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Material: Metal
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Zen Washi Japanese Paper Shade
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Under the Hazy Moon
Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings.
Base is made of brass...
Category
2010s Japanese Edo Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
$2,600 Sale Price / item
31% Off
Antique Japanese Brass Breaded Vide Poche Dish with embossed Floral Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1794 Antique Japanese breaded catch all with incised floral center design.
Signed
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans
Located in Houston, TX
A rare pair of 19th Century or earlier, towering Chinese bronze cloisonné Royal palm leaf fans atop hand carved titan wood poles and elephants on gallery plinths.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
15th Century Northern Thai Bronze Buddha Masterpiece w Provenance - 9200
Located in Ukiah, CA
Masterpiece 15th century Northern Thai bronze Buddha. This is the best of the best. Traces of gilding in the crevices of the hair, behind the ears, etcetera. The casting is crisp, the sculpting shows great finesse and depth, the patina is beautiful and complex and desirable, the proportions are classic, and the face as deep and serene and beautiful as any you will find on any Buddha. It is extremely large and is the largest high-end period bronze Buddha from Thailand I have ever had the pleasure of offering at 31 inches tall and in the range of 50 to 60 pounds (most of the clay core scooped out) (Outstanding provenance -from the personal collection of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) founder of the Ishtar gate...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$25,000 Sale Price
44% Off
Antique Aesthetic Movement Anglo Japanese Dinner Gong 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb quality Aesthetic Movement Anglo-Japanese dinner gong in the manner of Edward William Godwin, Circa 1880 in date.
This fabulous gong is...
Category
1880s Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Other
Sponge Ware Pottery "Butter" Crock, 19th Century
By American Sponge Ware Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Large sponge ware crock with minor hairline crack. Sold as is.
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Rare Early Japanese Hibachi with Unique Makie Lacquer Scene, 19th, planter
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An exceptional and rare example of an early Japanese hibachi (charcoal brazier), this elegant piece is crafted from kiri wood (paulownia) and fitted with a beautifully aged copper in...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Copper
Ancient Anthropomorphic carved stone sculpture
Located in London, GB
A large ancient Timor stone ancestor carving from the Belu district of central Timor .
Category
15th Century and Earlier Timorese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Stone, Metal
Chinese Archaistic Bronze Vase, Circa 1900 Shang Dynasty Style Gu Vessel
Located in Miami, FL
Of Classic vessel form, with an oval, splayed foot, narrow, waisted body and wide, flaring mouth.
Very heavy and archaist vessel with lucky beetles around the sides.
Category
1890s Asian Archaistic Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$31,120 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Opium Pipe
Located in Atlanta, GA
An opium pipe is a pipe designed specifically for the vaporization and inhalation of opium. But these beautiful little antiques have become one-of-a-kind works of art.
This late 19th...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree And Enamel Brise Fan
Located in Brea, CA
Rare Fine Antique early 19th century Chinese gilt silver filigree and enamel brise fan , Qing dynasty, the fan has 22 sticks with a 18k gold ring loop , wond...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Pair Gu Cloisonné Vases
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Imperial yellow Gu form cloisonné vases.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$22,000 / set
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Plates Flowers On Turquoise Background Meiji Period
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Dishes Meiji Period 1868-1912 with turquoise bottom, in good condition. On the perimeter, a circular border of 1.7 cm dark background composed of geometri...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
17/18thC Heavy Tibetan Bodhisattva, 9461
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very fine 17/18thC heavy Tibetan Bodhisattva from my 30-year personal collection. The warm rosy glow of the surface, the softness of the metal, and its incredible weight point to the...
Category
Early 18th Century Tibetan Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
$16,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Samuraï armor
Located in Brussel, BE
Amazing and unique Samuraï armor.
End of XIXth century, early XXth century.
Nimai do Okegawa gusoku (2 plate with barrel form cuirasse armor).
Composed o...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
$29,465
Two Thousand Year Old Han Frog Drum-Rare Chinese Rain Drum Southern China/Yunnan
Located in Ukiah, CA
Two-thousand-year old Han frog drum. Rare to find in such complete condition- usually only found in fragmentary condition. Museum piece. Stands 15 inches tall, top diameter is 26 inc...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$16,800 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rabbit Hollow Sculpture
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal rabbit hollow sculpture.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 18.4 C.M. / Width 13 C.M. / Length 30 C...
