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Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Bronze
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A large Eastern bronze Buddha figure, palms pressed together in serene pose, floral detail in relief to the robe, supported on a lotus throne. Height 120 cm ***
*** Two late 19th century Japanese bronze ducks, one preening, the other with head held high and extended. Original old dark patina. The tallest 30 cm. ***
*** An 18th century Japanese signed kogatana small knife, the blade of forged Tamahagne iron in the traditional manner, signed with seven character mark. Bronze kozuka with gilt figures in a boat. Length 20.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer, of circular shape with tri-lobed body raised on three elephant feet, sinuous dragons whose arched backs form handles issue from the sides and rise above the flattened everted rim. Six-character Xuande reign mark impressed under… ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape with two mask handles issuing from the side, the brown patinated bronze flecked with gold splashes; Xuande six character reign mark framed by a medallion of a pair of dragons under the foot ring. Diameter 13 cm ***
*** A 19th century Japanese Meiji bronze mirror in decorative lacquered case, the polished mirror with relief decorated back, classical mythical scene of cranes and a tortoise within a coastal landscape, the gold speckled deep bronze toned lacquered case with… ***
*** A vintage Japanese bronze decorative lidded fire pot, relief decoration of long-tailed phoenix, bird mask captured ring handles, pierced lid. Diameter 28 cm. Height 23 cm. ***
*** An old Chinese cast bronze figure of Shou Lao seated upon a deer, the deer finely modelled with head lowered and in a serene pose, Shou Lao with long beard and robe seated to the side, with traces of old gilt, height 52.5 cm. ***
*** An old Chinese bronze two-handled incense burner on a tall tripod base, decorated in relief with birds, masks, scrolls, etc, the pierced cover with Kylin finial. Height 24 cm. Together with a pair of matching two-handled tripod baluster vases. Height 25.5… ***
*** A heavy bronze figure of Guanyin, standing on lotus throne, height 25 cm. ***
*** A Japanese Meiji bronze fire pot / jardiniere, plain octagonal form, captured shaped ring side handles with scroll cast mounts. Width 29.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese bronze incense pot, in the form of a young boy holding an open sack, some gilt decoration to his robe. 11 x 8 cm. ***
*** A large, Japanese Meiji-era cast bronze crab, naturalistic casting with rich patina, width 32 cm ***
*** A vintage Chinese gilded bronze of a sage upon a deer, the sage (Shou Lao) with ruji sceptre and scroll, the stag with heart form spotted highlights. Repair to one antler. Height 565. Length 55 cm. ***
*** An old Japanese bronze singing bowl on stand, mildly hammered finish, on silk panelled cushion, on elaborate red lacquered stand. With hammer. Height over-all 44 cm. ***
*** An old Japanese rosewood personal hibachi hand warmer, the rectangular box with bronze pot and sectional compartments and drawers, fret cut scrolling front frieze. 22.5 x 16.5 x 12 cm. With over-head handle. ***
*** A quality Japanese bronze usabata ikebana vase, the flat top with cylindrical well raised upon an ovoid base with lappet panels cast with precious objects, three money bags as the feet, drums as the handles. Good gloss patina, height 26.5 cm. ***
*** An old Thai bronze Buddha head, mounted on a hardwood block base. Height overall 31.5 cm ***
*** A bronze Cambodian rain drum, the circular on a wide waisted and flared base, all with fine ribbed and geometrically banded cast relief detail, star centre to the top, the sides with conforming lug handles and decoration. Good green patina. 61.5 cmm x 45… ***
*** A Japanese bronze elephant, modelled with raised trunk, simulated ivory tusks. Signed Mitsuhiro ' under the left forefoot, length 35 cm. ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period decorative cast bronze vase, cylinder form with cranes in flight in relief amongst scrolling clouds, raised on three decorative scrolling feet, height 32 cm. ***
*** An old Chinese bronze lidded container formed as a duck, fine feathered detail, head raised and turned to the left, on wavy and veined water-lily base. Good old patina. 