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Metalwork For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1960s
Period: 1970s
Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Garden And Birds
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Pair Large Antique Chinese Cloisonne Crane Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large antique Chinese cloisonne enameled metal candle holders fashioned as standing cranes holding prunus branch and lotus leaf in their mouths. Tops of the bodies remo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Japanese Bronze Goose Incense Burner
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese bronze incense burner in the charming cast form of a goose, standing on both webbed feet, broad body serving as the incense burning receptacle with long outstretched...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set within a flower design, a distinctive characteristic of Japanese decorative arts during the era. The inclusion of three mounts for hanging suggests a functional and versatile design, allowing it to be suspended for ambient lighting. Circa the early 20th century. Antique Japanese Lamps...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Wonderful large antique Edwardian brass cannon
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful large antique Edwardian brass cannon having a wonderful model of a brass cannon with lovely decoration, movable wheels and cannon.
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Small Antique Dog Door Stop, English, Cast Iron, Keeper, Retriever, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dog door stop. An English, cast iron decorative keeper in Retriever form, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Fascin...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare articulate praying mantis made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai O...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Matching Pair of Korean Brass Candlesticks with Shields and Snuffers Joseon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of tall matching candlesticks fashioned out of heavy solid brass from Korea circa 1900s (end of Joseon Dynasty). The candlestick consists of three sections: a large base tray ...
Category
Early 1900s Korean Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Artist signature is on the last photo.
Age: Japan, Showa Pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful early 20th century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer.
Made in Thailand (South East Asia) circa 1920.
It features a gilt meta...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Country Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Figural Eagle Open Bottom Vase c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Figural Eagle Open Bottom Vase Unsigned C1900.
$800-$1,50017" x 8 1/8" x 8 1/8".
A stunning antique bronze vase from the Japanese Meiji period, circa...
Category
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji period.
The head bucket was used for storing and transporting severed heads. During the Samurai era cla...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Artist signature is on the last photo.
Age: Japan, Showa Pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Tobacco Water Pipe, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Despite common belief that water pipes such as these were used to smoke opium, water pipes such as these were more commonly used for smoking Tobacco. The h...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Zee Sung Signed Chinese Export Antique Chased Silver Presentation Bowl & Stand
By Zee Sung
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver bowl was made by Zee Sung of China in approximately 1910 in the period Chinese Export style. The bowl is composed of silver with six stylized petal shaped panels done wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan.
The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors opening in opposite directions. The lanterns of traditional toro form, cast in bronze, and lacquered. Each lantern comprised of three parts - the "roof", the "fire box", and the pedestal. This type of pedestal lantern is called a dai-doro, as opposed to the hanging lantern type, tsuri-doro.
The hexagonal roof of the lantern, reminiscent of temples or pagodas, features a wonderful, dense cloud pattern with three heart-shaped cutouts, known as inome, or boar's eye. The roof topped by a hoju, the Buddhist flaming Jewel of Wisdom. Each of the six corners feature a fantastic shachihoko, mythical beasts with the face of a tiger and body of a fish. Bells are suspended from the shachihoko.
The globular body of the lantern features four pierced panels with the three leaf hollyhock mon of the Tokugawa clan surrounded by a karakusa pattern of scrolling vines. One panel serving as a hinged door with a lock stylized as the Three Jewels...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Asian Cast Bronze Censor Lamp C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Asian Cast Bronze Censor Lamp C1920
7 7/8" l x 2 5/8" w x 4 3/8" h
Category
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cloisonne Enameled Cabinet Vase with Flowers, Signed, Early 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cloisonne Enameled Cabinet Vase with Flowers, Signed, Early 20thC.
4 5/8" x 2 3/8" x 2 3/8".
A beautifully crafted antique cloisonné enameled cabinet vase from the earl...
Category
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Large Antique Copper & Brass Kettle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Offered for sale is this large 19th Century Victorian antique copper and brass kettle of good quality, having a shaped brass and copper...
