Gilt and lacquered Ming dynasty official figure
A gilt and lacquered wooden figure of an official on bronze stand Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century 29.8 cm high. Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London, 23 February 1968 (Receipt). John Lane Esq.. Private Collection, Sydney. Andrew Stuart-Robertson Oriental…
Archaic Bronze Ritual Food Vessel - Ding
An archaic bronze tripod ritual food vessel and cover, ding Warring States period 25.5 cm high. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 5 May 2000, no. 1518 (invoice) Compare a similarly cast ding, see Christies, Fine Chinese Ceramics and…
Meiji Bronze Tiger Figure with Glass Eyes
A Japanese Meiji period bronze figure of a tiger, well patterned and in prowling pose, with glass eyes, 1868-1912. Length 54 cm.
Chinese Bronze Gu Vase with Geometric Designs
Chinese bronze Gu vase, of waisted faceted form with fins to edges, with square foot and rim, incised with archaic geometric designs, in black patinated finish, height 34 cm. Provenance: The Collection of the Late Bruce & Odette McLeod
Bronze Monkey Vase from McLeod Collection
Japanese bronze vase, of tapering form, decorated with a scene of a monkey hanging in a tree with fruit, height 19 cm. Provenance: The Collection of the Late Bruce & Odette McLeod
Chinese Bronze Taotie Vase
Good Chinese bronze archaic style vase, of facetted tapering form, the sides decorated with panels of taotie motifs, raised on four feet, later drilled, height 33 cm
Gilt Bronze Tara with Multiple Arms and Serene Expression
Good Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated with headdress and multiple arms, with hands in pose and serene expression, raised on lotus base, height 16 cm
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 Burmese Rain/Frog Drum
Good Burmese bronze Rain/Frog drum, with a circular top, with central star motif, surrounded by four frogs, on a waisted base, with ribbed motifs, 49 cm x64 cm
Meiji Period Mixed Metal Samurai Censers
Good pair of Japanese Meiji period censers, in mixed metal, with a spreading top, decorated with flowers, above a twin handled body, beautifully decorated with samurai warriors in bronze, gold, silver and copper, with rampant dragons verso, on base on a…
Gilt Bronze Lama Rinpoche, 27cm
Good Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Lama Rinpoche, depicted seated, hair tied in knot, with stern expression on face, dressed in robes, finely engraved with scroll acanthus motifs, one hand in pose, the other holding lotus, on square base, height 27 cm
Chinese Silver Incense Burner
A Chinese silver coated bronze incense Burnner, height 20 cm, diameter 11 cm
Chinese Bronze Bowls and Incense Burner Set
Chinese bronze footed bowl, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, of oval shape with elaborate incised decoration of stylised clouds and geometric motifs, together with a Chinese bronze incense burner, with two dragon handles and a Chinese archaic…
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.
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
Japanese gilt bronze bowl with leaf decoration
Early Japanese decorated bronze bowl inset gilt leaf decoration to tri-footed bowl, diameter 9 cm.
Vintage Chinese Bronze Snuff Bottle Stopper - 5cm Height
Vintage Chinese bronze snuff bottle stopper unavailable, height 5 cm.
Japanese Bronze Lion Figure with Carved Wood Stand
Good Japanese bronze lion figure with carved wood stand, character mark to base, height 10 cm; length 19 cm.
