Metalwork

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...

This antique Japanese cloisonné cache-pot was created during the Meiji period and showcases the refined enamel craftsmanship for which Japanese metalwork became internationally celeb...

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size: Height 32 C...

This early 20th century Tibetan snuff bottle is delightfully ornate, crafted with silver metalwork and encrusted with colorful beads. The small bo...

A large and unusual Himalayan bronze and mixed metal nine prong vajra featuring wrathful faces. In the style of the Tangut (Western Xia) Kingdom (1038 to 1227), but probably later, most likely 15th-16th century. The body of the vajra crafted from a copper alloy, with five wrathful faces on either side and gold and silver inlays to the center. The prongs crafted of iron, with each side having eight prongs arcing outwards around a central prong before coming back to a copper alloy point. The vajra is meditational tool...

A fine Korean iron box with intricate silver inlay dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The body of the box is made from iron of a heavy weight although the wear on t...

A CHINESE CANTON ENAMEL POT AND COVER 19th Century, in the Qianlong manner, of compressed form and painted with panels enclosing birds perched amidst flowering peonies, 18cm diameter...

A Tabarzin, Indian saddle-axe from Bikaner, 19th century Indian, 19th century Measures: height 56cm, width 12.5cm, depth 4cm This magnificent piece is a tabarzin, a battle saddle-axe, made in North West India in Bikaner sometime in the early nineteenth century. The head of the axe is engraved with intricate floral motifs, the handle superbly decorated with an ornate chased gilt pattern along its length. Dense and beautiful floral scroll patterns line its length, and the base unscrews to reveal a stunning hidden dagger, that is approximately a third of the axe's length. Pieces such as these are Indo-Persian, heavily indebted to Persian tabar axes, and comparable examples are to be found in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and in the Wallace Collection, London. A remarkable item of military history...

Collection of Nine Japanese Bronze Vases, Japan, at least circa 1950s, some much earlier. The largest vase measures 11"H x 3.5"W. The smallest vase measures 5.25"H x 3"W. They retain...

Japanese bronze animal boar with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 10.3 C.M. / Width 8.5 C.M. / Length 23.2 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.  

A set of Japanese bronze vases with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size:...

A Pair of Japanese Edo Period (1603–1867) iron, silver inlaid, and red lacquered stirrups (Abumi). Each of typical form, made of iron with silver inlay on the front with floral bloss...

Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Pe...

Dimensions: Height 18.7 cm Origin: Tsubame, Niigata, Japan Material: Pure copper (dōsei) A finely hand-hammered copper vase (tsuiki dōsei kabin) crafted by the renowned metalwork at...

Lot of four chinese cloisonne vases and teapot 20th century. From left: Baluster-shaped black ground vase with flowering prunus emerging from a rock, ruyi band around flaring ...

Unusual antique Victorian quality copper kettle on a stand having a quality copper kettle on a stand with a white porcelain shaped handle, standing on the original ornate copper stan...

A large Japanese bronze okimono from the renowned Tokyo School, depicting a young geisha walking gracefully while carrying a chōchin lantern, signed Genryusai Seiya zo. The figure mo...

This is an impressive large late 19th Century antique brass charger, which is octagonal in shape and having marvellous ornate decoration of vario...

A Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere circa 1890, of rectangular form and variously pierced to all four sides. The side with the vacant cartouche has two opposing dragons separated by a...

Very unique Ethiopian processional cross, brass, early 20th century. Base is covered in blue lucite measuring 12.5" D x 16.5" W x 6" H Provenance: Collection of Lillian Florsheim...

A large and fantastic Japanese cast bronze incense burner, koro, with high relief design, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The large and tall koro cast in extremely high re...

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...

Silver Chinese Export tea and coffee service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai Chinese, Late 19th century Measures: Milk jug: height 8cm, width 14cm, depth 10cm Coffee pot: height 25...

19th century Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Copper Vase with Snake Handles. Large Islamic Asian copper vase with traditional Islamic Moorish embossed f...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

Antique 19th century beautiful handcrafted decorative round tinned copper bronze South Asian box with lid, latch and handle. A very fine antique Pandan or B...

Fine Bronze from Japan with great weight and strength. Large form for Bonsai presentation. Elegant style and beautiful patina. Incised decoration on the front and bronze elephant hea...

Okimono bronze sculpture of a large toad in a crouching position, possibly about to jump. The toad and the frog, referred to by the same term in Japanese (kaeru), are associated with...

Exceptional 20th Century bird cage in ironwork and wood. This bird cage was bought back at the beginning of the 20th Century from Indochina by the grandfather of the former owner to ...

Large handcrafted decorative Indian Mughal Moorish brass tray. Embossed and hammered with floral and mystique animal scenes with Arabic script etched. Large decorative hanging...

