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Technique: Hand-Crafted
Extremely Rare Tokugawa Clan Kimono Hanger with Maki-e Lacquer. Edo period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Extremely Rare Tokugawa Clan Kimono Hanger with Makie Lacquer and Gilded Fittings
Edo Period, 18th–19th Century Dimensions: H 166 cm × L 187 cm × W 41.5 cm Materials: Wood, Lacquer...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Old Japanese black maneki-neko object / 20th century / lucky ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Here is a Japanese "Maneki Neko" (beckoning cat) figurine from the Showa era. It is made from either clay or plaster and features a simple yet impactful design. On the back, you can ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Plaster, Clay
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a tasteful antique storage shelf made in the Meiji period.
Made from cedar, the dark wood gives it a deep flavor.
No nails are used for the joints, but the traditional "mor...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Two And Nine Eye Dzi Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
A unique pair (2), valuable and powerful Protection Amulet Dzi from Tibet
An old Tibetan or Central Asian two and nine eye agates Dzi Beads dating to the e...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Agate
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Nine And Four Eye Dzi Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
A unique pair (2), valuable and powerful Protection Amulet Dzi from Tibet
An old Tibetan or Central Asian nine and four eye agates Dzi Beads dating to the ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Agate
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
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Table, Wabisabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique Japanese table from the Taisho period.
The tabletop is carved from a single piece of keyaki wood and is combined with exquisitely finished octagonal posts.
Thoug...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Ancient 12th Century Khmer Cambodia Sandstone Vishnu Buddha Statue Sculpture 15"
Located in San Diego, CA
An outstanding original ancient Khmer/Cambodian Vishnu buddha carved sandstone head statue/sculpture dating from the 12th century. Mounted on a piece of teak wood base. Marked on the...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Sandstone
Vintage Chinese Tole and Iron Potted Flower Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Chinese tole and iron decorative potted flower sculpture with white flowers connected to a green multi-leaf stalk, mounted in a circular white and blue metal base pot. (Simil...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chinese Tole and Iron Potted Flower Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Chinese tole and iron decorative potted flower sculpture with white flowers connected to a green multi-leaf stalk, mounted in a square yellow and blue metal base pot with sca...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of very refined standing pottery statue of guardians, dramatic facial expression, beautiful detail, early Tang dynasty 618-907, come with one Oxford authentication TL test cer...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Tang Dynasty Terracotta Pottery Statue of Civil Officer, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant and superbly sculpted pottery statue of standing civil official, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford TL Test...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Tibet Old Pair Amulet Pendants Single Ying Yang And Twenty One Eye Dzi Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
A unique pair (2), valuable and powerful Protection Amulet Dzi from Tibet
A scarce Tibetan or Central Asian single eye "ying Yang" and twenty one eye agate Dzi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Agate
Japanese Antique Simple Cabinet, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A storage shelf with a dignified yet gentle feel.
You can sense the elegance of its fine construction even from a distance.
The overall design is decorated with a traditional Japane...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Important Chinese Ancient Bronze Money Tree, 25BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, Ancient Bronze “Money Tree” Yaoqian Shu with original pottery base, Han dynasty (25 BCE – 220 CE)
Dimensions: 155cm, 62 inches high
A sculpted terracotta pottery base in the form of a tortoise with attendants and inserted with five individual bronze pole segments with twenty four individual hanging bronze open work money “branches” attached in tiers, four per tier and topped with a figure of a bronze phoenix as apex most bearing varying degrees of malachite and azurite encrustation from ancient burial.
Important Description Details:
Pottery "tortoise" base: 14.5" high and 11" wide
Bronze sections:
7pcs pole bronze sections approximately 8" length each
1pc top "phoenix" bronze section approximately 7" high and 6" wide
20 pcs long bronze hanging wings approximately 10" long and 5" wide each
4 pcs short bronze hanging wings (near top) approximately 7" long and 4" wide each
Total 32 pcs with ancient green and blue azurite patina.
Catalog reference: Schneible Fine arts catalog - 35 Years Collecting Treasures- Number 11p. 28 (see photos)
Provenance: Provenance: Private family collection formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Zabriskie Gallery, 2008.
History of money trees:
In the late Han Dynasty tombs...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Stone Bi Discs on Wooden Stands
Located in Queens, NY
Set of Chinese Jade discs on later wooden stands, of varying sizes, can be sold individually or in groups.
Measurement represents the largest disc
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Crafted 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Horse and Rider, TL Tested, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual Chinese Tang Sancai glazed model of a horse and rider, Tang Dynasty (618 to 906 CE), early 8th century, China.
This fantastic sculpture portrays a male figures se...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Japanese Antique Low Table, Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period (1986-1912).
The curved legs are beautiful.
It was used as a workbench by craftsmen at the time.
The material is high-qual...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Plater, Ric 058
Located in Norton, MA
A truly fine hand-painted porcelain and very large Plater from the 19th century.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese antique large bamboo double layered basket - wabi sabi primitive decor
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from the farmer's barn. Japanese antique hand woven bamboo basket - can store the heavier object because of the double layered structure of thin bamboo & thick bamboo laye...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted 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...
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Japanese White Maneki neko Cat Object Edo period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This charming and rare hand-made, hand-painted Maneki Neko (beckoning cat) dates back to the Meiji period (1868–1912), showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. K...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
17/18thC or Earlier Sri Lankan Stupa Turned Bell, 7918
Located in Ukiah, CA
17/18thC or earlier Sri Lankan Stupa turned bell is 9.75 inches tall, 11.5 inches on custom Stand. Clapper (may have been added later) is a bit too long for bell to sit flat, so Stan...
