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Technique: Hand-Carved
Anglo Indian Elephant Ebony Wood Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ebony wood hand carved anglo Indian elephant sculpture.
Gorgeous vintage black hand carved wood ebony Anglo-Indian elephant.
This is a hand ca...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
10/11C Pot-Bellied Vishnu Buff Sandstone Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Southeast Asian Antiquity, namely, a 10/11C Pot-Bellied Vishnu Buff Sandstone Sculpture from Central India.
This piece has impeccable Provenance!
So...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
19th C. Edo-Meiji Period Japanese Painted Five-Panel Folding Miniature Screen
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century/Edo-Meiji period japanese painted five-panel folding miniature screen
By: unknown
Material: lacquer, metal, paint, wood
Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-painted, la...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ice Carved Bi Disc in Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ice carved Bi disc
Steel stand
Smoke crystal
Hand carved
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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
Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet, a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi Province. Constructed of Elm (Yumu) having a wood pl...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Bactrian Bronze Age Alabaster Chalice
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Bactrian alabaster chalice, circa 3000-2000 BC. It has an elegant tapering formed base with a undeep rimmed cup. The alabaster is strikingly vained. ...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Archaistic Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Rare Carved Okimono Of A Father And Son Playing Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Okimono sculpture of a father and son.
Very rare and highly detailed sculpture, created during the meiji period (1868-1912) in the imperial Japan, circa 1890. This sculptural Okimono is very well realized and exceptionally proportionate. Show the figures of a father and a son playing, with happiness and smiling. The father hold a big basket at his back and both personages are wearing kimonos richly engraved.
This piece was made from a carving with exceptional craftsmanship and intricate details. This sculpture stand itself on his own base and have all retain of the applied ochre ink accents.
Measures: 130 mm by 45 mm by 53.3 mm (5.1 x 1.75 x 2.1 inches).
Weight: 81.30 grams.
Note: This kind of family scene is very rare to seen in nineteenth century japanese iconography.
Okimono
Is a Japanese term meaning for display an ornament; art object; or decorative object, usually displayed in a tokonoma or butsudan "Buddhist altar". It is an ornament or figure, especially one placed in a guest room. An okimono may be a small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than a netsuke. Unlike the netsuke, which had a specific purpose, the okimono is exclusively decorative and was displayed in the tokonoma. During the Meiji period, many okimonos were made for export to the West.
Meiji Period
This is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Fine Chinese 3 Colour Glass Overlay Covered Jar Snowstorm Ground Republic 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Presenting a fine three-color glass overlay covered jar, meticulously crafted in an ovoid form. The piece features a harmonious blend of milk white and ruby red glass overlay on a sn...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass
Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak draper...
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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Chinese Armchairs Pair Large Original
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of large 19th century Chinese elmwood armchairs. An elegant crestrail meets the back stiles which extend all the way through the member of the seat frame to become the back le...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Fu Dogs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese pair of wood carved Fu Dogs, rendered from a single block of hardwood each, with exquisite detailing in a naive style, the dogs are opposing, crouched on their haunches, each...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Sculptural Teak Wood Bench Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A sculptural hand-carved teak wood bench, a wonderful addition to bring warmth any space. The table is hand-carved by local artisans using joinery techniques without the use of nail...
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2010s Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Antique Chinese Carved Blue Colour Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Late Qing 19/20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Presenting a splendid antique Chinese snuff bottle, a fine example late Qing dynasty artistry. This piece features a delicate light blue g...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
Thai Sandstone Carving of the Head of A Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Thai Sandstone Carving of the Head of A Buddha Image, Ayutthaya, 15th Century. This sculpture has carved features with full lips outlined with an incised line known as a “trace”, the “U” of the chin broad, long aquiline nose , protruding large and arched eye lids with the eyes narrowly open revealing the pupils, over arching brow continuing the line of the nose, short forehead, a thin raised outline as the hairline surrounding the face, 6 rows of round boss hair curls to the domed usnisa covered in 5 rows of hair curls, large ears with attenuated earlobes reaching to the break at the neck, flat top to the usnisa and a flat area to the back of the head. The facial surface gessoed lacquered and gold leafed, the rest of the head with Varied surface mottling and lacquer remnants mostly revealing the sandstone texture of the material. Mounted with a post and drilled interior hole to a large solid teak block as a contemporary stand.
