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Bronze — Oriental - Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)
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Category:
Bronze
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| *** | A superb and rare Imperial Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Avalokitesvara, Xuande mark and period, 1426-1435, the jewelled and crowned Bodhisattva seated in 'Lalitasana', on a double-lotus throne, with one foot resting on a lotus flower, the right hand in… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese very heavy and finely cast bronze figure of Ratnasambhava, Qianlong mark and period, (1736-1795), seated in vajrasansa on a lotus base, his hands in dhyana and varada mudra, with gilt face, and neck. Height 40 cm, seven character mark on the… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Imperial gilt bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Padmapani, Xuande mark and period, (1426-1435), seated on a double lotus base in lalitasana, his right hand in varada mudra, the left in vitarka mudra, both sprouting lotuses that bloom at his… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and imposing patinated and lacquered bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, early Qing, 18th century, a swastika on his chest, seated in vajrasana, on an elaborate lotus throne in vajrasana, with his hands in bhumisparsa mudras, the hems of his robe… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine and large Chinese gilt bronze figure of Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16th century | *** |  |
| *** | A fine and large Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16th century, seated with eyes downcast, in 'Meditation' and 'Earth-Touching' mudra, on a bronze double-lotus throne, the character 'Wan' engraved on the chest, the edges of the robes… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine and rare Imperial Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Vajravidarana, Ming Dynasty, early 15th century, probably Xuande period, the jewelled and crowned Bodhisattva seated in full lotus posture on a double-lotus throne, the left hand holding a bell, the… | *** |  |
| *** | An important large Tibetan bronze portrait of a Kagyu Lama, 15/16th century, seated on a lotus base in vajrasana, his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudras, on a lotus base, wearing finely chased monastic robes and distinctive hat with sun and moon… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine and rare Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of a crowned Buddha, 14th /15th century. Seated in dyanasana. 27.5 cm high. Rectangular base. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese parcel-gilt figure of a guardian, late Ming, 16/17th century, Dressed in armour and standing on a naturalistic carved wood 'Rockwork' base in flowing ribbons, a small Buddha at the front of his Crown, holding a flask in the left hand, his right… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine and large Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16th century.65.5 x 45 x 30 cm. Seated with eyes downcast, in 'Meditation' and 'Earth-Touching' mudra, on a bronze double-lotus throne, the character 'Wan' engraved on the chest, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare and exceptional Chinese gilt-bronze seated figure of Mahakala, (Nag.po.chen.po), Defender of the Faith,Early Ming Dynasty, 15th century. The crowned deity wearing an elaborate apron, a skull cup in one hand and standing on a supine figure,… | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine and large Chinese gilt bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, late Ming, 16/17th century, seated in vajrasana, on a circular lotus issuing from a hexagonal pedestal base, with elaborate robes and Crown, holding an ambrosia vase and willow branch,… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine and large Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16th century.65.5 x 46 x 28 cm. Seated with eyes downcast, in 'Meditation' and 'Earth-Touching' mudra, on a bronze double-lotus throne, the character 'Wan' engraved on the chest, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine Nepalese gilt-bronze Attendant figure of a Bodhisattva, 14th-15th century, the jewel-encrusted figure standing elegantly on a lotus throne, 18.5 cm high, References, for similar example please see Ulrich Von Shroeder Indo-Tibetan Bronzes, 1981… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine and rare Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Vairocana, 14th century, the Dhyani Buddha elegantly seated in padmasana on a double-lotus throne, turning the wheel of the law, wearing an eight-leaf Crown, the hair in a high chignon, the elaborate jewellery… | *** |  |
