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Period: Early 20th Century
1900′ Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Fruit Basket, Japanese Crane And Water Lilies
Located in Paris, FR
Fruit basket in polychrome patinated bronze. Wading bird in the middle of a decoration of water lilies Length: 58 cm Width:47 cm Height:54 cm condition of use Work 1900
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of pedestals - vase holders of Chinese manufacture, early 20th century
Located in Vicenza, VI
Pair of Chinese-made pedestals/pot stands, datable to the early 20th century. The two pieces of furniture are made of carved ebonized oak, and are thus presented in a deep black col...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Oak

Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century footed bowl would have been offered by Chinese traders traveling along the Silk Road in exchange for spices or gems. The Chinese a...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Silver Export Large Hand Mirror
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Chinese silver export large hand mirror depicting in low relief birds on the tree Maker: maker’s mark comprising the letters ‘C.L.’ Ma...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silver

Unusual Leather Covered Yak Butter Churns From Tibet
Located in New York, NY
Four sculptural leather covered yak butter churns from Tibet. The faded old leather coverings are crudely stitched with beautiful surfaces. Great pieces r...
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Tibetan Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Middle Eastern Large Antique Silver Gem Set Intaglio Seal Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large antique Middle Eastern regal gem set silver intaglio collectors seal ring dating from circa 1900. This large and heavy man’s ring is handcrafted with wonderf...
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Afghan Other Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silver

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Bedside Cabinet with Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique elm wood bedside cabinet from the early 20th century, with double doors, two drawers, iron hardware and weathered patina. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm wood bedside cabinet features a rectangular distressed top with recessed panel in its center, sitting above two petite doors fitted with iron hardware made of an oblique latch connected to two circular backplates. These doors open to reveal a distressed interior convenient to store items. Two drawers below, fitted with ring pulls on circular backplates, complete the ensemble. Adorned with a carved apron in the front, the cabinet is raised on four straight feet. The sides and back present simple panels and the ensemble boasts a nicely weathered patina. With its clean lines and aged appearance, this small Chinese cabinet...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Iron

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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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Thangka, Avalokitshvara, Kuan Yin
Located in Pomona, CA
Tibetan Thangka, Kuan yin (Avalokitshvara), finely painted with colored inks on silk. It is all hand painted with Tibetan natural mineral color painting material which can last for a...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Chinese Double Happiness Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once a portable snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box would h...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Glass Cupboard Cabinet Showcase 1912s-1926s Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese cabinet. It was made during the Taisho era. Considering it is over 100 years old, it is in relatively good condition. The frame is made of Sen wood. The overa...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Nice Framed Pair Vintage Indo Persian Mughal style paintings Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Indo Persian Mughal style Gouache Paintings of hunting scenes A Pair of Persian miniature style paintings featuring hunting scenes Finely painted in Gouache a using beautifu...
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Indian Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Kimono
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful 19th century shibori (pin dyed) fabric in kimono form mounted on a simple ground of mulberry paper. Black lacquer trim with beautifully designed bronze mounts. The fabric ...
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Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Superb Rare large Octagonal Domed Indian Mughal Silver Box Antiques Asian Art
Located in London, GB
Superb large Indian mughal style repoussé and pierced silver box. A beautiful Octagonal silver box with domed top with pierced floral design and fine geometric repousse embossed an...
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Indian Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silver

Japanese Antique Desk 1937s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese desk. It was made in 1937. The thick top plate gives it a solid feel. The aging of the top plate is cool. The thick top plate gives it a solid feel, but the l...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a wonderful find from our acquisitions trip to Japan. We were fortunate to find this Art Deco period pair (2) matching hand-carved, hand red lacquered and gilt embellished temple wooden benches. The white elephant bench and matching shi-shi komainu temple lion both originally came from a temple near Kobe. Quite sturdy, they may have been entry sitting or shoe changing benches...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood, Lacquer

