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Style: Primitive
Place of Origin: Asian
Set of Early 20th Century Indian Masala Trays
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of early 20th century Indian hand-carved wood masala trays embodies the rich cultural heritage and artisanal craftsmanship of their origin. Originally used in kitchens to pr...
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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Antique Islamic Primitive Copper Water Jug Ewer, Ottoman Empire, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
PRIMITIVE ANTIQUE JUG/EWER Handmade from a number of metals with a hand-hammered copper main body dovetailed with a brass base and wrought iron handle. ...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique Carved Teak Wood Indian Door/Gate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Individually hand crafted Teak door in early 20th century. Industrial metal details. Two salvaged doors that have been barred together to make one larg...
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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Primitive Stool / Mortar 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi Naga Tribe
Located in ECHT, NL
Monumental sculptural Nagaland Stool / mortar. One of a kind charming authentic primitive Object made of a single solid hardwood. Hand carved by the Naga tribe in India, ca 1860s-19...
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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Indian Wooden Granary Door
Located in ECHT, NL
Originally situated at the entrance to a granary. Add a touch of magic to your interior with these beautiful early 20th century hand-carved door from India...
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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Japanese Drifting Chair / Drifting Stool Drifting Object Animal
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese drifting chair / drifting stool Drifting object animal A dog-shaped stool made of drifting objects. It has a beautiful shape as an object.
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2010s Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Driftwood

Late 19th Japanese Antique wood slab display stand, wabi sabi decor art piece
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Antique wooden display stand, "Dai" in Japanese, made from thick, single solid wood slab. Product of 1860s-1900s (late Edo to early Meiji era), estimate from the material an...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Mythical Animal Mask Mounted on Black Lacquer Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique mythical animal wooden mask from Southeast Asia mounted on a custom black lacquer base. This antique wooden mask hails from the mystic realms of Southeast Asia and carries wi...
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19th Century Asian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Persian Traditional Kurdish Hand Knotted Rug in Blue, Camel, Rust Colors
Located in New York, NY
Made with the highest quality Persian hand-carded, hand-spun wool and vegetable dyes, this rug resembles the antique original pieces crafted by the Kurdish weavers in north-western I...
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2010s Persian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wool

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single f...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Fir

Unusual Old Bamboo Cabinet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An unusual and striking bamboo cabinet in original condition with a great tone and patina. Quite delicate in construction so probably not suitable for heavy use. Wear consistent with...
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20th Century Asian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Provincial Chinese Kitchen Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its top-heavy form and wabi-sabi texture. Likely cobbled together from spare wood, the stool's splayed leg form celeb...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

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Elm

Javanese Carved Teak Indo Wedding Chest Daybed from Bali
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing Indo-Javanese hand-carved wedding chest daybed crafted from teak. Known as a Grobog the chest was filled with gifts for the bride inside the storage area. The case is embelli...
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20th Century Indonesian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Teak

Primitive Dug-Out Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive dug-out chair from Southeast Asia. Hand-carved from sold piece of hardwood. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintag...
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Late 20th Century Indian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Tribal Persian Lion Rug, Cream, Gray, Black, Wool and Silk, 8 x 10
Located in New York, NY
From Orley Shabahang’s Animal collection, “Lion” is a bold tribute to tribal symbolism and artisan virtuosity. Hand-knotted in 2016 featuring master weaver Bahram Shabahang's signatu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wooden Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a large length of northern elmwood, this primitive tray charms with its humble rustic finish and simple form. Marked with use and traces of ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Elm

Primitive Polygonal Indian Bullock Ox Cart Dining Table Metal Braces Strapping
Located in Monrovia, CA
Primitive Polygonal Indian Bullock Ox Cart Dining Table with Brass Braces And Strappings. This Is An Antique Polygonal Dining Table Made From A Primiti...
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19th Century Indian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Balinese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Horn

