A good quality large Japanese Meiji period bronze animalier group, depicting elephant being attacked by 2 tigers supported on a naturalistic timber base, signed with 3 character mark. Height 30 cm, length 44 cm, depth 22 cm
A finely modelled Japanese Meiji bronze animalier figure, "Striding tiger", bronze with glass eyes signed with 2 character mark (Yoshi Yama) circa 1890, supported on naturalistic polished timber base. Height 23 cm, length 59 cm, depth 28 cm
Pair monumental Chinese rouleau shape bronze floor vases. Cast with all-over archaistic diaper patterns and lion's mask handles. Qing dynasty,. Height 85 cm
Two Japanese cast bronze tigers, Meiji period (1868-1912) 20th century, both realistically modelled, striding forward with long tails stretching, mouths open and growling, the stripes delineated in subtly toned patination and signed on the underside on…
A fine large 19th century Japanese Meiji Tokyo signed bronze animalier figure depicting striding tiger, beautifully modelled having raised, textured finish and glass eyes, supported on a naturalistic root base, signed with 3 character mark. Height 37 cm,…
An exceptional quality large 19th century Japanese Meiji Tokyo signed bronze figured animalier group depicting elephant being attacked by two lions, the elephant having ivory tusks all of the finest detail and quality supported on a naturalistic carved…
An old Japanese bronze shishi lion dog on ball, raised scrolling tail and mane, looking left, the two front paws raised upon a pierced scrolling ball, length 60 cm, height 43 cm.
Meiji Era Japanese Bronze Tiger: Roaring Pose with Patination
Japanese Bronze Tiger, By Omori Mitsumoto, Meiji Era (1868-1912), modelled standing in a roaring pose with striped patination, artist's seal to underside, on wooden base, height 22 cm width 43 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Meiji Period Bronze Tiger by Kakuha: Recumbent Masterpiece
A Japanese bronze figure of a tiger by Kakuha, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1880s, classic bronze & copper tiger assuming a recumbent pose with impressed seal mark 'Kakuha sei', made by Kakuha. 15.5 cm high, 33 cm wide, 18 cm deep. Other notes: Kakuha…
Japanese Bronze Tiger by Atsuyoshi: Masterful Meiji Period Sculpture
A Japanese bronze tiger by Atsuyoshi, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely cast and worked as a tiger showing interest in potential prey, signed , Atsuyoshi saku , above a cartouche , Maruki shachu seizo, 15 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, 18 cm deep.…
Japanese Bronze Elephant Attacked by Tigers, 20th Century Statue
A Japanese bronze statue of an elephant being attacked by two tigers, 20th century, 22.5 cm high, 34 cm long
Meiji Period Bronze Elephant and Tigers Statue, 19th Century
An antique Japanese bronze statue of an elephant and tigers, Meiji period, 19th century, impressed seal mark to underside, 20 cm high overall
Japanese Antique Bronze Plaques: Tiger & Lion Heads, Meiji Period
A pair of Japanese antique bronze circular plaques adorned with tiger and lion heads, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 37 cm diameter
17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Lion - 5.3cm Long
A Chinese bronze lion, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, 5.3 cm long
Meiji Bronze Tiger Statue with Glass Eyes
A Japanese bronze tiger statue with glass eyes, Meiji period, early 20th century, seal mark to base, 15 cm high, 32 cm long
Japanese Bronze Buddhist Lion Okimono
A Japanese bronze okimono of a Buddhist lion; Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century; modelled in the style of a Chinese Buddhist guardian lion with angry face, adorned with ribbons and bells and with a flaming tail. Fine old deep brown patina. 19 cm…
Chinese Bronze Winged Lion Chimeras (or Bronze Lion Chimeras)
A pair of Chinese bronze Chimeras, each in the form of a roaring lion with wings and hoof feet. Height 14 cm
Japanese Bronze Elephant with Two Tigers
A well cast Japanese bronze of an elephant with two tigers, Meiji period (1868-1912) on wood stand, 20 cm high 28 cm long and with stand 28 cm high and 32 cm long
Japanese Bronze Elephant with Two Tigers Sculpture
A finely cast Japanese bronze of an elephant with two tigers, signed, Meiji period (1868-1912) on wood stand, 41 cm high 43 cm wide, with stand 45 cm high, 50 cm wide
Gilded Bronze Buddha on Lion Turtle, 24 cm
A Chinese gilded bronze Buddha on lion turtle, height 24 cm
Patinated Bronze Guardian Lion with Cubs
A Chinese patinated bronze guardian lion, late 19th / early 20th century, the snarling bronze guardian lion in rampant position, with one forepaw on a brocade ball and the other holding tight a ribbon in his wide-open jaw, with long tufted mane and tail…
Zhou Dynasty Bronze Tiger
A Chinese bronze tiger, Zhou Dynasty, standing foursquare with openwork mouth and incised decoration to the body, on wooden stand, length 21 cm. Provenance: Lord Byron Architecture D'Interieur Antiquities, Nice, France. Literature: William Willetts,…
Bronze Reclining Lion Pair on Rectangular Pedestals
Pair of bronze reclining lions, set above short rectangular pedestals, felt lining to bases, height 9 cm x length 21.5 cm (2)
Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Attacked by Tigers Sculpture
A Japanese bronze elephant Sculpture*, by Tsunemitsu, Meiji period (1868-1912), modelled as a trumpeting elephant being attacked by two tigers, with one tiger underfoot at the front whilst the other attacks from behind clambering over its back, the…
Meiji Bronze Tiger Figure with Glass Eyes
A Japanese Meiji period bronze figure of a tiger, well patterned and in prowling pose, with glass eyes, 1868-1912. Length 54 cm.
