Indian Bronze Figure of Balarama, 18/19th Century, Christie's Auction
An Indian bronze figure of Balarama, 18/19th century Depicted standing and holding a battle pickaxe in his right hand to emphasize his role as a protector, with flowing ribbons and a tall crown, raised on a circular stepped base. Ex. Christie's London…
Bronze Tiger Figure on Rosewood Base with Stone Eyes
Japanese fine bronze figure of a prowling tiger with inset stone eyes on a rosewood carved base, with character marks to base
Chinese Bronze Temple Lions, 39 cm
A pair of Chinese bronze temple lions. Height 39 cm, bearing character marks to base
Chinese Bronze Tripod Censor with Looping Handles
A Chinese bronze tripod censor, looping handles to the top rim. Marks to the base. Diameter 8.5 cm.
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Water Container
A very decorative Japanese bronze Mizubachi (water container) early Meiji period (1868-1912), 52 cm high 44 cm wide
17th Century Chinese Bronze Qilin Weight
A Chinese bronze weight, 17th century, in the form of a recumbent 'Qilin', the body slightly twisted and the head raised, supported on his front paws, 8.8 cm long
Meiji Period Bronze Tiger by Kakuha: Recumbent Masterpiece
A Japanese bronze figure of a tiger by Kakuha, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1880s, classic bronze & copper tiger assuming a recumbent pose with impressed seal mark 'Kakuha sei', made by Kakuha. 15.5 cm high, 33 cm wide, 18 cm deep. Other notes: Kakuha…
Qing Dynasty Dragon Hat Finial with Coral Bead
A Chinese gilt-bronze and coral Mandarin hat finial, Qing Dynasty 1644-1912, circa 18th century, decorated with two dragons and a large coral bead together with a fitted perspex stand, a private collection, Caulfield. 6 cm high, 4 cm diameter
Bronze Chinese censer with lion head handles
Bronze Chinese censer with lion head handles, width 22 cm, approx. 4kg, mark to base
Meiji Bronze Roaring Tiger Sculpture
Meiji period bronze tiger of a roaring tiger well detailed, including paw prints, signed to base, height 20 cm length 46 cm
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated with her legs crossed upon an elephant, with one arm resting on leg and the other up with palm facing outwards, with coloured accents, height 24.5 cm
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani, depicted standing with one arm raised above head, with three eyes and fierce expression on face, on a lotus base, with coloured accents, mark to base, height 22.5 cm
Gilt Bronze Three-Headed Pehar Figure on Lion Base
A gilt bronze figure of Pehar, the three-headed guardian King seated on the back of a lion, his six arms extended to either side, the three faces with fierce expressions and wearing a domed hat, remains of polychrome detailing, separate oval lotus base,…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Weight: Lotus Boat Man
A Chinese bronze weight, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, in the form of a man seated on a leaf-form boat entwining lotus stems. 4 cm high, 5.2 cm long16/
Meiji Japanese Bronze Koro on Stand
A Japanese bronze Koro, Meiji period, mounted on integral stand, 63 cm high, 28 cm wide, 21 cm deep
18th Century Chinese Cast Bronze Censor with Rope Decoration
Chinese cast bronze censor having stylized rope decoration, with twin handles and three footed, base. Probable 18th century. Height 5.5 cm. Diameter 9.5 cm.
Bronze Sheep Incense Burner with Pierced Dome Cover
Chinese bronze sheep incense burner, depicted lying with incised scrolling to legs and back, set with pierced dome cover and finial, height 14.5 cm, length 29 cm
Japanese Inlaid Bronze Koro with Floral Motifs and Lotus Finial
Japanese inlaid bronze Koro Meiji period (1868-1912) the ovoid body worked in silver, bronze and copper, decorated with archaic and floral motifs, the lid with heart-shaped pierced apertures and surmounted by a stylised lotus finial, raised on five feet
Gilt Bronze Tantric Figure on Ox with Qianlong Mark
A gilt bronze Tibetan Tantric figure sitting on an ox, a Qianlong mark on reverse, the bejewelled figure wearing a skull crown with flames, height 25 cm, length, 22 cm
Indian Bronze Parvati Statue in Tribanga Posture
A 19th century Indian bronze Parvati statue standing in Tribanga posture with long dhoti and ornaments, positioned on tiered lotus base. Height 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney.
