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Asian Art and Furniture For Sale
A Fine Gandharan Head of a Buddha
Located in London, GB
A Fine Gandharan Head of a Buddha
Stucco with ‘earth pigment’
Some old ‘restoration’ to the nose
Afghanistan
3rd Century AD
Size: 26cm high, 14.5cm wide, 14cm deep - 10¼ ins hig...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stucco
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Eleh Bench by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to introduce the newest addition to our esteemed vintage Brazilian furniture collection: the highly sought-after "Eleh" coffee table/bench designed by Sergio Rodrigues...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
19th Century Tibetan Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
A beautiful Tibetan cabinet with subtle hand-painted designs, there is a pair of small red flowers on each door, and each pair of flowers is accompanied by five longevity symbols (pa...
Category
1890s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pine
Orley Shabahang "Canberra" Contemporary Persian Rug in Gray and Cream, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
Awaken into your dreams with this gray and cream contemporary 8' x 10' Persian rug by Orley Shabahang, titled "Canberra," from their Dream Collection. A flowing interconnected patter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Important chinese terracotta sculpture of a camel, China Tang dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Mingqi in grey terracotta with white slip and polychromy, representing a Bactrian camel, ridden by a court lady.
Good condition.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculp...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
1960's Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh from restoration, we are thrilled to present the newest edition to our esteemed Brazilian furniture collection. Designed by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier in the 1960's, this ea...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Wedding Armoire, Wardrobe With 100s Kids
Located in Pomona, CA
Very well constructed with two open doors and shelf, inside cabinet, wedding armoire with red lacquer 100's kids painting on the front and have coordinated antiqued hardware. This b...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dish, Japan Meiji period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Bronze and cloisonné enamel dish very finely decorated with an egret in flight above various flowers on a background of copper inclusions and gold powder.
The wing decorated in parti...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Hand-woven mid-century fish wall carpet
Located in Budapest, HU
Handmade, hand-waved mid-century style wall carpet in orange-black-blue color combination. We've forgotten about these wonderful pieces for a while, but now we're bringing back the a...
Category
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wool
Important chinese terracotta sculpture of a horse, China Northern Wei dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Terracotta mingqi with white slip and polychromy, representing a horse with its finery.
Very good to perfect condition.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptures wer...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Terracotta Sculpture Representing A Horseman, China Han Dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Mingqi in gray terracotta with white slip and polychrome, representing a rider on his horse.
Very good state of conservation.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptur...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Important Chinese Blue And White Dish, China Wanli Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Slightly lobed dish in eight braces with flared rim with underglaze blue decoration of birds in a garden.
Usual frittings on the border and a fine hairline at 12 o'clock (invisible t...
Category
Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Polished Solid Brass Batlló door handle by Antoni Gaudi, 20th century design
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid cast brass with polished finish.
A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
T. Y. Chao Private & Family Trust Collections of Important Chinese Ceramic, Rare
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The T. Y. Chao Private and Family Trust Collections of Important Chinese Ceramics and Jade Carvings: Part 1, Hong Kong October 1986. Rare First Edition hardcover with dust...
Category
1980s Hong Kong Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Large Blue and White Chinese Trumpet Vases
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of large blue and white Chinese trumpet vases.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Fine Pair Older Dragon Bells Resonate Beautiful Serene Sounds
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful Complimentary Sound Matching Pair Bronze Dragon Bells
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with these treasures from Japan!
It...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Indo Tabriz Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade, Taupe, Gold, Cream Caramel
Located in Port Washington, NY
Tabriz carpets have always been among the most easily recognized and most beautiful fabrics of Persia, with curvilinear, graceful floral designs in a brilliant variety of colors. Con...
Category
1920s Indian Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Contemporary White Painted Wooden Ming Style Bench with A-Form Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese contemporary Ming Dynasty style white painted wooden bench with A-form base and carved spandrels. Our eye is immediately drawn to the soft white finish of this Ming style bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Stunning contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style porcelain koro or incense burner or jewelry box, hand painted on a beautifully shaped round body in cobalt blue, red and green and gener...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space.
Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing, and resonating sound.
