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Period: Early 20th Century
Chinese Copper Opium Tray with Celestial Dragon, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Archaistic Zhou Dynasty Style Gilt Bronze Bell, Verdigris Patina, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Archaistic gilt bronze ritual bell with raised panthers on the sides, a stylized mask on front and back, incised and relief geometric decoration. With a wonderful verdigris p...
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Chinese Archaistic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Tea Pot
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese covered tripod enamel over metal tea pot. Circa: the first half of the 20th century. The tea pot is enameled with polychrome medallions with flowers, butterflies, and a Ph...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Enamel Vase, likely from the Meiji period (1868–1912) or possibly the early Taisho period (1912–1926). The vase features a dynamic depiction of a Japanese...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old iron hanging bell believed to have been made over 100 years ago. It is highly likely that it was manufactured in Japan, though the possibility of Korean or Chinese ori...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Archaistic Bronze Ritual Bell, Zhou Dynasty Style, Verdigris Patina
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Archaistic bronze ritual bell with raised stylize tigers on the sides, a Taotie mask on front and back, incised and relief geometric decoration. With a wonderful olive green ...
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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Asian Ethnographic woven silver cuff Bracelet Indian Rajasthan Vintage Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A Fine antique Indian  tribal bracelet from Rajasthan made from Woven silver in strikingly simple but highly stylistic zigzag form. The Bracelet is open at one end so can be shap...
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Indian Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Silver gold gilt Persian bib necklace with turquoise Middle Eastern Antiques
Located in London, GB
Silver gold gilt Persian bib necklace with turquoise Middle Eastern Antiques A Highly detailed gold gilt metal Persian bib necklace influenced by the ancient style with turquoise and...
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Persian Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over copper charger plate. The plate is adorned with a polychrome scene with a rooster and a chicken on a pond with blossoming flowers and...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents. This pair from 1910s or earlier.
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Middle Eastern Large Antique Silver Gem Set Intaglio Seal Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large antique Middle Eastern regal gem set silver intaglio collectors seal ring dating from circa 1900. This large and heavy man’s ring is handcrafted with wonderf...
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Afghan Other Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Iron Garden Lantern – Meiji to Taisho Period, Early 20th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A beautiful Japanese iron garden lantern dating to the early 20th century (Meiji–Taisho period). Traditionally used to illuminate temple paths and tea gardens, this piece is crafted ...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Antique PAIR of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs with Good Detail and colour, early 20thC
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Ming style Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions, made of bronze, with good detail, which we date to the late Qing or early Republic period of the 20th Century, Circa 1920. These pieces are well cast with very good detail, showing wear and a good natural patination to the high points as expected from use and polishing over a long period, the lustrous copper bronze metal below. The places on the castings where one would not normally polish ( eg. the underside, the back and neck area) are fairly rough to the touch in keeping with their age These are a substantial pair of bronzes, weighing over 900gm unpacked These lovely pair of antique Chinese foo dogs...
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Chinese Ming Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Moroccan Jobbana Ceramic Lidded Butter Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Antique Moroccan 'Jobbana' ceramic lidded butter pot glazed with blue, turquoise and orange with black patterned outlines on a white ground decoration with ...
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Moroccan Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Asian Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell Antique Bronze Buddhist Bell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell. Buddhist Tibetan Meditation Prayer Bell. A Bronze ritual bell "DRILBU" in Tibetan or commonly known as "Ghan...
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Tibetan Tibetan Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Moroccan Brass Tea Kettle Pot on Stand 1930
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique ceremonial Moroccan brass handcrafted kettle on stand. Antique Brass Tea Kettle Pot with warmer on Stand. Museum quality, one of a kind antique finely and delicately hand-crafted tea water pot. Great decorative oversized Moroccan kettle...
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Moroccan Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Large and Impressive Qajar Circular Brass Tray with Persian Warrior
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large and impressive Qajar circular brass tray, Iran, early 20th century. Measures: 19 5/8 in. (50 cm.) diameter. Finely engraved, chased and punched in heavy gauge brass. Th...
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Persian Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Butterfly Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese enamel over copper vase. The sphere shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions representing floral and butterfly designs surrounded by floral, foliage and foliate ...
Category

Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Antique Cloisonne Enamel Vase Hayashi Kodenji
Located in Newark, England
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this good size Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase. The Vase of gently tapered form with a pinched n...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

