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Place of Origin: Asian
15th Century Majaphit Holy Water Vessel, Shipwreck Salvage
Located in Richmond, VA
Earthenware holy water recipient from Java, Indonesia. The vessel is also known as “kendi”, and go back as far as the 13th-15th century, when some indigenous groups were still Christ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Celestial being(Apsara) Stone Statue, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This statue appears to be a stone sculpture of an apsara, a celestial nymph from Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Despite its fragmentary state, the sculpture conveys grace and movement. The apsara is captured in a dynamic pose, perhaps once part of a larger tableau, playing a flute-like instrument. The facial features are serene yet expressive, with faint traces of pigmentation hinting at the sculpture's original polychromy. The black stand was made in Hong Kong at the time of the acquisition. Date : Northern Wei...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Japanese Erotic Otofuku Folk Art Carving, Late Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and highly unusual Japanese Folk Art wood carving depicting the folk heroine and good luck figure Otafuku with a finely painted erotic design on the interior and a carved inscri...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Asian Antiquities

Materials

Cypress

Rare Yue Celadon-Glazed Figural Vessel, Western Jin dynasty (265-420)
Located in seoul, KR
This vessel is well-modeled as a recumbent winged lion with detailed decorative elements. It features a grimacing face with large protruberant eyes under heavy brows and a gaping mou...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

Annamese Stoneware Miniature Vase and Jar, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th C, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
These ceramics feature finely detailed depictions of birds and cloud motifs using underglaze blue, showcasing an elegant and refined design. The vase portrays a bird in mid-flight, w...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Slatted Bamboo Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made out of dexterous lengths of sliced bamboo this headrest enabled contour comfort—quite luxurious for 19th-century China. Lightweight and low-profile, it was the perfect accessory...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

17th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Barrel #01
Located in Chicago, IL
17th Century Ming Dynasty carved marble garden seat with Foo Dog handles, floral reliefs and bat wing decoration. The Chinese symbol for bat and fo...
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17th Century Ming Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Marble

19th Century Chinese Ebonized Letter Rack with Mother of Pearl
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese ebonized letter rack with mother of pearl from the Qing dynasty. Beautiful mother of pearl of four divisional arched form above a scrolled leaf fret-cut frieze a...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Figure of Lady Holding Lotus
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden seated figure of lady holding lotus. Age: Burma, 18th Century Size: Height 55.4 C.M. / Width 18.5 C.M. / Depth 16.5 C.M. Condition: Some expected degradation ...
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18th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Vases, Japan, Circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cloisonné bronze vases, Japan, circa 1900, accident on one, slight depression Measures: H 19cm, D 10cm.
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20th Century Japonisme Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Green-glazed model of a Haitai, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Han Dynasty green-glazed Haitai sculpture, though worn over time, retains its dynamic form. Period : Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) Medium : Earthenware with Green glaze Provena...
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15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Turkish Oushak Carpet, 1950s, Handmade Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...
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1950s Oushak Vintage Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl, circa 1890
By Tuck Chang & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver bowl. This exceptional Chinese Export silver (CES) bowl has a circular rounded form. The body of this antique Chinese silver bowl...
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1890s Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

1920s Indian Silver Sugar Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver sugar bowl; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Indian silver sugar bowl has a circular rounded, compressed form. The body of this silver bowl is embellished with a chased scene depicting a rural setting with iconic wild, indigenous animals. The decoration to the body is flanked with simplified leaf decorated borders to the upper and lower portions. The raised flared shoulders of the sugar bowl are encompassed with an applied moulded border accented with leaf designs. This antique sugar bowl...
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1920s Vintage Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Black-glazed Lion Pillow, Northern Song-Jin Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Black-glazed ceramic pillow, frequently-produced during the Jin dynasty. Similar piece can be found in the Guanfu Museum, where there are black-glazed pillows...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese double gourd porcelain vase, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
robin's egg glazed; 2in(D) x 2in(W) x 3in(H) are the dimensions of the vase only (not including the wooden base); the wooden base shown in the pictures is not included with this vase
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Late 18th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Primitive Japanese Straw Cutter, Sculptural Rustic Farm Equipment
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE JAPANESE STRAW CUTTER A sculptural and decorative piece made from elm and steel. A fixed blade is mounted in a wooden frame in which lengths of straw can be drawn and place...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Steel

