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Place of Origin: East Asian
18th Century Chinese Cloisonné Bronze Candle Holder Qianlong Period
Located in Media, PA
This is an exquisite 18th century Chinese cloisonné bronze candle holder from the Qianlong period. The piece features intricate designs and patterns, showcasing the skillful craftsma...
Category
18th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vase After Suzuki Chokichi
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and unusual form Meiji Period (1868-1912), bronze and mixed metal vase manufactured in the style ...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A most unusual silver and gold leaf cloisonné vase by Sukiku, 1981
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A most unusual silver and gold leaf cloisonné vase by Sukiku, 1981, the ovoid body decorated in abstract designs with wispy silver shapes and moriage gold leaf scattered over a mottl...
Category
1980s Vintage East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Gold, Silver
Japanese all-matching Japanese gold lacquer ô’yoroi (great suit-of-armour)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A striking all-matching Japanese gold lacquer ô’yoroi (great suit-of-armour) with vibrant orange cords, a multicoloured and light orange hem (kin’urushinuri hi’ito hi’suso tôsei gusoku ô’yoroi).
- 28-plate black lacquer koboshi'bachi kabuto (helmet with small seated rivets) with decorative plates between with a reticulated chrysanthemum (kiku) design. Large short and broad kuwagata-antlers placed in u-shaped hardware with an elaborate reticulated chrysanthemum design surmounted by an en-suite circular maedate. Wide 5-tiered chrysanthemum-shaped tehen’no’kanamono (decorative apex fitting), 3-tiered gold lacquer ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plate shikoro (neck guards) transcending into large back-bending fukikaeshi (face guards) covered with light decorative ‘smoked leather’ and fitted with circular appliques with a chrysanthemum flower head design.
- Black lacquer ‘angry man’-facial mask (resseibô) with a ruffled brown moustache and goatee, separate nose-piece, and 4-tiered gold lacquered ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plate gorget (yodarekake).
- Sode (shoulder guards), ô-type, rectangular of shape constructed with 6 rows of ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plates. Equipped with long light orange silk cords with decorative tassels.
- Kote (bracer), shino-type, gold lacquer metal pieces connected by Japanese mail (kaushi-gusari), placed over purple silk with orange and pink chrysanthemum (kiku) design. The hand guards (tekko) are decorated with various flower-emblems in relief.
- Dô (cuirass), ‘môgami’-type, gold lacquered ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plates laced with orange silk cords. In front two, and in the back one kiku-shaped cord ring, the latter with a large age’maki (decorative silk tassel). 7-parts of 5-piece ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plate kusazuri (tassets).
- Haidate (thigh armour) of 5-rows of 12 gold lacquered ‘iyo’-plates, matching silk and decorative ‘smoked leather’ borders.
- Suneate (shin guards), tsubo-type, gold lacquer form-fitting metal plates continuing in a wing-shaped top, fastened by matching silk tateage.
- Pair of kegutsu (fur shoes...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Silver Export Large Hand Mirror
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Chinese silver export large hand mirror depicting in low relief birds on the tree
Maker: maker’s mark comprising the letters ‘C.L.’
Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-tiered container is a 19th-century white brass incense clock, once used as a relatively accurate method to mark the passage of time. Incense clocks were utilized by Qing d...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese mirror is cast of bronze in the tang-dynasty style, with a lobed rim of eight flower petals, each filled with small cloud motifs. The front of the mirror is cast...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinese Archaistic Black Patina Bronze Altar Vase
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Chinese bronze vase with decoration in the Archaistic style and dragon mythical beast loop handles.
Category
18th Century Archaistic Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Located in Milano, IT
Go-mai uchidashi do tosei gusoku
Samurai armor decorated with an embossed rabbit
Edo period, 19th century
This samurai armor is complete and original, with consistent elements...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Iron
China Bronze Pot Cover with Palace Courtyard Scenes, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large bonze pot cover with beautiful brown patina. Each side of the pot has a decor representing a palace scene, the handles are in the form of stylized elephants.
China,
circa 1900.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Little Bronze Hanging Bell / 1900-1960 / Traditional Design
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
In Japan, it is a small bronze bell from the Taisho era to the first half of the Showa era.
It's small, but it has a beautiful design.
This design has been around for hundreds of years and hasn't changed much.
It is the same as the design of the big bell...
Category
20th Century Showa East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Strap Handles, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
For many centuries, people in China have burned incense in shallow censers such as this, placed within a shrine or atop a home altar. An essential element o...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Fine Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Double Gourd Vases 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonné vases, circa 1890.
This is a very handsome pair of antique double gourd shaped cloisonné vases, one with a blue ground the...
Category
1890s Meiji Antique East Asian 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, Bud...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
A large bronze vase depicting an egret
Located in Milano, IT
Large bronze vase depicting an egret, in relief, on a perch in the center of a watercourse, surrounded by four swimming fish. The figure of the egret emerges from the vase with remar...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture Of An Eagle, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Rare bronze okimono with multiple patina representing a bird of prey perched on a hollow trunk.
This sculpture is astonishingly realistic : observe the somewhat crude appearance of t...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian 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 East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Six Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Rice Bowls C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Rice Bowls with Floral Design, C1920
Measures - 1 @ 4'' x 2''; 5 @ 2.5''H x 4.5''
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The exterior of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers surrounded by...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dish, Japan Meiji period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Bronze and cloisonné enamel dish very finely decorated with an egret in flight above various flowers on a background of copper inclusions and gold powder.
The wing decorated in parti...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Lattice Top Incense Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This slender metal container is a 19th-century white brass incense burner, used for storing and burning incense sticks. The small box has a rectangular form and a removable sliding t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Mixed Metal Silver on Copper Tray with Dragon Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Japanese mixed metal copper and silver two-handled tray, from the late 19th or early 20th century, beautifully adorned with dragon motifs in relief on the rim and handles. It measure...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Copper
Chinese Silver Repousse Dragon Handle Sauce Boat by Luen Wo
By Luen Wo
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese Export silver repousse sauce boat with dragon handles. Marked for Luen Wo.. Very fine decoration. 7 1/4" long, 4 " tall, 3 1/2", 7 oz weight.
Category
1890s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Beaker, circ 1890's
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese export repousse beaker, circ 1890. Wieght 3.3 oz., 4 3/8" tall
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Wireless Musen Cloisonne Vase by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese cloisonne vase in bottle-form made by Ando Jubei (1876-1963) circa 1910-20s (late Meiji to Taisho period). The vase features a completely smooth surface without showing an...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vessels - Three Vases & Three Canisters C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vessels - Three Vases & Three Canisters C1920
Measures - 9"H x 4.25"diam (2 dragon vases)
7.5"H x 4.5"diam (green vase)
...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Double Handled Cast Bronze Vases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Double Handled Cast Bronze Vases C1920
Measures - 6.5"H x 2.5"W x 3"D (floral)
5.75"H x 2.5"W x 2.5"D
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Floral Decorated Vase with Branch Form Handles 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Floral Decorated Vase with Branch Form Handles 18thC
Measures - 6.5"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
Category
18th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Geometric Pattern Plate Charger
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate. The plate is made in a swirl panel design. The panels are adorned with polychrome images of blossoming flowers, and...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th century Japanese tin-made Buddhist pagoda with Hoju precious orb
Located in Chiba, JP
Japanese tin-made Buddhist pagoda with hoju (precious orb) standing for the universe (everything). Early 20th century. approx. H 21.5 x 15 x 15cm (8.46 x 5.90 x 5.90in). Some expecte...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Tin
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs adorning the surface, this ceremonial...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
A Japanese pair of cloisonné enamel vases decorated with silver wire
Located in Milano, IT
Delightful pair of silver cloisonné vases covered with polychrome enamels on a dark blue background.
