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Place of Origin: Asian
Joel Meyerowitz, Taking My Time
Located in New York, NY
With over 650 pages and featuring over 550 images, Taking My Time provides an unprecedented overview and insight into the mind and work of the iconic American photographer Joel Meyer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass Wood Case
Located in Plainview, NY
Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case : This exquisite antique Japanese Geisha doll is a beautifully preserved example of traditional craftsmanship, elegantly presented in its original glass display case. The doll is depicted in a graceful reclining pose on a woven tatami mat, dressed in an opulent ivory kimono...
Category

20th Century Japonisme Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Glass, Wood

Set of 4 Mint 1950s “Golden Egg” Mini Japanese Lighters by Northern Electric
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 4 Mint 1950s “Golden Egg” Mini Japanese Lighters – Northern Electric – Original Packaging, Working Condition Rare set of four vintage 1950s “G...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Beginning Drawing Atelier
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
Written by well-known artist and best-selling art-instruction author with almost rock-star popularity in the contemporary world of representational art, beginning drawing atelier, with its unique workbook/sketchbook approach, and high-quality paper, offers a comprehensive and contemporary twist on traditional atelier art instruction practices. Atelier education is centered on the belief that working in a studio, not sitting in the lecture hall, is the best place to learn about art. Every artist needs to learn basic drawing skills. In this elegant and inspiring workbook, master contemporary artist and best selling author Juliette Aristides...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Japanese bronze Koro
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Impressive handmade large and powerfully cast Japanese tripod bronze censer of the 19th century, made during the Meiji period and with mythical animals...
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19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Japanese bronze Koro
Japanese bronze Koro
$2,498 Sale Price
20% Off
Jewish Judaea Silver Shekel – Year 2 of the First Jewish Revolt (AD 67/68)
Located in New York, NY
This silver shekel, weighing 14.32 grams, was struck in Judaea during the First Jewish–Roman War, a significant period of resistance against Roman occupation that lasted from AD 66 t...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
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1950s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade, Gold

Norman Rockwell, a Sixty Year Retrospective
Located in Bradenton, FL
Norman Rockwell, a Sixty Year Retrospective. Hardcover book published in 1972 by Harry N Abrams. Printed and bound in Japan, 157 pages.
Category

1970s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ferrari telephone , 80s Miami Vice Era Phone , Vintage Telephone , Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Ferrari Telefone / Decorative Object / Limited Edition piece of the 80's It may not be white, but Miami Vice vibes are guaranteed with this funny and rare "Ferrari Testarossa" ...
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1980s Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Antique Chinese Carved Amethyst Peach Pendant 14K Gold Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely carved antique Chinese amethyst peach amulet pendant on 14K yellow gold, natural pearl and faceted amethyst long chain necklace 19th Centu...
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19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Late Edo Period Vajra Bell (Ghanta)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A finely cast ritual bell (ghanta) from the late Edo period (c. mid-19th century), made of brass with a five-pronged vajra (go-kosho) handle. This sacred implement would have been us...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter Kogen Japan, 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Postmodern chrome table lighter Kogen Japan Piezo, 1970s Postmodern vintage chrome table lighter. Removable lighter portion is marked Piezo on top and Kogen on bottom Vintage mid century modern 70s table lighter. Does not work. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

A ‘Dervish’s’ Sword Stick
Located in London, GB
A ‘Dervish’s’ Sword Stick Iron, steel and gold Turkey 19th Century Size: 58.5cm long - 23 ins long Provenance: Ex Oliver Hoare, Cabinet of Curiosities Exhibition, June 2012 E...
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19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Steel, Iron

Antique Russian Carved Sleigh
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (18/19th Cent) ornately painted and carved sleigh with carved shell front sleigh
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Late 18th Century Rococo Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Brutalist 14K Gold Chai Pendant- Handcrafted, Israel 1970s
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 14K gold Chai pendant, handcrafted in Israel during the 1970s, is a striking representation of Brutalist jewelry design. The pendant is large and solid, weighing an ...
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1970s Brutalist Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Bakhtiari pictorial rug from the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 10" x 6' 8"
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug
$2,300 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family Crests Japan, 18th century (Edo period) Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 40 cm, H 53 cm An extremely rare se...
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18th Century Edo Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Butterfly Exploring the World of Lepidoptera
Located in New York, NY
An expansive and awe-inspiring visual survey celebrating the stunning beauty of butterflies and moths across art, history, science, and culture Butterflies have enchanted people for...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Engraved Paktong Opium Water Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese paktong alloy water pipe, most likely mid to late 19th century. All pieces are still together, including the down stem and two tweezer and brush smoking tools. Two si...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Boho Glazed Cermic Horse Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This glazed ceramic horse channels the regal spirit of ancient Tang dynasty artistry with a strikingly rich palette of amber, jade, and cream. Its flowing saddle and ornate tack appe...
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Ceremonial pectoral plastron in the form of a half moon, Tibet, 19-20th C
Located in Leuven , BE
Old large pectoral necklace in the shape of a breastplate, originating from Tibet. Magnificent color work with a mixture of turquoise stones, red beads, silver and copper. The suppor...
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Late 19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Vietnam: The Cookbook
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate celebration of Vietnamese cuisine, featuring 445 beloved traditional dishes from home kitchens across the country More than just pho and bánh mì, Vietnamese food is a r...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1960s Gumps Black Brocade Bag Jade Clasp Hong Kong
By Gumps
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Gump's San Francisco Black Clutch Bag Jade Clasp floral silk brocade pattern antiqued gold tone hardware Stylish wristlet strap Silk lining  interior pocket approximately 6 h x...
Category

