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Japanese Meiji bronze octagonal hibachi/jardiniere, with pair…

Japanese Meiji bronze octagonal hibachi/jardiniere, with pair of raised handles and three short tapered feet, the relief decorated with blossom and bird decoration, height 29 cm

Bronze censer with Japanese Catalog lot 502 bronze censer with…

Japanese Bronze Censer with Catalogue Lot 502

Bronze censer with Japanese Catalog lot 502 bronze censer with two ruing handles sitting on three feet and marked to bottom. Comes with Sowas Japanese auction catalogue lot 502, size Dia 13 cm height 10 cm

Japanese bronze tiger figure modelled in a domineering pose,…

Bronze Tiger Figure in Dominant Pose

Japanese bronze tiger figure modelled in a domineering pose, stamped to the underside. Length 32 cm

An Indian bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, South Indian. Height…

South Indian Bronze Shiva Nataraja Figure (30 cm)

An Indian bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, South Indian. Height 30 cm

Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara, depicted seated with legs crossed, on…

Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara, depicted seated with legs crossed, on a lotus base, mark to base, height 18 cm

A Japanese gold brocade obi, early 20th century, displaying…

Japanese Forest Brocade Obi: 20th Century Gold and Green

A Japanese gold brocade obi, early 20th century, displaying forest scenes with rolling clouds at the horizon in bronze, gold and green thread, backed with cream silk, 31 x 420 cm

A Chinese bronze small Aroma Diffuser

Chinese Bronze Aroma Diffuser

A Chinese bronze small Aroma Diffuser

A large Japanese 19th century bronze shishi incense burner, the…

Japanese Bronze Shishi Incense Burner

A large Japanese 19th century bronze shishi incense burner, the temple dog with head turned to the left, an open cavity to its back, length 34 cm

A Japanese bronze Koro with peach tree branch twin-handles,…

Japanese Bronze Koro with Peach Tree Handles

A Japanese bronze Koro with peach tree branch twin-handles, Meiji period (1868-1912) Of lobed form, the body applied with birds among flowering branches extending to form twin-handles, raised upon dragon mask shaped feet, height 20 cm, diameter 25 cm

A Chinese Han type bronze chimera (mythical cat beast), the…

Bronze Han Chimera in Prancing Pose

A Chinese Han type bronze chimera (mythical cat beast), the patina showing green verdigris, in prancing pose. Length 23 cm.

Antique Japanese bronze tsuba quatrefoil scroll form with…

Japanese Bronze Dragon Tsuba with Gilt Highlights

Antique Japanese bronze tsuba quatrefoil scroll form with decoration of dragon amongst cloud and calligraphy, gilt highlights 8 cm dia

Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of squat form, decorated…

Chinese Bronze Elephant Handle Censer

Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of squat form, decorated with twin elephant mask handles, raised on a circular foot, four character mark to base, height 8 cm and diameter 15 cm

Japanese bronze and mixed metal Yatate, of handsome proportions,…

Japanese mixed metal Yatate with stork, fish and kylins

Japanese bronze and mixed metal Yatate, of handsome proportions, decorated with storks, fish, kylins and birds, length 35 cm

Two ritual Tibetan Phurba daggers, one carved painted wood and…

Tibetan Phurba Daggers: Ritual Artifacts of Tantric Buddhism

Two ritual Tibetan Phurba daggers, one carved painted wood and the other of a bronze alloy, Tibet/Nepal, 19th/20th century, used in tantric Buddhism. Provenance: An old South African collection, length 23 cm

A Chinese bronze tripod based Ding censer, the body of…

Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Gold Splashes, Marked

A Chinese bronze tripod based Ding censer, the body of compressed cauldron form with integral high set loop handles, splashed gold colours to the body; a circular bordered character mark underside, height 7.5 cm, diameter 10.5 cm

