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Metalwork For Sale
Chinese Brass Inlay Hetian Jade Ruyi Scepter
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A ruyi (Chinese: 如意; pinyin: Rúyì; lit. 'as desired', 'as [you] wish') is a Chinese curved decorative object that serves as either a ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism or a talis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Jade, Brass
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Early Edo Green Enamel Plate
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese enamel over copper serving plate. Early Edo period, 19th century. Footed round dish with elevated rims. The interior of the plate is...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Very Exceptional Almost Identical Pair of Bronze Buddhas
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Two bronze Buddhas, Ayutthaya, 16th century, Thailand
with great patina
dimensions
26 cm X 13 cm X 8 cm
24 cm X 14 cm X 8 cm.
Category
16th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Chinese Silver Apple Shaped Lidded Jewellery Box, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Silver Apple Shaped Lidded Jewellery Box, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1970s.
Dimension: Diameter: 7.5cm Height: 5cm
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Silver Plate
Small Antique Octagonal Dish, Middle Eastern, Decorative, Bronze Tray, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique octagonal dish. A Middle Eastern, decorative bronze tray with relief decor in Persian taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Unusual and delightfu...
Category
Early 19th Century Asian Georgian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Bronze Burns Incense Character with Dragon
Located in Marseille, FR
Japanese bronze burns incense with important characters a dragon vase decorated with Greek frieze of white flowers.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Japanese Silver Censer
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning Meiji period silver censer is a work of exquisite detail. Crafted by renowned silversmith Masatoshi of Tokyo, the censer, or incense burner...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver
18th Century Bronze Censer of a Boy Riding a Bull
Located in Hudson, NY
An incense burner in the shape of a boy playing a flute while riding a bull. The boy is the removable top to the incense receptacle located inside the bull's body.
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Landscape and Red Patina
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese bronze vase with landscape and red patina, Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze vase with wild grasses under a silver moon. Re...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique Figural Doorstop, English, Cast Iron, Lord Nelson Door Keeper, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique figural doorstop. An English, cast iron Lord Nelson door keeper, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Fascinating historical figure, with a substantial form...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
H’mong Tribe Silver Spirit Lock Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of Southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are known for...
Category
20th Century Laotian Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Large Gilt Bronze Statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara with Four Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely cast bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara in his four-arm form with gilt and polychrome surface. The Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion is worshiped in all Buddhism sect as one ...
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Philippines 19th Century Panabas Iron Sword With Carved Wood And Rattan Handle
Located in Miami, FL
Panabas short sword from the Philippines.
A rare late 18th early 19th century Panabas short sword from the Mindanao, Malabang and the Moro cultures in Lanao Del Sur, the southern p...
Category
19th Century Philippine Tribal Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer.
Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Indo-Persian Pewter Hookah Pipe Base with Stylized Animals
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and naively decorated antique Indo-Persian Hookah pipe base dating from the 18th century. The bell-shaped body has a wide flat round infilled...
Category
18th Century Indian Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Lead, Pewter
19th Century Persian Copper Bowl
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Persian Copper Bowl. Intricate hand-hammered geometric decoration with a splayed foot and wonderful patination.
An elegant 19th-centu...
Category
19th Century Persian Moorish Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Copper
Japanese Bronze Vase with Butterfly Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Taisho period bronze with butterfly design and handles with wheat design.
Signature on base reads: Akijo.
