Extremely detailed pair of bronze statues of guardians to the Buddha called Niō or Kongōrikishi. While Buddhism usually promotes pacifism, the Nio guardians are said to have justified the use of physical confrontation to fight back against evil. Nio are typically placed on either side of a temple door. One statue, named Misshaku Kongo or Agyo, has an open mouth to represent the first sound in the Sanskrit language "a", symbolizing birth and overt violence...

An Austrian bronze bottle stopper by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller, Vienna, c 1950. Modeled as a happy and sleepy drunkard, bottle in hand, leaning onto a sagging lamp post. Cork stopper still in place, stamped inscription: Henkes Delfshaven Holland. Henkes was a Dutch gin/genever producer. Height including cork "3¾/ 9,5 cm. Condition: fine.

A vintage bronze Japanese Shishi or Fu Dog Okimono holding a spherical scrolling vine ball. Biting a decorative rope, its mouth is open to expel evil. Made in two parts, the sphere separates from the Shishi.

The Shishi is a mythical creature whose purpose to to protect Buddhism. Often seen at the entrance to Buddhist temples, it guards and protects believers of the faith.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 9 1/8" High x 15" Long x 7 1/2" Deep

French, early-20th century, oval with triffid feet, lid with hand-painted oval medallion with foil highlights, lovers in woodland setting, signed "Laura", fabric-lined interior, 6-1/2 in. wide, wear to gilt highlights, otherwise good condition Provenance: Private Collection, Memphis, Tennessee

A bronze ashtray with pestle, by Baller, Austria, 1950's. The ashtray boat shaped, the pestle irregularly four-sided and curved. Impressed mark Baller Austria. Width "3½/ 9 cm. Condition: fine.

Ronald Hayes Pearson modernist bronze footed ash tray

1950

Pearson - known for his jewelry his decorative objects are quite rare

5 1/2" across x 1 3/8" tall

Marked Ronald Hayes Pearson on bottom

Excellent condition with age related patina

Art nouveau bronze desk ends(set of 4), c.1905. This very heavy gauge desk accessory, each measures 4 3/8" by 3 1/4" by 3 1/4", and are each signed #"4120". Each will accept a blotter that will fit into the rimmed edge. There is a monogram on one tip only(see photo). Lovely art nouveau design.....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

This is a real sweet antique miniature cold painted bronze African American boy and girl group reading the newspaper with a Holland headline. It is circa 1890. The boy and girl are dressed in Dutch costume. It measures 1" tall x 5/8" wide.

A beautiful asian gilt broze Garuda buddha statue with very intricate workmanship in excellent condition. H:12" x W: 11" weights 10lbs $185

Art Deco patinated bronze and copper ashtray, candy or catchall dish with gazelle. Measures 7.5" high x 6.25 diameter.

Bronze Bookends, Woman Drinking from Fountain head, 20th C. Size: The pair have a height of 5-1/4 inches, in good condition.

Bronze plaque in form of large bowl shape decorated with an undersea motif, featuring fish, jelly fish, and seaweed, by the renowned Scandinavian artist Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997). Measures 10 5/8" diameter and 1 1/2" deep. The concave plaque depicts various fish and jellyfish amidst strands of sea kelp, in the early modernist design that was part of Nylund's focus throughout his career. The bronze has a nice dark honey patina with spots of verdigris visible, the casting is well detailed and t...

Bronze Musical Instrument Bookends featuring a Trumpet, Violin and French Horn. Overall condition is good with light wear and darkening from age. Each bookend measures w 6" d 3" h 6"

This great vintage wall hanging can be hung anywhere. It reads "Shalom" in its colorful, stained glass, abstract design. It has 5 hooks to hold keys, caps, etc. It looks beautiful just hanging from anything. It measures 8" x 2" x 3/8" and hangs 6 1/2" from its chain. It is bronze and made in Israel in the early to late 1960s to early 70's by The Terra Sancta Guild. In English, "Shalom" means "hello, welcome, good-bye, peace," etc. It weighs about 5 ounces and is in excellent condition.

Roman style Bronze oil lamp with chain, well made with nice chain. The body has a copper malachite mineral growth spot on the back of the acanthus leaf detail. the color doesn't appear as it does in person . 19th c or much older . L 3.35" by 2.25 wide H with chain 7" no stand

A Japanese mid century bronze seal lion figure with original patina. Outstretched head as it sits in a natural pose enjoying the warmth of the sun.

Age: Showa Period (1950-1960)

Dimensions: 15 1/2" Long by 15" High by 8 1/2" Wide

This is a super quality little fox made of hand painted cold painted Austrian bronze. Excellent detail. Circa 1900. 2" long x 5/8" tall. Circa 1900. Quite possibly Bergman or Geschutz.

A Pair of Bronze Painted Owl Bookends, with the Owls Standing on a Light Blue Stand, on a Book and in Front of an Orange Background. Dimensions; 6.5" high x 3.5" wide x 2.5" deep, weight 3.5 pounds for the pair. From the 1920's and in very good condition.