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A rare and exceptional Chinese gilt-bronze seated figure of…

Rare Ming Dynasty Chinese Gilt-Bronze Mahakala Statue

A rare and exceptional Chinese gilt-bronze seated figure of Mahakala, (Nag.po.chen.po), Defender of the Faith,Early Ming Dynasty, 15th century. The crowned deity wearing an elaborate apron, a skull cup in one hand and standing on a supine figure,…

An important Tibetan densatil gilt-bronze image of an offering…

Gilt-Bronze Offering Goddess from Densatil Monastery

An important Tibetan densatil gilt-bronze image of an offering goddess, Chopay Lhamo, 14th - 15th century. Being part of a group of caryatids, (usually four), supporting the throne of a major deity, with a Newari inscription on the back of the support,…

A fabulous trio of Japanese bronze cranes, Meiji period…

Meiji Era Japanese Bronze Crane Trio

A fabulous trio of Japanese bronze cranes, Meiji period (1868-1912), 220 cm, 210 cm and 120 cm high

A Chinese bombe form bronze censer, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing…

Ming/Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Lion Mask Handles

A Chinese bombe form bronze censer, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 17th/18th century, finely cast with lion mask handles and an eight character mark in relief in seal script inset to the base. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 7 cm high,…

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated figure of Manjushri, possibly…

Gilt Bronze Manjushri: Sino-Tibetan Yuan Dynasty Figure

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated figure of Manjushri, possibly Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). The figure is seated in dhyanasana, on a double lotus base, the hand in dharmacakramudra and clasping stems of lotus sprays rising to the shoulders, wearing a dhoti,…

A fine and very rare parcel-gilt polychrome bronze figure of…

Rare 18th/19th Century Makaramukha Dakini Bronze Figure

A fine and very rare parcel-gilt polychrome bronze figure of Makaramukha Dakini, 18th/early 19th century, the elephant-headed deity with flaming red hair and wearing a crown, dancing on one leg on a supine figure, the jewellery and the face in gilt,…

A Chinese gilt-bronze standing figure of a Maitreya, 86 cm high.…

Gilt-Bronze Maitreya from Western Australia Private Collection

A Chinese gilt-bronze standing figure of a Maitreya, 86 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Switzerland in the 1970s-1980s, hence by descent (by repute)

A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figure of White Tara, 18/19th…

Gilt-bronze White Tara Figure with Lotus Throne and Jewelry

A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figure of White Tara, 18/19th century, gracefully seated on a lotus throne with the fight leg pendant, holding the 'blue lotus', wearing turquoise jewellery, the base sealed, with a visvavajra. Glass fronted fitted case. 21.8…

A rare small gilt-bronze seal/weight, late Ming Dynasty,…

Ming Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Lion Seal/Weight

A rare small gilt-bronze seal/weight, late Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century, heavily cast in the form of a snarling Buddhist lion wearing a bell, one paw resting on a ball, atop a square recessed platform, each side with a dorje in low relief between…

A Chinese documentary bronze censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644),…

Ming Dynasty Bronze Censer with Lion Mask Handles

A Chinese documentary bronze censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen period (1627-1644), dated 1634/1635, finely cast in bombe-form with lion mask handles and an eight character mark in relief in seal script inset to the base, translating as 'Han home…

A rare Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze standing figure of Narasimha…

Ming Dynasty Narasimha Dakini Gilt-Bronze Figure

A rare Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze standing figure of Narasimha Dakini, Ming Dynasty, circa 16th/17th century, the lion-headed bejewelled deity with a flaming red mane and standing on one leg, holding a skull cup and a chopper, inlaid with semi-precious…

A Chinese Daoist gilt-bronze figure of the immortal Xi Wangmu,…

Gilt-Bronze Figure of Xi Wangmu

A Chinese Daoist gilt-bronze figure of the immortal Xi Wangmu, late Ming/early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, seated in flowing robes decorated with finely chased motifs, wearing a phoenix headdress. 27.5 cm high, wooden base. Provenance: Private collection,…

A fine Tibetan bronze Dorje, circa 14th century, the…

14th Century Tibetan Bronze Dorje with Gilt Traces

A fine Tibetan bronze Dorje, circa 14th century, the four-pronged double-Vajra finely cast, with traces of gilt overall, 18 cm long. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis. From the Collection of Robert Bleakley, former Chairman of Sotheby's Australia

