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Technique: Carved
Antique Indian Multicolor Hand-Carved Wooden Mogul Horse on Rectangular Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian hand-carved multicolor wooden Mogul horse from the 20th century, with unusual color patina. Carved in India during the 20th century, this Mogul wooden horse charms ...
Category
20th Century Indian Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood Living Room Chairs Set
Located in Pomona, CA
This set of gorgeous Chinese Rosewood Carved Living room Chairs and table were made during early 20th century and still maintained its original condition, very smooth to touch, full ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
$2,765 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Mughal Indo Persian Fine Antique Brass Round Tray 17 in
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Mughal Indo Persian fine antique brass round tray hand chased with Islamic calligraphy in Mameluke style in the center. 19th cent...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Islamic Antique Qajar Blue Tile with Koranic Script 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century Qajar blue tile with Islamic calligraphy writing.
Antique 19th century Islamic Koranic calligraphy with Koranic script.
Qajar dynasty, a blue and white Islamic ...
Category
19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
20th Century Chinese Pair of Bronze Tang Horses/War Horses
Located in Pomona, CA
Elevate your home decoration with this this Stunning pair of vintage Tang Dynasty style Emperor/War horses. Each piece stands as a testament to intricate ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,225 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually arresting tall vertical scholar stone of Lingbi type balanced on a fitted wood base. The rock formation features an elegant slender form of highly sculptural surface with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Japanese antique wooden large penis / folk belief / 1868-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This item is a giant wooden penis that was used in old Japanese houses from the late 19th century to the early 20th century (Meiji to Taisho eras). This i...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Antique Asian Chinese Horn Dragons Head Victorian Vintage Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Unusual Horn Sectional Hand Carved Chinese Walking Stick or Dress Cane of outstanding quality, last half of the Nineteenth Century.
The ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Rare Large Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare handsome Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of mutton fat yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Carved Altar/Buddha House/Shrine
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 43in H x 38in W x 18 1/2in D
two door opening: 20in H x 8 1/2in W
four door opening: 20in H x 17in W
Origin: Shan Xi, China
Circa: 1900 - 1920
Material: Wood
Condition: Solid wood construction, sturdy, hand carved, well balanced. Normal age wear
This gorgeous Antique Chinese Carved Altar/Buddha Shine is 100% hand made and hand carved from Cypress wood. It has over 150 years history and made in imitation of a real Buddhist temple, even has a scaled down version of the real roof. It has beautiful hand carving works of Chinese traditional folks art, Buddhist floral on the door panels and top. There are 6 panels door on the front that can be opened/removed by two, four or even all six panels let you pray Buddha...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cypress
$10,395 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of Six Chinese Geometric Lattice Door Panels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A hallmark of Qing-dynasty domestic architecture, tall lattice panels such as these were used in traditional courtyard homes to allow light and air into a room whilst maintaining pri...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
An Indian Silver Foil Overlaid Palaquin, Early 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Indian Silver Foil Overlaid Palaquin, Early 19th Century
The open scroll and foliate embossed seat with a shaft to each end (one detached).
Provenance: Estate of Gol, Rajasthan,...
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Foil
Thai 19th Century Carved Wood Temple Dragon Sculpture Mounted on Metal Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Thai hand-carved wooden temple dragon sculpture mounted on a custom base. Born in Thailand during the 19th century, this abstracted wooden dragon...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Vintage Rosewood Nesting Tables with Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of three vintage Chinese rosewood nesting side tables from the mid-20th century with dark reddish brown patina, curving waisted apr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
JAPAN 1890 Meiji Period Okimono Sculpture With A Group Of Skeletons Playing
Located in Miami, FL
A 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 imperia...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$13,989 Sale Price
30% Off
Madras Armchair in Ash Blue by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Madras armchair is made with a hand-carved wooden base and hand-painted in a high-gloss ash blue lacquer. This flagship armchair from our collectio...
