Japanese Bronze Heron Garden Sculptures
A pair of Japanese early 20th century bronze heron sculptures, for garden placement. Tallest 41.34 in. Later fixed to wooden base.
Qianlong Lotus Censer with Enamel and Gilt-Bronze
A cloisonne enamel and gilt-bronze 'lotus' censer Qianlong mark and period, standing on tripod feet, the compressed rounded sides decorated with scrolling lotus reserved on a turquoise ground, the rim rising to form two arched handles, the base incised wit
Chinese Bronze Kylin, Tiger & Incense Holder Set
Chinese bronze incense holder, modelled as a kylin, together with a bronze kylin figure and a bronze tiger (3), approx. Height 3.74 in.
Bronze Dish with Sporting Dragons and Daoist Symbols
A finely cast small bronze dish, the heavy gauge dish in light gold hues finely cast with an opposite pair of sporting dragons amidst flaming clouds and enclosed by a double ringed border of flora and four daoist symbols, bearing an apocryphal four charact
Antique Chinese Bronze Hand Warmers, Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Two antique Chinese bronze hand Warmers, Qing dynasty, 19th century, a squat circular pot and the other of similar but slightly tapering form both in mottled deep chocolate and lighter tones, each with low domed pierced covers with florette diaper patterns
Gilded Green Tara: Goddess of Compassion Statue
A gilded bronze green Tara figure, the sinuously posed goddess of compassion attired in a dhoti and jewels, with a flame style headdress and floral earrings, seated upon a lappet throne with one leg free of the lotus position, her hands raised in character
Japanese Bronze Lotus Lanterns, 19th Century
A pair of Japanese bronze lotus decorated lanterns, 19th century, 16.14 in. high
Chinese Bronze Figural Censers and Weights
A pair of Chinese bronze figural censers and two weights, 20th century, 5.91 in. high
Bronze Japanese Lanterns, Late 19th/Early 20th Century - 125cm
A pair of large bronze Japanese lanterns, late 19th/early 20th century, 49.21 in. high
Japanese Bronze Dragon and Phoenix Floor Vases
A large pair of Japanese bronze dragon and phoenix decorated floor vases, 40.16 in. high
Japanese Gilt Bronze Pheasants
A pair of Japanese gilt bronze pheasants, late 19th century/early 20th century, the largest pheasant 13.39 in. high, 23.62 in. long. Provenance: Christie's Australia, 15 November 1999, Lot 197
Indian Bronze Oil Lamp, 19th Century
19th century Indian bronze oil lamp. Height 5.51 in., (excluding chain)
Bronze Hotei Statue, 59.5 cm Tall
An old Japanese large bronze standing figure of Hotei, his robe open showing his corpulent belly, his right hand and index finger raised, his left holding a decorative pierced and cast ceremonial fan, dark brown and dark brown/red patina. Height 23.43 in.
Bronze Taoist Scholar Bust with Wooden Stand
A Chinese bronze bust of a Taoist scholar with wooden stand bronze height 9.45 in., height with stand: 13.78 in.
Tibetan Gilt Bronze Phurba with Figures and Adornments
Large Tibetan gilt bronze Makahala Phurba, (Buddhist ritual dagger), decorated with various figures and adornments, height 61.42 in.
Tibetan Gilt Bronze Yama Figure, 36cm Height
Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Yama, (god of death), height 14.17 in.
Gilt Bronze Yama Statue, 45 cm Height
Large Tibetan Yama gilt bronze metal statue, (The lord of death), Yama in a powerful stance on top of a prostrate human figure secured by sculls, height 17.72 in.
Tibetan Yama Bronze Statue - Lord of Death
Tibetan Yama gilt bronze metal statue, (The lord of death), Yama in a powerful stance on top of a prostrate human figure, height 14.57 in.
Meiji Champleve Bronze Vase, 46cm High
Large Japanese Meiji champleve bronze vase, 18.11 in. high
Meiji Bronze Lotus Bowl
Large Japanese Meiji bronze lotus bowl, 18.31 in. x 15.35 in., 8.27 in. high
Japanese Bronze Elephant on Timber Stand
Good Japanese bronze elephant figure, on timber stand, 12.99 in. wide, 7.09 in. high
Gilt Bronze Tara Figure - 30cm Height
Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Tara, (known as mother of liberation), height 11.81 in. approx
Gilt Bronze White Tara Figure (22cm)
Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a white tara, (known as mother of liberation), height 8.66 in.
