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Period: Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Artillery Shell 1900s-1920s / Iron Ball Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese artillery shell. From its appearance, it is assumed that it is an iron shell for artillery. Considering the size, shape, and rusty condition of this iron ball...
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Japanese Showa Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Huge Wooden Bowl 1906s / Primitive Object Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a huge old Japanese lacquer wood bowl. It was manufactured in 1906 (Meiji period), and its age can be read from the writing on the bottom. The material used is cedar wood, ma...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an armour of samurai. It was made around 1900s in Meiji era. This armour was not used in actual war so it was made as decoration, because of that, it is in good condition as its age. There are some scratches and missing parts, if you need some more information, please let us know, we will respond you as soon as possible and send more photos. This armour can be folded in a box. The box is getting damaged so it is not in good condition. We might send this armour in other box. Dimensions: 50 x 50 x H170 cm Scholars agree that Japanese armour first appeared in the 4th century, with the discovery of the cuirass and basic helmets in graves. During the Heian period, the unique Japanese samurai...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Japanese Antique Natural Wood Penis 1860s-1920s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a phallic statue made of natural wood produced in Japan. It is estimated to have been created during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is made of richly texture...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Large Ceramic Shrine 1860s-1920s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese pottery shrine (zushi). It was made during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and was mainly placed in gardens to enshrine deities. The word “zushi” ...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents. This pair from 1910s or earlier.
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Antique Ikat Dyed Uzbek Silk Robe
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful bright and colorful Antique Ikat silk Dyed Uzbek Robe. Has minor wear and tear shown in photos. Colors: Fuchsia, light pink, purple, yellow and bl...
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Uzbek Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silk, Cotton

Antique Ikat Dyed Uzbek Silk Robe
Antique Ikat Dyed Uzbek Silk Robe
$450 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique Moroccan Jobbana Ceramic Lidded Butter Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Antique Moroccan 'Jobbana' ceramic lidded butter pot glazed with blue, turquoise and orange with black patterned outlines on a white ground decoration with ...
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Moroccan Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This glass cupboard is made of cork and has a soft shadow. The decorative surface of the frame, which has been carefully carved, is eye-catching. The design, which is applied at equ...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Bronze Koro (Incense Burner)
Located in Pomona, CA
Japanese bronze Koro (Incense Burner) in the form of two kids playing drum. This Koro was hand crafted in about early 20th Century with removable top. It has There is a Tai Chi Diagr...
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Japanese Anglo-Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Vacuum Cleaner by Holand Electro, Netherland
Located in Praha, CZ
- For a decoration purpose - minor signs of use
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Japanese Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
It has a soft, rounded top and potter's wheel legs with a dignified appearance. This flower stand was made in the Taisho period. The lines that taper slightly towards the end of the ...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Large Chinese Vases
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb pair of large and elegant Chinese 'Nanjing' porcelain baluster vases, each intricately decorated with an encircling battle scene of warriors on foot and on horseback on its ...
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique low table from the Taisho period. The table top is made of five pieces of Shurizakura wood with beautiful grain, and its rich expression captivates the viewer. In...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century, A Set of Burmese Bronze Sportsman Figurines
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Burmese bronze sportsman figurines with stand. Age: Burma, Colonial, Early 20th Century Size: Height 13.7 - 22 C.M. / Width 5.1 - 10.7 C.M. Size including stand: Height 15 ...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Board , Wall Decoration Abstract Art , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This wooden board was made in the Taisho era. The dense and beautiful grain of the wood, unique to time-honored zelkova, is eye-catching. The color that has deepened over the years,...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Hinoki wood sliding door cabinet , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A sliding door cabinet with a neat appearance, assembled from cypress wood. The old glass and bare wood give it a beautiful tranquility. The top is luxuriously made of a single pie...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Sumida Gaia Pottery Pitcher with Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty antique Japanese pottery pitcher hand crafted in the traditional Sumida Gawa technique having a drip glazed over hand formed elephants on a red background.
Category

Japanese Anglo-Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Samuraï armor
Located in Brussel, BE
Amazing and unique Samuraï armor. Early XXth century. Composed of an iron helmet mounted with large standing rivets and "Kuwagata" decoration (shoe shaped decoration) on the front. R...
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Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Table Gong With Dragon Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese table gong is hanging on a carved wood stand. It features beautiful carved fretwork on the bottom and detailed carving work of decorated dragons on the top of th...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Cabinets , Low board Storage , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A pair of antique Japanese lowboards. Made of high-quality oak wood, it has a deep texture that comes from years of use. The simple yet powerful wood grain stands out, creating a s...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Ming-style Sculpture of Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, circa 1900s, 6518
Located in Ukiah, CA
A large Ming-style sculpture of Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, circa 1900s, from a century-old US collection. Dated circa 1900s based on the face (b...
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Korean Ming Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique chestnut cabinet , Sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique sideboard is made of chestnut wood and has a calm and elegant appearance. Its solid grain and calm brown color are attractive, and you can fully enjoy the beauty of che...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Pigeon Blood Enamel Vase Big
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari pigeon blood enamel vase. High quality vase and made well. Dates from the mid part of the 1900's. Beautiful colorful chrysanthemum flowers and...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Enamel

Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th century Size: Height 18...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Round Table, Wabi-sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A round table with a strong presence, featuring four luxurious lathe-turned legs. The material is cherry wood, which has a gentle color and texture. The delicate decoration on the l...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period. This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese "Wagasa" Umbrella, 20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This handcrafted traditional Japanese umbrella, made of bamboo and washi paper, carries the quiet beauty of age and imperfection. Its weathered texture and graceful form bring a sens...
Category

Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Located in Houston, TX
A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted terracotta Buddha figure, all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted silk brocade. This was used as traveling shrine and carried on one's person when away from home. Beginning with the “om” written on the left hand side of this traveling shrine, an itinerant Tibetan monk once traced his fingers clockwise over the embossed characters. As he did this, he recited "om ma ni padh mey hum," the universal Tibetan Buddhist prayer for the well-being of all sentient beings. Known as a Gau, this portable shrine...
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Tibetan Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Copper, Silver

Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet Asian Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet Period early 20th century Fine quality Indian jade decorated with silver and semi precious stones Condition: natural lin...
Category

Indian Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Jade, Silver

Antique Cast Iron Hay Grapple Farm Barn Hook Metal Forks Country Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Iron Hay Grapple Farm Barn Hook Metal Forks Country Decor. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 37" H x 41" W x 18" D. 55" at widest point when open.
Category

Country Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A cherry wood lathe-legged stand from the Taisho period with beautiful delicate decorations. It features graceful lathe legs and a round tabletop, making it a rare piece that is har...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigarette / card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection. This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette/card case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The anterior cover is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, on a matte background, incorporating a shield shaped vacant cartouche. The posterior cover is ornamented with traditional embossed and chased plum blossom foliate and floral decoration, also on a matte background. The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...
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Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Japanese Old Wooden Object / Wooden Lump Figurine / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden object. The details of the tree are unknown, but it seems to be hardwood. It changes its shape and color over time, and it has become an artistic appearance. ...
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Japanese Primitive Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Antique Elegant Cafe Table, Wabi-sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A rare round table with four lathe legs. Usually, this design has only one leg, but this piece has a special structure with three well-balanced lathe legs that surround the central ...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique mother of Pearl shell silver caviar dish Asian arts
Located in London, GB
A particularly fine Chinese mother of pearl dish with silver bird decoration the underside with silver ball feet Period Early 20th century
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese table was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This is a double-sleeved desk whose lacquer has gained a deep flavo...
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Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty A Antique Chinese Porcelain Gu Vase
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty an antique 19th century Chinese porcelain Gu vase decorated with shuangxi, the Measures: 9.25'' diameter x 16'' high.
Category

Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Open shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique is just the right size for a storage shelf. This is a rare shelf with flap doors that has a Japanese essence. A flap door is a door that can be opened and stored insid...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique Japanese-style cabinet made in the Meiji period. The texture of the black lacquer, smoked with soot from the hearth, has a unique depth and charm that is unlike a...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Primitive Japanese Flower Stand, Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an old Japanese stool made in the Taisho period (1913-1930s). It was made by reusing the iron frame of a bicycle at a time when supplies were scarce. The wooden part is made...
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Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese wooden wabi-sabi board/Early 20th century/Display stand/MINGEI
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden work board called a “Kate-Kiri-Ban,” which was used in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, around the early 20th century. The name breaks down as fo...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Chestnut

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

Japanese Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Iron

EXQUISITE INLAID ANTiQUE FOUR PERSON MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1900'S CHINESE EXPORT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1900's Mahjong set with the original heavily inlaid and super d...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Japanese Antique sofa side table, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A simple yet powerful and elegant round table. The soft wood grain of cherry wood and the beautiful aged texture of the base material combine to create a quiet presence. The origina...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

FOUR PERSON ANTIQUE MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT PERIOD WITH STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original box and additional dice, t...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinets , Low board Storage , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique lowboard made in Japan. In Japan, it was used as a flooring. A flooring is a platform that can be moved, like the floorboards of a tokonoma, which is indispensabl...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Unique Chinese Alocasia Floral Tree in Gilt Cloisonné Pot
Located in Brea, CA
A unique 25'' Chinese Jade floral tree composed of metal bending arms supporting spinach green Jade leafs and White Jade Alocasia flowers, sits insi...
Category

Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Japanese Antique chestnut wood Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique glass cupboard from the Taisho era. It is made of chestnut wood, and beautiful grain can be seen everywhere due to aging. The pattern on the drawers subtly highl...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Wooden Flower Stand, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden flower stand from the Meiji period. At the time, it was used as a workbench by craftsmen. There are small marks on it, probably from using a hammer. A clo...
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Meiji Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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

Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Rare Spectacular Hand-Embroidered Silk Japanese Kimono
Located in Brea, CA
This highly collectable spectacular rare kimono has detailed hand-embroidery throughout accented . This ceremonial Japanese kimono is hand sewn and hand-quilted throughout.
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Antique 1880s Persian Qashqai Kashkouli Rug, Wool, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This 1880-1890 Persian Kashkouli Qashqai rug consists of a handspun wool warp and weft and hand-knotted handspun wool pile. Its rich blues, reds, greens, and golds were all created u...
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Persian Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wool

EXQUISITE COMPLETE FOUR PERSON MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT PERIOD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original box and additional dice & ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Antique Flap door storage shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A four-tier flap-door shelf from the Taisho period. In addition to the four main tiers, the shelf also has separate base and crown, making it a total of six parts, making it easy to...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Asian Hand Painted Wood Panel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian hand painted wood panel depicted imperial officers, children, birds and flowers.
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Asian Hand Painted Wood Panel
Asian Hand Painted Wood Panel
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Ethnographic Fish Scale Hat Handmade Molucca, Indonesia.
Located in Leuven , BE
Ethnographic Fish Scale Hat Handmade Molucca, Indonesia.
Category

Indonesian Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Animal Skin

Antique Japanese flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
The tabletop features a fantastical grain that looks like bubbling bubbles. The unique, fluctuating expression of tamamoku grain adds a quiet elegance to any space. The legs and fra...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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...
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Indonesian Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Metal

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

Chinese Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Jade

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