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Period: Late 19th Century
A pair of bronze vases with Onagadori roosters
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of bronze vases adorned with inlays, decorated with two Onagadori roosters, known for their elegant length of tail. The roosters are represented perched on a plum branch.
Signe...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#08
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting floral patterns. A white base tone and colorful floral all around, from the 19th century.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Late Qing Pair Cloisonne Floral Pattern Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and stunning pair antique Chinese Qing cloisonné enamel vases decorated with floral patterning dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. The bulbous bottle shap...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Japanese Bronze Group of Mice, Pumpkin and Pomegranate
Located in PARIS, FR
Polychrome bronze of a group of mice around a pumpkin and a pomegranate. The five mice have a dark brown patina, while the hollowed-out gourd is dark brown and the split pomegranate ...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze vase with two frogs against a rough textured ground, signed ‘Hyakusei’, Japanese, circa 1880.
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The body and the lid of the ware are enameled with poly...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Three Drawer Copper Lined Hibachi. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
KYOTO STYLE NAGA HIBACHI (FIREBOX BRAZIER GRILL), Japanese, Meiji Period, The rectangular hibachi is of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood construction with the original copper liner, and a colum...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Antique Lion Rampant Doorstop, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Door Keeper, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lion Rampant doorstop. An English, cast iron decorative heraldic door keeper, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Robust and generously sized, with ...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Landscape and Red Patina
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese bronze vase with landscape and red patina, Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze vase with wild grasses under a silver moon. Re...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hikite Door Handle
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese gilt copper Fusuma Hikite sliding door handle with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The door...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Water Dropper
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper water dropper with cloisonne enamel design. Meiji period, 1868 to 1913. Cylinder shape, moveable top handle. Polychrome floral pattern against the dark gre...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Group of Three Brass Vases Lotas Tanjore South India
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Group of three brass vases
Probably, Tanjore, South India
19th century
The bodies of flattened, spherical form,
rising to the narrowed neck and a ...
Category
Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Qing Yellow Cloisonne Writing Set
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional antique Chinese Qing yellow cloisonne enamel writing or desk dating from the latter 19th century. The set comprises a lidded inkwell, a hinge lidded box, a pen...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vases, incised, detailed designs on each vase. One vase is decorated with a family of cranes at a rocky water's edge, with flowers and an old pine tree. The other vase depicts turtles at a rocky water's edge with bamboo, along with turtles swimming...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Matching Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case, Match Slot and Ashtray, 19c
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting 2 antique of Chinese matching cloisonné enamel cigarette case, match slot, and ashtray, red.
Round cigarette box: 3" H x 2....
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Mughal Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Mughal Artifact.
Add a touch of cultural and historical significance to your collection with this antique Indian Sarota or...
Category
Indian Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Dragon Cloisonné Enamel Round Lidded Box 19th Century CO#02
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese cloisonné enamel round box with lid depicting flying dragons chasing fireballs. Yellow base and dark dragon color are applied, and 3 compartments are inside. From the...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Ground Crane Frenzy Plate Attributed to Hayashi
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper plate or charger attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa 1890.
The plate has an octagonal form.
The interior of the plate is enameled with a polychrome image of cranes on the turquoise ground made in the Cloisonne technique.
The backside is decorated with a foliate scroll ornament on the turquoise ground made in the same technique.
Hayashi Kodenji was a pivotal figure in the history of Cloisonne enamel manufacturer.
He was instrumental in the formation and leadership of the Shippo cho enamellers guild, and it is probable that he worked for the Nagoya-based Shippo Kaisha.
He exhibited and won prizes at many international exhibitions: Nuremberg 1885 Silver, Paris 1889 Silver...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
19th Century Japanese Cockerel and Chicken
Located in London, GB
A fine quality set of two Meiji period Japanese cockerel and chicken.
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze of a boy carrying twigs, they are strapped onto his back on a carrying frame and he carries a gourd water bottle in his right hand, signed in a seal. Japanese, ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird Jar Attributed to Honda
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper covered jar. The exterior of the jar is adorned with polychrome enamel medallions representing Phoenix birds, and flower...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attribu
Located in New York, NY
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attributed to Honda
An antique Japanese copper trinket box with polychrome cloisonne enamel design.
