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Material: Bronze
A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira, of baluster shape with a spirally twisted neck, the body decorated with four high relief crabs and several partially...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Tibetan Vase with Handles
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Large Tibet bronze and copper vase with handles: exceptional and perfect.
Sizes: diameter at the top cm. 52, with handles cm. 61. Base 35 cm.
High cm. 43....
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese MIxed Metals and Bronze Meiji Period Vase by Nogawa
By Ando Jubei
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese mixed metal and bronze Meiji period finely cast and inlaid vase of an eagle in a tree. Marked for Nogawa workshop and signed by maker on the side.
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique Bronze Buddha Goddess Deity Figurine
Located in Ferndale, MI
I've never seen anything like this before...weathered bronze medicine goddess figurine with orange eyes. Verdigris patina with gold, turquoise and paprika colors throughout. The halo...
Category
Early 20th Century Archaistic Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Japanese Champleve Enamel Double Elephant Handle Urn Vase Japan
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted vintage Japanese urn shaped vase, featuring elephant head double handles in bronze and enamel. Colorful enamel adorns the vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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 Bronze Metalwork
Materials
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 Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Jade, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum or Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated bronze Southeast Asian rain drum or frog drum that could also serve as a drinks table. The drum has a tall tapered, waisted form. The drums are typ...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Kappa
Located in PARIS, FR
Dark brown patina bronze figure of a standing kappa with its right leg leaning on a cucumber. The figure is put on four-legged rattan-like bronze stand.
The kappa (??) is a aquati...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese cast, carved, and parcel gilt bronze sculpture, okimono, of a kneeling samurai archer, signed Kiyotsugu (died 1894), Meiji ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Vase by Kiryu Kosho Kaisha
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period patinated bronze vase by Kiryu Kosho Kaisha, the baluster body applied with gold, silver, bronze and copper designs of bogbean and arrowhead plants with a frog, dragon...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Elephant Bell with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze elephant bell with stand.
Age: Burma, 19th Century
Size: Height 12.5 C.M. / Width 9 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 23.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Bronze 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 Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Pair of Thai Bronze Hands of the Buddha, Abhaya and Vitarka Mudras
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant pair of bronze hands of the Buddha displaying two ritual gestures, the Abhaya mudra, which represents protection, peace, benevolence, and t...
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Qing Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Captivating Japanese Bronze Goose Jardiniere by Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most captivating large Meiji Period 1868-1912 bronze plant holder/ jardiniere, cast at the foundry of t...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan.
The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors opening in opposite directions. The lanterns of traditional toro form, cast in bronze, and lacquered. Each lantern comprised of three parts - the "roof", the "fire box", and the pedestal. This type of pedestal lantern is called a dai-doro, as opposed to the hanging lantern type, tsuri-doro.
The hexagonal roof of the lantern, reminiscent of temples or pagodas, features a wonderful, dense cloud pattern with three heart-shaped cutouts, known as inome, or boar's eye. The roof topped by a hoju, the Buddhist flaming Jewel of Wisdom. Each of the six corners feature a fantastic shachihoko, mythical beasts with the face of a tiger and body of a fish. Bells are suspended from the shachihoko.
The globular body of the lantern features four pierced panels with the three leaf hollyhock mon of the Tokugawa clan surrounded by a karakusa pattern of scrolling vines. One panel serving as a hinged door with a lock stylized as the Three Jewels...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hindu Bronze Temple Horse and Chariot Statue Toy on Wheels India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hindu bronze Temple horse and chariot statue toy on wheels.
Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-Mid...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Bronze 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 Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Group of Mice, Pumpkin and Pomegranate
Located in PARIS, FR
Polychrome bronze of a group of mice around a pumpkin and a pomegranate. The five mice have a dark brown patina, while the hollowed-out gourd is dark brown and the split pomegranate ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Bronze Monkey Vase – Hokugaku I
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this early Meiji period 1868-1912 Kaga school bronze artist signed vase, this magnificent quality piece of m...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Bronze Censor, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese censor offers bronze construction in urn form with oversized lip, double handles and feet, 19th century
Measures - 8.25"h x 9.25"diam
Catalogue Note: Ask abo...
Category
19th Century Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Chilong Garlic Head Scholar's Vase, Qing Dynasty, 17th C, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and lovely Chinese cast bronze garlic head scholar's "chilong" vase, early Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, late 17th century, China.
The elegant vase of beautiful proportion...
Category
Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardiniere by Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji Period 1868-1912, bronze jardiniere from the foundry of the highly regarded and well ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Indian Jhansi, Bundelkhand Bronze Toy Horse Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good antique bronze temple horse on wheels toy originating from Jhansi City in Bundelkhand in Northern India and dating from the 19th century. The Hindu region of Bundelkhand is we...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Vases, circa 1910
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Japanese Meiji period pair of bronze vases circa 1910. Depicts Cranes.
Would look amazing in the right location. The very best colour and patina. Exudes quali...
Category
1910s Vintage Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Rare 17th century Chinese Patinated Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base. The body of this censor is intricately decorated with Archaistic decoration in hand-chassed relief. The wooden lid is designed with a foliate, leaf-like form, with a gorgeous white jade finial in the shape of a lotus leaf. The gorgeous tripod censer stands...
Category
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Bull
Located in Perth, GB
A beautifully modelled bronze bull of classic form.
The piece measures approximately 15cm x 8.5cm x 5cm or 6 inches x 8.5 inches x 2 inches.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
China 960 Ad Song Dynasty Very Rare Imperial Period Offering Vessel in Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Offering vessel from the Chinese Song Dynasty (960/1279 AD ).
A beautiful "offering spiritual vessel" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This rare vessel was created in red bronze during the Song Dynasty period. between 960/1279 AD.
This is one of the most unusual forms of red bronze jar. A large vessel, the sides are virtually perpendicular to the base. The stepped lid design is also among the more rare types. The predominant lid design among the Yunnan offering bronzes is the "wheel" pattern, with a few lids having the lotus design. This is also one of the few bronzes displaying clear riveting of a two-part vessel body, with the original twisted elements
Has a combined measures including the lid of 12.5 by 8.75 inches (31.75 x 22,23 Cm).
The Song Dynasty, was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Tizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the later Zhou, ending the Five-Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The Song often came into conflict with the contemporaneous Liao, Western Xia and Jin dynasties in northern China. After decades of armed resistance defending southern China, it was eventually conquered by the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty.
The dynasty is divided into two periods: Northern Song and Southern Song...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Medieval Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Very Large Japanese Bronze Ferry Boat Okimono by Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual large scale Meiji Period 1868-1912, bronze casting of a wooden ferry boat carrying passeng...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases
By Ota Jinnoei
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of cloisonne vases designed by Ota Jinnoei.
Beautiful pair of small cabinet vases, created in Japan circa 1890, during the meiji Imperial period (1868-1912). These vases has ...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
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 Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japan, Eagle and Snake, Bronze, Meiji Period
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular large bronze with dark brown patina representing an eagle with outstretched wings and a snake.
52x40x40cm
Japan, Meiji period.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Bronze Grasshopper Vases
Located in PARIS, FR
Insects (mushi) occupy an important place in Japanese culture. Hunting for insects is a popular pastime, especially among children. Using plastic nets and cages, they catch cicadas and beetles to observe them.
Between 1830 and 1832, Hokusai composed an untitled series of ten large horizontal prints...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Japanese Meiji period mixed metals vase.
By Miyabe Atsuyoshi for Inoue of Kyoto.
With a bronze body and d...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
Central Asian Gong on Carved, Painted and Gilt Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A deep circular hammered bronze gong with center boss, suspended from a carved, painted and silver gilt stand. The stand with scrolled openwork decorated crest with center monstrous ...