Japan Complete Antique Five Bells Set Red Birds And Flowers, Beautiful Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful resonant chiming sound guaranteed to please you From Japan, a lovely and unusual early 20th century attached collection of five graduated large to small scale bronze temple bells hand painted engraved with birds and flowers on a red patina ground- all suspended from a sturdy cord with a later added cinnabar round good luck ornament and tassel. Early Taisho Period Complete set bells when suspended top of loop to bottom of tassel/ornament, 36". Bell diameters from 3.25" to 6". The delicate mystical birds and flowers and cloud like designswith a rim diaper pattern edge decoration suggest a joyful, spiritual and harmonious natural ambience. This is a handcrafted group is accompanied with a Japanese hardwood striker. These unusual hand painted bells with their fine old original and attractive patina make this special string of bells an unusual opportunity and deserving consideration for your special indoor, meditation or garden space. The Clouds: "Kumo"- a decorative pattern -linked with the admiration for nature – with the classical meaning of clouds: hope, impermanence, omen, proximity to Gods. Dimensions: Largest bell 6 inches diameter and 3.5 inches high ; Smallest bell 3.25 inches diameter. and 2 inches high Provenance: The bells come from an old Asian collection...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Bird Bath - Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions The first we have seen. A finch cautiously sits atop a tree while appearing ready to dip into this attached water vessel Japan, an attractiv...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japan Pair Tall Red And Black Ebony "Moon Gazing" Rabbits , Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor gallery or private collection space with this very unusual pair of treasures from Japan! This is a hard to find red and ebon...
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Japanese Taisho Vintage Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japan Fine Pair “Moon Gazing" Rabbits, Blue Gilt Patina
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden spot - rare pair blue gilt Moon Gazing Rabbits from Japan! This is a harder to find matching pair (2) of solid and finely cast ef...
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Japanese Taisho Vintage Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime. A huge...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tall White Foxes Kitsune Pair, Rare Style
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine pair (2) of antique tall white, red, and black hand painted ceramic shrine fox kitsune, Taisho period, circa 1920. Hard to find early pa...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Ferns and Young Pine
Located in Hudson, NY
Delicately painted on mulberry paper, signature and seal read: Shiko. The artist, Sakakibara Shiko, (1895-1969) was born in Kyoto. Measures: 28.5" H X 73.5" W 72.39 X 186.69 (in ...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper, Wood

Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Shaped Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany shaped display cabinet having a quality inlaid mahogany shaped cornice and frieze above a large single bow fronted astral glazed door f...
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English Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other househ...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Rug, Tan and Blue Oriental Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
China has a long tradition of carpets and the original ones, probably used as merchandise, are dated at over 2000 years ago. The art of knotting carpets was however, introduced somewhere around the 15th century in China. The patterns on some of the older Chinese carpets...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Khorassan Carpet, 20th Century Persian Handwoven Rug, Light Blue, Beige
Located in Port Washington, NY
Khorassan carpets of this vintage typically have a soft curvilinear floral motif on a all-over design pattern. They are customarily larger rugs with exceptional beauty and consist of...
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Persian Khorassan Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wool

Japanese Antique Sliding Door, Wabisabi Door, Object Mingei Art Panel
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a very old Japanese sliding door. It is a simple design that conveys the charm of the material. You can feel the world of wabi and sab...
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Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century Antique Nepali Praying Wheel from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Copper 47 cm high The height is the total height The diameter of the praying wheel is 16 cm Early 20th century Including special made metal wall-mounting. The praying wheel...
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Nepalese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Jardinières 100 Antique Pattern, Late Qing
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Jardinières 100 Antique Pattern, Late Qing Period Circa 1900 Marked A magnificent pair of Chinese Ex...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Teak Bench Hand-Carved from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved teak wood bench originates from the Island of Madura, off the coast of Northeastern Java. It features a wonderful curved shape with angular legs. The seat was carved...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The design is simple and lean. It is the ultimate in simplicity and is a very beautiful piece of furniture. The storage compartment in the upper storage area was used to store old documents...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Sliding Door 1860s-1900s/Object Mingei Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese sliding door. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood, bamboo, tin, and various other ma...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Steel

