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Technique: Painted
Framed Japanese Brush Painting of Two White Geese Swimming in a Pond
Located in Greenwich, CT
Framed Japanese brush painting of two white geese swimming in a pond,
19th century, ink on paper, original brocade mount.
Overall size with frame: 58" height 26" width
Image size...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
$3,500 Sale Price
22% Off
Japanese Noh Mask of Ko-omote- young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Ko-omote
The Ko-omote mask is most often used in Noh performances to depict young women of noble birth or spirits of young maidens. Characters portrayed with this mask are usually g...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Japanese Blue Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand-painted and gilded on a stunning progression of hexagons on a beautifully shaped porcelain bod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
XX°Century Chinese Decorative Screen Lacquered whit Landscape and Sails
Located in Brescia, IT
Chinese screen in black lacquered wood decorated with gilded paintings, very sturdy with excellent wooden base.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood
Japanese Contemporary White Blue Porcelain Vase/Jar by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative three-piece raised lidded jar/vase, hand painted in auspicious underglaze blue and white , depicting scenes from Japan's countrys...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking vintage Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style st...
Category
1950s Balinese Folk Art Vintage Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Paint
19th-Century Study of Bumble Bees: A Collection of Nine Detailed Paintings
Located in Southall, GB
This charming 19th-century painting presents a detailed study of nine bumblebees, each meticulously rendered to capture the delicate beauty and intricate anatomy of these fascinating...
Category
19th Century English Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Antique Chinese Ceramic Bowls, 20th Century, Asian Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of antique Chinese ceramic bowls. 20th century. Asian art.
Decorative and richly painted ceramic bowls.
Category
20th Century Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,916 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Turquoise Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Elegant large Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in dark blue, red, purple and turquoise on a beautifully shaped ovoid body with an elegant lon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Torso of Court Lady with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese painted pottery torso of court lady, with original pigments remaining.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size of torso only: Height 12.4 C.M. / Width 4.4 C.M....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Pink Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted on a beautifully shaped ovoid fine porcelain in different shades of blue and pink to cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Batavian Blue & White Patterned Porcelain Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish antique Chinese Qianlong porcelain hand painted blue and white Batavian bowl dating from the 18th century. The basin shaped bowl stands raised on a round unglazed...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. Step into the rich tapestry of Indonesian heritage with this capti...
Category
19th Century Javanese Tribal Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ancient Japanese Bowl with Dragon
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/1393 - This bowl is more antique tha I wrote. This is one piece from a large collection of ancient pottery, gathered 35 years ago and never exhibited to the public.
I woud like to sell...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th century (Meiji period) painting depicting tiger
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Antique Tiger Painting on Paper – Meiji Period
A striking depiction of a tiger, painted on paper and signed by the artist. This work was originally part of a Japanese byobu folding ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Imari Charger, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A nicely decorated Japanese Meiji Period Imari charger, late 19th century, Japan.
The porcelain charger featuring a design of a hoho bird, or phoenix, per...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Birds in Flight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of early 19th century red lacquer cabinets is an extraordinary find. When placed beside each other, what remains of the finely-painted decoration comes together to form a s...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Japanese Signed painting on silk depicting Bamboo and Bird
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese Signed painting on silk depicting Bamboo and Bird
This exquisite painting on silk depicts a beautiful bamboo and a bird, signed by the talented artist Waichi.
The pi...
Category
20th Century Japanese Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair of Large "Leaping Boy" Plates from the Nanking Cargo Shipwreck
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large blue and white Qing Dynasty plates recovered from the Nanking Cargo. A large cache of porcelain and other merchandise was discovered...
Category
1750s Chinese Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Republic Period Famille Rose Porcelain Lidded Box
Located in Nottingham, GB
Chinese Republic Period Famille Rose Porcelain Lidded Box
Good condition
From a private collection.
Free international shipping.
