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Material: Brass
Antique Large Arabian Polished Brass Incense Burner Islamic Moorish Style 19th c
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large antique 19th century Turkish incense burner or fire pit with pierced brass and solid brass ornamentation.
Museum quality Islamic collector metalwork piece footed incense censer...
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19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armoire with Carved Skirt and Large Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period armoire from the 19th century with natural wood finish, carved skirt, hidden drawers and medallion hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty pe...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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Early 1600s Japanese Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys....
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Period Bedside Wooden Cabinet with Two Small Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wooden bedside cabinet from early 20th century, with two doors, carved apron and weathered patina. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty in...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese flat brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs adorning the surface, this ceremonial container showcases the ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Exquisite Chinese Export Carved Two Door Five Campaign Drawer Camphor Chest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Exquisite Carved Chinese Export Two Door Camphor Chest With Etched Brass Lock Fitted With A Removable Glass Top.
Open the two doors to reveal three long, and two short campaign ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s
Original condition
Original patina
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales having a lovely pair of antique Victorian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base.
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Kuancai Ten Panel Coromandel Screen Mythical Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing Chinese export Kuancai ten-panel coromandel screen featuring a mythical flora and fauna landscape. Made in the 17th century style that was so loved and collected by Coco Chan...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Indian Shiva Mukhalingam Brass Alloy Human Face Cover
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Indian Shiva Mukhalingam made from a brass alloy and formed as a human face dating from the 18th century.
The Shiva Mukhalingam has a single face (some come with four or ...
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18th Century Indian Other Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
South Indian Antique Metal Clad Wood Rice Bucket
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual antique metal clad and mounted wooden rice or grain bucket with attached steel poker originating from Southern India. The twin handled ...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer treasure chest from the 19th century with gilded calligraphy, low drawer and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynas...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Circular Hokai Lacquer Box & Lid 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique Japanese Meji period lacquer lidded Hokai box with chased brass hardware and original ropes, circa 1890.
Hokai boxes were traditionally used in Japan to store ...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Asian Tansu Banded Burl Top Side Tables Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and versatile pair of Asian Tansu side tables cabinets, bedside table in very good vintage condition. Banded Burlwood top. Cabinet has a s...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Tang Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty style
Located in Buffalo, NY
Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty style.A Korean Bandaji chest circa late early to mid 20th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as drop fr...
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1940s Korean Other Vintage Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Japanese Edo/Tokugawa Screens Tale of Heiki
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental pair of late 18th century Japanese Edo/Tokugawa period byobu screens depicting the battles between Taira and Minamoto. The screens have six panels each with individual sce...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
16-17th century Antique brass Jain shrine from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique brass Jain shrine
Material: Brass
31,5 cm high
15 cm wide and 11 cm deep
16-17th century
The naked Tirthankara modeled with broad shoulders and long arms down to the sides.
...
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16th Century Burmese Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Colonial Islamic Arabian Market Jewelry Box, 18th Century, India/Malabar Coast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
AN INDIAN ROSEWOOD AND EBONY BRASS MOUNTED BOX FOR THE ISLAMIC MARKET
Malabar Coast, 18th century
With a large drawer with several compartm...
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18th Century Indian Islamic Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this finely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the hands of a wealthy lady on a cold winter's night in northern China. The portable brazier is hand-w...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Antique Chinese Incence Burner Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of elegant Chinese Antique incense burner. It shows very detailed hand craft works of Chinese calligraphy and dragon etching on copper ....
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20th Century Chinese Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Bronze
Chinese Floral Incised Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century handcrafted bronze hand warmer would have been owned by a woman of means and filled with coals so she could warm her hands on cold...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Anglo-Raj Mughal Bronzed Copper Vessel Bucket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Anglo Raj Mughal bronzed metal copper vessel water or milk bucket.
Originally used to carry water, this hand-hammered metal vessel from India ...
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19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Beautiful & Fine Georgian Era Tray W/ Chinese Gold Thread Embroidery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Georgian-era tray features a stunning panel of intricate Chinese gold thread embroidery, creating a luxurious and captivating centerpiece. The rich, finely woven embro...
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18th Century British Chinese Export Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty Ningbo Cypress and Rosewood Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period two-toned ningbo cypress and rosewood cabinet from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this tall cabinet features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a two-toned finish. Made of ningbo cypress and rosewood, the cabinet showcases two doors made of slightly recessed panels surrounded by a lighter frame. Fitted with elongated brass hardware including ornate pulls on etched backplates, these doors open to reveal inner shelves, a long hidden drawer and a lower compartment concealed under a lift-up board...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood and Brass Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period elm wood cabinet from the early 20th century, with brass medallion, teardrop pulls, two drawers and two do...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique South Indian Teak and Brass Rice Bucket Container, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ANGLO-INDIAN BUCKET STORAGE CONTAINER
Originally used for measuring grain, usually rice and known locally as a ‘Padi’ or ‘Pari’. Could be used for any number of modern purp...