Early Meiji period...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Mughal Engraved 19th Century Hookah Base Indo-Persian
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A fine antique 19th century Mughal Nargile or hookah pipe base made of brass or bronze, the base with engraving and etching decorations.
Mameluke revival brass hookah base, elaborately and elegantly hand decorated, engraved with with a recessed repeated floral motif, leaf, foliage and arabesques.
Collectible Antique Indian Islamic Mughal engraved brass hookah base, bottle.
This fascinating Indo-Persian Brass Engraved Vessel Hookah Base dates from the 19th century, where it was used as a water base for a hookah, or shisha pipe.
In traditional hookah smoking, the base of the pipe is normally the most decorative element of the piece.
This vase has a beautiful shape and feel. It is intricately engraved with a arabesque foliage designs
Mughal Northern India - 19th century.
A nargile or hookah pipe's history dates back as far back as the 16th century,
This charming piece has an elegant profile, will make a stunning vase, candle holder or shelf or mantel decoration...
Category
Indian Islamic Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Indian Brass Dandpatta with fantastic Metal Work
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A unique and incredible antique piece of Indian ethnic art. A rare Danpappat or just patta, which is deriving from Maharashtra State in India and was used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maha...
Category
Indian Agra Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji period, 1868 to 1912, cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting a multicolored picture of vines and grapes with...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Kyoto School Jug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over copper water or milk jug with a curved handle, attributed to the esteemed Kyoto School. Circa: late 19th century
The body is enamele...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Asian Hindu Bronze Temple Toy Camel on Wheels
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Inspired by a scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Rama and Sita.
Antique Indian Temple Toy bronze camel on wheels.
Antique hindu bronze temple camel with rider statue toy on wheels.
Commonly known as "Temple Toys...
Category
Indian Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Geometric Brush Pot Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel brush pot. Circa: late 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting a scene wi...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Red Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Bats, Dragons, and Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper covered jar or box with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period,Squat rounded piece resting on four ball feet. Richly decorated with floral a...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon
Located in Brescia, IT
A Japanese vase with Ryu dragon high relief, and refined in detail .
This vase has a nice size and shape and the patina is original, the six-sided lobed shape is reminiscent of the...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japan Meiji era-Taisho era (around 1868-1910)
Made of brass and decorated with lotus flowers.
it's very beautiful.
The shape of this vase also spreads from bottom to top like a fl...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Totai Jar Signed
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome fan shaped medallions with blossoming flowers, and butterflies, surrounded by floral and butterfly wings patterns made in the Cloisonne technique. The cover of the ware is decorated with a polychrome image of a flower surrounded by floral, foliage, and butterfly wings made in the same technique. The neck, the base, and the lid are adorned with polychrome geometrical, and floral motifs made in the same technique. Signed with red ink hieroglyphs, on the bottom. Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares and on porcelain. It has a similar appearance to metallic cloisonne ware...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Buddhist Avalokiteshvara Figure, Asian, Bronze Deity, Icon, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Buddhist Avalokiteshvara figure. An Asian, bronze religious deity, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightful rendition of the Bodhisattva Avalo...
Category
Asian Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Inscribed Pewter Encased Yixing Stoneware Teapot, Qing Dynasty
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese inscribed pewter-encased
Yixing stoneware teapot
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Measures,
3 3/8 in.,(8.5 cm.) high
base: 3 1/8 x 3 1/4 in.,(8 x 8.4 cm.)
Of square sect...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Pewter
Antique Thai Silver Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Silver Buddha, rendered in incised and hammered sheet silver over wood & clay core. The Lord Buddha seated in padmasana with the soles of the...
Category
Thai Other Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese coffee service. Early Meiji period, after 1868. A total of three items including a coffee pot, a creamer, and a sugar bowl. Copper, polychrome cloisonne enamel de...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese bronze vessel with pair of dragon handles, falcon lid, birds in landscape and elephant heads base.
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Cloisonné vase depicting an eagle watching chidori in flight
Located in Milano, IT
Vase decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamels on a midnight blue ground, worked in silver wire depicting an eagle perched on a rock observing chidori fleeing over turbulent waters...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Chinese bronze censer, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
cover surmounted by a foo lion
Category
Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Geometric Pattern Plate Charger
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate. The plate is made in a swirl panel design. The panels are adorned with polychrome images of blossoming flowers, and...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Flying Geese Enamel Plate Goto
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate or charger. Attributed to Goto
The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome design of flying geese ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Large Japanese Patinated Bronze Mixed Metal Charger Meiji Period, circa 1880
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Japanese patinated bronze
Mixed metal charger
Meiji period
Finely decorated in gold, silver, copper and bronze.
