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Place of Origin: Asian
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chess and Backgammon Board
Located in Brea, CA
A early 19th century Chinese export lacquer chess and backgammon board 50 cm x 50 cm, the squares with daoist immortals gold black lacquer...
Category

Early 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Carved Green River Jade Figure of an Immortal Ming/Qing Wearing Robes
Located in Brea, CA
Antique an Chinese carved green river jade figure of an immortal ming/qing modelled wearing robes, Size: 14cm x 5.5cmx 3cm. Weight 382g.
Category

17th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Jade

19th Century Antique Chinese Agate Brush Washer
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese agate brush washer, decorated in the from of a flower diameter 10cm, high 6cm.
Category

Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Agate

Archaic Jade Pendant, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This amazing Archaic Jade pendant, was realized in China in the early 20th century. In very good condition, except for signs of aging. Provenance: I...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Chinese Red Lacquer Carrying Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered Chinese carrying basket impresses with a prim, balanced form of intricately woven split bamboo. A celebratory form traditionally used for carrying food or delivering g...
Category

20th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer, Paint

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Courtyard Doors, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive set of doors dates to the turn of the century and originated as the outermost entrance gate to a traditional courtyard home in northern China. The pair is crafted of northern elm (yumu) and finished with dark black lacquer and hand-worked iron hardware. Bands of studded iron reinforce the fronts and simple iron plates secure the door latch and round door pulls...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head an...
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Antiquities

Materials

Elm

pair of Chinese porcelain foo dogs/lions, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
one dog/lion is clutching onto a ball-like object, and the other dog/lion is clutching onto her cub; wooden base is included with this lot; 1.8in(D) x 3.75in(W) x 2.25in(H) are the a...
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl, 1910s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique wooden bowl dating from the 1910s–1940s. Once used in daily life as a functional folk craft, the piece is hand-carved from a solid block of wood—its exact species ...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Export Silver Wine Goblet By Tuck Chang Co.
By Tuck Chang Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver wine goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form, to a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot. The drinking vessel of this antique silver goblet is embellished with chased iconic Chinese dragon designs accented with stylised flame and cloud decoration, all on a matte background. The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant flame shaped cartouche. The upper rim of this 19th century Chinese silver wine goblet is encompassed with an applied moulded border. The impressive embossed shaped pedestal is realistically modelled in the form of three rooted and intertwined bamboo stalks. The impressive domed circular foot is embellished with further chased decoration replicating the details of the bamboo's terrain and environment. This impressive Chinese silver goblet...
Category

19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases Set, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
* Set Item(3 vases) During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the...
Category

1720s Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

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 ...
Category

Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Lotus Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a d...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Kashmiri Silver Betel Nut Box, Khaas Daan, Late 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Kashmiri silver betel nut box, Khaas Daan, late 19th century Betel-chewing is a leisure pastime practiced since ancient times in many parts of ...
Category

Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Antique 1920s Persian Heriz Rug, Red and Indigo Wool, 5 x 6
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Heriz carpet created, circa 1920 consists of a cotton warp and weft, hand-knotted wool pile and organic vegetal dyes. Depicted are an exceptional medallion, border and f...
Category

Early 20th Century Heriz Serapi Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wool

carved Chinese lobed hardwood stand, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
decorated with a fitted, lobed marble inlay
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Hardwood

pair of Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
dragon motif
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

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 Edo Asian Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Dvaravati Stucco Buddha Head from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an early Buddha image from Dvaravati period (6-11th century) in Central Thailand. Made of stucco with an unfinished back suggesting its original use in architectural cont...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Stucco, Wood

Khmer Bronze Hairpin
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Elegant and refined Khmer bronze hairpin dating between the 12th and 15th century.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

pair of Chinese ruby red porcelain bowls, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
each ruby red porcelain bowl decorated with circular panels depicting landscape scenes
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

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 ...
Category

19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Stone

18th Century Set of 8 Chinese Silver Lacquer Bowls with Mother of Pearl Inlaid
Located in Brea, CA
A fine set of 8 pieces Chinese lacquered and mother of pearl inlaid bowls with silvered interiors from the 18th century Qing Dynast...
Category

Early 18th Century Ming Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

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...
Category

19th Century Edo Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Gilt Black Chinese Larquer Cabinet Desk
Located in Brea, CA
18th century gilt black lacquer Chinese cabinet desk, the rectangular-section body decorated with panels of landscapes, the superstructure of two panelled doors, enclosing an array o...
Category

Early 18th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

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...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Stone Head of Bodhisattva, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties
Located in seoul, KR
The face with downcast eyes and a smile, the hair swept up behind the pendulous ears into a high topknot. Faint traces of pigmentation hinting at the sculpture's original polychromy. The black stand was made in Hong Kong at the time of the acquisition. Date : Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty(5-8th century) Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Sotheby's London 13 May 2015 - The Soul Of Japanese Aesthetics – The Tsuneichi Inoue Collection - Lot 18 (Price realised : 17,500 GBP / Type : Closely related) 2) Sotheby's New York 26 September 2023 - CHINA / 5000 YEARS - Lot 1156 (Price realised : 8,890 USD / Type : Closely related) * Stone Head of Bodhisattva...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

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...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Export Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

18thC Tibetan Buddha or Bodhisattva. Rare and Fine - 9460
Located in Ukiah, CA
Rare type 18thC Tibetan Buddha or Bodhisattva. 5.25" tall not including its custom base.  Very distinctive sculpting style in the way the crown and robes are deliberately displayed a...
Category

18th Century Antique Asian 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...
Category

16th Century Ming Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19th Century Unique Pair of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Tea Caddies
Located in Brea, CA
19th century unique pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese tea caddies with Bail handles two sides ,each with hinged lid reversing to a mother-of-pearl inlaid decoration and enclosing a fitted pewter canister...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

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)
Category

20th Century Folk Art Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wicker, Wood

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...
Category

Early 18th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

1920s Vintage Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Chinese Sea Foam Green Peking Glass Spherical Vase, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
provenance: E&J Frankel Collection
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Glass

19th Century Big Rare Oriental Coffer, Treasure Chest, Wedding Trousseau
Located in Cesena, FC
Rare Chest, wedding trousseau chest, oriental (Indian) from 1800s, of important measure, with opening on top base and large locks. The wood is carved and with breathable openings on each side, and the 4 turnings located at the top corners are equally worked. Description: Fabulous chest, antique Indian dowry chest...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Ancient Japanese Kutani Vases, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
These Japanese Kutani Vases are refined decorative objects realized by a Japanese artist in the 19th century. This beautiful set includes two ...
Category

19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

19th Century Kirman Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wool

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Esbeek, NL
Beautiful set of Chinese ginger jars 18th century or earlier.  
Category

18th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese export porcelain jug, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
decorated with figural scenes
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue White Porcelain Cover Vases, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
cherry blossom motif
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

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 Qing Asian 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...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

15-17thC Baby Krishna, 6261
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very good 15-17thC Baby Krishna. Sits 3.25 inches tall - 6261.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
Category

Early 17th Century Ming Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

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 Antique Asian 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...
Category

Early 1900s Kilim Antique Asian 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 Rustic Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

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...
Category

1880s Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Willow

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...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Marble

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...
Category

1720s Chinoiserie Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Ming-style Sculpture of Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, circa 1900s, 6518
Located in Ukiah, CA
A large Ming-style sculpture of Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, circa 1900s, from a century-old US collection. Dated circa 1900s based on the face (b...
Category

Early 20th Century Ming Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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 Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

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 Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

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...
Category

Early 17th Century Ming Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
decorated with a multicolor figural scene
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

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