Circa 1900, solid bronze Chinese staff terminals formed as a dynamic toad. These toads would have been mounted at the top of a pole or staff. We have 2 available, but the price is for just one. Measures 4" long x 2" high.
Width approximately 18 cm (across the handles). In good condition.
Attractive bronze incense burner, very old, probably from deep in the 19th. and perhaps the 18th. century.
The censor in the shape a great archaic style bronze vessel standing on a cart with spoked wheels. The vessel with a tall lid and dolphin handles.The wheels are made as exact replicas and are still functional as a small toy for grown-ups.
Size: c. 12-13 cm. long and c. 14 cm. tall.
Condition: Choice! wonderful old mahogany patina...
Length: 9.5 cm (3.8 in)
Height: 7.2 cm (2.9 in)
Depth: 4.1 cm (1.7 in)
Height on Stand: 10.5 cm (4.2 in)
Weight: 240 gms
Chinese bronze water dropper of a water buffalo and its rider, playing a flute; 18th century or earlier; lovely patina with possibly the original wooden stand; age related wear; good condition
This is a Mogolian wine cup with coral and turqoise beads.
Good condition, except for one loose coral bead.
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner, Xuande mark. 12 cm high. 14,7 cm mouth rim diameter.20,7 cm wide. 1936 gram weight. Good conditions.
Old buddhist altar representing Buddha and two bodhisattvas, each one standing on a lotus and backed by a mandorla, the whole group surmounted by the Buddhist Flaming Pearl and resting on a double lotus. Apocryphal reign mark beneath (Emperor Qian Long). Bronze with fine age patina. China, late 19th century. Height: 17 cm. Very good condition.
1900's Chinese Bronze Hand Warmer with Chirography Marked "Pan Xiangfen"
It is 5.8 inches (15 cm) tall with handle up and 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall with handle down by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide. It is 1.5 lb.
It has oxidation, rubbing patina and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Solid Silver Reticulated Dragon Scholar Brush Pot Marked
It is 4.65 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) wide. It is 69.2 gram.
It is tarnished and has oxidations, bent at the top rim, cut marks, repaired at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A large and finely cast Chinese bronze flower vase, Yuan/early Ming dynasty, 13th/14th century, 30.5 cms. high.
Weight 1788g.
Fine condition with a good even dark patina.
From the collection of Dr Kenneth P.Lawley, Edinburgh.
Inventiry no. M.52.
A Japanese bronze flower vase, mid 19th century, of quatrefoil cross section, with dragon head and tongue handles. Good condition.
With (as yet unidentified) four character maker's mark. Height 26cms.
Small gilt bronze altar dedicated to Bodhisattva Padmapani, resting on four pillars, showing the Bodhisattva standing, backed by an aureola, holding a gourd in his left hand, his right hand in appeasing/blessing posture (abhaya mudra). Fine patina. China, Northern Wei Dynasty. Height: 8.3 cm. Very good condition.
Width: 4.2 cm (1.7 in)
Height: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Weight: 170 gms
Chinese bronze scroll weight of a Qilin; good condition
A very attractive openwork bronze pendant applique showing 4 intertwined Dragons, China, Ordos Cultures, Mongolian steppes, 1st. century BC.
The pendant with a loop at the top and a central circle.
Diameter: 35 mm...
18th Century Chinese Bronze Archaic Vase with Beast Ears
It is 12.15 inches (30.9 cm) tall by 8.6 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 8.7 Lb.
It has oxidation, rubbing of patina, pitting, repairs at the cracks and beast's tail, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Superbly cast bronze belt hook with a finely detailed dragon head at its top with gold and silver eyes, ears and nose, and with gold and silver inlaid geometric designs on the rest of the body. A knob at the back for attachment to a belt. Nice reddish green age patina, partly encrusted. China, Warring States period. Height: 10.5 cm. Very good condition. Provenance: acquired in 1987 from a reputed Paris dealer specialising in Asian antiques...
A finely patinated bronze figure of the Buddha with faint traces of gilding, China, dating to the Ming 1368–1644, | 明 銅佛坐像, comes with COA from old danish estate collection.
He is seated in dhyanasana on a separate lotus throne, right hand in the bhumisparsha mudra, the left in his lap, he is dressed in a richly pleated robe with engraved borders, the chest engraved with a swastika indicating the Bön tradition...
Small bronze spoon from the Han Dynasty, these were usually found with miniature bronze cooking stoves, good study piece for fans of ancient Chinese bronze. There is crack that may be seen last enlargement. L: 9cm/3.5in. Free shipping.