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Asian Art and Furniture For Sale
Japan deer ryoshibako box Showa era Kawachi Hisaya
Located in PARIS, FR
Cedar wooden ryoshibako (or bunko) document box, decorated with deer and crane on the outer lid and bat on the inner lid in takamaki-e lacquer. As a wedding box, these animals are sy...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Japan 1900 Meiji Period Rare Carved Okimono of Two Sumo Fighters Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Okimono sculpture of a father and son. A highly detailed sculptural composition, created during the Meiji imperial period (1868-1912), circa 1900. The composition displayed...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Ivory

John Henry "Doc" Holliday Figure Slot Machine by Mills Novelty Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The John Henry "Doc" Holliday figure slot machine by Mills Novelty Co. is a sight to behold. Standing at human size, the machine features a lifelike legendary gambler, complete with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Elegant Edo period painting by Reizei Tamechika (1823-1864) 冷泉為恭
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Elegant Edo period painting by Reizei Tamechika (1823-1864) Period: Edo Size: 113x53 cm SKU: PTA147 Indulge in the elegance of the Edo period with our superb painting on silk, a m...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Hand-Carved White Alabaster Figure of Guanyin, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite figure of Guanyin from early 20th century is masterfully carved from a single piece of pure, delicate white alabaster. The alabaster, known for its firm yet warm quali...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Asian Art and Furniture

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Alabaster

18th/19th Century Chinese Slim Brass Water Vessel w/Handle
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite 19th-century Chinese slim brass water vessel stands as a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its era. Its elongated cylindrical form, gracefully arched hand...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass

Pottery Jug from Ancient Holy Land Iron Age c.1000 BC.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Ancient Holy Land Iron Age Pottery Jug c.1000 BC. Fine large pottery footed jug with loop type handle, etched lines at shoulder. Iron Age from the time of King David. Provenance: E...
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15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Pottery

Pair of Tall Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Pagoda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this pair of tall Blue and White porcelain pagoda towers each crafted with six hand decorated separate pieces. These are in separated pieces to facilitated shipping. Very g...
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1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large and finest quality , 24 inch tall, antique Chinese cloisonne vases with wide flared rims with fine cloisonne enamel designs including foo lions and exotic masks.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Cloisonné Altar Set (5pcs)
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite cloisonné set, meticulously crafted, is a testament to the timeless artistry of this ancient technique. Each piece, adorned with intricate designs and patterns, reflec...
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20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal

Eternal Blossoms: A Chinese Soapstone Masterpiece
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite large Chinese soapstone sculpture is a testament to the intricate artistry and rich cultural heritage of China. The piece, meticulously carved from a single block of v...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

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Soapstone

Japan 1890 Meiji Carved Sculpture of a Dressed Monk With a Rake
Located in Miami, FL
A Japanese carved sculpture of a monk. An outstanding antique tall sculpture, created in Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. The carving depicts the figure of a Japanese stan...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ivory

Harmony in Enamel and Silk: Pair of Cloisonne' Lamps with Silk Lampshades
Located in Austin, TX
These cloisonné lamps stand as a testament to timeless craftsmanship. Each lamp is a symphony of artistry, meticulously crafted by skilled hands. The deep blue cloisonné base serves...
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20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal

A Japanese Blue Cloisenne Meiji Period Vase with Samurai Figures
Located in New York, NY
A Meiji Period Japanese Cloisenne vase with figures of Samurai on one side, and floral decoration on the other.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel

Silver gold gilt Persian bib necklace with turquoise Middle Eastern Antiques
Located in London, GB
Silver gold gilt Persian bib necklace with turquoise Middle Eastern Antiques A Highly detailed gold gilt metal Persian bib necklace influenced by the ancient style with turquoise and...
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Early 20th Century Persian Asian Art and Furniture

