Japanese Bronze Stem Cup with Kanji Inscription, 1930-1933
A heavy bronze, Japanese stem cup/altar cup, with shallow bowl raised on a knopped stem from a circular domed foot. Incised kanji inscription to the rim and further to under the base, with dates for Showa 5 (1930) and Showa 8 (1933). A concealed cavity to…
Japanese Bronze Vase with Mount Fuji and Moon Inlay
A Japanese bronze vase inlaid with gold and silver, depicting a gold moon rising above a silver snow-capped Mount Fuji. Double character seal mark under the base. With wooden box. Small impact dent, height 14.5 cm
Meiji-era Bronze Crab Sculpture
A large, Japanese Meiji-era cast bronze crab, naturalistic casting with rich patina, width 32 cm
Bronze Horse Stirrups with Stylised Horse Heads
Se East Asian (Cambodian?) 2 bronze horse stirrups, circa 16th century or earlier, old oxidised patina, the cast bronze stirrups and embellished with 3 stylised horse heads, diameter 15.5 cm, height 9.0 cm
Japanese Bronze Lotus Censer with Dragon Knop, 19th Century
A Japanese bronze covered censer, 19th century, the ovoid body with lotus form handles and dragon knop, supported on a high lotus leaf form stem, 21 cm high
Japanese Bronze Figure Seated on Basket-Weave Container
A Japanese bronze figure, late 19th/20th century, of a man seated on a large roped basket-weave container, one hand raised to his forehead, signed, wood stand, 17 cm high
Meiji Period Bronze Crane Set
A graduated set of three Japanese bronze cranes, Meiji period ( 1868-1912), 113 cm, high and 60 cm, high
Covered Gold Splash Bronze Censer with Bird Handle
A covered gold splash bronze censer presented on a stand, having a wooden cover with a bone bird handle. In rectangular form. 11 x 14 x 8.5 cm
Murakami Signed Japanese Bronze Jardiniere with Floral and Bird Motifs
Japanese bronze jardiniere signed 'Murakami' decorated with floral and bird themes. 24 x 30 cm
Dragon-handled Bronze Temple Censer
Chinese bronze censer, in the form of a temple with dragon handles on three feet
Bronze Tang Horse on Timber Stand
A bronze Tang style Chinese horse figure on fitted timber stand, height 31 cm, width 35.5 cm
Japanese Bronze Censer with Leaf Handles (26cm)
Fiorm handles, height 26 cm a Japanese bronze two piece censer with leaf form handles, height 26 cm
Bronze Stork Decorated Bowl
Japanese bronze stork decorated bowl decorated with storks in relief, to bronze bowl, height 8.5 cm; diameter 11 cm.
Gilt Bronze Naga Kanya Statue - 50cm
Large Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Naga Kanya, depicted kneeling with hands in mudra holding shell, with turquoise and coral accents, mark to base, height 50 cm
Patinated Bronze Guardian Lion with Cubs
A Chinese patinated bronze guardian lion, late 19th / early 20th century, the snarling bronze guardian lion in rampant position, with one forepaw on a brocade ball and the other holding tight a ribbon in his wide-open jaw, with long tufted mane and tail…
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…
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…
Japanese Inlaid-Bronze Nogawa Vases, Meiji Period, Plum Blossom Decor
A pair of Japanese Inlaid-Bronze Nogawa vases, Meiji period, Nogawa maker's mark (1868 - 1912), the pair of vases of elongated ovoid form with rounded shoulders and short, tapered necks, with deep-brown patina, finely decorated with blossoming plum branch…
Embossed Stork Mantle Vase: Japanese Bronze Foliage Decor
Japanese bronze mantle vase, decorated with embossed storks in foliage
Ming-Qing Dynasty Bronze Dragon Finial with Stand
A bronze finial of a dragon head, Ming-Qing Dynasty, 17-18th century with wood stand, 5.3 cm high, 4.5 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Melbourne, 29/11/2010, lot 357. An important private collection, NSW, Australia.
