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Technique: Hand-Painted
19th-Century Ornithological Art: Timeless Bird Paintings Collection
Located in Southall, GB
This stunning collection of 19th-century bird paintings captures the grace and diversity of birdlife with exquisite detail and artistry. Each painting presents a different bird speci...
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19th Century English Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Glass

Inside Painted Snuff Bottles, Ten Pieces Snow Landscapes by Sun Sansong 1999
Located in Tainan, TW
Sun Sansong is the very early student of Wang Xisan. This collection is very rare and worth collecting. Ten Pieces are all his "FINE" works. Artist: Sun ...
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20th Century Chinese Modern Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Glass

20th Century Moroccan Hand Painted Round Ceramic Sink in Red and Beige
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful ceramic sink hand painted inside and outside is floral figures. Morocco, circa 1990.
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Porcelain Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th C French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Porcelain Covered Vases. Each vase has a rounded ovoid form with a domed lid and a finial in the shape of a stylized flo...
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1880s French Louis XIV Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Vintage Oriental Hand Painted Trunk or Chest Depicting Immortals and Buildings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning oriental hand painted trunk or chest with painting depicting immortals amongst buildings A very finely de...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Vintage kimono textile art "Autumn branches ~ Kintsugi ~" by ikasu Brown, Japan
Located in Setagaya City, JP
The frame for this work is made of paulownia wood taken from antique Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono. I use antique kiritansu that can’t be used as furniture anymore to crea...
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1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Chinese Export Famille-Rose Enameled Covered Urns & Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Export Famille-Rose Enameled Covered Urns & Stands China, 20th Century A nice pair of intricately and vibrantly decorated famille-rose covered urns, would make bea...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain, Wood

Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai
Located in Niiza, JP
245(W)× 50(H) × 250(D) [mm]  Box size: 280(W)× 100(H) × 300(D) [mm] 1.6kg A beautiful composition of a mother and child deer is expressed in Taka-maki-e (raised maki-e technique) Op...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Hagi-ware Shawn (tea bowl) by famous Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exquisite Japanese tea bowl is a prime example of Hagi Ware, crafted by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approach to traditional Hagi pottery, Yamane’s wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A Monumental 19th C. Ryukyu Hariko (Papier Mâché) Vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A stunningly attractive & exceptionally large baluster shaped ‘Ryukyu Hariko’ (papier mâché) vase, masterfully decorated overall with hand painted images of a fruiting peach tree ren...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Tibetan 19th Century Cabinet with Hand-painted Floral Design on Red Background
Located in Singapore, SG
A striking Tibetan cabinet dating to the late 19th century, featuring its original hand-painted floral motifs in hues of green, white, and black. This beautiful colour palette lends ...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Qing Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Cedar, Pine

Tibetan Painting Thangka Wealth God Jambhala Hand Painted
Located in Somis, CA
A finely painted Tibetan Thangka featuring the five wealth gods Jambhala. In the center the most powerful Yellow Jambhala sits on a lotus throne in the vajra position with his right ...
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2010s Nepalese Tibetan Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paint

19th-Century Hand-Painted Animal Quartet: Lion, Pig, Dog, and Monkey
Located in Southall, GB
This unique 19th-century hand-painted collection features a captivating quartet of animals: a lion, pig, dog, and monkey. Each creature is brought to life with remarkable detail and ...
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19th Century English Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Glass

