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Metalwork For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1950s
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Snowflakes
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese brass vase, decorated with an enamel snowflake pattern in cloisonne technique. The vase has a classic, round body, widening towards the bottom, and tapers to a narrow neck....
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Chinese Qing Cloisonne Enamel Crane Figurines 19Th C
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large antique Chinese cloisonne enamel crane figurines with long necks and legs, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The bodies of the cranes and their bases are decorated with fol...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Pair Vintage Patinated Metal Foo Lion Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Vintage patinated metal figures of seated foo lions, each in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Tibetan Left turn Conch Shell Trumpet with Silver Mounted decorations.
Located in Leuven , BE
Tibetan Left turn Conch Shell Trumpet with Silver Mounts
Category
Early 19th Century Tibetan Antique Metalwork
Materials
Shell
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Tripod Jar
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper lidded jar with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Round shape, lid with globe finial. The piece rests on three feet. Red ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-tiered container is a 19th-century white brass incense clock, once used as a relatively accurate method to mark the passage of time. Incense c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
A Fine quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box In Sosuke Style, Attr to Ando.
Located in London, GB
A high quality cloisonne enamel lidded box attributed to the highly regarded studios of Ando Jubei.
Meiji period
- the rounded rectangular lidded bo...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Fine Korean Iron Box with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Korean iron box that was traditionally used to store tobacco leaves dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The box is made from iron and has a heavy weight, although the wears along the edges of the lid and base exposes a bronze metal color underneath, indicating the iron metal may contains a high level of copper. The surface was beautifully decorated with elaborate silver inlay that covers the entire surface except the base. The extraordinary workmanship depicts a pair of deer within the circled square (shape of heaven and earth) and a lined background on the long sides and a crane with spread wings on the shorter sides. Both animals were associated with longevity. Their eyes were highlighted with copper inlay, adding a lively touch to the animation. The lid is centered with a Chinese character "Xi" (Paired-Hui in Korean), which means double happiness. (In Chinese culture, it is often used in a wedding ceremony). The large symbol was set on geometrical background of tightly scrolling diamond pattern surrounded by stylized Ruyi mushroom heads, another floral longevity symbol. Archaic fret cloud band borders the entire perimeters of the lid and the container.
Tobacco was introduced to Korean in the first half of the 17th century and gradually gained popularity. When the tobacco was started being smoked in shredded form instead of rolled leaves, there rose the production of the smoking accessories, with some in fine quality as luxury items for the elite. The accoutrement such as this box is a fine example made in late Joseon dynasty, using extensive silver inlay, a technique called "jjoeum-ipsa", in which the silver wires were hammered into the scorched iron surface to create the elaborate design.
Similar boxes with variation of shape and motifs are in the collection of several major museums. Compare the box with item Gu 754 in the National Museum of Korea; item 22.78 in MET NYC and M.240:1, 2-1926 in V& A Museum in London. The most closely related example we found is item C232 in the collection of the Museum of East Asian Art...
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Copper, Iron
18th/19th Century Mughal Dynasty Gold and Gem Encrusted Jade Dagger
Located in New York, NY
Mughal dynasty gold and gem encrusted Spinach jade dagger having a dark green pistol grip, inlaid with gold, ruby and sapphire applied rosettes to either s...
Category
19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Jade, Steel
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
Water Dropper Boku Undo Co. Japan # 31, Signed
Located in Norton, MA
NOS Bronze 4 1/4" T Water Dropper Boku Undo Co. Japan # 31
A piece of art with delicate handcrafted sculptural form and a bug standing on the upper portion. It comes with the origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze Jardinière planter pot c.1880, Suiban Ikebana
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Oriental Japanese Bronze Bowl Planter Jardinière - Exquisite Meiji Period Piece!
This exceptional bronze bowl planter jardinière, hailing...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese bronze okimono Oni Nembutsu
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese great and remarkable bronze okimono, on a wooden base, depicting an Oni, dressed as a priest, accompanied by a young oni.
The main Oni is portrayed standing and smiling, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Asian Iron Buddha Sitting Under Buddha Hand Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
19th Century Asian Iron Buddha Sitting Under Buddha Hand Statue – A Symbol of Protection and Enlightenment
This 19th Century Asian Iron Buddha Stat...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Fine Quality Large Bronze Suiban Ikebana Jardinere planter pot - Meiji Period
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Oriental Japanese Bronze Bowl Planter Jardinière - Exquisite Meiji Period Piece!
This remarkable bronze bowl planter jardinière, dating b...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Unusual Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box and Cover By Inaba
Located in London, GB
A Fine Unusual Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box and Cover signed by Inaba
Meiji Period.
Worked in gold wire and decorated all over with swirls and flowers on dark blue...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#01
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns all around, blue, yellow, pink, yellow, and red flowers and leaves, cyan, green and yellow leaves, 19th ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800
Located in Portland, OR
An antique Indian Hindu copper Nandi (bull) lidded and handled water vessel, circa 1800.
