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Metalwork For Sale
18th/19th Century Nepalese Inlaid and Gilt Silver and Copper Altar
Located in New York, US
Our beautiful antique Hindu altar from Nepal, circa 18th/19th century, is crafted from silver and gilt copper and repousse designs and inlaid with hundreds of stones. It has three dr...
Category
Early 19th Century Nepalese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Copper
18th Century Chinese Cloisonné Bronze Candle Holder Qianlong Period
Located in Media, PA
This is an exquisite 18th century Chinese cloisonné bronze candle holder from the Qianlong period. The piece features intricate designs and patterns, showcasing the skillful craftsma...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vase After Suzuki Chokichi
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and unusual form Meiji Period (1868-1912), bronze and mixed metal vase manufactured in the style ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A most unusual silver and gold leaf cloisonné vase by Sukiku, 1981
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A most unusual silver and gold leaf cloisonné vase by Sukiku, 1981, the ovoid body decorated in abstract designs with wispy silver shapes and moriage gold leaf scattered over a mottl...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Gold, Silver
1900′ Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Fruit Basket, Japanese Crane And Water Lilies
Located in Paris, FR
Fruit basket in polychrome patinated bronze.
Wading bird in the middle of a decoration of water lilies
Length: 58 cm
Width:47 cm
Height:54 cm
condition of use
Work 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large antique George III quality copper pan
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique George III quality copper pan having a quality large George III copper pan with shaped handles to both sides.
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese all-matching Japanese gold lacquer ô’yoroi (great suit-of-armour)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A striking all-matching Japanese gold lacquer ô’yoroi (great suit-of-armour) with vibrant orange cords, a multicoloured and light orange hem (kin’urushinuri hi’ito hi’suso tôsei gusoku ô’yoroi).
- 28-plate black lacquer koboshi'bachi kabuto (helmet with small seated rivets) with decorative plates between with a reticulated chrysanthemum (kiku) design. Large short and broad kuwagata-antlers placed in u-shaped hardware with an elaborate reticulated chrysanthemum design surmounted by an en-suite circular maedate. Wide 5-tiered chrysanthemum-shaped tehen’no’kanamono (decorative apex fitting), 3-tiered gold lacquer ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plate shikoro (neck guards) transcending into large back-bending fukikaeshi (face guards) covered with light decorative ‘smoked leather’ and fitted with circular appliques with a chrysanthemum flower head design.
- Black lacquer ‘angry man’-facial mask (resseibô) with a ruffled brown moustache and goatee, separate nose-piece, and 4-tiered gold lacquered ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plate gorget (yodarekake).
- Sode (shoulder guards), ô-type, rectangular of shape constructed with 6 rows of ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plates. Equipped with long light orange silk cords with decorative tassels.
- Kote (bracer), shino-type, gold lacquer metal pieces connected by Japanese mail (kaushi-gusari), placed over purple silk with orange and pink chrysanthemum (kiku) design. The hand guards (tekko) are decorated with various flower-emblems in relief.
- Dô (cuirass), ‘môgami’-type, gold lacquered ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plates laced with orange silk cords. In front two, and in the back one kiku-shaped cord ring, the latter with a large age’maki (decorative silk tassel). 7-parts of 5-piece ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plate kusazuri (tassets).
- Haidate (thigh armour) of 5-rows of 12 gold lacquered ‘iyo’-plates, matching silk and decorative ‘smoked leather’ borders.
- Suneate (shin guards), tsubo-type, gold lacquer form-fitting metal plates continuing in a wing-shaped top, fastened by matching silk tateage.
- Pair of kegutsu (fur shoes...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Silver Export Large Hand Mirror
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Chinese silver export large hand mirror depicting in low relief birds on the tree
Maker: maker’s mark comprising the letters ‘C.L.’
Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Set of 2 Bronze Recipients
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 Bronze Recipients with decorations and beautiful green patina, called Thap
Dong Song period, 2000-1000 BC
South East Asia, Vietnam.
Measures: Height 22 cm, di...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Middle Eastern Large Antique Silver Gem Set Intaglio Seal Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large antique Middle Eastern regal gem set silver intaglio collectors seal ring dating from circa 1900. This large and heavy man’s ring is handcrafted with wonderf...