19th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Buddhist Thangka
Located in Pomona, CA
Very beautiful and colorful Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka. It is all hand painted with Tibetan natural mineral painting material which can last for...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Japanese Calligraphy Paper Scroll Taiga Ikeno(Imitation)【切磋琢磨mutual improvement】
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: paper and wood Image size: 270(W) x 1270(H) [mm] Overall: 360(W) x 1900(H) [mm] BoxSize:75×70×475㎜ 500g Ikeno Taiga is one of a master of Japanese painting. This work is ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Shoji Hamada Japanese Pottery Mingei Bamboo Tetsue Hakeme Vase with Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted and designed vase by master Japanese Mingei Moshiko potter Shoji Hamada, a fine example of his iron pigment and glazed hand painted tetsue brushwork...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Blue & White hand painted immortals
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain Dish, which we date to the second half of the 18th century, Qing, Qianlong period, circa 1770, or possibly earlier. The dish is circu...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Scholar Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful pair of unusual Chinese scholar shelves is finely crafted with Chinese Northern Elmwood and finished with a black lacquer. The w...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Hagi-ware Shawn (tea bowl) by famous Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exquisite Japanese tea bowl is a prime example of Hagi Ware, crafted by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approach to traditional Hagi pottery, Yamane’s wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Small blue and white bowl from Hatcher Cargo, 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
17th Century blue and white bowl from Hatcher Cargo with the exterior freely painted with two stylised flowering orchid plants and a dragonfly. Chenghua six-character mark. This bo...
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1640s Chinese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage kimono textile art "Marble Story ~ Healing ~" by ikasu Grey, Japan
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work uses a vintage kimono fabric with marble pattern, that makes it look like a real piece of marble. The line in the middle symbolizes “kintsugi” - concept of wabi-sabi, which values imperfection, impermanence, and the beauty of aging. It is elegantly framed with paulownia wood originally used for kimono chest-of-drawers, and is filled with storytelling and sense of luxury. I used pieces of kimono that could no longer be used as clothing and kiritansu chest-of-drawers that would normally be discarded to create the ultimate upcycled piece. << Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >> Kintsugi (金継ぎ), which translates to "golden joinery" or "golden repair," is a traditional Japanese art form of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. I used this tecnique here to "repair" antique kimono by transforming it into art work. Beyond its literal meaning of mending broken ceramics, kintsugi carries profound philosophical and cultural significance in Japanese tradition: ・Embracing Imperfection: Kintsugi celebrates imperfection and impermanence. Rather than disguising or concealing flaws, it highlights them, treating the breakage as part of the object's history. This philosophy encourages acceptance of imperfection as an essential aspect of life, beauty, and human experience. ・Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic: Kintsugi embodies the principles of wabi-sabi, an aesthetic worldview centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. Wabi-sabi values simplicity, authenticity, and the beauty of things that are imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. Kintsugi exemplifies these principles by turning what might be considered flaws into features that enhance the object's beauty and character. ・Resilience and Transformation: The act of repairing broken things with precious metals symbolizes resilience and transformation. Instead of discarding or replacing the broken object, kintsugi honors its history and transforms it into something new and valuable. This reflects broader philosophical themes of overcoming adversity, finding beauty in imperfection, and embracing change. ・Honoring the Past: Kintsugi preserves and honors the history of the object. Rather than erasing or ignoring its past, it acknowledges and celebrates it. This aspect of kintsugi can be seen as a metaphor for honoring our own personal histories, including the challenges and setbacks we have faced, and recognizing how they have shaped us into who we are today. ・Spiritual and Philosophical Symbolism: Kintsugi has spiritual and philosophical implications, reflecting concepts such as the interconnectedness of all things, the cycle of life and death, and the pursuit of harmony and balance. The process of repairing broken objects with precious metals is seen as a metaphor for spiritual growth, enlightenment, and the journey towards wholeness. Overall, kintsugi represents not only a practical technique for repairing ceramics but also a profound philosophical and cultural perspective on life, beauty, and the human experience. It embodies values such as resilience, acceptance, and the transformative power of embracing imperfection. << Characteristics of the fabric >> This vintage textile is hand-painted with a traditional painting technique where the colors are added on wet surface, which creates an effect of marble. << About the frame >> Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono, is traditionally made from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos. Paulownia wood is known as the lightest wood in Japan, prased for its natural luster, resistance to moisture, and resilience against cracking. Since ancient times, it has been used in crafting furniture, chests, and musical instruments. During the Edo period, it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...
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1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Chinese Yixing Hexagonal Vase with Painted Floral & Vine Designs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Chinese Yixing hexagonal red clay vase with hand painted floral and trailing vine designs dating from the first half of the 20th c...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lacquered Cabinet with Painting on Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lacquered cabinet with painting on doors This cabinet has 2 drawers and 2 shelves with hand painted doors.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Woodblock Print by Yanagawa Shigenobu 柳川重信 '1880 version"
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese woodblock print (1823) by Yanagawa Shigenobu 1880 version, unframed. About the artist Born in Yanagawa in 1787, Shigenobu worked as a puppet maker before a successful care...
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1880s Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Five Extremely Rare Chinese Drawings of Foreigners, 18th Century, Colonial
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Five Chinese paintings of western people by an unknown artist China, circa 1760, captions later All in giltwood frames. “A woman with Portuguese hairdo, with gold, silver and gemstone necklace, a skirt under a vest, a koi on her back, called a cloak, a woman customarily inherited the family business, the male humble, to the threshold (Qianlong year, circa 1735).” Gouache on silk, measures: 32 x 25.4 cm “He is a Westerner who had a white skin. He does not have a heavy beard but plaits his hair. He wears a triangular black hat, short jacket, leather shoes and long stockings...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Rare Set of 4 Meiji Period Imari Bottle Form Vases
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A rare set of four hand painted Japanese porcelain Imari bottle form vases. The vases of square tapering form with classic Imari iron red and cobalt blue ...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Sawankhalok Thai Pottery Hand Painted Lidded Vessel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful antique Sawankhalok Thai lidded vessel with hand painted patterning acquired as 15th century but believed later and probably 19th century. The finely and lightly potted ...
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19th Century Thai Other Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Stoneware

