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Metalwork For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century Japanese Silver Inlaid Iron Shogun Stirrup (Abumi) Red Lacquer
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century iron abumi of typical form, the stirrup inlaid in silver, an encircled peony flower crest surrounded with a geometric pattern, the interior retains the original wood lin...
Category
Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Iron
Golden "Figa" Single Door Handle in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Contemporary golden handle, in cast brass.
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil.
This golden handle was meticulously handmade by master artisans one delicate piece at a time. It is therefo...
Category
2010s South American Brutalist Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Polished Solid Brass Batlló door handle by Antoni Gaudi, 20th century design
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish.
A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Indian Mythological Bronze Palanquin Finials
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully stylized and crafted in the form of protective mythological creatures are these exceptional 18th-century Indian bronze palanquin finials. Palanquin, or “palki”, are litte...
Category
18th Century Indian Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddha of the future Maitreya
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese Ming Dynasty period bronze figure of Bodhisattva of the future - Maitreya.
It is beautifully modeled in fine details typical of high-quality casting done in the Ming dynasty ...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique 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"...
Category
18th Century Asian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese bronze Monkey, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese bronze figure of a Monkey, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty. The amusing study, cast as a seated monkey, about to devour a peach, held in his right hand.
His hair well delineated, ...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Archaic Zhou Dynasty Style Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner Ming
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Chinese Zhou dynasty style archaistic bronze censer, incense burner.
This cast bronze censer is in the archaic Zhou dynasty style, but believed to be more likely from ...
Category
17th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 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
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
Pair of Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Crowned Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of Thai Ayutthaya period bronze crowned Buddha mounted on wood display stands. Thailand. 17th/18th Century
Dimensions: (approx)
Head: 15" High, 7.75" Wide, 6" Deep (tallest)
Overall: tbd
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas.
2024 March Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature Catalog Auction #8155 Lot #78357
Condition Report:
Attractive pair with beautifully aged patina, condition commensurate of age, use, and exposure. Scattered areas of desirable verdigris green patina and oxidation throughout to each. Minor loss to front shell point of one example. Small holes scattered throughout and scews/nails through each fixing both examples to wooden bases. Both well preserved and present superbly
History:
The first Crowned Buddha images or Jambupati Buddha statues are known to have been originated from the Pyu, where the Indian influence of Buddhist arts and non-Theravada Buddhism was extremely felt in those days. There may have been various background stories behind the crowned Buddha statues in the course of history but one of the most popular stories goes by the legend of Jambupati. This particular legend is not known in the home of Buddhism India, however the crowned Buddha statues have been attached to the name Jambupati as the Buddha is believed to have humbled a boastful and arrogant king Jambupati. The story goes on about how the Buddha transformed himself into a mighty king with a crown and jewelry and set himself a majestic yet incomparable palace. Seeing this, the king accepted the great ability of the Buddha and submitted himself to the Dharma and became a Buddhist monk. This particular story has gained a lot of popularity and stood the test of time in Burma as the number of Crowned Buddha statues in Burma is considerably great in amount.
There are also other versions of the background story of crowned statues...
Category
17th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Ancient Footed Bronze Libation Wine Cup 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Ancient Footed Bronze Libation Wine Cup 18thC
Measures - 7.25"H x 3.5"W x 5.5"D
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Quality antique George III copper cooking pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique George III copper cooking pot, having a iron swing handle and a removable copper lid, to the front PCN stamped 1770.
D. 1770
Category
Early 18th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Khmer Bronze Hairpin
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Elegant and refined Khmer bronze hairpin dating between the 12th and 15th century.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Chinese Cloisonné Bronze Candle Holder Qianlong Period
Located in Media, PA
This is an exquisite 18th century Chinese cloisonné bronze candle holder from the Qianlong period. The piece features intricate designs and patterns, showcasing the skillful craftsma...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large, Heavy Antique Industrial Mortar, English Cast Iron Fireside Bin, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large and heavy antique industrial mortar. An English, cast iron factory fireside bin or basket, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1750.
Exceptionally substantial morta...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
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
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 made in a symmetrical design, adorned with polychrome enamel medallions fe...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Rare Islamic Illustrated book Cover Manuscript Antique Indian Persian 17 th C
Located in London, GB
A Rare Early Islamic Illustrated book cover Antique Asian Islamic Indian Mughal Persian 17 th c
Very finely detailed hand illustrated featuring a ki...
