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Material: Metal
A Metal Burmese Bell on a Base with Garula and Narasimha
Located in Chicago, IL
This Burmese brass bell was given to a temple as an act of merit-making. It was suspended from a heavy cord and put on a custom metal stand for display. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Cast Iron Indian Game with Rider and Horses
Located in Milano, IT
Welded cast iron toy from the Indian 900s depicting a chariot with a square canopy and conical dome. We can identify this toy-statue as a depiction of Krishna’s Rath Gita (Bhagavad Gita...
Category
Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
5/6thC Chinese Bronze Buddha - 9585
Located in Ukiah, CA
Amazing personality to this very early (pre-Tang) bronze Buddhist "angel" from a huge and elaborate back-plate from a Buddhist altar from 5th/6thC. The quality and face are superb. Close to 2 3/4 inches tall and 2 5/8 wide. 4 inches tall on custom stand. This and all the other parts would have each been individually cast and attached by loops (its loop is still there, being used to attach to stand) on back of angel to back-plate. This piece is small, but extremely rare, early, finely done, and loaded with personality. One of the rarest and most museum-worthy Chinese pieces...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot.
The drinking vessel of this Chinese silver goblet...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
China Republic 1912-1960 Inside Paint Carved Rock Crystal Vase Silver & Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive China inside-painted vase in rock crystal.
Beautiful and one-of-a-kind art-piece. created in China during the first years of the China-republic, circa 1912-1949. Thi...
Category
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.
If you look closely at the top surface, you can see writing on it.
...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
6 Antique Chinese Cloisonne Teapots
Located in Brea, CA
Collection of 6 Chinese cloisonne teapots in varying shapes and designs of flora and fauna. The highest one is 5.5'' H x 2 W x 2.5'' D. the sm...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
1950s Mid Century Mexican Tin Mirror
Located in Victoria, BC
We're excited to introduce this incredibly rare and unique Mexican mirror from the 1950s, showcasing vintage charm and brutalist character. With its wea...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Tin
Nineteenth Century Chinese Water Pipe in Paktong
Located in Leuven , BE
Nineteenth century Chinese water pipe in Paktong (= an Alloy of Zinc, Copper and Nickel). The Base - elaborated in Enamel Cloisonné - is decorated with a Phoenix on an Ultramarine Bl...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Lidded Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style bulbous form verdigis bronze ritual wine vessel with an archaistic raised banded pattern, a domed lid with four zoomorphic-shaped loops, two decorat...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Asian Bronze Vajra Pestle
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Asian Bronze Vajra Pestle embodies the profound symbolism of strength, spiritual power, and indestructibility in Buddhist tradition. Expertly...
Category
19th Century Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Decorative Wall Plate with Birds
Located in Milano, IT
Round plate made of bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in China in the 20th century.
This plate is made of bronze and cloisonné enamel, a goldsmith technique originally applied to...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Valladolid, ES
Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ).
Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami)
Configured with five smooth-running drawers of different Size. Two are equipped with slender "hirute"-shaped bail handles and three with decorative pull-rings.
The front-and backside featuring oval grips for easy transport.
Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate-
a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahafu) endings.
Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of wisteria ( fuji) and lovely patina.
Inscription on the right.
Considering its age the set is in a very good condition with some traces of usage and wear conform age.
Dimensions:
Dressing stand...
Category
1880s Dutch Meiji Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Blue John Urn
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful late 18th Century ormolu mounted Blue John urn, attributed to the workshop of Matthew Boulton.
The acorn finial with rope twist border, above pale veining and rich purple...
Category
1780s Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Ormolu
Asian Architectural Temple Stone Panel from India Made into a Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Carved stone outstanding Asian architectural stone panel relief from India made into a side or coffee table.
Antique hand carved stone temple architectural panel with hand carved pea...
Category
1950s Indian Agra Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Antique Asian Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, Snuff Box Floral Motif
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, decorated with Floral Motifs and Interior Scenes
French Private Collection
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Archaic Chinese Bronze Sieve, 722 BC–221 BC
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chinese bronze vessel/sieve for food from the Warring States period 722 BC–221 BC. This bronze comes with a fine Japanese paulownia wood box with inscription by Zoroku. Hata Zoroku was a goldsmith and metal worker famous for both his own work and for being a known collector of ancient Chinese bronzes. The Zoroku name has continued through the generations with more recent members of the family keeping with tradition. The inner liner was made from copper in the 20th century so that the vessel could be used as an Ikebana container...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan: a Rare, Old ‘Bridal Crown’ 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan: a rare, old ‘bridal crown’ made of silver, gilded in parts, with turquoise coloured ornamental stones, glass, coral, and many pend...
Category
20th Century Uzbek Modern Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer Vargueno Cabinet, circa 1600
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer vargueno cabinet
Momoyama period, circa 1600
H. 43 x W. 64.5 x D. 36 cm
Wood, black lacquered and deco...