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Silver

Pair 19th century Chinese Archaic Style Champleve Bronze Centerpiece Bowls
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressive, large antique (19th century) Chinese centerpiece bowls in the archaic style with prominent dragon form handles and champleve enamel designs. 18 inches across and...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Large 19th Century Meiji Japanese Patinated Bronze Vase
Located in New York, NY
Very special and finely cast bronze vase with large eagle and other birds in relief, with exceptional polychrome patina. 29 1/4 inches. See our other listing for a very similar vas...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Meiji Japanese Patinated Bronze Vase
Located in New York, NY
Very special and finely cast bronze vase with peacock and other birds in relief, with exceptional polychrome patina. 29 7/8 inches. See our other listing for a very similar vase, a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

pr of finest quality Large 19th Century Meiji Japanese Basket-Form Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Finest quality large, antique Meiji period bronze vases of woven basket form, with tree branch form handles and adorned with various motifs including insects, buds and flowe...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Garden House Model Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
To your garden from Japan, and a recent Japanese acquisition Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasure from Japan! This is ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stone

Japanese Tall Delightful Old Stone Buddha On Lotus Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
A slender tall granite stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture perched upon a lotus base Good garden candidate In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respectfully as Ojizō-sama, is ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stone

Japanese Arita "Madowari Shoukamon" Handmade incence holder
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-carved. A kouro is a vessel used for burning incense. The culture of fragrances was born in India and nurtured in China. In Japan, during the Muromachi period, the traditional c...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Imari "Somenishiki Tsubakitakedutsu" Handmade incence holder
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-carved. A kouro is a vessel used for burning incense. The culture of fragrances was born in India and nurtured in China. In Japan, during the Muromachi period, the traditional c...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Patriarch and Matriarch Ancestral Scroll Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent Chinese scroll ancestor painting showing patriarch and matriarch of a high ranking status civil official. This unusual scroll depicts the dignitary couple seated below a ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper, Wood, Paint

Middle Eastern Wooden Floor Screen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern three panel wood floor screen with decor in center in form of censers, central panel circa 18th century. Dimensions: 80.25"H x 91"W. Ask us about our local NYC delivery.
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18th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Japan Huge Antique Pair Quail Sculptures Hand-Carved Red Lacquered
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Pair (2) Quails In A Monumental Size Japan, a fine huge pair 2) of antique quail sculpture hand-carved and red lacquered, Taisho period. Fine old carvings with traces of aged...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

French Directoire 3-Panel Screen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Directoire folding screen with glass top and fabric panels. Dimensions: 55"H x 21.25"W (each panel). Ask us about our local NYC delivery.
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Fabric, Glass

20th century Chinese Export Porcelain Garden Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
Hexagonal shaped Chinese Nanking Style Export blue and white glazed porcelain garden seat. Features include a pierced top and sides, molded relief dots...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Classic Sun And Moon Garden Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Classic Garden "Sun And Moon" Lantern With Cicada On Handle - Hard To Find, Signed Japan, unusual large antique lantern design in an attractive craftsmen form perforated pa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper

Four-Panel Multi-Color Bonnet Top Screen with Flock of Red Crowned Cranes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A four-panel double bonnet top multi-colored lacquered screen with flock or red crowned cranes. This exquisite vintage four-panel double bonnet top screen captivates with its multi-c...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Calligraphic sweeps of blue bring this 19th-century footed plate to life, brushed atop a blue-grey glaze that cloaks its simple ceramic form. Once used as an everyday serving dish, t...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Arita "Umekomon incence" storage box made in Japan
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-painted. A kougou is a container used to hold incense materials.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions A lovely example of a Japanese antique bronze dragon water spout miraculously saved from a temple vessel and dating to the late Meiji period, 1...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Yoshitoshi Mori Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Stencil Print, 1969
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, earthly toned, dramatically composed print, with just the right touch of humor, is by Japanese master printmaker Yoshitoshi Mori who was famed ...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Chinese Citron Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by its rounded body, high shoulders and domed lid, the time-honoured look of the Chinese baluster jar is streamlined as a monochrome. This artisan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden. Call us For Details... For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall, hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture

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Granite

Antique Blue & White Canton Pattern Chinese Export Porcelain Shrimp Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain shrimp bowl. In the Canton pattern. Decorated in underglaze blue depicting a mountainous Chinese village. The background has houses, mountai...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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Bronze

