San Diego - Metalwork

A wonderful Tibetan bronze seated buddha on a lotus pedestal from the 19th century. This buddha features a lovely age related patina as well as rich detailing.

This matching set of engraved silver cigarette accessories exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. The set includes a rectangular cigarett...

A scarce small antique Southeast Asian Ayutthaya Period bronze Bhaisajyaguru (the Buddha of healing and medicine) religious icon statue. 18th Century or earlier, Siam / Thailand, exceptionally executed metalwork, especially considering its age and diminutive scale, rare pose combination, depicted standing on lotus flower pedestal, holding a gallipot (apothecary jar) in his left hand, right hand in Varada Mudra gesture with palm facing outward and fingers pointing down to the ground. The Varada Mudra is a gesture of compassion and wish-granting that represents open-handed generosity and granting of wishes. The medicine Buddha is described as a doctor who cures suffering using the medicine of his teachings and brings healing. Makes for a wonderful decorative object or thoughtful gift, sure to add a touch of whimsical elegance, serene warmth, balance, and tranquility to any space! Provenance / Acquisition: A private Gentleman's Dallas, Texas fine art and antiques collection Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Dallas Auction Gallery; Dallas, Texas. Owned and curated by Reyne Hirsch, a media personality and expert in 20th century decorative arts. She's was a top appraiser for Antiques Roadshow...

An antique Japanese copper Kogo box for incense. Early Meiji period, ca. 1870s. Round shape. Polychrome cloisonne enamel design, flowers and butterflies ornament in red and yellow co...

A lovely and luxurious Japanese silver incense burner of lobed melon form, akoda koro, marked jungin and signed Nomura, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The silver koro...

Antique Thai Bronze Hand Fragment, from a life size standing Buddha image in the abhaya mudra, the right hand which is open palm and extended forward in the ...

An absolutely lovely Chinese export pink Canton enamel round stacking box and cover, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The circular stacking box consists of a bowl form base, ...

A pair of finely cast and incised burnished bronze candlestick elephants, Chinese school, 18th-19th Century, Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). Each elephant is standing foursquare with head...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The body of the ware is enameled with floral and foliage motifs made in the Cloisonne technique...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...

This is a wonderful Japanese, silver inlaid, solid Bronze incense burner from the late 19th century or early 20th century. The removable lid features beautiful modelling of a small ...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The exterior of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers surrounded by...