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Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic expression. Also known as a yatate, this Meiji-period set i...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Export Silver Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Chinese export silver mirror is a work of exotic beauty. Elegantly shaped and monumental in size, this looking glass is held within ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Mirrors
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Chinese Coconut Cup
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved from the shell of a coconut, this enchanting Chinese cup exhibits exceptional artistry. An elegant floral design encircles the entire cup, while the interior is fully lined with silver. In addition to the poison detecting powers attributed to coconuts, the Chinese believed that silver would tarnish when in contact with poison. In fact, many wealthy Chinese used silver lined cups and chopsticks tipped with silver fittings as an assurance against poisoning. To find a silver-lined coconut cup...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
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Coconut
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There are some scratches and missing parts, if you need some more information, please let us know, we will respond you as soon as possible and send more photos.
This armour can be folded in a box. The box is getting damaged so it is not in good condition. We might send this armour in other box.
Dimensions: 50 x 50 x H170 cm
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