![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=1718383961)
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=1718383961)
![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)
![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)
![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 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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![15th C. Thai Buddha Heads + Buddha Figure, ex-Museum: Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 15th century CE. A set of 3 bronze or brass Buddha heads as well as a pottery seated Buddha covered in silver-hued metal foil. Each Buddha head features a conical ushnish](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179080769_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191351)
![ICHIKO Ford old sheet metal tin friction vehicle 1955 RARE!: ICHIKO Ford old sheet metal tin friction vehicle 1955 RARE! Measures approx 8 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7787/330149/179770649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718085185)
![CHINESE TROUSSE EST. 19TH CENTURY.: Polished wood case with good white metal mounts decorated I clouds, dragons, and mystical creatures, joined by a central back spine. 5 5/8” blade thick section with shallow fuller one side and w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982496_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![Metal Dragon Snuff Bottle: Chinese metal snuff bottle with a dragon on front and back. Measures 2.5". Stopper and spoon intact. No cork. Domestic shipping $8.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/176310419_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Vintage Solid Brass Turtle Bookend, Desk Decor, Korea 1950s: Vintage solid brass turtle bookend with an inscribed plate on its back, desk accessory, paper weight, door holder, marked "Korea" on the bottom, 1950s. The bookend is 5.3/8" [13.6cm] high, 5" [12.7cm]](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177515479_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Metal Hand Made Frog Lantern, Tea Light, Candle Holder, Hong Kong 1950s: Vinatge Mid Century Frog lantern, tea light - candle holder, hand made tin frog marked with a small paper label "Made in Hong Kong," 1950s-1960s. The frog is 6" [15.2cm] tall, 8.1/4" [21cm] tall inclu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177705597_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
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 […]