1920s Metalwork

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...

A stylish vintage Chinese Republic period cloisonne mounted brass casket or box dating from around 1920-30. The heavily made quality casket is of rectangular shape with a hinged cove...

A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperia...

1920s Old Vintage Antique Unique Handcrafted Beautiful Design Engraved Rare Brass Hukkah Pot, Collectible. * 70-80 Years Old Rare Antique Pot.

An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil and smoke it with ...

4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s Original condition Original patina

Dated to the 1920s during China's Republic Period, this petite vase is decorated in a style known as Canton enamel, so named for the long-standing industry of export enamels based in...

Japanese Bronze Okimono grouping of 2 figural long eared rabbits, consisting of a mother rabbit up on her hind legs and her child on all fours. They c...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920 Chinese Export floor standing bell on wrought iron stand A very well made and decorative...

An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Early to Mid 20th Century. Finished in dark brown with a mottled patina, probably achieved through a technique like Murashido. The bod...

A pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases with turquoise blue ground and taotie mask decoration, early 20th century. The vases are constructed in baluster form with wide flared rims a...

Bronze with Cloisonne Chinese Very Detailed Dragon Charger in vibrant colors. Amazing craftsmanship.

Taisho period bronze with butterfly design and handles with wheat design. Signature on base reads: Akijo.

Dated to the 1920s during China's Republic Period, this petite vase is decorated in a style known as Canton enamel, so named for the long-standing industry of export enamels based in...

Dated to the 1920s during China's Republic Period, this petite vase is decorated in a style known as Canton enamel, so named for the long-standing industry of export enamels based in...

Indonesian goddess in gilded metal holding a lotus flower, 1920-1940. Measures: H 61cm, W 15cm, W 15cm.

This unique 1920s Copper Stamped Dish Or Disc With Patina On Copper Faux Bamboo Stand has a variety of uses as well as being decorative. It's size is perfect to act as a vide poche, tabletop...

A lovely large Chinese Canton enamel quatrefoil tray, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The copper tray of lobed quatrefoil form, and decor...

Antique large quality Chinese brass bronze Champleve enamel vase C1920. Four sided rhomboidal form. Would look amazing in the right location....

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...