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Period: Early 20th Century
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 ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Persian Islamic Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Scalloped Edge & Reticulated Floral Charger c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Scalloped Edge & Reticulated Floral Charger c1920.
15 1/8" x 15 1/8' x 1 1/2".
An antique Chinese cloisonné charger...
Category
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Japanese Taisho Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Silver & Enamel Box Three Wise Monkeys Komyo, Uyeda
By K. Uyeda
Located in Newark, England
Japanese Silver & Enamel
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Silver Box by Komyo 光明. The Silver box of rectangular form with rounded corners featur...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Cloisonne Enameled Cabinet Vase with Flowers, Signed, Early 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cloisonne Enameled Cabinet Vase with Flowers, Signed, Early 20thC.
4 5/8" x 2 3/8" x 2 3/8".
A beautifully crafted antique cloisonné enameled cabinet vase from the earl...
Category
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Chinese Archaistic Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique early 20th Chinese Exceptional Solid Silver Teapot, Wu Hua物華, Tianjin
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Antique early 20th Century exceptionally rare Chinese solid silver teapot, of traditional round form, the body finely engraved in traditional Chinese style, suggesting this teapot was made for the Chinese market. The body engraved with bamboo and butterflies , the unusual handle imitating bamboo, the removable lid set with a peach finial (Peaches are the symbol of longevity). According to Daoist lore, the peaches of immortality grew in the garden of the Queen Mother of the West - Xi Wangmu.
the spout with a hedged cover in the shape of a lingzhi mushroom and a FU symbol of good furtune.
the top frieze is decorated with 8 Chinese symbols: a scroll, a Ruyi scepter, a qin, The Endless Knot, a pendant, an old book, a wrist rest, and two overlapping squares.
The teapot is very unusual, fine and exceptionally crisp. it is made of heavy Gauge silver and the attention to detail and design is simply outstanding.
"WU HUA...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Large Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Geometric And Floral 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 with a fluted mouth. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome design repres...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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.
Artist signature is on the last photo.
Age: Japan, Showa Pe...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental Moroccan Polished Metal Brass Tray Platter 39 inches
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Monumental Moroccan metal polished brass tray platter.
Polished decorative metal brass tray with very fine intricate Moorish geometric designs.
Hand-hammered and chiseled in geometri...
Category
Moroccan Moorish Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases C1910 Meiji Period.
Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design.
Overall maximum dimensi...
Category
Japanese Meiji Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,709 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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.
...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$460 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Meiji or Taisho Japanese Pure Silver Vase
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Japanese pure silver vase measuring 10 3/4 inches tall from the late Meiji to Taisho period featuring finely engraved and raised decorations including Mt. Fuji and sailing ve...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set within a flower design, a distinctive characteristic of Japanese decorative arts during the era. The inclusion of three mounts for hanging suggests a functional and versatile design, allowing it to be suspended for ambient lighting. Circa the early 20th century. Antique Japanese Lamps...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Patinated Silver Chinese Repousse Dragon Perfume Bottle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful unpolished silver Chinese perfume bottle with a dragon repousse... currently the top is missing, however this is very decorative pie...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Two Brass Water Containers, Early 20th Century, On Stand
Located in New York, NY
Two brass water containers, used as bed warmer pots. China, early 20th Century.
Both are Intricately decorated with gilt line in floral motif, plus inscriptions of "Blessings" in t...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early Chinese Republic Era Cloisonne Vases with Stylized Floral Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique cloisonne vases originate from China during the Early Republic period and done in the Chinese Export style. These vases are...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Bronze Face Mask Signed
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Chinese bronze mask.
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Blue Cloisonné Vases, Enamelled and Gilded, Early 20th Century
Located in Prato, IT
China, early 20th century
Excellent condition for this pair of enameled and gilded cloisonné vases with floral motifs.
On the bottom of each paper label with inventory number written...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Medallions Design Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese footed enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions representing floral, foliage, foliate scroll, butterfly and Phoenix bird ornamen...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Cloisonne Vase with Bird & Floral Decoration C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cloisonne Vase with Bird & Floral Decoration C1920.
11" x 4 5/8" x 4 5/8".
A finely crafted antique cloisonné vase from circa 1920, featuring intricate bird and floral ...
Category
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful early 20th century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer.
Made in Thailand (South East Asia) circa 1920.
