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Bronze — Oriental - Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Bronze
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | A Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Sakyamuni 20th century or earlier, seated in earth touching mudra, cold gilt on the face, wood stand, 16.5 cm high (Buddha) | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan Chinese gilt bronze figure, 18th-19th century of White Tara, inlaid with semi-precious stones, base sealed, 19 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze two-handled censer, 20th century, 8 cm high, 16.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Yagi, Kyoto circa 1970 | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva, circa 17th century, the heavily jeweled figure seated in bhumisparsa, flanked by budding lotus branches, traces of pigment. Height 21 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Western Tibetan copper inlaid bronze figure of sadaksari avolokiteshvara 15th century. Inlaid turquoise beads. Height 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a wrathful Mahakala 17/18th century. Height 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze image of the Dhyani Buddha Ratnasambhava, 17th century, seated in vajrasana on a lotus base, his hands in varada and dhyana mudras. Height 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze five-pronged vajra, 13/14th century, of archaic form, 18.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze image of a deity (Vajravidharna '), 15-16th century, holding a visvavajra and kneeling next to a kalasa on a wooden lotus base, stone inlays, 9.5 cm, plus later base | *** |  |
| *** | A good Thai Bangkok period gilt bronze Buddha, 18th/19th century seated in dhyanasana with the right hand in bhumisparsa mudra bearing witness to the earth, finely cast and with most of the gilt surface remaining. Height 72 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of green Tara 18th century seated in lalitasana in jewelled robes | *** |  |
| *** | A gilt-bronze Arhat Ming dynasty, 16/17th century the bearded figure wearing a distinctive hat, seated on a gilt wood lotus throne. Provenance: private Melbourne collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze standing figure of Guanyin, Yütang Shisou mark, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), nationalistically cast figure standing on a cloud, turning slightly to the left with hands and forearms held before her, dressed in a flowing robes adorned with… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Tibetan gilt bronze and iron nine-prong Nyingma school Vajra, 18-19th century, thunderbolt-sceptre well cast with a central bulbous grip that separates two lotus pedestals supporting a central column inlaid with iron surrounded by eight arched… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure, probably Guandi, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century. Standing in full armour, base missing. 23.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Mahasiddhi, 19th century, holding a serpent and seated on a tiger, supported on a sealed half-lotus base. 25 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A small Chinese gilt-bronze figure of a Lohan, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Finely cast standing in etched folded robes on a round lotus base, sealed, with a visvajra on the copper plate, the gilding in excellent condition. Height 9.8 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare eastern Thai standing bronze Buddha, circa 14th century, probably Lopburi, well cast, the gaze downcast, hands held up in front in abhaya mudra, good old patina, 30 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze crowned Buddha, circa 17th century. Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus throne. Height 19.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of Mahasiddhi. (Mad man of Tsang), 16th century. Seated on a tiger skin holding ritual objects, the base inscribed at the back, sealed with a Visva. Height 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze Sakyapa Lama, 16th century. Seated in detailed robes, flanked by flowering lotus branches, an inscription around the base, the face cold gilt. Height 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A massive Chinese double-handled bronze baluster vase, 17/18th century, decorated with archaistic motifs, including Taotie masks, with gold and silver inlays. Handles are stylised dragons. Exhibited, the National Gallery of Victoria Exhibition, ancient… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan chased and copper inlaid bronze portrait of Lama Sachen Kunga Nyingpo (1092-1158), 15/16th century, the right hand in vitarka mudra, the left holding a kalasa, lotus stems issuing from each hand and blossoming at his shoulders supporting a book… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze Buddhist group, probably late Ming Dynasty, depicting Samantabhadra seated on a recumbent elephant, supported on a lotus base, the base plate with an elaborate double vajra Provenance: Melbourne private collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Manjusri, 15th century. Seated with the hands in dharmachakra mudra, lotus branches at the shoulder. Height 17.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, circa 15th century, seated on a lotus base in vajrasana, his hands in dhyana and bhumisparsa mudras, copper inlay, good patina, re-sealed. Height 21 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a Vajrasattva, 17th -18th century, finely cast, the bejewelled figure seated on a double lotus pedestal, holding a vajra and a bell, sealed with Visvajra. Vajrasattva is a bodhisattva in the Mahayana, Mantrayana and… | *** |  |
| *** | A cast gilt-bronze figure of Amatayus, nine character mark '23rd year of Quianlong' (1761), and of the period seated on a pierced rectangular pedestal before a flaming mandorla. 21.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Tibetan gilt-bronze forearms, 16th century, each one cast and repousse, mounted metal frame 23.5 cm long. (2). Provenance: Melbourne private collection; Mandala fine arts, Hong Kong, 2005 | *** |  |
