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Chinese Export Silver Tea Caddy
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Tea Caddy of shaped oval form, with applied prunus and chrysanthemum decoration and a plain, pull-off lid. The retailer is sho...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chineile Champleve Bronze Hibachi, Decorated with inlay Dragons and Flowers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raised Detailing of Dragons and Flowers with Vibrant Colors in Reds, Blues, Greens. Hibachi is Bronze,
Category

20th Century Unknown Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Japanese Silver Enamel Incese Burner (Koro) Meiji Period
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese silver and enamel Incense Burner (Koro) Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century. The koro is set on tripod feet, The body decorated with three panels of birds and flowers w...
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1890s Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Japanese Buddhist Temple Headdress and Necklace Ornaments
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of antique Japanese Buddhist temple headdress and necklace ornaments. Gilt bronze with decorative stones and beads, and intricate metalw...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
Chinese export silver bowl on plain round pedestal base. The decoration is of two applied opposing dragons against a plain background. The bow...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japan mice treasure bag Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Japanese bronzewith brown patina representing two mice. One is pulling pulling a treasure bag. crouching down with its head turned to the left. While the other mouse is standing on i...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Koro
Located in London, GB
Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Koro Japanese, late 19th Century Height 88cm, width 76cm, depth 53cm This superb cloisonne enamel koro was made during...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique early 20th Chinese Exceptional Solid Silver Teapot, Wu Hua物華, Tianjin
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Antique early 20th Century exceptionally rare Chinese solid silver teapot, of traditional round form, the body finely engraved in traditional Chinese style, suggesting this teapot was made for the Chinese market. The body engraved with bamboo and butterflies , the unusual handle imitating bamboo, the removable lid set with a peach finial (Peaches are the symbol of longevity). According to Daoist lore, the peaches of immortality grew in the garden of the Queen Mother of the West - Xi Wangmu. the spout with a hedged cover in the shape of a lingzhi mushroom and a FU symbol of good furtune. the top frieze is decorated with 8 Chinese symbols: a scroll, a Ruyi scepter, a qin, The Endless Knot, a pendant, an old book, a wrist rest, and two overlapping squares. The teapot is very unusual, fine and exceptionally crisp. it is made of heavy Gauge silver and the attention to detail and design is simply outstanding. "WU HUA...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

19th Century Copper Iron Water Vessel, Algerian, c. 1890
Located in London, GB
A large, beautifully patinated late 19th century water pitcher or vessel, of dovetailed copper construction with forged iron handle. Indistinctly engraved ??? to the neck, meaning ‘u...
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Late 19th Century Algerian Antique Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Iron

Bronze Koro incense burner of a Weasel
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully executed and unusual.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Indian Bidri Metal Hookah Base
Located in London, GB
This fascinating piece dates from the 19th century in India, where it was used as a water base for a hookah, or shisha pipe. In traditional hookah smoking, the base of the pipe is no...
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19th Century Indian Antique Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Solid Hammered Copper Pots
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 solid hammered pots in copper with lids. period unknown but most probably from South East Asia Dimensions:- 1. H 82 x Di 70cm 2. H 68 x Di 57cm 3. H 47 x Di 40cm
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Metalwork

Materials

Copper

A Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase with a majestic bear in relief
Located in Milano, IT
Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase worked with a remarkable depth that transforms the work into a breathtaking three-dimensional scene with a majestic bear in relief in the center as i...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira, of baluster shape with a spirally twisted neck, the body decorated with four high relief crabs and several partially...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Silver Repousse Dragon Handle Sauce Boat by Luen Wo
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese Export silver repousse sauce boat with dragon handles. Marked for Luen Wo.. Very fine decoration. 7 1/4" long, 4 " tall, 3 1/2", 7 oz weight.
Category

