Metalwork

These are an excellent matching pair of large antique Chinese Foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions or Shishi, made of bronze with fine detail, originally hand enameled and gilded dating to the 19th century, Qing period or earlier. These are a very beautiful matching pair of large Bronze Chinese...

A fine Vintage Indian silver and gemstone necklace Antique 19th century silver Hindu pendant in hand crafted silver with agate with gemstones coral natural pearl and glass beads. ...

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...

Antique South Indian Thandatti Gold Earrings – Traditional Tamil Nadu Design A beautiful and rare pair of antique South Indian Thandatti earrings, traditionally worn by women of ...

This is an old Japanese brass sphere. Measuring approximately 95 mm in diameter, it has a substantial weight when held in the hand, conveying a quiet sense of tension and presence. T...

Fine Qing Dynasty Chinese Silver Dragon Box – Late 19th Century Description: An exquisite antique Chinese silver box from the late Qing Dynasty, sho...

Fine Thai Silver Repoussé Box with Nāga Decoration Exceptional Thai silver lidded box, richly worked in deep repoussé and fine chasing with powerful nāga (mythical serpent) motifs....

A quite wonderful, intricately crafted, evocative Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmansh...

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...

An antique Japanese copper vase with wireless cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Round shape with pronounced base. The piece is decorated with a stork or crane bir...

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...

A JAPANESE SIGNED KATANA SWORD. Comprising a Japanese katana signed. The blade is signed "Ikeda Kishinmaru Kunishige" 池田鬼神丸国重. Ura side of the nakago stat...

A lovely antique Georgian English handmade copper and brass tea kettle or teapot with a swing handle, circa 1820. It has been professionally polished and lacquered, to be used for de...

A beautiful pristine condition Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase in baluster form. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vin...

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 rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the s...

These are a very good pair of antique Ming style Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of bronze, with good detail, which we date to the late Qing or early Republic period of the 20th Century, Circa 1920. These pieces are well cast with very good detail, showing wear and a good natural patination to the high points as expected from use and polishing over a long period, the lustrous copper bronze metal below. The places on the castings where one would not normally polish ( eg. the underside, the back and neck area) are fairly rough to the touch in keeping with their age These are a substantial pair of bronzes, weighing over 900gm unpacked These lovely pair of antique Chinese foo dogs...

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 vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross. The front side is decorated with a relief depiction of Jesus Christ. Inscription in Church Slavo...

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vase C1920 Measures - 9 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" A finely crafted antique Chinese cloisonné vase from around 1920. This piece features intricate flor...

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a Rhinoceros Beetle attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. Rendered in a robust and natural...

A heavy traditional bronze temple bell (bonshô), boasting a bright green patina and a resonant sound. The top handle (ryûzu), is beautifully sculpted into the form of twin dragon he...

Pair of vintage Thai Singha temple guardian lion "Foo Dog" statue made of bronze. The statue is crafted with a two-tone finish, featuring a dark patina on the body and gilded gold a...

Presenting a lovely antique Indian Dhokra horse and rider sculpture. Probably from the late 19th or early 20th century as is evidenced by its natural patina and clear evidence of age. It depicts an Indian Warrior with a sword in his right hand mounted on his horse/steed. The warrior is in classical and ancient Southeast Asian Indian attire and he holds the horse’s reins in his left hand. The body of the horse is a series of lines (in the Classic Dhokra Style) and it has a tribal headdress...

19th century black cast iron factory singer sewing machine circa 1880. Here we present a beautiful singer sewing machine from the 19th century. From the model 29 range and likely u...

Antique Japanese large pagoda form bronze kiln furnace for melting shaping metal w/ the original clay insert - signed at two places at top of insert. As found old surface with oxidat...

Well casted and detailed vintage bronze Panchmukhi Ganesha five faces Hindu idol / sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and me...

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...

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...

Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell. Buddhist Tibetan Meditation Prayer Bell. A Bronze ritual bell "DRILBU" in Tibetan or commonly known as "Ghan...

Vintage Cambodian Repoussé Silver Pumpkin Shaped Box. A squat low form with sections having chased and punched scales, coiled silver wire sepals in ...

A stunning large Ando Jubei (1876-1956) rose vase set against delicate cream yellow Musen-jippo background. In classic form with hand-finished silver metal rims. Soft pink contrastin...

A pair of beautiful bronze warrior motif knockers. The mythical warrior has large bulging eyes above wide open mouth. Curly hair surrounding the face, repeated in the eye brows which flanks the prominent forehead. Heavy cheekbones echoes the forehead, highlighting his masculine feature. Antiqued finish with mellow gold patina. Fantastic as door knockers or hand towel rings...

A museum quality antique silver vase from the end of the 19th century . This heavy sterling silver vase is fully decorated and engraved with a breathtaking arabesque design with ...

This is an antique chestnut roaster. An English, brass hanging warmer, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Appealing chestnut warmer with tasteful decor Displaying a desirabl...

This monumental Japanese cloisonné enamel charger measuring an exceptional 25 inches in diameter stands as a rare and commanding work from the late Meiji period, circa 1880s to 1890s...