Category
Early 1600s Japanese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Gold, Brass
Japan 1890 Meiji Shibayama Round Urn in Gilded Wood and Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Shibayama urm from the Japan meiji (1858-1912) period.
Gorgeous piece of art, created in the imperial Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. This is a little urn with a lid crafted in gilded wood, shibayama panels and sterling silver. Composed by a four footed round vase with two sterling silver handles in the shape of trees and the lid on top accented with the figure of a crab in sterling silver. The gilded wood is decorated with flowers, sea patterns and the imperial flower...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
Tibetan hand beaten trumpet (kingling)
Located in FITZROY, AU
Rare hand beaten Tibetan tantric ritual instrument.
It is Jade and Silver (low grade) with insert of coral & turquoise. It comes with an antique custom-made wooden stand.
It is hand...
Category
Early 1900s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Indian Silver Jewelry Casket and Hand Mirror, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Indian silver dressing table set; part of our silverware collection.
This magnificent antique I...
Category
1890s Indian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
20th Century Spanish Articulated Desk Lamp by Fase, 1970s
By Fase
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century Spanish articulated desk lamp designed by Fase in the 1970s.
The top of the lamp (the light part) is articulated, it can turn up and down.
Bi-color lamp, two types of grey.
Very good quality.
The light manufacturer Fase was founded in Madrid in 1964 by the Industrial designer Pedro Martín...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Steel
19th Century Chinese Pair of Bronze Vases with Cloissoné Technique
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Chinese pair of bronze vases with Cloissoné Technique.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Fine Antique Chinese Sterling Silver and Enamel with Coral Beads Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique Chinese sterling silver and enamel horse sculpture mounted on a lacquered wood stand. The horse is made of sterling silver...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metal Antiquities
Materials
Sterling Silver
1900s Russian Silver Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Russian silver basket; an addition to our diverse ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Russian silver basket has a circular rounded form onto a circula...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Other Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
A Dutch colonial ebony box with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Batavia (Jakarta), or Sri Lanka, circa 1680-1720
The document or money box is densely carved with fine scrolling vines and lotus flowers. It has a charming heart- shapes silver lock...
Category
17th Century Indonesian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
1950’s Chinese Hand Painted Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Chinese hand painted credenza made of teakwood. From the 1950’s. This piece features an orange color finish hand painting of fru...
Category
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Chinese Patinated Bronze Tripod Covered Censor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Patinated Bronze Tripod Covered Censor
Qing Dynasty, the underside with an imperial six-character mark.
The flattened spherical vessel with a pierced lid, on animal mask tri...
Category
20th Century Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Opium Box in Hammered Brass, Decorated with a Scene of a Rider
Located in Leuven , BE
The cylindrical opium container is executed in hammered brass and decorated with an expressive repose design of a rider in a landscape with blossom tre...
Category
20th Century Chinese Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Very Rare and Old Chinese Tubular Water Pipe, Made from the Root of a Bamboo
Located in Leuven , BE
The bamboo water pipe has a cylindrical shape. The upper part is half sawn open. The water reservoir is located at the bottom of the cylinder.The Ends of the Rootlets are finished wi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 20 years of collecting, we have never run across a pair of brazier tongs, making this object truly a rare find. Once used by a scholar or wealthy homeowner to place hot coals in a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Gilt-Bronze Bowl, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period
Located in Islamabad, PK
A gilt-bronze bowl, qing dynasty, qianlong period.
The beautiful bowl is showcasing palace courtyard daily life scenes and is heavily adorned all ar...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors. The elephant has a Buddhistic caparisoned dress with pearl harness, tassels, and high-relief dragon p...
Category
1640s Chinese Ming Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Henri Alfred Jacquemart Bronze Dogs Sculpture
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century Alfred Jacquemart (French, 1824-1896) bronze figural seated group of a dog and his puppy. Golden patina. Signed a Jacquemart on base.
Category
1890s French Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Italian/French Enamel and Silver Snuff Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian/French Enamel and Silver Snuff Box.
Late 19th Century, the interior lid impressed 22, no other visible marks. The rectangular hinged box with an interior gilt wash, the lid ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Wicker & Metal Baby Carriage Pull Behind Stroller Dog Carrier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker & Metal Baby Carriage Pull Behind Stroller Dog Carrier. Item features a wicker seat, metal frame, leather straps, gre...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Rare Antique Sumba Comb
Located in New York, NY
Worn by adult noblewomen high on the head, like a crown. These hand cut combs from Sumba are usually hand carved from mottled tortoiseshell or occasionally from buffalo horn. These t...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Primitive Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.
Because of its age, the chest shows signs of use, which in turn make...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Export Silver Bottle Coaster Circa 1900
By Luen Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver bottle coaster, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) bottle coaster has a cylindrical form to a plain spreading base.
The body of this Chinese silver coaster is embellished with fine and impressive embossed and pierced decoration depicting two iconic oriental dragons amidst clouds.
