Bronze Vases and Vessels

Pair of 19th century French gilt bronze vases or cachepots (planters) in the French Empire style, circa 1880s, distinguished by their cold-painted Egyptian designs in red, gold and b...

Large Meiji period bronze twin handled urn with decoration. Decoration consists of raised birds, branches with cherry blossoms and a dragon. Nice patina to this gorgeous vase that ca...

Fine pair of baluster-shaped opaline vases of Japanese inspiration, adorned with a chiselled and gilded bronze mount imitating bamboo, extending up the neck with two movable ring han...

1880s Bronze Japanese Vessel with 3 Handles Handles terminate into palm fronds Patterned Rim Small dent as shown in pictures

A beautiful art deco vase produced by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget circa 1940s. Appearing to have been enagraved at some point. Great patina throughout- please reference photos for col...

Il Porcelino after Pietro Tacca, Green Serpentine Marble Sculpture, Italy 19th Century

Small polished bronze vase by Monique Gerber. Signed. Solid cast and hand polished bronze. Heavy piece.

A fine Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain and French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Thirteen-Light Celadon Torchere Candelabra. The bottle-shaped Japonisme vases with a Royal red background, decorated with parcel-gilt and black soaring eagles in the hunt within a forestall scene. Each Vase fitted and surmounted with a French 19th century Louis XV Style 13-Light scrolled candelabrum and all raised on a circular pierced gilt-bronze plinth. circa: 1880. Imari Porcelain (????) is the name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyushu. They were exported to Europe extensively from the port of Imari, Saga, between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. The Japanese as well as Europeans called them Imari. In Japanese, these porcelains are also known as Arita-yaki (???). Imari or Arita porcelain has been continously produced up through the present day. Characteristics Though there are many types of Imari, Westerners' conception of Imari in the popular sense is associated only with a type of Imari produced and exported in large quantity in mid-17th century. This type is called Kinrande. Kinrande Imari is colored porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze. The color combination was not seen in China at that time. Traditional Ming dynasty color porcelain used dominantly red and green, probably due to scarcity of gold in China, whereas gold was abundant in Japan in those days. The subject matter of Imari is diverse, ranging from foliage and flowers to people, scenery and abstractions. Some Imari design structures such as kraak style were adopted from China, but most designs were uniquely Japanese owing to the rich Japanese tradition of paintings and costume design. The porcelain has a gritty texture on the bases, where it is not covered by glaze. There is also blue and white Imari. Kakiemon style Imari is another type of Imari, but it tends to be categorized separately in Europe. History "Imari" was simply the trans-shipment port for Arita wares. It was the kilns at Arita which formed the heart of the Japanese porcelain industry. Arita's kilns were set up in the 17th century, when kaolin was discovered in 1616 by the immigrant Korean potter, Yi Sam-pyeong (1579–1655). (He may also be known by the name, "Kanage Sambei".) Yi Sam-Pyeong, along with his extended family of 180 persons, left Korea on the offer of a privileged position in Japan. This decision was made after the occurrence of certain Japanese invasions of Korea. After Yi Sam-Pyeong's discovery, his kilns began to produce revised Korean-style blue and white porcelains, known as "Shoki-Imari". In the mid-17th century there were also a lot of Chinese refugees in Northern Kyushu due to the turmoil on Chinese continent, and it is said one of them brought coloring technique to Arita. Thus Shoki-Imari developed into Ko-KutaniImari. Ko-Kutani was produced around 1650 for both export and domestic market. Blue and white porcelain continued to be produced and they are called Ai-Kutani. Ko-Kutani Imari for the export market usually adopted Chinese design structure such as kraak style, whereas Ai-Kutani for the domestic market were highly unique in design and are accordingly valued very much among collectors. Ko-Kutani style evolved into Kakiemon style Imari, which was produced for about 50 years around 1700. Imari achieved its technical and aesthetic peak in Kakiemon style, and it dominated European market. Blue and white Kakiemon is called Ai-Kakiemon. Kakiemon style transformed into Kinrande in the 18th century. Kinrande used blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze, and later some other colors. Imari began to be exported to Europe because the Chinese kilns at Ching-te-Chen were damaged in the political chaos and the new Qing dynasty government stopped trade in 1656–1684. Exports to Europe were made through the Dutch East India Company, but the designation "Imari Porcelain" in Europe connotes Arita wares of mostly Kinrande Imari. Export of Imari to Europe stopped in mid-18th century when China began export to Europe again, since Imari was not able to compete against China due to high labor cost. By that time, however, both Imari and Kakiemon style were already so popular among Europeans, Chinese export porcelain copied both Imari and Kakiemon style, which is called Chinese Imari. At the same time, European kilns, such as Meisen also tried to copy Imari and Kakiemon. Export of Imari surged again in late 19th century (Meiji era) when Japonism flourished in Europe. Thus in western world today, two kinds of Imari can...

