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A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors. The elephant has a Buddhistic caparisoned dress with pearl harness, tassels, and high-relief dragon p...
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1640s Chinese Ming Antique Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Swatow Lidded Boxes in the shape of Waves and Flowers, Late Ming Era(16-17th c)
Located in seoul, KR
Small green-glazed boxes from the late Ming dynasty cargo. Identical pieces are included on page 142, 143 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Discove...
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16th Century Vietnamese Ming Antique Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Chinese Multicolor Porcelain Cover Jar, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
jar is decorated with a continuous village scene; cover is decorated with a figural scene
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale blue, Coral Taupe, Cream Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having Fine oriental rugs. Measure: 5'10" ...
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20th Century Turkish Oushak Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Qingbai ewer with slip decoration of two phoenix and lotus leaves, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This small ewer is an exquisite example of Qingbai ware, known for its pale blue-tinged glaze. The vessel showcases the advanced ceramic techniques and artistic sophistication of the...
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Famille rose porcelain vase, 19-20th century
Located in seoul, KR
This porcelain vase, likely from the late Qing dynasty or early Republic period (late 19th to early 20th century), is a fine example of Famille-Rose (fencai) decoration. The body is ...
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Late 19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Ethnic Design-Japanese hard Wood Nyoi (Sceptre) with black rock finish.
Located in Leuven , BE
This fascinating artifact, a hardwood scepter attributed to a Japanese scholar, is a masterful example of late 19th-century craftsmanship. The scepter is distinguished by a striking ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Green Glazed Pottery Figure of Rooster
Located in seoul, KR
The head is rounded, with minimal detailing of the beak, eyes, and comb. The neck is thick and solid, seamlessly transitioning into the body, which appears sturdy and compact, giving...
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Quadrilobe Lattice Courtyard Panel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant, 19th-century door panel evokes life in a traditional courtyard home, where the openwork lattice design allowed light and air to flow into the inner rooms while maintain...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Antiquities

Materials

Fir

15th Century Lao Buddha in the a Delightful Lanna/Laos Folk Style, 7590
Located in Ukiah, CA
15th century Lao Buddha in the a delightful Lanna/Laos folk style. Loss of original base and finial plus one ear mostly replaced. Large at 15 inches tall, 1...
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15th Century and Earlier Laotian Antique Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Olive-Brown-Glazed Molded Ewer And Cover, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The oviform body molded with floral and leaf pattern reminiscent of waves, all covered with an olive-brown glaze. The glaze drips and irregular streaks of brown-glazed pottery from that period are distinctive aesthetic elements of Song-Yuan Dynasty brown glazed ceramics, with glaze colors ranging from deep chocolate to light amber or honey tones. Date : Song-Yuan Dynasty(960~1368) Type : Olive-Brown-glazed pottery Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Bonhams London 13 May 2024 - The John E. Bodie OBE (1930-2023) Collection of Chinese Art - Lot 12 (Price realised : 2,432 GBP / Type : Related) 2) Christies Mar 2015 - The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth...
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique 1890s Persian Kermanshah Rug, Wool, 9 x 12
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Kermanshah carpet circa 1890 consists of a handspun, hand-knotted wool pile, cotton warp and thread, and natural vegetable dyes. The size is 9'2" x 12'8", and it is in e...
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19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan Buddhist Natural Conch Shell made from 100% natural Conch shell with Tibetan ogled, Turquoise, Coral and stones. Conch Shell are used in Buddhist worship ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Shell

19th. c Large Lotus-Shaped Buddhist Temple Incense Burner with Sanskrit Cutouts
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An extraordinary Buddhist temple incense burner from Japan, dating to the late Edo period (18th–19th century). Finely cast in bronze, this ceremonial piece features intricate openwor...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

A Rare Gilt-Bronze Mythical Beast
Located in seoul, KR
Cast in bronze, this sculpture depicts a mythical beast with a sinuously curved body and an animated, rising posture. The overall form evokes a dragon or guardian creature, embodying...
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Longquan Celadon Five-Spouted Jar, Five Dynasties/Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Thickly potted with an ovoid body divided into five horizontal lobes tapering toward the top. It is finely carved with rows of upright lotus petals beneath a narrow band of horizonta...
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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

Chinese Patinated Bronze Tripod Covered Censor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Patinated Bronze Tripod Covered Censor Qing Dynasty, the underside with an imperial six-character mark. The flattened spherical vessel with a pierced lid, on animal mask tri...
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20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Qingbai Carved Ewer, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Qingbai ewer features a rounded body with smooth curves, a short spout, and a looped handle, presenting a harmonious and balanced form. The lid is adorned with a flower-shaped f...
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