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19th Century Indian Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Handles, Japan, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Cloisonné enameled vase with elephant handles, Japan, mid-20th century. The elegant body form is enhanced with gilt brass rings, separating the different décor areas, and two gilt elephant...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Asian Antique Brass Betel Nut Pandan Box with Lid, Northern India 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian antique Beaten Brass Betel Nut Pandan Box, Northern India.
Beautiful antique hand hammered Asian round brass betel with a lid and delicate engravings with floral design handle hand crafted by skilled artisans from Northern India.
Indian Beaten Copper Betel Nut Pandan Box with hand hammered beaten floral and incised decoration used to store betel leaf, lime, tobacco and the nut from the areca palm. This mixture of ingredients when prepared and placed in the mouth for long periods gives the user a mild aphrodisiac effect.
The preparation of the betel nut with lime stored in ornate boxes with several smaller internal containers was popular all over Asia and is still a common practice in Myanmar and India and among the hill tribes of many S. E. Asian countries.
Engraved with intricate designs on the lid which has a carved floral design handle and a latch in front for opening or closing the box and for safekeeping.
Nicely hand-hammered with intricate details.
Please check photo #5, there is about 1 inch damage area on the side of the box.
Museum quality Asian Hand-hammered decorative Islamic brass folk art metalwork collector treasure box.
Measures: Diameter 7 in. x Height 4 in.
The box has a rich, deep brown patina.
Quality of Mughal style. A pandan was used to store the pan, or betel quid after it had been stuffed and rolled ready to eat, rather than for the individual ingredients. The chewing of betel is an ancient Asian tradition comparable to tobacco in the western world. Betel consists of three main ingredients: the areca nut, betel leaf and lime paste. Betel was, and still is enormously popular throughout Asia and plays a major role in the entertaining of guests, in courtship and marriage, and in the traditional etiquette of the royal courts, where it often forms part of the state regalia.[1] Research on several pandan boxes has been published by Zebrowski.[2]
Brownrigg, H. Betel Cutters...
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19th Century Indian Moorish Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Early 20th Century Black and Brown Lacquer Cabinet with Doors, Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese black and brown lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with with brass hardware, four doors and drawers. Created in China dur...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A small brass canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the 19th century and is decorated with etchi...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Mughal Engraved 19th Century Hookah Base Indo-Persian
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A fine antique 19th century Mughal Nargile or hookah pipe base made of brass or bronze, the base with engraving and etching decorations.
Mameluke revival brass hookah base, elaborately and elegantly hand decorated, engraved with with a recessed repeated floral motif, leaf, foliage and arabesques.
Collectible Antique Indian Islamic Mughal engraved brass hookah base, bottle.
This fascinating Indo-Persian Brass Engraved Vessel Hookah Base dates from the 19th century, where it was used as a water base for a hookah, or shisha pipe.
In traditional hookah smoking, the base of the pipe is normally the most decorative element of the piece.
This vase has a beautiful shape and feel. It is intricately engraved with a arabesque foliage designs
Mughal Northern India - 19th century.
A nargile or hookah pipe's history dates back as far back as the 16th century,
This charming piece has an elegant profile, will make a stunning vase, candle holder or shelf or mantel decoration...
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Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Petite Nepalese Heramba Ganapati Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite brass prayer figure is cast in the likeness of Heramba Ganapati, the five-headed iconographical form of the Hindu god Ganesha. Invoked at the beginning of prayers, import...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Set Of Brass And Iron Kitchen Scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Set Of Brass And Iron Kitchen Scales with brass bell weights having a shaped iron base with original brass pans plus 6 antique brass bell weights.
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Early 20th Century Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Japanese Red Green Gold Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite large Japanese contemporary gilded and intricately hand painted porcelain table lamp in an auspicious double gourd crackled fine porcelain body...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
Night stand model "Xai" by Salvador Dalí 20th century surrealist spanish design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade, Brass
Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red-brown lacquer with stylized mane and tail, having reverse painted glass eyes and sea...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty Lacquer Cabinet With Decorations
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese cabinet i red lacquer with remains of decorations, which gives the cabinet a beautiful patina. Black lacquer on the sides of the cabinet.
