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Place of Origin: East Asian
Two Yixing Teapots and Covers
Located in seoul, KR
Both Yixing Zisha teapots appear to be modern-Republic era pieces. Yixing Zisha teapots are made from rare Zisha (紫砂) clay, which is exclusively mi...
Category
20th Century East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Very old Japanese teapot-shaped pottery "Koseto" / 1200s / Excavated pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is Seto ware.
Seto is a kiln with a long history located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan (Seto kilns are marked with red circles on the map). It is said to have originated around the 13th century.
In Japan, items from this period of Seto ware are referred to as "Ko-Seto." "Ko" means "old."
This particular item is Ko-Seto, which was fired around the 13th century.
One of the distinguishing features of Ko-Seto, as compared to other kilns, is the presence of glaze. While other kilns produced mostly unglazed pottery, Ko-Seto was covered with ash glaze, giving it a yellowish-green or pale emerald-green color.
In the early Kamakura period (13th century), when Ko-Seto production began, there was increased demand from temples in Kamakura (the capital city of the time, in present-day Kanagawa Prefecture) and the Tokai region for roof tiles, Buddhist ritual objects, and burial urns...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Large Cizhou Jar, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is sturdily potted with a robust ovoid body that rises from a short, spreading foot to a gently tapering neck, finishing with a lipped mouth rim. The exterior is decorated ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Set of Five Petite Chinese Cloisonné Process Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
A decorative technique first adopted in China in the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cloisonné is achieved by outlining intricate patterns with thin strips of metal, which are then f...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Korean Goryeo Bronze Bottle Vase with Green Patina, 12th/13th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and unusually large Korean Goryeo bronze bottle vase with green patina, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th/13th century, Korea.
The graceful vase of typical bottle form, with a bulbous...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
wabi sabi reclaimed boat wood wall decor, bamboos engraved. circa 1870s-1920s
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Wooden wall decor made of a piece of reclaimed wood from antique wood river boat. Words & bamboos engraved, together with the signature. Strings for hanging attached.
manufactured ci...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Cedar
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 Chinese Export Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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 Export East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bone
19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small alter / communion table in peach wood from the Zhejiang Province of China. Original condition with red lacquer with age-related patina.
Ming sty...
Category
Mid-19th Century Ming Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
The figure stands on a rectangular base. The horse is depicted in a poised stance, with strong, muscular legs and a slightly bowed head. The mane is carefully sculpted with deep, flowing grooves, adding a dynamic texture to the piece. The head features expressive details, including a well-defined muzzle, flared nostrils. The bridle and harness are delicately painted in faded green, contrasting against the creamy beige body. The saddle is adorned with intricate details, including decorative tassels and a textured pattern, indicative of the elaborate tack used in the Ming period.
Traces of original polychrome pigments in green, black, and ochre remain on the surface, hinting at the sculpture’s once-vibrant appearance. The weathered patina and areas of flaking paint add to its historical authenticity, reflecting centuries of age. The overall craftsmanship and detailing exemplify the Ming Dynasty’s refined ceramic artistry, making this piece a remarkable representation of of asian culture during this period.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green, black, and ochre glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Condition : Good(chips on the upper saddle.)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference : Asian Civilisations Museum - Accession No. C-1384 / 1994-00441 - Ming Dynasty Figure of Horse
(Type : Closely Related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Qingbai Floriform Dish, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The dish has a scalloped rim, which gives it a flower-like appearance. The wavy edges are characteristic of the Song dynasty ceramics, often inspired by natural forms such as flowers...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th C., Showa, A Pair of Antique Japanese Old Bronze Hibachi Brazier Pots
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Antique Japanese old bronze Hibachi brazier pots.
Hibachi is a traditional Japanese heating device.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 26 C.M. / Di...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Era circa 1900 Antique Japanese Bronze Sea Dragon 3-Arm Candelabra
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent and powerful, fantastically sculptural, ferocious bronze Japanese writhing sea dragon candleholder is coiled around itself, with an uplifted head and a stylized plume of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
7/8thC Korean Bronze Bodhisattva - 9001
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very special 7/8thC Korean bronze of a Bodhisattva. One of the best in my entire collection. See Sotheby's "The Art of the Buddha" (Lot 60) on September 2...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
19th century Chinese Official chair.
Elmwood, original red and black lacquer.
Back splat with vague remains of decorations (natural wear and tea...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Elm
Chinese porcelain water pot, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
scalloped rim; floral motif on gold ground; decorated with a dragon and a stylized wooden branch in relief
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Song Dynasty(1127–1279)
Located in seoul, KR
A similar jar with a cover, part of the Avery Brundage collection at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, is featured in Mary Tregear's "Song Ceramics" (London, 1982, plate 286). T...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
Five Green Glazed Pottery Attendant Figures, Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
The three figurines in the back exhibit the typical form of attendants, wearing conical red hats and adopting poses where their right hands are either held in front of their chests o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Qingbai Melon form water ewer, Five Dynasties-Northern song dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The oviform body is divided into few lobes, and the shoulder is applied with a pair of small loops molded.
