Chinese Bronze Elephant Censer with Qiulong Engravings
A Chinese bronze censer, the shallow bowl with everted rim raised on three elephant head legs, two conforming handles. Finely hand engraved with an encircling band of pairs of qiulong on a square fret ground. Engraved seal mark to base. Old patina.…
Meiji Japanese Bronze Dragon Vases with Panels and Marks
A pair of Meiji period substantial Japanese bronze vases each with two applied three claw dragons and two panels, one depicting birds and foliage, the other a warrior. Character marks verso. Height: 51.7 cm
Chinese Bronze Scholars Brush Rest on Wooden Stand
Unusual Chinese bronze scholars brush rest, in the form of mountain and walled city with figures on horse back on wooden stand, 23 cm x 25 cm
Gyalpo Pehar: Tibetan Buddhist Protector Statue
Tibetan Buddhist gilt bronze on stand, depicting the worldly protector Gyalpo Pehar, seated on the back of a mythical beast above a lotus base, with three faces and six arms, with cold painted mane and tail, with incised dorja symbol to base, height 16.5…
Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Xuande Mark
A bronze censer Qing dynasty, 19th century, the squat body supported on tripod conical feet and set on the slightly flared mouth with two loop handles, the exterior with marbled reddish and bronze patina, the base with an apocryphal six-character mark of…
Thai Bronze Figure on Lotus Throne
A tall Thai bronze figure Ayutthaya period, 16/17 century, the crowned and bejeweled figure standing on a tiered circular lotus throne in abhaya mudra, traces of gilt and some glass inlay, 54.5 cm high. Provenance: Conny Manksour, Bangkok
Gilded-bronze Umbrella Seller Figure from Taisho Period
A Japanese gilded-bronze figure of an umbrella seller, Taisho period, wearing a brocade-tunic, holding a closed umbrella in his right hand, and waving his left, fitted on a wood stand, 23.7 cm high without stand
Gilded-bronze Tsongkhapa Figure in Dhyanasana Pose
A gilded-bronze figure of Tsongkhapa, the monk seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus plinth with beaded edges, hands held in dharmachakramudra, the gesture of teaching, crowned with a peaked hat and dressed in elaborately chased robes, incised double…
Nepalese Gilt Bronze Figure of Dhritarashtta, 19th Century
A Nepalese gilt bronze repousse figure of Dhritarashtta,19th century, 27 cm high
Genryusia Seiya Bronze Turtle Bowl
Genryusia Seiya (Japanese 19th/20th C). 100 Turtles bronze bowl. Impressed signature to base. Height 18 diameter 29 cm
Japanese Bronze Warrior Figures, Meiji Period
A pair of Japanese bronze figures, Meiji period (1868-1912), excellent quality bronze okimono depicting two warriors. The first of a Samurai in a fighting pose and holding a detachable Tachi (sword), his clothing rendered with dynamic movement, the second…
Archaistic Bronze Wine Vessel with Box
An archaistic bronze wine vessel, gu with box, 29.9 cm high. Provenance: Previously from a Japanese private collection
Meiji Period Bronze Lobster Sculpture
A bronze articulated model of a lobster, Japan, Meiji period (late 19th century) signed ?? (Hiromi) (probably Hiromi Fujiwara) length with antennae deployed 24 cm
Chinese Gilt-Bronze Dragon Plaque Pair
A pair of Chinese gilt-bronze 'dragon' plaque, 8.5 cm long, 1.8 cm thick (2)
Meiji Bronze Koro with Dragon and Folk Figures
Meiji period bronze Koro (censer). The Japanese 19th century large bronze Koro, standing on four scrolling feet, the base has a writhing dragon in turbulent seas, the body of the censer shows figures from folk narratives, the lid and finial depicts…
Antique Chinese Bronze Seated Monk on Carved Stand
An 18th century or earlier Chinese bronze seated monk on carved wooden stand, head slightly tilted forward, hands in mudra pose, traditional long flowing robes, raised on an ebonised carved stand with blossom, cloud, lingzhi motifs and rocky forms. Some…
Bronze Statue: Riding the Bull Home
An old and well modelled bronze statue, depicting the Zen Buddhist expression of spirit - Riding the Bull Home - a representation of the sixth of the ten stages on the bodhisattva-path. The artistically modelled and attractively patinated bronze ox walks…
Chinese Gilt Bronze Figure of Kuan Ti
Chinese gilt bronze figure. Probably 'Kuan Ti' the God of war. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Height 10.5 cm
Rare Bronze Female Figure from Post-Khmer Era
A rare post-Khmer bronze female figure, 14th-15th century, standing in a long dhoti, minor trace of gilt, probably eastern Thailand, wood base, 28.5 cm high
Ming Dynasty Bronze Official Figure
A bronze figure of a 1st rank official in formal court dress, Ming Dynasty. 38.5 cm high, 10.25 cm wide
