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Place of Origin: East Asian
Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Japanese miniature kodansu constructed from Kaki wood (Persimmon) circa 19th century, late Meiji period. With its expressive exotic wood grains and exposed tenon construction,...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1960s Vintage Stoneware Owl Totem Vase Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Cool, abstracted Owl, bird motif vase. 6 inches high.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Large Bowl with Colour Emamels
Located in Brea, CA
an antique important fine gold Chinese famille rose porcelain 12'' bowl with very beautiful colour enamels, hand painted, mark DaQingQianLongNianZhi, excellent condition, Measures: 1...
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School
Located in New York, NY
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel . The vase has a sphere shaped body and a wide fluted n...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of green, brown, cream and blue; the pair measure 12" W x 8....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan. Of baluster form and unusual size, yet ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple lions made of metal and hand gilded with fine detail, all in the Ming style but dating to the early 20th century, Circa 1920s period. These are an unusually large pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs, nearly 12 inches tall, with an unpacked weight of over 2Kg each. These pair of Foo Dogs are modelled in the Ming style, sat on rectangular plinths with a brocade ball under one raised foot. These pieces are very well detailed, then hand gilded. The plinth's have detailed motifs moulded into the central panels with border detail along their upper and lower edges, with black felt to their bases. Overall an impressive and very decorative Large PAIR of foo dogs...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Japanese Bud Vases Patinated Brass Set of Three
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Three Patinated Brass Bud Vases Sculptural long neck Unmarked attributed to Japan Large 11 h x 4 diameter Medium 9 h. X 3.5 diameter Small 6.75 h x 2.5 diameter Preowned original vin...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Meiji period Japanese porcelain temple jar with intricate hand painted decoration and gilt. The jar in Classic Kutani colors with floral and phoenix birds all over the top an...
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1880s Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji Period. A decorative pair of cloisonne enamel vases, the bodies decorated with colorful birds, butter...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Famille Verte Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or a console with this colorful antique porcelain vase. Crafted in China circa 1950, the important Family Verte vessel is round in shape decorated with a wide neck a...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Trinket Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Japanese Lacquerware Storage Box 7 diameter 6 h total 3 lower box Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Box Stamped Japan Original vintage condition Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Large Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Statue Vasundhara
Located in Somis, CA
A spectacular piece featuring the Tibetan Bodhisattva Vasundhara, Goddess of wealth and abundance. Seated on double lotus, the multi-faced and multi-armed Buddha is powerful as she i...
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20th Century East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made by the studio of the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this is a large porcelain vase glazed in a soft yellow color with a subtle gradient, on top of ...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Orrefors Lumiere Candlestick Gold Medium
By Ingegerd Råman
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Lumiere from Orrefors has a contemporary expression based on the designer's, Ingegerd Råman, moderate approach. The candlestick is a minimalistic combination of the materials glass a...
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2010s East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Japanese Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Japanese Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden vintage outdoor Lantern. DIMENSIONS: Height: 8 in. Width: 11.25 in. Depth: 5.5 in. A beautifully des...
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Vase with Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, cloisonne enamel and silver wire vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of blos...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Famille Rose Bowl with Offering Fruits, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of opaque overglaze enamels that favored roses and pinks, famille rose porcelain ware was crafted with the same technical virtuosity as imperial porcelain but designed for Western tastes. This famille rose bowl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Greenery Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, our petite greenery stones evoke the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Small Footed Porcelain Vaso Planter in Matte Denim Blue
By Cultivated Gardens for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Middle Kingdom garden vaso are modeled after traditional terra cotta wares but are made from pigmented porcelain. The bowl can be moved from the base for planting and watering. The C...
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2010s Greco Roman East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique 19th Century Porcelain Ginger Jars with Lids, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique 19th Century Porcelain Ginger Jars with Lids, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Verdigris Chinese T’ang Horse Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous bronze verdigris Chinese T’ang horse sculpture on wood base, circa 1970s. Modeled after an actual horse discovered during the "Tang Dynasty" period, 618-906 A.D., the sculpt...
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Mid-20th Century Tang East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonné Vase is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand cr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