Japanese Bronze Lion Figure with Carved Wood Stand
Good Japanese bronze lion figure with carved wood stand, character mark to base, height 10 cm; length 19 cm.
Bronze Chinese Tiger Statue, 20th Century
A Chinese bronze tiger statue, 20th century, 58 cm high, 135 cm long
Japanese Bronze Lion Statue, Meiji Period
A Japanese bronze lion statue, Meiji period, 19th century, seal mark to underside, 18 cm high, 31 cm long
Meiji Bronze Tiger Attacking Elephant with Ivory Tusks
A Japanese Meiji period bronze figure, a tiger attacking an elephant with another tiger being crushed, ivory tusks, seal mark to base, on wood base. 19 x 15 cm.
Japanese Bronze Tiger Figure, 27 cm Length, Marked Base
Japanese bronze Tiger figure marked to base, length 27 cm
Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Censor, Late 17th Century
A Chinese bronze censor in the form of a guardian lion, circa late 17th century, with an hinged head and open mouth, the bronze with a fine patina, 13 cm high, 17 cm wide, condition: old repair visible to tail, and small loss to tail.
Meiji Bronze Stalking Tiger on Wood Base
Japanese patinated bronze model of a Stalking tiger on a carved wood base, Meiji period 1868-1912
Qing Dynasty Buddhist Lion Bronze Model
Antique Chinese bronze model of a Buddhist lion, Qing Dynasty
Gilt Bronze Lion on Lotus Base
Chinese gilt bronze lion. On a lotus base. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Height 8.5 cm
Red Diamante Chinese Bronze Lion Statues, Mid 20th Century
A pair of Chinese bronze lion statues with red diamante decoration, mid 20th century, 15 cm high
Japanese Bronze Beaker with Tiger and Dragon Scene
Japanese bronze beaker, of cylindrical form, decorated with a raised scene of a tiger and dragon, seal mark to base, height 9 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
Bronze Tiger Figure on Rosewood Base with Stone Eyes
Japanese fine bronze figure of a prowling tiger with inset stone eyes on a rosewood carved base, with character marks to base
Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze Buddhist Lion on Stand
A gilt bronze Buddhist lion, Qing dynasty on stand, 14.3 cm high, 2.9kg. Provenance: Collection of Ross Gordon, Brisbane, until 2002. Sotheby's, Melbourne, 2002 (by repute)
Meiji Bronze Lion by Genryusai Seiya
Japanese bronze figure of a lion by Genryusai Seiya, Meiji period (1868-1912) the roaring feline cast in naturalistic pose with its head slightly turned to the right, signed - Seiya-saku' (made by Seiya)
Meiji Bronze Tiger on Carved Stand
Japanese bronze tiger Meiji period (1868-1912) the patinated bronze tiger striding forwards with ferocious expression and outstretched tail, signed to the underside, on carved wood stand
Bronze Elephant and Two Tigers Fighting
Japanese bronze group of an elephant and two tigers 20th century realistically cast with the elephant fighting off two fierce tigers, with ivory tusks, signed to the underside, on carved wood stand
Meiji Period Bronze Stalking Tiger Sculpture
Japanese bronze model of a stalking tiger, Meiji period 1868-1912
Meiji Bronze Tiger Statue on Wooden Stand
A Japanese bronze tiger statue on wooden stand, Meiji period, statue length 49 cm
Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture, 25cm Length
A Japanese Meiji period bronze of a tiger, naturalistically modelled prowling, three character seal mark under his belly, length 25 cm
Meiji bronze tiger sculpture, Japan, c.1890
A Japanese Meiji period bronze of a tiger, standing alert naturalistically modelled, seal mark under his belly, c.1890, length 30 cm
Meiji Period Bronze and Spelter Tiger Sculptures
A large Japanese bronze tiger, plus one other in spelter, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a roaring tiger in a matt finish with pronounced polished stripes, signed to, cartouche on belly, plus other similar, height 21.5 cm width 44 cm and smaller
Meiji Bronze Lion, c1890, 41.5cm
A good Japanese Meiji period bronze of a lion, standing roaring naturalistically modelled, seal mark under his belly, c1890, length 41.5 cm
Meiji Bronze Tigress, c1890
A fine Japanese Meiji period bronze of a tigress, standing alert naturalistically modelled, seal mark under her belly, c1890, length 37 cm
Meiji Bronze Lion Pair with Character Marks - 13.5x25cm