Nepalese Gilt Bronze Figure of Rahu
A rare Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Rahu, circa late 19th century, the large finely cast gilt bronze depicting Rahu, with the lower body of a serpent and the upper body of a demon with nine wrathful heads, holding a makhara banner symbolising victory…
Gilt Bronze Jambhala Statue with Mongoose, 21 cm
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Jambhala, seated in Royal Ease pose, holding a mongoose in his right hand, wearing an ornate crown with blue pigment and elaborate jewellery, height 21 cm, length 18 cm
Bronze Tibetan Vajrasttva Figure with Foliate Tiara
A bronze Tibetan figure of Vajrasttva 18th/19th century seated in dhyanasana, both hands holding attributes, with a serene down cast gaze, surmounted by a foliate tiara, the hair in a conical chignon 23.5 x 16 x 12 cm
17th Century Swept-Hilt Rapier with Pierced Fuller Blade
A superb swept-hilt rapier of early 17th century date. Approx 125 cm overall length with straight blade approx 105 cm in length. Finely wire bound grip, steel guard with slightly side swept quillons, large finger loops and bulbous pommel. The double edged…
Gilt Bronze Guanyin on Boar: Unusual Chinese Sculpture
Unusual Chinese gilt bronze Guanyin, sitting on the back of a boar. Mark to base. Height: 37 cm
Oriental Bronze Temple Bell with Dragon Hanger
A large old Oriental bronze temple bell, with ribbed and encircling wide band of panelled raised star boss decoration. The cast hanger of double dragon's head form, height 45.5 cm, diameter 27 cm.
A family of three Japanese bronze garden cranes. two adults and a chick, Japanese circa 1960, large height 170 cm, width 37 cm, depth 40 cm and height 152 cm, width 32 cm, depth 37 cm and height 96 cm, width 24 cm, depth 37 cm
Gilt Bronze Lama Sakya, 19th Century
A Tibetan gilt bronze lama Sakya, 19th century or earlier, Seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, with bhumisparsa mudra, 8.5 cm high
Japanese Bronze Lantern, Meiji Period, 168 cm High
A good quality bronze standing lantern, Japanese, Meiji Period (1848-1912), 168 cm high
Song Dynasty Bronze Wine Vessel with Phoenix and Taotie Decoration
A Chinese archaistic bronze lidded wine vessel, You, Song Dynasty (960-1279) or later, of flattened baluster form with a lid and overarching handle, decorated in cast relief with archaistic phoenixes and taotie masks, covered in a fine deep brown patina.…
Ming Marked Qing Dynasty Bronze Censor
Chinese bronze censor, Mid-Late Qing Dynasty, rectangular form with tapered sides, flanged base and stepped feet to the corners, mark of the Ming emperor Xuande to the base, length 13.5 cm
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)
Ming Dynasty Bronze Standing Figures
Two bronze standing figures, late Ming dynasty, 17th century, one wearing a wide-sleeved robe and court hat, the other wearing a cloth cap with long trailing ribbons and holding a fly whisk, wood stands. -4. 23 cm high. Provenance: Charlotte Horstmann and…
Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer and Stand
A bronze censer and stand Qing dynasty the censer with shallow rounded sides supported on tripod conical feet and set below the rim with two tabbed loop handles, the stand of lotus leaf form on ruyi -shaped feet, the base with an apocryphal six character…
Chinese Eastern Han Bronze Mirror with Zoomorphic Designs
A Chinese bronze mirror, Eastern Han, 8-220AD with zoomorphic and geometric designs nine characters around the knop together with two other early bronze mirrors Diameters 18 cm, 16.3 cm and 10.5 cm. Provenance: An old Canberra Collection
Ancient Chinese Bronze Dagger with Horse Handle and Shaft
A rare archaic Chinese bronze dagger, Western Han, 206BCE-8ADE, the handle cast with a horse and rider, a series of tiny horses the length of the shaft, some malachite green patination, Ordos region, 29.7 cm long
Sino-Tibetan Yab-Yum Icon of Hevajra and Consort
A Sino-Tibetan yab-yum icon of a seated Yi dam Hevajra with his consort, the Hevajra and his consort, both three-faced and six-armed, embracing each other, hands in various mudra, hair with blue pigment, both seated on a double lotus base, the torso of…
Gilded Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha on Lotus Base
A Chinese gilded bronze Shakyamuni, seated on a lotus base, wearing flowing robes, his hands in dhyana mudra, 15 cm high
17th/18th century Tibetan Kartika (ritual Flaying knife). Parcel gilt on bronze hilt with iron blade. Vajra form hilt. Height 16 cm
A good Meiji period 'Oni' bronze, depicting a mendicant Oni figure. Having a tattered umbrella, accompanied by an Oni boy, resting upon a decorated rosewood stand. Height of figure 27 cm