Bronze Foo Dog Figure - 14cm
Chinese bronze dog of foo figure, 5.51 in. high
Japanese Bronze Lion by Mitsumoto
Japanese bronze lion, signed Mitsumoto, 15.75 in. long. Provenance: The collection of a Patron of the arts, Queensland
Japanese Bronze Warrior Figures, Meiji Period
A pair of Japanese bronze figures, Meiji period (1868-1912), excellent quality bronze okimono depicting two warriors. The first of a Samurai in a fighting pose and holding a detachable Tachi (sword), his clothing rendered with dynamic movement, the second
Bronze Guanyin in Unadorned Robes
A Sino-Tibetan bronze Guanyin, seated and enveloped in her Unadorned robes, 19th/20th century, her face in solemn concentration feet and hands hidden, height 5.51 in.
Bronze Manjushri: Flaming Sword of Wisdom (8 words)
A bronze Sino-Tibetan Manjushri seated on a lotus throne, Wielding the flaming sword of Wisdom, mid 20th century, the deity wearing a high crested crown and elaborately decorated robe, embellished with beaded jewellery, sitting cross-legged, height 12.20…
Gilt Bronze Jambhala Statue with Mongoose, 21 cm
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Jambhala, seated in Royal Ease pose, holding a mongoose in his right hand, wearing an ornate crown with blue pigment and elaborate jewellery, height 8.27 in., length 7.09 in.
Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquer Barrel
A red and black lacquer wooden barrel with bronze pull on lid, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, held with metal hoops, made in the tradition of a cooper, diameter 12.99 in., height 11.81 in.
Chinese Dragon Bronze Box
A Chinese bronze box, Molded with slender dragons on the lid, 19th/20th century, the underside with characters, diameter 2.36 in.
Bronze Temple Bell from Southeast Asia (8 words)
An ancient large bronze temple bell, helmet shape with Flanges and arrow heads, south East Asian, 15th-19th century, a loop handle to the crown, a patina of red and green, height 12.60 in.
Enamel Inlaid Chinese Bronze Vessel with Taotie Mask Handles
A Chinese bronze, bulbous shaped vessel inlaid with enamel in an archaic design with double Taotie mask handles, 19th/20th century, impressed with calligraphy to the base, height 11.81 in.
Bronze Tibetan Monk with Elongated Ears
A Tibetan bronze seated monk with elongated ears, wearing unadorned robe, 19th/20th century, one foot protruding from under the folds of the pooling robe. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 6.69 in.
Bronze Glazed Guanyin Wall Hanging
A beautiful serene face of Guanyin, the hair piled high and Picked out in black lacquer, Japanese 20th century, the hollow ceramic face well delineated with a bronze glaze, a flat back used as a wall hanging, condition: age wear to the lacquer. Provenance:
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
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Hu-Shaped Vase
A Chinese bronze 'Hu' shaped vase, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), in an archaistic form, with two animal headed handles and a band of inter-locked dragon pattern on the neck. A band of wave pattern decoration on the lower part of the body, two-character mark to
18th Century Sino-Tibetan Bronze Boddhisava Avalokieshvara Figure
A Sino-Tibetan bronze figure of Boddhisava Avalokieshvara, 18th century, the bronze figure cast in a royal ease posture on a double lotus throne with a goat skin on the left shoulder. A small shakyamuni seated on his head, his right hand resting on the rai
18th Century Indian Bronze Nandi Bull Statue
An Indian bronze Nandi, 18th century, 6.02 in. high, 5.28 in. wide. Provenance: An old private Melbourne collection
Bronze Hibachi Pair, Circa 1920
A pair of bronze hibachi, circa 1920, 9.06 in. diameter. Provenance: Purchased from Kazan Japanese Interiors 13 May 1985
Japanese Bronze Censer on Elm Stand, Meiji Period
A large Japanese bronze censer on elm stand, Meiji period (1868 - 1912), 22.83 in. across the handles. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne
Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on Dog of Fo Statue
Good gilt bronze/copper Jambhala seated on dog of Fo, depicted with headdress, with earrings and necklaces, one hand in pose, the other holding mongoose, seated on dog of fo with head turned, raised on a lotus base, with back flame finial, 6.69 in. x 5.91…
Large Chinese Gilt Bronze Jambhala with Mongoose and Peach
Extremely large Chinese gilt bronze Jambhala, depicted seated with head dress and stern look, with necklace, holding mongoose in one hand and peach in the other, seated on scroll base, 14.96 in. x 12.99 in.
