Pewter Qing Teapot in Cup Handle Design

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #799154
38-93

This early to mid-19th century Chinese pewter teapot is sized to brew two small cups of tea. The outsized handle, made to resemble a Western cup handle, and the long curved spout are said to be a favorite design of that era, probably because it was so functional. Pewter was used for brewing strong teas; ceramics for brewing lighter teas. This pot has a few small dents on one side of the shoulder; otherwise it is in good condition. Dimensions: height 7" (18 cm), width from handle to spout tip 6-1... Click for details

18C Chinese Bronze Archaic Style Censer Scholar

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork Pre 1800: item #798881
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Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century Chinese Bronze Archaic Style Censer

It is 2.7 inches (7 cm) tall by 4 inches (10 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except dents at the rim and bent ear (as seen in the photos). ... Click for details

A Chinese Bronze Incense Burner - Sage Riding Deer

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #798749
Coll 1020

This is a two piece bronze incense burner in the shape of a deer looking back at an elderly sage who is riding in his back. The sage is possibly the figure of Lao Tzu – although Lao Tzu is usually shown riding on the back of an ox or bullock. The sage rider forms the cover of the incense burner and is detachable – it is held to the deer by a short protuberance on the bottom of the figure and a hole in the top of the deer. ... Click for details

Warring States bronze bell

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #797303
1897

Rare crisply cast bronze bell with reticulated and knobbed pattern from the Warring States to Han period. Originally this piece would have had a wooden handle. There are some old and worn chips on one side of the mouth which are due oxidation, having said this it the rest of the piece is stable and still has some tone when struck. Maximum H: 8.2cm/3.2in and base W: 6.5cm/2.5in. This would make an excellent study piece or collectable (given the high prices for any ancient Chinese bron... Click for details

A Ming Bronze Gu Shaped Vessel with Molded Design

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork Pre 1800: item #796979
ICHI 1623

A well patinated Ming dynasty 16th/17th Century bronze Gu form vase with cast archaic Shang dynasty style. The gu form was originated in the Shang dynasty and became a familiar style form for bronze wine cups for centuries to come. A Chinese Gū is a tall wine cup with no handles, the mouth larger than its base. This example measures 6” high by 3 ¾” diameter at the top. It is in excellent condition with fine patina. We date it to the middle to late Ming dynasty. 1500-1600. The top sect... Click for details

Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Archaic Style Bronze Gu

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork Pre 1700: item #796127
244

A well patinated 16th/17th Century bronze Gu form vase cast archaic Shang dynasty style. This is from the collection of the late Reverend Victor Farmer. Condition - the interior base has been replaced or re-glued and there are the usual 'production' repairs - made at the time of manufacture. This item was probably made during the reign of the Wanli emperor - 1573 to 1619. 11.7 inches (30cm) high.

Ancient Chinese Bronze Wine Vessel & Cover, Han Dynasty

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #795773
A68

Antique Chinese archaic bronze wine vessel Hu of globular form rising to a flared neck, the sides cast with three raised horizontal ribs, flanked by taotie –masks suspended loose rings, the cover with three hooked ring flanges, the overall patina with areas of green encrustation, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). Bronze wine vessels were the symbols of the social status of the owner.
CONDITION: very good condition... Click for details

18C Chinese Enamel Gilt Bronze Buddha Quan Yin Figure

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork Pre 1800: item #794988
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Enamel Gilded Bronze Repousse Seated Quan Yin, 18th Century

It is 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11.2 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, dents, or cracks, except a crack of the enamel and missing hand accessory (as seen in ... Click for details

Archaic Gilt Bronze Belt Hook Western Han/Eastern Zhou

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #794130
241

A gilt bronze belt hook unusually cast with a bat's head to the centre and with a dragon head terminal. This item was made either during the early Western Han Dynasty or the late Warring States period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty - circa 3rd to 4th Century BC. For an example dating to the same period please see lot 204 - Bonhams, London 12 May 2008. Condition - very good. No repairs or restoration. 3.2 inches (8cm) long.

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Bronze Seventh God Figure

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork Pre 1910: item #794062
120

Estimated from Qing dynasty, chinese bronze God figure in robe with exquisite cloisonne work. The figure is one of the seventh gods. It is good in condition with some worn due to age.

Stock Number:120
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