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Item Ships From: Europe
Large Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vase After Suzuki Chokichi
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and unusual form Meiji Period (1868-1912), bronze and mixed metal vase manufactured in the style ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A most unusual silver and gold leaf cloisonné vase by Sukiku, 1981
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A most unusual silver and gold leaf cloisonné vase by Sukiku, 1981, the ovoid body decorated in abstract designs with wispy silver shapes and moriage gold leaf scattered over a mottl...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Gold, Silver
1900′ Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Fruit Basket, Japanese Crane And Water Lilies
Located in Paris, FR
Fruit basket in polychrome patinated bronze.
Wading bird in the middle of a decoration of water lilies
Length: 58 cm
Width:47 cm
Height:54 cm
condition of use
Work 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Silver Export Large Hand Mirror
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Chinese silver export large hand mirror depicting in low relief birds on the tree
Maker: maker’s mark comprising the letters ‘C.L.’
Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Set of 2 Bronze Recipients
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 Bronze Recipients with decorations and beautiful green patina, called Thap
Dong Song period, 2000-1000 BC
South East Asia, Vietnam.
Measures: Height 22 cm, di...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Middle Eastern Large Antique Silver Gem Set Intaglio Seal Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large antique Middle Eastern regal gem set silver intaglio collectors seal ring dating from circa 1900. This large and heavy man’s ring is handcrafted with wonderf...
Category
Early 1900s Afghan Other Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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 Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass
A Large Bridge Finial
Located in London, GB
A Large Bridge Finial
Bronze
Japan
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) 19th Century / or earlier
SIZE: 64cm high - 27.5cm dia. - 25 ins high, 10¾ ins dia.
Similar bronze ‘finials’ can be se...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dish, Japan Meiji period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Bronze and cloisonné enamel dish very finely decorated with an egret in flight above various flowers on a background of copper inclusions and gold powder.
The wing decorated in parti...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Okimono - Bronze Sculpture Of An Eagle, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Rare bronze okimono with multiple patina representing a bird of prey perched on a hollow trunk.
This sculpture is astonishingly realistic : observe the somewhat crude appearance of t...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Nice old carved wood Coffee Mortar Somalia Bedouin Arabian Sahara
Located in London, GB
Old carved wood Coffee Mortar Somalia Bedouin
Heavy hard wood with carved detail and metal attachments complete with carved pestle
condition old cracks repaired on mortar but fine...
Category
Early 19th Century Omani Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Hardwood
Indian Asian Antique Brass Alms Dish with Hamsa Bird Design
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Asian Indian brass alms dish molded with a hamsa bird design and dating from the 19th century.
The hamsa is believed to be based on ...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Indian Asian Lacquered Bronze Dancing Hindu Shiva Nataraja
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual vintage Asian Indian red lacquered bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja dating from the 20th century. The figure represents the Hindu God Shiva performing a dance. The ...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Thai Solid Silver-Gilt Niello Enamel Bowl, Siam c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-19th Century rare fine solid silver niello bowl, repoussé decorated, depicting Singha lions and dense floral gilded decoration throughout. Nielloware art and jewellery ...
Category
Early 1800s Thai Other Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese bronze Monkey, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese bronze figure of a Monkey, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty. The amusing study, cast as a seated monkey, about to devour a peach, held in his right hand.
His hair well delineated, ...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Heavy Antique Mr Punch Doorstop, English Figurative Door Keeper, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique Mr. Punch doorstop. An English, cast iron figurative door keeper, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Charmingly cast, with a bold character and reas...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Stunning quality antique Victorian brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian brass desk set having a quality antique Victorian brass desk set with a tray to the front and back, a shaped carrying handle to the centre, the ori...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Articulated Iron Jizai Okimono of a Lobster by Myochin Muneharu
Located in Milano, IT
This articulated okimono represents a naturalistically rendered lobster, with fully articulated limbs, antennae, body, and tail and comes with an inscribed wood storage box.
Signed:...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Large antique George III quality copper pan
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique George III quality copper pan having a quality large George III copper pan with shaped handles to both sides.
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Large pair of quality antique Victorian brass beam scales and weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large pair of quality antique Victorian brass beam scales and weights, having a large pair of Librasco brass beam scales, with a shaped beam with two circular brass pans hanging from...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Indian Antique Large Ceremonial Hand Crafted Copper Yoni
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and rare antique Indian copper Yoni Shiva Lingam Ceremonial water Vessel dating from the 19th century. The Yoni represents the Hindu godd...
