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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Period: Mid-20th Century
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact that I enjoyed pouring water on the stones and changing the color of the stones.
And this item is also Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water.
It is made with the image of a mountain view.
The flow of the river...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Bone Hair Comb, Indonesia, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Indonesian hair comb, hand-carved in bone, Mid 20th Century, circa 1950. Used as a decorative accent for tribal hairstyles among island...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bone
Vintage Japanese Gauze Kimono with Embroidery Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese formal Kimono made with a very fine black linen gauze augmented with applied modern circle pattern. The garment was hand-stitched and dated to circa 1930-50s. The black ga...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Linen
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Cobalt Blue Relief 5 Claw Dragons Mid-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, finely decorated with two scaly slithering cobalt blue five claw dragons contesting a flaming pearl, carved in relief above a border of cras...
Category
Chinese Qing Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Floral Silk Damask Fabric - Pearl Gray - 100% Silk - C.1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Japanese floral silk damask fabric - pearl gray color - heavy weight with distinctive slub throughout - fine designer quality - 100% silk - suitable for crafts/pillows/light ...
Category
Japanese Anglo-Japanese Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Obi
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Red and White Brocade Design on a tightly Woven Fabric.
The Brocade Design running the entire length of 150 inches.
White Silk Thread Design is high-lighted on the Red Fabric.
Wonder...
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Pair of Matching Red Lacquered Bedside Tables / Cabinets with Drawers
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Pair of 20th century Chinese Red Lacquered Bedside Tables with Drawers Finished With Exquisite Figural Decorative Scenes
Extra dimensions
Drawer height 5cm
Doored cabinet heig...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Chinese Porcelain Rose Medallion Canton Bowl
Located in Glasgow, GB
This splendid Chinese porcelain piece, adorned in the vibrant Rose Medallion style, is a large Rose Medallion Canton bowl that will make you embra...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Old Pottery Dog 1940s-1960s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese ceramic dog.
It is a figurine from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s).
Although unnamed, it has a cute expression and goo...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Massive Bronze Calming Trophy Koi Fish, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
A giant hand cast serene bronze trophy koi fish sculpture Yuuri signifying calm and comfort
by Japanese master metal artist, Ota Ryohei.
Signed on base official label still present...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1960s Rosewood Eames Stool Ottoman by Herman Miller
Located in Victoria, BC
All original 1960s Eames ottoman by Herman Miller in rosewood. Overall very nice condition.
26” x 21” x 17.25” high
Free local delivery.
Worldwide shipping available (over ten y...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning piece of art with intricate details and cultural significance. The carving showcas...
Category
Chinese Qing Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Cloisonne Phoenix Head Tea or Wine Pot, Mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and unusual Chinese cloisonne enamel copper wine or tea pot in the form of a phoenix, late Republic Period, or post Republic, mid 20th century, China.
The wine pot in t...
Category
Qing Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Porcelian Tea Pot with Bamboo Handle
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese porcelain tea pot with bamboo handle with painted motif cover
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Asian Foo Dog Father and Mother With Babies in Cinnabar Red
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of foo dog statues, father and mother carrying babies finished in cinnabar red. Good vintage condition with imperfections consistent with age and with hand made sculptures such ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Fine Hand Carved Pair Flying Cranes With Matsu Trees Ranma Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine hand carved wooden screen "ranma" or transom featuring a spectacular composition of a pair (2) of finely carved flying cranes among matsu trees executed in kuri (chestnut wood), circa 1950s.
In Japan, the crane, or tsuru, is a national treasure and is considered the bird of happiness...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Rare Black Jade Bi Disc with Ancient Earthy Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found black jade with patches of blue and brown accents in the stone that depict an earthy ancient feel .
This comes from our private collection which we formed over a period of twenty years while traveling extensively through out all of China.
Dimensions: bi disc is 5 inches high with custom stand as shown; bi disc only is 4 inches diameter
Jades were handmade and hand abraided and hand polished using tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust . Notice the considerable calcification on the bottom edge of this example- evidence of submersion and good age.
Provenance:
Our private collection and accompanied by our Schneible fine arts Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.
Jade bi and Cong History
These bi are regarded as cosmological symbols and as signifiers of status and wealth. These jades are hand abraided and hand polished using special polishing tools with stone, water. Notice the beautiful colors and "waves" pattern in the stone, uncommon in this kind of jade.
Provenance:
Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.
