Shell Asian Art and Furniture

Vintage dayak tribal beaded decorated baby Carrier Borneo Indonesia. The Tribal baby carrier beautifully made with wood base decorated with bead work cloth and clam shell decoration....

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, ...

A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Mughal India with this rare and...

1970s Mother-of-Pearl Inlayed Folding Screen Outside is lacquered and painted Outer edge is carved and lacquered Pattern on both sides Can be folded flat Width given when open comp...

An elegant lacquered suzuribako (writing box) by the lacquer artist Ogimura Sakitoshi (1943). Of rounded rectangular form with a gently domed cover, the exterior finished in a gloss...

Beautiful decorative Wall Hanging Fan , circa 1950's, Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl

A rare and magnificent silver, gold & jeweled palace mirror, certainly made for an Indian Maharaja, circa 1900. A special commission for an Indian palace from the late Victorian era, likely produced in Thailand. This palace size hand-hammered Indian mirror is made from pure silver. A truly exceptional work of art with floral design topped with miniatures structures...

French Mid-Century 4-panel folding screen with a frame constructed from cerused wood in a grid pattern centering square mother of pearl panels. Separation in frame, cracks and losse...

This is a small oval shaped antique metal Pill Box with Inlay to the lid and dating to the Edwardian or late Victorian period. The box is made ...

A Masterpiece of Contrasts: Where Day Meets Night This substantial statement piece celebrates the eternal dance between light and darkness through the artistry of handcrafted rattan...

Impressive Chinese export four panel lacquered coromandel screen featuring hand-carved soapstone beauties in a floral landscape with gilt clo...

A Korean black lacquered wood low table with fine inlay works circa Joseon dynasty (19th century), Musuem quality. The low table was traditionally placed on the floor or bed and mean...

19th century Turkish bath clog, or Nalin, walnut with mother of pearl and silver wire inlay. Ottoman Empire, worn to the public bath houses or Hamma...

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Hanging Display Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlay C1930 Measures - 32.25"H x 18"W x 32"D . This exquisite antique Chinese display...

A fine pair of two-tier stacking cabinets, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (Korean Empire to Japanese Colonial Period). The square cabinet each is fitted with a pai...

A circa 1920's black-laquered Chinese cabinet with inlayed stone and mother-of-pearl figures. Measurements: Height: 36" Width: 38" Depth: 19".

Black lacquer panels decorated with carved Mother of Pearl + Bone Birds and cherry blossom branches.

A powerful Japanese lacquer decorated suzuribako, writing box, featuring an image of fighting cocks, early Edo Period (1603 - 1868), 17th century, Japan. Ex. Charles Gillot Collectio...

A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...

This rather beautiful Chinese made snuff bottle has been made in the Qianlong style but likely dates to the early 20th century. The timber snuff bottle has been entirely clad in smal...

Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray (Khay, go kham trai) a rectangular raised footed tray having four kneeling legs connected with bottom elbowed stretchers. The legs, skirt, interior and railing all decorated on the exterior surface with inset shaped mother-of-pearl shell pieces in subtle shimmering hues of flora and fauna motifs with Chinese key fret and flora vignettes with butterflies and birds. The galleried and footed tray crafted entirely of rosewood with mortise and tenon joinery. Minor inset shell losses, evidence of previous cracks, restored condition. Measuring: 4 in. high x 12.25 in. wide x 7.5 in. deep. (102 x 312 x 190mm) Weight 1 lb. 12.1 oz. (797g.) Nguyen Dynasty, 19th - 20th Century. Provenance: Copper Red, Bangkok L’Asie Exotique, Palm Springs, CA For similar examples see: Co Vat Viet Nam: Vietnamese Antiques...

Amazing Chinese export four panel coromandel screen featuring beauties in a pagoda pavilion landscape. Beautifully crafted from intricately carved soapstone in vivid colors and fasci...

Finest Quality Dreamstone Inlaid Chair China- an extraordinary prolifically crafted example of an antique hand carved hardwood chair inlaid with multiple natural dream stone "paintings" plus "butterfly and mother of pearl" inlays in its hardwood arms and seat, late 19th century. This type of old Chinese furniture art form with marble inlay is centuries of years old dating as far back as the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Fine round and rectangular dream stones depicting mountains and the natural outdoor scenery are inlaid in the seat, back and interior sides of this fine furniture example. Thin marble inlaid stone "paintings" are approximately 1/4" thick and are cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. The hardwood (elmwood) frame is tenon joined. The natural stone "paintings" were hand especially for fine export chairs as in this example. Chair dimensions: Height 38.75 inches Width 25.75 inches Depth 19 inches Period : late Qing period, 19th century Provenance: Private American Chinese collection Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos. We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...

3-652 Asian peacock wall decoration made with shells and seeds.

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple. Their beautiful faces were crafted from crushed shell called gofun coated over carved wood and their dress feature period Edo (1840) textile kimono dress. Used as the display for the Girl’s day celebration, more specifically they are constructed of kinran brocade fabric covered paper, the heads carved of wood and covered in gofun with painted features and inset hair, the male form with outstretched arms and conical legs, the female has a cylindrical form. They come in an original kiri wood storage box. Dimensions: Large doll 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide Small doll...

Meji period shibayama top box with rosewood body, circ 1890's. Fine carving and application. Unsigned..

Pair of Antique Asian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Panels. A pair or Vietnamese works Each one standing over 6-Feet tall, Intricately inlaid with numerous characters and threads, ...

