A rare gourd shaped bronze (copper tin alloy) vase decorated in archaic style with leiwen (thunder) pattern motifs and a band of stylized waves.

This item was made in China in the 12th to 14th Century during the late Song or Yuan dynasties when ancient Shang and Zhou bronzes were unearthed and collected. This was a time when large numbers of antique inspired bronze vessels were produced...

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...

Chinese Gilt Lacquer Bronze Temple Guardian, 17th Century

It is 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide. It is 2108 gram.

It has loss gold and patina, pitting cracks, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A twin-handled bronze censer. The base carries the six character reign mark of the Xuande emperor (1426-1435) but this item was made later, possibly during the reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722). This censer is from the collection of a British architect who was born in China and lived in Shanghai. It came to the UK with him in 1931...

17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer

It is 7.83 inches (19.9 cm) tall by 6.85 inches (17.4 cm) wide. It is 1837Gram.

It has rubbing of patina, rust, cracks, pitting, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A rare Chinese bronze (copper tin alloy) paperweight very finely modelled and cast in the auspicious form of a mythical horned Qilin.

This item was made in China for the scholar's table, in the Transitional Period probably during the reign of the Shunzhi emperor (1644 to 1661).

Condition: excellent - no damages and no repairs or restoration.

10 cm / 4 inches high; 14 cm / 5.5 inches across.

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17th Century Chinese Heavy Bronze Archaic Design Vase

It is 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) tall by 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide. It is 4848 gram (10.7 Lb).

It has oxidation, rubbing of patina, pitting, repairs at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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17th century
Late Ming - early Qing dynasty
Solid bronze
Diameter of opening: 12.7 cm / 5 in
Length (handle to handle): 17.5 cm / 6.9 in
Height: 8.3 cm / 3.3 in
Weight: 1118.6 grams (1.1 kg)
From a Denver, Pennsylvania estate

A rare and beautiful 17th century bronze censer, of a proportionally pleasing form with a compressed bulging body raised on a flared foot, with the rim everted and the handles casted as twin Buddhist lion heads...

18 - 19th century Chinese Tibetan bronze Buddha, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 21 cm height.

18th Century Chinese Bronze Archaistic Ceremonial Ritual Wine Vessel

It is 9.84 inches (25 cm) tall by 9.64 inches (24.5 cm) wide. It is 1520 gram.

It has pitting, oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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18th Century Chinese High Relief Bronze Censer with Dragon, Fish, Horse, Animal Marked

It is 7.3 inches (18.5 cm) long by 7.05 inches (17.9 cm) wide. It is 1571 gram.

It has cracks and holes at the side that have been repatched when it was made. It also has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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18th Century Chinese Qianlong Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Amitayus Buddha

It is 7 inches (18 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 1554 gram.

It has rubbing gilding, pitting, cut marks, oxidation, missing back panel, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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18th - 19th century Bronze Censer or incense burner. 12 cm high. 3573 gram weight. Good conditions.

A bronze tripod censer with elephant form feet made during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (1736-1795). There is no cover and the handles have been removed...

Rare 18th Century Chinese Helmet with Original Dragon Embroidery Intact. Height: 17 inches, 43 cm.

Outstanding 18th. Century heavy casting of Buddha, both hands grasping flowers, eyes in serene expression, with incised robes extending towards a double-lotus base. It would appear that this piece may have at one point in time had a mandorla mounted to the backside.

Measures 6.5 in. (16 cm) in height.

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c. 1900 - 20s
Republic period
Solid .990 silver
Width (at widest points): 22 cm / 8.6 in
Height: 15 cm / 6 in
Weight: 347.3 grams
From a Porto, Portugal private collection

An elegant Republic era .990 silver vessel, in the form of a large western chalice with flared rim and two gorgeously detailed handles crafted as pheasants perching on floral branches. The overall shape and workmanship is just superb. The bottom bears Chinese hallmarks...

1900's Chinese Copper Hand Warmer Marked

It is 6.3 inches (16.1 cm) tall with handle up and 4.37 inches (11.1 cm) tall with handle down by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide. It is 1.3 Lb.

It has a small dent at the handle, tarnished metal, stains, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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