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Period: Early 20th Century
Japanese Mixed Metal Silver on Copper Tray with Dragon Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Japanese mixed metal copper and silver two-handled tray, from the late 19th or early 20th century, beautifully adorned with dragon motifs in relief on the rim and handles. It measure...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Copper
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Ginger Jar
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual antique Chinese ginger jar handcrafted in a cloisonne technique, decorated with fauna, flora, and tassels on an alluring b...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fu Lou Shou Three Wise Men Bronze Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Lou and Shou beautifully detailed bronze figures. The Chinese three wise men depict the attributes of a good life....
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Framed Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidery 24LP121
Located in Pomona, CA
Originally purchased from Hong Kong, this Chinese antique embroidery presented in a museum quality. This textile was a roundel design likely from the center front of a noble woman's...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Measures- 39''H x 34''W x .25''D
Category
Tibetan Tibetan Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Silk, Paint
Pair of Antique Bronze Cloisonne Enameled Tea Canisters C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Bronze Cloisonne Enameled Tea Canisters C1900
Measures - 3 7/8" x 3" x 3"
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Outstanding Quality Antique Chinese Brush Pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Chinese brush pot having an outstanding quality antique Chinese brush pot with wonderful carved decoration.
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
1900s Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three-piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea set...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Persian Malayer Oriental Rug, in Small Size, W/ Floral Elements
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Malayer Oriental Rug in Small Size
An antique Persian Malayer oriental rug, circa 1910. Size 6'3" x 4'8". This fine hand-knotted wool rug features floral elements wi...
Category
Persian Vintage Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Flint Striker with Leather Strap, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
Category
Tibetan Tibetan Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Steel, Gold Plate, Brass
Chinese Iron Star Chopping Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the turn of the century, this provincial stool would have been used throughout a courtyard home as versatile everyday seating. Deceptively simple, the wooden stool is design...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Vintage Chinese Cigarette Advertisement Poster, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This poster from the 1930s draws from a well known Chinese opera scene. It melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the craft of color lithography. These advertisements, influenced by the Art Deco movement in the west, recall the economic boom of early 20th century Shanghai, an international center of business and trade. Layered with imagery of traditional Chinese life, the poster is nonetheless an advertisement for the modern cigarette industry, with several brands displayed in the top left corner, including Lan Ting, Hong Chun, and Jade Rabbit...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Bronze with Cloisonne Chinese Very Detailed Dragon Charger in Vibrant Colors
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Bronze with Cloisonne Chinese Very Detailed Dragon Charger in vibrant colors. Amazing craftsmanship.
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Antique Sculptural Copper Chinese Hand Warmer
Located in San Diego, CA
Artistically and visually stunning early 19th Century piece of copper work. This intricate piece is full of detail. The compressed globular body rises to a waisted neck which is co...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Chinese Lacquer Table Box 1920's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful iron red lacquer Chinese table box. The red background with gilt decoration with carved bone inlay on the top. 9.5 inches square, T...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
Young Elegant Asian Woman Oil on Canvas, circa 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Young elegant Asian woman oil on canvas, circa 1940s
This is one of our favorite paintings. A young Asian woman out on a warm afternoon.
The quality of this painting cannot be ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Vase in Porcelain of Canton Early, 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This large vase is made of Canton porcelain, manufactured in China in the early 20th century. This vase has double handles on both sides, with animal and gold forms. Resin decoration...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Measures- 37''H x 31''W x .25''D
Category
Tibetan Tibetan Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Silk, Paint
Ikebana Basket
Located in Pasadena, CA
Charming Ikebana woven bamboo basket that dates to the first half of the 20th century. The basket is in overall good condition and includes a liner, whic...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Korean Side Cabinet with Geometric Façade, Brass Hardware and Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Korean wooden side cabinet from the early 20th century, with double doors, abundant brass hardware and round medallion lock. Experience the allur...
