Ornate Indian Bronze Cooking Pot
Cooking pot, late 19th century, bronze with a very ornate chased decoration, repeating Indian medallion designs & bands, height 33 cm
Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Censer
Censer. Qing Dynasty Chinese bronze, with four character mark, diameter 12 cm
Burmese Bronze Torso Bust Figure with Head Dress
A well, modelled Burmese bronze torso bust figure, head and shoulders with detailed head dress and cloak., height 14 cm.
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…
Japanese Bronze Usubata Flower Vase with Swans and Carp
A Japanese bronze usubata flower vase, unusual small size, decorated with swans in a pond to one side, a carp to the other, on three scrolling feet. Maker's mark to base. 20 cm x 17.5 cm
Bronze Lama with Inlaid Robe and Meditating Pose
A rare bronze Lama, wearing a double Layered robe, inlaid with silver & copper, Tibet, 18th/19th century, pleated in part, the braiding on the edge with fine incised decoration, he is seated in the meditating pose on a double lotus pedestal, with short…
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
Tibetan Monk's Prayer Chimes - Bronze, 7.5 cm
Pair of Tibetan bronze monk's prayer chimes, 7.5 cm diameter
Japanese Bronze Phoenix Vase with Enamel Band, 19th Century
A Japanese bronze vase, with double phoenix handles & an enamel band around the neck, 19th century, height 26 cm
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
Bronze Tibetan Monk Teaching Gesture
A fine Tibetan bronze & gilt seated monk, the Hands in the Gesture of Teaching, his long hair hanging Down his back, the robe & shawl incised on the reverse, & pooling at the front. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 20 cm
Meiji Bronze Boy Fishing Sculpture with Carved Wood Base
Fine antique large Japanese Meiji Period bronze of a boy fishing, holding a bamboo fishing pole hooked with a silvered bronze fish & all standing on a carved boxwood base, signed to back, approx 86 cm high, 34 cm wide
Bronze Kannon Statue with Gilded Scroll, 34 cm Height
A bronze statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy sits wearing softly draped robes, holding a gilded scroll. Height 34 cm
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
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…
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…
17th Century Bronze Hound Water Dropper/Weight
A bronze weight / water dropper, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, in the form of a recumbent hound, comfortable but alert, his tail curled up, original patina, 9.5 cm long. Provenance: Estate of John Hilliard, UK, 1997
19th Century Tibetan Ritual Cutter
A Tibetan gilt-bronze and iron ritual Cutter, circa 19th century, 15 cm long. Provenance: Alex Biancardi Collection, Mossgreen, 17/11/2009
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…
Cambodian Bronze Lion Pair from Bill Lobban Estate
Pair of Cambodian bronze lions, height 12 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
Vietnamese Bronze Kettles with Lotus Petal Decoration
Two Vietnamese bronze kettles, possibly Le/Mac Dynasty, 15th-16th century, with four lugs, decorated with a border of lotus petals, one with cane handle and dragon form spout (2), height 23 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
Bronze Warrior and Deity Sculptures
Unknown Artist, warrior, bronze on stone base, 20 x 9 x 8 cm (including base), unknown Artist, deity, bronze, 13 x 7 x 3 cm, Transfield foundry stamp to base, (4)
Bronze Krishna Flute Player from Southeast Asia
A south East Asian bronze alloy group figure of Krishna playing the flute, Thai first half of the 20th century, 69 cm high
Thai Bronze Hong Bird, Bangkok Period, 97cm High
A Thai bronze Hong bird, Bangkok period, cast with outspread wings, 97 cm high
Mughal-inspired Bronze Octagonal Box with Domed Lid
An Indian bronze octagonal box with domed lid, each panel incised with Mughal, Persian pattern, 19th century. Height 12 cm. Diameter 13 cm
Mixed Metal Indian Water Vessel with Peacock Handles
A large Northern Indian water vessel, the mixed metal of brass, copper and bronze, 19th century, the bulbous body with a waisted neck, with peacocks holding the large ring handles. Height 55 cm. Diameter 50 cm
Chinese Mythical Bronze Beast Statues - Pair
Two Chinese mythical beast bronze statues, 56 cm x 25.5 cm, 36 cm high approx.
