18th Century Tibetan Bronze Mahakala Figure with Lotus Stand
A Tibetan parcel-gilt bronze standing figure of Mahakala, 18th century the wrathful four-armed deity adorned with a skull crown, tiger skin loin cloth and beaded jewellery, holding an attribute before him, cold painted and gilt-bronze lotus form stand, 20…
Japanese Bronze Crane Models, 1950
A pair of large bronze models of cranes, Japanese circa 1950, 87 cm and 72 cm high
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…
Large Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated Tara, depicted wearing headdress and flaming top bun, with jewellery and lotus raising from arms, with hands raised in pose, seated on a double lotus base, height 43 cm
Gilt Bronze Maitreya Figure in Dhyanasana with Lotus Base
A gilt bronze figure of Maitreya, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the hands in dharmacakramudra and clasping stems of lotus sprays rising to the shoulders, wearing a dhoti, elaborate jewellery and a tiara inset with coloured beads, the hair…
Bronze Indian Goddess Figure on Rock Base
An early 19th century bronze figure modelled of an Indian goddess, with curled hair and traditional dress on a rock base. 50 cm high
Meiji Bronze Vase with Dragon Handles
A very fine quality Japanese bronze vase, with winged dragon handles, Meiji period, circa 1850
Gilt Bronze Seated Monk with Mudra
Chinese gilt bronze figure, depicting a seated monk with legs crossed and hands in mudra, with heavily incised decoration to robe and to pedestal base, with character marks to top and rear of pedestal, further incised markings to base, height 19.5 cm x…
Sparrows and Bamboo Inlaid Bronze Plaque
Japanese inlaid bronze plaque attributed to Sugiura Gyoso, Meiji period (1868-1912) finely decorated in richly patinated gold, silver, shakudo, shibuichi, and copper relief and flat inlay, depicting sparrows amongst bamboo plants, framed
Japanese Bronze Bird Sculpture by Nakajima Yasumi II
Japanese bronze sculpture of a bird by Nakajima Yasumi II (1906-1988), Showa period, c. 1960 the abstract bird with a dark reddish-brown patina, signed to the underside 'Yasumi', with presentation box
Ming-style Gilt Bronze Vairocana Figure
A Majestic Ming-style gilt bronze figure of Vairocana, raised Script on the verso, 18-19th century, a serene full face with eyes downcast, the hair combed into a top-knot behind an ornate seven leaf diadem, the bare chest with a sash over a long string of…
Gilt-toned Chinese Bronze Guanyin Statue, 90cm High
A large Chinese bronze Guanyin seated in meditative pose with hands resting in lap, wearing Crown and ornate clothing, faint gilt tonings. 90 cm high.
Bronze Bhuta Body Mask with Cobrahead Hoods
A bronze ceremonial Bhuta body mask, stylised as two snakes coiled around a prominent belly and breasts, two cobrahead hoods to shoulders, reverse hollow, 50 cm high
Ming Marked Qing Bronze Censor with Repairs
Chinese bronze censor, c.18th century Qing Dynasty, heavily cast Tri footed, with mark of the Ming emperor Xuande, in archaic Zhuanshu script to the base, Casting Flaws with original Repairs to base, diameter: 20.5 cm
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
Chinese Bronze Tara: 52cm of Exquisite Artistry
A large Chinese bronze Tara, height 52 cm, width 36 cm, depth 23 cm
Bronze Champleve Vase with Tokugawa Mon and Landscape Panels
A bronze champleve vase, with central landscape panels, inset with Tokugawa Mon. Twin mask head ring handles. Height 61 cm
Chinese Gilt Bronze Censer with Mythical Lion Handles and Finial
A Chinese gilt bronze censer and cover the censer has six panels depicting various animals and floral motifs with two mythical lion mask handles. The lid is decorated with pierced scrolling fret-work, with a central mythical lion finial. Height 12.5 cm
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vases (46cm)
Impressive pair of Japanese relief cast and chased bronze vases, Meiji period 1868-1912. Height 46 cm
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,…
Qing Dynasty Narcissus Planter with Xuande Sealmark
Chinese archaistic bronze Narcissus planter or basin, Qing Dynasty 18th or 19th century. Apocryphal (tribute) Xuande sealmark. Provenance: Ex collection Dr Ces English
Archaistic Glass Plaque & Gilt Bronze Seal Set
A suite of archaistic glass plaque and a gilt bronze seal, with fitted box, 5.3 cm long, 32.0g; 3.0 x 2.8 x 2,7 cm (2).