Category
Korean Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dressed in fine silks trimmed with embroidered bands and tassels, this puppet brought the glory of the imperial court to the small stage as part of an early 20th-century puppet opera. Complete with songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese puppet...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece acquired directly from the estate of Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman (please see photo from their home studio wall of the couple working on their pottery early in their careers).
The Ackermans began their career in design primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. After finishing at Alfred University, Jerome worked at the Jenev Design Studio developing ceramic molds...
Category
Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century iron vessel is a Meiji-era vase designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. The two-piece vase was cast in the classical usubata (thin rim) form, with a broad, flat top with an upturned lip. Usubata vessels are typically cast of bronze and have been used in ikebana arrangements since the 16th century. The broad rim of this usubata vase...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Tibeto-Chinese Seated Lama Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in brass with a rich patina, this seated figure is a Lama, a spiritual master and teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism. The figure likely de...
Category
Chinese Tibetan Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid three piece suite
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid three piece suite, consisting of a quality mahogany inlaid settee, arm chair and a pair of side chairs with open arms, turned tapering front...
Category
Edwardian Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Tara (Du Mu) Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Featured a beautiful bronze sculpture of Tibetan Tara. This Tara is decorated with flowers, lariats, ankle bracelets. She wears an elaborate crown and is seated on a lotus throne. Up...
Category
Tibetan Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Storage shelf 3 tiers stacked Wabi-Sabi Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese storage shelf.
It was made around the early Showa period.
It is made from elm wood.
This shelf is stacked in three levels and can be divided into three sectio...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
A 19th Century Burl Root Wood Display Stand, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A striking root-wood display stand comprised of a series of entwined organic elements with various gnarled appendages, rising to support a plateau with a burled & polished surface. M...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl
Vintage Deco Advertisement Poster, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This poster from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the craft of color lithography—and a side of risque. The poster features a young woman dressed in a fur-trimmed coat with Western accessories...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Asian Silver Plate Engraved Expanding Tea Trivet Decorative Stand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Hand engraved expanding tea trivet with unique design and exuding finesse. May be used as a decorative screen, plaque or objet d'art, circa 1900-1910.
Category
Asian Anglo-Japanese Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Chinese Rug, Tan and Blue Oriental Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
China has a long tradition of carpets and the original ones, probably used as merchandise, are dated at over 2000 years ago. The art of knotting carpets was however, introduced somewhere around the 15th century in China.
The patterns on some of the older Chinese carpets...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Antique Bronze Tantric Manjusri Bodhisattva Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Manjushri is the Bodhisattva of keen awareness in Buddhism. A disciple of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, he represents wisdom, intelligence and realization, and is one of the most popular Bodhisattvas following Avalokitesvara. Look at this statue, it shows very detailed bronze carving works on it. You can see from the pictures that they are in many years history with some age wears. Now you can have them on your collection shelf. They are not only a great adornment but also a wonderful gift!
Size: 11.25in H x 9.5in W x 5in D
Origin: Tibet
Circa: 1900 - 1940
Material: Bronze
Condition: Original condition, hand made, normal age wear.
Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Art Nouveau Cloisonne and Ginbari Amphora Vase, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and elegant Japanese Art Nouveau amphora shaped cloisonne and ginbari foiled vase, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The vase of amphora form, with a tapering body resti...
Category
Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Foil, Wire
Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Altar Console Table with Carved Dragon Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese elmwood altar console table from the early 20th century, with carved dragons and everted flanges. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this al...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Late Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Side Tables or Stands Southern Chinese
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Late Qing dynasty carved hardwood side tables or stands or tea tables, Southern Chinese, A good example of tea tables with finely carved fri...
Category
Chinese Chinese Chippendale Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face, long grey beard, and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Celadon and Tonal Pattern Porcelain Pot
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese celadon, porcelain pot decorated with a raised, tonal botanical and dragon design wrapping the entirety of its bulbous form and accented with foo...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Sculptural Teak Bench Hand-Carved from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved teak wood bench originates from the Island of Madura, off the coast of Northeastern Java. It features a wonderful curved shape with angular legs. A wonderful sculptu...