Category
Early 20th Century Early Victorian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Middle Eastern Brass Islamic Art Vase Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Islamic brass repoussé vase, finely hand-etched, engraved, hammered and chased with elaborate Moorish Syrian designs decorated with medall...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Moorish Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Vases, 20th century
Located in New York, NY
floral motif on blue ground; wooden bases are included with these vases; approximate overall measurements (with base): 28.75in(H) x 14in(diameter), vase only (approximate measurement...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Chinese Republic Period Cloisonne Mounted Brass Casket
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Chinese Republic period cloisonne mounted brass casket or box dating from around 1920-30. The heavily made quality casket is of rectangular shape with a hinged cove...
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Artist signature is on the last photo.
Age: Japan, Showa Pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Archaic Style Patinated Bronze Planter, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Archaic style antique bronze planter - large size - featuring fine casting with over-all textured finish, decorative elements and Greek key bord...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique Ethiopian processional cross, brass, early 20th century. Base is covered in Yves Klein Blue lucite measuring 12.5" D x 16.5" W x 6" H
Provenance: Collection of Lillian Florsheim...
Category
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Large Indo-Persian Tinned Copper Moorish Jar With Lid
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indo Persian Mughal tinned copper vessel.
Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Islamic design.
Large Middle Eastern Persian Mameluke style tinned copper jar...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Pair Hayashi School
Located in Newark, England
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases by the Hayashi School in their Original Tomoba...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread
Chinese Pair of Large Cloisonné Elephants with Wood Stands
Located in Norton, MA
Large pair of standing elephants having fitted vases on their backs on wooden display stands
Measures: Height: 15 inches, Length: 14 inches, Wid...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Located in New York, NY
A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperia...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flying Drago" with Wood Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting a dragon flying in the cloud of the sky with a wood stand, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir ...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique Burmese Silver Offering Bowl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A SILVER OFFERING BOWL WITH SCENES FROM THE VIDHURA-PANDITA JATAKA, LOWER BURMA (MYANMAR), DATED 1901.
A hammered repoussé Buddhist beggar’s bowl form with high relief design depicting scenes from the Vidhura-Pandita Jataka on the upper row of cartouches and beneath neat rows of semicircular lappets each depicting various auspicious human and animal forms with scrolling acanthus leaf backgrounds. The overall concept is similar to the layered effect of a Burmese court costume. The circular etched design on the base is of Punnaka astride his magical horse mid-stride holding the white umbrella and Vidhura pleading behind. All surrounded by an inscription, translated as, "Mr Saw Marn's silver bowl. Year 1263 [1901 CE]".
Excellent condition.
11 3/4 in. (30 cm) diameter x 5 7/8 in. (15 cm) high.
38 troy oz., 2lbs. 10 oz. (1175 grams).
Provenance:
The Noble Silver Collection.
Bonhams New York, 24 March 2022, The Noble Silver Collection Treasures from the Burmese Silver Age, lot 942.
Published:
David Owens, Burmese Silver Art: Masterpieces Illuminating Buddhist, Hindu and Mythological Stories of Purpose and Wisdom, 2020, p. 76, no. S81, fig. 3.57.
Bonham’s Footnotes:
In the Vidhura-Pandita Jataka, the bodhisattva that will later become Gautama Buddha perfects the virtue of truthfulness (sacca), at once a keen perception of the true reality of things and an unwavering commitment to imparting this truth. Reborn as a renowned advisor to a virtuous king, the bodhisattva uses undivided speech throughout the story—even when it puts him in harm's way—thereby preventing disputes among rulers, offering amnesty, and ultimately saving the antagonists who initially conspired to kill him.
Burmese Silver Ceremonial Offering Bowls were produced in great numbers, the finely decorated ceremonial offering bowl is the quintessential Burmese silver artwork...
Category
Early 1900s Burmese Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Rare Antique Indian Hindu Silver Pendant Ritual wearable collectible Asian
Located in London, GB
Large rare Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet Pendant
Period 19th century
Heavy High grade silver
Pendant Length 11 x 7.5 cm weight 65 grams
Condition: Fine.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century, Showa, A Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Japanese bronze vases with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Artist signature is on the last photo.
