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Metalwork For Sale
18th Century Chinese Cloisonné Bronze Candle Holder Qianlong Period
Located in Media, PA
This is an exquisite 18th century Chinese cloisonné bronze candle holder from the Qianlong period. The piece features intricate designs and patterns, showcasing the skillful craftsma...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vase After Suzuki Chokichi
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and unusual form Meiji Period (1868-1912), bronze and mixed metal vase manufactured in the style ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese all-matching Japanese gold lacquer ô’yoroi (great suit-of-armour)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A striking all-matching Japanese gold lacquer ô’yoroi (great suit-of-armour) with vibrant orange cords, a multicoloured and light orange hem (kin’urushinuri hi’ito hi’suso tôsei gusoku ô’yoroi).
- 28-plate black lacquer koboshi'bachi kabuto (helmet with small seated rivets) with decorative plates between with a reticulated chrysanthemum (kiku) design. Large short and broad kuwagata-antlers placed in u-shaped hardware with an elaborate reticulated chrysanthemum design surmounted by an en-suite circular maedate. Wide 5-tiered chrysanthemum-shaped tehen’no’kanamono (decorative apex fitting), 3-tiered gold lacquer ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plate shikoro (neck guards) transcending into large back-bending fukikaeshi (face guards) covered with light decorative ‘smoked leather’ and fitted with circular appliques with a chrysanthemum flower head design.
- Black lacquer ‘angry man’-facial mask (resseibô) with a ruffled brown moustache and goatee, separate nose-piece, and 4-tiered gold lacquered ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plate gorget (yodarekake).
- Sode (shoulder guards), ô-type, rectangular of shape constructed with 6 rows of ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plates. Equipped with long light orange silk cords with decorative tassels.
- Kote (bracer), shino-type, gold lacquer metal pieces connected by Japanese mail (kaushi-gusari), placed over purple silk with orange and pink chrysanthemum (kiku) design. The hand guards (tekko) are decorated with various flower-emblems in relief.
- Dô (cuirass), ‘môgami’-type, gold lacquered ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plates laced with orange silk cords. In front two, and in the back one kiku-shaped cord ring, the latter with a large age’maki (decorative silk tassel). 7-parts of 5-piece ‘kiritsuke kozane’-plate kusazuri (tassets).
- Haidate (thigh armour) of 5-rows of 12 gold lacquered ‘iyo’-plates, matching silk and decorative ‘smoked leather’ borders.
- Suneate (shin guards), tsubo-type, gold lacquer form-fitting metal plates continuing in a wing-shaped top, fastened by matching silk tateage.
- Pair of kegutsu (fur shoes...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal
1900′ Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Fruit Basket, Japanese Crane And Water Lilies
Located in Paris, FR
Fruit basket in polychrome patinated bronze.
Wading bird in the middle of a decoration of water lilies
Length: 58 cm
Width:47 cm
Height:54 cm
condition of use
Work 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large antique George III quality copper pan
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique George III quality copper pan having a quality large George III copper pan with shaped handles to both sides.
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Chinese Silver Export Large Hand Mirror
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Chinese silver export large hand mirror depicting in low relief birds on the tree
Maker: maker’s mark comprising the letters ‘C.L.’
Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Golden "Figa" Single Door Handle in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Contemporary golden handle, in cast brass.
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil.
This golden handle was meticulously handmade by master artisans one delicate piece at a time. It is therefo...
Category
2010s South American Brutalist Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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
Polished Solid Brass Batlló door handle by Antoni Gaudi, 20th century design
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish.
A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Metalwork
Materials
Brass
An Indian part-gilt silver-clad ceremonial sceptre or mace with a tiger’s head
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Northern India or Deccan, late 19th century
L. approx. 82 cm (excl. stand)
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
This remarkable gilt-silver soonta (ceremonial sceptre) also known as choba (ceremonial mace) with a tiger's head stands out as an unparalleled example. It has a wooden base, clad with thick sheet part-gilt silver and has fine details such as teeth and a curling tongue. Especially with the inlaid glass eyes, in combination with the grand sculptural design, it would have been integral to an Indian maharaja’s attire, known as lawajama in North India and biruthus in South India, as referenced by Jackson & Jaffer. They would symbolise authority, power, and sometimes an attribute of various deities, particularly those associated with strength or combat. For instance, the Hindu god Hanuman, known for his immense strength, is often depicted holding a mace (*chob* or gada in Sanskrit). Similarly, the god Vishnu and his avatar Krishna are also frequently depicted with a mace among their other attributes.