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

Materials

Stone, Metal

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...
Category

1930s Other Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Unique Mezuzah
Located in Doha, QA
“You shall be blessed when you come, and you shall be blessed when you depart “- translated Hebrew lettering engraved on the front. This is an incredibly intricate hand crafted 925 s...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Red Thread Nordic Design Book
Located in New York, NY
An elegant exploration of the hugely influential simplicity, beauty, and functionality of Nordic design timeless, yet on trend From literature to food...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of Chinese Bronze Opium Scrapers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite bronze tools date to the late 19th century and were originally among the many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. Both tools are ...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Black Leather Stuffed Elephant Toy
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-sewn black leather stuffed elephant figurine toy. He will make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves elephants. In the style of Dimitri Omersa'...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Navy Binoculars
Located in Paris, FR
Binoculars Navy with polished steel adjustable tripod base. With polished aluminium and steel binoculars with clear glass lens, magnifying x8 times. Adjustable height.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Navy Binoculars
Navy Binoculars
$7,147 / item
Aranka Red Backgammon
Located in Paris, FR
Backgammon Aranka Red with structure in wood in walnut veneered and covered with fabric with novel pattern. Dimensions closed: L49xD31xH7cm. Dimensions open: L49xD63xH3,5cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Sarah Sze: Paintings
Located in New York, NY
The first and only monograph to give a comprehensive examination of acclaimed American artist Sarah Sze's painting practice Since the late 1990s, Sarah Sze has developed a signatu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Turkish Cookbook
Located in New York, NY
550 Recipes of hearty, healthy Turkish cuisine, from the leading authority on Turkey's unique food traditions, Musa Dagdeviren, as featured in the Netflix documentary series chef's t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Imperial Russian Bronze Commemorative Cross of the Crimean War, 1853–1856
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Imperial Russian Bronze Commemorative Cross of the Crimean War, 1853–1856 A rare mid-19th century Imperial Russian bronze devotional cross commemorating the Crimean War (1853–1856)....
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19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

This is Still Not a Book
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
“Playful illustrations challenge young readers to think outside the box … Delightful, witty, and imaginative.” —Kirkus, STARRED Review A playfully deceptive, joyously interactive follow-up to award-winning author and illustrator Jean Jullien...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Silver Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 83cm/32.6inches
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique Chinese silver mounted walking stick is circa 1880 in date and bears Chinese silver hall marks. It has has an exquisite Chinese silver L-shaped handle decorat...
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19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass

Architectural Pottery: Ceramics for a Modern Landscape
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
The first book to document the history of the groundbreaking company Architectural Pottery, tracing its critical influence on midcentury design and its enduring appeal today Architectural Pottery’s strikingly minimalist designs heralded new domestic housewares that could uniquely accent the modern home - inside and out. Formally expressive yet accessible, their refreshingly unembellished, elegant pots and...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Born to Party, Forced to Work, 21st Century Hospitality by Bronson van Wyck
Located in New York, NY
The internationally acclaimed event producer shows his ideas and inspiration for ultimate and intimate celebrations What defines a truly great party? Most of all: generosity of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Water/opium Pipe In "hue Blue " Porcelain, Late 19th Century, Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Antique water or opium pipe, in blue and white porcelain known as "Hue blue," decorated with a landscape scene, with a metal mount. Object originating from Vietnam: "Hue blue" po...
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Late 19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Gardens of the Hamptons
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
First monograph to present the work of LaGuardia Design Group, a highly regarded landscape architecture firm specializing in contemporary residential design in the Hamptons. With offices in Water Mill, LaGuardia Design Group is immersed in the fragile landscape of the Hamptons, both its woods and meadows and the dramatic shoreline along the Atlantic. Notable projects include the rebuilding of the dunescape surrounding a landmark Norman Jaffe...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pottery Barn Design Library, Bedrooms, Bathrooms Living Rooms
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pottery Barn Design Library, Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Living Rooms. A boxed set of three hardcover books with dustjackets. First edition, published in 2003 by Oxmoor House. Printed in S...
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Early 2000s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Damascene Komai Styled Yellow Gold Decorated Cigarette Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Japanese cigarette case is signed by an unknown artist, and dates to approximately 1920 and done in an Anglo-Japanese style. This ...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Burmese Wood, Bone and Brass Tobacco Pipe, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large tobacco pipe from old Burma (Myanmar), circa 1850. Solid wood bowl, chamber and shank. The stem is made of bone, attached to the shank by a mor...
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1850s Other Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Rose Quartz, Gold, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Walking Stick
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau rose quartz, gold, ruby, emerald and diamond walking stick Russian, c. 1900 Height 91cm, width 7cm, depth 1.5cm This superb walking stick, crafted around 1900, embodi...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Games Box c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb and very rare 19th Century Chinese lacquered games box, dating to around 1890. Decorated with intricate traditional scenes and a fin...
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19th Century Other Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lacquer