21 Inches Tall.
Dated Taisho 15= 1926 , December 12
Signed for patron donors at Imari Ikishima
Donors include:
Fukui Sano and Fukui shie, Tomiyama kazuki,and Nichimao .
Handsome original old green patina- just the way we like to find them.
Signed by patron donors in two areas.
Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big one-of-a-kind vintage bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful natural patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions.
This antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the Taisho period, early 20th century.
A scarce survivor, this rugged bell was gently used.
Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original dark patina.
Dimensions: 21 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original green aged patina appropriate to its age.
Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you.
About Bonsho Bells "Voice of Buddha"
The earliest bells date to around 600 AD, although the general design is of much earlier Chinese origin and shares some of the features seen in ancient Chinese bells. Their penetrating and pervasive tone carries over considerable distances. The sound of the bell is thought to have supernatural properties. It is believed, for example, that it can be heard in the underworld.
In Japanese ceremonies, hanging bells are used for signaling during the prayer and for calling Buddhists to worship. In China, similar bells were employed in ensembles, where they represented the yin, or "receptive" principle, and were sounded after the beat of a large drum (yang, or "creative" element). The Japanese bonsho...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Open Shelf Unit, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This Japanese antique cabinet was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926).
This furniture was produced with the same tradition and advanced techniques as Japanese shrines.
Our to...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Cabinets(Tansu), Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This Japanese antique cabinet was made in the Taisho period (1912-1926).
This furniture was made with the same tradition and advanced techniques as Japanese shrines.
In Japan, it wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Covered Basket with Black Hand-Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage round covered rattan and bamboo basket from the mid 20th century, with hand painted black décor on the top. This large vintage Chinese round covered basket...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Antique Asian Silver Plate Engraved Expanding Tea Trivet Decorative Stand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Hand engraved expanding tea trivet with unique design and exuding finesse. May be used as a decorative screen, plaque or objet d'art, circa 1900-1910.
Category
Early 1900s Asian Anglo-Japanese Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space.
Large Hand Cast Original Green Patina Bronze Bell With Makers Signature emblazoned on its side. Bold pleasing sound
Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this large one-of-a-kind antique bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful light green patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions.
This antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the middle Showa period, mid last century.
Signed with the makers name please see photographs.
A rare survivor, this rugged bell was gently used.
Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original blue gray toned patina.
Dimensions: 19 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original light green aged patina appropriate to its age-just the way we like to find them.
Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you. In addition. It’s bold sound of brings to the Japanese people - the “voice of Buddha” is even more impressive because of its thick walls (see photo). This bell sound and voice of Buddha was used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers.
We will also include a complimentary hand striker.
Unique. Great garden consideration.
Only One.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
History of Japan's temple bells, bonsho :
Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the outside, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes.
Antique Japanese bronze temple bells...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Buddha Flame, 15 - 16th Century
Located in New York, NY
A bronze Buddha Flame or "Ushnisha", recovered from the ancient city of Sukhotai, Thailand. Circa 15-16th Century.
The Ushnisha is the three-dimensional oval on top of Buddha's hea...
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16th Century Thai Other Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bed Side Drawer, Small Cabinet, Japanese Antique
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique Japanese Drawer from the Taisho era, This furniture was made with the same tradition and advanced techniques as Japanese shrines.
The aged Sen wood gives it a ru...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Six-Panel Screen c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique Japanese Chinoiserie screen offers six ebonized and gilt decorated panels w...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Travel desk made of lacquered and gilded wood with drawers inside, reserved scenes with figures in palatial environments surrounded by flowers, birds and Taoist symbols.
Exquisite E...
Category
1790s English Chinese Export Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chinoiser Panel Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silver Metallic /Panel
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 36" x 60".
The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be app...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Nice old carved wood Coffee Mortar Somalia Bedouin Arabian Sahara
Located in London, GB
Old carved wood Coffee Mortar Somalia Bedouin
Heavy hard wood with carved detail and metal attachments complete with carved pestle
condition old cracks repaired on mortar but fine...
Category
Early 19th Century Omani Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Black Stone Object with Buddha shape / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object.
A black glossy stone object that resembles the shape of a Buddha.
A beautiful sculpture created by nature.
