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Material: Silver
Ancient Chinese Silver Purse by HUA, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese Silver Purse is an original artwork realized in China between 1880 and 1920, probably last years of 1800.
Original silver handwork.
Realized by the silversmith HUA.
Hallm...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Sugar Tongs by Luen Wo, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Chinese export silver small sugar tongs in a bamboo pattern by Luen Wo, late 19th or early 20th century, Shanghai, China.
The small silver tongs wonderfully cr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Japanese Glazed Ceramic and Silver Koro Incense Burner Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tri-pod ceramic incense burner (koro) by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa late Meiji to the start of Taisho period (1890-1910s). A fine example of the artist's work belonging to the late part of his underglaze paint phase (started around 1887 until his death), the surface of the koro was painted in beautiful shades of blue to depict a continuous landscape not unlike a traditional ink and watercolor hand scroll. The rise and fall mountains recede and fade into the horizon and are dotted with groves of pines. The sky is painted with a beautiful subtle shade of pink, suggesting a time of sunrise or sunset. The koro is fitted with an ensuite reticulated sterling silver hoya (incense cover), pierced with swirling cloud and marked with "pure silver' in Kanji. The base is signed in underglaze blue "Makuzu Kozan Sei" within a double ring. The piece is beautifully potted in form and the decoration was done with expertise using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting), in order to achieve the striking landscape known as "Mountain and Water" with sense of dimensions and gradient, the poetic effects normally conveyed only by sumi ink staining on paper. The piece comes with an unsigned tomobako (wood storage box) of a recent age.
Also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), Makuzu Kozan was one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama around 1870s and later became one of the appointed artists to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes. Being one of the most creative ceramists, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze around 1880s. New colors allowed him to create underglaze designs that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. He even invented his own receipt of cobalt blue to achieve a much brighter yet softer shade, as evident on this vase. To create landscape that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama...
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
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...
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17th Century Indonesian Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
20th Century Antique Chinese Export Silver Cream Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver cream jug, an addition to our Asian silver teaware collection
This impressive antique Chinese export silver cream jug has a circular rounded form.
The surface of this antique cream jug is embellished with a chased decorated stemmed chrysanthemum floral designs, all on a matte background.
The decoration to the body incorporates an embossed vacant circular cartouche to one side.
The upper portion of this fine silver cream jug is encompassed with a plain border beneath a plain, cylindrical elevated upper rim.
This Chinese export jug...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique kimono textile art " Peacock Feathers ~Royalty~ " by ikasu Blue , Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work uses an antique furisode (festive kind of kimono with long sleeves) with peacock feathers - a symbol of royalty and prosperity. Can be used both vertically and horizontally...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Yellow Bronze Lamp with Inlay Red Bronze and Silver, Japanese Meiji Period 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
A solid yellow bronze with inlaid red bronze and silver vase converted to a lamp. The body of the vase would have originally had a dark green p...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowl on Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Chinese export silver bowl. Decorated in a bold repoussè dragon motif with two dragons contending for a center flaming pearl of wisdom amongst clouds and chased ground. Marked on the underside KHL.
Carved wooden stand...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Fabulous Indonesian Yogya-Silver Plate
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian Yogya-silver plate
Yogyakarta or Kotagede, 1935-1940, marked, (alloy) 800 and maker’s mark PH (Prawirohardjo, act. from 1935)
Diam. 27.2 cm Weight 454 grams
Th...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of George IV Silver Spectacles Made in London by Edmund Taylor, 1825
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare pair of George IV silver Spectacles made in London in 1825 by Edmund Taylor.
The spectacles are of typical form with unusual extendable arms. This rare pair are in...
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19th Century English George IV Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Japanese Two Panel Screen Summer Flowers on Silver
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two panel screen: Summer flowers on silver. Meiji period painting (1868 - 1912) of Summer flowers including morning glories and daisies against a garden fence. Signature and...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Chinese Export Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar by Cutshing
Located in Atlanta, GA
A two-piece set sterling silver creamer and sugar signed "CUT" and "TienXing" in Chinese, circa second half of 19th century. Cutshing was a Chinese silversmith located at 8 New China...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Turkish Ottoman Period Kaftan
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century Turkish ottoman period kaftan
Height 136cm, width 159cm
This antique kaftan dates from the Ottoman period in Turkey during the 19th Cent...
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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique Signed Islamic Ottoman or Persian Repousse Silver Vases
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A fine Pair of Islamic silver vases.
