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Pair of Japanese Silver Figural Buddha Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Japanese silver figural Buddha salt and pepper shakers, ca 1950. Each: Contemplative and cross-legged figure of the Zen-man himself. For a Siddhartha-serene dinner party. Pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Chrysanthemum Silver Incense Burner
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality Japanese Meiji silver incense burner, ca 1890. Barrel-form with solid top and bottom and open sides; applied chrysanthemums heightened with gold and silver. Cover oval a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Battle Mug with Dragon Handle
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver mug, ca 1880. Straight and upward tapering sides with allover low-relief battle frieze depicting soldiers—spearmen, lancers, and swordsmen—with a few hapless me...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Silver Gilt, Agate & Enamel Censer
Located in New York, NY
Chinese silver censer, circa 1910. Drum-form agate body set in silver gilt mounts with scrollwork and lunettes. Leaf-capped side bracket handles. Upward tapering support and stepped ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Agate, Silver, Enamel
Antique Chinese Export Silver Mug with Dragon Handle
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver mug, ca 1860. Straight and upward tapering sides with applied pictorial frieze on engraved and stippled ground: Scenes of social life with contemplative sages and chaste maidens amongst palm trees and pagodas. Pastoral exoticism enlivened with scaly, slithering dragon handle...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Strap Handles, c. 1900
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Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron owl sculpture with a nice patina. Removable head with vented ears and eyes. For burning incense, small lantern, or candle holder. Japan. 1960s.
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Japanese Silver Inlaid Bronze Incense Burner, 19th Century
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This is a wonderful Japanese, silver inlaid, solid Bronze incense burner from the late 19th century or early 20th century.
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Japanese Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron bird sculpture with a nice patina and original box. Removable vented piece, for burning incense or flower arrangements, 1950s.
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Small Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Healing Medicine Buddha Figure Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce small antique Southeast Asian Ayutthaya Period bronze Bhaisajyaguru (the Buddha of healing and medicine) religious icon statue.
18th Century or earlier, Siam / Thailand, exceptionally executed metalwork, especially considering its age and diminutive scale, rare pose combination, depicted standing on lotus flower pedestal, holding a gallipot (apothecary jar) in his left hand, right hand in Varada Mudra gesture with palm facing outward and fingers pointing down to the ground. The Varada Mudra is a gesture of compassion and wish-granting that represents open-handed generosity and granting of wishes. The medicine Buddha is described as a doctor who cures suffering using the medicine of his teachings and brings healing.
Makes for a wonderful decorative object or thoughtful gift, sure to add a touch of whimsical elegance, serene warmth, balance, and tranquility to any space!
Provenance / Acquisition:
A private Gentleman's Dallas, Texas fine art and antiques collection
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Dallas Auction Gallery; Dallas, Texas. Owned and curated by Reyne Hirsch, a media personality and expert in 20th century decorative arts. She's was a top appraiser for Antiques Roadshow...
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Antique 18th Century Southeast Asian Metalwork
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Bronze
$950
H 6 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Iron Bird Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
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"...
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Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Vases, Japan, Circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cloisonné bronze vases, Japan, circa 1900, accident on one, slight depression
Measures: H 19cm, D 10cm.
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Japanese Silver Incense Burner, Akoda Koro, by Nomura, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely and luxurious Japanese silver incense burner of lobed melon form, akoda koro, marked jungin and signed Nomura, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
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Antique Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated baluster shape with pronounced neck. Floral ornament with bl...
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Chinese Export Silver Dragon Spoon by Wang Hing & Co., Late 19th Century
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and charming Chinese export silver spoon in the form of a dragon, by Wang Hing & Co., Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China.
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H 0.88 in W 5 in D 1 in
Antique Chinese Export Repousse Silver Box with Phoenix, Dragon, & Longevity 壽
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A fine antique Chinese export repousse silver box.
Decorated to the lid with a central stylized depiction of the character 壽 (shòu, longevity) stylized like the Sun amidst the cloud...
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H 1.86 in W 2.76 in D 1.66 in
Pair Of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Vases
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Japanese cloisonné vases with fine traditional form decorated with dragons and demons, geometric motifs and floral bands.
Dimensions: 5" W x 12" H
Condition: Please see detai...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
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Metal, Enamel
