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Style: Primitive
Large Chinese Neolithic Period Banshan Painted Clay Pottery Handled Water Jar Hu
Located in Forney, TX
A rare Chinese Neolithic period Majiayao culture / possibly late Yangshao culture, Banshan type, Gansu Province, Northern China, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C., large earthenware water jar ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Clay

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl 1910s-1930s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese wooden bowl with legs. The wooden bowl is dyed black. It is likely that this was made as a manger. However, there is no evidence that it was ever used, so I ...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Sumba Comb
Located in New York, NY
Worn by adult noblewomen high on the head, like a crown. These hand cut combs from Sumba are usually hand carved from mottled tortoiseshell or occasionally from buffalo horn. These t...
Category

20th Century Indonesian Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
For the primitive collector. This stunning bench is hand-carved from a single teakwood root from Madura. Beautiful antique bamboo legs in contrast. Rare. This bench was sourced in t...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Shekhawati Desert Zone, India, Monolithic Stone Pots with Handles
Located in Mexico City, MX
In the great Indian desert - the Thar - in a place called Shekhawati, very close to the Indian-Pakistani border, these wonderful pieces were acquired. Monolithic stone pots of vario...
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Andrianna Shamaris Tribal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tribal tin necklace worn in wedding ceremonies from Papua. Set on a modern steel Stand. Large collection available. All vary in height and diameter. Please inquire. Andrianna Shamar...
Category

1950s Vintage Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Steel, Tin

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Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture. There are only very few people in the world who can accurately date this hand carved marble or granite Japanese Buddha head...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Han Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Granary Jars
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of antique Chinese pottery granary jars with bear-shaped legs, cylindrical shape, decorated with bands of incised lines, and supported by three legs. Age: China, Han Dynasty...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Johoji Lacquerware Katakuchi Choshi/Japanese Antique/Wabi-Sabi/1336-1573CE
Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Muromachi period old Joboji lacquered Kataguchi Choshi. There are very few extant items from this era, and they are very rare items. This item has weathered over time, and the coa...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Blue and White Japanese Porcelain Dish Meiji Period
Located in Brea, CA
19th century blue and white Japanese porcelain dish Meiji period decorated with prunus on the cobalt blue ground, inscription to base, Ex Bonhams lot 268 diameter 12 inch.
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Sue Ware /Antique Japanese vase/4th-8th century/Wabi-sabi
Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
This cup is an example of the type of stoneware known as Sue ware, produced from the middle of the fifth until the fourteenth century in Japan. This produc...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique God's House "Zushi" 1800s-1860s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese house of God. In Japanese it is called 'zushi'. It dates from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s) The material used is cedar. It has long been a favourite...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Pottery Dog 1940s-1960s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese ceramic dog. It is a figurine from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). Although unnamed, it has a cute expression and goo...
Category

1950s Japanese Vintage Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Granary Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery granary jar, with cylindrical shape, decorated with bands of incised lines, and supported by three legs. Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 Size: heigh...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents. This pair from 1910s or earlier.
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
H 14.75 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Chinese Cocoon Jar, Burnished Gray Pottery, Western Han Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A classic Chinese Han Dynasty "cocoon jar" of high fired burnished gray pottery, Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - 9 AD), China. The jar of typical form, w...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Lacquer Board Folk Art Object 1930s-1940s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese work board. This board is used by lacquer craftsmen to dry their bowls after applying lacquer. Therefore, there are countless traces of lacquer. It is an acci...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Bamboo Straw Hat / Wabi Sabi , Display
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old hat hand-woven bamboo and straw. We found this in Japan, but it's not clear where or when it was made. The texture of the bamboo that has changed over time is amazing. This wo...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Straw

Previously Available Items
Japanese Antique Wooden Exhibition Stand / Early 20th Century / WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden stand. Because there are many cut marks, it is estimated that it has been used for a long time on workbenches, etc. The unique representation of the wood created by long-term use is recommended as an exhibition stand...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Wrought Iron Metal Primitive Rustic Buggy Carriage Wheels, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wrought Iron Metal 54" Primitive Rustic Buggy Carriage Wheels - a Pair. Great to convert to a dining table or other decorative projects. Item features heavy iron construction...
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Primitive antiquities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive antiquities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage antiquities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive antiquities made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original antiquities, popular names associated with this style include and Andrianna Shamaris. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for antiquities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $238 and tops out at $10,200 while the average work can sell for $3,650.

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