Persian Hand Painted Five-Sided Bottle Shaped Earthenware Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
From a small collection of five Persian hand painted pottery vases is this stylish earthenware five-sided (Polygon shaped) bottle shaped vase hand painted with stylized leaf panel pa...
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Early 20th Century Qatari Islamic Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Earthenware, Pottery

Painted and glazed porcelain okimono depicting Daruma
Located in Milano, IT
Painted and glazed porcelain okimono depicting Daruma in his iconic posture while holding the hossu, the ceremonial staff used by Buddhist monks.  Period: Meiji late 19th cent. Dime...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage kimono textile art "Fern ~Connection to Nature~" by ikasu Black , Japan
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work uses an antique tomesode (festive kind of kimono) with fern design to evoke feelings of tranquility, harmony, and appreciation for the beauty of the environment. Can be used both vertically and horizontally. It is elegantly framed with paulownia wood originally used for kimono chest-of-drawers, and is filled with storytelling and sense of luxury. I used pieces of kimono that could no longer be used as clothing and kiritansu chest-of-drawers that would normally be discarded to create the ultimate upcycled piece. << Explanation of colors and patterns >> In Japanese traditional culture, ferns, particularly the Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum), hold several meanings and symbolisms: ・Elegance and Beauty: Ferns are admired for their graceful, delicate appearance and intricate leaf patterns. In Japanese aesthetics, they are appreciated for their natural beauty and are often used in gardens, landscapes, and floral arrangements to add a sense of refinement and elegance. ・Resilience and Perseverance: Ferns are known for their ability to thrive in diverse environments, including shady forests, rocky cliffs, and damp soil. Their resilience in the face of challenging conditions is seen as a symbol of endurance and perseverance. In Japanese culture, ferns may represent the ability to overcome adversity and flourish despite obstacles. ・Connection to Nature and Tranquility: Ferns are native to forested areas and are often associated with the natural world. In Japanese traditional culture, they symbolize a deep connection to nature and the importance of maintaining harmony with the environment. The lush green foliage of ferns evokes feelings of tranquility and peacefulness, making them popular motifs in Zen gardens and traditional landscape paintings. ・Purity and Simplicity: Ferns are emblematic of simplicity and purity in Japanese aesthetics. Their unassuming beauty and understated elegance reflect the principles of wabi-sabi, an aesthetic worldview that values imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity. Ferns may be used in tea ceremonies, Ikebana (flower arranging), and other traditional arts to evoke a sense of tranquility and appreciation for life's fleeting moments. Overall, ferns in Japanese traditional culture symbolize elegance, resilience, connection to nature, purity, and simplicity. Their presence in art, literature, and landscape design underscores their enduring significance as symbols of natural beauty and spiritual resonance. << Characteristics of the fabric >> This vintage textile is hand-painted with a traditional Japanese technique called "yuzen". << About the frame >> Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono, is traditionally made from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos. Paulownia wood is known as the lightest wood in Japan, prased for its natural luster, resistance to moisture, and resilience against cracking. Since ancient times, it has been used in crafting furniture, chests, and musical instruments. During the Edo period, it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...
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1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wood

Round Porcelain Box from the Hatcher Collection Decorated with Phoenix
Located in Atlanta, GA
17th century Chinese porcelain blue and white cosmetics box from the Hatcher Collection decorated with a phoenix. The phoenix is painted with its wings outstretched, its tail flutter...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Album of Japanese Shunga 28 Paintings Early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Album of erotic paintings. Japan. Early 20th century. Shunga with 28 paintings, real hand-painted. Ink and colors on silk. Brocade mounts. 9.25 x 7in. Image sizes from (4" ~ 4.5") W ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk

Early 19thc Chinese Export Famille Rose Plate
Located in Savannah, GA
This gorgeous Chinese Export Famille Rose plate was made for the Boston Market in the early part of the 19th century. The enameled detail is incredi...
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1820s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Tibetan Thangka
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique Tibetan Thangka painted with horse rider in Mountain View Outside brown fabric with dragons style pattern Overall size: 27' height. 23" width Image sizez: 13.3" height. 13...
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique display stand was made from old wood from the Taisho period in Japan. In Japan. It was used as a bonsai stand. It is finished with red lacque...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an attractive antique display stand made from old wood from the Taisho era. This stand has been used in Japan to display Bonsai. The surface is finished with lacquer. It is made with a particularly rare burl grain, and the patterns created by the natural burl that occurs during the tree's growth process give it a sense of vitality that cannot be expressed artificially. This unique beauty is highly valued in furniture and crafts. This display stand can be used not only as a decorative stand, flower stand, or Bonsai stand...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

19th-Century Ornithological Artwork: Elegant Bird Painting
Located in Southall, GB
This elegant 19th-century bird painting exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic sensitivity of the era. The artist has captured the bird in stunning detail, from the de...
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19th Century English Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Glass

Japanese Hannya (般若) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Hannya (般若) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Hannya (般若) SKU: TBA08 Size: W: 15.5 cm, H: 21 cm (W/horns 26 cm) The Hannya mask represents a female demon...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, there are 7 gaming boxes and 12 trays, 14.5 i...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Large Square Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma large square bowl Antique early Meiji Period 15" square with scalloped rim Satsuma bowl. Highly unusual and finely painted. ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Six Panel Screen: Rimpa School Painting of Winter to Spring
Located in Hudson, NY
With exotic birds including a family of quail. Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with gold dust and a silk brocade border.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Antiques Hell paintings, pair of hanging scrolls Kakejiku
Located in Niiza, JP
Paper scroll, scroll head: wood paint size: 450 (W) x 1200 (H) [mm] Over all: 510 (W) x 1700 (H) [mm] Comes with double box. box size: 150(W)× 100(H)× 620(D) [mm] 2kg Hell paintin...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Paint

Vintage 12 Masks Chinese Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning colorful lacquer hand painted vintage 12 masks Chinese wall hanging. This is from the 1960s and is signed with a description attached to ...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

19th-Century Avian Masterpiece: Exquisite Bird Painting
Located in Southall, GB
This beautiful 19th-century bird painting showcases the artist's exceptional talent in capturing the essence of avian beauty. Every detail, from the intricate feather patterns to the...
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19th Century English Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Glass

Inoue Ryosai Sumida Gawa Japanese Pottery Character Jug, c.1900
By Inoue Ryosai
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and unusual Japanese Meiji period Sumida Gawa pottery character jug by renowned potter Inoue Ryosai I (Japanese, 1828 – 1899) dating from the 19th century. Inoue Ryosai ...
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1880s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Chinese Vermillion Red Gilt Silvered Carved Armoire
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary 19th century Qing dynasty 4-door vermillion cabinet with fine works of carving, painting, gilding and silvering. The solid wood construction consists of four frame members joined by tenons and mortises. The top and the main body connects through a decorative waist with carved begonias. Two center doors on dowels carved with the He-He Harmony Gods on the caps and two side doors operated by wood pegs on the frames. The top section of the doors feature three-dimensional carvings of noblewomen enjoying a garden. Fine depiction of architectural elements such as columns, fences, pavilion and stone flooring, as well as furniture, plants, and decorative objects. Both gilding and silvering are used to highlight the figures and to give more depth to the surroundings. Below the carvings are four oval medallions with carved poems, expressing joy in the spring season for renewed good fortune and prosperity. The beaded ovals are surrounded by elaborate scrolls of relief carvings in the "longevity" motif. Immediately under the oval sections are a set of 4 carved panels featuring birds on peonies and chrysanthemums. Further down, four octagonal panels with paintings of cranes...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Pair Of Polychromate Earth Spirits Zhenmushou
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Earths Spirits "Zhenmushou" from the China Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. A beautiful and rare pair of "Earths Spirits guardians" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This was created in clay earthenware pottery during the Tang Dynasty period between 618 and 907 AD. Featuring the molded figures of two seated guardians with decorations with polychrome pigmentations. The figures are seated on their haunches with cloven hooves planted firmly on the base looking forward with their front legs in a straight position. Both with face and body alert expressions on a rectangular base. Earth spirits usually appear in pairs, one with a human head and the other with a lion head. Their supernatural powers, indicated by antlers, spiky flanges and flames, enable them to confront evil spirits and protect any precincts within their gaze. Have been believed to protect the living by keeping the spirits of the dead from inappropriately roaming the world outside the tomb. Zhenmushou or guardian deities, developed from a line of protective spirits found normally in pairs at the front of Tang dynasty tombs. They served both to protect the figure from untoward spirits, and the outside world from the roving spirit of the dead. Combining features from a number of animals to form the perfect mythic beast, these mythical creatures were perceived to be the ideal guardians of the dead The semi human faced figure has a measures of 11.25 by 4.5 by 5.75 inches (28.57 x 11.43 x 14.60 Cm). The mythological lion animal figure has a measures of 10 by 5 by 5.8 inches (24.5 x 12.7 x 14.73 Cm). Tang dynasty or Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. It was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Tend Kingdoms period. Historians generally regard the Tang as a high point in Chinese civilization, and a the golden age of cosmopolitan culture. Tang territory, acquired through the military campaigns of its early rulers, rivaled that of the Han dynasty. The Li family founded the dynasty, seizing power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire and inaugurating a period of progress and stability in the first half of the dynasty's rule. The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Earthenware, Pottery

