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Period: Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Huge Sliding Door or Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old, large Japanese sliding door.
It was crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was likely used in traditional houses or storehouses of the time. The material i...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Birdcage Inspired by a Traditional Machiya House 1920s-1940s
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese birdcage, exquisitely crafted in the form of a traditional machiya townhouse. It is an exceptionally rare piece, believed to have been made in the early Showa...
Category
Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Cedar
Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an armour of samurai. It was made around 1900s in Meiji era. This armour was not used in actual war so it was made as decoration, because of that, it is in good condition as its age.
There are some scratches and missing parts, if you need some more information, please let us know, we will respond you as soon as possible and send more photos.
This armour can be folded in a box. The box is getting damaged so it is not in good condition. We might send this armour in other box.
Dimensions: 50 x 50 x H170 cm
Scholars agree that Japanese armour first appeared in the 4th century, with the discovery of the cuirass and basic helmets in graves. During the Heian period, the unique Japanese samurai...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Japanese Antique Huge Wooden Bowl 1906s / Primitive Object Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a huge old Japanese lacquer wood bowl.
It was manufactured in 1906 (Meiji period), and its age can be read from the writing on the bottom. The material used is cedar wood, ma...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Cedar, Lacquer
Qing dynasty 2 tier pagoda birdcage
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping
Qing dynasty
Stunning statement piece in any room
2 tier floating pagoda birdcage
Highly carved and detailed
Dragons, flowers, fish...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$1,800 Sale Price
55% Off
Chinese Painting Stone Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Kanzashi chrysantheme 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Kanzashi.
Kanzashi is a hair ornament used in traditional Japanese hairstyles.
These hair ornaments are made in about 1920s in Taisho era.
Two-piece stick-shaped...
Category
Japanese Taisho Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Plastic
Chinese Blue Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Glass
Yellow
Green Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With bright color and intricate carvings, this petite Chinese snuff bottle from the early 20th century is a lovely example of the art of Peking glass. The little bottle is sculpted i...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Glass
Japanese Antique Natural Wood Penis 1860s-1920s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a phallic statue made of natural wood produced in Japan.
It is estimated to have been created during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is made of richly texture...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Pine
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of large antique Japanese Imari porcelain vases
Located in Brea, CA
Large Japanese beautiful porcelain vases A pair of baluster Imari porcelain vases, Japan, Meiji. Polychrome floral decor, very beautiful ,
Category
Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests
Opium Pillow
, Early 20th Century, Pair
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This pair of Chinese ceramic headrests feature a green, brown and blue glaze as well as floral motifs. They also feature pierced sides with sy...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Yellow
Green Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With bright color and intricate carvings, this petite Chinese snuff bottle from the early 20th century is a lovely example of the art of Peking glass. The little bottle is sculpted i...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Glass
Antique Chinese Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique elm wood stool comes from China's Hubei province. It was crafted using only wooden joints. The elm wood has aged beautifully over its more than 100 years of life.
Dime...
Category
Chinese Other Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Elm
Chinese Green Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Glass
Antique Chinese Alter Fruits Pomegranate Pyramid Famille Rose Fencai Late Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
We are pleased to present this extraordinary antique Chinese altar fruit stack, a masterful work of art that epitomizes the zenith of Chinese ceram...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
$2,900 Sale Price
50% Off
Japanese Antique Stone Mortar 1860s-1900s / Stone Bowl Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese stone “yagen” (medicine grinder), believed to have been used during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s).
Though simple in form, it carries with it the silent prese...
Category
Japanese Primitive Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Stone
20pcs WanShouWuJiang Chinese Porcelain Tea Service Set
Located in Brea, CA
20 Pieces vintage Chinese set of tea and coffee service set, WanShouWuJiang yellow ground, all marked on the bottom : QIANLONGNIANZHI,
No crake, on...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique low table from the Taisho period.
The table top is made of five pieces of Shurizakura wood with beautiful grain, and its rich expression captivates the viewer. In...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Mythical Beast Coconut Grater, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden coconut grater (khood maprow) from the early 20th century is carved in the form of a crouching beast ready to pounce. Once used by a food vendor in a southeast Asian mark...
Category
Southeast Asian Primitive Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique Japanese-style cabinet made in the Meiji period.
The texture of the black lacquer, smoked with soot from the hearth, has a unique depth and charm that is unlike a...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Lacquer Bucket 1860s-1920s / Plant Pot Cover Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese lacquer tub, a rare piece that preserves the craftsmanship of artisans from the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). The body is made of Japanese cedar, whil...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Cedar, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Open shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique is just the right size for a storage shelf.
This is a rare shelf with flap doors that has a Japanese essence.
A flap door is a door that can be opened and stored insid...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
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
Chinese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Japanese Antique Wood Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a tasteful antique storage shelf made in the Meiji period.
Made from cedar, the dark wood gives it a deep flavor.
No nails are used for the joints, but the traditional "mor...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period.
This chest is made from sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
FOUR PERSON ANTIQUE MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1920
s CHINESE EXPORT PERIOD WITH STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original box and additional dice, t...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Japanese Antique Cabinets , Low board Storage , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique lowboard made in Japan. In Japan, it was used as a flooring.
