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Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bombay Mughal Style Footed Box With Bone Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Nice and unusual Indian Mughal style large decorative box, filigree and carved horn.
Anglo-Indian footed domed box with exceptional engraved details throughout with filigree and carved veneered bone plaques with arabesque carving.
Vizagapatam, late 19th century.
History of the Anglo-Indian Boxes
Beginning in the early part of the 18th century, Indian artisans made what came to be known as Anglo-Indian boxes for the English residents living in India, who eventually brought or sent them back to England. At the beginning of the 19th century, India began exporting these boxes commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the 1850s. People valued them so highly that manufacturers of tins copied the designs on them in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Anglo-Indian boxes fall into four groups: Rosewood or ebony boxes inlaid;
sandalwood boxes veneered; sandalwood boxes covered with Sadeli mosaic; and carved boxes often combined with Sadeli mosaic/
The first two categories came from Vizagapatam in East India while the last two came from Bombay in West India.
English traders discovered the rich woods and intricate workmanship of Indian artisans, so colonial government officials began to recognize the work of the Indian artists and craftsmen as a source for satisfying the need for furniture and boxes, which would both serve to enhance English households in India. This gave rise to the cabinetmaking workshops in Vizagapatam between Calcutta and Madras.
Craftsmen made the first boxes to be decorated with Sadeli mosaic of rosewood or ebony, incised to give further definition to the decoration, directly inlaid into the wood. The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders with stylized floral scrolls and the centers with a single floral motif following a circular or oval symmetrical or asymmetrical pattern. The edging was ornamental and protective, both helped protect the end grain against the weather.
Made in Vizagapatam, situated on the south east coast of India, near Madras
These exotic boxes...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Located in New York, NY
Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic live edge rim. We discovered a beautiful patina after polishing. Great fo...
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Hide
Japanese Meiji Period 1900s Distressed Iron Cooking Pot with Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period iron cooking pot from the early 20th century, with foliage motifs and distressed patina. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this iro...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Iron
Chinese Vintage Unusual Bamboo Openwork Basket with Two Enclosed Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage unusual bamboo openwork basket from the mid 20th century, with two enclosed shelves. Created in China during the midcentury period, this bamboo basket charms us wit...
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Japanese Taishō Period Early Red Lacquered Circular Hibachi, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period circular red lacquered hibachi from the early 20th century, with metal liner and lateral handles. Used for cooking or w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Decorative Oriental Object, Bracelet In Shell , on Metal Stand
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful object made of Shell,
probably a bracelet
Ban Chiang period,
South East Asia
great old patina.
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Shell
Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique red and black lacquered tiered lunch box from the early 20th century, with large handle and calligraphy. Crafted in China during the early years of the 20th century...
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Early 20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Andrianna Shamaris Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Located in New York, NY
Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic live edge rim. We discovered a beautiful patina after polishing. Great fo...
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
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Andrianna Shamaris Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Located in New York, NY
Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic rim. We discovered a beautiful patina after polishing. Great for holding ...
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Japanese Taishō Red Lacquered Hokai Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period Hokai box from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, ornate brass accents and original rope. This vibrant Japanese Taisho period...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Brass
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Game Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese export lacquer game box with gold decoration of landscapes with figures and houses, interior with boxes and trays, carved feet. Wear on the lacquer, see images f...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Exceptional and Rare Islamic Alhambra Bronze and Enameled Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare Islamic Alhambra bronze and enameled glass six-light mosque chandelier, circa 1870.
This one of a kind, exceptionally elegant, jewel-quality chandelier, is one of the most beautiful chandeliers we have seen in this style. The ormolu is phenomenal, the enameled glass balls on the chain are beautiful, and of course the ruby red glass plates...
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19th Century French Islamic Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Bronze
Large Zitan Huanghuali Hardwood Brush Pot Bitong, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Zitan Huanghuali hardwood brush pot bitong, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, China
Measures: Height 12 diameter 12.75 in.
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Zitan
19th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood Chair with Lotus
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century antique Chinese heavily carved rosewood chair with lotus, rosewood apron with
design, see more pictures. Measures: 37.5" height x 21” x 17".
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Hardwood
Japanese Horse Trapping, "Uma-No-Haragake", Tsutsugaki, Cotton, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese horse trapping, "Uma-No-Haragake", Tsutsugaki, cotton, Meiji period
This type of haragake is called yuiage ("tied up"). The central portion covered the belly of the horse an...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Cotton
Archaic Jade Pendant, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This amazing Archaic Jade pendant, was realized in China in the early 20th century.
In very good condition, except for signs of aging.
Provenance: I...
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Early 20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Jade
Indian 1900s Wood and Grate Window with Green Paint and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique solid wood and iron grate window from the early 20th century, with green paint and distressed patina. Created in India during the early years of the 20th century, this antique tall window...
