*** | An impressive large Meiji Japanese bronze by Omori Mitsumoto (Ko-gen), the figure group of a rhinoceros being attacked by two tigers. One tiger pinned to the front, the other upon his back, fine realistic detail, glass inset eyes, carved bone horn. Signed… | *** | |
*** | An impressive Meiji period Japanese bronze vase from the Nogawa workshop, Kyoto, signed. tapering shouldered shape inlaid in gold, silver and shakudo with a carp rippling the surface of a pond beneath wisteria racemes and tendrils. Height 37.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | An impressive large Meiji period bronze of a bull elephant, realistically modelled, ivory tusks, seal mark under the front left foot. 47 x 34 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze censer, the shallow bowl with everted rim raised on three elephant head legs, two conforming handles. Finely hand engraved with an encircling band of pairs of qiulong on a square fret ground. Engraved seal mark to base. Old patina.… | *** | |
*** | A pair of impressive and well modelled vintage Chinese bronze Foo dogs, the opposing pair in traditional pose, the male with his right paw resting on a ball representing protection, while the female has a paw resting on a cub or pup representing nurturing… | *** | |
*** | An 18th century or earlier Chinese bronze seated monk on carved wooden stand, head slightly tilted forward, hands in mudra pose, traditional long flowing robes, raised on an ebonised carved stand with blossom, cloud, lingzhi motifs and rocky forms. Some… | *** | |
*** | An old and well modelled bronze statue, depicting the Zen Buddhist expression of spirit - Riding the Bull Home - a representation of the sixth of the ten stages on the bodhisattva-path. The artistically modelled and attractively patinated bronze ox walks… | *** | |
*** | An old gilt bronze Bodhisattva, traditional seated pose with crossed legs and hands holding religious objects, upon a lotus throne, turquoise and other small cabochon stone highlights, most gilt finish remains, the high points showing old dark red/brown… | *** | |
*** | A fine quality Japanese gilt bronze figure of a Samurai archer, finely detailed decoration, original arched bow and arrow, signed. Height 37 cm Meiji period circa. 1900 | *** | |
*** | A large old Oriental bronze temple bell, with ribbed and encircling wide band of panelled raised star boss decoration. The cast hanger of double dragon's head form, height 45.5 cm, diameter 27 cm. | *** | |
*** | A quality old Chinese bronze censer, an encircling band of relief decoration, figures within an extensive landscape, framed by scrolling florals, the open handles issuing from dragon masks, finely detailed, Ming mark cast to the base, probably 19th… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese gilt bronze statuette of Buddha, modelled seated cross-legged upon a double lotus throne, his hands in vitarka mudra (a gesture representing the discussion and transmission of the teachings). Height 15.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Japanese bronze censer, modelled as Kannon transported on the back of a goose, it's head turned back with open bill enabling the incense smoke to waft from it. Raised on a quatrefoil plateau from a swollen table base with shishi mask… | *** | |
*** | A large Japanese bronze of Kannon Bodhisattva, depicted surmounted by multiple heads and the head of Amida, and with eighteen hands either holding Buddhist objects or in gesture of veneration. Seated on an octagonal tiered lotus throne and with pierced… | *** | |
*** | 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… | *** | |
*** | An antique Chinese bronze bell, surmounted with two side by side dragons acting as the suspension hanger, the bell top with horizontal panel enclosing a six character reign mark: 'Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhu' (made during the reign period Xuande of the Great… | *** | |
*** | A Meiji period Japanese bronze elephant, realistically modelled, ivory tusks, trunk raised, seal mark to belly. 36 x 21 cm. | *** | |
*** | A large and impressive Oriental bronze recumbent bull sculpture, finely modelled with head raised. Lost wax cast technique. Signed with character marks to the base. Good dark patina, length 77 cm. | *** | |
*** | A rare and fine Japanese Meiji period bronze moon vase, Lost wax cast, c.1880, of circular elliptical form with internal hidden cylinder support for vase, together with accompanying adjustable bronze link chain, diameter 37 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular with domed lid surmounted by a fu dog and raised on three elephant head legs, two lion head handles issue from the sides, relief panels of dragons decorate the sides. Six character Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark under… | *** | |
*** | A pair of 19th century Chinese bronze fu dogs, raised on custom wood stands, height 22 cm. | *** | |
*** | A large bronze buddha, in serene standing pose inside a gnarled wood grotto, on modern stand, height 155 cm (on stand). | *** | |
*** | A large oriental bronze seated buddha, finely detailed with engraved scroll fringe to the draped robe, earth