Catalog: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork (25)

Thin Bronze Han Dynasty mirror , silvery bronze front great encrustation on the back in vivid green. The mirror has a clean crack and is in 2 tight fitting pieces. The central knob has a 2 mark inscription. Just over 3" diameter.

Antique Chinese bronze Archaistic Gu Vase with foo dogs and circular background pattern . Unmarked slight dent to base ring only noticeable looking upside down. Size just under W 5" H 6.5"

Antique Chinese Bronze Hu vase Xuande seal script mark, the central band with stylised dragons inlaid with silver and gold. The base has 3 early 20thc pencil collection numbers as well as a red enamel collection number , these usually used for museum collections. Great condition just over 12" tall.

Antique Chinese Silver Repousse humidor stash box . Nice box unmarked silver hand made unsigned weight 54g 2.75" by 2" high

Antique Chinese Silver stash Herb Box with repousse work. Nice box with bird and flowers . The base is marked testing has high silver content. Great box for herb flower . Weight 1.3 oz length 3" by 1.5" by .75"

Antique Miao ethnic minority silver alloy pipe and container with accessory tools. the silver sectioned container was made as a smoking accessory , the collection of pipe cleaning tools would act as a toggle to counter weight the container at the other end. Made from low grade silver, the container has an etched and pierced design and is held together with handmade chain the pipe with hand chased dragons . There is an applied flower on the top of the lid section of the inro type case ...

Chinese Bronze Gu Vase possibly Ming Dynasty unmarked , cast with zoomorphic and geometric bands, raised fins . Beautiful vase Size d. 3.75 "h 5.9" slight wave to rim.

Chinese antique Silver Pagoda shakers match set one marked, uncleaned estate find. weight 42g size size 3.25" by 1.25" diameter .

Chinese Antique tooled brass - bronze wine pot , we have attributed t6his to Chine based on the floral pattern with the lotus flower in the center missing a tiny finial lid. 6.5" high 5.2 wide

Chinese Bronze? trinket or stash box with Foo dog on lid. Nice box with compartments and a standing foo dog with floral vines. Base marked the hinge sticks a bit. Age unknown . 2.8" by 1.25" 1.2" high

Chinese Opium stash box in Paktong or White Brass with the lid showing a pair of shrimp or crayfish with an inscription and signature also the base is marked. Well made period unknown Republic or older ? Great weed stash box . Dark patina non magnetic metal .Size 4 by 4 by 2.5 cm just over 1.5" by 1.5" by 1"

Chinese Silver trinket stash Herb Box with repousse work #3. Beautiful silver work lid with raised floral the sides with different plant or floral scenes . The silver is unmarked but the box is signed . Possibly a Chinese artist living in Vietnam. Weight 40g size just under 1.5" by 1.5"

Chinese probable Tang or Sung Bronze pieces , from a collection of buckles I had purchased 2.25" l each.

Chinese Tibetan Large heavy bronze Temple Foo Dog joss stick or candle holder. Great piece simple solid heavy most likely for a temple alter. Size L 6.25" W 4" H 7.25" weight 6 pounds .

Fine Chinese Archaistic Bronze vase Ming Dynasty with mask ring handles and the body cast with zoomorphic and geometric bands. Beautiful little vase with a nice weight. H 5" 2.5" diameter

Han Dynasty - Warring States style cast Bronze Miniature Hu Vase, possibly period . Extensive mineral growth and areas of pitting a cast line can be seen on the base. Size H 5" by almost 3" square.

Large Qing Dynasty Bronze Temple censor with chased Dragons . Good condition and works well to hold potted plants. Size 8" h by 11" diameter.

Chinese Ming Dynasty lacquered bronze amphora type vase with Dragon Headed handles, of small scale this wonderful little vase was finely cast down to the detail of the dragon faces on the handles, a geometric pattern above the foot. The vase has a very early Lacquer plug repair on the base. Size 3.5" by 2.5"