Category
20th Century Japanese Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C., Meiji, Antique Japanese Bronze Animal Rat / Mouse Holding A Chestnut
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal rat / mouse holding a chestnut with artist sign.
Artist signature is on the last photo.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Length 14.4 C.M. / Width ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
pair of Japanese cloisonné vases, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
decorated with bird & floral motif on turquoise ground
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$2,000 / set
Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique ceremonial dress and sword tansu, Sendai, Japan
Guaranteed to be authentic as described.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Ancient Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Caligraphy Inkwell 1200
Located in Portland, OR
An important Islamic Khurasan bronze and silver-inlaid inkwell & cover, Eastern Persia, Circa 1200.
The inkwell of cylindrical form and having a shallow dome top cover with a tall knopped finial and inlaid with a twin band of scrolled silver. The base of the dome and the rim of the cover having bands on interlaced silver inlay, the inkwell having three loop handles.
The body of the inkwell having two bands of silver inlaid Naskh script, between the bands are twin panels...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Rare Pair of Japanese Hibachi with Makie Lacquer – Imperial Horse Race Motif, 19
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A magnificent and highly rare pair of large Japanese hibachi (charcoal braziers), crafted from kiri wood (paulownia) and lavishly decorated with gold makie lacquer depicting scenes o...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Shang Dynasty Bronze Bell
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Shang Dynasty Bronze Bell is an ancient artifact, intricately engraved with mask designs that reflect the artistry and cultural significance o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Indian Antique Smelting Pot with Back Handle, Front Spout and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique smelting pot from the 19th century, with back handle, front spout and nice patina. Created in India during the 19th century, th...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Japan Satsuma Porcelain Vase and Golden Metal 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large Satsuma porcelain vase from the Meiji on a gilt metal frame from the Napoleon III period. On one side of the vase is represented a deity, probably ...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Grand Scale Chinese Wedding Basket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th-early 20th century grand scale Chinese wedding basket. 4 containers with cover; decorated with happiness & long life symbols in carve...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metal Antiquities
Materials
Jade, Quartz, Bronze
China Zhou Dynasty Bronze Perfume Burner
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Bucket burns perfume in bronze resting on three feet. The body is sculpted with a band frieze with an archaic motif. Two inverted U-shaped handles punctuate the edge. This type of bronze bucket was cast with lost wax from molds in several parts and assembled when the piece was poured, these are the traces that can be seen on the back of the bucket. . The bronze has a beautiful green and dark gray excavation patina. This perfume burner was originally to have longer feet, no doubt arched, cut very long ago since the place of the cut has the same patina as the rest of the piece.
China Zhou Dynasty...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Washi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: OBAKE UN
Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings.
Base is made of brass. Limited pattern painted model. Edition of 3+1AP
E26,27 light bulb.
Available to work with 100-250V.
Artist statement
In Japan, there is an animist belief that the soul dwells in old tools that have passed a long time and turns into spirits such as "Youkai" or "OBAKE." Its existence lurks in the darkness of everyday life, sometimes causing fear and sometimes entertaining.
This lantern is not an old tool, but it is made by the historic "Kojima Shoten", where the 10th generation are craftsmen in Kyoto. It's rare nowadays, and it's a style in which lanterns are made from bamboo bones to assembling papers and painting in one workshop and go. So, I decided to transform the polite crafted Japanese lanterns, which have been run through a traditional history, into a modern and pop style. It's not just OBAKE lurking in the darkness, but an existence who snuggles up to us as a more sophisticated being.
These one-eyed OBAKE have a meaningful look that originated in ancient Sanskrit culture. The red-eye "A [a]" is the facial expression that is the first pronunciation to make a sound in Sanskrit, which means "truth" and "spirit of inquiry" at the same time. The blue-eyed "UN [hu?]" expresses the pronunciation to close the sound, and at the same time means "wisdom" and "nirvana." There is also the idea that describing the beginning and end of the universe is represented by considering the "A" and "UN" as a pair. In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues...
Category
2010s Japanese Edo Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th Century
Size: Height 16.3 C.M. / Width 8.6 C.M.
...
Category
16th Century Burmese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
ANTIQUE SOLiD BRONZE JAPANESE KOI CARP STATUE OF A WONDERFULLY ELEGANT FISH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Bell with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese bronze bell with clapper inside with stand.