A Japanese articulated bronze Spiny lobster, Meiji period,…

Japanese Bronze Spiny Lobster, Meiji Period

A Japanese articulated bronze Spiny lobster, Meiji period, later 19th century, Realistically cast and of natural size, as found. Length 35 cm

A Japanese bronze Ikebana vase, Meiji period, raised on a…

Japanese Meiji Bronze Ikebana Vase with Mountain Lake Decoration

A Japanese bronze Ikebana vase, Meiji period, raised on a tri-footed base, twin handled body with low relief cast decoration of mountain lake, under a wide, spreading rim. Two character maker's mark to base, height 28 cm, diameter 30 cm

A Japanese bronze woven Ikebana basket, Meiji period, height 19…

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Ikebana Basket

A Japanese bronze woven Ikebana basket, Meiji period, height 19 cm

A Sino-Tibetan bronze Guanyin, seated and enveloped in her…

Bronze Guanyin in Unadorned Robes

A Sino-Tibetan bronze Guanyin, seated and enveloped in her Unadorned robes, 19th/20th century, her face in solemn concentration feet and hands hidden, height 14 cm

Early 19th century Indian bronze temple toy, depicting a…

Indian Bronze Elephant Toy with Rider and Wheels

Early 19th century Indian bronze temple toy, depicting a elephant and rider, set upon four spiraled wheels, height 11 cm

A Chinese bronze covered censer, Republic Era, mid 20th century,…

Chinese Bronze Covered Censer with Fantastic Creatures

A Chinese bronze covered censer, Republic Era, mid 20th century, the compressed cauldron style pot raised on three shaped legs with a wide collar and pierced dome lid with a lion dog finial, with bearded dragon handles and applied fantastic creatures to…

Pair of fine antique Japanese bronze vases decorated with a…

Antique Japanese Bronze Rooster Vases (Pair)

Pair of fine antique Japanese bronze vases decorated with a proud rooster seated on branch, approx 13 cm high (2)

A Sino-Tibetan cast bronze seated Vajrasattva statue, set with…

Bronze Seated Vajrasattva Statue: Sino-Tibetan 19th Century or Earlier

A Sino-Tibetan cast bronze seated Vajrasattva statue, set with coral and turquoise, 19th century or earlier, 13.5 cm high

A Chinese cast bronze censer with foo dog finial and handles,…

Chinese Bronze Censer with Foo Dog Finial and Handles

A Chinese cast bronze censer with foo dog finial and handles, 19th/20th century, 9.5 cm high, 11 cm wide

A large Chinese bronze mirror, cast to the back in relief with…

Chinese Dragon Bronze Mirror

A large Chinese bronze mirror, cast to the back in relief with two dragons embattled over a mystic pearl, flanking a jagged mountain, diameter 36 cm

Early Chinese bronze mirror embossed decoration, diameter 12.5…

Early Chinese bronze mirror embossed decoration, diameter 12.5 cm

Gilt bronze deity, approx. 21 cm high

Bronze Deity Sculpture

Gilt bronze deity, approx. 21 cm high

Small Tibetan bronze (still sealed base)

Sealed Tibetan Bronze Figurine

Small Tibetan bronze (still sealed base)

A Chinese bronze statuette of an official, with traces of…

Chinese Bronze Official Statuette with Gui Sceptre

A Chinese bronze statuette of an official, with traces of gilding and polychrome, modelled seated holding an archaistic gui sceptre. Height 26 cm

Large Chinese bronze figure of a tiger, height 39 cm

Chinese Bronze Tiger Figure (39cm)

Large Chinese bronze figure of a tiger, height 39 cm

Japanese bronze Usubata Ikebana vase with twin handles,…

Engraved Japanese Bronze Ikebana Vase with Twin Handles

Japanese bronze Usubata Ikebana vase with twin handles, decorated with engraved traditional scenes, height 26.5 cm.

Chinese bronze jardiniere decorated with traditional mountain…

"Mountain Village Scenes" Bronze Jardiniere

Chinese bronze jardiniere decorated with traditional mountain village scenes, 36 cm wide, 26 cm high

Pair vintage Japanese bronze okimono standing immortals of…

Japanese Bronze Standing Immortals of Wealth and Fish

Pair vintage Japanese bronze okimono standing immortals of Daikoku god of wealth and Ebisu holding a koi fish, 8.5 cm heights

A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape raised on three…

Chinese Elephant Head Bronze Censer with Putai Figure

A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape raised on three elephant head feet, the walls decorated with ribbon swags, elephant head's form handles issuing from the side, domed lid surmounted by a figure of Putai. Height 29.5 cm

Japanese Meiji period bronze vase, bulbous shape decorated with…

Japanese Meiji period bronze vase, bulbous shape decorated with shipping scene and mountains, height 19 cm

Graduated set of 4 Chinese bronze cloisonne, stirrup shaped…

Set of 4 Chinese Cloisonne Stirrup Trays

Graduated set of 4 Chinese bronze cloisonne, stirrup shaped trays, 14 cm high (largest).

Pair of antique Japanese bronze vases with raised floral…

Antique Japanese Bronze Floral Vases, 21.5" Height

Pair of antique Japanese bronze vases with raised floral decoration, height 21.5 approx.

Southern Indian Mughal cast and engraved bronze ewer Aftaba…

18th Century Southern Indian Mughal Bronze Ewer Aftaba

Southern Indian Mughal cast and engraved bronze ewer Aftaba 18th century. Height 27 cm. Provenance: Property of a retired diplomat, collected in the 1970s

A Japanese bronze Koro or vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, the…

Meiji Bronze Koro with Lion Dog Panels and Handles

A Japanese bronze Koro or vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, the ovoid koro with high set rope twist handles and leafy mounts, a domed cover, and two high relief panels to the body featuring lion dogs in garden settings, raised on three cabriole legs upon a…

A Japanese bronze incense burner, modelled as three cranes, the…

Japanese Bronze Crane Incense Burner

A Japanese bronze incense burner, modelled as three cranes, the back of each bird removable to access a cavity for incense. Height 48 cm

Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese bronze model of a crab,…

Japanese Bronze Crab Model, Meiji Period

Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese bronze model of a crab, Unsigned. Width 18.7 cm

Japanese bronze hibachi on wood stand borer holes), 34 cm x 31…

Japanese bronze hibachi on wood stand borer holes), 34 cm x 31 cm, 27 cm high

Japanese bronze vase, silver, gold and copper decoration, birds…

Japanese Bronze Vase with Bird and Flower Motifs

Japanese bronze vase, silver, gold and copper decoration, birds and flowers

An old Japanese bronze singing bowl, plain form with distressed…

Distressed Japanese Singing Bowl with Silk Cushion and Hammer

An old Japanese bronze singing bowl, plain form with distressed varnish finish. On red and gold silk cushion with ebonised handled hammer.

A Chinese bronze water Dropper in the antique manner, in the…

Chinese Bronze Trumpet Water Dropper

A Chinese bronze water Dropper in the antique manner, in the form of a trumpet bell with a broad spreading base having a long slender engraved spout and an applied 'C' shaped handle, the small lid with a dog of fo finial, the body decorated with vertical…

Chinese polished bronze figure, of a monkey on a horse. Height…

Bronze Monkey on Horse Sculpture

Chinese polished bronze figure, of a monkey on a horse. Height 9 cm

An old Japanese bronze large bowl, floral mon decoration…

Japanese Bronze Bowl with Floral Mon and Wave Design

An old Japanese bronze large bowl, floral mon decoration repeating to the top rim, wave type decoration to the wide flared pedestal base, good old dark patina, some old repair. Diameter 45 cm.

