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Technique: Needlework
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
Early 1900s Tibetan Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Copper, Silver
Woman
s Footwear with Bandaged Feet China Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Woman's shoe with bandaged feet, in embroidered satin.
The custom of bandaged feet is said to have appeared in China in the 10th century during the Tang Dynasty, when the emperor as...
Category
1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Satin
$123 Sale Price
20% Off
10 Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Roundels
Located in Brea, CA
10 antique Qing Dynasty Chinese embroidered silk roundels embroidery robe. Decorated all-over with beautiful blue and red flowers. 9 pieces: 9 in diameter....
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Silk
Antique Italian Venetian Shoes Leather and Silk Embroidered Framed
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Asian Silk Road Style Venetian Italian antique shoes leather and silk embroidered framed in a lucite box.
Pair of Antique Venetian leather and silk silk ladies shoes slippers embroid...
Category
1880s Italian Baroque Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Leather, Silk
Nine Sqare Auspicious Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillows
Located in seoul, KR
These traditional Korean embroidered pillows, often included in a bride's dowry during the modern era, symbolize auspicious blessings for a harmonious and prosperous married life. Fe...
Category
19th Century South Korean Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Fabric
19th c. Chinese Qing Dynasty Children
s Hat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c. Chinese Qing Dynasty children's hat
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Silk
Ten Auspicious Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillows
Located in seoul, KR
Ten traditional embroidered pillows given by a bride to her husband as part of her dowry during marriage in Korea's modern era. These embroidered designs convey auspicious messages r...
Category
19th Century Korean Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Fabric
Antique Carved Wood Fire Screen with Winged Griffons and Tapestry Center
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful late 19th century carved wood fire screen with a center crest of winged griffons and the original needlepoint tapestry center. The carved wo...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
15 Auspicious Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillows
Located in seoul, KR
15 traditional embroidered pillows usually given by a bride to her husband as part of her dowry during marriage in Korea's modern era. These embroideries feature traditional symbols ...
Category
19th Century Korean Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Fabric
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Korean Early Joseon Period White Ceramic Lotus Blossom Bowl, Late 14th Century
Located in London, GB
A finely thin potted white glazed bowl, with incised lotus blossom pattern decoration from the Joseon period, Korea, circa 1400.
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Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
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Pair of Gilt Bronze Chinese Lanterns, Traditional Style with Inlaid Jade Plaques
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilded bronze Chinese lanterns in traditional style with inlaid Jade Plaques. The design of the fret work includes floral motifs as well as meand...
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18thC Tibet roundel or reliquary with the Kalichakra Symbol 10246
Located in Ukiah, CA
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19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
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Antique Ikat Dyed Uzbek Silk Robe
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful bright and colorful Antique Ikat silk Dyed Uzbek Robe. Has minor wear and tear shown in photos. Colors: Fuchsia, light pink, purple, yellow and bl...
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Silk, Cotton
18th/19th C. Chinese Wooden Hand-carved Panels From the Qing Dynasty - a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
When it comes to wanting that perfect and unique conversation piece in your beautiful room, look no further than these antique hand carved wood Chinese panels. These are stunning. Wo...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Metal
$2,500
H 44.5 in W 16.25 in D 1.5 in
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Copper, Brass
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
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Himalayan Buddha, 7724
Located in Ukiah, CA
Unusual Himalayan Buddha. Early style with good Age- hard to date or place, but 19thC at least and from the Himalayan region. Sits 2 3/8 inches tall, 3.5 inches on custom stand. Beau...
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19th Century Indian Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Butsudan Shrine
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
The Antique Butsudan Shrine is a remarkable piece of religious and cultural significance. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, the cabinet show...
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Wood
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...
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Materials
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H 31.5 in W 30.91 in D 23.82 in
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Chinese Silk Lady
s Jacket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
When the Qing-dynasty woman who wore this lovely jacket entered a room, people would instantly have recognized her status and rank based on the materials and decoration of her garmen...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Silk
20th Century Silk Embroidered Herons under a Blooming Wisteria of Butterflies
Located in Brescia, IT
Showa period. Elegant large silk panel embroidered yellow gold with herons, wisteria and butterflies.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Silk
H 94.49 in W 50.01 in D 1.19 in
Woman
s Footwear with Bandaged Feet China, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Woman's shoe with bandaged feet, in embroidered satin.
The custom of bandaged feet is said to have appeared in China in the 10th century during the Tang Dynasty, when the emperor as...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Satin
Woman
s Footwear with Bandaged Feet China, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Woman's shoe with bandaged feet, in embroidered satin.
The custom of bandaged feet is said to have appeared in China in the 10th century during the Tang Dynasty, when the emperor as...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Satin
Woman
s Footwear with Bandaged Feet, China, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Woman's shoe with bandaged feet, in embroidered satin.
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Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Located in Houston, TX
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Category
Early 1900s Tibetan Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Copper
Antique Chinese Xiape Ladies Court Embroidered Waistcoat 5th Rank 19th Century
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique Chinese xiape ladies court waistcoat embroidered with silver thread with scrolling dragons amidst clouds above waves and with a pheasant 5th rank badge embroidere...
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Located in Stamford, CT
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17th Century Turkish Ottoman Empire Velvet and Embroidered Pillow Sham
Located in Wainscott, NY
17th century Turkish ottoman Empire velvet and gold embroidered pillow sham.
Category
Mid-17th Century Turkish Antique Needlework Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Gold
17th Century Turkish Velvet/24-Karat Gold Embroidered Pillow Sham
Located in Wainscott, NY
Ottoman Empire velvet with embroidered gold /silver thread cushion cover.
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Materials
Gold, Silver
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