Metalwork

A large Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enameled vase with a scene of birds, butterflies, and flowers on the pink background and borders with colorful decoration. Collectible Orienta...

Original antique Victorian Mr Punch cast iron door stop with his dog called Toby by his side

An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné o...

This is a wonderful Japanese, silver inlaid, solid Bronze incense burner from the late 19th century or early 20th century. The removable lid features beautiful modelling of a small ...

A large pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases, 19th century. Japanese cloisonne enamel dragon vases are highly ...

A fine & rare antique Imperial Chinese Qing dynasty solid gold & cloisonne enamel snuff bottle, Qianlong mark & period, 1736-1795, tests as 16k gold. It is rare to find a cloisonné e...

A large and impressive Qajar circular brass tray, Iran, early 20th century. Measures: 19 5/8 in. (50 cm.) diameter. Finely engraved, chased and punched in heavy gauge brass. Th...

A Japanese enamel over copper vase. The sphere shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions representing floral and butterfly designs surrounded by floral, foliage and foliate ...

A highly important engraved Islamic combination locking brass casket, based on a design by the 12th Century Arab inventor & artist Ismail Al Jazari. Circa...

A rare and a bit unusual Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) cloisonne enameled opium lamp. Originating in China in the 19th century, the silver-tone oil lamp features a six sided base with uni...

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this good size Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase. The Vase of gently tapered form with a pinched n...

19th century Meiji Period diminutive bronze vase with lovely etched and applied decoration. A raised gilt bird is shown flying above etched bamboo on one side, gilt applied lilies wi...

This vintage, large, oval beautifully engraved copper chaffing dish has solid brass handles on the sides and the top. There is a large cup for the sterno to sit in and the cabriole l...

Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonné Koro with a Bird , butterflies and Floral Design Meiji Period (1868-1912) A beautifully executed Meiji-period Japanese cloisonné koro, featuring a...

A pair of identical Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a wide neck. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing medallions wi...

An exceptional and well engraved WWI brass shell case with and Egyptian style scene set below script dating from around 1915. The large and heavily made shell case is of tall cylindr...

A pair of Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has a cylindrical shaped body. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing birds in blossoming flowers made in ...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, tripod enamel censer koro. The sphere form ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon on a black ground made in the Cloisonne technique...

Burmese bronze elephant bell with stand. Age: Burma, 19th Century Size: Height 12.5 C.M. / Width 9 C.M. Size including stand: Height 23.5 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall...

Vintage graduated Amethyst Necklace A Very fine Vintage Amethyst Necklace made from graduated beads interspersed with small gold plated meta...

Iron bird sculpture with a nice patina and original box. Removable vented piece, for burning incense or flower arrangements, 1950s.

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 17" x 10" with...

An exquisite Japanese miniature cloisonné chest by Inaba Nanaho of Nagoya, finely crafted in the early 20th century, bridging the Meiji and Taishō ...

Pair Of Palatial Monumental Blue Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases With Peacocks Multicolored floral designs with an array of peacocks, flowers, a...

Iron owl sculpture with a nice patina. Removable head with vented ears and eyes. For burning incense, small lantern, or candle holder. Japan. 1960s.

A fine bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen). This unique lost wax casting of a drum is ornamented with 8 frogs with bulging eyes placed in stacks o...

Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Copper Ewer 19th Century. Rare Museum quality Antique piece from the early 19th Century hand forged copper pitcher with lid cover. Great antique patina. Circa 1800. Measurements: 14” height 9.5” length 5” width. Quality Museum Islamic Metalwork from a private Beverly Hills CA collection. Middle Eastern Asian Turkish Ottoman Antique...

Circa 1950, We offer this fantastic Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Vintage Necklace Earrings Set signed AP, Stamped.

A High Quality Pair of Japanese gilt bronze candlesticks figures of a crane standing on the back of a turtle, a lotus plant in its beak forming the candle sconce. Meji period, late...

Ga`u Box necklace with silver with Turquoise inlay with coral and turquoise beads  All Tibet/  Himalaya   mid 20th century

2000-700 BC. Luristan (Louiristan) Culture. Bronze dagger with a bevelled leaf-shaped blade and wrap-around handle culminating in an oval-shaped pommel. The handle would originally h...

