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Metalwork For Sale
A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century
Provenance: Private Brisbane Collection.
Dimension: Height: 5cm Length: 14cm Depth: 2cm.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal
HINDU HEAD BRASS Table Lamp
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Brass & Wood Hindu Head Lamp with Jewel Detail
A striking fusion of spiritual artistry and functional design, this singular Hindu head lamp is crafted in b...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Reliquary Urn in Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Urn reliquary in polished brass. In two parts, base
and lid.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Very Late 18th-Early 19th Century Cast Bronze Chinese Archaistic Vessel
Located in Hudson, NY
This Chinese cast bronze urn was made to pay honor to the fine vessels produced in the Shang, Zhou and Han periods. This work cast in the late 18th into the early 19th century (circa...
Category
1790s Chinese Archaistic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fine and unusual signed Copper vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Very fine copper vase. Signed and boxed.
Signed on the bottom of the vase .
Size: 22/12.5 (8.6/4.9 inch )
Weight: 460gr ( 1lb) , with box 850gr (1.9lb)
Good condition , s...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form, to a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot.
The drinking vessel of this antique silver goblet is embellished with chased iconic Chinese dragon designs accented with stylised flame and cloud decoration, all on a matte background.
The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche.
The upper rim of this antique Chinese goblet is encompassed with an applied moulded border.
The impressive shaped pedestal is realistically modelled in the form of three rooted and swept bamboo stalks, accented with applied leaves in junction with the drinking vessel.
The impressive domed circular foot is embellished with further chased decoration replicating the details of the bamboo's terrain and environment.
This impressive Chinese silver goblet...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Patinated bronze sculpture depicting the study of a powerful roaring tiger
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated bronze sculpture depicting a study of a powerful roaring tiger with bent hind legs, curled tail, and head turned slightly to the left.
The characteristic striations of the...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase with peonies
Located in Milano, IT
Drop-shaped bronze vase, with peonies in relief, decorated to simulate a delicate and light fabric that ends with a bow near the top of the neck.
Using mixed metals to create visual...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Patinated Bronze Meiji Period Figural Tall Vases
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Pair of patinated bronze figurative tall Meiji Period garniture vases, the original bark brown patination with very detailed surface and handles. 19 inches tall
Category
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Round Handcrafted Brass Ashtrays
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of round handcrafted cast brass ashtrays.
Large Anglo Raj brass ashtrays, nice filigree designs and a lot of details.
Measures: 5.5" diameter.
Handcrafted in India using the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Bronze Soldier Riding a Horse Holding a Sword Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
ThisVintage Chinese Bronze Soldier Riding a Horse Holding a Sword Statue is a stunning example of ancient Chinese artistry and craftsmanship. Representing a soldier in full armor atop a majestic horse, this intricate sculpture captures the spirit of ancient Chinese military history. The detailed features of the soldier and horse demonstrate the precision and skill of traditional bronze casting techniques from ancient China.
This piece serves as a symbol of strength, courage, and historical significance, making it a perfect collectible for historians, art enthusiasts, or collectors of ancient Chinese artifacts...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing both hands atop an embroidered ball, representing supremac...
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Metal Mid-Century Wall Hanging or Decorative Artwork (No.2)
Located in London, GB
A large brutalist wall hanging or wall art.
Belgium, c1960-70s.
Good quality, this wall hanging remains remarkable contemporary in tod...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Iron Smiling Buddha with a Bag of Gold Ingots
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Chinese Iron Smiling Buddha Statue radiates joy, luck, and prosperity. Known as Budai or the Laughing Buddha, this beloved figure is depicted with a cheerful expression,...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Japanese Silver Bowl with Irises by Konoike, Meji Period
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese silver bowl with handles by Konike. Finely decorated with repousse irises and cast floral handles. Marked on the bottom for the maker.
Weight 272 g or 8.7 t.oz
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Vintage Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Vase Rectangular Art
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique vintage Oriental Japanese large fine quality bronze minimalist Kabin vase. A rectangular artist created piece C1950, with the design sealed by Hiramazu Hroharu. For a Ikebana...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Diminutive Chinese Pewter Lidded Urns
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of diminutive Chinese pewter lidded urns or vases featuring a turned finish with bell finials. Great for decoration, storage, or both. Minor...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Pewter
Tibetan Repoussé Silver Fitting with Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual piece of silver hardware is wonderfully patterned with intricate Tibetan repoussé decoration. Comprised of two thin silver plates linked ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Ming Dynasty Period Cast Bronze Hue Shaped Urn in an Archaist Style
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine old urn cast as an honorific nod to the ancient past of China was made circa 1600-1650. The shape or Hue was a common and well-represented form in the Han dynasty in pottery and bronze. This urn shows thin casting to the walls with incorporated toe tia or facial masks...
