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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Heavy, Japanese bronze temple bell 梵鐘 (bonshô) of traditional shape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A heavy traditional bronze temple bell (bonshô), boasting a bright green patina and a resonant sound.
The top handle (ryûzu), is beautifully sculpted into the form of twin dragon he...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Little Bronze Turtle Jewerly Box 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an objet of turtle which you can use as a jewelry holder.
This is made with bronze and it was made in Japan around 1980s.
The thing that written on the bottom of the turtle i...
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze okimono depicting a majestic running elephant
Located in Milano, IT
A bronze okimono depicting a majestic running elephant with its trunk raised. The surface has an extremely realistic texture, enhancing its depth and dynamism.
Signed under base.
P...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze okimono depicting Fujiwara no Yasumasa signed Miyao
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated and gilded bronze okimono depicting the famous warrior Fujiwara no Yasumasa playing the flute, signed Miyao. The hitatare, moved by the wind, shows patterns of phoenixes an...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask
Located in Milano, IT
A Kabuto Momonari-type samurai helmet, so named because of its characteristic shape resembling a peach, made of natural iron.
The visor (mabizashi) is embellished with raised eyebr...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Qianlong period Canton Enamel Square Dish with Dragon, China Late 18th Century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This small and exquisite Chinese Canton Qianlong period enamel square dish features cut corners and is beautifully decorated with a five-clawed pink dragon surrounded by 18 blue ruyi clouds against a vibrant yellow background. The design is accented by two branches of peaches (or similar fruit) and two branches of peach blossoms (or other fruit blossoms), all framed by an intricate seaweed pattern border.
In Chinese symbolism, five-clawed dragons are reserved exclusively for emperors, as the number five is considered sacred, representing the five elements. In contrast, four-clawed dragons are associated with kings, princes, and high-ranking officials, while three-clawed dragons are designated for the merchant class.
This piece is crafted from enamel on brass, dating back to the Qianlong period (1736–1795), and is characterized by its hexagonal form and the distinctive Famille Rose palette, often referred to as "Canton enamel."
Chinese painted enamel, commonly known as Canton enamel, derives its name from its principal manufacturing location, Canton. This technique was introduced to China in the 18th century, likely by French missionaries, and is inspired by the enameling techniques developed in Limoges, France around 1470. It is referred to in China as "foreign porcelain," suitable since much of it was made for export.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, there was significant demand in the West for Chinese porcelain dinner sets...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Copper, 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
Mid-20th Century Chinese Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese sword, Tachi. 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese sword, army-mounted from the 19th c. The blade with signature.Fuchi Kashira of gilt copper and the handle with skin of ray under the twisted b...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Khmer Bronze Hairpin
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Elegant and refined Khmer bronze hairpin dating between the 12th and 15th century.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Asian Bronze Incense Burners , Koro
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of vintage Asian bronze incense burners
A pair of bronze censers with lids, handles, and knobs as mythological animals, China circa 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinoserie Tray
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large serving tray in metal. Golden hand-painted chinoserie details on black colored metal. Backside black colored.
Painted with flowers, birds all around and a chinese family in th...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Burmese Four Frog Rain Drum, 18th century
Located in Vienna, AT
Oriental rain drum in bronze, richly decorated with oriental characters and frogs on top. Approx. 1880.
Dimensions Height approx. 41.5 cm. Island approx. 56 cm.
This type of drum i...
Category
1880s British Indian Ocean Territory Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Arms Door Handles by Quintana Partners
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Arm Door Handles combine elegance and originality in a unique proposal that transforms any space with its iconic and sophisticated design. With the stylized shape of an arm, thes...
Category
2010s Spanish Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Japanese Tanto, 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
A nicely designed Japanese Tanto with a bone scabbard that has inlays of stones and mother of pearl. Motives of flowers and birds.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree cloisonné was on porcelain (totai Shippo)
A very attracti...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Gojunoto Japanese Metal Pagoda
Located in Vienna, AT
Five-story Japanese pagoda "Gojūnotō" made of painted patinated metal.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Iron
Antique Edo/Meiji 19C Fish Incense Burner/Vase Okimono Bronze Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Okimono.
Good condition. Size: 20.5CM high
Condition
No damages, just some very minimal ware. Size: 20.5CM high
Period
19th century
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese early 20th C Scholar’s Brass Seal Paste or Ink Box Baitong
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This early 20th-century Chinese scholar’s box is crafted from brass and features intricate calligraphy on its lid. Likely used for storing seal paste or ink, this square box is a fin...
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Tibetan Left turn Conch Shell Trumpet with Silver Mounted decorations.
