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Patinated bronze okimono depicting a tiger and a snake
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated bronze okimono depicting a tiger and snake signed Genryusay Seiya zo. The animals, placed frontally, are depicted with their jaws wide open in a direct confrontation. Work...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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 Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Rare Chinese Tonkin Ware Cup-and-Saucer, Early 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Chinese made tonkin ware gilt- and lacquer cup and saucer China or Japan, Chinese artisans, early 18th century The black-lacquered cup with gilt handles in the shape of sculptured chrysanthemums and a lobbed edge decorated with gilt engraved border, with a gilt foot-ring that fits into the saucer ring, with two cartouches showing partly undercut gilt relief trees and birds on a gilt granulated background, black lacquered bracket-lobed edge, depicting gilt engraved peony scrolls and three cartouches decorated with high relief gilt trees and birds on a gilt granulated background, the centre with engraved chrysanthemum, enclosed by a raised ring upon which the cup fits, around which a circular panel decorated with high gilt relief trees, flowers, birds and a butterfly on a gilt granulated background. Measures: Cup: H. 5.7 x W. 8.5 cm Saucer: Diameter 13 cm Provenance: Collection Felix Schäfer Note: The decoration of the cup and saucer is identical to the slightly smaller cup and saucer...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork

Materials

Other

Asian Archaistic Copper Vessel With Boar's Head and Elephant's Head
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese archaistic copper repousse ritualistic vessel with a boar head spout and elephant head handle. A beautifully crafted piece in the ancient style with intricate detail througho...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent large Chinese bronze and cloisonné foo dog jardinière with Lion Mask Handles hails from the Republic period, circa 1950. Cloisonné enameled with meticulous care, the j...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Large Bronze Vase with Carp Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Taisho period (1912-1926) bronze vase with raised design of swimming carp with gold eye details. Removable insert for flower arranging. Excellent and delicate metal work. Signature r...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Bronze

A Pair of Patinated Bronze Meiji Period Figural Tall Vases
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Pair of patinated bronze figurative tall Meiji Period garniture vases, the original bark brown patination with very detailed surface and handles. 19 inches tall
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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in low relief with floral motifs. It...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Sterling Silver Flask with Engraved Japanese Landscape with Shot Glass
Located in New York, NY
Japanese, 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver flask, finely engraved with a Japanese landscape on one side and hand-hammered on the other side, with an integrated shot glass, ...
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Indian Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver card case; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection This fine antique Indian silver card case has a shaped rectangular form. The anterior surface of this case is embellished with a fine and impressive chased decorated panel depicting a scene with four characters in a boat above a shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary bright cut engraved initials ‘EH’. The reverse surface is ornamented with a chased decorated panel illustrating a male and female character in period Asian dress clasping each other under a tree canopy. The shaped sides and border to both the anterior and reverse surfaces are plain and unembellished. This antique silver card case is fitted with a hinged cover. Condition This fine antique solid silver card...
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Late 19th Century Indian Other Antique Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese bronze sculpture of a frog hidding in a lotus leaf (Okimono)
Located in PARIS, FR
A small bronze sculpture of a frog emerging from a huge lotus leaf, a small but detailed beetle on the other side of the leaf. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth. In...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Cast Bronze Wabi Bowl by Elan Atelier (preorder)
Located in New York, NY
Wabi Bowl, Large, by Elan Atelier Wabi bowl in solid cast bronze using the lost wax cast method. Exterior finish in gold leaf with dark patina. Interior finish in polished gold. Av...
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2010s European Modern Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century The lock in the form of a turtle with moving legs, the lock mechanism beneath work...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver bowl, profusely decorated with dragons among clouds on a matte background. The bowl has a vacant cartouche, and is fro...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Large antique Victorian brass & mixed metal dish
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique Victorian brass & mixed metal dish having a fantastic brass mixed metal dish with wonderful detail to the centre and a wavy edge
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass

Very Late 18th-Early 19th Century Cast Bronze Chinese Archaistic Vessel
Located in Hudson, NY
This Chinese cast bronze urn was made to pay honor to the fine vessels produced in the Shang, Zhou and Han periods. This work cast in the late 18th into the early 19th century (circa...
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1790s Chinese Archaistic Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Scale Enameled Asian Metal Urns, circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale enameled Asian metal urns, probably Japan or China, circa 1930s, possibly earlier. They have been used as planters for most of their lives and exhibit their origi...
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1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Petite Famille Verte Canton Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 1920s during China's Republic Period, this petite vase is decorated in a style known as Canton enamel, so named for the long-standing industry of export enamels based in...
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea service...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies Goto
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese gilt copper lidded jar with cloisonne enamel design. Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Pair of Republic Period Copper and Cloisonne Chinese Monkeys
Located in Hudson, NY
These lovely large-scale figures are dressed in richly patterned blue cloisonne vests and hold a peach in yellow cloisonne enamels, circa 1920-1930. The bodies of the monkeys are repousse copper with many fine details worked from the inside and outside of the form making them charming and very expressive. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Asian Cast Brass Footed Vessel with Animals Designs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large cast brass Asian footed bowl with two handles. Could be used as a jardinière for an orchid composition. Engraved brass with animals designs on brass vessel. Great heavy brass Chinese art...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Cloisonné Vase Imperial Yellow with Roses
Located in Somis, CA
A very rare Ando Jubei (1876-1956) Rose vase on imperial yellow background in excellent condition. In classic form using colored enamels of burgundy, cream, pink and green to depict ...
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japanese okimono sculpture of a lying puppy with its head facing its rear
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze okimono sculpture with a deep brown patina, of a lying puppy, probably of shiba inu breed, represented with its head facing its rear. This kind of subject is common in traditi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Edwardian brass postal scales & weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian brass postal scales having a pair of original brass postal scales standing on a hardwood stand with the original brass weights
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lanterns such as these were widely produced during the Shang Dynasty. They were mainly used for various ceremonial purposes and featured high quality craftsmanship and ornate details...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Tibetan Bronze Meditation Bell with Gilt Vajra Handle 20th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Tibetan Bronze Meditation Bell with Gilt Vajra Handle – 20th Century A beautifully cast antique Tibetan Ghanta bell, also known as a Drilbu, used in advanced Vajrayana Buddhi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Hand Engraved Brass Chinese Plates
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pair Of Antique Brass/Bronze Chinese Plates with hand engraved detail. The plates decorated all over with central design of 2 figures. Lovely overall condition that is consistent wit...
Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Meiji (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Wisteria & Bluebird Turquoise 12"
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870-90's) ornate cloisonné v...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

A pair of Meiji period bronze vases
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Meiji period bronze vases, decorated in high relief, one with a pheasant perched on a branch of prunus blossom and the other with two carp swimming under a bough of wisteri...
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Early 1800s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze okimono sculpture of a huge cicada lying on a bamboo segment
Located in PARIS, FR
Huge bronze sculpture in the form of a cicada standing on a bamboo segement. This type of sculpture of small dimensions with a flat base is generally used by calligraphs to maintain ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antiques Iron lantern
Located in Niiza, JP
φ250× 350(H) [mm] 5kg 4 sides decorated with different openwork patterns Unusual designs with openwork patterns of bats, plum blossoms, owls, etc.
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Syrian Mamluk Revival Mixed Metal Vase with Script
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Syrian brass Mamluk revival hand crafted brass vase inlaid with silver and copper and dating from the early to mid-20th century. The Mamluk revival was a cultural movement d...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Other Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

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 Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Antique Large Japanese Bronze Champleve Enamel Vase
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large quality Japanese bronze Champleve enamel vase C1900. Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design. O...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Indian Bronze Nataraja Dancing Shiva Statue 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Indian Bronze Nataraja Dancing Shiva Statue Unsigned 20thC Measures - 9.75"H x 8.5"W x 35"D A finely crafted bronze statue depicting Nataraja, the...
Category

20th Century Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Fine Indian Silver Filigree Casket with Hinged Cover, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of very fine silver filigree rosewater sprinklers Possibly India, Karimnagar, early 18th century Measures: Height 31.6 cm and 31.7 cm,...
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18th Century Indian Antique Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Antique Burmese Buddhist Opposing Pair of Bronze Monks, Shan States
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Buddhist Opposing Pair of Bronze Monks, Shan States. The figures are often referred to as Moggollana and Sariputta. Two smooth bronze kneeling male figures rendered a...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Other Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A cloisonné vase depicting three Manchurian cranes on a turquoise ground
Located in Milano, IT
A hexagonal cloisonné vase with an elongated neck, depicting three Manchurian cranes with plumage rendered in polychrome enamels on a turquoise ground. The enamels are defined by fi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