A gilt bronze figure of green Tara, Tibet, 14th/15th century,…

14th/15th century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Green Tara Figure

A gilt bronze figure of green Tara, Tibet, 14th/15th century, seated in lalitasana on a double lotus base with beaded edges, the right foot resting on a lotus flower rising from the base, the right hand lowered in varadamudra and the left raised in…

A jadeite-inset gilt-bronze ruyi, sceptre mark of Daoguang…

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…

A Chinese gold splash bronze incense censer 18th century with…

18th Century Chinese Gold Splash Bronze Incense Censer

A Chinese gold splash bronze incense censer 18th century with six character mark to base, height 14.5 cm: diameter 24 cm, weight 4.2kgs. Provenance: Property of a gentlemen, purchased in London late circa 1970's, now residing in Perth, Western Australia

Large Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Naga Kanya, depicted…

Gilt Bronze Naga Kanya Statue - 50cm

Large Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Naga Kanya, depicted kneeling with hands in mudra holding shell, with turquoise and coral accents, mark to base, height 50 cm

A Chinese archaistic inlaid bronze jar, 20th century or earlier,…

Chinese inlaid bronze jar with turquoise roundels

A Chinese archaistic inlaid bronze jar, 20th century or earlier, of compressed baluster form, decorated in low relief to the exterior with a diaper motif with inlaid turquoise roundels. Bone script mark to interior of base, 6.6 kgs in weight, 19 cm high,…

An archaic bronze tripod ritual food vessel and cover, ding…

Archaic Bronze Ritual Food Vessel - Ding

An archaic bronze tripod ritual food vessel and cover, ding Warring States period 25.5 cm high. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 5 May 2000, no. 1518 (invoice) Compare a similarly cast ding, see Christies, Fine Chinese Ceramics and…

A cloisonne enamel and gilt-bronze 'lotus' censer Qianlong mark…

Qianlong Lotus Censer with Enamel and Gilt-Bronze

A cloisonne enamel and gilt-bronze 'lotus' censer Qianlong mark and period, standing on tripod feet, the compressed rounded sides decorated with scrolling lotus reserved on a turquoise ground, the rim rising to form two arched handles, the base incised…

A pair of large gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel globular…

Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases with Cloisonne Enamel

A pair of large gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel globular shaped vases featuring dragons, height 60.5 cm, width 38 cm possibly Qing. Each modelled with a gilt bronze foldover rim, leading to a tall waisted neck and body decorated with inset panels of five…

Tibetan gilt bronze Shakyamuni standing with hands held in the…

Gilt Bronze Standing Shakyamuni Buddha Statue

Tibetan gilt bronze Shakyamuni standing with hands held in the abhaya & varada mudra, with gestures of reassurance & bestowel of charity. Dressed in a long robe falling from the shoulders. Base missing. Height 68 cm

A large Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a standing…

Gilt Bronze Padmapani/Avalokiteshvara Figure with Hardstone Embellishments

A large Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a standing Padmapani/Avalokiteshvara, the large gilt-bronze figure decorated with elaborate crown and jewellery, with an incised dhoti, embellished with hardstone cabochons, the right hand raised in vitarka mudra. 69…

A gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni, Qianlong embossed mark to…

Qianlong Gilt-Bronze Shakyamuni Figure (42cm)

A gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni, Qianlong embossed mark to the back, 42 cm high

A Chinese bronze tripod censor 18th century. (most likely).…

18th Century Chinese Bronze Tripod Censor

A Chinese bronze tripod censor 18th century. (most likely). With impressed seal mark to base diameter 14 cm. Height 18.3 cm

An unusual archaistic lacquered bronze covered censer, of…

Archaistic Lacquered Bronze Covered Censer with Dragon Scrolls

An unusual archaistic lacquered bronze covered censer, of cylindrical form, the sides with tiered friezes of pierced dragon scrolls and set with taotie mask and loose ring handles, the matching cover surmounted by three bird form knops, all supported on…

A rare pair of Chinese bronze and enamel vases decorated with…

Chinese Enamel Vases with Birds and Peacocks

A rare pair of Chinese bronze and enamel vases decorated with scenes of birds and peacocks and lotus, flowering peony and iris on an imperial yellow ground, the domed covers with additional birds in flight, the bases with blue dragon roundels. 19th…