Age: Burma, 19th Century
Size of bell only: Height 12.5 C.M. / Width 9.4 C.M.
Height i...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese black green enamel flowers small water pipe opium pipe
By Dynasty Transorient
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and beautiful Chinese cloisonné opium pipe, enamelled with loto flowers, character marks to the base, 28cm high
Astonishing opium pipe with mot...
Category
1890s Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$670 Sale Price
34% Off
Antique Traditional Indonesian Gong and bonang
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary piece of art from Southeast Asia exudes an ancient charm that transcends time, telling stories of distant traditions and cultures. Dating back to the late 19th century, this work is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans of that era, who infused life and soul into every detail.
The gong, the undisputed protagonist of this composition, is made of copper and features a dark patina that accentuates its antique and mystical character. This aged surface, which softens its original shine, adds depth and mystery, almost whispering the stories and rituals for which it was used.
Supporting the gong is a solid wooden structure, painted in a lacquered red that, despite the marks of time, retains a timeless beauty. The traces of wear reveal layers of underlying color, giving the piece a lived-in and authentic charm, as if it had witnessed countless ceremonies and sacred moments.
Alongside the main gong, two small gongs...
Category
Early 19th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Snuff Bottle with Scoop
Located in Pomona, CA
This Chinese Cloisonne Master Snuff Bottle was hand crafted with beautiful phoenix motifs on both sides of the snuff bottle. A snuff bottle is a snuff container that can be easily ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Antiquities
Materials
Copper
$371 Sale Price
25% Off
Pomegranate Shaped Copper Red Glazed Vase, Yuan-Ming Period
Located in seoul, KR
This piece is a small ceramic vessel with a distinctive silhouette modeled after a pomegranate, notable for its full, well-balanced curves. The mouth, reminiscent of the fruit’s caly...
Category
16th Century Hong Kong Ming Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Copper
$1,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Magnificent Cloisonné Enamel & Gilt Bronze Tripod 'Cranes' Incense Burner & Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Cloisonne Enamel & Gilt Bronze Tripod 'Cranes' Incense Burner & Cover. In the Qianlong style, impressively cast and supported on the shoulders of three cranes. The globul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century, Meiji, Antique Japanese Iron Teapot with Bronze Lid
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Japanese iron teapot with bronze lid.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 19.8 C.M. / Width 17.3 C.M. / Diameter 15.5
Co...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Iron
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Wicker & Metal Baby Carriage Pull Behind Stroller Dog Carrier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker & Metal Baby Carriage Pull Behind Stroller Dog Carrier. Item features a wicker seat, metal frame, leather straps, gre...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
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 Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Shokudai Candle Holders of Bronze from Japan, Meiji 1868-1912
Located in London, GB
Pair of Shokudai candle holders made of bronze during the Meiji period (1868-1912) in Japan. Includes original box as pictured.
Candle holders H. 66cm; diameter 26cm.
Lidded bro...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 17th century
Size: Heig...
Category
17th Century Burmese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Tibetan Conch Trumpet Horn
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Old Tibetan Conch Shell Trumpet horn,
decorated with a Silver cover and semi-precious Stones Turquoise and Coral,
good old patina and w...
Category
1930s Tibetan Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Illustration of the Feet of Lord Rama, 'Sri Ram Prada Yatra'
Located in Soquel, CA
Finely detailed illustration of the feet of Lord Rama. The feet are labeled with illustrative symbols, including a lotus flower, shells, and crescent moons. There are a total of 17 s...
Category
19th Century Indian Other Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Very Large and Rare 14-16thC Nagapattinam Bronze Buddha, 8000
Located in Ukiah, CA
A one-of-a-kind 14-16thC Nagapattinam Standing Indian Bronze Buddha (close to Chola, in both location and time, but this one is Buddhist, the other Hindu. Chola is more famous- both ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$92,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Tibetan Antique Iron Seal
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Delve into the rich history of Tibetan culture with this Tibetan Antique Iron Seal, a remarkable artifact showcasing ancient craftsmanship and spiritu...