Exceptional Engraved WWI Brass Shell Case with Egyptian Scene
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and well engraved WWI brass shell case with and Egyptian style scene set below script dating from around 1915. The large and heavily made shell case is of tall cylindr...
Category

Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Large Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Rooster Butterfly Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of identical Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a wide neck. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing medallions wi...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Garden And Birds
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has a cylindrical shaped body. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing birds in blossoming flowers made in ...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Fine Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Hibachi
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A square footed hibachi with canted corners and incised key bands on the panels. With wonderful old patina. Mounted on a wood base. Dimensions: 13 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 12" H Condition...
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Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century 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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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Late Meji Period Japanese Cloisonné Miniature 3 Drawer Chest by Inaba Nanaho
Located in Morristown, NJ
An exquisite Japanese miniature cloisonné chest by Inaba Nanaho of Nagoya, finely crafted in the early 20th century, bridging the Meiji and Taishō ...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Islamic Mughal Rajasthani Large Moorish Round Brass Tray with Crest Edge
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Mughal Rajasthani Large Polished Round Brass Tray with Crest Edges. Asian Antique Islamic Mughal Rajasthani Large Polished round Brass Tray with crest edges, 3o inches in diameter. Rare find, large antique...
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Indian Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th century Size: Height 18...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

1910 Cloisonne Jar with Lid
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Category

Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork

Antique Middle Eastern Persian Wall Hanging Metal Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large engraved antique Middle Eastern Persian wall hanging metal tray, platter. A large metal decorative centerpiece or wall hanging. Beautiful handmade craftsmanship. A fine Persian Qajar large heavy metal round tray with tinned surface covered in etched geometric, hand chased floral and Persian, Middle Eastern scenes decorations. Nicely handcrafted and carved with floral details and a figural scene with Kings, animals and various oother figures. Medallions around with different scenes of men on horses and animals. A large frise around with Arabic, Persian Kufic writing. Persian Middle Eastern metal Islamic work Qajar style tinned copper, silvered, and blackened metal. Metal silver color and black hammered antique Persian wall hanging decorative tray. Has a hook in the back for hanging. Highest craftsmanship according to old tradition. Very decorative embossed brass tray from Persian Qajar era, nice combination of traditional designs as deer, birds, flowers, Dervish or opium pipe. Handsomely intertwined with calligraphic inscriptions, this brass plate/tray is remarkable mix of Qajar patterns. Late 19th, eraly 20th century Qajar era Persian Islamic tray with engraved figures and floral designs. Engraving(Ghalam Zani...
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Asian Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Wonderful large antique Edwardian brass cannon
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful large antique Edwardian brass cannon having a wonderful model of a brass cannon with lovely decoration, movable wheels and cannon.
Category

Edwardian Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Bronze Goose Incense Burner
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese bronze incense burner in the charming cast form of a goose, standing on both webbed feet, broad body serving as the incense burning receptacle with long outstretched...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Tobacco Water Pipe, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Despite common belief that water pipes such as these were used to smoke opium, water pipes such as these were more commonly used for smoking Tobacco. The h...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged box with pheasant and autumn foliage, by Inaba Nanaho and the Inaba Cloisonne Company, Meiji period, circa 1900, ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Metal

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Silver Gilt Dragon Snuff Box Wang Hing 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Chinese Qing dynasty silver dragon snuff box by Luen Hing (Shanghai) and retailed by Wang Hing & Co, Canton, circa 1900, the box mos...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Arts & Crafts Stained Slag Glass Window, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts paneled multicolored stained slag glass window USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 33"W x 1.75"D x 35.5"H. Good vintage condition.
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Wood, Art Glass, Paint

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Figural Eagle Open Bottom Vase c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Figural Eagle Open Bottom Vase Unsigned C1900. $800-$1,50017" x 8 1/8" x 8 1/8". A stunning antique bronze vase from the Japanese Meiji period, circa...
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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Pair of Large Cloisonné Elephants with Wood Stands
Located in Norton, MA
Large pair of standing elephants having fitted vases on their backs on wooden display stands Measures: Height: 15 inches, Length: 14 inches, Wid...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

19th c Antique Middle Eastern Dallah Turkish Ottoman Bronze Copper Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th Century Antique Middle Eastern Asian traditional Turkish ottoman copper Dallah coffee pot. Antique Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with r...
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Turkish Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase - Antique, c.1915
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase - Exquisite Crane Depiction! This exceptional bronze vase from the Meiji period features a stunning depiction of cranes, symbolizing longev...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