3 Chinese rose medallion porcelain teapots/bowl, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
5in(D) x 9in(W) x 8in(H) are the dimensions of the largest teapot
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wooden Chest , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This drawer shelf from the Taisho period combines Japanese style with modernity. This drawer shelf is particularly elaborate among those made in the Taisho period, and the complexit...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

20th Century Spanish Articulated Desk Lamp by Fase, 1970s
By Fase
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century Spanish articulated desk lamp designed by Fase in the 1970s. The top of the lamp (the light part) is articulated, it can turn up and down. Bi-color lamp, two types of grey. Very good quality. The light manufacturer Fase was founded in Madrid in 1964 by the Industrial designer Pedro Martín...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Antiquities

Materials

Steel

pair of Chinese porcelain jars, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
decorated with birds amongst various flowers on yellow ground
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Sculpture of a Dignitary in Carved and Lacquered Hardwood
Located in Brescia, IT
Big hardwood figure of a dignitary lacquered in original patina. Signs of age-related wear on the base, but all of excellent quality, China, 18th century.
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Antiquities

Materials

Hardwood

17th Century Pair of Ming Dynasty Chinese ZiTan Inlaid Silver Cups
Located in Brea, CA
17th century a pair of Ming dynasty Chinese ZiTan inlaid silver cups, the exterior carved in high relief and undercut around the sides and base with Chi dragon, 5 edges with silver l...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese square shaped porcelain vase, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
decorated with figural scenes on yellow ground
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Green Glazed Chinese Mingqi Spirit Scholar
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to ensure a safe journey to the afterlife. Meant to depict the pleasures of daily life, common burial figures...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 1900s Wool Persian Jajim Kilim Rug, 9 x 10
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian double weave Jajim Kilim, circa 1900 consists of hand spun vegetal dyed as well as undyed wools. Its double weave results in a denser texture, completed in the s...
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Early 1900s Persian Kilim Antique Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Japanese Double Gourd Ikebana Woven Basket and root
Located in Buffalo, NY
20th Century Japanese Double Gourd Ikebana Woven Basket and Root.. amazing sculpture / art.. Retain original inserts.. one basket re-glued , repaired.. (see photo)
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wicker, Wood

1920s Indian Silver Sugar Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver sugar bowl; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Indian silver sugar bowl has a circular rounded, compressed form. The body of this silver bowl is embellished with a chased scene depicting a rural setting with iconic wild, indigenous animals. The decoration to the body is flanked with simplified leaf decorated borders to the upper and lower portions. The raised flared shoulders of the sugar bowl are encompassed with an applied moulded border accented with leaf designs. This antique sugar bowl...
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1920s Indian Vintage Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Brass Tree Stomp Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
Brass Tree Stomp Base 12”x32”
Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Brass Tree Stomp Base
Brass Tree Stomp Base
$1,520 Sale Price
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Two Cosmetic Box and a Square Box from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
1. Left Round Cosmetic Box : Circular form with flattened doomed cover, the covers with a medallion of simple stylised flowers surrounded by stylised lapp...
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Early 18th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Stone Tabletop Altar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This tabletop altar with scrolled edges, a scalloped apron, and turned legs from China's Shanxi province is a rare find. We conservatively estimate it to be late Ming dynasty (circa ...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Split Bamboo Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from lengths of split bamboo, this headrest enabled contour comfort, quite luxurious for 19th century, China. Lightweight and low-profile, it was the perfect accessory for a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Peacock in Splendour Pattern Dish, c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
A representative piece of Ca Mau ship. With a tall peacock standing on a rocky outcrop displaying his feathers to a peahen who crouches on the ground before him...
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1720s Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Blue And White Kraak Plate, Late Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
A Chinese blue and white Kraak plate, the central roundel depicting birds and floral design in a waterside, the rim with panels enclosing foliage and decorative objects. Period: Late Ming-Early Qing Dynasty (17th century) Type: Blue and White Porcelain Provenance : Acquired early 2000s from Southeast asia(Probably from Shipwreck) Reference : 1) Sotheby's London 12 November 2019 - STYLE: Private Collections - Lot 12 (Price range : 3,000GBP-5,000GBP / Type : Closely related) 2) Christies NEW YORK - 1–11 MAY 2018 - THE COLLECTION OF PEGGY AND DAVID ROCKEFELLER: ONLINE SALE - Lot 1405 (Price realised : 5,625 USD / Type : Highly related) * Kraak Kraak porcelain is a type of Chinese export porcelain that was produced during the late Ming Dynasty, especially during the reign of the Wanli Emperor (1573-1620). It is famous for its distinctive design and style. Kraak ware...
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17th Century Indonesian Ming Antique Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