Condition: A sculpture fragment from a large Buddhist Image, The head has been removed at the neck and the flat area at the top of the head would indicate that another mortared segment would have originally been attached possibly an undulant unalom finial, otherwise remarkably fine.
Measuring: 23-1/8 inches high overall, the sculpture is 15 inches high x 10 inches wide x 10-1/4 inches deep. The wood base is 8-1/8 inches high x 7-7/8 inches wide x 7-5/8 inches deep.
Provenance:
with Kenneth Brown Jewelers...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
12/13thC Burmese Pagan Stone Buddha in deep concentration-Finest- Masterpiece
Located in Ukiah, CA
Finest 12/13thC Burmese Pagan Stone Buddha in deep concentration. Covering the body are remains of red, black, and white polychrome. The vast majority of Burmese stone...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
A Fine A Grade Apple green Jade Jadeite Pendant carving of a Eggplant
Located in London, GB
Chinese jade pendant with a yellow metal mount and carved egg plants.
47mm high excluding mount.
In good condition.
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19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Teak Wood Sculptural Long Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench with carved detailing on its seat. This teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades. Elevated by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage Hand Carved Hard-Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand carved hard wood elephant sculpture.
Large heavy ebony dark wood hand carved Anglo Indian elephant sculpture.
Gorgeous vintage black hand carv...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Vietnamese Red Hand Carved Soapstone Lidded Jar
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very beautiful and decorative Vietnamese deep red colored hand carved soapstone lidded jar.The carved details depicting a landscape with workers, a house, trees and mountains are a...
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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Red Crackle Flare Table
Located in Somis, CA
A highly sophisticated table in time-transcending style. The prehistoric design stays highly relevant in modern time. The solid wood top is of a mit...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Teak Bench Hand-Carved from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved teak wood bench originates from the Island of Madura, off the coast of Northeastern Java. It features a wonderful curved shape with angular legs. The seat was carved...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
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
Khmer Mukhalinga
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Khmer Mukhalinga, a sandstone sculpture of a Linga fronted with a small relief face of Siva, simple form with square base, octagonal mid-section and cylindrical top representing a ph...
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small pieces of coconut wood in a “Cracked Ice” pattern, small footed base with flared rim with beaded edge. Complete with a Japanese Collectors’ wood storage box labeled: “Chinese coconut...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Coconut
19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Finial 'Naga' with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Laos wooden finial Naga, used for decoration on top of the temple's roof.
Age: Laos, 19th Century
Size of Naga only: Height 78.2 C.M. / Width 23 C.M. / Thickness 5 C.M.
Siz...
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19th Century Laotian Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
1940s Moroccan Brass Tray Platter 23 in. Geometric and a Star of David Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A pished Moroccan brass tray is a stunning piece of traditional craftsmanship that showcases the rich artistic heritage of Morocco. It is meticously handcrafted by skilled artisans who specialize in metalwork and imbue each tray with intricate designs and meticous attention to detail.
The tray typically features a circar shape, with a slightly raised rim to prevent items from sliding off. One of the distinguishing features of a pished Moroccan brass tray is its exquisite engraving geometric design. The artisans skillfly carve intricate patterns, geometric motifs, or elaborate floral designs onto the surface of the tray. These designs are often inspired by traditional Moroccan architecture, Islamic art, or nature, and reflect the ctural and artistic influences of the region.The geometric design with a six pointed star in the center.The six pointed star meaning:
A 6-pointed star is also known as the Star of David, Magen David, or Hexagram. It is a common symb with historical and ctural significance in various contexts. Here are a few of its associations:
1) Judaism: The Star of David is one of the most recognizable symbs of Judaism. It's often associated with Jewish identity and is found on the flag of Israel. Its origins in Jewish tradition are debated, but it gained prominence as a Jewish symb in the 17th century.
2) Symbic Meanings: In Jewish tradition, the Star of David can have various symbic interpretations. One common interpretation is that the triangle pointing upward represents God's relationship with humanity, while the triangle pointing downward represents humanity's connection to the Earth. Together, they symbize the harmonious relationship between the divine and the earthly.
