Wood Metalwork

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...

Exceptional floor lamp - lantern made of solid bronze, crafted in Japan during the 1920s Taisho period. This historic lantern was made in Japan in the 1920s and was originally inten...

Antique Indian Hindu Bronze Sculpture – Krishna with Flute (18th Century) A captivating and finely crafted antique bronze figure depicting Lord Krishna, rendered in the distinctive ...

Turkish tin copper tray table on wooden folding stand Turkish Persian Mameluke style tinned copper tray table. Very nice unusual Asian dark bron...

Japanese vase from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful antique decorative vase, created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890s. It was carefully crafted in so...

A beautifully decorated cloisonné vase with silver rims by Ando Jubei (1876-1956), the celebrated Japanese Shippo studio. The piece is dated to late Meiji to early Showa period circa...

Japanese Meiji period lacquer, silver and wood box. Beautiful inlay of silver flying storks with lacquer carved background of a temple. Silver mark on the bottom of the box. Total we...

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...

This is charming Chinese Export Silver Overlay small decanter that could be used as either a cologne bottle or aperitif decanter. The beautifully detailed reticulated Cherry Blossom design of the sterling (marked 950) overlay is finely cast and hand etched with all elements firmly fitted to the Pinch...

A very finely made antique Indian silver filigree card case presented in its original fitted box dating from the 19th century. The card case is of flat rectangular shape with a simple friction fitting detachable cover which fits snuggly over a shaped overlapping inner edge. The case is made from panels separated by thin silver banding...

Indonesian Wood and Bone Kris Dagger, Indonesia

Large Planter Vase from imperial Japan. This a beautiful piece of Japanese decorative arts, created in Japan during the Meiji imperial period, circa 1900. The oversized vase can be ...

This fine old urn cast as an honorific nod to the ancient past of China was made circa 1600-1650. The shape or Hue was a common and well-represented form in the Han dynasty in pottery and bronze. This urn shows thin casting to the walls with incorporated toe tia or facial masks...

Pair of Chinese red cloisonné zodiac vases, with stands, each one with gilt brass phoenix bird ring handles, with 'cracked ice' and floating animal medalli...

A desk box "humidor" from the Qing Dynasty. This is a beautiful antique humidor desk-box created in the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty, circa 1880's. The box is very deco...

A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands. Each foo dog is made up of very fine silver strands which have been weaved together creating an elaborate ...

A hibachi vase from the Meiji imperial period. This is a beautiful antique vase created in the Imperial Japan during the early Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880. The fabulous rou...

A stytlish antique Indian or Middle Eastern coconut vase overlaid and mounted with brass dating from the 19th century. The vase has a coconut body with an inset turned wood base and ...

Exceptional 20th Century bird cage in ironwork and wood. This bird cage was bought back at the beginning of the 20th Century from Indochina by the grandfather of the former owner to ...

Vintage folding black wooden tray table stand. Size is 17.5" diameter x 18 height will hold a metal tray from 19 inches to 24 inches diameter. The ...

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 Chinese hexagonal cast brass tea caddy, early 20th century. Each rectangular side with a shou symbol surrounded by five stylized bats on blue enamel ...

PRESENTING a BEAUTIFUL and VERY HIGH QUALITY Large Oriental Champleve Urn on Stand. Early 20th Century, circa 1910 – 20. Probably Japanese. Marked, but we cannot decipher the mark...

This antique tray table is unsigned, but presumed to have originate from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export s...

Wonderful vintage mosaic wall sculpture designed by California artist Max E. Neufeldt in the United States. Rarely can you find such a unique work ...

Antique Edwardian brass postal scales having a pair of original brass postal scales standing on a hardwood stand with the original brass weights

Antique Persian style copper tinned silver tray on folding Stand. Amazing finely hand etched very fine intricate floral work designs on tray, sits on a b...

Beautiful pair of cloisonné vases in enameled and gilded metal, with hand-carved and ebonized wooden bases. The vases have a globular shape with a funnel neck. The enameled decoratio...

A vintage Indian metal water vase from the mid-20th century, with circular belly and cork inspired wooden top. Crafted in India during the midcentury period, this metal water vase charms...

This cast bronze vessel was made in China as an honorific presentation circa 1920. Cast in the style of the Zhou dynasty it would have been used ritually ...

A vintage Han style bronze table lamp from the mid-20th century, with circular body, wired for the US. Created in Thailand during the mid-century period, this Han style vase...

Pair of Chinese mahogany tole demilune hinged poly chromed tea bins with gilt figural stenciling and decorative landscape scenes with foliage and bird motif, M...

Antique 18th Century Indian Hindu Bronze Figure of Rama and Sita – South Asian Religious Art A finely cast and beautifully patinated antique Indian bronze sculpture depicting Lord R...

The rocking chair in iron is Classic among the rocking chairs. the leather ison the seat in typical wooden slats. Very comfprtable and easy to place in...

Chinese Export Silver and Enameled Articulated Carp on Lotus and Wave Stand, Circa 1900 Consisting of four pieces 1. The Carp (Yu 鱼) Form & Technique: The carp is constructed of mu...

An exceptional quality antique Meiji period bronze Japanese Kagami mirror molded with cranes and presented in its original fitted case dating from the 19...

