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Metalwork For Sale
19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This large Chinese bronze censer dates to circa 1860. It is made in three parts, stand, vessel, and lid. The lid has pierced decorative panels with pine trees and a bold Buddhist lion finial for lifting.
The censer has lifting handles in the shape of bamboo to each side and again also has panels with pine forests with mythical beasts and side mounts in the form of Buddhist lion mastheads.
It is raised on four shaped legs with a beast mask head at the top and sits on the raised and pierced stand.
The decoration on this piece is all hand finished with chasing and engraving giving good detail.
The censer has a green/brown patina. Circa 1860
Censers are a type of vessel for burning incense. In many cultures burning incense has spiritual and religious connotations which influence the design and decoration of the censer.
The lion is one of Buddhism’s most potent symbols. Traditionally the lion is associated with regality, strength and power. It is therefore an appropriate symbol of Buddha who, tradition has it, was a regal prince. As Buddhist priests and monks from India, they brought with them stories of stone Asiatic lions...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
32cm Old Asian Iron Longevity Pattern Firing Burner with Cover
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Old Asian Iron Longevity Pattern Firing Burner with Cover – A Symbol of Tradition and Prosperity
This Old Asian Iron Firing Burner is a striking example of traditional craftsmanship...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Outstanding Meiji Period Mixed Metal Bell Casket by the Nogowa Foundary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Of typical form with a shibuichi ground worked in shakudo, silver and gold with a central continuous frieze showing a 3-toed dragon amongst roiling clouds and spume-flecked waves, the shoulders with fields of shakudo bosses between triple vertical lines, the knop formed by paired dragons...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japanese Cloisonné Covered Jar by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese cloisonné enamels are known as shippo-yaki and the mid-19th century saw the production of very high quality wares in the early centers Nagoya. One of the most renowned works...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Chinese Floral Apothecary Mortar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage mortar and pestle from Shanxi, China was cast in iron with a floral relief. It was originally used in a traditional apothecary t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand, Early 20 Century #6
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting the faces of the Chinese traditional opera theme with a wood stand, early 20 century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Lidded Jar Decorated with Flowers & Butterflies
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Japanese Meiji cloisonne lidded jar decorated with butterflies amidst bamboo and flowering shrubs dating from the latter 19th Century...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antiques Tokyo copperware Takahashi Ryoun lion, peony motif big vase
Located in Niiza, JP
Tokyo copperware master Takahashi Ryoun lion and peony motif vase
φ420× 330(H) [mm]
12kg
Material: copper, gold inlay for the eyes
Takahashi Ryoun, a master of Tokyo copperware
As yo...
Category
20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Pair Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers w/ Jade
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers with Jade Rings and Inset with Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sandstone, and Turquoise. These gilt-bronze/copper censer...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sandstone, Bronze
Collection of Three Korean Antique Bronze Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three bronze bowls from Korean dated to 14-17th century (late Goryeo to early Joseon Dynasty). It consists of an early example with a slight curvy wall and a high foo...
Category
16th Century Korean Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Very Large Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #13
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a very large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns made by hand seating on a wood stand, early 20 century. It's measured about 4 1/2" x 7", a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Rare 17th century Chinese Patinated Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base. The body of this censor is intricately decorated with Archaistic decoration in hand-chassed relief. The wooden lid is designed with a foliate, leaf-like form, with a gorgeous white jade finial in the shape of a lotus leaf. The gorgeous tripod censer stands...
Category
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Bronze sculpture of a Mouse holding a korn knob
Located in PARIS, FR
An interesting bronze sculpture of a seated mouse holding a small corn knob. Realistic treatment of the fur, eyes, hears nose and mouth, its tail is curving on the left side of the s...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Indian Hindhu Bronze Horse Drawn Chariot on Wheels Temple Toy
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful antique Indian Hindu bronze toy modelled as a horse drawn chariot mounted on wheels and dating from the 19th century. The heavily made model is cast as a four-legged hor...
