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Place of Origin: Asian
Historical Presentation Table Lamp Early Aeronautics Circa. 1916
Located in Fulton, CA
A one-of-a-kind important and historical aeronautical achievement presentation in the form of a lamp. Engraved on what appears to be a brass mortar shell. Presented by the Japanese g...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing technology, expanding the range of influence of the written word. These printing innovations can be attributed to Chinese Buddhist devotees, who embraced woodblock printing as an important vehicle to spread sutras and good spirits. Though the printing press is said to have been invented in China, it never offered the same efficiencies to Chinese culture as it did in the West, due to the near endless numbers of Chinese characters and the labor involved in manipulating them. Enclosed in a contemporary wooden frame, each of the miniature wood blocks included in this early 20th-century type set was hand-carved with a Chinese character. Each is a unique and wonderful curiosity, providing an unusual look at a moment in time. Each set contains approximately 70 individual tiles.
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Icon / Portrait Czar Nicholas II, Inscribed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Objet'd'Art, a Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Travel Icon, is a poignant tribute to the reign of Czar Nicholas II. Made in 1913 to commemorate the Great Pilgrimage of Emperor...
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Early 20th Century Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Batman: The Movie
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for Leslie Martinson's 1966 Batman staring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin. This is an original pass sheet poster used in Japan for the films...
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1960s Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Chinese Export Sterling Silver Walking Stick Handle, circa 1900
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese Export sterling silver walking stick handle, circa 1900. Monogram of the famous ichthyologist Dr. Hugh McCormick Smith, "H...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Batman
Located in London, GB
Original Lebanese film poster for Tim Burton's 1989 Batman staring Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton and Kim Basinger. The artwork on this poster is very dif...
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1980s Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Pair of Original Anti-Vietnam War & Anti-President Nixon Posters on Heavy Paper
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of two vintage posters were produced in Vietnam in the early 1970s in protest of the Vietnam War and in particular President Nixon. These colo...
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1970s Folk Art Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

1930's Japanese WW2 Nippon Kogaku Bronze & Aluminium 60° Inclined binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A refurbished set of Nippon Kogaku 'Nikko' 60 degree inclined 15 x 80 4 degree field of view WW2 binoculars originally used for land, sea and air observation. Stripped of the origin...
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1930s Industrial Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Yohji Yamamoto Orange Leather Jacket 1991 AW '6・1 THE MEN'
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Vancouver, BC
Leather jacket from Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme, Autumn/Winter 1991-1992, also known as '6・1 THE MEN'. One of the most iconic pieces of archival menswear. The leather is as soft as...
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1990s Modern Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Chinese Silver & Leather Theatre Opera / Wedding Tiered Phoenix Headdress, 1920s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Silver & Leather Theatre Opera / Wedding Tiered Phoenix Headdress, 1920s Silvered Metal & leather and embroidered Mandarin hat This Chinese silv...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Set of Chinese Wooden Printing Blocks, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing technology, expanding the range of influence of the written word. These printing i...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lotus Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a d...
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Early 20th Century Qing Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Carved, Silver, Bone Dagger Walking Stick
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Japanese Carved, Silver, Bone Dagger Walking Stick Offered for sale is an antique carved wood-handled walking stick that has a dagger concealed...
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Late 19th Century Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Chinese Woven Bamboo Foot Soldier's Helmet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This conical woven hat originates from 19th century China and is expertly crafted entirely of bamboo. The outside consists of slivers of bamboo woven together with rattan strips, sec...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bamboo

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Vintage Orange Sharp 5P 12G Portable Cube TV Space Age, 1970s
By Sharp Corp.
Located in Lisboa, PT
This iconic TV was designed and produced by Sharp Cooperation Osaka, in Japan, during the 1970's. Solid state between portable television sharp 3 S...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

Japanese American Cypresswood or Hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ Tea Chest
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese Cypresswood or hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ tea chest Yokohama, 1862-1897, with inscription reading: Choicest Natural Leaf Yamashiro Tea, Packed by Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama Measures: H. 53.5 x W. 61.5 x D. 41.5 cm Including original wood box The chest gold, silver and red lacquered on a black lacquer ground, the top decorated with an eagle sitting on a branch, looking at a small escaping bird, the front with a pheasant under a chestnut, one side with a cockerel amongst foliage, the back decorated with an argus pheasant...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Russian Engraved Crystal Beaker, Commemorative of Alexander I, "The Blessed"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Russian Engraved Crystal Beaker, Commemorative of Alexander I, "The Blessed" Russian, 19th Century Presenting an exquisite 19th-century Russian crystal beaker that pays homage to the revered Emperor Alexander I, known as "The Blessed." This intricately engraved piece showcases the fine craftsmanship and historical significance of Russian artistry. The beaker features three vignettes, each meticulously engraved with remarkable detail. The first vignette proudly displays the Russian Eagle...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Crystal