| *** | A cast gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, 18th century, seated on a square pierced pedestal before a flaming mandorla. 28.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual small cast gilt-bronze image of Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16th -17th century. Seated in prayer, with inscription to lotus throne 'Mercy Officer Attendant / Server, Food inspector, Zheng (Henan), Supreme Esteem Palace'. 12 cm high. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | A finely cast bronze sculpture of two tigers, Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed, on carved wooden stand, approx. 28 cm high, 80 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A rare pair of Japanese parcel-gilt bronze figures, early Edo period, probably 17th century, each one depicting Jizo Bosatsu standing in long robes 21.4 cm high (2) Provenance: Melbourne private collection | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Northern Thai bronze Buddha, La Na school, 15th/16th century, seated in dyanasana mudra, on a tiered lotus throne, very good jade-like patina, traces of gilt, fitted wood base. Height 25.5 cm See: Woodward, the Sacred sculpture of Thailand, p. 208,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of snarling Chinese bronze Buddhist lions, late Ming, 17th century, one with its paw on a lotus, the other on a brocade ball, both. Height 32 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A small Tibeto-Chinese bronze figure of Tara 18th century. Height 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt wood manuscript cover, 15/16th century, with a carved frieze depicting three enthroned Buddhas surrounded by lotus whorls, smaller figures and auspicious symbols, the inside with traces of gilt concentric circles on a red ground, 70.5 cm x… | *** |  |
| *** | A south Indian bronze figure of Rama, Vijayanagara period, 16/17th century, standing in tribhanga on a round lotus with a quiver of arrows on his back (bow missing), on a square incised base, good coppery patina. Height 20.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze and iron ritual Cutter, circa 19th century, 15 cm long. Provenance: Alex Biancardi Collection, Mossgreen, 17/11/2009 | *** |  |
| *** | A good Thai gilt lacquered bronze figure of a kneeling monk, 18th/19th century. 77 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine heavily cast Thai gilt-bronze Buddha, 17-18th century, seated on a three-tiered lotus throne, the throne decorated in gold and red lacquer, two loops for attachment at the back, 30 cm high, 22 cm wide at the base, together with a lacquered… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare large Chinese bronze opium pipe with carved wood fittings, Qianlong mark and possibly of the period 18th century 3 x 39 x 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese bronze weight, 1368-1644, Ming Dynasty. Well sculpted in the form of a recumbent Qilin scratching his chin with a back paw. Wood stand 6.8 cm. Length. Provenance: R and V Tregaskis, mid 1990's | *** |  |
| *** | A large Burmese Bronze Buddha, 19th century, seated in earth touching mudra, gold lacquer, inlaid eyes, and glass inlaid headband, 48 cm high, wood stand | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese seated bronze Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, the robe finely chased, the base with a lengthy inscription, sealed with a Visvajra. Height 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of the Dhyani Buddha Ratnasambhava, 17/18th century, seated in vajrasana, with varada and dhyana mudras, on a lotus base. Height 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze portrait of the third Dalai Lama, 16/17th century, seated on a lotus base, his hands in dharmachakra mudra, his robes elaborately chased. Height 14.6 cm, base inscribed. Published: the Art of Tibet-the Land of Snow, Gryphon gallery,… | *** |  |
| *** | 15th century four-armed bronze figure of 'Sadaksari', with silver urna, the robes finely chased with deer, rabbits and cloud motifs | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze tripod censer 17th century 9 cm diameter cast with Islamic script in three panels, Xuande seal mark. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, late 1980s, Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's to 1990's | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze seated figure of a Lama, circa 18th century, Seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne, in the dharmacakra mudra, with cold painted eyes, lips and face, 19 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A large bronze censer and cover in the form of a peach, late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, with attached sprigs, bats and smaller fruit, some acting as a base. 22 cm high, 33 cm wide. In Chinese tradition, peach means longevity and bats mean happiness.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 15th century, seated in 'bhumi-sparsha'(earth-touching mudra) on a high double -lotus throne, a scroll inside the base, unsealed, Kasamala Kingdom, Western Tibet, 17.4 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, 18th century, Qing Dynasty. Seated in vajrasana on a lotus throne, holding a kalasa. 20 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection; Mossgreen Auction 'The Mitchell- Stirling Sale', Sydney, February… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai bronze Buddha head, Sukhothai period, circa 15th century, the hair in small curls, the eyes downcast, very nice patina, 17.6 cm high. Provenance: Ming Siam. Bangkok | *** |  |
| *** | A small Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Manjushri,15/16th century, seated on lotus base holding a sword (broken) and a book, some turquoise inlays, 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A small Tibetan gilt bronze image of Kubera,circa 16/17th century, holding a myrobalan and rosary, seated in lalitasana on a lotus, base 6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 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, 9.5 cm long. Provenance: Estate of John Hilliard, UK, 1997 | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Akshobya, circa 16th century, Ming Dynasty, with silver inlay and silver vajra, sealed with original gilt base plate, still consecrated. 14.5 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated green Tara, 18th century, wearing an elaborate crown, sitting in lalitasana on a double-lotus base issuing a lotus flower that supports her right foot, her right hand lowered in varada mudra, her left raised in vitarka… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze figure of Akshobya central Tibet, 15/16th century seated in Bumipharsa mudra, sealed, with a Visvajra. Literature: See Mahmet Hassan, arts of Asia, March/April 2007 | *** |  |