Category
Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enameled Charger with Flowers & Bird C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enameled Charger with Garden Flowers, Butterfly & Bird C1920
Measures - 12.25"diam x 1.75"h
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Lithography by Henri Riviere The Enchentement of the Hours - The Rising Storm
Located in NANTES, FR
Lithograph by Henri Rivière La Féérie des Heures - L'Orage qui monte
This lithography “La Féérie des Heures - ”L'Orage qui monte is signed Henri Rivière and bears a red stamp stam...
Category
French Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Fine Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Attributed to Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine pair of antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vases dating from the early 1900s. The both are marked by the artist on the bottom. These are attributed to master artist Ando Jubei. B...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Asian Lacquer Container
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian Lacquer Wood Container with iron bracket
13" width 8" depth 10" height
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
STUNNiNG EARLY 20TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE DOUBLE VASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved flowers soapstone double vase.
This is a good example of a Chinese hand carved vase...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Fully & Highly Carved Chinese Deity Figural Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and amazing pair of highly carved sculptural Figural hardwood deity, samurai. Must see all pics to appreciate, carved minx at the base of the larger figure. Truly works of a...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 19th or Early 20th C. Carved Jade Urn
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine jade urn of a lovely spinach color running to a deep yellow is carved to resemble a pair of Buddhist lions or mythical beasts conjoined back to back...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Set of 3 Small Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely set of 3 small Chinese carved soapstone sculptures.
Made in China in the early 20th Century circa 1930.
This set comprises of:
1. A Medium/Tall mottled b...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Large Early 20th Century Tianqiuping or Globular Cloisonné Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Large early 20th century tianqiuping or globular cloisonné vase. Highest quality enamel cloisonné, withe background with graphic scenes and floral pattern and with three large frame ...
Category
Chinese Ming Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century, Burmese Bronze Standing Elephant
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze standing elephant with stand.
Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 16.8 C.M. / Width 10 C.M. / Length 15 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 17.5 C.M.
Condi...
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Cambodian Polychrome Male Figurine
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 20th century Cambodian polychrome male figurine.
From circa 1900-1920 and from South Eastern Asia, most likely Cambodia bas...
Category
Cambodian Country Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Vintage Long Manila Shawl Scarf Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage silk embroidery for scarf or shawl, from Manila, made at Chinese embroidery, beautiful Chinese design, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation. ...
Category
Philippine Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Antique Chinese Textile 4' 3" x 7' 6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese - Textile Size: 4'3" x7'6"
Category
Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Cabinet with Hand Carved Arpon
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm cabinet with hand carved arpon.
This Elmwood cabinet with original color and patina and hardware is from the Shanxi Province of China. It has carving details at the bottom with original lacquer. The cabinet suitable to be used for an elegant storage for clothing, beddings, china and crystal...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Hand Painted Indian Folk Art Painting Depicting Musicians and Archers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian hand-painted folk art painting depicting musicians and archers in a brass custom frame. Step into a vibrant world of rhythm and archery with this antique Indian han...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional ...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Bakelite, Hardwood
Antique Japanese Painting Framed on Jute 'Lovers Dance'
Located in Milano, IT
Antique and very rare Japanese painting made in the early 1900s by a fine Japanese manufacturer.
The painting has a rectangular brass frame with rounded corners. Internally we see a...
Category
Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japanese Tsuiki-Jippo Cloisonné Vase Atrributed to Ogasawara Shuzo
By Ogasawara Shuzo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A Japanese tsuiki-jippo cloisonné vase attributed to Ogasawara Shuzo. This stunning vase dates to the Meiji period, the body finely hammered, incised with sparse weed and decorated ...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the tradition...
Category
Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Large Chinese Ceramic Vase Early 20th Century Oxen & Figure
Located in Fulton, CA
Large scale Chinese ceramic vase measuring 22.5 inches tall. Decorated with oxen and figure with Chinese lettering. Dragon handles.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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