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Technique: Hand-Carved
Ming Dynasty, A Set of Antique Chinese Pottery Court Man
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Chinese pottery standing court man.
Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644
Size: Height 25.9 - 27.4 C.M. / Width 8.9 - 9.1 C.M.
Condition: well-preserved old burial...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Inro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A good Japanese carved cinnabar three case inro with mixed metal ojime, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
The three case inro of standard form, comprised of three container se...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Copper
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.
Age: Burma, Mandalay P...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Hand Carved Sculpture of a Heron Painted with Purple, Orange and Black Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand carved heron sculpture with polychrome finish. Hand-carved with charming detail, this vintage heron sculpture captures the grace and elega...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood.
Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or sometimes "small face." This particular delicate featured mask (her red lips really stand out) is used for main and sometimes secondary roles when the character is a young girl or, in some cases, a supernatural being. What is also interesting about this mask is the blackened teeth which centuries ago, was customary for Japanese women to paint their teeth black after they became married.
We believe this mask dates from the mid-to early Showa period, perhaps Mejia. The mask was acquired from an antique mask...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Chinese Antique Red Benches Finely Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of rare, antique Chinese benches, that are red lacquered and carved on both sides.
The stunning benches have beautiful red lacquer and finely carved features. The carvings a...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large White Marble Carpet Weight, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large carved white marble carpet weight from India in a Classic orb style, circa 1920. Also very attractive as patio accessories, for stairs or verandas. Two available.
Category
1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century, Antique Thai Wood Carving with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Thai wood carving, carved as Naga under leaf-shape, painted with lacquer and golden color, decorated with mirror-tiles, used for temple decoration.
...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th C., Very Rare and Large Antique Burmese Wooden Sculpture of Old Man
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Very rare and large Burmese wooden sculpture of old man.
Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period, Early 19th Century
Size: Height 135.5 C.M. / W...
Category
Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Extraordinary Landscape "Moonlight Horizons" Work of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural stone work of art, one of a kind.
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" suggestive of a group of mountain peaks landscape features light and dark colors, white, cream, yellow and dark green. This is called a dream stone Shih-Hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan Mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone. It is a round cut stone and is set in a circular mat- the image suggests the appearance of a planet.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Dimensions:
Frame: 15.5 inches high and 29 inches wide.
Site: 8 inches by 18 inches
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of dream stone "moon light" works of art:
Moonlight...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Gray and White "Seaside Mountains" Landscape Unique Work of Art, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
With custom Arts & Crafts hardwood frame
Gray & White "Sea and Mountains" in one unique work of art, signed
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Dimensions:
Frame: 13 inches high and 32 inches wide.
Site: 9 inches high and 27 inches wide.
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Silver Repousse Standing Buddha with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese silver repousse standing Buddha with stand.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th century
Size: Height 8.3 C.M. / Width 2.8 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 15 C.M.
Condition:...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Large Qing Elm Armoire with Carved Motifs and Red Lacquered Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood armoire from the 19th century, with hand carved panels, red lacquered accents and bronze hardware. Created in Chin...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Brass Middle Eastern Persian Style Hanging Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very large brass Middle Eastern Persian style hanging collector one of a kind decorative tray.
Finely hand-hammered, embossed and chiseled with a Middle Eastern historic ceremonial scene.
The metal brass Incised with a large medallion in the centre depicting a Middle Eastern King and his court and with cartouches and medallions with figural scenes around.
Pie crest edges.
Mameluke Persepolis Islamic style.
Very nice polished gold brass metal tray could be used hanging on the wall or as a tray table on a stand.
Very hard to find large 39"5 Middle Eastern brass tray.
DIMENSIONS: 39.5"D × 1"H
Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections.
Indoor or outdoor use, will fit any Moorish, Bohemian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern decor.
Category
19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Sheep
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal sheep.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 10.4 C.M. / Width 8.5 C.M. / Length 11.2 C.M.
Condition: Nic...
Category
20th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Carved Backstrap Loom with Tribal Engravings from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Hand-carved from Iron Wood this is a wonderful example of a Backstrap Loom, an essential component of Ikat textile weaving. The Curved section would fit around the weavers back not o...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Lotus-Form Thai Temple Ceiling Medallion
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately hand-carved, the panel depicts a central medallion of a lotus flower and leaves from Thailand and made from teak wood. Originally these circular medallions were found on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
"Seaside & Mountains IV" Gray and White Landscape Unique Work of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" with hardwood frame
Sea and Mountains IV
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a mountain range in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone "painting" is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Dimensions:
Frame 12 inches high and 20 inches wide.
Site 7.5 inches high and 16.25 inches wide.
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of "White and Gray" dream stone paintings...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Solid Teak Wood Long Bench Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This solid 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. The ...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
A Round Chinese Red and Black Lacquer Box, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Round Chinese Red and Black Lacquer Box, 19th Century
Provenance:
Private Old Melbourne Based Chinese Collection.
Description:
The shaped lid of equal proportions to the base an...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Extraordinary Black & White "Moonlight Mountains" Natural Work of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural stone work of art, one of a kind.
