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Period: 19th Century
Pair of Japanese Bronze Grasshopper Vases
Located in PARIS, FR
Insects (mushi) occupy an important place in Japanese culture. Hunting for insects is a popular pastime, especially among children. Using plastic nets and cages, they catch cicadas and beetles to observe them.
Between 1830 and 1832, Hokusai composed an untitled series of ten large horizontal prints...
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Japanese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 19th c Corner Chairs, Bamboo Frame, Black Lacquer Seat
Located in Clermont, FL
Set of chinoiserie corner chairs is a rare find. Crafted in classic oriental style, each features a sturdy bamboo frame with a sleek black lacquer ...
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Unknown Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a Tang horse, an elephant, and a hippo. The largest is the Tang horse at 8cm x 6cm x 2.2cm, and the smallest is the elephant at 6.2cm x 5.2cm x 2.2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Jade
Tibetan Mountain Landscape Coffer, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This low two-drawer chest is a 19th-century coffer from northern China or Mongolia and was repainted with bright colors in the early 20th century in the style of Tibetan painted furniture. The top surface has been painted with verdant mountainous landscape dotted with grazing animals, colorful flowers and dancing figures. Crashing waves churn along a river in the foreground and plumes of smoke billow from hilltop fires in the distance.
The front panels and drawers are painted with intricate scrollwork and ribbon-clad Buddhist auspicious symbols, including the parasol, the treasure vase, the conch shell, the endless knot, the pair of golden fishes, the banner of victory, and the wheel of life. These symbols of good fortune represent the offerings that were made by the gods to Shakyamuni Buddha when he attained enlightenment. The sides are painted with a lotus flower surrounding the Three Jewels...
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Tibetan Tibetan Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hide, Wood, Paint
Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, So Called Tansu, Late 19th C
Located in Stockholm, SE
A high quality Japanese Tansu. The motives goes all around and is meant to be used as a free standing piece. The motives with a base of black lacquer with motives of cranes and phoen...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
4 Japanese Woodblock Prints 'Double-Side', Toyohara Kunichika & Shosai Ikkei #2
Located in Norton, MA
4 Japanese Woodblock Prints (Double-Side) by Toyohara Kunichika (Diptych), and Shosai Ikkei - from Thirty-Six Comics of the Famous Places of Tokyo.
Note: These are only two pieces o...
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Japanese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese 4 Panel Folding Screen with Eight Samurai
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese folding screen with four panels depicting eight seated samurai in a structure surrounded by trees on a gold background.
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Japanese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Small red lacquered Japanese box with royal motto of the Netherlands, 1880
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty little Japanese lacquered box.
On a golden metal medal inside we can read the royal motto of the Netherlands, adorned with a lion: "Je maintiendrai...
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Japanese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tiny Suzuribako 'Writing Set'
Located in PARIS, FR
Tiny suzuribako (writing set) in black and gold hiramaki-e lacquer with water plantain (Alisma plantago-acquatica) decoration. Interior in nashi-ji lacquer, with a rectangular water cup...
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Japanese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Very Rare and Old Chinese Tubular Water Pipe, Made from the Root of a Bamboo
Located in Leuven , BE
The bamboo water pipe has a cylindrical shape. The upper part is half sawn open. The water reservoir is located at the bottom of the cylinder.The Ends of the Rootlets are finished wi...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chinese Qing Red-Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
A early 19th century qing dynasty cabinet boasting a deep red patina from the Shanxi Province, circa. 1820-1830.
The façade showcases two doors fitted with a traditional round medal...
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Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Jeune Footed Dish, ca. 1870
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Jeune (Yellow-Ground) Footed Dish, Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi Era (1862-1874). The five-lobed dish decorated with a male foo lion glazed in rose among a s...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Kashmiri Silver Betel Nut Box, Khaas Daan, Late 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Kashmiri silver betel nut box, Khaas Daan, late 19th century
Betel-chewing is a leisure pastime practiced since ancient times in many parts of ...
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Indian Anglo Raj Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Decorative Lacquered Sideboard From Shandong Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard in elm wood from Shandong province in China.
Black lacquer, with two pair of doors in polychrome lacquer with decorations.
