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19th Century Sanskrit Prayer Book Pages
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century or older - Sanskrit Prayer Book Pages Beautiful patina to the worn pages with very
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19th Century Asian Asian Antique Book

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Paper

Antique 19th Century Sanskrit Prayer Book Pages
19th Century Sanskrit Prayer Book Pages
H 19.75 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
17th Century Huanghuali Book Stand
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This book stand is all original without any replacement pieces. The piece has very clean lines and
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17th Century Chinese Ming Asian Antique Book

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Hardwood

Antique 17th Century Huanghuali Book Stand
17th Century Huanghuali Book Stand
H 10.5 in W 11.25 in D 12 in
Chinese Book Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and unusual Chinese book cabinet with beautiful red lacquer and extraordinary carvings
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19th Century Chinese Asian Antique Book

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Elm, Pine, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Book Cabinet, circa 1800
Chinese Book Cabinet, circa 1800
H 87.5 in W 50 in D 28 in
Chinese Lacquered Book Reading or Book Stool Early 19th Century
Located in BILBAO, ES
Chinese Lacquered book reading or book stool early 19th century. Beautiful golden lacquerd nature
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
this 19th century book chest. Expertly constructed in China's Shanxi province, the low cabinet
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Antique Korean Book Bandaji from Gyeongsang Do
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean wood Bandaji cabinet from Yecheon area in Gyeongsang Do (southern part of Korean Peninsular) circa late 19th century Joseon Dynasty. This particular Bandaji feature...
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Late 19th Century Korean Other Asian Antique Book

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Iron

Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known in Korean as Sabang Takja (Four-Direction Shelf), this cubic etagere consists of four tiers: three open shelves and the lower storage, which is further divided into a row of th...
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Early 1900s Korean Other Asian Antique Book

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Brass

Antique Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
H 65.75 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in
Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
Traces of the original gilt floral painting remain on the doors of this early 18th century red-lacquered chest from Shanxi province. Countless coats of hand-applied red lacquer give ...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Asian Antique Book

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Brass

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1700
Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1700
H 26 in W 33.5 in D 22.25 in
Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
Covered in rich black & red lacquer, of rectangular form with square corners, the fine scholar’s cabinets with a pair of paneled doors, fitted with oval shaped brass lock plate, open...
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19th Century Chinese Ming Asian Antique Book

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Softwood, Lacquer

Pair of Antique Executive Desk Bookends, English, Book Rest, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of executive desk bookends. An English, solid mahogany and leather dressed book rest
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Asian Antique Book

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Wood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920'S SMALL CHiNESE CHINOISERIE BOOKSHELF TABLE TOP BOOK STAND
Located in GB
top Chinese Chinoiserie book stand for small books Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Framed Chinese Erotic Pillow Book, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A pillow book was meant to teach a young bride about the art of lovemaking. This rare museum
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Asian Antique Book

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Silk, Paper

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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19th Century Burmese Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
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H 1.38 in W 21.26 in D 4.73 in
Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Lacquered palm leaves Material: wood Measures: 5 cm high 52,5 cm long and 11,5 cm wide Each page is gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Originating from Bu...
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19th Century Burmese Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
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H 1.97 in W 20.67 in D 4.53 in
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: palm leaves & wood. Material: wood. Measures: 16 cm high. 49 cm wide and 6, 5 cm deep. Weight: 1.864 kgs. Gilded with 24 krt gold. Originating from Burma. 19th Cent...
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19th Century Burmese Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
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H 6.3 in W 19.3 in D 2.56 in
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Palm leaves & wood Material: wood 15,5 cm high 45,5 cm wide and 4,3 cm deep Weight: 1.458 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Burma 19th century Many pag...
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19th Century Burmese Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
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H 6.11 in W 17.92 in D 1.7 in
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: palm leaves & wood. Material: wood. Measures: 14, 9 cm high. 45 cm wide and 6 cm deep. Weight: 1.998 kgs. Gilded with 24 krt. gold. Originating from Burma. 19th Cent...
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19th Century Burmese Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
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H 5.87 in W 17.72 in D 2.37 in
19th Century 18.5‘’ Large Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Table Book Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century large lift-lid gilt-decorated golden black lacquer Chinese table book box, crazing to
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Asian Antique Book

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Lacquer

Antique Thailand Sutra Bamboo / Palm Leave Book, 1873
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Thailand sutra bamboo/palm leave book, 1873. There are about 48 pages and are written on
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19th Century Thai Asian Antique Book

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Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
Antique unique Qing dynasty very large 20” pair of shell inlaid black lacquer big Chinese book
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Asian Antique Book