Category
2010s French Modern Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Lacquer
$5,713 / item
Chinese 19th Century Qing Chair with Open Arms and Hand-Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden armchair from the 19th century, with hand-carved motifs, serpentine open arms and straight legs with stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this chair features an open wooden back, adorned with a curving splat accented with a hand-carved floral motif, responding beautifully to the carved décor connecting the upper rail to the side supports. Two serpentine open arms with swan neck frontal supports rest on the rectangular seat presenting a central recessed panel. The chair is raised on four traditional legs, connected to one another through side stretchers or varying heights. With its clean lines, lovely light brown lacquer finish and delicate décor, this 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese chair...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wooden, Hand-Carved & Painted Nandi Cow, India C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old hand-carved Nandi Cow from India. This wood sculpture features a wonderful age related patina and has been hand-painted with a mix of white and...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Other Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Burmese Hand-Carved Side Pedestal Table with Mythical Animals
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Burmese hand-carved side table from the 19th century, with mythical animals and foliage. Created in Burma during the 19th century, this side table ca...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Nepal Ritual Mask Himalayan Asian art Antiques Tribal masks Interior design
Located in London, GB
Nepal Ritual Mask Himalayan Asian art antiques
A fine old Nepalese ritual mask of Shiva with moustache
Hard dense wood with aged patina and traces of pigments
Height 23 cm
Perio...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Style Indonesian Teak Wood Altar Table with Cloud-Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian Chinese style vintage teak wood altar table from the mid 20th century with carved motifs. Found in Madura, Indonesia, this console table features a rectangular top with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
JAPAN 1890 Meiji Carved Figure of Fortune God Daikoku As a Farmer With Coins
Located in Miami, FL
A Japanese carved sculpture of Daikoku.
Magnificent sculpture of the god of the fortune Daikoku WITH OVER 100 YEARS OLD, created in Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. The ca...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
$3,489 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Large Chinese Hetain White/G Jade Carved Group "3 Rams" Early 20th C.
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, a Large and Heavy Chinese Hetain White- Light Gray Jade of 3 Rams resting on the fitted wooden stand., 360° carving. There is a meaning behind this artwor...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Japan, Large Smooth Rare Red Stone Water Basin Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a stunningly beautiful large hand carved Tsukubai Water Basin crafted from a rare red striped kurama granite. Kurama granite is no longer accessible in Japan and so this repre...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Granite
Teak Wood Long Bench Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This teak wood bench originates from the Island of Madura, off the coast of Northeastern Java. It features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades. Elevated b...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Other Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor wood Hope Chest
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a traditional style of Chinese antique raise carved/relief Camphor chest/trunk from China. It was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it. This chest has detailed carving works of Phoenix and Peonies on the front and raised relief carving of fairy and crane, and old man boating on the front. It is opened on top and has a antique latch...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,096 Sale Price
30% Off
Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful 20th century carved painted wooden Chinese horse purchased in 1985 from a prominent Hong Kong Gallery. A copy of the original receipt will be...
Category
20th Century Chinese Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
69% Off
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10....
Category
1830s Chinese Qing Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden lady's opium bed from the 19th century, with rattan seat, pillow, two small drawers and auspicious carved cloudy motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this opium daybed...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Huge 3 Tiers Carved Serpentine/Jade Dragon Tower
Located in Pomona, CA
This huge Chinese Serpentine/Jade tower was Intricately and elaborately open carved dragons with a lot of free rings and chains works and details. I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
$17,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Old Chinese Wooden Cabinet
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Chinese wardrobe in solid wood, late 19th, early 20th century.
Aesthetic and practical, it will be perfect in a current decoration.
The color of the wood is bright and warm.
Of ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Handcrafted 3 Panel Wooden Screen/Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a set of 3 pcs Chinese antique open carved wooden panels which used to be the interior divider/door panels in ancient China that are put together to make into a screen. Scree...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,765 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique Brass Indian Betel Nut Cutter from Collectible Asian Mughal Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
This excellent piece of art from India, made in solid brass, nut slicer or nut cracker which is two halves made w...
Category
19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Export Hardstone Horses and Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese export hardstone horses and stands, each one finely carved of a standing horse with one leg up, facing left and right. Removable from the associated lacquered stands....
