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Place of Origin: East Asian
A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a falcon, signed by Kōmin
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a perched falcon in light patina with polychrome eyes, beak and legs in black contrasting with pure gold.
The sculpture depicts the falcon in a moment of serene repose, perched with an aura of regal bearing.
Placed on a patinated bronze base, the sculpture achieves a harmonious synthesis of form and texture. This attention to detail showcases the commitment...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese bronze okimono Oni Nembutsu
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese great and remarkable bronze okimono, on a wooden base, depicting an Oni, dressed as a priest, accompanied by a young oni.
The main Oni is portrayed standing and smiling, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Great Japanese bronze vase depicting a hawk, signed by Masayuki 正之
Located in Milano, IT
Large bronze vase with greenish-reddish patina worked in relief depicting a hawk, head turned to the right, on a large branch that wraps around the vase at an angle from the bottom t...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bookends "Architect" series by POPCORN
By POPCORN
Located in 加須市, 11
These bookends are made of iron.
Inspired by a suspension bridge.
Category
2010s Bauhaus East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Steel
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 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 East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Large Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Vases
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, large pair of Chinese bronze cloisonné enameled vases depicting the scene of florals on a yellow ground with vivid colors of green, red, blue, and white.
The items are ...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Export Hardstone and Gilt Silver Filigree Peacock Box, 1920's, China
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Chinese export peacock from hardstone and gilt silver filigree canister box, Republic Period, circa 1920's, China.
The graceful and elegant hardstone container of cyli...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Stone, Silver, Enamel
Collection of Ten Chinese Ceremonial Poles
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine set of ten polished brass ceremonial spears each with different and unusually elaborate symbolic spear heads representing good fortune, power and strength, long life, accomplishment. One of the few conventional spears is a rare Chinese spear with the double crescent moons either side of a elongated spear head. A Guan Dao...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork
Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases, Japan Meiji Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Extraordinary pair of chiseled bronze vases with multiple patinas in the form of an oni seated cross-legged supporting the body of each vase in the shape of a purse. Work similar to ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross
Located in Norton, MA
A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross. The front side is decorated with a relief depiction of Jesus Christ. Inscription in Church Slavonic on the backside: Image, be ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Large Bronze Tibetan Vase with Handles
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Large Tibet bronze and copper vase with handles: exceptional and perfect.
Sizes: diameter at the top cm. 52, with handles cm. 61. Base 35 cm.
High cm. 43....
Category
Late 19th Century Other Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Old or Antique Japanese Silver Mounted Yellow Cloisonne Enamel Koro/Lidded Jar
By Kumeno Teitaro, Ando Jubei, Ando Shippo Ten
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Japanese cloisonné koro.
Comprising a koro or jar base with 3 feet covered by a conforming lid with a silver mount to the lid and top rim, leaf shaped openings surrounded in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Meiji East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Large Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases By Masayuki
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most stylish high quality pair of Meiji Period (1868-1912), bronze and mixed metal vases artist signed ...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal, 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 East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Tibetan Singing Bowl Hand Hammered E Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A rare 19th century Tibetan singing bowl. The hand made piece is all original, hand hammered yielding a subtle overall pattern of indentation. Beautiful E tone. A meaningful ceremoni...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair Korean Iron Box with Silver Inlays Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of Korean iron box with intricate silver inlays dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The matching circular boxes was most likely used to store tobacco lea...
Category
19th Century Other Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Iron, Bronze
A Pair of Bronze Carp Sculpture by Hiramatsu Koshun
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Pair of Bronze Carp Sculptures by Hiramatsu Koshun
This pair of bronze carp sculptures is a beautiful and unique work of art by the well-known Japanese ...
Category
20th Century Showa East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Signed Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases by Daikichi
By Ando Shippo Ten, Ando Jubei, Kumeno Teitaro
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vases.
By the Ohta Cloisonne workshop of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. T...
Category
20th Century Meiji East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Located in PARIS, FR
Ovoid-shaped (nagamarugata) iron tsuba hammered and chased with medallions. On one side, medallions of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Iron
Japanese copper vase/Floral pattern fine engraving/1868-1920/Metal craft
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have received wonderful old Japanese items.
