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Period: Early 20th Century
Wooden Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Object, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique display stand made from old wood from the Taisho era.
In Japan, it was used as a stand for Bonsai.
It is made of cherry wood and features a lacquer finish.
It gives you a sense of the powerful grandeur of nature and has a timeless dignity.
This display stand can be used in a wide variety of ways, including as a display stand, flower stand, bonsai stand...
Category
Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Sandstone Cat Fountainhead or Capital Architectural Fragment
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural fountainhead or architectural element.
In sandstone.
In the form of a cat.
Likely from the Ottoman Empire (1299 - 1922) but possibly from some other, older Eurasian civilization.
Mounted in a metal museum mount.
Simply a wonderful antique architectural artifact...
Category
Turkish Islamic Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Sandstone
Japan Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This charming censer features an elephant, a symbol of strength, wisdom, and good fortune in Japanese culture. The elephant's back opens to hold incens...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Sphere Toy, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century / Japanese object
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A charming antique Japanese wooden ball toy, hand-carved with a striking radial design. Crafted from richly toned wood with beautifully aged patina, it embodies both the simplicity a...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
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
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Primitive Japanese Flower Stand, Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an old Japanese stool made in the Taisho period (1913-1930s).
It was made by reusing the iron frame of a bicycle at a time when supplies were scarce. The wooden part is made...
Category
Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique 1910s Persian Chahal Shotor Bakhtiari Rug, Wool, 4
x 7
Located in New York, NY
This 1910 Bakhtiari rug from the village of Chahal Shotor consists of a cotton warp and handspun wool weft and hand-knotted pile. Its beautiful bright colors are derived from organic...
Category
Persian Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Handcrafted Exquisite Incense Burner
Located in Pomona, CA
This a Chinese bronze tripod censer (incense burner). The design is heavily inspired by archaic Chinese ritual food vessels known as ding. This censer is made of bronze a three-legge...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Wool, Hand-knotted, Circa 1900, 10’ x 16’
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Bakhtiari carpet was created, circa 1900 by the workshop of master weaver Ardal, one of the foremost master weavers of his time. The colorat...
Category
Persian Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver 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 a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot.
The drinking vessel of this silver wine goblet is embellished with impressive engraved bamboo stems emanating from the lower portion.
The embossed stem of this impressive solid silver goblet...
Category
Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Primitive, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A Japanese antique furniture coffee table produced in the Taisho period.
It was made by applying traditional techniques used in Japanese shrin...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Oak
Antique Chinese Export Silver Stand and Egg Cruet Set for Six Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Chinese export silver egg cruet set for six persons; part of our Asian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese export silver egg cruet set consists of six egg cups and six associated spoons, displayed on a functional purpose-made stand.
The original hallmarked egg...
Category
Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases
Located in Brea, CA
A pair of antique Chinese porcelain vases with very beautiful hand paint. Excellent condition, measures: 12” x 8 '', the mouth of the vase is 5.5'', the bottom of the vase is 6.5, se...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Traditonal Antique 1900s Wool Persian Jajim Kilim Rug, 9
x 9
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Jajim Kilim circa 1900 consists of a combination of handspun wools - some vegetable dyed and some undyed. It exhibits a linear, interlaced pattern in the style o...
Category
Persian Kilim Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Antique Handpainted Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
an antique handpainted red Chinese porcelain big bowl, there is a pattern in the bottom of the bowl, mark hand painted. , Measures: 10” x 4.5 ''bow...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 18.7 ...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver 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 a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot.
The drinking vessel of this Chinese silver goblet...
Category
Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Japanese Antique Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A round table with a soft silhouette that exudes warmth.
The material used is high-quality ash. The strong grain and gentle design are in perfect harmony.
The color is light, but t...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Shirushi-Hanten Jacket Cotton
Oohata Chaten
1900s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a jacket with cotton which was made in Japan.
These kind of jackets are called Hanten in Japanese.
Hanten is a short jacket similar to a haori, but without a gusset. It is w...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Cotton
Antique 1900s Persian Meeshan Malayer Rug, Garden Design, Wool, 8
x 16
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Meeshan Malayer carpet created, circa 1900 consists of a cotton warp, wool weft, hand-knotted wool pile and organic vegetable dyes. Its vivid greens, blues and reds are ...
Category
Persian Malayer Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Handcrafted handheld Spinning Prayer wheel
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan handheld spinning Prayer Wheel. This spinning prayer wheel was made from Sky Iron and has detailed handcrafted Tibetan traditional design with Copper wire...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Antique 1920s Persian Bibibaft Bakhtiari Rug, Queen Weave, 5
x 7
Located in New York, NY
This 1920 Bibibaft Bakhtiari is an improvisational piece of exceptionally fine quality. It consists of a cotton warp, handspun wool weft and hand-knotted handspun wool pile, and its ...
Category
Persian Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Ethnographic Fish Scale Hat Handmade Molucca, Indonesia.
