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Place of Origin: Chinese
Antique Chinese Ormolu Bowl Produced for Export to Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese ormolu bowl produced for export to Islamic Market Chinese, early 20th century Measures: Height 13cm, width 31cm, depth 22cm This ch...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Ormolu

Chinese Qing Yellow Cloisonne Writing Set
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional antique Chinese Qing yellow cloisonne enamel writing or desk dating from the latter 19th century. The set comprises a lidded inkwell, a hinge lidded box, a pen...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Ancestral Sau-Lucky Immortal / Star God Statue in Cast Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Chinese ancestral "Sau-Lucky" immortal / star god statue in cast bronze, circa 1980s. The sculpture symbolizes immortality and the god carries a peach which has medicina...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Petite Ming Bronze Mirror with Ingot Knob, c. 1450
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in rich patina and verdigris oxidization, this petite Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel on brass Dish 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A large Chinese cloisonné dish with dragon decoration from the 19th century Good condition, no chips or loose enamel parts Diameter 36.5 cm Cloisonné is an ancient technique for dec...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Exceptional and Large Cloisonne Enamel Pheasant Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large Chinese vintage cloisonne enamel male pheasant mounted on a wooden stand dating from the first half of the 20th centu...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cloisonne Bowl on Wooden Stand
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful Vintage cloisonne bowl from China, with carved teak stand, circa 1980s. The bowl has a rust red background with an overall pattern of ...
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1980s Vintage Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Export Repousse Silver Box with Phoenix, Dragon, Longevity 壽
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export repousse silver box. Decorated to the lid with a central stylized depiction of the character 壽 (shòu, longevity) stylized like the Sun amidst the cloud...
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Song Bronze Mirror with Twin Fish, c. 1200
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in a rich patina and verdigris oxidization, this Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the...
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15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Petite Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror, c. 200 BC
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the mirror's round form and relief decoration su...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Petite Tang Bronze Mirror, c. 900 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in allover verdigris oxidization, this petite Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the m...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Three Piece Dragon / Foo Dog Incense Burner / Censer
Located in San Diego, CA
Chinese bronze three piece dragon / foo dog incense burner / censer, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 7.5"W x 6"D x 5.5"H. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Canton Enamel Round Stacking Boxes and Cover, circa 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
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, ...
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Early 1900s Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Bowl, profusely decorated with chrysanthemum, prunus, iris, and bamboo, and with a vacant circular cartouche. The bowl d...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Petite Tang Bronze Mirror with I-Ching, c. 700 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in allover verdigris oxidization, this petite Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the mi...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Asian Bronze Incense Burners, Koro
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of vintage Asian bronze incense burners A pair of bronze censers with lids, handles, and knobs as mythological animals, China circa 1...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Sweet little Chinese export brass box with beautiful floral etched designs, looks like peonies to me. With a lovely white jade top carved in fretwork with a vase framed by the flower...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Jade, Brass

Chinese Export Cloisonne Figures of Stags
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Cloisonne figures of stags, Early 20th century, Wonderful, expressive pair of small cloisonne models of stags with gilt horns and ...
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Bronze Basket Weave Vase Japanese Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Japanese Taisho Era basket weave vase. Signed. Very heavy and substantial solid bronze casting. Fine original patina and condition. Measures 10.13 in...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Deer Statue
Located in New York, NY
A bronze deer statue with auspicious Chinese characters embossed to the surface. These characters represent blessings of long life, prosperity, wis...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early Chinese Republic Era Cloisonne Vases with Stylized Floral Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique cloisonne vases originate from China during the Early Republic period and done in the Chinese Export style. These vases are...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Brass Vase W Snowflakes
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chinese brass vase, decorated with an enamel snowflake pattern in cloisonne technique. The vase has a classic, round body, widening towards the bottom, and tapers to a narrow neck....
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19th Century Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Opium Oil Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and a bit unusual Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) cloisonne enameled opium lamp. Originating in China in the 19th century, the silver-tone oil lamp features a six sided base with uni...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Bronze Candleholder with Lotus Leaf and Frog
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, one of a kind, bronze candelabra. Scalloped edged lotus leave with a frog perched on top makes the piece come alive. Bamboo bodice intercepted by lotus flowers provide v...
Category