Category
20th Century Central Asian Tibetan Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Box, Signed To Base, Meiji Period
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare Japanese Meiji period (1868 - 1912) circular bronze box and cover by Inoue, Kyoto, late 19th century.
The cover embossed with gilt, silvered and coppered decoration of inse...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 cm / width 8.8 cm
Size including stand: height ...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Large Fine Quality Japanese Oriental Bronze Urn Vase Meiji Period
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large 17" fine quality Japanese Oriental bronze urn vase Meiji Period 19th century. Signed artist piece.
Would look amazing in the right location and make a fabulous centr...
Category
19th Century Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Signed Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metals Bronze Double Gourd Form Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese bronze vase.
From the Meiji Period.
With copper and silver floral and vine and butterfly inlay as well a kanji symbol to the neck (possibly a stylized f...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Copper, Bronze
Large Bronze Vase with Shishi Lions Design
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Large bronze vase with Shishi Lions design carved by Gyokusei
Age: Mid-20th Century
Dimensions: W.26 cm (10 inch) , H:36.5 cm (14.5 inch)
Wei...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Red Patinated Bronze Vase by Nakajima Yasumi II 二代中島保美
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptionally shaped bronze vase with a striking ‘coarse’-textured red mottled patina. The bowl subtly shaped like a flower, its slightly concave body flanked by ‘butterfly wing’-sha...
Category
20th Century Japanese Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century, Japanese Bronze Mirror with Wooden Case and Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze mirror with wooden case and stand.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, early 20th century
Size of mirror only: Height 40 C.M. / Diamet...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Unique Attractive Shape Bronze Vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Attractive unique shape beautiful color bronze vase.
Size : diameter 8 cm (3 inch) x height 26 cm (10.2 inch)
Weight : 740g (1.6 lb)
Good condition with some minor patination ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japan Meiji 1900 Three Bronze Ducks Sculpture in Wood Stand and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural composition of the ducks from the Japanese Meiji Period.
Beautiful and very well realized sculptural composition of three ducks, made during the japanese imperial perio...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Japanese Meiji Bronze Basketweave Pattern Sake Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional quality Japanese Meiji bronze sake pot decorated with a basket weave patterning dating between 1868 and 1912 and probably made around 1890. The...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Three Garden Rabbits Family, Usagi
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions and coming from a Japanese collector of rabbit usagi sculptures
Rabbit family trio (3) seated rabbit sculptures hand cast and hand painted
This is an unusual Japanese one-of-a-kind group in both large and small scale
Quality: Hand cast with carved ears...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extraordinary 26" wide, 63 lb, heavy cast bronze Foo Dog lions. Each modeled on its side with large turned head with open jaw, bulging eyes and curly eyebrows, framed by a tightly curled mane. One lion...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Cloisonne Bowl
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Chinese Cloisonne Bowl
Bronze and enamel materials
made with Cloisonne technique
Origin China Circa 1950
Floral decoration
perfect condition
cloisone te...
Category
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Hand Mirror
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Meiji period bronze hand mirror. Floral decoration with artist inscription & signature amongst the water lillies.
Measures: 9 3/...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Cloissone Enameled Vase with Bronze Base, Garden Themed, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese vase offers Cloissone enameled design in garden theme with flowers throughout, seated on bronze base, c1900.
Measures- Vase 12.5''H; B...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Archaic Style Patinated Bronze Planter, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Archaic style antique bronze planter - large size - featuring fine casting with over-all textured finish, decorative elements and Greek key bord...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Large Japanese Silver Inlaid Pots or Jardinieres
Located in New York, NY
Our large pair of Japanese mixed-metal brush pots have beautiful inlaid silver designs of flowers and clouds and repeating geometric motif. Apparently unsigned.
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Cloisonne Enamel Censer Insence Burner 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good, large, antique Chinese Qing dynasty bronze and cloisonne censer, circa 1900.
The lidded censer having a Chinese lion (Shi) to the lid, the...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, early 20th century
Size: height 24...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