Located in Leuven , BE
Ethnographic Fish Scale Hat Handmade Molucca, Indonesia.
Category
Indonesian Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Animal Skin
Antique 1900s Persian Zelesultan Rug, 5
x 7
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Zelesultan (or "King's Shadow") carpet was created, circa 1900 using a cotton warp and weft, hand-knotted wool pile and natural vegetable dyes. Commissioned by a prince ...
Category
Persian Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wool
"Usu", Hand-carved, Wabi-sabi, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
"Usu" is a traditional Japanese tool with a deep cultural significance, particularly in the culinary arts. This unique item typically features a large wooden or stone bowl with a fla...
Category
Japanese Folk Art Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Iron Candlestick, 1910s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique iron candlestick dating from the 1910s–1930s.
Its gently worn surface, marked by rust and time, gives the piece a quiet depth, whi...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Japanese antique cabinet with wooden lattice doors, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a tasteful Japanese-style storage shelf made in the Meiji period.
Made of durable cedar wood. The sliding door is decorated with delicate frosted glass and wooden latticewor...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Cabinets, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique furniture made in the Taisho period (1912-1926).
It has four drawers with copper handles from that time.
The base of the handles is decorated with a typic...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Lathe-leg desk, table, Wabi-sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This desk has cute turned-wheel legs and a soft appearance that makes an impression.
The texture of the material that has aged with the years, and the intricately decorated drawer ha...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This cafe table has attractive legs that form a cute curve.
The soft, swaying curves, the rounded tabletop, and the light color create a cute finish. The high-quality ash wood acquir...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Rare Fine Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture – Serene Expression – India
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture.
An exquisitely hand-carved wooden sculpture of the Buddha's head, this piece exudes serenity and craftsmanship. Originating from India, ...
Category
Asian Tang Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Slatted Bamboo Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made out of dexterous lengths of sliced bamboo this headrest enabled contour comfort—quite luxurious for 19th-century China. Lightweight and low-profile, it was the perfect accessory...
Category
Chinese Rustic Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
Wooden Drum from the Indonesian Island Sumba
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Early 20th. Century Drum from the island of Sumba in Eastern Indonesia,
this large double -headed ceremonial drum called LAMBA is unique to
the people of Sumba,
the drum is beautifu...
Category
Indonesian Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Leather, Wood
Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
Circa 1920 (Taisho period) this Japanese sewing work box is made of highly figured mulberry wood and of the most beautiful grain and fine quality workm...
Category
Japanese Taisho Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Rice Measure with Copper Fittings
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Rice Measure with Copper Fittings – Collectible with Rich Patina
Description:
This authentic Chinese rice measure, crafted in wood with copper and blackened metal fittings, dates from the early 20th century and was traditionally used for measuring and transporting rice. Featuring hand-assembled wooden planks joined with metal corner reinforcements, this piece displays a rich brown patina that testifies to its age and use. A functional tool of rural Chinese life, it now stands as a beautiful decorative object or collector's piece, ideal for adding authentic character and cultural depth to an interior.
Key features include:
Traditional Chinese Craftsmanship: Constructed with fine wooden planks, joined and stabilized with blackened metal brackets and copper fittings, this measure showcases practical design rooted in vernacular tradition.
Warm Natural Patina: The deep brown wood tones and aged copper highlights reveal a beautiful oxidation and surface wear, offering an aesthetic of timeworn authenticity.
Early 20th Century Origin: Made in China in the early 1900s, this piece reflects a period when such tools were essential daily implements—now repurposed as vintage decor.
Versatile Decorative Use: Perfect as a sculptural centerpiece, storage box, or planter base, it adds texture and history to both rustic and modern interiors.
Collector’s Appeal: A sought-after item for collectors of antique Asian objects, particularly those interested in domestic cultural heritage pieces.
Solid & Sculptural Form: With its boxy shape and visible joinery, the piece feels both grounded and graphic, bringing architectural strength to its setting.
This Chinese rice measure is more than a historic vessel—it’s a symbol of cultural heritage, honest craftsmanship, and functional beauty, ready to enrich contemporary spaces with vintage soul.
Keywords: antique Chinese rice measure, early 20th-century wooden vessel, vintage Asian storage box...
Category
Chinese Chinese Chippendale Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a compact round table that flares out at the end.
It has tapered legs that become thinner towards the base, giving it a delicate and elegant appearance despite its neat, una...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
6 Antique Qajar Period Stamped Manuscript Inlay Leather Medallions, Ex-Sotheby
s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of antique stamped or carved leather inlay medallions likely produced manuscript cover inlays.
Most with old Sotheby's Auction stickers to the reverse.
Comprising 6 meda...
Category
Islamic Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Satsuma Tea Set, Taishō Period – Hand-Painted Kyō-Satsuma
Located in Hamburg, DE
This antique Japanese tea set, dating from the Taishō period (1912–1926), is a beautiful example of traditional Satsuma ceramics, also known as Satsuma ware. Crafted from ivory-color...
