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Auction House:
Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Bronze
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** Large 19th century gilt bronze standing Buddha figure ***
*** A Nepalese parcel-gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 17th century, holding his usual attributes, including a vajra, khatvanga and kapala, wearing his distinctive peaked hat, seated before a mandorla, on a tall lotus base. Height 19.5 cm, inscribed… ***
*** A heavily cast Javanese bronze figure of Ganesh, possibly Majapahit period. Height 14.7 cm ***
*** A bronze figure of a 1st rank official in formal court dress, Ming Dynasty. 38.5 cm high, 10.25 cm wide ***
*** A rare post-Khmer bronze female figure, 14th-15th century, standing in a long dhoti, minor trace of gilt, probably eastern Thailand, wood base, 28.5 cm high ***
*** A good quality bronze standing lantern, Japanese, Meiji Period (1848-1912), 168 cm high ***
*** A Tibetan gilt bronze lama Sakya, 19th century or earlier, Seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, with bhumisparsa mudra, 8.5 cm high ***
*** A Chinese bronze mirror, Eastern Han, 8-220AD with zoomorphic and geometric designs nine characters around the knop together with two other early bronze mirrors Diameters 18 cm, 16.3 cm and 10.5 cm. Provenance: An old Canberra Collection ***
*** A rare archaic Chinese bronze dagger, Western Han, 206BCE-8ADE, the handle cast with a horse and rider, a series of tiny horses the length of the shaft, some malachite green patination, Ordos region, 29.7 cm long ***
*** A Chinese bronze sculpture of Guandi, late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, with traces of gilding, 21.2 cm high ***
*** A Tibeto/Chinese gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qianlong period, 18th century, seated on a lotus throne, traces of gilt. Height 18.5 cm ***
*** A Tibeto/Chinese gilt bronze image of Vajradhara and his consort Prajnaparamita, 19th century, holding a vajra and bell, in vajrahumkara mudra. Height 18.2 cm ***
*** 18th century Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze Amitayus Qian long, seated in elaborate robes with the hands in dhyana mudra, sealed with visvajra ***
*** A Thai gilt bronze seated buddha 17th century Uthong style. Height 43 cm ***
*** A Tibetan gilt-bronze standing figure of a monk, 17th century, the edges of the robes finely chaised, 15.5 cm high ***
*** A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of four armed Shadakshari Avalokiteshvara, 18th century, seated in a full lotus posture with finely chased dhoti on a double lotus throne, base sealed with visvajra, 15.8 cm high. Provenance: An old NSW collection ***
*** A Tibetan bronze Kadam Stupa (Chorten), 13th-15th century, the reliquary with a lotus bud finial with an even dark brown-black patina., 20.8 cm high. Reference: see Barbara Lipton, Treasures of Tibetan Art: Collections of the Jacques Marchais Museum of… ***
*** A bronze figure of Amatayus, nine character mark 'The Forty-fifth year of Qianlong' (1780) and of the period seated on a pierced rectangular pedestal before a flaming mandorla. 24 cm high. Provenance: A Melbourne Private Collection ***
*** A fine Tibetan gilt bronze figure 16th century, depicting Vajrahumkara, seated on a single lotus base holding a pair of vajras mounted 12 cm. Provenance: Ex collection Julian sterling, Melbourne ***
*** A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze Kubera 18th century. Seated on a Buddhist lion, a mongoose in one hand. Height 10.5 cm ***
*** A large Burmese bronze Mandalay style Buddha, circa 1900. Seated in earth touching mudra (bhumisparsa), on a shaped throne, the eyes inlaid with glass, unsealed revealing the clay core. Height 54 cm ***
*** A Tibeto/Chinese gilt bronze four armed Dakini, circa 18th century, stepping left on a prostrate person on a lotus base, the right hands holding a damaru and kartika, left hands holding a trisula (missing) and kapala, wearing dharmapala ornaments, a… ***
*** A Tibetan Pala style bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, 13-14th century, seated in vajrasana on a tall lotus throne, his hands in vitarka and dhyana mudra. Height 14 cm ***
*** A Tibetan Pala-style bronze image of Ratnasambhava, circa 16th century, seated in vajrasana, his hands in varada and dhyana mudras, a vajra on the front of his tall lotus throne, the face cold gilt, sealed. Height 17 cm ***
*** A Tibetan chased bronze portrait of Lama Sachen Kunga Nyingpo, (1092-1158), 16th century, seated on a lotus base, his right hand in vitarka mudra, the left holding a kalasa, lotus stems issuing from each hand and blossoming at his shoulders, supporting a… ***
*** A rare early bronze figure of a lowing calf, south or Southeast Asia, 14th century or earlier, old patination from burial, wooden stand. Height 14 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze weight, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 in the form of a chimera, traces of gilt 8.5 cm long. Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's to 1990's ***
*** A Chinese archaistic rectangular bronze vessel, Ming Dynasty 16-17th century 24 x 14 x 11 cm ***
*** A rare Chinese seated bronze figure of Marichi, 17th century ***
*** A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of the Historical Buddha, 17th century, seated in Earth Touching position on a double-lotus throne, 21.2 cm high ***
*** A Chinese bronze seated Manjusri, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century, the black and gold lacquered figure heavily jeweled, wearing a high crown, 18.7 cm high ***
*** A substantial Thai gold-lacquered bronze figure of a monk, Bangkok period, 19th century, seated on a tiered triangular throne, the details finely cast, the face serene, 78 cm high ***
*** A Tibetan gilt bronze image of Syamatara (green Tara),circa 15/16th century, seated in lalitasana on a lotus base, her right hand in varada mudra, the left in vitarka mudra, lotuses at her shoulders, turquoise inlays, base sealed, 11.5 cm ***
*** A bronze figure of buddha Ming dynasty, 16/17th century ***
*** A large Nepalese bronze standing figure of Tara on a lotus base Indian 19th century91 x. Provenance: The John Henshaw collection ***
*** A Nepalese/Tibetan gilt bronze Kapala (skullcup), 19th century, heavily cast, with five syllables on the cup, representing the five nectars being consumed or visualized by tantric practitioners. The base of the cup with five Sanskrit syllables in RaƱjan… ***
*** A large pair of Japanese bronze dragon and phoenix decorated floor vases, 102 cm high ***
*** A very fine pair of Japanese bronze vases, circa 1900, decorated with an eagle and prey amongst foliage. Height 45 cm ***
*** A Japanese rectangular bronze censer cast with sea creatures, 19th century 12.5 x 39.5 x 25 cm ***
*** A Thai bronze figure of Buddha, probably 19th century, seated on a hexagonal throne, 33 cm high. Provenance: On loan to the NSW art gallery, from 2003, accession no. L2006.33 ***
*** A Tibeto/Chinese gilt bronze image of a monk, Ming dynasty, 17/18th century, standing in chased monastic robes on a round lotus throne, holding a patra in vitarka mudra, Sealed. Height 10 cm. Literature: see: the Chang collection, Taipei, cat No. 58, for… ***
*** A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of the Dhyani Buddha Akshobya, 17th century, seated in varjrasana on a lotus base, in varada and dhyana mudras, Traces of polychrome, two Chinese characters on the back of the base. Height 20.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese bronze lion Meiji period, very well cast, inlaid eyes, seal mark underneath, original wood base ***
*** A large Thai gilt bronze seated Buddha, 101 x 78 cm ***
*** A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, Father and Mother, 20th century, 60 cm high ***
*** A pair of large bronze models of cranes, Japanese circa 1950, 87 cm and 72 cm high ***
*** A gilt bronze seated Buddha, Burmese or Thai, 17th/18th century. 41 cm high ***
*** A small Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amatayus, 18th century, seated on a triangular mat holding a vase. 9 cm high. Provenance: A Private Melbourne Collection ***
*** A finely cast Thai bronze crowned head of Buddha, Ayudhaya period, 16th-17th century ***
*** A Tibetan group of three gilt bronze beads 19th century or earlier ***
*** A pair of bronze elephants, Japanese, Meiji Period (1868-1912), signed ***
*** A large Burmese bronze of Buddha, with inlaid eyes, 18th/19th century 67 x 53 cm, together with black painted pedestal 111 cm high and 61 cm wide ***
*** A rare bronze figure of a court official, Chinese, Ming Dynasty, 17th century. 30 cm high ***
*** A rare tall Thai bronze figure of Buddha, with inlaid eyes, standing on a lotus flower, circa, 1880, approx 120 cm high. on black custom made plinth. 122 cm high, 41 cm square ***
*** Chinese archaistic bronze ding & cover with upright handles, supported on three tall feet, decorated with an overall key fret design. 28 cm high, 26.4 cm wide ***
*** A Chinese rectangular bronze double-handled censer and stand, supported on four bracket feet, three-character archaic seal mark, golden patina, with stand 9.1 cm high ***
*** A Chinese bronze scroll weight 17/18th century, in the form of a horned mythical beast with flames at his shoulders. Height 8 cm, 6 cm long ***
*** Three Tibeto/Chinese gilt bronze heads, 18th century, probably part of a garland of freshly severed heads on a large wrathful image, traces of pigment, each one inscribed with a character and pigments. Height 11 cm ***
*** A Tibetan bronze image of an unusual form of Padmasambhava, 19th century, wearing a peaked cap and holding a kalasa and myrobalan, seated in flowing robes on a base with eight small medicine Buddhas in a rocky landscape, inscribed on the back. Height 15.5… ***
*** A Mongolian gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, 19th century, seated iin vajrasana on a lotus throne, holding a kalasa with the elixir of long life, crowned and jewelled, Traces of pigment, stone inlays. Height 20 cm ***
*** A Mongolian