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Material: Metal
Large Japanese patinated bronze footed water basin (suiban) by Studio Heiwa 平和堂
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large and heavy Japanese light brown patinated bronze footed water basin (suiban) with a mottled golden motif. The bowl with stepped concave rings and a n...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Middle Eastern Moorish Copper Footed Vase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Turkish copper vase, urn with traditional Islamic Moorish embossed design.
Handmade Islamic Moorish style engraved solid copper metal wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century iron vessel is a Meiji-era vase designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. The two-piece vase was cast in the classical usubata (thin rim) form, with a broad, flat top with an upturned lip. Usubata vessels are typically cast of bronze and have been used in ikebana arrangements since the 16th century. The broad rim of this usubata vase...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
China, Bronze incense burner with archaic decoration, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
China, Bronze incense burner with archaic decoration, Qing dynasty.
Brown original patina and traces of aged use
19th century
Diameter body 10.5 cm, heigth 8 cm
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful signed Bronze vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful signed Basket shape Bronze vase signed as Houn
Age: 20th century .
Dimensions: W7.5 cm x 7.5cm (3inch x 3inch) , H:30cm (12 inch)
Weight: 490g (1 lb) with original s...
Category
20th Century Japanese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Vases, Japan, Circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cloisonné bronze vases, Japan, circa 1900, accident on one, slight depression
Measures: H 19cm, D 10cm.
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Republic Period Copper and Cloisonne Chinese Monkeys
Located in Hudson, NY
These lovely large-scale figures are dressed in richly patterned blue cloisonne vests and hold a peach in yellow cloisonne enamels, circa 1920-1930. The bodies of the monkeys are repousse copper with many fine details worked from the inside and outside of the form making them charming and very expressive.
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Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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
Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful Tibetan bronze seated buddha on a lotus pedestal from the 19th century. This buddha features a lovely age related patina as well as rich detailing.
Category
19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Metal 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 Metal 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 Metal 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 Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver bowl, profusely decorated with dragons among clouds on a matte background. The bowl has a vacant cartouche, and is fro...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
6 Antique Chinese Cloisonne Teapots
Located in Brea, CA
Collection of 6 Chinese cloisonne teapots in varying shapes and designs of flora and fauna. The highest one is 5.5'' H x 2 W x 2.5'' D. the sm...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese bronze vases depicting a pair of egrets
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of Japanese bronze vases with a cylindrical shape and dark brown patina, depicting a pair of egrets near a stream, their legs dipped in water and surrounded by two flowering i...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Vase Free Metal Form, Made in France, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Elegant free form for this metal vase,
circa 1970.
Good original conditions.
Dimensions: 50 x 13 x 5cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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 Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large antique George III quality copper pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique George III quality copper pot having the original iron swing handles to both sides with a quality shaped circular copper pot
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Madalyn Fireplace Screen in Hand Painted Gold Rubbed Black
Located in Dallas, TX
The Madalyn fireplace screen lends a soft natural touch to the fireplace, with individual layers of branches and leaves. Handmade of plasma-cut and forged iron, each component is art...
Category
2010s American Metal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Ginger Jar
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual antique Chinese ginger jar handcrafted in a cloisonne technique, decorated with fauna, flora, and tassels on an alluring b...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair Large Meiji Japanese Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very fine Meiji period Japanese bronze vases with dark brown patina with dragon handles and exceptional designs of grotesque mythological figures. 23 1/4 inches tall and eac...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze/Brass with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “th...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
Wonderful large antique Edwardian brass cannon
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful large antique Edwardian brass cannon having a wonderful model of a brass cannon with lovely decoration, movable wheels and cannon.
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Metal Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Amazing Japanese silver teapot and cover, dragon spout Meiji period 19TH century
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
amazing rare archaistic style silver ewer or tea pot with cover, the design is Of archaistic style dragons on the main frieze and on the cover, this style came from ancient Chinese a...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Large antique George III copper kettle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with the original original brass knob.
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Brown Hammered Divots C5
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful early 20th century Japanese singing bowl of C5 tone, exhibiting rows of hand hammered divots, deliberate yet free, design with restra...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Round Polychrome Cloisonné Charger
Located in Milford, NH
A striking round polychrome cloisonné charger with running deer, scrollwork, various characters, and a geometric border , all on a teal blue ground, ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
A bronze okimono depicting a walking elephant
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze okimono depicting a walking elephant. Every part of the elephant's body, from legs to trunk, ears to eyes, is carved with impressive precision.
Signature engraved under the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Silver Teacups with Peacock and Floral Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Japanese silver teacups, beautifully adorned with engraved peacock and floral motifs. They measure 2 7/8'' in diameter at the top by 2'' in height, weigh 5.1 troy ounces (158...
Category
20th Century Japanese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
A mixed metal box having a bronze/brass body with bordered silver/copper inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral t...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Pair of Signed Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases by Daikichi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vases.
By the Ohta Cloisonne workshop of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. T...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Metal Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Set of antique Victorian brass scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Set of antique Victorian brass scales standing on a mahogany base, with a brass centre column having a shaped brass arm holding a removable brass bowl and a brass removable bowl on t...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Enameled Cloisonne Charger C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Enameled Cloisonne Charger C1920
Measures - 1 1/4" x 9 1/2" x 9 1/2"
Category
Early 20th Century Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Fine Japanese Cloisonné-enamel and Musen Vase Attributed to Namikawa Sosuke
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Cloisonné-enamel and Musen Baluster vase attributed to Namikawa Sosuke.
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century.
This vase features an elegant classic form with a sle...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Bronze with Cloisonne Chinese Very Detailed Dragon Charger in Vibrant Colors
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Bronze with Cloisonne Chinese Very Detailed Dragon Charger in vibrant colors. Amazing craftsmanship.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Metal Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Brass Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil and smoke it with ...
