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Material: Wood
Nice old carved wood Coffee Mortar Somalia Bedouin Arabian Sahara
Located in London, GB
Old carved wood Coffee Mortar Somalia Bedouin
Heavy hard wood with carved detail and metal attachments complete with carved pestle
condition old cracks repaired on mortar but fine...
Category
Early 19th Century Omani Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Hardwood
Signed Mid-Century Asian Modern Brass Sculpture Wall Plaque After Kelvin Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass wall sculpture circa 1960's most likely from Cambodia. Comes signed and with framed. Free continental USA shipping available.
Category
1960s Cambodian Chinoiserie Vintage Wood Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Tomoe" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese patinated bronze ikebana flower vase, "Tomoe", by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), Osaka, Japan.
The highly sculptural vase is crafted of bronze with a spectacu...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Keifuku" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese patinated bronze ikebana vase by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), circa 1960's, Osaka, Japan.
The tall vase of graceful form, with a high round foot supporting ...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji period.
The head bucket was used for storing and transporting severed heads. During the Samurai era clashes and battles ensued, cutt...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wood Metalwork
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Crowned Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of Thai Ayutthaya period bronze crowned Buddha mounted on wood display stands. Thailand. 17th/18th Century
Dimensions: (approx)
Head: 15" High, 7.75" Wide, 6" Deep (tallest)
Overall: tbd
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas.
2024 March Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature Catalog Auction #8155 Lot #78357
Condition Report:
Attractive pair with beautifully aged patina, condition commensurate of age, use, and exposure. Scattered areas of desirable verdigris green patina and oxidation throughout to each. Minor loss to front shell point of one example. Small holes scattered throughout and scews/nails through each fixing both examples to wooden bases. Both well preserved and present superbly
History:
The first Crowned Buddha images or Jambupati Buddha statues are known to have been originated from the Pyu, where the Indian influence of Buddhist arts and non-Theravada Buddhism was extremely felt in those days. There may have been various background stories behind the crowned Buddha statues in the course of history but one of the most popular stories goes by the legend of Jambupati. This particular legend is not known in the home of Buddhism India, however the crowned Buddha statues have been attached to the name Jambupati as the Buddha is believed to have humbled a boastful and arrogant king Jambupati. The story goes on about how the Buddha transformed himself into a mighty king with a crown and jewelry and set himself a majestic yet incomparable palace. Seeing this, the king accepted the great ability of the Buddha and submitted himself to the Dharma and became a Buddhist monk. This particular story has gained a lot of popularity and stood the test of time in Burma as the number of Crowned Buddha statues in Burma is considerably great in amount.
There are also other versions of the background story of crowned statues...
Category
17th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Decorative Vase In Cloisonné Enamel With Wood Base
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese vase from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Beautiful antique decorative vase, created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890s. It was carefully crafted in so...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A dramatic Japanese iron tsuba in the nanban (foreign) style, decorated with dragons and openwork and inlaid with silver and gold, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan.
The fantast...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Iron, Silver
Indian Vintage Metal Water Vase with Cork Style Top and Circular Body
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian metal water vase from the mid-20th century, with circular belly and cork inspired wooden top. Crafted in India during the midcentury period, this metal water vase charms...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Wood Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Enchanting Japanese Bronze Owl Okimono
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most enchanting Meiji Period (1868-1912), bronze okimono depicting a long eared owl upon a rootwood bra...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Meiji Man & Water Buffalo Sculpture on Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Japanese Meiji bronze sculpture of a man and water buffalo on a natural polished oak stand by renowned Japanese master craftsman Genryusai Seiya and dating from around 1880/90. The large bronze depicts an elderly man holding a pipe and tobacco pouch...
Category
1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Bronze Phoenix Dragon Tropod Censer Bowl Incense Burner 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive antique Chinese bronze Temple censer bowl on stand featuring a Phoenix on one side and Dragon on the other, with Feng Shui beast head handles and wood stand.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales having a lovely pair of antique Victorian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base.
...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Brass
20th Century, A Pair of Cambodia Rice Cutters with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Cambodia rice cutters with stand.
Age: Cambodia, 20th Century
Size of cutters only: Height 26 - 34.3 C.M. / Width 42 - 48.5 C.M. / Thickness 3.5 - 3.7 C.M.
Height includin...
