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Period: 17th Century
Unique 17th Century Miniature Japanese Namban Lacquer Miniature Dollhouse Chest
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique and exceptional Japanese miniature or dollhouse export lacquered chest Kyoto, circa 1620-1640 The chest of rectangular shape with a domed lid, decorated in Transition-style, in gold hiramaki-e on a black background within reserved lobed cartouches decorated with landscapes animated with birds and rabbits, on a shagreen or samegawa background. The borders are decorated with geometric friezes, the box with gilt-copper mounts, the interior decorated in red lacquer. Measures: H 9.2 x W 14.5 x D 7.2 cm This miniature is of exceptional quality and a perfect copy of the famous large size Transition-style coffers. It was most likely ordered by a Dutch lady for her dollhouse (poppenhuis), like the famous Petronella Oortman (1656-1716) doll-house, which is now one of the highlights in the collection of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, or Petronella Oortmans-de la Court’s (1624-1707) dollhouse in the collection of the Centraal Museum Utrecht. Sara Rothé of Amsterdam in 1743 ordered a miniature black lacquered ivory tripod table with gold chinoiserie decoration by Jurriaan Buttner (Monika Kopplin, European Lacquer, 2010, p. 56). Other Japanned dollhouse...
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Japanese Edo Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Shagreen, Cypress

Chinese Ca 1690 Kangxi Porcelain Dish Riot of Rotterdam/Kostermann Blue White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
We were lucky enough to acquire a very nice set of small saucer dishes with the well known and interesting scene of the Kostermann riot / Riot of Rotterdam (some historical informati...
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Large 17th Century Colonial Japanese Porcelain VOC Charger
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain VOC dish. Arita, late 17th century Measure: Diameter 32.1 cm These dishes, ordered by the VOC during the second half of the 17th century, were copied after the popular Chinese Wanli ‘Kraak’ porcelain...
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Japanese Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

17th century colonial Sinhalese ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A splendid Dutch-colonial Sinhalese ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts Sri Lanka, Kandy, 2nd half 17th century, the mounts later The cabinet with a central drawer with hidde...
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Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Silver

Pair of Japanese Ink Hanging Scrolls Kano Tanyu
By Kano Tan'yu 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine matching pair of hanging scrolls ink on paper mounted in green brocade borders circa Edo period (17-18th century). The Kano school painting depicts wild geese in the reeds by the margin of water, a popular subject borrowed from the Chinese tradition. Both painting were signed as Tanyu with a red seal of Morinobu, his birth name. The storage box is also present and was inscribed with the title Painting of Geese and Reeds and Kano Tanyu...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Dish Kangxi Blue White Marked Base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
haring with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain dish, thinly potted. Kangxi period. Fantastic decoration in blue and white and marked with an incense burner mark at the base. Please...
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Dish Romand of the Western Chamber Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
We were lucky enough to acquire this very nice dish with a beautifully painted scene of the Romance of the Western Chamber. We think this is the story of Yinying receiving good news ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

A large Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts on contemporary black steel frame Batavia (Jakarta), 2nd half 17th century The cabinet has two ...
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Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass

Early 17th Century Special antique stone Vishnu statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This special antique stone Vishnu statue, originating from Nepal and believed to date back to the 17th century or earlier, is a remarkable piece of sacre...
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Burmese Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Stone

Antique Chinese Taste Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Mi
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Late Ming. Traders and travellers in a landscape. An extraordinary border pattern. Very rare type of plate. C...
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Chinese Ming Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Negoro Style Lacquered Worship Stand, 17th-18th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
"Discover a piece of Japanese religious heritage with this exceptional Negoro lacquered stand. Crafted in the 17th to 18th century, this worship article stand is a prime example of e...
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Japanese Edo Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

17th Century Rare Southeast Asian Medieval Tobacco Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
17th century southeast Asian Rare Medieval tobacco pipe. Unearthed in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam near the Cambodian Border Tay Nguyen Plateau, Montagnard, Jarai Tribe Est, 17t...
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Vietnamese Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Sacred Cow Sculpture in Carved Sandstone from Hindu Temple
Located in Kastrup, DK
17-18h century sandstone sculpture depicting a hindu sacred cow. From hindu temple in India or Burma. In untouched and in original condition. India or Burma, 1600-1700.
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Indian Other Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Sandstone

Rare Pair of Small Teapots from the Hatcher Collection
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare pair of blue and white globular teapots with covers from the Hatcher Collection, painted with a variety of scenes. The teapots have short upright necks and cylindrical spout...
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Chinese Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Royal Early 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Chest with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Japanese transitional lacquer chest with gilt-metal mounts Edo period, early 17th century The rectangular chest with flat hinged lid decorated in gold, silver, and red ...
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Japanese Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

