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Place of Origin: Chinese
18th C. Chinese Bronze and cloisonné enamel wine cup for ritual ceremonies
Located in Bilzen, BE
China - Bronze and cloisonné enamel wine cup for ritual ceremonies with archaic Jue decoration, body decorated with a Chilong head, Qianlong, 18th century. Heigth 15.5 cm
Category

18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Export Silver Openwork Dragon Bowl by Wang Hing & Co, Hong Kong, 1890
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese silver repousse and openwork bowl, decorated with dragons and flaming pearl. The bowl is marked on the bottom with a Chinese character, "90" for silver purity, and "WH" for W...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese cloisonné censer
Located in New York, NY
floral and archaistic motifs on blue ground
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Bronze Chinese Gu Vases/Vessels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze "Gu" shaped vases with patina. Each vessel has flared petal rims. Some errant bends around the edge and base. Finish appears to simulate age and bronze, vase has sli...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Magnificent Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Boxes and cover. Meiji peri
Located in London, GB
A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL BOXES AND COVERS, 19TH CENTURY, each decorated with polychrome tree blossom on black ground, the insides enamelled with blue, each resting on pier...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is thought to be part of the decoration of a gilt-bronze Buddha made in ancient China, from the late Ming to the Qing dynasties. It is thought that it is probably an ornament t...
Category

17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Petite Brass Brazier with Embroidered Pouch, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this petite 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China. The brazier is crafted of w...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Modern Chinese Export Enamel Foo Dog Motif Charger with Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Chinese Export enamel foo dog motif charger with stand The profusely enameled portrait plaque of a foo dog, with a Chinese hardwood easel stand...
Category

20th Century Modern Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Chinese Silver Hung Chong Co. Beaker Set Figural Salamanders & Spiders
By Hung Chong & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of four sterling silver antique Chinese export beakers or drinking cups made by the Hung Chong Co. of Shanghai with detailed applied figu...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Canton Enamel Quatrefoil Tray, Republic Period, circa 1920, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely large Chinese Canton enamel quatrefoil tray, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The copper tray of lobed quatrefoil form, and decor...
Category

1920s Qing Vintage Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Height: 2.5cm Width: 10cm Depth: 2cm.
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Bowl, profusely decorated with chrysanthemum, prunus, iris, and bamboo, and with a vacant circular cartouche. The bowl d...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Spada diritta Jian - Cien
Located in Lugo, IT
Spada diritta Jian. Possibile anni 60 70 Disponibile un'altro modello nel negozio Buone condizioni. Grazie
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1960s Vintage Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hand Painted Blue Metal Vase with Calligraphy and Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand painted blue metal vase from the mid-20th century with calligraphy and floral décor. Crafted during the midcentury period, this charming hand-painted blue metal vase c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
By Yok Sang
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Chinese Export silver christening mug, part of our silverware collection. This fine Chinese Export silver christening mug has a tapering cylindrical form. The christening mug is embellished with a planished surface and embossed bamboo style decoration. The front of this antique mug features a circular vacant cartouche. The mug is fitted with a C-scroll handle with bamboo style decoration. This fine CES mug retains the original gilt interior. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine mug include: Maker’s mark: Yok Sang Character mark: Untraced Condition This antique christening...
Category

Early 20th Century Other Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Taylor & Company Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver bowl; an addition to our Chinese/Asian silverware collection This impressive Chinese Export Silver (CES) bowl has a plain circular form onto a plain collet foot. The body of this antique Chinese bowl is embellished with two embossed and chased traditional oriental undulating dragons amidst cloud designs, all on a matte background. The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant circular cartouche. The upper rim of this impressive CES bowl is encircled with an applied thread decorated border. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine bowl include: Maker's mark: T&Co (Taylor & Co*) Artisan workshop mark: REN XIN 仁信 (Canton) This impressive bowl has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 900 standard silver. * Taylor & Co were a retail store but acted as agents, and were known for their locations in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tianjin. We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying this exceptional antique piece. Condition This antique Chinese bowl is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition, in keeping with age. The chased and embossed decoration is all very sharp. The CES hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese silverware...
Category

1890s Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Each on rolled foot with undulating standard rising to a tape...
Category

Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese cloisonné cover jar
Located in New York, NY
decorated with antique objects on pale blue ground
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese export sterling silver tea set comprised of 13 pieces including tea pot, sugar, creamer, four tea bowls and six tea spoons, circa 1910s-1920s. Featuring matching chased rel...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver Plate

Republic Period Chinese Export Brass Teapot with Engraved Decoration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Republic Period Chinese Export Brass Teapot with Engraved Decoration. Of flattened ovoid form, this decorative teapot is engraved to each side with a cartouche depicting a scholar wa...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique 1900-1930 Cloisonné Incense Burner and Jug Garniture Antique China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique 1900-1930 cloisonné incense burner and jug garniture antique China Chinese main product image An interesting an nicely made incense ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Grand Chinese Qing Dynasty Village Bell, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely Qing-dynasty bell once pealed in a Chinese village, sounding out in celebration or giving notice of important events. Expertly forged, the cast-iron bell is detailed with characters in intricate relief, and its exaggerated scallop rim is traced with oversized rivets. Frosted with snow or lit from within by flickering candles, this sculptural bell takes on a magical presence in the winter...
Category

Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Plique-a-jour Archaic Style Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Chinese cloisonné 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 or...
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair Colorful Floral Cloisonne Vases On Carved Bases
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Chinese floral-decorated and mirror-image black cloisonne vases. Colorful flora and fauna depicted in green, red, blue, gold, purple and t...
Category

1960s Vintage Chinese Metalwork

An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Perth Collection. Dimension: Height: ...
Category