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…
Nepalese Bronze Mythological Guardian Beast with Candlestick
A Nepalese bronze mythological guardian beast, 19th century, holding a candlestick, with turquoise eyes, the oval pierced base with a foliate border, height 18.5 cm. Provenance: Captain W.E.Frank Jones (British advisor to the Chinese government in early…
Chinese Bronze Relief Plaque with Three Deities
A Chinese bronze plaque, cast in relief with three deities and inscribed with Chinese characters to the reverse, height 9.5 cm
Chinese Bronze Wine Vessel with Taotie Masks, 19th Century
A Chinese bronze archaistic wine vessel, 19th century, the flattened baluster shape with two ring handles, bands of taotie masks, characters to base, height 34 cm
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,…
Chinese Bronze Guanyin Figure, 19th Century
A Chinese bronze figure of guanyin, 19th century, seated with traces of gilt and lacquer, height 35 cm
Bronze Vajrabhairava Figure with Consort Vajravetali
A bronze figure of Vajrabhairava with his consort Vajravetali, Sino-Tibetan, the yidam and consort depicted in ecstatic Union on a lotus leaf base, height 33 cm. Provenance: Christie's, Sydney, 1972, Estate of D'Arcy Ryan, Shapiro, fine furniture,…
Meiji Period Bronze Censer with Silver Inlay
A Japanese silver inlaid bronze censer, Meiji period, rectangular with two loop handles above a frieze inlaid with geometric inlay on four cabriole legs, height 13 cm
Japanese Bronze Elephant Koro with Temple Pagoda
A Japanese bronze Koro in the form of a caparisoned elephant carrying a temple, mid 19th century, the two tiered pagoda with pheonix finial and fretwork openings, on an embellished and brocade cloth with pearl fringes, signed to underside 'Hasegawa,…
Meiji bronze Bijin holding lamp, signed Hosho/Takanobu
A large Japanese bronze figure of a Bijin holding a lamp, Meiji period, Tokyo school, the beautiful woman stepping carefully in geta holding her kimono with her right hand, her hair elaborately dressed, signed with seal: Hosho/Takanobu, and another…
Chinese Bronze Censer with Loop Handles and Mark
A Chinese bronze censer, of compressed globular form with a pair of raised loop handles to the rim, on three tapering feet, impressed two character mark underside, dark brown patina, height 10 cm, diameter 12.5 cm
Chinese Bronze Mask with Pierced Eyes and Decorated Ears
A Chinese archaic style bronze mask, modelled with facial features, pierced eyes, and decorated ears, verdigris patina, length 19.5 cm, width 19.5 cm
Han Dynasty Bronze Dagger with Bear Handle
A Chinese silk route bronze dagger with stylized bear handle, Han Dynasty (220 B.C.- 206A. D.), 23.5 cm long
Gilt Bronze Thai Musician Statue, 19th/20th Century
A Thai seated gilt bronze statue of a musician, 19th/20th century, 37 cm high
Seated Figure with Grinding Stone
An Indian bronze statue of a seated figure with grinding stone, 19th century, 6 cm high, 8 cm wide
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.
Japanese Bronze Dragon Vase, Hexagonal Form, 36 cm High
An antique Japanese bronze dragon vase with hexagonal form top, 36 cm high
Japanese Fish Bronze Vase, 20th Century
A Japanese bronze vase with fish decoration, 20th century, 25 cm high
Qing Dynasty Bronze Seals with Dragon Finials
Four Chinese bronze seals with Chi-long dragon finials, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the largest 3.5 cm high
Tibetan and Indian Bronze Antiques Collection
An antique Tibetan bronze bell with incised and horned decoration; a Tibetan bronze Ganesh ladle; and an Indian bronze cow statue, 19th century, (3 items), the bell 25 cm high
19th Century Tibetan Bronze Seated Tara Statue with Dragon
A Tibetan bronze seated Tara statue with dragon and lotus, 19th century, 36 cm high. Note: a similar example can be found in the Museum Guimet in Paris which is also illustrated in 'Arts of Asia' Nov.-Dec. 1975, page 35, catalogue 35.
Bronze Guanying and Child Buddhist Statue, 19th/20th Century
A Chinese bronze Guanying and child Buddhist statue, 19th/20th century, 21 cm high
Bronze Chinese Tiger Statue, 20th Century
A Chinese bronze tiger statue, 20th century, 58 cm high, 135 cm long
Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Ornaments, 20th Century, 41-53 cm
A pair of Chinese bronze foo dog ornaments, 20th century, 41 cm high, 53 cm long
Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Elephant Handles
An antique Chinese bronze censer with elephant handles, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 7 cm high, 11 cm wide
Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Handle, 18th/19th Century
Chinese bronze Foo dog handle, 18th/19th century, 11 cm long
Japanese Bronze Temple Gong with Wooden Stand
A large old Japanese bronze temple gong in wooden stand, the plain circular gong with raised central boss, plain frame, with hammer. 84.5 x 102 cm.