Ming-Qing Dynasty Bronze Official on Horseback
A bronze figure of an Offical riding a horse, late Ming-Early Qing Dynasty, 17th century / ', 23 cm high
Red Lacquered Ming Dynasty Qin Box
A rare red lacquered wood Qin box, Ming Dynasty, 15th century the box is of a retangular shape, with bronze carring handles to both sides, covered in red lacquer, 132 cm long; 30.8 cm deep; 26.2 cm wide. Provenance: acquired from a private collection,…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Tripod Censer with Xuande Mark
A bronze tripod censer Ming Dynasty, 17th century of deep flaring form with angular C-scroll handles with ruyi-head terminals, supported on a stepped base on three cabriole feet, the underside with a Xuande six-character mark surrounded by two dragons,…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Censer Ding with Fitted Cover and Stand
A bronze censer Ding, Ming Dynasty, 17th century of archaistic ritual vessel Ding form. With fitted hard wood cover and stand, 14 cm high. Provenance: collection of East and West Art gallery, Melbourne.
16th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Monk Figure
A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a monk, 16th century seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base with beaded rims, his right hand is upheld in a modified mudra of discourse, the base sealed with a copper plate. 16, 10.4 cm high. Provenance: a private collection…
16th/17th Century Tibetan Bronze Seated Shakyamuni Figure
A Tibetan bronze seated figure of Shakyamuni, 16TH/17th century seated on a lotus base support on a square throne, the face with a serene expression, 12 cm high. Provenance: a private collection, NSW, Australia.
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…
18th Century Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Usnisavijaya Figure
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated figure of Usnisavijaya, 18th century the figure is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the eight arms held in various mudras, the three faces in meditative expression with eyes cast down, framed by large floral…
Yuan-Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure
A bronze figure, Yuan-Ming Dynasty, 14th-16th century holding an attribute and with one knee raised, cast with a holder to the reverse, 19.5 cm high. Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's-1990's. Mossgreen Melbourne, 8/6/2010, lot 1029.…
Meiji Bronze Jardiniere with Bird and Tree Relief Design
A Japanese Meiji bronze jardiniere featuring relief birds and trees, diameter 30 cm
Bronze Guanyin on Dragon and Lotus Base
A large bronze finish brass figure of guanyin on a dragon and lotus base, height 33 cm
Japanese Bronze Ducks, Late 19th Century
Two late 19th century Japanese bronze ducks, one preening, the other with head held high and extended. Original old dark patina. The tallest 30 cm.
Bronze Statue of Ninomiya Sontuku, Peasant Sage
A Japanese bronze statue of Ninomiya Sontuku (1787-1856) the peasant sage portrayed as a young boy walking whilst reading a book and carrying firewood on his back, height 48 cm
Indian Bronze Deity Figures Set
Three various Indian bronze deity figures including seated couple, figure with deer, and goddess figure, height 29 cm
Indian Bronze Deity Figures: Elephant, Deer, Vajra
Three Indian bronze deity figures three traditional deity, figures, including deity on elephant, deity with deer, and standing deity holding vajra, height 13 cm average each.
Indian Deity Figures: Shiva on Horseback & Bronze Ganesh
Two Indian deity figures including brass Shiva on horseback figure, height 13.5 cm, and bronze Ganesh figure, height 14 cm
Japanese Bronze Plate with Mount Fuji and Village Scene
A Japanese bronze plate featuring relief village scene in the foreground of mount Fuji, diameter 30.5 cm
Chinese Bronze Tara: 52cm of Exquisite Artistry
A large Chinese bronze Tara, height 52 cm, width 36 cm, depth 23 cm
Japanese Shibayama Bronze Vases with Bird and Floral Inlay
Pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze shibayama vases the small bottle shaped vases inlaid with birds and floral decoration in brass and copper, 12 cm height
Seated Quanyin Bronze Figure, Late Qing Dynasty
A Chinese bronze figure of the seated Quanyin, late Qing Dynasty, wearing an elaborate diadem, seated on a lotus throne, traces of gilt and lacquer, height 35 cm
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,…
Chinese Bronze Censer with Upright Handles and Cartouche Mark
A Chinese bronze censer. The censer of compressed rectangular form with raised upright handles issuing from the waisted body, raised on four feet, bearing cartouche with apocryphal marks in relief underside. Height 12 cm, length 23 cm, width 15 cm
Green Tara: Sino-Tibetan Bronze Figure
A Sino-Tibetan bronze figure of green Tara. Early 20th century the cast bronze figure in the posture of Royal ease, wearing an elaborate crown and jewellery, and robe encrusted with stones and sacred symbols, gesturing reassuringly with her right hand and…
Japanese Bronze Fo Dog Censor and Cover