ANTIQUE JAPANESE BRONZE BUDDHA STATUE OF HIM SiTTING ON A SACK POURING WATER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small antique circa 1900-1920 bronze statue of a Buddha sitting on a sack pouring water A good ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Net-Pattern Lacquer Box and Cover
Located in Brea, CA
19th century a lacquer net-pattern box and cover, a very beautiful piece. See more pictures, measures: Diameter 25cm.
Category

Early 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Palace Wooden Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, Late Qing Period
Located in Islamabad, PK
Pair of Chinese Palace Wooden Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period The grand wooden door from the late Qing Dynasty, showcas...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Indian Sandstone Nandi Sculptures, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Indian stone carvings depicting reclining a cow / bull / ox, Nandi, or Vrishabha, the bull vahana or vehicle of the god Shiva, outfitted with saddles, bridles, and headpieces upon th...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Indian Sandstone Nandi Sculptures, Pair
Indian Sandstone Nandi Sculptures, Pair
$5,500 Sale Price / set
57% Off
White with Overglaze Enamel Tea Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The wear on its surface is a testament to its age and underwater journey, giving it a unique patina that only time and nature can create. The overglaze enamel decoration that adorns ...
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1720s Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Sacred Bull, Tang-Liao Dynasty (7-12th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
Naturalistically modelled, standing on a rectangular base with head facing forward and short tail curled to one side, incised details and covered overall in a rich chestnut glaze sav...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 20 years of collecting, we have never run across a pair of brazier tongs, making this object truly a rare find. Once used by a scholar or wealthy homeowner to place hot coals in a...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Brass

1900s Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Bao Cheng
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver bowl; an addition to our Asian silverware collection. This exceptional Chinese Export Silver bowl has a plain circular form onto a plain circular swept, spreading foot. The body of this antique Asian silver bowl is embellished with chased traditional oriental chrysanthemum floral and foliate designs, all on a matte background. The decoration to the body incorporates a large shield shaped vacant cartouche to one side. The upper portion of this impressive bowl is encircled with a plain applied moulded border to the incurved shaped rim. The hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl include: Origin mark: Shanghai (??) Maker's mark: Bao Cheng Branch name: DE JI Artisan silversmith mark: Fang (?) Condition This antique Asian silver bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The chased decoration is all very sharp. The CES hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique Asian bowl...
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Early 1900s Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

19th Century Sri Lankan Rice Paper Prayer Book Tied with Wooden Binding
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century or earlier, Sri Lankan rice paper prayer book tied with wooden binding. Beautiful Objet d'Art with prayers written in beautiful Sinhalese script. Can be separated and...
Category

19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Antiques Star-shaped bamboo flower basket
Located in Niiza, JP
Weaving a star-shaped bamboo flower basket Materials are bamboo, rattan, wooden branches, etc. φ430× 180 (main body)/430 (total length) [mm] An irregularly shaped flower basket Made...
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20th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

set of Chinese blue & white porcelain meat trays, all in a lacquer box
Located in New York, NY
blue and white porcelain meat trays: late 18th c.; lacquer box: Republican period; 12in(W) x 12in(D) x 4in(H) are the dimensions of the lacquer box; largest blue and white porcelain ...
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Three Annamese Stoneware Miniature Jarlets, 15th Century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
In the shape of a tower(Chess) with blue decoration on the body, chocolate ring on the base. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam(Viet...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

LOVELY 20TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE Figure
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese hand carved soapstone figure with a singular holder. This is a great example of a Chine...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Asian Antiquities

Materials

Soapstone

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure Of Sacred Bull, Tang-Liao Dynasty (7-12th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
Naturalistically modelled, standing on a rectangular base with head facing forward and short tail curled to one side, incised details and covered overall in a rich chestnut glaze sav...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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 Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot. The drinking vessel of this silver wine goblet is embellished with impressive engraved bamboo stems emanating from the lower portion. The embossed stem of this impressive solid silver goblet...
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Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Chinese double gourd porcelain vase, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
pink glazed multi-lobed double gourd vase
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Chinese Export Silver Salver by Wing Fat
By Wing Fat
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) salver has a circular shaped form. The centre of the salver is embellished with an engraved chrysanthemum floral design. The rai...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

