry blossoms design perhaps. The piece has a gorgeous patina that is acquired from age and handling/use It is quite an appealing work. The piece is likely from the mid Edo Period (1603-1868). The Tsuba has a nice feel and wonderful aged texture to it. Would be a great addition to any Tsuba or Japanese Asian sword...

Japanese mixed metal copper koro, ca 1870. Globular fishbowl and cover with applied koi darting through eddying water. Open ribbony silver mount expressive of roiling, spumy waves. C...

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...

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 16.5" x 10" wi...

Fantastic quality antique Victorian large copper samovar having a fantastic quality antique Victorian large copper samovar with ornate detailing, with a lift off lid and the original...

A very large, high quality incense burner (kôro) of the Chinese official, poet and calligrapher Toba, famously known for his journey on a mule. Crafted to show Toba in a seated posi...

A large Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enameled vase with a scene of birds, butterflies, and flowers on the pink background and borders with colorful decoration. Collectible Orienta...

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...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Japanese bronze and mixed metals koro by Nogawa, dating to the Meiji period circa 1890. The koro is of octagonal form raised upon elongated bracket feet, ex...

A fine 19th-century Nepalese oil lamp, cast in brass and copper and richly adorned with symbolic detail. The sculptural form features an elegantly raised hand—suggestive of a protect...

Pair Chinese cloisonné enameled candle holders of deer form measuring 17 x 8 x 4.5 inches.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Burmese bronze bell with clapper inside with stand. Age: Burma, 19th century Size: Height 15.2 C.M. / Width 8.8 C.M. Size including stand: Hei...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

Vintage Japanese iron bird incense burner, circa 1960s. The piece has a removable vented piece for burning incense, a wonderful patina and measures 6.5"...

An antique Japanese, probably Goto school, enamel over copper charger plate. The exterior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome image of ducks flying over a pond with blossomin...

This is a very good antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculpture, sometimes called a temple lions, made of bronze, with excellent detail, dating to the 19th century, Qing period or poss...

Cloaked in allover verdigris oxidization, this petite Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the mi...

Fine antique 19th century Malaysia Southeast Asia .900 silver box in the form of a pumpkin. Wonderful shape and form. Has repousse relief around the box. Opens and closes as it shoul...

A Magnificent Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Pheasants and Maple Leaves, Attributed to Inaba An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Mei...

A highly important engraved Islamic combination locking brass casket, based on a design by the 12th Century Arab inventor & artist Ismail Al Jazari. Circa...

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...

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,...

A large pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases, 19th century. Japanese cloisonne enamel dragon vases are highly ...

Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail This striking vintage Tibetan gau box necklace is a beautifully crafted statement piece that blends cultural heritage...