Category
20th Century Cambodian Wood Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Namikawa Yasuyuki
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this striking Meiji Period 1868-1912, cloisonne enamel vase by the Imperial artist Namikawa Yasuyuki...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Edwardian brass postal scales & weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian brass postal scales having a pair of original brass postal scales standing on a hardwood stand with the original brass weights
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Wood Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Pure Silver Hawk Okimono – Musashiya Company (Ozeki)
By Musashiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this scarce pure silver Meiji Period (1868-1912) okimono of a hawk, artist signed Juiedo for the famous Musa...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut & brass mounted sliding bookends, having quality sliding walnut book stand with engraved brass & walnut ends, beautif...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Indian Antique Cased Silver Filigree Card Case
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made antique Indian silver filigree card case presented in its original fitted box dating from the 19th century. The card case is of flat rectangular shape with a simple friction fitting detachable cover which fits snuggly over a shaped overlapping inner edge. The case is made from panels separated by thin silver banding...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Japanese Shinto Ema Wishing Wooden Plaque with Iron Sickle and Sword
Located in Chiba, JP
Old wishing wooden plaque with iron sickle and sword as ‘Ema’ handmade by Japanese blacksmith and dedicated to Shinto shrine to ward off evil spirit and conflagration. approx. 23.7 x...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Wood Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Philippines 19th Century Panabas Iron Sword With Carved Wood And Rattan Handle
Located in Miami, FL
Panabas short sword from the Philippines.
A rare late 18th early 19th century Panabas short sword from the Mindanao, Malabang and the Moro cultures in Lanao Del Sur, the southern p...
Category
19th Century Philippine Tribal Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Japanese Hardwood Mixed Metal Vases – Katsuyoshi School
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual pair of vases from the Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1890 , the hardwood vases are suppor...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Gold, Silver
Unusual antique Edwardian quality oak copper bounded coal bucket
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Edwardian quality oak copper bounded coal bucket having a quality oak coal bucket with copper bounds with a copper swing carrying handle to the top
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Wood Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Quality pair of early Victorian 19th century shop scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality pair of early Victorian 19th century Parnall & Sons of Bristol shop scales of brass construction upon a wooden mahogany base. Marked Parnell & Sons to the frame. Accompanied ...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Fantastic quality antique Victorian oak log bin with copper bands
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique Victorian oak log bin with copper bands having a fantastic quality antique Victorian oak log bin in the form of a barrel with copper bands, a brass swing ha...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Copper
A Japanese bronze okimono Oni Nembutsu
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese great and remarkable bronze okimono, on a wooden base, depicting an Oni, dressed as a priest, accompanied by a young oni.
The main Oni is portrayed standing and smiling, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Modernist Red Cloisonné Ginger Jars and Stands, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Modernist Red Cloisonné Ginger Jars and Stands, Circa 1960s
China, 20th Century
A stunning pair of Chinese Modernist red cloi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Japanese Bronze Elephant Okimono - Genryusai Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this unusual Meiji Period 1868-1912 , study of a large elephant performing a balancing act upon two huge bro...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Large Brass Gong with Carved Giltwood Support, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressively sized and visually (and aurally) dramatic circa 1900 Chinese late Qing dynasty brass gong with hand-carved giltwood support piece and newer ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Early Bronze Thai Buddha Head Mounted on Block
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful 17th-18th century Buddha's head, Thailand, Ayutthaya. Great larger size and terrific patina with early block stand.
These early block ...
Category
18th Century Thai Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Central Asian Gong on Carved, Painted and Gilt Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A deep circular hammered bronze gong with center boss, suspended from a carved, painted and silver gilt stand. The stand with scrolled openwork decorated crest with center monstrous ...
Category
20th Century Central Asian Tibetan Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Two Tiered Brass Occasional Tray Table with Engraved Tops
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tray table is unsigned, but presumed to have originate from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export s...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese cast, carved, and parcel gilt bronze sculpture, okimono, of a kneeling samurai archer, signed Kiyotsugu (died 1894), Meiji ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japan Meiji 1900 Three Bronze Ducks Sculpture in Wood Stand and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural composition of the ducks from the Japanese Meiji Period.
Beautiful and very well realized sculptural composition of three ducks, made during the japanese imperial perio...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Coral, Bronze
19th Century Rocking Chair Iron England John Porter
Located in Epfach, DE
The rocking chair in iron is Classic among the rocking chairs.
the leather ison the seat in typical wooden slats. Very comfprtable and easy to place in...
Category
1860s British Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Japanese Spear, Edo Period, Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese long spear. Partly lacquered wood with a forged spearhead which is signed. High quality as most of Japanese items.