Wooden buckets have been made in Japan since ancient times, and they were used by commoners to sprinkle water and to sprinkle water on ...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Tray in Ormolu Mounting by Alphonse Giroux
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period tray. Features a vibrant and detailed depiction of a bird and a scrolling pattern backside, created using the cloisonne technique. The tray is furthe...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Ormolu
Japanese Samurai Helmet Kabuto Edo Period (1603-1867)
Located in Hampstead, QC
A Japanese Samurai black-lacquered helmet (kabuto) in suji bachi style and of a goshozan shape consisting of the:
- main dome (hachi) made from 16 plates in natural iron riveted to...
Category
Early 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Iron
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
Japan chrysanthemum tsuba
Located in PARIS, FR
Iron tsuba in the shape of a chrysanthemum (kikugata), openworked in negative with foliage and geometric patterns.
Chrysanthemum shaped tsuba were quite popular in the Edo period as...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Iron
Pair of Chinese Modernist Red Cloisonné Ginger Jars and Stands, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Modernist Red Cloisonné Ginger Jars and Stands, Circa 1960s
China, 20th Century
A stunning pair of Chinese Modernist red cloi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Sensational Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this sensational late Edo period 1615-1868 solid shakudo and mixed metal Tsuba ( sword hand guard) artist si...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
19th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze figure of the Manjushri Bodhisattva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze figure of the Manjushri Bodhisattva
An exquisite 19th Century Tibetan gilt bronze sculpture depicting the Manjushri Bodhisattva, the embodiment of W...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Gilt Copper Alloy Mask on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive copper alloy mask of Arhat, the disciple and follower of Buddha (also known as Luohan in Chinese) from Tibetan region circa 19th century. The larger-than-life mask has striking iconic facial features: large, rounded eyes under bushy eyebrows, wide nostrils, full lips and elongated earlobes. The molded mask is lined with a red lacquered line-like textile on the back with seams still visible on the edge. Masks with realistic rendition of Arhats were not as common as the fantastical and fierce deity masks...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Phoenix Bird Cloisonné Enamel Over Brass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese enamel over brass bowl. The interior of the bowl is adorned with polychrome images of Phoenix birds in blossoming trees and fl...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Large Japanese Bronze Elephant Okimono - Genryusai Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this unusual Meiji Period 1868-1912 , study of a large elephant performing a balancing act upon two huge bro...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japan mice treasure bag Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Japanese bronze representing two mice, one of them pulling a treasure bag.
The mouse or the rat (both called nezumi in Japanese), one of the zodiac signs, is a symbol of fortune. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Japonisme East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba – Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this exceptionally fine Edo Period 1615-1868, mixed metal artist signed Tsuba ( sword hand guard), the well ...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japanese Silver Incense Burner, Akoda Koro, by Nomura, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely and luxurious Japanese silver incense burner of lobed melon form, akoda koro, marked jungin and signed Nomura, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The silver koro...
Category
1910s Meiji Vintage East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dueling Dragons Pink Butterfly Tray
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass tray. The tray is enameled with a polychrome medallion depicting a butterfly surrounded by floral and foliage patterns, an...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
A Japanese Bronze Tokyo Okimono Of Boys Wrestling - Izumi Seijo
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Meiji period 1868-1912 , Tokyo school bronze okimono of two boys pla...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Company
By Ando Jubei
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this stunning early 20thc Meiji/Taisho period , circa 1920’s Cloisonné ename...
Category
20th Century Taisho East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Wire
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl w/ Dragon in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and large Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl/jar denier with Dragon in Relief. This captivating and exquisite, hand-crafted, patinated bronze centerpiece serves as a remarkable focal point, adorned with marvelously hand-chassed and hand-chiseled dragons in relief, gracefully emerging and disappearing behind artfully stylized scrolling etched clouds. The centerpiece boasts a substantial and graceful curved base, complemented by a striking peaked and square-edged lip atop the vessel.
The significance behind the depiction of the three-clawed dragons stems from the Japanese belief that Eastern dragons originated within their native land. According to their folklore, as these majestic creatures ventured away from Japan, they acquired additional toes. The Japanese Sky dragon...
Category
1890s Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C
Located in London, GB
A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C.
This is an old cast bronze piece with a naturally aged patina, decorated with ancient motifs often appeared on the bronz...
Category
1850s Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Goblet of rare and unusual form. The bowl has four panels, two decorated with figural scenes; a third with mythical beasts; and the fourth, which also has a v...
Category
1860s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Large Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Japan Meiji Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Exceptional incense burner in finely chiseled patinated bronze. The barrel with a rotating decoration of birds and branches is supported by three shishis. Two other Fô lions...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Silver Bowl with chrysanthemum
Located in London, GB
A large, fine late 19th or early 20th century Japanese Silver Bowl, with the mark of Yoshikatsu of Yokohama.