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Precious Stone, Lacquer
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century, A Set of Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Manuscript Bookmark with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of antique Lanna Thai wooden manuscript bookmark with stand.
Age: Thailand, 19th Century
Size of bookmark only: Length 39.1 - 49.9 C.M. / Width 3.5 - 4 C.M. / Thickness 1 C.M....
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Indonesian Vintage Altar Console Table with Cloudy-Carved Apron and Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian vintage altar console table from the mid 20th century, with carved scrolling clouds. Created in Indonesia during the midcentury period, thi...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent antique Chinese bone carved elephant was 100% hand made and hand carved from OX bone. It has very detailed carving works on it. T...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
$3,150 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Egyptian Middle Eastern Brass Candleholder Floor Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Extremely fine antique 19th century Moorish Egyptian Islamic floor candlestick in brass with Kufic Moorish revival pierced foliate openworks chased and chiseled with Persian calligraphy.
Antique 19th century or earlier Middle Eastern Egyptian Arabic candleholder lamp with open work design and calligraphy.
Rising from wide trumpet foot through to slightly tapering cylindrical shaft with two pronounced collars to gently flaring mouth and flat rim, the shaft with pierced openwork lattice containing scrolling vine issuing from cusped palmettes, bordered above and below by bands of engraved scrolling floral vine, the upper section of the foot and the body below the mouth with further pierced openwork sections in rectangular cusped cartouches with similar design set in a ground of engraved scrolling floral vine, interlocking palmettes and stylized cloud bands, band of verses.
Could be used for candle or incense.
This large floor candle holder...
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19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Fat Lady with Oxford TL Test
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese painted pottery fat lady with original pigments remaining.
Thermoluminescence (TL) test result from Oxford Authentication Ltd. is included.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Qing 19th Century Side Table with Five Drawers and Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with five drawers, carved apron and bronze hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side table capture...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Baccarat France Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass Parrot Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Baccarat French cobalt blue glass parrot paperweight.
Baccarat France crystal cobalt blue glass parrot bird paperweight figurine
A finely stunning dee...
Category
20th Century French Modern Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Chinese Cloisonne Box with Carved Jade Inset Medallion
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1900 Chinese box decorated with green, blue, red and yellow floral design set against a white background. The top with a carved white jade floral medallion. The apple green ena...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade, Brass
Japanese Fine Large Old Red Natural Stone Mountain Planter And Water Basin
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful Wabi sabi shaped basin planter in a weathered old red natural formed stone
Japan, a handsome and unique old naturally formed stone water basin or planter -tsukubai- source...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Granite
Japan Pair Big Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planters Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
Great Pair (2) Of Large Round Stone Bowls/Planters
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual pair of large round garden stone vessels with inset carved handl...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Rosewood with Burl Wood Top Coffee Table and 4 Nesting stools
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful carved coffee table from the 1900s is made from solid rosewood and showcases the beautiful details of burl wood on its top surface. Traditional Chinese carvings flow a...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
$2,467 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Chinese coromandel brown lacquer cabinet on stand, made for the export market, early to mid-19th century, China, presented on an early 20th century custom fitted stand.
The gem of a cabinet is fitted with doors and drawers, and decorated on all sides.
The top, back and sides with lacquer painted scenes of birds and flowers.
The front of the cabinet featuring a pair of stunning coromandel doors carved with a shanshui (mountain and water) landscape scene, complete with temples and pagodas, boats and bridges, and figures, all set against craggy mountains shrouded in clouds and rippling water.
The cabinet mounted with brass hinges and lock plates (key included) and a pair of carrying handles.
Opening the doors reveals eleven wondrous black lacquer drawers...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japanese round wooden cha'dansu 茶箪笥 (tea cabinet)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A remarkable round chadansu (tea cabinet) crafted from a hollowed tree trunk, resting on an organically shaped three-root base.