Antique Tibetan Bronze Artefacts, 19th Century and Earlier
Five antique Tibetan bronze artefacts, 19th century and earlier, the largest 29 cm high
Meiji Bronze Dragon Koro, 19th Century
A Japanese bronze koro with dragon motif, Meiji period, late 19th century, 79 cm high
Oriental Bronze Dancing Spirit on Warthog
Dancing spirit. An oriental bronze figure, probably Chinese, atop a marvellous three legged warthog, displaying his currency, figure missing fingers from right hand. Bronze. Height 46 cm
Meiji Period Bronze Father and Son Sculpture
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture of a father and his son, the father stands in traditional multi-layered robes, his attention drawn to his son lying between his feet, circular base, original patina, applied tablet with double…
Japanese Bronze Centrepiece with Figural Tri-Footed Base
Rare Japanese bronze centrepiece sculpture lidded bronze bowl, on decorative column, to figural tri-footed base. All decorated with brass applied emblems and carved animals, (small loss), and lid decorated with temple lion finial, height 63 cm.
Indian Bronze Standing Peasant with Umbrella and Lota, 18/19th Century
An Indian bronze standing figure, 18/19th century Depicting a standing peasant carrying an umbrella in his left hand and a lota in the other, raised on a circular stepped base. Ex. Christie's London April 30, 2004, 'Indian and Islamic Works of Art…
Chinese Bronze Vase and Incense Burner Set
A Chinese archaic bronze rectangular 'Gu' vase & a two-handled incense burner, height 4.5 cm to 25.5 cm, diameter 7 cm, 13.5 cm x 13.5 cm
Meiji Period Bronze Hawk Figure on Rocky Outcrop
A Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese well patinated bronze figure cast of a hawk on a rocky outcrop, 38.5 cm high overall.
16th Century Chinese Bronze Scholar Figure
Chinese bronze figure of a scholar, 16th century, cast as standing and wearing a long flowing robe, with wood stand. Height 18 cm
Gilt-bronze Vajrapani Figure, 18th-19th Century
A Tibetan gilt-bronze seated figure of Vajrapani, 18th-19th century the figure is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne, the right hand holding a vajra and left hand holding a bell. 18/19 16.6 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney,…
Qing Dynasty Bronze Deer Censer with Peach Branch Finial
A Chinese bronze censer and cover, in the form of a deer, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), standing with the head turn to one side, the cover with a peach branch finial, 26 cm high. Provenance: Old collection from Macao. Purchased from Queensland in 1990s
A set of six Japanese Shokudo (bronze and gold alloy) fan shaped place card holders
Bronze Kui-Dragon Tripod Censer
A bronze 'kui'-dragon tripod censer 12.8 cm diam., 445g. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1127
A large Japanese bronze footed vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), constructed in three pieces, an impressive bronze floor vase decorated in high-relief work of cranes, birds in flight, heraldic panels, raised on elephant feet and with ascending dragons to…
Two Japanese cast bronze tigers, Meiji period (1868-1912) 20th century, both realistically modelled, striding forward with long tails stretching, mouths open and growling, the stripes delineated in subtly toned patination and signed on the underside on…
Japanese Bronze Buddhist Lion Okimono
A Japanese bronze okimono of a Buddhist lion; Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century; modelled in the style of a Chinese Buddhist guardian lion with angry face, adorned with ribbons and bells and with a flaming tail. Fine old deep brown patina. 19 cm…
Chinese Bronze Ding with Cover and Flange Handles
A Chinese bronze Ding, the flattened spherical body with a pair of flange handles, the cover with three ring handles, standing on short legs. Height 16 cm, diameter across handles 23.5 cm. Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest
Copper-inlaid Bronze Basin with Kufic Inscriptions and Geometric Designs
A large Khorasan copper-inlaid bronze basin, 12th/13th century, with copper inlays within an eight-petalled flower to the centre surrounded by six crescent moons, kufic inscriptions within geometric, foliate and animal designs, the rim engraved with a…
Bronze Southeast Asian Deity Figure (49cm)
An early bronze south East Asian deity figure, height 49 cm
Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Censor, Late 17th Century
A Chinese bronze censor in the form of a guardian lion, circa late 17th century, with an hinged head and open mouth, the bronze with a fine patina, 13 cm high, 17 cm wide, condition: old repair visible to tail, and small loss to tail.