The bowl from the Meiji period, is of hemispherical form with scalloped ...
Category
1890s Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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 East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Export Yellow Floral Beijing Enamel Round Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Yellow Floral Beijing Enamel Round Box
China, 20th Century
A stunning example of 20th-century Beijing Enamel, this domed circular box ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Pair of Chinese Canopy Bed Curtain Hooks with Money Toads
Located in Chicago, IL
This fantastic pair of etched brass hooks recreates those used throughout the Qing dynasty to hold open the gauzy curtains of traditional canopy beds. Each of the large hooks is affixed to an etching of the Daoist immortal Liu Hai and his animal companion, the three-legged Money Toad. Known as Jin Chan...
Category
20th Century Qing East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Tibetan Silver Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century Tibetan snuff bottle is delightfully ornate, crafted with silver metalwork and encrusted with colorful beads. The small bo...
Category
20th Century Tibetan East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Old Copper Drop Object 1940s-1960s / Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This object is a stack of old Japanese copper drops.
Item dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s).
This type of object sometimes occurs when copper drops naturally accumulate and harden during the casting process at copper refineries.
'Accidental beauty...
Category
1940s Showa Vintage East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Mt Fuji – Ando Company
By Ando Jubei
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large Taisho period 1912-1926 , circa 1920’s , Cloisonné vase by the An...
Category
20th Century Taisho East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Wire
A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira, of baluster shape with a spirally twisted neck, the body decorated with four high relief crabs and several partially...
Category
1890s Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Silver Karabitsu Bonbonniere Box, Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese silver bonbonniere box in the shape of a karabitsu, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The small bonbonniere crafted of silver in the form of a karabitsu, a storage ...
Category
1920s Meiji Vintage East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Silver Centrepiece
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in London, GB
This impressive Chinese Export Silver Centrepiece, consists of a large central dish, pierced with bamboo decoration, supported by five shoots of bamboo also with bamboo leaf decorat...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Paktong Basin, 19th Century
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Chinese paktong basin, engraved with scenes of many children at play and before pagodas, within borders of shou characters, bats and flowerheads, the flattened rim with vases of flowers and lingzhi, swords, lotus pods...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair of Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Pair Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks
Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks
Sold as Pair Only.
Japanese Shokudai
Chrysanthemum B...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Planter Cloisonne Porcelain Planter
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, footed and hand enamel on porcelain planter. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The exterior of the planter is adorned with polychrome images of blossoming flowers on blue ground made in the Cloisonne technique. The border and the base are adorned with geometrical, floral, and foliage motifs made in the same technique. Mounted on three legs. The legs and the mouth of the ware are decorated with hand enameled cobalt blue floral and scrollwork patterns. Unmarked. Antique Asian and Oriental Planters...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Hayashi Kodenji
Located in Newark, England
Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase decorated with butterflies. The vase of wide globular shape with stepped shoul...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver, Enamel
Large Bronze Japanese Champleve Enamel Double Elephant Handle Urn Vase Japan
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted vintage Japanese urn shaped vase, featuring elephant head double handles in bronze and enamel. Colorful enamel adorns the vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Chinese Vermeil Sterling, Enameled Peacocks & Flowers Motif Vase & Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Vermeil Sterling, Enameled Peacocks & Flowers Motif Vase & Stand
China, 20th Century
A extraordinary piece of Chinese silversmithing, this Chinese vermeil (gilt) over sterling silver vase and stand is a true work of art. Dating to the mid -20th century, this stunning set showcases intricate pierced silver wirework and exquisite enameled motifs of peacocks and flowers.
The hexagonal vessel is adorned with all-over pierced silver wirework, displaying the mastery of the silversmith. The fine alternating vignettes of peacocks and flowers add a touch of grace and beauty to the design. The vermeil finish, with its gilded surface, adds a luxurious touch and enhances the overall aesthetic.
Stamped with 'Silver' on the inside bottom of the vase, this piece exemplifies the quality and authenticity of Chinese export silver. Its weight of 4.6 ounces speaks to the substantial nature of the silver used in its creation.
The vase is raised on a conforming pedestal base, adding stability and enhancing the overall visual impact. Accompanying the vase is an associated Chinese carved hardwood stand, providing a complementary and elegant presentation.
The Chinese export silver vase measures 4 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches in height. The carved Chinese hardwood stand...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
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