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Period: Early 20th Century
Early 20th Century Large Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century large bronze censer on three legs with a foo dog sitting on top and Chinese dragons on each side. Censers also known as incense burners, have a long history in Chi...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet depicts a mythical bird. It was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Plain Silver Leaf on Paper
Located in Hudson, NY
(no image) With beautiful oxblood color lacquer frame with 19th century bronze mounts.
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Silver Leaf
Vintage Chinese Deco Gold Bar Cigarettes Advertisement Poster, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This 1930s advertising poster for the Gold Bar Cigarettes company draws from a well known Chinese opera scene. It melds the meticulous detail of trad...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Black Japanese Singing Bowl F Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid black antique Japanese singing bowl in excellent condition. Crafted in solid bronze with hand hammered divots, the bowl embodies the classic Japanese aesthetics wh...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set Of Three Japanese Porcelain Vases
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of three Japanese vases, comprising a celadon vase with Greek key design around the collar c.1900, an emerald green cloisonne, silver-mounted vase c.1930 and a cream crackle gl...
Category
Japanese Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Japanese Antique Open shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique is just the right size for a storage shelf.
This is a rare shelf with flap doors that has a Japanese essence.
A flap door is a door that can be opened and stored insid...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb large Asian lantern / chandelier / suspension.
Structure in solid wood carved with dragons and openwork. Glass plates painted with subjects of women and various flowers.
...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Asian Window Panels with Geometric Design
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Asian window panels with geometric shapes design.
All constructed with joinery techniques.
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Glazed Mino Tea Bowl Chawan Showa Period Ex-Musuem
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) in Gohon style likely made in Showa period of 20th century. Supported by a short foot ring with a notch, the bowl was made from coarse cla...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Floral Enameled & Carved White Jade Dresser Box C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Floral Enameled & Carved White Jade Dresser Box C1920
Measures - 2 1/2"h x 5"w x 3"d
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
For sale is this 19th Century antique brass oil lamp, with glass chimney, Lovely shaped brass font supported by a stepped circular base. Lovely col...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tapered Chinese Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A rich, dark brown glaze coats the gently tapered form of this late 19th-century kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, the jar was once used d...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes both the protection of the home and courage. Originally used as...
Category
Primitive Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Budai Buddha in orange jade
Located in Milano, IT
This fascinating sculpture of Budai, crafted from precious orange jade, exudes a sense of serenity and joy. With his welcoming smile and relaxed posture, the "Happy Buddha" is a symb...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
A Blue and White Early Oriental Lidded Ginger Jar
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Blue and White Early Oriental Lidded Ginger Jar, Cobalt Blue Finial on lid with circular and swirl design. Chinese caligrahy on base with makers mark on the underside. A lovely exa...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Vintage Fabric, Wabi Sabi, 1910s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This unique and elegant textile with a phoenix pattern, known as Nagasaki Sarasa, was made in Nagasaki Prefecture (Kyushu) during the Taisho era.
The fabric was likely intended fo...
Category
Japanese Vintage Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Miniature Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Gourd Shaped Cabinet Vase Meiji Era
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare and unusual gourd-shaped miniature Satsuma porcelain cabinet vase is a remarkable example of Meiji-era craftsmanship. Though unsigned, the ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Early 20th Century Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique cabinet from the early 20th century, with hand-painted décor and hidden double drawers. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this wooden cabinet features a rectangular top with recessed panel, sitting above two doors adorned with hand-painted motifs, opening to an inner shelf and hidden drawers. Raised on straight feet, this early 20th century Chinese cabinet...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Japanese Pure Silver Vases with Royal Seal
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Japanese vases in sterling silver, 3.5 by 7 inches, gold washed imperial Japanese seal, aka the chrysanthemum seal or kikumon, and incised repeated design of flowerin...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Japanese Antique Bamboo shelf Folk art Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
It's a small shelf made of bamboo.
The shelves are made of wood.
It is a folk craft item made by hand by people in the past.
It is small and lightweight.
Please note that the compone...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Korean Large Elm Wood Cabinet/Chest
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Korean large wood cabinet/chest. The cabinet has two drawers at the top with C-shaped iron handles and below it, there are 3 compartments....
Category
Korean Han Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Tribal Currency, Chamba People, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged iron currency, Chamba people, Northeastern Nigeria
A piece of traditional currency used for barter or exchange, it measures 15 inches (38 cm) high by 18 inches (45.7 cm) wide...
