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Technique: Needlework
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...
Category

Early 1900s Tibetan Antique Needlework Antiquities

Materials

Copper, Silver

Antique Italian Venetian Shoes Leather and Silk Embroidered Framed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Silk Road Style Venetian Italian antique shoes leather and silk embroidered framed in a lucite box. Pair of Antique Venetian leather and silk silk ladies shoes slippers embroid...
Category

1880s Italian Baroque Antique Needlework Antiquities

Materials

Leather, Silk

15 Auspicious Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillows
Located in seoul, KR
15 traditional embroidered pillows usually given by a bride to her husband as part of her dowry during marriage in Korea's modern era. These embroideries feature traditional symbols ...
Category

19th Century Korean Antique Needlework Antiquities

Materials

Fabric

Nine Sqare Auspicious Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillows
Located in seoul, KR
These traditional Korean embroidered pillows, often included in a bride's dowry during the modern era, symbolize auspicious blessings for a harmonious and prosperous married life. Fe...
Category

19th Century South Korean Antique Needlework Antiquities

Materials

Fabric

Ten Auspicious Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillows
Located in seoul, KR
Ten traditional embroidered pillows given by a bride to her husband as part of her dowry during marriage in Korea's modern era. These embroidered designs convey auspicious messages r...
Category

19th Century Korean Antique Needlework Antiquities

Materials

Fabric

Antique Carved Wood Fire Screen with Winged Griffons and Tapestry Center
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful late 19th century carved wood fire screen with a center crest of winged griffons and the original needlepoint tapestry center. The carved wo...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Needlework Antiquities

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

10 Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Roundels
Located in Brea, CA
10 antique Qing Dynasty Chinese embroidered silk roundels embroidery robe. Decorated all-over with beautiful blue and red flowers. 9 pieces: 9 in diameter....
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Needlework Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Woman's shoe with bandaged feet, in embroidered satin. The custom of bandaged feet is said to have appeared in China in the 10th century during the Tang Dynasty, when the emperor as...
Category

1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Needlework Antiquities

Materials

Satin

19th c. Chinese Qing Dynasty Children's Hat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c. Chinese Qing Dynasty children's hat
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Needlework Antiquities

Materials

Silk

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Spectacular Antique Arts and Crafts Iron Spider Web Fire Screen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Pair of Gilt Bronze Chinese Lanterns, Traditional Style with Inlaid Jade Plaques
Located in New York, NY
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A Fine Gandharan Head of a Buddha
Located in London, GB
A Fine Gandharan Head of a Buddha Stucco with ‘earth pigment’ Some old ‘restoration’ to the nose Afghanistan 3rd Century AD Size: 26cm high, 14.5cm...
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A Fine Gandharan Head of a Buddha
A Fine Gandharan Head of a Buddha
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H 10.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.5 in
1970's Métal Fire screen
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's One of a kind Hand made fire screen
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1970s European Vintage Needlework Antiquities

Materials

Metal

1970's Métal Fire screen
1970's Métal Fire screen
$1,497
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 8.67 in
Japanese silk jacket HAORI black with flower and lion pattern
Located in Paris, FR
This is a silk jacket which was made in Japan. It was made in Showa era around 1980s. The haori is a traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono. Resembling ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Needlework Antiquities

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Himalayan Buddha, 7724
Located in Ukiah, CA
Unusual Himalayan Buddha. Early style with good Age- hard to date or place, but 19thC at least and from the Himalayan region. Sits 2 3/8 inches tall, 3.5 inches on custom stand. Beau...
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19th Century Indian Antique Needlework Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Himalayan Buddha, 7724
Himalayan Buddha, 7724
$1,500
H 2.5 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Extremely Early Chinese Buddha, 7359
Located in Ukiah, CA
Extremely early Chinese Buddha. This piece measures a substantial 9 1/4 inches tall and 11 inches with its custom base. Rare and special-it has one of th...
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Materials

Bronze

Extremely Early Chinese Buddha, 7359
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$9,500
H 9.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Two And Nine Eye Dzi Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Agate

Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Two And Nine Eye Dzi Beads
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Japanese Antique Large Ceramic Shrine 1860s-1920s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
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Chinese Silk Lady's Jacket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
When the Qing-dynasty woman who wore this lovely jacket entered a room, people would instantly have recognized her status and rank based on the materials and decoration of her garmen...
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Chinese Silk Lady's Jacket, c. 1900
Chinese Silk Lady's Jacket, c. 1900
H 41.75 in W 59.5 in D 0.25 in
20th Century Silk Embroidered Herons under a Blooming Wisteria of Butterflies
Located in Brescia, IT
Showa period. Elegant large silk panel embroidered yellow gold with herons, wisteria and butterflies.
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Materials

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Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
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Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China, circa 1900
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Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet, China, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
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Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Located in Houston, TX
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Category

Early 1900s Tibetan Antique Needlework Antiquities

Materials

Silver, Copper

Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
H 15 in W 14 in D 5.5 in
Antique Chinese Xiape Ladies Court Embroidered Waistcoat 5th Rank 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique Chinese xiape ladies court waistcoat embroidered with silver thread with scrolling dragons amidst clouds above waves and with a pheasant 5th rank badge embroidere...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Needlework Antiquities

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Pair of Framed Chinese Military Rank Badges
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century framed Chinese military rank badges. Each badge features a central tiger motif, indicating 4th rank. Midnight blue silk backing with mu...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Needlework Antiquities

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Wood, Silk

Pair of Framed Chinese Military Rank Badges
Pair of Framed Chinese Military Rank Badges
H 21.25 in W 21.25 in D 1.5 in
17th Century Turkish Ottoman Empire Velvet and Embroidered Pillow Sham
Located in Chicago, IL
17th century Turkish ottoman Empire velvet and gold embroidered pillow sham.
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Located in Chicago, IL
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