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Indo-Persian Tray in Embossed Brass, India 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb large Indo-Persian tray in embossed brass with magnificently intricate arabesque decorations of foliage, animals and divinities. Representation of ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Wo
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Ikebana in bronze of an Hawk designed to display flowers hanged on the wall
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze intentded for hanging (銅掛斜生, dô kakenanaike, « hanging bronze ») depicting a hawk, placed on a branch. The inside is hollow so a bouquet a flowers can be put inside and thus, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early Japanese Plique-a-Jour Bowls from Nagoya
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of small but exquisite Plique-a-jour cloisonné bowls with nearly identical design from Nagoya area in Japan circa 1900-20s. Maker's unknown but possibly by Ando company. The t...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Large antique George III copper kettle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with the original original brass knob.
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase with a majestic bear in relief
Located in Milano, IT
Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase worked with a remarkable depth that transforms the work into a breathtaking three-dimensional scene with a majestic bear in relief in the center as i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Tang Dynasty Silvery bronze lobed “Beast and Birds” Mirror
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Silvery bronze lobed “Beast and Birds” Mirror, Tang Dynasty. The eight-foliated barbed form having a a center cast relief knop in a four legged Beast form surrounded ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Hawk in Cherry Blossom Tree Charge
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper charger plate. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome image of a hawk seated on a sakura tree branch,...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Rat Clutching a Chestnut, Meiji
Located in London, GB
Japanese bronze Okimono of a rat clutching a chestnut, Meiji period signed on the base.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair Of Door Handle Twirl by Quintana Partners
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Twirl Handle designed by Quintana Partners is a unique piece that fuses art and functionality into a single element. Crafted from solid brass and finished with an antiqued bronze...
Category
2010s Spanish Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Silver Figures of Eight Immortals Yangqinghe Jiuji Marks, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
Important and rare silver figures of eight immortals Yangqinghe Jiuji marks, Late Qing dynasty. Each hollow figure portraying one of the immortals in an animated pose, with highly detailed facial features, four pierced with apertures for the insertion of facial hair, clad in finely chased robes, all but two with their characteristic attributes, their bases bearing either two seal marks reading Yangqinghe Jiuji gongyibu and Zhe'ning Hu Qiusheng zao, or three marks in regular script reading Yangqinghe Jiuji gongyibu, Shang and Sheng zuo, original hand-carved wood stands. Measures: 11 1/4in (28.5cm) high (tallest one).
The earliest records of the silver atelier known as Yangqinghe date to 1775 in Shanghai...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Bronze Censer Signed 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Bronze Censer Signed 19thC
Measures - 3.5"H x 6.25"W x 4.5"D.
A finely crafted antique Chinese bronze censer from the 19th century. This piece features a classic r...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
1880's Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Censer, Ducks on the Fitted Wood Base
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese bronze cloisonne enamel censer in a form of ducks sitting on the fitted wood base. It's been carefully designed in every detail.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Opium Wieght in the Form of a Buddhist lion
Located in PARIS, FR
Tiny opium weight in bonze with brownish patina in the shape of a Buddhist guardian lion, also name Fo dog, characteristic with its exorbitated eyes and an embossed and wavy mane and...
Category
Late 19th Century Cambodian Folk Art Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
The Merrywing Vase By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Bronze Vase, The Merrywing
Color: Bronze
Size: 42W x 13D x 11Hcm
Material: Bronze
Collection: Mi...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Cast & Chased Bronze Ram - Signed E. F. - China - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage cast & chased bronze ram - signed on the base - E F - China - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - original patina with sharp casting/chasing - no loss - no dama...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Antique Iron Bath
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th C Chinese antique iron bath. 1860.
Dimensions
41 inches (104 cms) Wide
25.5 inches (65 cms) Deep
18 inches (46 cms) High.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
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....
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair 19th Century Chinese Lead Vases Inlayed with Bronze Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of vases are from China. Made as part of a 19th century alter garniture set the pair are now lamps. Cast in lead which has been inlayed with bronze decorative elements incl...
