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Place of Origin: Asian
White Agate Chinese 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

20th Century Qing Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate

Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking Japanese Menburyu mask from the 20th century, masterfully carved to depict Fūryū—a malevolent spirit character from traditional Japanese folklore. Expertly crafted from ca...
Category

20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

15-16th Century Sandstone Standing Buddha Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400-500 years old hand carved sandstone sculpture of a standning Buddha flanked by a munk and a mythical animal. Originates from pagoda / temple in Ara...
Category

16th Century Other Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sandstone

Ottoman Style Turkish Silver Brooch or Veil Pin with Moorish Filigree Lace
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Collectible ottoman style Turkish German silver brooch or veil pin. Moorish Filigree Lace Brooch Pin, openwork lace with filigree borders. Middle Eastern T...
Category

Mid-20th Century Islamic Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Bertoia, The Metal Worker
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of the rich and varied work of Italian-born American artist, designer, and master of metal, Harry Bertoia From chapel altarpieces and bronze fountains, to wire chairs a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970s Cast Aluminium Steel Flame Proof Floor Lamp Tripod - Warm White T8 Led
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed and modified 1970s Daeyang Electric Co. Ltd flame proof luminaire with fully updated electrics and fitted with T8 Warm white LED tubes. The tube light has been fitted to a custom made tripod was comprises of 6 rigging screws to create the tripod base and spine, the tilt can be adjusted by a few degrees to allow the light lean back or stand more upright. The light has been cleaned back to its factory finish which is aqua marine and battle ship grey then lacquered to protect and give a gloss finish. The mains cable is sleeved with silver grey braid and has an onboard switch mounted on the opposite side to the cable entry. Daeyang strip lights were originally used in hazardous areas on large cargo ship and supertankers where dangerous gasses and flammable cargo may have been present, typically in cross loading areas, cargo bays and engine rooms. The cast aluminium chassis and toughened glass make an extremely robust fixture which has stood the test of time in the harshest of conditions. Flame proof light...
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1970s Industrial Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Stunning Ming Period Male Deity Sculpture – 14th–17th Century China
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and evocative wooden sculpture of a male deity, dating to the Ming dynasty (14th–17th century), China. The figure’s calm expression and dignified posture reflect the spiritual...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wheel of Life Opium Tool Set
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a petite white brass spoon and scraper tool. The small tools hang from a charm shaped as the "Wheel of Life," a Buddhist symbol of ete...
Category

Early 1900s Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Opium Harvesting Tools, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of three 19th-century tools used for harvesting opium latex from poppy flowers. Formed of bamboo handles and iron blades, the rustic tools were used to scratch the surface of a...
Category

19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

WWII Japanese Yosegaki Hinomaru “Good Luck” Flag Signed Patriotic Slogans, Names
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
WWII Japanese Yosegaki Hinomaru “Good Luck” Flag – Silk with Leather-Reinforced Corners, Signed with Patriotic Slogans and Names This authentic Yosegaki Hinomaru (“Good Luck Flag”) ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Showa Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Silk

Large Chinese Hardstone Flower Tree Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese hardstone flower tree model in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century Height 44cm, width 35cm, depth 21cm This impressive flower tree model, crafted from an ass...
Category

20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Agate, Quartz, Metal, Enamel

Pair of rare Sosaku Kokeshi, Japan, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of big size Sosaku Kokeshi, made in the 1970s by great Kokeshi masters, each have been awarded prizes by the Primer Minister of Japan. Hand-carved and hand-painted, th...
Category

1970s Japonisme Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Coral Branch with Shell in. Japanese Red Enamel Vase
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Composition of Antique Japanese red enamel bronze vase with a coral branch and sea shell.
Category

1950s Organic Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral

Pair of Japanese Nippon Sento Ship Lanterns with Green and Red Glass, Unwired
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Japanese Nippon Sento ship lanterns circa 1966 with green and red glass. These authentic Japanese Nippon Sento ship lanterns, dating back to 1966, are a maritime enthusiast...
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Midcentury Aluminium Ostankino TV Tower, Moscow, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare model
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Aluminum

Organic Beaded Necklace on Stand, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
The organic necklaces are treated as works of art or sculpture displayed on their black metal stands. The top parts are intricately braided twine attached to which are sliced sea she...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch Solid Silver Cigar Case c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch hand-crafted solid silver cigar case. Of rectangular form with rounded edges, finely chased throughout with scrolling leaves and floral patterns on ...
Category

19th Century Other Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

A Fistful of Dollars Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
Featuring a stylish photomontage with Clint Eastwood’s surly stare front and centre, this scarce B2 poster advertised the first Japanese release of Sergio Leone's 1964 Spaghetti Western ‘A Fistful of Dollars.’ First released in Italy as ‘Per un pugno...
Category