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,…
Meiji Bronze Fire Pot with Animal Relief Decoration
A Meiji period large Japanese bronze fire pot, made in the lost wax process, the exterior profusely decorated with foliage and floral decoration with six panels each decorated with various birds and/or animals in relief, the side handles in the form of…
Bronze Iris Sculpture, Meiji Period, by Issei and Hidemitsu
A bronze 'iris' sculpture, Meiji period, incised Issei, above seal mark of Hidemitsu Kansei 37.5 cm high
Embossed Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer, Zhengde Mark, 11cm Diam
A Chinese bronze tripod censer, Embossed Zhengde four-character mark, 11 cm diam. 810g
Qing Dynasty Bronze Elephant Censer
A bronze censer Qing dynasty of squat bombe form, set on the shoulders with two elephant head loop handles, the base with a three-character mark reading fiu yun gou within a rectangular cartouche 15.5 cm wide
Archaistic Bronze Ding with Key Fret Design
Chinese archaistic bronze ding & cover with upright handles, supported on three tall feet, decorated with an overall key fret design. 28 cm high, 26.4 cm wide
Ming Dynasty Bronze Court Official Figure
A rare bronze figure of a court official, Chinese, Ming Dynasty, 17th century. 30 cm high
South Indian Bronze Anantashesha Vishnu Figure, 16th/17th Century
A rare South Indian bronze figure of Anantashesha Vishnu, late Vijayanagara period (1336-1646), circa 16TH/17th century, cast in bronze, depicting Vishnu reclining on the coiled primordial serpent Shesha, raised on an integral squared ornamented plinth. 7…
Korean Goryeo Dynasty Bronze Vase with Patina
A Korean bronze pear-shaped vase, Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), of classic Chinese 'Yuhuchunping' pear form with a high foot, displaying a deep verdigris and azurite patina. 31 cm high, 17 cm diameter. Some small tears to the bronze to one side. Thick patina.
Gold-splashed Chinese Bronze Censer with Archaistic Features
A Chinese Gold-Splashed bronze censer 17th or later, of rounded rectangular form, with two archaistic mask handles, the lid pierced with an archaistic qilong, the base with a cast inset three character mark in archaic seal-script, the entire censer…
Antique Chinese Bronze Bell with Dragon Suspension Hanger
An antique Chinese bronze bell, surmounted with two side by side dragons acting as the suspension hanger, the bell top with horizontal panel enclosing a six character reign mark: 'Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhu' (made during the reign period Xuande of the Great…
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
Enamelled Bronze Censer with Dragon Handles and Fo Dog Finial
Chinese twin handled enamelled bronze censer, of facetted bulbous form with twin dragon handles, the cover set with fo dog finial, the body decorated with panels depicting landscape and flowers, in tones of green, pink and blue, raised on three dragon…
Champleve & Gilt Bronze Vases, Qing Dynasty, China
A rare pair of Chinese champleve & gilt bronze vases, Qing dynasty, the gourd shaped bronze vases, decorated in a continuous scroll pattern in champleve in elaborate stylized lotus scrolls with flower heads and curling leaves, repeated in hues of pink &…
Meiji Bronze Monkey Sculpture with Raised Signature
A fine Japanese bronze monkey, a Mon with an raised artist signature to the base, Meiji period, height 10 cm, length 11 cm
Chinese Bronze Incense Burner with Kylin Finial and Lion Feet
A Chinese copper bronze incense burner with baby griffin handles, Kylin finial and lion mask feet. Four character seal mark. Height 27 cm
Chinese Amber Glass Lotus Washer with Dragon Spoon and Stand
A Chinese amber glass gold-splashed washer, four-character Qianlong seal mark, but later the compressed globular body in the form of a lotus flower, the associated bronze spoon with an end in the form of a dragon's head, with stand, 5.1 cm high
1900 Chinese Cloisonne Bronze Standard Lamp with Elephant Feet