Natural age-related beautiful patina, highlig...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Assembling of Okimono with a Group of Skeletons
Located in Miami, FL
A signed Okimono from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912).
Very rare, unusual and large sculptural assembling of a dysplaying piece of okimono. Created in Japan during the imperial period of the Meiji (1868-1912). This extraordinary piece okimono sculpture depict a group of four intricately and realistically rendered carousing males skeletons representations (Gaikotsu) standing in several position.
One skeleton is crouched down playing with mouses in the floor. The second is seated resting in the other's back, peacefully smoking opium. The others two are fully standing in interacting position. The entire composition is arranged freely displayed on the wood base including a woven basket, apparently with food and four playfull mouses.
There are an extra five mouses in different positions, freely playing around, all of them with the eyes accented with carved black ebony.
The composition is displayed on a four-legged free form carved wood platform with an inlaid red plaque engraved with the artist's signature. The level of detail and the quality of the carving is truly exceptional.
Has an exact measurements of 216.15 mm by 139.7 mm by 359.41 mm (8.51 x 5.5 x 14.15 Inches).
After an extensive collection of data, comparables and references to this piece, we have only been able to find only three okimono sculptures like this, with similar themes and the same quality of work.
References Note: A similar carving of four skeletons playing an animated game of dominos, signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in London by Christie’s South Kensington in October 14 2014, Lot 120 Sale 5546.
References Note: A similar carving with four skeletons in an otherwise typical victorian scene of a photographer and three sitters signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in Edinburgh at Lyon & Turnbull in November 7, 2018.
References Note: A similar carving with five skeletons seated, playing cards and drinking, was sold in London by John Nicholson Fine Art on September 26, 2018.
Meiji period, is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era, upon the accession of Emperor Taisho.
Okimono, is a Japanese term meaning for display an ornament; art object; or decorative object, usually displayed in a tokonoma or butsudan "Buddhist altar". It is an ornament or figure, especially one placed in a guest room. An okimono may be a small Japanese carving...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mirror in Gilded Wood
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful antique mirror of significant dimensions 19th century characterized by a rich frame in finely carved and gilded wood.
The beauty i...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Kaji Tsunekichi
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Kaji Tsunekichi, Edo Period, 19th century
Japanese cloisonne lanterns were made during the Meiji period, from the late 19th to early 20th century, and were often used as decorative lighting fixtures in temples and shrines.
Kaji Tsunekichi (1866-1916) was a Japanese cloisonné artist who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Tokyo and learned the art of cloisonné from his father, Kaji Sataro, who was also a cloisonné artist. He was renowned for his mastery of the shippo-yaki technique, which involves creating intricate designs with thin wires on a metal base before filling in the spaces with enamel.
Tsunekichi was known for his exceptional technical skills and his ability to create intricate designs with vibrant colors. His works often featured nature motifs, such as flowers, birds, and fish, which were rendered in a highly detailed and naturalistic style. He also experimented with new techniques, such as plique-à-jour, a type of cloisonné that creates a stained-glass effect.
Tsunekichi's works were highly prized during his lifetime and continue to be sought after by collectors today. He won numerous awards for his cloisonné creations, including a Gold Medal at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris. His works are characterized by their fine wirework, precise enamel application, and attention to detail.
Some of Tsunekichi's most famous works include a pair of large cloisonné vases...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Paris France Porcelain Vase in Sevres Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
French porcelain vase
Condition
No real damages found, just a small process flaw in base and some ware to ennamel. 22cm
Period
19th century.
Category
Japanese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Baccarat Emerald Green Pair of Japonisme Vases with Enamel Sakura Tree and Sun
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
The bright translucent green glass vases with the spiral-fluted bellies. Enameled necks are embellished with a gilded image of the sun behind a blooming sakura tree in Japanese style...
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French Japonisme Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Bamboo Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese bamboo chairs each with wooden inset rectangular panel and seat.