The decoration to the body incorporates a sun motif to either side, each accented with a central cartouche, one remains vacant and the other bears the contemporary engraved monogram initials 'CHD.'
The upper and lower rims of this coaster are encompassed with plain applied moulded borders accented with bands of tooled decoration.
This exceptional coaster has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as sterling silver (925, 925/1000).
Condition
This antique Chinese silver coaster is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of this coaster are all very clear.
Dimensions
Diameter of rim 7.9cm/3.1".
Diameter of base 8.4cm/3.3".
Height 6.5cm/2.6".
Weight
5.1 troy ounces/160g.
Maker: Luen Wo.
Date: circa 1900.
Origin: Shanghai, China.
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese silverware.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Asian Water Pipe Yellow Copper, Tortoiseshell Scale, Tobacco Collectible
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique Chinese Water Pipe in Yellow Copper, decorated with Tortoiseshell Scales. The Rectangular Base gives this Object its Elegance.
French Private...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Copper
A Dutch colonial ebony box with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Batavia (Jakarta), or Sri Lanka, circa 1680-1720
The document or money box is densely carved with fine scrolling vines and lotus flowers. It has a charming heart- shapes silver lock...
Category
Late 17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Cloisonné Enamel Vase, Early Ming Dynasty(15th century)
Located in seoul, KR
This exquisite vase is a fine example of Ming Dynasty cloisonné, an era renowned for revolutionizing the cloisonné technique with intricate design and vibrant enamel work. The cylind...
Category
15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver bowl.
This exceptional Chinese Export silver (CES) bowl has a circular rounded form.
The body of this antique Chinese silver bowl...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Grish Chunder Dutt 1880s Indian Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver tea caddy, an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antiqu...
Category
1880s Indian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Pair of Chinese Bronze Mandarin Duck Form Censors
Located in Toledo, OH
This pair of Chinese bronze mandarin duck form censors with lids are cast in a mirror image of each other, with upswept details on the wings and tails. The heads are turned to the si...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Quran Stand In Khatam-kari, Persia, 19th C.
Located in PARIS, FR
Khatam kari is a fine, meticulous marquetry technique whose earliest examples date back to the Safavid period (1501-1730). This technique involves inlaying fine wood, brass or camel ...
Category
19th Century Persian Napoleon III Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Opium Lamp with Round Base that is Multi-lobed
Located in Leuven , BE
Opium smokers used opium lamps to make the vaping and inhaling of the opium easier. These lamps, which contained spirits in their base, were specifically de...
Category
20th Century Chinese Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot.
The drinking vessel of this silver wine goblet is embellished with impressive engraved bamboo stems emanating from the lower portion.
The embossed stem of this impressive solid silver goblet...
Category
Early 1900s Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Victorian Aesthetic Silverplate Napkin Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian Aesthetic Silverplate Napkin Ring by Meriden Co. Charming details include Japonesque fan, florals and hidden butterfly under ring. 1870's USA.
Category
1870s American Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Rice Measure with Copper Fittings
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Rice Measure with Copper Fittings – Collectible with Rich Patina
Description:
This authentic Chinese rice measure, crafted in wood with copper and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
12th Century, Angkor Vat, Antique Khmer Bronze Gong with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Khmer bronze gong with nice green patina with stand.
Age: Cambodia, Angkor Vat Period, 12th Century
Size of gong only: Diameter 33.6 C.M. / Thickness 4.2 C.M.
Height includi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique plate Qianlong with floral decor and kintsugi
Located in MEAUX, FR
One Famille rose plate with the mark of “Qianlong nian zhi.
Beatifully handpainted theme of different flowers of peony, lotus , etc, and goldfishes, meaning Prosperity and well-be...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Antique Cloissone Asian Chinese Floor Vase 39” inches tall
Located in Long Island, NY
Antique Cloissone Chinese Asian Floor Vase 39”
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metallic Thread
Traditional Tribal Mandau (Parang Ilang) Sword – Dayak People, Borneo
Located in Leuven , BE
Traditional Tribal Mandau (Parang Ilang) Sword – Dayak People, Borneo
The Mandau is a traditional sword of the Dayak people of Borneo, revered both as a cultural artifact and a weap...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
19th Century Chinese Export Silver Two-Handle Cup & Cover, Luen Wo, circa 1880
By Luen Wo
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Chinese export solid silver presentation cup and cover, of traditional urn shape, the body is embossed with beautiful scenes in relief depicting Chinese nobility...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Coastal Marquetry Shell Tray
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal tray. A chic marquetry construction with brass hardware. An amazing shell design inlaid into the center. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Bronze Model of a Heron Maiden Holding a Fish Basket Japanese, Meiji Period
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A bronze Model of a Heron Maiden holding a fish basket
Japanese, Meiji Period
late 19th century
realistically rendered, all finely patinated, Signed
Height 18.87 in. (46 cm.)
Category
19th Century Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