A graduated set of three Japanese bronze cranes, Meiji period (…

Meiji Period Bronze Crane Set

A graduated set of three Japanese bronze cranes, Meiji period ( 1868-1912), 113 cm, high and 60 cm, high

Chinese gilt bronze guardian, depicted seated, wearing…

Gilt Bronze Guardian, Seated and Armored

Chinese gilt bronze guardian, depicted seated, wearing headdress and amour with arms resting on legs, incised decoration, height 18 cm

A bronze censer Qing dynasty, of squat bombe form, the sides…

Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Loop Handles and Seal Mark

A bronze censer Qing dynasty, of squat bombe form, the sides set with two tapering loop handles below the waisted mouth, the base cast with a four-character seal mark Yutang zhenwan (precious plaything of the Jade Hall) within a recessed square, 17 cm wide

A Japanese silvered bronze model of a hawk, by Akasofu Gyokko,…

A Japanese silvered bronze model of a hawk, by Akasofu Gyokko, Meiji period (1868-1912), cast and carved as a bird of prey perched on a separately cast bronze base formed as a gnarled trunk of a pine tree with cones, the beak, eyes and feet finished in…

A Tibetan gilt bronze Densatil style support, circa 15th…

15th Century Tibetan Bronze Chakrasamvara Support with Deities

A Tibetan gilt bronze Densatil style support, circa 15th century, cast with two four-armed Chakrasamvara retinue deities standing in tribhanga pose, one male, holding a mala in the right hand and a kundika in the left, and the other female holding a…

A repousse gilt bronze figure of White Tara, Mongolia, circa…

Gilt Bronze White Tara Figure, Mongolia, 1800

A repousse gilt bronze figure of White Tara, Mongolia, circa 1800, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne, her right hand lowered in varada mudra and her left raised in vitarka mudra, two removable sprays of lotus flanking her shoulders, wearing an…

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a monk, circa, 17th century,…

17th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Monk Figure

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a monk, circa, 17th century, very finely cast, seated in elaborate robe, a long inscription on the back of the lotus throne, seal, 8.5 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from a lama in Swayambhunath, Thailand, in 1970

A Pala-style bronze figure of a seated Shakyamuni, 14 cm high.…

Seated Shakyamuni: Pala-style Bronze Figure

A Pala-style bronze figure of a seated Shakyamuni, 14 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Shanxi, China in the 1950s, hence by descent (by repute)

A fine Tibetan gilt bronze seated Padmasambhava, 15th/16th…

Gilt Bronze Seated Padmasambhava: 15th/16th Century Tibetan Masterpiece

A fine Tibetan gilt bronze seated Padmasambhava, 15th/16th century. Provenance: Collection of Tom Bennett (label). Sotheby's Australia, 18/7/2018, lot 285. Compare a circa 15th century Padmasambhava formerly in the Blanche C. Olschak collection, see…

An Indian bronze Hindu standing figure of Ganesh, 16th century…

Bronze Hindu Ganesh Figure on Lion and Mongoose

An Indian bronze Hindu standing figure of Ganesh, 16th century or earlier, the four-headed elephant god standing before a flaming nimbus on a lion and a mongoose, supported on a semi-ovoid platform with a floral decorated apron, the head pujared to a gold…

19th century Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze and cold painted statue…

Gilt bronze statue of Mahakala and consort

19th century Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze and cold painted statue of Mahakala and consort. Finely cast, featuring thirty-four radiating arms held in harina mudra, the front ones grasping his consort and holding implements, all standing on a base of maidens,…

A small Chinese cloisonne and gilt yen yen vase, late Ming…

17th Century Chinese Cloisonne Yen Yen Vase

A small Chinese cloisonne and gilt yen yen vase, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, decorated with a lotus scroll between stylized borders, a pair of gilt key-fret bronze handles on the neck, English ADA. sticker to base. 16 cm high. Provenance: Collection…

Tibetan gilt bronze figure of green Tara, adorned in various…

Gilt Bronze Green Tara Figure with Lotus Base

Tibetan gilt bronze figure of green Tara, adorned in various jewellery, with lotus blossoms at her shoulders, seated on a double-lotus base. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

A Chinese gilded bronze figure of Yamantaka, incised…

Chinese Gilded Bronze Yamantaka Figure, 18.5cm

A Chinese gilded bronze figure of Yamantaka, incised double-vajra mark to the base, 18.5 cm high

