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Period: Late 19th Century
Korean Buddhist Temple Scroll Painting Sinjung T'aenghwa Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Korean Buddhist painting on silk framed in wood with an acrylic shadow box. The type of the painting is known in Korean as Sinjung T'aenghwa (Literally translated as Scroll-s...
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Korean Other Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Acrylic, Wood

pair of Chinese porcelain vases, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
decorated with scenes of warriors
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Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Hide, Fabric, Wood

Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat
Located in Essex, MA
Waisted cylindrical creme color , pierced with cloud form decoration.
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Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Framed Korean Jakhodo Tiger and Magpie Folk Painting One of the Four
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Folk Art painting watercolor on silk mounted with brocade border and framed. The watercolor was likely dated from late 19th century to the tur...
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Korean Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Wood

Huge 19th Century Wearable Chinese Parade Puppet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a Nineteenth Century antique Chinese ceremonial Parade Costume. Note the extra large scale. Its 74 inches tall and 33.5 inches wide. It was large enough for wearer comfortabl...
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Chinese Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Bentwood

19th Century Large Rose Medallion Vase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stately Rose Medallion vase decorated with typical vignettes depicting village life and floral motifs painted in traditional rose medall...
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Chinese Other Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel Takasago Legend
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered Japanese silk Fukusa panel presented in a beautiful silk-lined giltwood frame (newly framed and glazed), circa late 19th century of Meiji Period. Fukusa is a traditional Japanese textile art used to wrap and present gifts at important occasions. Depending on the occasion, the panel itself can be a very fine textile art on its own. On the deep blue background, this elaborate textile art depicts an old couple standing on a bridge with three bystanders, flanked by pine trees with hills afar. The couple is Jotomba (Joo and Uba are their respective names), characters in the Legend of Takasago, one of the oldest Japanese mythologies, who are associated with old pines. The legend goes as: "At Takasago Shrine there is a very old pine tree, the trunk of which is bifurcated; in it dwells the spirit of the Maiden of Takasago who was seen once by the son of Izanagi who fell in love and wedded her. Both lived to a very great age, dying at the same hour on the same day, and since then their spirits abide in the tree, but on moonlight nights they return to human shape to revisit the scene of their earthly felicity and pursue their work of gathering pine needles. His pine tree is called “The Pine of Suminoe” while hers is "Takasago pine". In Japan, Takasago couple...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wood

19th Century Chinese Bent Bamboo Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of bent bamboo, this southern Chinese daybed was likely the most popular piece of furniture in house. Lightweight and portable, the platform bed trave...
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Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Oriental Bronze Japanese Kagami Handled Mirror
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique traditional Oriental bronze Japanese Kagami handled Mirror. An exceptional and stunning Japanese bronze handled mirror called Kagami. Large and heavy bronze handle mirror ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

667 - "Au Petit Point" Textile, Aubusson, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
"Au Petit Point" textile of the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson from the 19th century. Perfect state of conservation. Negotiable price Measures: 140 x 120 cm.
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French Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wool

Janetti Father & Sons Japanese Pedestal in Engraved and Painted Bamboo, ca 1880
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Japanese pedestal, this delightful object was made in Japan in the late 19th-century and imported into Italy by a famous merchant, Emportio Janetti Padre e Figli. They were the first in trading Japanese art in Florence in the second half of the 19th century. This spectacular piece of rare beauty was fully hand-crafted with perfect proportions. The complex structure is made in engraved and lacquered crossed bamboo with fantastic floreal details. The two round trays are in black lacquered wood with hand-painted decorations. The fine details and the beauty make this pedestal a masterpiece. An unique decorative pedestal of outstanding quality that can be mixed in a neoclassical or mid-century project or in a Japanese style project. Dimensions (cm): Diameter - 37 Height - 112 In the 1870s collecting Japanese art products started to be popular among a wider range of collectors, not only among circles of intellectuals, artists, and designers. This cultural phenomenon also reached Italy, and when a group of Japanese diplomats (Iwakura Mission) arrived in Florence in May 1873, it reported a very positive impression of a shop that sold Japanese...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Silver, Copper

Antique Mongolian Snuff Bottle Swivel Stopper Late 19th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Mongolian horn snuff bottle, finely crafted with a swivel stopper circa: 1900, Late 19th Century
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Organic Material

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of late 19th century Chinese lacquered elmwood cabinets.    
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Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Chinese Ming Style Cabinet/Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 33.5in H x 34.5in W x 22in D Drawer: 4.5in H x 12in W x 17in D Door opening: 18in H x 29in W Origin: China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Solid wood construction, Well balance, sturdy, normal age wear. Description: This beautiful antique cabinet...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Elm