Early History:
Flat jade discs with a round central hole bi are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Neolithic period. Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Cat in Resin by Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture of a cat in resin was designed by Abraham Palatinik in the 1960s. This is part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different a...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Resin, Polyester
Vintage Hand Carved Sun Burst Architectural Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand carving wall hanging made from wood, with sun burst motif, hand painted in light peachy colour, very nice patina.
Great object of art for wall display.
Category
Thai Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare opportunity- first we've seen.
This a one time opportunity to acquire a rare pair (2) of "Panda and Bamboo" lighting lanterns.
A rare themed pair of heavy quality, hand cast ...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique pair of elephant garden stools terra cotta
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
From a local estate, older pair likely 1940s or 1950s. Glossy black glaze and identical. One shows a chip to plinth base and a hairline crack. Both are very heavy and stable.
Category
Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wood and Rattan French Stools, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Mid-Century Modern wood and Rattan French stools, circa 1960, by unknown designer.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original condition with minor wear consistent ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Cloisonné vase with lid Flower and butterfly decoration China circa 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Cloisonné vase with lid with rich floral decoration, peonies and butterflies, light blue background of the mid-twentieth century, of Chinese origin. Belly-shaped, of remarkable qu...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Woven Ikat Chapan Robe Central Asia Uzbekistan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chapan is the iconic fornt-open flowing robe traditionally worn by the nomadic people in Central Asia. In countries like Uzbekistan, it was almost the old national costume. This Uzbe...
Category
Uzbek Tribal Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Large Vintage Industrial Lab Stool, English, Suede, Kitchen, Office Seat, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage industrial lab stool. An English, suede and steel kitchen or office seat, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1...
Category
British Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Steel
Silk Black Haori Jacket for Men 1960s Sesshu Toyo
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Haori jacket for men made in 1960s (Showa era) and made with silk.
It is reversible. Inside of this haori, the design is with landsca...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Xylographs 6 vintage 1960s, on rice paper, new beech frames
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage 1960s woodcut, on rice paper, new beechwood frames, set of 6, 1960s - Arte Dania, Corniceria Art Gallery
Style
Vintage
Periodo del design
1960 - 1969
Production Period
19...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Paper
Hand-Painted Art Deco Inspired Four-Panel Screen with Three Elegant Ladies
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand-painted wooden four-panel screen from the mid 20th century with Art Deco inspired décor. Immerse yourself in the captivating charm of the 1920s with this exquisite vin...
Category
Art Deco Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Living Room Chairs Set
Located in Pomona, CA
This set of gorgeous Chinese Rosewood Carved Living room Chairs and table have about 70 years history and still has its original condition, very smooth to touch, full of patina. They...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Japanese Lacquerware with Lotus Leaf Shape Cover
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese Lacquerware with carved wood cover of lotus leaf shape cover
Beautiful shape and attractive form
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ornamental Frog, Chinese, Malachite, Miniature, Late Art Deco, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ornamental frog. A Chinese, malachite miniature, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Charming little fellow, with wonderful green hues
Displays a desirable...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Elegant French Mid Century Gilt Iron Coffee Table, Jansen
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French Mid Century Gilt Iron Coffee Table in the Jansen style of gilt forged iron with fancy cut thick glass scalloped top. Typical dramatic lines in the Mid Century French s...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chinese Six-Panel Gold and Black Screen with Hand-Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese six-panel gold and black screen with hand-painted court scenes. Immerse yourself in the enchanting tales of ancient China with this alluring vintage Chinese six-pan...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s / Figurine Steel Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese rusty iron ball.
Presumed to be a wartime artillery shell.
Presumed to be a pre-war (1900s-1940s) artillery shell.
Very rare item.
The texture of rusted i...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Panneau peint Thaïlandais signé Prasit, 1966
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Wooden panel painted in black, red and white tones.
The painting represents a Hindu mythological scene: we see Hanuman, the Monkey God, fighting against a demon.
Signed and dated: "...
Category
Thai Chinoiserie Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Wabi Sabi Wood Object from Japan / Display , Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a tree root, a natural wood object.
We Japanese have a culture of displaying natural wood for ornamental purposes since ancient times.
This natural wood object is old and mag...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Okimo of Standing Rabbit
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an impressive Okimo of a rabbit in a resting position. The bronze is very well cast in the form of a realistic rabbit. The bronze is signed on the bottom of one foot, as shown in photo. It is thought that having a rabbit in the house would bring good luck; meaning: we all need one! This guy would make the perfect desk accessory or book shelf eye-catcher.
