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Place of Origin: East Asian
Japanese Bronze Hawk Ikebana
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze intended for hanging (? dô kakenanaike, « hanging bronze ») depicting a hawk, placed on a branch. The inside is hollow so a bouquet a flowers can be put inside and thus, serve...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanse Silver and Gold Bonbonniere by Mitsukoshi, Showa Era, 1935, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese silver bonbonniere with an applied gold Imperial Chrysanthemum Seal, marked "jungin" and "Mitsukoshi", Showa Era, 1935, Japan. This bonbonniere is ...
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1930s Showa Vintage East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Bowl with Deer and Koi Motif
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Chinese cloisonné bowl with deer and koi fish motif, circa 1950s. The piece is is in very good vintage condition and measures 10...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Japanese Mixed Metal Kodansu, Nogawa Company of Kyoto
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to bring you this exceptional Meiji Period 1868-1912 mixed metal kodansu cabinet by ...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan. The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors opening in opposite directions. The lanterns of traditional toro form, cast in bronze, and lacquered. Each lantern comprised of three parts - the "roof", the "fire box", and the pedestal. This type of pedestal lantern is called a dai-doro, as opposed to the hanging lantern type, tsuri-doro. The hexagonal roof of the lantern, reminiscent of temples or pagodas, features a wonderful, dense cloud pattern with three heart-shaped cutouts, known as inome, or boar's eye. The roof topped by a hoju, the Buddhist flaming Jewel of Wisdom. Each of the six corners feature a fantastic shachihoko, mythical beasts with the face of a tiger and body of a fish. Bells are suspended from the shachihoko. The globular body of the lantern features four pierced panels with the three leaf hollyhock mon of the Tokugawa clan surrounded by a karakusa pattern of scrolling vines. One panel serving as a hinged door with a lock stylized as the Three Jewels...
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1920s Taisho Vintage East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Repoussé Silver Fitting with Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual piece of silver hardware is wonderfully patterned with intricate Tibetan repoussé decoration. Comprised of two thin silver plates linked ...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Sake Pot
Located in Newark, England
Fine Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel Sake pot. The Sake pot of rounded form with with clean edges profusely decorated with blossoming flowers throughout upon a black ground ba...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Koro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful antique ten sides fluted koro censer, created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), ci...
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1890s Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

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...
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20th Century Qing East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this captivating Meiji Period 1868-1912, iron and mixed metal study of a turtle being ridden by a young boy,...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Iron

Japanese Cloisonné Jewelry Presentation Box Japan Racing Association
Located in New York, NY
Very rare Japanese cloisonné jewelry box, circa 1960s. Rich floral design top on white enamel background. Garnet velvet interior , with tray. B...
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20th Century Anglo-Japanese East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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...
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20th Century East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree cloisonné was on porcelain (totai Shippo) A very attracti...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Large Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Panel of Geese Flying over the Moon S
Located in New York, NY
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Panel of Geese Flying over the Moon Sky A large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass wall panel. The panel is enameled with a p...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Chinese Supper Large Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Hundred Birds" with Bronze Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a supper large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns of "hundred birds" made by hand seating on a tripod bronze stand, from the Mid-20th Cent...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Canton Enamel Round Stacking Boxes and Cover, circa 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely lovely Chinese export pink Canton enamel round stacking box and cover, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The circular stacking box consists of a bowl form base, ...
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Early 1900s Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Archaisitc Bronze Small Scholar Vase, 17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fine small archaistic scholar's vase in the form of a zun, Ming to Qing Dynasty, 17th century, circa 1650, China. The small vessel of elegant proportions and wonderfully cast. T...
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Mid-17th Century Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Aluminum Glove Mold 1920s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Old Japanese rubber glove mold. It is made of aluminum. This item is from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It is very rare. The texture of used aluminum is beautiful. I...
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1920s Showa Vintage East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Aluminum