22 cm x 12 cm x 29 cm ***
*** An old heavy Indian bronze bell, surmounted by a figure of Ganesh, suspended from a heavy linked chain, the god sits with attributes raised in his forearms and trunk. Excluding chain Height 38 cm. ***
*** An old Chinese bronze of the Daoist xian, modelled standing with one arm raised supporting a double gourd bottle, his other hand to a ring connected to his flared robe, raised on stepped square plinth. Some gilding remains.H.35 cm. Reputedly early Ching… ***
*** A Chinese bronze incense burner, squat circular shape raised on three legs and with two lug handles at the rim, the walls with four affixed moulded butterfly motifs, intaglio cast four character seal mark under the base. Diameter 16 cm ***
*** An old Chinese bronze chimera, the lion type mythical dragon with head raised and open mouth, length 21 cm. ***
*** A Japanese bronze vase inlaid with gold and silver, depicting a gold moon rising above a silver snow-capped Mount Fuji. Double character seal mark under the base. With wooden box. Small impact dent, height 14.5 cm ***
*** A Sino-Tibetan bronze figure of the bodhisattva Maitreya, standing, on plinth base, height 23 cm ***
*** A large Eastern bronze standing Buddha figure, hands in serene pose, restrained draped robe, supported on a lotus throne, height 120 cm. ***
*** An old Japanese bronze and iron fire hearth and kettle, the compressed bronze hearth with oval cloud form cut out handles. Recessed fitted with an iron water pot with large open ring handles and fitted bronze lid, height 34 cm. In signed wooden box. ***
*** A Chinese champleve enamel and bronze censer, modeled as a grotesque mythical beast, the head forms a cover with wide open mouth to emit the smoke. Height 40 cm ***
*** A 19th century Japanese bronze and brass paper knife, the blade finely engraved with the wind god Fujin releasing an enormous wind being captured by the figured handle, gilt highlights, length 29.5 cm. ***
*** A Japanese Meiji bronze decorative brush pot, the pot with relief birds in flight and florals raised on tapering bamboo stands, the circular bracket foot base with full figure crabs, height 24 cm. ***
*** A Japanese bronze vase, of square section with tapering walls, decorated with a fruiting vine in high relief, the vine forming handles to the shoulder, the leaves and fruit trail over each face of the vase, the neck decorated with stiff leaf pattern, the… ***
*** A pair of Japanese bronze vases, baluster shape with water lilies in high relief to the sides. Height 29 cm ***
*** A Sino-Tibetan bronze statuette of a bull headed deity, presenting a child as a sacrifice. Height 30 cm ***
*** Two old Chinese bronzed white metal lidded containers, includes a tea caddy and small circular pot, both with traditional dragon decoration in relief, remains of bronze finish. ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period bronze vase, circular, decorated in high relief with birds in flight above landscapes. Signed on relief spelter base panel, height 24 cm. ***
*** A Japanese bronze shakudo decorated vase, baluster shape, decorated with birds, blossom and grasses, seal mark under the base, raised on wooden plinth stand. Length 18 cm ***
*** An old Japanese Meiji bronze singing bowl coiled rope type embossed decoration, with old red lacquered handle hammer. Diameter 26 cm. ***
*** An archaic Chinese bronze halberd, (combination of spear point and axe), length 22.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection. ***
*** A 19th century Japanese bronze wax cast Firepot/hibachi, featuring a Flying Horse summoned from a gourd, deities, a red pine, bamboo and a waterfall. Height 24.8 cm. Width 34.2 cm. ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period bronze vase, baluster shape raised on three legs from a circular plinth. Decorated in relief with birds and flowers, elephant head handles issue from the shoulder, height 37 cm. ***
*** A vintage Chinese bronze monkey, in the archaic manner, mounted to a wood block, height 27 cm (including stand). ***
*** An old classical Japanese bronze crane and tortoise figure group, the crane with head lowered and mouth open holding a lotus branch, the top with open flower and spike as a candle stand, the crane standing upon the tortoise's back, this group representing… ***
*** A Chinese bronze vase of archaic hu-form shape, the walls decorated with bands of wave patterns, captured ring handles affixed to each side, impressed archaic calligraphic symbols decorate the neck and under the base. Height 32 cm ***
*** An early 20th century Japanese bronze singing bowl, graduating hammered finished