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Place of Origin: Asian
Blue Glazed Chinese Mingqi Spirit Scholar
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to ensure a safe journey to the afterlife. Meant to depict the pleasures of daily life, common burial figures...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Ming Dynasty Two Green Glazed Horses and Riders (15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese horse riders, featuring glazes in green, are set on rectangular bases.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green-glazed Pottery
Typ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Antique 1890s Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug, Medallion Design, Wool, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This 1890 Haji Jalili Persian Tabriz rug consists of a cotton warp, handspun wool weft and hand-knotted handspun wool pile. The bright copper hues, soft blues, indigos, cream and bei...
Category
19th Century Tabriz Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Chinese Monkey Form Porcelain Teapot, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
red glazed teapot in the form of a sitting monkey
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Inlaid Paulownia Tabako-Bon, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden vessel is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used in tandem with a smoking pipe. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessor...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asian Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Copper
Two Japanese Mother of Pearl Wood Dishes
Located in Brea, CA
Two Japanese mother of pearl wood dishes, very beautiful pieces. Measures: Large one H 2” x L 13.5” x W 10”.
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Asian Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
This early 20th century Japanese jewelry box is made of black lacquer and decorated with beautiful floral detailing. This piece sti...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antiquities
1870s Antique Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection
The anterior surface of this rare Chinese silver card case is ornamented with chased oriental figures amidst bamboo and foliate designs, accented with a fenced area and simplified structures, all on a matte background.
The ornamentation incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche.
The posterior surface of this silver card case is embellished with an exceptional chased decorated segmented iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, also all on a matte background.
The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...
Category
1870s Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Chinese porcelain cover bowl, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
floral motif
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Central Javanese Bronze Footed and Lidded Offering Vessel, 8th-10th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and rare Javanese bronze footed offering vessel and cover, Central Javanese Period, 8th-10th century.
The ritual offering vessel of elega...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
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
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded Wood Carving - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva seated in Royal Relaxation pose hand-carved in Gilded Wood with traces of paint still visible.
This expressi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese blue & white porcelain meat trays in lacquer box
Located in New York, NY
blue and white porcelain meat trays are 18th c.; lacquer box is from the Republican period; 12in(W) x 12in(D) x 3.5in(H) are the dimensions of the lacquer box; largest blue and white...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Silver Stand and Egg Cruet Set for Six Persons
By Kwong Man Shing
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Chinese export silver egg cruet set for six persons; part of our Asian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese export silver egg cruet set consists of six egg cups and six associated spoons, displayed on a functional purpose-made stand.
The original hallmarked egg...
Category
Early 1900s Antique 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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver christening mug; an addition to our silver christening gifts collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese export silver mug has a tapering cylindrical form.
The surface of this impressive christening mug is embellished with embossed and chased decoration depicting Asian figures in a grass terrain village setting performing chores and meditating in prayer.
The scene incorporates a multitude of indigenous plants in addition to a stylized peony tree encasing a shield shaped vacant cartouche.
The upper rim and base of the mug are encompassed with applied moulded borders.
This Chinese export mug...
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Export Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Han Cocoon-Shaped Vessel
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Han Dynasty, China, circa 200 BC-2 AD.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese oxblood porcelain brush pot, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
oxblood glazed
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Lower Xiajiadian Culture Tripod Li Jar, 2000–1500 BCE
Located in seoul, KR
This tripod jar, dating from 2000 to 1500 BCE, is attributed to the Lower Xiajiadian Culture, which flourished in Northeast China. It exemplifies the early ceramic craftsmanship of N...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
pair of Chinese porcelain dishes, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
each decorated with a multicolor floral motif
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Melon Vessel with Lift Cover
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese red lacquered papier mâché melon form vessel with lift cover and painted decoration. Measures: H 9 1/2 inch.
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
10 Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Roundels
Located in Brea, CA
10 antique Qing Dynasty Chinese embroidered silk roundels embroidery robe. Decorated all-over with beautiful blue and red flowers. 9 pieces: 9 in diameter....
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Silk
Ancient Rome 100 AD Asian Amulet Seal Necklace in 22Kt Gold With Tiger Eye
Located in Miami, FL
Ancient piece from the imperial Roman period, circa 100 AD.
A very rare amulet-seal found at the Roman provinces region in Asia. This piece is carved and smooth polished from a natu...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Agate, Gold
Antique 1910s Persian Chahal Shotor Bakhtiari Rug, Wool, 4' x 7'
Located in New York, NY
This 1910 Bakhtiari rug from the village of Chahal Shotor consists of a cotton warp and handspun wool weft and hand-knotted pile. Its beautiful bright colors are derived from organic...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Chinese Export Silver Cup
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Cup with dragon handles, and with birds and bamboo chased and embossed around the body. The cup is supported by a furth...
Category
1890s Chinese Export Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique 1880s Haji Jalili Persian Rug, Butterfly Medallion, 12' x 17'
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz carpet consists of a hand-knotted woolen pile, cotton warp and threads, and natural vegetable dyes. Created circa 1880 by master weaver H...