A pair Japanese bronze lions, Meiji period with character marks underneath, height 13.5 cm, length 25 cm
Milo Attacked by Lion: Puget's Bronze Sculpture
Milo of Croton Attacked by a lion bronze French, signed Pierre Puget 1620-1694, 57 cm height
Japanese Bronze Rhinoceros Attacked by Tigers Sculpture
An impressive large Meiji Japanese bronze by Omori Mitsumoto (Ko-gen), the figure group of a rhinoceros being attacked by two tigers. One tiger pinned to the front, the other upon his back, fine realistic detail, glass inset eyes, carved bone horn. Signed…
Japanese Bronze Lion and Tiger Battle Sculpture
A Japanese bronze group of a lion fighting a tiger, Meiji period, 1868-1912, with a bordered seal mark, a dominant male lion in control of its prey, the tiger with polished stripes to the body and both with amber glass eyes, a bordered seal to the belly…
Meiji Bronze Roaring Tiger Sculpture
Meiji period bronze tiger of a roaring tiger well detailed, including paw prints, signed to base, height 20 cm length 46 cm
Bronze Crouching Tiger on Organic Base
Japanese bronze crouching tiger on organic base detailed sculptured bronze tiger roaring with tail up and with outlined stripes and facial definition, fitted onto a large timber organic base, tiger stamped to base, possibly 19th century, height 26 cm:…
Japanese Bronze Buffalo and Lion Figure
Vintage Japanese bronze buffalo and lion figure, water buffalo being attacked by a lion. Character mark to underside. On white marble base. Height 19 cm, width 33 cm
Bronze Tiger Figure in Dominant Pose
Japanese bronze tiger figure modelled in a domineering pose, stamped to the underside. Length 43 cm
Bronze Tiger Figure in Dominant Pose
Japanese bronze tiger figure modelled in a domineering pose, stamped to the underside. Length 32 cm
Bronze Burmese Lion Dog Sculpture
A late 19th century bronze Burmese lion dog, modelled standing four-square, with open mouth and protruding tongue. Length 31 cm
Chinese Bronze Kylin, Tiger & Incense Holder Set
Chinese bronze incense holder, modelled as a kylin, together with a bronze kylin figure and a bronze tiger (3), approx. Height 9.5 cm
Japanese Bronze Lion by Mitsumoto
Japanese bronze lion, signed Mitsumoto, 40 cm long. Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
Cambodian Bronze Lion Pair from Bill Lobban Estate
Pair of Cambodian bronze lions, height 12 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
Bronze Japanese Tiger Attack on Elephant Sculpture
Antique Japanese bronze tigers attacking elephant, with maker mark to base, 30 cm wide, on carved timber base 36 cm wide, elephant tail cracked, one tiger detached from elephant
Chinese Bronze Temple Lions, 39 cm
A pair of Chinese bronze temple lions. Height 39 cm, bearing character marks to base
Chinese Bronze Lion Dog, Qing Dynasty
An antique Chinese bronze lion dog, Qing Dynasty, late 19th to 20th century, a well patinated golden bronze figure of a recumbent and snarling lion dog. Height 4 cm. Width 6 cm
Bronze Tiger Figures by Gyokko
A pair of bronze figures of tigers by Gyokko, Meiji/Taisho period, early 20th century, 29.5 cm high
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Shi-Shi Lion Water Dropper
A small Japanese bronze water dropper, Meiji period (1868-1912), In the form of a shi-shi lion, 6 x 9 cm
Signed Japanese Bronze Lion on Carved Stand
Japanese signed bronze model of a lion on carved wooden stand
Chinese Bronze Shishi Lion Dogs on Stands
A pair of Chinese bronze Shishi or lion dogs on separate bronze stands. Height 10 cm each
Japanese Bronze Elephant Attacked by Tigers
A Japanese bronze figure group of an elephant attacked by two tigers, Meiji period, marked (cast by Seikoku), 22 cm wide
Bronze Narasimha: Lion-Headed Deity, 19th Century
A 19th century bronze figure of Narasimha, incarnation of Vishnu as a lion headed deity, four-armed, with attributes a mace, a conch shell and lotus, 20 cm high
Indian Palanquin Handles and Wooden Toucan Handle
Two similar Indian bronze lions head Palanquin handles and wooden Toucan Palanquin handle, the largest, 20 cm long
Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture
A signed Japanese bronze tiger, the well cast snarling tiger, in deep chocolate bronze with contrasting polished stripes, characters in a bordered cartouche underside. Height 14.5 cm. Width 30 cm