| *** | An important Tibetan densatil gilt-bronze image of an offering goddess, Chopay Lhamo, 14th - 15th century. Being part of a group of caryatids, (usually four), supporting the throne of a major deity, with a Newari inscription on the back of the support,… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin, Yuan/early Ming Dynasty, 13th-15th century. The bejewelled figure draped in long ribbons, with the Amitabha Buddha positioned at the front of the elaborate headdress, seated elegantly on a pierced rockwork… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin, late Ming, 16th century seated in vajrasana, the hands in vitarka and dhyana mudras, wearing a five leaf Crown inset with Dhyani Buddhas. Height 38 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine and rare Tibetan gilt-bronze silver inlaid and jewelled figure of Amogahasidi, 15th century, seated on a double-lotus throne, his hair in a high chignon surmounted by a Crown inlaid in turquoise, lapis lazuli, rock crystal and malachite,… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and fine Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figure 18th century, depicting a multi armed Dharmapala in Yabyum, standing on a prostate figure and reclining buffalo, all on a lotus base 38 cm. Provenance: Christies London, 1 April, 1982, lot 48 | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze group, Qianlong, 18th century, depicting Begtse (Dharmapala, protector of Buddhism), trampling a demon and a horse carcass and brandishing a sword, framed by a flaming mandorla and supported on a lotus base, sealed, gilt… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare heavily cast Ceylonese gilt-bronze and polychrome figure of the Buddha, circa 17-18th century, seated in finely pleated robes on a shaped lotus throne, his hands in dhyana mudra, cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A fine and very rare parcel-gilt polychrome bronze figure of Makaramukha Dakini, 18th/early 19th century, the elephant-headed deity with flaming red hair and wearing a crown, dancing on one leg on a supine figure, the jewellery and the face in gilt,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto/Chinese parcel-gilt bronze figure of the Dakini Vajra Yogini, 18th century, with a wrathful expression, stepping to her left, naked except for turquoise and coral inlaid jewellery. Height 36 cm, wooden base | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figure of White Tara, 18/19th century, gracefully seated on a lotus throne with the fight leg pendant, holding the 'blue lotus', wearing turquoise jewellery, the base sealed, with a visvavajra. Glass fronted fitted case. 21.8… | *** |  |
| *** | A monumental Nepalese parcel-gilt black patinated bronze sculpture of the goddess Vajrayogini (Dakini Narokbadchoma, female sky-walker), 19th/20th century, silver-inlay with gilt highlights and semi precious stones, cast in several sections, holding a… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese parcel-gilt bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, late Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century, seated in vajrasana, the left hand in bhumisparsa mudra, the right hand in dhiyani mudra. A swastika on his chest, seated on a lotus flower issuing from… | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Daoist gilt-bronze figure of the immortal Xi Wangmu, late Ming/early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, seated in flowing robes decorated with finely chased motifs, wearing a phoenix headdress. 27.5 cm high, wooden base. Provenance: Private collection,… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze standing figure of Narasimha Dakini, Ming Dynasty, circa 16th/17th century, the lion-headed bejewelled deity with a flaming red mane and standing on one leg, holding a skull cup and a chopper, inlaid with semi-precious… | *** |  |
| *** | A large imperial cast and repousse gilt bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, Qianlong seven character mark and of the period, 18th century, 'Respectfully made in the Qianlong period of the Great Qing Dynasty', seated in Dhyanasana, the hands in… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese gold-splashed bronze censer 17th/18th century. 14 x 25 cm, with dragon handles, seal mark of Xuande reference: See Sothebys London, 13/5/2009, lot 235 for a similar example | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze and polychrome figure of Mahakala,18th century, standing in alidhasana on a recumbent elephant-headed Vinayaka with one wrathful face and six hands holding attributes, an elephant hide stretched across his back, wearing a… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Tibetan bronze Dorje, circa 14th century, the four-pronged double-Vajra finely cast, with traces of gilt overall, 18 cm long. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis. From the Collection of Robert Bleakley, former Chairman of Sotheby's Australia | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Tibetan gilt bronze image of Buddha Sakyamuni, 15th century. Seated in a beaded robe on a double-lotus throne, the ushnisha inlaid with turquoise. 19 cm high. Provenance: From an important Australian private collection | *** |  |
