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.
SOLD Antique Chinese, Sino-Tibetan,19th century, Qing Dynasty, trousse set, mounted in jeweled silver, comprising a knife and bone chopsticks. The knife has a sharp, sturdy, hand-forged, long steel blade cut on one side with a narrow fuller.
The hilt is composed of two buffalo horn grip scales, mounted with an embossed and finely pierced cup pommel.
The rosewood scabbard is adorned with silver fittings intricately crafted in repousse low relief...
Very unusual late 18th to early 19th century Chinese pewter plaque depicting The Seven Sages of The Bamboo grove engaged in discussions. They were well-known scholars and artists who lived in the 3rd century AD and advocated freedom of individual expression and escape from the restrictions of the corrupt court politics...
17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Marked with Wood Stand
The censer is 18.9 inches (48 cm) tall by 16.5 inches (42 cm) wide. The wood stand is 13.8 inches (35 cm) tall by 12.2 inches (31 cm) wide. It is 42.2 Lb. The stand is 7.2 lb.
It is tarnished and has rust, casting imperfection and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Gilded Silver Lock Necklace with Coral & Turquoise Carved Bead Marked
It is 12.6 inches (32 cm) long by 7.67 inches (19.5 cm) wide. The pendant is 2.75 inches (7 cm) long by 3.93 inches (10 cm) wide. The coral bead is 19.4 mm long by 13.3 mm wide. The turquoise bead is 16.4mm-16.6 mm. It is 186 gram.
It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilding, dents, surface wears and scratches...
Very rare antique Chinese 17th century,Ming dynasty, small hand warmer with cover signed by Zhang Mingqi (張鳴崎). Made of copper alloy in the oval cushion form, set with a conforming swing handle, the slightly domed cover cast is finely hand pierced with an intricate pattern(trelliswork) with a surface patinated to a warm honey-brown tone.
The flat base is incised with the maker's mark, Zhang Mingqi, in Zhuanshu script as a square seal...
A set of Chinese bronze sword hilt.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size of hilt only: Length 18.5 - 21.3 C.M. / Width 5.8 - 6.3 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 36.2 - 36.4 C.M.
Condition: Intact with original condition. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
A wonderful early Indian bronze or brass Alter of Vishnu with consorts, Himachal Pradesh, c. 12th century AD.
Size: c. 12,3 cm. tall.
Condition: Finely patinated and with wear to high points like especially faces as is typical and a result of the long time worship.
Ex. Danish private collection.
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner. Xuande mark. 12 cm diameter. 8,3 cm high. 570 gram weight. Good conditions.
1900's Chinese Export Gilded Silver Box with Figure Marked
It is 0.6 inch (1.6 cm) tall by 1.14 inches (2.9 cm) long and 2.04 inches (5.2 cm) wide. It is 52.8 gram.
It is tarnished and has cut marks, rubbing of gilding, surface wears and scratches. The box can't close tightly (as seen in the photos).
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Antique late Qing Dynasty Chinese cast bronze and hand-chiseled tripod incense burner censer, in the form of the Lotus flower...
A very rare large bronze figure of the White Tara, Yuan-Early Ming Dynasty 13th.-14th. century AD.
A chinese bronze figure of the White Tara seated in Dhyanasana on a double Lotus Throne, the right hand in Vanada Mudra, the left raised holding the stem of the Lotus flower. She wears a lavish openwork crown and chest ornament. With costum made stand in noble wood.
Height 24 cm and weight 1852 grams.
Condition: Fine metal with remnants of gilt in the devices, mah...
Chinese Bronze cencer or incense burner, Qing dynasty with six character Xuande mark. 13,7 cm diameter. 5,7 cm high. Censer has smooth dent (please check on the pictures). No crack or repair.
Chinese Tripot Bronze censer / incense burner. Qing dynasty. 15,5 cm diameter. 9,7 cm high. Good conditions, No dent or crack.
1900's Chinese Paktong White Copper Enamel Hand Warmer
It is 5.9 inches (15 cm) tall measured with handle up and 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall measured with handle down by 6.3 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 2 Lb.
