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Place of Origin: Asian
White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this finely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the hands of a wealthy lady on a cold winter's night in northern China. The portable brazier is hand-w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Bronze Okimono of a 'Karasu Tengu' 鴉天狗 Holding Up a Flower Branch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very refined Japanese bronze figure of a ‘karasu tengu’ holding a candlestick.
Well cast as a tengu in half-human, half-bird form standing atop a pile of leaves on a rounded square ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Burmese Silver Offering Bowl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A SILVER OFFERING BOWL WITH SCENES FROM THE VIDHURA-PANDITA JATAKA, LOWER BURMA (MYANMAR), DATED 1901.
A hammered repoussé Buddhist beggar’s bowl form with high relief design depicting scenes from the Vidhura-Pandita Jataka on the upper row of cartouches and beneath neat rows of semicircular lappets each depicting various auspicious human and animal forms with scrolling acanthus leaf backgrounds. The overall concept is similar to the layered effect of a Burmese court costume. The circular etched design on the base is of Punnaka astride his magical horse mid-stride holding the white umbrella and Vidhura pleading behind. All surrounded by an inscription, translated as, "Mr Saw Marn's silver bowl. Year 1263 [1901 CE]".
Excellent condition.
11 3/4 in. (30 cm) diameter x 5 7/8 in. (15 cm) high.
38 troy oz., 2lbs. 10 oz. (1175 grams).
Provenance:
The Noble Silver Collection.
Bonhams New York, 24 March 2022, The Noble Silver Collection Treasures from the Burmese Silver Age, lot 942.
Published:
David Owens, Burmese Silver Art: Masterpieces Illuminating Buddhist, Hindu and Mythological Stories of Purpose and Wisdom, 2020, p. 76, no. S81, fig. 3.57.
Bonham’s Footnotes:
In the Vidhura-Pandita Jataka, the bodhisattva that will later become Gautama Buddha perfects the virtue of truthfulness (sacca), at once a keen perception of the true reality of things and an unwavering commitment to imparting this truth. Reborn as a renowned advisor to a virtuous king, the bodhisattva uses undivided speech throughout the story—even when it puts him in harm's way—thereby preventing disputes among rulers, offering amnesty, and ultimately saving the antagonists who initially conspired to kill him.
Burmese Silver Ceremonial Offering Bowls were produced in great numbers, the finely decorated ceremonial offering bowl is the quintessential Burmese silver artwork...
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Koro Incense Burner with Takara-Mono
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine quality Japanese cloisonne covered koro or incense burner, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. The piece features cloisonne handles and cover. The exterior is decorated with various desi...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique 19th C Hindu Shiva Brass Votive Head Indian Ritual Art Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Antique Indian Hindu Shiva Brass Votive Head – 19th Century
Beautiful 19th-century brass votive head of Lord Shiva, finely cast with detailed moustache and turban. This larger form ...
Category
18th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#01
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns all around, blue, yellow, pink, yellow, and red flowers and leaves, cyan, green and yellow leaves, 19th ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare articulate praying mantis made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai O...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique 19th Century Chinese Canton Qianlong Style Enamel Pot And Lid
Located in London, GB
A CHINESE CANTON ENAMEL POT AND COVER
19th Century, in the Qianlong manner, of compressed form and painted with panels enclosing birds perched amidst flowering peonies, 18cm diameter...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Middle Eastern Moorish Antique Round Brass Tray 20 inches
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Moorish antique round brass tray.
19th century handcrafted circular brass platter hammered with Islamic Moorish designs.
Heavy brass wit...
Category
19th Century Moorish Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Ceramic Jar Butterflies and Dragonflies
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century
The ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers, butterflies, and dragonflies made in the Cloisonne technique. The cover of the ware is made in the same design. The neck and the base are adorned with polychrome floral, and foliage motifs made in the same technique. Signed with red ink hieroglyphs, on the bottom. Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares and on porcelain. It has a similar appearance to metallic cloisonne ware...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze flower arranging basket with a small frog climbing up the side. Excellently rendered details in the basket weaving. Signature on the bottom reads: Eiho.
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Gandharan Large Bronze Figural Seated Buddha Tsatsa Casting Mold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient Gandharan Tsa Tsa mold.
In the form of the Buddha seated in meditation.
With a handle to the base of the front.