Category
20th Century Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Painted Floral Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty brown / dark red wooden side cabinet from the 19th century, with painted floral decor, bronze hardware and hidden drawers. T...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning rustic Buddha box stand table is a late 19th century offering box. Significant Triangular shape box stand table set on legs carved as Naga's a...
Category
1890s Thai Rustic Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Sancai Glazed Porcelain Cow Pen Joss Stick Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish antique Chinese Qing sancai glazed porcelain joss stick holder formed as an oasis or pen with cows and palm tree dating from the early 19th century. The hand-crafted joss s...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling Noh dancer dressed in striking geometric patterned robes. The actor holds an opened war fan behind their back in one hand, a Shinto wand slung over the shoulder in the other.
The war fan, tessen, decorated in red lacquer with a golden rising sun at the center. Tessen were sturdy fans used by samurai as protective devices, and sometimes as weapons.
The wand, called an onusa, is a traditional Shinto ritual implement comprised of folded paper streamers, shide, attached to a wooden wand, often used in purification rituals. Here, the shide are crafted from silver maki-e, with the handle of the natural boxwood.
The actor wears a fierce and unearthly hannya mask...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Boxwood, Lacquer
Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Geta-Foot Sculpture
Located in Chiba, JP
Anonymous vintage wooden sculpture of a right foot wearing geta (Japanese wooden sandal), Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. H 25cm (9.84in), thinly with varnish-like coating...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Very Fine Chinese Porcelain Vase Mounted as Table Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinese porcelain vase mounted as a lamp with a round tiered gilt bronze or brass base embossed with berries and leaves. The lamp with cameos and panels of florals and birds that are...
Category
20th Century Asian Ming Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Lacquered Gift Delivering Basket with Hand Painted Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period antique lacquered octagonal basket from the early 20th century with hand painted floral décor, large handle and made to deliver gifts. Created in C...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wooden Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Object, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique display stand made from old wood from the Taisho era.
In Japan, it was used as a stand for Bonsai.
It is made of cherry wood and features a lacquer finish.
It gives you a sense of the powerful grandeur of nature and has a timeless dignity.
This display stand can be used in a wide variety of ways, including as a display stand, flower stand, bonsai stand...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquer Box, Kogo, Tale of Genji, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese small lacquer box for precious incense, kogo, Edo period, mid 19th century, Japan.
The small box of gold lacquer and wonderfully dec...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Japanese Contemporary Gold Blue Purple Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary very large dimpled gilded signed decorative porcelain vase, a stunning piece hand painted by highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Chinese Reverse Painted Glass and Hardwood Table Screen
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual table screen featuring a reverse glass painted portrait of a young noble lady set into a hardwood frame and stand.
The beautiful maiden has a roun...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hide, Fabric, Wood
Vintage kimono textile art "View from the Window ~Maple&Plum~" by ikasu, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is a glorious nod to buddhist temples circle windows, with beautiful Japanese garden scape seen outside. Golden leaf on the border of a frame is an expression of light goin...
Category
1930s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Three-panels creen in black lacquer and polychrome gilt, China 20th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Three-panel screen in black lacquer and polychrome gilt China mid 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Vases Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Large Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese blue and white porcelain vases mounted as lamps. Each i...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Showa Delicate Floral Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This graceful two-panel screen captures the essence of summer with its subtle depiction of slender grasses and fine lines, artfully arranged against a golden background. The screen e...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinet
The Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinet is a vintage pie...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Blue and White Chinese Export Large Charger, Late Kangxi Period, circa 1700
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite Chinese late Kangxi period (1661 - 1722) blue and white porcelain charger of large size made for export to Europe, of circular form with raised convex central roundel pa...
Category
1690s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Early 20th Century Japanese, Meiji Satsuma Vase Double Gourd Shape
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th / early 20th century Japanese, Meiji Satsuma vase with a double gourd form. The design incorporates underwater plants with golden Koi Car...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Oriental Chinese Export Vintage Pagoda Top Red Cabinet Very Decorative
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large vintage circa 1930's hand painted and lacquered Chinese Pagoda top cabinet
A very good look...