Antique Chinese Brown Glazed Ceramic Salty Egg Jar, c.1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Jar dating to the early 1900s once served the purpose of crafting salty eggs. The jar features a wonderful brown glaze. There is a ridged pattern finish near to the Jar'...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Six-Panel Screen c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** An antique Japanese Chinoiserie screen offers six ebonized and gilt decorated panels w...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...
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Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Tin, Copper, Brass

Chinese Green Glazed Lotus Motif Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese green glazed lotus motif vase, with three handles.
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Strap Handles, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
For many centuries, people in China have burned incense in shallow censers such as this, placed within a shrine or atop a home altar. An essential element o...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Mechanical Toy from Kobe, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century mechanical toy from Kobe, Japan. This small mechanical toy was made in Kobe, Japan. This is the classic doll of a man chopping an...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bronze Sculpture with Brown Patina, Signed Gia-Loï, 20th Century Vietnames.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture with brown patina, signed Gia-Loï, early 20th century Vietnamese work. Bronze sculpture, signed Gia-Loï, Vietnamese work from the early 20th century, lacquered wood...
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Vietnamese Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, Bud...
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Tibetan Tibetan Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Glazed Pickling Jar, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Pickling Jar was once used to pickle eggs and features a wonderful array of hand-painted motifs which include birds, foliage and other subtle symbols and patterning. The hand-pa...
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Fine Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Attributed to Ando Jubei
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine pair of antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vases dating from the early 1900s. The both are marked by the artist on the bottom. These are attributed to master artist Ando Jubei. B...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Longquan Style Celadon Conical Bowl
Located in Savannah, GA
A Longquan style celadon conical bowl with crackled glaze. 7 inches wide by 2 ¼ inches tall
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Tang Style Glazed Terracotta Bactrian Camel Figure
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Tang style Bactrian camel tomb figure - featuring an over-all amber glaze with brown highlights - stylized fur carved details to the head, legs and humps - unsigned - China -...
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Chinese Tang Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Kang Xi Style Chinese Export Porcelain Blue Ground Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese porcelain vase. In the Kang Xi style. With blue decoration on a white ground. Having ogee variant cartouches of landscape scenes of children playing outsi...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kutani Porcelain Vase by Shoundo / Matsumoto Sahei
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese Meiji period Kutani porcelain vase. By Matsumoto Sahei/Shoundo. In an aka-e style decorated throughout in iron red with extensive gilt accents. There are c...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Red Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine / Altar
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Red Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine / Altar Made from durable elm wood, this altar features intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant red hues. With its traditiona...
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Chinese Rustic Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Martin Brothers Miniature Bird
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5462 Rare Martin Brothers Miniature Bird by Robert Wallace Martin. The Cobalt Glazed Bird stands with wings tucked in and a quizzical / curious expression. 8cm high, Dated 1913
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Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

A Framed Group of Five Chinese Dali Marble Scholar’s Stones, Late Qing Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Although sometimes referred to as ‘paintings’ or ‘dream stones’, these are sections of Dali marble, quarried from the Cangshan mountain range in Western China and carefully chosen & ...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Chest with Figures & Scenes in Relief C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Chest with Figures & Scenes in Relief with Stylized Scrolled Feet C1920 Measures - 24.25"H x 41.5"W x 19 1/2"d
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Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Six Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Rice Bowls C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Rice Bowls with Floral Design, C1920 Measures - 1 @ 4'' x 2''; 5 @ 2.5''H x 4.5''
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Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Soy Sauce Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze adorns this Early 20th Century Chinese ceramic Soy Sauce storage jar. The characters on its front side translate to "Thick Soy Sauce". There are an additional...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese 4 Panels Screens White Flying Cranes
Located in New York, NY
Japanese 4 Panels Screens White Flying Cranes Late Meiji - Early Taisho Period- Great looking screen, in good vintage con...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fu Lou Shou Three Wise Men Bronze Figures,
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Lou and Shou beautifully detailed bronze figures. The Chinese three wise men depict the attributes of a good life....
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Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

ANTIQUE SOLiD BRONZE JAPANESE KOI CARP STATUE OF A WONDERFULLY ELEGANT FISH
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1920 solid bronze Japanese Koi Carp statue A wonderfully original find, this...
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Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Teal Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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