Asian Mounted Objects

‘Hampatong’ is the term used for ancestors and protective figures made of hard ‘iron wood’, which the Dayak of Borneo would position infront of their houses as guardians. This early ...

A decorative stone bracelet, with raffia rope addition. Mounted on a made-to-measure black metal stand. 6 inches in diameter, 9.5" high, on a black metal stand with a 3" x 4.5" bas...

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Two rows of large polished shells in concentric rows, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been hand-knott...

This tribal panel originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. The Batak are known for the elaborate decoration of their buildings and these decorative panel additions would have been...

This tribal panel originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. The Batak are known for the elaborate decoration of their buildings and these decorative panel additions would have been...

Unusual, vintage Anglo-Indian globe or orb crafted in ebonized wood and decorated in an elaborate well thought painted pattern. Presented on a classic brass clad stand.   

Architectural portal sculpture made of solid teak with original green-turquoise coloring, India, last third of the 18th century. As the name suggests, the object originates from an ...

The stone mill wheels are attached to wire stands with iron bases lined underneath with padding. Measures: Two with the height of 15.25".

The highly decorative bib beaded necklaces are treated as works of art displayed on their black metal stands as sculptural works of art. Near the necks are bent poles wrapped with tw...

An antique Thai hand-carved wooden temple dragon sculpture mounted on a custom base. Created in Thailand, this abstracted wooden dragon sculpture adopts ...

A Vintage pendant with lavender Jade in a stand. This is a very handsome pendant created in Asia with orientalism patterns. The mounting was carefully hand-crafted in solid yellow g...

A compelling carved stone face, mounted on a custom welded steel base. Of Indonesian origin, circa 1970s, the sculpture features stylized facial detailing with an enigmatic presence....

A shield-shaped antefix from Thailand, early 19th century. Reclaimed from old constructions and preserved in time, these architectural details were a decorative staple in many trad...

A large hand-carved stone coin from Indonesia, round center. Smooth finish in flat white. Mounted on a 18" x 8" black metal stand.

Contemporary Chinese large single smooth black jade disc sculpture on metal stand. Also available in white ( S6451 ) Stand measures 9" x 4"

Vintage Indian wooden printing block mounted as Art. Wood block print used to hand print textile. Hand chiseled by specialized ...

Puddingstone is named for its unique composite nature, a suspension of multicolored pebbles that resemble raisins in a pudding. Historically, the unusual stone was favored by scholar...

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...

Contemporary Chinese set of two smooth white jade discs. The stone is Dolomite marble stone aka "mountain jade " from Mount Lushan, China. Both discs measure 6" in diameter. and 11.5...

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...

A decorative stone coin from Bali, Indonesia. Grey stone with raffia rope and seashell appliques. Mounted on a made-to-measure black metal stand. 8 inches in diameter, 12 inches h...

An early 20th century carved wood door panel from Timor Island in the Indonesian archipelago. This antique wall panel from Timor Island (an isl...

16th-17th Century Bronze Pipe Heads from Central Highlands, Vietnam. The set of five bronze pipe heads, recovered during controlled excavation in Central Highlands, Vietnam. Techni...

A shield-shaped architectural detail from Thailand, Late 18th Century. Reclaimed from old constructions and preserved in time, these architectural details are a decorative staple in...

This stack of three molded ceramic tsa tsas depict Buddhist deities. Each was a meditation created in a monastery by a Buddhist monk in training. They were sol...

A late 19th century diamond pan from West Kalimantan, in the island of Borneo. At the heart of the Dayak territory, the rivers produced diamonds known for their singular colors. Ho...

Contemporary Chinese single smooth white jade disc sculpture on metal stand. The stone is Dolomite marble stone aka "mountain jade " from Mount Lushan, China. Disc diameter 10" x 15...

Core 2 wine bottle holders by Christian Zahr Dimensions: W 29 x D 11 x H 29 cm Materials: Concrete Each piece is handmade. Core 2 wine bottle holders is the fruit of a resear...

Hand-carved and lavishly pigmented, these gilt fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Elevated by ...

This hand-carved wooden fragment was originally a decorative element of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by gilt pigments over an underlayer of red lacquer, the fragment depicts a silk brocade ball, commonly depicted alongside fu dog lions to symbolize high rank or power. The embroidered ball is flanked by chrysanthemum blossoms and tied with a long flowing ribbon, a sign of longevity. Elevated by a custom steel display mount, the storied fragment adds bright color and iridescence to a bookcase or table arrangement...

Crafted of painted, lacquered hide, this extraordinary headrest was created in China's Jiangxi province over 150 years ago. Its pliable design enabled contour comfort - quite luxurio...

This sculptural bronze object is a charming example of 19th-century metalwork. The bronze figure is formed as a Buddhist wrathful deity, weari...