20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Cloisonne Enamel Censer Insence Burner 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good, large, antique Chinese Qing dynasty bronze and cloisonne censer, circa 1900. The lidded censer having a Chinese lion (Shi) to the lid, the...
Category

Early 1900s Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Pair of Chinese Double Happiness Bronzed Pewter Wedding Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Vintage Pair of Chinese Double Happiness Wedding Candlesticks – a Matching Pair. Made in China in the early 20th Century of bronz...
Category

Early 20th Century Archaistic Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Pewter, Bronze

A Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner, 19th Century Description: This incense burner is characterized by its tripod form, standing on three legs with vivid enamel colors ...
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19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Petite Famille Verte Canton Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 1920s during China's Republic Period, this petite vase is decorated in a style known as Canton enamel, so named for the long-standing industry of export enamels based in...
Category

1920s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Asian Archaistic Copper Vessel With Boar s Head and Elephant s Head
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese archaistic copper repousse ritualistic vessel with a boar head spout and elephant head handle. A beautifully crafted piece in the ancient style with intricate detail througho...
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Early 20th Century Archaistic Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is thought to be part of the decoration of a gilt-bronze Buddha made in ancient China, from the late Ming to the Qing dynasties. It is thought that it is probably an ornament t...
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17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

1880 s Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Censer, Ducks on the Fitted Wood Base
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese bronze cloisonne enamel censer in a form of ducks sitting on the fitted wood base. It's been carefully designed in every detail.    
Category

19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Brass Inlay Hetian Jade Ruyi Scepter
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A ruyi (Chinese: 如意; pinyin: Rúyì; lit. 'as desired', 'as [you] wish') is a Chinese curved decorative object that serves as either a ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism or a talis...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Jade, Brass

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Teapot CO#06
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled teapot depicting the scene of a flying dragon with vivid colors of yellow, light golden green...
Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Chinese Plique-a-jour Archaic Style Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Chinese cloisonné 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 or...
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Vermeil Sterling, Enameled Peacocks Flowers Motif Vase Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Vermeil Sterling, Enameled Peacocks & Flowers Motif Vase & Stand China, 20th Century A extraordinary piece of Chinese silversmithing, this Chinese vermeil (gilt) over sterling silver vase and stand is a true work of art. Dating to the mid -20th century, this stunning set showcases intricate pierced silver wirework and exquisite enameled motifs of peacocks and flowers. The hexagonal vessel is adorned with all-over pierced silver wirework, displaying the mastery of the silversmith. The fine alternating vignettes of peacocks and flowers add a touch of grace and beauty to the design. The vermeil finish, with its gilded surface, adds a luxurious touch and enhances the overall aesthetic. Stamped with 'Silver' on the inside bottom of the vase, this piece exemplifies the quality and authenticity of Chinese export silver. Its weight of 4.6 ounces speaks to the substantial nature of the silver used in its creation. The vase is raised on a conforming pedestal base, adding stability and enhancing the overall visual impact. Accompanying the vase is an associated Chinese carved hardwood stand, providing a complementary and elegant presentation. The Chinese export silver vase measures 4 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches in height. The carved Chinese hardwood stand...
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Footed Teapot CO#04
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled teapot depicting the scene of a flying dragon with vivid colors of yellow, light golden green...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Bronze

Chinese Export Silver Tea Set with Original Box Zee Wo
By Zee Wo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four piece Chinese export silver tea service set consists of a lidded teapot, a creamer with lid, an open sugar and a tongs. The se...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Tea or Coffee Service by ZeeSung
By Zee Sung
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-piece set of Chinese export sterling silver tea or coffee service circa early 20th century. The service consists of a lidded tea or coffee pot, a creamer and a sugar bowl. Th...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Blue Bords" with Wood Stand, Early 20th Century #1
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a cute Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting two Blue Birds with a wood stand, early 20 century.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Pair, Chinese Export Cloisonne Enameled Dragon Figurines on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, 20th century. A pair of Chinese export style cloisonne dragon figurines on stands. Each dragon is detailed with brass wiring and hand enamel decorated across the surfaces. ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Bronze Collection Eighteen Luohan Disciples, 18th-19th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely rare bronze collection of the eighteen (Archats) Luohan Disciples as adorned in Chinese Buddhist culture. The figures are exceptionally well made and represent the Luoha...
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Late 18th Century Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Sterling Silver Dresser Set
By C.&J. Company
Located in Savannah, GA
Sterling silver Chinese export dresser set includes a beveled hand mirror, one hand brush holder, two round dresser containers with scalloped lids, one c...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Dresser Set
Art Deco Sterling Silver Dresser Set
$990 Sale Price / set
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Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Lidded Jars w/ Lion Finales
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work with amazing details is presented on this pair of Chinese bronze cloisonné enameled Lidded Jars depicting the scene of florals on a blue ground with vivid colors of blue...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Antique Sculptural Copper Chinese Hand Warmer
Located in San Diego, CA
Artistically and visually stunning early 19th Century piece of copper work. This intricate piece is full of detail. The compressed globular body rises to a waisted neck which is co...
Category

Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Antique Archaic Style Patinated Bronze Planter, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Archaic style antique bronze planter - large size - featuring fine casting with over-all textured finish, decorative elements and Greek key bord...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Pewter Gourd Box, c. 1920s
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 Art Deco Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Pewter

China 960 Ad Song Dynasty Very Rare Imperial Period Offering Vessel in Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Offering vessel from the Chinese Song Dynasty (960/1279 AD ). A beautiful "offering spiritual vessel" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This rare vessel was created in red bronze during the Song Dynasty period. between 960/1279 AD. This is one of the most unusual forms of red bronze jar. A large vessel, the sides are virtually perpendicular to the base. The stepped lid design is also among the more rare types. The predominant lid design among the Yunnan offering bronzes is the "wheel" pattern, with a few lids having the lotus design. This is also one of the few bronzes displaying clear riveting of a two-part vessel body, with the original twisted elements Has a combined measures including the lid of 12.5 by 8.75 inches (31.75 x 22,23 Cm). The Song Dynasty, was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Tizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the later Zhou, ending the Five-Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The Song often came into conflict with the contemporaneous Liao, Western Xia and Jin dynasties in northern China. After decades of armed resistance defending southern China, it was eventually conquered by the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. The dynasty is divided into two periods: Northern Song and Southern Song...
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Teapot Footed CO#03
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled teapot depicting the scene of a flying bird and lots of details of floral and patterns with v...
Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Bronze Rectangular Censer on Footed Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bronze Rectangular Censer with Base, Marked “Qin Shu Lu” A bronze rectangular censer with single side handle, resting on a tiered bronze base with small corner feet. The piece has a...
Category

20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair Thick Heavy Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Bawls 19th Century CO#10
Located in Norton, MA
Antique pair of Thick and Heavy Chinese cloisonné enamel Bowls depicting floral patterns. A white base tone and colorful floral all around, from the 19th century.
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Lotus Form Water Dropper - Enamel Decoration on Copper - China - Mid 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage lotus form 'water dropper' - hand painted enamel decoration on copper form - unsigned - China - mid 20th century. Fair vintage condition - numerou...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Width: 13cm Height: 1cm Depth: 7cm.
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Chinese bronzed copper seated Buddha with five small boys believed to date from the early 20th century. The hollow cast figure is well detailed and portrays the seated smiling...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Pair 18th/19th Century Chinese Bronze Elephant Figure Candle Holder Sculptures
Located in Forney, TX
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...
Category

Early 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Tang Dynasty Silvery bronze lobed “Beast and Birds” Mirror
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Silvery bronze lobed “Beast and Birds” Mirror, Tang Dynasty. The eight-foliated barbed form having a a center cast relief knop in a four legged Beast form surrounded ...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese 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 19cm, diameter 23cm Crafted in China...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Hing
Located in London, GB
A lovely Chinese silver bowl, embossed and chased with three birds and chrysanthemum against a textured matte background. Made by the firm of Shao Ji'绍记’, and retailed by Luen Hing '...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Bronze Chilong Garlic Head Scholar s Vase, Qing Dynasty, 17th C, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and lovely Chinese cast bronze garlic head scholar's "chilong" vase, early Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, late 17th century, China. The elegant vase of beautiful proportion...
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Late 17th Century Qing Antique Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Two Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Flowers" with Wood Stands #11
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting two beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs depicting flowers with wood stands, early 20 century.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

LATE 19th-EARLY 20th CENTURY PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ CHINESE VASES
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of cloisonné vases in enameled and gilded metal, with hand-carved and ebonized wooden bases. The vases have a globular shape with a funnel neck. The enameled decoratio...
Category

1990s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal