![Antique Japanese Wakizashi Samurai Sword: Wakizashi sword possibly Meiji period. Lacquered saya with gold over bronze hardware. Shark skin Tsuka, not wrapped. Nice unsigned blade with wavy Hamon. Measures 23" overall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179404580_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718746582)
Asian Metal
![Antique Japanese Wakizashi Samurai Sword: Wakizashi sword possibly Meiji period. Lacquered saya with gold over bronze hardware. Shark skin Tsuka, not wrapped. Nice unsigned blade with wavy Hamon. Measures 23" overall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179404580_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718746582)
![EXQUISITE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE ENAMEL ON COPPER BOYS QIANLONG MARK: THE EXQUISITE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE IS SO BEAUTIFULLY ENAMELED ON COPPER, FEATURING BOYS, PEACHES, BAT AND MUCH OTHER DETAIL. THE BOTTLE IS 2.6 INCHES TALL. IT BEARS A QIANLONG MARK. STANDS ARE FOR DIS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180298175_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718673123)
![FINE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE ENAMEL EUROPEAN SUBJECT QIANLONG MARK: THE FINE EUROPEAN SUBJECT SNUFF BOTTLE IS DATED QIANLONG. THE QUALITY IS OUTSTANDING. THE COLOR COMBINATION AS WELL. IT IS 2.5 INCHES TALL. STANDS ARE FOR DISPLAY ONLY, NOT INCLUDED UNLESS OTHERWISE S](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180298176_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718673258)
![Antique Japanese Tobacco Pouch Manju Netsuke: Antique Japanese Dragon Tobacco Pouch / Money Purse With Mixed Metal Bronze Gold Manju Netsuke depicting a warrior defeating a dragon and Silver Dragon Clasp. Small silver box hanging from strap. 5.25](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255817_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![An Indian Mughal Dagger Sword With Sheath And A Finely Carved Quartz Horse Head Handle: ***DUE TO THIS LOT BEING CLASSED AS A WEAPON IT MUST BE PAID VIA BANK WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED CHECK.*** An Indian Mughal Dagger Sword With Sheath And A Finely Carved Quartz Horse Head Handle. Measu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/178964465_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718378277)
![CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE EUROPEAN SUBJECT ENAMEL ON COPPER QIANLONG MARK: THE FINE CHINESE ENAMELED SNUFF BOTTLE WITH EUROPEAN SUBJECTS IS 2.5 INCHES LONG. IT BEARS A QIANLONG MARK. STANDS ARE FOR DISPLAY ONLY, NOT INCLUDED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. PROPERTY OF A FLORIDA COL](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180298190_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718674863)
![An Unsharpened Indian Khanjar Dagger With A Carved Spinach Jade Handle: ***DUE TO THIS LOT BEING CLASSED AS A WEAPON IT MUST BE PAID VIA BANK WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED CHECK.*** An Unsharpened Indian Khanjar Dagger With A Carved Spinach Jade Handle. Measures approx. 14"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/178964052_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717790563)
![Japanese Meiji Tanto Dagger Sword: Antique Meiji period mix metal brass and copper Tanto dagger. Highly decorated scabbard in relief. Missing hilt. Measures 11" long overall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179404579_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![A Chinese Hard Stone Bead and Silver Qilin Necklace: The necklace comprised of hard stone beads, such as agate, malachite, tiger eye, lapis lazuli, sodalite, and more, with a central pendant figure in silvered metal riding a Qilin. Adorning the necklace](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646116_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Antique Chinese Famille Rose Teapot Insects: Antique Chinese Famille Rose Teapot decorated with Butterflies, Insects and Flowers with metal handles. 4 inches H x 4.5 W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255715_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![A Huanghuali, Wood, Bamboo, and Metal Abacus: 14.5/8 in. (37.1 cm.) long, 7.1/8 in. (18.1 cm.) wide, 1 in. (2.5 cm.) high for the wood frame.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646283_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A RARE FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELLED WHITE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9019/331428/179462572_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770827)
![SUPERB CHINESE ENAMEL ON COPPER SNUFF BOTTLE CHILDREN IMMORTALS QIANLONG MARK: THE SUPERB ENAMELED CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE FEATURES IMMORTALS WITH CHILDREN AND A DEER. IT BEARS A QIANLONG MARK. IT IS 2.9 INCHES TALL. THE BOTTLE IT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. STANDS ARE FOR DISPLAY O](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180406709_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718764689)
![FINE ANTIQUE CHINESE CLOISONNE SNUFF BOTTLE 18C: THE FINE CHINESE CLOISONNE SNUFF BOTTLE IS EXQUISITELY DETAILED. IT EXEMPLIFIES THE EXQUISITE QUALITY AND REFINEMENT OF THE QIANLONG PERIOD. THE BACKGROUND IS IN FAMILLE NOIR STYLE. THERE ARE TWO IMAG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180406268_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718764209)