Category
19th Century Tabriz Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Manchurian Stained Glass Panel, Suzchou, China
Located in New York, NY
A Manchurian stained-glass panel on a wood frame, Late 19th century. Floral motif in the center, plus etching on clear panels. Excellent antique condition. Slight wear commensurate w...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique 1910s Persian Kermanshah Songhor Rug, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Kermanshah carpet from the village of Songhor circa 1910 consists of a hand-knotted handspun wool pile and natural vegetable dyes. The medallion design features exceptio...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Antique 1920s Persian Heriz Rug, Red and Indigo Wool, 5' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Heriz carpet created, circa 1920 consists of a cotton warp and weft, hand-knotted wool pile and organic vegetal dyes. Depicted are an exceptional medallion, border and f...
Category
Early 20th Century Heriz Serapi Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood and Floral Enamel Cloisonné Circular Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese carved rosewood and floral enamel cloisonné circular low/coffee table. The pink peonies and verdant leaves are highligh...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antiquities
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Carved Chinese Biscuit Hat Stands, Daoguang Period
Located in New York, NY
provenance: Sotheby's auction in March 2018; decorated in relief with crane motif
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Three Small White-glazed Circular Boxes and Coveres, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, C
Located in seoul, KR
Three White glazed boxes from the Qing dynasty Vung Tau cargo. Identical pieces are included on page 459 of the Vung Tau catalog titled 'Christies Amste...
Category
1690s Qing Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Twin Handled Crystal Censer and Cover
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty an antique Chinese twin handled crystal censer and cover, lion sit on the lid, two rings two lions handle, see more pictures, 14cm x 14cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Asian Antiquities
Materials
Crystal
Japan 1890 Meiji Shibayama Round Urn in Gilded Wood and Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Shibayama urm from the Japan meiji (1858-1912) period.
Gorgeous piece of art, created in the imperial Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. This is a little urn with a lid crafted in gilded wood, shibayama panels and sterling silver. Composed by a four footed round vase with two sterling silver handles in the shape of trees and the lid on top accented with the figure of a crab in sterling silver. The gilded wood is decorated with flowers, sea patterns and the imperial flower...
Category
1890s Meiji Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
Chinese Multicolor Porcelain Cover Jar, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
jar is decorated with a continuous village scene; cover is decorated with a figural scene
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese porcelain vase, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
multicolor figural scenes on pale blue ground
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 1900s Wool Persian Jajim Kilim Rug, 9' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Jajim Kilim circa 1900 consists of a combination of handspun wools - some vegetable dyed and some undyed. It exhibits a linear, interlaced pattern in the style o...
Category
Early 1900s Kilim Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Chinese Split Bamboo Headrest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from lengths of split bamboo, this headrest enabled contour comfort, quite luxurious for 19th century, China. Lightweight and low-profile, it was the perfect accessory for a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
1910s Turkish Silver Coffee Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Turkish silver coffee jug; an addition to our Asian silver teaware collection.
This exceptional a...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Wool Persian Tabriz Rug, Circa 1980, Hand-knotted, 9’ x 13’
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz carpet, circa 1890 consists of a cotton warp and thread, hand-knotted wool pile and natural vegetable dyes. It is an exquisite and highly intricate pi...
Category
19th Century Tabriz Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wool
19th Century Unique Chinese Carved Hardwood Flower Tall Stands
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood flowers tall stands with carved tops, pedestal and tripod base, maybe Zitan wood. Measures: Height 6...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Hardwood
Two Horses Pattern Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The interior painted with two spotted horses at play beneath a willow tree, the exterior with a cafe-au-lait glaze. Tea saucer and teabowl set.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Peri...
Category
1720s Qing Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
2 Chinese export porcelain tablewares, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
5.25in(D) x 9.25in(W) x 5.3in(H) are the dimensions of the teapot; teapot's cover is surmounted by a berry form finial
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
Antique 1870s Persian Sultanabad Rug, Wool, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Sultanabad carpet circa 1870 consists of handspun wool and vegetable dyes. The pile is hand-knotted, and the carpet is in excellent antique condition. Its rich gold, blu...
Category
19th Century Sultanabad Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This guardian figure represents a fusion of human and beast, a common motif symbolizing protection in Chinese lore. Crafted from pottery, the figure is a testament to the era's sculp...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
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. Traces of once-painted nature and chicken il...
Category
1720s Qing Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique 1870s Persian Kermanshah Rug, Floral Motifs, 10' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Kermanshah carpet created circa 1870 showcases a floral design with unique coloration and an elaborate central m...
Category
1870s Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wool
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
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 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
Blue and White Flower Saucer c. 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
The central floral motif, possibly representing peonies or another culturally significant flora, is surrounded by intricate patterns and border designs typical of the period. Pieces ...
Category
1720s Chinoiserie Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ware Sheep Head Cup
By Yang Qing He
Located in Brea, CA
A Chinese ware sheep head cup.
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Asian Antiquities
Materials
Iron
20th Century Temple Altar Door Gilded Applique, Set
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Set of Large Buddhist temple Altar door decorative applique. Gilded copper, depicting flying Phoenix. Can be easily used to adorn any door. Solid copper...
Category
20th Century Asian Antiquities
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
A Rare Annamese Blue and white Ewer, Circa 15th century
Located in seoul, KR
Stoneware painted with underglaze cobalt blue and remnants of overglaze enamel. Valuable piece housed in a few major museum collections in the United States.
Year/Period : 15th century
Region : North Vietnam, Vietnam
Type : Ewer
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship
Reference :
1) Phoenix Art Museum - OBJECT NUMBER 2000.108.1
2) Asian Art Museum of San Francisco - Annamese Collection
3) Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000
* Vietnamese trade ceramics
Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics, and ceramic exports...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Asian Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
