A Chinese bronze lobed slender pear-shaped flower vase. Yuan dynasty, c. 14th century, with unusual mask handles and good even dark patina. Height 9.5in., 24 cms. Provenance: The collection of Simon Digby (1932-2010), noted Asian Art historian, Jersey, Channel Islands.

A large and finely cast Chinese bronze flower vase, Yuan/early Ming dynasty, 13th/14th century, 30.5 cms. high. Weight 1788g. Fine condition with a good even dark patina. From the collection of Dr Kenneth P.Lawley, Edinburgh. Inventiry no. M.52.

A Japanese bronze flower vase, mid 19th century, of quatrefoil cross section, with dragon head and tongue handles. Good condition. With (as yet unidentified) four character maker's mark. Height 26cms.

Eight petal Chinese Tang dynasty (618-907) foliate form bronze mirror with central pierced knob and four relief characters reading “long life, riches, and honor” (chang ming fu gui). 7 1/4” diameter. Good condition overall with typical wear and extensive patina. From the estate of Gerhard Lohmeier, a Diplomat at the German Embassy in Beijing from 1985 to 1989.

Width: 4.2 cm (1.7 in)
Height: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Weight: 170 gms

Chinese bronze scroll weight of a Qilin; good condition

Width approximately 17 cm (across the handles). More pictures and description are available. In good condition.

A large and finely cast Chinese bronze censer and cover modelled as a seated qilin looking back over its shoulder, the unusual saddle-shaped cover with a short funnel for the exit of smoke. Qing dynasty, 18th century. 34 cms high. Good condition with a good old patina.

18th Century Chinese Bronze Archaic Vase with Beast Ears

It is 12.15 inches (30.9 cm) tall by 8.6 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 8.7 Lb.

It has oxidation, rubbing of patina, pitting, repairs at the cracks and beast's tail, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Marked with Wood Stand

The censer is 18.9 inches (48 cm) tall by 16.5 inches (42 cm) wide. The wood stand is 13.8 inches (35 cm) tall by 12.2 inches (31 cm) wide. It is 42.2 Lb. The stand is 7.2 lb.

It is tarnished and has rust, casting imperfection and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A set of Chinese bronze sword hilt.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size of hilt only: Length 18.5 - 21.3 C.M. / Width 5.8 - 6.3 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 36.2 - 36.4 C.M.
Condition: Intact with original condition. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner. Xuande mark. 12 cm diameter. 8,3 cm high. 570 gram weight. Good conditions.

Chinese Bronze cencer or incense burner, Qing dynasty with six character Xuande mark. 13,7 cm diameter. 5,7 cm high. Censer has smooth dent (please check on the pictures). No crack or repair.

Chinese Tripot Bronze censer / incense burner. Qing dynasty. 15,5 cm diameter. 9,7 cm high. Good conditions, No dent or crack.

Very rare sundial in cast bronze, enamel, glass paste and steel, Chinese work from the 18th century. Two similar examples are housed at the Palace Museum in Beijing and are illustrated in the catalog of scientific instruments in the collection...

A Chinese bronze slender pear-shaped vase unusually cast in high relief with two guei dragons, each with long double-ended tail, one reaching the base, the other the rim. 31 cms, late Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century. A couple of shallow knocks to the underside. Otherwise good condition.

A pair of well cast Chinese bronze flower vases, Yuan/early Ming dynasty, 14th/15th century, square section, with dragon head and loose ring handles. 23 cms. Some original casting faults, but no damage or repair.

A half part of a military tally, finley cast in the form of a crouching tiger. Inside the tally is a protruding character and two round holes. Beneath the tally, nine incised halves of characters.The tally is made of bronze, with remnants of the original gilding and a fine patina. China, Early Ming dynasty or earlier. Height: 4.2 cm. Length: 8.2 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: a tally was used to command troops in ancient China...

Cast bronze incense burner, supported by three feet, on the sides, two Buddhist lions form the handles. The object was not cast in one go, indeed the handles and the feet were cast separately and welded, which for the feet is unusual. This seems to announce a lack of technique due to modest provincial craftsmen working in isolated regions. The bronze has casting defects, holes and burrs and the finishes are sketchy...