Late 19th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Very large sculpted bronze vase with a polyglobular body resting on a base decorated with a Greek frieze. The whole is decorated with chimeras, dragons, birds of prey and phnixes ami...

Antique Carved Natural Patina Dark Brown Lacquered Standing Burmese Monastic Attendant on Metal & Wood Pedestal Base - Set of 2 These antique Burmese monastic attendants display stu...

Hand-carved Japanese natural wood stand.

Nice pair of Satsuma lamps with black patinated bronze mount. Gilding is somewhat mitigated locally but they are in very good condition, with no cracks or breakages. Electrical wiri...

This is a vintage European textile woven circa 1957 and was made using a printed stamp technique. It measures 144 x 112 CM in size making it ...

This pair of lamphanger’s chairs has a very prominent upturned head piece. The back splat is divided into 4 sections. The second section is decorated with a 4 petal-plum blossom. The...

with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.

A wonderfully hand carved and lacquered Japanese 19th century (51" high) figure of a Samurai.

Chinese silver repousse goblet by Wang Hing. Depicts Chinese garden scenes. Drgon base with emanating fire. Marked WH for Wang HIng maker and 90 Chinese silver. Weight 7.4 oz

Our charming inkwell features a finely sculpted porcelain foo dog standing on lacquered wooden panel with two silver ink vessels with their original porcelain cups.  Hinge of one wel...

Three Antique Japanese Works of Art An oribe "morikage" (for the display of seasonal fruits), classic green drip glaze with spontaneous ink pain...

Unusual Meiji period bronze of a labourer sieving through a woven reed mat with another at his feet and a wooden bucket at his side, signed.

An antique painted cast iron stand depicting birds in a garden scene. Showcasing a pierced decorated cylindrical form, the stick stand displ...

Classic Victorian oil painting showing a farmyard scene with horses and chicken Artist has really captured the scene with great skill Comes in ...

Large Tibet bronze and copper vase with handles: exceptional and perfect. Sizes: diameter at the top cm. 52, with handles cm. 61. Base 35 cm. High cm. 43....

Large 19th century Japanese burl wood presentation tray. Natural wood tray made from a large piece of burl with an added base. Originally made for p...

Enjoyable wooden statue with a smiling sleeping Chinese baby, with the head resting on a pillow. This was used as a head rest for elaborate hairstyles of ...

B/2372 - Antique Indian shawl from Nagaland (India) - Nagaland is one of the smaller States in India and all nearly is mountainous. This shawl is antique, from '800, and can be worn...

A Peranakan djati wood miniature bed for an Anak Ambar, a miscarried fetus Indonesia, Peranakan Chinese, late 19th century Measures: H. 41 x L...

This is an antique Turkish textile woven during the end of the 19th century circa 1880 -1900 and measures 124 x 83CM in size. it has a center ...

Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1 lion, 2 birds (crows or other birds of prey) and 1 snake held in the claws of one o...

This is a small Uzbek Suzani that was woven during the end of the 19th century circa 1880 – 1900. This textile measures 30 x 30 CM in size and is worn around the neck of animals to d...

This early 19th century Chinese export box probably held a robe or had sweets in it like cookies and candy. It is a Cinnabar color with gold. Has a flaw which is a crack going right ...

A continental porcelain Imari style urn. repurposed as an Arita-yaki lamp. The center is a wide oval shape. The sides, top, and bottom are ornate with Ormolu detail in lush organic f...

Antique Japanese hand carved puppy. Expertly carved, showing a poised and alert puppy. Comes in original storage box with dedication, artist sign...

A large Meiji period Satsuma earthenware floor vase, the skittle shaped body painted in pastel overglaze enamels and gilding with a continuous frieze of the Seven Gods...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime nest of two original Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered tables...

Japanese style French 19th century carved and red painted wood pedestal with gilt and silver gilt embellishments. Deep red-brown lacquer finish. Gilt dragons and floral decorations. ...

Group of fourteen Japanese Meiji period gilt metal plaques Japanese, Late 19th Century Height 2cm, width 2cm These beautiful Japanese Meiji period plaque...

A pair of late 19th century French gilt bronze-mounted Chinese Canton porcelain lamps Painted interior scenes with many people, each separated by floral designs, the neck with gilded monkeys and lizards, and sitting on a bronze base. Measures: Height Vase...

Chinese white hardstone ( jade or nephrite) carved vase in the form of the bamboo tree with leafs and trunk. Republic period.

gold decorated border; each painted with a vase of flowers; the box shown in the pictures is not included with these items

This is a portable stationery box with a front lid cover with key and "C" form side handles. This is made of Jumu (Southern Elm) from Jiangsu. 19th century - circa 1850-1900. Final S...

Chinese silver repousse and openwork bowl, decorated with dragons and flaming pearl. The bowl is marked on the bottom with a Chinese character, "90" for silver purity, and "WH" for W...

Exceptional pair of Chinese consoles in elmwood Can also be combined as a round table Very nice carved work Nice as consoles but as well as a center...

Beautiful large Chinese enameled porcelain jardiniere with carved wooden stand. Jardiniere features a white background with four round medallions depicting country life scenes. Decor...

Three Antique Japanese Items 1) An antique Japanese tabako-ire' with hand tooled gilded kane mono of fuji chrysanthemum. Bronze and shakudo oj...

Material: wood 75,5 cm high 67 cm wide and 43,5 cm deep Weight: 17.8 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma Late 19th century Can be shipped worl...

