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Asian Art and Furniture For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1930s
Seymour Lipton Sculpture Study Sketch, 1965
Located in New York, NY
Seymour Lipton (American, 1903-1986) oil crayon drawing on paper sketch depicting a study for an Abstract Expressionist sculpture, signed and dated "65" lower left. Provenance: From ...
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Mid-20th Century American Other Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Dining Table Made in Denmark
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh from restoration, we are pleased to offer an exquisite dining table crafted from beautifully figured Brazilian rosewood. Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this piece features a dra...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Snuff Bottle Lotus mid century
Located in Richmond, CA
This mid 20c, 5/6/7 period carved rose quartz snuff bottle is a delicate and exquisite artifact, reflecting the refined aesthetic and skilled ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rose Quartz
Seymour Lipton Sculpture Study Sketch, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Seymour Lipton (American, 1903-1986) oil crayon drawing on paper sketch depicting a study for an Abstract Expressionist sculpture, signed and dated "50" middle right. Provenance: Fro...
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Mid-20th Century American Other Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet Side Table Made in Denmark
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer this charming little cabinet that folds open to expose shelving for glasses, bottles, etc and that has two little trays that can be removed and used on top of...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Italiain Teak Bar cart 1960
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Teak Wood Trolley Bar 1960s.
Very typical design for that era, two storage compartamnet.
One top compartment and one draw at the back of the trolley.
A small crack next to t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-20th Century Tortoise-Bamboo and Rattan Headboards -- A Pair
Located in Austin, TX
Timeless chic! I love LOVE these headboards! A palette of browns, khakis, ochres and a touch of black, these one-of-a-kind headboards will bring a beaut...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Campaign Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Chinese Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle White Qilin on Yellow Ground mid 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This mid 20th-century Chinese glass overlay snuff bottle is a fine example of the intricate overlay technique. The bottle, of tapered rectangular form, features a captivating design ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass
Paravento giapponese a sei pannelli dipinto su foglia d'argento
Located in Brescia, IT
Paesaggio giapponese: paravento a sei pannelli dipinto a pigmenti minerali su foglia d'argento.
Elegante e moderno esempio di arte orientale senza figure uccelli o fiori.
Paravento b...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono with Pheonix Embroidery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Japanese silk Kuro Tomesode Kimono, circa 1950s-1980s. Kuro Tomesode is a dress for married woman for the most formal occasions, equivalent of the evening gowns in the west...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Pair Japanese Bamboo Vases with Silvered Bronze Frog Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century Japanese vases crafted from bamboo wood, Showa era, circa 1970s, with silvered bronze figures of frogs and enameled dragonflies.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a nice pair of bronze Foo Dogs with a male and female with baby. They would look great in a garden or entrance to your home or garden. Foo Dogs also known as Guardian Lions s...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Swirl on Stone
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century modern abstract clear lucite "Swirl" sculpture, mounted atop a stepped black stone base, signed "Seewack" on the base of the acrylic. Age-related cracking across the luci...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/ritua...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 Yards
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 yards.
Colors are organic earth tone beige and light brown in geometric design.
Non waxed fabric circa 1950s.
Hand made in Ghana Africa.
Museum Quality Original Long Piece.
380 inches, (30 ft 10 yards Long) x 46 inches Inches Wide( 4ft).
Could be use to make pillows or upholstery.
History of Batik in Africa:
Batik, a traditional fabric art technique, has a rich history in Ghana, West Africa. The practice of batik involves using wax to create intricate patterns on fabric, which is then dyed to achieve the desired design. While batik has its origins in Asia, particularly in Indonesia, it has been embraced and adapted by various African countries, including Ghana.
In Ghana, batik-making can be traced back to the mid-20th century when it gained popularity as a form of traditional textile art. The craft was introduced by artists and artisans who were inspired by the vibrant and expressive nature of batik. These early practitioners experimented with different designs, colors, and patterns, infusing local themes and motifs into their creations.
Over time, batik became an important part of Ghanaian culture and identity. It is not only used for clothing but also for various decorative and functional items such as wall hangings, tablecloths, and accessories. The art form often reflects the rich cultural heritage of Ghana, incorporating symbols, proverbs, and traditional stories into the designs.
Ghanaian batik artists often employ a combination of traditional and contemporary elements, creating a unique fusion of styles. The process of making batik involves applying hot wax to the fabric using various tools to create the desired patterns. The wax acts as a resist, preventing dye from penetrating the waxed areas. After dyeing, the wax is removed, revealing the intricate designs on the fabric.
Today, batik-making in Ghana continues to thrive as both a traditional craft and a form of artistic expression. Many artisans and designers draw inspiration from Ghana's diverse cultural landscape, incorporating elements from different regions and ethnic groups into their batik creations. The art form has also gained international recognition, with Ghanaian batik products being sought after both locally and abroad.