Category
17th Century Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Paper
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
18th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Small Burmese Karen 4 Frog Drum, 18th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a small bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond” (Cooler - ...
Category
18th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Brass Hot Water Bottle with Floral Relief Pattern
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Sujibachi kabuto 62-plate samurai helmet Haruta school, Edo period
Located in Milano, IT
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...
Category
Mid-17th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique 16k Gold Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Enamel Snuff Bottle Mark & Period
Located in Portland, OR
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...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Tazza Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An antique footed Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper tazza bowl. The exterior of the ware is covered with polychrome enamel panels with blossoming flowers surrounded by floral, ...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Ming Dynasty Bronze Vase ( 1368- 1644 )
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Chinese Ming dynasty bronze vase ( 1368- 1644 ) A genuine Ming vase dating from the early to middle of the ming dynasty. Archaistic decoration...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Hand Fragment, Absence of Fear
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Bronze Hand Fragment, from a life size standing Buddha image in the abhaya mudra, the right hand which is open palm and extended forward in the absence of fear gesture. ...
Category
18th Century Thai Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Small Cambodian Silver Elephant Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small Cambodian Silver Elephant Box. A traditional sturdy crouching elephant form with front legs tucked beneath him and the hind kneeling underneath. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Other Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Cambodian Silver Elephant Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cambodian Silver Elephant Box. A traditional sturdy crouching elephant form with front legs tucked beneath him and the hind kneeling underneath. The ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Other Metalwork
Materials
Silver
18th Century Chinese Qing Bronze Duck Incense Burner Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th century Chinese bronze duck incense burner, Qing period
Please note that one foot is missing, broken off, see detailed image.
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Tang Dynasty Silvery bronze lobed “Beast and Birds” Mirror
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Silvery bronze lobed “Beast and Birds” Mirror, Tang Dynasty. The eight-foliated barbed form having a a center cast relief knop in a four legged Beast form surrounded ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Korean Antique Bronze Footed Vessel with Lid Early Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze bowl shape vessel with fitted lid from Korean dated to 15-16th century (early Joseon Dynasty). In an elegant minimalistic form with thin wall and supported by a high foot ri...
Category
16th Century Korean Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Tripod Ritual Wash Basin (Ashitsuki-darai)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
UH80301 Japanese Bronze Tripod Ritual Wash Basin (Ashitsuki-darai), Muromachi Period, 16th century.
A five petal round form with undulating rolled edge and...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Cambodian Silver Stag Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cambodian Silver Stag Box. A traditional sturdy crouching stag form with front legs stretched out before him and the hind legs slightly splayed underne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Other Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Large Chinese Archaistic Black Patina Bronze Altar Vase
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Chinese bronze vase with decoration in the Archaistic style and dragon mythical beast loop handles.
Category
18th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Suji-bachi kabuto and menpo Signed by Myōchin Muneaki and dated 1853
Located in Milano, IT
Suji-bachi kabuto and menpo
Signed by Myōchin Muneaki and dated 1853
Signature: Kaei 6 - Ushidoshi Oshu Nihonmatsu-ju Myōchin Ki (no) Muneaki saku
Made in 1853 by Myōchin Ki Muneak...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese patinated bronze Buddhistic lion censer, exceptionally executed sculptural shishi foo dog form, finely detailed, retaining the original r...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
18th century quality brass warming pan
Located in Ipswich, GB
18th century quality brass warming pan having a quality 18th century brass warming pan with the original iron handle
D. 1770
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Collection of Three Korean Antique Bronze Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three bronze bowls from Korean dated to 14-17th century (late Goryeo to early Joseon Dynasty). It consists of an early example with a slight curvy wall and a high foo...
Category
16th Century Korean Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Densatil Gilt Bronze Caryatid Figure, Tibet, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and solidly cast, richly gilt, bronze caryatid figure from Densatil Monastery, Central Tibet, early 15th century or earlier.
Cast in the form of two four armed figures standing back to back in tribhanga (thrice bent position) on a lotus platform, this piece would originally have served as a pillar for a larger seated deity...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Tibetan Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
An extraordinary George III thief's tool
Located in Chonburi, TH
In the shadows of the 18th century, when intrigue and subterfuge thrived, a remarkable artifact emerged as a testament to the ingenuity of the era's skilled craftsmen. Behold the ext...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Cut Steel
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
Bookends "Architect" series by POPCORN
By POPCORN
Located in 加須市, 11
These bookends are made of iron.
