![Chinese Warring States Bronze Sword - Duan Jian: East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A lovely short sword - known as a duan jian - that is cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The stocky sword features](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
Chinese Bronze
![Chinese Warring States Bronze Sword - Duan Jian: East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A lovely short sword - known as a duan jian - that is cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The stocky sword features](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![Japanese Chinese Antique Bronze Censer Turtles: Japanese or Chinese antique unusual bronze censer, with swimming turtles in relief on one side and fighting cocks on the reverse, four corners and handles in shape of lions faces, circa 19th century.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255723_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![A pair of gilt bronze and cloisonné enamel vases (tianqiuping), Qing Dynasty: A pair of gilt bronze and cloisonné enamel vases (tianqiuping), Qing Dynasty each has a compressed globular base that narrows into a long, slender neck, decorated with detailed and colorful floral an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696432_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![A White Jade and Garnet Buckle, 18th Century (Bonhams London): A White Jade and Garnet Buckle, 18th Century (Bonhams London) the two-part gilt bronze buckle inset to each part with a large oval white jade panel and a cabochon garnet, the ruyi form hook inset with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696354_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![A CHINESE BRONZE SEATED SHAKYAMUNI: A CHINESE BRONZE SEATED SHAKYAMUNI The figure is seated in dhyanasana, with his right hand in bhumisparsamudra, his left hand in dhyanamudra, wearing a softly pleated robe draped over the left shoulde](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8237/332599/179395449_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717724725)
![A bronze oval incense burner, Qing Dynasty: A bronze oval incense burner, Qing Dynasty of oval section supported on four clawed legs, set with two chi dragon handles with their front claws and chins cling to the rim, each chi dragon stands on a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696434_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![A bronze incense burner made for the Islamic market China, 19th Century: A bronze incense burner made for the Islamic market China, 19th Century of squat form on three feet, the rim with two rounded handles, the body with three inscription-filled lobed cartouches, the base](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696435_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![Antique Seated Chinese Bronze Buddha Ming Dynasty: Antique Seated Chinese Bronze Buddha Ming Dynasty. Measures approx. 10" Tall. Provenance: One Person Private Estate Central Florida. Please copy and paste the URL link below to review our Te](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/333259/180165122_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718418025)
![A BRONZE FIGURE STATUE, GOLD AND SILVER INLAY.: Bronze Figure Statue, with Gold and Silver Inlay.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7936/333374/180010605_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718336259)
![Chinese Bronze Archaistic Hu Form Bronze Vase: Chinese bronze archaistic Hu form bronze vase, the body with incised styled decoration of faces and dragon forms on decorative background, with two dragon form handles with loose rings. 13 inches H x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255718_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Chinese Tang Bronze Mirror - Figures on Milky Way: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A cast-bronze mirror of discoid form featuring a wondrous scene of 2 figures meeting while traversing along the Milky Way, each perhaps a celestial b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974443_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![Antique 18 C. Chinese Buddhism Bronze Milarepa Arhat Buddha: Antique 18 Century Cninese Buddhism bronze Milarepa Arhat Buddha.Jetsun Milarepa was a Chinese siddha, who was famously known as a murderer when he was a young man, before turning to Buddhism and beco](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425036_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare 18th C. Chinese Tibetan VADJRASTTVA Buddha Figure of Heavy Cast Bronze with Finely Engraved and: Rare 18th C. Chinese Tibetan VADJRASTTVA Buddha Figure of Heavy Cast Bronze with Finely Engraved and Chiseled Finish. Tibet, Shigadze, Tashilunpo Monastery. Size: 198 mm x 110 mm x 117 mm.Wt: 2500 gra](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425049_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![A russet jade 'axe and chi dragon' ornament, Qing Dynasty: A russet jade 'axe and chi dragon' ornament, Qing Dynasty following archaic bronze form and decorated with a chi dragon on top, incised with ruyi pattern, the stone of russet tone Provenance:private E](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696533_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![Han Dynasty Style Bronze Lidded Pot: Property of a South Carolina Collection Description: Han Dynasty Style Bronze Lidded Pot, raised on three feet, the lid with animal-form finials. Measurements: Height: 6 in. x W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394393_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Shang Dynasty Style Bronze Vase: Property of a South Carolina Collection Description: Shang Dynasty Style Bronze Vase, with decorative banding and pierced foot. Measurements: Height: 9 3/4 in. x Width: 7 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394368_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Buddha Signed Dated: A bronze figure of Buddha, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Signed and dated. Size: 337 mm high, 180 mm x 140 mm wide.Seated in dhyanasana with hands in dhyana and bhumisparsa mudras, dressed in loosely drap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425051_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI: 2 lb 5.52 oz (1063 g); 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm) wide; 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm) high 銅鎏金釋迦牟尼座像](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9019/331428/179309693_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717851622)
![Late Shang Dynasty Style Chinese Bronze Vessel: Property of a South Carolina Collection Description: Late Shang Dynasty Style Chinese Bronze Vessel, with handles and linear motif decoration. Measurements: Height: 6 5/8 in. x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394395_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Antique Japanese Bronze Tripod Bowl Incense Burner: Antique Japanese Bronze Tripod Bowl Incense Burner with raised decorative repeating pattern. 3.5 inches H x 4.5 W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255760_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Antique Tibetan Chased Bronze Lidded Box: Antique Tibetan Chased Bronze Lidded Box. 2 inches H x 2.5 W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255789_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Shang Dynasty Style Bronze Footed Pot with Handle: Property of a South Carolina Collection Description: Shang Dynasty Style Bronze Footed Pot with Handle, decorated with faces and animal forms. Measurements: Height: 10 in. x Wid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394397_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Antique Chinese Shagreen & Bronze Eye Glasses Case 19th Century: Antique Chinese bronze and shagreen stingray skin eye glasses case from the 19th century. Measures 7 1/2" x 3" x 1".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179794552_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Two Shang Dynasty Style Bronze Vases: Property of a South Carolina Collection Description: Two Shang Dynasty Style Bronze Vases, the smallest with pierced base, and the largest marked on underside. Height of shorter: 4 3/4 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394472_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
News about Chinese Bronze
![Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178027916_1_x.jpg)
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery
PITTSBURGH — Concept Art Gallery enjoyed a sensational result in its June 8 sale. Estimated at $300-$600, a Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze bodhisattva hammered for $330,000 ($402,600 with buyer’s premium). Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The buyer will be hoping they have bought one of the celebrated series of bronzes cast in the imperial […]
![Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/James-Cox-Gallery-June-9-Bill-Reid-cast-bronze.jpg)
Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch
Bill Reid, ‘Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole)’ Cast Bronze WILLOW, NY – Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a highly celebrated First Nations artist from the Haida tribe in British Columbia. In 1994, he created a limited edition cast bronze titled Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole) for exclusive distribution to the board members of the Tallix Foundry in Beacon, […]
![A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/169962396_1_x-1.jpg)
A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place
THOMASTON, Maine – ‘Correct in detail, material and quality of construction, down to brass hardware, stencilled cloth and monogrammed leather trim’, a miniature Louis Vuitton trunk hammered for $7,500 and sold for $9,375 at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Only a handful of these diminutive luggage pieces are known, made at the time either as salesman […]
![Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Aux-at-Showplace-Jan-7-Dylan-Lewis-bronze.webp)
Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights
Dylan Lewis Bronze ‘Lioness Standing On Sloped Base, Maquette’, $12,500 NEW YORK – South African Dylan Lewis (b. 1964-) is widely regarded as a master sculptor of animals, with a particular focus on lions and tigers. He spends a large amount of his time in the wild observing, tracking and sketching animals, which he then […]