Luscious bronze urn on marble base having classical decoration and warm patina.

Beautiful pair of Louis XVI-inspired baluster-shaped serpentine cassolettes, with an elegant chiseled and gilded bronze mount. The lid, resting on an openwork gilded bronze frieze, i...

Japanese Meiji period bronze vase. Would look amazing in the right location. The very best color and patina. Overall maximum dimensions: 31 cm high x 14 cm diameter (inner mouth 4....

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...

Stunning Example of a pair of French Ormolu mounted well veined Sienna Marble Twin Handle Grand Tour Style Urns or Cassolettes of museum quality. Mid to late Nineteenth Century.    E...

Art Deco Baccarat vase with engraved poppy flowers bronze base gold-plated.

An exquisite late 19th century French champlevé enamel and gilt bronze mounted vase, executed in the richly decorative taste of the Napoleon III / Belle Époque period. The circular g...

Italian 19th C. Grand Tour Period Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp, After B. Boschetti. This patinated bronze oil lamp is modeled in the form of an ancient Roman vessel and is mounted on a...

A beautiful vanity or powder trinket featuring a bronze lid with hand painted miniture romantic scene on white porcelain. The frosted glass bottom-part is decorated with hand painted...

Pair of 1930s bronze vases by Tinos Denmark.

Impressive pair of black patinated bronze vases in the style of Renaissance. Finely decorated handles with a satyr figure, over with a and body surrounded by bacchanal scenes. Exquis...

Gorgeous vintage-style decorative vase, made with a finely decorated bronze base and a glass frame worked with elegant carvings. The frosted glass top cup gives a delicate and refine...

Our French centerpiece, circa 1880, features a large oval shaped glass bowl exquisitely cut with diamond and shell motifs and engraved with floral designs on the sides, and an ormolu...

This pair of neoclassical rython form garnitures are well detailed and finely cut.

A very Fine Pair of Japanese Two Handled Vases Meji Period C1890 Very Decorative

An exceptional 19th century French porcelain vase executed in the Sèvres style, reflecting the celebrated aesthetic that emerged from the royal manufactory at Sèvres in the 18th cent...

Bronze vase in a shape of a tree stump made in Austria in the 1970s.

A very decorative and dramatic pair of Japanese Taisho period (1912-1926) bronze vases incorporating modern patina washes of that period and a more stylized carved design. Each havin...

Louis XVI style gilt bronze and crystal bowl features high quality chiseled bronze. The upper edge of the crystal cup has got a bronze rim with geometrical engraving but the highligh...

Quality pair of antique Victorian bronze Japanese vases having superb decoration, decorated in birds and foliage with handles to both sides standing on shaped circular bases

Turned wood and cast bronze made in Los Angeles. Design is inspired by the the natural flows of water.

Japanese Meiji period bronze vase with bird and foliage decoration and elephant handles, circa 1900. Would look amazing in the right location. The very best color and patina. Overa...

19th century pair of small old Sèvres blue porcelain vases 19th century gilt bronze frame.

Antique French Art Deco Bronze Fluted Altar Vases w/ Butterfly Ormolu - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 4.25 " W x 4.25" D.

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Bronze and Marble French Baroque Style Lidded Urn Centerpiece Cassolette. Ite...