Category
19th Century Indian Other Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Fine quality Antique Silver articulated fish Hallmarked Decorative Antiques
Located in London, GB
Fine quality Antique Silver articulated fish Hallmarked
A very fine quality Articulated silver fish model
Expertly crafted with beautifully detailed silver workmanship,
Hallmarked...
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A large bronze vase depicting an egret
Located in Milano, IT
Large bronze vase depicting an egret, in relief, on a perch in the center of a watercourse, surrounded by four swimming fish. The figure of the egret emerges from the vase with remar...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese pair of cloisonné enamel vases decorated with silver wire
Located in Milano, IT
Delightful pair of silver cloisonné vases covered with polychrome enamels on a dark blue background.
Decorations with polychrome floral motifs with peonies and a pair of Japanese th...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Ewer or Pitcher tinned Copper Turkish / Middle Eastern, Early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a handmade Ewer / Pitcher made from tinned copper and dating to the early 19th Century. It is of Islamic influence made in the Middle East, probably Turkey.
This piece is al...
Category
Early 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Wonderful antique Victorian four piece tea set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian four piece tea set having a wonderful quality antique Victorian four piece tea set comprising of a tea pot, hot water pot, milk jug and sugar bowl with fa...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Nice Framed Pair Vintage Indo Persian Mughal style paintings Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Indo Persian Mughal style Gouache Paintings of hunting scenes
A Pair of Persian miniature style paintings featuring hunting scenes Finely painted in Gouache a using beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Paper
Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace Ritual wearable collectible Asian
Located in London, GB
Large Antique Indian silver Amulet necklace
silver Amulet necklace worn by devotes of Shiva
Culture/Period: Indian Shaivite 19th early 20th century
Pendant size 9 x 7 cm weight ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Heavy, Japanese bronze temple bell 梵鐘 (bonshô) of traditional shape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Heavy bronze temple bell (bonshô) of traditional shape with an appealing echoing sound when struck. Its surface is a rich brown, complemented by a hint of light green aged patina.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Superb Rare large Octagonal Domed Indian Mughal Silver Box Antiques Asian Art
Located in London, GB
Superb large Indian mughal style repoussé and pierced silver box.
A beautiful Octagonal silver box with domed top with pierced floral design and fine geometric repousse embossed an...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Silver
An Indian part-gilt silver-clad ceremonial sceptre or mace with a tiger’s head
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Northern India or Deccan, late 19th century
L. approx. 82 cm (excl. stand)
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
This remarkable gilt-silver soonta (ceremonial sceptre) also known as choba (ceremonial mace) with a tiger's head stands out as an unparalleled example. It has a wooden base, clad with thick sheet part-gilt silver and has fine details such as teeth and a curling tongue. Especially with the inlaid glass eyes, in combination with the grand sculptural design, it would have been integral to an Indian maharaja’s attire, known as lawajama in North India and biruthus in South India, as referenced by Jackson & Jaffer. They would symbolise authority, power, and sometimes an attribute of various deities, particularly those associated with strength or combat. For instance, the Hindu god Hanuman, known for his immense strength, is often depicted holding a mace (*chob* or gada in Sanskrit). Similarly, the god Vishnu and his avatar Krishna are also frequently depicted with a mace among their other attributes.
Courtiers would raise these sceptres wrapped in rich brocades, with the head visible, during processions, signalling their association with the monarch. Alongside fly-whisks and standards, they were indispensable in ceremonial parades, underscoring the ruler's prestige. Terlinden notes that a soonta berdar was tasked with carrying the sceptre. These individuals, proficient in courtly manners, played key roles during audiences, from managing entrances to introducing guests. Their esteemed position often earned them generous rewards, including land grants. See for a depiction of sceptres in use the top right of a painting in the collection of the V&A, titled Processional scene with Amar Singh, ruler of Thanjavur (Tanjore), and Sarabhoji, from circa 1797.
For a very comparable piece, but with an elephant’s head, see the collection of the Indian Museum, Kolkata. For other less similar examples, see the V&A Museum London.
Sources:
A. Jackson & A. Jaffer, Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts, London, V&A Publishing, 1999
Christiane Terlinden Serra, Mughal Silver...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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 Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wire & Wireless Vase attributed to Ando.
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Japanese Cloisonne Enamel shouldered vase with a long neck worked in silver wire and wireless technique depicting a two bamboo trees and a bird perched along the branch...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Vintage Oriental Japanese Large Bronze Bowl Planter Jardinière, C1925
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique vintage Oriental Japanese large polished bronze bowl planter jardinière C1925.
Would look amazing in the right location and make a fabulous centre piece. Great colour and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period Antique
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Presentation Pieces!