Japanese Bronze Kappa
Located in PARIS, FR
Dark brown patina bronze figure of a standing kappa with its right leg leaning on a cucumber. The figure is put on four-legged rattan-like bronze stand. The kappa (??) is a aquati...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Dragon Vase with Arrow Handles, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast and powerful Chinese dragon bronze altar vase with arrow handles, Qing Dynasty, 18th century or earlier, China. The altar vase of bottle form, set on a high, splayed r...
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18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese "Giant" Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #Ja2
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a very large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns made by hand seating on a wood stand, early 20 century. It's measured about 16.5" x 10" wi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Lot of Four Chinese Cloisonne Vases & Teapot, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of four chinese cloisonne vases and teapot 20th century. From left: Baluster-shaped black ground vase with flowering prunus emerging from a rock, ruyi band around flaring ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Vase by Kiryu Kosho Kaisha
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period patinated bronze vase by Kiryu Kosho Kaisha, the baluster body applied with gold, silver, bronze and copper designs of bogbean and arrowhead plants with a frog, dragon...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Scholar Vase with Taotie, Ming/Qing Dynasty, 17th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and interesting cast bronze archaistic scholar vase with loose ring handles and taotie mask design, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China. The small vase of archaistic hu form, and cast with archaistic designs. Sitting on a tall splayed ring foot, the round body is cast with a large band featuring a ferocious taotie (ogre) mask. The taotie mask in this case id decidedly feline, with a ruyi shaped snout above a whiskered mouth. Two flanges stick out to either side of the mask, reminiscent of ears. A wide, tall neck rises from the body, terminating in a slightly everted mouth. The archaistic cast design on the neck is not as clear, but most likely represents Fusang, a mythical island in the Eastern Sea where the legendary Fusang tree grows. The Fusang tree, home to the mythical Sun Bird...
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Mid-17th Century Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze with Cloisonne Chinese Very Detailed Dragon Charger in Vibrant Colors
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Bronze with Cloisonne Chinese Very Detailed Dragon Charger in vibrant colors. Amazing craftsmanship.
Category

1920s Vintage East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Tibetan Repoussé Silver Fitting with Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual piece of silver hardware is wonderfully patterned with intricate Tibetan repoussé decoration. Comprised of two thin silver plates linked ...
Category

Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Silver

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...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Bronze Group of Mice, Pumpkin and Pomegranate
Located in PARIS, FR
Polychrome bronze of a group of mice around a pumpkin and a pomegranate. The five mice have a dark brown patina, while the hollowed-out gourd is dark brown and the split pomegranate ...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Silver Gilt, Agate & Enamel Censer
Located in New York, NY
Chinese silver censer, circa 1910. Drum-form agate body set in silver gilt mounts with scrollwork and lunettes. Leaf-capped side bracket handles. Upward tapering support and stepped ...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Agate, Silver, Enamel

Japan, Large Cloisonné Enamel Charger, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Extra Large cloisonné enamel charger with a decor of butterflies among flowers on a light pink ground which is a very uncommon color. Japan, Meiji pe...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Abumi Stirrups
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of stamped brass stirrups decorated with Hashizuka, Ito and Manabe Mons. Japan - Edo (1615-1868), 18th century. Height: 10.24 in. (26 cm), length: 12.6 in. (32 cm), width 4.72 in. (12 cm) As in Western culture, the culture Japanese stirrups were part of traditional accessories...
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Late 18th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Captivating Japanese Bronze Goose Jardiniere by Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most captivating large Meiji Period 1868-1912 bronze plant holder/ jardiniere, cast at the foundry of t...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian 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...
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Late 17th Century Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese cast, carved, and parcel gilt bronze sculpture, okimono, of a kneeling samurai archer, signed Kiyotsugu (died 1894), Meiji ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese "Giant" Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #Ja1
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a very large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns made by hand seating on a wood stand, early 20 century. It's measured about 17" x 10" with...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Dragon and Phoenix Jardinieres, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Japanese chakinseki, tea dust, cloisonne jardinieres, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The jardinieres each with a squat globular body, short neck, and wide, everted mouth. The bodies decorated wide lappets of mottled puce featuring alternating dragons and phoenixes...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Japanese Bronze Monkey Vase – Hokugaku I
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this early Meiji period 1868-1912 Kaga school bronze artist signed vase, this magnificent quality piece of m...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Tōkanmuri Kabuto Samurai Helmet in the Shape of a Court CAP
Located in Milano, IT
Tokanmuri kabuto Samurai helmet in the shape of a court cap Momoyama to early Edo Period 17th century The wearing of helmets that reproduced the shapes of traditional ...
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17th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Silver Inlays by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese cloisonne vase by Ando Company circa 1910-30s, end of Meiji to Tasho period. The vase takes an archaic Chinese bronze vessel form know...
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1920s Meiji Vintage East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver

Japan, Very Large Cloisonne Charger, Meiji Period 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Japan, very large cloisonne charger, 19th century. A very large charger, decorated in various coloured enamels with a crane amongst various ...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Floral Decoration & Wooden Stands
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of vases are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and date to approximately 1920 and done in an Anglo-Japanese style. The vases are done in engraved brass w...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Cabinet and Two Vases in Gold Damascened Iron
By Komai
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Exceptional set composed of a cabinet and two miniature vases in gold damascened iron. The cabinet opens in front with four drawers. The three pieces are marked with Mount Fuji, signature of the artist Fujii Yoshitoyo...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Large Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardiniere by Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji Period 1868-1912, bronze jardiniere from the foundry of the highly regarded and well ...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Two Tiered Brass Occasional Tray Table with Engraved Tops
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tray table is unsigned, but presumed to have originate from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export s...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting flora theme with a wood stand, early 20th century. #5
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Large Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases, 19th century. Japanese cloisonne enamel dragon vases are highly ...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Japanese Meiji period mixed metals vase. By Miyabe Atsuyoshi for Inoue of Kyoto. With a bronze body and d...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Ota Jinnoei 1890 Imperial Meiji Period Pair of Cloisonne Cabinet Vases
By Ota Jinnoei
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of cloisonne vases designed by Ota Jinnoei. Beautiful pair of small cabinet vases, created in Japan circa 1890, during the meiji Imperial period (1868-1912). These vases has ...
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1890s Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Very Large Japanese Bronze Ferry Boat Okimono by Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual large scale Meiji Period 1868-1912, bronze casting of a wooden ferry boat carrying passeng...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

China 960 Ad Song Dynasty Very Rare Imperial Period Offering Vessel in Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Offering vessel from the Chinese Song Dynasty (960/1279 AD ). A beautiful "offering spiritual vessel" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This rare vessel was created in red bronze during the Song Dynasty period. between 960/1279 AD. This is one of the most unusual forms of red bronze jar. A large vessel, the sides are virtually perpendicular to the base. The stepped lid design is also among the more rare types. The predominant lid design among the Yunnan offering bronzes is the "wheel" pattern, with a few lids having the lotus design. This is also one of the few bronzes displaying clear riveting of a two-part vessel body, with the original twisted elements Has a combined measures including the lid of 12.5 by 8.75 inches (31.75 x 22,23 Cm). The Song Dynasty, was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Tizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the later Zhou, ending the Five-Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The Song often came into conflict with the contemporaneous Liao, Western Xia and Jin dynasties in northern China. After decades of armed resistance defending southern China, it was eventually conquered by the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. The dynasty is divided into two periods: Northern Song and Southern Song...
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Rare 17th century Chinese Patinated Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base. The body of this censor is intricately decorated with Archaistic decoration in hand-chassed relief. The wooden lid is designed with a foliate, leaf-like form, with a gorgeous white jade finial in the shape of a lotus leaf. The gorgeous tripod censer stands...
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1690s Qing Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Huge Pair Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Hundred Butterflies" with Wood Stands
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a pair of huge and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs with intricated patterns of hundred butterflies made by hand seating on a wood stand, from the early 20 century....
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Oriental Flowering Hawthorn Cloisonne Double Gourd Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and stylish antique oriental, Chinese attributed, cloisonne double gourd vase dating from the latter 19th century. The vase stands on a flat brass base with a wide round base, pinched waist and narrow round upper section with a funnel style top with a flat metal rim. The body of the vase is decorated with a mixture of flowering shrubs dominated with flowering hawthorn incorporating a butterfly to one side. The continuous scenes are decorated in colored enamels against a bright turquoise ground and set between formal borders around the foot, the pinched centre and top of the vase. The vase is typically not marked but is a striking and very stylish example. Provenance: Acquired from the UK art...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japan, Eagle and Snake, Bronze, Meiji Period
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular large bronze with dark brown patina representing an eagle with outstretched wings and a snake. 52x40x40cm Japan, Meiji period.
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Mixed Metals Copper & Silver Usubata Ikebana Flower Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese flower vase. In hand-hammered copper (or possibly a thin-bodied bronze) with applied silver bands to rim, footrim, shaped edge, and with a lotus petal border at the joint of neck and body. Having the usubata form with a wide flared neck and mouth. The 'usubata' vase is a form favored for large scale floral arrangements by the Ikenobo school, the oldest and largest school of Japanese ikebana founded in the 15th century by Buddhist monk Senno Ikenobo. It is believed that the wide and shallow rim of an usubata vase which displays the surface of the water best imitates natural conditions of growth while also contributing to the longevity of an arrangement with the increased surface area of the water better oxygenating the plants. The base retains still retains hand-hammered marks. There is evidence of seams and folds throughout from the construction, and the surface has a cloud-like brown patina throughout. Simply a wonderful Japanese mixed metal vase...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Silver

Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Koro, Artist Signed
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this super quality Meiji Period 1868-1912, pure silver and mixed metal koro or incense burner, the heavy sil...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver

Tiger Sculpture Object by a Well Known Japanese Metal Artist
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Tiger sculpture object by a well known Japanese Metal artist Saegusa Soutarou Saegusa Soutaro ( 1912-2006 ), his works were often displayed during p...
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Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Ashizuki
Located in Newark, England
A fine Japanese Meiji period box in the Komai style. The box of deep rectangular shape with hinged lid worked beautifully with gold and silve...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique East Asian Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

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