Unusual Figural Chinese Bronze Censer, Late Ming.

Chinese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1700: item #821214
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AN ATTRACTIVE LATE MING BRONZE CENSER, 17TH CENTURY.

The censer is made in two parts, a Lohan, dressed in a rustic grass rain cape, sits in sublime meditation upon a water buffalo. The buffalo has a very expressive head with open mouth and raised tongue. I forgot whilst photographing that he also has the Sanskrit ‘Om’ character on his forehead within a radiating sun. I say ‘him’ for the buffalo as the sculptor has t... Click for details

Ming Dynasty Bronze : Guanyin Seated on Lotus Stand

Chinese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1700: item #809626

This original bronze figure of a seated and jeweled Guanyin (Kwan-Yin) measures 10.75 inches tall by 5.5 inches wide by about 4 inches deep.

It consists of two separate pieces: the seated figure of Guanyin and the lotus stand. This is not unusual--old Chinese bronzes often consisted of more than one piece. Everything is original and it is n... Click for details

Seated Bronze Ascetic Buddha

Chinese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1960: item #809225

This bronze figure of a seated ascetic (thin to emaciated) Buddha measures 6.3 inches tall by 4 inches wide by 3.25 inches in depth.

It dates to the middle of the 20th century.

It is in excellent condition with minor green verdigris in some of the small crevi... Click for details

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Attendants

Chinese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1700: item #803364

Wonderful pair of antique Chinese female attendant figures, made of bronze, one with a round covered bowl in her hands the other with a tablet, traces of gold under a thick dark patina, Ming Period. Size of each: 6 3/4" high x 2 3/4" wide x 2" deep.

Seated Bronze Bodhisatva on Lotus Stand

Chinese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1940: item #802094

This bronze figure of a Bodhisatva seated on a tall lotus petal stand measures about 11.5 inches tall by 5.5 inches wide by 5 inches in depth.

Although it is late Ming in style, this outstanding bronze may date to the 20th century or possibly a bit earlier.

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A Chinese Bronze Incense Burner - Sage Riding Deer

Chinese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1900: item #798749
Coll 1020

This is a two piece bronze incense burner in the shape of a deer looking back at an elderly sage who is riding in his back. The sage is possibly the figure of Lao Tzu – although Lao Tzu is usually shown riding on the back of an ox or bullock. The sage rider forms the cover of the incense burner and is detachable – it is held to the deer by a short protuberance on the bottom of the figure and a hole in the top of the deer. ... Click for details

A Ming Bronze Gu Shaped Vessel with Molded Design

Chinese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1800: item #796979
ICHI 1623

A well patinated Ming dynasty 16th/17th Century bronze Gu form vase with cast archaic Shang dynasty style. The gu form was originated in the Shang dynasty and became a familiar style form for bronze wine cups for centuries to come. A Chinese Gū is a tall wine cup with no handles, the mouth larger than its base. This example measures 6” high by 3 ¾” diameter at the top. It is in excellent condition with fine patina. We date it to the middle to late Ming dynasty. 1500-1600. The top sect... Click for details

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Bronze Seventh God Figure

Chinese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1700: item #794062
120

Estimated from ming dynasty, chinese bronze God figure in robe with exquisite cloisonne work. The figure is one of the seventh gods. It is good in condition with some worn due to age.

Stock Number:120
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A rare Chinese bronze Buddha with inscription

Chinese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1800: item #790607
MingBuddha

A rare find of a Chinese bronze Buddha. 7" high. Back bottom base has inscription but some words were missing, probably because of minor restoration. It shows names of donors in a special occasion. 15th C. to 16th C. Some red pigment remains. Bottom base has some erosion. Nice green patina and it's heavy for the size.

PAIR OF GILT BRONZE HU-SHAPE COVERED VESSELS

Chinese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre AD 1000: item #788888
788888

Han Dynasty (206 BC - 221 AD)

Of the usual hu-shape form with a globular body and tapered neck, flanked with a taotie mask ring-handle on either side. The fitted cover is decorated with three phoenix, which would serve as feet when the cover is removed and placed on the ground.

Compare with a similar example illustrated in Gisele Cro... Click for details