A Japanese patinated bronze fo dog censor and cover, 20th century the censor and cover of a fo dog, depicted with the tail and head raised and an alert look on his face, of good weight, unmarked. Height 18.5 cm, width 24 cm
Japanese Bronze Vases with Copper and Gold Highlights
A pair of Japanese bronze vases with copper and gold highlights, Meiji period, 17.5 cm high
Qing Dynasty Bronze Guanyin Statue
Guanyin Chinese cast bronze statue, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 14.5 cm high
Bronze Guanyin Statue with Vitarkamudra and Cintamani Pearl
A bronze figure of guanyin, late 19th/20th century, seated in dhyanasana with the right hand raised in vitarkamudra and the left holding a cintamani pearl, wearing loosely draped robes, beaded necklaces and a pierced diadem, 37 cm high
Six-armed Mahakala on Elephant-headed Vinayaka Base
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, the six-armed deity standing on a prone elephant-headed figure of Vinayaka above the lotus base, holding a chopper and skull cup in his primary hands and a skull rosary in his raised right arm, a cord hung…
Bronze Buddhist Statue from 20th Century China
A Chinese cast bronze Buddhist statue, 20th century, 44 cm high
19th Century Chinese Bronze and Cloisonne Vase, 30cm High
An antique Chinese bronze and cloisonne vase, 19th century, 30 cm high
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floral Bowl
A Japanese bronze stemmed bowl with applied floral decoration, Meiji period, 20 cm high, 23 cm diameter
Japanese Meiji Bronze Jardiniere, 37x47cm
An antique Japanese bronze jardiniere, Meiji period, 37 cm high, 47 cm wide
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Crane Candle Holder
An antique Japanese bronze crane candle holder with gold highlights, Meiji period, 19th century, 36 cm high
Archaic Chinese Bronze Lid Vessel - 35cm High
An archaic style Chinese bronze lidded vessel, 35 cm high
Japanese Bronze Flying Horse Firepot
A 19th century Japanese bronze wax cast Firepot/hibachi, featuring a Flying Horse summoned from a gourd, deities, a red pine, bamboo and a waterfall. Height 24.8 cm. Width 34.2 cm.
Bronze Kendi with Makara Head Spout
Indian bronze water pot (kendi), with makara head spout, height 17.5 cm
Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Rosewood Stand and Cover
Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze censer with carved rosewood stand and cover, height 16 cm (including. Stand) length 14.5 cm
Chinese Bronze Bull Figure with Incised Decoration
Chinese bronze figure of a bull, with light incised archaic decoration, height 14.5 cm
Japanese Bronze Mythical Creature Vase
Large Japanese bronze vase, of pear form and raised above a sloping circular foot, the body decorated with mythical creatures, set between foliate borders on a grounds of incised geometric design, accented in predominantly blue, green and white enamels,…
Chinese Twin Handled Bronze Censer with Dragon Heads
Petit Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of squat baluster from with dragon twin handle heads, on circular foot, mark to base, diameter 8 cm
Meiji Inlaid Bronze Vase with Semi-Precious Metals
Japanese Meiji period inlaid bronze vase, of pear form, finely inlaid with semi precious metals in the form of flowers and foliage and accented with a Greek key border, height 15 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
Chinese Bronze Lobed Bowl with Mythical Creature Decoration
Chinese bronze bowl, of lobed form, on a circular foot, decorated with two mythical creatures, marked to base, height 6 cm diameter 16 cm
Winged creature bronze ritual vessel
Chinese bronze ritual vessel, with flared cylindrical neck decorated with archaic style frieze, above a winged creature base, incised marks to base, height 18 cm and length 27 cm
Archaic Chinese Bronze Jar with Dragon Finials
Chinese archaic style bronze jar and cover, the body of squat globular form and set with twin mask handles suspending loop drops, the cover set with three dragon form finials, the whole with incised bands of geometric motifs, height 31 cm
Gilt Bronze Tara with Lotus Base and Headdress
Good Chinese gilt bronze Tara, depicted wearing headdress and flaming top bun, head slightly turned wearing jewellery, with lotus raising from arms, hands raised in pose, one leg resting on double lotus base, height 14 cm. Other Notes: this was part of a…
Gilt Bronze Tara Statue, Qing Dynasty
Good Chinese gilt bronze Tara, probably Qing dynasty, depicted seated with top knot and headdress, eyes down cast in serene expression, lobed ears, necklaces, hands resting in lap and legs crossed, on double lotus base, underside inscribed with four…
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)
Rare Chinese Turquoise and Cinnabar Belt Hook
A rare Chinese turquoise and cinnabar inlaid gilt-bronze belt hook, Warring States (475-221BC), the body of the gilt-bronze hook cast in openwork with a writhing dragon inlaid with turquoise, the dragon head hook inlaid with cinnabar eyes. Together with a…
Meiji Murashi-Do Bronze Vase with Red Patina
A Japanese Murashi-Do bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), of classic baluster shape featuring a beautiful red patina with green highlights, 31 cm high, 25 cm diameter.