It features a gilt meta...
Category
Thai Country Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Chinese Republic Period Cloisonne Mounted Brass Casket
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Middle Eastern Round Brass Tray Islamic Moorish Style 23.5 in. Diameter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1930s Middle Eastern Round Brass Tray 23.5 in. Diameter.
A magnificent antique Middle Eastern round brass tray, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship.
The metal decorative islamic brass polished tray gleams with the warm, lustrous glow characteristic of brass, its surface intricately adorned with a mesmerizing display of hammered intricate patterns. The skilled hands of artisans have transformed this metal canvas into a work of art that captures the essence of Middle Eastern heritage.
Dimensions: 23.5 inches diameter.
Circa: 1930s.
Middle East provenance, Syria or Egypt region Moroccan style.
At the heart of the brass tray lies an exquisite focal point: an eight-pointed star that radiates outwards, symbolizing unity and balance. The intricate patterns that envelop the star draw inspiration from traditional Middle Eastern motifs. Delicate arabesque tendrils weave and wind their way around the central star, forming a harmonious tapestry of interconnected designs. Geometric shapes interlock seamlessly with flowing curves, showcasing the artists' profound understanding of balance and aesthetics.
The outer edges of the Moorish style tray bear a border that frames the intricate center. This border is embellished with an array of geometric shapes, Moorish patterns, and ornate detailing, all hand-hammered with great precision.
The Middle Eastern tray...
Category
Egyptian Moorish Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Asian Cast Bronze Censor Lamp C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Asian Cast Bronze Censor Lamp C1920
7 7/8" l x 2 5/8" w x 4 3/8" h
Category
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Located in New York, NY
A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperia...
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
$22,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hindu Bronze of Krishna Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Hindu bronze sculpture of Krishna playing the flute.
Circa late 19th century
Exquisite lost wax bronze statue figurine depicting Lord Krishna Venu...
Category
Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze Bonsai Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine Bronze from Japan with great weight and strength. Large form for Bonsai presentation. Elegant style and beautiful patina. Incised decoration on the front and bronze elephant hea...
Category
Japanese Japonisme 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 ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Islamic Hand-Etched Arabian Footed Brass Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Middle Eastern Islamic finely hand-etched brass memorial footed bowl decorated with medallions with Arabic calligraphy inscriptions and scene of wild animals.
Moorish style hea...
Category
Egyptian Moorish Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
George VI Period Burmese Repousse Silver Centerpiece Bowl and Underplate
Located in New York, NY
Very large Burmese silver centerpiece bowl with cover and footed underplate measuring 9 3/4 inches tall and 11 3/4 inches across, featuring exceptional repousse and chased designs wi...
Category
Burmese Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
Category
Tibetan Tibetan Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Brass
Unusual Indian Khond Attributed Stylized Patinated Metal Seated Dog Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual antique/vintage Indian Khond tribe attributed stylized patinated metal, possibly bronze, seated dog figure sculpture believed to date to the late 19th or early 20th centur...
Category
Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Large Signed Yukio Tamura Japanese Cloisonne Vase Clematis 10"
By Yukio Tamura
Located in Somis, CA
One of our most special pieces from our collection of Japanese Works of Art. An exceptionally large early 20th century Showa period Cloisonné enamel vase by Yukio Tamura. The elegant pale yellow Musen-jippo background perfectly highlights a glorious purple clematis on the body of the vase with twining vines and delicate leaves. Using beautiful vibrant colors, and all worked with great liberation and masterful skill. The silver rimmed base impressed with the company seal. Yukio Tamura is one of the most important Japanese enamel cloisonne...
Category
Showa Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate flower arrangements in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 13.8 C.M. ...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
A Very Fine 19th C. Japanese Bronze 'Kabutomushi' Vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine & rare Meiji period 'Kabutomushi' bronze vase, exhibiting a fine old surface with an exceptionally fine patina overall, featuring an applied, naturalistically cast & detailed ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Lidded Urn, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish antique Japanese Meiji bronze lidded twin handle urn standing on a rounded plinth base with tongue and grotesque head formed legs with dragon handles and a flat c...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Small Antique Dog Door Stop, English, Cast Iron, Keeper, Retriever, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dog door stop. An English, cast iron decorative keeper in Retriever form, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Fascin...