| *** | Finely cast gilt-bronze figure of Maitreya, seated in a Western posture, in the wheel mudra (dharma chakra) | *** |  |
| *** | A rare large seated gilt bronze crowned Tibetan figure of Kubera, Densatil Monastary 15-16th century holding a mongoose and myrobalan, wearing jewellery inlaid in hard stones, 36.5 cm, perspex base | *** |  |
| *** | A finely chased Mongolian gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, 18th century, seated on a high lotus base in earth witness mudra (bhumisparsa), holding a bowl in his hand, sealed base with gilt visvavajra, school of Zanabazar, 14.5 cm. Literature: see:… | *** |  |
| *** | A very rare Chinese bronze censor and stand late Ming Dynasty, 1643 eight character mark, dated 1643, 'Zhong Chun Ci (dated the 19th year of the Chongzhen period). Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's to 1990's | *** |  |
| *** | A very unusual Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze seated Bodhisattva, 18th century, with pendulous earrings and pierced crown, polychrome eyes, lips and eyebrows, seated on a lotus throne, with felt-mounted wooden base. 23 cm high. Provenance: From a deceased… | *** |  |
| *** | A small Tibetan gilt bronze crowned Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 15th century. Seated in Dyanasana on a double-lotus throne, a vajra resting on the front of the throne, the crown inlaid with semi-precious stones, 16.25 cm high. Provenance: Purchased in 2001 from… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze group, Qianlong period, (1736-1795), depicting the Adi-Buddha Vajradhara and Prajnaparamita in yab-yum seated on a lotus base, he holds a vajra and ghanta, she holds a kapala and kartika, both wearing elaborate jewellery, 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gold-lacquered bronze figure of Buddha, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, the jewelled and draped figure seated on a double lotus throne, with an inverted swastika on the front of the throne, base unsealed, 22.7 cm high, *The word… | *** |  |
| *** | A larger than life size parcel-gilt cast bronze Buddha head, probably Tibet, 16th century. With pendulous earlobes and down-turned eyes, the ushnisha rising from a head of tightly curled hair, 40.3 cm, metal stand | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Thai Ayuthia period bronze Buddha, 15th/16th century seated in dhyanasana with the right hand in bhumisparsa mudra bearing witness to the earth, with a flame usnisa rising from the top of the head, the whole with a fine original patina. Height 76.5… | *** |  |
| *** | Two Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figures of Amitayus, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, each one seated on a double-lotus throne, part of a larger set, unsealed. 14 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese group, Qianlong, of Vaishravana (Kubera), 18th century, seated on a lion with a mongoose in his left hand and a missing parasol in his right, wearing armour with jewellery and billowing sashes, all on a single lotus base, 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Himalayan bronze six-armed Bodhisattva, Circa 16th century. Very finely cast seated on a double-lotus throne, wearing a five-point crown and holding two discs aloft, the face serene and eyes downcast, possible from the bon religion. 24.5 cm high.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of Achala, 13-14th century, Striding to the right on a tall Pala style lotus base, brandishing a khadga (sword) and holding a pasa (noose) with cold gilt and pigments, good patination. Height 16 cm. Exhibited: the National Gallery… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a monk, circa, 17th century, very finely cast, seated in elaborate robe, a long inscription on the back of the lotus throne, seal, 8.5 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from a lama in Swayambhunath, Thailand, in 1970 | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795), His hand in bhumisparsa, seated in vajrasana on a lotus base, Sealed. Height 30 cm, seven character mark, various inscriptions in Tibetan, Mongolian and Chinese | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan/Mustang district seated copper alloy figure of an Amitabha, 16th century, the Buddha is cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne, with calm facial expression and his hands held in dhyana mudra, eyes and lips inlaid with copper, robe… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze four-armed image of Sadaksari Avaloketeshvara, 