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Place of Origin: Asian
Fine Korean Iron Box with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Korean iron box that was traditionally used to store tobacco leaves dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The box is made from iron and has a heavy weight, although the wears along the edges of the lid and base exposes a bronze metal color underneath, indicating the iron metal may contains a high level of copper. The surface was beautifully decorated with elaborate silver inlay that covers the entire surface except the base. The extraordinary workmanship depicts a pair of deer within the circled square (shape of heaven and earth) and a lined background on the long sides and a crane with spread wings on the shorter sides. Both animals were associated with longevity. Their eyes were highlighted with copper inlay, adding a lively touch to the animation. The lid is centered with a Chinese character "Xi" (Paired-Hui in Korean), which means double happiness. (In Chinese culture, it is often used in a wedding ceremony). The large symbol was set on geometrical background of tightly scrolling diamond pattern surrounded by stylized Ruyi mushroom heads, another floral longevity symbol. Archaic fret cloud band borders the entire perimeters of the lid and the container.
Tobacco was introduced to Korean in the first half of the 17th century and gradually gained popularity. When the tobacco was started being smoked in shredded form instead of rolled leaves, there rose the production of the smoking accessories, with some in fine quality as luxury items for the elite. The accoutrement such as this box is a fine example made in late Joseon dynasty, using extensive silver inlay, a technique called "jjoeum-ipsa", in which the silver wires were hammered into the scorched iron surface to create the elaborate design.
Similar boxes with variation of shape and motifs are in the collection of several major museums. Compare the box with item Gu 754 in the National Museum of Korea; item 22.78 in MET NYC and M.240:1, 2-1926 in V& A Museum in London. The most closely related example we found is item C232 in the collection of the Museum of East Asian Art...
Category
19th Century Other Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Copper, Iron
Chinese Export Silver Mug
By Leeching
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver mug with flowers and foliage engraved within decorative panels; and a dragon handle. Marked with LC, for Leeching, 利升 (...
Category
1870s Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Bronze Usubata Ikebana Vase with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
An antique Japanese Meiji period bronze usubata ikebana vase with gold inlay, crafted in two sections.
Signed on the bottom.
Excellent condition.
Japan, late 19th-early 20th century
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Sugar Tongs by Luen Wo, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Chinese export silver small sugar tongs in a bamboo pattern by Luen Wo, late 19th or early 20th century, Shanghai, China.
The small silver tongs wonderfully cr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century
The lock in the form of a turtle with moving legs, the lock mechanism beneath work...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Chinese Brazier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique brass Chinese brazier.
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted brass brazier used to warmed the hands of a wealthy Chinese on a cold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese cloisonné censer
Located in New York, NY
floral and archaistic motifs on blue ground
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
$3,800
19th Century Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Copper Coffee Pot Table Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot made into a table lamp.
Coffee pot hand-hammered tinned copper with rive...
Category
Late 19th Century Islamic Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Japanese Cast Bronze "Longevity" Mirror, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and finely cast Japanese bronze mirror with longevity symbols, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.
The small, round mirror with high walls...
Category
Late 18th Century Edo Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Openwork Bowl by Wan Hing
Co, Hong Kong, 1890
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese silver repousse and openwork bowl, decorated with dragons and flaming pearl. The bowl is marked on the bottom with a Chinese character, "90" for silver purity, and " WH" for ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Silver Fan Holder, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
An exquisitely carved silver fan holder, India, late 19th century.
Category
1890s Agra Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A large hand decorated Indian Raj period brass Jardinière circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
This large and impressive polished brass jardiere or twin handled urn is highly decorative. It is hand worked in reclaimed sheet brass which originally came from some large German br...
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Pewter Tea or Tobacco Container with Engraved Scene Around, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Chinese Pewter Tea or Tobacco Container with Engraved Scene Around, 19th Century
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Round Handcrafted Brass Ashtrays
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of round handcrafted cast brass ashtrays.
Large Anglo Raj brass ashtrays, nice filigree designs and a lot of details.
Measures: 5.5" diameter.
Handcrafted in India using the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Matching Pair of Korean Brass Candlesticks with Shields and Snuffers Joseon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of tall matching candlesticks fashioned out of heavy solid brass from Korea circa 1900s (end of Joseon Dynasty). The candlestick consists of three sections: a large base tray ...
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
19th Century Dallah Arabic Brass Coffee Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is a traditional brass pot from the Middle East, used for brewing and serving Arabic coffee, or "qahwa." Crafted in the 1800s, this piece reflects t...
Category
1890s Islamic Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Vase Rectangular Art
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique vintage Oriental Japanese large fine quality bronze minimalist Kabin vase. A rectangular artist created piece C1950, with the design sealed by Hiramazu Hroharu. For a Ikebana...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,435 Sale Price
30% Off
Japan chrysanthemum tsuba
Located in PARIS, FR
Iron tsuba in the shape of a chrysanthemum (kikugata), openworked in negative with foliage and geometric patterns. Chrysanthemum shaped tsuba were quite popular in the Edo period as...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Iron
HINDU HEAD BRASS Table Lamp
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Brass & Wood Hindu Head Lamp with Jewel Detail
A striking fusion of spiritual artistry and functional design, this singular Hindu head lamp is crafted in b...
