A nice pair of very scarce bronze bells with great patina and raised design, Chinese probably Warring States, BC.475-221 or earlier

Both are made for hanging and are decorated with geometrical patterns.

Size: c. 70 mm each.

Condition: Nice patinas, both with losses. One still has the gong.

Ex. Hafnia Coins stock, bought in Denmark in the late 1990s.

A large and unusual Chinese bronze arrow vase, Yuan/early Ming dynasty, with tubular handles on the tall tapering neck, the globular body finely cast in relief with three dragons. Height 39 cms. Provenance: House clearance in Staffordshire, UK.

Cast bronze censer gilded with mercury. Decor of Greek friezes and incised precious objects. The gilding is largely worn, we still see some in the places most protected from wear and tear. It is thick and of good quality, it is a hot-pasted mercury gilding technique. The handles are attached to the body they were cast with it, they are not added, riveted or welded, they represent dragon heads. On the base foot we can see a vertical dark trace of solding that is probably an old restauration...

Cast bronze censer. Thick and heavy. It rests on 4 feet. The simply twisted handles seem to be part of the one and the same casting which would be a technical feat because I don't see any traces or rivets or welds. A frieze of stylized flowers surrounds the upper body. On the front part, the prestigious mark of Emperor Xuande cast in high relief is probably apocryphal...

A Chinese bronze ting, after a Shang dynasty original, heavily cast and with nice malachite and red areas of patina, archaic inscription to the interior. 19 cms high. Song dynasty, circa 12th century. (one leg re-attached a long time ago).

Qing dynasty 18 - 19th century Chinese bronze censer, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.

18 - 19th century Chinese Tibetan bronze Buddha, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 21 cm height.

Statue of Duowen Tian Wang, the Heavenly King of the North, elaborately dressed, wearing a diadem, holding the end of a ribbon with his left hand and a Buddhist scepter resting on a lotus in his right hand. The statue is standing on an square pedestal. The piece was originally lacquered, painted and gilt. Part of the lacquering is flaked, revealing the bronze oxydation. The statue was cast in China during the early Qing Dynasty, in the 18th century. Height: 37 cm. Very good condition.

A Chinese bronze shallow two-handled tripod bronze censer, late Ming/early Qing, 16th/17th century. 14 cms wide. 1401g. From a Hampshire, UK, estate.

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer with Xuande mark. 14 cm wide, 9,3 cm mouth rim diameter. 453 gram weight. Good conditions.

Qing dynasty 18 - 19th century Chinese bronze censer with dragon handle, base with six character mark Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi, good condition small dent fair condition for an old piece please see picture for detail, size: 21 cm height, 24 cm diameter ear to ear, 17 cm mouth diameter, weight about 4148 gram, more than 4 kg.

Antique Mongolian traveler's knife and chopsticks set. The knife's sheath is made of wood and completely covered in silver repoussé designs of Buddhist symbols and inlaid with coral and turquoise florets. The handle of the knife and the chopsticks are made of bone.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 15 1/2" long x 1 3/8" wide

A Parcel Gilt Bronze Vase. With two flanges and a straight neck. The body incised with a Lingzhi 16/17thC. Height: 7 1/2" (19.0 cm). Condition: casting flaw to the front

A fine Chinese bronze hu applied with ten mask and loose ring handles on a ground of dense geometric pattern. Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century. 33cms. Good condition.

A Chinese bronze hu-form vase with tubular handles and a cast band around the shoulder. Late Ming, 17th century. 24 cms. (shallow dent to lower part of one side)

Chinese 19th century bronze censer with dragon ears, Xuande mark. 14 cm wide, 9,3 cm mouth rim diameter. 8 cm high. 461 gram weight.Censer has flake colour at the patina and smooth dent at the body. (please see at the pictures).

1900's Peranakan Nyonya Peking Glass Beaded Wedding Silver Belt Buckle Marked

It is 31.5 inches (80 cm) long by 3.05 inches (7.8 cm) wide. It is 0.6 Lb.

It is tarnished and has missing beads, tears and wears at the leather, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Ancient Chinese Archaic Era bronze dou, footed vessel used to contain food. This traditionally dou vessel consists of two pieces. The larger piece is a circular bowl supported on a stem which gradually tapers downward and outward to form a round foot. And the lid which is a shallower round bowl on a shorter stem which is inverted and snugly fitted over the bottom bowl. Two ring handles are attached to the rim of the lower bowl on either side...

This form of jug called a monk's cap is of Tibetan origin. The model was adopted in China from the beginning of the 15th century and very appreciated. Monks' cap jugs were made of porcelain. They are always of good quality. The example presented here is made of thick bronze (yellow copper alloy). I don't think it's cast but rather hammered bronze.The border of the top in strong relief would indicate a cast bronze. But it is not certain...

Very red cast bronze censer,rich copper alloy. Partially gilded with mercury.The body is very thick,the object is heavy.The carving of the details is deep and it seems that the decor is entirely sculpted without prior molding which is quite unusual. Honestly I hesitate as to the construction technique.At first I thought it was a repoussé work but the metal is much too thick and the examination of the interior leads us to think that it was rather casted and ciseled...