Gilded Chinese Bronze Sage on Deer Sculpture
A vintage Chinese gilded bronze of a sage upon a deer, the sage (Shou Lao) with ruji sceptre and scroll, the stag with heart form spotted highlights. Repair to one antler. Height 565. Length 55 cm.
Bronze Japanese Lady with Shamisen
A bronze figural study of a Japanese lady holding a shamisen, height 40 cm
Japanese Patinated Bronze Specimen Vase
Early 20th century Japanese patinated bronze specimen vase elongated oval form, unmarked 24 cm height
Chinese Bronze Champleve Vase with Foo Dog Handles
19th century Chinese bronze & champleve vase baluster shape with foo dog handles, 15.5 cm height
Japanese Bronze Standing Immortals of Wealth and Fish
Pair vintage Japanese bronze okimono standing immortals of Daikoku god of wealth and Ebisu holding a koi fish, 8.5 cm heights
18th Century Tibetan Bronze Dorje
A Tibetan bronze Dorje, circa 18th century, of polished bronze or other alloy, cast with the prongs issuing from makhara mouths, 12 cm long, 3 cm wide.
Tibetan Padmasambhava Gilt Bronze Figure
A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 15TH/16th century, seated in padmasana on a later double lotus base, with a bright, penetrating gaze with a benign smile, his characteristic hat with unusual decoration of five heaped 'Norbu' jewels.…
Chinese inlaid bronze jar with turquoise roundels
A Chinese archaistic inlaid bronze jar, 20th century or earlier, of compressed baluster form, decorated in low relief to the exterior with a diaper motif with inlaid turquoise roundels. Bone script mark to interior of base, 6.6 kgs in weight, 19 cm high,…
Song Dynasty Bronze Incense Vase with Verdigris Patina
A Chinese bronze Incense-Tool vase, Song Dynasty (960-1279), the pear-shaped vase raised on a tall splayed foot, simply decorated with five incised lines to the neck, covered in a beautiful original verdigris patina, 16 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter.…
Japanese Bronze Vases with Rooster and Hen Decoration
A pair of Japanese bronze vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), of ovoid form, a pair of patinated bronze and mixed metal-inlaid vases with main rooster and hen decoration in gold and alloys, autumn grasses and flowers to the reverse also in gold. Unsigned, 19…
Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase with Carp and Flowers
A Japanese 'Murashi Do' bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), of baluster form, a bronze vase finely cast in relief with a carp swimming beneath the surface and floral relief to the neck, 19 cm high, 13 cm wide. Other Notes: Kano Seiun, born in 1871, was…
Edo Period Japanese Bronze Lidded Jar
A Japanese bronze lidded jar, Edo period (1603-1867), 19th century, of squat form, a patinated bronze jar with cover. Main design of stylised clouds on the body and on the lid. Signed, 10 cm high, 12 cm diameter.
