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Period: Mid-20th Century
Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese Export cloisonné lidded box which we date to the 20th century, Circa 1930.
The box has a cylindrical shape, with its original lid and is all beauti...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Engraved Copper and Brass Tin Lined Chafing Dish
Located in New Orleans, LA
This vintage, large, oval beautifully engraved copper chaffing dish has solid brass handles on the sides and the top. There is a large cup for the sterno to sit in and the cabriole l...
Category
Egyptian Islamic Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper, Tin
Vintage Bronze Han Style Table Lamp Wired for the Us on Wooden Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Han style bronze table lamp from the mid-20th century, with circular body, wired for the US. Created in Thailand during the mid-century period, this Han style vase...
Category
Thai Han Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Asian Thai Gilt Vintage Bronze Statue of a Prince Playing Music
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage heavy bronze statue of Prince Pra Apai Manee playing a traditional Asian string instrument called "Zueng".
This bronze has a dark green patina, the ceremonial costume and the jewelry are adorned with gold leaf. The base is adorned with some small bonsai trees. Very fine art work on cast bronze.
Very fine Intricate decorative Asian art work...
Category
Thai Tibetan Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Vintage Necklace Earrings Set signed AP
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, We offer this fantastic Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Vintage Necklace Earrings Set signed AP, Stamped.
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Large Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Vases
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, large pair of Chinese bronze cloisonné enameled vases depicting the scene of florals on a yellow ground with vivid colors of green, red, blue, and white.
The items are ...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Vintage Cased Ultra Lens, English, Optical Magnifier, Working Order, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is vintage cased Ultra Lens. An English, plated brass optical magnifier in working order, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
In working order, with a fine cased set o...
Category
British Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Etched Silver Cigarette Case & Lighter
Located in Chicago, IL
This matching set of engraved silver cigarette accessories exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. The set includes a rectangular cigarett...
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair Antique Chinese Blue Cloisonne Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair Chinese cloisonne enamel vases with floral designs on blue ground and gilt mounts representing stylized dorsal fins of a dragon.
Category
Chinese Qing Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Large 20th Century Chinese Incense Burner Bronze or Copper Straits SE Asia
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very finely made piece for the SE Asian market.
Condition
Overall condition, 1 leg seems restored. Further in Good condition, some minimal age signs which are all pictured. Size ...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron owl sculpture with a nice patina. Removable head with vented ears and eyes. For burning incense, small lantern, or candle holder. Japan. 1960s.
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Large Phoenix and Dragon, circa 1940s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1940s Chinese Cloisonné large vase. Cloisonné is an ancient technique which incorporates decorative materials like enamel, colored glass, or gemstones into metalwork objects bound by wire on metal backing. The vase features extraordinary depictions of Chinese mythological phoenix bird and a dragon in vibrant colors of red, blue, pink, and green, against a black background with gold geometric overlay. Also featured are vibrant greenery leaves and puffy clouds or floral motifs in pastel colors.
The vase has a large urn design with a bronze rim and base. The vase features a series of blue foliage along the base and has ancient Chinese geometric motifs along the top perimeter. This is an unusually tall vase and comes with a hand carved mahogany wood base. Vase Measure 26" height without the base and 29.5"H with the base. Looks amazing with or without the base. Second vase with pink dragon...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Chinese Cloisonne Bowl
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Chinese Cloisonne Bowl
Bronze and enamel materials
made with Cloisonne technique
Origin China Circa 1950
Floral decoration
perfect condition
cloisone te...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Japanese Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron bird sculpture with a nice patina and original box. Removable vented piece, for burning incense or flower arrangements, 1950s.
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Islamic Art Handcrafted Etched Polished Brass Tray 12.5 in. Collectible 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Collectible Islamic Brass Round Tray , handcrafted, hammered and chased with intricate designs and Arabic writing.
Decorative circular antique polished brass tray with etched s...
Category
Asian Islamic Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Flowers Butterfly Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, 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 Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Asian Ethnographic Vintage Silver Dragon Bracelet Bali Vintage Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Asian Ethnographic Vintage Silver Dragon Bracelet Bali Vintage Jewellery
Fine vintage dragon bracelet from Bali, superb silver work with Bone/...
Category
Indian Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Japanese Embossed Urn with Elephant Handles
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-174 Embossed bronze urn with stylized elephant handles
Bronze has aged patina with red oxide impressions
Reeds not included.
Category
Central Asian Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Vases
Located in New York, NY
archaistic motif on yellow ground
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Brass Chinese Brazier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique brass Chinese brazier.
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted brass brazier used to warmed the hands of a wealthy Chinese on a cold...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Vases, 20th century
Located in New York, NY
floral motif on blue ground; wooden bases are included with these vases; approximate overall measurements (with base): 28.75in(H) x 14in(diameter), vase only (approximate measurement...