Meiji Bronze Ducks by Hideyama Shuzan
Large pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze ducks, by Hideyama, Shuzan, both depicted standing, one with mouth open, the other with mouth closed, tail to one, signed verso, height 62 cm and 50.5 cm (2)
18th Century Gilt Bronze Tara Statue in Padmasana Pose
An 18th century fine gilt bronze Tara, seated in padmasana, the hands in varada, 10 cm x 8.5 cm
Bronze Ding Censer with Lotus and Zoomorphic Decorations
A bronze Ding style censer, 19th century decorated with lotus and zoomorphic face pattern, coupled with zoomorphic legs, 18 cm high with stand. Provenance: A private collection in Japan
18th Century Chinese Bronze Censer with Wooden Lid
An antique Chinese bronze censer with turned wooden lid, 18th century or earlier, square seal mark to base, 14 cm high overall, 15 cm wide
18th Century Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Seated Lama Figure
A Tibetan gilt-bronze seated figure of a Lama, circa 18th century the figure is seated in vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus throne, the hands raised in dharmacakra mudra in front of the chest, the robes sweeping around the body in rhythmic folds and…
Tibetan Bronze Kadam Stupa, 13th-15th Century
A Tibetan bronze Kadam Stupa (Chorten), 13th-15th century, the reliquary with a lotus bud finial with an even dark brown-black patina., 20.8 cm high. Reference: see Barbara Lipton, Treasures of Tibetan Art: Collections of the Jacques Marchais Museum of…
17th C. Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Monk Figure
A Tibetan gilt-bronze standing figure of a monk, 17th century, the edges of the robes finely chaised, 15.5 cm high
Ming Bronze Mythical Beast Censer from Captain Jones' Collection
A Chinese bronze censer in the form of a mythological beast, Ming period, the fiersome squat beast standing on four legs, height 20 cm. Provenance: Captain W.E.Frank Jones (British advisor to the Chinese government in early 20th century), gallery Desmet,…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Bell with Taotie Masks
A Chinese archaistic bronze bell Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier decorated with conical spiral bosses and taotie masks to either side. Together with a fitted wooden stand. Without stand 39.9 cm high, 24 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions,…
Japanese Bronze Samurai Urn with Relief Monkey and Iris Panels
Stunning Japanese Meiji period bronze lidded urn, by Nogawa, the slightly domed cover set with large finial in the form of a samurai warrior brandishing a naginata, set above a quatrefoil form body, each decorated with a panel in relief depicting a monkey…
Gilt Bronze Seated Manjushri: Sino-Tibetan Figure
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a seated Manjushri, 34 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Japan
Gilt-bronze Shakyamuni: Ancient Chinese Buddha Statue
A gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni, 23.5 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Shanxi during the 1960s
Gilt Bronze Censer with Arabic Inscriptions
A gilt decorated bronze censer of cylindrical form supported on three bracket feet, either side with a shaped cartouche enclosing an Arabic inscription picked out in gilding, the base with an apocryphal four-character mark of Qianlong 10.7 cm diameter
Xuande Bronze Dragon Incense Burner with Stand
A Chinese bronze 'chi-dragon' incense burner with 'dragon' handles, Xuande four-character embossed seal mark, Late Qing dynasty, with its original stand, 17 cm high, 4060g
18th Century Tibeto-Chinese Bronze Vajradhaka Figure
A Tibeto-Chinese bronze figure of Vajradhaka, circa 18th century, the figure seated cross-legged on a lotus base, his hands crossed in vajrahumkara mudra holding a ghanta and vajra, the ferocious bearded three-eyed face with open mouth displaying inlaid…
Mongolian Gilt Bronze Manjushri Figure, 22cm
Mongolian gilt bronze figure of Manjushri, depicted seated holding a sword, with fine facial features, on a double lotus base, height 22 cm Provenance: Bonhams Australia, lot 522
Enamel Kylin Censer with Dragon Handles and Landscapes
Chinese bronze and enamel twin handled censer and cover, set with kylin finial, above a baluster body, decorated with panels of flowers and landscapes, in soft tones of green and pink, flanked by dragon handles and raised on three legs, height 32 cm
Chinese Bronze Dragon Censer
Wonderful early Chinese bronze dragon censer, of square lobed form, decorated with a dragon to cover above a pierced cloud cover, the body decorated with rampant dragons, raised on four feet, height 31 cm
Bronze Ganesha with Gilt and Jewels, 19th Century India