Cambodian Bronze Elephant Bell, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This large bronze bell was forged in the mid-19th century and used to track the movement of livestock. This distinctive spherical form was mostly worn by elephants so that they could...
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19th Century Cambodian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and abstract, this curious wooden fish is a 19th-century Buddhist woodblock from western China. Known simply as "wooden fish" (mùyú), these temple bells were used by Buddh...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl, 1910s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique footed wooden bowl dating from the 1910s–1930s. The vessel is stained in a deep black finish, giving it a quiet, dignified presence. It was likely made as a kaibao...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mythical Chinese Statue Hand, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique wooden carving from western China was the removable hand of a much larger statue, most likely of a Buddhist deity or Taoist immortal. Resembling a closed fist, the hand ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Primitive Bowl Hand-Carved with Handle from Hardwood
Located in Houston, TX
Large primitive bowl hand-carved with handle from hardwood. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, o...
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Late 20th Century Indian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Carved Timber Indian Bench
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Primitive bench carved from single timber, Indian, contemporary.
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1980s Indian Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Persian Traditional Kurdish Hand-Knotted Runner in Camel, Green, Rust Colors
Located in New York, NY
Made in Iran with the highest quality Persian hand-carded, hand-spun wool and vegetable dyes, this rug resembles the antique original pieces crafted by the Kurdish weavers. Custom s...
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2010s Persian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Large Scale Indian Figurene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique figure of man with worn details and faded polychrome. Signs of heavy deterioration over the years. A curiosity/collectors piece. Please see detailed photos for c...
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19th Century Indian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare 19th Century Indonesian Teak Coffee Table With Exposed Joinery
Located in La Mesa, CA
An Indonesian colonial-era coffee table, handcrafted from solid old-growth teak, celebrated for its density, durability, and warm patina. The piece features exposed mortise-and-tenon...
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Teak

Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine, Shinto talisman holder, wabi sabi wall decor
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden Zushi (miniature shrine, the "house of the Gods") with water-drop like symbol openwork. Manufactured circa 1860s - 1900s (late Edo to Meiji period) estimate from the s...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

20th Century Hand-Crafted Terracotta Clay Amphora, Anatolian Olive Storage Jar
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century field-fired terracotta amphora was crafted in Anatolia using rich local clay and traditional open-kiln techniques. Once used for the storage and transport of oil or...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

20th Century Hand-Fired Terracotta Storage Jar with Partial Rust Glaze
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century hand-fired terracotta storage jar originates from Western Anatolia, where it was traditionally used for storing oil, olives, or grain. Its distinctive two-tone surf...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

20th Century Terracotta Black-Rimmed Olive-Oil Jar, Western Turkey
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century terracotta olive-oil jar originates from Western Anatolia, crafted for the storage and transportation of olives and oil in rural settings. The tall, tapering form—b...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

20th Century Partial-Glaze Terracotta Hand-Crafted Olive Jar, Western Anato
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century terracotta olive jar comes from Western Anatolia, where it was originally crafted for storing olive oil after harvest. The broad-shouldered, twin-handled form and n...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

Indian Stone Relief Ganesha, 10th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Mystical and alluring, this stone relief carving from North India depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Attributed to the 10th century or later, the palm-sized icon is chiseled from dark st...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Stone

Mythical Chinese Statue Hand, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique wooden carving from western China was the removable hand of a much larger statue, most likely of a Buddhist deity or Taoist immortal. Resembling a closed fist, the hand ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel
Located in London, GB
Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough/Planter – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel A striking primitive wooden trough from Lombok, Indonesia, hand-carved from a single solid timber block. This l...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a Kalinga shield that is used by warriors who are headhunters from the Northern mountainous region of the Philippines. Art meets utility in this shield which has three prongs...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Primitive Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid-20th Century Woven Chinese Rice Basket
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-20th century woven Chinese rice basket with handle. Hand-woven willow with elm handle. Beautiful faded patina and texture from decades of w...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Elm, Willow

Antique Anatolian Terracotta Vessel, Early 20th Century Hand-Thrown Pottery
Located in London, GB
A beautifully weathered terracotta vessel from early 20th-century Anatolia, hand-thrown in coarse local clay and fired in a traditional wood kiln. Originally used for storing olive o...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