Period : Five Dynasties-Song Dynasty(907~1279)
Type : Ewer
Medium : Zheji...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Twin Handled Bronze Censer Xuande Marks to Base
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty 18th century Chinese twin handled bronze censer bearing XuanDe marks to base , 990 grams , 17cm wide, internal width 10cm , 7cm high.
Category
Late 18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Rare Boshan Incense Burner Yue Celadon, Jin dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The Boshan incense burner is particularly notable among Han dynasty incense burners for its unique shape. Designed to resemble a mountain or even a mythical mountain, it is characterized by its pointed peaks that rise upwards. These peaks often function as vents for the smoke, creating an effect reminiscent of a volcanic eruption.
The body of the incense burner is typically round, with multiple small peaks surrounding a central, larger peak. The material used is mainly ceramic, although there are instances where they were made of bronze. It is presumed that this incense burner was used for religious or ceremonial purposes during its time. The colors of these burners are usually in shades of pale green or greyish brown, with the application of glaze to achieve a variety of colors on occasion.
Such incense burners are often found in tombs or ritual sites, and their purpose was to burn incense for purification of space or to produce pleasant aromas. The Boshan incense burner also represents a significant cultural heritage, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistic values of the period. Today, it is considered a quintessential example of ancient Chinese art.
Period : Han-Jin Dynasty
Type : Incense Burner
Medium : Yue celadon...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Three Glazed Figures of Musicians, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese musicians crafted from terracotta, featuring glazes in green, blue with nice condition. Set on rectangular bases. Compared to other figures, musician figures are relatively rare, two figures with distinctive instrument from that era.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green and Blue glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) V&A Museum - Accession number C.1501913
(Type : Closely related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Massive Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Impressed Pottery Jar '25-220 AD'
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and massive Chinese high fired gray pottery jar of remarkable size and girth, with impressed geometric design, Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Green Glazed Horse and Rider, Ming period(15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of East Asian horse rider, featuring glazes in green, are set on rectangular base.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green-glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Condition : Good
Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Chinese oxblood glazed porcelain snuff bottle, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
Daoguang mark and period; 1.6in(W) x 1.6in(D) x 3in(H) are the overall measurements of the snuff bottle including its cover
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Overlaid Peking Glass Snuff Bottle with Scoop
Located in Pomona, CA
This Chinese Overlaid Peking Glass Master Snuff Bottle was hand made with beautiful carved lotus plants on each sides. The shaped spherical pale body overlaid and cut on each side wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Glass
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 Archaistic Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A lovely pair of very detailed carved wooden temple ornaments (kibana) in the shape of elephant-like mythical creatures known as ‘Baku’.
Baku are Japan...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu sculpture. Shinzo is a representational figure of a god or spirit in the Shinto religion. This sculpture was carved fro...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Pair of Moon-Shaped Vases, China Late 19th Century
Located in Ixelles, BE
A pair of large moon-shaped "flasks" vases painted in blue and white, each flask decorated with scenes of active characters and surrounded by borders of floral motifs and foliate pat...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Coromandel 4-Fold Screens
Located in Queens, NY
2 Asian Chinese style (20th Century) red coromandel 4 fold screens. (PRICED EACH).
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
2 Japanese cloisonné plates, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
bird and floral motif on turquoise ground; the stands shown in the pictures are not included with these plates
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Rare Qingbai Carved Ewer, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Qingbai ewer features a rounded body with smooth curves, a short spout, and a looped handle, presenting a harmonious and balanced form. The lid is adorned with a flower-shaped f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Black Cabinets, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique furniture made in the Taisho period (1912-1926).
It has four drawers with copper handles from that time.
The base of the handles is decorated with a typic...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Coffee table , side table, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This product is based on a very popular Taisho-era coffee table that is hard to find in the antique world and sells out quickly when it arrives.
With the theme of harmony with antiq...
Category
2010s Taisho East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period.
This chest is made from sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Large Pottery Standing Figure of Attendant, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This artwork, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1990s, is presumed to have been produced in the same kiln from the Han dynasty, based on the head of the Sotheby's reference piece, which also originated from Hong Kong. Furthermore, given its almost identical shape to the piece from the Artemis Gallery...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Chinese robin's egg glazed porcelain water pot, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
in the form of a shell
Category
Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Bonsai in Gilt Cloisonné Basket Pot
Located in Brea, CA
23'' Antique Chinese Jade Bonsai in Gilt Cloisonné basket pot. closionne pot is 10'' X 5.5 high, this is a very beautiful jade bonsai. they are mor...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Jade
STUNNING SiGNED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1870 JAPANESE VASE DEPICTING A BIRD ON A BRANCH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1870 signed to the base solid bronze Japanese bronze vase depicting a large b...