Inspired by a suspension bridge.
Category
2010s Japanese Bauhaus Metalwork
Materials
Steel
Japan chrysanthemum tsuba
Located in PARIS, FR
Iron tsuba in the shape of a chrysanthemum (kikugata), openworked in negative with foliage and geometric patterns.
Chrysanthemum shaped tsuba were quite popular in the Edo period as...
Category
Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Iron
Sensational Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this sensational late Edo period 1615-1868 solid shakudo and mixed metal Tsuba ( sword hand guard) artist si...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Indian Mughal Silver Inlaid Bidri Spittoon
Located in New Orleans, LA
This antique, Indian bidri spitoon (Peekdaan or Thookadaan) is cast as an opposing double bell-shape, with the exterior decorated with oval reserves of stylized, poppies, a common mo...
Category
18th Century Indian Tribal Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Chinese Phoenix Bird Cloisonné Enamel Over Brass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese enamel over brass bowl. The interior of the bowl is adorned with polychrome images of Phoenix birds in blossoming trees and fl...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba – Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this exceptionally fine Edo Period 1615-1868, mixed metal artist signed Tsuba ( sword hand guard), the well ...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Big Antique 17th century key
Located in Chonburi, TH
This Antique 17th-century wrought iron key is a fascinating artifact that transports us back to an era of intricate craftsmanship and timeless elegance. T...
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Metalwork
Materials
Wrought Iron
Okitenugui Kabuto Samurai Helmet Shaped as a Head Towel Saika, Early Edo Period
Located in Milano, IT
Okitenugui kabuto
Samurai helmet shaped as a head towel
Saika, early Edo period, 17th century
The Haruta armorers who moved to Kii province in the early 17th century, took the name from the village where they worked, Saika, near Wakayama, possibly on request of the local daimyo, Asano Yukinaga, a great armour amateur. Specialised in the construction of plate helmets, they produced mainly two typologies of kabuto: one with six plates covered with a chrysanthemum-shaped plate on top and one shaped as a “head towel”, called okitenugui. The latter type of kabuto employs very heavy plates crafted in a curved manner and was improved in order to make it resistant to firearms.
This okitenugui kabuto features some distinctive decorations of the Haruta school, including the application of cut-out iron elements, including eyebrows, washers and lozenge-shaped decorations on the sides. The ring on the top, however, is a rare feature and could be used to hold a small war flag.
Category
17th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Early Bronze Thai Buddha Head Mounted on Block
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful 17th-18th century Buddha's head, Thailand, Ayutthaya. Great larger size and terrific patina with early block stand.
These early block ...
Category
18th Century Thai Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Scholar Vase with Taotie, Ming/Qing Dynasty, 17th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and interesting cast bronze archaistic scholar vase with loose ring handles and taotie mask design, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China.
The small vase of archaistic hu form, and cast with archaistic designs. Sitting on a tall splayed ring foot, the round body is cast with a large band featuring a ferocious taotie (ogre) mask. The taotie mask in this case id decidedly feline, with a ruyi shaped snout above a whiskered mouth. Two flanges stick out to either side of the mask, reminiscent of ears.
A wide, tall neck rises from the body, terminating in a slightly everted mouth. The archaistic cast design on the neck is not as clear, but most likely represents Fusang, a mythical island in the Eastern Sea where the legendary Fusang tree grows. The Fusang tree, home to the mythical Sun Bird...
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Cast Bronze "Longevity" Mirror, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and finely cast Japanese bronze mirror with longevity symbols, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.
The small, round mirror with high walls...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Archaisitc Bronze Small Scholar Vase, 17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fine small archaistic scholar's vase in the form of a zun, Ming to Qing Dynasty, 17th century, circa 1650, China.
The small vessel of elegant proportions and wonderfully cast. T...
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Splendid and Heavy Late 17th Century Dutch-Colonial Silver Filigree Salver
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A splendid and heavy Dutch-colonial silver filigree salver
Indonesia, Batavia (Jakarta) or possibly Padang, West Sumatra, 2nd half 17th century
Diam. 22.9 cm
Weight 551 grams
This filigree-work was probably done by Chinese masters...
Category
17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Bronze Dragon Vase with Arrow Handles, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast and powerful Chinese dragon bronze altar vase with arrow handles, Qing Dynasty, 18th century or earlier, China.
The altar vase of bottle form, set on a high, splayed r...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