In the Hindu faith & culture of India the bull is a sacred animal, the term Nandi means "giving joy" or "delight", the Nandi is the scared bull of one of the most important gods, Shiva, the bull is also Shiva's animal form and also his transport.
This vessel is finely crafted from copper and has a circular lid and hinged handle, the vessel is modeled as a bull by hand hammering using...
Category
Early 1800s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Rose Gold 7" E4 Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning antique Japanese singing bowl with beautiful rose gold-colored interior. Crafted in solid bronze with hand hammered divots and one broad cross band, the bowl embodies the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Plate with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
An antique Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel brass plate. The central part depicts an elegant motif with butterflies flying on a goldstone gr...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome design of butterflies surrounded by sakura f...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Kogo Meiji
Located in New York, NY
A high quality Japanese goldstone ground and cloisonne enamel trinket or jewelry box, Meiji Period, Japan. Of a round shape, the lid is decorated with a beutifully detailed cloisonne enamel scene depicting a peony flower and a butterfly. The sides are also adorned with cloisonne enamel flowers.The interior and bottom are covered with turquoise enamel. Asian Metal Ware Pieces, Antique Japanese Boxes...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Pair Large Antique 19th Century Cloisonne Vases
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and finely crafted pair of large Chinese cloisonne enameled vases of rectangular shape with gilt metal masks and ring handles, 25 1/2 by 10 by 10 inches.
Category
1950s Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Middle Eastern Antique Dallah Arabic Copper Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot.
Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted br...
Category
Late 19th Century Omani Moorish Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Lot of Four Chinese Cloisonne Vases & Teapot, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of four chinese cloisonne
vases and teapot
20th century.
From left:
Baluster-shaped black ground vase with flowering prunus
emerging from a rock, ruyi band around flaring ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Teapot CO#06
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled teapot depicting the scene of a flying dragon with vivid colors of yellow, light golden green...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#09
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns. A white base tone and colorful floral all around, from the 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Signed Mid-Century Asian Modern Brass Sculpture Wall Plaque After Kelvin Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass wall sculpture circa 1960's most likely from Cambodia. Comes signed and with framed. Free continental USA shipping available.
Category
1960s Cambodian Chinoiserie Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Lidded Jars w/ Lion Finales
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work with amazing details is presented on this pair of Chinese bronze cloisonné enameled Lidded Jars depicting the scene of florals on a blue ground with vivid colors of blue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Collection of 18th and 19th Century Arabic Astrolabes and Quadrant
Located in London, GB
A collection of 18th and 19th century Arabic astrolabes and quadrant
Persian, 18th/19th Century
Largest: height 23cm, width 13cm, depth 3cm
Smallest: height 6.5cm, width 4.5cm, depth 1.5cm
This excellent set of antique astronomical instruments is a selection of five Persian brass astrolabes...
Category
Early 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Okimo of Standing Rabbit
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an impressive Okimo of a rabbit in a resting position. The bronze is very well cast in the form of a realistic rabbit. The bronze is signed on the bottom of one foot, as shown in photo. It is thought that having a rabbit in the house would bring good luck; meaning: we all need one! This guy would make the perfect desk accessory or book shelf eye-catcher.
***In Japanese culture rabbits are one of the signs of the Japanese zodiac. They are considered lucky as the Japanese kanji...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Hand Etched Egyptian Brass Vessel Jardiniere, 19th Century
By Mamluke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Egyptian hand etched polished brass vessel.
Could be used as a vase or Jardiniere, indoor or outdoor.
Arabic Mameluke revival style brass vessel with figural scenes and pyramid architectural and geometric designs hand-hammered on metal polished vessel.
Etched with figures of the Pharaoh and scenes from the ancient pharaonic period.
Great decorative collector antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Islamic metalwork folk art object brass bowl hand crafted by artisans.
Hand made in Egypt, 19th Century.
Category
Late 19th Century Egyptian Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Japanese Antique Copper Alloyr Tray / 1800-1900 / Gong / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I bought a very attractive copper tray.
This is an item that was once used as a gong.
In other words, it was used as a percussion instrument.
It was also used in temples.
The materi...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Export Silver Repousse Dragon and Landscape Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese silver box with repousse, chasing and cast applied dragons. Very fine period work. Marked with French import hallmarks.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Tin Plate Toy Blue MotorCycle 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Toy which was made around 1960s in Japan.
This motorcycle object was made with some tin plates (Buriki in Japanese).
These kind of toy got inspired by American vin...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Tin
19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Bell with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze bell with clapper inside with stand.
Age: Burma, 19th century
Size: Height 15.2 C.M. / Width 8.8 C.M.