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Early 20th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Early 17th century 'Incense Burner' ( Koro)
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 17th century incense burner( Koro) in basket weave nashiji lacquer pattern with chrysanthemum mons (the national symbol of Japan). Copper grill with detailed waves pattern. Foo...
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Early 17th Century Japanese Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with round medallion hardware and drawers. We have a pair available should you need it (see image 3 for instance), however each cabinet is priced $5,500. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this cabinet features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a red lacquered finish. A pair of double doors, fitted with a large medallion, opens to reveal a dark interior made of inner shelves and two hidden drawers offering convenient storage options. The lower section showcases four additional drawers while the ensemble is raised on four straight legs connected to one another through a carved apron in the front. With its clean lines and red finish, this 19th century Chinese Qing cabinet...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Metal
19th Century Chinese Lacquered and Giltwood Frame Fan
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquered and giltwood frame fan with chinoiserie decoration double leaf depicting Chinese daily scenes, animals and flowers with origi...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Lacquer
Vintage Chinese Midcentury Rattan Circular Hat Box with Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese rattan hat box from the mid-20th century with weathered patina and oxidized accents. We have similar ones available. Born in C...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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A Fine Pair of 19th Century Japanese Hand Enamelled Porcelain Cabinet Plates
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
These fine cabinet plates date from the Meiji Period (1868-1912), showing richly decorated hand painted enamelled bodies. Their central fields illustrating finely executed vignettes ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Porcelain
Chinese Brown and White Cat Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, w...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Ceramic
Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'
Located in Hudson, NY
17th to 18th century Iga ware from Fushinan, Kyoto. Iga embodies the essence of tea ceremony's requirements for wabi-sabi, which appreciates the beauty in imp...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Ceramic
Antique Indian 1900s Grate Window with Green Paint and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique iron grate window from the early 20th century, with green paint and distressed patina. Created in India during the early years of the 20th century, this antique tall window...
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Early 20th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Iron
18th Century Russian Exceptional Silver-Gilt & Niello Tankard, Moscow, c.1766
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 18th century Imperial Russian solid silver-gilt impressive lidded tankard, parcel gilt, of traditional tapering form on a spreading foot, the sides chased with gilt putto masks and trailing foliage and scrolls on textured silver ground, applied with an elaborate, cast thumb-piece and scroll handle, the hinged cover cover decorated with a Catherine II, 1762-1796, AE medal, 1774, Peace With Turkey.
Lid and base hallmarked with Imperial Russian silver marks...
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18th Century Russian Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Silver
Artisan Hand Painted and Glazed Curving Hourglass Shaped Garden Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An artisan hand painted and glazed garden seat with green and pink/purple tones. This handcrafted garden seat is a modern masterpiece, merging ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Ceramic
Meji Bronze Amphora, Japan, 1868-1912
Located in Roma, IT
This Meji bronze amphora is a superb bronze vase decorated with the depiction of flowers and frogs and on the sides a phoenix. A Japanese vase of the Me...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Modern Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Bronze
Huanghuali Style Table, Chinese, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Huanghuali style table, Chinese, Qing dynasty, 19th century
The rectangular paneled top above a straight waist and apron, the legs of square section
Measures: Height 25.25 in. (...
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19th Century Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Wood
Eclectic Collection of Enamelled Glass Chinese Snuff Bottles
Located in London, GB
Eclectic collection of enamelled glass Chinese snuff bottles
Chinese, 20th century
Tallest: Height 7.5cm, width 3.5cm, depth 2cm
Shortest: Height 6cm, width 5cm, depth 2cm
This...
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20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Glass
Rustic Japanese Meiji Period Freeform Hibachi with Unusual Design, circa 1880
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period freeform hibachi from the late 19th century, with unusual design. Created in Japan during the Meiji period, this freeform hibachi will make for a great decora...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Wood
Three Chinese Watercolors, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three Chinese Watercolors
19th Century
each titled on verso
Inferior Mandarin
Governer General, his lady
Prime Minister
size with frame
9 by 12 inches
Provenance:
John High...
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19th Century Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Paint
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Flower-Blossom Porcelain Plates
Located in Brea, CA
A pair of 19th century Chinese flower-blossom porcelain plates, the base marked with red Daqing GuangXu NianZhi, heights 1.5 inch, opening diameter 9.5 inch.
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Porcelain
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Palace Doors with Iron Fittings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden palace doors from the 19th century with iron fittings. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this pair of palace doors will make for ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Iron
Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
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1950s Asian Vintage More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Jade, Gold
Exceptional Antique Set of 3 Oriental Chinese Bronze Han Vases
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional, Beautiful set of 3 Chinese Bronze Han Vases,
great patina and warm and worn color,
exceptional to have a collection of 3 of these vases
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Shell
19th Century Chinese Wood and Hand Painted Leather Trunk with Nail Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Chinese camphor wood trunk. This antique Chinese camphor wood chest features a beautifully hand-painted flower motif ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Brass
Large Antique Blue and White Fitzhugh Pattern Chinese Export Porcelain Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain vase in the Fitzhugh pattern.