Decorations with polychrome floral motifs with peonies and a pair of Japanese th...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Totai Jar Signed
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome fan shape...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Heavy, Japanese bronze temple bell 梵鐘 (bonshô) of traditional shape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Heavy bronze temple bell (bonshô) of traditional shape with an appealing echoing sound when struck. Its surface is a rich brown, complemented by a hint of light green aged patina.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Red Enamel Green and White Dragon Jar
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Japanese late Meiji Era tripod and covered enamel copper censer koro. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form censer koro is enameled with poly...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Match Box Holder
Located in New York, NY
The exterior of the ware is covered with polychrome enamel floral, foliage, and butterfly motifs framed by a geometrical ornament against a bright turquoise background made in the Cl...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese flat brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs adorning the surface, this ceremonial container showcases the ...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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 East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace
Located in London, GB
Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Turquoise Coral Necklace
A beautiful necklace of large Tibetan Turquoise beads
interspersed with natural red coral beads with silver clasp
Period 2nd half ...
Category
20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Coral, Silver
A Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wire & Wireless Vase attributed to Ando.
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Japanese Cloisonne Enamel shouldered vase with a long neck worked in silver wire and wireless technique depicting a two bamboo trees and a bird perched along the branch...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Yellow Enamel Butterfly Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era decorative enamel plate. The plate is adorned with a polychrome image of butterflies in blossoming flower on a bright yellow ground made in the Cloisonn...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Seven Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Seven Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Measures - 3.5"H x 2"diam (4 sm)
5"H x 2.25"diam (md)
6"H x 3"diam (lg)
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Garden Scene Vase with Birds 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Garden Scene Vase with Birds 20thC
Measures - 9"H x 4.25"diam
Category
20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Vase with Garden Scene & Bird 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Vase with Garden Scene & Bird 20thC
Measures - 10"H x 5.25"diam
Category
20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Seven Chinese Cast Bronze Ancient Articles 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Seven Chinese Cast Bronze Ancient Articles Including Buddha Heads and Elephants 19thC
Measures - 10.5"H x 4.25"W x 3.5"D (scholar)
4.5"H x 1.5"W x 1.5"D (square ...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Vase with Tree of Life & Birds 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Footed Vase with Tree of Life & Birds 20thC
Measures - 5.75"H x 3.5"diam
Category
20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Very Fine & Large Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Vase, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large and very fine Meiji Period (1868-1912) patinated and mixed metal bronze vase of ovoid form, richly decorated with raised motifs of flying cranes accented with silver-overlay,...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Tomoe" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
By Nakajima Yasumi II
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese patinated bronze ikebana flower vase, "Tomoe", by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), Osaka, Japan.
The highly sculptural vase is crafted of bronze with a spectacu...
Category
1960s Showa Vintage East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Late Meiji Period Cloisonné Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese vase with enamel cloisonné depicting naturalistic scenes with birds on one side and with fish on the other from the late Meiji period, circa...
Category
Early 1900s Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Keifuku" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
By Nakajima Yasumi II
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese patinated bronze ikebana vase by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), circa 1960's, Osaka, Japan.
The tall vase of graceful form, with a high round foot supporting ...
Category
1960s Showa Vintage East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Scalloped Wisteria Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period enamel plate charger. The plate is amde in a floral design with scalloped rims. The plate is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers a...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Measures - 9"H x 4"diam (tall green vase)
8"h X 4"d (white vase)
7.5"H x 6"W x 3.25"D (napkin box...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Chinese Pewter Trinket Dish, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists t...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Gojunoto, Japanese Metal Pagoda
Located in Vienna, AT
Gojunoto, Japanese Metal Pagoda - This is a wonderfully detailed smaller version of a Pagoda building made from cast iron. Pagoda buildings, Tō (塔) in Japanese, originated in ancient...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Iron
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vases C1920
Measures - Sm to Lg: 5.25"H x 2.75"W x 2.75"D
5.25"H x 3.25"W x 3.25"D
...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Brush Pot with Bugs
Located in New York, NY
An 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 a burd a...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Items - Three Boxes & Five Napkin Rings c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Items - Three Boxes & Five Napkin Rings c1920
Measures - 1"H x 1.5" diam (sm napkin ring)
1.25"H x 2" diam (lg napkin ring)
...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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