Category
Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800
s) Cloisonné Vase Falcon 34"
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques.
This is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1890) ornate Cloisonné vase. Mad...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Asian Cast Brass Footed Vessel with Animals Designs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large cast brass Asian footed bowl with two handles.
Could be used as a jardinière for an orchid composition.
Engraved brass with animals designs on brass vessel.
Great heavy brass Chinese art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Silver Repousse and Openwork Card Case by Sing Fat
By Sing Fat
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Chinese export silver rectangular s card case by Sing Fat, Canton & Shanghai (SF, 90 and a chop mark), circa 1880's. Each side pierced and chased, one a bird amidst prunus blossom,...
Category
1880s Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Hand-Carved Brass Tray on Folding Wooden Base
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hollywood Regency Chinese Import hand-carved brass tray coffee table.
Nicely hand-carved with Chinese writing and dragons scenes.
Beautiful Chinese style hand engraved brass tray...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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 Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Silver 19 Century Chinese Export Dragon-Handled Mug / Tankard
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
19th Century Chinese Export Silver Mug / Tankard, the sides are beautifully decorated in relief with a scene of warriors in combat, very crisp and detailed, centering a shaped cartou...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Openwork Dragon Bowl by Wang Hing
Co, Hong Kong, 1890
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese silver repousse and openwork bowl, decorated with dragons and flaming pearl. The bowl is marked on the bottom with a Chinese character, "90" for silver purity, and "WH" for W...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A Japanese cloisonné vase decorated with three flying butterflies
Located in Milano, IT
Vase in metal and cloisonné enamel with a yellow monochrome background, decorated with three flying butterflies with the Ando Company brand.
Period: Taisho 1920 ca.
Dimensions: 21 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter with chiseled decoration - India 19th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter with chiseled decoration - India 19thc
Antique - Asian decoration
Measures : 8cmx15cm
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Arti...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
A Japanese silver bowl depicting three kirin signed Nemoto
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese silver bowl with lobed edge, worked in kebori and repoussé with three kirin in relief, finely chiseled and adorned with gilding that emerges from the waves and embraces th...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Hung Chong
Co.
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export silver bowl decorated with chrysanthemum against a matte background.
Made by the firm of Lian xiang sheng of Shanghai and Ca...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese bronze censer, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
cover surmounted by a foo lion
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese bronze incense burner in the form of an owl Signed Murata Seimin 村田製眠
Located in PARIS, FR
A bronze okimono of an owl, constructed in two sections, the short-eared owl (detachable) perched on a tree branch with its head cocked quizzically to the right and its wings folded ...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Japanese Champleve Enamel Double Elephant Handle Urn Vase Japan
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted vintage Japanese urn shaped vase, featuring elephant head double handles in bronze and enamel. Colorful enamel adorns the vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Small Chinese Export Silver Dessert Fork, Marked KH, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming, small Chinese export silver dessert fork marked KH and Bai Xi, early 20th century, China.
The small dessert fork with three tines. The ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Taylor
Company Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver bowl; an addition to our Chinese/Asian silverware collection
This impressive Chinese Export Silver (CES) bowl has a plain circular form onto a plain collet foot.
The body of this antique Chinese bowl is embellished with two embossed and chased traditional oriental undulating dragons amidst cloud designs, all on a matte background.
The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant circular cartouche.
The upper rim of this impressive CES bowl is encircled with an applied thread decorated border.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine bowl include:
Maker's mark: T&Co (Taylor & Co*)
Artisan workshop mark: REN XIN 仁信 (Canton)
This impressive bowl has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 900 standard silver.
* Taylor & Co were a retail store but acted as agents, and were known for their locations in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tianjin. We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying this exceptional antique piece.
Condition
This antique Chinese bowl is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition, in keeping with age.
The chased and embossed decoration is all very sharp.
The CES hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese silverware...
Category
1890s Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Vintage Chinese Repouse Framed Copper Panel of a Ceremonial Vignette
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage framed copper repouse panel appears to be signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have originated from China, dating to approximately 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Pewter Trinket Dish, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists t...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Japanese Tsuiki-Jippo Cloisonné Vase Atrributed to Ogasawara Shuzo
By Ogasawara Shuzo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A Japanese tsuiki-jippo cloisonné vase attributed to Ogasawara Shuzo. This stunning vase dates to the Meiji period, the body finely hammered, incised with sparse weed and decorated ...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Asian Metalwork
$4,750 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Antique Asian 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 Meiji Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Qing Dynasty Silver Tea Strainer, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Chinese silver tea strainer, Qing Dynasty, possibly Tong Zhi period (1861 to 1875), late 19th century, China.
