Tribal Antiquities

This is an antique Japanese horse figurine, crafted in the early Shōwa period (1900s–1940s). Although simple in form, it carries a distinct sense of life—an expressive charm that cou...

An antique carved box from Chaozhou city, in Guangdong, China. The black and gold colours, as well as the bulbous designs on the front are all disti...

A Japanese antique single-slab board crafted from zelkova and dating to the 1940s. The wood grain is strikingly beautiful—bold, flowing, and expressive—giving the piece a sculptural ...

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...

19th century Chinese lacquer gaming box from the Qing Dynasty. Black and golden drawing by hand with 3 gaming lacquer boxes, in very good ...

A Japanese Fukusa Panel with tassels displayed in a gilt frame circa Meiji Period. Fukusa is a traditional Japanese textile art used as a...

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...

Beautiful set of Chinese ginger jars 18th century or earlier.  

A spectacular antique Chinese embroidery panel dated from (circa 19th century), professionally framed with linen mat, purchased from A...

A Japanese display stand crafted entirely from nara wood (Japanese oak), dating from the mid-20th century. Within its simple structural composition, the chamfered edges and well-bala...

Magnificent standing horse in orange terracotta and traces of painting. With a finely decorated saddle and with the mane and tail hair braided. TL Test by Ralph Kotalla Lab NE: 09K12...

This is an old Japanese wooden block workbench, believed to have been used in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). The material is zelkova (keyaki) wood. The countless scratches, dents, and the smoothness of its surface are proof of the many years of daily use and the touch of human hands that have polished it over time. The iron fittings remaining on the surface tell the story of the work once performed here, while also serving as a striking visual accent. The inherent durability and beautiful grain of zelkova have gained even greater depth through the passage of time, creating a unique and irreplaceable texture. Left as it is, it stands as a powerful art piece; as a display stand, it functions beautifully to enhance the presence of whatever is placed upon it. There is a slight tilt, but this too is part of its individuality, telling the tale of its long history. It is not in perfection, but in the imperfections shaped by time, that the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi resides. This wooden workbench is more than just an old tool — it is a sculptural object that reflects the era and the lives of the people who used it. Whether in a home interior, gallery, or as store display furniture...