Courtiers would raise these sceptres wrapped in rich brocades, with the head visible, during processions, signalling their association with the monarch. Alongside fly-whisks and standards, they were indispensable in ceremonial parades, underscoring the ruler's prestige. Terlinden notes that a soonta berdar was tasked with carrying the sceptre. These individuals, proficient in courtly manners, played key roles during audiences, from managing entrances to introducing guests. Their esteemed position often earned them generous rewards, including land grants. See for a depiction of sceptres in use the top right of a painting in the collection of the V&A, titled Processional scene with Amar Singh, ruler of Thanjavur (Tanjore), and Sarabhoji, from circa 1797.
For a very comparable piece, but with an elephant’s head, see the collection of the Indian Museum, Kolkata. For other less similar examples, see the V&A Museum London.
Sources:
A. Jackson & A. Jaffer, Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts, London, V&A Publishing, 1999
Christiane Terlinden Serra, Mughal Silver...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hailing from the Ming period in 16/17th century, this monumental bronze vase is a fine example of the auspicious decor and markings unique to Chinese furnishings. The vase is cast wi...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wire & Wireless Vase attributed to Ando.
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Japanese Cloisonne Enamel shouldered vase with a long neck worked in silver wire and wireless technique depicting a two bamboo trees and a bird perched along the branch...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Embossed Six Panel Bronze Planter /Urn
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1306 Japanese 6 panel embossed handled planter /vase
Category
1920s Vintage Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Metalwork
Materials
Hardwood
Indian Asian Lacquered Bronze Dancing Hindu Shiva Nataraja
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual vintage Asian Indian red lacquered bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja dating from the 20th century. The figure represents the Hindu God Shiva performing a dance. The ...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Indian Asian Antique Brass Alms Dish with Hamsa Bird Design
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Asian Indian brass alms dish molded with a hamsa bird design and dating from the 19th century.
The hamsa is believed to be based on ...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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 Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Indian Mughal Style Gem-Set Gilt Brass Snuff Box in Elephant Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage gilt brass lidded trinket snuff box with red and turquoise stone inlaid in the form of an elephant with trump up.
Vintage Indian Mughal style metal brass and set with dozens...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch.
The metal is delicately and int...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork
Materials
Tin, Copper, Brass
Indian Antique Large Ceremonial Hand Crafted Copper Yoni
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and rare antique Indian copper Yoni Shiva Lingam Ceremonial water Vessel dating from the 19th century. The Yoni represents the Hindu godd...
Category
19th Century Indian Other Antique 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 an...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chinese Export Silver Beaker, circ 1890's
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese export repousse beaker, circ 1890. Wieght 3.3 oz., 4 3/8" tall
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-tiered container is a 19th-century white brass incense clock, once used as a relatively accurate method to mark the passage of time. Incense clocks were utilized by Qing d...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Tibetan Cloud-Form Brass Folding Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted with cloud-form flourishes, this Sino-Tibetan brass stand dates to the early 20th century and was likely used to elevate a decorative or ritual bowl. The small stand neatly f...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Lattice Top Incense Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This slender metal container is a 19th-century white brass incense burner, used for storing and burning incense sticks. The small box has a rectangular form and a removable sliding t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace Ritual wearable collectible Asian
Located in London, GB
Large Antique Indian silver Amulet necklace
silver Amulet necklace worn by devotes of Shiva
Culture/Period: Indian Shaivite 19th early 20th century
Pendant size 9 x 7 cm weight ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Wonderful antique Victorian four piece tea set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian four piece tea set having a wonderful quality antique Victorian four piece tea set comprising of a tea pot, hot water pot, milk jug and sugar bowl with fa...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Double Handled Cast Bronze Vases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Double Handled Cast Bronze Vases C1920
Measures - 6.5"H x 2.5"W x 3"D (floral)
5.75"H x 2.5"W x 2.5"D
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vessels - Three Vases & Three Canisters C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Vessels - Three Vases & Three Canisters C1920
Measures - 9"H x 4.25"diam (2 dragon vases)
7.5"H x 4.5"diam (green vase)
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
China Bronze Pot Cover with Palace Courtyard Scenes, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large bonze pot cover with beautiful brown patina. Each side of the pot has a decor representing a palace scene, the handles are in the form of stylized elephants.
China,
circa 1900.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Asian Gilt Bronze Sitting Buddha Statue with Gesture of Both Hands on Legs
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This solemn Asian Gilt Bronze Sitting Buddha Statue with Gesture of Both Hands on Legs is nice and collectible.