Naturalistically accurate...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper, Bronze
Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Jar with Paulownia Flowers
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century .
The body and the lid of the ware are enameled with polychrome floral, foliate scroll, and foliage motifs made in the Cloisonne technique. The neck and the base are adorned with polychrome geometrical, and foliage motifs made in the same technique. Signed with red and blue ink hieroglyphs, on the bottom. Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares and on porcelain. It has a similar appearance to metallic cloisonne ware...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Figurative Doorstop, Continental, Bronze, Decor, Door Keeper, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique figurative doorstop. A Continental, bronze decorative door keeper, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Of Anglo-Irish descent, Viscount Wolseley (18...
Category
European Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Tray Featuring Dragons in Clouds, Att
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over copper tray. The interior of the ware is adorned with a polychrome enamel design representing figural medallions depicting plants in ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Japanese Bronze Okimono of a 'Karasu Tengu' 鴉天狗 Holding Up a Flower Branch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very refined Japanese bronze okimono of a ‘karasu tengu’ holding a candlestick.
Well cast as a tengu in half-human, half-bird form standing atop a pile of leaves on a rounded square...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Tray with Dragon Motif and Bamboo-Style Edges
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bronze Tray from the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan.
A high-quality bronze tray featuring a finely detailed relief dragon motif in the center, expertly patinated in silvery and lig...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Phoenix Bird Tray
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, Early Edo period, enamel copper tray. The oval shaped tray is enameled with a polychrome image of a Phoenix bird with flowers and leaves made in the Cloisonne te...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Canton Enamel Bracket-Lobed Dish Guangxu Period, 1875-1908
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A canton enamel bracket-lobed dish, Guangxu period (1875-1908), with a centre medallion in vibrant colors painted with a pheasant perched on an ornament...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Pink Geometric Patterns Charger Plat
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel medallion with blossoming Chrysanthemum flowers on the light pi...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Vienna, AT
This outstanding heavy box can be used as a Tobacco pot or tea caddy. It is signed with a "K" and numbered, also bears the word "Depose" on the bottom rim. Tis beautiful jar is richl...
Category
German Chinoiserie Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Antique Pair Thick & Heavy Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Bawls 19th Century CO#10
Located in Norton, MA
Antique pair of Thick and Heavy Chinese cloisonné enamel Bowls depicting floral patterns. A white base tone and colorful floral all around, from the 19th century.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Islamic Arabian Moorish Brass Jardiniere on Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large scale 4 ft height exceptional Middle Eastern Arabian Brass Jardiniere on stand
The stand is hand hammered with intricate Moorish and Arabic repousse calligraphy designs and animal scenes.
The Islamic metal polished brass bowl is hand hammered with cherub designs figures overlaid.
Could be used as a candle holder or as a jardiniere.
In India, Asia and Morocco these style of brass pedestal are filled with rose water, floating...
Category
Asian Moorish Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, Late 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, heavy and uniquely shaped Japanese cast iron teapot tetsubin without top.
Likely late 19th-early 20th century.
From a collecti...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Bowl, profusely decorated with chrysanthemum, prunus, iris, and bamboo, and with a vacant circular cartouche. The bowl d...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Motif Knife or Letter Opener
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Export silver dinner knife. Overall motif on the handle of dragons with clouds. Single knife could also be used as a letter opener. Stamped markings on the blade.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dueling Dragons Pink Butterfly Tray
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass tray. The tray is enameled with a polychrome medallion depicting a butterfly surrounded by floral and foliage patterns, an...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Japanese Meiji Planter Cloisonne Porcelain Planter
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, footed and hand enamel on porcelain planter. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The exterior of the planter is adorned with polychrome images of blossoming flowers on blue ground made in the Cloisonne technique. The border and the base are adorned with geometrical, floral, and foliage motifs made in the same technique. Mounted on three legs. The legs and the mouth of the ware are decorated with hand enameled cobalt blue floral and scrollwork patterns. Unmarked. Antique Asian and Oriental Planters...
Category
Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