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…
Angkor Period Bronze Elephant Bell
A Khmer bronze elephant bell, Angkor period (802-1351), 12th/13th century, decorated to the sides with stylised foliage, and covered in a beautiful verdigris patina. Together with a wood and brass stand, the bell 17 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter. With stand…
Ancient Chinese Bronze Mirror with Love Birds
An old Chinese bronze mirror, in old box with Japanese calligraphy. Provenance: collected in Japan some 20 years ago. Reputedly Tang dynasty, circular with scalloped edge, the reverse finely cast in relief with love birds amongst feathery scrolls. Old…
Signed Bronze Vase with Relief Leaf Decoration
Early Japanese signed bronze vase, decorated with in relief leaves, etched signature to base, height 26.5 cm
Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Twisted Cord Handles
A Chinese bronze tripod censer, of compressed circular form on three tapering feet, with a waisted neck with loop handles fashioned as twisted cords to the rim, impressed four character mark underside, rich dark brown patina, height 10.5 cm diameter: 14 cm
Bronze Dancing Dakini Statue on Mythical Tiger with Gilt Highlights
Tibetan dancing Dakini statue, bronze figurine with gilt highlights, the figure atop mythical tiger, wearing gilt trimmed robes, finished with a painted face and head, the creature clutching a smaller figure all on a lotus base, height 30.5 cm
Bronze Tibetan Dancing Dakini Statue with Flame Aureole
Tibetan dancing Dakini statue, tall bronze figurine, deity above two smaller figures, a 'Flame' aureole and a lotus base, height 46 cm
Bronze Simhamukha Yogini Statue with Gilt Finish and Flame Aureole
Tibetan Simhamukha Yogini statue, bronze figurine with gilt finish, the 'Lion faced Dakini' dancing above a female figure, a painted face and mane all atop a lotus base and a 'Flame' aureole, height 35 cm
Nepalese Green Tara Statue: Bronze with Inlays & Gilt Highlights
Nepalese green Tara statue, bronze figurine with gilt highlights and turquoise and coral inlays, seated position on a lotus base, height 20.5 cm
Pair of Meiji Japanese Bronze Vases with Bird Decoration
Pair Meji Japanese decorated bronze vases each bronze vase with applied bird and blossom decoration, height 12 cm, each.
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
Meiji Bronze Elephant with Ivory Tusks
An impressive large Meiji period bronze of a bull elephant, realistically modelled, ivory tusks, seal mark under the front left foot. 47 x 34 cm.
Chinese Bronze Kuanyin Statue, 24cm
A Chinese bronze standing figure of Kuanyin, dark brown patina. Height 24 cm.
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 Dragon Vases with Cloisonne Enamel
A pair of large gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel globular shaped vases featuring dragons, height 60.5 cm, width 38 cm possibly Qing. Each modelled with a gilt bronze foldover rim, leading to a tall waisted neck and body decorated with inset panels of five…
Bronze Kui-Dragon Tripod Censer
A bronze 'kui'-dragon tripod censer 12.8 cm diam., 445g. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1127
Gilt Bronze Suanni Censer from Yutang Qingwan Studio
A parcel gilt bronze suanni censer Yutang Qingwan studio mark 7.5 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Western Australia
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