touching mudra, seated upon a lotus throne. Good old patina, height 58 cm. | *** | |
*** | A large Japanese bronze singing bowl, with hammered finish, dark patina and stamped character marks to the rim, raised on a red and gold lacquered stand embellished with metal mounts and carved detail. The bowl of exceptional quality producing a good… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze large tripod censor, square scroll handles to the top rim. Marks to the base. Diameter 31 cm. | *** | |
*** | An large impressive Burmese bronze figure of the seated Buddha in lotus position with earth touching mudra, on lotus throne, old verdigris patina. Height 980 | *** | |
*** | A pair of Japanese early 20th century bronze heron sculptures, for garden placement. Tallest 105 cm Later fixed to wooden base. | *** | |
*** | A large old Japanese bronze temple gong in wooden stand, the plain circular gong with raised central boss, plain frame, with hammer. 84.5 x 102 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of 19th/20th century Japanese bronze shishi, the heavy bronze lion dogs in traditional playful pose, one on its back with a decorative pierced ball. Maker's character marks to underside. Longest 33 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Meiji period bronze figure, a tiger attacking an elephant with another tiger being crushed, ivory tusks, seal mark to base, on wood base. 19 x 15 cm. | *** | |
*** | An impressive large Japanese Meiji bronze censer, the elongated ovoid body with panelled design in relief of exotic birds, the lid surmounted with a sculpted eagle upon a rocky outcrop, its attention drawn to a snake, long scrolling mythical beast head… | *** | |
*** | A Thai gilt bronze buddha with flame ushnisha, probably 19th century, in bhumisparsha mudra, raised on a three tiered throne plinth with red ochre paint to the horizontal surfaces and back. Fired clay interior. Two ring fixings to back possibly for… | *** | |
*** | A large old Chinese bronze vase, stylised beast mask handles, relief taotie mask encircling decoration. Height 45 cm. | *** | |
*** | A quality Chinese Zhadou bowl form vase on stand the exterior in copper red langyao glaze. Gilt metal band to the flared top rim. Raised on decorative bronze stand. Bearing three collection and exhibition labels to the base. D. 14.5 cm. Height 10 cm. | *** | |
*** | An early 20th century bronze oriental fire pot / jardiniere, squared form with fine relief panels of phoenix and Fu dog on finely decorated ground, looping handles. Raised on grotesque mask and scroll feet. Character marks to the base, height 25.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze tripod censor, looping handles to the top rim. Marks to the base. Diameter 8.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Meiji bronze tiger sculpture, standing, turning to his left with open snarling mouth and raised head, good original patina, moulded character marks to his belly. Length 60 cm. Height 27 cm | *** | |
*** | A large bronze standing Buddha, hands raised in serene pose, his cloak draping from the arms, standing upon a lotus throne. Height 94 cm | *** | |
*** | A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture of a father and his son, the father stands in traditional multi-layered robes, his attention drawn to his son lying between his feet, circular base, original patina, applied tablet with double… | *** | |
*** | 19th century or earlier Tibetan copper-bronze Buddhist statue of Yama Dharmaraja the guardian deity confronting death, wearing a bull mask beside his consort, standing upon the back of a bull copulating with a woman. All upon a lobed base with flaming… | *** | |
*** | A bronze censer on figured stand, all three sections with partial gilt detailing, the stand modelled as a figure of a temple guardian raised on rosewood plinth, supporting on his upraised left arm a massive koro of squat circular shape with pierced walls… | *** | |
*** | An old Chinese large bronze ceremonial teapot, the rounded square section body panelled with fine scroll work, conforming lid with monkey finial and a pierced spreading base, animals to the lug supports for the two handled carry chains, dragon form spout… | *** | |
*** | A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture of a young mother and child, she stands in traditional robe, her child seated to her back upon a bag, their attention drawn to her shoulder, raised on textured base, various impressed character… | *** | |
*** | A good Japanese Meiji period bronze of a lion, standing roaring naturalistically modelled, seal mark under his belly, c1890, length 41.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A fine Japanese Meiji period bronze of a tigress, standing alert naturalistically modelled, seal mark under her belly, c1890, length 37 cm | *** | |
*** | A vintage Oriental gilded bronze Buddha, finely detailed, in lotus pose and earth touching mudra, closed in base, height 17.