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Late 19th/early 20th century, Tobacco Water Pipe, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tobacco Water Pipe with Set of Complete Accessories
China
Late 19th/early 20th century
White metal (baiting), copper decoration, silk cording and tassel
H: 22 in :: 56 cm
Water pipe...
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Early 20th Century Asian Silk Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Copper
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Fish Bell Gong With Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Huge fish gong bell- first we have seen in this rare large scale size, 22 inches in length
Immediately useable.
Crafted using the ancient lost wax technique, this bell is a Japanes...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Silk Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan.
The older man can be identified as the h...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silk Sculptures and Carvings
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Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Large Ornate Japanese Geisha Doll on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully crafted, large ornamented Japanese geisha doll in a finely decorative and layered flowing kimono. Very detailed, mid-1900s.
Dimensions on s...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Silk Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Silk
Highly Unusual Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Toad & Gold Thread Table Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
This finely crafted piece combines traditional Chinese textile artistry with intricate woodcarving. The central element is a circular silk embroidery, depicting a serene scene with f...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silk Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th century in Bone, Paper and Silk.
Dimensions: H: 49cm, W: 28cm, D: 2cm.
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silk Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Silk
Gogatsu or 'Boys Day' Samurai 'Hero Doll', Japan, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most elaborate samurai 'Hero' doll we've ever encountered and considering it's age, it's in amazing condition.
Category
20th Century Japanese Silk Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood; the feet and hands are also made of wood. The hands can form a closed fist or an open palm by the joint at the level of the fingers. The headdress of this puppet is made of cardboard, leather, glass beads, silk and metallic ornaments. Puppet wears an embroidered silk costume (about 80/90 years...
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20th Century Chinese Silk Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
Group of Asian Hand Carved Gilt Wood Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of five hand carved gilt wood Asian plaques, probably framed in the 1950s, the carvings may be much earlier. Beautifully framed in gilt frames with ...
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1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Silk Sculptures and Carvings
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Brass
Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Green Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood; the feet and hands are also made of wood. The hands can form a closed fist or an open palm by the joint at the level of the fingers. The headdress of this puppet is made of cardboard, leather, glass beads, silk and metallic ornaments. Puppet wears an embroidered silk costume (about 80/90 years...
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20th Century Chinese Silk Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
19th Century Country House Dinner Gong Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century country house dinner gong figure
We are proud to offer an exceptional 55-inch-tall fine figural country house dinner gong figure in the form of an oriental man which is hand carved pine with gesso detail. All section carved body, shaped bamboo legs and midsection detail with glass eyes. With long ponytail real hair detail. Wearing its original 19th century Chinese court official's winter hat made of soft black velvet and is covered with red silk fringe and hand-crafted brass and wood knob. The green colour knob on the top of the hat indicates that this hat was a Qing official's hat, and the knob is an imperial court cap knob button antique...
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1880s Chinese Victorian Antique Silk Sculptures and Carvings
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Silk, Velvet, Bamboo, Glass, Pine, Gesso
1950s Pair of Oriental Puppet Marionettes with Original Dress
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of Oriental puppet marionettes with original dress.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Silk Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
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