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Metalwork For Sale
19th Century Mughal India Raj Style Silver Traditional Anklet Bracelet Catchall
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Late 19th century Mughal Indian Raj Style Silvered Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India repurposed as a vide poche, catchall, bowl ashtray or just as a beautiful collectible decorative object from India.
Antique silver coin and brass heavy metal Dhokra ethnic tribal ankle bracelet that has been repurposed with a brass inner plate that was later added to use the bracelet as a small ashtray or decorative vanity jewelry bowl.
The closure was a push pin mechanism that was closed.
Dhokra art old ethnic tribal brass traditional ankle bracelet from India, handcrafted of a hollow band of heavy brass decorated with chevron repoussé banding and lost wax granulation.
Measures: Height : 1.5 inches.
Length : 7.5 inches.
Width : 7.5 inches.
Diameter: 7.5 inches
Brass silver plated.
Rare collectible decorative bowl, catchall, ashtray, Mughal Raj style, North India, Rajasthan.
Circa 1900's
Weight= 2 Lb 6.9 oz
Anklets were important components in a suite of jewels worn by women in India. These very heavy examples are fabricated in two pieces, and tightly secured with a near-invisible pin. Some legends suggest that heavy anklets like these could weigh up to 20 pounds and were used to prevent brides from running away from their new families.
How it is made: "Dhokra is an ancient folk art tradition prevalent in India in the eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Dhokra craft objects are made through the process of non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique, which is one of the earliest and most advanced methods of metal casting known to human civilization. Its roots can be traced back 4500 years to the ancient city of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley Civilization. The name Dokra or Dhokra was used to indicate a group of craftsmen of nomadic type from the Dhokra Damar tribe, scattered over the regions of Bengal, Orisa and Madhya Pradash, whose wares were identified by their beautifully shaped and decorated metal products. The enchanting Dhokra art objects have motifs inspired by indigenous folk...
Category
Early 1900s Indian Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Koro Incense Burner with Takara-Mono
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine quality Japanese cloisonne covered koro or incense burner, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. The piece features cloisonne handles and cover. The exterior is decorated with various desi...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
$1,680 Sale Price
40% Off
Chinese Export Silver Repousse Scenic Box by Wang Hing, circa 1870
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese export silver repousse scenic box, depicting traditional scene of a mandarin riding his horse on the cover. The sides are decorated with stylized plant pattern. Marked "90" f...
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel, Bianhu, Han Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese archaic bronze wine vessel, called a bianhu, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China.
The bianhu with a flattened oblong body,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Mixed Metal Sword Guard (Tsuba) Meiji period
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal sword guard (tsuba) Meiji period. Fine shakudo and silver decoration.
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
19th Century Chinese Round Polychrome Cloisonné Charger
Located in Milford, NH
A striking round polychrome cloisonné charger with running deer, scrollwork, various characters, and a geometric border , all on a teal blue ground, ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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 Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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 Metalwork
Materials
Shell
Large antique George III quality copper pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique George III quality copper pot having the original iron swing handles to both sides with a quality shaped circular copper pot
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A small brass canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the 19th century and is decorated with etchi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Mythical Tiger Finial Bronze Palanquin Handle 18-19th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 18th 19th Century Palanquin Mythical Lion or Tiger Finial Bronze Handle.
Large heavy Indian Mythological bronze palanquin fitting cast via the lost wax technique, beautifully stylized and crafted in the form of protective mythological creature.
Palanquin finials were used to adorn the pole ends of the palanquin or palki.
A fine and massive example of a palanquin pole finial with good detail and fine patina.
India, circa: 18th/19thc.
The Palanquin handle...
Category
19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
12-14th century Sukhothai kingdom(Thailand) rare bronze ribbed bowl
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Extremely rare ribbed offering bowl. Bronze with beautiful natural patination, excellent example of Sukhothai religious art.
Part of the private Japanese collection.
Material: Bro...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Gong Mounted on Custom Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A bronze gong from mounted on a black custom base. This circular bronze gong is tied through a rope to a black metal arm resting on a rectangular wooden base. Boasting a nicely weath...
Category
19th Century American Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Brass Hindu Temple Oil Lamps Figures a Two Cows and Holly Man Standing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted cast brass sculpture of cows and a holy man on stand.
Cows are considered holy in India.
Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati used to sit on Nandi and trav...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Unusual quality round antique Victorian brass kettle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality round antique Victorian quality kettle having a quality turned brown glass handle, shaped lift off lid standing on ball feet.
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Rajasthani Decorative Brass Lidded Betel Caddy Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted decorative round brass Indian lidded betel box with latch and a top handle.
Delicately and intricately hand-chased with geometric designs.
Used as a tea caddy with tea bo...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Ancient Indian Bronze Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Indian bronze bowl is an original decorative object realized in India in the mid-19th century.
