Japanese Bronze Stork Tsuba with Gilt Relief Decoration
Japanese bronze tsuba, decorated in gilt relief with a stork amongst reeds, similarly decorated verso with reeds, butterflies and character marks, total weight 206gm, 3.15 in. x 2.76 in.
Gilt-bronze and Silver Coins from Various Origins
Four gilt-bronze and silver coinages of various origins Han dynasty, Sasanian Empire, and Spain, 16th to 18th century 1.10 in. diam., 1.14 in. wide, 1.61 in. wide, and 1.77 in. wide, the Spanish cobs 26g each (4). Provenance: Hsiao Chung Lung (1947-2008),…
Bronze Dual Dragon Scroll Weight
Chinese bronze dragon form scroll weight dual dragon forms to decorated bronze scroll weight, on square bronze base, height 1.97 in., width 1.97 in.
Japanese Bronze Fo Dog Censor and Cover
A Japanese patinated bronze fo dog censor and cover, 20th century the censor and cover of a fo dog, depicted with the tail and head raised and an alert look on his face, of good weight, unmarked. Height 7.28 in., width 9.45 in.
Chinese inlaid bronze jar with turquoise roundels
A Chinese archaistic inlaid bronze jar, 20th century or earlier, of compressed baluster form, decorated in low relief to the exterior with a diaper motif with inlaid turquoise roundels. Bone script mark to interior of base, 6.6 kgs in weight, 7.48 in.…
Gilt Bronze Chinese Scroll Weight with Mythical Creatures
Chinese gilt bronze scroll weight, of shaped oval form, decorated with central script panel and mythical creatures, with inscription verso, length 3.94 in.
Chinese Bronze Censor with Twin Handles and Seal Mark
Chinese bronze censor twin handles, upon 3 feet, 6 character seal mark to base. Height 2.76 in. Total width 6.89 in. weight 1.8kg (approx..)
Burmese Bronze Chicken Weights, 19th Century
Set of five Burmese bronze weights in the form of chickens, 19th century, the largest 2.76 in. high
Edo Period Bronze Vase with Phoenix and Waves
A Japanese bronze vase, Edo period (1603-1868), of trumpet form with high relief carved design of a phoenix above stormy waves. Signed. 4.84 in. high, 4.17 in. diameter. Approximately 682 gm weight.
Qing Dynasty Bronze Buffalo Scroll Weight with Stand
A Chinese bronze buffalo form scroll weight, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, the scroll weight modelled as a recumbent buffalo with deep brown patina, with an associated hardwood stand. The bronze 1.57 in. high, 4.21 in. long. The stand 1.69…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Weight
A Chinese bronze weight in the form of a crouching Buddhist lion, late Ming, 17th century, 3.15 in. long, 2.36 in. high
Chinese Bronze Figural Censers and Weights
A pair of Chinese bronze figural censers and two weights, 20th century, 5.91 in. high
Graduated Burmese Bronze Opium Weights, Mythical Bird Forms
A rare graduated set of nine Burmese bronze opium weights, 1 - 550 grams in the form of mythical bird, 17th-19th century, each of the graduated mythical animals are complete on a tapering square base. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplo
17th Century Bronze Hound Water Dropper/Weight
A bronze weight / water dropper, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, in the form of a recumbent hound, comfortable but alert, his tail curled up, original patina, 3.74 in. long. Provenance: Estate of John Hilliard, UK, 1997
17th Century Chinese Bronze Qilin Weight
A Chinese bronze weight, 17th century, in the form of a recumbent 'Qilin', the body slightly twisted and the head raised, supported on his front paws, 3.46 in. long
Rare Burmese Bronze Opium Weights in Mon Duck Form
A rare graduated set of seven Burmese bronze, opium weights, in the form of a Mon duck, 17th-19th century, cast on an octagonal base, thought to be a reliable judge of the purity or impurity of silver alloys. Provenance: Collection of a former diplomat, he
Burmese Mythical Bird Opium Weights Set
A rare complete graduated set of eight Burmese bronze opium weights, in the form of mythical bird, 17th-19th century, comprising the tongue and mane of a lion, the horns of a deer, the feet of an elephant, and the tail of a horse, on a tapering square base
Burmese Bronze Opium Weights, Animal Graduation Decoration
A set of six Burmese bronze opium weights, 19th/20th century, each of the graduated animals are finely decorated. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat, purchased in Burma 1970. Wt. 5 - 320 grams
Burmese Rhino Opium Weights Set
Graduated set 5 Burmese bronze opium weights. Rhinoceros form to each, height 1.38 in. (tallest)
Ming Dynasty Bronze Weight: Lotus Boat Man
A Chinese bronze weight, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, in the form of a man seated on a leaf-form boat entwining lotus stems. 1.57 in. high, 2.05 in. long16/
Antique Burmese Bronze Chicken Weight - 13cm
Large antique Burmese bronze chicken weight, approx 5.12 in. high
Chinese Bronze Scroll Weights with Buddha and Monkey
Three various Chinese bronze scroll weights, including Buddha; monkey etc. Plus one other. Height 1.18 in. (average)
Chinese Bronze Chilong and Cub Scroll Weight, 17/18th Century
A Chinese finely cast bronze chilong and cub scroll weight, 17/18th century, 2.36 in. long, 1.57 in. high
Gilded Japanese Jewelry Box with Bronze Fittings
Early Japanese jewellery box. Traditional gilded decoration. 2 doors open to 6 interior drawers. Bronze fittings. Height 15.75 in. weight 13.78 in.
Chinese Bronze Mythical Animal Weight
An unusual Chinese bronze weight in the form of a crouching mythical animal, Inscribed with single characters around the rectangular base. 1.97 in. high, 1.97 in. wide
Meiji Japanese Bronze Hotei Weight
A Japanese bronze weight in the form of Hotei, Meiji period (1868-1912) 1.77 in. x 1.57 in.