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Mid Century Tin Litho Friction Police Highway Patrol Helicopter, C1960, Japan
Mid Century Tin Litho Friction Police Highway Patrol Helicopter, C1960, Japan

Mid Century Tin Litho Friction Police Highway Patrol Helicopter, C1960, Japan

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous friction helicopter from Japan C 1960. Toy works great, push copter and the blades start spinning. Does not fly, nor was it intended to. Great graph...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Tin

19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust on Acrylic Base
19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust on Acrylic Base

19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust on Acrylic Base

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Beautifully executed hand carved marble buddha head fragment of Quan Yin. The youthful face is peaceful and serine framed by an intricately carved headdress. A striking art object wi...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

QING DYNASTY BRONZE FIGURE SEATED GUANYIN BUDDHA 18-19TH Century
QING DYNASTY BRONZE FIGURE SEATED GUANYIN BUDDHA 18-19TH Century

QING DYNASTY BRONZE FIGURE SEATED GUANYIN BUDDHA 18-19TH Century

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Important 18/19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze seated Guanyin Buddha statue with serene facial expression, seated in dhynasana on a double-lotus base, hands in anjali mudra, the upright body adorned with jewelry, wearing layered robes, the hair neatly tighted up in a high chignon. The bronze statue weighs over 17 pounds. The underside is engraved with a floral Lotus pattern symbolizing the indestructible ground of the universe and protection. Sealed inside the bronze statue are loose unknown religious items. High-quality Chinese bronze statues...

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Early 19th Century Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base with Rustic Character
Ancient Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base with Rustic Character

Ancient Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base with Rustic Character

Located in Yonkers, NY

An ancient Indian cart wheel mounted on custom black lacquered base, with brown patina. This ancient Indian cart wheel, mounted on a custom black lacquered base, is a stunning artifa...

Category

19th Century Rustic Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Tibetan Tsa Tsa on Mount, c. 1900
Tibetan Tsa Tsa on Mount, c. 1900

Tibetan Tsa Tsa on Mount, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This ceramic tsa tsa brick depicts a series of six Buddhist deities. It was crafted as a meditation by a Buddhist monk in training and traditionally would have...

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Petrified Wood on Stand
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Petrified Wood on Stand

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Petrified Wood on Stand

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these stunning 40 million year old petrified wood with such contrasting and natural patterns throughout. Modern yet with so much history. ...

Category

2010s Organic Modern Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll.  Signed 1960's
Japanese Wooden Kokeshi doll.  Signed 1960's

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...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Ancient Rustic Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base, Weathered Patina
Ancient Rustic Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base, Weathered Patina

Ancient Rustic Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base, Weathered Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

An ancient Indian cart wheel mounted on custom black lacquered base, with brown patina. Imagine the rhythmic creak of wooden axles and the dusty trail of a bygone era. Envision the s...

Category

19th Century Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hand-Crafted Bamboo Screen with Arched Top, Asia, 1970
Vintage Hand-Crafted Bamboo Screen with Arched Top, Asia, 1970

Vintage Hand-Crafted Bamboo Screen with Arched Top, Asia, 1970

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Three panel arched top bamboo screen. Each panel is 17.25 wide and 74” high. Screen was professionally cleaned reinforced, and new wood stain Coat.  

Category

20th Century Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging with Colorful Fish
Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging with Colorful Fish

Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging with Colorful Fish

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful tile hand painted and glazed with exceptional wondering colorful school of fish on a yellow color background. The tile can hang on the wall. Exceptional object of art for w...

Category

20th Century Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Pair of Arrowheads Excavated from Vietnam (sold separately)
17th Century Pair of Arrowheads Excavated from Vietnam (sold separately)

17th Century Pair of Arrowheads Excavated from Vietnam (sold separately)

Located in Wainscott, NY

17th century arrowheads excavated from central highlands, Vietnam. Beautiful greenish patina which is typical of bronze artifacts. This type of artifact is common in ancient tools a...

Category

17th Century Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Rare Petrified Wood Sculpture on Stand
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Rare Petrified Wood Sculpture on Stand

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Rare Petrified Wood Sculpture on Stand

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Rare tones on this one and a half thick petrified wood slab, resting on a minimalist metal base. Beautiful pale blue veins with a contrasting edge left unpolished. We have a collecti...