1960s Post-Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Japanese camp knife with a leather sheath. Blade stamped 'Japan.' Traditional stacked leather handle in black with red and white accent rings. Full tang blade running strai...
Category

1960s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Black and yellow kimono kokeshi by Bitoku, 1970s, Japan
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi à kimono jaune et noir, des années 1970, par Bitoku. Une kokeshi rare avec un joli visage souriant, des couleurs chaleureuses et un délicat travail de sculpture et peinture. ...
Category

1970s Folk Art Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Leather Drum with Its Wooden Mallet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period leather drum from the 19th century, with turned wood red mallet. This Chinese Qing dynasty period leather drum from the 19th century is a captivating piece that brings together historical craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal. The drum, with its circular form, is covered in leather that showcases the patina of age, a testament to its enduring presence over the centuries. The drum is complemented by a turned wooden mallet...
Category

19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ancient Metal Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Metal Pendant, probably from Turkey or easter countries of the former Ottoman Empire. Gilded metal and precious stones. Very good condition.
Category

19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Metal, Enamel

Rare Limited Edition Designer Toy Killjoy by Michael Lau
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition Designer toy Killjoy 0271/1000 designed in 2000 by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles. This rare piece comes with its original box in great condit...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

18th Century Malaysian Lantaka Shipboard Cannon
Located in Solebury, PA
This swivel rail cannon was cast in the foundries of Malacca and Pahang and served aboard small merchant vessels to deter pirates. The barrel features a one-inch bore and is mounted ...
Category

Mid-18th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite 1950 Handmade Silver Filigree Mezuzah by Artist Zadok
Located in New York, NY
This stunning, large handmade Mezuzah case was crafted in Jerusalem in the 1950s by the renowned artist Zadok. Made of sterling silver, as marked with the 925 stamp, the piece showca...
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

A Rare Second Temple Period Limestone Table Fragment, Jerusalem, 1st Century BCE
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Second Temple Period Limestone Table Fragment – Featuring Lions of Judah – Jerusalem, Circa 1st Century BCE – 1st Century CE A remarkably evocative artifact from the very hea...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Agate, Jade and Rose Quartz Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Chinese agate, jade and rose quartz flower model in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century Height 28cm, width 37cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this delicate fl...
Category

20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Chinese Hanging Opium Scale in Wooden Case
Located in Chicago, IL
This curious keepsake is a hanging opium scale with brass pans, used to measure opium and other goods by weight. The scale is held in a wooden case that folds to a half-moon shape an...
Category

20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Yehia Yemini Silver Plate Candleholder, Bezalel School, Jerusalem Signed
By Yehia Yemini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice candleholder by the very well known silversmith and jeweler Yehia Yemini ( Yihye Yemini, 1896-1983) Bezalel School Jerusalem .This candleholder made in Star of David shape ...
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese Floral Incised Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century handcrafted bronze hand warmer would have been owned by a woman of means and filled with coals so she could warm her hands on cold...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Very Large Persian Solid Silver Huqqa Pipe
Located in London, GB
Very large Persian solid silver huqqa pipe Persian, 20th Century Height 64cm, width 51cm, depth 19cm An enormous and unique decorative piece, this Persian antique solid silver wat...
Category

20th Century Islamic Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Nias Kalabubu Coconut Brass Headhunter Necklace
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Kalabubu' necklace, also known as the 'head-hunter' necklace made out of coconut and brass is the most important ornament for the men of Southern Nias Island, North Sumatra...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Batman
Located in London, GB
Original Lebanese film poster for Tim Burton's 1989 Batman staring Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton and Kim Basinger. The artwork on this poster is very dif...
Category

1980s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Batman
Batman
$821 Sale Price
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Late Roman/Byzantine Jewish Amber Color Glass Amulet with Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Late Roman to Early Byzantine, ca. 300 to 500 CE. A rare and beautiful amulet of a generally circular form with a flat bottom, a raised periphery, and an integral suspension loop, mo...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Get Carter Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1972
Located in Devon, GB
A surly Michael Caine stalks the Newcastle docks as ruthless London gangster Jack Carter on this scarce Japanese B2 poster for the cult 1971 British crime thriller 'Get Carter.' Base...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Exceptional Set of 3 Fossilized Animal Claws
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional and rare Set of 3 Fossilized Claws from an animal, the pieces were found in Indonesia , Asia, the objects have a very nice color and patina due to age, mounted on a moder...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