Funeral mirror of circular shape decorated around its center with two chimeras facing each other. Bronze, with a nice slightly encrusted red and green patina on some areas. China, Jin Dynasty. Diameter: 8.5 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: this mirror is part of a small collection of funeral mirrors collected many years ago that we are starting to offer presently.

There is one silver buckle. The belt consists of eleven silver engraved boxes. Weight approximately 354 g. In good condition.

Small funeral mirror, of circular shape, decorated in relief with two tigers. Traces of the original gilding. Bronze, with fine age patina. China, Jin Dynasty. Diameter: 7.1 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: this mirror is part of a small collection of funeral mirrors collected many years ago that we are starting to offer presently.

Small funeral mirror, of circular shape, decorated in relief with four frolicking chimeras and grapes. At the back,traces of the imprint of a textile. Bronze, with fine age patina. China, Tang Dynasty. Diameter: 6.8 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: this mirror is part of a small collection of funeral mirrors collected many years ago that we are starting to offer presently.

Funeral mirror of circular shape decorated with an adorned square at its center, surrounded by symbols, and with a geometric design in relief around its rim. Bronze, with a nice slightly encrusted red and green patina. China, Han Dynasty. Diameter: 8.9 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: this mirror is part of a small collection of funeral mirrors collected many years ago that we are starting to offer presently.

Width approximately 18.5 cm (across the handles). Height approximately 11.5 cm included the stand. There are a sticker mark and light effects on the body, no patches or damage to the body. At the base, there are erosions, peeling skin, and a skin crack. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Opium box of rounded rectangular shape, decorated with an embossed design all over its body representing a noble man in front of a house in the company of two women, a floral decor, Chinese characters and a geometric design. The lid itself is decorated with an embossed feminine figure (a dancer) surmounted by a bat. The box is made of copper with a fine age patina. China, end of 19th century. Height: 5.6 cm. Very good condition.

A Small Bronze Figure of a Attendant. Possibly a Daoist Priest standing and holding an offering. Traces of gilt lacquer. L Ming 16/17thC. Height; 6 1/4″ (15.6 cm). Condition; good patina

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer with Jia Cang Zhen Bao mark. 21 cm wide. 8,5 cm high. 14,7 mouth diameter. 2323 gram weight. Censer in original patina condition except has small part scratch. From inside you can see small repair from mis cast but hard to see from outside. ( Please see on the pictures ).

Chinese bronze censer with stand, xuande mark. 18cm wide. Good conditions.19th Century

Chinese Qing dynasty 17th - 18th Century bronze censer,Xuande mark. 14 cm mouth rim diameter. 20 cm wide. 1283 gram weight. conditions: smooth dent at the rim.

Archaic Chinese bronze bowl with rounded sides and flared rim. Cast with a ring foot. The outer body of the bowl is cast with two bands of repeating patterns interrupted by two handles, one one each side. The handles are taotie masks with loose rings. Beautiful green patination and mineral deposits.

Han Dynasty (206 BC to AD 220)

Dimensions: 5" high x 11" wide

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner. 18cm wide . 14 cm body diameter. 12,2cm mouth rim diameter. 2542 gram wight with the stand. Original condition.

Width approximately 10.4 cm (across the handles). There is a soft dent at the body. In good condition.

Silver alloy opium box, lavishly decorated on all its sides with relief designs representing a nobleman with his servant in a park, flowers, birds (on the lid), and two inscriptions. Partly erased artist mark beneath. China, 19th century. Height: 6.2 cm. Very good condition.

Antique Chinese gilt copper repoussé box with hinged lid. Decorated all over with finely detailed designs of birds in blossoming branches. A phoenix adorns the front and back of the box and white jade carved in the form of three fruits (probably peaches) decorates the lid.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 2" high (2 1/4" high including jade) x 4 1/8" long x 3 1/8" wide

part of a lance? of a chariot? in bronze inlaid with gold and silver.Lacquer traces. Part of highly oxidized iron. Beautiful natural antique patina on the bronze. Nice work in fair condition. 102x23mm

Finely cast miniature statue of a Lokapala, wearing armor, standing in martial posture on a rock. Gilt bronze, nice patina. China, Tang Dynasty. Height: 5 cm. The statue is mounted on a plexi stand. Very good condition.

Ancient bronze food container dating from the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD). With a domed cover with loop handles. When inverted the cover becomes a tripod dish. H. 15 cm, Diameter 21,5 cm. Condition: Good condition with excellent verdegris and lapis patina. Provenance: Collection Mr. Poel, antique dealer in Den Haag, ca. 1990, private collection Den Haag.

Height approximately 37 cm. There are some slight improvements to the end of the cover. There is a chip at the cover. More pictures are available.

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer / incense burner with Xuande mark at the base. Good condition except censer has been washed. 19 cm wide. 14 cm mouth rim diameter. 8,5 cm high. 939 gram weight.