An art object that gives you a sense ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Japanese Rare Large Antique Bronze Temple "Futuku" Bell Complete Original Chime
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare large Japanese bronze temple "Futaku" bell with original and complete hanging bronze cloud clapper , from Kyoto Temple.
One of only two we have seen
This bell is a rare treasu...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Kiyoshi Saitō Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Temple, 1965
Located in Studio City, CA
A precisely composed, darkly hued woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contempo...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni I
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni I (1769~1852), original and unframed.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese: ????; 1769 in Edo – 24...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970's, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast vintage Khmer, Angkor Wat style, bronze head of Shiva, circa 1970's, Thailand.
Shiva, the Hindu god of creation, change and destruction, is identified by the third eye in the center of his forehead. His highly stylized face features alluring almond shaped eyes, a flattened nose, and broad mouth.
Shiva is adorned with ornate earrings and an elaborate crown. The heavy earrings...
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1970s Thai Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Medium wall organic modern ceramic Lamp mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI
Category: Lighting, Decoration
Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp
Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable
Light sour...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage Italian Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh to our showroom is a distinctive lounge chair designed by Vico Magistretti. This unique piece showcases a robust beech frame, an intricately crafted rattan backrest, and a pris...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Modern Pendant Ceiling lighting Restaurant minimalism Artist White Opaque Glass
Located in Vilnius, LT
NA LINII
pendant lamp
DESCRIPTION
It is a charismatic product that should not be perceived literally, but with a goal to distinguish the symbolism and image ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique Huge Bronze Bell Resonates Pleasing Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Only One.
For Your Garden setting or Indoors
Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this one-of-a-kind master bronze work.
This superb antique hand cast bronz...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Huge 18 Inch Antique Temple Shinto Prayer Bell, Genuine Historical Item
Located in South Burlington, VT
Historical Bell- Immediately Useable
First ever to be offered
A genuine temple used de-accession 96 inch prayer bell with original wooden handled rope from a shrine in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Japan
An extraordinary opportunity to acquire, collect, use and display the largest scale 18” temple bell of this kind we have ever seen in private hands- including its original wood and hemp rope pull- a Japanese authentic hand cast copper Shinto Suzu bell.
The auspicious temple shrine from which this bell comes, was founded in 1156 to honor Ojintenno, who was the 15th emperor of Japan. It was commissioned in part by Minamoto no Tametomo, who was a famous Samurai, who is known as possibly being the first samurai to commit Seppuku.
Its big 18" high and 12" diameter bell including a massive hand carved wooden pull handle measuring 17 inches in length shows patina from great age, dates to the late 19th century, and was formerly rung outside a Nagoya Temple great hall where it was enjoyed by members of Japan's local Shinto communities.
This bell was authentically rung at this temple shrine.
We will include the original 96 inch rope pull with massive 17 inch long hand carved wooden handle.
In total, this is an extraordinary copper bell which includes its rare original wood and hemp rope pull.
Important: Please view the actual insitu photograph of this amazing relic before it was deaccessioned.
This huge old bell dates to the late 19th century period, displays an impressive patina from age, and sounds impressive. It's lower half portion has been purposely hand-hammered by design to improve its sound- this is not damage.
The Suzu Shinto bell...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Feng Three Folding Screen by Testatonda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This screen is born as a collaboration with the Testatonda studio, a group of three young designers that the company has decided to focus on. Their aim is to design furniture and obj...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A MAGNIFICENT CHINESE CARVED CORAL FIGURE OF A BEAUTY. Late Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
CHINESE HAND CARVED ANGEL SKIN NATURAL CORAL FIGURE OF A BEAUTY.
Late 19th C. Qing Dynasty.
Magnificently carved Chinese coral female beauty figurine standing surrounded with flower...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Coral
Great Bustard 'Otis tarda'
Located in Leuven , BE
This is a taxidermy of a great bustard and was made in the second half of the 20th century. The bird is mounted on a rock in a resting position with its wings next to the body.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Organic Material
African Big Bongo Peoples Stone Female Figure
Located in South Burlington, VT
Africa, Bongo Peoples, stone female commemorative figure from Southern Sudan. A fine specimen in naturally weathered condition; hand carved from a porous orange-black stone, 20th century. Similar funerary stone sculptures in various sizes were likely crafted over many centuries.