A beautiful, 19th century singing bowl from Bhutan. The hand made piece is free of extravagant decorations except a row of hand cut crescent motifs under the exterior rim. The crescent moon symbolizes clarity and modesty. A meaningful ceremonial piece and an amazing instrument for meditation and therapy in achieving personal wellness. Brocade cushion...

This is a superb Art Deco period hand mirror, showcasing fine Japanese craftsmanship and elegant relief detail, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. This vintage polished, electroplated bronze Kagami mirror...

A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated baluster shape with pronounced neck. Floral ornament with bl...

Asian Mughal Rajasthani Large Polished Round Brass Tray with Crest Edges. Asian Antique Islamic Mughal Rajasthani Large Polished round Brass Tray with crest edges, 3o inches in diameter. Rare find, large antique...

19th century Mughal Indo Persian fine antique brass round tray hand chased with Islamic calligraphy in Mameluke style in the center. 19th cent...

A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases with Ginbari Floral Decoration, Meiji Period (late 19th – early 20th century) Of elegant baluster form with gently flared necks, this refined...

This is an objet of turtle which you can use as a jewelry holder. This is made with bronze and it was made in Japan around 1980s. The thing that written on the bottom of the turtle i...

A FINE PAIR OF JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES. Meiji Period (1868-1912). Worked in silver wire of varying gauge with a continuous design depicting birds perched among leafy bra...

Dong Son bronze bracelet with bell, very nice green patina. Age: Cambodia, Dong Son Period, 500 B.C. Size: width 8 cm / length 43.4 cm. Size including stand: height 49.5 cm. Co...

An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass charger plate. The plate is superbly enameled with polychrome patterns, including three fans showing flowers and birds, the background...

Bronze Tray from the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan. A high-quality bronze tray featuring a finely detailed relief dragon motif in the center, expertly patinated in silvery and lig...

Large antique George III quality copper pot having the original iron swing handles to both sides with a quality shaped circular copper pot

1910 cloisonne jar with lid.

Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door. Bird and bamboo iron cut outs surround pagoda. Beautiful slo...

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th century Size: Height 18...

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase. Baluster shaped vase richly adorned with multicolor floral motifs within swirl and scale like patterns. Decorated with a few m...

Meiji Masterpiece attributed to Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix, circa 1895 This monumental Meiji period Japanese cloisonné vase, attributed to the esteem...

Well cast brass temple lion with fierce open mouth, armored headdress, bold protective stance. Dimensions: 9" W x 4 3/4" D x 11" H Condition: brass imperfection at base of tail th...

An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel plate. The background has a dark brown color shade and features a white crane surrounded by green bamboo leaves and small pink flowers....

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...

Patinated bronze Southeast Asian rain drum or frog drum that could also serve as a drinks table. The drum has a tall tapered, waisted form. The drums are typ...

Large engraved antique Middle Eastern Persian wall hanging metal tray, platter. A large metal decorative centerpiece or wall hanging. Beautiful handmade craftsmanship. A fine Persian Qajar large heavy metal round tray with tinned surface covered in etched geometric, hand chased floral and Persian, Middle Eastern scenes decorations. Nicely handcrafted and carved with floral details and a figural scene with Kings, animals and various oother figures. Medallions around with different scenes of men on horses and animals. A large frise around with Arabic, Persian Kufic writing. Persian Middle Eastern metal Islamic work Qajar style tinned copper, silvered, and blackened metal. Metal silver color and black hammered antique Persian wall hanging decorative tray. Has a hook in the back for hanging. Highest craftsmanship according to old tradition. Very decorative embossed brass tray from Persian Qajar era, nice combination of traditional designs as deer, birds, flowers, Dervish or opium pipe. Handsomely intertwined with calligraphic inscriptions, this brass plate/tray is remarkable mix of Qajar patterns. Late 19th, eraly 20th century Qajar era Persian Islamic tray with engraved figures and floral designs. Engraving(Ghalam Zani...

A small and elegant Chinese cloisonné vase for incense tools, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, China. Made for the scholar's studio, this small refined vase, was used to hold incense tools, including a small pair of tongs or chopsticks and spoon. The tools no longer present. Of miniature baluster vase form, the vase beautify proportioned and decorated in the cloisonné enamel technique, with gilt wires forming the cloisons, or partitions. Within the cloisons, colorful enamels have been expertly laid. The small incense tool vase...