A fine bronze of Shiva as Nataraja, a very fine representation…

Bronze Shiva Nataraja Dancing Statue with Ornamentation

A fine bronze of Shiva as Nataraja, a very fine representation of the Lord of dance, Shiva in a classic posture of dancing above the dwarf Apasmara. The statue captures the strength and grace of the deity in sinuous movements, with beautifully articulated…

A Sino-Tibetan bronze figure of Boddhisava Avalokieshvara, 18th…

18th Century Sino-Tibetan Bronze Boddhisava Avalokieshvara Figure

A Sino-Tibetan bronze figure of Boddhisava Avalokieshvara, 18th century, the bronze figure cast in a royal ease posture on a double lotus throne with a goat skin on the left shoulder. A small shakyamuni seated on his head, his right hand resting on the…

Three pairs of gilt bronze bangles, Qing dynasty box, varying…

Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze Bangles with Box

Three pairs of gilt bronze bangles, Qing dynasty box, varying sizes from 6.5 cm to 8.1 cm wide (6). Provenance: The 'bat' bangles: C. C. Teng, Taipei, 28 February 1995, no. 000470 (label and receipt)

A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of a Buddhist attendant,…

Gilt Bronze Buddhist Attendant, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of a Buddhist attendant, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, cast as a standing figure on a double lotus base, richly gilded and with fine chasing work to the robes. Collection label affixed to base. 21 cm…

A bronze figure of Guandi late Ming/Qing dynasty, the imposing…

Bronze Figure of Guandi - Ming/Qing Dynasty

A bronze figure of Guandi late Ming/Qing dynasty, the imposing figure seated, facing forward with the right hand raised clasping the end of his long beard, the left hand resting on his thigh, wearing elaborate armour decorated with animal masks on the…

A gilt bronze figure of Guhyasamaja Lokeshvara, Tibet,…

Gilt bronze Guhyasamaja Lokeshvara, Tibet, 16th/17th century

A gilt bronze figure of Guhyasamaja Lokeshvara, Tibet, 16th/17th century, portrayed with six arms and three faces, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the hands each holding an attribute including the vajra and bell ghanta, wearing a dhoti and…

A Nepalese four-armed gilt-bronze figure of Vishnu, 16th-17th…

Gilt-Bronze Four-Armed Vishnu Figure from Nepal

A Nepalese four-armed gilt-bronze figure of Vishnu, 16th-17th century. Standing in long ribbons and heavily jewelled, within a flaming aureole. 22.5 cm high, 25 cm high with stand. Provenance: From an important Australian private collection

19th century Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Avaloiteshavara…

Gilt Bronze Avaloiteshavara Shadakshari Figure, 19th Century

19th century Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Avaloiteshavara Shadakshari, seated in dhyanasana, wearing headdress, eyes downcast in serene expression with two joined in namaskara mudra, the upper hands raised with lotus blossom and prayer beads,…

Chinese gilt bronze figure. Probably 'Kuan Ti' the God of war.…

Chinese Gilt Bronze War God Figure (12cm)

Chinese gilt bronze figure. Probably 'Kuan Ti' the God of war. Height 12 cm

A life size, bronze Ganesha, dancing on a lotus base, south…

Bronze Dancing Ganesha on Lotus Base from South India

A life size, bronze Ganesha, dancing on a lotus base, south India, possibly late Chola period, the face flanked by wide ears & his hair in a high conical shaped chignon held back by a jewelled crown, with four arms, each of the hands in a gesture of hasta…

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a monk, 16th century seated in…

16th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Monk Figure

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a monk, 16th century seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base with beaded rims, his right hand is upheld in a modified mudra of discourse, the base sealed with a copper plate. 16, 10.4 cm high. Provenance: a private collection…

A fine pair of cast bronze cranes in the Meiji style, the…

Meiji-style Bronze Cranes: Exquisite 220cm Tall Pair

A fine pair of cast bronze cranes in the Meiji style, the tallest 220 cm high

A gilt-bronze figure of Vajrasattva, 23.5 cm high. Provenance:…

Gilt-Bronze Vajrasattva Figure from Shanxi, 1940s

A gilt-bronze figure of Vajrasattva, 23.5 cm high. Provenance: Western Australian Private Collection, purchased in the 1940s in Shanxi and hence by descent (by repute)

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze manjusri, Yongle incised mark 17.5…

Yongle Gilt Bronze Manjusri Statue

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze manjusri, Yongle incised mark 17.5 cm high