A Japanese long spear. Partly lacquered wood with a forged spearhead which is signed. High quality as most of Japanese items. Provenance: early 20th century Swedish collection.

Presenting a beautiful early 20th century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer. Made in Thailand (South East Asia) circa 1920. It features a gilt meta...

A gorgeous wall plaque / abstract painting circa 1960s produced by Lelie. It consists of mixed metals on wood with welding & enamel paints. Great retro color palette in very good con...

Selection of Asian bronze lamps, probably Japanese, at least circa 1950s, possibly much earlier. The lamp pictured on the left measures 40.5"H to the...

An exceptional Japanese Meiji bronze sculpture of a man and water buffalo on a natural polished oak stand by renowned Japanese master craftsman Genryusai Seiya and dating from around 1880/90. The large bronze depicts an elderly man holding a pipe and tobacco pouch...

Traditional pair of late 19th/ early 20th Century Brass or Bronze bells commonly referred to as Elephant Bells although bells of this size were more likely used for the gigantic Wat...

Unusual coco de mer tea caddy crafted with a double lobe nut found on the Seychelles Islands, it is said to have mystical properties. Featuring malachite f...

Important and rare silver figures of eight immortals Yangqinghe Jiuji marks, Late Qing dynasty. Each hollow figure portraying one of the immortals in an animated pose, with highly detailed facial features, four pierced with apertures for the insertion of facial hair, clad in finely chased robes, all but two with their characteristic attributes, their bases bearing either two seal marks reading Yangqinghe Jiuji gongyibu and Zhe'ning Hu Qiusheng zao, or three marks in regular script reading Yangqinghe Jiuji gongyibu, Shang and Sheng zuo, original hand-carved wood stands. Measures: 11 1/4in (28.5cm) high (tallest one). The earliest records of the silver atelier known as Yangqinghe date to 1775 in Shanghai...

A Palace Size Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Models of the Tigers on Original Wood Bases, Life Size. A pair of life-size Chinese cloisonné models of tigers, each presented in a striding pose with open mouths, revealing detailed teeth and red enamel tongues. The bodies are decorated with alternating bands of yellow and black, outlined with wirework that defines scrolling cloud-like motifs across the surface. Their muscular forms are supported on rectangular tiered wooden bases carved with decorative friezes. The tails curve outward, echoing the fluidity of the cloisonné design that continues throughout their bodies, including the paws and ears. In Chinese symbolism, these tigers represents the masculine principle in nature and is king of all the animals, as shown by the four stripes on his forehead, which form the character Wang (王). The tiger represents the greatest earthly power, as well as protection over human life. The decoration is executed in traditional cloisonné technique, where copper wire partitions contain colored enamel filled into the tiger’s stripes and background ornamentation. The yellow enamel ground is filled with fine spirals and scrolls that extend across the surface, contrasting with the black bands, which are similarly detailed with wire-drawn motifs. The white enamel underbellies are also worked with scroll patterns, and the noses are rendered in dotted black cloisonné. Each piece is constructed over a metal core, evident from the openings beneath the bodies showing traces of copper and green oxidation around the rims. Chinese cloisonné animal...

A cast metal Vase in traditional Japanese form having five gathered Koi in raised design. The Vase is finished in a fine mottled Bronze finish and comes with an older conforming pier...

A remarkable Buddha’s head dating from the 17th to 18th century, originating from the historic Ayutthaya Kingdom in Thailand. This larger-sized sculpture exhibits a terrific aged pat...

This outstanding heavy box can be used as a Tobacco pot or tea caddy. It is signed with a "K" and numbered, also bears the word "Depose" on the bottom rim. Tis beautiful jar is richl...

Beautiful fine pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo lion censers, in a standing pose. Yellow enamel ground and stylized patinated copper repousse head with enamel eyes. Standing on c...

Pair of Chinese Modernist Red Cloisonné Ginger Jars and Stands, Circa 1960s China, 20th Century A stunning pair of Chinese Modernist red cloi...

Sweet little Chinese export brass box with beautiful floral etched designs, looks like peonies to me. With a lovely white jade top carved in fretwork with a vase framed by the flower...

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...

Unusual antique Edwardian quality oak copper bounded coal bucket having a quality oak coal bucket with copper bounds with a copper swing carrying handle to the top

Balinese Traditional Offering Container Bali, Indonesia Date: 19th to early 20th century Dimensions: 24.5 x 24.5 cm Materials: Brass, wood, shell inlay This rare and refined Balines...

This silver bowl was made by Zee Sung of China in approximately 1910 in the period Chinese Export style. The bowl is composed of silver with six stylized petal shaped panels done wit...

Old wishing wooden plaque with iron sickle and sword as ‘Ema’ handmade by Japanese blacksmith and dedicated to Shinto shrine to ward off evil spirit and conflagration. approx. 23.7 x...

A four piece Chinese export silver tea service set consists of a lidded teapot, a creamer with lid, an open sugar and a tongs. The se...

Panabas short sword from the Philippines. A rare late 18th early 19th century Panabas short sword from the Mindanao, Malabang and the Moro cultures in Lanao Del Sur, the southern p...

Chinese Bronze Diminutive Elephant-Handled Bronze Censor, Signed and Carved Wood Stand, 20th century or older This exquisite Chinese bronze censer is a fine example of traditional w...

Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji period. The head bucket was used for storing and transporting severed heads. During the Samurai era cla...