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chenet Cherubs Andirons
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Gilt Bronze Chenet Andirons cast in the form of Bronze Fawns blowing and warming their hands on the flames whilst sat crouched on quality...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Gu Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
A bronze Chinese Gu vase.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indian Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver card case; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection
This fine antique Indian silver card case has a shaped rectangular form.
The anterior surface of this case is embellished with a fine and impressive chased decorated panel depicting a scene with four characters in a boat above a shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary bright cut engraved initials ‘EH’.
The reverse surface is ornamented with a chased decorated panel illustrating a male and female character in period Asian dress clasping each other under a tree canopy.
The shaped sides and border to both the anterior and reverse surfaces are plain and unembellished.
This antique silver card case is fitted with a hinged cover.
Condition
This fine antique solid silver card...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Set of Chinese Export Silver Overlay Bottle with Five Cordials Tianjin Wuhua
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of Chinese Export silver drinking set consists of a pinch bottle and five cordials circa 1910s-1920s. Featuring matching elaborate chased relief dra...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brutalist Metal Mid-Century Wall Hanging or Decorative Artwork 'No.3'
Located in London, GB
A large brutalist wall hanging or wall art.
Belgium, c1960-70s.
Good quality, this wall hanging remains remarkable contemporary in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japanese Bronze Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Wonderful 19th century oil lamp wired for electricity in early 20th century.
See artist signature in images.
Lamp is 42 tall, with shade height is 53 inches.
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Five Blessings Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the cold hands of a wealthy woman on a winter night in northern China. The brazier is hand-wrough...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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 Acquired in 1980s
Dimension: Width: 11cm Height: 2.5cm Depth: 1.5cm
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Brass
19th Century Asian Iron Wealthy Smiling Buddha Sitting on Coins Carring Golds
Located in 景德镇市, CN
19th Century Asian Iron Wealthy Smiling Buddha Sitting on Coins, Carrying Gold – A Symbol of Abundance and Good Fortune
Step into a world of prosperity and joy with this 19th Centur...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
19th Century Asian Buddha Hugging by Five Kids Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Experience the profound symbolism and grace of this 19th Century Asian Buddha Hugging by Five Kids Statue, a truly rare and heartwarming representation of compassion, joy, and enligh...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Pair of Japanese Bronze Hibachi with Silver and Copper Inlay, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite pair of Japanese mixed metal bronze hibachi with idyllic landscape scenes, Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th or early 20th century, Japan.
The hibachi of generous proportions, with a high, slightly splayed foot, a short, narrow waist, and a large and wide cylindrical body. The body decorated in the mixed metal technique. The bronze carved and set with inlays of copper and silver to create wonderful landscape scenes. A pair of animal mask handles to the sides. Each hibachi with a cast signature reading ?? (Toyomi?) to the underside.
One side of each hibachi depicting an evening scene, with scholars walking about a mountain retreat, replete with a waterfall, pavilions, pagodas, and pine trees, all shimmering under a full moon.
The other side of the hibachi depicting a daytime scene, with a view of similar pavilions, pagoda, and pine, though with boats also visible in the distance.
Copper inlay has been used for the roofs and the trunks of the pine trees. Silver inlay has been used for the pine needles, scholars, building supports, water, boats, moon, as well as the distant mountains.
Originally used as a simple and elegant space heater...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Copper
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel on brass Dish 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A large Chinese cloisonné dish with dragon decoration from the 19th century
Good condition, no chips or loose enamel parts
Diameter 36.5 cm
Cloisonné is an ancient technique for dec...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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 any wire. The technique is known as Musen (hidden wire) in Japanese and was notoriously difficult to perfect, especially with piece like this with a relatively large continuous surface. The beguiling effect is to use enamel to mimic porcelain or even jade. This vase, with its ultra smooth surface and soft yellow color (Yellow was often associated with Japanese imperial household...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Tibetan Repoussé Silver Fitting with Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual piece of silver hardware is wonderfully patterned with intricate Tibetan repoussé decoration. Comprised of two thin silver plates linked ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Unique Design Japanese Hand-Hammered Copper Vase by Kyuhodou
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Unique design Japanese hand-hammered copper vase by Kyuhodou
Dimensions: 20 cm , ( 7.8 inch) H.27 cm (10.6 inch),
Weight : 1.2kg (2.6 lb) with original wooden box 1.9kg ( 4.2lb )
Lacquer display stand...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Vintage Bronze Dragon Sword with Cover
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Bronze Dragon Sword with Cover – A Rare Collector’s Treasure
Unveil the power and elegance of this Vintage Bronze Dragon Sword with Cover, a ...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Wrathful Deity Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze object is a charming example of 19th-century metalwork. The bronze figure is formed as a Buddhist wrathful deity, weari...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Central Javanese Bronze Footed and Lidded Offering Vessel, 8th-10th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and rare Javanese bronze footed offering vessel and cover, Central Javanese Period, 8th-10th century.