3) Historical Context: The symb's historical usage predates its association with Judaism. It has been found in various ctures and religions around the world for centuries. In some cases, it was used as a protective amet. However, the Star of David's connection to Judaism has become its most well-known and widely recognized meaning.
4) Ctural and Artistic Uses: The Star of David is often used in Jewish art, jewelry, and decorative items. It's also used as a decorative motif in architecture and design.
Remember that symbs can have different meanings to different people and ctures. The Star of David, with its six points, has a rich and complex history that spans various aspects of religious, ctural, and historical significance.
A round pished tray in this style serves both as a functional item for serving food and drinks with grace and style, and as an exquisite decorative piece to adorn homes, showcasing the artistry and ctural heritage of Morocco and its surrounding regions. It is a testimony to the enduring beauty and craftsmanship that has been cherished for centuries, a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate admirers around the world.
A round pished tray Islamic metalwork, is a breathtaking example of the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic heritage of the region. Handcrafted with skillf precision, this tray showcases a harmonious blend of ctural influences, resting in a piece that is both visually captivating and historically significant.
The process of creating brass trays invves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques invved:
1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass tray. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry.
2) Metalworking: The tray 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 shallow depression of the tray. 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 tray is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tos to create fine details and elaborate patterns.
4) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like pishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect.
Throughout history, Islamic brass trays...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Showa Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and boldly decorated Japanese lacquer document box, ryoshibako, Showa Period, circa 1960, Japan.
The large rectangular box for s...
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1960s Showa Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
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 Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A true gem of a work. Wonderfully carved and detailed. We haven't come across another work quite like it.
We are unsure of age so are simply listing it as 20th century but could be older.
Would be a nice addition to any South-East Asian/ Chinese artifacts...
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20th Century Asian Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha on a square base, the left hand is in the varada or boon-granting mudra the right held up towards the chest, costumed in ed...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Elaborate Asian Carved Wooden low Stands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exquisitely carved Asian wooden pedestals with dragon masks at the shoulders and animal paw feet.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1880
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful and extremely rare last quarter 19th century Chinese export for the Anglo-Indian market reverse glass portrait painting of an opium-smoking maiden or young lady painted i...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paint
A Set of Two Chinese Rosewood and Burlwood Curio Display Stands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Set of Two Chinese Rosewood and Burlwood Curio Display Stands, tall pedestal form with thin legs and delicate pierced work apron in a ruyi vine design, elbowed cross stretchers nea...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese red lacquered painting table
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese red lacquered painting table, soft wood construction with unusual detailed relief skirt carving depicting figures and flowers, three deep drawers with inset brass hardware, i...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of a young girl wearing an elaborate headdress carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if w...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Primitive Indonesian Bench
Located in BINNA BURRA, NSW
This unique hand carved bench originates from Borneo in Indonesia and is made from teak wood.
Hand carved using traditional indonesian methods the bench finish is carved to reflect ...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Indian Antique Cased Silver Filigree Card Case
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made antique Indian silver filigree card case presented in its original fitted box dating from the 19th century. The card case is of flat rectangular shape with a simple friction fitting detachable cover which fits snuggly over a shaped overlapping inner edge. The case is made from panels separated by thin silver banding...
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19th Century Indian Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
A beautiful Antique chinese white jade open work Toggle /carving.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique chinese white jade open work pendant/carving.
A magnificent Open work White Nephrite Jade carving of the kneeling boy holding a large lingzhi mushroom.
His ro...
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Late 19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets, red lacquered soft wood, each cabinet with a set of doors ornamented with glass and shell inlay, gilt relief carving depicting scholars above and...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Huanghuali Chinese Opium Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved scale box from the much desired Huanghuali wood.
These scales were originally used to weigh herbs, medicines, and precious metals, but are known as opium scales...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japanese antique appreciation stone/penis-shaped stone/strange stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense.
And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way that no one else can imitate.
This is a stone carved in the image of an old Japanese male genitalia.
There is a possibility that it was a natural stone that had been carved by the running water of a river for a long time, but it is more likely that it was carved artificially.
In Japan, objects in the shape of male and female genitalia have been made for a long time. The materials used are stone and wood.
In the case of stone, some are made from 3,000 yen to 4,000 years ago.
