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Material: Shell
Chinese Antique mother of Pearl shell silver caviar dish Asian arts
Located in London, GB
A particularly fine Chinese mother of pearl dish with silver bird decoration the underside with silver ball feet
Period Early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Shell Antiquities
Materials
Silver
An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions
Located in Milano, IT
An incense box (kōgō) made from a real shell, painted in gold on the inside with waka (和歌) inscriptions, likely of poetic or romantic character.
The object recalls the shells used i...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Shell
18th Century Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Plate
Located in Brea, CA
18th century black lacquer mother of pearl inlay plate, decoration as expected for age and use. Very beautiful and hard to find li...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Old Tibetan Conch Trumpet Horn
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Old Tibetan Conch Shell Trumpet horn,
decorated with a Silver cover and semi-precious Stones Turquoise and Coral,
good old patina and w...
Category
1930s Tibetan Vintage Shell Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Pair of antique Shell Bracelets from South-East-Asia
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional pair of South-East-Asian Bracelets made of Shell,
from the Thailand Region , Bang Chiang Period,
prehistoric period,5000-7000 years old,
the hand-carved bracelets have...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Shell
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Ritual Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Pomona, CA
Tibetan ritual conch shell trumpet, also known as a "Dungkar" in Tibetan Buddhism or "Shankha" in Sanskrit. These elaborately decorated conch shells, like the one pictured with silve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Shell Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Quran Stand In Khatam-kari, Persia, 19th C.
Located in PARIS, FR
Khatam kari is a fine, meticulous marquetry technique whose earliest examples date back to the Safavid period (1501-1730). This technique involves inlaying fine wood, brass or camel ...
Category
19th Century Persian Napoleon III Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the tradition...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Shell Antiquities
Materials
Copper
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Shell Antiquities
Materials
Shell
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven c...
Category
17th Century Japanese Qing Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Shell, 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...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative stationary box decorated with "Raden" work with mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven...
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Shell, Wood
Vintage Coastal Marquetry Shell Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal tray. A chic marquetry construction with brass hardware. An amazing shell design inlaid into the center. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Shell Antiquities
Materials
Brass
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Chinese Antique porcelain ginger jar, South-East Asia, Guangxu 1900
Located in Gorssel, GE
Chinese porcelain ginger jar with floral decorations in bright and vibrant colours, made for the South-East Asian market.
Made around 1900.
Dimensions: 25 x 22 x 22 cm.
Overall in good condition, some minor damage to the glaze and some minor frittings to the unglazed parts of the lid.
Possibly Peranakan or Straits Chinese ware...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Decorated Porcelain Figure
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th-early 20th century Chinese hand decorated porcelain figure.
Beautifully hand decorated Chinese porcelain figure. This stunning colorful finely detailed figurine or sculptur...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Tibetan Bronzd Hayagriva Phurba
Located in Pomona, CA
Tibetan Hayagriva Phurba, also known as a ritual dagger or kila. It is a significant ritual implement in Tibetan Buddhist practices used to symbolize the "nailing down" and immobiliz...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Shell Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand painted, scene in shades of blue, green, purple and brown and red. With antique lacquer fan...
Category
1850s Chinese Qing Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
$2,680
H 1.5 in W 26 in D 17 in
Japanese Powder Horn with Inlay in Mother of Pearl, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fantastic Japanese powder horn. The horn has inlay of mother of pearl in the shape of a grasshopper. The Japanese craftsmanship at its best.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Horn
Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Horagai conch shell trumpet with beautiful patination and bronze mouthpiece.
This Horagai conch shell trumpet is a rare and valuable piece of Japanese history and culture. It was made in the Late Edo period (18th-19th century) and is in fine original condition with expected abrasions due to the significant age of the item. The trumpet is made of a conch shell with a bronze mouthpiece. It measures 34x 16.5 x 13 cm (13.5 / 6.5 / 5 inch) and weighs 1.2kg (2.5 lb).