The Buddha seated in the meditation posture is known as the Dhyana Mu...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue is very special and beautiful, Buddha seated in a meditation posture atop a lotus flower.
The Buddha sitting on a lotus flowe...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Vintage Bronze Kneeling Down Buddha Candle Holder Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Vintage Bronze Kneeling Down Buddha Candle Holder Statue is rare and special.
Unlike traditional Buddha sculptures that depict the figure seated in meditation, this par...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Vintage South China Sea Guanyin Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This is Chinese Vintage South China Sea Guanyin Buddha Statue for Protecting People Lifes.
The term "South China Sea Guanyin" in Chinese 南海观音 refers to a specific representation or ...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Nice Framed Pair Vintage Indo Persian Mughal style paintings Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Indo Persian Mughal style Gouache Paintings of hunting scenes
A Pair of Persian miniature style paintings featuring hunting scenes Finely painted in Gouache a using beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Metalwork
Materials
Paper
Chinese Vintage Rare Iron Zazen Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This is a beautiful Chinese Vintage Rare Iron Zazen Buddha Statue.
Zazen is a form of seated meditation practiced in the Zen Buddhist tradition. It involves sitting in a specific po...
Category
19th Century Antique Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese mirror is cast of bronze in the tang-dynasty style, with a lobed rim of eight flower petals, each filled with small cloud motifs. The front of the mirror is cast...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Superb Rare large Octagonal Domed Indian Mughal Silver Box Antiques Asian Art
Located in London, GB
Superb large Indian mughal style repoussé and pierced silver box.
A beautiful Octagonal silver box with domed top with pierced floral design and fine geometric repousse embossed an...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Bhutanese Koma Fastener
Located in Chicago, IL
These openwork cast alloy brooches are a contemporary example of Bhutanese cloak fasteners known as koma. Worn by women to secure a traditional garment known as kira, the fasteners w...
Category
20th Century Bhutanese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The exterior of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers surrounded by...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Floral Decorated Vase with Branch Form Handles 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Floral Decorated Vase with Branch Form Handles 18thC
Measures - 6.5"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Totai Jar Signed
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome fan shape...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Garden Scene Vase with Birds 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Garden Scene Vase with Birds 20thC
Measures - 9"H x 4.25"diam
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Vase with Garden Scene & Bird 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Vase with Garden Scene & Bird 20thC
Measures - 10"H x 5.25"diam
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Seven Chinese Cast Bronze Ancient Articles 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Seven Chinese Cast Bronze Ancient Articles Including Buddha Heads and Elephants 19thC
Measures - 10.5"H x 4.25"W x 3.5"D (scholar)
4.5"H x 1.5"W x 1.5"D (square ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Vase with Tree of Life & Birds 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Enameled & Polychromed Footed Vase with Tree of Life & Birds 20thC
Measures - 5.75"H x 3.5"diam
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Indo-Persian Silver Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Steel and Brass Dish
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique (19th century) Indo-Persian steel dish or salver in the form of overlapping grape leaves with damascene and koftgari silver inlay and gilded designs and brass overlay re...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Cut Steel
Two Antique Cast Bronze Mounted Tibetan Buddha Heads 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Two Antique Cast Bronze Mounted Tibetan Buddha Heads 18thC
Measures - 7.25"H x 3.75"W x 3.25"D (trapezoid base)
9.25"H x 3.25"W x 3.25"D (cube base)
Category
18th Century Asian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cast Bronze Crowned Tibetan Buddha Head 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cast Bronze Crowned Tibetan Buddha Head 18thC
Measures - 10.75"H x 5.5"W x 5.25"D
Category
18th Century Asian Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs adorning the surface, this ceremonial...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful Tibetan bronze seated buddha on a lotus pedestal from the 19th century. This buddha features a lovely age related patina as well as rich detailing.
Category
19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Scalloped Wisteria Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period enamel plate charger. The plate is amde in a floral design with scalloped rims. The plate is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers a...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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 Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese flat brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs adorning the surface, this ceremonial container showcases the ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Meiji Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Geometric Pattern Plate Charger
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate. The plate is made in a swirl panel design. The panels are adorned with polychrome images of blossoming flowers, and...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
A Japanese pair of cloisonné enamel vases decorated with silver wire
Located in Milano, IT
Delightful pair of silver cloisonné vases covered with polychrome enamels on a dark blue background.
Decorations with polychrome floral motifs with peonies and a pair of Japanese th...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
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 Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Red Enamel Green and White Dragon Jar
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Japanese late Meiji Era tripod and covered enamel copper censer koro. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form censer koro is enameled with poly...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