A 17th century Dutch-colonial ebony two-door VOC cabinet with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch-colonial ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts Coromandel Coast, probably Masulipatnam, circa 1650-1680, the silver later H. 64.5 x W. 75 x D. 46 cm The present cabinet...
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Indian Dutch Colonial Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Silver

Japanese Painting, 17th Century, Tale of Genji, Fujibakama, Tosa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Purple Trousers (Fujibakama), Illustration to Chapter 30 of the Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) Tosa School (second half of the 17th century) Ink, ...
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Japanese Edo Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
Spirally moulded and painted with bands of overlapping petal panels of figured riverscapes Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
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Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 17C Chinese Porcelain Ming China Swatow Zhanghou Blue Ground
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description A very beautiful plate, rare monochrome blue ground. Great study material. Condition Overall condition; 2 large crackle line in central plate, 1 running out in a hairline. 1 more crackle line from base rim. also 2 small chips. Size: 165 x 28 mm or 6.5x1.1" Period 16th Century 17th...
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Chinese Ming Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Fubako in Kodaiji Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Japanese lacquered wood fubako decorated in Kodaiji maki-e style circa early 17th century the beginning of the Edo period, possibly early toward the end of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. The rectangular, long and slim box features a deep lipped lid with slightly rounded corners, a conforming lower box with two bronze medallion rings with tasseled...
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Japanese Edo Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

An extremely rare, possibly unique, Sri Lankan ebony child's armchair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Probably Sri Lanka, 2nd half 17th century H. 55 x W. 40.5 x D. 40.5 cm Seat height 27.5 cm The chair is overall densely carved with a scrolling flower motif on four connected turne...
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Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Ebony

Antique Kangxi Period Thinly potted Chinese porcelain Tea Set Figural Pagode
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely tea set in Blue and white. Very thinly potted porcelain, the light shines trough. Kangxi period pieces in underglaze blue. Both with a pagode scene with ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose/Verte 'Fish' Dish, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
During the Qing Dynasty, depictions of fish on ceramics carried several symbolic meanings. Fish are traditionally associated with abundance and prosperity in Chinese culture. The wor...
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Vietnamese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era
Located in seoul, KR
The teabowl and saucer set depicts flower elements. In particular, this set is relatively larger than other teacups set. And the crafting skill of setting each line is outstanding. There is a kangxi mark on the floor base. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size : 14cm (Diameter) x 2.5cm(Height) - SAUCER / 9cm (Diameter) x 4.5cm(Height) - TEABOWL Condition : Excellent Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo...
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Vietnamese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Polychrome Porcelain Dish, circa 1620
Located in London, GB
A large Chinese Ming Dynasty polychrome porcelain dish, circa 1620. Late Ming Dynasty. Painted in turquoise, black and red enamels with a central 'Split Pagoda' pattern scene, the cavetto with four landscape vignettes alternating with stylised seals. Many Mid-Century studio potters were inspired by the shapes and designs of ancient Chinese and Ming pottery. We believe this dish is a good example of this, which is why it will fit with both antique and modern interiors, making it the perfect cross-collecting piece. See Bonhams Lot 168 from Asian Art sale...
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Chinese Ming Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
A superb Chinese yellow and russet nephrite jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) or earlier, China The mythical beast is portrayed with feline features, i...
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Chinese Ming Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Jade

17Th Century European Embroidered Textile Fragment
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique hand embroidered cotton textile tape or fragment. The textile is adorned with hand embroidered floral and reticulated designs. Circa: late 17th century. Antique European Textiles...
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Unknown Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Textile

Pair of stylophoric lions in yellow marble from verona, northern Italy, 16th-17th centol
Located in Brescia, IT
Description Two sculptures depicting crouching lions. On the backs of the lions are holes, from which the columns rose. This type of sculpture, typical of medieval architecture, take...
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Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble

Chinese Ca 1690 Kangxi Porcelain Plate Riot of Rotterdam / Kostermann Blue White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description A very nice example of the top quality made during the kangxi period. With sublime colors and painting. With the well know and interesting scene the Kostermann riot / Ri...
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Pair Dehua Blanc De Chine Lotus Flower Dishes, 17th C.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning pair antique Chinese Dehua Blanc de Chine porcelain lotus flower dishes dating from the 17th century and probably made in the...
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

17th Century Pair of Chinese Silver Lacquer Plates with Mother of Pearl
Located in Brea, CA
Pair of Chinese silver, lacquer, and mother of pearl plates from the 17th century. A matching pair of ornamental antique Chinese plates, the faces ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Lacquer

