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Period: Mid-20th Century
Japanese Gold Gilt Cast Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese gold gilt cast iron abstract bird incense burner, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 2.75"W x 7"D x 9.25"H. Cool piece tha...
Category

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lanterns such as these were widely produced during the Shang Dynasty. They were mainly used for various ceremonial purposes and featured high quality craftsmanship and ornate details...
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Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Old Aluminum Glove Mold 1940s-1960s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old rubber glove mold made in Japan. It was made in the Showa period (1940s-1960s), and the material used is aluminum. Although it is a practical item that has been used f...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Aluminum

Thai Chiang Saen Buddha from Bronze, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This bronze Chiang Saen seated Buddha from Thailand dates to the mid-20th century. The Buddha features traditional Thai attire and detailing. As well as it...
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Thai Other Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Metal Engraved Mughal Beaker or Vase from India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hand hammered silvered metal engraved Mughal style beaker beautifully hand chiseled and decorated with geometrical and botanical patterns motifs. One of a kind old Islamic Mughal style lassi drinking metal cup from India beautifully hand etched by artisan. Superb craftsmanship highly decorative beaker, so called lassi cup. This gobelet is hand-engraved in the intricate Mughal style with floral designs and wears a timeworn patina. Mughal Moorish Persian style drinking cup hand crafted, engraved by hand, all by traditional ways and methods used in India. Heavy, sturdy, stunning and unique made of thick, partially silvered metal, all hand tooled, chased and hammered these cups today make wonderful vases or beakers to store paint brushes or pens or use as a small vase on a nightstand or small Moroccan...
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Indian Anglo Raj Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Brass

Bronze Flute Shaped Han Dynasty Ceremonial Vessel
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage lost-wax bronze Han Dynasty ceremonial wine goblet from the mid 20th century that is the perfect decorative accent piece to add to add to your vintage furniture design for ...
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Han Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Huge Reclaimed Slaughterhouse Meat Hooks
Located in Nottingham, GB
Huge reclaimed Slaughterhouse meat hooks 15 Available priced per hook. XXL 4 way vintage meat hooks salvaged from a former slaughterhouse. British cir...
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British Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Steel

Mughal Indian Polished Brass Pierced Incense Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful hand-crafted polished brass footed box with with lid, latch and handle intricately hand-hammered with geometric designs and pierced with holes. Vintage pierced decorative Mughal Indian style brass box from India...
Category

Indian Agra Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Vintage East Java Indonesian Brass Tepak Sireh Betel Nut Set 7 Pieces
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage East Java Indonesian brass Tepak Sireh betel nut set including a large brass bowl with removeable lid which doubles as a tray, two ...
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Javanese Anglo-Indian Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique Engraved Metal Silvered Beaker or Vase from India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hand hammered silvered metal engraved beaker beautifully hand chiseled and decorated with geometrical and botanical baroque patterns motifs. One of a kind old Islamic Mughal style lassi drinking metal cup from India beautifully hand etched by artisan. Superb craftsmanship highly decorative beaker, so called lassi cup. This gobelet is hand-engraved in the intricate Mughal style with floral designs and wears a timeworn patina. Mughal Moorish style drinking cup hand crafted, engraved by hand, all by traditional ways and methods used in India. Heavy, sturdy, stunning and unique made of thick, partially silvered metal, all hand tooled, chased and hammered these cups today make wonderful vases or beakers to store paint brushes or pens or use as a small vase on a nightstand or small Moroccan side table...
Category

Indian Islamic Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Middle Eastern Moorish Copper Footed Vase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Turkish copper vase, urn with traditional Islamic Moorish embossed design. Handmade Islamic Moorish style engraved solid copper metal wa...
Category

Asian Moorish Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Vintage Folding Black Wooden Tray Table Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage folding black wooden tray table stand. Size is 17.5" diameter x 18 height will hold a metal tray from 19 inches to 24 inches diameter. The ...
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Moroccan Moorish Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Scale Enameled Asian Metal Urns, circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale enameled Asian metal urns, probably Japan or China, circa 1930s, possibly earlier. They have been used as planters for most of their lives and exhibit their origi...
Category

Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Lotus Form 'Water Dropper' - Enamel Decoration on Copper - China - Mid 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage lotus form 'water dropper' - hand painted enamel decoration on copper form - unsigned - China - mid 20th century. Fair vintage condition - numerou...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Hand Made Garden Wind Chime
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand made garden wind chime.
Category

Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Sterling Silver Dresser Set
By C.&J. Company
Located in Savannah, GA
Sterling silver Chinese export dresser set includes a beveled hand mirror, one hand brush holder, two round dresser containers with scalloped lids, one c...
Category

Chinese Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Chinese Repouse Framed Copper Panel of a Ceremonial Vignette
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage framed copper repouse panel appears to be signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have originated from China, dating to approximately 19...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Hand-Carved Brass Tray on Folding Wooden Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hollywood Regency Chinese Import hand-carved brass tray coffee table. Nicely hand-carved with Chinese writing and dragons scenes. Beautiful Chinese style hand engraved brass tray...
Category

Chinese Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Tiger Sculpture Object by a Well Known Japanese Metal Artist
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Tiger sculpture object by a well known Japanese Metal artist Saegusa Soutarou Saegusa Soutaro ( 1912-2006 ), his works were often displayed during p...
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Asian Cast Brass Footed Vessel with Animals Designs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large cast brass Asian footed bowl with two handles. Could be used as a jardinière for an orchid composition. Engraved brass with animals designs on brass vessel. Great heavy brass Chinese art...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

A superb Minangkabau red-enamelled and brass wedding crown or 'Suntiang'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Minangkabau red-enamelled and brass wedding crown or 'Suntiang' A Minangkabau red-enamelled and brass wedding crown or 'Suntiang'West Sumatra, Minangkabau, probably 1st half 20th ...
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Indonesian Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Lao Stamped Silver Ingot, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
This silver alloy ingot is cast in the form of an elongated bar, with a slender, rectangular shape and curved ends. Resembling a shallow dish or incense stand, the ingot has a concav...
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Laotian Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Asian Handcrafted Oval Betel Box in Metal Silvered
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian decorative trinket lidded box in metal silvered hammered and etched with organic floral design. Anglo Raj style oval form betel box. Dimensio...
Category

Indian Anglo Raj Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

pair of Chinese double gourd cloisonné cover vases
Located in New York, NY
floral motif blue panels on yellow ground
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Brass Repousse Rose Water Perfume Sprinkler Bottle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass repousse decorative collectible rose, orange water perfume sprinkler bottle. Brass hammered and chase design. They are used to spray rose water on gue...
Category

Indian Moorish Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Japanese hand hammered copper vase by famous Gyokusendo
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Gyokusendou Hand hammered copper vase Gyokusendo Tsuiki Copperware is a traditional Japanese craft . It originated in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture ,with a history of...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Floor Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese bronze cloisonne floor lamp, probably, circa 1930s. Beautiful patina to the bronze and intricate cloisonne work throughout. It has been r...
Category

Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Metal

Vintage Japanese Hand Mirror, Polished Bronze, Kagami, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb Art Deco period hand mirror, showcasing fine Japanese craftsmanship and elegant relief detail, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. This vintage polished, electroplated bronze Kagami mirror...
Category

Japanese Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent large Chinese bronze and cloisonné foo dog jardinière with Lion Mask Handles hails from the Republic period, circa 1950. Cloisonné enameled with meticulous care, the j...
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar from China's Shanxi province is patterned in low relief with a simple floral design. Originally used in a traditional ap...
Category

Chinese Rustic Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Elegant Bronze Single-Flower Vase by Asano Norio – Nihon Kogeikai Member
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An exquisite Japanese bronze single-flower vase (Ichirin-ike) by renowned artisan Asano Norio (浅野紀夫), a full member of the Nihon Kogeikai (Japan Traditional Crafts Association). This...
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

An elaborate Minangkabau gem-set brass floral wedding crown or 'Suntiang'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An elaborate Minangkabau gem-set brass floral wedding crown or 'Suntiang' West Sumatra, Minangkabau, probably 1st half 20th century H. 66.5 cm (incl. stand) Provenance: Private co...
Category

Indonesian Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Iron Block "Anvil" 1900s-1940s / Figurine Object
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese iron block. Originally an anvil to be buried underground, it is believed to have been used for a long time in Japan's unique blacksmithing culture. This iron ...
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Ancestral Figure / God Statue in Cast Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Chinese ancestral figure / god statue (possibly Fu Xing; god of prosperity) in cast bronze, circa 1950s. The sculpture depicts the figure standing on a large fish or se...
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Panchmukhi Ganesha Bronze Hindu Five Faces Idol / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Well casted and detailed vintage bronze Panchmukhi Ganesha five faces Hindu idol / sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and me...
Category