Category
Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Chinese Bronze Cloissone Urn
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1845 Antique bronze cloissone urn
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Large Brass Duck "Decoy" Decorative Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Large Brass Duck "Decoy" Decorative Sculpture.
Handcrafted decorative vintage collectible brass duck shape sculpture.
Beautiful handcrafted large ca...
Category
European Folk Art Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Gojunoto Japanese Metal Pagoda
Located in Vienna, AT
Five-story Japanese pagoda "Gojūnotō" made of painted patinated metal.
Category
Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Iron
Tibetan Bronze Horse Door Pull Handle Jumping Male Animal Shape Set of 4
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tibetan Bronze Horse Door Pull Handle Jumping Male Animal Shape Door Pull.
Set of four Flying Horse Door Pull Handle Door Hardware.
Brass Temple Door Handle Fertility Symbol, Nepal...
Category
Nepalese Tibetan Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Bowl with Deer and Koi Motif
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Chinese cloisonné bowl with deer and koi fish motif, circa 1950s. The piece is is in very good vintage condition and measures 10...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Silver Filigree Enameled Foo Dogs on Carved Wood Stands. Each foo dog is made up of very fine silver strands which have been weaved together creating an elaborate ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Pair of Japanese Silver Figural Buddha Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Japanese silver figural Buddha salt and pepper shakers, ca 1950. Each: Contemplative and cross-legged figure of the Zen-man himself. For a Siddhartha-serene dinner party. Pie...
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair Vintage Patinated Metal Foo Lion Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Vintage patinated metal figures of seated foo lions, each in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Chinese Cloisonne Incense Burner, circa 1960's, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and beautifully enameled Chinese cloisonne incense burner, censer, with pierced cover, mid 20th century, circa 1960's, China.
The ce...
Category
Chinese Qing Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Water Dropper Boku Undo Co. Japan # 31, Signed
Located in Norton, MA
NOS Bronze 4 1/4" T Water Dropper Boku Undo Co. Japan # 31
A piece of art with delicate handcrafted sculptural form and a bug standing on the upper portion. It comes with the origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Rose Gold 7" E4 Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning antique Japanese singing bowl with beautiful rose gold-colored interior. Crafted in solid bronze with hand hammered divots and one broad cross band, the bowl embodies the ...
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Large Antique 19th Century Cloisonne Vases
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and finely crafted pair of large Chinese cloisonne enameled vases of rectangular shape with gilt metal masks and ring handles, 25 1/2 by 10 by 10 inches.
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Lot of Four Chinese Cloisonne Vases & Teapot, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of four chinese cloisonne
vases and teapot
20th century.
From left:
Baluster-shaped black ground vase with flowering prunus
emerging from a rock, ruyi band around flaring ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Signed Mid-Century Asian Modern Brass Sculpture Wall Plaque After Kelvin Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass wall sculpture circa 1960's most likely from Cambodia. Comes signed and with framed. Free continental USA shipping available.
Category
Cambodian Chinoiserie Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Lidded Jars w/ Lion Finales
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work with amazing details is presented on this pair of Chinese bronze cloisonné enameled Lidded Jars depicting the scene of florals on a blue ground with vivid colors of blue...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Okimo of Standing Rabbit
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an impressive Okimo of a rabbit in a resting position. The bronze is very well cast in the form of a realistic rabbit. The bronze is signed on the bottom of one foot, as shown in photo. It is thought that having a rabbit in the house would bring good luck; meaning: we all need one! This guy would make the perfect desk accessory or book shelf eye-catcher.
***In Japanese culture rabbits are one of the signs of the Japanese zodiac. They are considered lucky as the Japanese kanji...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Tin Plate Toy Blue MotorCycle 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Toy which was made around 1960s in Japan.
This motorcycle object was made with some tin plates (Buriki in Japanese).
These kind of toy got inspired by American vin...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Tin
1940s Brass Moroccan Tray Hand Hammered Moorish Islamic Metalwork 13.5 in. D.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The hand-hammered brass Moroccan tray with fine intricate Islamic design is a stunning piece of craftsmanship that exudes the beauty and intricacy of Moroccan artistry. This exquisite tray showcases the rich cultural heritage and traditional metalworking techniques of the region.
The tray's design may also incorporate delicate cutouts , allowing light to pass through and casting beautiful patterns when the tray is placed in the sunlight. This adds an extra element of visual interest and elegance to the overall aesthetic.
The tray has a hook in the back if you would like to use it as a wall decorative tray.
it could function as a wall hanging, ottoman tray, or a display on a bar or coffee table, use it as a serving platter, catch all, vanity dish...
Category
Moroccan Moorish Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door.