Age: Japa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese 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
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Medallions Design Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese footed enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions representing floral, foliage, foliate scroll, butterfly and Phoenix bird ornamen...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Floral Cherry Blossom Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of identical Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a wide neck with a fluted mouth. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome design repres...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Bowl with Egyptian Scene
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Islamic Egyptian metal bowl hand-etched and hammered brass.
Early 20th century Egyptian Arabian brass vessel bowl.
Engraved and hand-chased repousse with Egyptian arabesque...
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Islamic Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique early 20th Chinese Exceptional Solid Silver Teapot, Wu Hua物華, Tianjin
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Antique early 20th Century exceptionally rare Chinese solid silver teapot, of traditional round form, the body finely engraved in traditional Chinese style, suggesting this teapot was made for the Chinese market. The body engraved with bamboo and butterflies , the unusual handle imitating bamboo, the removable lid set with a peach finial (Peaches are the symbol of longevity). According to Daoist lore, the peaches of immortality grew in the garden of the Queen Mother of the West - Xi Wangmu.
the spout with a hedged cover in the shape of a lingzhi mushroom and a FU symbol of good furtune.
the top frieze is decorated with 8 Chinese symbols: a scroll, a Ruyi scepter, a qin, The Endless Knot, a pendant, an old book, a wrist rest, and two overlapping squares.
The teapot is very unusual, fine and exceptionally crisp. it is made of heavy Gauge silver and the attention to detail and design is simply outstanding.
"WU HUA...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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
Pair of Early Chinese Republic Era Cloisonne Vases with Stylized Floral Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique cloisonne vases originate from China during the Early Republic period and done in the Chinese Export style. These vases are...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Bronze Face Mask Signed
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Chinese bronze mask.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze/Brass with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “th...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase - Antique, c.1915
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase - Exquisite Crane Depiction!
This exceptional bronze vase from the Meiji period features a stunning depiction of cranes, symbolizing longev...
Category
1910s Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Arts & Crafts Stained Slag Glass Window, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts paneled multicolored stained slag glass window
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 33"W x 1.75"D x 35.5"H.
Good vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Metalwork
Materials
Wood, Art Glass, Paint
Chinese Floral Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase for Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Floral Cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase for Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 21cm, diameter 24cm
This beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Indian Silver Hip Flask with Leather Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian 900 standard silver hip flask with the original leather case; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Indian 900 standard silver hip flask has an oval rounded form.
The surface of this antique silver hip flask...
Category
1910s Indian British Colonial Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cylindrical Precious Object Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and stunning pair cylindrical Chinese cloisonné enamel sleeve vases dating from the early 20th century, probably late Qing. The tall pair of vases...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Chinese Cloisonne Incense Burner, circa 1960's, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and beautifully enameled Chinese cloisonne incense burner, censer, with pierced cover, mid 20th century, circa 1960's, China.
The ce...
Category
1960s Chinese Qing Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese bronze okimono or sculpture of a textured toad
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono bronze sculpture of a toad.
The toad or the frog (kaeru) is associated with good luck and wealth. Kaeru means both “toad” or “frog” and “to return home” in Japanese. This me...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique quality ornate brass coal box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique quality ornate brass coal box having a quality ornate brass lift up lid with figures, foliage and trees opening to reveal a storage compartment for ...
Category
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Bronze Bonsai Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine Bronze from Japan with great weight and strength. Large form for Bonsai presentation. Elegant style and beautiful patina. Incised decoration on the front and bronze elephant hea...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Two Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Flowers" with Wood Stands #11
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting two beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs depicting flowers with wood stands, early 20 century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
A Chinese Cloisonne Tray with Qianlong Mark, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Cloisonne Tray with Qianlong Mark, Early 20th Century
Home decor, Interior design and collectibles.
Provenance: Private Victoria Collection.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Two Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Flowers" with Wood Stands #10
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting two beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs depicting flowers with wood stands, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century, Japanese Bronze Mirror with Wooden Case and Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze mirror with wooden case and stand.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, early 20th century
Size of mirror only: Height 40 C.M. / Diamet...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate flower arrangements in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 13.8 C.M. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty
Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt
metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