Category
Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Meiji Japanese Imari Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese Imari plate.
With a white ground and decorated with geometric and floral devices in blues, reds, oranges, and oranges. The blue cross device to the middle is reminiscent of a shimazu mon.
The exterior of the rim has blue underglaze devices and accent lines to the footrim.
Simply a wonderful Meiji porcelain plate...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Hand Embroidered Turkmen Suzani Sampler In Shadow Box
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful antique Suzani textile embroidery made by nomadic Turkmen tribe as a sampler for probably of larger Suzani design, or just for decorative use, show the mastery of the art o...
Category
Caucasian Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Cotton, Glass, Wood
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
Petite Chinese Bamboo Flower Basket, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this petite flower basket from the early 20th century is a lovely example of traditional Chinese basketry. The small basket is woven ...
Category
Chinese Rustic Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
Asian Hand Painted Wood Panel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian hand painted wood panel depicted imperial officers, children, birds and flowers.
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$2,500 Sale Price
28% Off
Decorative Embossed Chinese Pillow Chest / Box with Leather Cover
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique Qing Dynasty pillow chest made of wood and covered with leather.
The front and sides are adorned with embossed decorations, showcasing tradit...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Petite Chinese Gathering Basket, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this petite bamboo basket from the early 20th century is a beautiful example of traditional Chinese basketry. Hand-crafted in southwe...
Category
Chinese Rustic Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
Wooden Northland Tobaggan Company
By Northwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Northland Toboggan with original logo in the front and looks amazing.
Classic design and look can be very decorative for cabin decor or as a ski condo accessory.
Still us...
Category
American Adirondack Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century, Antique Japanese Large Burl Wood Scholar Brush Pot
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Japanese large burl wood scholar brush pot.
Age: Japan, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 46.5 C.M. / Width 29.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradat...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Burl
Chinese Decorative Wall Plate with Birds
Located in Milano, IT
Round plate made of bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in China in the 20th century.
This plate is made of bronze and cloisonné enamel, a goldsmith technique originally applied to...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$759 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Decorative Wall Plate of Spring
Located in Milano, IT
Round plate made of bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in China in the 20th century.
This plate is made of bronze and cloisonné enamel, a goldsmith technique originally applied to...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$759 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Ceramic Zushi "KAWARA-ZUSHI" 1920-1930s/Object Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
An early tiled shrine"KAWARA-ZUSHI".
Ceramic shrines were made in pottery producing areas all over the country, but they are rare, and are only made in Okayama today.
It is thought ...
Category
Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau
Located in Redding, CT
Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau. A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which would encases a Buddha figure...
Category
Anglo-Indian Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
$1,296 Sale Price
28% Off
Nepalese Book Illumination, circa 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Leporello of 17 yellow-coloured thick paper leaves lined in red, with 8 full-page gouaches on one side and 8 half-page gouaches on the other side, the latter side with many small dra...
Category
Nepalese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Located in Houston, TX
A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted terracotta Buddha figure, all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted silk brocade. This was used as traveling shrine and carried on one's person when away from home.
Beginning with the “om” written on the left hand side of this traveling shrine, an itinerant Tibetan monk once traced his fingers clockwise over the embossed characters. As he did this, he recited "om ma ni padh mey hum," the universal Tibetan Buddhist prayer for the well-being of all sentient beings. Known as a Gau, this portable shrine...
Category
Tibetan Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Copper, Silver
Chinese Woven Bamboo Flower Basket, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this small flower basket from the early 20th century is a charming example of traditional Chinese basketry. The basket is woven of th...
Category
Chinese Rustic Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
Fine Antique Chinese Sterling Silver and Enamel with Coral Beads Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique Chinese sterling silver and enamel horse sculpture mounted on a lacquered wood stand. The horse is made of sterling silver...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th century
Size: Height 18...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Midnight Blue Chinese Folk Art Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A folksy early 20th-century Chinese Peking rug featuring eight irregular shaped elemental motifs on a midnight blue colored ground.
circa 1930. Measures: 2'3" x 4'4".
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Thai Sanding Bronze Buddha
Located in Greenwich, CT
Thai standing bronze Buddha, benevolent facial expression, beautiful form and lines.
Category
Thai Other Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$2,500 Sale Price
34% Off
Fine Antique Tibetan Nepal .925 Sterling Silver Shakyamuni Buddha Statue 297g
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique Tibetan/Nepal sterling silver Shakyamuni buddha statue. The buddha tests at least .925 sterling silver and might be a higher purity silver. I pulled the base cover off t...
Category
Tibetan Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Petite Chinese Gathering Basket, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this petite bamboo basket from the early 20th century is a beautiful example of traditional Chinese basketry. Hand-crafted in southwe...
Category
Chinese Rustic Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
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