Dayak Shaman Mask
Located in London, GB
A rare Iban Dayak shaman ritual mask, early to mid 20th century, Kalimantan/Borneo, Indonesia. Hand carved from local jelutong wood with existing decorative lime and charcoal/pigments.
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Primitive Bench / Wabisabi Long Bench
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a solid wooden bench that makes you feel Japanese wabi-sabi. It's made of driftwood, but you can also sit down. It is also beautiful as an...
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2010s Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Green-Glazed Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Pott
Located in London, GB
A striking early 20th-century terracotta storage jar, hand-thrown in Anatolia and finished with a soft olive-green glaze that gently fades into natural clay. Once used to store olive...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

Dayak Iban Shield
Located in London, GB
A rare hand carved Dayak tribal shield from Kalimantan/Borneo, Indonesia. These shields were made by the Dayak Iban tribes for real fighting use and ceremonial rites. Wonderfully car...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Antique Northern Thai Primitive Folk Teak Planter Made of a Hollow Tree Trunk
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai teak folk art Primitive planter from the 19th century, made of a hollow wood trunk with crooked lines and distressed patina. Found in Northern Thailand in the Chiang Mai region, this teak planter captures our immediate attention with its Primitive look and great rustic appeal. Made of a tree trunk hollowed...
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19th Century Thai Antique Primitive Furniture

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Teak

Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
This Khmer brown glazed terracotta vase is a very stunning piece with its organic shape and all the signs of the time. The enameled surface well shows its period and for this reasons...
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Late 18th Century Cambodian Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Naga People s Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century chair, hand-carved from a single piece of wood by the Naga people of India, is a remarkable blend of primitive charm and modern spirit. The Naga people, known for t...
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20th Century Indian Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Antique Copper Storage Vessel with Verdigris Patina, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking antique copper storage vessel, hand-forged with a beautifully timeworn surface and rich verdigris patina. This substantial piece features a broad cylindrical body with a g...
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Late 19th Century Turkestan Antique Primitive Furniture

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Afghani Carved Wood and Iron Storage Box
Located in Wainscott, NY
An early 20th century carved hardwood storage chest from Afghanistan, retains its original iron fittings and hardware. The rectangular form is defined by a deeply patinated surface a...
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Early 20th Century Afghan Primitive Furniture

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Wood

Giant Granite Fish, Neolithic Style
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Neolithic style fish is carved from a single boulder. Its design is typical of China's ancient Red Mountain Culture. The stone has a brownish green color and the texture of polished granite...
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20th Century Chinese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Granite

Chinese Song Bronze Mirror with Twin Fish, c. 1200
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in a rich patina and verdigris oxidization, this Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

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Bronze

Charcoal-Fired Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel
Located in London, GB
Once used for storing olive oil and grains, this early 20th-century Mediterranean storage jar embodies the understated beauty of utilitarian craft. Hand-thrown from coarse terracotta...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Furniture

Materials

Clay

Ifugao Rice Basket
Located in Savannah, GA
An Ifugao rice basket, Philippines, mid-20th century. 9 inches wide by 13 ½ inches tall
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Primitive Furniture

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Wicker

Torajan War Vest on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
A Torajan war vest on custom iron stand, Sulawesi, Indonesia, first half of 20th century. 20 inches wide by 8 inches deep by 60 inches tall vest: 19 inches wide by 4 inches deep ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Furniture

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Metal

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

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Terracotta

3.88 ct Natural Burma Ruby Vivid Red, Oval Faceted Cut Loose Gemstone (Myanmar)
Located in Wembley, GB
3.88 ct Natural Burma Ruby Vivid Red, Oval Faceted Cut Certified by AIG GemLab (Myanmar Ruby) Presenting an exceptional and highly desirable 3.88-carat natural Burma ruby, certified...
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Early 1800s Burmese Antique Primitive Furniture

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Multi-gemstone

Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

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Terracotta

Chinese Ribbed Mill Stone, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual stone pedestal is actually a late 19th-century cylindrical mill stone. Hand-carved of solid limestone with a textured and ribbed surface, the stone was used for threshin...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Furniture

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Limestone

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