Yamaha Casette Deck Mario Bellini
By Yamaha, Mario Bellini
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Yamaha casette deck designed by Mario Bellini in 1974. Working with 100V or DC12V. Historical audio equipment which is one of MOMA permanent collection. Inclined body has control panel...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

Ancient Roman Glass
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful original ancient Roman glass embedded in Lucite cube, was used for containing perfume. Exceptional object of art for display.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Murano Glass

Japanese Export Nagasaki Lacquer Box with the Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese export Nagasaki lacquer tobacco box with the portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte Edo-period, circa 1810 The box in black lacquer on copper, ...
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19th Century Edo Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper, Gold

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah
Located in New York, NY
Early Israeli Mezuzah on velvet mounting with ornate silvered body, and with gilded top and base. Decorated with colored glass and with gilded bell hangin...
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1940s Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Silver

19th Century Mughal Leather Shield and Bronze Finials with Traces of Gold
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Mughal leather shield and bronze finials with traces of gold.
Category

19th Century Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold, Bronze

19th Century Mughal Bronze Shield with Original Protective Fabric and Traces of
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Mughal bronze shield with original protective fabric and traces of gold.
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Japanese Antique Wood Juicer, Ric.00033
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese made entirely from wood, this antique was used mainly as a juicer for fruits. L:25in(63.5cm) H:16in(40.6cm).
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Early 20th Century Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 20 years of collecting, we have never run across a pair of brazier tongs, making this object truly a rare find. Once used by a scholar or wealthy homeowner to place hot coals in a...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Batman
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese program cover for Leslie Martinson's 1966 Batman staring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin. This piece is conservation paper backe...
Category

1960s Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Japanese Life-Size, Edo Period, Red and Black Lacquered Palanquin or Norimono
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese red and black lacquered palanquin or norimono Edo period, early 19th century Made of lacquered wood, latticework and bamboo, black velvet and gauze with gilt scroll...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Textile, Silk, Rattan, Rope, Wood

Japanese Painting Depicting Commodore Perry’s Ship with Buddhist Monks Aboard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese painting depicting Commodore Matthew Perry’s flagship USS Mississippi bringing the coffin with the remains of US marine private Robert Williams who died while serving on t...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paint, Paper

Star Wars
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster this unique design was used for the films Japanese release of the film. The art work is by Seito (dates unknown). This poster is unfolded and conserva...
Category

1970s Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Paul Newman 'Hud' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1963
Located in Devon, GB
Evoking the wide, flat landscape and beating sun of the American West, this rare knockout poster for the original Japanese release of revisionist Western ‘Hud’ places Paul Newman cen...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen, Paper

Pair of Chinese Silk Lotus Slippers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These dainty, pointed slippers, made of blue silk and embroidered with pink flowers, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of bound feet. A practice that began in the Tang dynasty and reached the height of its popularity in the Qing dynasty, foot binding was a painful process intended to make a woman's feet as small as possible by restricting bone growth from an early age. The smaller the feet the more attractive and erotic they were, giving elite women a mark of elegance and a distinctive - albeit tortured - gait of small, light steps. These embroidered silk lotus slippers...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pair of Chinese Silk Lotus Slippers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These dainty, pointed slippers, made of cotton and silk embroidered with pink flowers, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of bound feet. A practice that began in the Tang dynasty and reached the height of its popularity in the Qing dynasty, foot binding was a painful process intended to make a woman's feet as small as possible by restricting bone growth from an early age. The smaller the feet the more attractive and erotic they were, giving elite women a mark of elegance and a distinctive - albeit tortured - gait of small, light steps. These silk lotus slippers...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Chinese Painted Bamboo Walking Stick, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century walking stick from northern China is comprised of a length of thin bamboo that has been steamed and bent into a hook shape. The bamboo segments are painted in alter...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bamboo

The Beatles 'A Hard Day's Night' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1964
Located in Devon, GB
A rare and sought after Japanese B2 poster for The Beatles' first full-length feature film 'A Hard Day's Night,' which followed the fab four over an anarchic 36 hours in London at th...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Lightweight XIX century camel skin trunk with R A initials and decor
Located in BILBAO, ES
Lightweight XIX century camel skin trunk with R A initials and decor
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1880s Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Animal Skin