14th century, the upper hands holding a lotus and rosary (missing), the primary hands in namaskara mudra, seated in vajrasana on a lotus base, jewelled and crowned, traces of cold gilding and… | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | A south Indian bronze figure of the Shaivit saint Chandesha, Vijayanagara period, 16/17th century, His hands in anjali mudra, standing on a round lotus base atop a rectangular base with four securing rings. Height 47 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Nepalese copper alloy figure of Indra, circa 18th century, seated in lalitasana, wearing a tall Crown and jewellery, with a lotus supporting a vajra at the shoulders. Height 14.5 cm, large marble base. Exhibited: the National Gallery of Victoria | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vajrasattva 17th century holding a bell and vajra, seated on a sealed lotus base | *** |  |
| *** | Massive 18th century gilt bronze Buddha from the late Ayuthya period, seated in earth touching mudra on a shaped throne, his hair in tight curls. Provenance: from the John Henshaw collection | *** |  |
| *** | A small Chinese cloisonne and gilt yen yen vase, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, decorated with a lotus scroll between stylized borders, a pair of gilt key-fret bronze handles on the neck, English ADA. sticker to base. 16 cm high. Provenance: Collection… | *** |  |
| *** | A Himalayan gilt bronze figure of Buddha Sakyamuni, 16th /17th century, seated on a lotus base in the 'calling earth to witness' position, seated on a matched waisted pedestal supported by lions, the pedestal possibly earlier in date. 25.8 cm high overall… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze portrait of a Lama, 15-16th century, seated in vajrasana on a lotus base, his hands in dharmachakra mudras finely chased, traces of polychrome, sealed, with a gilt visavajra. Height 19.5 cm. Exhibited: the National Gallery of Victoria | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Tibetan gilt bronze Akshobya 14th century seated in bhumispara mudrah wearing a jewelled Crown, sealed with a gilt visvajra | *** |  |
| *** | A fine and rare Chinese gold-splashed bronze vase, 18th century | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual Chinese Lacquered Bronze mirror, Ming Dynasty style, one side with a pair of dragons in cinnabar lacquer, 21 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A large heavily cast parcel-gilt and lacquered bronze Buddha, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Seated in bhumisparsa in patterned robes, the eyes downcast, fitted wooden base. Figure only -. Height 38 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | A Nepalese four-armed gilt-bronze figure of Vishnu, 16th-17th century. Standing in long ribbons and heavily jewelled, within a flaming aureole. 22.5 cm high, 25 cm high with stand. Provenance: From an important Australian private collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai bronze figure of Buddha, Sukhothai period, 15th century, seated in vajrasana on a simple raised platform, the hands in vajrasana (bringing the earth to witness), the eyes downcast, the hair in tight curls surmounted by a flaming ushnisha, covered… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan iron ritual staff (Khatvanga), circa 18th century, damascened in silver, depicting three stages of life, the head of youth, the head of the mature man and the skull of death, with a five pronged vajra at each end, the three heads supported by… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese lacquered bronze figure of Guanyin Ming Dynasty, circa 16th century. Seated on a lotus throne, bejewelled and crowned. Height 34 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese heavily cast bronze figure, Ming dynasty, 16/17th century of a Daoist immortal standing on a rectangular base, holding a tablet, the figure in gold lacquer with a red lacquered base. 36 cm high. Provenance: A private Melbourne collection | *** |  |
| *** | A good Chinese gilt-bronze lotus throne, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, in the form of an open flower resting on a hexagonal base (made for a Buddhist figure). 16 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese gilt-bronze seated figure of Amitayus, early Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century. 16.8 cm high. Provenance: Apsara Antiques, 2008. A Sydney private collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze head of Simhavaktra (lion headed dakini),circa 16th century. Wearing a five skull Crown, the flaming hair with red pigment, turquoise and glass inlays. 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Western Tibet bronze image of Mahavairochana, 14/15th century, the elaborately crowned and jewelled figure seated in vajrasana on a lotus throne, cold gilt face, re-sealed. Height 22.