A large seated bronze Ganesha with splashes of gilt, India, 19th century or earlier, large wrinkled ears framing a benevolent face below an elaborate headdress, jewels adorn his body & a cobra belt around his ample tummy, holding his broken tusk in his…
Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on Dog of Fo Statue
Good gilt bronze/copper Jambhala seated on dog of Fo, depicted with headdress, with earrings and necklaces, one hand in pose, the other holding mongoose, seated on dog of fo with head turned, raised on a lotus base, with back flame finial, 17 cm x 15 cm…
Chinese Tibetan Mahakala Gilt Bronze Figure
A 19th century Chinese Tibetan gilt bronze figure model of Mahakala 'Defender of the Faith'. 16 cm high
Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Carved Wooden Base
A Qing Dynasty bronze censer with carved wooden base 19th century, tripod footed censer with pierced wooden cover and carved lobed base. 30 cm high
18th Century Chinese Bronze Wen Chang Stupa Pagoda Tower
An impressive antique Chinese bronze Wen Chang Stupa pagoda tower, early to mid 18th century, 142 cm high
Chinese Bronze Censer with Ming Mark and Relief Decoration
A quality old Chinese bronze censer, an encircling band of relief decoration, figures within an extensive landscape, framed by scrolling florals, the open handles issuing from dragon masks, finely detailed, Ming mark cast to the base, probably 19th…
Sukhothai Bronze Head with Serene Expression
Large Thai Sukhothai style bronze head, with flamed finial above curled hair and long lobed ears, with eyes downcast in serene expression, raised on wooden plinth, flame finial possibly replaced, height 37 cm and 51 cm (including plinth) purchased: the…
Gilt Bronze Tara, 17th/18th Century Tibet
17th/18th century Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, Prajnaparmita, seated in dhyanasana, on a double lotus base, her principal hands in dharmacharamundra and her upper hands in vitarkamundra, the left holding manuscript and right holding beaded mala, height 17 cm
A Japanese figural bronze, late Meiji period, 20th century, exquisitely modelled as a peasant taking some rest and holding a gourd, with basket and axe alongside. Mounted on a bronze base. Signed Miyuki. 31 cm high, condition: no visible faults or damage.
Meiji Period Bronze Articulated Crab Model
A bronze articulated model of a crab, Japan, Meiji period (late 19th century) the crab constructed of numerous parts joined together, the claws open and the limbs move, the details of the shell and body finely incised, unsigned length 22 cm
Ming Dynasty Bronze Manjusri with Jewels and Crown
A Chinese bronze seated Manjusri, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century, the black and gold lacquered figure heavily jeweled, wearing a high crown, 18.7 cm high
Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Jiacang Zhenbao Seal Mark
A bronze censer Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century of bombe form, set on the lipped rim with two upright loop handles and standing on conical tripod feet, the base with a four-character seal mark reading Jiacang zhenbao (treasured family collection) 11 cm…
Bronze Qing Dynasty Censer with Lion-Head Handles
A bronze bombe censer Qing dynasty the compressed globular body standing on a short splayed foot and rising to an everted rim, cast with a pair of lion-head handles, the base with an apocryphal six-character mark of Xuande, wood stand and cover (3) 17 cm…
Xuande Marked Chinese Bronze Elephant Censer
A Chinese parcel-gilt bronze tripod 'elephant' censer, Xuande two-character embossed mark, 18 cm high, 1180g
Bronze Horses with Silver Inlay
A large pair of bronze horses inlaid with silver metal, 19th/20th century, the caparisoned horses realistically modelled with the head slightly turned, mouth open & ears upright in an alert stance, the saddle & saddle cloth decorated in cross hatching,…
Bronze Padmasambhava Statue with Reliquaries
A finely cast bronze of Padmasambhava, 19th century seated in meditative pose on a lotus platform displaying his various attributes, left hand in vitarka mudra, face with serene expression below a crown with projecting apex, Western Tibet or Kashmir. the…
Bronze Chinese Jardinieres with Foo Dog Heads
Pair of bronze jardinieres, Chinese, of squat globular form, each with twin applied foo dog heads. Height 35 cm. Diameter 49 cm
Japanese Daishin Bronze Futakoi Vase by Shimada Tamamine
A Japanese Daishin bronze Futakoi vase made for the Kota Kura exhibition featured at the Matsuzakaya Department store, engraved with the name Shimada Tamamine, 36 cm high
Bronze Guandi: Chinese God of War Statue
