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Period: 19th Century
Technique: Hand-Crafted
19th Century Kanzashi: Elegance Entwined
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Step into the world of Meiji-era grace with this pair of Kanzashi, traditional Japanese hair ornaments (SKU: ZD8). Crafted in the 19th century, these exquisite pieces were designed t...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Copper, Silver Leaf

19th Century Kanzashi: Elegance Entwined
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Step into the world of Meiji-era grace with this pair of Kanzashi, traditional Japanese hair ornaments (SKU: ZD7). Crafted in the 19th century, these exquisite pieces were designed t...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Silver, Copper

STUNNING SiGNED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1870 JAPANESE VASE DEPICTING A BIRD ON A BRANCH
Located in GB
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...
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1870s Japanese Japonisme Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Bronze

Qing Ching Dynasty 1821-1850 Porcelain Enamel Double Mouth Chinese Vase
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunningly enameled porcelain vase has a double mouth opening with hand-painted images of boys playing among the vines, gourds and gourd blossoms. There is a border of bat-like ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

A Japanese wooden okimono depicting a lying horse
Located in Milano, IT
Wooden okimono depicting a lying horse, finely carved down to the smallest details. The muscles, hooves and mane are rendered with care and artistry, capturing the vitality of the ho...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Two Door Cabinet Mid 19th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Two Door Cabinet, having a Chinoiserie gilt painted scene on the rectangular...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Chinese Hardwood Horseshoe Chair Late 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Carved Chinese Hardwood Horseshoe Chair Late 19th Century.
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Late 19th Century American Chinese Export Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Hardwood, Rosewood

Japanese Meiji Mixed Metals Plate with Birds and Foliage
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning work of Japanese metal work is brilliant in detail and craftsmanship. Made of copper, bronze and perhaps other metals, the imagery cr...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Copper, Bronze

Antique Bronze Temple Bell from Thailand, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
An antique bronze temple bell, hand-crafted in Indonesia, late 19th Century. Fully functional, emitting a clear, distinctive ring. The top of the bell contains a decorative design. ...
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1880s Thai Other Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Han Style Sandcolor Vase Table Lamp
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A Chinese Han style vase turned in to a tablelamp. Made from unglazed grey earthenware in a pot shape with subtle sandgrain patina. This vase has a grea...
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19th Century Chinese Han Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Opium Pipe
Located in Atlanta, GA
An opium pipe is a pipe designed specifically for the vaporization and inhalation of opium. But these beautiful little antiques have become one-of-a-kind works of art. This late 19th...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Brass

HUGE ANTIQUE CHiNESE QING DYNASTY RICE BASKET WITH METAL SUPPORTS FRUIT BOWL
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this huge Qing Dynasty Rice Basket with metal braces that can be used as a very large fruit bowl A good loo...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Huanghuali Chinese Opium Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved scale box from the much desired Huanghuali wood. These scales were originally used to weigh herbs, medicines, and precious metals, but are known as opium scales...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Opium Pipe
Located in Atlanta, GA
An opium pipe is a pipe designed specifically for the vaporization and inhalation of opium. But these beautiful little antiques have become one-of-a-kind works of art. This late 19th...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Elm

White Jade Double Gourd Pendant, Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This antique nephrite jade double gourd pendant is of the Qing Dynasty and has a fine texture with a glossy luster. It is primarily white with some slight inclusions in the left lower body but in bright light the pendant has a slight green tinge. This lovely jade pendant consists of a smaller gourd on top of a larger one surrounded by vines with smaller hanging gourds. The vines create numerous holes from which to hang the pendant. There are also etchings of stars on the body of the gourds along with tendrils of curling vines. In the Chinese culture, the double gourd is a symbol of fertility and good fortune. Gourds are also associated with Li Tie Guai, one of the eight immortals. This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese silk...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Stone, Jade