Petite Chinese Display Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of a beautiful dense hardwood, this petite table from the late 19th century is designed for displaying precious objects, such as fine porcelain, sculptures, or incense burner...
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Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Baluster vase in enameled famille rose porcelain - China - Canton - Late 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large and beautiful Chinese baluster vase with a flared neck in Canton porcelain and polychrome famille rose enamels from the late 19th century. This large vase is decorated with pal...
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Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Black Lacquer Sideboard Cabinet from Tianjin, 1860 - 1880
Located in Kastrup, DK
Black lacquer sideboard cabinet from Tianjin. Under the top are 3 large drawers and a main section that consists of 2 pairs of doors. ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Side table, console, pedestal - carved wood and marble - China - 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beuatiful low, circular, multi-lobed side table or pedestal table, made of exotic wood with openwork and carved foliage and a beaded border, resting on four arched legs with chi...
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Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Monumental Hand-Carved Koi Table Bases
Located in Sarasota, FL
A commanding pair of hand-carved hardwood table bases featuring expressive koi or mythological fish rising upright from squared plinths. Their highly detailed features—arched tails, deeply incised scales, fan-like fins, and stylized expressions—create an incredible sense of movement and artistry. Likely crafted for export during the late 19th to early 20th century, the forms draw on both Eastern and Western design language. The koi, long revered in Chinese symbolism as icons of prosperity, endurance, and transformation, are paired here with a dramatic sculptural presence that evokes Victorian maximalism. These bases are versatile in application—ideal as supports for a custom marble or glass dining table, or used separately as twin console tables...
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Unknown Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar /1868-1920/Charcoal Bowl / Vase / Brazier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way tha...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Signed Silk Brocade Obi
Located in Sharon, CT
Very large (188") hand woven silk brocade Obi.
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan. Of baluster form and unusual size, yet ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer Insence Koro Hand Warmer Brazier 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique Meiji period Japanese bronze brazier, koro or handwarmer, circa 1890. The twin handled koro having a reticulated lid dec...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer. Late 19th century, Japan, exceptionally executed, the group consisting of four shishi...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan. The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They ar...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Framed Chinese Painting of A Family on Horses, Late 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Framed Chinese Painting of A Family on Horses, Late 19th Century
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Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Jewelry box, game box - lacquered wood - China - 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Jewelry box, also serving as a game box, made of lacquered wood. It opens on the front with two drawers and a flap revealing a rectangular mirror and the play or storage area. The d...
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Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

A large Satsuma vase with three reserves signed Matsumoto Hozan
Located in Milano, IT
Satsuma ceramic lantern vase signed Matsumoto Hozan, decorated in polychrome enamels and gold within three rectangular reserves. The first reserve shows a peacock; the second shows ...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Decorative Fire Kerb, English, Copper, Surround, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative fire kerb. An English, copper fireside hearth surround in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1...
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British Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Early Porcelain Underglaze Dragon Ewer by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain ewer with fine underglaze iron red, brown and blue decoration made by the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this relatively rare piece is dated to circa Meiji 23rd to 26th year (1890-1893) based on the mark used on the base. This is the starting period when the artists departed from his high-relief and gold gilt period and started focusing on making porcelain pieces with underglaze paint and experimented new colors. The ewer form is also relatively rare in the artist's survived repertoire compared to other forms. The piece takes its shape from the prototype Chinese...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 2 panel cabinet is beautifully painted with a pair of dragons, vases and lotus blossoms adoring both the front doors. Both sides of the cabinet are painted with the same floral ...
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Tibetan Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Famille rose porcelain vase, 19-20th century
Located in seoul, KR
This porcelain vase, likely from the late Qing dynasty or early Republic period (late 19th to early 20th century), is a fine example of Famille-Rose (fencai) decoration. The body is ...
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Hong Kong Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
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Chinese Primitive Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Traveler's Chest with Removable Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood traveler's chest from the late 19th century, with removable front panel, carrying handle and carved motifs. Created in China during the...
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Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

JAPAN 1890 Meiji Period Okimono Sculpture Of A Group Of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural signed Okimono from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Very rare, unusual and large sculptural assembling of a dysplaying piece of okimono. Created in Japan during the imperial period of the Meiji (1868-1912). This extraordinary okimono was carefully carved depicting a group of three intricately and realistically rendered carousing skeletons (Gaikotsu) in relax and resting position, drinking and smoking. Two of them, probably males representations are resting on a wicker sofa. The third, is a woman seated in a lower stool...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A Chinese late Qing dynasty shadow agate snuff bottle, exquisitely carved to depict a scene of contemplative serenity. It features a scholar, thoughtfully seated on a rock, positione...
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Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Agate

1868-1912 Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Vases
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1868-1912 Pair of Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Vases, Japan. In the form of tied sash bags/pouches. Four major reserve scenes in gardens. Fine gilding & ov...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Pottery

Japanese Six Panel Screen, Young Pine and Bell Flowers
Located in Hudson, NY
Signature reads: Kanshin. Mineral pigments painted on gold dusted mulberry paper with a silk brocade border.  
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Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the t...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese boxwood netsuke in the form of three toads stacked on each other
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke in boxwood representing a group of three toads, laying on a flat base, inlaid eyes made of water buffalo horn. Signed underneath the platform. The frog (kaeru) is associated ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Boxwood