Dragon Jue: Archaistic Chinese Bronze Wine Vessel
An archaistic Chinese bronze trifooted Jue or wine vessel decorated with geometric patterns and dragon head handle, character marks internally. Height 36 cm
Wrathful Protector: Palden Lhamo Lakshmi Goddess Figure
Tibetan bronze gilt Palden Lhamo Lakshmi goddess Protector figure the female guardian spirit of the sacred lake, being of wrathful appearance, drinking a cup of blood from a human skull, riding side saddle on her mule through a sea of blood, surrounded by…
Tibetan Yama Dharmaraja Bronze Statue with Bull Mask
19th century or earlier Tibetan copper-bronze Buddhist statue of Yama Dharmaraja the guardian deity confronting death, wearing a bull mask beside his consort, standing upon the back of a bull copulating with a woman. All upon a lobed base with flaming…
Tibetan Gilt Bronze Vajra-Heruka Embracing Vajra-Krodhesvari
A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vajra-Heruka embracing his consort Vajra-Krodhesvari, Mid 20th century, 19 cm high. Provenance: Private collection, New South Wales, acquired in Nepal in the late 1960s
Japanese Tetsubin with Bronze Cover and Ryubundo Attribution
A japanese tetsubin (iron kettle) with bronze cover, Attributed to Ryubundo, incised with company mark to the underside of the cover [], cast in low relief within a raised reserve a reading woodcutter in a mountain landscape on one side, and a branch of…
Gilt Bronze White Jambhala Figure, 5.7cm
A gilt bronze figure of White Jambhala, 5.7 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Beijing during the 1950s
Cambodian Bronze Standing Figures, 12-13th Century (Pair)
Two small Cambodian (Khymer) male and female bronze standing figures, 12-13th century, 11.2 cm high (Female), 11 cm high (Male) (2)
Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer
An archaistic bronze Ding-form censer, early Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, 19 cm high, 13.4 cm diameter. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, 'The Barton Collection', late 1980's
Meiji Period Chinese Bronze Urns, 60 cm High
A good large pair of Chinese bronze urns, Meiji Period (1868-1912). 60 cm high
Prowling Tiger Bronze Sculpture, Meiji/Taisho Period
A bronze sculpture of a prowling tiger, Japanese Meiji/Taisho Period, circa 1920, signed, 23 cm high, 50 cm long
Chinese Bronze Lion-Handle Censer
A small Chinese 'lion'-handle bronze censer, embossed 'xuan' to the base, of compressed globular form supported on a short foot rim, flanked by two 'lion' handles, 12 cm widest, 4.8 cm high, 569g
Ming Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Lotus Throne
A good Chinese gilt-bronze heavily cast circular lotus throne, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century. 4 cm x 8.4 cm
Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Glass Eyes
A bronze sculpture of a tiger, Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed, with glass inset eyes. 42 cm long, 18 cm high
Bronze Balakrishna: Dancing Hindu Deity with Butterball and Jewels
An Indian bronze figure of Balakrishna, late Vijayanagara period, circa 16th/17th century, the plump dancing figure standing on a lotus base, with the right foot raised in dance atop a lotus bud, holding a butterball in his right hand, clothed only in…
Chinese Bronze Ram, 18th/19th Century
A fine Chinese bronze model of a ram 18th/19th century, crisply cast and assuming an elegant stance with head slightly turned, gilded remnants to horns, 16.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a curator and collector, New South Wales
Meiji Bronze Stalking Tiger on Wood Base
Japanese patinated bronze model of a Stalking tiger on a carved wood base, Meiji period 1868-1912
Chinese Gilt Bronze Censer with Animal and Floral Motifs