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A large floor standing gilt bronze figure of Kuanyin, the goddess stands upon a double lotus throne holding an unopened lotus blossom and leaf in her raised leaf hand, her head crowned by a coronet decorated with the Buddha, a leaf shaped flaming mandala… | *** | |
*** | An impressive Japanese early to mid 20th century bronze Buddhist statue, the seated serene Buddha with one leg crossed, upon a multi pleated covered base and lotus leaf stand. Three incised character mark inscription to rear. 17kg, height 61 cm | *** | |
*** | An old Chinese seated bronze Buddha, modelled with four arms, his raised headdress enclosing a further smaller head with graduating tiers, raised on double lotus throne, partial polish to the front, the base intact, height 35.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze vases, plain stylish design with a dragon curling around the base of the neck, seal mark to base. Height 35.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Meiji period bronze rat well modelled holding a large nut, good original dark patina, length 27.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese bronze figure of a samurai foot soldier holding a yari pole arm and a supporting a candle tray. Raised on carved teak stand. Overall height 33 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of quality Japanese Meiji bronze vases, the mirror-matched pair finely engraved and overlaid in precious metals, each with a peacock upon a blossom branch, finely engraved character mark signature, height 18.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze vase, baluster shape with squat circular body raised from a spreading foot, the tall neck with garlic head mouth flanked by beast head handles, etched pattern decorates the neck and shoulder. Xuande six character mark under the base.… | *** | |
*** | An old Japanese large bronze Hotei sculpture, his open robe showing his corpulent belly, his right hand raised with his finger pointing skyward, height 58.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze vases, baluster shape with mask handles to the sides, raised on urn shaped stands supported by three dragon legs from an annular ring base. Worked in relief with panels of embattled dragons amongst clouds, height 40… | *** | |
*** | 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 59.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape, with gilded bats and auspicious symbols to the sides, four-character mark under the base, diameter 14 cm | *** | |
*** | A late 19th century Japanese bronze Quan Yin sculpture, the goddess of mercy represented standing on a cloud upon the back of a sinuous dragon. The naturalistic mounded base with wave edge, height 37.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze vase, baluster shape, decorated in low relief with two sinuous five-clawed dragons amongst fiery clouds above an ocean of tumultuous waves, four character Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 25 cm | *** | |
*** | An old Chinese bronze mirror, in old box with Japanese calligraphy. Provenance: collected in Japan some 20 years ago. Reputedly Tang dynasty, circular with scalloped edge, the reverse finely cast in relief with love birds amongst feathery scrolls. Old… | *** | |
*** | A Japanese bronze statue of Ninomiya Sontuku (1787-1856) the peasant sage portrayed as a young boy walking whilst reading a book and carrying firewood on his back, height 48 cm | *** | |
*** | A large 19th century Japanese bronze baluster urn, hexagonal lobed body with four panels decorated with song birds and blossom in relief, substantial sinuous fully figured dragons as handles to the side, circular conforming platform base. Good original… | *** | |
*** | A large Indo-Tibetan bronze statue of Shiva, he stands with legs crossed, playing a flute held by two of his four arms, a prayer wheel supported by one finger, finely detailed, circular plinth base. Height 89 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze ritual wine vessel (jue), with heavy surface patination/accretion. Height 17 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese bronze statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy stands holding a furled scroll, remnant gilt and dark lacquer patination, height 30.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze bust of Kwanyin, the serene goddess finely worked with scrolling coiffure, her sculpted drapery free flowing, her left hand in mukura (holiness) pose, the block base with impressed seal marks and incised characters to reverse, further… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese circular bronze mirror, with relief decoration. Diameter 14.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A 19th century large Oriental bronze trumpet vase with pair of standing shishi side handles, the compressed body with engraved scrolling vine decoration. The reverse with four rows of calligraphy, height 34 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of Oriental bronze crabs, compactly modelled, with their legs and pincers gathered to their bodies. Impressed seal mark stamp under each, width 7 cm | *** | |
*** | A large Southern Indian bronze urli (temple bowl), shallow circular with two lifting handles looping from the rim to the shoulder. Diameter 59 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze bust of Kuanyin, a Buddhist diadem to her coiffure, her shoulder and waist draped with a knotted scarf, her hand raised holding a lotus. Raised from a leaf plinth. With impressed seal marks and incised characters to reverse, numbered… | *** | |
*** | An old Indian bronze standing figure of a dancing Shiva, her fine features include headdress, restrained body adornment and well defined facial features, she stands on her right leg with knee bent, raised on a spreading circular double lotus ring base,… | *** | |
*** | An early 1900s bronze elephant, trunk raised in charging pose. (No signature or seal, possibly Japanese). 