A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a falcon, signed by Kōmin
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a perched falcon in light patina with polychrome eyes, beak and legs in black contrasting with pure gold. The sculpture depicts the falcon in a moment of serene repose, perched with an aura of regal bearing. Placed on a patinated bronze base, the sculpture achieves a harmonious synthesis of form and texture. This attention to detail showcases the commitment...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

STUNNING SiGNED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1870 JAPANESE VASE DEPICTING A BIRD ON A BRANCH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1870 signed to the base solid bronze Japanese bronze vase depicting a large b...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese pair of kaioke boxes or Hokkaibako made of black and gold lacquer
Located in PARIS, FR
Two large eight-sided kaioke boxes in black lacquer, decorated with mon and maple leaves in golden lacquer. These are usually octagonal boxes containing the painted shells used in ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold

Antique Elm and Iron Korean Chest, Circa 1880
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An exceptional elm wood Korean chest with hand forged iron work mounts. The original finish with beautiful grain with dovetailed corners. The front drop lid opens showing a large sto...
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Korean Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Granite Buddha Head, North India
Located in Nantucket, MA
A late 19th C. granite Buddha head on wooden base. Utttar Pradesh, Northern India. The hand-carved features include the typical snail-shell curled...
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Granite

Antique 19th Century Chinese Red Cinnabar Lacquer Floral Pedestal c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite 19th Century Chinese red lacquer pedestal table. Crafted in a square shape with gracefully curved legs that merge seamlessly with the base, it captivates all who encount...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Large Cast Iron Tub with Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large cast iron tub with floral motif with four ring pulls, there is one casted inscription on one side with date made : " Emperor Qianglong Era 32nd yea...
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Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period single section tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century in Isho-dansu style, with zebra wood, five drawers and carrying handles. Created in Japan during the Meiji period in the later years of the 19th century, this wooden Isho-dansu clothing chest features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a dark zebra wood grain. The organized façade showcases five drawers (three large ones followed by two smaller ones at the bottom), each fitted with iron hardware made of C-scroll handles and a central lock. Tansus were portable chests...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Iron

Korean Late 19th Century Two-Toned Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Korean two-toned side chest from the late 19th century, with double doors and brass butterfly-shaped hardware. Created in Korea during the later years of the 19th century, this small cabinet features a rectangular top sitting above a two-toned façade, made of petite double doors, accented with exquisite butterfly hardware. These doors open to reveal a deep storage compartment. With its clean lines and contrasting colors, this late 19th century Korean side chest...
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Korean Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass

Late 19th Century Nam Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's cabinet made in two parts of nam wood (a variety of cedar) with shelves and multiple drawers. Created in China d...
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Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Cedar

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Koro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful antique ten sides fluted koro censer, created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), ci...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Jade, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

A Carved Oak Centre Table in 17th Century Renaissance Revival Style, Late 19th C
Located in London, GB
A Carved Oak Centre Table in 17th Century Renaissance Revival Style, Second Half 19th Century 85.5cm high, the top 113 x 98cm Provenance: Barnwell Manor
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Oak

Antique Asian Carved Jade Soapstone Sculpture with Birds C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Asian Carved Jade Soapstone Sculpture with Birds C1890 Measures - 11.5"h x 3.75"w x 2.75"d
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Asian Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

Rare and Important Japanese Meiji Period Shadona, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A Japanese hardwood shodana with inlaid and lacquer decoration, Meiji Period 1868-1912, by Shoso Kosen, bearing two character signature and red seal, with various shelves, cupboards,...
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Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Son by Atsuyoshi
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze sculpture of a mother and son by Atsuyoshi, she is shown seated on a gnarled rootwood base, with her arm round a crying boy standing by her knee and offering her breast, wearing a short robe, trousers and a cloth incised with Mount Fuji around her head, and bare feet. Signed Atsuyoshi saku, Maruki Shachu seisaku (??????????? (??????????). Japanese, circa 1880. Footnote: Atsuyoshi is known for a number of finely modelled bronze studies of both wild and domesticated animals, almost all of them made for the Tokyo based Maruki Company. This is therefore an unusual subject matter for him and Japanese bronzes in general , however Oliver Impey and Joyce Seaman, in ‘Japanese Decorative Arts of the Meiji Period’ (in the Ashmolean Museum Collections), pp. 68-69, include a bronze group of a woman who has just finished breast feeding...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling Noh dancer dressed in striking geometric patterned robes. The actor holds an opened war fan behind their back in one hand, a Shinto wand slung over the shoulder in the other. The war fan, tessen, decorated in red lacquer with a golden rising sun at the center. Tessen were sturdy fans used by samurai as protective devices, and sometimes as weapons. The wand, called an onusa, is a traditional Shinto ritual implement comprised of folded paper streamers, shide, attached to a wooden wand, often used in purification rituals. Here, the shide are crafted from silver maki-e, with the handle of the natural boxwood. The actor wears a fierce and unearthly hannya mask...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Buddhist Lacquered Wood Temple Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Lacquered Wood Temple Stand. An open panel style rectangular table with black lacquered top, lacquered and gold leafed base having chased gilt metal side fittings, ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

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