Chinese bronze and cloisonne standard lamp circa 1900. This three light baluster and urn turned example decorated overall with stylistic cloisonne. The bronze standard etched overall with diaper work; now wired as a floor lamp. The cloisonne base is in…
Meiji Period Bronze Censer with Immortal and Floral Decorations
Large Japanese Meiji period censer, in bronze and mixed metal, with a circular top decorated with applied bids and flowers with crenulated apron, above a vase shaped support, decorated with immortal to one side and flowers to the other, above an elaborate…
Bronze Taoist Ding with Twin Handles and Cover
Chinese bronze twin handled Ding and cover, of bun form, set with repeating diaper and Taoist motifs to body, flanked by a pair of angled handles on three feet, height 26 cm
Bronze Shiva Figure on Lotus Leaf Base
A bronze figure of Shiva, 19th century, surrounded by a ring of fire standing on a lotus leaf and square plinth base. 93 cm high, 75 cm wide
Meiji bronze vase with grapevine relief
Japanese Meiji bronze vase with relief of grapevine. Height 36 cm
Chinese Bronze Lion Head Censer, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese bronze bombe censer, early Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century the censer is finely cast with a compressed globular body rising to a waisted neck, all supported on a low foot, the sides are set with two lion head handles cast in high relief, the…
Late 19th Century Indian Bronze Storage Container
An Indian beaten bronze storage container, late 19th century, engraved with Islamic calligraphy and intricate arabesque motifs, 61 cm diameter
Chinese Bronze Alms Bowl Censer
A Chinese bronze 'alms bowl' form censer, possibly late Qing to early 20th century, of compressed globular form with an inverted rim in the Ming manner, the plain body with a rich burnished finish; impressed seal mark underside. Height 6 cm. Diameter 12.5…
A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of a Buddhist attendant, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 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 high, 7.5…
Ghaznavid Bronze Dish with Kufic Inscriptions
A Persian inscribed high tin bronze dish, probably Ghaznavid (977-1186), circa 12th century, with a wide t-section rim deeply engraved with three foliate kufic inscriptions, the centre decorated simply with lathed concentric circles. 4.5 cm high, 37 cm…
Qing Dynasty Bronze Tripod Censer with Qianlong Mark
A Chinese bombe form bronze tripod censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the two-handled bombe-form censer decorated with small hammer-mark indentations and scratches throughout, with a cast Qianlong six-character mark to the base, and possibly of the period.…
18th Century South Indian Bronze Figure of Parvati
A South Indian bronze figure of Parvati, circa 18th century, seated in rajalalithasana on a single lotus base, the right hand in varadamudra, the left holding a lotus bud. With gilt details. 23 cm high, 17 cm wide. Provenance: Ex M. Lissauer collection,…
Meiji Bronze Elephant with Ivory Tusks
A Meiji period Japanese bronze elephant, realistically modelled, ivory tusks, trunk raised, seal mark to belly. 36 x 21 cm.
Gilt Bronze Elephant Vases, Qing Dynasty
An elaborate pair of gilt bronze alloy elephants, the vases fitted on the top, probably Qing Dynasty, the elephants festooned in Buddhist ceremonial attire, with harness and tassels, facing forward the trunk lowered, with large pleated ears, the vases…
Chinese Bronze Twin Handled Censer with Mythical Creatures
Heavy Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of cylindrical form with waisted base, decorated with mythical creatures to handles and archaic style patterns to body, height 14 cm
Bronze Lion Handled Censer with Seal Mark
A square bronze censer with 'lion' handles, Two-character embossed seal mark to the base, 6.2 cm high, 895g
Qing Dynasty Bronze Handwarmer with Diaper Patterns
A bronze handwarmer Qing dynasty, with squat rounded sides set with a swing handle, the domed cover pierced with different diaper patterns, the base with impressed maker's mark Zhang Mingchi zhi (made by Zhang Mingchi). -2. 13.5 cm wide.