1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork

Materials

Silver

19th Century Tsuba Old Guard Of Japanese Katana
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Century Tsuba former Japanese Katana guard in bronze and gilding, diameter approximately 8 cm.
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Oriental Bronze Bottle Bud Vase, Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The bottle shaped body decorated with foliate geometric motifs within petal shaped panels, rising to a slender tapering neck to a flaring rim, raised overall upon a circular foot.
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Late 19th Century Asian Qing Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Koro ‘Incense Burner’ in the Shape of a Turkey
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze, with removable top, stylized geometric shape and silver inlay. Signature reads: Miharu Kadayashi.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Japanese Antiques Copper Gutter Chain, Triple Ripples, 3M
Located in Niiza, JP
Single part: φ100 Length: 2950(H) [mm] 8kg Beautiful even on rainy days One of the old folk tools that impresses with Japanese aesthetics A passage for draining water from the gutte...
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-forged metal sculpture, with its delicate appearance and whimsical shape, was once an integral tool to a 19th century Chinese cobbler’s trade. Made of iron, these scissors ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Vintage Crucifix Attilio Biancardi Sculpture in Iron, Italy, 1970
Located in Biella, IT
Attilio Biancardi Italy Biella, sculpture in iron work years ’70 design crucifix vintage, unique work. I enclose in the photo's also on other work of the same autor, this is in th...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Metalwork

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chinese 18th Century Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese 18th century bronze vase with mottled patina. Evidence of a small, old repair.
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
By Yok Sang
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Chinese Export silver christening mug, part of our silverware collection. This fine Chinese Export silver christening mug has a tapering cylindrical form. The christening mug is embellished with a planished surface and embossed bamboo style decoration. The front of this antique mug features a circular vacant cartouche. The mug is fitted with a C-scroll handle with bamboo style decoration. This fine CES mug retains the original gilt interior. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine mug include: Maker’s mark: Yok Sang Character mark: Untraced Condition This antique christening...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Metalwork

Materials

Silver

A large Islamic bronze urn
Located in Southall, GB
A wonderful Cyrian bronze urn, handmade in the Middle East with engravings around the whole of the urn. With beautiful circular solid bronze handles. Some age related dents . Possib...
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1880s Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Rare 17th century Chinese Patinated Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base. The body of this censor is intricately decorated with Archaistic decoration in hand-chassed relief. The wooden lid is designed with a foliate, leaf-like form, with a gorgeous white jade finial in the shape of a lotus leaf. The gorgeous tripod censer stands...
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1690s Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A small fine quality Meiji period cloisonné enamel vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small fine quality Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase, with silver wires and gilt rims decorated with lappets of dragons of ho-ho birds on a brown ground, with textile designs arou...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Chinese Bowl Adorned with Cloisonné Enamel and Arabic Inscriptions
Located in London, GB
Chinese bowl adorned with cloisonné enamel and Arabic inscriptions Chinese, early 20th century Measures: Height 20cm, diameter 23cm This beauti...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Brass Aesthetic Antique Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of good quality brass fire dogs in the aesthetic movement taste. England, c1890s. Small in size but very well crafted, remaining very contempo...
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19th Century British Antique Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Bronze Temple Bowls from Kerala
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare pair of bronze elegant pedestal bowls from Kerala (India). They were used as temple offering bowls and everyone is in slightly different sizes. It'...
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Early 20th Century Indian Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Fragment of Bronze Head of Buddha, Thailand
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Fragment of Bronze Head of Buddha Thailand 16th Century
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16th Century Thai Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large Bronze Vase with Carp Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Taisho period (1912-1926) bronze vase with raised design of swimming carp with gold eye details. Removable insert for flower arranging. Excellent and delicate metal work. Signature r...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Japanese Antiques iron paulownia design crest lantern lamp Toro
Located in Niiza, JP
φ170× 400(H) [mm] 2kg Antique iron lantern with a beautiful antique feel. Two sides are carefully decorated with paulownia leaf designs. Kitaoji Rosanjin (a very famous designer an...
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar from China's Shanxi province is patterned in low relief with a simple floral design. Originally used in a traditional ap...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Persian Brass Ewer With Silver Inlay Calligraphy, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The brass Persian Islamic ewer from the mid-19th century is a stunning example of craftsmanship and artistic expression. This ewer is not only a functiona...
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19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Brass

