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Japanese Kiseru Tobacco Pipe & Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant pipe of white brass and bamboo dates to early 20th century Japan and was used for smoking finely shredded tobacco (kizami-tabako). Known as a rao-kiseru, these short smo...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Glass Paperweight with Floral Silver Overlay, c. 1910s
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant paperweight from the early 20th century is expertly crafted of cut glass and floral silver overlay in the manner of Art Nouveau. The translucent glass cube is shaped wit...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Petite Silver Perfume Bottle, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite silver perfume bottle from early 20th century once kept a lady's fragrance close to hand, perfectly sized to tuck into a pocket or evening bag. The small bottle is shaped...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of 19th Century Brass Parabolic Reflectors
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 19th century, parabolic reflectors such as these were employed in scientific experiments to study the behavior of light, heat, and sound. These brass parabolic mirrors, when p...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Chinese Calligraphy Opium Pipe Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual object is an early 20th century opium pipe bowl, sculpted of pale red-orange clay to a squat, six-sided form and fitted with a white brass collar. The top of the pipe bo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Opium Harvesting Tools, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of three 19th-century tools used for harvesting opium latex from poppy flowers. Formed of bamboo handles and iron blades, the rustic tools were used to scratch the surface of a...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Opium Harvesting Tools, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 20th-century tools used for harvesting opium latex from poppy flowers. Formed of bamboo handles and iron blades, the rustic tools were used to scratch the surface of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chinese Bronze Opium Pallet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant bronze tool dates to the late 19th century and was originally one of many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. The shovel-like too...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Bamboo Opium Pipe with Red Clay Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
This long bamboo pipe dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for smoking opium. Unlike a tobacco pipe, the opium pipe was designed especially to allow resinous opium ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Petite Glass Chinese Medicine Bottles
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four petite medicine vials of hand-blown glass from an early 20th-century Chinese apothecary, likely originally used to store liquid opium known as chandu.
Additional Dime...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
Petite Chinese Opium Tool Charm, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a single brass spoon. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was used for a variety of...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese White Brass Opium Tool Set, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a petite spoon and scraper tool. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was used for a...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese White Brass Opium Tool Set, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with petite wire charms and two brass spoons. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was us...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Wheel of Life Opium Tool Set
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a petite white brass spoon and scraper tool. The small tools hang from a charm shaped as the "Wheel of Life," a Buddhist symbol of ete...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Petite Gilt String of Charms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite Chinese jewelry chain dates to the early 20th century and is strung with an array of petite bells and good luck charms. Among the charms is a bat, a stone chime, two litt...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects
Materials
Silver
Petite Chinese Opium Lamp Scissors
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pair of scissors once used to trim the wick of an opium lamp. Formed of steel and copper, these petite scissors feature gracefully curved handles and short blades engraved...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
Chinese Opium Scraper with Hardwood Handle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This handheld tool is a 19th-century opium scraper, fitted with a curved, spoon-like blade designed to remove debris from the inner walls of a pipe bowl. The metal end is secured to ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Butterfly & Gourd Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was crafted by the Miao peoples of the Guizhou province and was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Chinese Double Butterfly Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was crafted by the Miao peoples of the Guizhou province and was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
19th Century French White Pony Tricycle
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century French velocipede of a white pony, the horse of polychromed wood with horsehair mane and set upon an iron tricycle.
Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Pedal Car Fire Truck
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century White Pedal Airplane
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal plane was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1960s Blue Pedal Car Convertible
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Chinese Lacquered Opium Pipe Bowl Stand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This tabletop display stand was once used to elevate an opium smoker's collection of pipe bowls, a removable element of the opium pipe often made of fine materials such as jade, yixi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Famille Verte Porcelain Opium Lamp, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Silver Coin Opium Tool Set
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a petite white brass tools, including a spoon, a scraper and a pair of tweezers. The small tools hang from short chains linked to a si...
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Brass
Pair of Chinese Bronze Opium Scrapers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite bronze tools date to the late 19th century and were originally among the many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. Both tools are ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Drum-Form Opium Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual, barrel-form object was originally one of the many accessories that comprised an opium smoker's kit. Formed of brass with a copper lining, the small tool is known by col...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Chinese White Brass Opium Lamp Tweezers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of white brass tweezers once used to advance the wick of an opium lamp. The antique tweezers are simply shaped and feature a bell-shaped scrape...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Travel Opium Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Twisted Iron Coal Chopsticks, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of iron chopsticks for moving burning coals in a hibachi or hand-warmer. Such chopsticks were also used to safely touch pipe bowls or tools that had been heated by an oil lamp...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Chinese White Brass Coal Chopsticks, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of white brass chopsticks for moving burning coals in a hibachi or hand-warmer. Such chopsticks were also used to safely touch opium pipe bowls or tools that had been heated b...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Hanging Opium Scale in Wooden Case
Located in Chicago, IL
This curious keepsake is a hanging opium scale with brass pans, used to measure opium and other goods by weight. The scale is held in a wooden case that folds to a half-moon shape an...
Category
20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Moss-in-Snow Jadeite Ruyi Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade (yù) has long been a symbol of excellence, longevity and purity of virtue. Worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was...
Category
20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Double Gourd Repoussé Snuff Bottle with Jade Buttons, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Jade, Metal, Copper
Chinese Coral & Malachite Inlaid Brass Snuff Bottle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Coral, Malachite, Brass
Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Rabbit Toggle Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite mother-of-pearl carving is a delightful example of the button-like toggles worn by men and women throughout the Qing dynasty. Because traditional Chinese clothing didn't ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Japanese Etched Silver Cigarette Case & Lighter
Located in Chicago, IL
This matching set of engraved silver cigarette accessories exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. The set includes a rectangular cigarett...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Moss-in-Snow Jadeite Pendant of Peaches
Located in Chicago, IL
Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade (yù) has long been a symbol of excellence, longevity and purity of virtue. Worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Moss-in-Snow Jadeite Pendant of Bat & Citrons
Located in Chicago, IL
Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade (yù) has long been a symbol of excellence, longevity and purity of virtue. Worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Jadeite Longevity Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade (yù) has long been a symbol of excellence, longevity and purity of virtue. Worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty.
This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow iron handle, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with concentric grooves and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Petite Chinese Pale Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate
Late 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottles
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
12K Gold Thimble in Leather Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Engraved with simple and elegant scrollwork around its skirt, this European 12K gold thimble dates to the early 20th century. Cast in the late Victorian period, the thimble is engrav...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid carved to depict flowers and foliage in translucent green. The jade panel is removable...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade, Brass
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Chinese Lotus Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a d...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Woven Bamboo Foot Soldier's Helmet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This conical woven hat originates from 19th century China and is expertly crafted entirely of bamboo. The outside consists of slivers of bamboo woven together with rattan strips, sec...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bamboo
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Grey Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Bottles
Materials
Agate
Chinese Floral Incised Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century handcrafted bronze hand warmer would have been owned by a woman of means and filled with coals so she could warm her hands on cold...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Ethiopian Bronze Hanging Coptic Censer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze object is a 19th-century liturgical censer, or thurible, used for guided prayer and ritual ceremony within the Coptic O...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Ethiopian Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
