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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Two Khmer Bronze Mirrors, 13th - 15th Century
Located in New York, NY
Two small bronze mirrors from Cambodia, circa 13th-15th Century. In Southeast Asia, The Khmer culture existed between the 9th and 15 centuries, originating in Cambodia and extendin...
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Cambodian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Crowned Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of Thai Ayutthaya period bronze crowned Buddha mounted on wood display stands. Thailand. 17th/18th Century Dimensions: (approx) Head: 15" High, 7.75" Wide, 6" Deep (tallest) Overall: tbd Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 March Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature Catalog Auction #8155 Lot #78357 Condition Report: Attractive pair with beautifully aged patina, condition commensurate of age, use, and exposure. Scattered areas of desirable verdigris green patina and oxidation throughout to each. Minor loss to front shell point of one example. Small holes scattered throughout and scews/nails through each fixing both examples to wooden bases. Both well preserved and present superbly History: The first Crowned Buddha images or Jambupati Buddha statues are known to have been originated from the Pyu, where the Indian influence of Buddhist arts and non-Theravada Buddhism was extremely felt in those days. There may have been various background stories behind the crowned Buddha statues in the course of history but one of the most popular stories goes by the legend of Jambupati. This particular legend is not known in the home of Buddhism India, however the crowned Buddha statues have been attached to the name Jambupati as the Buddha is believed to have humbled a boastful and arrogant king Jambupati. The story goes on about how the Buddha transformed himself into a mighty king with a crown and jewelry and set himself a majestic yet incomparable palace. Seeing this, the king accepted the great ability of the Buddha and submitted himself to the Dharma and became a Buddhist monk. This particular story has gained a lot of popularity and stood the test of time in Burma as the number of Crowned Buddha statues in Burma is considerably great in amount. There are also other versions of the background story of crowned statues...
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Thai Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique 18th Century Burmese Bronze Shan Buddha – Asian Buddhist Art
Located in London, GB
18th Century Burmese Bronze Buddha – Antique Asian Buddhist Art A finely cast antique Burmese bronze sculpture of the Buddha, dating from the 18th century. This elegant piece of Asi...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Indo-Persian Pewter Hookah Pipe Base with Stylized Animals
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and naively decorated antique Indo-Persian Hookah pipe base dating from the 18th century. The bell-shaped body has a wide flat round infilled...
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Indian Islamic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Lead, Pewter

Pair of Bronze Age Spiral Pendants
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Pair of Spiral pendants, bronze age, Europe, circa 1000 BC, 3 and 3 half inches 7 9 cm, mounted on custom stands. Provenance: From a private European collection; formed in the 1980s.
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Qianlong Chinese Circular Cloisonne Enamel Box Allah Islamic Market
Located in Long Island City, NY
Antique Chinese cloisonne enamel jar with lid with Arabic reference to Allah on lid has a Qianlong dynasty mark on underside and is in excellent condition. Measures 4 1/8 inches acr...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Indian Shiva Mukhalingam Brass Alloy Human Face Cover
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Indian Shiva Mukhalingam made from a brass alloy and formed as a human face dating from the 18th century. The Shiva Mukhalingam has a single face (some come with four or ...
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Indian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Ottoman Copper Bucket With Incised Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Turkish copper bucket with elaborate etched designs covering the surface. A wonderful shape with the wide bulbous bottom tapering up elegant...
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Turkish Moorish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Tin

Chinese Phoenix Bird Cloisonne Enamel Over Brass Bowl
Located in Long Island City, 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...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Brass

18th Century Japanese Silver Inlaid Iron Shogun Stirrup (Abumi) Red Lacquer
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century iron abumi of typical form, the stirrup inlaid in silver, an encircled peony flower crest surrounded with a geometric pattern, the interior retains the original wood lining decorated in red lacquer. The sides and underside also inlaid. Signed by the maker. Edo period. This is a beautiful example of Japanese metalwork, sublime in it's design and craftsmanship, perhaps once belonging to a Shogun warrior...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Iron