It has a drilled hole at the side of the body, missing enamels, tarnished metal, oxidations, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Cast bronze incense burner, supported by three feet, on the sides, two Buddhist lions form the handles. The object was not cast in one go, indeed the handles and the feet were cast separately and welded, which for the feet is unusual. This seems to announce a lack of technique due to modest provincial craftsmen working in isolated regions. The bronze has casting defects, holes and burrs and the finishes are sketchy. However, despite its rusticity, the object is interesting, this is due to the po...
Small figurine representing Kuan Yin, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, in formal attire and wearing elaborate diadem and necklaces, flanked by two worshippers, standing on an elevated throne in front of which a lion head is showing in relief. Bronze, with dark reddish-green patina. China, Northern Wei or Sui Dynasty. Height: 2 3/4" (7 cm). Abrasion due to great age, otherwise good condition. An extremely rare object.
Pair of cast bronze cranes. The birds are fixed on rectangular bases, they carry a vase on their back and a ball in their beak. Sometimes these birds hold in their beak a flowering stem which ends in a candle holder, but here, examination with a magnifying glass reveals neither fracture nor grinding, it would seem that they are simply balls.Is this related to the funerary practice of placing a ball in the mouth of the deceased? A scholar must surely know what it is. Similarly, the vases are not ...
Cast in high-tin and low-lead bronze by the lost wax method, this mirror has a dark and lustrous patina known as heiqigu (literally “black lacquer antique”). It bears a design of a coiling dragon among trailing clouds. With a small, elongated head connecting to an S-curve of the neck that is as sinuous as the body and tail, the dragon of the Tang period is unique.
Large antique Chinese Tang dynasty (581-907 A.D.) crisply cast in relief by the lost wax method bronze mirror of circular form...
A rare Tang dynasty bronze standing figure of attendant, figure is in good condition with good patina please see picture for detail, size: 22 cm height.
A fine antique Chinese 17th - 18th century Qing dynasty large bronze incense burner censer on a stand bearing 16 Chinese characters marks on the base.
A compressed globular body raised on a flaring ring foot chased with foaming waves. The sides are applied with twin fish handles. The exterior is finely hand chiseled in relief with two Qiulong horned dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst flames and the clouds on the chased ground, bordered by two bands incised with a Greek key pattern. The ...
A group of three mat weights. The first one is of circular form, with two tiger heads. Dimensions: H
35 mm, D 50 mm. The second one is oval shaped, looking like a chimera with wings. Dimensions: H 32 mm L 52 mm. The third one is a bird holding a branch in its beak, with an oval base. Dimensions: 34 mm, L 44 mm. All are made of gilt bronze, with a fine patina. Gilding partly missing, otherwise very good condition.
Provenance: French provincial auction sale in the early seventies.
NOTE: Origin...
This ancient bronze dates to the first half of the first millennium BC. It is exceptional for the presence of a leopard, or feline at the top, as the majority of similar pieces are unadorned. The piece is free of repair and measures 9-3/4" in length and 4" in height. Guaranteed ancient. A rare and uncommon example.
19th Century Chinese Bronze Censer with Wood Carved Lid and Jade Carved Finial Marked
It is 5.75 inches (14.6 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 737 gram.
It has oxidation, rubbing of patina, a hole inside the censer and surface wears and scratches. It has flea bite chips and inclusions at the finial, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Attractive old collection Chinese silver plated bronze mirror, Eastern Han dynasty, 25 AD - 220 AD.
Very sharp, high relief mirror with Chinese scriptsigns in a concenthric band, large central knob. A large and impressive mirror for the early type.
Size: c. 13,7 cm. in diameter.
Condition: Extremely fine, much preserved silver on the surface. Fine patina of Cuprite colours, especially on the reflective side.
Provenance: Swedish Private Collection, ...
Attractive old collection Chinese bronze alloy mirror, Western Han dynasty, 206 BC - 24 AD.
Very sharp with readable letters all around the central star and knob.
Size: c. 79 mm. heavy.
Condition: Good Very fine, lovely patina and remnants of silvering on the mirror side.
Provenance: Estate of the Danish Artist Rolf Gjedsted, bought in the 1980s. antiquities market in Copenhagen.
Width approximately 20 cm (across the handles). In good condition.
This is a very fine and nicely made silver belt buckle , worn by Peranakan Straits Chinese in early 20th or late 19th century
19th Century Chinese Bronze Relief Bamboo Vase with Bronze Stand
It is 7.75 inches (19.7 cm) tall measured with stand by 3.15 inches (8 cm) wide. The vase is 6.65 inches (16.9 cm) tall by 3.15 inches (8 cm) wide measured without stand. The total weight including the stand is 679.7 gram.