19th Century Qing Antique Chinese 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. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel, Bianhu, Han Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese archaic bronze wine vessel, called a bianhu, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China. The bianhu with a flattened oblong body,...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Early to Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Figurine of Mounted Warrior Guan Yu
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Early to Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Figurine of Mounted Warrior Guan Yu on Bespoke Wooden Stand Description: Presenting an exquisite early to mid-20th century Chinese bronze fi...
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Early 20th Century Ming Chinese 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 Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental Ming-dynasty bell once pealed in a Chinese village, sounding out in celebration or giving notice of important events. Expertly forged, the cast-iron bell is detailed with characters in intricate relief, and its exaggerated scallop rim is traced with oversized rivets. Covered in scales and ending in expressive faces, the bell's handle is cast in the form of a two-headed hong dragon, thought to be the embodiment of a rainbow and thus visible only after rainfall. Frosted with snow or lit from within by flickering candles, this sculptural bell takes on a magical presence in the winter garden.
Category

Early 17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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 Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Brass Hot Water Bottle with Floral Relief Pattern
Located in Chicago, IL
This squat brass vessel is an early Qing-dynasty hot water bottle, originally used to heat a bed or warm the body. The round container would have been filled with hot water through t...
Category

Mid-17th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century The lock in the form of a turtle with moving legs, the lock mechanism beneath work...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Floral Incised Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century handcrafted bronze hand warmer would have been owned by a woman of means and filled with coals so she could warm her hands on cold...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty silver Dragon box Asian Art
Located in London, GB
Fine Qing Dynasty Chinese Silver Dragon Box – Late 19th Century Description: An exquisite antique Chinese silver box from the late Qing Dynasty, showcasing superb craftsmanship in r...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

A Chinese Brass Fish Shaped Lock, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Fish Shaped Lock, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Length: 10cm Height: 1.5cm Depth: 6cm.
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Export Silver Walking Stick Handle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver walking stick handle; an addition to our diverse range of Chinese dragon ornamented s...
Category

1890s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Pair of Chinese Mahogany and Tin Hinged Painted Figural Tea Bins, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Chinese mahogany and tin hinged painted tea bins with gilt figural stenciling and decorative landscape scenes with bird motif, Mid-19th century.
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1840s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Bronze Table Lamp in the Style of James Mont
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large patinated bronze lamp with butterfly details. Solid wood base. Professionally restored and rewired. Double socket with pull chains. Adjustable. Capacity: 2 x E26 per lamp.
Category

1960s Vintage Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Vases
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Flower Vases of trumpet form, each with circular base and rising to a flared, shaped top. The vases, which are decorated with applied prunus, were ret...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver bowl with blue glass liner. The bowl is pierced and has wonderfully detailed chrysanthemum decoration. The bowl has ...
Category

1890s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Pair of Chinese Double Gourd Cloisonné Cover Vases
Located in New York, NY
provenance: Christie's; wooden bases shown in pictures are included with these vases; each vase is decorated with miniature gourds in relief; overall size of each vase with wooden ba...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Brisbane Collection. Dimension: Height: 5cm Length: 14cm Depth: 2cm.
Category

Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Very Late 18th-Early 19th Century Cast Bronze Chinese Archaistic Vessel
Located in Hudson, NY
This Chinese cast bronze urn was made to pay honor to the fine vessels produced in the Shang, Zhou and Han periods. This work cast in the late 18th into the early 19th century (circa...
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1790s Archaistic Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form, to a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot. The drinking vessel of this antique silver goblet is embellished with chased iconic Chinese dragon designs accented with stylised flame and cloud decoration, all on a matte background. The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche. The upper rim of this antique Chinese goblet is encompassed with an applied moulded border. The impressive shaped pedestal is realistically modelled in the form of three rooted and swept bamboo stalks, accented with applied leaves in junction with the drinking vessel. The impressive domed circular foot is embellished with further chased decoration replicating the details of the bamboo's terrain and environment. This impressive Chinese silver goblet...
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Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing both hands atop an embroidered ball, representing supremac...
Category

20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Pair of Diminutive Chinese Pewter Lidded Urns
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of diminutive Chinese pewter lidded urns or vases featuring a turned finish with bell finials. Great for decoration, storage, or both. Minor...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Pewter

Ming Dynasty Period Cast Bronze Hue Shaped Urn in an Archaist Style
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine old urn cast as an honorific nod to the ancient past of China was made circa 1600-1650. The shape or Hue was a common and well-represented form in the Han dynasty in pottery and bronze. This urn shows thin casting to the walls with incorporated toe tia or facial masks...
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Mid-17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Set of Chinese Export Silver Overlay Bottle with Five Cordials Tianjin Wuhua
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of Chinese Export silver drinking set consists of a pinch bottle and five cordials circa 1910s-1920s. Featuring matching elaborate chased relief dra...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Gu Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
A bronze Chinese Gu vase.
Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s Dimension: Width: 11cm Height: 2.5cm Depth: 1.5cm
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Five Blessings Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the cold hands of a wealthy woman on a winter night in northern China. The brazier is hand-wrough...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel on brass Dish 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A large Chinese cloisonné dish with dragon decoration from the 19th century Good condition, no chips or loose enamel parts Diameter 36.5 cm Cloisonné is an ancient technique for dec...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, 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...
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Petite Bronze Garuda Figurine
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite bronze figurine is cast in the form of Garuda, a demigod and mythical king of birds in Hindu and Buddhist faith. Taking the form of half-bird...
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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-forged metal sculpture, with its delicate appearance and whimsical shape, was once an integral tool to a 19th century Chinese cobbler’s trade. Made of iron, these scissors ...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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