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Material: Bone
Traditional Tribal Mandau (Parang Ilang) Sword – Dayak People, Borneo
Located in Leuven , BE
Traditional Tribal Mandau (Parang Ilang) Sword – Dayak People, Borneo
The Mandau is a traditional sword of the Dayak people of Borneo, revered both as a cultural artifact and a weap...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Bone Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Exquisite Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Brush - 16” x 1.5
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Capture the essence of traditional artistry with this truly remarkable vintage Chinese calligraphy brush. More than just a writing instrument, this piece is a testament to timeless...
Category
20th Century Chinese Bone Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Faux Ivory Carved Earthquake Detector, Seismograph
Located in Pomona, CA
Chinese seismograph was invented by Zhang Heng in about Eastern Han Dynasty. According to the history, The seismograph has eight directions, which are east, south, west, north, south...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bone
A small Dutch colonial Indonesian tortoiseshell betel box with gold mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jakarta (Batavia), 18th century, apparently unmarked
L. 14 x W. 9.5 x H. 4.7 cm
Before settling down to business in the former Dutch East Indies, sirih had to be offered in the mos...
Category
Late 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Chinese Bone and Metal Dagger
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style (19th Century) dagger with a bone and silver-plate handle and sheath.
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bone
Selenopeltis Trilobite Fossil from Morocco (18 Inches, 38.4 lbs.)
Located in New York, NY
Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Other
19th Century Huanghuali Chinese Opium Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved scale box from the much desired Huanghuali wood.
These scales were originally used to weigh herbs, medicines, and precious metals, but are known as opium scales...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Carved African Bone Tool from Cameroon
Located in Chicago, IL
Old primitive small bone carved tool from
Cameroon
Beautiful and delicate Objet d' Art.
Category
19th Century Cameroonian Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bone
Quran Stand In Khatam-kari, Persia, 19th C.
Located in PARIS, FR
Khatam kari is a fine, meticulous marquetry technique whose earliest examples date back to the Safavid period (1501-1730). This technique involves inlaying fine wood, brass or camel ...
Category
19th Century Persian Napoleon III Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Asian Water Pipe Yellow Copper, Tortoiseshell Scale, Tobacco Collectible
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique Chinese Water Pipe in Yellow Copper, decorated with Tortoiseshell Scales. The Rectangular Base gives this Object its Elegance.
French Private...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Copper
Exquisite Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Brush - 15”.5 x 1.5
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Capture the essence of traditional artistry with this truly remarkable vintage Chinese calligraphy brush. More than just a writing instrument, this piece is a testament to timeless...
Category
20th Century Chinese Bone Antiquities
Materials
Stone
An Indian colonial tortoiseshell veneered teak portable two-door cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mughal India, Gujarat, 2nd half 17th century
H. 22.4 x W. 30.3 x D. 26.8 cm
This small cabinet has six drawers behind two doors. Originally ordered by the Portuguese, and made afte...
Category
17th Century Indian Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Teak
Japanese Smoking Set 'Tabac-Ire'
Located in PARIS, FR
Smoking set (tabako-ire) composed of a pipe (kiseru), a pipe case (kiseruzutsu) and a tabacco pouch (tonkotsu) for women linked to a netsuke.
Intended f...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved ritual 'Thun Rwa' Horn with Gold Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th century hand-carved 'Thun Rwa' horn was used commonly by the Ngakpa (lay Lamas) of Tibet. Used as a healing tool with medicinal/herbal powders, the tribe "Medicine Man" wou...
Category
Late 19th Century Burkinabe Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Gold
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Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of very refined standing pottery statue of guardians, dramatic facial expression, beautiful detail, early Tang dynasty 618-907, come with one Oxford authentication TL test cer...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
H 27 in W 12 in D 7 in
Japanese Antique Exhibition Stand / Sword Case / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old drawer for storing Japanese swords originally called "Katanatansu".
It is thought to be from around the Edo period.
Cedar is used for the material, and a large numbe...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Paper, Cedar
H 41.74 in W 5.91 in D 5.52 in
EXQUISITE COMPLETE FOUR PERSON MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT PERIOD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original box and additional dice & ...
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
H 6.5 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in
6 Antique Chinese Cloisonne Teapots
Located in Brea, CA
Collection of 6 Chinese cloisonne teapots in varying shapes and designs of flora and fauna. The highest one is 5.5'' H x 2 W x 2.5'' D. the sm...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Japan
Ca. 1400-1600s
Length: 24.25” Blade
Total Length: 27.25
Nagasa: 18.5”
Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?) hamon, including wild boshi. Hada indeterminate, with Shakudo & gold dragon menuki, beehive design fuchi kashira...