English Portrait Of A Lady From Circa End Of The 17th Century
Located in Chonburi, TH
Circle of Willem Wissing Oil on canvas in its original frame Canvas size 65x75cm = 25.5”x29.5" Including frame 82x93cm = 32”x36.5" The oil painting is in excellent condition. Fr...
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17th Century British Georgian Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Canvas, Linen, Wood

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Nadeshiko on Bamboo Trellis
Located in Hudson, NY
Nadeshiko, also known as fringed pinks is a flowering plant native to Japan. Ink, mineral pigments and 18th century gold leaf, with good veining, on mulbe...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of Early 20th Century 'Republic Period' Chinese Urn Vases
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of early 20th Century (Republic Period) Chinese urn vases created in the traditional cloisonne method. The miniature vases features brass metal forms with a classic baluster shape. The surface has been exquisitely hand decorated in colored enamel with cherry blossoms and flower patterns growing out of a turquoise rock formation. Both come with their original wooden display stands...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antiques Kokukokai Senzan lacquer painting “White Clouds Fuji” framed
Located in Niiza, JP
material: lacquer pain, metal frame with wood box The Kokkokai is a group of maki-e artists formed in 1931 around Matsuda Gonroku, a Living National Treasure and Japan's proud maste...
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19th Century Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese 19th Century Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Imari porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white mountain, tree, architecture and bridge décor. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this Imari porcelain plate features a delicate blue and white décor...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Contemporary Abstract Screen Painting inspiration from the Gutai art
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Unique Contemporary Abstract Screen Painting A one-of-a-kind contemporary abstract painting executed on a folding screen, drawing bold inspiration from the pioneering Gutai art mov...
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20th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Japanese Porcelain Sake Cup Ochoko Leaves 1960s Kutani ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era around 1960s. It is made with porcelain and all hand painted. This is Kutani ware. ...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Shanxi Province Elm Coffee Table with Carved Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province Elm coffee table with Carved Apron This Vintage elm coffee table is from the Shanxi Province of China. It has a hand ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Elm

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese hand-painted porcelain plate from the 19th century, with blue and white tree and foliage décor. Created in Japan during the 19th centur...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Horse and Rider
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese painted pottery horse and rider. Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907 Size excluding stand: Height 36 C.M. / Width 9.7 C.M. / Length 31.6 C.M. Condition: Well-pr...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Pottery

S. Tosuke Signed Original Japanese Watercolor Painting of Mount Fuji Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, atmospheric, and quite evocative watercolor painting of Mount Fuji towering above a small misty morning village landscape by Japanese artist/painter S. Tosuke. The wo...
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1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Paint, Paper

Chinese Export Hand-Painted Oil on Canvas Painting of Interior Scene w/ Emperor
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export Exceptionally Hand-Painted Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting Musicians Playing Music for the Emperor while Seated on his Royal Throne. Beautifully executed with great d...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Canvas

"19th-Century Parrot Portrait: Vibrant Exotic Bird Art"
Located in Southall, GB
This vibrant 19th-century parrot portrait captures the striking beauty and vivid colors of one of nature’s most exotic birds. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail showcases th...
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19th Century English Antique Hand-Painted Asian Art and Furniture

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Glass

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