Category
1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Five Antique Chinese Watercolors on Silk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing set of five Chinese watercolor paintings on silk depicting men occupied in their trades, executed in a soft delicate technique and presented under glass in four wood frame...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
$4,100 / set
A Very Fine Takamaki-e Lacquer Cheroot Case in the Manner of Shibata Zeshin
By Shibata Zeshin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The 'ishime' lacquered case consisting of two conforming molded sections with one sliding overtop the other, both sides decorated with hand painted gilt, silver & burnt dark russet (kasshoku) lacquers, depicting motifs in low relief of a rat with an acorn on one side and two acorns on the opposing.
In Japanese culture rats are considered auspicious symbols of fertility & wealth, acorns symbolize prosperity & growth. Signed with characters and a mon on one edge.
Takamaki-e is a lacquer technique in which metallic powders such as silver, gold, copper, pewter etc., are used in combination with lacquer & clay-dust to build up motifs in low relief.
Please note that the color tones & hues of the lacquered motifs appear somewhat more vibrant in the images due to ambient lighting conditions.
Regarding the opinion stating the superior quality of this fine example being likened to works associated with those by Shibata...
Category
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Awaji Grey Crackle Glaze Ceramic Vase - Meiji Period - Japan - C.1910
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Awaji ceramic vase - grey crackle glaze - cold painted decoration with red and gilt enamel bird on a branch with flower and leaves - old faint inventory numbers to the base -...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Painted and Lacquered Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of lacquered and painted Chinese yoke back armchairs.
Chinese, 19th century.
Measures: Height 108cm, width 56cm, depth 43cm.
Featu...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Noh Mask of Deigan - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Noh mask used to portray a female character who is possessed by a spirit or consumed by extreme emotions, such as jealousy or madness. The mask is distinctive for its gilded, metal...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Southern Chinese Painted Ceramic Bathtub from Annan with Greek Key
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Southern Chinese handmade and painted ceramic oval bathtub with Greek key frieze, birds and foliage motifs. Born possibly in the southern p...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A Japanese Meiji Period Blue and White Porcelain 5-Tier Presentation Box
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Large Japanese Meiji Period Blue and White Porcelain Five-Tier Presentation Box and Cover. This magnificent piece was most probably made for a nobleman to pr...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rustic Ox Cart Wooden Wheel from Thailand, Mounted on Black Painted Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Thai 19th century ox cart wooden wheel mounted on a custom made black wooden stand. Born in Thailand during the 19th century, this handmade wheel is pierced in its center with a circular hole reserved for the axle tree. The wheel showcases a nicely weathered patina witnessing its long use since the 19th century. This item is mounted on a custom made black painted stepped base. With its rustic appearance and large proportions, this 19th century Thai mounted wooden ox cart wheel...
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19th Century Thai Rustic Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Persian Polychrome and Gold Decorated Terracotta Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunning 18th century Persian vase, hand crafted in terracotta and adorned with incredible Islamic and Persian decoration in golds and polychrome colours. Unusually it has an open ne...
Category
Early 18th Century Persian Islamic Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Japan Imari Porcelain Dish Shaped like a Scallop Shell Blue, Red and Turquoise
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Plate with palms forming scallop shell in Imari porcelain. Decor of birds and flowers, blue red orange and turquoise.
Japan.
19th century.
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
"Lady Rabbit" Ceramic Statue by renown famous Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This statue is one-of-a-king piece by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approach to traditional Hagi pottery, Yamane’s work is celebrated for its unique texture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Court Lady Candle Holders, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain candle holders in the form of court ladies holding lotus blossoms, mid 20th century, circa 1960's, China.
Modeled after 18th century Qianlo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Scholarly Lacquered Offering Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-19th century console table was likely used as an offering table bearing incense. Appealing to the rarified taste of China’s literati, this Qing-dynasty table depicts auspici...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Japanese Contemporary Green Porcelain Mask by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing signed contemporary decorative porcelain mask, intricately hand painted on both sides. It's a signed masterpiece by award-winning master por...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Imari Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in blue on a beautifully shaped body in pure white, a signed piece by widely acclaimed master porcelain artist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Folk Art Kokeshi Doll Egypt Style Signed Japan
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Vintage Kokeshi doll from Japan in Egyptian look. Richly hand-crafted with old slogans.