Richly decorated with Ishafan (Eshafan) style repousse decoration throughout including gryphon heads, flowers & vines, birds of paradise, foliage...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Islamic Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
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...
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1880s Indian Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
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...
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Early 1900s Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Indian Brass and Silver Embroidered Velvet Wedding Parasol on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate textile that is in remarkable condition.
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Brass, Iron
Rare Antique Indian Silver-Clad Votive Figures 19th Century Asian Art
Located in London, GB
Antique Indian Silver-Clad Votive Figures – Set of 3 19th Century Rajasthan or Gujarat
A Rare Set of Three Antique Indian Silver-Clad Wooden Votive Figures
Western India, Likely R...
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19th Century Indian Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere with Dragons and Figures
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere circa 1890, of rectangular form and variously pierced to all four sides. The side with the vacant cartouche has two opposing dragons separated by a...
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Rare Chinese Tonkin Ware Shakudo Sawasa Erotic Tobacco Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A ruyi-shaped Shakudo-style erotic tobacco or snuff box, relief-decorated with silvered applied figures
Possibly Jakarta (Batavia), first half 18th century
Measures: H. 2.2 x L. 12.1 x W. 8 cm
This box is very much in the Dutch taste, for the illustration is after a print with a legend reading “L’oiseau sans cage. Prenez, belle, mon oiseau. C’est le plus doux présent que je puisse vous faire. Pour les autres oiseaux, la cage d’ordinaire est une espèce de tombeau. Mais le mien semble prendre une nouvelle vie, Lorsqu’il sera dans la cage de mon aimable Silvie.” The erotic message is as clear as can be.
In Dutch culture the verb ‘vogelen’ (catching a bird) is another word for having sex and a bird escaping from his cage indicates loss of chastity. The lady with the bare breasts, while making the sign of sealed lips to the lady behind her, who is pointing towards heaven, seems to be caressing the bird held in the sleeping man’s groin. 17th century Dutch pictures...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Pair of Metal Mughal Horse Stirrups with Silver Inlay, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Thepair of metal Mughal horse stirrups with silver inlay, dating back to the 19th century, are astriking example of equestrian equipment reflecting the ar...
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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Iron Silver Inlaid Red Lacquered Stirrups 'Abumi'
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Japanese Edo Period (1603–1867) iron, silver inlaid, and red lacquered stirrups (Abumi). Each of typical form, made of iron with silver inlay on the front with floral bloss...
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1690s Japanese Edo Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Iron
Japanese Kogo or inecens box in the form of a realistic eggplant
Located in PARIS, FR
Small lacquered wooden box in the shape of an eggplant. Top of the fruit near the leaves painted with silver pigments. Interior painted with gold pigments, signature in the center pa...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Japanese Two Panel Screen Moon Rising Through Bamboo on Silver Leaf
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two panel screen: Moon rising through bamboo on silver leaf, Meiji period painting (1868 - 1912) of the moon rising on the horizon with a garden stone in the foreground. Lic...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Extremely Fine Chinese Silk Embroidered Bed-Cover for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Chinese red silk, embroidered bed cover
Guangdong or Macao, mid-18th century
The red silk cover, one one side elaborately embroided in co...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold, Silver
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 ...
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19th Century Persian Napoleon III Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Wisteria Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silver Metallic Panel
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you.
The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
18th Century Japanese Silver Inlaid Iron Shogun Stirrup (Abumi) Red Lacquer
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century iron abumi of typical form, the stirrup inlaid in silver, an encircled peony flower crest surrounded with a geometric pattern, the interior retains the original wood lining decorated in red lacquer. The sides and underside also inlaid. Signed by the maker. Edo period.
This is a beautiful example of Japanese metalwork, sublime in it's design and craftsmanship, perhaps once belonging to a Shogun warrior...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Iron
Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Goblet, with prunus decoration. The goblet weighs 258g and dates from around 1885. Marked WH for Wang Hing '宏兴‘ whi...
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
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
Late 17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Document Case from Burma
Located in London, GB
Antique silver document case from Burma
Burmese, late 19th century
Measures: Length 48cm, diameter 6cm
This wonderful object is a Burmese marriage d...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch Solid Silver Mug, Oomersi Mawji Bhuj c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch) solid silver mug. This exceptionally fine tapered mug is finely decorated throughout with intricate floral repoussé work set against a finel...
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19th Century Indian Other Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Large Hibachi Brazier in Kiri Wood with Gold Makie Lacquer, planter
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and majestic example of traditional Japanese domestic furnishings, this monumental kiri wood hibachi (charcoal brazier) dates to the late Edo to early Meiji period (early 19th...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in London, GB
A Chinese silver goblet profusely decorated with chased, richly defined chrysanthemum against a matte background and is supported by two intertwi...
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Japanese Lacquer Koro 'Incense Burner'
Located in Hudson, NY
Removable bronze top, with gold drip pattern at top. Cresting ocean waves on bottom with raised silver sea spray.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
1950s Pair of African Ethnic Bracelets
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of African ethnic bracelets.
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Mid-20th Century African Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chinese Double Butterfly Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was crafted by the Miao peoples of the Guizhou province and was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan coromandel wood miniature chest of drawers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan coromandel wood miniature chest of drawers with silver mounts
Sri Lanka, 18th century, circa 1750
H. 35 x W. 48 x D....
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18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ikebana
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully painted basket arrangement of flowers in vivid color. Mineral pigments on applied silver and gold in a silk brocade border with black lacquer trim.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Japanese Silver Repousse Iris Vase Meiji Period
By Samurai Shokai
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese silver repousse vase finely decorated with blown out iris flowers. It is of the Meiji period, circa 1890s. The vase is 5 1/4" tall and weighs 4....
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19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hailing from illustrious Meiji-period Japan, this lacquer tray showcases the mastery of Japanese craftsmen. Precious materials are precisely inlaid in the lacquer base, creating an a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Bowl, profusely decorated with chrysanthemum, prunus, iris, and bamboo, and with a vacant circular cartouche. The bowl d...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
An Indian part-gilt silver-clad ceremonial sceptre or mace with a tiger’s head
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Northern India or Deccan, late 19th century
L. approx. 82 cm (excl. stand)
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
This remarkable gilt-silver soonta (ceremonial sceptre) also known as choba (ceremonial mace) with a tiger's head stands out as an unparalleled example. It has a wooden base, clad with thick sheet part-gilt silver and has fine details such as teeth and a curling tongue. Especially with the inlaid glass eyes, in combination with the grand sculptural design, it would have been integral to an Indian maharaja’s attire, known as lawajama in North India and biruthus in South India, as referenced by Jackson & Jaffer. They would symbolise authority, power, and sometimes an attribute of various deities, particularly those associated with strength or combat. For instance, the Hindu god Hanuman, known for his immense strength, is often depicted holding a mace (*chob* or gada in Sanskrit). Similarly, the god Vishnu and his avatar Krishna are also frequently depicted with a mace among their other attributes.
Courtiers would raise these sceptres wrapped in rich brocades, with the head visible, during processions, signalling their association with the monarch. Alongside fly-whisks and standards, they were indispensable in ceremonial parades, underscoring the ruler's prestige. Terlinden notes that a soonta berdar was tasked with carrying the sceptre. These individuals, proficient in courtly manners, played key roles during audiences, from managing entrances to introducing guests. Their esteemed position often earned them generous rewards, including land grants. See for a depiction of sceptres in use the top right of a painting in the collection of the V&A, titled Processional scene with Amar Singh, ruler of Thanjavur (Tanjore), and Sarabhoji, from circa 1797.
For a very comparable piece, but with an elephant’s head, see the collection of the Indian Museum, Kolkata. For other less similar examples, see the V&A Museum London.
Sources:
A. Jackson & A. Jaffer, Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts, London, V&A Publishing, 1999
Christiane Terlinden Serra, Mughal Silver...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Splendid and Heavy Late 17th Century Dutch-Colonial Silver Filigree Salver
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A splendid and heavy Dutch-colonial silver filigree salver
Indonesia, Batavia (Jakarta) or possibly Padang, West Sumatra, 2nd half 17th century
Diam. 22.9 cm
Weight 551 grams
This filigree-work was probably done by Chinese masters...
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17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Indian Antique Cased Silver Filigree Card Case
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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...
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19th Century Indian Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
15th Century Bronze Jain Silver-Inlaid Altarpiece, Northwest India
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This serene Jain altarpiece of the enthroned and unclothed Buddha with numerous attendant figures including elephants is characteristic of Jain bronzes fro...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Tribal Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
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.
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1870s American Victorian Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Thai Silver Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Silver Buddha, rendered in incised and hammered sheet silver over wood & clay core. The Lord Buddha seated in padmasana with the soles of the...
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Late 19th Century Thai Other Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Set of Six Thai Silver Photduang Bullet Coins
Located in Chicago, IL
These curious bell-shaped objects are a type of Thai bent-silver currency known as photduang, pod duang or bullet money, the latter term for their resemblance to old lead ball ammo. ...
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Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Japanese Vintage Silver Metal Mounted Cloisonne Vase with Fish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Exceptional vintage Japanese silver mounted cloisonne vase decorated with veiltail gold-fish and carp swimming amidst pond weed and dating arou...
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1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Japanese Two Panel Screen Summer Garden on Silver
Located in Hudson, NY
Flowers including peonies, dahlias, irises, and bellflowers bloom underneath a blossoming cherry tree and provide cover for a pair of quail. The structure of this garden almost resem...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Dutch Colonial Silver Dish with the Von Pfeffel Coat-of-arms, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An unusual Indonesian lobbed silver dish
Jakarta (Batavia) or Coromandel coast, third quarter 17th century, apparently unmarked
The eight lobbed dish exuberantly decorated with floral motifs, with the middle section replaced, consisting of indistinctly marked German silver from the early 19th century, bearing the coat-of-arms of the Von Pfeffel family.
Diam. 30.5 cm
Weight 461 grams
Note:
Lobbed silver dishes with exuberant floral decorations were characteristic of the decorative arts in the Netherlands in the first half of the 17th century. This style of floral decoration was adopted by silversmiths as well as by furniture makers working on the Coromandel Coast and in Batavia, often by workers who had fled the Coromandel Coast because of war and famine. In Batavia this style was known as “Custwerck” (work from the Bengal coast).
These lobbed dishes are seldom marked. Only after 1667 the use of the town mark became obligatory in Batavia but only for silver made in Batavia not for silver imported in Batavia from other VOC settlements. The engraved coat of arms in the centre is a replacement of the original centre.
The coat of arms can be identified as those of Christian Hubert von Pfeffel (1765- 1834). As a diplomat, statesman, ambassador of Bavaria in London and Saxony and councillor to the King of Bavaria, he was made “Freiherr” in 1828 and since then used this coat of arms. His son Karl Maximilian Friederich Hubert Freiherr von Pfeffel (1811-1890) in 1836 married Karoline Adelheid Pauline von Rottenburg (1805-1872), the natural daughter of Prins Paul von Württemberg (1785-1852) and his mistress Margrethe Porth. Paul was the jounger brother of the King Wilhelm I of Württemberg (1781-1864). The heraldic motto of the von Pfeffels Vur Schande habe den Huot means as much as “Beware of Shame”. Christian Hubert Theodoor Marie Karl von Pfeffel Karl Maximilian’s grandson was the last male in the von Pfeffel line. His daughter, Marie Louise (Paris in 1882 - Cornwall 1944), born and grown-up in France, changed her name in de Pfeffel. She was the great grandmother of Boris Alexander de Pfeffel Johnson, the present British Secretary of State. None of the members of the von Pfeffel family had any direct links with the Dutch East Indies but indirectly by way of the Royal House of Württemberg they did.
Sophia Frederika Mathilda von Württemberg (1818-1877), daughter of Wilhelm I King of Württemberg, in 1839 married Willem III...
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Late 17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Japanese Bronze and Sterling Incense Burner from Takaoka
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning Koro was crafted in Takaoka, Japan where craftsmen use intricate tooling and expert kills to create the delicate details found in this piece. Crafted of bronze, this Ko...
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20th Century Japanese Other Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Chinese export silver mirror is a work of exotic beauty. Elegantly shaped and monumental in size, this looking glass is held within ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
1950s African Silver Bracelet
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s African silver bracelet.
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Mid-20th Century African Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Landscape and Red Patina
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese bronze vase with landscape and red patina, Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze vase with wild grasses under a silver moon. Re...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Museum Mounted 18th Century Chinese Sterling -Silver Mounted Buckle Fragment
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum Mounted 18th Century Chinese Sterling -Silver Mounted Buckle Fragment
A unique and rare find—an 18th-century or older Chinese hand-painted porcelain buckle fragment depicting two attendants amidst a landscape. Encased in an sterling silver frame, the buckle is adorned with a signature in Chinese character mark, adding to its authenticity and historical significance.
Although just one part of a two-piece belt buckle, this fragment stands...
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meiji Period Japanese Silver Censer
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning Meiji period silver censer is a work of exquisite detail. Crafted by renowned silversmith Masatoshi of Tokyo, the censer, or incense burner...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Silver Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
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