In summary, the history of batik in Ghana is a testament to the creativity and adaptability of artists who have embraced and transformed this traditional technique into a vibrant and culturally significant art form within the country.
HISTORY OF BATIK
In the mid-nineteenth century, the Belanda Hitam, or "Black Dutchmen," are said to have introduced batik to West Africa after serving as indentured soldiers for the Dutch in Indonesia. Returning from their conscriptions with trunks of fine Javanese batik, the opulent patterns captured the imagination of their friends and relatives. However, textile history is complex, and only a handful of recruits returned to West Africa with batik due to delayed payments.
Batik, with roots traced to Egyptian mummies, is a tradition found globally, from Southeast Asia to Japan and India. Europeans, particularly the Dutch, played a significant role in industrializing batik from the seventeenth century onward.
In West Africa, Dutch Scholar Ineke van Kessel suggests that batik arrived from India over trans-Saharan routes. Local populations, like the Yoruba in Nigeria, incorporated wax printing into their textiles. European traders brought wax and non-wax fabrics to West Africa in the seventeenth century, targeting a population ready for their consumption. European designers adapted prints for the African market...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Domenick Capobianco Abstract Acrylic on Panel
Located in New York, NY
Domenick Capobianco (American, b. 1928) abstract acrylic painting on panel, depicting three crosses on a red ground, apparently unsigned, "Studio Domenick Capobianco" stamp to verso,...
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Mid-20th Century American Other Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Rare 1st Ed. 1937 Original Paul Jacoulet Woodblock Print "Le Reveil" Saipan
Located in Portland, OR
This is an original 1937 Paul Jacoulet print titled "Le Reveil" Saipan, Marianes. It is the "First Stage" or 1st edition with only 60 impression ever created making this image a trul...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
1950s Scandinavian Folding Wood Side End Tables
Located in Victoria, BC
These one of a kind end tables were probably made in Sweden or Finland in the 1950s. They feature finely sculpted legs, beautifully aged birch wood construction, and a clever folding...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Birch
Shozo Komatsu Signed Limited Edition Japanese Abstract Expressionism Etching
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and quite rare Mid-century Modern abstract etching by Japanese artist Shozo Kamatsu.
The work is hand-pencil signed, dated (1964), and numbered (4/10) by the artist ...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Carved White Jade Panther
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring the excitement of the jungle into the comfort of your own home! This stunningly carved stone big cat features a beautiful white jade hue with natural streaks of green and gold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Jade
Japanese Showa Edo Tale of the Genji Landscape Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, exquisitely painted gem, this small Japanese painting features a scene from the famous literary story Tale of the Genji. The painting is done with intricate detail (in ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Henko Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Vase with Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed, gorgeously glazed, and highly coveted press-molded square Mingei Henko vase by Japanese National Treasure and Mashik...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Six Panel Signed Robert Crowder Gold Landscape Screen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A six panel, signed Robert Crowder, gold leaf landscape screen. This chinoiserie style screen showcases a breathtaking scene of serene beauty and delicate elegance. The panels are ad...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Big Blue Caterpillar Master Work by Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
This ‘Big Blue Caterpillar’ an 18 inch tall master work sculpture was designed and hand-painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017).
This is a creative handmade, hand-painted and hand...
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Mid-20th Century German Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Japanese Old Five Roofed Pagoda Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
This rare lantern is a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. And the brilliant night light which bursts from its pierced side panel is fantastic.
The scul...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Five Vintage Indonesian Copper Batik Textile Floral Printing Blocks
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of five vintage Indonesian copper Batik textile printing blocks from the mid 20th century, with floral patterns. We have an unlimited stock availabl...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Lacquer Vase by Masayo Koiwa
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An exhibition quality dry lacquered ikebana flower vase by Masayo Koiwa. This highly unusual organically shaped vase has a sculptural feel, it sensual curves are hand-carved and lacq...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Asian Figures - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of Italian glazed ceramic Asian male and female figures. They are hand painted and signed. Their have vivid colors and gilt accents.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions are known for protective qualities, they are cel...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Ceramic Fugure of Daruma 1930's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1516 Antique seated hand made ceramic Daruma Doll sculpture signed by the maker,
Daruma was a Buddhist monk.
Also call Bodhidharma
Category
1930s Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Yukio Fukazawa Signed Limited Edition Japanese Abstract Aquatint Etching Print
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful and sublimely strange Mid-century Modern abstract work by Japanese artist Yukio Fukazawa. (1924-).