gilt bronze figure of Amithayus, 18/19th century, the heavily jewelled and crowned figure seated in vajrasana on an unusual round lotus base, Traces of pigment, sealed. Height 9.8 cm ***
*** A Japanese bronze bull on wooden stand, Meiji period signed 36 x 43 cm ***
*** An Indian beaten bronze storage container, late 19th century, engraved with Islamic calligraphy and intricate arabesque motifs, 61 cm diameter ***
*** A small Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, 18th century, seated on a triangular mat holding a long-life vase. Amitayus Buddha is the principal Buddha in Pure Land Buddhism and he is known for his longevity attribute, pre-perception and the deep… ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer in the form of a Buddhist Lion, Ming dynasty, 17th century, 16 cm high ***
*** A bronze archaistic bell with Daodie mask design, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) ***
*** A Japanese bronze elephant 24 x 34 x 13 cm ***
*** A heavy cast Tibetan gilt-bronze Buddha arm, Densatil Monastery, 13th-15th century ***
*** A Japanese black lacquer decorated make-up box with provision for, a bronze mirror, late Edo period, circa 1820. Width 23 cm. Depth 23 cm. Height 58 cm ***
*** A large Chinese bronze figure Guandi (God of war). Standing in full armour on a tiered throne. Height 33 cm ***
*** A bronze gu-form flower vase, Kangxi (1662-1722), the fluted body divided by a raised central band, embellished by a pair of chilong dragons, Xuande mark, 27 cm. Provenance: Spink and Son, London, Minor Arts of China, vol 1, 1983, no 49 ***
*** A Tibetan seated bronze figure of Kubera, circa 17th century, holding a mongoose and danda (staff), inscribed in Tibetan on the back of the lotus base, re-sealed. Height 13.5 cm ***
*** An Indian bronze image of Krishna as Venogopala the divine flute player, circa 16-17th century, standing with flute missing, Orissa or Bengal, 21 cm ***
*** A tall bronze crowned figure of a goddess, 17-18th century, standing on a round lotus base, wearing, voluminous robes with billowing sashes, turquoise inlaid jewellery. Height 24 cm ***
*** A Mongolian gilt-bronze and polychrome figure 18 century of Ushnisha-Vijaya on lotus throne ***
*** A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vajradhara 15/16th century turquoise inlays ***
*** An Indian bronze figure of Nandi 18th century the sacred bull of Shiva ***
*** A rare India cast bronze figure of a ram 18th century ***
*** A Japanese bronze model of a Kangaroo, 20th century. Height 89 cm. ***
*** A set of three bronze cranes in the Japanese style, 20th century, the tallest 114 cm high ***
*** A Chinese Canton enamel bronze hand warmer, 18th century, the sides painted mountain landscapes, with yellow enamel with brass handle, pierced lid, 14 cm high, 14 cm wide, 11 cm deep. Provenance: Private Melbourne collection ***
*** A Chinese bronze seated Buddha, late Ming Dynasty, 33 cm high ***
*** A rare early Thai solid cast bronze figure of Buddha, U-thong, 13th - 15th century, seated in meditation, covered in a variable greenish patina. Height 13 cm, *see a very similar example from the Avery Brundage Collection, illustrated in the article by… ***
*** A Tibetan gilt bronze vajar, 18th century, The thunderbolt-sceptre is cast with a central bulbous grip that separates two lotus pedestals supporting a central column surrounded by eight arched vajra points emerging from the jaws of makara heads, 17 cm long ***
*** A Nepalese bronze standing figure of Shakyamuni, circa 19th century, Standing on a lotus throne, his right hand in abhaya mudra, theleft hand holding an offering bowl, 32.6 cm high ***
*** A large Chinese bronze base, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Of waisted rectangular form, supported on four short feet, 21 x 33 x 47.5 cm ***
*** A small Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figure of seated Budai, 18th century, 9 cm high, 8 cm wide ***
*** A Thai bronze hand of Buddha, 15th/18th century ***
*** A Japanese bronze figure of Hotei, signed Yukihara, Meiji (1868-1912) 14 x 21.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese heavy bronze Bodhisattva, 1368-1644, Ming Dynasty. Seated in long robes on a lotus base, traces of gilt. 19 cm high ***
*** A Japanese bronze figure of a Bijin and child, Meiji period (1868-1912) ***
*** Japanese Meiji bronze statue of an elephant & two tigers. Signed, height 40 cm, length 45 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, late Ming dynasty, 16th century, seated with patterned robes, a swastika on his chest. Height 21 cm ***
*** A Tibetan bronze seated Bodhisattva, circa 14th century, the four-armed deity holding a lotus in one hand, traces of pigment on the lips and eyes. Height 20.5 cm ***
*** A large Chinese bronze censer, in the form of Guandi on horseback, his armour incised with lotus probably late Ming, circa 17th century. Height 32 cm. Provenance: East and West Art, Melbourne ***
*** A Tibetan gilt copper repousse plaque of Kubera, circa 18th century, seated in lalitasana with a myrobalan and mongoose, 25.5 cm ***