Category
1870s Japonisme Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Lacquered Opium Pipe Bowl Stand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This tabletop display stand was once used to elevate an opium smoker's collection of pipe bowls, a removable element of the opium pipe often made of fine materials such as jade, yixi...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Mirror
pair of Chinese porcelain plates, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
decorated with Chinese characters on yellow ground
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Amber-Glazed Pottery Ewer, Tang-Liao Dynasty (7-12th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
This historical piece features a robust, rounded body with a broad shoulder tapering down to a narrower base. The glaze, characterized by its rich amber hue, covers most of the vessel, while the lower part remains unglazed, exposing the rough, textured clay beneath.
Date : Tang-Liao Dynasty(7-12th century)
Type : Amber-glazed pottery
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Christies Newyork 1–15 DEC 2015 - Exquisite Splendor: Chinese Ceramics And Works Of Art - Lot 49
(Price realised : 5,250 USD / Type : Closely related)
2) Christies Newyork 18–27 MAR 2015 - The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Samurai Wine / Sake Gourd “Hyotan” Lacquered Calabash Flask
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Samurai drinking vessel with red lacquer and wooden stopper in excellent condition. The hand made cord tassels complete the set.
Dark old patina due to its age enhances its ...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Rosewood Flower Stands Marble-Top
Located in Brea, CA
19th century a pair of antique 31.5” large Chinese rosewood flower stands marble top insert, 2 pieces, the inset marble-top over carved rosewoo...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Arita Kraak type Dish, Mid-17th century, Edo Period
Located in seoul, KR
This piece was created in Japan presumably during the second half of the 17th century, with two archaic-style kanji characters, "酬酬" (shu shu), engraved on the bottom. A identical piece is housed in the National Museum of Warsaw.
Period : Edo Period, Japan
Date : 17th century
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference : National Museum of Warsaw - Inventory Number SKAZsz 1230 MNW
(Type : Highly related)
* Japanese Edo Period Kraak
The Japanese 17th...
Category
17th Century Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Unique 19th Century Export Chinese Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Unique 19th century export Chinese gilt chinoiserie lacquer box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, this box has a unique shape, it is f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
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 Vintage East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
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 Export Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bone
Eggshell porcelain set with lithophany from Japan 1940s in 24k.
By Kutani Studio
Located in Palermo, IT
ncantevole Japanese tea set hand-painted in 24k gold, with Japanese garden landscape and geisha girls. 1940s.
Japanese Eggshell Porcelain Tea Set with Lithophane “Geisha”
Teapot wi...
Category
20th Century Japonisme East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Vases - Antique, c.1910
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Artist Pieces!
These stunning Japanese bronze mixed metal vases, dating back to the Meiji Period cir...
Category
1910s Meiji Vintage East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
16/17thc Tibetan Bronze Skull Cup - 9026
Located in Ukiah, CA
15-17thC Tibetan Bronze Skull Cup. Quite Large for its type (nearly life-size) at 8 inches deep, 6 inches wide, and pproximately 5 inches tall. IT is 9 7/8...
Category
16th Century Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Chinese red glazed porcelain vase, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
bottle vase
Category
Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Qing Dynasty Fish Shaped Cricket Holder
Located in Incline Village, NV
Uniquely fabulous and highly unusual item for those seeking something different; this 18th century "cricket holder" from the Qing Dynasty is in the shape of a fish and is made of hand wrought metal, with nice detail and an open woven body which provided air to the cricket. A sophisticated clasp locking mechanism on the underneath of the fish kept the pet cricket contained in the caged holder. Obviously this was intact when someone at some point in time tried to remove whatever was inside by making a hole at the base of the tail to get it out (see image). This hand held cricket cage holder is in very nice and all original condition, save for the small hole; not fragile in any way; sturdy in structure with no repairs.
For over 1000 years the Chinese have used crickets...
Category
1790s Qing Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Raincoat and Hat set
Located in Pomona, CA
A very rare and pristine condition traditional Chinese raincoat consisting of both an apron skirt, cape and hat made entirely from palm tree and coconut fibers several layers thick. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Palmwood
Japanese Antique Glass Low Table, Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique low table was made in the Taisho era.
The tabletop is made of a single piece of high-quality zelkova wood. The legs are lathe-turned.
It is unified with a ginkgo surfa...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Glass
Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest Featuring Inlay
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box, a masterpiece of intricate inlay work. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, it blends authentic Chin...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique East Asian Antiquities
Materials
Metal