Located in Leuven , BE
Tibetan Left turn Conch Shell Trumpet with Silver Mounts
Category
Early 19th Century Tibetan Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Shell
Japanese bronze okimono or sculpture of a textured toad
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono bronze sculpture of a toad.
The toad or the frog (kaeru) is associated with good luck and wealth. Kaeru means both “toad” or “frog” and “to return home” in Japanese. This me...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese bronze okimono Oni Nembutsu
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese great and remarkable bronze okimono, on a wooden base, depicting an Oni, dressed as a priest, accompanied by a young oni.
The main Oni is portrayed standing and smiling, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Continental Europe - 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
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Tin
Bronze sculpture of a rat standing on a radish (Okimono)
Located in PARIS, FR
This beautiful bronze okimono depicts a mouse delicately perched on a leafy radish. The mouse, resting on its two hind legs, has a long tail that wraps around the radish. Each elemen...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Polished Solid Brass Batlló door handle by Antoni Gaudi, 20th century design
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish.
A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Bronze pitcher, Japan, chocolate-brown patina, frog in the round, 19th century
Located in NANTES, FR
This Japanese pitcher is notable for its naturalistic style. The bronze work is of very fine craftsmanship, featuring an attractive patina and delicate chiseling. A frog in the round...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze Jisai Okimono sculpture of a praying mantis, partially articulated, deep brown patina. Both front legs and head are fixed in a rather realistic posture while the four other le...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Museum Quality Antique Islamic Qajar Indo-persian Silver Vase
Located in Bilzen, BE
A museum quality antique silver vase from the end of the 19th century .
This heavy sterling silver vase is fully decorated and engraved with a breathtaking arabesque design with ...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Very large Japanese bronze 4-tiered trumpet vase with intricate wave design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Remarkable and very large bronze 4-tiered trumpet vase intricately designed with a motif of tumultuous waves.
It’s crafted to give the impression that the trumpet-shaped chalice, is ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Yasumi Nakajima II Ikebana Bronze Vase, circa 1960, Japan.
By Nakajima Yasumi II, Jean Dunand
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
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze okimono sculpture of a standing hare
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze sculpture with a gorgeous brown patina, that represents a standing hare, with one of its paws up. Its head is treated with great realism and the care in which parts like fur a...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese bronze sculpture of a frog hidding in a lotus leaf (Okimono)
Located in PARIS, FR
A small bronze sculpture of a frog emerging from a huge lotus leaf, a small but detailed beetle on the other side of the leaf. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth. In...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese bronze okimono toad (sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono bronze sculpture of a toad.
The toad or the frog (kaeru) is associated with good luck and wealth. Kaeru means both “toad” or “frog” and “to return home” in Japanese. This me...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze okimono sculpture of a catfish or namazu
Located in PARIS, FR
Sculpture or okimono in bronze of a wavy catfish emerging from calm water, scales are not represented, and its expression of eyes and mouth could be considered naive. One other inter...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Continental Europe - 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
Early 20th Century Chinese Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Metal
A bronze okimono depicting a walking elephant
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze okimono depicting a walking elephant. Every part of the elephant's body, from legs to trunk, ears to eyes, is carved with impressive precision.
Signature engraved under the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Spear, Edo Period, bears signature
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese long spear. Partly lacquered wood with a forged spearhead which is signed. High quality as most of Japanese items.
Provenance: early 20th century Swedish collection.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Pair Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Vases Bronze Japanese Heavy elephant ears
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made and carved pair of Bronze vases.
Condition
just some ware and some small scratches/dents. As pictures Size: 16CM high
Period
19th century
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze table incense burner with dark patina depicting two dragons
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze table incense burner with a dark patina and reddish highlights, featuring a three-dimensional relief decoration depicting two dragons of different sizes emerging from the surf...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Vases, Japan, Circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cloisonné bronze vases, Japan, circa 1900, accident on one, slight depression
Measures: H 19cm, D 10cm.
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
China Bronze Pot Cover with Palace Courtyard Scenes, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large bonze pot cover with beautiful brown patina. Each side of the pot has a decor representing a palace scene, the handles are in the form of stylized elephants.
China,
circa 1900.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze okimono sculpture of a huge cicada lying on a bamboo segment
Located in PARIS, FR
Huge bronze sculpture in the form of a cicada standing on a bamboo segement. This type of sculpture of small dimensions with a flat base is generally used by calligraphs to maintain ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese bronze vases depicting a pair of egrets
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of Japanese bronze vases with a cylindrical shape and dark brown patina, depicting a pair of egrets near a stream, their legs dipped in water and surrounded by two flowering i...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Nice Large Antique 19/20th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Statue of a Pomegranate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely shaped Blanc de Chine fruit, pomegranate.