Original condition with minor losses to the burgundy lacquer. Finished with a transparent lacquer wh...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood Naga Fubako (a long box used to store document or large scroll painting), circa 19th century Meiji period. The rectangular box features an unusually deep lipped lid with slightly rounded corners, a conforming lower box with bronze medallion rings with tasseled...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Antique Blue and White China, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Assumed to be used as a container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rising bowls at tea ceremony. With the pattern of Ice Clack, Bamboo and Pine Tree and Plum Blossom de...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Gold Lacquer Inro Decorated with a Lake Landscape
Located in PARIS, FR
Inro with four gold lacquer boxes, decorated with a lake landscape. Accompanied by a bronze ryusa manju.
Small boxes formed of compartments that fit one on top of the other, inro (? ?) are traditional Japanese clothing...
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Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th century seated gilt bronze buddha. 5.5 inches height. Very good condition.
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a Meiji Period Sendai Tansu in Keyaki wood. This one-part tansu dates to circa 1880 and is in very good overall condition a...
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Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th century in Bone, Paper and Silk.
Dimensions: H: 49cm, W: 28cm, D: 2cm.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bone, Silk
Pair of Satsuma Ceramic Vases Mounted on French Bronze, Period: Meiji, 19th
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Elegant pair of ovoid ceramic vases mounted on French bronze, decorated with polychrome enamels in relief and pure gold on a white background.
The body is decorated with large carto...
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Asian Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a very large Southeast Asian patinated cast bronze rain drum or frog drum.
The intended use of the rain drum was ceremonial and was used to invoke rain and serve as an instrum...
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Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century with four doors, two drawers and hand-painted butterfly and foliage motifs. Created in China during the Qing...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Japanese Flower Arranging Ikebana Basket
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Meiji Japanese flower arranging ikebana basket. Hancrafted and handwoven in split bamboo skins and vines roots. Great antique condition.
Measur...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Reed, Wood
Antique Rustic Hand Woven Karagumoy Filipino Two Toned Grain Basket
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand woven karagumoy Filipino basket from the 19th century, with checkered two-toned structure, side opening and rustic character. Created in the Philippines...
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Philippine Rustic Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Framed Chinese Embroidered Silk Collar Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An embroidered silk collar from China dated to late Qing Dynasty circa 19th century. Known as Yunjian (Cloud Shoulder or Cloud Collar).
This striking example features a two-tiered design with eleven inner and outer lobes radiating in a circular fashion. The red inner lobes feature floral embroidery design in satin stitches, the border with twisted chain stitches. The outer lobes are in the shape of auspicious "ruyi", which represents the head of Lingzhi mushroom, a symbol of longevity. Each showcases fine needlework of butterfly with spread wings and various floral motif. A small ball clasp remains on the front. This textile art is beautifully presented in a giltwood frame floating within a double mat of conforming shape.
Detachable collars such as this were worn around the shoulders as part of the traditional Chinese garment...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Fine Antique Gilt and Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower, Edo Period 19th C
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find
Antique Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stem including its original red lacquer display base. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is carved separately then joined in an arrangement and inserted in altar vessels.
Also called "Jyôka" , it is placed on or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple. Made with meticulous techniques. In Buddhism, the lotus is an important symbol of divine enlightenment because it blooms into beautiful flowers while growing in mud. Tsunehana means "a flower that continues to bloom forever" and "a flower that does not wither." For this reason, the flowers represented are in different stages of their life, unfolded lotus leaves, buds and full flowers, thus symbolizing the journey towards Buddhist enlightenment.
This lovely Japanese antique gilt Lotus flower is an early survivor, circa 1840, and a hard to find treasure that was originally placed on or around a temple altar.
This ensemble consists of a single stem, the top most flower, and the bottom leaf- all mounted in the original square red lacquer display base. A gold gilt 3.5 inch long tortoise "minogame" is affixed to the base as seen in the photo.
Its attractive original old patina coupled with much of the original gilding remaining present is just the way we like to find them.
Dimensions: With original red lacquer display stand Height, 17 inches height and 9 inches in width. The lotus flower stem alone measures 16 inches in height.