At that time, it was used in ceremonies to pray for the prosperity of descendants.
In the case of this stone, it was probably dedicated to shrines and village shrines in hopes of prosperity of descendants.
This stone is believed to be from before the Edo period.
Because two types of rocks are mixed, the color contrast is beautiful.
I prepared the pedestal.
Also, there are some shallow cracks, but there is no need to worry about breaking the stone.
Wooden penises...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Other Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Red Agate Pepper Snuff Bottle with Green Jadeite Stopper 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese carved agate snuff bottle with a carved green jadeite stopper. The intense red agate material shows real life likeness of a red pepper in shape and color, and is w...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate, Jade
China Extra Large Natural Marble Stone "Painting" Magnificent Mountain Peak
Located in South Burlington, VT
This Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mountain range in green and white colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua.
It is a huge monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural.
Dimensions:
Hardwood frame: 62.5 inches tall and 88 inches length
Site: 54.5 inches tall and 80 inches length
This thin marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in soft green and white colors.
This unique work of art was 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.
History of Green Flower dream stone paintings:
“Green Flower” dream stone paintings known in China as Shui Mo or Chinese painting stone, were cut from stone found on Shuang Yang mountain in Dali moutains Captivating compositions, they might remind us of a long string of rugged mountain caps from a distance. These dream stones are cut from a scarce regional stone yielding notoriously “fuzzy” detailed paintings. To find examples possessing clear, contrasting detail like this one is indeed a rare find. Fine stone paintings like this example are rare as access to and availability of resource material diminishes. After a thin coating of wax is carefully applied to its surface to protect and reveal its beautiful subtle colors, this stone painting is signed upper right position with poetic verse and seal of an artisan who describes its majestic beauty as
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
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...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Altar Cabinet, Buffet Table, Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
This Chinese Antique Altar Cabinet/Buffet Table was made from solid Elm wood with red lacquered finish and beautiful open carving works on both s...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Qing，A delicate Hand-carved Celedon white jade hair pin
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Qing， Hand-carved Celedon white jade hair pin/ 清，白玉弯头簪 （全品）
Condition：Shows normal sign of wear and use，please look carefully before purchase.
Approximate s...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Cinnabar Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Mandarin Duck Lotus Jade 20c ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
Experience the allure of this Republic period snuff bottle, a vibrant piece that embodies the rich artistic tradition of the time. Crafted with a deep red glass overlay, well imitati...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
Hand Carved Gilt Standing Thai Buddha
Located in Ferndale, MI
A decorative hand carved Thai giltwood standing Buddha on a lotus flower with black square base. The costume is layered and flowing and the facial expression is peaceful with a grin....
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20th Century Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A large elm-wood altar or console table with everted flanges or 'qiaotou' (commonly called "birds wings"), supported on recessed trestle legs with multiple carved, stylized ruyi in s...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.
Large and rare pair of hand carved soapstone Foo Dog seals. Beautiful sculptures of finely car...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
1930s Middle Eastern Round Brass Tray 23.5 in. Diameter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1930s Middle Eastern Round Brass Tray 23.5 in. Diameter.
A magnificent Middle Eastern round brass tray, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship.
The metal decorative tray gleams with the warm, lustrous glow characteristic of brass, its surface intricately adorned with a mesmerizing display of hammered intricate patterns. The skilled hands of artisans have transformed this metal canvas into a work of art that captures the essence of Middle Eastern heritage.
Dimensions: 23.5 inches diameter.
Circa: 1930s.
Middle East provenance, Syria or Egypt region Moroccan style.
At the heart of the brass tray lies an exquisite focal point: an eight-pointed star that radiates outwards, symbolizing unity and balance. The intricate patterns that envelop the star draw inspiration from traditional Middle Eastern motifs. Delicate arabesque tendrils weave and wind their way around the central star, forming a harmonious tapestry of interconnected designs. Geometric shapes interlock seamlessly with flowing curves, showcasing the artists' profound understanding of balance and aesthetics.
The outer edges of the Moorish style tray bear a border that frames the intricate center. This border is embellished with an array of geometric shapes, Moorish patterns, and ornate detailing, all hand-hammered with great precision.
The Middle Eastern tray...
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