Edo Period Bronze Dove Censer with Champleve Enamel
Lovely Japanese Edo period bronze and champleve dove censer and cover, depicted standing on log with head turned looking backwards, the wings lifting to reveal censer, the whole perched upon a rock and accented in blue, red, yellow and white enamel,…
Chinese Bronze Censer with Loop Handles and Cartouche Mark
A Chinese bronze censer, of compressed rectangular form with raised loop handles issuing from the rim and raised on integral feet, bearing cartouche with apocryphal marks in relief underside, height: 11 cm, length 14 cm, width 9.5 cm
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,…
Gilt Bronze Manjusri Figure with Sword
A gilt bronze figure of Manjusri, seated on a lotus base, holding a sword in the right hand, 16 cm high
Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Vajra, Qing Dynasty
A large Tibetan gilt-bronze Vajra, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the large thunderbolt-sceptre is cast with a central bulbous grip that separates two lotus pedestals supporting a central column surrounded by eight arched vajra points emerging from the jaws of…
Tibetan Bronze Seated Figures: Laksmi and White Tara
Two Tibetan bronze seated figures including a gilt bronze Laksmi riding on an elephant, and a silver white tara. Largest: 4.6 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia
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,…
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…
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…
Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Seated Lama Figure
A small Tibetan gilt-bronze seated figure of a Lama, 18th-19th century the finely cast figure is seated on a square cushion, holding a lotus lamp. 19 8 cm high. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia
Qing Dynasty Lotus Frog Bronze Lamp
A Chinese bronze lamp, Qing Dynasty (1644-1921) the lamp is cast in the form of a lotus stem, with a frog laying on the leaf. 5.5 cm high
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 Hotei God and Deer Censor
Japanese bronze Hotei god and deer censor early 20th century, 21 cm height
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,…
Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Lion Head Handles
A bronze censer late Qing dynasty, of squat bombe form, the sides set with two lion head handles, the base with an apocryphal six-character mark of Qianlong, 18.5 cm wide
Gilt Bronze Lama with Vajra and Censer
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Lama, depicted seated wearing hat with painted features, holding vajra in one hand and censer in the other, wearing robes and with crossed legs, height 20 cm
Chinese Bronze Bat Censer with Stand and Cover
Chinese bronze censer, cover and stand, the censer of squat form with twin bat handles, the cover with peach finial above pierced bats, mark to base, set on a bronze stand raised on three short feet, height 11 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
Bronze Baby Krishna Figure, Late 19th Century
Indian bronze figure of baby Krishna, probably late 19th century, depicted on knees with one hand raised with attribute, with painted features, height 9 cm and length 6.5 cm
Chinese Bronze Immortal Figure, 75cm Tall
Large Chinese bronze figure of immortal, depicted standing wearing robes with long beard, height 75 cm
Japanese Bronze Twin Handled Urns with Fish Handles
Pair of Japanese twin handled bronze urns, of bulbous form above a tapering foot, with twin fish handles, raised on a circular stand, height 22 cm (2)
Chinese Bronze Footed Censer with Kylin Masks and Stand
Chinese bronze footed censer and stand, of spherical form, the pierced dome cover set with fo dog, the body surrounded by kylin masks and raised upon three children, on wooden stand, height 37 cm
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…
Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase with Peacock Scene
Rare and beautiful Japanese Meiji period bronze and mixed metal vase (1868-1912), of large proportions, with a spreading lip above a waisted neck and tapering body, decorated with a fine raised scene of peacocks on a rocky outcrop surrounded by flowers…
Japanese Bronze Mirror with Lacquered Case, Meiji Era
A Japanese bronze mirror in original lacquered case, late Meiji, 20th century, 34 cm high
Meiji Bronze Vase, 19th Century, 32cm
A Japanese bronze vase, Meiji period, 19th century, 32 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 Peasant Statue
A Japanese patinated bronze statue of a peasant, Meiji period, 25.5 cm high
Chinese Landscape Bronze Vase, Early 20th Century
A Chinese bronze vase with landscape scene, early 20th century, 24 cm high
19th Century Tibetan Yak Bells with Leather Straps
Tibetan yak bells, cast bronze and leather, 19th century, 17 bells in total, each bell 7 cm high
Chinese Bronze Censer with Handles and Feet
A Chinese cast and patinated bronze censer of squat bowl form with carrying handles, supported on 3 feet, 19th century, impressed mark to the base, 9.5 cm high, 16 cm diameter
Thai Bronze Male Bust on Sandstone Base
A Thai bronze male bust on sandstone base, 20th century, 40 cm high. Provenance purchased from Geraldine Cooper, Melbourne, 1990 for $2,600
Indian Bronze Peacock Oil Lamp, Early 20th Century
An Indian bronze hanging oil lamp in the form of a stylized peacock, early 20th century, 52 cm high.
18th Century Indian Bronze Hindu Statue, 16.5cm
An antique Indian bronze Hindu statue, 18th century, 16.5 cm high
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