Meiji Period Bird Cage in Bronze Bamboo Design
A Japanese bronze spherical bird cage, Meiji period, circa 1900, cast as bamboo with a hinged door and cricket handle, 30 cm diameter
15th Century Indian Bronze Krishna with Bone Plaque
A small Indian bronze Krishna, Vijayanagara period, circa 15th century, together with a bone plaque, 7.4 cm high (bronze), 4.3 cm diameter (plaque)
Japanese Bronze Owl, Meiji Period
A Japanese bronze model of an owl, Meiji period (1868-1912), naturalistically cast, standing on both legs, two seal marks including one artist mark 'Atsu Yoshi' under the tail, 8.8 cm high
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
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…
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
18th Century Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Lotus Butter Lamp
A Tibetan gilt-bronze butter lamp, 18th century or earlier, the cup and stem decorated with a band of lotus petals, 13.1 cm high, 7.9 cm diameter
Bronze and Onyx Chinese Child Bookends by H.W. Whyte
Pair of bronze & onyx bookends by H W Whyte the bronze figures depicting Chinese children, each signed on the base
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)
Gilt-Bronze Figure of Seventh Dalai Lama
A gilt-bronze figure of the Seventh Dalai Lama, Kelsang Gyatso, 14.7 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Hong Kong in the 1980s, hence by descent (by repute)
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)
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)
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 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
Bronze Jardiniere with Lion Handles & Embossed Animal Decoration
Early Chinese bronze jardiniere. Dual lion head handles. Embossed decoration of dragon & other animals.
Chinese Cloisonne and Bronze Tripod Censer
A Chinese cloisonne and bronze tripod censer, the lobed ovoid censer with a conforming domed lid and a pierced top section with a cast and pierced finial, shaped and pierced bracket handles with lingzhi mushroom embellishments, similar mounts to the…
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…
Bronze Ganesha: Deity in Motion
A tall dancing bronze four armed Ganesha, a deity in Motion with fine engraved detail, India, 19th/20th century, resplendent with the attributes of a noose, a lotus bud, his broken tusk & the conch shell, to immediatly clear the air of obstacles, height…
Ming/Qing Dynasty Bronze Vase with Bird & Flowers
Chinese Ming / Qing dynasty twin handled bronze vase, decorated in relief with bird on blossoming branches, fruit and flowers to the reverse, of baluster shape, Ex Jimmy the Skimmer UK, approx 14 cm high
Japanese Bronze Crane Models, 1950
A pair of large bronze models of cranes, Japanese circa 1950, 87 cm and 72 cm high
Chinese Bronze Wine Vessel with Tripod Legs
A Chinese bronze wine vessel, the wine vessel in archaic form on narrow angled tripod, 15 x 12 cm
Japanese Bronze Mythical Figure Lidded Container with Anchor Finial
19th century Japanese bronze wood-grain lidded container supported by two mythical figures, the cover with a rope entwined anchor finial and a signed stamp to the underside
Bronze Monjusuri Figure with Turquoise and Coral Inlay
Gilt bronze figure of Monjusuri with inlaid turquoise and coral (Purchased in Katmandu c.mid 1970's)
Golden Tura: Bronze Nepalese Figurine
Gilt bronze figure of a Gold Tura (Purchased in Katmandu c.mid 1970's)
Chinese Bronze Dragon Censer with Xuande Mark
A Chinese bronze censer, of circular shape with tri-lobed body raised on three elephant feet, sinuous dragons whose arched backs form handles issue from the sides and rise above the flattened everted rim. Six-character Xuande reign mark impressed under…
Japanese Bronze Singing Bowl on Red Lacquered Stand
A large Japanese bronze singing bowl, with hammered finish, dark patina and stamped character marks to the rim, raised on a red and gold lacquered stand embellished with metal mounts and carved detail. The bowl of exceptional quality producing a good…
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 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…
Peter Weiss' Art Nouveau and Japanese Buckles
Two decorative buckles, one Art Nouveau inspired of large round form, detailed by a woman within floral garland, buckle fitting to reverse, the second of beaten bronze, Japanese inspired, presented as two vertical bars connecting three smaller bars with a…
Chinese Cloisonne Bronze Tripod Censer
A Chinese cloisonne and bronze tripod censer, the bell shaped censer with an ogee profile domed lid and a pierced top section with cast finial, elephant head and trunk handles and similar tripod feet, the body profusely decorated with flora and tendrils…
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…
Polished Yixing Teapot with Bronze Accents
A Chinese Yixing teapot, gong Ju mark to the base, with highly polished surface, bronze handle, cover finial and bands around the rims, width 21.5 cm
Meiji Pagoda Lantern with Bells and Fire Finial
A Japanese bronze lantern in the form of a pagoda, Meiji period, complete with bells & fire finial, later electrified, height 33 cm
Rare Burmese Bronze Opium Weights in Mon Duck Form
A rare graduated set of seven Burmese bronze, opium weights, in the form of a Mon duck, 17th-19th century, cast on an octagonal base, thought to be a reliable judge of the purity or impurity of silver alloys. Provenance: Collection of a former diplomat,…
Bronze Japanese Tiger Attack on Elephant Sculpture
Antique Japanese bronze tigers attacking elephant, with maker mark to base, 30 cm wide, on carved timber base 36 cm wide, elephant tail cracked, one tiger detached from elephant
Oriental Bronze Deity Figure - 26 cm Height
Vintage oriental bronze deity figure, height 26 cm approx
Bronze Tri-Footed Wine Vessel with Bird Beak Spout
Early Chinese bronze wine vessel. Bird beak spout. Tri-footed. As inspected. Height 22 cm
Meiji Bronze Vase with Shi Shi and Tasselled Ball
A Japanese Meiji period bronze vase of baluster form with applied pair of Shi Shi chasing a foliated tasselled ball, the applied pieces achieved by a second firing, 48 cm high.