A flooring is a platform that can be moved, like the floorboards of a tokonoma, which is indispensabl...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique ceremonial dress and sword tansu, Sendai, Japan
Guaranteed to be authentic as described.
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Red Glazed Porcelain Vase with Porcelain Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an antique important Chinese red glazed porcelain vase with porcelain stand, GuangXu Mark and of the period. Measures: 6.5” height 2.15 '' di...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Table Gong With Dragon Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese table gong is hanging on a carved wood stand. It features beautiful carved fretwork on the bottom and detailed carving work of decorated dragons on the top of th...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquered Jewlery Chest or Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A Chinoiserie lacquered jewelry chest in striking black. The chest features two doors adorned with graceful women figures facing aha other. Upon opening these doors, a treasure trove...
Category
Hong Kong Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Soapstone
Japanese Antique Low Table, Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period (1986-1912).
The curved legs are beautiful.
It was used as a workbench by craftsmen at the time.
The material is high-qual...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique cabinet made in the Meiji period.
This is a masterpiece that highlights traditional techniques and craftsmanship, ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Samuraï armor
Located in Brussel, BE
Amazing and unique Samuraï armor.
Early XXth century.
Composed of an iron helmet mounted with large standing rivets and "Kuwagata" decoration (shoe shaped decoration) on the front. R...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Iron
$29,784
ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE MAHJONG CIRCA 1920
S CHiNESE EXPORT PERIOD HAND CARVED CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original hand carved box and additi...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique chair from the Showa era.
The deep-colored genuine leather has a unique texture and soft feel that comes from years of use. You can enjoy the changes in the leath...
Category
Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Leather
Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical.
It can be used for storage, of course, but depending on your ideas, it can also be used for a...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
"Blanc de Chine" Guanyin with Lotus Flower Porcelain, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Porcelain "Blanc de Chine" Statuette of a Guanyin stand on a lotus leaf, holding a lotus flower.
China.
Early 20th century.
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Antiquities
Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese table was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926).
This is a double-sleeved desk whose lacquer has gained a deep flavo...
Category
Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHINESE MAHJONG SET + COUNTERS IN ORIGiNAL AMBOYNA WOOD CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original Burr and Burl Amboyna wood box in...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Amboyna
Japanese Antique Glass Low Table, Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique low table was made in the Taisho era.
The tabletop is made of a single piece of high-quality zelkova wood. The legs are lathe-turned.
It is unified with a ginkgo surfa...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.
Located in Nantwich, GB
An impressive Imperial Meiji period Japanese throne chair which is finely and lavishly carved with dragons holding the eternal pearl in their mouths.
...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$2,471 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Japanese Anglo-Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, Afshan Design, Circa 1910, Wool, 9
x 12
Located in New York, NY
Woven circa 1910, this Persian Lilihan carpet is a rich expression of the Afshan design—an intricate floral pattern often associated with elegance, movement, and visual harmony. Hand...
Category
Persian Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Antique Japanese copper water bottle / wall hanging object / early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This antique copper water bottle is believed to have been used in Japan during the early 20th century, around World War II. Over the years, a beautiful patina has developed on the co...
Category
Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Copper
Pair of Chinese Hexagonal Vases 19th Century Qing Dynasty 60 cm High
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Nineteenth Century Quing Dynasty Hexagonal Chinese Vases decorated in polychrome with peonies and birds with two handles formed by fruit and racemes. In the sides, vertically, w...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, early 20th century
Size: height 29.1 cm / width 16.3 cm.
Condition: nice condition overall.
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Petite Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Agate
Japanese wooden wabi-sabi board/Early 20th century/Display stand/MINGEI
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden work board called a “Kate-Kiri-Ban,” which was used in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, around the early 20th century. The name breaks down as fo...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Chestnut
Japanese Vintage Kimono Silk Belt Flowers Navy and Silver 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Fukuro Obi made in Japan around 1920s.
Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised by their desig...
Category
Japanese Taisho Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Silk
Primitive Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
Small yet with a strong presence. This stool has a cherry wood seat and keyaki wood legs.
Carefully assembled from sturdy materials, it is a simple yet beautiful piece.
The seat st...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Cloudy Agate Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Agate
Japanese Antique Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
Introducing an exceptional round table that can be said to be the culmination of Taisho-era craftsmanship.
It features tapered legs that narrow towards the base, giving it a delica...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
For the primitive collector. This stunning bench is hand carved from a single teak root from Madura. Beautiful antique bamboo legs in contrast. Rare.
This bench was sourced in the s...
Category
Minimalist Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period.
This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Rare Spectacular Hand-Embroidered Silk Japanese Kimono
Located in Brea, CA
This highly collectable spectacular rare kimono has detailed hand-embroidery throughout accented . This ceremonial Japanese kimono is hand sewn and hand-quilted throughout.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Silk
Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden object.
The details of the tree are unknown, but it seems to be hardwood.
It changes its shape and color over time, and it has become an artistic appearance.
...
Category
Japanese Primitive Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Japanese Antique Thatching Tools "Gangi" 1860s-1920s / Wall Decoration Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a traditional Japanese thatched roof tool known as a “Gangi.”
A Gangi is used to trim the cut ends of the thatch and smooth the roof’s surface, symbolizing the craftsmanship ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Cedar
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