pair of Chinese blue white porcelain planters, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
rectangular porcelain planters, each on a fitted wooden base; overall with wooden base: 7.7in(H) x 10in(L) x 6.5in(D); planter only: 9.6in(L) x 6.1in(D) x 3.8in(H)
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century, A Pair of Burmese Lacquered Vase with Gilding
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Burmese lacquered vase with gilding. Age: Burma, Early 20th Century Size: Height 51.8 C.M. / Width 14.3 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradati...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Multicolor Porcelain Planters, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
flower and bird motif
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antiques Maeda Chikubosai II, Hosai, bamboo tray, flat flower basket
Located in Niiza, JP
Second generation Maeda Chikubosai Hosai Smoked bamboo tray / bamboo basket Material: Bamboo Size: φ390× 115/380(H) [mm] 1kg Box size: 420×460×420mm 5kg Three famous bamboo craftsm...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Early 20th Century, a Pair of Burmese Wooden Male and Female Figurines
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Burmese wooden male and female figurines. Age: Burma, early 20th century Size: Height 31 - 32.4 C.M. / Width 10.1 - 10.4 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expec...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinese Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Pewter Teapot
Located in Brea, CA
18th century Chinese lacquer mother of pearl inlay pewter teapot, height to handle top 8 inch, floral decoration as expected for age an...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Antique Chinese Tin Coconut Stacking Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese tin coconut stacking box with mark: LiuYiJi, diameter 8 cm, high 10.5 cm.
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

A stone seal carved with a seated official China, 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
A stone seal carved with a seated official China, 20th Wear consistent with age and use Fine Art - Asian decoration Measures : 8,5cmx4,5cm H:18cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Covered Sweet Meat Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Gilt Lacquer Covered Sweet Meat Box Meiji Period. The circular box decorated with a raised evergreen tree before a pavilion, opening to multip...
Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Giltwood

Ancient Bactrian Marble Idol Staff Sceptor
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large Bactrian marble staff circa late 3rd-2nd millennium BCE. The Bactrian culture was discovered by Soviet archeologists in the 1970s in Afghanistan. Also called the Oxus culture...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Blue Glazed Chinese Mingqi Spirit Scholar
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to ensure a safe journey to the afterlife. Meant to depict the pleasures of daily life, common burial figures...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Persian 1940s Gabbeh Tribal Rug, Multicolored Squares, Wool, 3 x 6
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind 1940 Gabbeh rug consists of a handspun wool warp and weft as well as a hand-knotted pure handspun wool pile. The design is improvisational and exudes a contemporar...
Category

1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Chinese Split Bamboo Headrest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from lengths of split bamboo, this headrest enabled contour comfort, quite luxurious for 19th century, China. Lightweight and low-profile, it was the perfect accessory for a ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

1950s Pair of African Ethnic Bracelets
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of African ethnic bracelets.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Pair of Ancient Blue Terracotta Vases, by Oriental Manufacture, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
These pair of blue vases is an original decorative terracotta object realized in the second half of the 19th century by Oriental manufacture. A beautiful couple of terracotta vase...
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Late 20th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman s Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Willow

Big Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Style Arrow Barrels
Located in Brea, CA
Big golden black lacquer Chinese Style arrow barrels, beautiful golden painting.
Category

Early 1900s English Chinoiserie Antique Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Turkish Silver Goblets
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Turkish silver goblets; an addition to our range of wine and drink related silverware The...
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1880s Turkish Antique Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Multi-Lobed Opium Box in Silver, Decorated with Reliefs with Ide
Located in Leuven , BE
Beautiful opium box decorated with reliefs with ideograms (one of the two refers to wealth), a chrysanthemum (symbol of longevity) and foliage. This silver m...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Chinese robin s egg porcelain censer/bowl, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
tripod censer
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Large Bowl with Colour Emamels
Located in Brea, CA
an antique important fine gold Chinese famille rose porcelain 12'' bowl with very beautiful colour enamels, hand painted, mark DaQingQianLongNianZhi, excellent condition, Measures: 1...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

1900s Peranakan Silver Sirih Leaf Holder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Peranakan silver bekas sirih/sirih leaf holder; an addition to our Asian silverware collection. This fine antique Pe...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Silver

STUNNING SiGNED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1870 JAPANESE VASE DEPICTING A BIRD ON A BRANCH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1870 signed to the base solid bronze Japanese bronze vase depicting a large b...
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1870s Japanese Japonisme Antique Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Guardian Haitai Lion Pottery Figure
Located in seoul, KR
This figure represent a guardian haitai. The style of the figurine, with its facial features and remnants of paint, suggests it could be a part of funerary art, which was common in Chinese culture during these periods. Date : Northern Wei...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Antiquities

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Central Javanese Bronze Footed and Lidded Offering Vessel, 8th-10th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and rare Javanese bronze footed offering vessel and cover, Central Javanese Period, 8th-10th century. The ritual offering vessel of elega...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

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