A good Chinese Han dynasty bronze Hu vase with original excavation condition. Moveable ear rings, small size but exquisite. Ht. 11.5cm. Condition: no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

A "宣" seal mark on the bottoms. Size: 12 cm high, 12 cm long, 4 cm wide. Condition: Excellent.

A small bronze figure of a rat. Qianlong period ( 1736 - 1795 ) L : 9,4 cm...

A delicately cast miniature statue of a Buddhist monk, standing on a circular base, holding his robe with both hands. Gilt bronze. China, Tang Dynasty period. Height: 66 mm. The statue is nicely mounted on a custom plexi stand. Very good condition.

Chinese bronze censer or incense burner with Xuande mark. Qing dynasty.12,2 mouth rim diameter. 16,5 cm wide. 8 cm high. Good conditions.

A very rare and unusual parrot form bronze (copper tin alloy) incense burner made in China in the late Ming Dynasty, probably circa 1620 to 1640, during either the Tianqi or Chongzhen reigns. This item is partially coated with old black lacquer.

Condition: the cover is missing; and there are losses to the tip of the tail...

Chinese Qing dynasty 17th - 18th century bronze censer with "QIn Shu Jia Ban" mark. 20 cm wide. 14 cm mouth rim diameter. 8,3 cm high.2114 gram weight. Good condition. Free from any repair and crack. You can see scratch and minor dent because wearing age.

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer, Xuande Mark. 10,5 cm diameter. Good condition.

A rare gourd shaped bronze (copper tin alloy) vase decorated in archaic style with leiwen (thunder) pattern motifs and a band of stylized waves.

This item was made in China in the 12th to 14th Century during the late Song or Yuan dynasties when ancient Shang and Zhou bronzes were unearthed and collected. This was a time when large numbers of antique inspired bronze vessels were produced...

Chinese Qing dynasty small bronze censer or incense burner. Xuande mark. 9,7 cm mouth diameter. 13,2 cm wide. 4,5 cm high. 461 gram weight. Good conditions except scratch because the age on the patina.

A large archaic style bronze (copper tin alloy) incense burner on three legs with lion head terminals and with tall flared flange edged handles. The body is decorated in relief with the Eight Daoist Immortals and above them, centrally, on the front is Shou Lao / Shou Xing, the Star God of Longevity, seated on a recumbent deer...

A rare documentary bronze archaic style altar vessel - Jue. This item was probably made as a gift or as a temple dedication and bears the inscription "Great Qing, 11th year of Shunzhi Reign, year of Jia Wu (1654). County Magistrate of Jiang Yin County (probably Jiangsu province) - Wu Long Zhou; Confucian School Head Teacher - Chen Xuan; Teaching Assistant - Wei Kun and School Students Du Lang and others commissioned to make".

Condition - both handles are missing.

12cm (4.8 inches) high; ...

A rare dated mid Ming dynasty bronze archaic style tripod altar vessel - Jue. The Jue originated during the Shang dynasty in the Chinese bronze age and was used, probably in ritual, for heating alcohol over fire. This item was commissioned as a Confucian temple dedication and bears the inscription - "Shun De County (Guangdong), Xue Wen Temple Altar Vessel, Hongzhi (1488-1505) 1492, County Magistrate Wu *** Ju ask workman to cast".

For similar, in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Muse...

Chinese antique bronze tripod censer with lid, footed with modeled elephant heads, trunks as feet, pair of elephant head side handles with uplifted trunks, lid with recumbent elephant with garnitures pedestal bowl for handle. Nice dark bronze patina, Fret design on rim, scrolling lotus design on body and reticulated lid.

Chicago Estate
Age Late 19th century, Early 20th century
Size: 10" H x 7 1/2" W x 4 1/2" D

Antique Chinese rectangular bronze censer. Flanked on either side by standing figures of men holding rings and themselves functioning as handles. Each figure is cast in such detail as to highlight long curling hair, beards, and jolly expressions. The men wear flowing robes and jewelry in a manner which suggest they may represent foreigners of some sort. The bottom of the censer is cast with a 6 figure Xuande mark (1426-1435) however, bronze is most likely 19th century.

Dimensions:...

Antique pair of small bronze seated Qilin. Cast with heads facing upward and mouths open. Details of scales and striated tails. Each has a single horn. As scholar objects, it is possible that these were once used as scroll weights. Each Qilin stands on an antique carved hardwood stand.

Provenance Zelig Collection

16th Century: Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)
Dimensions: 3" high (bronze only) 4" high including stand x 3 3/4" long

Antique Chinese bronze figure of a seated immortal. He sits with robes flowing out around him. He holds a ruyi scepter in his right hand and another round object in his left. Kindly expression and elongated earlobes.

17th Century: Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)

Dimensions: 3" high

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner. 14,5 cm body diameter. Good conditions except has been washed.

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer with stand. 10 cm mouth rim diameter. 15,5 cm wide from ear to ear. 6,8 cm high. censer has been drilled at the base (please see on the pictures). other wise in good conditions. 1377 gram weight.