James Bond 'From Russia With Love' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1972
Located in Devon, GB
In Sean Connery's second outing as James Bond, 'From Russia With Love' saw the British spy battling a secret crime organisation known as Spectre. The follow-up to 007's 1962 debut in 'Dr. No,' Terence Young's 'From Russia With Love' further developed the Bond formula with elaborate titles, fast-paced action sequences, a John Barry...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Chinese Official's Summer Hat and Hat Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. Headgear was central to social status and those of title relied on their hat to convey their rank and cultural identity. This conical hat is the summer hat of a Qing-dynasty official and would have been worn from the third month of the Chinese calendar...
Category

Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Glass

Papillon
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for Franklin J. Schaffner's 1973 drama starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. This poster is unfolded and conservation linen backed and it would ...
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1970s Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass and Enamel Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass Hanukkah lamp, Israel, 1950s. Enamel over brass. Marked on bottom, "made in Israel." The front scene depicts the Maccabees against Roman soldiers over the battle of Jerusalem. ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

20th Century Soviet 'Donkey Ears' Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning mid-20th century soviet pair of 10x45 'Donkey Ears' field binoculars. The binoculars are mounted on polished wooden telescopic tripod stand with metal fittings. Exceptional piece of military...
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20th Century Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

'Raiders of the Lost Ark' Original Vintage Japanese Uncut Movie Poster, 1981
Located in Devon, GB
A rare two-sided uncut printer's proof for the Japanese release of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' When cut, this sheet would have provided eight Japanese B5 or 'Chirashi' mini posters for use as flyers in cinema lobbies to promote current and future releases. Popular with Japanese collectors, Chirashi often take the form of a miniature replica of the movie's poster, with information printed on the reverse. Conceived by producer George Lucas and directed by Steven Spielberg in their first collaboration, the spectacular 1981 action-adventure blockbuster 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' starred Harrison Ford as globe-trotting action-hero archeologist Indiana Jones in a quest for the biblical Ark of the Covenant. Created by Lucas as a tribute to the cliff-hanger western and adventure serials of the 30s and 40s, Raiders was a massive box office success, becoming the highest grossing film of 1981 and remaining one of the highest grossing films or all time when adjusted for inflation. Almost universally acclaimed by critics, with The New York Times calling it one of the most deliriously funny, ingenious and stylish American adventure...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass made in Israel, circa 1950. Hebrew word "Hanukkah" written across oil jug between two flames. Cast with green patina overlay with gilded accents. Marked on the bottom "M...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

'2001: A Space Odyssey' Original Movie Poster, Japanese, 1968
By Robert McCall
Located in Devon, GB
Widely regarded as the most influential science fiction film of all time, Stanley Kubrick’s transcendent 1968 sci-fi masterpiece '2001: A Space Odyssey' revolutionised the genre, pre...
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1960s Space Age Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass made in Israel, circa 1950. Decorated with Hanukkah song "Maoz Tzur Yeshuati" with gilded cast. Depiction of musical notes with children beside to commemorate the festival...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Tibetan Red Lacquer Cymbal Case Lid, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Ornately patterned and framed with brass fittings, this box lid dates to the 19th century originally enclosed a pair of large Tibetan cymbals. Used in processions and dance performances, cymbals provided percussive backing to wind instruments...
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique Asian Japanese Shoes Leather Wood Open Toe with Cleats
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Asian Japanese shoes leather wood open toe with cleats 19th century Japan Pair of antique wood, iron & leather garden shoes with cleats -...
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19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Big Eye Japanese Navy Nikon 20 × 120 Binoculars
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large and powerful binoculars made by the Japanese company Nikon in the 1950s An elegant and stylish piece for the study or library, and very suitable to take on board your yacht. ...
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1950s Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century Indian Colonial Silver Engraved Presentation Padlock 1912
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century engraved Indian colonial unmarked silver and steel presentation padlock 1912. Engraved “Kasiram . Das, Institution Katwa 1912 FCR” ...
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Early 20th Century Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Distressed Caucasian Rug With A Tribal Design In Rust, Dark Blue, And Cream
Located in New York, NY
An antique Caucasian Kazak rug from the early 20th century. The warm madder red field is divided into four rectangular panels, each with a central motif radiating four serrated leave...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Vintage Observation Binoculars by Toko, Japan, 20 X 120
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Japanese Ex-navy 20 x 120 binoculars. A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars mounted on a vintage adjustable wooden tripod. The WWI...
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1940s Industrial Vintage Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was among the four treasures found in a traditional scholar’s studio. The brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit...
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Early 20th Century Qing Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Elm

Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A delicate example of the time-honored practice of blue-and-white ceramics, this 19th century porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday ...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain

Anglo-Indian Art Deco Silver Presentation Casket
Located in London, GB
This Anglo-Indian silver casket is inscribed on a central panel to the front with the following: 'Presented to / Mr. A. L. Guildford, B.Sc. M.I.E....
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Asian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

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