The aquatint etching print is pencil hand signed, dated (1958)...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Tsuchiya Koitsu Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Print Hakozaki Hachimangu Temple
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed, beautiful image by renowned Japanese artist/printmaker Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949) titled "Hakozaki Hachimangu Temple, Kyushu (Hakozaki Hachimangu)" feature...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Persimmon Glaze Vase Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted, sumptuously glazed vase by master Japanese Mingei potter Shoji Hamada, which features a fine example of his highly coveted rich Kaki/persimmon glaz...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Large Isfahan Ghalamkar Persian Paisley Textile Block Printed 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large Isfahan block printed cotton hand printed fabric bedspread or wall Hanging Textile or table cloth.
Persian Paisley Kalamkari textile hand b...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Hiroshi Yoshida Signed & Sealed Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Sarusawa Pond
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful image titled "Sarusawa Pond (Sarusawa ike)" by one of Japan's finest 20th-century artists and one of, if not the greatest working artist in the Shin-Hanga movement. Yoshi...
Category
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid 20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique writing desk has two drawers each side and one bigger drawer at center of the front and both sides and back are nicely finished. This desk was made at about 1950's from s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Woodblock Geisha Print Maiko Kyoto 3
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully and serenely composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Hiroshi Yoshida Signed & Sealed Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yomei Gate
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful image titled "Yomei Gate (Yomei Mon)" by one of Japan's finest 20th-century artists and one of, if not the greatest working artist in the Shin-Hanga movement. Yoshida was...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid-century Italian Ceramic Box c.1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century ceramic jewelry or trinket box with glazed green interior. Original label and stamp.
CREATOR Nasco, Italy.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1960.
MATERIALS AND T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Grande Buddha Cinese in Legno
By Ebanista
Located in Brescia, IT
Grande scultura di un Buddha in legno scolpito e laccato in policromia di bella proporzione e colore.
Scultura riprodotta nel novecento con precisione e ottima qualità .
Lo stato di ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Chinese Figurative Mid Century Watercolor Landscapes
Located in Lomita, CA
These are two paintings depicting figures in a natural landscape setting among trees and other garden settings. The palette is pastel mixed with neutral tones. Based on the hairstyle...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paint
Rufino Tamayo "Apocalypse 10" Lithograph
Located in New York, NY
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991) "Apocalypse 10" lithograph, 1959, Marcia London Gallery label to verso, housed under glass in an ebonized and gilt wood frame.
Dimensions: Image:...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Other Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Toshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Print Oshiro Castle at Himeji
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful, original woodblock print by Japanese Sosaku-Hanga artist Toshi Yoshida, son of famed master printmaker/artist Hiroshi Yoshida. This work is titled "Castle at Hime...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Tsuchiya Koitsu Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Print Zojo-ji Temple in Snow
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed, beautiful image by renowned Japanese artist/printmaker Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949) titled "Zojo-ji Temple in Snow (Zojo-ji no yuki)" features a tranquil vil...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Walter Darby Bannard "Powder II" Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Walter Darby Bannard (American, 1934-2016), "Powder II", Oil on Canvas, 1964, Sotheby's, Kasmin Limited, Collection of Carter Burden, and Barbara Ross Interiors labels to verso, wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Large Vintage Burmese Red Lacquered Offering Tray
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Vintage Burmese Red Lacquered Offering Tray, referred to as a “Dang Lan” crafted of woven and assembled bamboo covered in a thick red and black lacquer, having thin strips of b...
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1950s Burmese Other Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”, a cylindrical woven container with a deep lid and shallow interior tray, all covered in layers of red black and...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
T. Mellara Abstract Expressionism Ink on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern abstract expressionism ink on paper, signed in pencil "T.MELLARA" to lower right, circa 1962, housed in a silvered wood frame.
Dimensions: Image: 6" H x 6.75" W;...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Domenick Capobianco Abstract Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Domenick Capobianco (American, b. 1928), "Untitled", Abstract Oil on Canvas, in black and red tones, in the manner of Pierre Soulage (French, 1919-2022), apparently unsigned, "Studio...
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Mid-20th Century American Other Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Tsuchiya Koitsu Signed Japanese Early Showa Woodblock Print Snow at Miyajima
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed, beautiful image by renowned Japanese artist/printmaker Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949) titled "Snow at Miyajima" which features a tranquil lakeside snow scene. ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rare Old Chinese Watch Tower Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden Acquisitions,
Rare issue
This handsome quality tall Chinese export pagoda top "Watch Tower" hand cast and hand painted lante...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-century Italian Ceramic Box by Raymor c.1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century ceramic glazed jewelry or trinket box. Marked "Italy" underneath.
CREATOR Attributed to Raymor, Italy.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1960.