Category
British Edwardian Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair of cloisonné vases attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of vases decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamels on a midnight blue ground, worked in silver and gold thread attributed to Hayashi Kodenji. The hexagonal body depicts sparro...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
$13,421 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period Antique
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Presentation Pieces!
These magnificent Japanese bronze vases, dating back to the Meiji Period and dated 190...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,900 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th century
Size: Height 40.2 C.M. / Width 27.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall.
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Archaic Patinated Bronze Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and beautifully cast early 20th century Chinese bronze vase in the archaic style with a gorgeous lacquer simulated patina in shades of brown, red and green.
The shoulders...
Category
Chinese Archaistic Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Perth Collection.
Dimension: Width: 20cm Depth: 10cm Height: 3cm.
Note: The lock is not in working...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Brass
John Scott Bradstreet - Bronze Lotus Bowl - United States - circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
JOHN SCOTT BRADSTREET (Attributed) - Arts & Crafts cast and patinated bronze center-piece flower bowl taking the form of a lotus - later patinated flower 'frog' - unsigned - United S...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare articulate praying mantis made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai O...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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.
Artist signature is on the last photo.
Age: Japan, Showa Per...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Patinated Bronze Trumpet Vase by Kanaya Gorôsaburô XI 金谷五良三郎
By Kanaya Gorôsaburô XI 金谷五良三郎
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant brown patinated bronze trumpet vase with gold and red sprinkled design. It has an impressive broad outward curved mouth decorated on both sides with the dots. Its slender bod...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indian Silver Hip Flask with Leather Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian 900 standard silver hip flask with the original leather case; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Indian 900 standard silver hip flask has an oval rounded form.
The surface of this antique silver hip flask...
Category
Indian British Colonial Vintage Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Archaic Style Gilt Bronze and Verdigris Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese archaic style gilt bronze pouring vessel with dragon headed handle and geometric decoration. With wonderful gilt and verdigris patina. The boat...
Category
Chinese Archaistic Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Floral Enameled & Carved White Jade Dresser Box C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Floral Enameled & Carved White Jade Dresser Box C1920
Measures - 2 1/2"h x 5"w x 3"d
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Egyptian Grand Tour Cairo ware silver inlaid charger circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This superb heavy Egyptian Grand Tour wall charger is beautifully handmade in heavy brass or bronze. This fine piece weighs over half a kilogram.
...
Category
Egyptian Grand Tour Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
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.
Artist signature is on the last photo.
Age: Japan, Showa Pe...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$624 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted decorative round tinned copper Mughal Indian box with lid, latch and handle.
Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with L...
Category
Indian Agra Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Copper
Chinese Floral Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase for Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Floral Cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase for Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 21cm, diameter 24cm
This beautifu...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
20th Century Indochina Bird Cage
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Exceptional 20th Century bird cage in ironwork and wood.
This bird cage was bought back at the beginning of the 20th Century from Indochina by the grandfather of the former owner to ...
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Iron
$3,701 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Burmes Brass, Copper, Silver Inlaid Ceremonial Bowl with Avatars of Vishnu
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Asian Burmese brass ceremonial bowl with silver and copper inlaid with the ten Hindu Avatars of Vishnu.
Fine example of Tanjore work, this brass bowl that has been overlaid with alternating copper and silver chased plaques, with high quality in detail executed in mixed metal repoussé with contrasting patination, showing Hindu deities. The base is engraved with a lotus flower motif.
(This type of work is known as Tanjore work, after the south Indian city where much of this work was executed.)
The depictions on the main plaques are believed to relate to those seen carved in relief on rock on the façade off the Great Temple (Brihadisvara) in Tanjore.
A southern Indian magnificent silver and copper inlaid vase, 19th century Tapered and chased body made of copper inlaid with beaded bands and with the ten avatars of Vishnu:
1. Matsya (the fish)
2. Koorma (the tortoise)
3. Varaha (the boar)
4. Narasimha (the human-lion – shown on this bowl as a lion-man figure about to devour a human victim.)
5. Vamana (the dwarf)
6. Parasurama (the angry man – presented on this bowl as a figure with an axe, a bow and an arrow.)
7. Rama (the perfect man, king of Ayodha)
8. Krishna (the divine statesman – shown here as Krishna on a cobra throne...
Category
Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze/Brass with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “th...
Category
Philippine Tribal Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