A bronze animal handled Chinese archaic style bowl, diameter 21…

Bronze Chinese Animal Handled Bowl - 21cm Diameter

A bronze animal handled Chinese archaic style bowl, diameter 21 cm

Three Chinese ornaments, 20th century including a Sino-Tibetan…

Chinese Ornaments: Tara Figure, Cauldron, and Urn

Three Chinese ornaments, 20th century including a Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Tara, seated in lalitsana on a guardian lion, with a sword in her right hand, with apocryphal period mark to base, an archaic tripod metal cauldron, and a lidded urn with…

Bronze Chinese censer with pierced top and the mid section…

Chinese Bronze Fish Censer with Temple Decoration

Bronze Chinese censer with pierced top and the mid section decorated with fish and temple. Marked to base, diameter 6 cm, height 6 cm

Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of squat globular form with…

Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of squat globular form with waisted neck and slightly flared rim, decorated with stylised twin handles, standing on three feet, four character mark to base, diameter 16 cm

An early Japanese bronze figurine depicting reclining man with…

Bronze Man with Frog

An early Japanese bronze figurine depicting reclining man with frog resting on his knee

A Japanese bronze crescent form hanging censer, 19th/20th…

Japanese Bronze Hanging Censer, 19th/20th Century

A Japanese bronze crescent form hanging censer, 19th/20th century 28 cm diameter

Oriental jewelled bronze deity figure 20.5 cm high

Bronze Oriental Deity Figure with Jewels

Oriental jewelled bronze deity figure 20.5 cm high

Antique Chinese bronze elephant censer, 13 cm tall

Chinese Bronze Elephant Censer

Antique Chinese bronze elephant censer, 13 cm tall

A finely cast Japanese bronze mirror, Edo/Meiji period, 12 cm…

Japanese Bronze Mirror, Edo/Meiji Period, 12cm Diameter

A finely cast Japanese bronze mirror, Edo/Meiji period, 12 cm diameter

A pair of Indian cast bronze oil lamps, 19th century each of…

19th Century Indian Cast Bronze Oil Lamps with Gaja Lakshmi

A pair of Indian cast bronze oil lamps, 19th century each of traditional form, the backplate cast with Gaja Lakshmi and elephants surrounded by plaited and beaded borders, one probably cast later, height 14 cm, width 9 cm, depth 9.5 cm

Early Chinese bronze figure, depicting an immortal standing…

Bronze Immortal: Flowing Robes and Outstretched Arms

Early Chinese bronze figure, depicting an immortal standing with flowing robes and outstretched arms, height 25 cm

Japanese bronze twin handled vase, with a spreading lip,…

Japanese Bronze Dragon Handled Vase with Floral Decoration

Japanese bronze twin handled vase, with a spreading lip, flanked by dragon handles, the body decorated with flowers and wave scrolls, raised on dogs of fo and circular foot, height 19 cm

Chinese bronze champleve vase, of form, with a flared neck set…

Champleve Dragon Vase with Ring Handles and Stand

Chinese bronze champleve vase, of form, with a flared neck set with two ring handles, the body decorated two five-clawed dragons, the sides accented with stylised roundels, in tones of blue, yellow, green and red, raised on a tapering circular foot, a/f,…

Pair of Japanese bronze vases, with flared necks decorated with…

Japanese Bronze Dragon Vases with Bird and Flower Relief

Pair of Japanese bronze vases, with flared necks decorated with applied dragons, the bodies decorated in relief with birds and flowers, on a stepped circular foot, height 31 cm (2)

Two north Indian pull-along toys, cast bronze, 19th century, 15…

North Indian Bronze Pull-Along Toys from Hillary Collection

Two north Indian pull-along toys, cast bronze, 19th century, 15 cm and 13 cm high. Provenance: Sir Edmund Hillary

Large Chinese bronze chop, with two crouching kylin set to the…

Chinese Bronze Chop with Crouching Kylin

Large Chinese bronze chop, with two crouching kylin set to the top, height 10 cm

Small Chinese figural bronze cup, depicting a figure standing…

Chinese Figural Bronze Cup with Floral Decoration

Small Chinese figural bronze cup, depicting a figure standing beside cup, with floral decoration, height 4 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection

Indian bronze door bell, in the form of mythical creature…

Mythical creature door bell with suspended bell

Indian bronze door bell, in the form of mythical creature breathing flames, with bell suspended from mouth

Chinese bronze Tri-Footed censer, of squat baluster form with…

Chinese Bronze Tri-Footed Censer with Cartouches and Mark

Chinese bronze Tri-Footed censer, of squat baluster form with twin handles, decorated with three cartouches containing script, mark to base, height 9 cm, depth 16 cm

A Japanese bronze Hibachi inlaid with a silver key fret band,…

Japanese Bronze Hibachi with Silver Inlay

A Japanese bronze Hibachi inlaid with a silver key fret band, Showa period, early 20th century, the cylindrical shape inverted above the footrim, height 18 cm, diameter 18 cm

A fine Japanese bronze alloy dish, with a Bijin kneeling by her…

Japanese Bronze Bijin Dish, Meiji Period

A fine Japanese bronze alloy dish, with a Bijin kneeling by her bird cage, Meiji period, 1868-1912, pierced edge, and hand beaten centre without mould marks, diameter 19 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall

A Chinese bronze, bulbous shaped vessel inlaid with enamel in…

Enamel Inlaid Chinese Bronze Vessel with Taotie Mask Handles

A Chinese bronze, bulbous shaped vessel inlaid with enamel in an archaic design with double Taotie mask handles, 19th/20th century, impressed with calligraphy to the base, height 30 cm

A Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara seated on a lotus throne in the…

Bronze Sino-Tibetan Tara on Lotus Throne, 19th Century

A Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara seated on a lotus throne in the Posture of Royal Ease, 19th century, wearing an elaborate crown & jewellery, with a scarf over her shoulders & sacred symbols, height 8 cm

A Japanese bronze vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the baluster…

Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase with Silver Inlay

A Japanese bronze vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the baluster vase with a carinate shaped collar, lightly decorated with a frieze of silver inlaid stringing to the upper body, height 18.5 cm

An Indian bronze deity with Bulging eyes & multiple arms each…

Indian Bronze Deity with Multiple Arms and Sanskrit Inscriptions

An Indian bronze deity with Bulging eyes & multiple arms each holding a Symbolic object, carved to the base are lines of Sanskrit, a naga slithering in front, & above another three figures, detailing on the reverse & sanskrit characters, height 18 cm

Pair of Cambodian bronze lions, height 12 cm. Provenance: The…

Cambodian Bronze Lion Pair from Bill Lobban Estate

Pair of Cambodian bronze lions, height 12 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban

A Chinese bronze censer, 20th century, with lion head handles &…

Chinese Bronze Censer with Ming Mark and Lion Handles

A Chinese bronze censer, 20th century, with lion head handles & a six character impressed Ming mark to base. Height 6.5 cm, diameter 13 cm

A Tibetan bronze thunder bolt

Tibetan Bronze Thunderbolt Sculpture

A Tibetan bronze thunder bolt

A bronze statue of a Tibetan monk 24 cm high

Tibetan Monk: Bronze Statue, 24 cm

A bronze statue of a Tibetan monk 24 cm high

Chinese porcelain raised enamel decorated lidded vase, fitted…

Enamel Decorated Chinese Porcelain Vase with Bronze Handles

Chinese porcelain raised enamel decorated lidded vase, fitted with bronze handles and ring finial to the cover, approx 35 cm high

A Chinese bronze statue of a flute player sitting on a bull,…

A Chinese bronze statue of a flute player sitting on a bull, 20th century, 45 cm high, 51 cm long

An antique Japanese bronze vase with dragon decoration, on…

Japanese Bronze Dragon Vase on Wooden Stand

An antique Japanese bronze vase with dragon decoration, on wooden stand, Meiji period, 40 cm high

