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Period: 20th Century
19th Century Mughal India Raj Style Silver Traditional Anklet Bracelet Catchall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Late 19th century Mughal Indian Raj Style Silvered Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India repurposed as a vide poche, catchall, bowl ashtray or just as a beautiful collectible decorative object from India. Antique silver coin and brass heavy metal Dhokra ethnic tribal ankle bracelet that has been repurposed with a brass inner plate that was later added to use the bracelet as a small ashtray or decorative vanity jewelry bowl. The closure was a push pin mechanism that was closed. Dhokra art old ethnic tribal brass traditional ankle bracelet from India, handcrafted of a hollow band of heavy brass decorated with chevron repoussé banding and lost wax granulation. Measures: Height : 1.5 inches. Length : 7.5 inches. Width : 7.5 inches. Diameter: 7.5 inches Brass silver plated. Rare collectible decorative bowl, catchall, ashtray, Mughal Raj style, North India, Rajasthan. Circa 1900's Weight= 2 Lb 6.9 oz Anklets were important components in a suite of jewels worn by women in India. These very heavy examples are fabricated in two pieces, and tightly secured with a near-invisible pin. Some legends suggest that heavy anklets like these could weigh up to 20 pounds and were used to prevent brides from running away from their new families. How it is made: "Dhokra is an ancient folk art tradition prevalent in India in the eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Dhokra craft objects are made through the process of non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique, which is one of the earliest and most advanced methods of metal casting known to human civilization. Its roots can be traced back 4500 years to the ancient city of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley Civilization. The name Dokra or Dhokra was used to indicate a group of craftsmen of nomadic type from the Dhokra Damar tribe, scattered over the regions of Bengal, Orisa and Madhya Pradash, whose wares were identified by their beautifully shaped and decorated metal products. The enchanting Dhokra art objects have motifs inspired by indigenous folk...
Category

Indian Islamic Antique 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Pair of Chinese Plique-à-Jour Enamel Double Gourd Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Chinese Plique-à-Jour enamel (translucent enamel) double gourd vases, each one with removable lid, exquisite all-over enamel decoration, each one signed with lotus flower.
Category

Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Vintage Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Brass Coffee Pot circa 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern traditional Arabian brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased brass with riveted brass finish and a very large spout. ...
Category

Omani Islamic 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cambodian Repoussé Silver Pumpkin Shaped Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Cambodian Repoussé Silver Pumpkin Shaped Box. A squat low form with sections having chased and punched scales, coiled silver wire sepals in ...
Category

Cambodian Other 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Carved Brass Vase with Elephant Handles, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category

Japanese Chinese Export Vintage 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast & Chased Bronze Ram - Signed E. F. - China - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage cast & chased bronze ram - signed on the base - E F - China - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - original patina with sharp casting/chasing - no loss - no dama...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tea Calling Bell, Japanese, Brass, Silver Plate, Decorative, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tea calling bell. A Japanese, brass and silver plate decorative chime, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Graced with charm and a delightfully metallic...
Category

Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao). Bronze with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir ...
Category

Philippine Tribal 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Japanese Shinto Ema Wishing Wooden Plaque with Iron Sickle and Sword
Located in Chiba, JP
Old wishing wooden plaque with iron sickle and sword as ‘Ema’ handmade by Japanese blacksmith and dedicated to Shinto shrine to ward off evil spirit and conflagration. approx. 23.7 x...
Category

Japanese 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Squared Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Art deco era bronze vase with faceted corners and prominent angular handles in deep mottled olive and rust colors. Signed on base. Signature reads: Yu-un Zo (opening 4 1/2" squared).
Category

Japanese 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Blue Bords" with Wood Stand, Early 20th Century #1
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a cute Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting two Blue Birds with a wood stand, early 20 century.
Category

Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Very Decorative Chinese Champlevé Enamel Plate in a Japanese Style
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very decorative Chinese champlevé enamel plate in a Japanese style, vividly enameled with a peacock amidst flowering prunus branches and endless kno...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Antique Burmese Karaweik 50 Tical Bronze Market Weight
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese 50 tical A-le, a zoomorphic form bronze market weight often referred to as an “opium weight”, in the form of a Karaweik, a Burmese crane with pointed beak and bulging...
Category

Burmese Other 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze vase by renown Kasai Taizo (Nitten artist), 20th century
By Kasai Taizo
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Bronze vase by renown metal artist Kasai Taizo( 1921-2007) Kasai Taizo was born in Takaoka in Toyama . In1950 first time accepted into the Nitten Exhibition . In 1952...
Category

Japanese Showa 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Petite Famille Verte Canton Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

21" Diameter Monumental Mid 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early to Mid 20th Century Impressive Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Decorated Bowl with a stately 20.5" diameter. Bowl is decorated all the way around including the entire inside in the mo...
Category