The exterior showcases a striking natural texture, en...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Massive Carved Rusty Style Country Bench, Love seat
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this gorgeous Chinese Antique Massive Carved Country Style Love-seat. It has about 150 years history and still has its original condition, very smooth to touch, full of patin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
Category
1830s Chinese Qing Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Indian carved sandstone stele of a Jain family group, Sarnath style, early Indian Medieval period, 6th-7th century, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Carved from a single block of buff sandstone, the stele features a Jain family group comprised of a father, mother, and two children. The family group is portrayed upon a lotus pedestal under a tall palm tree. The mother and father both seated in a relaxed pose known as lalitasana, or royal ease pose, a jovial expression on their faces. The mother holds the daughter in her lap. The younger son scampers mischievously up the trunk of the palm tree, his head turned to look back at his parents.
Above the family, nestled in a niche amongst the palm fronds, an image of a Jain Tirthankara...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Japanese Fine Antique Gilt and Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower, Edo Period 19th C
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find
Antique Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stem including its original red lacquer display base. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is carved separately then joined in an arrangement and inserted in altar vessels.
Also called "Jyôka" , it is placed on or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple. Made with meticulous techniques. In Buddhism, the lotus is an important symbol of divine enlightenment because it blooms into beautiful flowers while growing in mud. Tsunehana means "a flower that continues to bloom forever" and "a flower that does not wither." For this reason, the flowers represented are in different stages of their life, unfolded lotus leaves, buds and full flowers, thus symbolizing the journey towards Buddhist enlightenment.
This lovely Japanese antique gilt Lotus flower is an early survivor, circa 1840, and a hard to find treasure that was originally placed on or around a temple altar.
This ensemble consists of a single stem, the top most flower, and the bottom leaf- all mounted in the original square red lacquer display base. A gold gilt 3.5 inch long tortoise "minogame" is affixed to the base as seen in the photo.
Its attractive original old patina coupled with much of the original gilding remaining present is just the way we like to find them.
Dimensions: With original red lacquer display stand Height, 17 inches height and 9 inches in width. The lotus flower stem alone measures 16 inches in height.
Provenance: acquired from a Kyoto Japanse monk and collector
History of the Japanese turtle "minogame"
One of the most famous is the mythological giant turtle...
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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Islamic Brass Bowl Fine Metalwork Hand Etched Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Islamic art Moorish brass bowl engraved with Thuluth Arabic calligraphy.The polished brass bowl is profusely chased with vines and vegetal motifs and inscribed with Islamic verses of the Holly Koran.This bowl has been professionally cleaned and polished.Measures: Diameter 7.25" x 4" height Mouth opening: 5".Great Middle Eastern brass metalwork decorative Islamic art objects.Handcrafted Moorish hand-etched Islamic metal brass bowl.Engraved, incised and hammered with very fine Arabic Islamic calligraphy writing and geometric designs on brass vessel.Very Intricate fine Middle eastern Moorish Islamic Art metalwork, museum quality artwork.Late 19th Century.Date of Manufacture: Circa 1880.Condition: Wear consistent with age and use.
Islamic brass metalwork is an intricate and beautiful form of art that originated in the Islamic world. It encompasses a wide range of decorative objects made from brass or other metals such as copper, bronze, and silver. Brass trays, in particular, are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and intricate designs.
Islamic brass metalwork has a rich history that dates back to the early Islamic period, with its roots in the metalworking traditions of ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. However, Islamic artisans developed their own unique styles and techniques, blending elements from various cultures and creating distinctive motifs that reflected Islamic aesthetics and religious beliefs.
The process of creating brass trays involves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques involved:
1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass object. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry.
2) Metalworking: The object is typically made from a sheet of brass or another metal. The metal is cut into the desired shape and then hammered or pressed to create the object. Traditional techniques such as repoussé (hammering from the reverse side) or chasing (hammering on the front side) may be employed to shape the metal.
3) Engraving: The surface of the metal is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tools to create fine details and elaborate patterns.
4) Filigree and Inlay: Some brass trays feature additional decorative elements such as filigree or inlay work. Filigree involves shaping thin wires of brass into delicate patterns and soldering them onto the tray's surface. Inlay work, on the other hand, involves embedding contrasting materials such as silver or copper into the brass, creating intricate designs.
5) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like polishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect.
