Asian Decorative Objects

A stunning Japanese stoneware studio pottery chawan tea bowl that features a beautiful, heavy and sumptuously multi-glaze with wonderful shifts in color and texture. This bowl is wit...

An antique Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel metal brush pot. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The cylindrical form pot is adorned with polychrome images representing fl...

We are pleased to introduce a glazed ceramic vase from the Liao dynasty of China, dating from the 10th century, about 1,000 years ago. The Liao dynasty was established by the Qidan ...

Small Han Tsutsu-gata (half cylinder shape) Japanese tea ceremony chawan, circa mid-20th Century. Attractive partially metallic brown / taupe color combin...

A Chinese three-tier stacking wedding basket (tí lán), circa 1900–1930. Coopered wood stave construction with rattan bindings, finished in warm amber lacquer and decorated throughout...

Kay Bojesen’s horse first saw the light of day in the early 1930s, and quickly became an iconic, popular friend for children and adults alike. The ho...

This Chinese hand-painted blue and white temple jar features a striking depiction of Fu Dogs and floral motifs, showcasing the traditional craftsmanship and artistry of 20th-century ...

Highly Detailed Russian Silver, Soviet Period Persian Cat Sculpture with Garnet Eyes, 88 Zolotnik, Marked "S.W.," Circa 1950s A finely modeled and intricately chased hollow silver sculpture of a long-haired domestic cat, likely modeled after the Persian or Himalayan breed. The animal is depicted in a seated posture, with a stylized curling tail and attentive expression, rendered with lifelike depth and emotional presence. The rich fur texture is deeply chased and subtly polished across high points, creating dramatic surface contrast and a tactile, almost lifelike softness. The sculpture’s meticulous hand-chasing, naturalistic pose, and jewel-like eyes reflect the enduring influence of Karl Fabergé’s animalier tradition, particularly the small-scale silver and hardstone animal studies produced in his Moscow workshops at the turn of the 20th century. Like Fabergé’s celebrated menagerie, this piece captures both the anatomical accuracy and the spirited personality of its subject, elevating it from a decorative object to a work of art imbued with character and luxury. The figure's eyes are set with smooth red cabochon stones—likely garnets or finely colored glass paste—enhancing its realistic gaze. The underside bears a Russian silver hallmark, including the “88” zolotnik standard (equivalent to .916 silver purity), along with the Latin-letter maker’s mark “S.W.,” attributed to a postwar Soviet-era workshop producing fine export silver. Although the piece appears solid at first glance, it is finely executed as a sealed hollow-form casting using the lost-wax method, a traditional sculptural technique that allowed for rich surface modeling while minimizing weight. A faint rattle can be heard when the figure is gently moved, caused by a small remnant from the casting core or finishing process—a common occurrence in Russian and Continental silver animal figures...

Absolutely beautiful antique Japanese shigaraki vessel from the early 19th century. Has the family crest stamped into the neck of the piece. Artist marking on the bottom. Tokugawa era.

This charming piece from Shanghai is a creative example of traditional hand-weaving, shaped into a friendly kangaroo. Crafted with care using natural reed and wicker, the box feature...

Great pair of architectural Awaji Pottery buttress handle vases in glowing golden yellow monochrome glaze, circa 1920. Architectural supports carved into the four corners of the base...

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

This unique and exquisite decorative Medusa™ bowl handcast in pure bronze. The piece is entirely handcrafted with great skills and talent. Cast using very traditional techniques, th...

A Japanese black polychromed porcelain ginger jar. Handcrafted towards the end of the 19th century during the Meiji period in Japan. The jar features an elongated ovoid-shaped body, and is decorated in a chinoiserie style, and adorned with Japanese symbolism... Encircling the body of the ginger jar are two green...

Small lacquered painted box, with floral decorations in yellow, red and green, it was made in China in the 19th century.