Frank Lloyd Wright - A Visual Encyclopedia by Iain Thomson
Located in Bradenton, FL
Frank Lloyd Wright - A Visual Encyclopedia by Iain Thomson. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1999 by PRC Publishing Ltd of London. Printed in Hong Kong. Illustrated, 416 ...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine hand carved santo altar figure sculpture. circa 1810 Handmade by Spanish settlers / colonists in the Philippines, late 18th / early 19th...
Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hummelo
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
An intimate look at the personal garden of the Dutch landscape designer renowned for his plantings at the High Line in New York City, and Lurie Garden at Chicago’s Millennium Park. ...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Hummelo
Hummelo
$40 / item
Custom Shadow Box Display Featuring rare Antique Scabbard from Najran
Located in New York, NY
This striking shadow box showcases an antique scabbard from Najran, a historic region in southern Saudi Arabia known for its rich artisan traditions a...
Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

100 Year Old Canoe Carved from One Piece of Molave Hardwood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant canoe carved from one piece of Molave hardwood. Approx. 100 years old. Original condition, has been used and is still functional.  
Category

Early 20th Century Other Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Yellow Green Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With bright color and intricate carvings, this petite Chinese snuff bottle from the early 20th century is a lovely example of the art of Peking glass. The little bottle is sculpted i...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

30:30 Landscape Architecture Book
Located in New York, NY
30 internationally renowned landscape architects showcase their own work as well as that of 30 of the best of a new generation of forward looking and innovative designers. This up-to-date overview of contemporary landscape architecture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century Steel and Sterling Silver Malaysian Dagger
Located in Miami, FL
19th century sterling silver Malaysian Dagger. Original carved mahogany wood handle. Sterting silver carved crown. Damascene steel. The kris is an as...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Malayer Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #4
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a large, 18 inch, gorgeous Natural Clam Shell specimen from the South Pacific seas showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional details and a luminous, calcified surface. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Chinese Painting Stone 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

Early 20th Century Qing Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Vintage Japanese Brass Pocket Watch Wall Barometer, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An unusual Japanese suspended wall weather station - barometer in the shape of an old school pocket watch. Made by Landex Royal Craft in Japan circ...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mickalene Thomas
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
Over the past two decades, Mickalene Thomas's critically acclaimed and extensive body of work has spanned painting, collage, photography, video, and the immersive installations that ...
Category

2010s Other Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mickalene Thomas
Mickalene Thomas
$125 / item
Marina Abramovic Turned Herself Into Art and Wasn’t Sorry.
Located in New York, NY
The first ever picture-book biography for readers aged 4-7 years of the performance art pioneer – Marina Abramovic Marina Abramovic is a world-famous artist who uses her body to per...
Category

2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Burmese Jade Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A thick jade pendant carved from Burmese Jade. It features a beautiful range of colors including icy-yellow, apple-green and pale-green jade. Weight: 34.20 ...
Category

1970s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade

19th Century Traditional oak Religious Icon Saint Healing a Sick Person, 1800s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th century / Religious Icon / oak / Baroque / Antique Traditional antique Russian Icon from the estate of a collector. Hand painted in tempura on an oak wooden panel in t...
Category

Early 19th Century Baroque Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Handmade Miniature of Finn Juhl’s Chieftain Chair, Japan
By Finn Juhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade Miniature of Finn Juhl’s Chieftain Chair Handcrafted by Norimitsu Takahashi Nori Art Handicrafts Workshop, Japan, 2000s A meticulous mini...
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

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