Guanyin Chinese cast bronze statue, Qing Dynasty, 19th century,…

Qing Dynasty Bronze Guanyin Statue

Guanyin Chinese cast bronze statue, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 14.5 cm high

Four Chinese bronze seals with Chi-long dragon finials, Qing…

Qing Dynasty Bronze Seals with Dragon Finials

Four Chinese bronze seals with Chi-long dragon finials, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the largest 3.5 cm high

A Chinese bronze Guanying and child Buddhist statue, 19th/20th…

Bronze Guanying and Child Buddhist Statue, 19th/20th Century

A Chinese bronze Guanying and child Buddhist statue, 19th/20th century, 21 cm high

An antique Chinese bronze censer with elephant handles, Qing…

Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Elephant Handles

An antique Chinese bronze censer with elephant handles, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 7 cm high, 11 cm wide

Tibetan flint purse, Chinese bronze perfume holder and Chinese…

Antique Tibetan Purse, Chinese Perfume Holder & Pocket Scales

Tibetan flint purse, Chinese bronze perfume holder and Chinese pocket gold scales, 19th century, the scales 27 cm long

Indian bronze Nataraja, height 42 cm

Bronze Nataraja: Indian Dancing God Statue

Indian bronze Nataraja, height 42 cm

Large decorative Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin. Height 29 cm

Bronze Guanyin Statue - 29cm

Large decorative Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin. Height 29 cm

A Chinese bronze incense burner with two handles (Da Ming Xuan…

Chinese Bronze Incense Burner with Handles and Mark

A Chinese bronze incense burner with two handles (Da Ming Xuan de Nian Zhi mark), height 8 cm, diameter 15 cm

Eastern bronze sculpture of deity. Broken above the ankles, as…

Damaged Eastern Bronze Deity Sculpture

Eastern bronze sculpture of deity. Broken above the ankles, as found. 40 x 1 7 x 11 cm

An old Japanese bronze crane and turtle (Tsuru & Kane)…

Japanese Bronze Crane, Turtle & Monkey Figurines

An old Japanese bronze crane and turtle (Tsuru & Kane) candlestick, the crane standing on the back of the turtle symbolising youth and old age. Height 34.5 cm. Together with a bronzed white metal figure of a monkey, seated.

A Chinese bronze bowl, with good patina, and of low profile…

Chinese Bronze Bowl with Foliage and Mythical Creatures

A Chinese bronze bowl, with good patina, and of low profile with everted rim and foliate handles, the whole decorated with foliage and scroll work, mythical creatures and notables carrying ruyi. Height 7 cm. Diameter 13.5 cm

Three Japanese bronze vases tallest 24 cm high.

Set of Three 24cm Japanese Bronze Vases

Three Japanese bronze vases tallest 24 cm high.

Japanese bronze Usubata vase 20 cm high approx.

20cm Japanese Bronze Usubata Vase

Japanese bronze Usubata vase 20 cm high approx.

Japanese Meiji period bronze Usubata bowl decorated in relief…

Meiji Bronze Usubata Bowl with Boat and Shrine Scene

Japanese Meiji period bronze Usubata bowl decorated in relief with a scene of boats on a lake and a shrine amongst trees. Dual handles, tri-footed, height 26 cm

Japanese bronze Usabata in 2 pieces, 29.5 cm diameter, 30.5 cm…

Japanese Bronze Usabata, 29.5cm Diameter, 30.5cm High

Japanese bronze Usabata in 2 pieces, 29.5 cm diameter, 30.5 cm high

A Chinese Han style bronze ding, circular with lug handles to…

Han Style Bronze Ding with Taotie Mask Pattern

A Chinese Han style bronze ding, circular with lug handles to the rim, low relief cast taotie mask pattern to the body, raised on three legs. Partial character marks impressed under the base, height 16.5 cm.

An early Japanese bronze vase, height 17 cm

Japanese Bronze Vase, 17cm Height

An early Japanese bronze vase, height 17 cm