Category
Early 17th Century Sri Lankan Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tang dynasty pottery statue of standing horse with removable saddle, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with Oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford test num...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Massive Chinese Han Dynasty Sichuan Terracotta Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A massive Chinese Han dynasty Sichuan terracotta pottery figure of a horse
Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Powerfully modelled in a pose of alert attention, its strong neck and head po...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a beautiful cabinet that evokes the atmosphere of the Taisho period.
It is made of lauan and cedar.
It is finished with persimmon tannins and soot, which bring out the text...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Pair Gandharan Stucco Heads of Donors, 3rd-5th Century, Gandhara
Located in Austin, TX
A charming pair of Gandharan molded stucco heads of donors, ancient region of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan / Afghanistan), probably Taxila, circa 3rd-5th century.
The two heads most likely represent donors. Donors to temples would often have their images enshrined in the artworks of temple walls in thanks for their support.
One head portrays a youthful figure with a plump, smiling face, and full head of hair arranged in fat curls and secured by a headband. The androgynous figure...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Hellenistic Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
Antique unique Qing dynasty very large 20” pair of shell inlaid black lacquer big Chinese book boxes with bail handles two sides, with keys, each with hinged lid reversing to a mothe...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Antique Fire Fighter Sashiko Banten Oyodocho Reversible 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This Sashiko b(h)anten was made around 1950 in Showa era in Japan.
On the front, it is written 'Member of fire brigade OYodocho' in Japanese.
Oyodocho is the town where is in Nara p...
Category
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Cotton
Chinese Qin Dynasty Style Life-Size Terracotta Soldier Statue
Located in Queens, NY
"Chinese Qin Dynasty-style (20th Century) life-size terracotta soldier statue standing with hands clasped on a rectangular base. (Head is removable)...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Khmer Bronze Hairpin
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Elegant and refined Khmer bronze hairpin dating between the 12th and 15th century.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Hu Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery Hu jar decorated with bands of raised lines and a pair of monster masks on the shoulder.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D.220
Size: h...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
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 & ...
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th century
Size: Height 29...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique 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 Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Exceedingly rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region.
A beautiful sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between the 549 and 577 AD. This horse statue is extremely finely modeled of earthenware pottery, standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding on a trapezoidal shaped base.
The animal has a gracefully arched neck to the left and its extremely well modeled. The head is adorned with a large detailed tassels of plumes and the body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The trapping around the chest and rump is adorned with elaborated tassels and the straps are accented with multiples florets and bosses in high relief.
The surface is treated with applications of natural pigments such; red, white and others.
Has a measurements of 394 mm by 343 mm by 257 mm (15.53 x 13.52 x 10.15 Inches) (39.4 x 34.3 x 25.7 Cm).
Northern Qi, was the successor state of the Chinese Xianbei state of Eastern Wei...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Late 19th Century Elmwood Console China Export
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant elmwood console is handcrafted and so the beautiful details under the top and to the corners, both the sides. This is a piece of glamorous timeless
The top is in solid...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Elm
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, giving the armor a truly unique appearance that is sure to catch the eye. The brocade silk and cotton padding used to line the armor not only provide a comfortable fit for the wearer, but also add an extra layer of decorative flair.
One of the most striking features of this armor is the crests of the Hirate samurai clan that adorn it. These crests are a symbol of the clan's identity and heritage, and their presence on the armor speaks to the deep connection between samurai warriors and the clans they belonged to.
The Kabuto...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical.
It can be used for storage, of course, but depending on your ideas, it can also be used for a...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
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
Early 20th Century Indian Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Jade, Silver
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Living Low Table, Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A tasteful round low table made of oak.
It is an item from the early Showa period.
The tabletop has a firm texture and becomes more tasteful with age, giving it a deep and warm look...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Brass Breaded Vide Poche Dish with embossed Floral Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1794 Antique Japanese breaded catch all with incised floral center design.
Signed
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Japanese antique pottery bowl [tokoname ware]/Tokoname ware/12th-13th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This bowl is made from Tokoname ware, a type of pottery from Aichi Prefecture. Tokoname ware has a history dating back to the 12th century, and there are still several active kilns t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
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Japanese Silk Kimono Belt Fukuro-Obi 1970s /Table Runner
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Fukuro Obi made in Japan around 1970s.
It is made with Silk and it is in good condition.
Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised by their design, formality, material, and use, and can be made of a number of types of fabric, with heavy brocade weaves worn for formal occasions, and some lightweight silk obi worn for informal occasions.
Fukuro obi are slightly less formal than maru obi...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Silk
Antique Bronze Italian Renaissance Style Grain Scoop Circa 1860
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful antique bronze grain scoop that is ornamental in renaissance style. This piece is beautifully patinated as it dates to the late 1860s. The design includes a leaf cast, sha...
Category
1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Tray
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden tray.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Diameter 27 C.M. / Height 15.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some ex...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Ceramic Shrine of God "ZUSHI" 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old ceramic shrine made in Japan.
It is called “zushi” in Japanese.
It is usually made of wood, but this one is made of ceramic.
It is a very rare shrine, made only i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Primitive, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A Japanese antique furniture coffee table produced in the Taisho period.
It was made by applying traditional techniques used in Japanese shrin...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Crafted Antiquities
Materials
Oak