Original patina from appropriate age.
Custom base included.
Dimensions: 30 inches high and 9.5 inches wide and 8 inches deep mounted on a custom iron base.
Provenance: Old Brussels, Belgium collection acquired in 1998.
History:
The Bongo are an ethnic group living in South Sudan, mostly in the Tonj District. They speak the Bongo language, one of the Bongo-Baka languages. Unlike the Dinka and other Nilotic groups, the Bongo are not a cattle herding people and do not use cows for bride price. Subsistence farming is the primary source of food, though money is obtained by working in forestry, building, selling honey, and other various means.
For similar examples see Barakat Gallery...
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Mid-20th Century Sudanese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Japan Important 1961 Over Life-Size Bronze Man Child "Coming Generation", Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important life-size plus 94 Inch high sculpture of a man with child by Mid-Century Modern master sculptor Koga Tadao, (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 ...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japan Important 1939 Bronze Life-Size "Seaman with Cape" Museum Work, Koga Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important life-size , early period sculpture of a muscular working man dated to 1939 and entitled "Seaman with a Cape", by mid century master sculptor Koga Tadao...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk
Located in New York, NY
Persian carpets known as Farahan come from an area north of the city of Arak in western Iran, whose Persian rugs were arguably the finest and most renowned items made during the 19th...
Category
1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental Ming-dynasty bell once pealed in a Chinese village, sounding out in celebration or giving notice of important events. Expertly forged, the cast-iron bell is detailed with characters in intricate relief, and its exaggerated scallop rim is traced with oversized rivets. Covered in scales and ending in expressive faces, the bell's handle is cast in the form of a two-headed hong dragon, thought to be the embodiment of a rainbow and thus visible only after rainfall. Frosted with snow or lit from within by flickering candles, this sculptural bell takes on a magical presence in the winter garden.
Category
Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases with Painted Figures and Chinese Poems in Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese porcelain vases with painted figures and Chinese poems in gold. The gilt poem frames the two groups of figures who likely serve as a narrative complement to the calli...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Hand Carved Conical Head "Duka" Figure, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
Originally collected in the Solomon Islands in 1938, this one of a kind treasure from the south pacific comes from a private oceanic collection.
This is a Solomon Islands Santa Cruz hand carved figure called a Duka, circa 1930s.
It was carved in an extremely hard native wood and features a finely carved, unusual extended conical head, a handwoven loin cloth and turmeric encrustation. For your convenience, many of our photographs were taken in natural day light which accurately illuminate surface areas depicting original dark patina that you would expect from an important early carving such as this one. We will include a complimentary custom wood display base that you see photographed.
Dimensions: 21.25 inches high
Provenance: collected in l938 and originally acquired by a visiting French collecting tourist in the Solomon Islands then to dealer and Texas collector and to our private collection in year 2000 so could have been a specially crafted fine 1930s tourist sculpture piece for the visiting French tourist.
History:
Duka sculpture from Nendo Island, politically part of the Solomon Islands, is distinctive, and only a limited number of works have been documented. The conical extension at the back of the head represents a man's hairstyle. Called abe, its construction and shape was a symbol of wealth and high social status, and for older men, it also served the practical purpose of covering bald spots. All Nendo figure refer to deities or supernatural beings (Ellis: 2009, pp. 78-85)
Auction sale: Bonhams Auctions April 28, 2015 sale. Exceptional Lime Container...
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
4.8x7 Ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Uzbek Suzani Table Cover in Red & Ivory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Chinese Brown Glazed Ceramic Salty Egg Jar, c.1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Jar dating to the early 1900s once served the purpose of crafting salty eggs. The jar features a wonderful brown glaze. There is a ridged pattern finish near to the Jar'...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Birds, Bamboo, And Plum Tree Summer Time Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just acquired in Kyoto, Japan
A suumer time treat as this rendered smaller scale Japanese six-panel folding screen byobu was conceived in this convenient size 18 inches high and 4...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Marble Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating Buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style. The piece has a beautiful patina acquired over time.
From a collection of Asian antiques. Would be a nice addition to any South-East Asian artifacts...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th century antique wooden Indian window frame - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Indian window frame holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 78 cm with dim...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique and Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.
With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.
“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.
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