Chinese Petite Gilt String of Charms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite Chinese jewelry chain dates to the early 20th century and is strung with an array of petite bells and good luck charms. Among the charms is a bat, a stone chime, two litt...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Carved Wood Boat Prow from Kerala, South India with Natural, Elegant Wave Shape
Located in Atlanta, GA
A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This hand-carved boat prow from Kerala is adorn with curling volute and decoratively cu...
Category

20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Nepalese Antique Leather Hand Drum with Carved Wooden Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Nepalese leather hand drum from the 19th century, with hand-carved wooden handle. Created in Nepal during the 19th century, this hand-drum fe...
Category

19th Century Rustic Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Steve McQueen Bullitt Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
In one of his most famous roles at the pinnacle of his career, Steve McQueen is the essence of cool as tough cop Frank Bullitt in this action-packed 1968 thriller, featuring one of m...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Architectural Model, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusually large Chinese Ming Dynasty glazed pottery architectural model of a shrine or cabinet, Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), circa 16th century, China. The shrine model crafted o...
Category

16th Century Ming Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

Famille Verte Porcelain Opium Lamp, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Designer Toy Ocellus by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles 2000
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition Designer toy 0602/1000 Ocellus designed in 2000 by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles. This rare piece comes with it's original box in great condi...
Category

Early 2000s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Big Eye Japanese Navy Nikon 20 × 120 Binoculars
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large and powerful binoculars made by the Japanese company Nikon in the 1950s An elegant and stylish piece for the study or library, and very suitable to take on board your yacht. ...
Category

1950s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Mustard Jade Archer s Ring, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved of the highest quality jade, this 19th century Archer's ring was likely worn by a gentleman-scholar in Northern China. Traditionally, Chinese archers wore these rings to ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Chinese Bronze Opium Pallet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant bronze tool dates to the late 19th century and was originally one of many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. The shovel-like too...
Category

Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Triangular Hanukkah Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Hannukah Menorah. This vintage piece is a replica of a menorah from the 14th century southern Europe. Made in Israel, this piece is ...
Category

1970s Baroque Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Original 1950 Stripped Table Lighter by Hilton
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original chrome Stripped table lighter by Hilton with push button flint lock. Labeled "Hilton Japan".
Category

1950s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1959
Located in Devon, GB
A sultry Elizabeth Taylor smoulders on this extremely rare and seductive Japanese B2 poster for the original release of MGM's 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' in Japan. In a legendary pairing...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Bar Kokhba Revolt Jewish Silver Zuz (132–135 AD) — Grapes Temple Trumpets
Located in New York, NY
This silver AR Zuz, weighing 3.13 grams, was minted during the Bar Kokhba Revolt, a defining moment in Jewish resistance against Roman rule between 132 and 135 AD. Struck in the thir...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Treasures of Islam Collectible Art Book by Toby Folk 1985
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Treasures of Islam by Toby FALK, Hardback in the excellent pictorial dust-jacket. pp 400; 567 color illustrations. Catalogue of the immense exhibition of Islamic Art held at the ...
Category

20th Century Moorish Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Russian wood panel Icon of the Presentation of Our Lord, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th century / Icon of The Presentation of Our Lord / wood / Religious This exquisite 19th-century Russian icon depicts The Presentation of Our Lord, a central feast in the...
Category

19th Century Baroque Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Religious Russian Icon of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon / Egg tempera and gilt on wood panel / Antique A beautifully preserved 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting Saint Nicholas the Wonderw...
Category

19th Century Baroque Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Gosho Ningyô of the First Emperor, Jimmu, Ca. 190
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Gosho Ningyô of Jimmu, the First Emperor of Japan, Ca. 1900 DIMENSIONS: Height: 8.5 inches Widt...
Category

Early 1900s Japonisme Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale with stand and storage drawer cabinet. It features beautiful carved fretwork on the top and sides...
Category

19th Century Ming Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Silver Cigarette Case of Taj Mahal
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Silver cigarette case of Taj Mahal.
Category

20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A full size cabinet with this level of workmanship would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture, at only nine inches tall, is perfectly constructed down to the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

An Olivewood Esther Scroll Case and Parchment Scroll, Jerusalem C. 1950
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of mid-20th century Jerusalem craftsmanship, this hand-carved Esther Scroll case is fashioned from locally sourced olivewood and feat...
Category

1950s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hide, Wood, Olive

E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Original Vintage Japanese Movie Poster, 1982
Located in Devon, GB
Steven Spielberg's timeless tear jerking tale of a young boy's friendship with a stranded extraterrestrial was both widely critically acclaimed and enormously commercially successful...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ichimatsu Ningyo Doll from Japan Around 1890
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ichimatsu Ningyo doll is a Japanese shell limestone doll from the Meiji period. The doll body as well as the head, forearms, hands, legs and feet are made...
Category

1890s Meiji Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Limestone

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