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Lacquer

19th Century Sri Lankan Rice Paper Prayer Book Tied with Wooden Binding
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century or earlier, Sri Lankan rice paper prayer book tied with wooden binding. Beautiful
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19th Century Sri Lankan Asian Antique Book

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Wood, Paper

A Tibetan Prayer Book In Wooden Casing, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Tibetan Prayer Book in Wooden Casing, 19th Century Aged leaves bound with leather strapping
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19th Century Tibetan Asian Antique Book

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Hardwood, Paper

14thC Tibetan Book Cover. Superb example- Unique Early Tibet Relic
Located in Ukiah, CA
14thC Tibetan Book Cover. Superb example. Evidence of likely having been turned into a shelf or
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15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Immortal He Xiangu Painting on Canvas, China, 19th Century Asian Art
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
versions. A "Song" book makes it a contemporary of General Di Qing (1008-1057) to whom she predicts a
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19th Century Chinese Qing Asian Antique Book

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Canvas

French School, 19th Century Oil on Canvas, Gentleman with His Book
Located in Victoria, BC
distinguished gentleman in a contemplative moment with his book. Painted on canvas, the artwork showcases the
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Mid-19th Century French Schoolhouse Asian Antique Book

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire
Located in London, GB
A Rare Ottoman Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire Till Sultan Abdul
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18th Century Turkish Asian Antique Book

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Paper

Burmese Monk, Cast Out of a Lead/Bronze Alloy, 9592
Located in Ukiah, CA
difficult to cast out of and to get Fine detail. True collector's piece, or item for book.
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Asian Antique Book

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Altar Table Hallway Console Sculpture Stand 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
table. Perfect for display of sculptures, candlesticks, a clock or your favorite coffee table book
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19th Century Qing Asian Antique Book

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Elm

Georgian mahogany open shelves bookcase or display
Located in Perth, GB
Chippendale mahogany book or display sheves originaling from a collection now under Royal
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Late 18th Century European Chippendale Asian Antique Book

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Mahogany

Georgian mahogany open shelves bookcase or display
Georgian mahogany open shelves bookcase or display
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H 42 in W 48 in D 7 in
Japanese lacquered wooden antique display stand/temple small stand/Edo/1800s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
care of. Also, since a similar item was published in an art book, I have included a photo of it as a
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19th Century Japanese Edo Asian Antique Book

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Wood, Cypress

Fine Antique Tall Korean Medicine Chest Yakchang Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
the book "Korean Furniture and Culture" by Bokcha, Soon and Youngsoon. To compare with another
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19th Century Korean Other Asian Antique Book

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Brass

Rare Korean Pakch'on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
illustrated on plate 31 on page 51 in the book "Traditional Korean Furniture" by Edward Reynolds Wright and
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Late 19th Century Korean Other Asian Antique Book

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Metal

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, depicting a pair of Lion Dogs and ribbons with a book on center, covered overall with the original finish of
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet
Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet
H 33.75 in W 42.25 in D 29 in
Korean Antique Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets
Located in Atlanta, GA
page 46 of the book "Korean Antique Furniture & Accessories" by Matthieu Deprez.
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Asian Antique Book

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Brass

Korean Antique Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets
Korean Antique Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets
H 46.25 in W 32.5 in D 14.75 in
George II Walnut Caddy Top Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
feature to encounter. It has a quartered-veneered top with book-marked, well-chosen veneers throughout
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Mid-18th Century English George II Asian Antique Book

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Walnut

George II Walnut Caddy Top Chest
George II Walnut Caddy Top Chest
H 31.54 in W 31.01 in D 17.51 in
Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Sherborne, GB
book matched flame veneers to the drawer fronts. The top has an attractive cross-banding and
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Asian Antique Book

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Mahogany

Antique Korean Bandaji from Jeju Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
collection of Weisman Art Musuem in Minneapolis, see illustration 35 on page 54 of the book "Traditional
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19th Century Korean Folk Art Asian Antique Book

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Iron

Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest is also illustrated on plate 32 on page 52 in the book "Traditional Korean Furniture" by Edward
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Late 19th Century Korean Other Asian Antique Book

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Metal

Large Japnese Buddha -Carved by Enku?
Located in Ukiah, CA
-there are many). According to one reference book on Enku sculpture, it closely adheres to Buddhas from
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16th Century Asian Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Pair Korean Lacquered Head side Chests Morijangs Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
illustrated on page 37 the book "Traditional Korean Furniture" by Edward Reynolds Wright and Man Sill Pai. It
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Late 19th Century Korean Other Asian Antique Book