Gilt Bronze Mahakala Statue with Six Arms
A gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, Mongolia or China, 18th/19th century or later, the six-armed deity standing over an elephant-headed prostrate figure on the oval lotus base, holding a chopper and skull cup in the primary hands, and a skull rosary in the…
Gilt Bronze Vajrasattva Figure with Bell and Vajra
A gilt bronze figure of Vajrasattva, seated in dhyanasana holding a vajra and bell, wearing a dhoti and adorned with jewellery and a diadem around the high chignon. 24 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of Colin Lanceley, Leonard Joel, Sydney, 16 November…
Gilt Bronze Seated Manjushri: Chinese Art from Japan
A Chinese gilt bronze figure of a seated Manjushri, 30 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Japan in the 1960s
Gilt Bronze Tsongkhapa Figure from Hong Kong Collection
A gilt bronze figure of Tsongkhapa, 15 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1980s
Late Qing Dynasty Bronze Tripod Censer
A bronze tripod censer, late Qing dynasty of squat bombe form, supported on three baluster legs and set on the shoulders with two upright handles rising above the broad everted mouth, the base impressed with a four character mark in a square cartouche…
Chinese Bronze Censer with Silver Inlays and Studio Mark
A Chinese square bronze censer with silver inlays, Three-character embossed studio mark, 8.5 cm high, 18 cm wide, 8.2 cm deep
Chinese Gilt-Bronze Ruyi Sceptre with Qianlong Mark
A Chinese gilt-bronze ruyi sceptre, Qianlong four-character impressed mark, 36.5 cm long. Provenance: Western Australia Private Collection, purchased in the 1960s in Kyoto and hence by descent (by repute)
Silver-Inlaid Bronze Censer with Qing Dynasty Shisou Mark
A silver-inlaid bronze censer Shisou mark Qing dynasty of compressed circular form, the sides inlaid with a frieze of linked pairs of stylised dragons between bands of ruyi heads encircling the base and mouth, the underside with silver-inlaid Shisou mark…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Censer
A Chinese bronze censer in the form of a Buddhist Lion, Ming dynasty, 17th century, 16 cm high
17th Century Nepalese Gilt Bronze Prajnaparamita Figure
A Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Prajnaparamita, circa 17th century, the female deity seated in padmasana atop a single lotus throne, wearing a dhoti, elaborate Crown and jewels, with a flame mandorla behind the head, two hands in dharmachakra mudra…
16th/17th Century Tibetan Bell and Dorje Set
A Tibetan ritual bell and Dorje (Vajra and Ghanta) 16th/17th century, the bell with a vajra terminal, above a deitiy's face, and a matching bronze dorje. Together with a woven natural fiber protective case for the bell, the bell, 18.4 cm high, the dorje…
Edo Period Bronze Rabbit Screen Supports
A pair of Japanese bronze rabbit screen supports, Edo period, 19th century, Realistically cast screen supports modelled as rabbits in patinated bronze, unsigned, each 12 cm high
Meiji Bronze Immortal with Oni Figure Group
Japanese Meiji period bronze figure group, depicting an immortal lifting an oni above his head, his robes accented with dragons and cloud scrolls, standing upon a rocky outcrop, on stand with masked cabriole legs, height 56 cm
Indian Seated Pravati Bronze Statue
Indian seated bronze / copper Pravati, depicted with top knot and wearing necklace, with one hand raised in pose, the other resting beside, on double lotus base, height 24 cm
Bronze Rishi Figure with Cobra, Cambodia 19th Century
A rare bronze seated figure of Rishi, a stong smiling face, with a moustache & beard, Cambodia, 19th century, long braided hair in a high chignon held back by a tiara, embellished with jewellery, hands in a teaching gesture, the upper body entwined by…
Gilt Bronze Mahakala Figure with Six Arms and Crown
A parcel gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, modelled with a fierce face, six arms each with attributes, wearing a flaming skull Crown, standing on a figural lotus base, 17 cm high
18th Century Tibetan Bronze Syamatara Figure
Tibetan bronze figure of Syamatara, 18th century, seated on a double-lotus base with one leg pendant, with gilded face and silver inlay, (A/F). Height 16.8 cm
Chinese Bronze Kuixing Figure, 18th Century
A Chinese bronze figure of Kuixing, balanced on one foot on a square base, 18th century. Holding a brush above his head, wearing an animal skin, a popular deity who presided over the civil service examination, 39 cm high