An exceptional hand crafted antique Moorish revival brass bowl engraved in relief with a continuous figural scene, probably a wedding dating from the 1...

An exceptional quality antique Meiji period bronze Japanese Kagami mirror molded with cranes and presented in its original fitted case dating from the 19...

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic art Moorish brass bowl engraved with Thuluth Arabic calligraphy.The polished brass bowl is profusely chased with vines and vegetal motifs and inscribed with Islamic verses of the Holly Koran.This bowl has been professionally cleaned and polished.Measures: Diameter 7.25" x 4" height Mouth opening: 5".Great Middle Eastern brass metalwork decorative Islamic art objects.Handcrafted Moorish hand-etched Islamic metal brass bowl.Engraved, incised and hammered with very fine Arabic Islamic calligraphy writing and geometric designs on brass vessel.Very Intricate fine Middle eastern Moorish Islamic Art metalwork, museum quality artwork.Late 19th Century.Date of Manufacture: Circa 1880.Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. Islamic brass metalwork is an intricate and beautiful form of art that originated in the Islamic world. It encompasses a wide range of decorative objects made from brass or other metals such as copper, bronze, and silver. Brass trays, in particular, are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and intricate designs. Islamic brass metalwork has a rich history that dates back to the early Islamic period, with its roots in the metalworking traditions of ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. However, Islamic artisans developed their own unique styles and techniques, blending elements from various cultures and creating distinctive motifs that reflected Islamic aesthetics and religious beliefs. The process of creating brass trays involves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques involved: 1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass object. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry. 2) Metalworking: The object is typically made from a sheet of brass or another metal. The metal is cut into the desired shape and then hammered or pressed to create the object. Traditional techniques such as repoussé (hammering from the reverse side) or chasing (hammering on the front side) may be employed to shape the metal. 3) Engraving: The surface of the metal is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tools to create fine details and elaborate patterns. 4) Filigree and Inlay: Some brass trays feature additional decorative elements such as filigree or inlay work. Filigree involves shaping thin wires of brass into delicate patterns and soldering them onto the tray's surface. Inlay work, on the other hand, involves embedding contrasting materials such as silver or copper into the brass, creating intricate designs. 5) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like polishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect. While this bowl has certainly witnessed the passage of time, it remains in remarkably good condition, with only minor signs of age that add character to its appearance. The patina on the brass enhances its antique allure, making it a truly authentic and captivating collectible. Arabic Calligraphy: The Arabic writing on the bowl is a work of art in itself. The calligraphy showcases the mastery of the scribe's hand, with flowing curves and intricate details that form an elegant script. The script may include Quranic verses, blessings, or poetic verses, depending on the bowl's origin and purpose. The inscriptions are not only visually striking but also carry profound meaning, making this bowl a beautiful representation of Islamic heritage. Intricate Patterns: In addition to the Arabic calligraphy, the bowl features intricate geometric patterns and motifs that further enhance its visual appeal. These patterns are a hallmark of Islamic art and reflect the mathematical precision and artistic creativity that defined Islamic craftsmanship. This antique Islamic brass bowl...

Wonderful large antique Edwardian brass cannon having a wonderful model of a brass cannon with lovely decoration, movable wheels and cannon.

Large vintage heavy bronze statue of Prince Pra Apai Manee playing a traditional Asian string instrument called "Zueng". This bronze has a dark green patina, the ceremonial costume and the jewelry are adorned with gold leaf. The base is adorned with some small bonsai trees. Very fine art work on cast bronze. Very fine Intricate decorative Asian art work...

Antique Islamic Middle Eastern Qajar Persian Tinned Metal Ewer 19th Century. Rare Museum quality Antique piece from the early 19th Century hand forged tinned metal pitcher with lid cover. Finely engraved and etched with flowers and birds design on the sides of the water jug or wine pot. Great antique patina. Circa 1800. Measurements: 17” height 10.5” length 4 1/2” width. Quality Museum Islamic Metalwork from a private Beverly Hills CA collection. Middle Eastern Asian Turkish Ottoman Antique...