It has rubbing of patina, cut marks, pitting, oxidation, bent at one foot, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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16th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Bronze KwanYin Buddha with Multiple Arms
It is 6.6 inches (16.8 cm) tall by 6.3 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 1548 gram.
It is missing one arms and has broken fingers, missing hand held accessories, peeling of lacquer, rubbing of gilt, firing holes, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Height: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Width: 5 cm (2 in)
Depth: 1.9 cm (0.8 in)
Good quality Chinese cloisonne opium box; decorated with auspicious objects over a jintai blue enamel ground; no losses; good condition
Width: 5 cm (2 in)
Height: 1.7 cm (0.8 in)
Weight: 89 gms
Fine Chinese Paktong ink box with silver inlaid script to the top and an individual wandering through a rural landscape on the base; each cartouche is encircled with double silver rings; lovely patina; good condition
Lost wax cast bronze incense burner. It is formed by a large peach opening by a lid, the fruit is represented with its branch, its leaves and other smaller peaches. In total there are 8 peaches but on closer examination, it appears that in one place a little surface of the bronze was not well scraped and finished like everywhere else, which would indicate that there was an additional peach, today now broken and disappeared and that the presence of this one had prevented the tool of the craftsman...
19th Century Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer Marked
It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide. It is 1 lb. or 411 gram.
It has loss of patina, rust, oxidation, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Width approximately 11.1 cm (across the handles). There are 2 soft dents at the body. More pictures are available. In good condition.
Cast bronze incense burner. Rectangular shape, 4 feet, decoration of sacred pearls framed by stylized dragons, Greek friezes. Each of the feet comes out of the mouth of a Buddhist lion. The walls are very thick, the object is heavy. Lost wax casting has defects. The carving is not of high quality. No mark. However, this incense burner is powerful and has a very beautiful old patina, which makes it a venerable object with a strong presence. Probably Chinese work. Period 18th century or earlier. H...
Antique Chinese pair of sculptures of two tall cranes. Each stands on a rectangular base with head looking back. Long, straight legs and gracefully curving necks. Fine details in every feather.
Age: Republic Period (1912-1949)
Dimensions: 27 1/8" high x 9" wide x 6 1/8" deep
The vase is cast in one piece. Inspired by archaic Chinese bronze ritual vessels, it bears a Taotie mask decoration. This decoration is reduced to two narrow bands instead of occupying more space as usually on the bronzes of the Ming period, this more austere character, the slender shape and the patina with a much more antique aspect allows us to think so. older, probably from the Song period or earlier.
The base split on one side as shown in the photos. No welding, no hammering, no restorati...
Length: 7.2 cm (2.8 in)
Height: 8.2 cm (3.2 in)
Depth: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
Weight: 210 gm
Rare early Chinese bronze water dropper in the form of the mythical creature, Baize; fine patina; good condition
Cast bronze vase of square shape. Beautiful casting and fine detailed chasing. Taotie mask decoration. The handles in the shape of birds'heads Fine finish. Archaic style but Qing period. Good condition. Nice old patina.
Height: 41cm
Weight: 7,5kg
Kapala lid in embossed copper and gilded with mercury technic.Dimension: 96x103x35mm
Good condition, slightly worn gilding on the reliefs. Beautiful old patina. Tibet 19th century or before.
17th Century Ming Chinese Bronze Seated Buddha
It is 8.3 inches (21 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. It weighs 1780 gram (3.9 lb).
It has rubbing of patina, oxidation, pitting, firing holes and cracks, chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Height approximately 19.5 cm. Diameter approximately 15.5 cm. In good condition.
18th Century Chinese Heavy Gilt Standing Kwan Yin Figure
She is 6.75 inches (17 cm) tall, and 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) wide.
She has oxidation, rubbing of gilding, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Early 19th century Chinese pewter covered tea caddy of round section with brass inlays of 3 bats with outstretched wings around its body and a SHOW (long life) character on top of the cover. Bats and SHOW character are a reference to the Chinese rebus about blessings of longevity. Wonderful quality precise work with wealth of details (see fur marks on their chests)). Hallmarked on the bottom, double wall to the cover providing better humidity control inside the caddy. Wonderful piece in great co...