Indian Bronze Elephant Toy with Rider and Wheels
Early 19th century Indian bronze temple toy, depicting a elephant and rider, set upon four spiraled wheels, height 4.33 in.
19th Century Indian Bronze Cow Temple Toy
Early 19th century Indian bronze temple toy, in the form of a cow, with basket shaped body, raised on four spoked wheels, height 3.15 in.
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Sculpture
Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture, of a barefoot fisherman, basket with catch slung over left shoulder and a straw hat in his right hand, signed to base at rear, height 21.26 in., a/f
Bronze Chinese Jardiniere with Grapevine Relief
A fine bronze Chinese jardiniere, Republic era, first half 20th century, the heavy gauge pot with high relief applied grapevines and fruits upon a darker textured ground, the rim with a molten decor; character marks in a leaf motif underside, height 19.5 c
Six-Armed Mahakala Gilt-Bronze Figure (17 cm)
A gilt-bronze figure of the six-armed Mahakala, 6.69 in. high
Chinese Gilt-Bronze Dragon Plaque Pair
A pair of Chinese gilt-bronze 'dragon' plaque, 3.35 in. long, 0.71 in. thick (2)
Qianlong Gilt-Bronze Shakyamuni Figure (42cm)
A gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni, Qianlong embossed mark to the back, 16.54 in. high
Gilt Bronze Chakrasamvara Tantra Figure
A gilt bronze figure of Chakrasamvara Tantra, 12.20 in. high. Provenance: NSW private collection, acquired locally on 11 Oct 1984 from Alan Landis Antiques, on commission for Joseph Neuman (receipt)
Seated Lama: Gilt-Bronze Figure from Shanxi, China
A gilt-bronze figure of a seated Lama, 5.71 in. high. Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Shanxi, China in the 1950s (by repute)
19th Century Chinese Dragon Bronze Brush Holder
A Chinese bronze brush holder, 19th century, cast with scrolling dragons among clouds, 4.53 in. high
Japanese Bronze Eagle on Cliff
A Japanese bronze finished cast metal figure of an eagle with out-stretched wings, on a rocky cliff, signed, early 20th century, burl wooden base, 24.41 in. high overall
Edo Period Japanese Bronze Crane Sculpture
A large Japanese bronze crane, Edo period, modelled in a realistic manner, supported on splayed feet,.33.86 in. high
Mythical Lion: Oriental Gilt Bronze Guardian Figure, 10 cm
Oriental gilt bronze figure of a mythical lion standing on guard, looking over his left shoulder. Length 3.94 in.
Japanese Bronze Elephant Vases with Bird Panels
Japanese bronze pair of vases each having two elephant head handles, with two raised panels of birds to the body & storks in flight surrounding the neck. Height 20.67 in.
Bronze Lotus Vase with Floral Detail
Japanese bronze lotus vase with applied floral detail. Height 11.42 in.
Japanese Bronze Vases with Silver and Copper Foliage Decoration
Two Japanese bronze vases, with engraved tree and applied silver and copper foliage decoration, height 5.91 in. approx
Antique Japanese Bronze Candlesticks with Cranes and Lotus Flowers
Pair of antique Japanese bronze candlesticks, cranes on tortoises & lotus flowers, circa 1870, 16.14 in. high approx.