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese Bronze Vase With Applied Lotus Leaf Design
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese patinated bronze vase with alternating lotus leaf design. Meiji Period
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Tea Set with Original Box Zee Wo
By Zee Wo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four piece Chinese export silver tea service set consists of a lidded teapot, a creamer with lid, an open sugar and a tongs. The se...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Meiji Twin Handled Bronze Vase with Silver, Brass & Copper Inlay
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Japanese Meiji twin handled bronze vase decorated with floral designs in silver, brass and copper inlay dating from the 19th century...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Silver
Large Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in New York, NY
A large rare antique, Meiji era, Japanese enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel image of blossoming flowers surrounded by...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Located in PARIS, FR
Ovoid-shaped (nagamarugata) iron tsuba hammered and chased with medallions. On one side, medallions of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Iron
Rare 19th century copper warmer centre piece
Located in Ipswich, GB
Rare 19th century copper warmer centre piece, having an unusual William IV copper centre piece warmer with a grid top, decorated with a band of stylised elephants to the frieze below...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimension: Height: 2.5cm Width: 10cm Depth: 2cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Khond Bronzed Metal Ox Figure from Orissa, India
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish antique Khond bronzed metal stylized figure of an Ox dating from the early to mid 20th century made in Orissa, India.
The Khonds are an indigenous Adivasi tribal commun...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair of Fine Islamic Silver Filigree Rosewater Sprinklers, Early 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of very fine silver filigree rosewater sprinklers
Possibly India, Karimnagar, early 18th century
Height 31.6 cm and 31.7 cm, weight 39...
Category
Early 18th Century Indian Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Qing Yellow Cloisonne Writing Set
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional antique Chinese Qing yellow cloisonne enamel writing or desk dating from the latter 19th century. The set comprises a lidded inkwell, a hinge lidded box, a pen...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Chinese Dragon Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#02
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting flying dragons chasing fireballs. Yellow base and dark dragon color are applied, and 3 compartments are inside. From the...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Censer
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique 19th century Meiji period Japanese bronze censer. Top lid decorated with finely sculpted reclining anthropomorphic figure / bonsai tree / acorn and cut out hearts. Overall be...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Turkish Ottoman Tinned Copper Ewer Pitcher
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century Asian, Middle Eastern style Turkish tinned copper ewer.
Antique Turkish ottoman Islamic Ewer Tombak pitcher brass copper Ibrik.
Nic...
Category
19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vases, incised, detailed designs on each vase. One vase is decorated with a family of cranes at a rocky water's edge, with flowers and an old pine tree. The other vase depicts turtles at a rocky water's edge with bamboo, along with turtles swimming...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Huge Pair Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Hundred Butterflies" with Wood Stands
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a pair of huge and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs with intricated patterns of hundred butterflies made by hand seating on a wood stand, from the early 20 century....
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Pair of Red & Green Enameled Copper Mugs by Kwangho Lee, c. 2012
By Kwangho Lee
Located in New York City, NY
Highly collectible pair of enameled copper mugs by South Korean artist Kwangho Lee.
With their stunning and explosive design, these copper mugs are a ne...
Category
2010s South Korean Brutalist Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Large Southeast Asian Rain Drum
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a large example of an early 20th century Southeast Asia ceremonial Rain Drum. The cast bronze drum has acquired a deep desirable patina. The bronze is detailed with abstract designs with a central star. The body of the drum contains tiny sculptures...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III quality oval shaped copper kettle with a removable lid, shaped handle and spout
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Bronze Koro ‘Incense Burner’ in the Shape of a Turkey
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze, with removable top, stylized geometric shape and silver inlay. Signature reads: Miharu Kadayashi.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Ground Crane Frenzy Plate Attributed to Hayashi
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper plate or charger attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa 1890.
The plate has an octagonal form.
The interior of the plate is enameled with a polychrome image of cranes on the turquoise ground made in the Cloisonne technique.
The backside is decorated with a foliate scroll ornament on the turquoise ground made in the same technique.
Hayashi Kodenji was a pivotal figure in the history of Cloisonne enamel manufacturer.
He was instrumental in the formation and leadership of the Shippo cho enamellers guild, and it is probable that he worked for the Nagoya-based Shippo Kaisha.
He exhibited and won prizes at many international exhibitions: Nuremberg 1885 Silver, Paris 1889 Silver...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Bronze Incense Burner 'Koro'
Located in Hudson, NY
Wood storage box.