This is an antique decorative posy vase. A Japanese, bronze Meiji period urn, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Adorned with superb relief bird figures over a wonderful bulb form Displaying a desirable aged patina with minimal weathering Bronze shows appealing tonality with a warm chestnut colouration Decorated with the hallmarks of the Meiji period of Japanese history (1868-1912) Wide flared rim with a flat top edge, with an opening diameter of 10cm (4'') Decorative relief birds sit prominently around the body Large phoenix type bird to the front fascia, the ground accentuated with engraved foliate patterns Traditional character mark can be found upon the base This is a fascinating antique decorative posy vase, with classical Japanese...

This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with allover pattern of birds and flowers, including peonies, plum blossoms and lotus leaves...

Weighing Worlds Sculptural bench Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods...

Beautifully polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan. This semi-precious stone has been prized since antiquity due to its intense, beautiful blue coloring and golden speckles. It was also used in the fine arts, in a crushed powder form, as a component of artist's pigments and, as such, was the most expensive pigment during the Renaissance period. Lapis Lazuli Specimen...

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Four rows of large polished white cowrie shells in two sizes, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been ha...

Handmade polished brass decorative bowl. Each of those original and elegant bowls are handmade individually. Cast using very traditional techniques. Slight variations in polished f...

This Chinese cloisonné enamel box has been fashioned in a lobed gourd form. The exterior is ornamented with floral and foliate motifs rendered in crimson red, apple green, rose, whit...

Vintage walnut box, trinket box, keepsake made in Japan for F.B. Rogers Silver Company, circa 1970. Made out of Silver Plate and Gold Plate Steel an...

The natural properties of this ANGLED travertine wine cooler will keep your wine chilled. That’s the beauty of natural stone: it looks good while serving a functional purpose. Place ...

Incredible mixed exotic contemporary vase by R&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 2000s. The vase is in very good vintage condition and measure 4.5"W x 3.5"D and 23.75"H. #2465 R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-wife duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti. Their artistic backgrounds brought them together as innovators in their field by reviving the artisanal techniques of shagreen and other exotic materials that were predominant in the Art Deco period of the 1930s. Through their mix of vintage and contemporary design their furniture and home accessories brand were met with worldwide praise. From a debut collection for the luxurious Hotel Crillon...

A finely decorated Japanese porcelain covered jar from the Meiji period, executed in tōtai shippo cloisonné enamel on porcelain, a technically demanding process in which cloisonné st...

A Japanese antique vase, exuding a quiet presence. Its low rim and taut body create a simple yet powerful outline. The dark brown surface, created during the firing process, is lay...

Chinese faux bamboo cylindrical porcelain vase, in a shape traditionally used as a hat stand in ancient China, decorated with a raised motif of a bird perched on a flowering branch. ...

FREE WORLD WIDE SHIPPING Japanese bronze and mixed metals vase by Jomi Eisuke II, dating to the Meiji period circa 1885. The vase is of compressed ovoid form with a short rolled ne...

This is a very decorative small cloisonné vase, made in China and dating to the first quarter of the 20th Century. The vase has a good globular baluster shape. It has been well mad...

This is a pair of large vintage baluster urns. An Oriental, ceramic set from the Art Deco period, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1940. Wond...

This exquisite set of two boxes by Kifu Paris showcases the luxurious craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that the brand is renowned for. Handcrafted in white shagreen, ...

Vintage Chinese hand-painted porcelain ginger jar with black ground and floral motifs. A timeless decorative accent with vibrant detail. We sell items as acquired, without restor...

A smiley beak for 70 years. With its brightly colored beak and friendly expression, the puffin is a bird you love at first sight. It’s almost too cute to be true, and it’s easy to un...

Exceptional pair of vintage large scale brass elephant sculptures. One is larger, one is slightly smaller but they both stand over 2 feet tall! Each elephant’s trunk reaching upward, a symbol of good luck. These are beautifully crafted with detail in the modeling. The artist took care to represent the folds in the ears, creases in the skin, and spine on the backs. Elephants are revered by many, but are considered sacred in Hindu and Buddhist religions. The raised trunks are said to bring prosperity and protection to those in their presence. This commanding brass elephant figurine stands over two feet tall, offering an impressive sculptural presence that commands attention. Crafted from substantial brass, the form is richly detailed. The warm golden patina has developed natural depth over time, lending the piece both gravitas and a sense of radiant character. In excellent condition with vintage authenticity intact, the brass surface shows subtle traces of age: a gently darkened patina in recessed areas, light handling marks on raised planes, and a ledger of character signifying a life well-lived rather than detracting from its visual integrity. Smaller brass elephant 20.6lbs 13.5” Wide x 21” Deep x 25.75” High Larger Brass elephant...