Category

2010s Organic Modern Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block with Large Rosettes
Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block with Large Rosettes

Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block with Large Rosettes

Located in Amityville, NY

Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block with a floral and vegetal pattern that has been used in printing production. This now rustic piece shows signs of years of handling in...

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Marble Ring Sculpture on Stand, Organic Modern, Indonesia
Hand-Carved Marble Ring Sculpture on Stand, Organic Modern, Indonesia

Hand-Carved Marble Ring Sculpture on Stand, Organic Modern, Indonesia

Located in New York, NY

A hand-carved Indonesian marble ring on stand, contemporary. 10" Diameter, 14" High (mounted). Stand base: 7" W x 4" D

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

Antique Teak Fence Column from Java, Mounted on Metal Stand c.1900
Antique Teak Fence Column from Java, Mounted on Metal Stand c.1900

Antique Teak Fence Column from Java, Mounted on Metal Stand c.1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This striking artifact is an antique teak fence column from Java, Indonesia, once part of a traditional cow pen enclosure. Hand-hewn from dense, old-growth teak wood, the column now ...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large Money Cowrie shells (used in earlier times as currency) seamlessly sewn in concentric rows onto a white cotton macra...

Category

Early 2000s Tribal Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton

Antique Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood
Antique Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood

Antique Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique handmade boat model on pedestal from the early 20th century, with bone inlay over wood. Charming us with its exquisite craftsmanship, this antique handmade boat model from...

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Bone

Hand-Carved Marble Disk on Stand, 24 inches, Indonesia, Organic Modern
Hand-Carved Marble Disk on Stand, 24 inches, Indonesia, Organic Modern

Hand-Carved Marble Disk on Stand, 24 inches, Indonesia, Organic Modern

Located in New York, NY

A cream-colored marble disk, hand-carved in Indonesia, contemporary. Reminiscent of the traditional "Bi" disks omnipresent throughout Asia since prehistory to symbolize heaven and ...

Category

2010s Organic Modern Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

Tibetan Wooden Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900
Tibetan Wooden Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900

Tibetan Wooden Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This long wooden object is a 19th-century Chinese pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the anti...

Category

Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

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...

Category

2010s Tribal Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton, Bamboo

Rare Pair of Japanese Samurai Abumi (Stirrups) from the Edo Period
Rare Pair of Japanese Samurai Abumi (Stirrups) from the Edo Period

Rare Pair of Japanese Samurai Abumi (Stirrups) from the Edo Period

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare and evocative pair of antique Japanese samurai abumi (horse-riding stirrups) dating to the Edo period (1603–1868). Expertly forged in iron, with a silver inlay decorative desi...

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18th Century Edo Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Silver, Iron

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Table with Metal Base, Modern Design
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Table with Metal Base, Modern Design

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Table with Metal Base, Modern Design

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Rare tones on this one and a half thick petrified wood slab, resting on a minimalist metal base. Beautiful pale blue veins with a contrasting edge left unpolished. We have a collecti...

Category

2010s Organic Modern Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Coral Grinding Wheel from Indonesia
Coral Grinding Wheel from Indonesia

Coral Grinding Wheel from Indonesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Coral Indonesia 19th century 15 x 15 x 2.5 in. / 38 × 38 × 6 cm Height on custom display stand: 20.75 in. / 53 cm

Category

19th Century Other Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

Natural Petrified Wood Sculpture
Natural Petrified Wood Sculpture

Natural Petrified Wood Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A natural piece of Petrified Wood set on a stand. Completely organic natural raw fossil, cleaned for display. Appearing as a towering mountain with jutting peaks. To the back sid...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood  Wall Sculpture
Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood  Wall Sculpture

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed wood sculpture and branch. Wood material is Yoshino Cedar.

Category

2010s Modern Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850
Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850

Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys....

