18th Century Antiquities

Antique 1760s Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Limestone

An antique statue of a Bodhisattva, Sanskrit term for one who, motivated by great compassion, demonstrates spontaneous desire to achieve Buddhahood (awakening). This 18th century Chi...

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Elm

This wonderful black lacquered and painted throne is made by Northern elmwood. Chairs constructed with a round back that continues into the arms are referred to as armchairs with a c...

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Elm

This half-moon table has a more elaborate curve to the legs, referred to as the cabriole leg. This leg style is often seen in European furniture and is often attributed to the inform...

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Elm

A rare long console table in Northern elmwood (Jamu), with bamboo pattern carved details on border, apron and legs, early 18th century, Shanxi Province, China.

Antique 1760s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Metal

Tansu chest from Japan, Edo period, mid-18th century. Rustic elm wood and cedar, red finish. Metal trimmings, handles and decoration. Six drawers, plus a cabinet compartment with fou...

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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Chairs

Walnut

These two chairs made of fine walnut wood from the French Louis-Seize impress with their finely decorated backrest, which is provided with a twisted garland. In the middle they are d...

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Metal

A fine pair of antique Japanese Samurai stirrups. Metal, with red lacquer interior, and inlaid mother of pearl (Raden) all over the outside, sides and bottom. With floral shaped op...

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Antique Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Antiquities

Steel, Iron, Wood

Hand-carved middle eastern window. Salvaged from a home in Iran in the 1800s. This piece was made to withstand armed intruders. Back has been secured shut with nails from that period...

Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Tapestries

Wool, Silk

"Tenier Tapestry" David Tenier was a Flemish painter, printmaker, draughtsman, miniaturist painter, staffage painter, copyist and art curator. He was an extremely versatile artist k...

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Limestone

China Important Ancient Monumental Pair Stone Tigers, middle Qing period 1750-1850. China, a monumental pair of tall hand carved stone tigers, 115cm, 46” high and 60cm, 24” in width...

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Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Trunks and Luggage

Late 18th century Burmese lacquered temple book trunk.

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures

Wood

A large and dramatic muscled Nio guardian figure. Nio figures were placed outside Buddhist temples as protectors against evil spirits and to keep the temple free of demons and thie...

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

Stone

Rare gem plucked from an old Japanese garden Japan, a fine and amazing surviving Gorinto or five-tiered Stupa sculpted in one piece in a convenient portable size from a gray-brown...

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Wood, Paper

The striking design of cock on a drum originates from China. It is said that Emperor Yao had placed a drum in front of the gate at the court for people who struck it to offer a lette...

Antique Early 18th Century Vietnamese Antiquities

Bronze

18th century (or earlier) bell excavated from the Central Highlands Vietnam Mounted for best viewing.

Antique Early 18th Century Vietnamese Decorative Bowls

Bronze

17th century bronze temple offering bowl excavated from Central Highlands Vietnam.  

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Porcelain

A Chinese blue and white porcelain spirit bottle. Kangxi period, (1662-1722) Barrel shaped The top with a short cylindrical spout, decorated all-over with chrysanthemum and fo...

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Porcelain

This extremely hard to find collection of six oversized hand-painted porcelain Chinese decorative platters from the Kangxi period (1662-1722) of the Qing Dynasty in the Kangxi wucai ...

Katchu Shi

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Leather, Silk, Gold Leaf, Lacquer, Iron

Eighteenth century iron samurai battle harness in the style of Date Masumune, lord daimyō of Sendai Province, lacquered gold. Masamune's followers adopted the heavy, war-like Sendai...

Antique Late 18th Century Thai Other Metalwork

Bronze

Thai sculptors have created a sacred art full of richness and incomparable beauty. Impressed with a harmonious realism, these works, full of fervor and a deep sense of life, are als...

Antique Mid-18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antiquities

Paper

The manuscript comes with an international Certificate of Authenticity. We often picture Tibetan monks - or at least the ideal of the monk - firmly in the setting of a monastery see...

Antique Late 18th Century Cambodian Other Antiquities

Bronze

With the period of Phnom Udong, Buddhist art is at its peak and the themes of Buddhism are put forward although the Hindu legends are still represented. This style is marked by monum...

Antique Late 18th Century Thai Other Antiquities

Bronze

The master is seated in "vajrasana", with both legs folded over the other, in the attitude of meditation: in "Samadhi". With both hands resting on the other in th...

Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Glass, Wood

The Buddha figure with an international Certificate of Authenticity and independent appraisal of a court expert. This very well sized image of Buddha is particularly beautiful. His ...

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Bronze

A gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qianlong period, dated 1770 A.D. Incised Qianlong mark cyclically dated to gengyin year (corresponding to 1770 A.D.) and of the period. The ba...

Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Wood

A pair of Chinese 18th century hand-carved wooden temple corbels. Each corbel features detailed animals, shells, and other adornments among openwork foliage patterns. The scenes with...

Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Wood

A pair of 18th century Chinese hand-carved temple corbels featuring stylized characters. Each corbel showcases a great wood openwork carving featuring a dynamic Chinese character, an...

Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Alabaster

A Burmese Mandalay style monk statue made of alabaster from the 18th-19th century. This monk is seated on his knees, his hands resting on his lap as he seems to gaze straight ahead. ...

Antique 18th Century Chinese Centerpieces

Silver

Antique mid-18th century extremely rare Chinese silver gilt filigree and gem set, pear shaped vase. The delicate filigree vase decorated throughout in a typical Chinese manor and the...

Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Bronze

An elaborately decorated 18th century bronze bell from Burma. This bell features a tall belly with three decorative rings, the top ring featuring petal motifs. The bell can be hung t...

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antiquities

Porcelain

A rare 18h century Chinese porcelain shaving dish, First quart 18th century, Qianlong. Collectable for Doll Houses In Imari style Measures: 5 cm x 1.5 cm.  

Antique Late 18th Century British Edwardian Footstools

Upholstery

This unique horse leather footstool is the perfect gift for someone getting a new home or even as a little treat for yourself. A beautiful piece that have been fully upholstered i...

Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Bronze

Antique Chinese bronze sword grip, original patina, visible oxidation and craquelure.  

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Silver

Antique early 18th century extremely rare Chinese Kangxi period solid silver box, fan shaped, decorated in repousse' high relief, on very finely tooled matted and gilded ground, top ...

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Metal

Late 18th century Yoroi Japanese Decorative Samurai Armor owned by Okabe Daimyo that had been one of the most influential Daimyo in Osaka prefecture, Kishiwada han, at the end of Edo...

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Wood, Paper

The screen embodies the painting style of Nanpin school, which emphasises the decorative nature and realistic quality. In this folding screen, the artist depicted every scales and in...

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Wood, Paper

Pictures of agriculture and sericulture exemplify a new genre of painting with a focus on the representation of the common people, depicting the customs or behavior. They became the ...

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Wood, Paper

Pictures of agriculture and sericulture exemplify a new genre of painting with a focus on the representation of the common people, depicting the customs or behaviour. They became the...

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures

Stone

A 17th or 18th century Ming dynasty hand-carved head sculpture of a serene Buddhist monk on bronze stand. This head of a Buddhist monk was hand-carved in stone during the 17th or 18t...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Metal

An antique Chinese cabinet. The cabinet itself is believed to be, circa 18th century. The stand is much later. Two swing open doors to reveal an inner shelf. Original Price: $10,253....

Antique 18th Century Thai Antiquities

Stone, Gold Leaf

Thailand, large hand-carved stone Buddha head, later Ayutthaya period (1351–1767) Traces original gold gilt Pensive,serene, down cast eyes , aquiline nose and lined lips Fine qua...

Antique Early 18th Century Thai Archaistic Antiquities

Earthenware

An extraordinary antiquity for the Connoisseur. The beautifully aged gradated brown earthen wine vessel from Thailand, has a beautifully shaped ovoid body, around its neck are well h...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Porcelain

Antique 18th century Chinese Fencai porcelain plate With decoration in the middle of a vase with flowers surrounded in octangle line with flowers Enamelled plate in yellow, red, ...

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Porcelain

Blanc de chine porcelain seated figure of Quan Yin. Qing dynasty. Kangxi period.

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Furniture

Elm

Elm cabinet from Shanxi Province, china, mid-18th century.

Mamluke

Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Other Antiquities

Copper

18th-19th century Mamluk tinned-copper vessel From Egypt. Decorated with a repeat diaper between two bands of script. Measures: H 26.5 cm W 31.5 cm.

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Antiquities

Sandstone

carved in deep relief from a flat backed block of sandstone. He holds a sword against his body. Dressed in Turkish warrior costume. Rust staining.

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Wood

Japan, Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century Measure: High 63 cm, long 26 cm. Carved Gilded Wood Standing Amida Buddha. In gold lacquered wood representing the Buddha standing on ...

Antique 18th Century Thai Other Antiquities

Bronze

A brilliant era opened in Thailand with the installation of the sovereigns in Bangkok in 1782. Called "Rattanakosin", "Jewel of Indra", this period saw flourish an art that has lost ...

Antique 18th Century Burmese Other Antiquities

Bronze

The sculptors of Burma have created a sacred, profane art of incomparable beauty and wealth. Subjected to strict canons, the statuary of religious inspiration is nonetheless impri...

Antique 18th Century Burmese Other Antiquities

Alabaster

Burma was particularly interested in the performances of Buddha and his disciples. The Master, is represented here in the attitude of "Take of the Earth to witness" or "Bhumisparsamu...

Antique Mid-18th Century Thai Other Antiquities

Bronze

A brilliant era opened in Thailand with the installation of the sovereigns in Bangkok in 1782. Called "Ratanakosin", "Jewel of Indra", this period saw flourish an art that has lost n...

Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Other Antiquities

Alabaster

The blessed figure is here lying on the right flank, his legs resting one on top of the other, his head resting on his right hand, supported by a cushion. His left arm is covered by ...

Antique Mid-18th Century Burmese Other Antiquities

Wood

The naturalistic style, gentle and benign expression is a quintessential icon for the Buddhist art of Myanmar. This seated Buddha shares a typical appearance of Mandalay image, who h...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Porcelain

18th century, Chinese Export armorial monteith A large Chinese export armorial monteith painted with continental arms between underglaze blue borders surrounded by flower spr...

Antique Mid-18th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Padouk, Silver

Rare and highly collectible Sirih cascet with stunning silver mounts. Sirih or betel boxes are rare and to find one in this amazing condition, felt like a blessing. This all Origina...

Antique 18th Century Vietnamese Mounted Objects

Bronze

Collection of 18th-20th Century Asian Opium Pipes from Japan, China and Viet Nam Largest to smallest lengths: 10.5 inches long 9.25 inches long 8.13 inches long 7 inches long 4.25 ...

Antique Early 18th Century Thai Antiquities

Bronze

Antique representation of fasting Buddha after reaching enlightenment. Art of Thailand Early 18th century, Ayutthaya kingdom   Gilt bronze   Dimensions: Height: 63 cm Wid...