Antique Bronze & Hand Carved Wood Chinese Floor or Table Gong w. Bird Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, striking (no pun intended) and top quality workmanship, antique Chinese gong with hammer. This hand-crafted Chinese gong from the early 190...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Signed Japanese Edo suji’bachi kabuto (helmet) with a moon & cloud maedate
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An antique, outstanding signed suji’bachi kabuto (helmet with ridges) surmounted by a gilt metal maedate (forecrest) shaped like a full moon emerging from the clouds heightened by a ...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Japanese Bamboo Spinning Wheel
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Bamboo Spinning Wheel Mingei (Folk Craft) utilitarian tool traditionally used for everyday spinning. It has Wonderful Patina due to many year...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Cedar

White Jade Dragon with Pearl Pendant, Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This antique Qing Dynasty nephrite jade pendant consists of a dragon with a pearl in its mouth. There is decorative etching on the body, and the head and mouth are well defined. The pendant has a semi-fine texture with a semi-gloss or slightly waxy luster. This lovely piece of jade is white and has a very slight green tinge in certain lighting. In the Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes prosperity and good fortune, while the pearl is a symbol of wisdom, spiritual energy, and power. The dragon with a pearl is also a common theme in Chinese imagery and is the subject of myth and legend. This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese silk...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Stone, Jade

Chinese Nephrite Jade Archaistic Covered Vase, Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This archaistic style lidded vase or censer is a lovely piece of jade. It consists of a flattened baluster body and figural handles with hanging rings. The front and back body are ca...
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19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Stone, Jade

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Valladolid, ES
Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ). Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami) Configured with five smooth-running drawers of different Size. Two are equipped with slender "hirute"-shaped bail handles and three with decorative pull-rings. The front-and backside featuring oval grips for easy transport. Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate- a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahafu) endings. Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of wisteria ( fuji) and lovely patina. Inscription on the right. Considering its age the set is in a very good condition with some traces of usage and wear conform age. Dimensions: Dressing stand...
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1880s Dutch Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

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...
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1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Asian Decorated Storage Bowl with Lid, Carved Out of Coconut Shell China
Located in Leuven , BE
Old Chinese carved bowl with Lid, made of Coconut Shell and decorated with Auspicious Symbols. French Private Collection.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Antique Asian Chinese Opium Box Cloisonné Enamel, Tobacco Snuff Box Floral Motif
Located in Leuven , BE
Old Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, decorated with Vases and Flowers. French Private Collection
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Antique Asian Water Pipe Yellow Copper, Tortoiseshell Scale, Tobacco Collectible
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique Chinese Water Pipe in Yellow Copper, decorated with Tortoiseshell Scales. The Rectangular Base gives this Object its Elegance. French Private Collection.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Antique Asian Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, Snuff Box Floral Motif
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, decorated with Floral Motifs and Interior Scenes French Private Collection
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Nineteenth Century Chinese Water Pipe in Paktong
Located in Leuven , BE
Nineteenth century Chinese water pipe in Paktong (= an Alloy of Zinc, Copper and Nickel). The Base - elaborated in Enamel Cloisonné - is decorated with a Phoenix on an Ultramarine Bl...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Zinc, Copper

Historical Austrian Alps Goatbells, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
In this ad you get the chance to buy a really rare antique. The object for sale is a bundle of historic goatbells used in Austria and Southern Germany on goats and small live stock w...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Bronze

Very Rare and Old Chinese Tubular Water Pipe, Made from the Root of a Bamboo
Located in Leuven , BE
The bamboo water pipe has a cylindrical shape. The upper part is half sawn open. The water reservoir is located at the bottom of the cylinder.The Ends of the Rootlets are finished wi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Silver

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...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf

Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a Tang horse, an elephant, and a hippo. The largest is the Tang horse at 8cm x 6cm x 2.2cm, and the smallest is the elephant at 6.2cm x 5.2cm x 2.2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Stone, Jade

Natural Spinach Jade Duck and Rabbit Figures from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a rabbit and three ducks, the largest of which is the rabbit at 5cm x 4.2cm x 2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry that can be viewed below under "More from this Seller". The rabbit figure is fashioned sitting on its haunches with its ears perked in an expression of alertness. It is mostly a deep spinach green with moss green highlights on the ears. The rabbit is an auspicious animal in Asian culture and is the fourth sign in the zodiac. The jade rabbit...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Stone, Jade