Provenance: early 20th century Swedish collection.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Brown Hammered Divots C5
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful early 20th century Japanese singing bowl of C5 tone, exhibiting rows of hand hammered divots, deliberate yet free, design with restra...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
California Modern Mosaic Wall Sculpture by Max E. Neufeldt
By Max Neufeldt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage mosaic wall sculpture designed by California artist Max E. Neufeldt in the United States. Rarely can you find such a unique work where technique and arrangement in ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Metalwork
Materials
Aluminum
Japanese Meiji Period Silver Box Signed Masayuki
Located in Newark, England
Japanese Meiji period silver box with shibuichi plaque dating circa 1900. The box of rectangular form with a silver polished case stamped Jungin (J...
Category
Early 1900s Meiji Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Large Pair of Chinese Verdigris Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Bochum, NRW
Monumental Chinese verdigris bronze pair of table lamp, mounted on a solid wood base with a turned wood top. The brass vertical element is adjustable...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Indochina Bird Cage
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Wood Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Pair of Chinese Red Cloisonné Zodiac Vases, with Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese red cloisonné zodiac vases, with stands, each one with gilt brass phoenix bird ring handles, with 'cracked ice' and floating animal medalli...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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 Chinese Export Wood Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Large Phoenix and Dragon, circa 1940s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1940s Chinese Cloisonné large vase. Cloisonné is an ancient technique which incorporates decorative materials like enamel, colored glass, or gemstones into metalwork objects bound by wire on metal backing. The vase features extraordinary depictions of Chinese mythological phoenix bird and a dragon in vibrant colors of red, blue, pink, and green, against a black background with gold geometric overlay. Also featured are vibrant greenery leaves and puffy clouds or floral motifs in pastel colors.
The vase has a large urn design with a bronze rim and base. The vase features a series of blue foliage along the base and has ancient Chinese geometric motifs along the top perimeter. This is an unusually tall vase and comes with a hand carved mahogany wood base. Vase Measure 26" height without the base and 29.5"H with the base. Looks amazing with or without the base. Second vase with pink dragon...
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1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Wood Metalwork
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Enamel, Bronze
Zee Sung Signed Chinese Export Antique Chased Silver Presentation Bowl & Stand
By Zee Sung
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver bowl was made by Zee Sung of China in approximately 1910 in the period Chinese Export style. The bowl is composed of silver with six stylized petal shaped panels done wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Vintage Bronze Han Style Table Lamp Wired for the Us on Wooden Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Han style bronze table lamp from the mid-20th century, with circular body, wired for the US. Created in Thailand during the mid-century period, this Han style vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Han Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style. The piece has a beautiful patina acquired over time.
From a collection of Asian antiques. Would make for a nice addition to any South-East Asian artifacts...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Cambodian or Thai Bronze Gong Mounted on Custom Made Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Cambodian or Thai bronze gong from the 19th century mounted on a black custom base. Created in Cambodia or Thailand during the 19th century, this circular bronze gong is t...
Category
19th Century Cambodian Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Japanese Cloisonné Vase Ando Jubei with Storage Box
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully decorated cloisonné vase with silver rims by Ando Jubei (1876-1956), the celebrated Japanese Shippo studio. The piece is dated to late Meiji to early Showa period circa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Wood Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver, Enamel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Metalwork
Materials
Jade, Brass
20th Century, A Pair of Cambodia Rice Cutters
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Cambodia rice cutters.
Age: Cambodia, 20th Century
Size including stand: Height 68.5 - 84.3 C.M. / Width 39.5 - 43.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condit...
Category
20th Century Cambodian Wood Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Anglo Indian or Middle Eastern Brass Overlay Coconut Wood Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stytlish antique Indian or Middle Eastern coconut vase overlaid and mounted with brass dating from the 19th century. The vase has a coconut body with an inset turned wood base and ...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Brass
20th Century Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Wine Vessel Vase & Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th century Chinese Archaic style bronze wine vessel vase & stand
China, Circa 20th century, Probably 1960s
A fine vintage Intricately cast from solid bronze well...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Imposing Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Samurai
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Japanese Meiji-era, (1868 - 1912) Bronze Okimono depicting a Samurai. Signed by Miyao and with the trademark, fine quality wood and Gold lacquer stand, the figure stands ...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Bronze
19th Century Persian Style Copper Tray Side Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Persian style copper tinned silver tray on folding Stand.
Amazing finely hand etched very fine intricate floral work designs on tray, sits on a b...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Wood Metalwork
Materials
Metal
