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Material: Silk
Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo period, 18th century. A complete matching set of lacquered iron work; the cuirass with dragonfly decoration and blue lacing, a Kaga schoo...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver, Foil, Iron, Metal

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century
Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century

$26,000
Suit of Red Lacquer Japanese Fighting Armor of the Late Edo Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
Suit of red lacquer Japanese fighting armour of the late Edo period, (1716-1868). Desirable coral red lacquer is original and unrestored. Composed of a helmet, (Kabuto) breast plate (Do) and shoulder, arm protection (chainmail). Displayed with a later recreation expressive face plate of modern manufacture (nose, mustache). Also displayed with (photos 3 & 4) a period red lacquer partial face plate (Hambo) with replacement throat guards. All of the assembled parts are of same age, quality and color. Old silk and linen sleeve and helmet linings decayed or shredding. The Meiji period wood...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Suit of Red Lacquer Japanese Fighting Armor of the Late Edo Period
Suit of Red Lacquer Japanese Fighting Armor of the Late Edo Period

Suit of Red Lacquer Japanese Fighting Armor of the Late Edo Period

$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A dramatic Japanese iron tsuba in the nanban (foreign) style, decorated with dragons and openwork and inlaid with silver and gold, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The fantast...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Iron

Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan
Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan

Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan

$950
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...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Silk Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900

$580
Chinese Petite Brass Brazier with Embroidered Pouch, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this petite 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China. The brazier is crafted of w...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Chinese Petite Brass Brazier with Embroidered Pouch, c. 1850
Chinese Petite Brass Brazier with Embroidered Pouch, c. 1850

Chinese Petite Brass Brazier with Embroidered Pouch, c. 1850

$1,280
Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850
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....
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850
Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850

Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850

$880
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...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Silk Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Brass

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900

$580
Pair 19th Century Chinese Lead Vases Inlayed with Bronze Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of vases are from China. Made as part of a 19th century alter garniture set the pair are now lamps. Cast in lead which has been inlayed with bronze decorative elements incl...
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1880s Chinese Archaistic Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Lead

Pair 19th Century Chinese Lead Vases Inlayed with Bronze Lamps
Pair 19th Century Chinese Lead Vases Inlayed with Bronze Lamps

Pair 19th Century Chinese Lead Vases Inlayed with Bronze Lamps

$1,850 / set
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Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box

$800
H 6.25 in Dm 6.25 in
Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful Tibetan bronze seated buddha on a lotus pedestal from the 19th century. This buddha features a lovely age related patina as well as rich detailing.
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19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850
Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850

Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850

$332 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.52 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Japanese parcel gilt copper hand warmer, hibachi, with chrysanthemum design, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The hand warmer, called a...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

$2,800
H 4.75 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups lacquer Edo late 18th century, early 19th century. Measures: 12 inch length, 10 inch height, 5.5 inch width. AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century
Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century

Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century

$2,700 / set
H 10 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
Fine Sino-Tibetan Bronze Statue of Vajrasattva Bodhisattva
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an impressively large and finely cast Sino-Tibetan gilt antiquebronze statue of Vajrasattva Bodhisattva, circa 19th century maybe earlier. The deity is depicted seating i...
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Fine Sino-Tibetan Bronze Statue of Vajrasattva Bodhisattva
Fine Sino-Tibetan Bronze Statue of Vajrasattva Bodhisattva

Fine Sino-Tibetan Bronze Statue of Vajrasattva Bodhisattva

$16,000
H 18.25 in W 10 in D 8 in
Pair of Republic Period Copper and Cloisonne Chinese Monkeys
Located in Hudson, NY
These lovely large-scale figures are dressed in richly patterned blue cloisonne vests and hold a peach in yellow cloisonne enamels, circa 1920-1930. The bodies of the monkeys are repousse copper with many fine details worked from the inside and outside of the form making them charming and very expressive. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Pair of Republic Period Copper and Cloisonne Chinese Monkeys
Pair of Republic Period Copper and Cloisonne Chinese Monkeys