Category
Nigerian Tribal Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Meiji Period Japanese Export Center Table with Dragons
Located in Austin, TX
A powerfully carved Japanese export dragon center table, Meiji Period, early 20th century.
Made for the export market, the rectangular table features a...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Carved Low Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
This lovely Chinese antique carved low coffee table was made from solid elm wood with natural finished. It has 2 drawers with antique hardware let you store your stuff in it. There a...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful fine pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel foo lion censers, in a standing pose. Yellow enamel ground and stylized patinated copper repousse head with enamel eyes. Standing on c...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Dutch Colonial Early 20th Century Cabinet with Gilded Accents and Glass Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial cabinet with bonnet top, glass doors and red and gilded accents. This early 20th-century Dutch Colonial cabinet is a stunning representation of period craftsmanship,...
Category
Indonesian Dutch Colonial Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Famille Rose Jardiniere, Late Qing
Located in Savannah, GA
A famille rose jardiniere, late Qing Dynasty.
8 inches wide and deep by 6 inches tall
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Meiji Period Signed Fukagawa Blue & White Fish 'Flounder' Plate
By Fukagawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meiji Period signed Fukagawa blue & white fish 'Flounder' plate
Japan Circa 1900s
We are pleased to offer a rare two -headed (flounder) blue and white signed Fukagawa fish plate me...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
20th century Indo Persian Brass Coffee Tray - Hammer Engraved
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beautifully crafted round tray showcases designs typical of Qajar art. Made from brass, the tray features detailed engravings that reflect the rich arti...
Category
Persian Islamic Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones. The intricately c...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Asian Carved King Size Headboard With Dragons and Openwork
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique Asian carved and painted headboard dragons heads design and openwork. Carved solid wood with deep red painted finish with gilt hig...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Chinese Cloisonne Phoenix Zun Vases, Late Qing Dynasty, c. 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive pair of Chinese cloisonne phoenix form zun vases, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The attractive and fantastic pair of red ground cloisonne vases in the form of ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Vintage Buddhist Bronze Protector Deity Statue Door Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Buddhist protector deity statue bronze heavy, ornate, symbolic, fertility symbol door handle from old temple
Heavy bronze door handle in the ...
Category
Nepalese Tibetan Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indian Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Twine Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with hand-woven twine and carved motifs. Charming with its rustic appearance, this early 20th-century Indian low wooden chair is a delightful fusion of craftsmanship and practicality. The chair features a short slanted back topped with a small finial, adorned with rosettes hand-carved in low relief within medallions. Below these medallions, a series of petite diamond motifs adds to the intricate detailing, showcasing the artisan's skill.
The rectangular seat, crafted from hand-woven twine, provides a sturdy base, resting low on four short feet. The front legs are baluster-shaped, adding a touch of elegance, while the back legs showcase a curving silhouette, enhancing the chair's overall aesthetic. The nicely weathered appearance of the wood gives this piece an authentic, timeworn charm that brings warmth and character to any space.
Ideal as a decorative accent, this rustic chair can be placed in a mudroom, where it serves as a charming seating option for putting on shoes, or in a child's bedroom, adding a whimsical touch to the decor. Its delicate carvings and robust construction make it both a functional piece and a work of art. This Indian wooden chair...
Category
Indian Rustic Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Twine, Wood
Antique Iraqi Silver and Lapis Lazuli Miniature Teapot, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Iraqi silver teapot; an addition to our diverse Asian teaware collection.
This fine antique Iraqi silver miniature teapot has a pumpkin shaped form onto a shaped cinquefoil foot.
Each panel of the body is embellished with an applied oriental figure standing amidst clouds and waving a flag, apart from the posterior panel which depicts a foliate design.
This Iraqi silver teapot is fitted with a subtly panelled push fit hallmarked cover surmounted with a collet set lapis lazuli finial.
This antique teapot is fitted with an impressive handle entwined with applied foliate and tendril ornamentation extending from the aforementioned posterior panel to the body.
The teapot is fitted with an impressive plain swan necked spout.
The swept foot is ornamented with five chased paralleling scrolling designs.
The hallmark to the interior of this impressive miniature teapot denotes the purity as .800 standard silver (800/1000).
Condition
This antique miniature teapot...
Category
Iraqi Vintage Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Old Rough Chinese High Chairs
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The original finish has been worn away through generations of use, leaving a soft, natural organic feel to the chairs.
