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Place of Origin: Asian
19th Century Religious Russian Icon of the Patron Saints of the Holy Matrimony
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon / Egg tempera and gilt on wood panel / Antique This finely painted 19th-century Russian icon depicts three Saints Shamona, Guria and Deacon Ab...
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19th Century Baroque Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Glass

Antique 20thC Russian Faberge Style Nephrite Peridot Gold Cane Handle c.1910
By Fabergé
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Imperial Russian style 18k gold mounted nephrite cane handle, applied with nineteen round cut Peridots around the white enamel base. Cane handles crafted f...
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20th Century Other Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

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...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Casablanca Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1946
Located in Devon, GB
An exceedingly rare and attractive poster for the first Postwar release of 'Casablanca' in Japan, printed only for use in the three theatres where the film premiered on 13th June 194...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Midcentury Aluminium Ostankino TV Tower, Moscow, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare model
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Aluminum

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. ...
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1970s Folk Art Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

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

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The Buddha is depicted as seating on a slightly taper...
Category

19th Century Other Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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...
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1960s Post-Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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

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...
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19th Century Baroque Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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...
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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

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

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 ...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

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. ...
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1950s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

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...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair Thai Gilt Bronze Kneeling Sacred Angels, White Lotus Fans Take Notice!
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Thai gilt bronze Buddhist gatekeeper male and female Teppanom kneeling sacred angels. With wonderful verdigris patina and gilt ceremonial costumes and jewellery. Teppanom ar...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand pol...
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1940s Other Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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

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

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...
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16th Century Ming Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

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 ...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Antique Original Painted Russian Icons Painted on Wood Panels, circa 1900 s
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, original painted Russian icons on wood. Portrayal of Saint George, Saint Simon and Saint Aviva Age related crackles, dings/scratches, scuffs/nick...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

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

Chinese Bone Fisherman Basket Toggle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature bone carving of a woven fisherman's basket is a charming example of the decorative toggles used by Qing-dynasty men much like Japanese netsuke. Because traditional Chi...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling Noh dancer dressed in striking geometric patterned robes. The actor holds an opened war fan behind their back in one hand, a Shinto wand slung over the shoulder in the other. The war fan, tessen, decorated in red lacquer with a golden rising sun at the center. Tessen were sturdy fans used by samurai as protective devices, and sometimes as weapons. The wand, called an onusa, is a traditional Shinto ritual implement comprised of folded paper streamers, shide, attached to a wooden wand, often used in purification rituals. Here, the shide are crafted from silver maki-e, with the handle of the natural boxwood. The actor wears a fierce and unearthly hannya mask...
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1890s Meiji Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

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...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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...
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1950s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hide, Wood, Olive

19th Century Religious Russian Menaion Icon, Saints of the Month of March
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon / Egg tempera and gilt on wood panel / Antique A beautifully detailed 19th-century Russian Menaion icon depicting the saints commemorated in t...
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19th Century Baroque Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Russian Silver Icon Depicting Christ Entering Jerusalem
Located in London, GB
Of rectangular shape, the silver moulded to depict the iconic Biblical scene. This exquisite Russian silver icon, depicting the famous moment of...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Handmade Qajar Persian Lacquer Photo Album Silver on Leather
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Late 19th century Middle Eastern photo album book, Qajar period, hand painted lacquer enamel with silver on leather large photo album. Painted enamel central plaque depicting a Mosqu...
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Late 19th Century Islamic Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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...
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Early 1900s Japonisme Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

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 ...
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20th Century Moorish 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...
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1890s Meiji Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Limestone

Erotic Carved Horn Kris Hilt, Early 20th Century, Bali Indonesia
Located in Stamford, CT
Erotic carved horn kris hilt, Bali early 20th century. A kris is a ceremonial short bladed weapon known for elaborately-carved handles. This example shows an erotic scene, with the ...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

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

Large, very fine, and unique Indian gilt-metal and silver sporting shield
Located in London, GB
Large, very fine, and unique Indian gilt-metal and silver sporting shield Indian, c.1927 Depth 13cm, diameter 68.5cm Awarded as a polo trophy to a team wh...
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1920s Anglo-Indian Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

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...
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19th Century Ming Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Box
Located in Toronto, ON
This exquisite large antique Chinese circa 1880 carved rose quartz snuff box is a rare Maison Nurita find. Snuff boxes were first used by the Chinese and Mongolians during the Qing d...
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Late 19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rose Quartz

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...
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1980s Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Barbet Schroeder More Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1971
Located in Devon, GB
A bewitching full-bleed black and white photograph of a supine Mimsy Farmer confronts us on this scarce english-language poster for the first Japanese release of Barbet Schroeder's 1...
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Linen

20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An impressive set of highly polished Cold War-era anti-aircraft binoculars from the former USSR, crafted in the 20th Century. Accompanied by a sleek and adjustable metal tripod, thes...
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1950s Other Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Israeli Hanukkah Lamp Menorah by Dayagi
Located in New York, NY
Hanukkah lamp menorah made in Israel, circa 1950s. Signed on the bottom Dayagi. Green patina overlay in the front with a bold Star of David. A detailed scene of the spices on the way...
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Toot-a-Loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s
By Panasonic
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s. The radio was designed to be wrapped and car...
Category

1970s Space Age Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Late 19th Century Siamese Stone Relief Temple Carving
Located in Hudson, NY
This temple relief was purchased from a late 19th century upstate NY garden. This lovely Buddhist carving is in an as found state taken directly from the...
Category

1890s Other Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Jewish Bar Kokhba Revolt Silver Zuz (AD 132–135) – Judaean Coin Certified by NGC
Located in New York, NY
This silver zuz coin, weighing 3.30 grams, was minted during the Bar Kokhba Revolt, a Jewish uprising against Roman rule in Judaea from AD 132 to 135. Undated but attributed to the y...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Child s Pedal Race Car by Saibro, circa 1950
Located in Evergreen, CO
Sleek and sporty, this mid-20th century child's car was manufactured by Saibro in India. It features a mesh grille, padded seat, metal pedals, rubber tires, and proudly wears racing ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Religious icon with three chosen Saints, ca. 1700
Located in Gorssel, GE
Rare icon with three chosen Saints most likely the patron saints of a family consisting of a father, a mother and a son. The inscriptions which could identify the saints are gone but most likely the depicted saints from left to right are: Saint George, Saint Dimitri and Saint Paraskeva. In the background we see the icon of the Old Testament Trinity; the three angels visiting Abraham and Sarah...
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Late 17th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Roman Hymnal or Song Book “Antiphonaire”, 1862
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Impressive antique hymnal or songbook titled "Antiphonaire, Antiphonarium Romanum," featuring Latin Gregorian hymns of Psalms, dated 1862. This large ...
Category

1860s Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Chinese Blue and White Snuff Bottle, circa 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

Early 20th Century Qing Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

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