Pair of Republic Period Copper and Cloisonne Chinese Monkeys

$3,550 / set
H 15 in W 11.5 in D 11 in
Large Bronze Tibetan Vase with Handles
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Large Tibet bronze and copper vase with handles: exceptional and perfect. Sizes: diameter at the top cm. 52, with handles cm. 61. Base 35 cm. High cm. 43....
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Tibetan Vase with Handles
Large Bronze Tibetan Vase with Handles

Large Bronze Tibetan Vase with Handles

$2,272
H 24.02 in Dm 20.48 in
Japanese Edo/Meiji Period Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, heavy and uniquely shaped Japanese cast iron teapot tetsubin without top. Likely from late Edo/early Meiji Period. From a collecti...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo/Meiji Period Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, 19th Century
Japanese Edo/Meiji Period Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, 19th Century

Japanese Edo/Meiji Period Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, 19th Century

$315
H 11 in Dm 9.5 in
19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Japanese bronze vase of classic form with a lovely rich patina. The vase has been drilled for wiring as a lamp. It will make ...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase
19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase

$1,850
H 10.5 in Dm 7 in
Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese mirror is cast of bronze in the tang-dynasty style, with a lobed rim of eight flower petals, each filled with small cloud ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century
Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century

Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century

$2,480
H 15 in W 11.5 in D 4 in
19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase With Gilt Decoration, Meiji Period
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Meiji Period diminutive bronze vase with lovely etched and applied decoration. A raised gilt bird is shown flying above etched bamboo on one side, gilt applied lilies wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase With Gilt Decoration, Meiji Period
19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase With Gilt Decoration, Meiji Period

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase With Gilt Decoration, Meiji Period

$1,450
H 6 in Dm 2.75 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tsuba Decorated Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo
By Fujii Yoshitoyo
Located in Newark, England
Original Box and Dish Pair From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Komai Style Box and Dish Fujii Yoshitoyo. The Box of slim rectangular shape seated upo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tsuba Decorated Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tsuba Decorated Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tsuba Decorated Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo

$3,090
H 1.78 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
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Antique Chinese 19th Century Wool and Silk Work Tapestry Panel 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese wool and Silk work tapestry panel A 19th century wool and silk work tapestry panel depicting a Chinese man standing under an arch, Framed...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Metalwork

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Chinese 19th Century Wool and Silk Work Tapestry Panel 中国古董
Antique Chinese 19th Century Wool and Silk Work Tapestry Panel 中国古董

Antique Chinese 19th Century Wool and Silk Work Tapestry Panel 中国古董

H 21.26 in W 16.54 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor (Dò), Complete with Original Sode
Located in Brescia, IT
Edo Period Japanese Samurai suit of armor, complete with relevant shoulder cover (Sode). Made in lacquered and gilded metal, leather silk and colored rop...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold

19th Century Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor (Dò), Complete with Original Sode
19th Century Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor (Dò), Complete with Original Sode

19th Century Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor (Dò), Complete with Original Sode

H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 12.6 in
Chinese King Wood and Bronze Wall-Mounted Temple Gong, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Chinese king wood circular temple gong with a decorative carved wall-mounted dragon bracket supporting a braided silk rope bronze gong with decorativ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese King Wood and Bronze Wall-Mounted Temple Gong, 19th Century
Chinese King Wood and Bronze Wall-Mounted Temple Gong, 19th Century

Chinese King Wood and Bronze Wall-Mounted Temple Gong, 19th Century

H 32 in W 19.5 in D 14 in
17th Century Japanese Iron Armor Plate
Located in Chicago, IL
This iron plate would once have been part of a larger suit of armor—it dates back to Japan’s Edo Period (AD 1603—1868). Japanese families often had their own special style of armor, ...
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Mid-17th Century Japanese Antique Silk Metalwork

Materials

Iron

17th Century Japanese Iron Armor Plate
17th Century Japanese Iron Armor Plate

17th Century Japanese Iron Armor Plate

H 16 in W 10 in D 4 in

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