Category
16th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Steel
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Cane and Wood Plantation Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with extending arms and turned baluster legs. This antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian plantation chair from the 20th century is an exquisite blend of form and function, showcasing the artistry of the Dutch Colonial era in Indonesia. Crafted from sturdy wood and adorned with traditional cane weaving, this chair boasts extending arms and elegant turned baluster legs that elevate its timeless design.
The plantation chair features a generously sized, curved seat and a sloping backrest, both expertly crafted with caning to provide comfort and breathability in tropical climates. The caning adds a sense of airiness and lightness to the chair, making it an inviting spot to relax and unwind.
A standout feature of this Dutch Colonial Indonesian chair...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Bone Antiquities
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 37 in W 28.5 in D 44 in
Ancient Antique Chinese Eastern Zhou Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Ancient Chinese bronze sword with nice green patina.
Age: China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 771 - 221 B.C.
Size of sword only: Length 56.3 C.M. / Width 4.8 C.M. / Thickness 3.7 C.M.
Heig...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
H 21.15 in W 22.17 in D 1.46 in
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade bone handle. A beautiful brush that is perfect for making art or as an design element. Bone ferrule and h...
Category
2010s Chinese Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bone
EXQUISITE INLAID ANTiQUE FOUR PERSON MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1900'S CHINESE EXPORT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1900's Mahjong set with the original heavily inlaid and super d...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
H 6.89 in W 9.45 in D 6.89 in
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Decorated Porcelain Figure
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th-early 20th century Chinese hand decorated porcelain figure.
Beautifully hand decorated Chinese porcelain figure. This stunning colorful finely detailed figurine or sculptur...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Japanese Circular Blue and White Box with Cover
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful round porcelain dish or circular box with a cover in blue and white. This circular chinoiserie box with a cover is finely decorated with a crisp blue and white hue. This di...
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bone Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
STUNNiNG EARLY 20TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE DOUBLE VASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved flowers soapstone double vase.
This is a good example of a Chinese hand carved vase...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bone Antiquities
Materials
Soapstone
Previously Available Items
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Mah-Jong Game Set
Located in Pomona, CA
Up for sell is exquisite Antique Chinese Mah-jong set, dating back to circa 1920s. The tiles have a bamboo base with a top made from bone that has embossed and hand painted painted c...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bone, Bamboo
Japanese into with netsuke, late 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
A four part Japanese inro with a netsuke. The inro made of horn with engraved motives of dragons and clouds in gold over black. The netsuke is carved of boxwood and depicting a drago...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Horn
Single calligraphy brush, 15 inches
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful single hand made calligraphy brush with exceptional wine color marble beads ,bone , ferrule and horse hair.
Slight variation in each brush due to characteristics of genui...
Category
20th Century Chinese Bone Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Pair Of calligraphy Brushes
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of hand made calligraphy brushes with blue and wine colors marble beads ,bone , ferrule and horse hair.
Slight variation in each brush due to characteristics of genu...
Category
20th Century Chinese Bone Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Original Midcentury Auböck Comb Made from Horn
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a midcentury comb made from real Horn. The design is by renowned Austrian Bauhaus-influenced designer Carl Auböck who had all his products...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bone Antiquities
Materials
Horn
Original Midcentury Auböck Comb Made from Horn
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a midcentury comb made from real Horn. The design is by renowned Austrian Bauhaus-influenced designer Carl Auböck who had all his products...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bone Antiquities
Materials
Horn
19th Century Spiked Erotic Ball
Located in London, GB
19th century spiked erotic ball
A rare 19th Century example of a Chinese carved bone spiked erotic balls.
Size in inches: H 1.8” x W 1.25” x D 1.25”
Completely solid in stru...
Category
1880s Chinese Early Victorian Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bone
19th Century Chinese Carved Bone and Horsehair Brush
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful Chinese brush in carved bone with differents Dragons with five claws, because it symbolizes the Emperor, it has a horse hair, it’s in a very good condition with age and use...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bone
Early 20th Century Chinese Bone Toggle Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved from bone, this simple ring is an excellent example of the modest toggles used by Qing dynasty men much like Japanese netsuke. Because traditional Chinese clothing didn't...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bone
18th Chinese Black Cabinet Lacquered and Gilded Wood Cabinet
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Chinese cabinet make for the exportation, from a English very important private collection.
It has two parts with doors, inside there are a lot of drawers with bone handle, also there is a little mirror...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry and Ivory Cigar Humidor
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III blackened wooden cigar cellar and ivory marquetry ornamentation. Four drawers for cigars and one drawer for ...
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Bone Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Bone Snuff Bottle
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century Chinese snuff bottle. Bottle and tap made out of bone, carved and painted flower decor.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Bone Antiquities
Materials
Bone
