A Tang Dynasty Bronze Mirror with Dogs and Grapevine

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #953752

This item has been sold. Thank you.

Jin Dynasty Bronze Mirror with Birds and Silver Nipples

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #945427

A well-patinated bronze mirror of the Jin Dynasty [265-420] which followed the Han and short-lived (Cao) Wei Dynasty. While this mirror is hardly a masterpiece of metal casting, it is unusual in design with a pleasing, balanced symmetry, un-crowded decoration and very desirable coloration. Rim: very narrow and sharply inclined outward. Side: vertical. Knob: round, flat on top; protrudes above the rim. Outer Section: three stepped circular rings, the outermost with a weakly cast or much wo... Click for details

Tang Dynasty bronze spoon

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #914146
2039

Fine and rare, elegantly shaped bronze spoon with a “fishtail” handle from the Tang Dynasty. This piece is in excellent condition with an excellent black patina. L: 24cm/9.5in.

Chinese Han Bronze Mirror with Birds - 206BC - 220AD

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #890799
BR-030

An unusual Han mirror with domed knob and decorated with eight birds. There are four nipples and twelve round discs around the domed knob which is typical with Han mirrors.. Size: Diameter 16cm. Condition: No repairs. Natural ageing and incrustation.

Bronze figure of Lokapala, China, Tang dynasty

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #883703
10560

Small bronze figure of a guardian or Lokapala. China, Tang dynasty.
H 3.4 inches (8.5 cm).
Very good condition.

A Song Bronze Mirror with Inscription

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Metalwork Pre 1492: item #876962

This item has been sold. Thank you. Dimensions & Weight: 11.2cm (4-3/8”) across and weighing 11.2cm (5.1 ounces).

Chinese Bronze Belt Hook; Eastern Zhou Dynasty

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #872589

Of simple, understated and elegant design and lovely geometric proportion, the triple-fluted form avoids visual monotony by the placement of a subtle vertical separation demarcating a slightly recessed surface where the upper-third portion of this traditional, S-shaped hook narrows before terminating in a simplified dragon’s head. Reddish-brown, coppery-colored bronze with red cuprite and verdigris patination. All elements are completely intact. The integral fluted decoration seems to be typi... Click for details

Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Stove & Steamer

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #763332

Very Rare Chinese Han / Warring States Cast Iron Pig

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #750217
M5525

Very Rare Chinese Han / Warring States Cast Iron Boar / Pig

This extremely rare object was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) or possibly a little earlier, during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It is a solid cast iron pig, or boar, and, of course, very heavy for its size, weighing 2.5 kg. There are localised areas of fairly heavy corrosion on the surface. ... Click for details

Fine Reference Book for Ancient Chinese Bronzes

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #747042
M5422

Fine Reference Book for Ancient Chinese Bronzes

Archaic Chinese Bronzes by Christian Deydier

This superbly produced book covers the first known Chinese bronzes through to and including those produced by the Shang Dynasty. It is very well researched and packed full of interesting background information as well as being extensively illustrate... Click for details