32 x 22 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze gui censer, circular raised on a tall foot with twin mask handles issuing from the sides, cast with bands of archaistic geometric design, later attached flaring rim. With later domed wooden cover pierced with lingzhi, height 11.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A large old Thai bronze Buddha head, serene pose with eyes downcast, long earlobes, snail-like hair, large flaming topknot, dark patina. Height 50 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze jardiniere, squat circular shape, decorated in relief with peacocks and flowers. Impressed marks under the base. Diameter 26 cm. | *** | |
*** | A good large Japanese Meiji period bronze hibachi, octagonal form with decorative landscape panels, two open handles, raised on four mythical mask feet and raised on a conforming wood base. Good old patina. 55 cm x 49 cm x 35 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese bronze hibachi, of large potpourri form, of circular shape with over-head swing handle with butterfly mounts, the cover pierced with dragons, clouds and ribbons, the neck pierced and cast with clouds. Dia.36 cm, height 24 cm. | *** | |
*** | A large old Chinese bronze vase, taotie mask decoration to the body, the handles with stylised animal heads. Tablet marks to base height 39 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese bronze singing bowl, on decorative silk cushion with hammer, the bowl with hammered finish. Diameter 26 cm. | *** | |
*** | An Indian bronze statuette, of a Yakshi standing, her arms holding an oil lamp, the figure raised on a stepped plinth base. Height 32 cm | *** | |
*** | A large Japanese bronze shishi pup, traditionally decorated with paw raised on an open leaf scroll ball, flaming tail. Length 46 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze standing figure of Kuanyin, dark brown patina. Height 24 cm. | *** | |
*** | An old Japanese bronze shishi lion dog on ball, raised scrolling tail and mane, looking left, the two front paws raised upon a pierced scrolling ball, length 60 cm, height 43 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Meiji bronze ovoid vase, finely decorated in applied relief with coloured metals to the exotic pheasant, bamboo and plant forms restrained to the front, stamped mark to base. Height 12 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze elephant with rider, wearing a caparison decorated with dragons, the rider holding a staff (damaged). 24 x 25 cm. | *** | |
*** | An old Japanese bronze singing bowl on tall red lacquer stand, the five scrolling leg stand with pierced gallery and engraved brass mounts, supporting a cushion upon which sits the hammered bronze bowl. With hammer and cradle, height 100 cm. | *** | |
*** | A gilded bronze standing buddha statuette, with hands in abhaya mudra, raised on circular lotus plinth base, height 34 cm. | *** | |
*** | An ornate bronze Chinese dragon with small crystal ball in one claw, together with a small bronze figurine of a female deity. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** | |
*** | A Meiji period Japanese bronze vase on stand, the vase decorated in relief with a dragon climbing around the neck and holding a sword in his tail, the centre decorated with peacocks and other birds amongst flowers, the base with geometric and Greek key… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze three-piece garniture, a censer and flanking vases, the squat circular censer with lid surmounted by a foo dog, the vases with dragons in high relief, all pieces with conforming beast head handles. Tallest 12.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze seated Buddha figure, traditional fine banded and knotted hair, long ear lobes, a sacred vessel held in the left hand, feet in lotus position, raised on lotus throne. Height 20 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a sixteen headed deity, in embrace with his consort, standing upon recumbent bodies, raised upon a double lotus plinth base. Height 43.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A heavy bronze, Japanese stem cup/altar cup, with shallow bowl raised on a knopped stem from a circular domed foot. Incised kanji inscription to the rim and further to under the base, with dates for Showa 5 (1930) and Showa 8 (1933). A concealed cavity to… | *** | |
*** | A Nepalese gilt bronze statue of the buddha Shakyamuni, standing on lotus plinth, with hands in vitarka mudra, body clothed in flowing robes and wearing a jewelled headdress, height 34 cm | *** | |