Category
Early 1900s Afghan Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-tiered container is a 19th-century white brass incense clock, once used as a relatively accurate method to mark the passage of time. Incense clocks were utilized by Qing d...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Nice Framed Pair Vintage Indo Persian Mughal style paintings Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Indo Persian Mughal style Gouache Paintings of hunting scenes
A Pair of Persian miniature style paintings featuring hunting scenes Finely painted in Gouache a using beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Metalwork
Materials
Paper
Chinese Vintage Rare Iron Zazen Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This is a beautiful Chinese Vintage Rare Iron Zazen Buddha Statue.
Zazen is a form of seated meditation practiced in the Zen Buddhist tradition. It involves sitting in a specific po...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Vintage South China Sea Guanyin Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This is Chinese Vintage South China Sea Guanyin Buddha Statue for Protecting People Lifes.
The term "South China Sea Guanyin" in Chinese 南海观音 refers to a specific representation or ...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese mirror is cast of bronze in the tang-dynasty style, with a lobed rim of eight flower petals, each filled with small cloud motifs. The front of the mirror is cast...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Superb Rare large Octagonal Domed Indian Mughal Silver Box Antiques Asian Art
Located in London, GB
Superb large Indian mughal style repoussé and pierced silver box.
A beautiful Octagonal silver box with domed top with pierced floral design and fine geometric repousse embossed an...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Nice old carved wood Coffee Mortar Somalia Bedouin Arabian Sahara
Located in London, GB
Old carved wood Coffee Mortar Somalia Bedouin
Heavy hard wood with carved detail and metal attachments complete with carved pestle
condition old cracks repaired on mortar but fine...
Category
Early 19th Century Omani Antique Metalwork
Materials
Hardwood
Large Moroccan Moorish Polished Brass Planter 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 Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Large Chinese Archaistic Black Patina Bronze Altar Vase
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Chinese bronze vase with decoration in the Archaistic style and dragon mythical beast loop handles.
Category
18th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch.
The metal is delicately and int...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork
Materials
Tin, Copper, 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 ...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Located in Milano, IT
Go-mai uchidashi do tosei gusoku
Samurai armor decorated with an embossed rabbit
Edo period, 19th century
This samurai armor is complete and original, with consistent elements...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
China Bronze Pot Cover with Palace Courtyard Scenes, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large bonze pot cover with beautiful brown patina. Each side of the pot has a decor representing a palace scene, the handles are in the form of stylized elephants.
China,
circa 1900.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Little Bronze Hanging Bell / 1900-1960 / Traditional Design
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
In Japan, it is a small bronze bell from the Taisho era to the first half of the Showa era.
It's small, but it has a beautiful design.
This design has been around for hundreds of years and hasn't changed much.
It is the same as the design of the big bell...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Strap Handles, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
For many centuries, people in China have burned incense in shallow censers such as this, placed within a shrine or atop a home altar. An essential element o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Large Bridge Finial
Located in London, GB
A Large Bridge Finial
Bronze
Japan
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) 19th Century / or earlier
SIZE: 64cm high - 27.5cm dia. - 25 ins high, 10¾ ins dia.
Similar bronze ‘finials’ can be se...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Fine Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Double Gourd Vases 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonné vases, circa 1890.
This is a very handsome pair of antique double gourd shaped cloisonné vases, one with a blue ground the...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
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. Crafted over a century ago, Bud...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
A large bronze vase depicting an egret
Located in Milano, IT
Large bronze vase depicting an egret, in relief, on a perch in the center of a watercourse, surrounded by four swimming fish. The figure of the egret emerges from the vase with remar...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture Of An Eagle, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Rare bronze okimono with multiple patina representing a bird of prey perched on a hollow trunk.
This sculpture is astonishingly realistic : observe the somewhat crude appearance of t...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Indian Antique Large Ceremonial Hand Crafted Copper Yoni
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and rare antique Indian copper Yoni Shiva Lingam Ceremonial water Vessel dating from the 19th century. The Yoni represents the Hindu godd...
Category
19th Century Indian Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Fine Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Attributed to Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine pair of antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vases dating from the early 1900s. The both are marked by the artist on the bottom. These are attributed to master artist Ando Jubei. B...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Asian Gilt Bronze Sitting Buddha Statue with Gesture of Both Hands on Legs
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This solemn Asian Gilt Bronze Sitting Buddha Statue with Gesture of Both Hands on Legs is nice and collectible.
