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Material: Metal
1900s Chinese Export Silver Cream Jug / Creamer and Sugar Bowl
By Sincere & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine Chinese Export silver creamer and sugar bowl; part of our Asian silverware collection.
This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cream jug and sugar bowl have an oval rounded form onto a collet foot.
This antique silver sugar bowl...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair of Chinese Bronze Shih So Vases with Silver Inlay, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
With a flaring lip and striking profile, connoisseurs often refer to these exquisite vases as “turnip-shaped”. Each was crafted out of bronze over two centuries ago, and is decorated...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Silver
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Iron Silver Inlaid Red Lacquered Stirrups 'Abumi'
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Japanese Edo Period (1603–1867) iron, silver inlaid, and red lacquered stirrups (Abumi). Each of typical form, made of iron with silver inlay on the front with floral bloss...
Category
1690s Japanese Edo Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Iron
A Cloisonné hexagonal potiche
Located in Milano, IT
Cloisonné potiche with a hexagonal shape, embellished with delicate floral decorations on reserves held by silver threads with geometric motifs. The lid features a spherical socket.
...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Ancient Chinese Silver Purse by HUA, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese Silver Purse is an original artwork realized in China between 1880 and 1920, probably last years of 1800.
Original silver handwork.
Realized by the silversmith HUA.
Hallm...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Hindu bronze sculpture of Shiva. Probably 19th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hindu bronze sculpture of Shiva.
Probably 19th century.
In excellent condition with good patina., broken belly band. See photo 3.
Dimensions: W 24.0 cm. x...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Located in PARIS, FR
Fine iron jizai of an articulated butterfly with fascinating openwork on its wings.
The butterfly (choho) in Japan is perceived as "the soul of the living and the dead", the spirits ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Yellow Bronze Lamp with Inlay Red Bronze and Silver, Japanese Meiji Period 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
A solid yellow bronze with inlaid red bronze and silver vase converted to a lamp. The body of the vase would have originally had a dark green p...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Thai Solid Silver-Gilt Niello Enamel Bowl, Siam c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-19th Century rare fine solid silver niello bowl, repoussé decorated, depicting Singha lions and dense floral gilded decoration throughout. Nielloware art and jewellery ...
Category
Early 1800s Thai Other Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Silver Enamel Incese Burner (Koro) Meiji Period
By Sanju Saku
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese silver and enamel Incense Burner (Koro) Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century. The koro is set on tripod feet, The body decorated with three panels of birds and flowers w...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Sugar Tongs by Luen Wo, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Chinese export silver small sugar tongs in a bamboo pattern by Luen Wo, late 19th or early 20th century, Shanghai, China.
The small silver tongs wonderfully cr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Rare Chinese Tonkin Ware Shakudo Sawasa Erotic Tobacco Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A ruyi-shaped Shakudo-style erotic tobacco or snuff box, relief-decorated with silvered applied figures
Possibly Jakarta (Batavia), first half 18th century
Measures: H. 2.2 x L. 12.1 x W. 8 cm
This box is very much in the Dutch taste, for the illustration is after a print with a legend reading “L’oiseau sans cage. Prenez, belle, mon oiseau. C’est le plus doux présent que je puisse vous faire. Pour les autres oiseaux, la cage d’ordinaire est une espèce de tombeau. Mais le mien semble prendre une nouvelle vie, Lorsqu’il sera dans la cage de mon aimable Silvie.” The erotic message is as clear as can be.
In Dutch culture the verb ‘vogelen’ (catching a bird) is another word for having sex and a bird escaping from his cage indicates loss of chastity. The lady with the bare breasts, while making the sign of sealed lips to the lady behind her, who is pointing towards heaven, seems to be caressing the bird held in the sleeping man’s groin. 17th century Dutch pictures...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Very Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Cloisonné Vase 24"
Located in Portland, OR
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. 1890) ornate Cloisonné vase. Mad...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Chinese Bronze Ho Ho Boy Candle Stands, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These early 20th century candlesticks are cast of bronze in the form of two young boys dressed in flowing garments and standing on square pedestal bases. Each boy holds a dish for ta...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Mug
By Leeching
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver mug with flowers and foliage engraved within decorative panels; and a dragon handle. Marked with LC, for Leeching, 利升 (...