Size including stand: Hei...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Pang Ham Yati (Monday Buddha) Gilt Bronze Statue
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional gilt bronze sculpture with some mica inlay of a standing Pang Ham Yati (known as the Monday Buddha), holding his hands in a double abhaya mudra. Originally mounted on a pedestal base, its original mounting hardware remains on underside of the feet. From the period of Rattanakosin – Rama V...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze sculpture of a rat standing on a radish (Okimono)
Located in PARIS, FR
This beautiful bronze okimono depicts a mouse delicately perched on a leafy radish. The mouse, resting on its two hind legs, has a long tail that wraps around the radish. Each elemen...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
1940s Brass Moroccan Tray Hand Hammered Moorish Islamic Metalwork 13.5 in. D.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The hand-hammered brass Moroccan tray with fine intricate Islamic design is a stunning piece of craftsmanship that exudes the beauty and intricacy of Moroccan artistry. This exquisite tray showcases the rich cultural heritage and traditional metalworking techniques of the region.
The tray's design may also incorporate delicate cutouts , allowing light to pass through and casting beautiful patterns when the tray is placed in the sunlight. This adds an extra element of visual interest and elegance to the overall aesthetic.
The tray has a hook in the back if you would like to use it as a wall decorative tray.
it could function as a wall hanging, ottoman tray, or a display on a bar or coffee table, use it as a serving platter, catch all, vanity dish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door.
Bird and bamboo iron cut outs surround pagoda. Beautiful slo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Antique 19th Century Indian Bidriware Pandan Silver & Brass Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Portland, OR
Antique early 19th century Indian Bidriware silver and brass Pandan casket, Circa 1800.
Bidriware is credited to the Bahamani Sultans who were the rulers of Bidar in the Northeast part of the state of Karnataka, India in the 14th & 15th centuries, the artform has its roots in ancient Persia and was thought to be brought to India by the 13th century Sufi mystic Mu'in al-Din Chishti. A pandan box...
Category
Early 1800s Indian Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
Bronze Gong Mounted on Custom Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A bronze gong from mounted on a black custom base. This circular bronze gong is tied through a rope to a black metal arm resting on a rectangular wooden base. Boasting a nicely weath...
Category
19th Century American Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Pair Of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Vases
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Japanese cloisonné vases with fine traditional form decorated with dragons and demons, geometric motifs and floral bands.
Dimensions: 5" W x 12" H
Condition: Please see detai...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Laotian Style Vintage Bronze Rain Drum with Geometric Motifs and Verde Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Laotian style bronze rain drum side table from the mid-20th century, with geometric relief motifs and central sun. This small Laotian style bronze rain drum side table from t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer Insence Koro Hand Warmer Brazier 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique Meiji period Japanese bronze brazier, koro or handwarmer, circa 1890.
The twin handled koro having a reticulated lid dec...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Brass Turtle Vintage Trinket Box with Peacock Finial
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage turtle metal brass box Box with bird finial on wheels.
The large heavy brass turtle shape with a beautiful patina metal box open to a large container to use as a trinket box,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese mirror is cast of bronze in the tang-dynasty style, with a lobed rim of eight flower petals, each filled with small cloud ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Ornate Boot Scraper, English, Cast Iron, Shoe Pull, Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornate boot scraper. An English, cast iron doorway shoe pull, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Eye-catchingly decorative scraper with a charming...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
An Exquisite Large Pair of Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Plates with Tsubas
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite and Large Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plates with Tsuba Fittings and Nature Scenes, circa 1885
This exquisite pair of large Meiji period Japanese clo...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze figure of the Manjushri Bodhisattva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze figure of the Manjushri Bodhisattva
An exquisite 19th Century Tibetan gilt bronze sculpture depicting the Manjushri Bodhisattva, the embodiment of W...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Pair Meiji Cloisonne Bottle Vases with Scattered Floral Designs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine pair Japanese Meiji period cloisonne bottle shaped vases decorated with scattered floral patterns and dating between 1868 and 1912. The vases are lightly made standing on a fl...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
A Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase in style of early Namikawa Yasuyuki
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Edo Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase in style of early Namikawa Yasuyuki works.
Worked in gold wire and decorated in various coloured enam...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Heavy Antique Mr Punch Doorstop, English Figurative Door Keeper, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique Mr. Punch doorstop. An English, cast iron figurative door keeper, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Charmingly cast, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze Jisai Okimono sculpture of a praying mantis, partially articulated, deep brown patina. Both front legs and head are fixed in a rather realistic posture while the four other le...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique Pair of Very Large Victorian Chinoiserie Tole-ware Tea Canisters
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th C. Victorian England. 19th c., England, a rare pair of very large gilt, polychrome and black painted metal tea cannisters. These Victorian tole tea canisters are stunning exampl...
Category
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Suiban Ikebana Planter Bowl with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
This large fine quality bronze bowl planter, known as a Suiban Ikebana, dates to the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century) and is perfect for flower arrangements or bonsai a...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Koro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Beautiful antique ten sides fluted koro censer, created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), ci...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Jade, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Turkish Ewer and Copper Basin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted antique 19th century copper Middle Eastern Islamic copper ewer with basin.
The Turkish Ottoman style Arabian brass ewer with a rounded body, on short splayed foot, engrav...
Category
19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