Features double doors, beautifully a...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Festival Scenes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful late 19th century late Meiji period four-panel byobu screen featuring 12 scenes of a festival preparation. The intricately painted scenes have vibrant natural color pigments...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Enamel Brass Vases Flowers and Butterflies Cloisonné́, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of predominantly black, 'Emerald' green and orange, Asian cloisonné´ and brass vases, circa early to mid-20th century, Japan....
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20th Century Japanese Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare 19th Century Oriental Brass and Marble Exotic Candle holders
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Spectacular, rare antique candlesticks to decorate your exotic summer table
These are two bronze candle holders or similar.
They are two Asian figures, one female and the other male ...
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19th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Washi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: OBAKE A
Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings.
Base is made of brass. Limited pattern painted model. Edition of 3+1AP
E26,27 light bulb.
Available to work with 100-250V.
Artist statement
In Japan, there is an animist belief that the soul dwells in old tools that have passed a long time and turns into spirits such as "Youkai" or "OBAKE." Its existence lurks in the darkness of everyday life, sometimes causing fear and sometimes entertaining.
This lantern is not an old tool, but it is made by the historic "Kojima Shoten", where the 10th generation are craftsmen in Kyoto. It's rare nowadays, and it's a style in which lanterns are made from bamboo bones to assembling papers and painting in one workshop and go. So, I decided to transform the polite crafted Japanese lanterns, which have been run through a traditional history, into a modern and pop style. It's not just OBAKE lurking in the darkness, but an existence who snuggles up to us as a more sophisticated being.
These one-eyed OBAKE have a meaningful look that originated in ancient Sanskrit culture. The red-eye "A [a]" is the facial expression that is the first pronunciation to make a sound in Sanskrit, which means "truth" and "spirit of inquiry" at the same time. The blue-eyed "UN [hu?]" expresses the pronunciation to close the sound, and at the same time means "wisdom" and "nirvana." There is also the idea that describing the beginning and end of the universe is represented by considering the "A" and "UN" as a pair. In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues...
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2010s Japanese Edo Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Janetti Father & Sons Japanese Pedestal in Engraved and Painted Bamboo, ca 1880
By Janetti
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Japanese pedestal, this delightful object was made in Japan in the late 19th-century and imported into Italy by a famous merchant, Emportio Janetti Padre e Figli. They were the first in trading Japanese art in Florence in the second half of the 19th century.
This spectacular piece of rare beauty was fully hand-crafted with perfect proportions. The complex structure is made in engraved and lacquered crossed bamboo with fantastic floreal details. The two round trays are in black lacquered wood with hand-painted decorations. The fine details and the beauty make this pedestal a masterpiece.
An unique decorative pedestal of outstanding quality that can be mixed in a neoclassical or mid-century project or in a Japanese style project.
Dimensions (cm):
Diameter - 37
Height - 112
In the 1870s collecting Japanese art products started to be popular among a wider range of collectors, not only among circles of intellectuals, artists, and designers. This cultural phenomenon also reached Italy, and when a group of Japanese diplomats (Iwakura Mission) arrived in Florence in May 1873, it reported a very positive impression of a shop that sold Japanese...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage South Asian Brass Plate - Hand Hammered - #2 - India - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage South Asian hand hammered brass plate/charger - fine chasing and detail - unsigned - India - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - hand made - minor polish residue...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Door Knob model "Milà no.3" by Antoni Gaudi Polished Solid Brass
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish.
A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Islamic Brass Bowl Fine Metalwork Hand Etched Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Islamic art Moorish brass bowl engraved with Thuluth Arabic calligraphy.The polished brass bowl is profusely chased with vines and vegetal motifs and inscribed with Islamic verses of the Holly Koran.This bowl has been professionally cleaned and polished.Measures: Diameter 7.25" x 4" height Mouth opening: 5".Great Middle Eastern brass metalwork decorative Islamic art objects.Handcrafted Moorish hand-etched Islamic metal brass bowl.Engraved, incised and hammered with very fine Arabic Islamic calligraphy writing and geometric designs on brass vessel.Very Intricate fine Middle eastern Moorish Islamic Art metalwork, museum quality artwork.Late 19th Century.Date of Manufacture: Circa 1880.Condition: Wear consistent with age and use.
Islamic brass metalwork is an intricate and beautiful form of art that originated in the Islamic world. It encompasses a wide range of decorative objects made from brass or other metals such as copper, bronze, and silver. Brass trays, in particular, are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and intricate designs.
Islamic brass metalwork has a rich history that dates back to the early Islamic period, with its roots in the metalworking traditions of ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. However, Islamic artisans developed their own unique styles and techniques, blending elements from various cultures and creating distinctive motifs that reflected Islamic aesthetics and religious beliefs.