While this bowl has certainly witnessed the passage of time, it remains in remarkably good condition, with only minor signs of age that add character to its appearance. The patina on the brass enhances its antique allure, making it a truly authentic and captivating collectible.
Arabic Calligraphy: The Arabic writing on the bowl is a work of art in itself. The calligraphy showcases the mastery of the scribe's hand, with flowing curves and intricate details that form an elegant script. The script may include Quranic verses, blessings, or poetic verses, depending on the bowl's origin and purpose. The inscriptions are not only visually striking but also carry profound meaning, making this bowl a beautiful representation of Islamic heritage.
Intricate Patterns: In addition to the Arabic calligraphy, the bowl features intricate geometric patterns and motifs that further enhance its visual appeal. These patterns are a hallmark of Islamic art and reflect the mathematical precision and artistic creativity that defined Islamic craftsmanship.
This antique Islamic brass bowl...
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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Indian 19th Century Gujarat Armoire with Iron Braces and Carved Half Columns
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian Gujarat rustic hand-carved wooden armoire from the 19th century, with iron braces and half-columns. Created in Western India during the...
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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Burmese Bronze Temple Bell with Hardwood Stand, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Burmese bronze temple bell with original carved hardwood stand, painted iron hanging bracket, and striker. This rare large scale cast bronze bell has a splendid sculptural and spiritual presence.
The bell has a long inscription on the upper part. The offering of a bronze bell to a monastery or temple was considered second only to the offering of a Buddha image as an act of merit (kutho).
Such bells were cast using the lost wax (cire perdue) method. Casting of such bells was auspicious with specific rituals being performed by the caster and sponsors to ensure the appropriate blessings.
The bell here, as with all such Burmese bells...
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Mid-19th Century Burmese Tibetan Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
$7,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Rare Tall Antique Stone Buddha Shakyamuni Dated 1853, 27 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
A good antique, 19th century (1863) granite stone Buddha - Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture perched upon a square base.
Signed lower Kanji front: Kaei 6 ( 1853) March 6.
Good gar...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Granite
China Fine Antique Chair With Dream Stones And Mother Pearl Inlay
Located in South Burlington, VT
Finest Quality Dreamstone Inlaid Chair
China- an extraordinary prolifically crafted example of an antique hand carved hardwood chair inlaid with multiple natural dream stone "paintings" plus "butterfly and mother of pearl" inlays in its hardwood arms and seat, late 19th century.
This type of old Chinese furniture art form with marble inlay is centuries of years old dating as far back as the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Fine round and rectangular dream stones depicting mountains and the natural outdoor scenery are inlaid in the seat, back and interior sides of this fine furniture example. Thin marble inlaid stone "paintings" are approximately 1/4" thick and are cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. The hardwood (elmwood) frame is tenon joined. The natural stone "paintings" were hand especially for fine export chairs as in this example.
Chair dimensions:
Height 38.75 inches
Width 25.75 inches
Depth 19 inches
Period : late Qing period, 19th century
Provenance: Private American Chinese collection
Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos.
We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
$3,840 Sale Price
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Authentic Japanese Woodblock Print by Kawase Hasui - Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
Located in Norton, MA
Description
Kawase Hasui - Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, woodblock, 1933, published by The S. Watanabe Color Print Co., with the 7mm and Heisei seals, 15.25" x 10.25".
This item is in ex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Primitive Japanese Flower Stand, Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an old Japanese stool made in the Taisho period (1913-1930s).
It was made by reusing the iron frame of a bicycle at a time when supplies were scarce. The wooden part is made...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
17th Century Rare Tibetan Silver Mounted Brul Covered Bowl with Coral
Located in Brea, CA
17th century rare Tibetan silver mounted brul covered bowl with coral bottom, the repousse and domed cover inset with Cora and lapis, big 3cm diameter red coral bottom, some tarnish,...
Category
17th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Mughal Indian Handcrafted Decorative Hammered Moorish Brass Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large handcrafted decorative Indian Mughal Moorish brass tray.
Embossed and hammered with floral and mystique animal scenes with Arabic script etched.
Large decorative hanging...
Category
19th Century Indian Moorish Antique Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
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