Blanc de Chine Porcelain :
The porcelain known in the West as Blanc de Chine was produced 300 miles south of the main Chinese kiln c...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Porcelain
Enzo Mari Limited Edition Putrella Centerpiece in Iron by Danese Milano 2009
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The Putrella is a table centerpiece made from a semi-finished industrial product. Its archetypal form and expressive force is a prime example of Enzo Mari’s work.
The piece is ma...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Industrial Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese export Silver Tray, 19th Century
By Zee Wo
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese silver tray is an original decorative object realized in China between 1870 and 1930.
Original silver object.
Hallmark Shangai, silversmi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Patinated bronze okimono depicting a tiger and a snake
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated bronze okimono depicting a tiger and snake signed Genryusay Seiya zo. The animals, placed frontally, are depicted with their jaws wide open in a direct confrontation.
Work...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japan mice treasure bag Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Japanese bronze representing two mice, one of them pulling a treasure bag.
The mouse or the rat (both called nezumi in Japanese), one of the zodiac signs, is a symbol of fortune. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze okimono sculpture of an hare lying down
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze sculpture with a brown patina that represents a hare lying down with an arched back. Its head and several other details are treated with great realism, from the texture of its...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fine Indian Silver Filigree Casket with Hinged Cover, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of very fine silver filigree rosewater sprinklers
Possibly India, Karimnagar, early 18th century
Measures: Height 31.6 cm and 31.7 cm,...
Category
18th Century Indian Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Rare Chinese Tonkin Ware Cup-and-Saucer, Early 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Chinese made tonkin ware gilt- and lacquer cup and saucer
China or Japan, Chinese artisans, early 18th century
The black-lacquered cup with gilt handles in the shape of sculptured chrysanthemums and a lobbed edge decorated with gilt engraved border, with a gilt foot-ring that fits into the saucer ring, with two cartouches showing partly undercut gilt relief trees and birds on a gilt granulated background, black lacquered bracket-lobed edge, depicting gilt engraved peony scrolls and three cartouches decorated with high relief gilt trees and birds on a gilt granulated background, the centre with engraved chrysanthemum, enclosed by a raised ring upon which the cup fits, around which a circular panel decorated with high gilt relief trees, flowers, birds and a butterfly on a gilt granulated background.
Measures: Cup: H. 5.7 x W. 8.5 cm
Saucer: Diameter 13 cm
Provenance:
Collection Felix Schäfer
Note:
The decoration of the cup and saucer is identical to the slightly smaller cup and saucer...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Other
Japanese okimono sculpture of a lying puppy with its head facing its rear
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze okimono sculpture with a deep brown patina, of a lying puppy, probably of shiba inu breed, represented with its head facing its rear. This kind of subject is common in traditi...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze suiteki in the shape of a pumpkin with a snake, signed Masayuki
Located in Milano, IT
Suiteki, water dispenser, made of finely molded bronze in the shape of a gourd, with a snake coiled on one side.
Signed Masayuki.
Period: Edo 19th cent.
Dimensions: 7 x 9 x 9 cm.
...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - 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
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Vase decorated with a Phoenix and paulownia leaves
Located in PARIS, FR
Patinated bronze vase decorated with a flying phenix and paulownia leaves. The phoenix has imperial and solar symbolism. This bird of good omen also embodies virtues from the teaching of Confucius (such as goodness, righteousness, and wisdom). Paulownia (kiri) is considered as a symbol of nobility, honor and longevity. Since the Edo era, there has been a tradition that paulownia is planted at the birth of a daughter to be used later as a material for making items that will be part of her dowry. Its wood is ideal for chests and kimono boxes...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Door Handle Twirl by Quintana Partners
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Twirl Handle designed by Quintana Partners is a unique piece that fuses art and functionality into a single element. Crafted from solid brass and finished with an antiqued bronze...
Category
2010s Spanish Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Cloisonné plaque depicting two Ryu dragons with gaping jaws
Located in Milano, IT
Japanese rectangular cloisonné plaque decorated on a black background with bright polychrome enamels, worked in silver wire depicting two Ryu dragons with gaping jaws.
Work published...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Tiny bronze frog
Located in PARIS, FR
Adorable tiny bronze frog in cast bronze with a splendid brownish patina, almost
orange, lying on its rear legs, ready to jump. The casting of this bronze was very well
conducted, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze sculpture representing a puppy lying down
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze okimono sculpture with a deep brown patina, representing a lying puppy, probably of shiba inu breed. This kind of subject is common in traditional Nippon sculptures, this spec...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