The ritual offering vessel of elega...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Petite Bronze Garuda Figurine
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite bronze figurine is cast in the form of Garuda, a demigod and mythical king of birds in Hindu and Buddhist faith. Taking the form of half-bird...
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once ornately gilt, this serene bronze seated Buddha was created in Thailand in the mid-19th century. Cast in the older Sukhothai style, the Buddha bears a uniquely Thai flame-like s...
Category
Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Persian Brass Ewer With Silver Inlay Calligraphy, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The brass Persian Islamic ewer from the mid-19th century is a stunning example of craftsmanship and artistic expression. This ewer is not only a functiona...
Category
19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
Japanese Art Nouveau Bronze Lobed Vase with Silver Overlay
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Japanese Art Nouveau silver overlaid bronze vase, late Meiji period, early 20th century, Japan.
A tall and elegant bronze vase of q...
Category
1910s Japanese Art Nouveau Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Silver
Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-forged metal sculpture, with its delicate appearance and whimsical shape, was once an integral tool to a 19th century Chinese cobbler’s trade. Made of iron, these scissors ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Owl on a Tree Stump
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze sculpture representing an owl on a tree stump covered with ivy. The owl, detachable from its base, has shakudo eyes. It is certainly an Ryûkyû scops ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Nelson Rockefeller Collection Asian Inspired Brass Candlesticks
By Mottahedeh
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian Inspired Brass Candlesticks or Prickets, from The Nelson Rockefeller Collection, and produced by Mottahedeh, India, circa 1970s. In the 1970s ...
Category
1970s Indian Chinoiserie Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Chinese Gu Form Vases with a Tall Arched Handle Censer
Located in Chicago, IL
The gu vase form dates back as far as 1600 BC, when it was originally cast in bronze. This set of early 20th century pewter gu vases would have been used in traditional Southern Chin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Pewter
A Chinese Brass Jewellery Lidded Box, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Jewellery Lidded Box, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s.
Dimension: Width: 11cm Height: 7cm Depth: 9cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Turkmenistan Antique Tea Copper Caraf Named "Aftabeh"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare antique copper caraf for water or tea, named "aftabeh" from Bokara, in Turkmenistan -
Very old, but I perfectly cleaned. Interesting item with a good price.
O/5306 -
Category
Late 18th Century Turkmen Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Tall Asian Vases with Oriental Enamel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of tall tapered cylindrical vases presented on carved hardwood bases. Enamel decorated with dragons in a floral field of a deep red background.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
A Japanese bronze vase with three egrets
Located in Milano, IT
Bulbous vase in bronze with a shiny patina and three elegant white egrets in inlaid silver with golden beaks and feet.
Period: Meiji, late 19th century.
Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 cm.
Con...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Patinated Bronze Vase With A Lizard Carved In Relief In The Center
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated bronze vase, characterized by a refined naturalistic decoration with a lizard sculpted in relief in the center. The lizard is placed on leaves overlapping each other creati...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Chrysanthemum Silver Incense Burner
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality Japanese Meiji silver incense burner, ca 1890. Barrel-form with solid top and bottom and open sides; applied chrysanthemums heightened with gold and silver. Cover oval a...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Etched Baitong Brass Hat Stand, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th century, China government officials wore different hats to show their various ranks of office—the styles and designs changed depending on the season. A one of a kind folding ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair of Big Size Chinese Antique Bronze Clapping Hands Kneeling Down Men Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The Chinese Antique Bronze Clapping Hands Kneeling Down Men Pair Statue is a fascinating and culturally significant artifact, potentially representing cer...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Floor Vase with Owl Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Japanese bronze floor vase with 2 owls figures standing on branches with a leaf relief around a round base.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese Export silver candlesticks with the character for "Luck" on one and "Longevity" on the other. They are attached to round wood stands.
Marked with SW, for Shing Wo, “...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Small Chinese Export Silver Dessert Fork, Marked KH, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming, small Chinese export silver dessert fork marked KH and Bai Xi, early 20th century, China.
The small dessert fork with three tines. The ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese MIxed Metal Finely Executed Plate of Cormorant Fishing at Night
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal platter finely executed to show night fishing with cormorants.
Unsigned.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Chinese Bronze Urn as Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century Chinese bronze urn as lamp. Decorated with florals and dragon in high relief. Surmounted by two handles depicting phoenix...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