Category
1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Qing Twin Handled Miniature Bronze Tripod Censer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and heavily made antique Chinese Qing (1644-1911) twin handled bronze tripod censer dating from the 18/19th century. The censer stands raised on three simply formed legs wh...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Lovely antique George III copper kettle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique George III copper kettle having a quality copper antique George III kettle with a shaped handle to the top, a shaped spout, with a hinged lid and the original knob.
D...
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Dragon & Floral Pattern c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger With Dragon & Floral Pattern C1920.
2" x 14 1/8" x 14 1/8".
A antique Japanese cloisonné charger featuring an intricate dragon and floral patt...
Category
Early 20th Century Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants, Each On Its Original Cloisonné Base
Located in New York, NY
each elephant is surmounted by a vase filled with various ornaments
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Nepalese Sukunda Ceremonial Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and finely crafted solid bronze Nepalese 'Sukunda' ceremonial oil lamp, circa mid-20th century, Nepal. This version or model is a fine example of the original from the 17...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Dragon Lidded Jar
Located in New York, NY
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Dragon Lidded Jar
An antique Japanese copper ginger jar with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period, ca...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floral Vase with Peony & Wood Base c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Floral Vase with Peony & Wood Base c1930.
Dimensions - 10" x 4 1/8" x 4 1/8".
A beautifully crafted antique Chinese cloisonné vase from circa 1930,...
Category
Early 20th Century Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal
pair of Chinese double gourd cloisonné cover vases
Located in New York, NY
floral motif blue panels on yellow ground
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Chinese cloisonné square-shaped vase
Located in New York, NY
archaistic motif on blue ground
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty
Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt
metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Brass
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Deer
Located in New York, NY
decorated with stylized scrolls on blue ground
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Old Asian Iron Carving Axe
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Old Asian Iron Carving Axe – Traditional Hand-Forged Tool & Symbolic Artifact
Discover the craftsmanship and cultural legacy of this Old Asian Iron Carving Axe, a hand-forged tool t...
Category
20th Century Metal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Vintage Asian Iron Buddha Head
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Asian Iron Buddha Head – Symbol of Enlightenment, Serenity & Inner Peace
Add timeless spiritual elegance to your space with this Vintage Asian Iron Buddha Head, a striking r...
Category
20th Century Metal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese export Silver Tray, 19th Century
By Zee Wo
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese silver tray is an original decorative object realized in China between 1870 and 1930.
Original silver object.
Hallmark Shangai, silversmi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Old Chinese Bronze Square Pot Ritual Vessel Ding
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Old Chinese Bronze Square Pot, known as a Ding, is a remarkable example of ancient Chinese ritual vessels used during ceremonies to honor a...
Category
19th Century Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Chinese Bronze Ritual Cups
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of 3 Chinese bronze ritual cups with pagoda shaped cover. In archaic style probably 18th or 19th century. Great patina, no cracks.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Iron Engraving Butterfly Flowers Leave Shape Plate
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Antique Iron Engraving Butterfly, Flowers, and Leaves Shape Plate – A Symbol of Beauty and Transformation
This Antique Iron Plate is a stunning wor...
Category
19th Century Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Pair of Metal Mughal Horse Stirrups with Silver Inlay, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Thepair of metal Mughal horse stirrups with silver inlay, dating back to the 19th century, are astriking example of equestrian equipment reflecting the ar...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Serving Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elaborately decorated silver serving dish or butler's tray, likely dated to the turn of the 20th century, made in China for the export market. The round tray has a solid center in...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Vintage Chinese Iron Buddha Statue Sitting on Lotus
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Chinese Iron Buddha Statue beautifully captures the serene presence of the Buddha seated gracefully atop a lotus flower, a powerful symbol of purity, enlightenment, and ...
Category
19th Century Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Export Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar by Cutshing
Located in Atlanta, GA
A two-piece set sterling silver creamer and sugar signed "CUT" and "TienXing" in Chinese, circa second half of 19th century. Cutshing was a Chinese silversmith located at 8 New China...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Big Size Ancient Bronze Standing Horse Statue with Full Gold Characters
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The Large Size Ancient Bronze Standing Horse Statue with Full Gold Characters is a remarkable and culturally rich artifact, embodying significant historical,...