Provenance: acquired from a Kyoto Japanse monk and collector
History of the Japanese turtle "minogame"
One of the most famous is the mythological giant turtle...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Vases Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and large pair of 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese blue and white porcelain vases mounted as lamps. Each i...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese 19th C Yellow-Ground Famille-Rose 'Dragon & Phoenix' Vase, Guangxu
Located in New York, NY
Large Chinese Yellow-Ground Famille-Rose 'Dragon & Phoenix' Vase, Guangxu, 1800s
Presenting an exquisite masterpiece from the 19th century, hailing from China's illustrious Guangxu ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique 19th Century Thai Cobalt Blue Martaban Jar with Raised Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai large cobalt blue glazed Martaban jar from the 19th century, with petite swan neck loops, raised birds and tiger motifs and tapering lines...
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Thai Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Indo-Persian Tray in Embossed Brass, India 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb large Indo-Persian tray in embossed brass with magnificently intricate arabesque decorations of foliage, animals and divinities. Representation of ...
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Indian Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Indonesian Ceremonial Performance Mask, 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Indonesian ceremonial mask.
Age: 19th century
Size: 15 x11x 14.5cm ( 6 x 4.3 x 5.7inch )
Weight: 314g ( 0.7lb )
Material: wood with paint
Good condition, some abrasions as yo...
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Indonesian Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Big Cache Old Chinese Heavenly Green Jade Bi , 94 Pieces
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a guaranteed authentic old Chinese jade bi cache of ninety four (94) discs
from the Qijia culture, Northwestern China.
Including our “Certificate of Authenticity”
To worship heaven with a bi explains their importance and use in ancient Chinese culture.
This group would make an instant collection for reference study, trading, making into your own pendant jewelry, or new year gifts.
Dimensions will vary: 1.5-2.8 inches diameters. Quality will vary from good to fair- please refer to the photographs. Shapes will include round, nearly round, and irregular styles. Serious parties may request more photographs.
A brief history follows. Note the stunning green and brown calcification and hues combination. We acquired these 20 years ago on one of our dozens of trips to China, northwestern China, Lanzhou area.
Provenance:
1 Our private collection and accompanied by our Guarantee of Authenticity.
History:
Flat jade discs with a round central hole bi are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Neolithic period. Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using stone...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Natural Spinach Jade Duck and Rabbit Figures from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a rabbit and three ducks, the largest of which is the rabbit at 5cm x 4.2cm x 2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry that can be viewed below under "More from this Seller".
The rabbit figure is fashioned sitting on its haunches with its ears perked in an expression of alertness. It is mostly a deep spinach green with moss green highlights on the ears. The rabbit is an auspicious animal in Asian culture and is the fourth sign in the zodiac. The jade rabbit...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Jade
Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Lacquered palm leaves
Material: wood
3,5 cm high
54 cm long and 12 cm wide
Gilded with 24 krt. gold and also partly silver plated
Mandalay style
Originating from Bur...
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Burmese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Armoire with Brass Medallion and Reconfigured Pocket Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period brown armoire from the 19th century, with brass round medallion, reconfigured pocket doors, two drawers and carved apron. Created in China during the Qi...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural signed Okimono from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912).
Very rare, unusual and large sculptural assembling of a dysplaying piece of okimono. Created in Japan during the imperial period of the Meiji (1868-1912). This extraordinary okimono was carefully carved depicting a group of three intricately and realistically rendered carousing skeletons (Gaikotsu) in relax and resting position, drinking and smoking. Two of them, probably males representations are resting on a wicker sofa. The third, is a woman seated in a lower stool offering drinking cups of sake on a round tray. A small rectangular bench is arranged in the scene.
The composition is displayed on a four-legged carved wood platform with an inlaid red plaque engraved with the artist's signature. The level of detail and the quality of the carving is truly exceptional.
Has an exact measurements of 209.55 mm by 196.85 mm by 127.76 mm (8.25 x 7.75 x 5.03 Inches).
After an extensive collection of data, comparables and references to this piece, we have only been able to find only three okimono sculptures like this with similar themes and the same quality of work.
References Note: A similar carving of four skeletons playing an animated game of dominos, signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in London by Christie’s South Kensington in October 14 2014, Lot 120 Sale 5546.
References Note: A similar carving with four skeletons in an otherwise typical victorian scene of a photographer and three sitters signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in Edinburgh at Lyon & Turnbull in November 7, 2018.
