Chinese censor made of copper, three legs, two looped handles, round bulb form, lovely mottled patina on outside, interior has green patina. Republic Period early 20th century. Size: 6" wide diameter x 5" high (including handles)

A gilt bronze Libation Cup decorated on the outside with auspicious symbols: Cranes, Bamboo,Prunus blossom and Lingzhi fungus and with some of the Buddhist Bajixiang ("eight precious emblems"). This item was made in China in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and is from the collection of a British Architect who was born in China and lived in Shanghai until 1931 when he migrated to the UK...

A rare unusual bronze mirror with two mythical animals that might be tigers. Age: Western Jin Dynasty - 265 - 316 AD. Size: Diameter - 9cm. Condition: No repairs. Natural aging with nice patina.

Beautiful gold-toned picture of a heron forged out of bronze, surrounded by leaves, flowers, and branches, set upon a black painted background, and framed with black lacquered wood. Minor damage. Signed with Cartouche, Early 20th century. Size: 39.5" tall, 27.25" wide

Bronze Ming Dynasty censer in the shape of a Buddha's hand citron, a citrus planet originating from China, named so for its resemblance to hand gestures known as mudra, which Buddha is commonly depicted making. The censer's lid has the shape of leaves and the plant sits on its own vines.

Ming Dynasty, 14th-17th century

Size: 5" tall, 8" long

Chinese Gilt Silver Enamel & Jadeite Bangle Box with Coral & Turquoise Beads Marked "Silver"

The box is 4.65 inches (11.6 cm) tall by 3.15 inches (8 cm) wide. It weighs 365.1 gram.

The jadeite bangle has inclusions. The box is tarnished and missing minor enamels. It also has surface wears and scratches. (as seen in the photos).

PROVENANCE: Bonhams & Butterfields in San Francisco.

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This rare fine brass vessel with cover is From the late 19 th or early 20th century era , a heirloom piece of some straits chinese family, made by the south east Asian region's local Chinese brass-works artisan, specially made for the baba nyonya community, it is called kamcheng , normally porcelain type but also have these brass type and the silver works type

Antique Chinese opium container made from copper with silver, with a cloisonne lid, decorated with pink flowers on a deep blue background. Its front is engraved with a beautiful seated princess, and its back is engraved with Chinese characters reading " The best medicine of the West comes to the great East. Consume this opium and float like a celestial princess." Dated 1820-1850 Size: 2" height, 1.75" width

17th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Temple Guardian

It is 11.75 inches (30 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.6 cm) wide. It is 8.7 Lb.

It has chips at his hat and arm, manufacture defect of firing holes at skirt, oxidation, corrosion at the base, missing lacquered gilding, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Republic period rectangular form traveling scholar's white brass "paktong" (baitong) ink box with rounded corners finely incised on the top lid with five vertical lines of calligraphy encircled by a band of archaic form characters all centered over a background of blossoming branches. The inscription addresses the appreciation of fine quality calligraphy...

16th century
Ming Dynasty
Cast iron (or maybe bronze?) with lacquer and gold
Height: 48.1 cm / 18.9 in
Weight: 19.6 lb / 8.9 kg
From the estate of Sir Cecil Nixon

A huge and tall figure of Ananda, partially gilded and covered with lacquer. One of the ten disciples of the Buddha, Ananda is typically portrayed as a handsome youth with closed eyes, tranquil features, and drooping ears...

Large 19th c Bronze Handwarmer with Reticulated Cover (LQB061402)
19th century
Mid - late Qing Dynasty
Bronze
Diameter: 27.9 cm / 11 in (at widest point)
Height: 28 cm / 11 in (handle extended upright), 16 cm / 6.3 in (handle down)
Weight: 9 lb 15 oz / 4.5 kg
From a Seattle, WA estate

A rare and unusually large 19th c bronze handwarmer or incense burner, with a circular ribbed body, leather covered handles, and a magnificent reticulated cover feat...

Chinese pair of bronze censors in the form of detailed fu dogs with inlaid carnelian and jade decorating the bodies. Their heads are hinged so that incense may be placed inside and the smoke will billow from their mouths. Size: 6.5" length, 6.25" height

A rare and unusually large bronze (copper / tin alloy) sculpture of Shou Lao (also known as Shou Xing) the Chinese Daoist Star God of Longevity. This item was made in China in the 16th or early 17th Century during the late Ming dynasty. It is mounted on a later 19th or early 20th Century carved hardwood stand...

A finely cast bronze Bodhisattva Simhanada Lokesvara (an incarnation of Avalokiteśvara), with trident and seated on a lion. This item was made in Tibet and the bronze is of traditional copper / tin composition...

A massive bronze (copper tin alloy) vase cast in Han dynasty Hu shape and with Han style Taotie mask handles. The archaistic style decoration is an amalgam of Shang and Zhou dynasty motifs. These consist of upper and lower bands depicting stylized dragons and a central band of large Taotie ("monster"} masks. All are reserved against a flattened Leiwen (cloud) daiper ground...

Antique Chinese bronze brush pot with gilt overlay dragons and puffs of smoke, and incised waves and wind. Partially illegible artist's cartouche on bottom. Wonderful attention to detail. Natural patina. Very Charming piece. 19th Century Size: 6.75" height, 6.75" width

A rare and very finely caste heavy bronze (copper tin alloy) incense burner in the form of a playful crouching 'lion'. This item was made in Ming dynasty China probably during the 16th or early 17th Century. Condition: the cover is missing; otherwise very good. Max length 35 cm.(13.75 inches), max height 18.5 cm.(7.25 inches). Weight circa 6.7 kilos (14lbs 12 oz).

明代 铜狮大香炉
作于约16世ಪ...