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Metalwork For Sale
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
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
Very Fine & Large Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Vase, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large and very fine Meiji Period (1868-1912) patinated and mixed metal bronze vase of ovoid form, richly decorated with raised motifs of flying cranes accented with silver-overlay,...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
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
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
Two Antique Cast Bronze Mounted Tibetan Buddha Heads 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Two Antique Cast Bronze Mounted Tibetan Buddha Heads 18thC
Measures - 7.25"H x 3.75"W x 3.25"D (trapezoid base)
9.25"H x 3.25"W x 3.25"D (cube base)
Category
18th Century Asian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
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
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Match Box Holder
Located in New York, NY
The exterior of the ware is covered with polychrome enamel floral, foliage, and butterfly motifs framed by a geometrical ornament against a bright turquoise background made in the Cl...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
An Indian part-gilt silver-clad ceremonial sceptre or mace with a tiger’s head
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Northern India or Deccan, late 19th century
L. approx. 82 cm (excl. stand)
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
This remarkable gilt-silver soonta (ceremonial sceptre) also known as choba (ceremonial mace) with a tiger's head stands out as an unparalleled example. It has a wooden base, clad with thick sheet part-gilt silver and has fine details such as teeth and a curling tongue. Especially with the inlaid glass eyes, in combination with the grand sculptural design, it would have been integral to an Indian maharaja’s attire, known as lawajama in North India and biruthus in South India, as referenced by Jackson & Jaffer. They would symbolise authority, power, and sometimes an attribute of various deities, particularly those associated with strength or combat. For instance, the Hindu god Hanuman, known for his immense strength, is often depicted holding a mace (*chob* or gada in Sanskrit). Similarly, the god Vishnu and his avatar Krishna are also frequently depicted with a mace among their other attributes.
Courtiers would raise these sceptres wrapped in rich brocades, with the head visible, during processions, signalling their association with the monarch. Alongside fly-whisks and standards, they were indispensable in ceremonial parades, underscoring the ruler's prestige. Terlinden notes that a soonta berdar was tasked with carrying the sceptre. These individuals, proficient in courtly manners, played key roles during audiences, from managing entrances to introducing guests. Their esteemed position often earned them generous rewards, including land grants. See for a depiction of sceptres in use the top right of a painting in the collection of the V&A, titled Processional scene with Amar Singh, ruler of Thanjavur (Tanjore), and Sarabhoji, from circa 1797.
For a very comparable piece, but with an elephant’s head, see the collection of the Indian Museum, Kolkata. For other less similar examples, see the V&A Museum London.
Sources:
A. Jackson & A. Jaffer, Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts, London, V&A Publishing, 1999
Christiane Terlinden Serra, Mughal Silver...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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
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 Tamil Nadu India Pot
Located in Munich, DE
Large Tamil Nadu India brass pot. Handcrafted with a beautiful patina of brass and copper. Boastful size with presence and style. The traditional pot has go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hailing from the Ming period in 16/17th century, this monumental bronze vase is a fine example of the auspicious decor and markings unique to Chinese furnishings. The vase is cast wi...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Indo-Persian Silver Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Steel and Brass Dish
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique (19th century) Indo-Persian steel dish or salver in the form of overlapping grape leaves with damascene and koftgari silver inlay and gilded designs and brass overlay re...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Cut Steel
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 Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wire & Wireless Vase attributed to Ando.