References Note: A similar carving with five skeletons seated, playing cards and drinking, was sold in London by John Nicholson Fine Art on September 26, 2018.
Meiji period, is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912. The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era, upon the accession of Emperor Taisho.
Okimono, is a Japanese term meaning for display an ornament; art object; or decorative object, usually displayed in a tokonoma or butsudan "Buddhist altar". It is an ornament or figure, especially one placed in a guest room. An okimono may be a small Japanese...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Brass Incense Brazier
Located in Summerland, CA
Exceptional Japanese brass, brasier hand warmer, Circa 1890s Meiji period. Beautifully made. Round brazier has pierced cover; designed with decorative r...
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Japanese Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early Qing Dynasty Chinese Powder Blue Glazed Giner Jar and Cover
Located in Hudson, NY
This finely glazed ginger jar or vase in powder blue made in the early first quarter of the 19th century exhibits the best of Chinese monochrome porcelains...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Box, Signed To Base, Meiji Period
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare Japanese Meiji period (1868 - 1912) circular bronze box and cover by Inoue, Kyoto, late 19th century.
The cover embossed with gilt, silvered and coppered decoration of inse...
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Japanese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning late 19th century Campaign Korean tansu cabinet or chest. The Korean chest features 4 small drawers on top of a two door cabinet offeri...
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Korean Campaign Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Taoist Ceremonial Scroll Painting, circa 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful painted scroll is a Taoist ceremonial painting attributed to the Yao or Mien minority culture of southern China, northern Vietnam and other neighboring regions. The sma...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period small altar console table from the 19th century with carved apron and side stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this small altar console table features a rectangular top with central board, sitting above a carved apron with humpback stretcher. Raised on four straight slightly splaying legs, the table boasts a nice reddish brown patina. With its clean lines and slightly weathered appearance, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty altar...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Spear, Edo Period, Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese long spear. Partly lacquered wood with a forged spearhead which is signed. High quality as most of Japanese items.
Provenance: early 20th century Swedish collection.
Category
Japanese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese 19th Century Porcelain Imari Charger with Painted Blue and White Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Imari porcelain charger plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white décor depicting a man rowing a boat. Created in J...
Category
Japanese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Ceremonial Brocade Jinbaori Vest Jacket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made entirely from luxuriant woven brocade (kinran) for the exterior, this Japanese sleeveless jacket is called Jinbaori. Commonly worn by the Samurai warriors during 16th century when warfare was common in feudal Japan, this type of loose jacket, as a surcoat on top the armor, served as an extra protection, and more importantly as an identification in the battlefield with its bright colors and often Mons. In Edo period, the society was stabilized and Jinbaori gradually shifted toward a pure ceremonial function.
The jacket on offer was unusual as it was tailored entirely from the bright Chinese brocade...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Brocade
19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Elephant Bell with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze elephant bell with stand.
Age: Burma, 19th Century
Size: Height 12.5 C.M. / Width 9 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 23.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall...
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Burmese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Framed Japanese 19th Century Diptych Woodblock Print Toyokuni II
Located in London, GB
Framed Japanese 19th Century Diptych Woodblock Print Toyokuni II
Toyokuni II (1786-1864)
"Courtesan Tamagiku and master of the Naka Manjiya House"
Pu...
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Japanese Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
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Paper
Large Antique Thai 19th Century Green Glazed Planter with Scalloped Lip
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique Thai ceramic planter from the 19th century, with green glazed finish, scalloped lip and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the 19th century, this planter at...
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Thai Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
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Ceramic
Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Japanese export lacquer cabinet, After Nagasaki late 19th century
decorated throughout with foliate, bird and geometric motifs and painted mother of...
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Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
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Wood
Antique Blue and White Chinese Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique fine bone porcelain blue and white Chinese teapot has a long spout with hand painted scenic design. Enjoy a cup of tea served in this an...
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Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
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Porcelain
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Pear-Shaped Wooden Grain Basket
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period handmade pear shaped wooden grain basket from the 19th century, with varnished finish and iron hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynas...
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Chinese Rustic Antique 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture
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Iron
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