Category

Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Twin Dragons, c. 1850
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Twin Dragons, c. 1850

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Twin Dragons, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

Category

Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Silver, Copper

Petite Tang Bronze Mirror with I-Ching, c. 700 AD
Petite Tang Bronze Mirror with I-Ching, c. 700 AD

Petite Tang Bronze Mirror with I-Ching, c. 700 AD

Located in Chicago, IL

Cloaked in allover verdigris oxidization, this petite Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the mi...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Silver, Copper

Pair of Gilded Hand-Carved Wooden Asparas, Japanese, Meiji period
Pair of Gilded Hand-Carved Wooden Asparas, Japanese, Meiji period

Pair of Gilded Hand-Carved Wooden Asparas, Japanese, Meiji period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pair of gilded wood Asparas, Japanese, Meiji period.  Asparas are celestial beings in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology.  Renowned for their unparalleled beauty, dancing and music.  ...

Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century

Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Mounted on custom black-painted metal stands, this striking pair of antique Singa sculptures originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. Each piece is carved from a single block of wood and features the iconic protective Singa motif, a mythical creature often used in Batak architecture to ward off evil spirits. The sculptures showcase wonderful polychrome detailing, with traces of natural pigments still visible, adding depth and character to the intricately carved surfaces. The weathered patina, fading, and age-related wear and tear speak to their authenticity and long history of use, possibly as architectural or ritual elements. Together, these pieces present a rare opportunity to own a significant example of Batak tribal...

Category

Early 20th Century Other Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Baby Monk Sculpture on Coral Base
19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Baby Monk Sculpture on Coral Base

19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Baby Monk Sculpture on Coral Base

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A beautiful 19th century Buddhist baby monk head, hand carved wood depicting the baby looking forward gracefully with like Mona Lisa kind smile?. Exceptional...

Category

19th Century Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia
Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia This is a rare coconut shell holy water dipper from the Bali Aga people of the Kintamani region of Bali, Indonesi...

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Hand-Carved Thai Buddha Head Sculpture in Wood & Bronze, 20th Century
Hand-Carved Thai Buddha Head Sculpture in Wood & Bronze, 20th Century

Hand-Carved Thai Buddha Head Sculpture in Wood & Bronze, 20th Century

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A fine example of a hand carved solid wood Oriental Buddha head, in overall good condition, hand painted and the top ornament made of bronze. Mounted on decorative genuine coral...

Category

20th Century Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Asmat Tribal Cone Shell Necklace Sculpture on Stand, Indonesia
Asmat Tribal Cone Shell Necklace Sculpture on Stand, Indonesia

Asmat Tribal Cone Shell Necklace Sculpture on Stand, Indonesia

Located in New York, NY

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large cone shells in concentric rows, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macrame base, which has been hand-knotted around a sem...

Category

2010s Tribal Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton, Bamboo

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved 'Thun Rwa'  Ritual Horn with Gold Inlay
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved 'Thun Rwa'  Ritual Horn with Gold Inlay

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved 'Thun Rwa' Ritual Horn with Gold Inlay

Located in Wainscott, NY

Late 19th century hand-carved 'Thun Rwa' horn was used commonly by the Ngakpa (lay Lamas) of Tibet. Used as a healing tool with medicinal/herbal powders, the tribe "Medicine Man" wou...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Gold

Set of Three Polished White Stone Discs on Metal Stands, Indonesia
Set of Three Polished White Stone Discs on Metal Stands, Indonesia

Set of Three Polished White Stone Discs on Metal Stands, Indonesia

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Indonesian set of three polished white stone discs on metal stands. One measures 4.5" diameter. x. 12" tall. Two measure 4.5" diameter x 9" tall. Stands measure 3" x. 2".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Hand-Carved Marble Ring Sculpture on Stand, Organic Modern, Indonesia
Hand-Carved Marble Ring Sculpture on Stand, Organic Modern, Indonesia

Hand-Carved Marble Ring Sculpture on Stand, Organic Modern, Indonesia

Located in New York, NY

A hand-carved marble ring on stand, contemporary. Made in Indonesia by local artisans. 16" Diameter, 20.5" High (mounted). Stand base: 10" W x 5" D

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

Etched Bronze Stupa, Sri Lanka, 18th/19th Century, Bell-Shaped Design
Etched Bronze Stupa, Sri Lanka, 18th/19th Century, Bell-Shaped Design