A Chinese gilt bronze censer and cover, having six panels depicting animal and floral motifs, with two mythical lion mask handles, the lid is decorated with pierced scrolling fret-work and central mythical lion finial. Height 12.5 cm
Japanese Bronze & Enamel Vase with Taotie Masks & Butterfly Handles
A large 19th century Japanese bronze and champleve enamel vase, ovoid form, the body and neck with encircling bands of enamel as repeating taotie masks and scrolls, lappet panels below, various colours on blue ground, captured ring handles issue from cast…
Meiji Mixed Metal Plate with Bird Decoration
A Japanese mixed metal plate, Meiji period decorated with birds. Bronze, brass, gold and silver. Character marks and seal mark to base. Diameter: 27.5 cm
Japanese Bronze Inlaid Vases by Nogawa Workshop
Good pair of Japanese bronze inlaid vases, of tapering facetted form, by Nogawa workshop, the shoulders decorated with birds holding branches, the facetted sides decorated with bamboo, wisteria, moon scenes and butterflies, mark to base, height 25 cm (2)…
Japanese Dragon Bronze Trumpet Vase with Patina and Signature
Large Japanese bronze vase of trumped form with black patina, the side applied with a dragon, signed
Japanese Bronze Tree Trunk Vases with Prunus Blossom and Birds
Two unusual Japanese bronze vases, both in the form of tree trunks, accented with prunus blossom and birds, one with deer at base the other with figure, height 31 cm (2)
Japanese Bronze Eagle Box with Iris Border
Good Japanese bronze box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover decorated with an eagle perched in a flowering branch, in mixed metals, the body decorated with a border of iris, signed with seal to base, length 9.5 cm
Mongolian Vajarapani Bronze Figure, 19th Century
A Mongolian bronze figure of Vajarapani, 19th century, bronze, painted, base sealed. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 20 x 15 cm
Bronze Shou Lao Figure with Deer
A bronze figure of Shou Lao, the Daoist immortal for longevity depicted in the traditional manner, as an elderly man with protruding forehead in the flowing robes of a monk, with billowing sleeves, accompanied by a deer, traces of gilding, six character…
Japanese Bronze Bowl with Bird and Calligraphy Decoration
A Japanese bronze bowl with two handles, the body with embossed decoration of birds and calligraphy, three tapered feet, 49 cm diameter x 24 cm high
Bronze Temple Guardian Censer with Gilt Details
A bronze censer on figured stand, all three sections with partial gilt detailing, the stand modelled as a figure of a temple guardian raised on rosewood plinth, supporting on his upraised left arm a massive koro of squat circular shape with pierced walls…
Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Koi Carp Decoration
A fine antique Japanese bronze vase with koi carp decoration, Meiji period, signed on the side with additional Japanese inscription to base, 37 cm high
Antique Chinese Bronze Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
An antique Chinese bronze vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, 24 cm high
Japanese Bronze Lion Statue, Meiji Period
A Japanese bronze lion statue, Meiji period, 19th century, seal mark to underside, 18 cm high, 31 cm long
Meiji Bronze Dragon Vase
Japanese bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1911), bulbous form, the flared neck with entwined dragon with the ball of knowledge. Provenance: Moorabbin Art gallery circa 1984. Private Collection Toorak. 45 cm high.
A finely modelled Japanese Meiji bronze animalier figure, "Striding tiger", bronze with glass eyes signed with 2 character mark (Yoshi Yama) circa 1890, supported on naturalistic polished timber base. Height 23 cm, length 59 cm, depth 28 cm
Japanese Bronze Temple Water Urn with Dragon Spout
Large Japanese Bronze temple water urn with dragon spout, Baku mask handles, Shi Shi lid, circa 1800. Ex Edo Arts.
