Asian Metalwork
to
251
957
385
1,533
12
3
23
10
8
5
5
3
3
1
1
1
118
708
707
15
366
151
47
36
6
16
7
7
4
21
4
3
2
1,523
566
326
263
259
1,548
1,141
640
458
189
1,548
1,545
1,548
17
17
14
6
4
Place of Origin: Asian
Indo-Persian Pewter Hookah Pipe Base with Stylized Animals
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and naively decorated antique Indo-Persian Hookah pipe base dating from the 18th century. The bell-shaped body has a wide flat round infilled...
Category
18th Century Islamic Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Lead, Pewter
Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Phoenix & Dragon 8”
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques.
This is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870-90's) ornate cloisonné v...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Chinese Bronze Statue Guanyin China 19th / 20th century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
BRONZE top level Chinese statue
Qing period, 19th century.
Condition
29.5cm
Period
19th century
Category
19th Century Edo Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Gilt Vases
By Zo Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze Miyao style gold and silver overlay two handled vases, each with twin handles, classical motif decoration with...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Qing Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Dutch Colonial Silver Dish with the Von Pfeffel Coat-of-arms, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An unusual Indonesian lobbed silver dish
Jakarta (Batavia) or Coromandel coast, third quarter 17th century, apparently unmarked
The eight lobbed dish exuberantly decorated with floral motifs, with the middle section replaced, consisting of indistinctly marked German silver from the early 19th century, bearing the coat-of-arms of the Von Pfeffel family.
Diam. 30.5 cm
Weight 461 grams
Note:
Lobbed silver dishes with exuberant floral decorations were characteristic of the decorative arts in the Netherlands in the first half of the 17th century. This style of floral decoration was adopted by silversmiths as well as by furniture makers working on the Coromandel Coast and in Batavia, often by workers who had fled the Coromandel Coast because of war and famine. In Batavia this style was known as “Custwerck” (work from the Bengal coast).
These lobbed dishes are seldom marked. Only after 1667 the use of the town mark became obligatory in Batavia but only for silver made in Batavia not for silver imported in Batavia from other VOC settlements. The engraved coat of arms in the centre is a replacement of the original centre.
The coat of arms can be identified as those of Christian Hubert von Pfeffel (1765- 1834). As a diplomat, statesman, ambassador of Bavaria in London and Saxony and councillor to the King of Bavaria, he was made “Freiherr” in 1828 and since then used this coat of arms. His son Karl Maximilian Friederich Hubert Freiherr von Pfeffel (1811-1890) in 1836 married Karoline Adelheid Pauline von Rottenburg (1805-1872), the natural daughter of Prins Paul von Württemberg (1785-1852) and his mistress Margrethe Porth. Paul was the jounger brother of the King Wilhelm I of Württemberg (1781-1864). The heraldic motto of the von Pfeffels Vur Schande habe den Huot means as much as “Beware of Shame”. Christian Hubert Theodoor Marie Karl von Pfeffel Karl Maximilian’s grandson was the last male in the von Pfeffel line. His daughter, Marie Louise (Paris in 1882 - Cornwall 1944), born and grown-up in France, changed her name in de Pfeffel. She was the great grandmother of Boris Alexander de Pfeffel Johnson, the present British Secretary of State. None of the members of the von Pfeffel family had any direct links with the Dutch East Indies but indirectly by way of the Royal House of Württemberg they did.
Sophia Frederika Mathilda von Württemberg (1818-1877), daughter of Wilhelm I King of Württemberg, in 1839 married Willem III...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A pair of bronze vases with Onagadori roosters
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of bronze vases adorned with inlays, decorated with two Onagadori roosters, known for their elegant length of tail. The roosters are represented perched on a plum branch.
Signe...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird Jar Attributed to Honda
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper covered jar. The exterior of the jar is adorned with polychrome enamel medallions representing Phoenix birds, and flower...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Foliage Motif
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese enamel over brass vase. It has a classic, rounded body that tapers to a narrow neck. Adorned with polychrome enamel in foliage and floral motifs made in the Cloisonne techn...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attribu
Located in New York, NY
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attributed to Honda
An antique Japanese copper trinket box with polychrome cloisonne enamel design.
Early Meiji period...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Japanese Bronze Animal / Ox Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese bronze animal / ox incense burner, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 6"W x 4.5"D x 2.5"H. Removable top with wonder...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#08
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns. A white base tone and colorful floral all around, from the 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Bronze Koro ‘Incense Burner’ in the Shape of a Turkey
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze, with removable top, stylized geometric shape and silver inlay. Signature reads: Miharu Kadayashi.