Category
1920s Japanese Showa Vintage Metal Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style. The piece has a beautiful patina acquired over time.
From a collection of Asian antiques. Would make for a nice addition to any South-East Asian artifacts...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Attributed to Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine pair of antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vases dating from the early 1900s. The both are marked by the artist on the bottom. These are attributed to master artist Ando Jubei. B...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
4 Painted Iron Paper Weights by Boku Undo Co. Japan No. 21
Located in Norton, MA
4 painted-gilt iron paper weights by Boku Undo Co. Japan NO. 20
This is an old stocked item and still in its new condition in the boxes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Japanese Art Nouveau Cloisonne and Ginbari Amphora Vase, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and elegant Japanese Art Nouveau amphora shaped cloisonne and ginbari foiled vase, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The vase of amphora form, with a tapering body resti...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Foil, Wire
Vintage Engraved Copper and Brass Tin Lined Chafing Dish
Located in New Orleans, LA
This vintage, large, oval beautifully engraved copper chaffing dish has solid brass handles on the sides and the top. There is a large cup for the sterno to sit in and the cabriole l...
Category
1940s Egyptian Islamic Vintage Metal Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper, Tin
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark greenish brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by past owner.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinese Imports Oval Brass Tray Chinese Collector Metal Platter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Chinese imports oval metal brass tray, hammered and chiseled, engraved with dragons and different scenes of wild animals, ancient pagodas homes an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Metal Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Metal Engraved Mughal Beaker or Vase from India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hand hammered silvered metal engraved Mughal style beaker beautifully hand chiseled and decorated with geometrical and botanical patterns motifs.
One of a kind old Islamic Mughal style lassi drinking metal cup from India beautifully hand etched by artisan.
Superb craftsmanship highly decorative beaker, so called lassi cup.
This gobelet is hand-engraved in the intricate Mughal style with floral designs and wears a timeworn patina.
Mughal Moorish Persian style drinking cup hand crafted, engraved by hand, all by traditional ways and methods used in India.
Heavy, sturdy, stunning and unique made of thick, partially silvered metal, all hand tooled, chased and hammered these cups today make wonderful vases or beakers to store paint brushes or pens or use as a small vase on a nightstand or small Moroccan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
20th Century, Burmese Vintage Bronze Figure of Bodybuilder
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese vintage bronze figure of bodybuilder.
Age: Burma, Colonial, 20th Century
Size: Height 18.3 C.M. / Width 9 C.M.
Size including stand:...
Category
20th Century Burmese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Moorish Mughal Metal Copper Vessel Bucket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Anglo Raj Moorish Mughal bronzed handcrafted metal copper pot vessel.
Originally used to carry water, this hand-hammered metal vessel from India has authentic texture, wonderful patina, and great form and character.
Great patina on finely engraved and embossed copper vessel with floral designs.
The handle is also hammered with floral designs.
Dark nice antique patina great to use as a cachepot or vase indoor or outdoor.
Indian hand-hammered and carved copper vase would be a rustic decorative item in most homes, and would be perfect in a kitchen where it would add an exotic touch.
Handcrafted in Rajasthan India, used for water or milk bucket.
Category
19th Century Indian Agra Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
20th Century Indochina Bird Cage
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Exceptional 20th Century bird cage in ironwork and wood.
This bird cage was bought back at the beginning of the 20th Century from Indochina by the grandfather of the former owner to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Antique Asian Silver Plate Engraved Expanding Tea Trivet Decorative Stand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Hand engraved expanding tea trivet with unique design and exuding finesse. May be used as a decorative screen, plaque or objet d'art, circa 1900-1910.
Category
Early 1900s Asian Anglo-Japanese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Pair of Antique Bronze Cloisonne Enameled Tea Canisters C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Bronze Cloisonne Enameled Tea Canisters C1900
Measures - 3 7/8" x 3" x 3"
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metal Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Exquisite Japanese Copper Tiger On Carved Wood Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Japanese cast Copper Tiger in a rich deep brown patina in defensive pose with open snarling mouth and rampant tail. Details include yellow glass eye (one missing), fine S...
Category
20th Century Asian Meiji Metal Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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 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
4 Painted-Gilt Iron Paper Weights by Boku Undo Co. Japan No. 20
Located in Norton, MA
4 painted-gilt iron paper weights by Boku Undo Co. Japan NO. 20
This is an old stocked item and still in its new condition in the boxes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Central Javanese Bronze Footed Offering Vessel, 8th-10th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeously patinated bronze pedestal offering tray, talam, Central Javanese Period, Java, 8th-10th century.
The offering tray of beautiful form and proportions, with a splayed a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece acquired directly from the estate of Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman (please see photo from their home studio wall of the couple working on their pottery early in their careers).
The Ackermans began their career in design primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. After finishing at Alfred University, Jerome worked at the Jenev Design Studio developing ceramic molds...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Metal Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Tibetan Singing Bowl Longevity Lotus 8.25" D Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, fully engraved and inlaid singing bowl made by the spiritual craftsmen of Nepal. The interior depicts a center square surrounded by four longevity characters and open lotus blooms. The exterior features rings of holy fires and royal stupas. The bowl a beautiful long lingering ring of D tone, fluid vibration, producing thought provoking yet calming effect. A wonderful ceremonial piece and an amazing instrument for meditation and therapy in achieving personal wellness. Brocade cushion...
Category
2010s Nepalese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze
20th C., Showa, A Set of Japanese Bronze Animal Chickens with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Japanese bronze animal chickens with artist sign.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 10.2 - 20.9 C.M. / Width 6 - 8 C.M. / Length 12.5 - 18.3 C.M.
Conditio...
Category
20th Century Japanese Metal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