Rear legs have a piece added years ago due to wear: but I didn'...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Japanese Antique Small shelf Display shelf Wabi-Sabi Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is a small Japanese storage shelf.
It is made from zelkova wood.
It has an expressive grain and is small but has a strong presence.
I think it would be great to display your fav...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Small Burmese Lacquer Offering Vessels, "Hsun Ok", c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This pair of Lacquered Offering Vessels are know in Myanmar as "Hsun Ok". These vessels were once used to carry food and offerings to and from the monastery. T...
Category
Burmese Other Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Dutch Colonial Cabinet with Paneled Glass Doors, Bonnet Top and Cabriole Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Dutch Colonial cabinet with Chapeau de Gendarme top, double glass doors and sides. This large Dutch Colonial cabinet captivates with its exquisite bonnet chapeau de gendarme ...
Category
Javanese Dutch Colonial Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Indian Brass Window Grate Coffee Table with Iron Geometric Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian open iron design coffee table made of an antique brass window grate with iron geometric design top and delicate floral motifs. Born in India dur...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Late Qing Dynasty Low Kang Waterfall Table with Drawers and Brass Plates
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty antique low Kang waterfall coffee table from the early 20th century, with three drawers and brass accents. Created in China during the Late Qing Dynasty in the early years of the 20th century, this low table, which could nowadays be used as a coffee table or a low side table, features a rectangular top gracefully falling down on the two solid side supports. These side panels are resting on scrolling extremities. The façade showcases three drawers, fitted with brass ring pulls on quadrilobe backplates and separated from one another through additional brass details...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Carved Gilt Teak Standing Buddha, Northern Thailand, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large, tall Thai standing carved teak wood Buddha, lacquered and gilt, with hand raised in abhaya mudra, far Northern Thailand or possibly Laos, early 20th century.
Near life-siz...
Category
Thai Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of a Venetian Harbor
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine antique painting of a busy Venetian harbor. Featuring beautiful architecture, boats, and figures. A wonderful piece of art! Circa 1920.
58w x 42h
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Rare Bold indigo Cotton Sumba Textile
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful soft Ikat, with stunning seven inch tassels, on this rare bold indigo and white textile from Sumba. Fabulous on a sofa, bed, a wall hanging, or even to wear as a shawl. Myt...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Moorish Mughal Indo Persian Islamic Brass Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Indo Persian brass table lamp, finely embossed with Moorish Islamic repousse floral designs, sits on a black ebonized lacquered base.
Elegant ...
Category
Indian Moorish Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Hing
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Silver Bowl on plain round pedestal base. The decoration comprises of two applied opposing dragons against a plain background. Marked LH, for Luen Hing, a retailer based in...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Meiji Japanese Bronze Jardinière Japanese People on a Boat, Genryusai Seiya Zo
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece, rare, 19th Century Japanese bronze Jardinière/centerpiece of a group of Japanese travelers on a boat, signed on the bottom, Genryusai Seiya...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese solid wood fruit and flower display basket
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese solid wood fruit and flower display basket, carved from one piece of burl wood in an oval shape with single large overhead handle in a natural form with nodes, grottos and p...
Category
Japanese Organic Modern Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with stylized chrysanthemum blossoms, symbols of longevity and rejuvenation, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Qing Dynasty Rosewood Side Chair with Open Fretwork and Marble Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period rosewood side chair from the early 20th century, with marble medallion inlay and open fretwork. Crafted during the early years of the 20th century, this ex...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Wooden Chest , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This drawer shelf from the Taisho period combines Japanese style with modernity.
This drawer shelf is particularly elaborate among those made in the Taisho period, and the complexit...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Framed Fine Japanese Brush Painting of Four Kittens with Bees and Flowers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine elegant Japanese brush painting of four kittens with bees and flowers, curious and adorable kitten watching bees.
Very finely painted. Ca. 1900 , ink and color on silk. Conserva...
Category
Japanese Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Antique Hand Dyed Cotton Batik Slendang (Selendang), Java
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Hand Dyed Cotton Batik Slendang (Selendang), Java. A length of cotton fabric used as a shoulder cloth, hand dyed in three colors: the base dyed golden yellow overall then a v...
Category
Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Old Chinese Export Double Walled Blue & White Porcelain Jardiniere or Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique double walled Chinese porcelain jardiniere.
With a wide blue & white decorated rim above honey comb lattice work double walled sides.
Supported by bracket...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 18.7 ...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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