A good Chinese gilt-bronze lotus throne, Ming Dynasty,…

Ming Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Lotus Throne

A good Chinese gilt-bronze lotus throne, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, in the form of an open flower resting on a hexagonal base (made for a Buddhist figure). 16 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 15th/16th…

Gilt bronze Padmasambhava figure with kapala and dorje

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 15th/16th century, the well modelled figure with a bright, penetrating gaze beneath brows knitted in concentration, with a benign smile. His characteristic hat has an unusual decoration of five heaped…

A Tibetan gilt bronze white Tara, 16th century, the fire-gilded…

16th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze White Tara Statue

A Tibetan gilt bronze white Tara, 16th century, the fire-gilded bronze with turquoise inlay, the right hand in Bhumispharsha mudra and holding a lotus in the left, seated on a double lotus throne, with sealed base, 10.5 cm high. Provenance: Cito Cessna,…

A rare red lacquered wood Qin box, Ming Dynasty, 15th century…

Red Lacquered Ming Dynasty Qin Box

A rare red lacquered wood Qin box, Ming Dynasty, 15th century the box is of a retangular shape, with bronze carring handles to both sides, covered in red lacquer, 132 cm long; 30.8 cm deep; 26.2 cm wide. Provenance: acquired from a private collection,…

A gilt bronze figure of Vajradhara, Mongolia, Zanabazar style,…

Gilt Bronze Vajradhara Figure in Zanabazar Style

A gilt bronze figure of Vajradhara, Mongolia, Zanabazar style, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the hands in vajrahumkara mudra holding vajras, wearing a dhoti and long shawl draped over the shoulders, with beaded jewellery, the hair partly…

A cloisonne enamel tripod censer and cover Qing dynasty, 18th…

Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Enamel Tripod Censer and Cover

A cloisonne enamel tripod censer and cover Qing dynasty, 18th century of segmented squat globular form tapering to the short conical feet, decorated with continuous lotus scrolls of different coloured blooms among green foliage below a band of lotus and…

Rare and beautiful Japanese Meiji period bronze and mixed metal…

Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase with Peacock Scene

Rare and beautiful Japanese Meiji period bronze and mixed metal vase (1868-1912), of large proportions, with a spreading lip above a waisted neck and tapering body, decorated with a fine raised scene of peacocks on a rocky outcrop surrounded by flowers…

A Tibetan gilt bronze statue of Mahakala, 17th century, set…

17th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Mahakala Statue

A Tibetan gilt bronze statue of Mahakala, 17th century, set upon a square seat decorated with incised flowers, wearing a robe with incised decoration. Mahakala, the guard of Tibetan Buddhism, 10 cm high

A heavily cast lacquered bronze equestrian Qing Dynasty, the…

Gilt Equestrian Statue of Qing Dynasty Rider and Mule

A heavily cast lacquered bronze equestrian Qing Dynasty, the rider seated astride and turned to the side, wearing loose brown robes, his face gilt and his cloth cap picked out in red, the brown mule with head turned to the side, ears pricked and mouth…

A Chinese gilt-bronze figure of a seated Manjushri, 25 cm high.…

Gilt-bronze Manjushri: Chinese Seated Figure

A Chinese gilt-bronze figure of a seated Manjushri, 25 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Hong Kong in the 1980s, hence by descent (by repute)

A gilt bronze figure of Vasudhara, Nepal, 17th century, the six…

17th Century Gilt Bronze Vasudhara Figure with Mandorla

A gilt bronze figure of Vasudhara, Nepal, 17th century, the six armed deity seated in lalitasana on a pierced lotus base, the hands holding various attributes, now partly missing, dressed in a dhoti, jewellery and a tiara surrounding the tall chignon, a…

A Sino-Tibetan gilded bronze figure of a seated Shakyamuni,…

Gilded Bronze Seated Shakyamuni Figure, Qing Dynasty

A Sino-Tibetan gilded bronze figure of a seated Shakyamuni, Qing dynasty, in dhyanasana on a lotus base above a stepped plinth supported by lions, his right hand extended in bhumisparsa mudra and his left held in dhyana mudra, wearing a sanghati with…

A large Japanese bronze figure of a Bijin holding a lamp, Meiji…

Meiji bronze Bijin holding lamp, signed Hosho/Takanobu

A large Japanese bronze figure of a Bijin holding a lamp, Meiji period, Tokyo school, the beautiful woman stepping carefully in geta holding her kimono with her right hand, her hair elaborately dressed, signed with seal: Hosho/Takanobu, and another…

