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What is a Japanese low screen used for?
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A Japanese low screen was traditionally used while seated upon the floor. The low screen would block wind and drafts, provide limited privacy, and are often decorated with seasonal themes.
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
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Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970
s, Thailand
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A well cast vintage Khmer, Angkor Wat style, bronze head of Shiva, circa 1970's, Thailand.
Shiva, the Hindu god of creation, change and destruction, is identified by the third eye...
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Vintage 1970s Thai Sculptures and Carvings
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Bronze
Large Chinese Carved Gilt Wood Story Panel, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"
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An unusually large vintage Chinese carved and pierced gilt wood story panel, early to mid 20th century, Southern China.
The intricately carved panel depicts images from "The Romance...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
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Metal
Antique Victorian gold diamond and ruby high karat snake bracelet bangle
Located in Austin, TX
An amazing antique Victorian era high karat yellow gold snake bracelet with ruby eyes and old cut diamond on top of its head. Detailed hand carved scale pattern on its body. Safety c...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bangles
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Chinese Carved Longyan Wood Stand, Late Qing Dynasty
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An exquisite late Qing dynasty display Stand of longyan wood, carved as a miniature "kang" table.
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
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Fruitwood
Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
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A delightful pair of Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain covered jars with foo lions, circa 1960's, China.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Jars
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Porcelain
Japanese Kamakura Bori Lacquer Presentation Box, Showa Era, mid 20th century
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An attractive Japanese red lacquered Kamakura-bori inscribed presentation box, featuring peony, Showa Era, mid 20th century, Japan.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer
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Softwood, Lacquer
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Japanese Kamakura Bori Lacquer Presentation Box, Showa Era, mid 20th century
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer
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Softwood, Lacquer
Tokuda Yasokichi I Kutani "Poppies" Vase, Meiji or Taisho Period, Japan
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A striking Japanese Kutani ware "Poppies" bottle vase by Tokuda Yasokichi I (1873 - 1956), Meiji to Taisho Period, circa 1915, Japan.
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Showa Ceramics
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Porcelain
Japanese Satsuma Wisteria Vase by Gyukuzan (Chin Jukan XII), Meiji Period, Japan
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
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Small Satsuma Butterfly Vase by Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
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Vintage Japanese Celadon Glazed Shishi Lion Censer, Taisho/Showa, c 1930, Japan
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics
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Vintage Japanese Kakiemon Style Porcelain Oil Jar, Showa Era, circa 1960
s
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Ceramics
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Vintage Japanese Art Deco Jungin Silver Sake Bottle and Cups, circa 1930
s
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Metalwork
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Silver, Bronze