MATERIALS AND TECHN...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Only One left in this large size, 18 inches high.
Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast bronze Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from the middle Showa period.
The st...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Iron Wire Basket 1960s-1980s / Plant Cover Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese iron wire basket.
It is from the late Showa period (1960s-1980s).
All the iron wires are rusted.
Nothing to say. It is very beautiful in its decay.
It is a ...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Doll Ichimatsu Ningyou with Porcelain 1960 Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese doll called Ichimatsu doll 'Ichimatsu ningyo'.
This doll was made around 1960s in Showa era. It was made in Prefecture Kyoto, Yamashina city.
This doll will come with a glass case.
Dimensions:
H25×33×19 cm
Ichimatsu dolls represent little girls or boys, correctly proportioned and usually with flesh-colored skin and glass eyes. The original ichimatsu were named after an 18th-century kabuki actor, and must have represented an adult man, but since the late 19th century the term has applied to child dolls, usually made to hold in the arms, dress, and pose (either with elaborately made joints or with floppy cloth upper arms and thighs). Baby boy dolls...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Cotton, Silk, Glass
Hindu Bronze Horse and Chariot Temple Toy on Wheels India 1950s Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hindu bronze Temple horse and chariot statue toy on wheels.
This collectible bronze temple toy horse is heavy and the sculptural details are full of artisanal charm and irregularities.
The wheels turn independently of the iron axles, and it has clearly been loved and well used by generations of children.
Antique cast brass iron horse and chariot Indian temple toy.
The horse and chariot both have wonderful detail, the wheels roll freely.
This unique Hindu temple toy piece is: 5. 1/2" tall and 8" long x 4.5 " Wide.
In great condition with a nice aged patina. Handcrafted in India, would make a beautiful statement on a desk or bookshelf.
Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-Mid-19th Century India.
They were mainly used as devotional donations for Khanodba and Shiva in Central India, as well as Ayyannar and Karuppan in Tamil Nadu.
Dating from the last half of the 19th century, this was a temple offering, left by the devout at Hindu temples this bronze temple toy would have been given to the children waiting for their parents during temple services in India.
Since ancient times, a person was held in high esteem for the donation of a horse or other animal to one of the Gods.
It was believe that these bronze figures allowed the God to come to the aid of the devotee in times of need.
These figures would be left as offerings in a nearby temple, where children would often find them and use them as toys; hence the name "Temple Toy.
" Antique East Indian Temple Toys, Devotional Shrine Brass Horse and Chariot on Wheels, Hindu, Collectible, Cast Metal Horse, Museum.
Cast bronze horse with elaborate caparisoned high pommelled saddle and trappings, and a braided mane and tail, the legs ending in wheeled axels the chariot.
From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott.
Acquisition date: 1969.
Purchased from the amazing private collection of Mark Lissauer who spent his life collecting niche ethnographic pieces.
About Mark Lissauer:
Mark Lissauer spent forty years travelling abroad for months at a time collecting ethnographic artefacts primarily from New Guinea and the islands of the West Pacific, and from Asia and Himalayan countries. Fluent in five languages and having in the course of business travelled to more than forty countries, Mark is well-known to museums and art-collectors around the world for his long career and his interesting and diverse collection of rare ethnographic material.
Mark knows the origin and symbolism of each piece. Through extensive research and more than ninety trips around the globe, Mark familiarised himself with the traditions of the various cultures he visited in order to understand the meaning of each object to its region and tribe. His home has a specialist library and several rooms are filled with tribal carvings, textiles and ethnographica.
He acquired his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to Milne Bay, New Guinea, and has since documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items. Several thousands of these have been sold to important private collections and museums worldwide, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, now incorporated into the Louvre Museum.
Estimator by Wayne Heathcote Tribal Art Dealer and Expert.
Heathcote has a flash gallery in Brussels, where much of the tribal art business is centred, and is an expert at Sotheby's tribal art sale...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Pair Wabi Sabi Cedar Wood Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1496 Pair Wabi Sabi Cedar wood sculptures
Category
1940s Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Two Panel Screen Moon Rising Over Turbulent Ocean Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Contemporary sumie (ink) painting on silver.
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique and Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.
With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.
“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.
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16 Refined Asian-Inspired Interiors
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.
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Asian Wall Panels
Asian Wall Panel Art
Chinese Small Box
Japanese Lacquered The Box
Antique Asian Decor
Antique Luck
Asian Vintage And Antique Art
Pair Of Chinese Scrolls
Chinese Ball
China Ball
Dragon Scroll
Buddha Siam
Chinese Black And Gold Lacquered
Canton China Export
Wave Of Japan
Japanese Metal Flower
Metal Dragon
Vintage Asian Plates