Pair of fine Meiji period Japanese patinated bronze vases distinguished by their stylized elephant form handles, cartouches depicting exotic birds and dragon encircling the base. 22...

Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...

Large patinated bronze lamp with butterfly details. Solid wood base. Professionally restored and rewired. Double socket with pull chains. Adjustable. Capacity: 2 x E26 per lamp.

A medium sized antique cast brass measuring bowl from northern India. High relief casting, bundled rope maker's mark on the bottom. Bronze rice-mea...

An Exquisite Pair Of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, Attributed to Hayashi, Meiji Period. Experience the exquisite craftsmanship of the Meiji period wit...

Large gilt bronze Thai Rattanakosin buddha eyes inlaid with mother pearl

Rare and sculptural Indian bronze oil lamp cast in the form of an elephant with raised lamp column and dish. Likely Deccan or South Indian work...

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. ...

A fine pair of Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vases. By the Ohta Cloisonne workshop of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. T...

Antique Moorish North Africa Silver Cuff Bracelet. Antique Tunisian, Algeria or Moroccan silver cuff. In good condition, sturdy and high quality design, Maker's mark on outer edge. A well made silver bracelet from North Africa from the French Colonial Times. The Arabic calligraphy is stylized Arabic script. This type of bracelet was produced for European rather than local consumption and were mentioned in the seminal work of Paul Eudel: Dictionnaire des bijoux de l'Afrique du Nord : Maroc, Algérie, Tunisie, Tripolitaine (1906). They were known as "Meqiâsat Tounès" or Tunis bracelets, because they mimic a style of bracelet that was originally made in Tunis after the Turkish Islamic design. Vintage Moorish Etruscan Style Silver Filigree Hinged bangle...

A pair of antique Edo period (1603–1867) Japanese Samurai Abumis (stirrups for horseback-riding) expertly crafted out of cast iron with brass or bronze inlay in the form of a stylize...

Rare and unusual antique Chinese ginger jar handcrafted in a cloisonne technique, decorated with fauna, flora, and tassels on an alluring b...

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...

An Indian antique smelting pot from the 19th century, with back handle, front spout and nice patina. Created in India during the 19th century, th...

Chinese bronze sacrificial vessel, or Fangding A ding of rectangular form and upon four cylindrical legs. A loop handle to each end and flanges to each corner and side. The ding is cast in relief on all four sides with a taotie mask, with a leiwen ground, the thunder motif depicted by juxtaposed square spirals. Above each taotie mask there are depicted kui dragons. A collar to the upper section of each leg further decorated with kui and leiwen, the collar with a flange to the outside edge. The bronze of dark colour with chocolate brown highlights. Most ding vessels...

A beautifully crafted antique Chinese tea caddy, made of brass with silvered engraved panels, dating to the transitional period from late Qin...

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attributed to Honda An antique Japanese copper trinket box with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period...

Antique polished Asian brass Ashta Lakshmi Hindu pot, intricately embossed with the figures of the eight manifestations of Devi Lakshmi, the revered Hindu goddess of wealth. Each of ...

A desk box "humidor" from the Qing Dynasty. This is a beautiful antique humidor desk-box created in the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty, circa 1880's. The box is very deco...

A fine Indian silver lidded container is unmarked but tested. It is finely decorated with raised and chased dancing figures which are finely detailed with hand engraving and separate...

Antique very large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases C1910 Meiji Period. Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design. Overall maximum dimensi...

Japanese bronze mirror with wooden case and stand. Age: Japan, Showa Period, early 20th century Size of mirror only: Height 40 C.M. / Diamet...

We have for sale this very high-quality Japanese work of art . It dates to the early 20th century. It is made of mat finish patinated iron, which has been beautifully hand chased wit...

A set of Japanese bronze animal monkey with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 6.2 - 12.8 C.M. / Width 5 - 10.2 C.M. (size excluding stand) Condition: ...

Pair Chinese cloisonne enamel vases with floral designs on blue ground and gilt mounts representing stylized dorsal fins of a dragon.

19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot. Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted b...

Fine pair of early 20th century Chinese enamel cloisonné vases. The baluster form bodies are decorated with intricate foliate and vine patterns almost in an arabesque style design wi...

Large antique George III quality copper pot having the original iron swing handles to both sides with a quality shaped circular copper pot

Middle Eastern Islamic Egyptian metal bowl hand-etched and hammered brass. Early 20th century Egyptian Arabian brass vessel bowl. Engraved and hand-chased repousse with Egyptian arabesque...

Large patinated bronze Japanese koro incense burner Japanese, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 221cm, width 97cm, depth 57cm This monumental koro...