Chinese 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Bronze Buffalo-Headed Deity Yamantaka with Consort Vajravetali 2-Piece Statue
Located in Tustin, CA
A Sino-Tibetan bronze Yamantaka (Sanskrit: Vajrabhairav) with 3 buffalo-head faces and Medusa-like dreadlocks, and 10 arms, holding weapons and objects in every hand as he furiously ...
Category

Tibetan Other 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Items - Three Boxes & Five Napkin Rings c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Items - Three Boxes & Five Napkin Rings c1920 Measures - 1"H x 1.5" diam (sm napkin ring) 1.25"H x 2" diam (lg napkin ring) ...
Category

Chinese 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair of Chinese Double Happiness Bronzed Pewter Wedding Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Vintage Pair of Chinese Double Happiness Wedding Candlesticks – a Matching Pair. Made in China in the early 20th Century of bronz...
Category

Chinese Archaistic 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Pewter, Bronze

1900′ Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Fruit Basket, Japanese Crane And Water Lilies
Located in Paris, FR
Fruit basket in polychrome patinated bronze. Wading bird in the middle of a decoration of water lilies Length: 58 cm Width:47 cm Height:54 cm condition of use Work 1900
Category

French Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Black Japanese Singing Bowl F Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid black antique Japanese singing bowl in excellent condition. Crafted in solid bronze with hand hammered divots, the bowl embodies the classic Japanese aesthetics wh...
Category

Japanese 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Chinese bronzed copper seated Buddha with five small boys believed to date from the early 20th century. The hollow cast figure is well detailed and portrays the seated smiling...
Category

Chinese 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Cloisonne Enamel Censer Insence Burner 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good, large, antique Chinese Qing dynasty bronze and cloisonne censer, circa 1900. The lidded censer having a Chinese lion (Shi) to the lid, the...
Category

Chinese Qing Antique 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

“Kirameki” Patinated Blue Bronze Vase by Masuo Ikeda - Limited Edition 42/100
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A stunning limited edition bronze vase titled “Kirameki” (Sparkle) by renowned Japanese artist Ikeda Masuo (池田満寿夫, 1934–1997). This striking sculptural pie...
Category

Japanese 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Unique Attractive Shape Bronze Vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Attractive unique shape beautiful color bronze vase. Size : diameter 8 cm (3 inch) x height 26 cm (10.2 inch) Weight : 740g (1.6 lb) Good condition with some minor patination ...
Category

Japanese Showa 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

1900s Antique Korean Brass Fish Locks Set of Four
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s Antique Korean Brass Fish Locks Set of Four Fish Shaped Lock 7.13 h x 3.5 w x 1.13 d Unrestored original vintage condition See all images for condition.
Category

Korean Chinese Export 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chinese Repoussé Silver Grooming Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This elaborate chain of repoussé charms and tools is a traditional Chinese grooming kit, intricately worked of silver alloy with fantastic detail. Much like a Victorian chatelaine, a...
Category

Chinese Qing 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Vintage Engraved Brass Lota Vessel from India 1950s Set of 4
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of India's rich heritage to your home with this vintage set of four engraved brass lota from India, circa 1950s. Hand-crafted from high-quality ...
Category

Indian Folk Art 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Renato Zevi Metalarte Umbrella Stand Marble And Brass Design Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
Renato Zevi Marble And Brass Umbrella Stand Modern Design. The item is in excellent conservative condition, there are no cosmetic or structural defects to report. Only slight and ob...
Category

Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Patinated Indo-Tibetan Buddhism Bronze "Phurba" Ritual Dagger / Tool
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage patinated Indo-Tibetan Buddhism bronze "phurba" ritual dagger / tool, circa 1900s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a great patina and measures 4.5"W x 2"D x 19.5"...
Category

Indian 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Koro ‘Incense Burner’ in the Shape of a Turkey
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze, with removable top, stylized geometric shape and silver inlay. Signature reads: Miharu Kadayashi.
Category

Japanese Meiji 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Priests of Pallas Festival Kansas City Chinese Cloisonné Card Tray, 1906
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and scarce Chinese attributed Art Nouveau cloisonné card tray made for the Priests of Pallas Festival in Kansas City in 1906. The Festival wa...
Category

Chinese Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Vintage Enameled Lion Head Bangle Bracelet with Box by Hermès 70mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage enameled and gold plated lion head bangle bracelet with original box and ribbon by Hermès, circa 1990s. The bracelet is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.75"D (7...
Category

Austrian 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Chinese Republic Period Cloisonné Bowl, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and finely decorated vintage Chinese Republic period cloisonné bowl decorated with panels containing grotesque masks. The rounde...
Category

Chinese 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with stylized chrysanthemum blossoms, symbols of longevity and rejuvenation, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, ...
Category

Japanese Meiji 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

A Showa period lacquered metal vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Showa period lacquered metal vase, decorated with one silvered and one gilt carp on a planished ground, signed. Japanese, c1930.
Category