The Buddha seated in the meditation posture is known as the Dhyana Mu...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Six Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Rice Bowls C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Rice Bowls with Floral Design, C1920
Measures - 1 @ 4'' x 2''; 5 @ 2.5''H x 4.5''
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Wonderful antique Victorian four piece tea set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian four piece tea set having a wonderful quality antique Victorian four piece tea set comprising of a tea pot, hot water pot, milk jug and sugar bowl with fa...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal
19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The exterior of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers surrounded by...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Anglo Raj Hanging Hammered Polished Brass Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo Raj hanging polished brass tray.
Finely hand-chased, hand-cut and hand-hammered with floral repousse designs.
The middle of the tray is a lar...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dish, Japan Meiji period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Bronze and cloisonné enamel dish very finely decorated with an egret in flight above various flowers on a background of copper inclusions and gold powder.
The wing decorated in parti...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Lattice Top Incense Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This slender metal container is a 19th-century white brass incense burner, used for storing and burning incense sticks. The small box has a rectangular form and a removable sliding t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Mixed Metal Silver on Copper Tray with Dragon Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Japanese mixed metal copper and silver two-handled tray, from the late 19th or early 20th century, beautifully adorned with dragon motifs in relief on the rim and handles. It measure...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Copper
Ewer or Pitcher tinned Copper Turkish / Middle Eastern, Early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a handmade Ewer / Pitcher made from tinned copper and dating to the early 19th Century. It is of Islamic influence made in the Middle East, probably Turkey.
This piece is al...
Category
Early 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Chinese Silver Repousse Dragon Handle Sauce Boat by Luen Wo
By Luen Wo
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese Export silver repousse sauce boat with dragon handles. Marked for Luen Wo.. Very fine decoration. 7 1/4" long, 4 " tall, 3 1/2", 7 oz weight.
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue is very special and beautiful, Buddha seated in a meditation posture atop a lotus flower.
The Buddha sitting on a lotus flowe...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Beaker, circ 1890's
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese export repousse beaker, circ 1890. Wieght 3.3 oz., 4 3/8" tall
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Wireless Musen Cloisonne Vase by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese cloisonne vase in bottle-form made by Ando Jubei (1876-1963) circa 1910-20s (late Meiji to Taisho period). The vase features a completely smooth surface without showing an...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Signed Mid-Century Asian Modern Brass Sculpture Wall Plaque After Kelvin Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass wall sculpture circa 1960's most likely from Cambodia. Comes signed and with framed. Free continental USA shipping available.
Category
1960s Cambodian Chinoiserie Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vessels - Three Vases & Three Canisters C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vessels - Three Vases & Three Canisters C1920
Measures - 9"H x 4.25"diam (2 dragon vases)
7.5"H x 4.5"diam (green vase)
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace Ritual wearable collectible Asian
Located in London, GB
Large Antique Indian silver Amulet necklace
silver Amulet necklace worn by devotes of Shiva
Culture/Period: Indian Shaivite 19th early 20th century
Pendant size 9 x 7 cm weight ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Double Handled Cast Bronze Vases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Double Handled Cast Bronze Vases C1920
Measures - 6.5"H x 2.5"W x 3"D (floral)
5.75"H x 2.5"W x 2.5"D
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Vintage Bronze Kneeling Down Buddha Candle Holder Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Vintage Bronze Kneeling Down Buddha Candle Holder Statue is rare and special.
Unlike traditional Buddha sculptures that depict the figure seated in meditation, this par...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Floral Decorated Vase with Branch Form Handles 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Floral Decorated Vase with Branch Form Handles 18thC
Measures - 6.5"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th century Japanese tin-made Buddhist pagoda with Hoju precious orb
Located in Chiba, JP
Japanese tin-made Buddhist pagoda with hoju (precious orb) standing for the universe (everything). Early 20th century. approx. H 21.5 x 15 x 15cm (8.46 x 5.90 x 5.90in). Some expecte...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Tin
Antique Meiji Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Geometric Pattern Plate Charger
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate. The plate is made in a swirl panel design. The panels are adorned with polychrome images of blossoming flowers, and...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
A Japanese pair of cloisonné enamel vases decorated with silver wire
Located in Milano, IT
Delightful pair of silver cloisonné vases covered with polychrome enamels on a dark blue background.
Decorations with polychrome floral motifs with peonies and a pair of Japanese th...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs adorning the surface, this ceremonial...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Heavy, Japanese bronze temple bell 梵鐘 (bonshô) of traditional shape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Heavy bronze temple bell (bonshô) of traditional shape with an appealing echoing sound when struck. Its surface is a rich brown, complemented by a hint of light green aged patina.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Totai Jar Signed
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome fan shape...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