The process of creating brass trays involves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques involved:
1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass object. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry.
2) Metalworking: The object is typically made from a sheet of brass or another metal. The metal is cut into the desired shape and then hammered or pressed to create the object. Traditional techniques such as repoussé (hammering from the reverse side) or chasing (hammering on the front side) may be employed to shape the metal.
3) Engraving: The surface of the metal is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tools to create fine details and elaborate patterns.
4) Filigree and Inlay: Some brass trays feature additional decorative elements such as filigree or inlay work. Filigree involves shaping thin wires of brass into delicate patterns and soldering them onto the tray's surface. Inlay work, on the other hand, involves embedding contrasting materials such as silver or copper into the brass, creating intricate designs.
5) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like polishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect.
While this bowl has certainly witnessed the passage of time, it remains in remarkably good condition, with only minor signs of age that add character to its appearance. The patina on the brass enhances its antique allure, making it a truly authentic and captivating collectible.
Arabic Calligraphy: The Arabic writing on the bowl is a work of art in itself. The calligraphy showcases the mastery of the scribe's hand, with flowing curves and intricate details that form an elegant script. The script may include Quranic verses, blessings, or poetic verses, depending on the bowl's origin and purpose. The inscriptions are not only visually striking but also carry profound meaning, making this bowl a beautiful representation of Islamic heritage.
Intricate Patterns: In addition to the Arabic calligraphy, the bowl features intricate geometric patterns and motifs that further enhance its visual appeal. These patterns are a hallmark of Islamic art and reflect the mathematical precision and artistic creativity that defined Islamic craftsmanship.
This antique Islamic brass bowl...
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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Indian Asian Antique Brass Alms Dish with Hamsa Bird Design
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Asian Indian brass alms dish molded with a hamsa bird design and dating from the 19th century.
The hamsa is believed to be based on ...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Polished Solid Brass Batlló door handle by Antoni Gaudi, 20th century design
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish.
A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Korean Mirror and Cosmetic Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mirror and cosmetic box known as Gyeongdae from Korea circa early 20th century of late Joseon to Korean Empire to colonial period. This type of small and elegant cabinet belongs personally to a lady for her makeup need. The upper part opens to a folding mirror that stands to a total measurement of 12.5 inches. The lower part consists of a single drawer to store the small accessories. The surface of this box is covered with Zelkova wood veneer with an expressive and eye-catching grains, contrasting nicely with yellow brass hardware that includes corner plates, butterfly shape hinges, a drawer pull and a square lock plate that opens when the brass knob is pushed forward.
During Joseon Dynasty, this type of mirror box became popular, starting from the loyal families to the wealthy household.
For a similar mirror and cosmetic box in the collection of Weisman Art Musuem, see illustration 63 on page 72 of "Traditional Korean Furniture" by Edward Reynolds Wright and Man Sill Pai.
Another example in the collection of National Folk Musuem of Korea is illustrated on page 68 of "Korean Antique...
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20th Century Korean Other Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Zaccagnini Lamp in White with Gold Leaf, Italy, 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
A large Hollywood Regency lamp with stylised decoration, standing 32 inches tall to the top of the shade. In keeping with the 1940s-1950s decorative style which saw large lamps move into the domestic market, this lamp is influenced by the scale and themes of Hollywood blockbuster set design.
These make fabulous lamps for cocktail lounges or theatres of public entertainment such as bars, restaurants or cafes. They are pure expressions of maximalism and mid-20th century Hollywood glamour...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage 4 Panel Chinoiserie Room Divider Screen
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful 4 panel Asian themed lacquer room divider screen. Wonderful graphics with vibrant colors and brass capped feet. Chinoiserie styli...
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Tea Calling Bell, Japanese, Brass, Silver Plate, Decorative, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tea calling bell. A Japanese, brass and silver plate decorative chime, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Graced with charm and a delightfully metallic...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Ningbo Cypress Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period ningbo cypress cabinet from the 19th century with brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this ningbo cabinet feat...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful solid brass bookends with finely carved porcelain florals. Large porcelain insets in oval form, finely carved in relief with flowers representing four seasons, sp...
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20th Century Chinese Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade, Brass
Chinese Phoenix Bird Cloisonné Enamel Over Brass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese enamel over brass bowl. The interior of the bowl is adorned with polychrome images of Phoenix birds in blossoming trees and fl...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Moroccan Brass Planter Large Moorish Polished Cachepot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan Moorish polished brass planter, handcrafted and chiselled with fine Moorish arches and foliate designs.
On each side there are a round hand-carved handle, the interior is copper red and polished gold for the exterior.
Very decorative round shape brass plant holder...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Brass Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
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