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Japanese Cloisonne Enamel shouldered vase with a long neck worked in silver wire and wireless technique depicting a two bamboo trees and a bird perched along the branch...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Yellow Enamel Butterfly Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era decorative enamel plate. The plate is adorned with a polychrome image of butterflies in blossoming flower on a bright yellow ground made in the Cloisonn...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese flat brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs adorning the surface, this ceremonial container showcases the ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Measures - 9"H x 4"diam (tall green vase)
8"h X 4"d (white vase)
7.5"H x 6"W x 3.25"D (napkin box...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Cast Bronze Crowned Tibetan Buddha Head 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cast Bronze Crowned Tibetan Buddha Head 18thC
Measures - 10.75"H x 5.5"W x 5.25"D
Category
18th Century Asian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cast Bronze Tibetan Buddha Shiva Figure 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cast Bronze Tibetan Buddha Shiva Figure 19thC
Measures - 8.75"H x 3.25"W x 2.5"D
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Red Enamel Green and White Dragon Jar
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Japanese late Meiji Era tripod and covered enamel copper censer koro. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form censer koro is enameled with poly...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Garden Scene Vase with Birds 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Garden Scene Vase with Birds 20thC
Measures - 9"H x 4.25"diam
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Vase with Garden Scene & Bird 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Vase with Garden Scene & Bird 20thC
Measures - 10"H x 5.25"diam
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Seven Chinese Cast Bronze Ancient Articles 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Seven Chinese Cast Bronze Ancient Articles Including Buddha Heads and Elephants 19thC
Measures - 10.5"H x 4.25"W x 3.5"D (scholar)
4.5"H x 1.5"W x 1.5"D (square ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Vase with Tree of Life & Birds 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Footed Vase with Tree of Life & Birds 20thC
Measures - 5.75"H x 3.5"diam
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Scalloped Wisteria Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period enamel plate charger. The plate is amde in a floral design with scalloped rims. The plate is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers a...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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
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
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
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Tomoe" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese patinated bronze ikebana flower vase, "Tomoe", by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), Osaka, Japan.
The highly sculptural vase is crafted of bronze with a spectacu...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese late Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel over copper brush pot. Circa: late 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with a polychrome image of gee...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Measures - Sm to Lg: 5.25"H x 2.75"W x 2.75"D
5.25"H x 3.25"W x 3.25"D
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Items - Three Boxes & Five Napkin Rings c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Items - Three Boxes & Five Napkin Rings c1920
Measures - 1"H x 1.5" diam (sm napkin ring)
1.25"H x 2" diam (lg napkin ring)
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japanese Cast Bronze Portrait Bust Sculpture of a Young WomanC1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Japanese Cast Bronze Portrait Bust Sculpture of a Young WomanC1920
Measures - 7"H x 3.5"W x 3.5"D
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Phoenix Bird Tray
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, Early Edo period, enamel copper tray. The oval shaped tray is enameled with a polychrome image of a Phoenix bird with flowers and leaves made in the Cloisonne te...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Geometric Brush Pot Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel brush pot. Circa: late 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting a scene wi...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period Antique
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Presentation Pieces!
These magnificent Japanese bronze vases, dating back to the Meiji Period and dated 190...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Brush Pot with Bugs
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel over copper brush pot. Circa: late 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with a polychrome image of a burd a...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Keifuku" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese patinated bronze ikebana vase by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), circa 1960's, Osaka, Japan.
The tall vase of graceful form, with a high round foot supporting ...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Cast Bronze Bookends with Figures & Bamboo, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Chinese Cast Bronze Bookends with Figures & Bamboo, C1920
Measures - 6"H x 4.5"W x 2.5"D
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Seven Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Seven Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Measures - 3.5"H x 2"diam (4 sm)
5"H x 2.25"diam (md)
6"H x 3"diam (lg)
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
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
4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s
Original condition
Original patina
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Chestnut Roaster, English, Brass, Hanging Warmer, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chestnut roaster. An English, brass hanging warmer, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Appealing chestnut warmer with tasteful decor
Displaying a desirabl...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Pewter Trinket Dish, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Antique Chinese Canton Enamel on Copper Jaridiniere Fish Bowl Gilt Metal Handles
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Chinese Canton Enamel Jardinière, circa 1900s. Features an ovoid form between two gilded metal animal masks with hoop handles. The bowl is decorated in bright enamels with a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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 clashes and battles ensued, cutt...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Large Antique Victorian Dutch Brass Jardiniere
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large Antique Victorian Dutch Brass Jardiniere having a quality antique Victorian Dutch brass jardiniere, Having lions heads ring handles to the sides, decorated with traditional sce...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass fire irons
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass fire irons having a quality set of fire irons with circular shaped handles, consisting of a lovely shaped shovel, poker and a pair of to...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Fine Japanese Cloisonné-enamel and Musen Vase Attributed to Namikawa Sosuke
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Cloisonné-enamel and Musen Baluster vase attributed to Namikawa Sosuke.
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century.
This vase features an elegant classic form with a sle...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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