Etched Bronze Stupa, Sri Lanka, 18th/19th Century, Bell-Shaped Design

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A etched bronze stupa, Sri Lanka, 18th/19th century. The bell-shaped "garbhaya" raised on a stepped base and surmounted by a square "harmika" supporting a conical spire "koth kerall...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Stunning Tall Antique Bronze Girl With Rabbit , Signed
Japanese Stunning Tall Antique Bronze Girl With Rabbit , Signed

Japanese Stunning Tall Antique Bronze Girl With Rabbit , Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

"Rabbit Girl of Wonderland" Japan, an important tall 35" hand cast bronze effigy of a young woman clutching a prize rabbit, by important national artisan ...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Etched Chinese Yuan-Dynasty Offering Jar Lid, 14th Century
Etched Chinese Yuan-Dynasty Offering Jar Lid, 14th Century

Etched Chinese Yuan-Dynasty Offering Jar Lid, 14th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural object is the lid to a Yuan-dynasty (1271-1368) offering jar from Yunnan province, a Buddhist vessel for ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and grains. A...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Petite Chinese Metal Amulet of God of Longevity, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Metal Amulet of God of Longevity, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Metal Amulet of God of Longevity, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This small metal amulet depicts the Taoist deity Shoulao, known as the God of Longevity. A benevolent old man with a prominent head, Shoulao bestows a long life filled with success. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Mounted Naturally-Formed Indian Mineral Clear Apophyllite
Mounted Naturally-Formed Indian Mineral Clear Apophyllite

Mounted Naturally-Formed Indian Mineral Clear Apophyllite

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mounted naturally-formed Indian mineral: clear apophyllite An attractive specimen that reflects the light similarly to a multifaceted gem giving the specimen an unusual brightness. ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Crystal

Rustic Ox Cart Wooden Wheel from Thailand, Mounted on Black Painted Base
Rustic Ox Cart Wooden Wheel from Thailand, Mounted on Black Painted Base

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...

Category

19th Century Rustic Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia
Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia This is a rare coconut shell holy water dipper from the Bali Aga people of the Kintamani region of Bali, Indonesi...

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Antique Chinese Weaving Stick Shuttle, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Weaving Stick Shuttle, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Weaving Stick Shuttle, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This long, wooden carving is an early 20th century Chinese weaving shuttle, once used by skilled artists in Yunnan province to weave textiles of cotton, hemp and silk upon the loom. Known as a stick shuttle, the rustic tool is simply designed with a slender handle and two prongs at either end to hold yarn or thread. Elevated by a custom steel stand, the antique shuttle...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock' The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted projections Of the variety greyish brown-toned wood, imitating a vertical scholar’s rock. Much appreciated by Chinese scholars for contemplation, artistic and poetic inspiration. Also in the west these fantastic wood formations resembling organic microcosm habitat Never stopped to inspire some surrealist artists like Max Ernst or Frantisek Muzika. Measures: 27¾" in. (70.5cm.) high. Approx. 10" in. (25.5 cm.) wide, 7" in. (17.5 cm.) deep. On soft wood stand. For comparison see Christie’s sale NY, 19 Sep 2002, lot 104 “Fine Chinese Archaic bronzes...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Export Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Other

Antique Hand Carved Elephant & Man
Antique Hand Carved Elephant & Man

Antique Hand Carved Elephant & Man

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful hand carving from the island of Rote which is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province of the Lesser Sunda Islands. We added a minimal black metal stand to this elephant car...

Category

1950s Organic Modern Vintage Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Original Hand-Carved South Asian Antique Architectural Bracket Fragment
Original Hand-Carved South Asian Antique Architectural Bracket Fragment

Original Hand-Carved South Asian Antique Architectural Bracket Fragment

Located in Leesburg, VA

Original Hand-Carved South Asian Antique Architectural Bracket Fragment for display Anonymous Probably India; early-to-mid 20th century Wood Approximate size: 4.2 x 3.8 x 12 in. A...

Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures
Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century with detailed figures and custom base. Created in China during the ...

Category

19th Century Qing Antique Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood