Metalwork

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Metal

Chinese cloisonne 'Imperial Dragon' bowl with dark red exterior with blue dragons chasing a flaming pearl above stylized waves. The interior of the bowl with a five-claw dragon coile...

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Bronze

An exceptionally large bronze crane Japanese, Taisho to Showa Period (1920s-1930s).  

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Bronze, Textile, Wood

Japanese Edo period bronze snake with wood shrine. The snake sits atop a set of pillows on a wooden bench contained within a wooden shrine box with hinged wooden doors. The snake was...

John Scott Bradstreet

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Garden Ornaments

Bronze

From the 1890s until his death in 1914, John Bradstreet, the important American Arts and Crafts furniture and interior designer, worked from The Crafts House, his landscaped oriental...

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Bronze

Really wonderful piece. Perhaps part of a family shrine at one time. Beautiful detail, coloring and patina that comes with handling and age. We are listing as 20th century but cou...

2010s Chinese Metalwork

Bronze

Beautiful temple bells engraved with the Buddhist chanting of "Om Mani Padme Hum", a Sanskrit mantra associated with the Bodhisattva of compassion. The first word Om is a sacred syll...

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Planters and Jardinieres

Brass, Copper

19th century Anglo Raj Mughal bronzed metal copper pot. Originally used to carry water, this hand-hammered metal vessel from India has authentic texture, wonderful patina, and great...

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Planters and Jardinieres

Brass, Copper

19th century Anglo Raj Mughal bronzed handcrafted metal copper pot vessel. Originally used to carry water, this hand-hammered metal vessel from India has authentic texture, wonderfu...

Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Bronze

An attractive Japanese bronze of a Samurai with a bisen-to, decorated with a reddish patination, signed, on a wood stand.

Vintage 1920s Thai Metalwork

Handmade bronze fish. Originally a fountain with a small opening in the mouth for water to spout from and a small bronze tube at the bottom for water entry. Use as a small fountain o...

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Metal

Here's an unusual find from a Japanese collection. This is an older crafted foursome (4) of cast koi in realistic colors of black, red, cream and gold. These were acquired fr...

Antique 18th Century Asian Rustic Metalwork

Copper

Pair of similar Southeast Asian 18th century copper urns, each with flared rim narrowing at the neck before becoming bulbous at the body and narrowing again at the base, each garnish...

Unknown

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Silver

Three pieces; The larger jug is 26cm height x 12cm width Pot with handle is 13.5cm x 12.5cm Small pot with lid is 11cm x 7.5cm All pure silver, weight is 1760 grams Art Dec...

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Wonderfully rich and varied patination in a heavy casting of excellent quality. The pear-shaped form mounted at the shoulders with relief of Tao-Tie masks holding ring handles.

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Brass

Collector piece, Chinese imports metal brass tray, hammered and chiseled, engraved and handcut designs In the middle there is a scene with 2 soldiers on horses, around there is drago...

20th Century Turkish Islamic Boxes

Metal

Beautiful metal hand-hammered Turkish box with lid. The box has the form of the Turkish traditional hat with tassels. Probably used as a tea caddy box. Nice patina.

Artisan

Antique 19th Century Persian Islamic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Brass

Large brass Middle Eastern Persian Islamic bowl finely and heavily hand-etched and hand carved with brass repousse and decorated with Arabic inscriptions. 19th Century Islamic Persi...

Early 20th Century Egyptian Islamic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Brass

Large Middle Eastern Islamic finely hand-etched brass memorial footed bowl decorated with medallions with Islamic calligraphy inscriptions and scene of wild animals. Persian hand-et...

Mamluke

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Islamic Vases and Vessels

Brass

19th century large scale Jewish Egyptian finely hand etched brass memorial bowl decorated with medallions with Hebrew inscriptions, pyramids, sphinx, and human figures, the motifs ar...

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Bronze

A lovely Japanese bronze koro, incense burner, Meiji Period, circa 1900. The tapered body of the incense burner sits upon three tall, slender legs rising from a circular stand. T...

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Bronze

A fine, Chinese antique bronze incense burner. 3-foot, elaborately pierced top with a coiled dragon finial, 2-dragon handles, a round capacity body. Handmade. Signed Qing Qian Long P...

Artisan

Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Platters and Serveware

Brass

Antique oval hand-etched, hammered and embossed, chiseled Persian polished brass tray with pie crest edges. Very finely hammered in floral Moorish designs and Kufic Islamic calligra...

Antique 18th Century Turkish Metalwork

Copper

Turkish rose water bottle, 18th century, in gilded copper. Wear consistent with age and use. Small damages and marks. Dimensions: Height 26 cm, diameter 8 cm.

Antique 16th Century German Gothic Metalwork

Bronze, Copper

Large late 16th century copper alloy bowl, German, circa 1580 - 1600. The deep dished bowl with ring turning surrounding a small raised central boss, with rich dark unpolished p...

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tray Tables

Wood

Vintage folding brown wooden tray table stand. Faux bamboo style in dark brown color. The stand only is for sale, last picture with the brass tray is for showing how it looks with ...

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Silver

Chinese export silver card case. Narrow and rectangular with straight sides and crisp corners. Chased and embossed scenes with modish exotics: Chinamen in funny gowns and hats with p...

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Bronze

An exuberantly cast Japanese bronze vessel for ikebana flower arranging, called an usubata, Meiji Period, late 19th century. The vessel comprised of two parts. The neck detaches ...

Antique 19th Century Cameroonian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Bronze

A very large and original prestige Bronze Bamun-Cameroonian ceremonial pipe from the Grasslands of North-Western Cameroon. Beautifully crafted Cameroonian bronze pipes were reserve...

Early 20th Century Cypriot Other Tobacco Accessories

Silver

A fine and impressive antique solid Chinese Export Silver cigarette box; an addition to our diverse silver box collection This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette b...

Moorish

Antique 19th Century Turkish Islamic Pitchers

Copper

This handcrafted large scale antique 19th century copper Middle Eastern beautiful ewer is a delightful product of the ottoman Empire, with a striking design aesthetic. The large sca...

Early 20th Century Persian Anglo Raj Metalwork

Nickel

Indo-Persian silver nickel repoussé of a lidded beaker in a lion's head form. The top fits very tightly. Probably used as a tea caddy or tobacco box. Great decorative silvered bo...

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Wood, Bronze

A fine Japanese hand cast bronze Koi and Waves fish trumpet vase- symbolic of affection and love, prosperity, perseverance and good fortune. Fine condition. Features a swimming koi a...

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

A Japanese patinated bronze Mimikuchi Flying Handle Vase. The circular top issuing scrolled flying handles, the quartered pear shaped-body with spirals, on a flared base. Measures...

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Metal

Japanese vase with enamel cloisonné depicting naturalistic scenes with birds on one side and with fish on the other from the late Meiji period, circa 1900. The piece is in great cond...

Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Copper

Set of three Indian hand wrought copper vessels. The nickel silver wash over copper highlights the hammered vessels beautifully. Each vessel has a unique size. They measure from larg...

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Bronze

Beautifully patinated and a fine cast of substantial weight. Banded with an openwork frieze and a liner.

Kosai Taisho

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Bronze

A charming and rare model with moderne style. In the form of a crouching rabbit with incised eyes and low relief whiskers, the ears formed into a scroll handle which opens the pierce...

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Bronze

Of exceptional quality and scale with crisp modeling and subtle patination. The circular top issuing scrolled flying handles, the quartered pear shaped-body with spirals, on a flared...

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

Lovely shape, unusually large size, and a substantial cast. Of scallop form raised on three nautilus shell feet. In excellent condition and ready to add to your home.

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Iron

Outstanding quality and beautifully detailed. The circular dish with archaic frieze resting on the four leg stand with scrolled spandrels pierced by cloud openings, ending in scrolle...

FOAM, Seikado

2010s Japanese More Dining and Entertaining

Pewter

The Tótem Sake set have the most representative textures from Seikado workshop, cedar, hammer and stone. This precious textures were handmade by Mr.Gembey Yamanaka san from Seikado, ...

FOAM

2010s Japanese More Dining and Entertaining

The TOTEM sake cups have the most representative textures from Seikado workshop, cedar, Hammer and stone. This precious textures were hand made by Mr.Gembey Yamanaka san from Seikado...

20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Wood, Bronze

A fine Japanese hand cast bronze, climbing frogs, trumpet or bud vase, symbolic of affection and love, and fertility. Fine condition. Features a pair of climbing/jumping frogs, both ...

Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies

Metal

Pair of Chinese mahogany and tin hinged painted tea bins with gilt figural stenciling and decorative landscape scenes with bird motif, Mid-19th century.

Unknown

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Copper

This is a functional gigantic hand etched compass from the 19th century with extraordinary figures and painted elements. Both sides are etched however you could use this to hang as a...

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Vases

Bronze

Japanese bronze vase with marbleized patina. Showa period, early 20th century.

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Vases

Bronze

Japanese bronze vase with marbleized patina having bulbous body with elongated neck. Showa period, 20th century.

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Metalwork

Bronze

Japanese Art Deco period heavy bronze vase with two swimming red carps on the front side. The piece was made in the 1930's and is signed twice, one signature on the side and another ...

Unknown

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

Bronze

A Chinese cloisonné enamel alms bowl. With intricately detailed decoration. Interior decorated with chrysanthemums. A stunning and intricate piece of metalwork. Would make a wonderfu...

Early 20th Century Indian Metalwork

Bronze

X-large bronze-alloy metal urn with a hammered gadroon design. Measures: 35 1/2" diameter x 36 1/2" height x 24" container depth.

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Bronze

A rare example of an evocative bas relief decoration encircling the vase. The circular flared mouth, above a relief of birds alighting on fractal branches, on a base with multiple ci...

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Urns

Iron

Iron both strong and subtle with imaginative ring handles. The subtly patinated lobed jar suggesting a chrysanthemum blossom with very large hoop handles and lid. Note the fine quali...

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Bronze

Of a beautifully mottled patination and a sensuous form. The outflared rim above the pear shape body on a circular base. A rare vase that can be reversed with both the top and bottom...

Moorish

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Brass, Copper, Tin

Very large handcrafted decorative round copper Anglo-Indian box with lid, latch and handle Delicately and intricately hand-hammered with geometric designs. Probably used as a tea c...

20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Bronze

This is a fantastic piece. Perhaps part of a Tibetan temple shrine at one time. Beautiful faded gilt coloring and patina. We believe this is the Tibeat figure of the White Tara, the ...

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Moorish Metalwork

Brass

Large 33" diameter, heavy solid polished brass tray platter, Fabulous handcrafted hanging large metal brass tray, could be used as a decorative Middle Eastern piece hanging on the ...

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Bronze

A fine quality set of two Meiji period Japanese cockerel and chicken.

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Bronze

Japanese Meiji period table lamp in shape of a lantern. The piece is made in bronze and was made in Japan in the 19th century. In great vintage condition with age-appropriate patina.