This is a very good example of a large fosselized Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. The shell is in overall very good condition with normal ocean weathering. The age of the shell is indeter...

Birds meet, and sweet music ensues. The series of songbirds and lovebirds are beloved classics in and everlasting symbols of timeless love. With this pair of both modern and classic...

This item is a vintage Japanese cloisonné enamel vase featuring a distinctive semi-translucent pigeon blood red ground. It is crafted using the traditional Ginbari (or Akasuke) techn...

This is an old copper tub made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and used as a tool to draw water from a well. This tool is one of the tools of daily life tha...

This vintage Chinese carrying basket features a cylindrical form crafted from tightly woven rattan and bamboo with a sculptural carved wood handle and fitted interior containers. Tra...

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...

A stunning Japanese Asian-influenced stoneware Studio Pottery Chawan tea bowl that features a beautiful dark rich glaze with wonderful shifts in pattern and texture. This particula...

Japanese Meiji Bronze Rabbit Meiji Period, Late 19th Century The Meiji period (1868–1912) marked a golden age for Japanese bronze sculpture. As Japan opened to the West, artists ele...

A powerful example of a Japanese Tamba ware storage jar, dating to the late Edo period. Fired in a traditional wood kiln, the surface reveals a striking natural ash glaze that has me...

This round, porcelain ginger jar is brightly glazed in the blue-and-white manner. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-brushed shading, the jar is decorated with garden scene...

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase. Baluster shaped vase richly adorned with multicolor floral motifs within swirl and scale like patterns. Decorated with a few m...

An exceptional and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases, distinguished by their rare and monumental scale, each standing an impressive 25 inches tall. Executed...

A delightful Swatow ware Chinese export shipwreck porcelain kendi featuring a writing dragon and an apocryphal Tongzhi mark, late 19th or early 20th centur...

On offer is a large Korean ceramic storage jar (hangari) with white glaze and iron red underglaze dragon design. The globular shaped jar derived its form from the Moon Jar of the ear...

This 20th-century hand-crafted terracotta olive jar originates from Anatolia, where field firing — an open-air kiln method — produced vessels with richly varied tones and natural smo...

Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s A striking and highly sculptural Art Deco candlestick in the form of a cobra, crafted in silvered bronze during the 1920s–...

A charming Fitz and Floyd covered box modeled as a tightly gathered bundle of asparagus. The dimensional stalks are finished in layered shades of green and cream, with softly blushed...

Istanbul is a wooden box collection inspired by some of towns most iconic buildings: Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia and Bebek Mosque. Each item takes its name from these structures. The ...

This tall blue and white Chinese altar vase features a boldly hand-painted double happiness motif, surrounded by floral scrolls and geometric patterning in traditional cobalt glaze. ...

Japanese Large Cloisonné Vase in Midnight Blue w/ Flowers and Birds, Ca. 1900/1910 DIMENSIONS: Height: 46 inches Diameter: 51.5 inches ABOUT This exquisite vase is a remarkable te...

Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...

A large octagonal form Chinese export tea caddy in black lacquer decorated throughout in gilt and red with figural garden scenes, pavilions, and dense scrolling foliage. The lid pane...

For your consideration, a Japanese porcelain Satsuma style elephant plant stand or figurine. It features elaborate, colorful decoration with extensive gilt accents. The side panels ...

Antique Rajasthani Shekhawati Merchant's Footed Chest Box India 1900's. Early 20th Century Indian carved wood storage cash footed box used by merchants in ...

Functionalism. Simplicity. Arne Jacobsen. The City Hall wall clock from Arne Jacobsen Clocks is design in its purest form—created to tell the time, and nothing more. Arne Jacobsen be...