Bronze.
Excellent conditions.
Original manuf...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Plate Goto
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, probably Goto school, enamel over copper charger plate.
The exterior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome image of ducks flying over a pond with blossomin...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Fine Antique Silver Beaker Kandyan, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb beautifully executed tall 19th-century Kandyan silver beaker, richly decorated in deep repoussée and chased work. The surface is adorned with classic Sinhalese scrolling f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A bronze vase depicting an Onagadori rooster on a plum branch
Located in Milano, IT
A bronze vase with mixed metal inlay applications, including silver, gilt bronze, and patinated bronze, featuring at its center an onagadori rooster perched on a blossoming plum (ume...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver, Bronze
Bronze Faux Bamboo Garden Jardiniere Planters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive garden jardinières or planters featuring a faux bamboo design. The planters have a round form that tapers on the footed bottom. Very heavy cast in solid bronze with an oil...
Category
20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,500 / item
Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small copper crab with articulated legs made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. One of the pair (the other one is listed separately LU945037876072, but...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese MIxed Metal Finely Executed Plate of Cormorant Fishing at Night
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal platter finely executed to show night fishing with cormorants.
Unsigned.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century
An exquisite Thai–Khmer bronze Singha guardian lion, also referred to in the West as a Foo Dog, richly decorat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Patinated Bronze Japanese Koro Incense Burner
Located in London, GB
Large patinated bronze Japanese koro incense burner
Japanese, late 19th Century
Dimensions: Height 221cm, width 97cm, depth 57cm
This monumental koro...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Fine Antique Islamic Inlaid Indo-Persian Copper Mughal Vessel
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large fine antique Islamic 19th century Indo Persian Mughal hand-etched and inlaid tined copper brass bowl.
Large Mamluk copper basin finely etched and i...
Category
19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
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 b...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$2,865 Sale Price
30% Off
A Japanese bronze vase with Ryū dragon in relief, signed Maruki Sei
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese bronze vase featuring a Ryū dragon in relief, depicted as it grasps the sacred Buddhist jewel (tama).
Signed Maruki Sei in relief under the base, with a second engraved ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Buddhist Inlaid Bronze Singing Bowl with 8 Auspicious Symbols - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Tibetan Buddhist inlaid bronze singing bowl - featuring a cast central plaque with the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism (golden fish, parasol, treasure vase, lotus flower...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Korean Goryeo Bronze Basin w/ Handles, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th/14th century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusually large and impressive Korean Goryeo bronze circular basin with applied handles and stunning patina, Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392), 12th - 14th century, Korea.
The large ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Korean Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Unusual round antique Victorian quality brass kettle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual round antique Victorian quality brass kettle having a quality turned handle, shaped lift off lid standing on ball feet.
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
A Fantastic Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise Ground Cloisonné Dragon Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise Ground Cloisonné Dragon Vases. Each vase is constructed with a baluster form rising to a tall, flaring neck and resting on a sligh...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Unusual antique art and crafts quality copper hanging kettle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique art and crafts quality copper hanging kettle having a quality hanging copper kettle above a shaped copper tray, supported by an iron stand with shaped feet.
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Iron
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
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Moorish Mughal Metal Copper Vessel Bucket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century Anglo Raj Moorish Mughal bronzed handcrafted metal copper pot vessel.
Originally used to carry water, this hand-hammered metal vessel from India has authentic texture, wonderful patina, and great form and character.
Great patina on finely engraved and embossed copper vessel with floral designs.
The handle is also hammered with floral designs.
Dark nice antique patina great to use as a cachepot or vase indoor or outdoor.
Indian hand-hammered and carved copper vase would be a rustic decorative item in most homes, and would be perfect in a kitchen where it would add an exotic touch.
Handcrafted in Rajasthan India, used for water or milk bucket.
Category
19th Century Indian Agra Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Small Antique Maranao Betel Nut Box, Mindanao, Philippines
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
A mixed metal box having a bronze body with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine p...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Large Burmes Brass, Copper, Silver Inlaid Ceremonial Bowl with Avatars of Vishnu
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Asian Burmese brass ceremonial bowl with silver and copper inlaid with the ten Hindu Avatars of Vishnu.
Fine example of Tanjore work, this brass bowl that has been overlaid with alternating copper and silver chased plaques, with high quality in detail executed in mixed metal repoussé with contrasting patination, showing Hindu deities. The base is engraved with a lotus flower motif.
(This type of work is known as Tanjore work, after the south Indian city where much of this work was executed.)
The depictions on the main plaques are believed to relate to those seen carved in relief on rock on the façade off the Great Temple (Brihadisvara) in Tanjore.