Outstanding Meiji Period Mixed Metal Bell Casket by the Nogowa Foundary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Of typical form with a shibuichi ground worked in shakudo, silver and gold with a central continuous frieze showing a 3-toed dragon amongst roiling clouds and spume-flecked waves, the shoulders with fields of shakudo bosses between triple vertical lines, the knop formed by paired dragons...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Chinese Etched Baitong Brass Hat Stand, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th century, China government officials wore different hats to show their various ranks of office—the styles and designs changed depending on the season. A one of a kind folding ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Silver Beaker, circ 1890 s
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese export repousse beaker, circ 1890. Wieght 3.3 oz., 4 3/8" tall
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Snuffbox by Khe Cheong with Foreigner Subject
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese Export Silver snuffbox by Khe Cheong. Unsual subject matter of a foreigner and his horse. Marked KHC in the gold wash interior. 80g or 2.6 t. oz weight.
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1820s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork

Materials

Silver

A Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel
Located in Stamford, CT
A sculpted Japanese bronze of a Bactrian camel.
Category

Early 1900s Japanese Showa Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Rare Samarkanda or Bokara Almoner Trays
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very antique and rare almoner trays from Samarkanda or Bokara - Ghaznevide Dinasty from 11th-12th century A.D. Interesting for Your desk! From private collection - O/1655.
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15th Century and Earlier Uzbek Other Antique Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Brass Tray with Paisley Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Brass tray with paisley design.
Category

20th Century Metalwork

A Showa period lacquered metal vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Showa period lacquered metal vase, decorated with one silvered and one gilt carp on a planished ground, signed. Japanese, c1930.
Category

1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vases, incised, detailed designs on each vase. One vase is decorated with a family of cranes at a rocky water's edge, with flowers and an old pine tree. The other vase depicts turtles at a rocky water's edge with bamboo, along with turtles swimming...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Bronze Censer of a Boy Riding a Bull
Located in Hudson, NY
An incense burner in the shape of a boy playing a flute while riding a bull. The boy is the removable top to the incense receptacle located inside the bull's body.
Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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 Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market Chinese, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 18cm, diameter 25cm Crafted in China...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of Chinese Wine Pitchers
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Bronze Chinese Wine Pitchers, with Leopard Handles
Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Squared Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Art deco era bronze vase with faceted corners and prominent angular handles in deep mottled olive and rust colors. Signed on base. Signature reads: Yu-un Zo (opening 4 1/2" squared).
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Necklace of Cultured Pearls, Extra Quality Akoya Japan
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful necklace of cultured pearls, extra quality (Akoya Japan) and amethysts. 11 mm diameter Secure clasp and 18k golden silver hinges. Long: 50 cm.  
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Metalwork

Materials

Gold

Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze of a boy carrying twigs, they are strapped onto his back on a carrying frame and he carries a gourd water bottle in his right hand, signed in a seal. Japanese, ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Incense Burner Koro
Located in Hudson, NY
Wood storage box.
Category

18th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Necklace of Cultured Pearls, Extra Quality Akoya Japan
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful necklace of cultured pearls, extra quality (Akoya Japan) and amethysts. Measure: 11 mm diameter Secure clasp and 18k golden silver hinges. Long: 50 cm.  
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Metalwork

Materials

Gold

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 Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Export Floor Standing Bell with Wrought Iron Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920 Chinese Export floor standing bell on wrought iron stand A very well made and decorative...
Category

1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Necklace of Cultured Pearls, Extra Quality Akoya Japan
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful necklace of cultured pearls, extra quality (Akoya Japan) and amethysts. 11 mm diameter Secure clasp and 18k golden silver hinges. Long: 50 cm.  
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Metalwork

Materials

Gold

Antique Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market Chinese, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 10cm...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

19th Century Superior Quality Japanese Bronze Vase with Grape Vine Handles
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century superior quality Japanese bronze vase with grape vine handles. Beautifully shaped Edo period (first half of the 19th century) vase with c...
Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bow Tie Chair in Mirror Finish Stainless Steel by Zhoujie Zhang
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The bow tie chair is a perfect example of Zhoujie’s philosophy of actionless. Like a force of an airplane, polymerizing inward and flowing with natural ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Red Green Enameled Copper Mugs by Kwangho Lee, c. 2012
Located in New York City, NY
Highly collectible pair of enameled copper mugs by South Korean artist Kwangho Lee. With their stunning and explosive design, these copper mugs are a ne...
Category

2010s South Korean Brutalist Metalwork

Materials

Copper

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze vase with two frogs against a rough textured ground, signed ‘Hyakusei’, Japanese, circa 1880.    
Category

1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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