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Japanese cloisonné Bowl with Fish Attributed to Hattori Tadasaburo
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper plate with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, ca. 1910s. The piece depicts two carp fish among seaweed against the light blue background. Attributed ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Vintage South Asian Brass Plate - Hand Hammered - #12 - India - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage South Asian hand hammered brass plate/charger - fine chasing and detail - unsigned - India - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - hand made - dents to the edges -...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Vintage South Asian Brass Plate - Hand Hammered - #1 - India - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage South Asian hand hammered brass plate/charger - fine chasing and detail - unsigned - India - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - hand made - minor polish residue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Companion Set, Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Shovel, Tongs, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a companion set of antique fireside tools. An English, brass coal shovel, tongs and poker, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Companion set of good size, with...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
19th Century Japanese Cockerel and Chicken
Located in London, GB
A fine quality set of two Meiji period Japanese cockerel and chicken.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Brass Door Handle
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of very decorative brass door or cabinet handles with carved details. Ready to mount.
Category
20th Century Indian British Colonial Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Vintage Two Bronze Dragon Phoenix High Heeled Cups
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The Vintage Two Bronze Dragon Phoenix High Heeled Cups are truly unique and special collectible pieces.
Cup Details:
Material: bronze
6.5 cm high
4 cm...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
1900′ Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Fruit Basket, Japanese Crane And Water Lilies
Located in Paris, FR
Fruit basket in polychrome patinated bronze.
Wading bird in the middle of a decoration of water lilies
Length: 58 cm
Width:47 cm
Height:54 cm
condition of use
Work 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Oriental Flowering Hawthorn Cloisonne Double Gourd Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and stylish antique oriental, Chinese attributed, cloisonne double gourd vase dating from the latter 19th century. The vase stands on a flat brass base with a wide round base, pinched waist and narrow round upper section with a funnel style top with a flat metal rim. The body of the vase is decorated with a mixture of flowering shrubs dominated with flowering hawthorn incorporating a butterfly to one side. The continuous scenes are decorated in colored enamels against a bright turquoise ground and set between formal borders around the foot, the pinched centre and top of the vase. The vase is typically not marked but is a striking and very stylish example.
Provenance: Acquired from the UK art...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century enthroned Mazu Quan Ying from the Qing Dynasty.
This is a beautiful antique sculptural figure of an enthroned Mazu Quan Yin, cast in bronze in high relief in the late...
Category
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Gold
Large Antique 18 inch Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Fans
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper plate. The interior of the plate is adorned with polychrome enamel figural medallions depicting fans with birds, blossomi...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Rose Gold 11" A3 Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A substantial antique Japanese singing bowl, crafted from solid bronze and weighing 8.7 pounds. Beautiful rose gold-colored interior contrasts brown and black exteriors with solid ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze of a boy carrying twigs, they are strapped onto his back on a carrying frame and he carries a gourd water bottle in his right hand, signed in a seal. Japanese, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Asian Hindu Bronze Temple Toy Camel on Wheels
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Inspired by a scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Rama and Sita.
Antique Indian Temple Toy bronze camel on wheels.
Antique hindu bronze temple camel with rider statue toy on wheels.
Commonly known as "Temple Toys...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Steel Teapot
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese steel teapot with nice design.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Size: Height 20.8 C.M. / Width 21 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Export Floor Standing Bell with Wrought Iron Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920 Chinese Export floor standing bell on wrought iron stand
A very well made and decorative...
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Bar Cart
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The vintage Russell Woodard wrought iron bar cart is a mid-century classic, designed in the 1950s and 1960s by Russell Woodard, a renowned...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase
Located in London, GB
Chinese floral Islamic style cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 13cm, diameter 13cm
This beautiful bowl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Vintage South Asian Brass Plate - Hand Hammered - #9 - India - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage South Asian hand hammered brass plate/charger - fine chasing and detail - unsigned - India - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - hand made - minor polish residue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel, Bianhu, Han Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese archaic bronze wine vessel, called a bianhu, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China.
The bianhu with a flattened oblong body,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