Decorated in underglaze blue with a trellis-diaper border with spearheads and dumb-bells to the rim, with frond...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Porcelain
Chinese Lapislazuli Carving of "The Eight Daoist Inmortals", Mid 20th Century
Located in CABA, AR
Immerse yourself in the mystical world of Chinese mythology with this captivating mid-20th-century Lapis Lazuli carving depicting "The Eight Daoist Immortals." Each figure, intricate...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Lapis Lazuli
Antique Chinese Lantern, Hexagonal, Oriental, Cedar Late 19th Century circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique Chinese lantern. A hexagonal, Oriental lamp crafted from cedar in the late 19th century, circa 1880.
Cedar with supe...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Cedar
Pair of Exceptional Daimyo Hand Warmers
Located in Hudson, NY
The daimyo were the ruling class of land owners, subordinate to shogun, who formed around the 10th century and fell out of power in the 19th century. Daimyo families tended to be wealthy and could commission artwork or decorative pieces. This pair of 17th century hibachi are black and gold lacquer with designs of Uji Bridge...
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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Lacquer
Burmese Wood, Bone and Brass Tobacco Pipe, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large tobacco pipe from old Burma (Myanmar), circa 1850. Solid wood bowl, chamber and shank. The stem is made of bone, attached to the shank by a mortise in solid brass, and a lip ...
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1850s Burmese Other Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Brass
Near Pair of Antique Anglo Indian Petite Stands with Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Near pair of Anglo-Indian stands crafted in mahogany with figural medallions in the center tops surrounded by elaborate floral designs over three elephant head legs with bone tusks.
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Mahogany
Antique Asian Large Carved Green Fluorite Lamp with Custom Red Pagoda Shade
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful large antique Chinese carved fluorite lamp on a bronze base with a custom "Pagoda" shade in red silk and vintage metallic trim. Newly re-wire...
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Early 20th Century Asian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Stone, Bronze
19th Century Pair of Chinese Silver Dragon Decorated Vases
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century pair of Chinese silver vases decorated with four-clawed dragons. Derived from the period of the Qing dynasty with Chinese marks on the bottom. Weight: 200 grams.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Silver
Collection of Three Chinese Neolithic Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three small Chinese Neolithic pottery jars consisting a red slender jar with large double ears, a grey and wide short jar wit...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully shaped willow food oil container, with a gorgeous patina showing it's decades of use.
A wonderful and unusual decorative object and a pie...
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Early 20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Javanese Architectural Panel with Carved Floral Motifs and Polychrome Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Javanese wooden panel from the early 20th century, with carved floral motifs and polychrome accents. Created in Java during the early years of the 20th century, this architec...
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Early 20th Century Javanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Willow
Saki-Ori Farmers Coat, Northern Japan, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Saki-ori farmers coat, Northern Japan, Meiji period
A very heavy and substantial saki-ori coat, made of cotton with an indigo kasuri lapel. Several patches of hand sewn stitching ...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare complete Indian Sadeli inlaid work and writing box
British India, Bombay (present-day Mumbai), early 19th century
Micromosaic inlaid wood, with fitted bone interior and tools, and silver fittings.
H. 12.6 x W. 43.2 x D. 28.5 cm
Note:
Workboxes, portable writing desks...
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Bone, Wood
Chinese Vintage Tiered Rattan Picnic Basket with Large Handle and Metal Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage tiered rattan and lacquered wood picnic basket from the mid-20th century, with large handle and rich patina. Born in China during the midcentury period, this charmi...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Rattan, Wood
Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Anglo-Indian wooden box fitted with various compartments finely hand carved.
The top is finely hand carved with the Taj Mahal.
The interior with removable hand carved nine-lidded compartments, the front cover has a mirror, the whole exhibiting very fine workmanship.
This fine late Victorian Anglo-Indian box from India is in great condition for it age.
A beautiful example of an Anglo-Indian fine art...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Sandalwood
Asian Influenced Design Silver Leafed Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian influenced design silver leafed lamps, probably American, circa 1950s. They retain their warm original patina. They have been rewired and are ready to use. The price noted incl...
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1950s American Chinoiserie Vintage More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sotheby's Japanese Works of Art, Thursday 21st March 1991, Auction Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Japanese Works of Art, Thursday 21st March 1991. Sotheby's 1st Ed softcover. 382 lots photoed in B&W and color.
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1990s English More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Paper
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Willow
Early 19th Century Long Chinese Export Black Lacquer Box with a Walking Stick
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt box with a walking stick from the Qing dynasty, bone walking stick in black lacquered wood box, w...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Lacquer
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