Metalwork

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...

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size: Height 25.2...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over copper charger plate. The plate is adorned with a polychrome scene with a rooster and a chicken on a pond with blossoming flowers and...

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel plate or charger. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel image of a butterflies, blossoming flowers surrounded by tradit...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1880) ornate Cloisonné vase. Mad...

A large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over copper charger plate. The plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel image of a bird flying over blossoming flowers on the turquo...

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 Per...

Bronze okimono depicting the study of a powerful tiger in a furtive position. The animal is represented with its legs bent, its tail curled upwards and its body in a lowered positio...

A good & large antique Meiji period Japanese bronze brazier, koro or handwarmer, circa 1890. The twin handled koro having a reticulated lid dec...

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...

An antique Japanese gilt copper lidded jar with cloisonne enamel design. Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Butterflies...

A fine quality Japanese cloisonne covered koro or incense burner, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. The piece features cloisonne handles and cover. The exterior is decorated with various desi...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper charger plate. The plate is adorned with polychrome enamel figural medallions made in the shape of a fan, a heart, a flow...

An antique Japanese copper covered jar or box with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period,Squat rounded piece resting on four ball feet. Richly decorated with floral a...

Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns. A white base tone and colorful floral all around, from the 19th century.

Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate flower arrangements in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Period, E...

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 Per...

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel plate. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel image of a butterfly in blossoming flowers surrounded by a cloud motif, r...

A Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel writing set comprising 6 pieces decorated in the same style with floral patterns, including an oval tray, two plates and three cups of variou...

An antique Japanese, Meiji period, enamel tray. The octagonal shaped tray is enameled with a polychrome image of a wagon with blossoming Wisteria and other flowers surrounded by a sw...

Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns. A white base tone and colorful floral all around, from the 19th century.

Pair of 19th century Meiji period Japanese candle holders in patinated bronze, fashioned as cranes (or herons) standing on minogame turtles.

Coppia di vasi di draghi cinesi in bronzo, ben fusi e di grande effetto, periodo Qing, inizio XIX secolo. Sono due vasi pesanti vasi di bronzo a forma anfora con due grandi e complic...

An antique Japanese coffee service. Early Meiji period, after 1868. A total of three items including a coffee pot, a creamer, and a sugar bowl. Copper, polychrome cloisonne enamel de...

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

A high quality antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel plate. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel image of a case with autumn leaves and Chrusantemum flowe...

Antique vintage Oriental Japanese large polished bronze bowl planter jardinière C1925. Would look amazing in the right location and make a fabulous centre piece. Great colour and ...

An antique Japanese, Meiji period, footed enamel over copper bowl. The interior of the bowl is adorned with polychrome enamel panels depicting blossoming flowers surrounded by a swir...

An antique Japanese enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel medallion with blossoming Chrysanthemum flowers on the light pi...

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...

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale exceptional quality Meiji period (1868-1912) okimono group of infant turtles clambering upo...

High quality gold damascened iron case, representing a dragon in the middle of the waves, Mount Fuji in the background on one side, birds in a floral environment on the other. Delive...

An antique oriental censer offers bronze construction in tower form on footed base having wave or cloud form elements, 19th century Measures - 10.5"h ...

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...

Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled teapot depicting the scene of floral and Yin Yang patterns with vivid colors of yellow, light...

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...

Vintage Chinese Dragon tray / compote / footed dish featuring oval form with ornate sculptural dragon, reticulated accents and footed four toe base. Dimensions: 22" x 6" x 7" (Width...

1900s Antique Korean Brass Fish Locks Set of Four Fish Shaped Lock 7.13 h x 3.5 w x 1.13 d Unrestored original vintage condition See all images for condition.

Quality antique Edwardian large brass trivet having a quality antique Edwardian large brass trivet raised on four twist legs with shaped feet. D. 1900

Antique pair of Thick and Heavy Chinese cloisonné enamel Bowls depicting floral patterns. A white base tone and colorful floral all around, from the 19th century.

Chinese silver box with repousse, chasing and cast applied dragons. Very fine period work. Marked with French import hallmarks.

Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled teapot depicting the scene of a flying bird and lots of details of floral and patterns with v...

This squat brass vessel is an early Qing-dynasty hot water bottle, originally used to heat a bed or warm the body. The round container would have been filled with hot water through t...

Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled lidded box depicting lots of intricated patterns all around the body with vivid colors of cya...

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...

An original 19th century iron foo dog incense burner. Well-fashioned in a standing position, wearing a collar decorated with bells. The large h...

An antique Japanese Meiji era Kyoto School enamel over brass bowl. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The bowl is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting blossomin...

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...

Antique hindu bronze Temple horse and chariot statue toy on wheels. This collectible bronze temple toy horse is heavy and the sculptural details are full of artisanal charm and irregularities. The wheels turn independently of the iron axles, and it has clearly been loved and well used by generations of children. Antique cast brass iron horse and chariot Indian temple toy. The horse and chariot both have wonderful detail, the wheels roll freely. This unique Hindu temple toy piece is: 5. 1/2" tall and 8" long x 4.5 " Wide. In great condition with a nice aged patina. Handcrafted in India, would make a beautiful statement on a desk or bookshelf. Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-Mid-19th Century India. They were mainly used as devotional donations for Khanodba and Shiva in Central India, as well as Ayyannar and Karuppan in Tamil Nadu. Dating from the last half of the 19th century, this was a temple offering, left by the devout at Hindu temples this bronze temple toy would have been given to the children waiting for their parents during temple services in India. Since ancient times, a person was held in high esteem for the donation of a horse or other animal to one of the Gods. It was believe that these bronze figures allowed the God to come to the aid of the devotee in times of need. These figures would be left as offerings in a nearby temple, where children would often find them and use them as toys; hence the name "Temple Toy. " Antique East Indian Temple Toys, Devotional Shrine Brass Horse and Chariot on Wheels, Hindu, Collectible, Cast Metal Horse, Museum. Cast bronze horse with elaborate caparisoned high pommelled saddle and trappings, and a braided mane and tail, the legs ending in wheeled axels the chariot. From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott. Acquisition date: 1969. Purchased from the amazing private collection of Mark Lissauer who spent his life collecting niche ethnographic pieces. About Mark Lissauer: Mark Lissauer spent forty years travelling abroad for months at a time collecting ethnographic artefacts primarily from New Guinea and the islands of the West Pacific, and from Asia and Himalayan countries. Fluent in five languages and having in the course of business travelled to more than forty countries, Mark is well-known to museums and art-collectors around the world for his long career and his interesting and diverse collection of rare ethnographic material. Mark knows the origin and symbolism of each piece. Through extensive research and more than ninety trips around the globe, Mark familiarised himself with the traditions of the various cultures he visited in order to understand the meaning of each object to its region and tribe. His home has a specialist library and several rooms are filled with tribal carvings, textiles and ethnographica. He acquired his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to Milne Bay, New Guinea, and has since documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items. Several thousands of these have been sold to important private collections and museums worldwide, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, now incorporated into the Louvre Museum. Estimator by Wayne Heathcote Tribal Art Dealer and Expert. Heathcote has a flash gallery in Brussels, where much of the tribal art business is centred, and is an expert at Sotheby's tribal art sale...

This is an old Japanese iron wire basket. It is from the late Showa period (1960s-1980s). All the iron wires are rusted. Nothing to say. It is very beautiful in its decay. It is a ...

An antique Japanese, probably Goto school, enamel over copper charger plate. The exterior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome image of ducks flying over a pond with blossoming ...

An antique Japanese early Meiji era enamel over copper charger plate. The exterior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome scene with birds in a river landscape with blossoming flo...

An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper charger plate. The exterior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome scene with an eagle standing on a rock and cranes flying over w...

A fine & rare antique Imperial Chinese Qing dynasty solid gold & cloisonne enamel snuff bottle, Qianlong mark & period, 1736-1795, tests as 16k gold. It is rare to find a cloisonné e...

An antique Chinese low bowl offers bronze construction with stylized corner elements, signed on base as photographed, c1900 Measures - 2"h x 8" x 8"

Chinese export silver repousse cocktail shaker with chr.ythanthemum decoration. Marked for "sterling" and "ACJ & Co. Weight 13.25 t. oz.

Sujibachi kabuto 62-plate samurai helmet Haruta school, Edo period 17th-18th century A lamellar helmet consisting of sixty-two plates joined with five rows of rivets. The surface is...

Stunning pair of antique Edwardian brass jardinieres having a quality pair of antique brass jardinieres having engraved decoration raised on circular bases. D. 1900