pair in shape of long handled weapons, 91mm long , CA-nl, no legend, VF pair $27.00 sold 11/14/2010
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probably late 19th c., embossed copper plaques used as applique on boxes, etc.:

 a) 55x48mm hanging basket with hoofed animal, F $8.00 sold
 b) 53x46mm similar, F $8.00 sold
 c) 60x53mm smooth surfaced hanging basket, crease & split in margin, F $5.00 sold
 d) 58x36mm Chang Ming (long life) in 2 rosettes, crease in center, VG $8.00 sold
 e) 65x53mm hanging basket with crab motif, F $12.00
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late MING - QING, 16-18th c., (though one guy I know thinks its Song, 10-12th c.), bronze plaque of a boy (or warrior?) between 2 dragons, 90x47mm oval, 65g, aVF $70.00 sold
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another, 90x47mm oval, 65g, pierced work, flaw at top (basically a crack, but a result of the casting process) aVF $53.00 sold
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a) 19-20th c., brass fish pendant, 42x25mm, 29g, VF $13.00 sold 11/14/2010
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b) 19th c., bronze fish, 46mm long, loop at top, from the Mongol Autonomous Region, F $12.50 sold 10/24/2012
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19th c., bronze statuette of a man in loincloth dancing, 50mm tall, 23g, loop at top, VF $45.00 sold
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19th c., brass horse statuette, 42x25mm, 24g, F $33.00 sold 6/7/2008
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19th c., brass horse & rider statuette, 43x42mm, 33g, crude VF $39.00 sold 10/24/2012
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These horse statue pocket pieces form a coherent class of amulets.  The horse makes it so much easier to get where you're going.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

brass in shape of moderately elaborate vase & lid, 80x38mm, 6mm thick, 85g, early 20th c., F $15.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

277-24. CHINA, QING, 18-19th c.?, brass button amulet, 45mm diameter, convex side smooth, crudely incised trigrams & floralia, scratches, F $33.00
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277-25. CHINA, QING, 18-19th c.?, brass button amulet, 40mm diameter, trigrams, VF $53.00
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