18th Century Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Tureen and Cover
Located in Brea, CA
18th century 36cm blue and white Chinese porcelain tureen cover, with rock form scrolling handle to lid and lotus pods to the b...
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Mid-18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Tibetan Style Dragon Stacking Picnic Box, Painted Wood, 1990's, China
Located in Austin, TX
A highly decorative vintage Chinese red painted stacking picnic box and carrier, painted in the Tibetan style, circa 1990's, China. The large painted and textured wood picnic box and carrier comprised of three trays or boxes, and one lid, all housed in a handled carrier. The red painted boxes and cover stack. A large roundel design of a golden dragon face within a cloud collar...
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1990s Tibetan East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sweet and lovely Chinese bamboo carving of the sage Dongfang Shuo, mid-Qing dynasty, 18th century, China. Well carved form a single section o...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era brass and enamel vase, circa: early 20th century. The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers and plants and birds made in the Cloisonne technique on a black ground. The border of the base is decorated with a traditional Greek...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea. The box, most likely used to sto...
Category

1930s Showa Vintage East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Abalone

Chinese Export Porcelain Maiden Lotus Candlesticks, A Pair
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Maiden Lotus Candlesticks, A Pair, Circa 1765 The pair of Chinese maiden candlesticks are each in the form of a Chinese m...
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1770s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Laquered Tray Decorated with People on a Verandah, Meiji Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good papier mâché, circular, black lacquered tray, hand enameled and gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, Meiji period. This circular tray is very decorative, ...
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Pair Large 19th Century Chinese "Friends Of Winter Pink & White Pear Shape Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of large 19th Century Chinese "Three Friends of Winter" pear shaped vases in pink & white. A pear shaped body 'yuhuchunping' with a sw...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Urns or Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded urns with classic form featuring foo dog handles on top and hand decorated with an auspicious composition of fruit trees and birds in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet With An Arrangement of Seven Drawers & Metal Handles & Finishings
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19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful carving of Guanyin, shown standing on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a lobed wooden base. It was once used as a lamp, and can be rewired. Nice faded painted surface. Guany...
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Early 20th Century Ming East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Floor Vase with Foo Dog Handles
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th/Early 20th c., large Japanese Meiji bronze floor urn. The principal decoration on both sides of the vase is rendered in beautiful and strong relief. One side depicts birds, possibly skylarks, in flight and on flowering cherry blossom branches. The opposite side depicts herons wading and alighting on a flowering tree. the upper and lower portions of urn are decorated with repeating arched lozenges detailed with scrolls and flora. The urn is adorned with foo dog handles, unmarked. This is an impressive and beautiful bronze urn. In bronze-working, Meiji period craftsmen were newly empowered to attempt distinctive, innovative, and complex pieces. Makers were influenced less by the West than by China, which had had a relationship with Japan stretching back thousands of years, far further than Japan’s recent association with Western powers. Artistry in bronze-work reached new heights in the Meiji period, as a number of metalworking schools developed, creating intricate pieces including vases, sculptures...
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Early 20th Century Meiji East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Porcelain Vase, Small, Double Gourd Sang de Boeuf Oxblood c.1960s China
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small Chinese double-gourd vase, handcrafted in China, circa 1960s. Finished in a rich oxblood red glaze, known as sang de boeuf, this piece embodies both Chinese tradition and a...
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Mid-20th Century Qing East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke Edo period ceramic, celadon
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke, Edo period, ceramic, celadon glaze This ceramic piece depicts a seated man with a serene expression, dressed in a pale celadon green robe. Th...
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19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Celadon