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Unique design Japanese Signed by Haruhiro Bronze Vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Unique design beautiful Bronze Vase signed by Haruhiro
Category
20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
An Indian part-gilt silver-clad ceremonial sceptre or mace with a tiger’s head
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Northern India or Deccan, late 19th century
L. approx. 82 cm (excl. stand)
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
This remarkable gilt-silver soonta (ceremonial sceptre) also known as choba (ceremonial mace) with a tiger's head stands out as an unparalleled example. It has a wooden base, clad with thick sheet part-gilt silver and has fine details such as teeth and a curling tongue. Especially with the inlaid glass eyes, in combination with the grand sculptural design, it would have been integral to an Indian maharaja’s attire, known as lawajama in North India and biruthus in South India, as referenced by Jackson & Jaffer. They would symbolise authority, power, and sometimes an attribute of various deities, particularly those associated with strength or combat. For instance, the Hindu god Hanuman, known for his immense strength, is often depicted holding a mace (*chob* or gada in Sanskrit). Similarly, the god Vishnu and his avatar Krishna are also frequently depicted with a mace among their other attributes.
Courtiers would raise these sceptres wrapped in rich brocades, with the head visible, during processions, signalling their association with the monarch. Alongside fly-whisks and standards, they were indispensable in ceremonial parades, underscoring the ruler's prestige. Terlinden notes that a soonta berdar was tasked with carrying the sceptre. These individuals, proficient in courtly manners, played key roles during audiences, from managing entrances to introducing guests. Their esteemed position often earned them generous rewards, including land grants. See for a depiction of sceptres in use the top right of a painting in the collection of the V&A, titled Processional scene with Amar Singh, ruler of Thanjavur (Tanjore), and Sarabhoji, from circa 1797.
For a very comparable piece, but with an elephant’s head, see the collection of the Indian Museum, Kolkata. For other less similar examples, see the V&A Museum London.
Sources:
A. Jackson & A. Jaffer, Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts, London, V&A Publishing, 1999
Christiane Terlinden Serra, Mughal Silver...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian 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 Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting flora theme with a wood stand, early 20th century. #5
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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 Showa Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indian Temple Oil lamp Asian Hindu Interior design styling Asian Art
Located in London, GB
Antique Indian Temple Oil lamp Asian Hindu antiques
A nice old Indian temple oil or butter Lamp with 7 wick sections raised on a circular base,...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian 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 Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji period, 1868 to 1912, cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting a multicolored picture of vines and grapes with...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
500 B.C., Dong Son, Antique Khmer Bronze Bangle Bracelet with Bell
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Dong Son bronze bracelet with bell, very nice green patina.
Age: Cambodia, Dong Son Period, 500 B.C.
Size: width 8 cm / length 43.4 cm.
Size including stand: height 49.5 cm.
Co...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Framed Japanese Gilt & Ebonized Ceremonial Harvest Medallions 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of gilt and ebonized metal ceremonial medallions offer harvest scenes, seated in display frames, 20th century
Measures - 23" x 23" x 2"
Framed Japanese Gilt & Ebonized Medall...
Category
20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
19th Century Middle Eastern Brass Cylindric Brazier with Tripod Base
Located in Milano, MI
19th century Middle Eastern Brass Brazier standing on tripod base featuring a central turned brass shaft, three cast brass feet at the base, a threaded pin joins the cylindric brazie...
Category
Early 19th Century Moorish Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Chinese Plique-a-Jour Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Chinese cloisonne enamel bowl made with the technique of Plique-a-jour (means "letting in daylight" in French), a challenging method similar to small scale stained windows...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Old Tibetan Bronze Bell or Cymbal
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique Bronze bell or Cymbal, hand hammered - Tibet - half XIX century - can be hung from the ceiling, hanging and hitting it.
CYMBAL is a percussion instrument. Now it is used in m...
Category
1850s Tibetan Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Asian Ethnographic woven silver cuff Bracelet Indian Rajasthan Vintage Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A Fine antique Indian tribal bracelet from Rajasthan made from Woven silver in strikingly simple but highly stylistic zigzag form.
The Bracelet is open at one end so can be shap...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer.
Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of Mirrored Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases China
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The fine pair of mirrored gilt cloisonné enamel butterfly vases from the mid 20th-century are exquisite examples of Chinese artistry and craftsmanship. These vases combine several in...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Petite Chinese Bronze Cups, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimal and refined, these petite bronze cups are simply formed with gently curved sides and a short footed base. The pair dates to the 19th century or earlier and would have been us...