These magnificent Japanese bronze vases, dating back to the Meiji Period and dated 190...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
4 art deco door handles vienna around 1920s
Original condition
Original patina
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Chestnut Roaster, English, Brass, Hanging Warmer, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chestnut roaster. An English, brass hanging warmer, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Appealing chestnut warmer with tasteful decor
Displaying a desirabl...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass fire irons
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass fire irons having a quality set of fire irons with circular shaped handles, consisting of a lovely shaped shovel, poker and a pair of to...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Victorian Dutch Brass Jardiniere
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large Antique Victorian Dutch Brass Jardiniere having a quality antique Victorian Dutch brass jardiniere, Having lions heads ring handles to the sides, decorated with traditional sce...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Fine Japanese Cloisonné-enamel and Musen Vase Attributed to Namikawa Sosuke
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Cloisonné-enamel and Musen Baluster vase attributed to Namikawa Sosuke.
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century.
This vase features an elegant classic form with a sle...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Pair Hayashi School
Located in Newark, England
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases by the Hayashi School in their Original Tomoba...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread
Japanese Bronze Hawk Okimono by Maruki
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most endearing Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze okimono of a hawk perched upon a rootwood base, the hawk...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box
Located in Newark, England
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box. The Box of slim rectangular form cast in iron and raise...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Iron
Antique Chestnut Warmer, English, Brass, Hanging Roaster, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chestnut warmer. An English, brass hanging roaster, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Fascinating Georgian warmer with an appealing decorative motif
Disp...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Gojunoto, Japanese Metal Pagoda
Located in Vienna, AT
Gojunoto, Japanese Metal Pagoda - This is a wonderfully detailed smaller version of a Pagoda building made from cast iron. Pagoda buildings, Tō (塔) in Japanese, originated in ancient...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Iron
Superb Antique Yemeni Saudi Arabian Khanjar Jambiya Dagger Silver Islamic Arts
Located in London, GB
A Rare Large Antique Jambiya Dagger with highly ornate silver work with added gold gilding
A superb example of a middle eastern Jambiya
Height 3...
Category
Late 19th Century Yemeni Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
Very large pair of cloisonné vases, Japan 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and very large pair ( 0,92m high) of cloisonné vases , Japan, 19th c.
The "shippô-yaki" technique was introduced to Japan, via China, around the 17th c. It was jealously guarded...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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 Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Polylobed Cloisonné Enamel Dish, Japan Meiji Era c. 1890
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Large polylobed cloisonné enamel dish decorated in several concentric orders. A delicate composition of flowers and birds adorn its central part, all in the style of Namikawa Yasuyuki.
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Vases - Antique, c.1910
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Artist Pieces!
These stunning Japanese bronze mixed metal vases, dating back to the Meiji Period cir...
Category
1910s Japanese Meiji Vintage Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace
Located in London, GB
Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Turquoise Coral Necklace
A beautiful necklace of large Tibetan Turquoise beads
interspersed with natural red coral beads with silver clasp
Period 2nd half ...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Coral, Silver
Imposing Japanese censer, 19th century, patinated bronze.
Located in Monza, IT
Imposing Japanese censer, 19th century, patinated bronze.
Japanese censer dating back to the end of the 19th century, patinated bronze, worked with friezes, animal, bird and floral t...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large 24" 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Vase - Antique Oriental Decor
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Oriental Japanese Cloisonné Vase - Impressive Large Piece!
This stunning cloisonné vase from the 19th century boasts remarkable craftsmanship and intricate deta...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Stone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Japanese Bronze Jardinière planter pot c.1880, Suiban Ikebana
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Oriental Japanese Bronze Bowl Planter Jardinière - Exquisite Meiji Period Piece!
This exceptional bronze bowl planter jardinière, hailing from the Meiji Period circa 1880, e...
Category
19th Century Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales and weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Victorian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base.
D. 1910
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Very Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases - Antique, 19th Century Me
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Artist Pieces!
These magnificent Japanese bronze vases, dating back to the 19th Century Meiji Period, showc...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase - Antique, c.1915
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase - Exquisite Crane Depiction!
This exceptional bronze vase from the Meiji period features a stunning depiction of cranes, symbolizing longev...
Category
1910s Vintage Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fine Quality Large Bronze Suiban Ikebana Jardinere planter pot - Meiji Period
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Oriental Japanese Bronze Bowl Planter Jardinière - Exquisite Meiji Period Piece!
This remarkable bronze bowl planter jardinière, dating back to the Meiji Period circa 1880, ...
Category
19th Century Antique Europe - Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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