Category
18th Century Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Vintage Asian Brass Dragon Incense Burner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your space with this Vintage Asian Brass Dragon Incense Burner. Featuring intricate dragon motifs and crafted from durable brass, this piece serves ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Japanese Old Rusted Toy Car "Porsche" 1960s-1980s / Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese toy car, heavily rusted with age. Its form appears to resemble that of a Porsche, and it is believed to have been manufactured in the post‑war Showa period (1...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metal Antiquities
Materials
Tin
Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive set of doors dates to the turn of the century and originated as the outermost entrance gate to a traditional courtyard home in northern China. Crafted of locust wood and hand-worked iron, the rustic doors have developed a fantastic texture from years of use. The original layer of dark brown lacquer has eroded with an inimitable crackle, revealing the beautiful wood grain underneath.
The door fronts are reinforced with studded iron bands and decorative iron plates in the shape of clouds or ruyi. The doors are fitted with a simple iron latch and four round door pulls...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Chinese Archaic Bronze Hu and Cover, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese Han Dynasty archaic bronze ritual wine vessel, hu, and cover, ex. Michael Goedhuis, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China.
The archaic ritual bronze hu of typical...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Solid Silver 18thC Lankan Buddha, 9604
Located in Ukiah, CA
Solid silver 18thC Lankan Buddha on a silver-colored metal base. From the great early 20thC U.S. Mid-West Aseldorf collection (as per previous owner- purc...
Category
18th Century Sri Lankan Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
11thC Bronze Buddha- Pyu/Pagan Burma Rare, Powerful Ancient- TL Test! - 8439
Located in Ukiah, CA
One of my all-time favorites out of more than 10 thousand of Buddhas I have owned over the past 3+ decades. I believe this is a transitional piece that is late-Pyu and contemporary with the Pagan period, although I have never seen another like it. See attached Oxford TL test which dates it at up to 800 years old. YES- it really IS that green-the photos are accurate. Probably the ones that show the color the closest are the one with the ruler in it, and the two showing the recently made custom base. The two with the base were taken with a different camera. It is extremely large for its type. I've had several experts who have been amazed by this piece, as they have studied and collected Burmese sculpture...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$15,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Dutch Silver Plate Trinket Box Casket 1930 Hallmark
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Dutch silver plate trinket box and cover
Circa 1930
This pretty piece is embossed with figures and animals
We can ship to anywhere in the wor...
Category
1930s Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver Plate
Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wall art made using some of the material from an old Japanese door.
This is a wooden door reinforced with galvanized iron sheets.
It's a convenient size that doesn't take...
Category
2010s Japanese Primitive Metal Antiquities
Materials
Tin
15th Century Lao Buddha in the a Delightful Lanna/Laos Folk Style, 7590
Located in Ukiah, CA
15th century Lao Buddha in the a delightful Lanna/Laos folk style. Loss of original base and finial plus one ear mostly replaced. Large at 15 inches tall, 1...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Laotian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$2,173 Sale Price
26% Off
19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Elephant Bell with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze elephant bell with stand.
Age: Burma, 19th Century
Size: Height 12.5 C.M. / Width 9 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 23.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Bronze Chinese Buddha Sculpture
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An high quality bronze sculpture of Buddha hand-crafted in China in late 19th century. It has normal signs of use and age.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Lidded Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style verdigis bronze ritual wine vessel with raised archaistic patterns, accented with two rings and topped with a lid bearing three bird-form finials.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan: a Rare, Old ‘Bridal Crown’ 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan: a rare, old ‘bridal crown’ made of silver, gilded in parts, with turquoise coloured ornamental stones, glass, coral, and many pend...
Category
20th Century Uzbek Modern Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Nineteenth Century Chinese Metal Water Pipe, Covered with Green Dyed Ray Skin
Located in Leuven , BE
The Chinese water pipes for smoking opium or tobacco could be beautifully decorated with enamel or be coated with precious materials such as ray skin. How were they used? The heated opium was placed in the lidded well of the pipe. The smoker could inhale the fumes through this pipe. Most water pipes have a holder for storing the maintenance tools, such as a little brush, a spike and tweezers. The water pipes could easily be smoked while sitting down, unlike the regular opium pipes...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Japanese Edo-Meiji Period Satsuma Incense Burner (Koro) and Wooden Support Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Japanese 19th century Edo-Meiji Period Satsuma stoneware incense burner (Koro) with small wooden support table
By: unknown
Material: ceramic, stoneware, wood, enamel, paint
Techniqu...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Enamel
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