Chinese Bronze Censer with Scholars Playing Weiqi
A large Chinese cast bronze censer, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th-early 20th century, with animal head shaped handle on two sides, the exterior of the globular body depicting two scholars playing ' Weiqi ' beside a river under a pine tree, cast mark to base
Bronze Sino-Tibetan Tara on Lotus Throne, 19th Century
A Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara seated on a lotus throne in the Posture of Royal Ease, 19th century, wearing an elaborate crown & jewellery, with a scarf over her shoulders & sacred symbols, height 3.15 in.
Bronze Manjushri: Wisdom Deity on Lotus Throne
A bronze Sino-Tibetan Manjushri seated on a lotus throne, Wielding the flaming sword of Wisdom, 16th/19th century, the deity wearing a high crested crown & elaborately decorated robe, embellished with beaded jewellery, sitting cross-legged, height 3.15 in.
Gilt Bronze Angry Deity Riding Dragon with Peach
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze angry deity riding a dragon, 19th/20th century, balanced on one side with his pot belly exposed, the dragon holding a peach, a symbol of longevity, height 9.06 in., length 9.06 in.
Bronze Tibetan Seated Monk, Ming Se Ren Bo Qie
A bronze Tibetan seated monk, inscribed on reverse, Ming Se Ren Bo Qie, 1916-1993, height 12.99 in. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
Bronze Ganesha with Malas, Rat and Sweet Treats Dish
A very fine copper bronze Ganesha wearing a peacock feather crown, Nepal, 19th century, a long string of prayer malas, seated on a rectangular stool the rat looks up adoringly waiting for something to drop from the sweet treats dish, his attributes include
Japanese Bronze Crane, Taisho Period
A Japanese bronze crane, Taisho period (1912-1926). Height 20.08 in.
Wrathful Protector: Palden Lhamo Lakshmi Goddess Figure
Tibetan bronze gilt Palden Lhamo Lakshmi goddess Protector figure the female guardian spirit of the sacred lake, being of wrathful appearance, drinking a cup of blood from a human skull, riding side saddle on her mule through a sea of blood, surrounded by
Mythical Bronze Lions with Marble Eyes
Oriental bronze mythical lions standing to attention, wearing leg guards, with the tail raised, having marble insert eyes.
Bronze Seated Guanyin, 20th Century
A bronze seated Guanyin, enveloped in her robes, 20th century. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 5.51 in.
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Studio Mark
Rare Chinese bronze censer Qing, studio mark, approx 3.54 in. high, 3.94 in. diameter
Gilded Chinese Bronze Statue, Signed - 32cm Height
Chinese partial gilded bronze statue signed, approx 12.60 in. high
Japanese Geisha Bronze Figure on Marble Base
Japanese inspired French bronze figure of a Geisha, holding fan & parasol, signed to back, on a Sienna marble base, approx 18.11 in. high
Antique Japanese Bronze Vases - Pair (21cm)
Pair of nice quality antique Japanese bronze vases, approx 8.27 in. high (2)
Chinese Bronze Censer with Studio Mark and Base
Chinese bronze censer with base, studio mark, approx 3.94 in. high, 4.33 in. wide, 3.74 in. deep
Japanese Bronze Vase with Markings, 46cm High
Large Japanese bronze vase, with marks to base, 18.11 in. high approx.
Gold Fighting Cockerels from Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Meiji period fighting cockerels. Pair of gold water gilt cast bronze, signed with a three figure mark for Metalsmith Seiya Chu, Genryusai Seiya workshop, height 11.42 in.
Bronze Guandi: Chinese God of War Statue
Chinese bronze Guandi figure. The Chinese God of war, with halberd in hand, in full battle dress ornately decorated with dragons, with seal to the back, height 57.87 in.
Meiji Bronze Koro with Dragon and Folk Figures
Meiji period bronze Koro (censer). The Japanese 19th century large bronze Koro, standing on four scrolling feet, the base has a writhing dragon in turbulent seas, the body of the censer shows figures from folk narratives, the lid and finial depicts Susano'
Ornate Indian Bronze Cooking Pot
Cooking pot, late 19th century, bronze with a very ornate chased decoration, repeating Indian medallion designs & bands, height 12.99 in.
Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Censer
Censer. Qing Dynasty Chinese bronze, with four character mark, diameter 4.72 in.