An authentic ancient Chinese huge bronze Ge (dagger-axe) halberd blade that dates to the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 B.C.), which corresponds roughly to the first half of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty period.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 33 cm (12.99 inches), Height: 14.5 cm (5.71 inches).
CONDITION: Showing the age and usage, thick dark green patina with earthen deposits, tang broken, blade chipped. All of this is an aspect of an ancient bronze combat weapon, considering its age to be o...
Length: 10 cm (4 in)
Height: 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
Depth: 4.7 cm (1.9 in)
Weight: 230 gms
Rare Chinese Ming Period bronze water dropper of a young reclining buffalo; a wrapped scroll (a symbol of knowledge in Chinese culture) rests on the beast’s back; good patina; missing tip of tail; good condition
Antique 17th century Chinese, Ming Dynasty, cast bronze and hand-chiseled incense burner (censer) with an elaborate rectangular body adorned with three bands.
The square-form censer is raised on four mask feet. The body is molded with archaistic bands of stylized dragons, lappets, and flower scrolls.
PROVENANCE: A 17th-century Ming Dynasty censer sold for GBP 3,750 (US$4,904) in Christie's London auction catalog "The Art of China: Including Private English Collections" in 2019.
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This is an antique Chinese Qing dynasty letter opener from the late 19th century. It is designed as a miniature sword Jian, and the handle and scabbard are made of bone. Both sides of the bone have been scrimshaw engraved with bird and plant designs and mounted with brass fittings. The steel blade is straight, sturdy, and sharp, with a diamond-shaped cross-section. The maker's mark is stamped on the ricasso of the blade.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length 14 cm (5.51 inches ).
CONDITION: ...
An antique Chinese tripod censer, also known as an incense burner Ding, dating back to the 17th -19th century Qing Dynasty. The censer is made of bronze and has a compressed, rounded shape, with a bulbous body and two upright loop handles. The base is raised on three tapering legs and is cast with a Xuande six-character mark.
CONDITION: In good condition. It shows age and use. Irregular splashes of the reddish-green patina.
MEASUREMENTS:
Width: 12.7 cm (5 inches).
Height, in...
Small Buddhist lion in almost solid cast bronze. The object is heavy. Beautiful active and fierce expression. Details meticulously chiselled with precision. It is probably work from Vietnam or South China. A very beautiful bronze patina announces a 19th century period or before. Underneath there is no fastening mark, so it was not the grip button of a lid. Not a weight either because part of the underside is hollow.
Hight: 6cm.
Fine condition.
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Quite a rare find of Cast-Bronze Buddhist seated statue of Samantabhadra with such wabi presense and impression, in originally failed condition as is by such aesthetic casting error during the manufacturing process.
19th century, China. approx. H 9.5 x W 7.5 x D 7.4cm (3.74 x 2.95 x 2.91in)
selected by ONEN
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An extremely rare gilt bronze folding sundial-compass. Enamel dial, details in glass beads. The metal is finely chiselled with elegant volutes and gilded in the oven using the technique of gold-mercury amalgam. Very beautiful thick gilding that has withstood wear and tear well over the centuries. Chinese work from the qianlong period towards the end of the 18th century.This type of scientific instruments ordered by the qianlong emperor, were manufactured in the workshops of the imperial palace, ...
A gilded bronze or brass alloy hand mirror of round form with a pair of four toed thick bodied Dragons characteristic of the Qing dynasty. The Dragons are impressed into a very fine sandy textured ground and are delineated entirely in flat raised lines similar to champlevé work. The pierced cylindrical knob or button has a V shaped opening for a silk cord and it appears to have been soldered to the centre rather than cast. It has an impressed Shou motif. The mirror face has several minute hole...
19th century Chinese silver hairpin with chased decoration of flowers, the leaves are enhanced with enamel, and with a Chinese hallmark of a Canton based workshop on the back. Made for Straits Chinese (known as Peranakan - persons of mixed Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage), lower grade silver, beautiful sharp work, some losses to enamel, overall in great condition. Length 3 7/8 inches.
18th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Marked "Xuande"
It is 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall by 5.6 inches (14.2 cm) wide. It is 1140 gram.
It has oxidation, rubbing of patina, chips, hairline cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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