![Olympus OM-D E-M10II Digital Camera with 14-42mm 1:3,5-5,6 Lens and Extras: Includes lens, bag, battery/charger, stap and caps. Measures 3 1/2" x 5" x 4" with 3 3/4" fold out screen.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178781983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Choei Endo (b. 1920 Japanese) Metal Carved Plaque of Mount Fuji: Artist: Choei Endo (b.1920 Japanese) Subject: Mount Fuji Medium: Carved Metal Date: Unknown Size: Unframed: 8.75" x 10.75" Framed: 16" x 18" Provenance: S](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/177514278_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![FINE ANTIQUE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE CLOISONNE IMPERIAL DRAGON: THIS FINE ANTIQUE CHINESE CLOISONNE SNUFF BOTTLE IS DEPICTS AN IMPERIAL DRAGON ON YELLOW GROUND. IT IS 2.4 INCHES TALL. STANDS ARE FOR DISPLAY ONLY, NOT INCLUDED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. PROPERTY OF A](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180406711_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718764917)
![Vintage Japanese Mixed Metal Miniature Samurai Portrait: Vintage signed mixed metal Samurai portrait framed. Metal art piece measures 1 1/2" x 2 1/4". Frame measures 3" x 4 1/4".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178781972_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![CHINESE ENAMEL GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE WITH ENAMEL ON COPPER SNUFF DISH: THE MILK GLASS CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE IS ENAMELED WITH TWO IMAGES OF A CHILD READING. THE SNUFF DISH IS ENAMELED ON COPPER WITH AN IMAGE OF A CHILD SEATED IN THE GRASS. THE BOTTLE IS 2.8 INCHES TALL. ST](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180401255_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718757197)
![SUPERB CHINESE MONGOLIAN STYLE SNUFF BOTTLE NATURAL CORAL: THE SUPERB BRASS SNUFF BOTTLE IS INLAID ALL AROUND WITH NATURAL CORAL AND TURQUOISE. THE BRASS IS FINELY ETCHED. THE BOTTLE IS OVER 100 YEARS OLD. IT IS 2.8 INCHES TALL. STANDS ARE FOR DISPLAY ONLY, N](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180401246_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718756934)
![Nikon DX Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3,5-5,6G VR Camera Lens: Lens only, includes caps, bag and extras. Measures about 4" x 3".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178781982_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Olympus Digital 40-150mm 1:4-5,6 R ED MSC Camera Lens: Includes lens, and caps. Measures 2 1/4" x 3 3/4".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178781984_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![A Group Of Chinese Spoons And Chop Sticks Guangxu Period: A Group Of Chinese Spoons And Chop Sticks Guangxu Period. Chop Sticks Measure 8.5, 9.5" And Spoons 7.5" Long Respectively. Provenance: Estate of Kay Dacko. Kay was a long-time collector and seller of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179908712_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718306394)
![FINE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE ENAMEL ON COPPER BIRDS PEONIES QIANLONG MARK: THE FINE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE IS ENAMELED SO EXQUISITELY, WITH A LOVELY DETAILED SCENE OF BIRDS AND PEONIES. THE BOTTLE IS 2 INCHES TALL AND 2" WIDE. IT IS MARKED QIANLONG. STANDS ARE FOR DISPLAY ONLY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180325104_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718731687)
News about Asian Metal
![Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Norfolk-Urnes-Credit-Noonans-1-1.jpg)
Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction
LONDON – An 11th-century bronze Viking die that was discovered in a field in Norfolk, England by a metal detectorist achieved a hammer price of £15,000 (about $19,300) at the Noonans Mayfair auction house on July 18 in its Ancient Coins and Antiquities sale. It was bought by a collector in the UK.
![Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-04-at-2.39.14-PM.png)
Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction
LONDON – A Celtic fertility figure discovered last year in England by a metal detectorist will be offered at Noonans in a two-day sale of Ancient Coins and Antiquities on Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9 with an estimate of £800-£1,200 (about $962-$1,443).
![Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RISK-Shark-mixed-metal-sculpture-from-the-Face-Your-Fears-series.-Estimate-100-150000.-1.jpg)
Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – A monumental 18-foot-long shark sculpture by contemporary artist RISK (aka Kelly Graval) will take center stage at the first sale of 2023 presented by Roland Auctions NY, which will take place Saturday, January 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Metal-of-Honor_ISGM-Installation-5_SeeFullCredit-1.jpg)
Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16
BOSTON – Metal of Honor: Gold from Simone Martini to Contemporary Art, on view at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM) through January 16, 2023, explores how painters across centuries have used gold to honor and commemorate their subjects. The exhibition features works by legendary Renaissance master Simone Martini, juxtaposing his devotional paintings with portraits by […]