Meiji Bronze Eagle on Rocky Outcrop, 73cm High
A Japanese Meiji period bronze eagle, perched on a rocky outcrop with wings out, and well moulded in four pieces 73 cm high
Chinese Bronze Enamel Twin Handled Vases (Pair)
Pair of Chinese bronze and enamel twin handled vases, seal mark to base, each; 39 cm high (2)
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
Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Elephant Handles
A Japanese bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), in the archaistic style, with two elephant head shaped handles, 31.5 x 29 cm
Korean Butterfly Candleholder with Reflecting Mirror
A Korean bronze Candleholder, a light Reflecting mirror with butterflies, Chosun Dynasty, 19th/20th century, a carved lattice fence between the candle stand & reflecting plate, on a slim central post with saucer. Height 77 cm
Burmese Mythical Bird Opium Weights Set
A rare complete graduated set of eight Burmese bronze opium weights, in the form of mythical bird, 17th-19th century, comprising the tongue and mane of a lion, the horns of a deer, the feet of an elephant, and the tail of a horse, on a tapering square…
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…
Japanese Bronze Tsuba with Relief Moulded Male Figure
A signed Japanese bronze tsuba, 20th century. the circular pierced tsuba with a relief moulded male figure holding a fan upon a scroll patterned ground, inlaid with silver and brass alloys or shakudo, with Buddhist symbols, and script, diameter 8 cm
Gilded Chinese Dragon Brush Rest
A Chinese gilded bronze dragon brush rest. the cast animated stylised dragon with distressed gilding throughout. Height 6 cm. Width 8.5 cm
Eastern Bronze Censer with Lion Mask Handles
Eastern bronze censer, with lion mask handles, 14.5 cm high
Japanese bronze vase with applied decoration
Antique Japanese bronze vase with applied decoration, approx 15 cm high
Chinese Bronze Censer with Dog of Fo Finial
Chinese bronze censer with a dog of fo finial, approx 42 cm high, 30 cm wide
Thai Gilt Bronze Hong Bird Statue
A Thai gilt bronze Hong bird, Bangkok period, standing gracefully with wings spread, this auspicious figure promises miracles. Height 51 cm
Qianlong Dragon Bronze Vase
A Chinese bronze vase, baluster shape, decorated in low relief with two sinuous five-clawed dragons amongst fiery clouds above an ocean of tumultuous waves, four character Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 25 cm
Chinese Bronze Hu Vase with Taotie Masks and Scrolls
An old Chinese large bronze 'Hu' vase, baluster form, stylised encircling bands including Taotie masks and scrolls, stylised animal form open handles, good dark patina, seal mark to base. Height 36 cm
Chinese Bronze Geometric Vessel with Mask Highlights
A Chinese bronze archaic type vessel, squat ovoid form with lug handles, a raised relief geometric band encircles the shoulder with two mask highlights, spreading circular short foot. Green patina, ink hand drawn calligraphy to old label on base. Height…
Japanese Bronze Lobster Figure on Timber Stand
Japanese bronze lobster figure on timber stand, 21 cm wide, 12 cm high approx.
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