exterior, with silk panelled cushion and shammy covered turned wood hammer. Bowl, diameter 18 cm. ***
*** An old Chinese large bronze 'Hu' vase, baluster form, stylised encircling bands including Taotie masks and scrolls, stylised animal form open handles, good dark patina, seal mark to base. Height 36 cm ***
*** A decorative Nepalese bronze bodhisattva statue, seated on double lotus throne. Small turquoise inlays, height 23 cm ***
*** An early 20th century Thai gilt bronze figure of an archer, in traditional dress and pose with one knee raised, the bow extended in the figure's left hand, the costume in gilt, raised on socle base. Height 40 cm. ***
*** An archaic Chinese bronze halberd, (combination of spear point and axe), length 22 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection. ***
*** A pair of Chinese bronze censers, ovoid shape with domed covers surmounted by kylins, raised on four feet, decorated with panels of dragons and lotus. Height 19 cm ***
*** A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze bodhisattva, seated in earth-touching pose on plinth base. Height 28 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape, with two integral loop handles to the rim, the body with deep fluting and vertical ribs, three of the ribs extending to form feet, four character seal mark cast under the base. Diameter 18 cm ***
*** An old Tibetan bronze statue of the Amitabha Buddha, in meditative pose with a religious object held in each hand, seated in lotus pose. Open base, height 18 cm. ***
*** A large Chinese champleve enamel and bronze vase, baluster shape, raised on domed circular foot, with ring handles fixed to the shoulder, two bands of champleve encircle the body and neck, the rest of the vase decorated with a small whorl pattern. Height… ***
*** An old heavy Indian bronze bell, surmounted by a figure of Ganesh, suspended from a heavy linked chain, the god sits with attributes raised in his forearms and trunk, bell complete with clapper. Height excluding chain 37.5 cm ***
*** A Tibetan bronze bust of a Buddhist deity, its fearsome visage framed by a flaming mandala set with coral and turquoise beads. Height 25 cm ***
*** A quality mid/late 20th century gilded bronze standing buddha, the right hand in Shuni mudra, in traditional robes with long drape. Raised on lotus throne. A gem set to the forehead. Height 21.5 cm. The hand pose gesture is used to improve intuition,… ***
*** An archaic Chinese bronze halberd, (combination of spear point and axe), length 15.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection. ***
*** A bronze statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy sits wearing softly draped robes, holding a gilded scroll. Height 34 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze and champleve enamel gu-form vase, stiff leaf panel design flanking the central band, raised on conforming shaped hardwood stand. Overall height 27 cm. ***
*** A bronze figurine of Vasudhara, the Buddhist goddess of wealth, prosperity, and abundance in traditional seated position. Height 30 cm. ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer, rectangular form, the pierced and cloud scroll domed lid with shishi finial, the body with raised angular handles and bulbous form with relief decoration of dragons, mystic pearls and clouds, raised on four tapering cylindrical… ***
*** An old Chinese bronze figure of Kuanyin, seated in the lotus position, the lotus stand modelled with dragons. Height 27 cm ***
*** A late 19th century/early20th century Burmese bronze Arakan Kannon, Goddess of Mercy, modelled standing holding a lotus stem, her head framed by a plain circular mandala. Height 53 cm ***
*** A late 19th century bronze Burmese lion dog, modelled standing four-square, with open mouth and protruding tongue. Length 31 cm ***
*** A pair of 19th century Japanese bronze temple vases, baluster form, each with pair of full figure shishi handles supported on spike fittings, engraved calligraphy to the base rims including date of 1893. Height 27 cm. ***
*** A Chinese bronze figure of a tall standing crane, head raised, S-form neck, well detailed long feathers, raised on a dome base, dark patina. Height 44 cm ***
*** An old Japanese bronze vase of accentuated flared form, square section, recessed long lozenge panels to each side. Good old dark patina, height 19.6 cm. In original boxwood box, the lid with old label. ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer, squat spherical shape raised upon three foo dogs standing upon their hind feet, sinuous dragons form handles attached to the sides, the domed cover surmounted by an aggressive foo dog. Height 34.5 cm ***
*** A late 19th century/early 20th century Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape, the rim with handles issuing as loops, raised on three tapering feet, intaglio hallmark cast under the base, dark brown patina. Diameter 11 cm ***
*** A bronze figurine of the goddess Vasudhara, the goddess of wealth, fertility, and well-being, standing wearing crown on lotus style base. Height 44 cm. ***
*** A fine Japanese bronze rectangular vessel, plain square section top rim, finely decorated with 'Immortals in Garden' panels, the four short feet with shaped brackets. Good dark patina. 54.5 cm x 29 cm x 14 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period bronze of a tiger, standing alert naturalistically modelled, seal mark under his belly, c.1890, length 30 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period bronze of a tiger, naturalistically modelled prowling, three character seal mark under his belly, length 25 cm ***
*** A Tibetan statuette of the bodhisattva Manjushri, coppered bronze, modelled seated on lotus throne holding a raised flaming sword. Height 43 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese bronze bookends, modelled as goddesses riding on the backs of a seated elephant and a lion dog. Remnants of red lacquer patination. 15 cm x 9 cm x 18.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower family Collection. ***
*** A set of three Chinese bronze graduated size heavy censers, plain design, side handles, two with embossed marks to base. Largest diameter 18 cm ***
*** A small Chinese bronze foo dog, in traditional pose. 15 x 10 cm. ***
*** A Japanese bronze censer modelled as three cranes, the backs removable as covers for the incense cavities. Height 48 cm ***
*** A small Sino-Tibetan bronze buddha, seated in Earth Touching mudra, and with a flame outlined removeable mandala behind. H15.5 cm ***
*** An old Chinese bronze shallow planter, oblong shape with grotesque mask handles at either side, the walls decorated with peacocks, raised on four inward turned scroll feet. 48 cm x 27 cm x 21.5 cm ***
*** An archaic Chinese bronze halberd, (the combination of a spear and an axe, which would have been attached to a long two-handled pole), length 18.5 cm. ***
*** A heavy Chinese bronze vase, inverse baluster, cast in relief with panels of figures in landscapes, height 45 cm. ***
*** A gilt bronze Buddha seated in meditative pose, with hands in teaching mudra, raised on double lotus plinth base. Height 15.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period bronze censer, ovoid raised on four feet, decorated with panels of birds and blossom, the cover surmounted by a kirin finial (loose), height 38.5 cm. ***
*** Japanese Meiji bronze octagonal hibachi/jardiniere, with pair of raised handles and three short tapered feet, the relief decorated with blossom and bird decoration, height 29 cm ***
*** An old Tibetan bronze Buddha, the seated female with four arms, each hand holding a significant object, seated in lotus pose upon a lotus throne, dark patina. Height 35 cm ***
*** A large Japanese 19th century bronze shishi incense burner, the temple dog with head turned to the left, an open cavity to its back, length 34 cm ***
*** A Chinese Han type bronze chimera (mythical cat beast), the patina showing green verdigris, in prancing pose. Length 23 cm. ***
*** A large Chinese bronze mirror, cast to the back in relief with two dragons embattled over a mystic pearl, flanking a jagged mountain, diameter 36 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze statuette of an official, with traces of gilding and polychrome, modelled seated holding an archaistic gui sceptre. Height 26 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape raised on three elephant head feet, the walls decorated with ribbon swags, elephant head's form handles issuing from the side, domed lid surmounted by a figure of Putai. Height 29.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese bronze incense burner, modelled as three cranes, the back of each bird removable to access a cavity for incense. Height 48 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period bronze vase on matched stand, ovoid with trumpet neck, decorated in high relief with songbirds on blossom branches with sections forming the two handles at the shoulder. The three footed stand with conforming elements.… ***