Pair of covered marble cassolettes mounted with gilt bronze. The handles are formed as winged putti, integrated into a foliate decoration. The covers are surmounted by a fruit motif....

Pair of vases glazed ceramic and hand-painted, with bronze elements. Second Half of the Nineteenth Century PERIOD Second Half of the nineteenth century MATERIALS Glazed ceramic and...

A Neo-Grec Gilt and Patinated Bronze Amphora Vase, Attributed to Christofle By Christofle (French, active from 1830) French, c. 1880 Height: 35cm, width 20cm, depth 15cm This striki...

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassica gilded bronze urns from Italy. A pair of amphora shaped vases in mercury gilded and polished bronze. Very small cen...

A French green opaline glass cachepot with gilt mounting. 20th century.

A good pair of antique marble cassolette. A nice pair of onyx and silvered bronze ornamental vases in the Robert Adam style. The three feet resting on circu...

Large octagonal Imari porcelain vase with finial cover and 4 bronze doré claw feet on base (19th century).

Palatial neoclassical onyx floor vase with gilt bronze mounts of the finest quality in the Louis XVI style, measuring 45.5 in (115 cm) tall. Excellent condition. Crafted in three s...

Beautiful incense burner in the shape of a straw basket with a praying mantis sitting on top. Bronze, Japan 19th century. Good condition, oxidation, one leg missing from the prayi...

Gilt bronze mounted porcelain vase in the manner of Sèvres, French, late 19th Century Measures: Height 123cm, width 53cm, depth 42cm This large porcelain vase demonstrates the b...

for julian 1 art and crafts chair and 1 bronze vide poche

Stunning vintage mid-century modern Hollywood Regency cast bronze umbrella stand / holder made in Italy, circa 1970s. Made of cast bronze with a lovely natural golden patina to the Crocodile leather / hide detailing, which finishes the piece perfectly. A must have for any Hollywood Regency enthusiast and lover of natural, high quality and luxurious materials - this vintage umbrella stand would also make a wonderful holder for a collection of antique walking sticks...

Stylish, classy and rare bronze pocket emptier designed by Esa Fedrigolli and made in Italy in the 1980s. This beautiful piece comes in it's original gi...

A very fine quality renaissance revival gilt-bronze and champlevé planter, with oval bowl and caryatid handles, a regal mask head to either side and ...

Pair of art nouveau glasses Moser glass works Creator: Moser glassworks Origin Czech Republic Circa 1900 Material: colorless faceted glass with a gold band depicting birds and flower...

An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in China, Early to Mid 20th Century. Finished in dark brown with a mottled patina, probably achieved through a technique like Murashido. The bod...

21st century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze centrepiece. This Centrepiece has got the porcelain base with pure gold decorations and hand-grounded crystal. On request to...

An Ikebana brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan. Late 19th Century, Showa period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil...

Vintage Brutalist Sculptural wine rack Wear consistent with age and use Object decoration - Metal - Wine Bottle Measures : 28cmx25cm H:22cm Materials : Metal - Brass

21st Century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze bowl. This vase is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand ground crystal. On request to customer can modificate the color...

An antique Japanese bronze temple vase with Makatsugyo sea dragons, sculpted handles and the vase resting upon a tri-level dais of engraved guardian masks, foiliate scrolled relief ...

French Empire mahogany jardinière with fine bronzes, c. 1820–1825. Mahogany veneer on softwood with an original metal liner and bronze mounts. Original casters. This is a particularly elegant French Empire jardinière...

Pair of light green marble cassolettes with gilded bronze ornamentation: garlands of flowers and leaves, putti heads, pine cone lids Some wear and scratches, old restorations to the...

A wonderful very fine French Baccarat Style Dore Bronze with flowers & Filigree Ormolu mounted on marble base fitted with a large cut crystal vase.

21st Century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze vase. This vase is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand-grounded crystal. The golden bronze rhinoceros on the base was ...

21st Century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze vase. This vase is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand-grounded crystal. On request to customer can modificate the col...

Contained within three monopod legs continuing to a triangular platform base. Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 25 1/2 in x 19 in.