20th century Indo Persian Brass Coffee Tray - Hammer Engraved
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beautifully crafted round tray showcases designs typical of Qajar art. Made from brass, the tray features detailed engravings that reflect the rich arti...
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Persian Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Pair Hayashi School
Located in Newark, England
Meiji Period (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases by the Hayashi School in their Original Tomoba...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small copper crab with articulated legs made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. One of the pair (the other one is listed separately LU945037876072, but...
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Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Noh, With Mask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Noh, with Mask Japan, circa 1900s A captivating Meiji period bronze figure of a Noh performer adorned with ...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Scenic Night And Day Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
A highly decorative antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel plate. The central part of the plate is enameled with a polychrome design with images of two fans adorned with traditional lands...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Massive Pair of Ottoman Empire Cast Bronze Candleholders
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Massive pair of 19th century Islamic ottoman empire cast bronze candleholders. circa 1920. This high quality fine Turkish bronze candlesticks was produ...
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Turkish Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Lao Tian Li Cloisonne Cylindrical Box, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful antique Chinese cloisonné cylindrical box and cover by Lao Tian Li, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The box of cylindrical form and w...
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Bats Vase Signed
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese enamel on porcelain vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a narrow neck with a fluted mouth. The vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing a river lan...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Antique Chinese Floral Cloisonne Enameled & Lidded Ginger Jar c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Floral Cloisonne Enameled & Lidded Ginger Jar c1920. 8 1/8" x 7 1/4" x 7 3/4". This antique Chinese ginger jar, dating to circa 1920, showcases the intricate ar...
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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Archaistic Shang Style Verdigris Bronze 'Double-Ram' Vessel, Zun Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Archaistic Shang dynasty (1600-1046 BC) style bronze 'double ram' vessel, Zun type. Of unusual form with a lovely verdigris patina. This wonderful bronze can be a unique vase or centerpiece, or singular decorative sculpture. Circa 1900 The vessel is heavily cast in the shape of two addorsed rams sharing the same hollow body that is raised on four legs and from which rises an oblong neck decorated on each side with a taotie mask below a band of diagonal scrolls. The body is etched with scales and the legs with archaistic spiral motifs. 14 inches high 16 wide 6 deep The shape and decoration of this unusual vessel are based on late Shang dynasty bronze...
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Chinese Archaistic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Dragon Design Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large Japanese enamel plate charger. The plate is enameled with a polychrome design representing a pair of dragons surrounded by fire and cloud...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Bowl with Egyptian Scene
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Islamic Egyptian metal bowl hand-etched and hammered brass. Early 20th century Egyptian Arabian brass vessel bowl. Engraved and hand-chased repousse with Egyptian arabesque...
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Egyptian Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Vintage Buddhist Bronze Protector Deity Statue Door Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Buddhist protector deity statue bronze heavy, ornate, symbolic, fertility symbol door handle from old temple Heavy bronze door handle in the ...
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Nepalese Tibetan Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Archaisit Cast Bronze Ding Tripod Censer, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast Chinese archaistic bronze tripod censer, ding, in the Ming style, Republic Period, early 20th century, China. Heavily cast in the arc...
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Chinese Archaistic Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Ando Jubei
Located in Newark, England
Free international shipping Ando Cloisonne Company Mark From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Ando Jubei. The Cloisonn...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Wire

Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique Ethiopian processional cross, brass, early 20th century. Base is covered in Yves Klein Blue lucite measuring 12.5" D x 16.5" W x 6" H Provenance: Collection of Lillian Florsheim...
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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross
Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross
$3,840 Sale Price
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Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Brown Earth E4 Tone
Located in Somis, CA
An unique antique Japanese singing bowl with beautiful brown earth colored exterior. Crafted in solid bronze with hand hammered divots, the bowl embodies the classic Japanese aesthe...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Asian Art Déco Cloisonné Charger or Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Asian Art Déco Cloisonné enameled Charger or shallow Bowl circa 1930's , depicting a sea of clouds in various sandy and airy tones, with circular...
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Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

A Chinese Cloisonne Tray with Qianlong Mark, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Cloisonne Tray with Qianlong Mark, Early 20th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Victoria Collection. ...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a rare articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) in pure silver made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of ...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

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