Category
19th Century Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Bottle Vases
Located in New York, NY
peach motif on yellow ground
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Fine Korean Box with Tray Iron with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Korean iron box with intricate silver inlay dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The body of the box is made from iron of a heavy weight although the wear on t...
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Iron
19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This large Chinese bronze censer dates to circa 1860. It is made in three parts, stand, vessel, and lid. The lid has pierced decorative panels with pine trees and a bold Buddhist lion finial for lifting.
The censer has lifting handles in the shape of bamboo to each side and again also has panels with pine forests with mythical beasts and side mounts in the form of Buddhist lion mastheads.
It is raised on four shaped legs with a beast mask head at the top and sits on the raised and pierced stand.
The decoration on this piece is all hand finished with chasing and engraving giving good detail.
The censer has a green/brown patina. Circa 1860
Censers are a type of vessel for burning incense. In many cultures burning incense has spiritual and religious connotations which influence the design and decoration of the censer.
The lion is one of Buddhism’s most potent symbols. Traditionally the lion is associated with regality, strength and power. It is therefore an appropriate symbol of Buddha who, tradition has it, was a regal prince. As Buddhist priests and monks from India, they brought with them stories of stone Asiatic lions...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
32cm Old Asian Iron Longevity Pattern Firing Burner with Cover
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Old Asian Iron Longevity Pattern Firing Burner with Cover – A Symbol of Tradition and Prosperity
This Old Asian Iron Firing Burner is a striking example of traditional craftsmanship...
Category
19th Century Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Outstanding Meiji Period Mixed Metal Bell Casket by the Nogowa Foundary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Of typical form with a shibuichi ground worked in shakudo, silver and gold with a central continuous frieze showing a 3-toed dragon amongst roiling clouds and spume-flecked waves, the shoulders with fields of shakudo bosses between triple vertical lines, the knop formed by paired dragons...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japanese Cloisonné Covered Jar by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese cloisonné enamels are known as shippo-yaki and the mid-19th century saw the production of very high quality wares in the early centers Nagoya. One of the most renowned works...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Chinese Floral Apothecary Mortar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage mortar and pestle from Shanxi, China was cast in iron with a floral relief. It was originally used in a traditional apothecary t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand, Early 20 Century #6
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting the faces of the Chinese traditional opera theme with a wood stand, early 20 century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in low relief with floral motifs. It...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere with Dragons and Figures
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere circa 1890, of rectangular form and variously pierced to all four sides. The side with the vacant cartouche has two opposing dragons separated by a...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Lidded Jar Decorated with Flowers & Butterflies
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Japanese Meiji cloisonne lidded jar decorated with butterflies amidst bamboo and flowering shrubs dating from the latter 19th Century...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers w/ Jade
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers with Jade Rings and Inset with Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sandstone, and Turquoise. These gilt-bronze/copper censer...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Metal Metalwork
Materials
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sandstone, Bronze
Japanese Antiques Tokyo copperware Takahashi Ryoun lion, peony motif big vase
Located in Niiza, JP
Tokyo copperware master Takahashi Ryoun lion and peony motif vase
φ420× 330(H) [mm]
12kg
Material: copper, gold inlay for the eyes
Takahashi Ryoun, a master of Tokyo copperware
As yo...
Category
20th Century Japanese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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 Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Very Large Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #13
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a very large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns made by hand seating on a wood stand, early 20 century. It's measured about 4 1/2" x 7", a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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 Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fabulous Indonesian Yogya-Silver Plate
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian Yogya-silver plate
Yogyakarta or Kotagede, 1935-1940, marked, (alloy) 800 and maker’s mark PH (Prawirohardjo, act. from 1935)
Diam. 27.2 cm Weight 454 grams
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Bronze sculpture of a Mouse holding a korn knob
Located in PARIS, FR
An interesting bronze sculpture of a seated mouse holding a small corn knob. Realistic treatment of the fur, eyes, hears nose and mouth, its tail is curving on the left side of the s...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Indian Hindhu Bronze Horse Drawn Chariot on Wheels Temple Toy
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful antique Indian Hindu bronze toy modelled as a horse drawn chariot mounted on wheels and dating from the 19th century. The heavily made model is cast as a four-legged hor...
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Indo-Persian Tray in Embossed Brass, India 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb large Indo-Persian tray in embossed brass with magnificently intricate arabesque decorations of foliage, animals and divinities. Representation of ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Brass