Ming Dynasty Chinese Lacquer Chest with Basketweave-Inset Panels
A rare Chinese Basketweave-Inset black and red lacquer chest, Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1572-1620), the black lacquered box inset with split bamboo basketweave panels woven with a subtle diaper motif surrounded by red lacquer detailing, mounted with…
Bronze Censers with Elephant Handles and Animal Legs
A pair of bronze covered censers, 19th century, the globular body of each decorated in relief with birds and peonies, set with double elephant head loop handles and supported on tripod animal head legs, the pierced and domed cover with Buddhist lion knop,…
Bronze Dragon Vase with Chinese Influence
19th century bronze three clawed Japanese dragon vase with some Chinese influence, c1890. The King of dragons lived on the sea bottom. He owned the 'Tana', the pearl with ruled the tides. The ball on this vase represents the Tana. Height 29.5 cm
Chinese Bronze Ding with Taotie Motifs
Chinese bronze Ding, of baluster form, flanked by looped handles decorated with raised taotie motifs, raised on four tripod legs, height 22 cm and diameter 17 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Fernande Glynn, a well known Australian actress that…
Bronze Elephant and Two Tigers Fighting
Japanese bronze group of an elephant and two tigers 20th century realistically cast with the elephant fighting off two fierce tigers, with ivory tusks, signed to the underside, on carved wood stand
Bronze Twin Handled Censer with Mask Handles
Chinese bronze twin handled censer, of squat baluster form, flanked by a pair of mask handles, raised on a circular foot, impressed seal mark to base, diameter 19 cm
Bronze Tibetan Seated Monk, Ming Se Ren Bo Qie
A bronze Tibetan seated monk, inscribed on reverse, Ming Se Ren Bo Qie, 1916-1993, height 33 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
Bronze Guanyin Figure on Triangular Dais
A Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, 19th/20th century, in male form seated on a triangular dais, wearing a decorative headdress, the centre piece depicting a religious figure seated in meditation. Height 24 cm
Indian Bronze Seated Bull with Ceremonial Ornamentation
An Indian bronze figure of a bull the animal modelled in a seated position, with ceremonial ornamentation, 90 cm long
Vietnamese Cham Gilt Bronze Crown with Animal Motifs
A Vietnamese/ Cham bronze Crown with gilt centre finely decorated with a lion, a monkey and dancing deity in front centre, circa 1850. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 13.5 cm diameter
Meiji Bronze Mother and Child Sculpture
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture of a young mother and child, she stands in traditional robe, her child seated to her back upon a bag, their attention drawn to her shoulder, raised on textured base, various impressed character…
Meiji Bronze Vase with Wave and Fish Decoration
A Japanese bronze vase with wave and fish decoration with gilded highlights and stand, Meiji period, seal mark to base, 38 cm high overall
19th Century Indian Bronze Shiva Statue (10 words)
An antique Indian bronze standing Shiva statue, 19th century, 38 cm high
Silver and Gilt Bronze Japanese Pheasant Statue
Japanese pheasant statue, silver and gilt bronze, by Haku Rou, Showa period, 20th century, three character mark to base, 19 cm high, 40 cm long
Gilt Bronze Deity with Coral and Turquoise Crown
Gilt bronze deity figure. Crown inset with coral & turquoise. Height 15 cm
Chinese Bronze Censer with Eight Auspicious Symbols
A Chinese bronze censer, of float bowl form and modulating from light to deeper colours with silver inlaid images of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism between inlaid borders of ruyi clouds; with characters underside. Height 5.5 cm. Diameter 14 cm
Japanese Bronze Eagle on Cliff
A Japanese bronze finished cast metal figure of an eagle with out-stretched wings, on a rocky cliff, signed, early 20th century, burl wooden base, 62 cm high overall
Japanese Meiji Bronze Vases with Fish Handles and In-Relief Decoration
Pair of Japanese Meiji bronze twin handle vases with in-relief bird and floral decoration and both handles in the form of fish, on carved timber stands, height 47 cm
Japanese vase, c. 1960, cast bronze, of baluster form, with carp motif, signed on the side and base, height 38 cm, diameter 26 cm. Provenance: Kazari, Melbourne, private collection, Melbourne
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