Green-glazed pottery lampstand, Han Dynasty(206BC-220AD)
Located in seoul, KR
The upper section of the vessel is broad and flat, intended to support a candle or an oil lamp, while the stem and base are robust, designed for stability and durability. The surface...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Porcelain Jars
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese covered porcelain jars with various images including swans on two jars and babies on a third jar. Priced individually. From Shanxi province, circa 1900. Dimensions: ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

1960s Danish Teak and Glass End Tables by Henning Norgaard
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing a sleekly architectural pair of Scandinavian Modern Danish side tables crafted in solid teak with a glass top by Henning Norgaard for Komfort. The minimalist geometric te...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Teak

Japanese Tall Four Buddhas Stone Pagoda- best in class, 13.5 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just Found, Call or message us for details. For the finest garden- a monumental and spiritual representation of the Buddha expressed in this substantial 13.5 feet seven roof pagod...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture

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Granite

19"x19" Traditional Toss Pillow from Uzbekistan. Embroidered Blue Cushion Cover
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

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Cotton, Linen, Silk

Chinese Red Lacquer Official's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The defining characteristic of a Chinese Officials Chair is the way that the back crest rail turns continuously into the back posts. Our artisan...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Elm, Lacquer

Japanese Fine Gilt Double Bouquet Lotus Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stems form an attractive double bouquet. Made for a shrine altar, these flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is assembled and then joined in an arrangement of two stems and two bouquets and inserted into the vessel. Called "Jyôka" and they are placed on or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple. 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 gilt Lotus...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

19"x19" Silk Embroidered Cushion in Cream & Light Blue. Suzani Toss Pillow Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Uzbek silk embroidery suzani cushion cover is a true masterpiece of textile art, originating from the vibrant and culturally rich region of Uzbekistan. Handcrafted with meticulou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Asian Art and Furniture

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Cotton, Linen, Silk

Japan Fine Seated Kanon Guan Yin, Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an elegant and fine seated Kanon Maitreya Guan Yin in a pensive pose, a superb work of art heavily hand cast in solid copper with a fine chocolate patina. An ideal indoor or ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper

Japanese Imari "Sukash"i incence holder
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-carved. A kouro is a vessel used for burning incense. The culture of fragrances was born in India and nurtured in China. In Japan, during the Muromachi period, the traditional c...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent Japanese acquisition Rarely seen, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was used to trap octopus on old Japan's high seas coastline areas. Also known as a tako tsubo it dates t...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Pottery

China Large Stunning Mountain Peaks Natural Marble Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Magnificent Mountain Peaks - Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mythical sky and mountains landscape called a dream stone Shih-hua. It is a large monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural. Dimensions: Hardwood frame: 19 inches tall and 33 inches length Site: 13.75 inches tall and 27.5 inches length This thin marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in white, cream and dark colors and includes hanger and hardware on reverse. This unique work of art was from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve. History of Green Flower dream stone paintings...
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20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble

Japanese Fine Hand Carved Pair Flying Cranes With Matsu Trees Ranma Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine hand carved wooden screen "ranma" or transom featuring a spectacular composition of a pair (2) of finely carved flying cranes among matsu trees executed in kuri (chestnut wood), circa 1950s. In Japan, the crane, or tsuru, is a national treasure and is considered the bird of happiness...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare opportunity- first we've seen. This a one time opportunity to acquire a rare pair (2) of "Panda and Bamboo" lighting lanterns. A rare themed pair of heavy quality, hand cast ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

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Iron

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

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Bronze

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu hand-carved in sandstone. Dimensions: 23 inches high and 10 inches wide and 16 inches deep Age: great age dating to the middle Edo period (1800-1840). Old and original patina with aged and substantial traces of encrustation still visible. Ancient repair. These Older Buddhist mythological Komainu like this example are infrequently found in not only this impressive size, but in this early age. Today these are often seen guarding entrances to Japanese Buddhist temples and shrines. About Shishi Komainu Ah and Un: Temple Shishi are traditionally depicted, one with mouth open (Ah) and one with mouth closed (Un). Ah is the first sound in the Japanese alphabet...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Sandstone

Japanese Fine Old Hand Carved Cedar "Mountain House" Minka Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions and direct from an old Japanese garden Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasure from ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From China, comes this large 22 inch diameter round hand-carved mill stone from the 19th century or earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oil pressing too...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Limestone

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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