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Gilt bronze figure of Buddha, seated in karana mudra, with a detachable flaming mandorla at the back, the character Ohm and the numeral one | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rectangular bronze double-handled censer and stand, probably early Qing Dynasty, supported on four bracket feet, three character archaic seal mark, with golden patina, with stand 9.1 cm high. 10.1 x 7.9 x 5.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of Amoghasiddhi, 14th century, seated on a lotus base in vajrasana, his hands in abhaya and dhyana mudras, flowering lotus at his shoulders, Crowned and jewelled, with a high chignon, copper inlays. Height 26.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan copper inlaid bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, 15th century, seated in vajrasana on a lotus base, his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudras. Height 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese parcel-gilt bronze zoomorphic censer, 16th-17th century, in the form of a large mythical beast standing on a snake, the head hinged to the body. 32 cm high. Provenance: A Sydney collection. See Sotheby's London 13/5/2009 lot 231 for an almost… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure of Zhen Wu, Ming Dynasty, 15th/16th century. The warrior god, seated in heavy flowing robes and armour, with substantial traces of gilt. A member of both the Daoist and Buddhist pantheons, Zhen Wu became protector of the state and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, 14/15th century, seated in vajrasana on a lotus base, his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudras, Traces of pigment, eight symbol seal. Height 17.2 cm. Exhibited: the National Gallery of Victoria | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze four-armed image of Simhavaktra, 16/17th century, standing in Capasara on a round waisted lotus base, wearing a garland of skulls and holding a sword, shield and kapala, and surrounded by an elaborate repousse mandorla. Height 18.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure group of Manjusri with attendants, possibly, 17th century, 28 cm high. Provenance: Oriental Antiquities, London, 1970;, Jade Galleries (Noble Brothers) Melbourne 1976 | *** |  |
| *** | A good Chinese bronze mirror, late Ming-early Qing dynasty, 17th century, the stand heavily cast in the form of a mysterious animal, possibly a 'Xiezhi' in a resting position with the front left leg kneeling, head turning back, two 'ruyi' shaped clouds on… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze seated Buddha Sakyamuni, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, seated in Bhumisparsha mudra, base unsealed. 14.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 16th century, seated on a lotus base holding his usual attributes, including a vajra and kapala, wearing his distinctive peaked hat, Sealed. Height 10.8 cm. Published: the Art of Tibet-the Land of Snow,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan chased bronze image of Virupa, 16th century, seated in lalitasana on an antelope skin atop a high lotus base, wearing the specific Mahasiddha jewellery with meditation strap, holding a kapala, his right hand raised in karana mudra. Height 14 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai bronze walking Buddha, His hair gilt, with flame ushnisha, his left hand in vitarka mudra, his right at his side, stepping onto his left foot in billowing robes, metal base. Height 68 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze eight-armed Avalokiteevara, 18th - 19th century, Three faces figure seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, 17 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Tibeto-Chinese seated gilt-bronze Vairocana, early Qing Dynasty, 17/18th century, heavily cast with the hands clasped in front, holding a prayer scroll, unsealed base Provenance: Melbourne private collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze image of Sadaksari Avalokiteshvara, 14th century, the upper hands holding a rosary and lotus, the primary hands in namaskara mudra, seated in vajrasana on a lotus base, jewelled and crowned, re-sealed. Height 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze champleve enamel archaic style 'Fanghu' shaped vase, Qing dynasty, 19th century, decorated with stylized dragons and taotie masks. 27.4 cm high. Provenance: An old Melbourne Private Collection | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese bronze sculpture, Meiji period (1869-1912), of a Samurai holding a Naginata and wearing a Kabuto helmet richly gilded, seal mark of 'Gyoko', Supported on a carved wooden stand. Total height 35 cm; figure 25 cm high and 30 cm wide, stand 11… | *** |  |
| *** | A finely cast Chinese bronze quatrefoil tall Yen-Yen vase, Kangxi (1662-1722) | *** |  |