19th Century Bronze Asian ‘Vietnam’ Buddhas
Located in Esbeek, NL
19th century bronze Asian Buddhas, Vietnam Gold lacquer.    
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19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Green Glazed Red Pottery Figure of Dog, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Located in seoul, KR
The dog faces forward, with clearly defined eyes that stand out. Its ears are slightly curled, giving the impression of a relaxed, natural stance. The collar around its neck, connect...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

pair of Chinese porcelain spoons, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
gold fish motif; box shown in pictures is included with these spoons
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 1870s Persian Samarkand Khotan Rug, Wool, 7' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
This white Samarkand Khotan carpet consists of a cotton warp and weft, hand-knotted pure wool pile and organic vegetal dyes. Created circa 1870, its unique coloration, age and fine q...
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1870s Khotan Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Chinese blue & white porcelain cover jar, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
floral motif
Category

Mid-18th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Green Glazed Pottery Figure of Rooster, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Located in seoul, KR
The head is rounded, with minimal detailing of the beak, eyes, and comb. The neck is thick and solid, seamlessly transitioning into the body, which appears sturdy and compact, giving...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Guardian Haitai Lion Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties
Located in seoul, KR
This figure represent a guardian haitai. The style of the figurine, with its facial features and remnants of paint, suggests it could be a part of funerary art, which was common in Chinese culture during these periods. Date : Northern Wei...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Chinese celadon porcelain vase, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
10.5in(H) is the height of the vase and the bronze base only (it does not include the bronze cover and the lighting components above the cover)
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Teapot, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
yellow, brown, and green glazed turtle form teapot
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle, which retracts its head and legs inside the carapace. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century. Dimensions: 3.4 x 3 x ...
Category

Early 19th Century Japonisme Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Boxwood

pair of Chinese porcelain hat holders, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
each decorated with a figural scene
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Iron candlestick Object
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese candlestick. The decoration and the rusted iron look are lovely. We will always suggest the best shipping method. Please con...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Pair of Small White porcelain Cup, Late Ming Era(16-17th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
Teacup from the late Ming dynasty shipwreck. An identical piece is included on page 141 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled Asian Ceramic Found along Maritime Si...
Category

17th Century Ming Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Important Porcelain Planter, Japan – Late 19th Century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Large porcelain planter with gilt bronze ornamentation, made during the Meiji era (1868-1912) by a Japanese craftsman. This rare and unusual ob...
Category

19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A Set of 4 Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks with Glasgow import marks for the firm of George Edward & Sons, 1899. The Scottish firm was one of the few UK companies that stocked Chi...
Category

1890s Chinese Export Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Milling Shed pottery with Green Glaze, Eastern Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Made from the standard orange earthenware body of Han green glazed tomb models, this miniature milling station features a circular millstone and a foot...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Longquan Celadon 'Lotus Petal' Jar And Cover, Northern Song Dynasty)
Located in seoul, KR
The jar is sturdily potted with an oval shaped body carved with overlapping lotus petals below the straight neck. All covered with a crackled glaze of olive-green color with the exce...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

Chinese porcelain cover bowl, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
floral motif
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

3 Chinese rose medallion porcelain jugs, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
decorated with figural scenes; 4.5in(D) x 6.7in(W) x 5.4in(H) are the dimensions of the tallest jug
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Multicolor Porcelain Vase, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
wooden base shown in the pictures is included with this item; approximate measurements of vase only (not including wooden base): 14.5in(H) x 6in(L)
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Black glazed bottle, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)
Located in seoul, KR
Black glazed bottle from the late Ming dynasty binh thuan cargo. An identical piece is included on page 146 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Disco...
Category

16th Century Ming Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antiques Happo-do Fairy Tales by Gyokuho 15 Woodblock Prints Artbook
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: paper woodbox Book: 420(W) x 300(H) [mm]  paint size: 330(W) x 220(H) [mm] Fairy tale woodblock prints by Happodo A beautiful set of 15 woodblock prints From Momotaro to K...
Category

20th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Pair of Chinese Bronze Mandarin Duck Form Censors
Located in Toledo, OH
This pair of Chinese bronze mandarin duck form censors with lids are cast in a mirror image of each other, with upswept details on the wings and tails. The heads are turned to the si...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

high dim sum basket 4 baskets
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare and exceptional piece, this giant 17th-century Dim Sum steamer embodies the rich culinary heritage of Yum Cha, the traditional Chinese tea-drinking ritual. Originally, Dim Sum...
Category

17th Century Other Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Green-glazed pottery 'figural' lamp, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The lamp shaped as a kneeling female figure wearing long robes, her face with a large nose, deep-set eyes and pronounced cheeks, holding an infant in her lap, her cylindrical and elo...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Asian Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

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