19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period walnut wood coffee table from the 19th century Square top with waisted apron atop a black lacquered frame and horse hoof l...

The first we have seen A spectacular and hard to find Inlaid mother of pearly - using the raden technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine engraved antique long pipe and two removable covered bronze cylinders all executed by expert mid-19th century Edo samurai...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period brown lacquered kitchen cabinet from the 19th century with geometric fretwork motifs, doors, drawers and butterfly hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this tall Chinese cabinet...

Flower and bird painting Material: Paper on wooden frame, colored One piece: W660×H1825mm×D20mm, Unfolded size: W3860mm, 16kg Folded size: W660×H1825×D110mm Packaging (sandwiched wit...

Lanna Thai wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Height 29.2 C.M. / Width 11.5 C.M. Condition: Nic...

Books and Scholars’ Accouterments; Chaekgeori Second half of the 19th century Korean framed panel. Ink and color on paper. This Korean Chaekgeori...

A late 18th-early 19th century swing post mount whale oil lamp, a fine example of a ships or wall/post mount whale oil lamp, which swings from the top a...

Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand. Age: Tibet, 19th Century Size: Height 36.6 C.M. / Width 2...

More portable than heavy chairs, stools have been a favored form of seating in Chinese culture for centuries and were used indoors and out at mealtimes and during social gatherings. ...

An all original, beautiful hand-painted chest, crafted by a master Mongolian artisan. Prominently featured is a pair of playful foo dogs, their curled manes and expressive eyes bring...

A striking Korean wedding Bandaji with beautiful original condition and patina circa 19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was u...

Meiji Period Red and Black Lacquer Food Carrier Set, with top handle, drawers with two bowls and a serving spoon, plus three stacked boxes, and two square trays, contained within an ...

A Japanese sword, army-mounted from the 19th c. The blade with signature.Fuchi Kashira of gilt copper and the handle with skin of ray under the twisted b...

An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass charger plate. The plate is superbly enameled with polychrome patterns, including three fans showing flowers and birds, the background...

This is an old Japanese "Kobo Daishi" wooden figure. "Kobo Daishi" means "Kukai". "Kukai" was a monk from the early Heian period. His posthumous name was "Kobo Daishi". He is the fou...

This antique Chinese bronze statue represents Marici, a revered figure in Buddhist mythology. Crafted from bronze, a material known for ...

Meiji Masterpiece attributed to Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix, circa 1895 This monumental Meiji period Japanese cloisonné vase, attributed to the esteem...

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu chest from the late 19th century with dark red lacquer, iron hardware, small safe and carrying handles. Created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), this wooden chest called an Isho-Dansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. Tansus were portable chests...

A tall antique Balinese hand-carved and painted wooden statue from the 19th century on black base. Hand-made on the island of Bali, Southern Indonesia during the 19th century, this w...

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty from Gyeonggi Do. Bandaji is known as drop front half opening chest and was traditionally used to stor...

Featuring Seven Japanese Macaques Form our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Bronze Monkey Group by Shosai. The Japanese Bronze Group displaying a male father monkey and his infants playing around and being mischievous with Persimmon fruit. The monkeys modelled as Japanese macaque monkeys (snow monkey). The bronze okimono is beautifully patinated with a highly lifelike and naturalistic casting signed to the underside Shosai 正齊鋳. The Bronze group dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1885. Japanese macaque (snow monkey) is a terrestrial Old World monkey species that is native to Japan. They are known as snow monkeys because some live in areas where snow covers the ground for long periods each year hence their nickname. No other non-human primate lives further north or in a colder climate than the snow monkey. Individuals have brownish grey fur, pinkish-red faces, and short tails. Two subspecies are known and their conservation Status is of least concern. In Japan, the species is known as Nihonzaru ニホンザル, 日本 (Japan/Nihon) and saru 猿 (monkey) to distinguish it from other primates, but the Japanese macaque is the only species of monkey in Japan. The Japanese macaque features heavily in the religion, folklore, and art of Japan, as well as in proverbs and idiomatic expressions in the Japanese language. They are often seen in paintings, block prints and represented in all manner of carvings from Okimono to netsuke. Many of these art forms reside in the world’s most famous museums and collections, some of the most prominent pieces by artists such as Mori Sosen and Kawanabe Kyosai. In Shinto belief (Japan’s indigenous religion/nature religion) legendary mythical beasts known as raiju sometimes appeared as monkeys and kept Raijin (the god of lightning/storms) company. In another well known tale the three wise monkeys who warn people to “see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil” can be seen depicted in relief over the door of the famous Tosho-gu shrine in Nikko. Meiji Period was an era of Japanese history that spanned from 1868 to 1912. It was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people began to build a paradigm of a modern, industrialised nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western countries and aesthetics. As a result of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound and it affected the social structure, politics, economy, military, and foreign relations across the board. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji and was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era. Cultural Art during the Meiji Period was of particular interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s fairs, beginning in Vienna at the world fair in 1873. The government heavily funded the fairs and took an active role organising how Japan’s culture was presented to the world including creating a semi-public company named Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha (First Industrial Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art and established the Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created a Centennial Office and sent a special envoy to secure space for the 30,000 items that would be displayed. The Imperial Household also took an active interest in arts and crafts, commissioning works by select artists to be given as gifts for foreign dignitaries further emphasising the high quality and importance of Japanese art. Just before the end of the 19th century in 1890, the Teishitsu Gigeiin (Artist to the Imperial Household) system was created to recognise distinguished artists. These artists were selected for their exceptionally high quality wares and talent in their own industry. Over a period of 54 years Seventy artists were appointed, amongst these were ceramicist Makuzu Kozan and cloisonné enamel artist...

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...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century, with brown lacquer and two pairs of double doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this side cabinet...

A rare and attractive pair Chinese Qing Jun-ware Foo dogs decorated in liver red glazes and dating from around 1850. The porcelain dogs are heavily made and stand raised on rectangul...

Japanese, circa 1800. This stunning Japanese armor shield mounted to a museum quality iron stand - circa 1800 is a remarkable piece of historical craftsmanship, featuring a metal co...

This magnificent building facade was once part of a grand mansion in Gujarat, India. It is entirely made from Teakwood, which is highly resistant to in...

A truly fine hand-painted porcelain and very large Plater from the 19th century.

decorated with birds and flowers

Well painted with oval cover with finial over conforming body with handles and conforming tray.

A Japanese enamel over copper brush pot.attributed to Goto The cylindrical form pot is adorned with a polychrome design representing birds in blossoming wisteria flowers made in t...

A fine Japanese miniature kodansu constructed from Kaki wood (Persimmon) circa 19th century, late Meiji period. With its expressive exotic wood grains and exposed tenon construction,...

A Tibetan hand-painted cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of doors and floral motifs. Created in Tibet during the 19th century, this cabinet captures our attention with it...

Exotic 19th century carved relief architectural wood element, once part of a building facade has now been mounted on metal stand and made into an exciting and impressive sculpture. ...

Signed Japanese okimono of a realistically modeled crab raised up on its toes and with claws raised. One of 5 designated by (E) in the title.

A tall antique Balinese hand-carved and painted wooden statue from the 19th century on black base. Hand-made on the island of Bali, Southern Indonesia during the 19th century, this w...

A 19th-century Japanese solid wood storage box in excellent condition, exemplifying fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring two full-depth drawers and a large deep top comp...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wide and large cabinet from the 19th century, with hand-carved and gilt panels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this large and wide cabinet...

Painting on natural-colored paper, depicting many characters from the Buddhist pantheon. These images of Buddha and bodhisattvas depicted stories from Chinese Buddhist scriptures and...

The square body famille rose porcelain vase with a Rose Medallion pattern, gilt highlights, and polychrome enamel decoration with alternating medallions of court life against a groun...

A large impressive antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu cabinet (kitchen chest) in 2 sections, made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Chestnut woods. All original...

This 19th century Antique wooden Buddha temple is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood and standing at a height of 50,5 cm, wi...

Material: wood 54 cm high 32,7 cm wide and 27 cm deep Weight: 3.915 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century.  

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden lady's opium bed from the 19th century, with rattan seat, pillow, two small drawers and auspicious carved cloudy motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this opium daybed...

Stunning Pair Traditional Japanese Imari circular form hand painted Porcelain Vases of quite generous proportions, now converted to a Pair of Electric Table Lamps. First half of the ...

A Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. The flattened ovoid form symmetrically rendered from a waxy spinach green speckled nephrite stone having a high shoulder and short stout round neck, with the countersunk mouth having a narrow aperture. The flat narrow base concave bearing a carved 3 character studio mark. The stopper of coral and vinyl collar attached to a cork with evidence of a previous ivory spoon...

This is a very good 19th century Chinese Export, (Canton) deep plate or dish, which we date to the early 19th century, circa 1820 of the Qing dynasty. The plate has a light green,...

Japanese Kano School Edo period two-panel screen depicting flowering prunus and bamboo on a rock formation, with colorful birds next to a body of water. ...

This Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Temple cabinet is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood and standing at a ...

Antique Chinese porcelain teapot with fine hand-painted decoration, marked with a seal period mark of Tongzhi (1861-1875) Perfect condition, no chips, cracks or other defects Total ...

This exceptional and rare antique "Honor Reward" sign board which issued by Qing Dynasty - Dao Guang government at year 1839. This Sign board has been kept in very good care and in i...

American Market Chinese Export Eagle Armorial Porcelain Oval Reticulated Tray China, 19th Century  This exquisite 19th-century Chinese Export Eagle Armorial Porcelain Oval Reticulat...

A good antique bronze temple horse on wheels toy originating from Jhansi City in Bundelkhand in Northern India and dating from the 19th century. The Hindu region of Bundelkhand is we...

19th century Sultanabad Persian carpets are highly sought after by collectors and interior designers for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate designs, and rich history. Sultanab...

A rare, high quality lacquered portable jû'bako (tiered food container/stacked picnic box) fitted with a removable vertical safety bar - housing a nice secret – decorated with a refi...

19th century auspicious carved panel story board. Chinese carved wooden panel of one solid piece of carved wood set in a wooden frame. A C...

This Persian Sultanabad carpet circa 1880 consists of handspun wool and natural vegetal dyes. Created in the Sultanabad workshop of the Swiss artist Zigler, it is an extremely fine p...

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love. Created in Japan, this woodblock print called...

An impressive and large Japanese Imari bowl with a golden spotted hare or rabbit, early Meiji Period (1864 to 1912), mid 19th century, Japan The fantastic Imari bowl featuring a c...

An antique Japanese plate adorned with a polychrome cloisonne enamel design. The front side is decorated with floral ornaments and two medallio...

Floral scene of a "Rimpa School" garden with polychrome chrysanthemum flowers. Six-panel screen painted with pigments on golden rice paper of good size and well preserved. Bold color...