With verdigris throughout and mounted on a rectangul...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian 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 Pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$624 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Japanese Handmade Dustpan Made of Reused Tinware and Bamboo
Located in Chiba, JP
OBJECT MADE OF TIN AND BAMBOO – Applied from an old handmade dustpan made of reused tinware edged with bamboo. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Hanged: approx. H 40 x W 39 x D 11cm...
Category
20th Century Showa Asian Metalwork
Materials
Tin
20th Century Japanese Bronze Champlevé Enamel Vase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful 20th century Japanese bronze champlevé vase with a vibrant enamel decoration. Adorned with zoomorphic motifs in an Art Deco style...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A small brass canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the 19th century and is decorated with etchi...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Gojunoto Japanese Metal Pagoda
Located in Vienna, AT
Five-story Japanese pagoda "Gojūnotō" made of painted patinated metal.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Iron
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Yellow Enamel with Flying Sparrows Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate.
The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome image of sparrows on the yellow ground made in the Cloi...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
$1,500 Sale Price
50% Off
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 Ming Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$18,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Indian Silver Hip Flask with Leather Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian 900 standard silver hip flask with the original leather case; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Indian 900 standard silver hip flask has an oval rounded form.
The surface of this antique silver hip flask...
Category
1910s British Colonial Vintage Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Elegant Tall Moorish Polished Brass Decorative Lamp Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant tall Moorish polished brass incense burner made into a lamp base.
Intricately carved chiseled polished brass onion- form with long neck on a circul...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Singing Bowl Solid Brass Gold
Located in Somis, CA
A solid golden brass Japanese singing bowls. The upright design and plain surface reflect modern sophistication while the crisp tone conjures up the feeling of joy. A special ceremon...
Category
20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
$550 / set
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Censer Ding Lidded Incense Burner 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th century Chinese cloisonne ding shaped lidded censer/incense burner on stand, circa 1870. The twin handled censer having a gilded foo dog finial to the lid, the li...
Category
1870s Qing Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Large Himalayan Inlaid Bronze Vajra with Wrathful Faces, 15th-16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and unusual Himalayan bronze and mixed metal nine prong vajra featuring wrathful faces. In the style of the Tangut (Western Xia) Kingdom (1038 to 1227), but probably later, most likely 15th-16th century.
The body of the vajra crafted from a copper alloy, with five wrathful faces on either side and gold and silver inlays to the center. The prongs crafted of iron, with each side having eight prongs arcing outwards around a central prong before coming back to a copper alloy point.
The vajra is meditational tool...
Category
16th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Iron, Gold, Silver, Bronze
Antique Middle Eastern Oriental Brass Islamic Mughal Floor Lamp 19th C
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
FIne antique Oriental Middle Eastern Islamic hand-etched and pierced finely engraved patinated floor lamp.Intricate large Indo-Persian decoration on the tall brass urn...
Category
Late 19th Century Moorish Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair Large Antique Chinese Cloisonne Crane Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large antique Chinese cloisonne enameled metal candle holders fashioned as standing cranes holding prunus branch and lotus leaf in their mouths. Tops of the bodies remo...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Large Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and fantastic Japanese cast bronze incense burner, koro, with high relief design, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
The large and tall koro cast in extremely high re...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
ANTIQUE JAPANESE CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL ROUNDED DEEP KOBAKO KOGO BOX AND COVER. 19th C
Located in London, GB
A fine Japanese cloisonne enamel kobako box decorated with colorful roundels and chrysanthemums amidst spiral shaped wire ground. Lid with a a lion and foliage on the black backgro...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese bronze incense burner, in the form of a bird
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese bronze incense burner, in the form of a bird perched on one foot on a tall rocky outcropping, the bird’s head l...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver
Located in Newark, England
INLAID WITH A GOLD AND SILVER DEER
From our Japanese collection we are pleased to offer this Japanese Damascene Box by Ashizuki. The Japanese Box of re...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron
Large Indo-Persian Tinned Copper Moorish Jar With Lid
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indo Persian Mughal tinned copper vessel.
Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Islamic design.
Large Middle Eastern Persian Mameluke style tinned copper jar...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Japanese Mixed Metal Shakudo Vase Silver Irises on Bronze, Meiji Period
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal shakudo vase from Meiji Period. The vase depicts silver iris flowers on bronze base. Signed on the side by the maker, and marked on t...
Category
Late 19th Century Other Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel with Frogs Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome design of sparrows and frogs in blossoming f...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan.