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Tara inset with turquoise…

Gilt Bronze Tara Figure with Turquoise Inlay

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Tara inset with turquoise cabachons. Height 21 cm

A large gilt bronze censer, Qing dynasty, the compressed body…

Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze Elephant Head Censer

A large gilt bronze censer, Qing dynasty, the compressed body supported on a flared foot, set below the lipped rim with two elephant head handles, the base crisply cast with an inscription and apocryphal Xuande mark, 23.5 cm diameter

A parcel-gilt bronze figure of a seated Lama, Qianlong incised…

Qianlong Seated Lama Figure with Mudra and Double-Vajra Base

A parcel-gilt bronze figure of a seated Lama, Qianlong incised mark, seated in dhyanasana and wearing layered sectional robes, his hands in mudra symbolising turning the wheel of Dharma while in meditation, raised upon a double-lotus base with beaded rims…

A Chinese bronze figure of Zhen Wu, Ming Dynasty, 15th/16th…

Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Figure of Zhen Wu

A Chinese bronze figure of Zhen Wu, Ming Dynasty, 15th/16th century. The warrior god, seated in heavy flowing robes and armour, with substantial traces of gilt. A member of both the Daoist and Buddhist pantheons, Zhen Wu became protector of the state and…

Censer. Qing Dynasty Chinese bronze, with four character mark,…

Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Censer

Censer. Qing Dynasty Chinese bronze, with four character mark, diameter 12 cm

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure group of Manjusri with attendants,…

Tibetan Gilt Bronze Manjusri Figure with Attendants

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure group of Manjusri with attendants, possibly, 17th century, 28 cm high. Provenance: Oriental Antiquities, London, 1970;, Jade Galleries (Noble Brothers) Melbourne 1976

A gilt-bronze figure of Mahakala, 24.5 cm high. Provenance:…

Gilt-Bronze Mahakala Figure from Kyoto, 1960s

A gilt-bronze figure of Mahakala, 24.5 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection, purchased in the 1960s in Kyoto and hence by descent (by repute)

A Chinese champleve enamelled gilt bronze Symbolic offering,…

Champleve Enamelled Gilt Bronze Symbolic Altar Offering

A Chinese champleve enamelled gilt bronze Symbolic offering, Qianlong (1735-1796) or Jiaqing (1796-1820) period, the symbolic altar offering cast in gilt bronze with champleve enamel details, of one of the seven Regal Buddhist symbols, the Queen, here…

A large Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze model of eagle…

Japanese Bronze Eagle on Rocky Outcrop, Meiji Period

A large Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze model of eagle on rocky outcrop, 105.5 x 114 cm

Japanese Meiji period jewellery casket, in bronze, with a…

Bronze Japanese Meiji Period Jewellery Casket with Dragon Handles

Japanese Meiji period jewellery casket, in bronze, with a curved top and double dragon handles, the body set with shaped panels displaying scenes of birds and insects amongst flowering branches, accented in gilt and silver, the door opening to reveal…

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 15TH/16th…

Tibetan Padmasambhava Gilt Bronze Figure

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 15TH/16th century, seated in padmasana on a later double lotus base, with a bright, penetrating gaze with a benign smile, his characteristic hat with unusual decoration of five heaped 'Norbu' jewels.…

A Chinese bronze gold-splashed beast, 17th century, 16 cm wide;…

17th Century Chinese Bronze Gold-Splashed Beast

A Chinese bronze gold-splashed beast, 17th century, 16 cm wide; 12 cm high. Provenance: collection of an English Manor house. Acquired from James Conley Antiques, Australia & U.K., 1/9/2011. An important private collection, Qld.