Gilt Bronze Tibeto-Chinese Vajrapani Figure
A small Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani, probably Qing Dynasty, late 19th to early 20th century, the dramatic fearsome character standing on two snakes, wearing a tiger skin dhoti and carrying a thunderbolt in his right hand and mounted…
Bronze Snarling Tiger Sculpture
A Japanese bronze tiger a snarling tiger in russet toned bronze with lighter stripes, with raised oval cartouche and signature underside. Height 19 cm. Width 38 cm
Chinese Lion Statues with Lapis Lazuli Stone
A pair Chinese lion Statues bronze-metal with gilt and silvered decoration, set with a single lapis lazuli cabochon stone. Height 12 cm, width 13 cm
Qing Dynasty Bronze Guardian Lions with Polychrome Decoration
A Chinese bronze pair of guardian lions, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The female lion depicted in the traditional manner with a cub tucked under her paw, as a symbol of nurture, the male with an embroidered ball, indicating power and supremacy, each with a…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Censor
A Chinese heavy bronze censor, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, in the form of a Buddhist lion. 23 cm high, 25.5 cm long. Provenance: An old Canberra Collection
Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Carved Stand
A finely cast bronze sculpture of two tigers, Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed, on carved wooden stand, approx. 28 cm high, 80 cm long
Archaic Han-style Bronze Tiger Tally
A Chinese two piece bronze tiger Tally, in the archaic Han manner and cast in two matching parts, the walking creature baring teeth and both halves inscribed with archaic script. Length 14 cm
Japanese Bronze Tiger on Ebonised Stand
Late 19th century Japanese bronze of a tiger on ebonised wooden stand
Meiji Bronze Elephant and Tigers Statue
Japanese Meiji bronze statue of an elephant & two tigers. Signed, height 40 cm, length 45 cm
Bronze Japanese Tiger Sculpture
A Japanese bronze tiger, early 20th century, in red brown tonings, the prowling and snarling tiger having delineated stripes in low relief and with glass eyes; tiny signature underside. Height 20.5 cm. Length 49 cm
Bronze Japanese Tiger Sculpture
A Japanese bronze tiger, early 20th century, in red brown tonings, the prowling and snarling tiger having delineated stripes in low relief and with glass eyes; unmarked. Height 16.5 cm. Length 39 cm
Prowling Tiger Bronze Sculpture, Meiji/Taisho Period
A bronze sculpture of a prowling tiger, Japanese Meiji/Taisho Period, circa 1920, signed, 23 cm high, 50 cm long
Bronze Tiger on Mountain Statue
A bronze statue of a tiger on a mountain, a cast replica of a Japanese-style tiger climbing a green patinated mountain. Height 32.5 cm. Width 44 cm. Depth 22 cm.
Daoguang Jadeite-Inset Gilt-Bronze Ruyi Sceptre
A jadeite-inset gilt-bronze ruyi, sceptre mark of Daoguang inlaid with three jadeite plaques, each of whitish colour with green suffusions and carved in relief, the largest with a lion mask, the smaller two with deer and lingzhi fungus, the gilt bronze…
Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Glass Eyes
A bronze sculpture of a tiger, Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed, with glass inset eyes. 42 cm long, 18 cm high
Meiji Tiger Sculpture with Glass Eyes
A bronze sculpture of a tiger, Japanese, Meiji Period (1868-1912), signed, with glass inset eyes. 32 cm high, 70 cm long
Japanese Bronze Elephant and Tiger Group, Meiji Period
A Japanese bronze elephant and tiger group Meiji period (1868-1912) depicting two tigers attacking an elephant with raised trunk on carved wooden base signed with Japanese seal mark underneath total height 45 cm
Meiji bronze animal group: Elephant and two lions
A Japanese bronze animal group Meiji period (1868-1911), Realistically modelled elephant and two attaching lions. Meiji period (1868-1911). 18 cm high
Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Elephant Sculpture
Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese bronze model of two tigers attacking an elephant, with inset ivory tusks, signed. Length 24 cm
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