Geese-adorned Japanese bronze vase
Japanese bronze vase decorated with geese
Burmese Bronze Torso Bust Figure with Head Dress
A well, modelled Burmese bronze torso bust figure, head and shoulders with detailed head dress and cloak., height 5.51 in.
Meiji Bronze Fire Pot with Animal Relief Decoration
A Meiji period large Japanese bronze fire pot, made in the lost wax process, the exterior profusely decorated with foliage and floral decoration with six panels each decorated with various birds and/or animals in relief, the side handles in the form of sty
Japanese Bronze Usubata Flower Vase with Swans and Carp
A Japanese bronze usubata flower vase, unusual small size, decorated with swans in a pond to one side, a carp to the other, on three scrolling feet. Maker's mark to base. 7.87 in. x 6.89 in.
Bronze Lama with Inlaid Robe and Meditating Pose
A rare bronze Lama, wearing a double Layered robe, inlaid with silver & copper, Tibet, 18th/19th century, pleated in part, the braiding on the edge with fine incised decoration, he is seated in the meditating pose on a double lotus pedestal, with short cro
Bronze Japanese Koi Figure - 40cm Long
A cast bronze figure of a Japanese Koi, 15.75 in. long
Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase with Silver Inlay
A Japanese bronze vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the baluster vase with a carinate shaped collar, lightly decorated with a frieze of silver inlaid stringing to the upper body, height 7.28 in.
Tibetan Monk's Prayer Chimes - Bronze, 7.5 cm
Pair of Tibetan bronze monk's prayer chimes, 2.95 in. diameter
Japanese Bronze Phoenix Vase with Enamel Band, 19th Century
A Japanese bronze vase, with double phoenix handles & an enamel band around the neck, 19th century, height 10.24 in.
Indian Bronze Deity with Multiple Arms and Sanskrit Inscriptions
An Indian bronze deity with Bulging eyes & multiple arms each holding a Symbolic object, carved to the base are lines of Sanskrit, a naga slithering in front, & above another three figures, detailing on the reverse & sanskrit characters, height 7.09 in.
Bronze Tibetan Monk Teaching Gesture
A fine Tibetan bronze & gilt seated monk, the Hands in the Gesture of Teaching, his long hair hanging Down his back, the robe & shawl incised on the reverse, & pooling at the front. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 7.87 in.
Meiji Bronze Boy Fishing Sculpture with Carved Wood Base
Fine antique large Japanese Meiji Period bronze of a boy fishing, holding a bamboo fishing pole hooked with a silvered bronze fish & all standing on a carved boxwood base, signed to back, approx 33.86 in. high, 13.39 in. wide
Bronze Kannon Statue with Gilded Scroll, 34 cm Height
A bronze statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy sits wearing softly draped robes, holding a gilded scroll. Height 13.39 in.
14th Century Tibetan Bronze Dorje with Gilt Traces
A fine Tibetan bronze Dorje, circa 14th century, the four-pronged double-Vajra finely cast, with traces of gilt overall, 7.09 in. long. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis. From the Collection of Robert Bleakley, former Chairman of Sotheby's Australia
Tibetan Bronze Kadam Stupa, 13th-15th Century
A Tibetan bronze Kadam Stupa (Chorten), 13th-15th century, the reliquary with a lotus bud finial with an even dark brown-black patina., 8.19 in. high. Reference: see Barbara Lipton, Treasures of Tibetan Art: Collections of the Jacques Marchais Museum of…
Ming Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Lion Seal/Weight
A rare small gilt-bronze seal/weight, late Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century, heavily cast in the form of a snarling Buddhist lion wearing a bell, one paw resting on a ball, atop a square recessed platform, each side with a dorje in low relief between Buddhi
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
19th Century Tibetan Ritual Cutter
A Tibetan gilt-bronze and iron ritual Cutter, circa 19th century, 5.91 in. long. Provenance: Alex Biancardi Collection, Mossgreen, 17/11/2009
Bronze Hindu Ganesh Figure on Lion and Mongoose
An Indian bronze Hindu standing figure of Ganesh, 16th century or earlier, the four-headed elephant god standing before a flaming nimbus on a lion and a mongoose, supported on a semi-ovoid platform with a floral decorated apron, the head pujared to a gold