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this good size Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase. The Vase of gently tapered form with a pinched n...

Elegant brown patinated bronze trumpet vase with gold and red sprinkled design. It has an impressive broad outward curved mouth decorated on both sides with the dots. Its slender bod...

Antique Circa 1880 Japanese Suiban Ikebana Jardinere Bronze Bowl Planter / Jardinière – Meiji Period, 19th Century This exceptional Japanese bronze bowl planter, or jardinière, date...

Impressive antique Meiji period Japanese bronze vase with brown patina with a ferocious eagle in relief plus birds flying above ocean waves. 20 inches tall and 43 lbs. Apparently un...

An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs...

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 ...

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

Burmese bronze cow bell with clapper inside with stand. Age: Burma, 19th century Size: height 7 cm / width 8 cm. Size including stand: height 16.2...

Large quality antique George III copper pan having a quality large antique George III copper pan with shaped handles to both sides. D. 1800

Antique Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Vases – Exquisite Meiji Period Artist Pieces Full of authentic charm and character, this exceptional large pair of Japanese bronze ...

A Chinese enamel over brass vase. It has a classic, rounded body that tapers to a narrow neck. Adorned with polychrome enamel in foliage and floral motifs made in the Cloisonne techn...

This colorful striking pair of antique Japanese bronze vases from the Meiji period are decorated with enamel using the cloisonne technique. Two matched vases with a relief pattern of...

A wonderful, quite special and unique Thai (Thailand) Buddhist sacred amulet/charm necklace featuring 32 silver and gold toned amulets/charms plus one main larger key shaped center p...

Offered for sale is this large 19th Century Victorian antique copper and brass kettle of good quality, having a shaped brass and copper...

A rare, Dutch Colonial, Batavian (now Jakarta) Dutch East Indies silver and tortoise shell Sirih casket, circa 1750. The casket was used for storing highly prized betel nut, which was chewed ritually by high ranking Indonesian officials and adopted by settlers from the Dutch East Indies Company...

Presenting a pair of huge and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs with intricated patterns of hundred butterflies made by hand seating on a wood stand, from the early 20 century....

A SILVER OFFERING BOWL WITH SCENES FROM THE VIDHURA-PANDITA JATAKA, LOWER BURMA (MYANMAR), DATED 1901. A hammered repoussé Buddhist beggar’s bowl form with high relief  design depicting scenes from the Vidhura-Pandita Jataka on the upper row of cartouches and beneath neat rows of semicircular lappets each depicting various auspicious human and animal forms with scrolling acanthus leaf backgrounds. The overall concept is similar to the layered effect of a Burmese court costume. The circular etched design on the base is of Punnaka astride his magical horse mid-stride holding the white umbrella and Vidhura pleading behind. All surrounded by an inscription, translated as, "Mr Saw Marn's silver bowl. Year 1263 [1901 CE]". Excellent condition. 11 3/4 in. (30 cm) diameter x 5 7/8 in. (15 cm) high. 38 troy oz., 2lbs. 10 oz. (1175 grams). Provenance: The Noble Silver Collection. Bonhams New York, 24 March 2022, The Noble Silver Collection Treasures from the Burmese Silver Age, lot 942. Published: David Owens, Burmese Silver Art: Masterpieces Illuminating Buddhist, Hindu and Mythological Stories of Purpose and Wisdom, 2020, p. 76, no. S81, fig. 3.57. Bonham’s Footnotes: In the Vidhura-Pandita Jataka, the bodhisattva that will later become Gautama Buddha perfects the virtue of truthfulness (sacca), at once a keen perception of the true reality of things and an unwavering commitment to imparting this truth. Reborn as a renowned advisor to a virtuous king, the bodhisattva uses undivided speech throughout the story—even when it puts him in harm's way—thereby preventing disputes among rulers, offering amnesty, and ultimately saving the antagonists who initially conspired to kill him. Burmese Silver Ceremonial Offering Bowls were produced in great numbers, the finely decorated ceremonial offering bowl is the quintessential Burmese silver artwork...

Despite common belief that water pipes such as these were used to smoke opium, water pipes such as these were more commonly used for smoking Tobacco. The h...

19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass...

Antique George III quality copper kettle having a quality copper kettle with a removable lid with the original brass knob, having a shaped handle and spout.

An antique Japanese copper water dropper with cloisonne enamel design. Meiji period, 1868 to 1913. Cylinder shape, moveable top handle. Polychrome floral pattern against the dark gre...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING From our Japanese collection, we’re delighted to offer this beautifully made Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Box by Hiroteru 廣照, dating to the late Meiji peri...

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a praying mantis attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. The insect features a segmented bod...

Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Tinned Metal Ewer 19th Century. Rare Museum quality Antique piece from the early 19th Century hand forged tinned metal pitcher with lid cover. Finely engraved and etched with flowers and birds design on the sides of the water jug or wine pot. Great antique patina. Circa 1800. Measurements: 17” height 10.5” length 4 1/2” width. Quality Museum Islamic Metalwork from a private Beverly Hills CA collection. Middle Eastern Asian Turkish Ottoman Antique...