A lobed cloisonné enamel dish depicting a Ryu dragon
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese cloisonné enamel dish with a lobed rim, decorated with the figure of a Ryu dragon rendered in shaded enamels in shades of green, light blue, pink, and yellow, outlined by ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Old Tibetan Bronze Bell or Cymbal
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique Bronze bell or Cymbal, hand hammered - Tibet - half XIX century - can be hung from the ceiling, hanging and hitting it. CYMBAL is a percussion instrument. Now it is used in m...
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1850s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Old Tibetan Bronze Bell or Cymbal
Old Tibetan Bronze Bell or Cymbal
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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 Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Cloisonné plaque depicting two Ryu dragons with gaping jaws
Located in Milano, IT
Japanese rectangular cloisonné plaque decorated on a black background with bright polychrome enamels, worked in silver wire depicting two Ryu dragons with gaping jaws. Work published...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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 Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Large Bronze Bell
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Large bronze bell with geometric decorations South East Asia Beautiful green patina.
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18th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Metalwork

Bronze vase by renown Kasai Taizo (Nitten artist), 20th century
By Kasai Taizo
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Bronze vase by renown metal artist Kasai Taizo( 1921-2007) Kasai Taizo was born in Takaoka in Toyama . In1950 first time accepted into the Nitten Exhibition . In 1952...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Tiny bronze frog
Located in PARIS, FR
Adorable tiny bronze frog in cast bronze with a splendid brownish patina, almost orange, lying on its rear legs, ready to jump. The casting of this bronze was very well conducted, ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Patinated Bronze Japanese Koro Incense Burner
Located in London, GB
Large patinated bronze Japanese koro incense burner Japanese, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 221cm, width 97cm, depth 57cm This monumental koro...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese MIxed Metals and Bronze Meiji Period Vase by Nogawa
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal and bronze Meiji period finely cast and inlaid vase of an eagle in a tree. Marked for Nogawa workshop and signed by maker on the side.
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

An Extremely Fine 19th C. Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Cylinder Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The diminutive & finely proportioned cylinder-shaped body illustrating a naturalistic motif of a silvered lily blossom issuing from a leafy stem, decorated with both Shibuichi & Shak...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Enzo Mari Limited Edition Putrella Centerpiece in Iron by Danese Milano 2009
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The Putrella is a table centerpiece made from a semi-finished industrial product. Its archetypal form and expressive force is a prime example of Enzo Mari’s work. The piece is ma...
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Early 2000s Italian Industrial Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Qing Dynasty Silver Tea Strainer, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Chinese silver tea strainer, Qing Dynasty, possibly Tong Zhi period (1861 to 1875), late 19th century, China. The silver tea strainer elegantl...
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1870s Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Bronze sculpture depicting two toads with an ikebana vase
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze sculpture depicting a toad with its young, holding an open flower-shaped ikebana vase with its mouth. Signature engraved under the belly of the toad. Period: Edo, 19th centu...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Very Fine Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Bottle Vase, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely proportioned ovoid shaped body rising to an elongated slender neck with a flaring rim, decorated with motifs of waterfowl standing in a grassy marsh with silvered bodies, ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Pair of Rare Edo-Meiji Period Bronze Hibachi with Lion Handles
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exceptional pair of bronze hibachi (traditional Japanese braziers) dates back to the Edo period and features exquisite craftsmanship with intrica...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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 Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Pair of Japanese Bronze Vase with Metal Inlays by Mitsufune
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of elegant vases of solid oiled bronze from the Meiji era, Japan (1868-1912). In a Classic Meiping shape, the pair has a mirrored inlay with gold, silver and red enamel that d...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Enameled Garden Scene Cloisonne Charger with Heron C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Enameled Garden Scene Cloisonne Charger with Heron C1920 Measures - 9 3/4" x 9 3/4" x 1"
Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Serving Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elaborately decorated silver serving dish or butler's tray, likely dated to the turn of the 20th century, made in China for the export market. The round tray has a solid center in...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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 Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

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