![Sword: Sword with sheath and mother of pearl handle. Moro people. Mindanao Island, Philippines. Wood, metal, mother of pearl. 19th to 20th century.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7760/330451/178631329_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716610115)
Asian Metal
![Sword: Sword with sheath and mother of pearl handle. Moro people. Mindanao Island, Philippines. Wood, metal, mother of pearl. 19th to 20th century.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7760/330451/178631329_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716610115)
![Ceremonial Woman's Sarong "Tapis": Lampung, Sumatra Island, Indonesia. Cotton embroidery, metal thread details, mica chips. H: 45.5" (115.6 cm), Open W: 56" (142.2 cm). With bands of embroidered m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7760/330451/178365887_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716610115)
![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=1717471098)
![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)
![1969 Chinese Chairman Mao Iron Plaque, Cultural Revolution Period: Approximate size: 10.75x8.25x0.25 in Shipping: We offer in-house shipping services for most small items. This means that we will take care of packing and shipping the items directly to you. For larger](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8283/331554/178843442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716998811)
![PAIR OF MODERN ASIAN STYLE OUTDOOR LANTERNS: Lot of 2 Asian styled outdoor lanterns, modern. Rust is present in as found condition. Nice patina. Lanterns measure 20 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Please review all photos for further information](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8997/331996/179394683_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717699106)
![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)
![Craighill Tycho Cubic Puzzle Beautiful Metal Art Object: Craighill Tycho Cubic Puzzle Beautiful Metal Art Object 567g 20 oz 1.75" CRAIGHILL TYCHO CUBIC PUZZLE BY CRAIGHILL, IT COMES WITH ORIGINAL CRAIGHILL BOX.SIZE: 1 3/4" X 1 3/4" OR 12.2 cm 4.5 cm X 4.5 c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7787/330149/177996859_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715918114)
![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)
![Oil Lamp "Blencong": Oil lamp for Shadow Puppet Theater. Java Island, Indonesia. Wood, metal. H: 25.75" (65.4 cm), W: 13.5" (34.3 cm), D: 11" (27.9 cm). 19th to 20th century.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7760/330451/178468166_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716610115)
![Lot of 19 Enameled and Metal Matchbook Boxes: Approximate size:2 3/8 x1 1/2 x7/8 in Shipping: We offer in-house shipping services for most small items. This means that we will take care of packing and shipping the items directly to you. For large](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8283/331554/178843425_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716998811)
![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)
![METAL CUT BIRD DESIGN GARDEN ART WALL HANGING: Modern made bird design rusted wall art. Indoor or outdoor. 24-inch diameter. Please review all photos for further information & description. All measurements are approximate. Sold as is.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8997/331996/179394684_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717707966)
![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)
![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)
![Ritual Dagger: Likely Kayanic-Dayak. Borneo Island, Indonesia. Bone, wood, metal. L: 16" (40.6 cm). Unusual knife that resembles a Dohong, but likely has a replaced blade, so unsure wha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7760/330451/178408306_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716610115)
![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 […]