Superb sculpture of a laying doe from the Chinese Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD). Remainders of polychromic paint, namely red, symbol of good fortune and joy as well as the season of summer, and green, symbol of vigor and vitality and the season of spring. Mounted on base. A similar sculpture in bronze is kept at the Met Museum with the following description " A low bed, small table, and screen were often the only furnishings in a Han-dynasty room. The floors were generally covered with mats kept in place with weights in the shape of single animals, fighting beasts, or entertainers." Condition seen in pictures. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : - Sculpture : 35 x 40 x 10 - With base : 45.5 x 44 x 15 The Han Dynasty ruled China from 206 B.C. to 220 A.D. and was the second imperial dynasty of China. It is known for its promotion of Confucianism as the state religion and opening the Silk Road trade route to Europe, permanently altering the course of Chinese history. Han Dynasty art and inventions like paper still influence the world today. From the Han Dynasty to the present, deer can be found in many materials and media—rock crystal, nephrite, ink on paper, porcelain, cloisonné enamel, jade, bamboo root, textile, bronze, etc.—alone or in groups, among trees and rocks and in various positions. They appear on everyday objects, from boxes to incense burners, incense holders, lamps, mirror holders and the droppers scholars used when they wrote. A symbol of longevity and grace in Chinese mythology, the word deer is pronounced lu, a homonym for emoluments—favors granted to officials. They therefore represent wealth, nobility and success in imperial examinations (civil service exams for selecting candidates for the state bureaucracy in Imperial China). Deer were the faithful companions of Shu Lao, the god of longevity, and the goddess Magu. They were reputed to live long and to be the only creature able to find the mushroom of immortality, linghzhi. Although its spots are different, deer are sometimes confused or associated with stags, a Manchu hunting trophy whose antlers served to make prestigious furniture. (La Gazette Drouot, Claire Papon) For the colours found on this piece, in Chinese culture, red symbolizes good fortune and joy. Green, symbolizes the spring when everything is brimming over with vigor and vitality. The Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.) continued the Qin Dynasty’s use of dark colours, but incorporated red. During the earlier years, or Western Han Dynasty, ordinary people wore red while court dress was black. Shoes were red in color. The clothing worn for sacrificial rites was black edged with red. In the later Eastern Han Dynasty, red symbolized the dynasty’s “fire Virtue” and became predominant. Court dress was red. Sacrificial rites called for a red-edged white layer under robes with red socks...

Used across the shoulders to tote pails of water and grain, this 19th-century burden bar transcends its functional origins as a striking sculptural object. Also known as a carrying p...

Impressive teak wood doors with original hardware. This beautiful door could also be made into a coffee table, used as a head board or hung as a piece of art. The circle meaning is the Yin and the Yang. The black colour is Yin the darkness and white is Yang the clear situation. The left door is 26" wide and the right door is 28" wide. When life-force energy is appropriately balanced between Yin and Yang...

Antique carved wood printing block, probably of Indian origin, traditionally used for hand-printing textiles. This technique involves applying carved wooden blocks coated with pigmen...

Contemporary Chinese set of three smooth black jade discs on stands. Grouping of three different sizes. Also available in smooth white jade. (S6447 ) 6" diameter. x. 10" high. sta...

A rare 19th century Thai carved wood stupa made from the heart wood of the Teak tree. This stupa is from Isan region of the Thailand (northern Thailan...

Pair of hand-carved quartz lamps were originally potpourri vessels that were converted to lamps in the 20th century. Mounted on rosewood bases. Remo...

A rare 19th century Thai carved wood stupa made from the heart wood of the Teak tree. This stupa is from Isan region of the Thailand (northern Thailan...

Sculptural Japanese keyaki wood partition in the style of Nakashima.

Cast bronze sculpture by Aharon Bezalel, 1967, Israel. Aharon was born in Afghanistan and lived in Jerusalem where he created his works of art. ...

19th century India large wooded wheel from a chariot. From the state of Nagaland, India. Beautiful natural weathered patina. Mounted on stand measuring 16" x 8". Wheel measures 24" d...

This tribal panel originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. The Batak are known for the elaborate decoration of their buildings and these decorative panel additions would have been...

Early 20th century iron cooking utencil from India This is a cool and unusual decorative object.  

Contemporary Chinese set of three smooth white jade discs. One disc measures 12d x 15h stand measures 7 x 3.5 One disc measures 10d x 12.5h stand measures 6 x ...

Contemporary Chinese set of two thick stone discs on stands. Polished finish. One measures 6" diameter x 12" tall. One measures 6" diameter x 14" tall. Stands measure 4.5" wide x...

Contemporary Chinese single textured jade disc on metal stand. Mottled moss green in color. Stand measures 6 x 4 Sits well with hand carved abstract stone bird.

A pair of vintage Chinese winter boots on stand. This is a pair of Chinese leather winter boots that have been displayed on a custom black iron Stand. The boots are from the people b...

A carved soapstone lamp base, unusual because of the color of the stone; reddish, brown and black. The carving is in the shape of a vase which i...

Contemporary Chinese hand carved stone abstract bird sculpture. Stand measures 4 x 2. Sits nicely with set of two black ribbed jade discs.

Contemporary Chinese hand carved stone shrimp sculpture. Stand measures 2.5" x 2"

19th century Indonesian smooth black stone paddle sculpture. Subtle white markings. Mounted on steel stand. Two available and sold individually.

A wooden spiked gaming paddle from the mid-20th century. This vintage game paddle from India features a wooden handle and oval-shaped body with spikes projecting out at one side, wit...

An early 20th century carved wood door panel from Timor Island in the Indonesian archipelago. This antique wall panel from Timor Island (an isl...

A hand-carved stone coin from Indonesia, white color. Round center. Mounted on a black metal stand. Dimensions: 30 inches in diameter, 3 inches thick. Height: 35 inches (mounted on...

‘Eye of Bravery’ is a unique sculpture by the Cypriot artist, Yorgos Papadopoulos, created from glass, silicone and fluorescent pigments with a hemati...

These hand-carved wooden pillars were once used to elevate burning incense in a shrine or altar display. An essential element of ritual prayer, incense i...

Sulawesi, Toraja, a wooden stylized sculpture of a ox head with original patina, For the Indonesioan Toraja people the ox is a sacred animal. Depictions of th...

A set of Six Takatori Ware plates. One employing the Japanese Kintsugi technique of using gold to repair cracked ceramics. As a philosophy, kintsugi is similar to the Japanese phi...