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" suggestive of a wavy mountain landscape features light and dark colors...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinese Carved Carnelian Mini Vase
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Mini Antique Chinese Carved Carnelian Vase
Mini antique Chinese carved carnelian vase. This delicate piece features an intricate design, with floral motifs carved into the surface of...
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
A Nice Collection of 19th Chinese Jade nephrite and jadeite hair ornaments
Located in London, GB
A Nice Collection of 19th Chinese Jade nephrite and jadeite hair ornaments
This beautiful collection including three pieces of Natural untreated Jade nephrite and jade jadeite hair...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Calligraphy Brush Rare Blue Serpentine Extra Large 16"
Located in Somis, CA
One of a kind, extra large, rare blue serpentine gemstone brush in bamboo form with carved bamboo leaves. Serpentine is a beautiful stone highly valued for its similarity to nephrite...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Serpentine
Large Japanese Black Crane and Camellia-Motif Relief Carved Wall Mirror, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exquisite late 1970s Asian black cerused wood wall mirror with relief carved Japanese crane and camellia flower motif.
Black lacquered cerused...
Category
1970s American Japonisme Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Pair of Signed Ornate Chinese Wedding Baskets
Located in Somis, CA
A Pair of rare Chinese republic era wedding baskets. The use of red lacquer and gilding provides a visual contrast against the mainly black baskets. The sides of the basket are elabo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Burmese Mandalay Seated Buddha, Red Lacquered, Gilt and Embellished, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and serene Burmese carved teak wood figure of a seated Buddha, Mandalay style and of the period, late 19th century, Burma (Myanmar).
This elegant Buddha is portrayed seat...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Shell, Glass, Teak, Lacquer
19th Century, Antique Tai Yai Burmese Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden disciple seated on a base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robe.
Age: Burmese, 19th century
Size:...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Art Deco Double Dresser Frame 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an old New England collection.
Unique find.
An attractive Art Deco 1930 period Hand crafted, hand incised wooden double dresser photographic frame, 1930 - ready for you to...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pine, Wood
20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal rooster with artist sign.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 29.8 C.M. / Width 13.3 C.M. / Thickness 9.8 C.M..
Condition: Nice condition over...
Category
20th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century, Burmese Wooden Dog
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden dog.
Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 13.4 C.M. / Width 7.8 C.M. / Length 13 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some exp...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, this stone fu dog sits at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Polychrome Wood Warrior Statue on Horse - Striking Decorative Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese polychrome wooden statue from the mid-20th century, depicting a warrior on a horse. This vintage Burmese polychrome wooden statue captures the commanding presence o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century, Burmese Bronze Standing Elephant
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze standing elephant with stand.
Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 16.8 C.M. / Width 10 C.M. / Length 15 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 17.5 C.M.
Condi...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Hyottoko
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood netsuke representing the mask of Hyottoko in Noh theatre.
Hyottoko is a legendary comic character, considered to be a fire god in certain regions of north-east Japan. The sha...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Boxwood
Mid 20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Night Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this carved Night Stand. It is made from Solid Rosewood and have beautiful Chinese traditional bamboo carvings all round the table. Very heavy and sturdy. It has one drawer ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century, Gilded Lacquer Tsampa Bowl from Tibet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful late 19th century lacquer covered bowl that was once used for storing the famous Tibetan barley flour (Tsampa). This beautifully handcrafted wooden bowl has a gorgeous, l...
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Chinese Round Hitching Stone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Unlike many objects of its kind, this limestone hitching stone was carved into a simple rounded shape without any figural references. Used to secure a horse by rope or reins, the sto...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Antique Qing Dynasty Light Elm Wood Stool
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Qing Dynasty light elm stool, dating back to circa 1910, is a captivating piece of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Crafted from solid light elm wood, it features a wa...
Category
1910s Chinese Qing Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
19th Century Thai Sculpture of a Male Figure in Reverential Praying Pose
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-carved Thai male praying figure from the 19th century with traces of polychromy. Discover the allure of Thai craftsmanship with this hand-carved wooden figure from the 19th ce...
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19th Century Thai Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
China "Glowing River Light" Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a glowing sunset river flow suggest could remind us of a similar and unique visual...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elmwood Storage Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elmwood storage cabinet
The storage cabinet has 6 drawers and 2 shelves.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Shan xi Console Table/Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 33 1/2in H x 44 1/2in W x 19 1/4in D
Drawer: Large: 5 3/4in H x 27in W x 15inD
Small: 6in H x 12in W x 15in D
Origin: Shan Xi, China
Circa: 1850 - 1900
Material: Elm wood...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Early 20th Century, A Set of Burmese Bronze Sportsman Figurines
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Burmese bronze sportsman figurines with stand.
Age: Burma, Colonial, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 13.7 - 22 C.M. / Width 5.1 - 10.7 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 15 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Indonesian Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage theater mask from Bali, Indonesia, circa 1975-1980.
Polychromed hand-carved teak, mounted on a black metal stand.
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mas...