The trumpet has a beautiful patina, resulting from years of use and exposure to the elements. The bronze mouthpiece is also in good condition and shows no signs of wear. The trumpet is powerful and can produce a loud, clear sound. It was traditionally used in Japanese ceremonies and festivals and is still used today by some Shinto priests...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Shell
Extra Tall 1925-1935 Chinese Lacquer Screen Room Divider H224cm W320cm
Located in London, GB
Large 8-winged lacquer shade, richly carved with garden scenes, symbols, ornamentation, trees and birds. Early 20th century. H. 224 W. 320 cm. Age-related wear; marks, cracks and cra...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Shell Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
$5,230
H 88.19 in W 125.99 in D 1.19 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Koro (Incense Burner)
Located in Pomona, CA
Japanese bronze Koro (Incense Burner) in the form of two kids playing drum. This Koro was hand crafted in about early 20th Century with removable top. It has There is a Tai Chi Diagr...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Shell Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair of Large Chinese Vases
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb pair of large and elegant Chinese 'Nanjing' porcelain baluster vases, each intricately decorated with an encircling battle scene of warriors on foot and on horseback on its ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Shell Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand painted, scene with antique lacquer fan box...
Category
1850s Chinese Qing Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
$3,880
H 1.5 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th century
Size: Height 40.2 C.M. / Width 27.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Shell Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
By Zee Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigarette / card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection.
This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette/card case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The anterior cover is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, on a matte background, incorporating a shield shaped vacant cartouche.
The posterior cover is ornamented with traditional embossed and chased plum blossom foliate and floral decoration, also on a matte background.
The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Silver
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Antique Pair of Cased South African Ostrich Eggs Hand Painted
Located in Lincoln, GB
These antique pair of cased South African ostrich eggs is a unique and exquisite addition to any collection. The eggs are hand-painted with intricate designs, showcasing the talent a...
Category
19th Century South African Folk Art Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell
Samurai Era Horagai with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Fukuoka, JP
From the esteemed ranks of the samurai to the serenity of modern collections comes this authentic Horagai signal conch, a distinguished relic from the 18th-19th century. Traditionall...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Tibetan Silver Covered Conch Shell Horn, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Tibetan silver covered conch shell Horn with incised and repousse decoration comprising animals on a scrolling foliate ground, the mouth...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Coral, Silver
Tibetan Buddhist Silver Covered Shell Horn, 19th C
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Tibetan silver covered Buddhist conch shell horn with incised and repousse decoration comprising animals including dragon, birds, rabbit...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Coral, Silver
500 B.C, Prehistoric Shell Bangle Bracelet with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Prehistoric shell bangle with stand.
Age: Cambodia, Prehistoric, 500 B.C.
Size of bangle: diameter 10.9 cm
Size including stand: height 24.8 cm
Condition: Nice condition overal...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Shell
500 B.C., Prehistoric Shell Necklace
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Prehistoric shell necklace.
Age: Cambodia, Prehistoric, 500 B.C.
Size: Length 35 C.M. / Width 1.8 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its ag...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Shell
500 B.C, Prehistoric Shell Bangle Bracelet with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Prehistoric shell bangle with stand.
Age: Cambodia, Prehistoric, 500 B.C.
Size of bangle: diameter 12.3 cm
Size including stand: height 28.8 cm
Condition: Nice condition overal...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Shell
500 B.C., Dong Son, A Set of Antique Khmer Shell Bangle Bracelet
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Dong Son shell bangles with stand.
Age: Cambodia, Dong Son Period, 500 B.C.
Size: Diameter 7.6 - 7.7 C.M.
Size including stand: 19 - 26.8 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition ove...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Shell
Reuge Enameled Music Box with Bird Automaton and Clock
Located in Brea, CA
A reuge enameled music Box with Bird automaton and clock , The box with blue enamel exterior embellished with flowers and singing bird as shown in goo...
Category
1850s Swiss Country Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century French Painted Paper and Mother of Pearl Fan
Located in Brea, CA
This ornate, antique paper and mother of pearl hand fan was crafted in France, circa 1850. Showing a guitarist charming a female assembly. Sp...
Category
1850s French Arts and Crafts Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Meiji Period Ivory and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid lacquer box, Japan 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Japanese Meiji period ivory and mother-of-pearl inlaid black lacquered wood box, circa 1870-1880. The decoration of this box refers to the Shibayama inlay technique in which small cu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Shell Antiquities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Ivory, Wood
H 6.75 in W 5.25 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century French Mother of Pearl Opera Binoculars
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful early 20th century French mother of pearl and gilded brass opera binoculars signed "Chevalier Opticien Paris".
It's adjustable from top to ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Antiquities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
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