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Place of Origin: East Asian
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, a B...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Brass

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 East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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. ...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Lidded Urn, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish antique Japanese Meiji bronze lidded twin handle urn standing on a rounded plinth base with tongue and grotesque head formed legs with dragon handles and a flat c...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic, rare, and antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form vase, 17th/18th century, Kangxi Period. This cloisonne vase is extremely rare to find in this quality, condition, age,...
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Late 17th Century Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Jar With Dragons And Phoenix Birds
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine quality antique Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded jar from the Meiji period, standing on a foot and featuring a lush decor with mythical animals and floral motifs on a pink bac...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

A Very Fine 19th C. Japanese Bronze 'Kabutomushi' Vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine & rare Meiji period 'Kabutomushi' bronze vase, exhibiting a fine old surface with an exceptionally fine patina overall, featuring an applied, naturalistically cast & detailed ...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese Meiji Gold Silver Inlay Peacock Bronze Usubata Ikebana Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
Rare peacocks and peonies antique Japanese Meiji period patinated bronze gold and silver inlaid signed Usubata vase for Ikebana, the Japanese art of flowe...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

Vintage Japanese Katakana Metal Letterpress Movable Type
Located in Chiba, JP
45 pieces of vintage Japanese metal letterpress movable type, ‘Katakana’ (Angular form of Japanese syllabary, primarily used for words of foreign origin). Showa period, 20th century,...
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20th Century East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji period, 1868 to 1912, cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting a multicolored picture of vines and grapes with...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of cloisonné vases attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of vases decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamels on a midnight blue ground, worked in silver and gold thread attributed to Hayashi Kodenji. The hexagonal body depicts sparro...
Category

Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

A magnificent Japanese cloisonne enamel Vase. Signed. Meiji period
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Japanese cloisonne enamel Vase. Signed. Meiji period of tapering form with everted neck, decorated in various coloured enamels with two cranes in flight above the cra...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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 East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period Antique
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Presentation Pieces! These magnificent Japanese bronze vases, dating back to the Meiji Period and dated 190...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Plate with Butterflies
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel brass plate. The central part depicts an elegant motif with butterflies flying on a goldstone gr...
Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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 East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

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...
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17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th century Size: Height 40.2 C.M. / Width 27.5 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.
Category

Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Basket Weave Wall Vase with Cicada
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and impressive antique Japanese Meiji bronze woven basket wall vase mounted with a cicada dating between 1868 and 1912. The heavily made ...
Category

19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Archaic Patinated Bronze Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and beautifully cast early 20th century Chinese bronze vase in the archaic style with a gorgeous lacquer simulated patina in shades of brown, red and green. The shoulders...
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Early 20th Century Archaistic East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Perth Collection. Dimension: Width: 20cm Depth: 10cm Height: 3cm. Note: The lock is not in working...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper

19 Century Chinese Export silver Dragon-Handled Mug / Tankard
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
19th Century Chinese Export Silver Mug / Tankard, the sides are beautifully decorated in relief with a scene of warriors in combat, very crisp and detailed, centering a shaped cartou...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Silver

A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands. Each foo dog is made up of very fine silver strands which have been weaved together creating an elaborate ...
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1940s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Japanese Iron Bird Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique iron bird sculpture with a nice patina. Removable vented piece, for burning incense, 1960s.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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 East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Silver

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 East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Patinated Bronze Trumpet Vase by Kanaya Gorôsaburô XI 金谷五良三郎
By Kanaya Gorôsaburô XI 金谷五良三郎
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant brown patinated bronze trumpet vase with gold and red sprinkled design. It has an impressive broad outward curved mouth decorated on both sides with the dots. Its slender bod...
Category

Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair Large Meiji Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine Meiji period Japanese patinated bronze vases distinguished by their stylized elephant form handles, cartouches depicting exotic birds and dragon encircling the base. 22...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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...
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20th Century Showa East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Tin

Pair, Chinese Export Cloisonne Enameled Dragon Figurines on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, 20th century. A pair of Chinese export style cloisonne dragon figurines on stands. Each dragon is detailed with brass wiring and hand enamel decorated across the surfaces. ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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 East 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.
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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 East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century Each of baluster form with an everted lip and trumpet neck descending to broad shoulders and a flared base, the enamelw...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese export Silver Tray, 19th Century
By Zee Wo
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese silver tray is an original decorative object realized in China between 1870 and 1930. Original silver object. Hallmark Shangai, silversmi...
Category

19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Archaic Style Gilt Bronze and Verdigris Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese archaic style gilt bronze pouring vessel with dragon headed handle and geometric decoration. With wonderful gilt and verdigris patina. The boat...
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Early 20th Century Archaistic East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Kaji Tsunekichi
Located in Queens, NY
A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Kaji Tsunekichi, Edo Period, 19th century Japanese cloisonne lanterns were made during the Meiji period, from the late 19th to early 20th century, and were often used as decorative lighting fixtures in temples and shrines. Kaji Tsunekichi (1866-1916) was a Japanese cloisonné artist who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Tokyo and learned the art of cloisonné from his father, Kaji Sataro, who was also a cloisonné artist. He was renowned for his mastery of the shippo-yaki technique, which involves creating intricate designs with thin wires on a metal base before filling in the spaces with enamel. Tsunekichi was known for his exceptional technical skills and his ability to create intricate designs with vibrant colors. His works often featured nature motifs, such as flowers, birds, and fish, which were rendered in a highly detailed and naturalistic style. He also experimented with new techniques, such as plique-à-jour, a type of cloisonné that creates a stained-glass effect. Tsunekichi's works were highly prized during his lifetime and continue to be sought after by collectors today. He won numerous awards for his cloisonné creations, including a Gold Medal at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris. His works are characterized by their fine wirework, precise enamel application, and attention to detail. Some of Tsunekichi's most famous works include a pair of large cloisonné vases...
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19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers w/ Jade
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers with Jade Rings and Inset with Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sandstone, and Turquoise. These gilt-bronze/copper censer...
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1990s Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sandstone, Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Set of Eight Chinese Cloisonné Process Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
A decorative technique first adopted in China in the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cloisonné is achieved by outlining intricate patterns with thin strips of metal, which are then f...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese bronze okimono toad (sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono bronze sculpture of a large toad in a crouching position, possibly about to jump. The toad and the frog, referred to by the same term in Japanese (kaeru), are associated with...
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Mid-19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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.
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Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Usubata Ikebana Vase with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
An antique Japanese Meiji period bronze usubata ikebana vase with gold inlay, crafted in two sections. Signed on the bottom. Excellent condition. Japan, late 19th-early 20th century
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East 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 East Asian Metalwork

Materials

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 ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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 East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

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...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Silver

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...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Red Tripod Jar
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper lidded jar with polychrome red cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Round shape, lid with globe finial. The piece rests on three feet. ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

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...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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 East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese White Brass Happiness Brazier, 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 white brass in a rectangular form, complete with a hinged handle and an intricately pierced lid with a chrysanthemum pattern. The exterior is etched with a pattern of golden coins...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

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