Thai Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture of a Iron Running Man on Black Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a sculpture of a running man made of iron, mounted on a black marble base. This unique artwork is likely to be a striking and eye-catching piece, adding a touch of mod...
Category

Swiss Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Iron

Superb Decorated Bronze Tang Horse
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb decorated bronze tang horse This is a superb piece of Chinese Folk Art, superbly cast in bronze, in the classic posed statue of this famous creature This is a fine piece,...
Category

Tang Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Carved Brass Vase with Elephant Handles, Early - Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Early to Mid 20th Century. Finished in dark brown with a mottled patina, probably achieved through a technique like Murashido. The bod...
Category

Japanese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in low relief with floral motifs. It...
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Deer
Located in New York, NY
decorated with stylized scrolls on blue ground
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Nepalese Sukunda Ceremonial Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and finely crafted solid bronze Nepalese 'Sukunda' ceremonial oil lamp, circa mid-20th century, Nepal. This version or model is a fine example of the original from the 17...
Category

Nepalese Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Bottle Vases
Located in New York, NY
peach motif on yellow ground
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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

Omani Islamic Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of Mirrored Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases China
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The fine pair of mirrored gilt cloisonné enamel butterfly vases from the mid 20th-century are exquisite examples of Chinese artistry and craftsmanship. These vases combine several in...
Category

Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Egyptian Middle Eastern Tray Overlaid with Islamic Writing in Silver
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Islamic Arabic calligraphy circular tray with silver overlay. Round Egyptian brass tray overlaid with metal silver and copper Islamic calligraphy ...
Category

Egyptian Islamic Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

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

Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Chinese Huge Pair Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Hundred Butterflies" with Wood Stands
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a pair of huge and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs with intricated patterns of hundred butterflies made by hand seating on a wood stand, from the early 20 century....
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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

Omani Islamic Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Japanese Vintage Silver Metal Mounted Cloisonne Vase with Fish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Exceptional vintage Japanese silver mounted cloisonne vase decorated with veiltail gold-fish and carp swimming amidst pond weed and dating arou...
Category

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Japanese Brass Butsuga Butsudan Flower Vase/Incense Burner
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-270Japanese brass decorative vase/incense burner Unknown makers mark on bottom.
Category

Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Vintage South Asian Brass Plate - Hand Hammered - #3 - India - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage South Asian hand hammered brass plate/charger - fine chasing and detail - unsigned - India - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - hand made - minor polish residue...
Category

Indian Anglo-Indian Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Shugoro Hasuda Bronze Vase with Chrysanthemum
By Shugoro Hasuda
Located in Uccle, BE
Murashido technique Japanese Bronze from the Showa period by Shugoro Hasuda. Hasuda Shugoro graduated from Tokyo School of Arts in 1938 with a specialisation in crafts (chukin). He received many awards including : the Nitten Award and the Hokuto award. He received the most prestigious Japanese cultural recognition when he became a Person of Cultural Merit in 1991. He was one of the founders of the Creative Crafts Association as well as rue Japan Metal Sculpture...
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Brass Inlay Hetian Jade Ruyi Scepter
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A ruyi (Chinese: 如意; pinyin: Rúyì; lit. 'as desired', 'as [you] wish') is a Chinese curved decorative object that serves as either a ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism or a talis...
Category

Chinese Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Jade, Brass

Japanese Antique Bronze Crabe 1930-40s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. -Details- Era: Showa (around 1930-1939) Materials: Bronze
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage South Asian Brass Plate - Hand Hammered - #1 - India - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage South Asian hand hammered brass plate/charger - fine chasing and detail - unsigned - India - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - hand made - minor polish residue...
Category

Indian Anglo-Indian Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Vintage South Asian Brass Plate - Hand Hammered - #12 - India - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage South Asian hand hammered brass plate/charger - fine chasing and detail - unsigned - India - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - hand made - dents to the edges -...
Category

Indian Anglo-Indian Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Vintage South Asian Brass Plate - Hand Hammered - #9 - India - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage South Asian hand hammered brass plate/charger - fine chasing and detail - unsigned - India - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - hand made - minor polish residue...
Category

Indian Anglo-Indian Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Arts And Crafts Complete Set Hand Forged Iron Fireplace Tools, Must Haves
Located in South Burlington, VT
Complete Arts And Crafts Set Hand Forged Iron Fireplace Tools, Four Pieces Handsome Heart and Curved Masterwork Design Dark original patina from good age; light use wear. Dimens...
Category

American Arts and Crafts Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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