Category
1880s Chinese Archaistic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Lead
A Japanese patinated bronze vase depicting a cricket
Located in Milano, IT
A slender shape patinated bronze vase depicting a naturalistic scene of a cricket sitting on iris leaves.
Signed Joun in relief within an oval reserve.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl w/ Dragon in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and large Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl/jar denier with Dragon in Relief. This captivating and exquisite, hand-crafted, patinated bronze centerpiece serves as a remarkable focal point, adorned with marvelously hand-chassed and hand-chiseled dragons in relief, gracefully emerging and disappearing behind artfully stylized scrolling etched clouds. The centerpiece boasts a substantial and graceful curved base, complemented by a striking peaked and square-edged lip atop the vessel.
The significance behind the depiction of the three-clawed dragons stems from the Japanese belief that Eastern dragons originated within their native land. According to their folklore, as these majestic creatures ventured away from Japan, they acquired additional toes. The Japanese Sky dragon...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Tripod Koro Attributed to the Kanazawa Doki Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The bulbous body set on three tall stylized hoof-and-scroll feet and decorated in gold, silver and patinated metals with a large central scene of a man surprised by a magnificent shi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies Goto
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese gilt copper lidded jar with cloisonne enamel design.
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Qianlong Chinese Circular Cloisonne Enamel Box Allah Islamic Market
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese cloisonne enamel jar with lid with Arabic reference to Allah on lid has a Qianlong dynasty mark on underside and is in excellent condition.
Measures 4 1/8 inches acr...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Elegant Tall Moorish Polished Brass Decorative Lamp Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant tall Moorish polished brass incense burner made into a lamp base.
Intricately carved chiseled polished brass onion- form with long neck on a circul...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair of Early 20th Century Japanese Temple Urns
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of bronze temple urns. Called Jyôka, this set is usually placed on or next to an altar in Buddhist temples.
Category
20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Edo/Meiji 19C Wildboar / Sanglier Okimono Bronze Japanese Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Okimono.
Good condition, just some ware.
Size: 14.5x9.8CM LengthxHeight
Condition
Good condition, just some ware. Size: 14.5x9.8CM LengthxHeight
Period
19th century
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze flower arranging basket with a small frog climbing up the side. Excellently rendered details in the basket weaving. Signature on the bottom reads: Eiho.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Large Chinese Cloisonné Hat Vase, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, a large Chinese Cloisonné Hat Vase depicting floral patterns all around the entire vase with vivid colors of yellow, green, red, blue, brown, red, and cyan base. Qianlo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Chinese Bowl Adorned with Cloisonné Enamel and Arabic Inscriptions
Located in London, GB
Chinese bowl adorned with cloisonné enamel and Arabic inscriptions
Chinese, early 20th century
Measures: Height 20cm, diameter 23cm
This beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Chinese Archaic Patinated Bronze Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and beautifully cast early 20th century Chinese bronze vase in the archaic style with a gorgeous lacquer simulated patina in shades of brown, red and green.
The shoulders...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Copper Hand Etched Egyptian Islamic Large Bowl Pot Jardiniere
By Mamluke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Copper hand etched polished brass cache pot.
Could be used as a vase or Jardiniere, indoor or outdoor.
Figural scenes and pyramid architectural and geometric designs hand-hammered on metal copper vessel.
Middle Eastern Egyptian copper...
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Islamic Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#08
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns. A white base tone and colorful floral all around, from the 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Bronze Bell, India, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze bell. India, 20th century.
Bell made of bronze with a tall body and an oval base, almost rectangular in height, which has an elaborate upper part with smooth areas and figure...
Category
20th Century Indian Other Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Spear, Edo Period, bears signature
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese long spear. Partly lacquered wood with a forged spearhead which is signed. High quality as most of Japanese items.
Provenance: early 20th century Swedish collection.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Old Chinese Bronze High-Heeled Incense Burner
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Old Chinese Bronze High-Heeled Incense Burner is a unique and elegant piece of traditional craftsmanship, combining artistic design with spiritual significance. Crafted from sol...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