Japanese Showa Vintage 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Fine Japanese Cast Iron Chagama Set for Tea Ceremoney
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine two-piece set of Japanese Chagama, a central piece used as a kettle to boil water for chanoyu (tea ceremony). The set consists of a Kama (water vessel) and Furo (the base for ...
Category

Japanese Showa 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Copper and Brass Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot. Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass finish and a ...
Category

Omani Islamic 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

Coco De Mer Tea Caddy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual coco de mer tea caddy crafted with a double lobe nut found on the Seychelles Islands, it is said to have mystical properties. Featuring malachite f...
Category

Indian Anglo-Indian 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Coconut

Oversized Antique Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar with Garden Flowers c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Antique Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar With Floral Pattern C1920. 16 3/4" x 12 1/4" x 12 1/4". An oversized antique Chinese cloison...
Category

20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Marsh Scene & Heron c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Marsh Scene & Heron c1920. 2" x 14 1/8" x 14 1/8". This exquisite antique Japanese cloisonné charger, dating to circa 1920, features a ...
Category

20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Syrian Mamluk Revival Mixed Metal Charger or Tray
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Syrian brass Mamluk revival hand crafted brass charger or tray inlaid with silver and copper and dating from the early to mid-20th century. The Mamluk revival was a cultural...
Category

Syrian Other 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Foliage Motif
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chinese enamel over brass vase. It has a classic, rounded body that tapers to a narrow neck. Adorned with polychrome enamel in foliage and floral motifs made in the Cloisonne techn...
Category

Chinese 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A Chinese Silver Apple Shaped Lidded Jewellery Box, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Silver Apple Shaped Lidded Jewellery Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1970s. Dimension: Diameter: 7.5cm Height: 5cm
Category

Chinese 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver Plate

Japanese Flowers Butterfly Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese enamel over metal vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a wide neck with a fluted mouth. The exterior of the ware is enameled with a polychrome design depicting bl...
Category

Japanese 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Brutalist bottle rack by Art3, brass and aluminum, Spain, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare brutalist bottle holder designed and produced by art3 in Spain in the 80s. Brass and aluminum structure that can hold 6 bottles. Design objects that will decorate your interior ...
Category

Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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. Age: Japan, Showa period, early 20th century Size: height ...
Category

Japanese 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Brass Circular Tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large Antique brass circular tray having an ornate embossed border with scrolls and swags and a 17th Century interior tavern scene to the centre. Lovely colour and condition.
Category

20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Archaistic Copper Repousse Bird Form Rirualistic Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese archaistic copper repousse ritualistic vessel with a ram's head spout and phoenix bird handle and body. A beautifully crafted piece in the ancient style with intricate detail...
Category

20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Unusual Large Antique Brass Stick Or Umbrella Stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual Large Antique Brass Stick Or Umbrella Stand, circular in shape and decorated with shells, flowers and leaves.
Category

20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Cloisonné Bowl Carved Gem Stone/ Serpentine Medallion & Ring Handles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Cloisonné Bowl Carved Gem Stone/ Serpentine Medallion & Ring Handles China, Later 20th Century An exquisite Chinese cloisonné bowl from the 20th ce...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Indo Persian Brass Charger Serving Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A large Mamluk revival Indo Persian brass charger serving tray with handles. Large octagonal serving tray platter engraved and finely decorated with...
Category

Indian Anglo Raj 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Jue, Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel, Honorific Mark, 20th Century or Older
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Jue, Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel, Honorific Mark, 20th Century or Older  This exquisite Chinese bronze ritual wine vessel, known as a jue, is a beautiful example of archaistic ...
Category

Chinese Archaistic 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique quality ornate brass coal box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique quality ornate brass coal box having a quality ornate brass lift up lid with figures, foliage and trees opening to reveal a storage compartment for ...
Category

20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Omani Two Silver Leaf Pattern Scroll or Document Holders
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Two fine graduated vintage Omani silver pierced scroll or document holders believed to date to the early to mid 20th century. The scroll holders are of l...
Category

Omani 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Vintage Cloisonne Bowl on Wooden Stand
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful Vintage cloisonne bowl from China, with carved teak stand, circa 1980s. The bowl has a rust red background with an overall pattern of ...
Category

Chinese Vintage 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cast iron elephant heads bookends. Elephant heads in dark bronze patinated color, nice quality and details sculpture. Great to use as bookends, pa...
Category

Indian Anglo-Indian 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tea Caddy with Garden Flowers C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tea Caddy with Garden Flowers C1900 (4 1/4" x 3" x 3"). This exquisite antique Chinese cloisonné tea caddy, circa 1900, features intricate gar...
Category

20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji period. The head bucket was used for storing and transporting severed heads. During the Samurai era cla...
Category

Japanese Meiji 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Middle Eastern Dallah Islamic Arabic Brass Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern traditional Arabian brass Dallah coffee pot. Islamic Arabian Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased Moorish brass with riveted brass finish an...
Category

Omani Islamic 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

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