Completely handmade from Japanese Sakura wood and painted, which is why there is only 1 of the...
Category
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Modern Pendant Ceiling lighting Restaurant minimalism Artist White Opaque Glass
Located in Vilnius, LT
NA LINII
pendant lamp
DESCRIPTION
It is a charismatic product that should not be perceived literally, but with a goal to distinguish the symbolism and image ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Steel
African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 Yards
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 yards.
Colors are organic earth tone beige and light brown in geometric design.
Non waxed fabric circa 1950s.
Hand made in Ghana Africa.
Museum Quality Original Long Piece.
380 inches, (30 ft 10 yards Long) x 46 inches Inches Wide( 4ft).
Could be use to make pillows or upholstery.
History of Batik in Africa:
Batik, a traditional fabric art technique, has a rich history in Ghana, West Africa. The practice of batik involves using wax to create intricate patterns on fabric, which is then dyed to achieve the desired design. While batik has its origins in Asia, particularly in Indonesia, it has been embraced and adapted by various African countries, including Ghana.
In Ghana, batik-making can be traced back to the mid-20th century when it gained popularity as a form of traditional textile art. The craft was introduced by artists and artisans who were inspired by the vibrant and expressive nature of batik. These early practitioners experimented with different designs, colors, and patterns, infusing local themes and motifs into their creations.
Over time, batik became an important part of Ghanaian culture and identity. It is not only used for clothing but also for various decorative and functional items such as wall hangings, tablecloths, and accessories. The art form often reflects the rich cultural heritage of Ghana, incorporating symbols, proverbs, and traditional stories into the designs.
Ghanaian batik artists often employ a combination of traditional and contemporary elements, creating a unique fusion of styles. The process of making batik involves applying hot wax to the fabric using various tools to create the desired patterns. The wax acts as a resist, preventing dye from penetrating the waxed areas. After dyeing, the wax is removed, revealing the intricate designs on the fabric.
Today, batik-making in Ghana continues to thrive as both a traditional craft and a form of artistic expression. Many artisans and designers draw inspiration from Ghana's diverse cultural landscape, incorporating elements from different regions and ethnic groups into their batik creations. The art form has also gained international recognition, with Ghanaian batik products being sought after both locally and abroad.
In summary, the history of batik in Ghana is a testament to the creativity and adaptability of artists who have embraced and transformed this traditional technique into a vibrant and culturally significant art form within the country.
HISTORY OF BATIK
In the mid-nineteenth century, the Belanda Hitam, or "Black Dutchmen," are said to have introduced batik to West Africa after serving as indentured soldiers for the Dutch in Indonesia. Returning from their conscriptions with trunks of fine Javanese batik, the opulent patterns captured the imagination of their friends and relatives. However, textile history is complex, and only a handful of recruits returned to West Africa with batik due to delayed payments.
Batik, with roots traced to Egyptian mummies, is a tradition found globally, from Southeast Asia to Japan and India. Europeans, particularly the Dutch, played a significant role in industrializing batik from the seventeenth century onward.
In West Africa, Dutch Scholar Ineke van Kessel suggests that batik arrived from India over trans-Saharan routes. Local populations, like the Yoruba in Nigeria, incorporated wax printing into their textiles. European traders brought wax and non-wax fabrics to West Africa in the seventeenth century, targeting a population ready for their consumption. European designers adapted prints for the African market...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Large Pink Green Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional very large contemporary Japanese decorative vase, intricately hand painted in blue, green and pink on fine Arita porcelain body in an attractive rotund shape, a signed ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Edo Signed Wood Noh Theater Mask Ko-Omote 17th-18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately.
The mask is hand...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Painted Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
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