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Japanese Bronze Vase Bronze ovoid form
vase with a flared scalloped top and a two handles in the shape of
mythological animals. It has high relief images of birds and
impressed designs on the neck. The body of the vase has four
panels of applied branches, flowers and birds. The base is
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Japanese Bronze Jardinière' Japanese bronze champleve jardinière with Chinese style designs and mythological elephant head &
trunk handles. This is a quality piece, with heavy casting throughout.
There are four bands 7" long by 1 7/8" wide depicting the T'ao-T'ieh
mask above ten archaic shields. It contains a variety of colored enamel,
including two shades of blue, green, red, and white. The bottom of
the interior has an interesting design of leafs in relief that is
typical of Japanese bronzes. Price: $595.
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Chinese Bronze Incense Burner Early Chinese bronze
incense burner with a foo lion on lid, which has a pierced-type ball
under right foot. The burner is supported on four feet shaped legs, with foo lion
heads
on the upper portion. Archaic style and casting are indicative
of age. It has the
T'ao-T'ieh
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Japanese Bronze of Man in Seated Position Unusual Japanese solid bronze sculpture of a seated man holding a pipe in one hand and a pot with fire in the other hand. This bronze has excellent detailing, including the facial features, hair on head, slippers on feet, the tobacco pouch and the manju on the left side of the figure’s back. Ref. No. 012002
Date: circa early 1900's (Meiji Period)
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Chinese Bronze, Kylin Shaped Censer
Chinese finely detailed bronze Kylin censer. This is a heavy cast bronze in the style of the Ming Dynasty, and has a working hinged cover in the form of a standing horned Kylin. It is wearing a collar with a bell and two tassels. It has an open mouth with a fierce expression. The lid is worked into the animal’s head, the vessel into its body that is supported on four legs with claws. The claws are clutching a snake that is coiled up the left rear leg with it's tail up the right rear leg. The overall body is decorated with a variety of archaic designs. This is a quadruped (four legged animal) bronze, which occurred as early as the Chou Dynasty. There are no maker or date marks, but this is obviously an old bronze. Ref. No. 502040 Date: circa 1800's/mythical beast Size & Weight: 6”H x 4-1/4”W x 5-1/2”D; 4 lbs. 8 oz. Condition: Overall excellent except for minor surface scratches on one ear and over one eyebrow. The original gilt color is still visible around the rim when the lid is in the open position. Price: $485. |
 
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Japanese Statue of Bijin Japanese metal casting of a Bijin with a dark brown bronze patina holding a sickle in one hand and carrying a finely detailed woven basket on her back. She is wearing typical Japanese peasant costume that is representative of the early farming culture. Ref. No. 009014 Date: c1900 Size & Weight: 7”H x 3”W x 2-1/2”D; 1-1/8 oz. Condition: Excellent condition with no breaks, cracks or repairs. (Has small piece of tape on handle of scythe to keep it from sliding out of hand.) Price: $250. |
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Bronze Temple Guardian Lion - Thailand Bronzed Thai temple lion with remnants of the original gold/gilt patina. The lion is hollow cast, and stands on four five-toed paws. Some of the original gold gilt has been lost over the years, and there is a lot of green patina from the aging process. This lion was done in the image of Thai Buddhist temple lions which stand guard at the entrances to the revered Thai temple known as the Wat Phra Kaew (the first permanent structure built in Bangkok by King Rama I in 1782). The design is a Thai variation of earlier stone "guardian lions" found in the Khmer region of Cambodia. This lion has the Thai design on its chest plate in the style of the Khmer stone lions. The flame style mane frames the face with the mouth bearing fierce teeth. There are many designs around the chest and ankle going up to the back.Ref. No. 30802 Date: Circa early 1900's Size: 7-3/4" High x 4"W x 6" Deep Condition: Some of the gold leafing is missing from the body of the Lion in numerous places, and here is some corrosion and green patina over much of the bronze. There are no other breaks, cracks or missing pieces. There is also some old residue of dirt under the legs and feet that indicates the piece may have been buried at one time. No restoration. Price: $295.
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Japanese White Brass Mirror Early Japanese white brass circular mirror with a background of finely stippled designs and representations including a fly whisk, drum, purse, hat and other items on the front, with a signature and a raised edge. The back is a polished mirror with usual signs of wear. Ref. No. 502033 Date: Early 20th century Size & Weight: 1/8”H x 9-1/2”Diameter; 3 lbs. Condition: There are a couple miniscule marks on the edge and two discoloration marks on the front with miniscule marks on the back. Price: $150. |
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Indian Bronze Statue of Ganesha Impressive bronze casting of Ganesha, representing the elephant deity, shown standing and holding a round scroll, three edged sword and cylinder. The statue is finely detailed with aged appearance and some discoloration. The figure is heavy bronze cast over a hard brown cement-like material. There is a small piece on the back hip where the cement substance shows along with green aging of the bronze. This archaic piece was acquired as part of a large collection of bronzes, including Buddha images, that was brought back from southeast Asia during the early 1960's. Additional information can be provided upon request. Ref. No. 007011 Date: circa 18th to early 19th century Size & Weight: 8-1/2”H x 5”W x 2-3/4”D; 2-3/4 oz. Condition: The figure is in good condition, but has extensive aging, some green patina, and an original casting flaw on the right rear hip. Price: $325. |
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Chinese Bronze Elephant with Altar
Candleholder Chinese bronze casting of a mythological elephant with a vase on its back that appears to have been used as an altar candleholder. The front of the bronze has remnants of the old red lacquer finish, and there is writing on the side of the casting. The elephant appears to be singed on the front from burning incense or wax. Ref. No. 061007 Date: circa 1900 Size & Weight: 6”H x 5”W x 2-1/4”D; 1-1/2 oz. Condition: Excellent condition with no breaks, cracks or repairs. Has some loss to original red lacquer finish, and remnants from burning incense or wax. Price: $125. |
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