Material: wood 18 cm high 9,8 cm wide and 5,7 cm deep Weight: 0.236 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th cen...

A large Meiji period Satsuma earthenware floor vase, the of baluster form, painted in pastel overglaze enamels and gilding with two large sprays of flowers including prunus blossom, ...

A Meiji period bronze vase with two frogs against a rough textured ground, signed ‘Hyakusei’, Japanese, circa 1880.    

This Japanese side table is composed of an antique base made from an ancient Japanese Zelkova wood Usu . The natural texture and patina give this piece an earth feel that one can usu...

This antique charred wooden branch candle holder is recovered from an old fallen tree. It comes from an old traditional Japanese home with an Irori. An ir...

Sarouk rugs have been produced for much of the 20th century. The early successes of the Sarouk rug are largely owed to the American market. From the 1910s-1950s, the "American Sarouk", also known as the "painted Sarouk...

Daikoku ‘s hammer, symbol of power and abundance, capable of granting wishes, made of lacquer and embellished with gold leaf. The decorative motifs on the hammer are floral and geom...

A curved ceramic urn, crafted in Morroco.

A Japanese very nicely decorated Imari plate with beautiful green and gold accents. It looks like it’s never been used.

Very elegant wooden hook in elmwood, Japan, Meiji period.

A Monumental Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Ornamental Buddha Sculpture of Vajravidarana: A Masterpiece of Sino-Tibetan Craftsmanship, Late 19th Century, Qing Dynasty This monumental gilt-lacquered bronze ornamental sculpture of Vajravidarana is an extraordinary and commanding piece of art, showcasing the pinnacle of Sino-Tibetan craftsmanship from the late 19th century. The figure of Vajravidarana, a powerful purification deity in Tibetan Buddhism, is meticulously sculpted to embody both spiritual authority and artistic excellence. Vajravidarana is primarily known for his role in removing spiritual impurities and negativities. Unlike other deities associated with wisdom or compassion, Vajravidarana’s function is centered on purification and healing. He is typically depicted holding a vajra and a bell, symbolizing the cutting away of delusions and the resonance of divine truth. In this striking sculpture, Vajravidarana is shown holding a vishva vajra (the double vajra), a unique and powerful variation of the traditional iconography, which signifies ultimate protection and the dispelling of negative karma. Vajravidarana: The Supreme Purifier and Protector Vajravidarana is revered in Tibetan Buddhism as the deity of spiritual purification, called upon to cleanse practitioners of defilements and negative influences. His vajra represents the indestructibility of truth, while his bell signifies the wisdom that resonates through purification rituals. In this sculpture, the presence of the vishva vajra, or double vajra, enhances his association with supreme protection, ensuring the destruction of all spiritual obstacles and afflictions. The figure’s powerful yet composed expression conveys a sense of unwavering resolve and divine authority. His posture, along with the carefully sculpted details of his robes and ornaments, highlights his function as a guardian against impurity. The inclusion of the vishva vajra rather than the usual single vajra reinforces his role as a supreme protector, capable of dispelling all forms of negativity and restoring balance. Symbolism of the Mantras and Aureole: Unlike deities that embody wisdom through duality, Vajravidarana’s iconography is centered on purification and exorcism. The aureole surrounding him is inscribed with sacred purification mantras rather than depictions of a consort. These mantras emphasize his function as a remover of obstacles and impurities, reinforcing his role in Buddhist healing rituals. The presence of the sacred inscriptions elevates the sculpture’s spiritual significance, making it a focal point for meditation and ritual purification. Practitioners often visualize Vajravidarana radiating purifying light, dissolving afflictions and negative karma. This theme is mirrored in the sculptural repetition of the purification symbols on the aureole, reinforcing the deity’s role as a divine cleanser. Gilt-Lacquered Bronze: The Artistry of Sino-Tibetan Metalwork: The craftsmanship of this monumental figure reflects the expertise of late 19th-century Sino-Tibetan metalwork, where traditional Tibetan themes were infused with Chinese artistic sensibilities. Cast in bronze and finished with a rich gilt lacquer, the statue has an otherworldly glow, giving it an ethereal, almost divine presence. The gilding process—applied with exceptional skill—gives the sculpture a striking luminosity that enhances the fine details of the facial features, flowing robes, jewelry, and other elements of the deity’s attire. The technique employed to create this figure speaks to the high level of craftsmanship that flourished during the late Qing Dynasty and early modern Tibetan art. The ornate details of the robes and the fine texture of the sculpture highlight the exceptional skill of the artisans who brought this work to life. The use of gold and lacquer not only reflects the preciousness of the sculpture but also its spiritual significance as an object meant to inspire reverence and meditation. An Ornamental Sculpture of Monumental Scale: Unlike smaller devotional objects, this sculpture is designed as an ornamental masterpiece, intended to make a grand visual and spiritual statement. Its monumental size allows it to dominate any space, offering a commanding presence that is both physically and symbolically impressive. In Buddhist practice, large sculptures of this nature are often placed in temples or meditation halls, where their imposing size and serene presence would encourage contemplation and devotion. The grand scale of the statue further amplifies the spiritual power it is meant to convey. As a representation of Vajravidarana, it is not only a physical object of beauty but also a conduit for meditation, purification, and enlightenment. The scale of the sculpture also emphasizes the divine stature of the deity, highlighting his importance in the Buddhist tradition as the ultimate force for spiritual cleansing and protection. Provenance: Acquired in China in circa 1900 1905 Private Buddhist Temple, Northeast, USA Private Sale Solomon Treasure...