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Brass

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
book will surely become a favorite cozy activity. Highlights: - Vintage piece from the 1900s, adding
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Early 1900s Chinese Bohemian Asian Antique Book

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Elm

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed
H 31 in W 87.5 in D 39 in
Vienna Regulator, Grand Sonnerie Wall Clock in Walnut
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Perth, GB
In the noted horology book "Britten's Old Clocks and Watches", G.H. Baillie defines a Grand
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Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Asian Antique Book

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Walnut

LOVELY CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1920 ANTIQUE CHINOiSERIE BLACK LACQUER FLOOR LAMP
Located in GB
I’m happy to accommodate your own courier after a cleared payment has been received, they need to book
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Asian Antique Book

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Wood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 CHINESE CHINOISERIE LACQUERED SiDE END LAMP TABLE
Located in GB
received, they need to book in a collection time with at least 24 hours notice, all collections must be
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1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Antique Book

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Wood

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1820 CHiNESE CHINOISERIE CHESSBOARD BACKGAMMON TABLE
Located in GB
I’m happy to accommodate your own courier after a cleared payment has been received, they need to book
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1820s Chinese Georgian Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Anglo-Indian Mughal Hardwood Three-Panel Screen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
found in the book: ‘Furniture from British India and Ceylon’ by Amin Jaffer pages 308-309 Dimensions
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Asian Antique Book

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Hardwood

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE LIBERTY'S LONDON JAPANESE QING DYNASTY ARMCHAiR FLORAL CARVING
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
I’m happy to accommodate your own courier after a cleared payment has been received, they need to book
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Early 1900s Chinese Edwardian Asian Antique Book

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Hardwood

SUBLIME NEST OF 2 CIRCA 1880 CHiNESE CHINOISERIE LACQURERED TABLES HAND PAINTED
Located in GB
received, they need to book in a collection time with at least 24 hours notice, all collections must be
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1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Antique Book

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Wood

FINE ORIENTAL ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND PAINTED LACQUERED LARGE SiDE TABLE CUPBOARD
Located in GB
received, they need to book in a collection time with at least 24 hours notice, all collections must be
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
to his garden while receiving a visitor. At another, he was reading a scroll book while one of his
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19th Century Chinese Asian Antique Book

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Wood

Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings
Located in GB
to book in a collection time with at least 24 hour’s notice, all collections must be made within 14
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Asian Antique Book

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Elm

Japanese American Cypresswood or Hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ Tea Chest
Located in Amsterdam, NL
successful book dealer and his shop became the meeting place for local intellectuals and writers. In 1846 he
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Antique Book

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Wood

18-19th Century, Manalai, Birmania, Gilded Wood with Glassware Inlays Standing
Located in Mexico City, MX
describes Herman Hesse in his beautiful book Siddharta. Iconographically, this magnificent piece represents
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19th Century Asian Asian Antique Book

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Glass, Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Martaban Jar
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
ware . Please see book "Tempayan.Martavans" items 14 and 14a.) for additional information These Jars
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17th Century Chinese Ming Asian Antique Book

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Clay

Chinese Ming Dynasty Martaban Jar
Chinese Ming Dynasty Martaban Jar
H 10.63 in Dm 10.63 in
Korean Ceramic Faceted Blue and White Bottle Vase Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
35 on page 84 in the book by McKillop, "Korean Art and Design". For inscribed bottle in similar form
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19th Century Korean Archaistic Asian Antique Book

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Ceramic

Belitung ship, Large Changsha bowl with plant patterns, Tang Period
Located in seoul, KR
) Reference : 1) Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art 'Tang Dynasty Changsha Ceramic' by Liu Yang 2
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Asian Antique Book

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Pottery

Very Rare Ewer of a Seated Monkey, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
are only a few pieces like it worldwide. It is even featured on the cover of the collection book by Dr
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1720s Chinese Qing Asian Antique Book

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Southeast Asian and emerged as a distinct and style of its own
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18th Century Japanese Edo Asian Antique Book

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Japanese, Korean and Southeast Asian and emerged as a distinct and style of its own. Gold paint on red
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18th Century Japanese Edo Asian Antique Book

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Large 16" Imari Charger, Meiji Period
Located in Pasadena, CA
. As a decorative element this charger would lend interest to a book shelf or chest vignette.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Asian Antique Book

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Porcelain

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Asian Antique Book For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Asian antique book for your home. Frequently made of paper, lacquer and wood, every Asian antique book was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Asian antique book, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An Asian antique book, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is an Asian Antique Book?

Prices for an Asian antique book can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $118 and can go as high as $41,880, while the average can fetch as much as $367.