Splendid Indo-Portuguese Colonial Sculpture of Nagini from Goa, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Indo-Portuguese inlaid teak wood figure of Nagini India, Goa, 17th century Measure: H. 55 cm (with stand, and with ring for wall hanging) The sculpture can be perceived as such but probably is one of four legs of an Indo-Portuguese contador...
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Indian Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Teak, Ebony

Antique Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 28 cm high 14,5 cm wide Weight: 1.862 kgs Traces of the original gilding can be found Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 16-17th century A very nice and special...
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Thai Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Screen "the Song of Everlasting Sorrow"
Located in PARIS, FR
Six-panels screen depicting the exit from the city of a Chinese emperor on horseback and his concubine in a luxurious palanquin. It may be a scene illustrating the poem The Song of Everlasting Sorrow (Chang hen ge, ???) written by Bai Juyi (772-846), which recounts the tragic love story between the emperor Ming Huang (also known as Tang Xuanzong, 685-762) and his favorite concubine, the beautiful Yang Guifei...
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Japanese Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk, Wood, Paper

17th Century Arita Dish Blue White Export Porcelain Charger Ming Edo Period
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Large 17th Century Japanese Edo Period Arita dish Chinoiserie blue and white Wanli Kraak Charger Material: Ceramic, porcelain Design: Arita, Ming Dynasty, Wanli style, Chinoiserie Style: Ming, William and Mary - Louis XIV Baroque, Antique, Asian antique, Oriental Origin: Japan, Arita, 17th century Colors: Blue and white, the blue is unbelievable fabulous Decor: Chinoiserie, Chinese Wanli style known as "kraakdish" Description: Large 17th Century ceramic...
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Japanese Edo Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Famille Rose/Verte 'Crane and Flower' Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vase's form is elegant, with a tapered body and domed lid with long line of body, crowned with a delicate finial, embodying the sophistication and high aesthetic standards of Qin...
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Vietnamese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique 18th century Antique Kangxi Yongzheng Chinese Porcelain Imari Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish from the first half of the 18th century. Condition Perfect condition. Size: 22.8CM Diameter Period 18th century
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ca 1600-1640 Kosometsuke Plate Shou Lao 8 Immortals
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and rare Chinese porcelain plate from the early 17th century. Central scene of the well known Shou Lao, God of Longevity, flying on a crane among the clouds. In the front of him are the 8...
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Chinese Ming Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Rare 17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Medical Instrument Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare Japanese export lacquer medical instrument box Edo-period, 1650-1700 L. 19 x W. 6 x H. 8.5 cm This unconventionally shaped lacquer b...
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Japanese Edo Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Antique 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Miniature Chinese Opera Theater figure
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the kilns of Dehua in Fujian province. These are rare examples! Provenance: From the co...
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Special Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble 102 cm high 64 cm wide and 28 cm deep Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 17th century Large original antique Buddha statues...
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Burmese Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako Ex-Christie's
Located in Atlanta, GA
An old Japanese lacquered small box likely used to contain incense powder called Kobako, circa Momoyama to early Edo period (16-17th century). The rectangular form box with a fitted ...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Lead

Kingdom of Sukhothai Shipwreck Jar (Thailand)
Located in Chonburi, TH
This 17th-century Sawankhalok ceramic jar is a remarkable piece that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand. The jar features natural marine grow...
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Thai Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Blue And White Porcelain Plate, Kraak Style – Early Kangxi Period, 1670–1690
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Blue And White Porcelain Plate, Kraak Style – Early Kangxi Period, Circa 1670–1690" Early Kangxi Blue and White Porcelain Plate in Kraak Revival Style – ca. 1670–1690 China, Jingdez...
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

17th century special antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The special antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue stands as a testament to the timeless devotion and artistic brilliance of Burma's cultural legacy. Carved from wood, this exquisite s...
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Burmese Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

18C Japanese Porcelain Charger Edo Period Garden Scene Shou Lao Ladies Dogs
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you a large Japanese Porcelain dish (37cm) with a quite unusual Imari scene of a women in a garden scene with 4 children and dogs. On the right...
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Chinese Edo Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Ancient Gu Shape Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
An attractive gu vase hand painted in cobalt blue with typical kangxi floral painting. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies 2) Qing Dynasty Export...
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Vietnamese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

17th Century Terracotta Buddha, Bangladesh, Provenance Royal-Athena Galleries
Located in Miami, FL
17th century terracotta Buddha, Bangladesh, Provenance Royal-Athena Galleries Offered for sale is a terracotta seated Buddha from Bangladesh, circ...
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Bangladeshi Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Terracotta

Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
A rolled-up scroll or treasured root pot may have once been among the treasured objects stored in this 19th century book chest. Expertly constructed in China'...
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Chinese Ming Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Blue-Glazed Porcelain Box from Hatcher Collection
Located in Atlanta, GA
17th century Chinese porcelain blue-glazed circular pill box from the Hatcher Collection, painted in different tones of blue with a central prunus flower on a wave pattern ground tha...
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Chinese Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Qing Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Strainers Lady in Garden Scene 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Fine Pair of Qing Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Strainers – Elegant Lady in Garden A beautiful and delicate pair of porcelain strainers, dating to the Qing Dynasty, 18...
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Horse Roundup
Located in Hudson, NY
Interesting and unusual subject matter, Tosa School painting in mineral pigments on gold leaf with silk brocade border.
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Japanese Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold Leaf

17th century Antique bronze Indian horse statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique bronze Indian horse statue Material : bronze 22,5 cm high 7,9 cm wide and 11 cm deep 17th century Weight: 932 grams Originating from India Nr: 3817-1
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Indian Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

17th century Antique Burmese marble Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique marble Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding. Crafted from marble, it stands at an impressive height of 73 cm an...
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Burmese Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble

Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi Blue White Chenghua Mark
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi period. Fantastic decoration in blue and white and marked with Chenghua at the base. Please enjoy Condition Some rimf...
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Chinese Ming Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique 18/19th c Kangxi Marked Qing period Chinese porcelain Bowl Figures China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous quality blue and white porcelain, very thinly potted. Kangxi mark at the base but probably of later Qing Period Great Figural Scene Beautiful piece. Condition 2 clean line...
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Persian Safavid Hand Woven Textile Ca 17Th Century
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Persian Iranian Safavid dynasty hand woven embroidered textile. The textile is decorated with hand woven floral ornament. Circa: 17th century. The Safavid dynasty, which r...
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Unknown Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Textile

Dutch Colonial Silver Dish with the Von Pfeffel Coat-of-arms, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An unusual Indonesian lobbed silver dish Jakarta (Batavia) or Coromandel coast, third quarter 17th century, apparently unmarked The eight lobbed dish exuberantly decorated with floral motifs, with the middle section replaced, consisting of indistinctly marked German silver from the early 19th century, bearing the coat-of-arms of the Von Pfeffel family. Diam. 30.5 cm Weight 461 grams Note: Lobbed silver dishes with exuberant floral decorations were characteristic of the decorative arts in the Netherlands in the first half of the 17th century. This style of floral decoration was adopted by silversmiths as well as by furniture makers working on the Coromandel Coast and in Batavia, often by workers who had fled the Coromandel Coast because of war and famine. In Batavia this style was known as “Custwerck” (work from the Bengal coast). These lobbed dishes are seldom marked. Only after 1667 the use of the town mark became obligatory in Batavia but only for silver made in Batavia not for silver imported in Batavia from other VOC settlements. The engraved coat of arms in the centre is a replacement of the original centre. The coat of arms can be identified as those of Christian Hubert von Pfeffel (1765- 1834). As a diplomat, statesman, ambassador of Bavaria in London and Saxony and councillor to the King of Bavaria, he was made “Freiherr” in 1828 and since then used this coat of arms. His son Karl Maximilian Friederich Hubert Freiherr von Pfeffel (1811-1890) in 1836 married Karoline Adelheid Pauline von Rottenburg (1805-1872), the natural daughter of Prins Paul von Württemberg (1785-1852) and his mistress Margrethe Porth. Paul was the jounger brother of the King Wilhelm I of Württemberg (1781-1864). The heraldic motto of the von Pfeffels Vur Schande habe den Huot means as much as “Beware of Shame”. Christian Hubert Theodoor Marie Karl von Pfeffel Karl Maximilian’s grandson was the last male in the von Pfeffel line. His daughter, Marie Louise (Paris in 1882 - Cornwall 1944), born and grown-up in France, changed her name in de Pfeffel. She was the great grandmother of Boris Alexander de Pfeffel Johnson, the present British Secretary of State. None of the members of the von Pfeffel family had any direct links with the Dutch East Indies but indirectly by way of the Royal House of Württemberg they did. Sophia Frederika Mathilda von Württemberg (1818-1877), daughter of Wilhelm I King of Württemberg, in 1839 married Willem III...
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Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Silver

Momoyama Namban Chest
Located in PARIS, FR
Namban chest with a semi-cylindrical lid made of black lacquered wood (urushi) with gold lacquer (maki-e) and inlaid with mother-of-pearl (raden). Decorated with three main bands o...
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Japanese Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

17th Century Set of 8 Chinese Lacquer Silver Cups with Mother of Pearls
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 17th century set of 8 Chinese lacquer cups with silver liner in interior of each cup with color of mother of pearls.
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

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