Category
Early 19th Century Minimalist Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Indian Hindu Bronze Rama and Sita – South Asian Art
Located in London, GB
Antique 18th Century Indian Hindu Bronze Figure of Rama and Sita – South Asian Religious Art
A finely cast and beautifully patinated antique Indian bronze sculpture depicting Lord R...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Biscuit Box
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Biscuit Box, round with a collet foot and profusely decorated with applied prunus. against a smooth plain background. The box has...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver & Enamel Bowl
Located in London, GB
A rare and exquisite Chinese Export silver & enamel bowl, made in Shanghai around 1895 by Huang Qui Ji, and retailed by the firm of Woshing.
The bowl feat...
Category
1890s Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Ottoman Brass Inkwell and Pen Case Qalamdan
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional Turkish etched brass Qalamdan, a traveling scribe's inkwell and pen case. The beautiful dome topped inkwell is rare, it is attached by chain to th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Islamic Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Bronze Incense Burner 'Koro'
Located in Hudson, NY
Wood storage box.
Category
18th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Repousse Scenic Box by Wang Hing, circa 1870
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese export silver repousse scenic box, depicting traditional scene of a mandarin riding his horse on the cover. The sides are decorated with stylized plant pattern. Marked "90" f...
Category
19th Century Other Antique Asian 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 Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Large Gilt Bronze Statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara with Four Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely cast bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara in his four-arm form with gilt and polychrome surface. The Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion is worshiped in all Buddhism sect as one ...
Category
17th Century Qing Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Japanese Silver Censer
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning Meiji period silver censer is a work of exquisite detail. Crafted by renowned silversmith Masatoshi of Tokyo, the censer, or incense burner...
Category
20th Century Meiji Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Repousse Silver Box with Phoenix, Dragon, & Longevity 壽
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export repousse silver box.
Decorated to the lid with a central stylized depiction of the character 壽 (shòu, longevity) stylized like the Sun amidst the cloud...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Huge Pair Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Hundred Butterflies" with Wood Stands
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a pair of huge and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs with intricated patterns of hundred butterflies made by hand seating on a wood stand, from the early 20 century....
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Indian Antique Cased Silver Filigree Card Case
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made antique Indian silver filigree card case presented in its original fitted box dating from the 19th century. The card case is of flat rectangular shape with a simple friction fitting detachable cover which fits snuggly over a shaped overlapping inner edge. The case is made from panels separated by thin silver banding...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Fine Indian Silver Filigree Casket with Hinged Cover, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of very fine silver filigree rosewater sprinklers
Possibly India, Karimnagar, early 18th century
Measures: Height 31.6 cm and 31.7 cm,...
Category
18th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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 Qing Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze of a boy carrying twigs, they are strapped onto his back on a carrying frame and he carries a gourd water bottle in his right hand, signed in a seal. Japanese, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Red Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Bats, Dragons, and Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
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 Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique India Patinated Brass Changalvetta Hindu Ritual Oil Lamp with Ladle
Located in Forney, TX
Add authentic antique character and charm, sophisticated cultural interest, elegant warmth and rich historical depth with this graceful South Indian patinated cast brass ritual oil l...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Buffalo-Headed Deity Yamantaka with Consort Vajravetali 2-Piece Statue
Located in Tustin, CA
A Sino-Tibetan bronze Yamantaka (Sanskrit: Vajrabhairav) with 3 buffalo-head faces and Medusa-like dreadlocks, and 10 arms, holding weapons and objects in every hand as he furiously ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Cloisonné vase depicting an eagle watching chidori in flight
Located in Milano, IT
Vase decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamels on a midnight blue ground, worked in silver wire depicting an eagle perched on a rock observing chidori fleeing over turbulent waters...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Chinese Dragon Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#02
Located in Norton, MA
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Geometric Brush Pot Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel brush pot. Circa: late 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting a scene wi...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
Chinese export silver bowl on plain round pedestal base. The decoration is of two applied opposing dragons against a plain background. The bow...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Tea Calling Bell, Japanese, Brass, Silver Plate, Decorative, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tea calling bell. A Japanese, brass and silver plate decorative chime, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Graced with charm and a delightfully metallic...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
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 Edo Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Iron
Antique Buddhist Avalokiteshvara Figure, Asian, Bronze Deity, Icon, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Buddhist Avalokiteshvara figure. An Asian, bronze religious deity, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightful rendition of the Bodhisattva Avalo...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Asian 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 Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The body and the lid of the ware are enameled with poly...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