Of baluster form and unusual size, yet ...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Mirror 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and stunning Japanese bronze handled mirror within a fitted black lacquered case. The mirror is polished to one side with the other s...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large antique Japanese late Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel over copper brush pot. Circa: late 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with a polychrome image of gee...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
$1,500 Sale Price
50% Off
A Fine Japanese Cloisonné-enamel kogo box. Meiji period
Located in London, GB
A Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box.
Meiji period.
Worked in silver wire and decorated with cranes in flight on a dark blue background.
Interior in black enamel.
In go...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Brass Oversized Vase /Umbrella/Stick Stand
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Cast brass Japanese vase . Can be used as umbrella /stick stand
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Floral Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase for Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Floral Cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase for Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 21cm, diameter 24cm
This beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Pair Basket Weave Bronze Vases with Applied Bamboo Branch, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage pair of fine Asian bronze vases - featuring basket weave panels to the lower body and applied 'bamboo branches with leaves' to the necks of each vase - stepped base and flari...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850
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....
Category
Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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 Pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,104 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Burmese Bronze Market Weight, Hintha, 1 Viss
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese A-le, a zoomorphic form bronze market weight often referred to as an “opium weight”, in the form of a Hintha, a Brahmani Duck (Hamsa) emblem of the Mon kingdom with ...
Category
19th Century Other Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Collection of 18th and 19th Century Arabic Astrolabes and Quadrant
Located in London, GB
A collection of 18th and 19th century Arabic astrolabes and quadrant
Persian, 18th/19th Century
Largest: height 23cm, width 13cm, depth 3cm
Smallest: height 6.5cm, width 4.5cm, depth 1.5cm
This excellent set of antique astronomical instruments is a selection of five Persian brass astrolabes...
Category
Early 19th Century Islamic Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Lotus Form 'Water Dropper' - Enamel Decoration on Copper - China - Mid 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage lotus form 'water dropper' - hand painted enamel decoration on copper form - unsigned - China - mid 20th century.
Fair vintage condition - numerou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flying Drago" with Wood Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting a dragon flying in the cloud of the sky with a wood stand, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
A Chinese Silver Apple Shaped Lidded Jewellery Box, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Silver Apple Shaped Lidded Jewellery Box, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1970s.
Dimension: Diameter: 7.5cm Height: 5cm
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver Plate
$228 Sale Price
40% Off
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 Other Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
19th Century Dallah Arabic Brass Coffee Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is a traditional brass pot from the Middle East, used for brewing and serving Arabic coffee, or "qahwa." Crafted in the 1800s, this piece reflects t...
Category
1890s Islamic Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
A Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari baluster vase . Meiji period.
Located in London, GB
A Very Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari baluster vase .
Meiji period.
Of a baluster shape worked in silver wire of a different gauge decorated with a phoenix and butterflies amo...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate flower arrangements in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 13.8 C.M. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Bronze Usubata with Waves and Plovers, Edo Period, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive Japanese cast bronze usubata, vessel for ikebana, in the form of a large conical vessel being supported by crashing waves and flying chidori. Edo Period, mid-19th centu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Asian 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 Tribal Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
Patinated Silver Chinese Repousse Dragon Perfume Bottle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful unpolished silver Chinese perfume bottle with a dragon repousse... currently the top is missing, however this is very decorative pie...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
LATE 19th-EARLY 20th CENTURY PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ CHINESE VASES
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of cloisonné vases in enameled and gilded metal, with hand-carved and ebonized wooden bases. The vases have a globular shape with a funnel neck. The enameled decoratio...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Black Japanese Singing Bowl F Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid black antique Japanese singing bowl in excellent condition. Crafted in solid bronze with hand hammered divots, the bowl embodies the classic Japanese aesthetics wh...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$390 Sale Price
40% Off
A Fine Japanese cloisonne enamel Vase by OTA TOSHIRO . Meiji period
Located in London, GB
A Fine Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase by Ota Toshiro
Meiji/Taisho period
Of slightly tapered form with a narrow neck, worked in gold and silver wire a...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Fish Scale Midnight Blue Chinese Cloisonne Tobacco Box 1930's
Located in Mobile, AL
Monochrome Chinese Fish Scale cloisonne is long famed for it's high quality of craftsmanship and understated elegance. A staple of interior design...
Category
1930s Chinoiserie Vintage Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 19th Century Antique Indian Hindu Ganesha Figural Votive Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Portland, OR
A large antique early 19th century Indian brass votive oil lamp modeled as the Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha, circa 1800.
A finely cast brass figure of Lord ...
Category
Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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