Chinese Qing Pair Hand Painted Peking Glass Onion Shape Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual pair antique Chinese Qing Peking glass vases finely hand decorated with landscape panels dating from the 19th century or possibly earlier. The vases are blown in a...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Glass

Nineteenth Century Chinese Metal Water Pipe, Covered with Green Dyed Ray Skin
Located in Leuven , BE
The Chinese water pipes for smoking opium or tobacco could be beautifully decorated with enamel or be coated with precious materials such as ray skin. How were they used? The heated opium was placed in the lidded well of the pipe. The smoker could inhale the fumes through this pipe. Most water pipes have a holder for storing the maintenance tools, such as a little brush, a spike and tweezers. The water pipes could easily be smoked while sitting down, unlike the regular opium pipes...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Metal

Late 19th Century Bronze Chinese Buddha Sculpture
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An high quality bronze sculpture of Buddha hand-crafted in China in late 19th century. It has normal signs of use and age.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Bronze

Green Crackled Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Metal Strapping from Vietnam
Located in Leuven , BE
The bowl of the Vietnamese water pipe is jar-shaped. The metal handle allows easy carrying and moving of the object. The pipe stem that is normally places in the water tank, is missi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese High Quality Chôshi 銚子 'Sake Ewers', Signed 'Sei’ô' 晴王
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of high quality cast iron chôshi (sake ewers) with a detailed lacquered lid. Its body with a refined embossed design of a bird of prey (môchô) perched o...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Iron

Antique Chinese Multi-Lobed Opium Box in Silver, Decorated with Reliefs with Ide
Located in Leuven , BE
Beautiful opium box decorated with reliefs with ideograms (one of the two refers to wealth), a chrysanthemum (symbol of longevity) and foliage. This silver m...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Silver

Large Size Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Plater, Ric 059
Located in Norton, MA
A truly fine hand-painted medium-sized porcelain and very large Plater from the 19th century.
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Porcelain

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.
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Plate, Ric 057
Located in Norton, MA
A truly fine hand-painted porcelain and large Plate from the 19th century.
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Porcelain

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...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century Japanese Silk Embroidered Tapestry with Gold Hammered Silk Thread
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Thank you for taking the time to view this magnificent and extremely rare antique Japanese silk embroidered tapestry. This stunning wall ha...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Gold, Metallic Thread

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Length 57 cm / width 44.7 cm / thickness 3 cm. Condition: nice condition over...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden seated disciple. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Height 25 C.M. / Width 16.7 C.M. / Length 20 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected de...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Wood

Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Chinese wedding sedan chair, very fine and great detail carving on all sides, a work of art. Does not come with poles.
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Ming Dynasty Style Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of Chinese hardwood chairs in well worn patina, crafted in the Ming dynasty style, late 19th century. Perfect accent chairs of very fine...
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
19th century pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese storage boxes with bail handles two sides, each with hinged lid reversing to a mother o...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Lacquer

19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Chest Labled "Sunshing"
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Export Chinese Chest Labled inside "Sunshing" and with Bail handles to sides ,14.5 inch long /10.5inch width/11.5 high inch,big chest...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Lacquer

19th Century Unique Pair of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Tea Caddies
Located in Brea, CA
19th century unique pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese tea caddies with Bail handles two sides ,each with hinged lid reversing to a mother-of-pearl inlaid decoration and enclosing a fitted pewter canister...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Lacquer

Rare Japanese Meiji Period circa 1870 Pair of Bronze Dragon Candlestick Holders
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original pair of Japanese Meiji bronze candlestick holders wrapped with dragons circa 1870 A lovely decor...
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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Bronze

19th Century, China Burl Wood Top with Contemporary Repoussé Brass Base Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one of a kind table consisting of an antique burl wood top from the 19th century circa late Ching dynasty and a contemporary Robert Kuo hand repo...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

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Metal, Brass

Late 19th Century Pair of Elmwood Console China Export
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of elmwood consoles coming from Eastern China, finely handcrafted in the late 19th century. Two timeless elegance pieces, easy to place in an entry way, or to the side of the fi...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Crafted Antiquities

Materials

Elm

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