Bird and bamboo iron cut outs surround pagoda. Beautiful slo...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Laotian Style Vintage Bronze Rain Drum with Geometric Motifs and Verde Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Laotian style bronze rain drum side table from the mid-20th century, with geometric relief motifs and central sun. This small Laotian style bronze rain drum side table from t...
Category
Thai Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Brass Turtle Vintage Trinket Box with Peacock Finial
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage turtle metal brass box Box with bird finial on wheels.
The large heavy brass turtle shape with a beautiful patina metal box open to a large container to use as a trinket box,...
Category
Indian Anglo Raj Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Filligree and Gilt Boat
Located in Norton, MA
A Large Chinese
Cloisonne Enamel Filigree
and Gilt Boat with Wood Base
The sails with colorful enameled birds, resting on a conforming carved ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Iron Teapot Water Dropper
Located in Norton, MA
Iron teapot water dropper with the original box.
This is an old stocked item and still in its new condition in the box.
Category
Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Yasumi Nakajima II Ikebana Bronze Vase, circa 1960, Japan.
Located in Brussels, BE
Yasumi Nakajima II (1906-1988) Ikebana vase, circa 1960, Japan.
Trumpet form, Tomoe model, with nice patinated brown-red (seido) bronze.
Signed underneath.
Dimensions: 26 cm H, 9 ...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
1940s Moroccan Brass Tray Collectible Islamic Polished Metal Work Platter 13.5 D
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Moroccan Brass Tray Polished Collectible Islamic Metal Work Platter.
The Islamic polished brass metal work antique brass tray is a remarkable piece of artistry that embodies th...
Category
Moroccan Islamic Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair of bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling Buddha table lamps. Hollywood Regency
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of exquisite bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling angel Buddha table lamps.
These intricate bronze sculptures lamps, dating 1940’s to 1950’s, feature a dark green patina with gold det...
Category
Thai Tibetan Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Indian Vintage Metal Water Vase with Cork Style Top and Circular Body
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian metal water vase from the mid-20th century, with circular belly and cork inspired wooden top. Crafted in India during the midcentury period, this metal water vase charms...
Category
Indian Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Metal
20th Century Chinese Cast Bronze Statue of Guan Yu with Guandao on Bespoke Stand
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
20th Century Chinese Cast Bronze Statue of Guan Yu with Guandao on Bespoke Wooden Stand
Description:
Presenting a captivating 20th-century Chinese cast bronze statue of Guan Yu, the...
Category
Chinese Ming Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Basket Weave Bronze Vases with Applied Bamboo Branch, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage pair of fine Asian bronze vases - featuring basket weave panels to the lower body and applied 'bamboo branches with leaves' to the necks of each vase - stepped base and flari...
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Partition Samantabhadra Elephant Buddha Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Well casted and detailed vintage bronze Partition Samantabhadra riding elephant buddha sculpture, circa 1970s. Samantabhadra (Universal Virtue ) rides the white elephant for the so...
Category
Thai Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Yogya Silver Kala Bowl by Tom's Silver, circa 1960's, Indonesia
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and well crafted Indonesian Yogya (Jogja, Djokja) silver bowl by Tom's Silver, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia, circa 1960's.
The elegant bowl features a striking design of a Kala face, a protective monster often found above temple doors, and representative of time, death, and rebirth. A pair of makara flank the wide open, smiling mouth. A stylized foliate design surrounds the Kala.
Kala are analogous with the Kirtimukha, or face of glory, originating in India and associated with Shiva. Both beings are devourers of evil and tasked with protection
The bowl features two beaded borders, and a scalloped rim.
The bowl set on three short out-swept feet.
Stamped mark to the underside reading "TOM" "800" "DELUX". TOM stands for Tom's Silver, perhaps the most famous silver workshop in Yogyakarta. 800 is the purity of the silver (80%). DELUX is a common mark on Yogya silver...
Category
Javanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Supper Large Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Hundred Birds" with Bronze Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a supper large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns of "hundred birds" made by hand seating on a tripod bronze stand, from the Mid-20th Cent...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Cloisonne Phoenix Head Tea or Wine Pot, Mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and unusual Chinese cloisonne enamel copper wine or tea pot in the form of a phoenix, late Republic Period, or post Republic, mid 20th century, China.
The wine pot in t...
Category
Qing Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Cloisonne Triple Crane-Form Censers and Covers
Located in New York, NY
The cloisonne censer formed by hollow shared body of three cranes standing on long legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Japanese wireless cloisonne vase.
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Large Chinese Imports Oval Brass Tray Chinese Collector Metal Platter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Chinese imports oval metal brass tray, hammered and chiseled, engraved with dragons and different scenes of wild animals, ancient pagodas homes an...
Category
Hong Kong Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