Chinese bronze Guandi figure. The Chinese God of war, with halberd in hand, in full battle dress ornately decorated with dragons, with seal to the back, height 147 cm
Japanese Bronze Dragon and Phoenix Floor Vases
A large pair of Japanese bronze dragon and phoenix decorated floor vases, 102 cm high
19th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Kapala Skullcup
A Nepalese/Tibetan gilt bronze Kapala (skullcup), 19th century, heavily cast, with five syllables on the cup, representing the five nectars being consumed or visualized by tantric practitioners. The base of the cup with five Sanskrit syllables in Rañjan…
Japanese Bronze Hawk on Rock with Waves
A large Japanese bronze model of a hawk, Meiji period, 19th century, modelled as a hawk with outstretched wings, perched on a rock with waves. The hawk patinated in deep brown, and the rock patinated black, signed to verso, 74 cm high, 95 cm wide, 40 cm…
Qing Dynasty Gold Splashed Bronze Censer with Xuande Mark
A gold splashed bronze censer, Qing dynasty, of bombe form, the mouth set with double upright loop handles, supported on three conical feet, Xuande mark, wood cover and stand, 15.5 cm diameter
Gold-Splashed Qing Dynasty Incense Burner
A gold-splashed bronze incense burner late Qing dynasty/20th century, the compressed globular body set with two lion mask handles, supported on a short splayed foot, the exterior decorated with gold splashes, the base with Qian Qing gong mark flanked by…
Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Arabic Script Relief
A bronze censer Qing dynasty, 19th century, of squat bombe form supported on tripod feet, the sides with panels of Arabic script in relief below the mouth set with double upright loop handles, the base with an apocryphal six-character mark of Zhengde in a…
Qing Dynasty Dehua Bronze Archaisic Censer with Cover
A 'Dehua' archaistic censer Qing Dynasty, of bronze gui form, the rounded sides supported on tall tripod mask and paw legs and encircled with an incised border below the mouth set with two upright loop handles, wood cover, (2), 19.5 cm high.
Gilt-splashed bronze censer with trellis diaper and mark
A gilt-splashed bronze censer and cover of compressed globular form, the slightly domed cover pierced with trellis diaper around the central knop, the flat base with a three-character mark reading Qin Shu Lu (2) 11 cm diameter
18th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Green Tara Figure
A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of green Tara, 18th century, Depicted with a five-pointed crown, seated in rajalalitasana on a double lotus throne, the right pendant foot supported by a lotus blossom. 17 cm high, 11 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased arch angel…
17th Century Tibetan Bronze Vajrapani Figure
A Tibetan bronze figure of Vajrapani, early 17th century, the figure cast in a dynamic pose on a single lotus base, lungeing to his right, holding a bell in his left hand, with flowing scarved and wearing elaborate jewels and crown, and an animal skin…
Japanese Bronze Kannon Censer Riding Goose with Gilded Detail
A 19th century Japanese bronze censer, modelled as Kannon transported on the back of a goose, it's head turned back with open bill enabling the incense smoke to waft from it. Raised on a quatrefoil plateau from a swollen table base with shishi mask…
Twin-handled Chinese Bronze Censer with Stand
Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of squat baluster form, with twin handles suspending loose drop rings, in patinated finish, four character mark to base, height 8 cm and diameter 9.5 cm, together with matching stand (2)
Large Gilded Bronze Tibetan Tara Figure with Serene Gaze
A large Tibetan gilded bronze figure of Tara, modelled with a serene downcast gaze, seated on a double lotus base, hands in the dharmachakra mudra, 49 cm high
Tibetan Bronze Hayagriva and Consort Figure with Mandorla
A Tibetan bronze figure of Hayagriva and Consort, modelled with three fierce faces, six arms each with attributes, four legs, wings, and a skull Crown and necklace, standing on a lotus base with two attendants, framed by a flaming mandorla,24 cm tall x 16…
Indian Ganesh Statue, 19th/20th Century
An impressive Indian Ganesh statue, cast and patinated bronze with gilt highlights, 19th/20th century. 104 cm high. . Provenance: collection of the late Barrie Heaven and Judith Heaven, South Australia.
Tibetan Gilt Bronze Mahakala Figure, 20th Century
A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, Father and Mother, 20th century, 60 cm high
Bronze Chinese Tiger Statue, 20th Century
A Chinese bronze tiger statue, 20th century, 58 cm high, 135 cm long
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