The silver tea strainer elegantl...
Category
1870s Qing Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Walking Stick Handle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver walking stick handle; an addition to our diverse range of Chinese dragon ornamented s...
Category
1890s Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese cloisonné cover jar
Located in New York, NY
decorated with antique objects on pale blue ground
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Indian Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver card case; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection
This fine antique Indian silver card case has a shaped rectangular form.
The anterior surface of this case is embellished with a fine and impressive chased decorated panel depicting a scene with four characters in a boat above a shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary bright cut engraved initials ‘EH’.
The reverse surface is ornamented with a chased decorated panel illustrating a male and female character in period Asian dress clasping each other under a tree canopy.
The shaped sides and border to both the anterior and reverse surfaces are plain and unembellished.
This antique silver card case is fitted with a hinged cover.
Condition
This fine antique solid silver card...
Category
Late 19th Century Other Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Pair of Republic Period Copper and Cloisonne Chinese Monkeys
Located in Hudson, NY
These lovely large-scale figures are dressed in richly patterned blue cloisonne vests and hold a peach in yellow cloisonne enamels, circa 1920-1930. The bodies of the monkeys are repousse copper with many fine details worked from the inside and outside of the form making them charming and very expressive.
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Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Wireless Musen Cloisonne Vase by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese cloisonne vase in bottle-form made by Ando Jubei (1876-1963) circa 1910-20s (late Meiji to Taisho period). The vase features a completely smooth surface without showing any wire. The technique is known as Musen (hidden wire) in Japanese and was notoriously difficult to perfect, especially with piece like this with a relatively large continuous surface. The beguiling effect is to use enamel to mimic porcelain or even jade. This vase, with its ultra smooth surface and soft yellow color (Yellow was often associated with Japanese imperial household...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing both hands atop an embroidered ball, representing supremac...
Category
20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese white bronze hand warmer/censer, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
incised with floral and butterfly motif
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Plique-a-Jour Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Chinese cloisonne enamel bowl made with the technique of Plique-a-jour (means "letting in daylight" in French), a challenging method similar to small scale stained windows...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Asian Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Bronze vase by Nitten Artist Nakajima Yasumi (1905 - 1986)
By Nakajima Yasumi
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A beautifully sculpted bronze vase by renowned Japanese metal artist Yasumi II Nakajima (1905–1986), celebrated for his mastery of patination and abstract form. This elegant vessel e...
Category
20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Abumi Stirrups
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of stamped brass stirrups decorated with Hashizuka, Ito and Manabe Mons.
Japan - Edo (1615-1868), 18th century.
Height: 10.24 in. (26 cm), length: 12.6 in. (32 cm), width 4.72 in. (12 cm)
As in Western culture, the culture Japanese stirrups were part of traditional accessories...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
$7,180 / set
Chinese Bronze Vessel with Tripod Feet, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th century bronze vessel with tripod feet was crafted by hand in a traditional Chinese shape known as "ding," that dates back to 1600 BC. Tripod bowls were originally used for making religious offerings to ancestral gods. This ding is mounted on a finely carved hardwood...
Category
Mid-18th Century Qing Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Cloisonné enamel kogo box with stylized floral motifs
Located in Milano, IT
Spherical cloisonné enamel kogo box decorated with brightly colored stylized floral motifs and circular reserves on a yellow ochre background. The top is embellished with a 16-petal ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Bronze Wrathful Deity Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze object is a charming example of 19th-century metalwork. The bronze figure is formed as a Buddhist wrathful deity, weari...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Persian Qajar Period Engraved and Inlaid Iron Metal Pen Box or Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the Qajar period, this cast iron pen case is highly and intricately engraved with a scroll patterned motif which has been inlaid with gold accents. The fitted top holds f...
Category
18th Century Other Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Iron
Pair of Asian Gilt Metal Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian gilt metal lamps, probably Chinese, circa 1950s. The price noted includes the shades. They have been rewired and are ready to use.
Category
1950s Chinoiserie Vintage Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
$1,200 / set
A Pair of Patinated Bronze Meiji Period Figural Tall Vases
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Pair of patinated bronze figurative tall Meiji Period garniture vases, the original bark brown patination with very detailed surface and handles. 19 inches tall
Category
1870s Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Dragon Candelabra
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Dragon Candelabra, circa 1890. Each finely detailed dragon is coiled on an original wood stand, carved with cloud pat...
Category
1890s Chinese Export Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
$10,973 / set
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark copper toned patina, wonderfully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.
Category
1870s Meiji Antique Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Persian Brass Cutwork Ewer and Basin Set, Early 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Persian brass cutwork ewer and basin set, early 20th century
An exquisite 3-piece ensemble consisting of a circular basin, cover and Ewer which have been int...
Category
Early 20th Century Islamic Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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