Category
1970s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Yumu Wood Chinese 19th Century Chair with Hand-Carved Décor and Lacquered Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A yumu wood Chinese 19th century accent chair with hand-carved splat, fretwork patterns and lacquered finish. This Chinese carved chair features a...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Thai Tribal Carved Wooden Mask Depicting a Swine with Pierced Eyes
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai carved wooden tribal mask from the 19th century depicting a swine with pierced eyes, nostrils, textured ground and weathered appearance. Created in Thailand during th...
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19th Century Thai Tribal Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Sumida-Gawa sculpture of a man distributing peaches to its monkeys
Located in PARIS, FR
Polychrome sculpture in Sumida-gawa stoneware, also called Sumida-yaki, representing an old man surrounded by five monkeys in front of a basket containing two nuts. Glazed clothes an...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Painted Wood Sign with a Samurai, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese carved and painted wooden sign with a Samurai from the Meiji Period, 19th century. This 19th century sign with a samurai was made in wood and painted in Japan during the Meiji period. The narrow rectangular panel features a painted frame with a character depicted in the upper section, showcasing a seated samurai wearing his armour. The section below is adorned with four lightly carved and back painted calligraphies. This tall panel can be hinged thanks to two square buckles on the top. Made during the 19th century, this antique Meiji period painted wood sign...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century Chinese 5 Drawers Nam Wood Dresser
Located in Pomona, CA
Very well constructed with 5 drawers and one open door compartment, finished on the sides and back, this dresser was made from solid Nam wood which is very high quality wood to make high end furniture. This dresser is in traditional design with some simple carving works on it. There are some minor blemishes due to age but definitely quality workmanship you don't find anymore today! All drawers and door have coordinated antique style hardware...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rustic Hand Carved Goan Indian Cabinet with Glass Doors from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic cabinet with glass doors hand carved in the Goa state of India. The rectangular shape of this cabinet is emphasized by the cornices ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bamboo Flower Vase with carved picture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo flower vase with signature of Suzuki Gengensai. However, its authenticity is unknown.
However, the quality is high and the engraving of Japan...
Category
1940s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of limestone fu lion-dogs once protected a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China. Skillfully carved in attentive postures, the mythical lions are known as “shizi,” pow...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Antique Chinese Ornately Carved Writing or Accent Table with Dragons & Fruits
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique very ornately carved hardwood writing or accent table is unsigned, but presumed to originate from China and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period Qing style....
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image, wood, lacquer and gold leaf, Konbaung Empire (1752-1885)
A crowned style that displays Northern Thai iconography merged with the aesthetic of Burmese rule in the region. The figure is depicted in the popular Theravada seated position of padmasana, (interlocking legs position) and the hand mudra in bhumisparsa (earth touching) wherein the feet are souls up, the fingers of the right hand extend beyond the right shin and the left hand palm up resting above the lap. Remnants of the leaf-like kirita crown remain. The image is dressed in Burmese royal costume with thayo rolled lacquer relief decoration modeled into cuffs, epaulettes, knee pads and a detailed “U” shaped necklace covering the chest. There is also a lappet of clothing between the legs draping down toward the base. The figure is seated upon a tall and waisted throne pedestal having rows of lotus petal grooves on the diagonal portions . The base and body are carved from one solid piece of hard wood. All covered in black lacquer with thayo lacquer details, red pigment for the lips and gold leaf overall.
The Jambupati style Buddha illustrates the tale of the Buddha’s life when he came across the arrogant King Jambupati, a king who terrorized his subjects and who lacked humility and compassion for his people. The Buddha on meeting the King asked that he forsake his evil ways and instead practice kindness to his fellow man. Ignoring the Buddha’s request, the King continued to terrorize the people. The Buddha then in his efforts to change the King of his evil ways, one day magically appeared to him in resplendent royal attire. King Jambupati was in awe of the Buddha’s appearance prostrated himself in obeisance and from that day onward accepted the Buddhist precepts. In Southeast Asian countries like Burma, where rulers have very high if not semi-divine status, tales of this type, reinforced the need for the leader to worship the Buddha, the King of Kings.
Condition: Heavy deterioration of the underside of the base as well as the interior portion of the crown, other losses include crown flanges, the crown spire, earrings, the tip of the left thumb, one base corner edge, rolled lacquer losses and general wear of the gold leaf surface, all commensurate with age and wear.
Measuring: 22.25 in. high x 8.75 in. wide x 7.75 in. deep(56.5cm x 22.2cm x 29.7cm).
Weight: 10.8 lbs.
Age: Late 18th century.
Provenance: Lark...
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Late 18th Century Burmese Other Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated figure of a Thai dancer dates to the early 20th century and is a fantastic example of Southeast Asian statuary. Comprised of polychromed wood with lacquer and mixed-media...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Coffee Table with 19th Century Blue and White Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
A mid 20th century Chinese rosewood Ming style coffee table with four large 19th century inlayed Chinese blue and white porcelian tiles. This very decorative cocktail table is a grea...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood
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Antique Balinese Textiles
Antique Chinese Jian
Antique Chinese Porcelain Fishbowl
Antique Hannya Mask
Antique Japanese Wedding Box
Antique Shoji
Asian Silk Embroidered Room Divider
Awa Odori
Balenciaga Pagoda
Banko Ware Pottery
Banko Ware
Bien Hoa