***In Japanese culture rabbits are one of the signs of the Japanese zodiac. They are considered lucky as the Japanese kanji...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sitting Foo Dog Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8, Glazed Porcelain
Category
Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair 1960's Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Stone Sculptures of Foo Dogs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning 1960's Asian Carved Stone Foo Dogs. The detail on these stone sculptures is amazing!
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl. Features Classic, oriental scenes with Chinese people throughout. The ceramic bowl is painted on t...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japan antique Hand Cast Toad Kaeru
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions.
Japan, a hard to find heavily hand cast frog or toad -kaeru- sculpture weighing almost 4 pounds, circa 1920
It is mar...
Category
Japanese Taisho Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
C. Jere Seagulls in Flight Metal Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage hard to find metal art by C. Jere (signed). Featuring three seagulls in flight, made of brass on welded brass rod. Some patina from age.
44”x21”x6.5”
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find: Ancient Japanese design gilt censer of a good luck elephant- signed Japan
This model elephant sculptural LED candle holder and censer was crafted in a handsome gilt finish iron of an effigy of an ancient elephant...
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Fine Large Rooster And Birds Tea Bowl, Hand-Built and Hand Glazed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint Kyo ware bowl
From Japan, a beautiful hand-built, painted and glazed, Kyo ware large bowl or large tea bowl with a proud rooster and birds motif created in the 1930s.- over se...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Charcoal Rubbing of Thai Musicians
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Thai Temple charcoal rubbing. Hand crafted temple scenes at the Wat Pho temple located in Phra Nakhon district in Bangkok Thailand...
Category
Thai Folk Art Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese blue and white porcelain oval shape tea caddy with floral motif on the body and cover. Longevity character motif on inside the cover
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Modern Dee Bee Co Green Ceramic Vase
Located in Cordova, SC
A green Japanese-made ceramic vase with an abstract design circling the top half. The piece is in great shape with no chips or cracks or discoloration. You may notice what looks like...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Scholars' Object Carpet, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
Taking months or even years to create, this gorgeous hand-knotted carpet was painstakingly crafted by tying pieces of vegetable-dyed wool around a cotton warp in thousands upon thous...
Category
Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Japanese Antique Object 'Shigaraki Tanuki', 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an object called 'Shigaraki Tanuki' which was made around 1960s.
It was made in a town called Shigaraki in Shiga prefecture in Japan.
It is made with porcelain. Tanuki is a...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Japanese Studio Pottery Yunomi Teacup
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and wonderfully designed Yunomi teacup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring his wax-resistant technique and highly coveted rich Kaki gl...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Fine Chinese Celadon Glaze Relief Carved Covered Censer on Tripod Feet mid-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exceptional covered censer is a testament to the art of Chinese ceramics, executed with remarkable skill and attention to detail. The piece is enveloped in a refined celadon gla...
Category
Chinese Qing Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Lao Stamped Silver Ingot, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
This silver alloy ingot is cast in the form of an elongated bar, with a slender, rectangular shape and curved ends. Resembling a shallow dish or incense stand, the ingot has a concav...
Category
Laotian Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
20th Century Terracotta Austrian Goldscheider Wien Stamped Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Austrian sculpture from the 20th century. Terracotta vase carried by two children on an octagonal base. Oriental-style sculpture, finished for...
Category
Austrian Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Yuan Style Mandarin Duck Lotus Pond Charger
Located in Savannah, GA
A large Yuan style Madarin duck lotus pond charger.
21 inches wide by 3 ½ inches tall
Stand not included.
Category
Chinese Qing Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
An early 20th century Chinese cloisonne sculpture of a five clawed dragon c 1930
Located in Central England, GB
An early 20th century Chinese decorative cloisonne sculpture of a five clawed dragon gripping a ball.
This bright and unusual dragon is a Chinese ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Japan Pair Red Eye Garden Rabbits Mint & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Original Mint & Boxed Set Two Rabbits
Fine quality hand cast garden rabbits with unique red eyes from Japan
This is a pair (2) of large scale solid hand cast effigy pair of pl...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.
The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a fan in one hand. Her kimono of deep black with scattered cherry blossoms in white and outlined in gilding. Her wide obi of coral color, and patterned with stylized clouds of turquoise green and puce. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Gold Gilt Bronze Owl, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine big plump and old hand cast winged creature masterfully crafted in bronze into a realistic two part owl with fine wing, head, eye, ear, and feet details.
Gold gilt fi...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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