A good Chinese bronze mirror, late Ming-early Qing dynasty,…

17th Century Chinese Bronze Mirror with Animal Stand

A good Chinese bronze mirror, late Ming-early Qing dynasty, 17th century, the stand heavily cast in the form of a mysterious animal, possibly a 'Xiezhi' in a resting position with the front left leg kneeling, head turning back, two 'ruyi' shaped clouds on…

A gilt and lacquered wooden figure of an official on bronze…

Gilt and lacquered Ming dynasty official figure

A gilt and lacquered wooden figure of an official on bronze stand Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century 29.8 cm high. Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London, 23 February 1968 (Receipt). John Lane Esq.. Private Collection, Sydney. Andrew Stuart-Robertson Oriental…

A pair gilt bronze dragon vessels, height 32.5 cm

Gilt Bronze Dragon Vessels - Pair, 32.5 cm

A pair gilt bronze dragon vessels, height 32.5 cm

Large heavy Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze deity, depicted standing…

Large heavy Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze deity, depicted standing with right knee bent slightly and with a straight forward gaze, with large headdress, evidence of gilt and lacquer, height 50 cm

A bronze seated figure of a Green Tara, 26 cm high

Bronze Green Tara: Seated Figure, 26cm

A bronze seated figure of a Green Tara, 26 cm high

An archaistic gilt repousse bronze vase Qing dynasty, 19th…

Gilt Repousse Bronze Vase with Dragon Handles and Kuilong Frieze

An archaistic gilt repousse bronze vase Qing dynasty, 19th century, of hu form standing on a splayed foot, the pear shaped body surmounted with a tall slightly waisted neck set with double dragon head and loose ring handles, the sides decorated in relief…

A gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava, Tibet, circa 16th…

16th Century Tibetan Bronze Figure of Padmasambhava

A gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava, Tibet, circa 16th century, cast seated in vajraparyankasana on a double lotus pedestal, the left hand supporting a kapala, his right arm raised wielding a vajra, wearing a cloak incised with lotus scrolls, the face…

A gilt bronze figure of Chakrasamvara Tantra, 31 cm high.…

Gilt Bronze Chakrasamvara Tantra Figure

A gilt bronze figure of Chakrasamvara Tantra, 31 cm high. Provenance: NSW private collection, acquired locally on 11 Oct 1984 from Alan Landis Antiques, on commission for Joseph Neuman (receipt)

A Japanese bronze inlaid vase, by Suzuki Chokichi (Kako)…

Japanese bronze inlaid vase by Suzuki Chokichi

A Japanese bronze inlaid vase, by Suzuki Chokichi (Kako) 1848-1919, the body worked in gold, polychrome and silver relief inlay, with worm-eaten foliage, flowers and a grasshopper, the neck decorated with repeated geometric motifs in fine flat inlay of…

A fine gilt bronze Buddhist deity of Kurukulla height 43 cm

Gilt bronze Kurukulla: Buddhist deity, 43cm

A fine gilt bronze Buddhist deity of Kurukulla height 43 cm

A Chinese gilt bronze statue of Shakyamuni height 51 cm

Chinese Gilt Bronze Shakyamuni Statue (51cm)

A Chinese gilt bronze statue of Shakyamuni height 51 cm

A gilt bronze figure of Pehar Gyalpo Qing dynasty, 18th/19th…

Gilt Bronze Pehar Gyalpo on Goat Guardian Figure

A gilt bronze figure of Pehar Gyalpo Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century the guardian king seated sideways on the back of a goat, his arms outstretched to either side, the face with ferocious expression and wearing a wide brimmed domed hat, the stand with…

A gilded bronze Shakyamuni, seated in dhyanasana with hands in…

Gilded Bronze Shakyamuni in Dhyanasana Mudra

A gilded bronze Shakyamuni, seated in dhyanasana with hands in dharmachakra mudra, clad in a diaphanous robe with hems incised with floral patterns, the base sealed and incised with double-vadjra 29 cm high

A simulated-bronze censer Qing Dynasty, 19th century the squat…

Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Lion Mask Handles

A simulated-bronze censer Qing Dynasty, 19th century the squat rounded sides set with double lion mask ring handles and supported on small tripod feet, covered inside and out with an iridescent speckled brown glaze, the base with a four character mark tao…

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Lama, depicted seated wearing hat with…

Gilt Bronze Lama with Vajra and Censer

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Lama, depicted seated wearing hat with painted features, holding vajra in one hand and censer in the other, wearing robes and with crossed legs, height 20 cm

Impressive Japanese inlaid bronze Koro on stand by Hoshiyama…

Japanese Bronze Inlaid Koro with Dragon Handles and Eagle Finial

Impressive Japanese inlaid bronze Koro on stand by Hoshiyama Somin, Meiji period (1868-1912) the elongated body with applied dragon handles, decorated with two panels enclosing birds amidst fruiting and flowering branches, on a floral motif ground, the…