A fine antique 19th Century Chinese Qing dynasty carved hardwood chair Inset with a marble "dreamstone' and mother-of-pearl inlay, circa 1850. The rosewood chair having an inlaid back crest and an inset panel marble "dreamstone," the grey, ivory, black and brown inclusions in the stone resembling a mountain range. Dreamstones or scholar's stones are highly prized in Chinese culture and are known for their natural patterns that resemble landscapes, very often they were inlaid into furniture & screens. This panel is in set into carved leaf supports the frame is also inlaid with mother-of-pearl in a floral design, there is corresponding inlay on the chair yolk & also the top of the front legs, the chair is joined with four stretchers. The chair is very sturdy and condition is very good indeed, this very elegant antique Chinese chair...

***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Chinese Hardwood Wedding Cabinet with Mirrors & Mother of Pearl Inlay, 19thC Measures - 54 3/4"...

An Excellent pair of Chinese lacquered cabinets or nightstands decorated with hard stone and mother of pearl carvings of flora and fauna. These dark brown chests...

An antique Korean lacquered small chest of drawers with Mother-of-Pearl inlays circa 19th century (late Joseon Dynasty). The tabletop box with multiple small drawers of various sizes...

This ornate Korean stool was crafted in the early 20th century of lacquered papier-mâché with beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay, a decorative technique known as "najeonchilgi." During ...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...

Japanese Edo Period Isho Ningyō of a Performing Chinese Boy, circa 1750–1800 An exceptional and exceedingly rare Japanese Isho Ningyō depicting a joyful Chinese child performer, dat...

Chinese carved low table with mother of pearl inlaid base, diamond form pierced top and covered with glass. The table with carved, scalloped a...

19th century Shibayama four Panel screen Meiji Period Japan C.1880 Mother of pearl inlay in black lacquer depicting a bird in relief with cherry blossom. The lower section with gilt panels, and the reverse red lacquer with tree silhouettes.

A fine and unusual Japanese black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, Momoyama Period, 16th century, Japan. The large box and cover featu...

An antique Japanese table with inlaid mother-of-pearl (Raden) and gold maki-e over brown lacquer. Japan, late Edo period, possibly earlier. Raden (螺鈿) is a traditional Japanese dec...

Antiques 18th century Turkish Ottoman Islamic mother-of-pearl and turtle shell inlaid wooden chest, of rectangular form with hinged coffered top, each side of the body inlaid mother-...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original circa 1820 Chinese Mother of Pearl inlaid cabinet A ver...

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and ...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...

A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea. The box, most likely used to sto...

This gorgeous pair of Chinese antique Horseshoe Back Armchairs were made from solid rosewood with Mother of Pearl inlay around the armrest and back. Very solid and sturdy. It feature...

A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner. Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece. Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...

Miniature tea house with a crane and bamboo motif in black and gold takamaki-e lacquer on a rankaku (eggshell inlay) base. It has several compartments and trays on the roof, walls an...

A fine Japanese lacquer Takamakura Geisha pillow, first half of the 20th century. Depicting Shi-Shi Lion between peony and rock in gold, silver, red and ...

Antique Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Bottle, Guangzho, Circa 1850. A thin circular flattened form known as a sleeve bottle (easily kept in the sleeve of a garment). The material is...

A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th century. The lidded box in rectangular form with rounded corner is a classic example...

A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan. Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...

One of a kind wall hanging made of solid wood with beautifully inlaid of mother of perl , Chinese garden ,animals and birds motifs imbedded in the wood . This panel originally was a ...

Oriental Cabinet Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl, Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries This exquisite antique cabinet is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, exuding timeless elegance and ref...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Frame Overall -19cm high 23.25cm Wide x 1.5cm Deep (7.5 x 9.15 x 0.6 Inches) Plaque 16.5cm High x 20.5cm Wide (6.5 x 8 Inches) Japanese cloisonné enamel pla...

A scarce pair of Qing Dynasty temple architectural ornaments, the decorative antique building element fragments each elaborately hand carved, polychrome painted and lacquered, richly detailed featuring two figural pairs accented...

Asian Shodana in Wood with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay — Meiji Period (c. 1868–1912) A shodana is a traditional asian display cabinet with a characteristic configuration of asymmetrical compartments — combining open shelves, small doors, drawers, and niches at different levels and sizes. Exactly what we see here. I incorrectly identified it as Vietnamese, when the asymmetrical architectural form of the compartments is the distinctive mark of the Asian shodana. What distinguishes it High-quality Japanese shodana...

A six panel screen in black paint with overall gilt scrolled and carved and painted wood applied low relief decoration with some Mother-of-Pearl details. Scenes with pavilions and fi...

We offer for sale a rare and fascinating pair of vintage sculptures, authentic "objects of curiosity" made in the Anglo-Indian style around the mid-1950s. These unique works of art ...

With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this fine tabletop writing set is a masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware. The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and poem box (tanzaku bako), both decorated with gilt lacquer in the style of takamaki-e and hiramaki-e urushi lacquer. Framed by everted ends, the lacquered table top is masterfully worked, depicting a robed man seated on a veranda within an idyllic mountain-and-water landscape. Swirling clouds drift overhead and pine trees bend towards the sky, formed of raised lacquer (takamaki-e) and mother of pearl inlay (raden). Dark lacquer at the corners imitate metal hardware and the sculptural corner legs are decorated with raised motifs of maple leaves. The writing table includes a matching poem box (tanzaku bako), used for storing paper cards of painted calligraphy and poetry. The lid is similarly decorated in shimmering gilt lacquer with a raised design of a fine carriage beneath a pine tree, draped in cloths and shaded by bamboo blinds...

Presentation Tebako box from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative presentation Tebako box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1880. This box has been meticulously crafted in a squared cushioned shape in wood with kara coating Kobayashi red lacquer, gilding, black lacquer and inlaid decorations of abalone shell, Raden. Tebako literally means "portable box", it is a toilet box containing the objects necessary for washing and make-up, especially blush mirror...