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cast with a globular top with a central aperture on both sides, pierced with radiating petals to one side, supported on a tall spreading foot of rectangular section cast with raised ...
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Chinese Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Archaic Bronze Ding Warring States Period
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Bronze Archaistic Warring States Period Ding Pot. Circa 500 BCE A beautifully shaped medium size bronze ritual vessel with three elegant feet and a l...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is thought to be part of the decoration of a gilt-bronze Buddha made in ancient China, from the late Ming to the Qing dynasties. It is thought that it is probably an ornament t...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Bronze Collection Eighteen Luohan Disciples, 18th-19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely rare bronze collection of the eighteen (Archats) Luohan Disciples as adorned in Chinese Buddhist culture. The figures are exceptionally well made and represent the Luoha...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Tazza Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique footed Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper tazza bowl. The exterior of the ware is covered with polychrome enamel panels with blossoming flowers surrounded by floral, ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 18th Century and Earlier 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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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara with Four Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely cast bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara in his four-arm form with gilt and polychrome surface. The Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion is worshiped in all Buddhism sect as one ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Tang Dynasty Silvery bronze lobed “Beast and Birds” Mirror
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Silvery bronze lobed “Beast and Birds” Mirror, Tang Dynasty. The eight-foliated barbed form having a a center cast relief knop in a four legged Beast form surrounded ...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Small Decorative Brass Hindu Urn
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small decorative Brass Hindu urn with a crowned head and intricate cast details. Made in India circa 1750. Possibly used for incense on a shrine. A rare and characterful small brass...
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Indian Tribal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel, Bianhu, Han Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese archaic bronze wine vessel, called a bianhu, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China. The bianhu with a flattened oblong body,...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Central Javanese Bronze Footed Offering Vessel, 8th-10th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeously patinated bronze pedestal offering tray, talam, Central Javanese Period, Java, 8th-10th century. The offering tray of beautiful form and proportions, with a splayed a...
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Javanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Tripod Ritual Wash Basin (Ashitsuki-darai)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
UH80301 Japanese Bronze Tripod Ritual Wash Basin (Ashitsuki-darai), Muromachi Period, 16th century.   A five petal round form with undulating rolled edge and...
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Japanese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Japanese Edo Period Lacquered Samurai Iron Stirups
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Japanese Edo period Lacquered Samouri Iron stirups with original wooden lacquered insoles. Truly a beautiful pair of Japanese ...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Central Javanese Bronze Footed and Lidded Offering Vessel, 8th-10th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and rare Javanese bronze footed offering vessel and cover, Central Javanese Period, 8th-10th century. The ritual offering vessel of elega...
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Javanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Cast Bronze "Longevity" Mirror, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and finely cast Japanese bronze mirror with longevity symbols, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The small, round mirror with high walls...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Korean Goryeo Bronze Basin w/ Handles, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th/14th century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusually large and impressive Korean Goryeo bronze circular basin with applied handles and stunning patina, Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392), 12th - 14th century, Korea. The large ...
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Korean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Quality Oval 8 Piece Silver Plated Cruet Set, having a large oval
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic Antique Georgian Cast Iron Fire Fender of serpentine form with ornate details fitted with two figural stands to the sides.
Category

Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Korean Antique Bronze Footed Vessel with Lid Early Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze bowl shape vessel with fitted lid from Korean dated to 15-16th century (early Joseon Dynasty). In an elegant minimalistic form with thin wall and supported by a high foot ri...
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Korean Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

18th C. Chinese Bronze and cloisonné enamel wine cup for ritual ceremonies
Located in Bilzen, BE
China - Bronze and cloisonné enamel wine cup for ritual ceremonies with archaic Jue decoration, body decorated with a Chilong head, Qianlong, 18th century. Heigth 15.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Khitan Liao Dynasty Gold Clad Horse Trappings, 10th-11th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful and rare set of Khitan Liao gold clad copper alloy repousse horse trappings, featuring thirteen pieces on a modern museum display mount, Liao Dynasty...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Gold

Antique japanese forged iron tsuba from the Edo period
Located in Bilzen, BE
A forge iron Japanese samurai tsuba from the Edo period (1603 - 1868) Katana tsuba 7.5 x 7.5 cm Good condition as shown in the pictures uncleaned with its old patina
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Iron

18th Century Indian "Bidri Ware" Hookah Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
18th Century Indian "Bidri Ware" Hookah Base. Bidri is a metalworking technique unique to India, which involves inlaying fine geometric and floral patterns in silver, brass, or gold ...
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Indian Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass

Antique Japanese Iron Stirrups with Silver Inlay Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of antique Japanese Abumis, stirrup for horse-riding, in cast iron with elaborate silver inlay, circa 16th century Muramachi to Momoyama period. The prototype of Japanese abum...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Iron

17th Century Chinese Ming Bronze Figure of a Boy
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine cast bronze figures created over 400 years ago during China's Ming dynasty are rare and highly appreciated. In this exceptional example, a spirited young boy stands on a lotus b...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

18th century quality brass warming pan
Located in Ipswich, GB
18th century quality brass warming pan having a quality 18th century brass warming pan with the original iron handle D. 1770
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Brass

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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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier 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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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental Ming-dynasty bell once pealed in a Chinese village, sounding out in celebration or giving notice of important events. Expertly forged, the cast-iron bell is detailed with characters in intricate relief, and its exaggerated scallop rim is traced with oversized rivets. Covered in scales and ending in expressive faces, the bell's handle is cast in the form of a two-headed hong dragon, thought to be the embodiment of a rainbow and thus visible only after rainfall. Frosted with snow or lit from within by flickering candles, this sculptural bell takes on a magical presence in the winter garden.
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Gu Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
A bronze Chinese Gu vase.
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Persian Qajar Period Engraved and Inlaid Iron Metal Pen Box or Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the Qajar period, this cast iron pen case is highly and intricately engraved with a scroll patterned motif which has been inlaid with gold accents. The fitted top holds f...
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Indian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Iron

Chinese Brass Hot Water Bottle with Floral Relief Pattern
Located in Chicago, IL
This squat brass vessel is an early Qing-dynasty hot water bottle, originally used to heat a bed or warm the body. The round container would have been filled with hot water through t...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronze Bracelets, Southeast Asia
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Nice pair of Bronze Bracelets,Southeast Asia 11-13th Century
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Southeast Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Japanese parcel gilt copper hand warmer, hibachi, with chrysanthemum design, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The hand warmer, called a...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Archaic Bronze Vessel in Flattened Flask Form
Located in Stamford, CT
An archaic bronze vessel in flattened flask form with ring handles and mottled red and green patination.
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze incense burner in the form of an owl Signed Murata Seimin 村田製眠
Located in PARIS, FR
A bronze okimono of an owl, constructed in two sections, the short-eared owl (detachable) perched on a tree branch with its head cocked quizzically to the right and its wings folded ...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Big Antique 17th century key
Located in Chonburi, TH
This Antique 17th-century wrought iron key is a fascinating artifact that transports us back to an era of intricate craftsmanship and timeless elegance. T...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Wrought Iron

Big Antique 17th century key
Big Antique 17th century key
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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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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Collection of Three Korean Antique Bronze Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three bronze bowls from Korean dated to 14-17th century (late Goryeo to early Joseon Dynasty). It consists of an early example with a slight curvy wall and a high foo...
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Korean Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

An extraordinary George III thief's tool
Located in Chonburi, TH
In the shadows of the 18th century, when intrigue and subterfuge thrived, a remarkable artifact emerged as a testament to the ingenuity of the era's skilled craftsmen. Behold the ext...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Cut Steel

Japanese Cast Bronze Mirror and lacqer box, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in PARIS, FR
A heavy and finely cast Japanese bronze mirror decorated with pines , cranes wich are longevity symbols, The handle in the center is a a tutle which also symbolize longevity. Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The small, round mirror with high walls has been intricately and exquisitely cast with symbols . The turtle has a domed shell pieced to allow a cord to be strung through for handling or hanging. A five charactesr mark is cast on the border. Mirror is 12 ,3 x 1,6 cm Box is 14,2 x 5 cm Surrounding the turtle and inscription is a densely cast landscape featuring pine trees with fantastic needles, two cranes with their 3 youngs, dense stalks of leafy bamboo. and a blooming prunus on the left side. All are symbols of longevity. Bamboo also symbolizes resilience and prosperity. Bamboo asociated with prunus and pine are called the 3 frinds of winter. The other side of the mirror is undecorated, and would originally have been highly polished, allowing the user to see their reflection in the polished surface. The bronze with a wonderful, warm silver patina. This mirror is presented in its original lacquer box , hand decorated in the Kodaiji style with gold lacquer flowers...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Incense Burner 'Koro'
Located in Hudson, NY
Wood storage box.
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Iron

Chinese 18th Century Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese 18th century bronze vase with mottled patina. Evidence of a small, old repair.
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Bronze Censer of a Boy Riding a Bull
Located in Hudson, NY
An incense burner in the shape of a boy playing a flute while riding a bull. The boy is the removable top to the incense receptacle located inside the bull's body.
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Turkmenistan Antique Tea Copper Caraf Named "Aftabeh"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare antique copper caraf for water or tea, named "aftabeh" from Bokara, in Turkmenistan - Very old, but I perfectly cleaned. Interesting item with a good price. O/5306 -
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Turkmen Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Set of 2 Bronze Recipients
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 Bronze Recipients with decorations and beautiful green patina, called Thap Dong Song period, 2000-1000 BC South East Asia, Vietnam. Measures: Height 22 cm, di...
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Vietnamese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Iron

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Iron Silver Inlaid Red Lacquered Stirrups 'Abumi'
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Japanese Edo Period (1603–1867) iron, silver inlaid, and red lacquered stirrups (Abumi). Each of typical form, made of iron with silver inlay on the front with floral bloss...
Category

Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Iron

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