| *** | A large Thai standing gilt lacquered and jeweled Buddha 19th century. Height 151 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto/Chinese bronze figure of a wrathful Vajrapani, 18th century, on an oval lotus base, with billowing scarves and wearing elaborate jewellery, holding a vajra aloft, his left hand in abhaya mudra, Traces of polychrome. Height 12.5 cm. Exhibited: the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese bronze rain drum, 18/19th century, decorated with concentric designs around a central star, four groups of three frogs at quarters, handles to shoulder, elephants to sides. Diameter 60 cm. Height 48 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese finely cast bronze chilong and cub scroll weight, 17/18th century, 6 cm long, 4 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Nepalese bronze figure of Hevajra, circa 17th century, the eight headed (7 principal, one above) deity gazes intently into the face of his sakti as they engage in the graphic manifestation of the union of opposites, his 16 hands holding skull cups… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze figure of an archer, 19th century | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze double-handled censer, late Ming Dynasty, circa 1600, of rectangular waisted form, standing on four animal-mask legs, a fine diaper pattern around the neck, pieced wood cover, 23 cm (vessel only), diameter 13.3 x 10.4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, the jewelled figure seated on a double lotus throne before a mandorla, coral inlays, unsealed, 15.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese parcel-gilt lacquered bronze Buddha, 16th century, late Ming Dynasty. Seated on a double-lotus throne, gesture in earth-touching mudra. 24.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure of Budai Maitreya, late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, seated on a throne supported by four acolytes, 24 cm high, 25 cm wide. Provenance: Collection of the late George Adie | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese bronze rain drum, 18/19th century, decorated with concentric designs around a central star, four groups of three frogs at quarters, handles to shoulder. Diameter 63 cm. Height 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze image of Kubera, circa 18th century, seated on a cushion and wearing jewellery and Crown and holding a mongoose (parasol in right hand missing),sealed and inscribed with a mantra on the back, 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese bronze figure of Buddha seated in vajrasana, 18th century, on a high lotus base, Traces of gilt and lacquer. Height 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese bronze model of a crane, Meiji Period (1868-1912), 107 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A fine quality gilt decorated bronze standing crane torchere Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) 161 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A good gilt-bronze mounted Qianlong porcelain bowl, the porcelain, Chinese, 18th century, the mounts French. 32 cm high, 44 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, seated on a tall waisted lotus throne some traces of gilt. 26 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze and ivory model of two tigers attacking an elephant, circa 1900, signed 36 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Thai bronze standing Buddha, U Thong style, on later wooden base. Height 75 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese square inlaid bronze seal box and cover, 17th century, late Ming/early Qing. Decorated in silver with a qilin on the cover and floral motifs on the sides, white jade liner 6.9 cm long, 4.2 cm high. Provenance: An old Queensland private… | *** |  |
| *** | A small Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, 17th century, in earth touching mudra, base sealed, 10 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze statue of a priest, early 18th century. Width 17.5 cm. Depth 17.5 cm. Height 45.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of green Tara 15th/16th century. Elegantly seated on a lotus base Sealed 11.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A heavy gilt bronze figure of Shakyamuni, seated in Bumispharsa mudra, 16th century | *** |  |
| *** | A Sino-Tibetan cast gilt bronze figure of Amatayus, Qianlong mark and period, dated to 1780, Seated on a square pierced pedestal before a flaming mandorla, inscribed 'Da Qing Qian Long Geng Zi Nian Jing Zao' to the front of the base, 23 cm high.… | *** |  |
| *** | A tall Thai bronze figure Ayutthaya period, 16/17 century, the crowned and bejeweled figure standing on a tiered circular lotus throne in abhaya mudra, traces of gilt and some glass inlay, 54.5 cm high. Provenance: Conny Manksour, Bangkok | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese Bronze Weight, late Ming/early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, of a Recumbent Ram, delicately modelled, good patination, 3.5 cm high, 5.3 cm long. Provenance: private NSW collection, ex R & V Tregaskis, circa 1991 | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese bronze Lohan, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Standing on a ovoid lotus throne, his robe decorated with floral motifs and red and gold lacquer. Height 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large bronze figure of Parvati. Figure heavily decorated, standing on a lotus base, rich brown patina. Height 43 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze seated figure of Damo late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century. Provenance: Ex Stuart-Robertson collection. Height 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian bronze figure of a goddess holding a water pot, circa 18th century, standing on a square pierced base. Height 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian bronze figure of a goddess, 17-18th century, standing on a lotus throne holding a lotus bud. Height 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai bronze head of Buddha Ayuthya period, 16/17th century with pendulous earlobes, the eyes inlaid with pearl shell, traces of gilt and polychrome. Height 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine heavily cast Thai gilt-bronze Buddha, Ayutthya period,17-18th century, Seated on a three-tiered lotus throne, the throne decorated in gold and red lacquer, two loops for attachment at the back, 28.8 cm high, 22 cm wide at the base. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese cast gilt bronze seated figure of Amatayus, 18th century, unsealed, one scroll inside the figure. 16 cm high. For a similar example see Mossgreen Autumn Auction Series 19/06/2013, lot 88. Provenance: A Melbourne Private Collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze censer depicting Zhou Cheng Kuo Lau on a mule, 17-18th century 37 x 31 cm | *** |  |