A southern Indian magnificent silver and copper inlaid vase, 19th century Tapered and chased body made of copper inlaid with beaded bands and with the ten avatars of Vishnu:
1. Matsya (the fish)
2. Koorma (the tortoise)
3. Varaha (the boar)
4. Narasimha (the human-lion – shown on this bowl as a lion-man figure about to devour a human victim.)
5. Vamana (the dwarf)
6. Parasurama (the angry man – presented on this bowl as a figure with an axe, a bow and an arrow.)
7. Rama (the perfect man, king of Ayodha)
8. Krishna (the divine statesman – shown here as Krishna on a cobra throne...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Spectacular Bronze Vase by Ikeda Masuo One of the Top Metal Artists of 20 C
By Masuo Ikeda
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This spectacular bronze vase is a rare and exquisite work by one of the most celebrated metal artists of the 20th century, Masuo Ikeda. The significance of Ikeda’s oeuvre is widely a...
Category
20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Qing Dynasty Period Oversized Bronze Planter with Calligraphy and Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Qing dynasty period bronze oversized planter from the 19th century, with mythical animal handles. Crafted during the 19th century Qing Dyn...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique 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 Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,908 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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 Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese cloisonné square-shaped vase
Located in New York, NY
archaistic motif on blue ground
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Elegant Tall Moorish Polished Brass Decorative Lamp Base
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant tall Moorish polished brass incense burner made into a lamp base.
Intricately carved chiseled polished brass onion- form with long neck on a circul...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Metalwork
Materials
Brass
"Lakshmi" Pair of Oil Lamps in Bronze - India
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Lakshmi" Pair of Oil Lamps in Bronze - India
Hindu Art - Decoration
Measures : 9cmx9cm H:12cm
Material : Bronze
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
20th Century Indian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
F7 Old Japanese Art Iron Lantern - Fire Prevention
Located in Niiza, JP
φ300×540㎜
Estimate packing size: φ430×700㎜ 10㎏
This iron lantern, used with a candle inside, appears to be a Showa-era reproduction of an Edo-period lantern.
The words "Fire Preven...
Category
20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
18th Century Japanese Silver Inlaid Iron Shogun Stirrup (Abumi) Red Lacquer
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century iron abumi of typical form, the stirrup inlaid in silver, an encircled peony flower crest surrounded with a geometric pattern, the interior retains the original wood lining decorated in red lacquer. The sides and underside also inlaid. Signed by the maker. Edo period.
This is a beautiful example of Japanese metalwork, sublime in it's design and craftsmanship, perhaps once belonging to a Shogun warrior...
Category
Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Iron
Antique Burmese Silver Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional fine and impressive antique Burmese silver bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional anti...
Category
1880s Burmese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Pair of Scenic Beakers
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese export silver pair of repousse scenic beakers. Each beaker marked "HC" for well listed maker and retailer Hung Chong, and weighs 66g or 2.1 troy ounces.
Category
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Art Nouveau Cloisonne and Ginbari Amphora Vase, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and elegant Japanese Art Nouveau amphora shaped cloisonne and ginbari foiled vase, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The vase of amphora form, with a tapering body resti...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Foil, Wire
Petite Nepalese Heramba Ganapati Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite brass prayer figure is cast in the likeness of Heramba Ganapati, the five-headed iconographical form of the Hindu god Ganesha. Invoked at the beginning of prayers, import...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Brass Circular Tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large Antique brass circular tray having an ornate embossed border with scrolls and swags and a 17th Century interior tavern scene to the centre. Lovely colour and condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Materials
Brass
A pair of bronze vases depicting two dragons marked Nogawa Company
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of bronze vases with shishiaibori and iro-e takazogan inlays in relief in gold and silver and worked in kebori depicting two dragons, both embracing the vases with Nogawa comp...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Qing Fine Quality Black Cloisonne Lidded Container
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and quality Chinese Qing black cloisonne enamel lidded container dating from the latter 19th or early 20th century. The container is brass b...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small copper crab with articulated legs made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. One of the pair (the other one is listed separately LU945044034102, bu...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Chinese Silver Hung Chong Co. Beaker Set Figural Salamanders
Spiders
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of four sterling silver antique Chinese export beakers or drinking cups made by the Hung Chong Co. of Shanghai with detailed applied figu...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Middle Eastern Arabian Tinned Copper Dallah
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot.
Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted b...
Category
19th Century Omani Islamic Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
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 Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Moroccan Amber Glass Perfume Bottle with Moorish Silvered Metal Overlay
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Amber Glass Perfume Bottle with Moorish Silvered Metal Overlay – Rose Water Sprinkler
An exquisite Moorish amber glass perfume bottle, also known as a rose water sprinkler, ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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
1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Vases, 20th century
Located in New York, NY
floral motif on blue ground; wooden bases are included with these vases; approximate overall measurements (with base): 28.75in(H) x 14in(diameter), vase only (approximate measurement...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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