Japanese Bronze Vase with Iris Decoration, Meiji Period
A fine Japanese bonze vase decorated with iris in silver and copper, Meiji period, silver seal mark to base, 32 cm high
Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Vase with Fish and Bird Decoration
A Japanese mixed metal bronze vase by Yoshihisa Saku Meiji period 1868 - 1912 decorated with fish one side and bird's verso signed to base, height 21.5 cm, width 13 cm
18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Hand Warmer
A Chinese Canton enamel bronze hand warmer, 18th century, the sides painted mountain landscapes, with yellow enamel with brass handle, pierced lid, 14 cm high, 14 cm wide, 11 cm deep. Provenance: Private Melbourne collection
Japanese-style Bronze Crane Trio, 20th Century
A set of three bronze cranes in the Japanese style, 20th century, the tallest 114 cm high
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
Chinese Bronze Mirror with Carved Stand
A Chinese bronze mirror with original carved stand, height 61 cm, diameter 30.5 cm 34 cm x 18 cm
Exquisite Oriental Bronze Recumbent Bull Sculpture with Raised Head
A large and impressive Oriental bronze recumbent bull sculpture, finely modelled with head raised. Lost wax cast technique. Signed with character marks to the base. Good dark patina, length 77 cm.
Good Chinese bronze twin handled censer, of squat baluster form, flanked by loop handles, decorated with a raised border of semi precious objects, the whole on four feet, on stand, impressed seal to base, length 17 cm
Archaistic Bronze Vase with Silver Inlay and Animal Handles
An archaistic bronze vase, 19th/20th century, of hu form standing on a high foot and set with double animal head loop handles on the waisted neck encircled with an inlaid silver wire frieze of taotie and scrolls below the flared mouth, 30 cm high
Chinese Warring States Bronze Belt Buckle
A Chinese bronze belt buckle, Waring States 18.5 cm long. Provenance: NSW Private Collection. Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis, 21 July 1981 Sydney (label and receipt)
Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Studio Mark - 10.5 cm
A Chinese bronze tripod censer, three-character embossed studio mark, 10.5 cm high
Qing Dynasty Bronze Hand Warmers (Set of 3)
Three bronze hand warmers, Qing dynasty, 19th century, comprising one of squat globular form with swing handle, the cover with a pierced diaper pattern; another smaller, the cover pierced with florette diaper, the base of each with impressed marks; and…
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 Bronze Moon Vase with Link Chain
A rare and fine Japanese Meiji period bronze moon vase, Lost wax cast, c.1880, of circular elliptical form with internal hidden cylinder support for vase, together with accompanying adjustable bronze link chain, diameter 37 cm.
Bronze Dancing Goddess with Bare Breasts
An Indian bronze dancing goddess, with Bare Breasts, 19th/20th century, height 38 cm
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
Chinese Bronze Censer with Dragon Relief and Qianlong Mark
A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular with domed lid surmounted by a fu dog and raised on three elephant head legs, two lion head handles issue from the sides, relief panels of dragons decorate the sides. Six character Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark under…
17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Lion - 5.3cm Long
A Chinese bronze lion, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, 5.3 cm long
Chinese Qing-style Bronze Censer
A Chinese bronze censer, in the early Qing manner and of compressed cauldron form, waisted and with a flattened rim, with twin upright loop handles and in chocolate to pale gold shade, with recessed seal mark in relief underside, height 8.5 cm, diameter…
Gilt bronze White Tara figure on lotus throne
A repousse gilt bronze figure of white Tara, 19th century seated in Dhyanasana on a double lotus throne, her right hand lowered in varada mudra and her left raised in vitarka mudra, with serene expression and wearing a lotus tiara, carved wooden stand 14…
Nepalese Bronze Shakyamuni Figure, 19th Century
A Nepalese bronze standing figure of Shakyamuni, circa 19th century, Standing on a lotus throne, his right hand in abhaya mudra, theleft hand holding an offering bowl, 32.6 cm high
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