Pair Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of large antique Japanese Meiji period porcelain lidded jars, circa 1880. The jars having ribbed dome shaped lids topped with lion-dog (Komainu) finials, the baluster shaped jars also of corresponding ribbed form. The lids and jars are skillfully hand-decorated in the Imari palette with blue & iron red floral decoration over a white body, on one side are a pair of floral cartouches on another side is a fan shaped cartouche. Condition is very good indeed, no damage or restoration, a very handsome pair of 19th century Japanese Imari lidded jars...
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1880s Meiji Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Neolithic Painted Ovoid Pottery Jar, Machang Period #10
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Neolithic Ovoid Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years. Jar is made from earthenware an...
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15th Century and Earlier Other Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Small Chinese Cloisonné Lidded Box Two Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearl Circa 1930s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese Export cloisonné lidded box which we date to the mid 20th century. The box has a cylindrical shape, with its original lid and is all beautifully made with colored enamels set into a black ground. The main decoration to the body shows two 4-toed dragons chasing a flaming pearl. The lid shows another dragon set amongst clouds. The dragons have a gold colouring and other colours are used to give the detailed scene including red, green, blues, yellow and white. The lid also has lappet border patterns in blue to its edges. The insides of the lid, the box and the base of the box are finished in a turquoise blue, typical of Chinese cloisonné. Overall a very beautiful small Chinese cloisonne box...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Rare Porcelain Commemorative Vases by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of porcelain vases in classic form, decorated with underglaze blue and copper red painting by Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan. Also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), Makuzu was one of the most established and collected ceramist known to the west from Meiji Period. The vases are in a classic Chinese form called "Bang Chu Ping" (grain-mallet vase...
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1910s Japonisme Vintage East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Large Antique Chinese Stoneware Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
These magnificent Chinese temple lions are true works of art, masterfully crafted with incredible attention to detail. The bulging eyes, sharp ears, open mouth, and fluttering mane are expertly rendered, creating a pair of stunning creatures that are truly alive with energy and movement. The expressive faces of these lions are captivating, and the fact that they are a "true" pair, meaning a male and a female facing each other, adds to the sense of interaction and action. These lions are made of stoneware and painted in the traditional Chinese sancai three-color glaze on a light brown ground; dating to the late Qing period, they are covered in rich green, blue, and amber glazes. The intricate detailing and rich colors are breathtaking, making these lions a treasure. Temple lions, also known as lion dogs, are celebrated for their auspicious symbolism. They are believed to protect the peace and prosperity of one's home. These lions are beautiful works of art that bring good luck and prosperity to the homes they are placed in. Dimensions: 17" Height x 16" Length x 6 1/2" Depth. Condition: Excellent Price: $5,800 Background of Chinese Temple Lions: Chinese guardian lions...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Of an elongated baluster shape with short neck. The exterior shows an elegant composition with white lili...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vintage Andrea sadek money and ball ceramic statue
Located in Cordova, SC
In great condition
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique 19th Century Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique large Chinese porcelain vase. In the Rose Mandarin (Famille Rose) style. Decorated throughout with with various detailed scenes of people & plants. The body of ...
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Lacquer Chinoiserie Jewelry Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chinese chinoiserie lacquer large treasure jewelry box lined with yellow velvet.Multiple drawers.
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1940s Chinoiserie Vintage East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Korean Ceramic Celadon Bowl with Slip Inlay Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb Korean celadon bowl with elaborate slip inlays circa 12th century from the Goryeo Dynasties (918 to 1392AD). Despite inspired originally b...
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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese White Glazed Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong but silent 20th century Chinese white glazed porcelain ginger jar with a lid and straight sides. Perfect as is, or filled with flowers, branches, or any other myriad vices y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Export East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll. Signed 1960's
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Japanese wooden doll. Kokeshi call made in Japan. The Kokeshi are traditional dolls originating from the north of Japan, the kokeshis were created more than 150 years ago. These Japa...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Chinese antique pottery dyed vase/19th century/Qing dynasty/Dragon pattern
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a white porcelain vase made in the late Qing Dynasty of China. Made around the 19th century. It has an interesting shape with four ears and a spout. The pattern drawn on the...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Porcelain PROC Shou Lao Shiwan Figure, 1990/80s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Shiwan Figure. Dating to the 1980’s or 90’s. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome Region of Origin: China Period...
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20th Century East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Purple Fluorite and Quartz
Located in New York, NY
This vivid combination specimen features lustrous, deeply pigmented Purple Fluorite crystals forming over a contrasting snow-white bed of sparkling massive Quartz. The Fluorite displ...
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2010s East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz

Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Tomb Attendants with Zodiac Animals
Located in Dallas, TX
Ca. 1368-1644 AD. Ming Dynasty. A fabulous set of two mould-made, glazed ceramic zodiac figures. Each wearing long draping gowns of rich green, yellow and orange hues. Each figure ...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Large Japanese Satsuma Vase, Ric.048
Located in Norton, MA
Meiji period, Large Satsuma Porcelain vase, decorated with dragon and floral pattern.  
Category

19th Century Art Nouveau Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ming Small Vase porcelain Wanli / Transitional Hatcher wreck, Ca 1625-40
By The Hatcher Collection
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand painted 17th century, late Ming dynasty, porcelain Jar or small Vase which we attribute to the Hatcher shipwreck cargo, this piece being from the Wanli /transitional period, circa 1625- 1640. The Jar/ Vase is fairly thickly potted with a very white glaze to the porcelain. It is decorated with a man and a boy stood against a tree with rocks, mountains and flying bats in the background all hand painted in various shades of a clear under-glaze cobalt blue. The irregular shaped head, bald high forehead, and straight pencilled beard with moustache support this date and period. Notes: The Hatcher Cargo...
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17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Travelling Jewellery Box, Chinese, Lacquered, Campaign Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling jewellery box. A Chinese, lacquered pine campaign case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightful example of red lacquered craftsmans...
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1890s Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

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