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Material: Shell
Magnificent And Fine Chinese Six-Panel Screen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A six panel screen in black paint with overall gilt scrolled and carved and painted wood applied low relief decoration with some Mother-of-Pearl details. Scenes with pavilions and fi...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Shell Scholar's Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea.
The small ac...
Category
Early 19th Century Korean Antique Shell Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
The first we have seen
A spectacular and hard to find Inlaid mother of pearly - using the raden technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine engraved antique long pipe and two removable covered bronze cylinders all executed by expert mid-19th century Edo samurai...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Horagai conch shell trumpet with beautiful patination and bronze mouthpiece.
This Horagai conch shell trumpet is a rare and valuable piece of Japanese history and culture. It was made in the Late Edo period (18th-19th century) and is in fine original condition with expected abrasions due to the significant age of the item. The trumpet is made of a conch shell with a bronze mouthpiece. It measures 34x 16.5 x 13 cm (13.5 / 6.5 / 5 inch) and weighs 1.2kg (2.5 lb).
The trumpet has a beautiful patina, resulting from years of use and exposure to the elements. The bronze mouthpiece is also in good condition and shows no signs of wear. The trumpet is powerful and can produce a loud, clear sound. It was traditionally used in Japanese ceremonies and festivals and is still used today by some Shinto priests...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Scholar's Objects
Materials
Shell
Late 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottles
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Chinese Cameo Carved Mother-Of-Pearl MOP Snuff Bottle PRoC 5/6/7 period
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage Chinese snuff bottle, exquisitely crafted from mother of pearl (MOP), is a fine example of cameo carving, a technique that c...
Category
1950s Chinese Qing Vintage Shell Scholar's Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Japanese Edo Period Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Embellished Stoneware Koro
Located in Austin, TX
A highly unusual Japanese crackle glazed koro (incense burner or censer), lacquered and inlaid with mother-of-pearl embellishment, signed Gyokusen, Ed...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper
Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Conch shell recipient and container for holy water used in ceremonies. Known as “Buddha ears”, they were mounted as a sound instrument. Such shells are important ritual objects in Tibetan Buddhism...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Shell Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silver
A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Mughal India with this rare and...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Antique Shell Scholar's Objects
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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