East Asian Mounted Objects

18th century Chinese bowl remains from a ship wreck. Metal stand measures 4 x 3.

Large 19th Century Chinese Jade Disc on Stand

A pair of 19th century Chinese hand-carved temple corbels featuring stylized characters. Each corbel showcases a great wood openwork carving featuring a...

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

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...

Pair of Chinese figures in spinach green jade. (1 item with two figures) Good condition. Thank you

Ice carved Bi disc Steel stand Smoke crystal Hand carved Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.     

Lavishly decorated with repoussé, auspicious Buddhist symbols, and a bit of coral, this 19th century silver needle case was once filled with the nee...

This elaborate chain of repoussé charms and tools is a traditional Chinese grooming kit, intricately worked of silver alloy with fantastic detail. Much like a Victorian chatelaine, a...

This unusual bronze charm is the handle of a 19th-century ritual bell known as drilbu or ghanta, a ceremonial instrument that accompanies the dorje scepter in Tibetan Buddhist ritual...

Dated to the late 19th century, this fine Chinese headrest is hand-crafted of lacquered hide atop an elongated bamboo frame. Used while sleeping like a modern pillow, the headrest ha...

A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand carved temple corbels from the early 19th century, depicting warriors. Created in China during the early 19th centur...

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

This captivating antique Chinese scholar stone, estimated to be from the late 19th century, evokes a sense of tranquility and inspires contempl...

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 Chinese 19th century rustic ox cart wooden wheel mounted on a custom made black stand. Created in China during the 19th century, this handmade wheel showcases a nicely weathered patina witnessing its long use since the Qing Dynasty. Mounted on a black stepped base and boasting a nicely weathered patina, this 19th century Chinese mounted wooden ox cart wheel...

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...

A vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving with arched silhouette. This mid-20th-century hand-carved wooden sculpture showcases exquisite craftsmanship in a beautifully a...

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period stucco head of a court lady from the 15th or 16th century, mounted on a wooden stand. Crafted in China during the Ming Dynasty, this stucco head is moun...

A pair of large round hardstone or marble Chinese sculptures with custom aged steel bases. the stone circles are 24 dimeter and 1.05 inches deep, total measurement is 34.5 high, 24 w...

Contemporary Chinese large single smooth white jade disc. Also available in black (S6452) Stand measures 9" x 4"

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...

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...

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...

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.

Antique ocean salvage Dayak Ironwood canoe paddle from East Kalimantan, Borneo. Carved from one piece of Ironwood, Kayu Belian, a very hard dense wood. This paddle takes weeks to make by hand. Also called a wedding paddle. It is tradition that the groom...

This hand-forged metal sculpture, with its delicate appearance and whimsical shape, was once an integral tool to a 19th century Chinese cobbler’s trade. Made of iron, these scissors ...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

Contemporary Chinese set of two smooth white jade discs on metal stands. The stone is Dolomite marble stone aka "mountain jade " from Mount Lushan, China. One disc measures 8" diamet...

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

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...

Sculptural Japanese keyaki wood partition in the style of Nakashima.

A Chinese Peking glass charger on new stand, late 19th century.

16thc China ceramic cup discovered from ship wreck on stand. From the Ming dynasty. Beautiful natural weathered patina. Stand measure 5" x 3.5"

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 ...

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...

Contemporary Chinese set of two jade discs. One smooth mottled grey disc measures 8d x 11h Stand measures 5 x 2.5 Ribbed black disc measures 9d x 11.5h Stand measures...

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...

Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same att...

A very early 19th century Chinese opera mask on a custom lucite stand.

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 set of three Meiji period miniature Noh masks mounted on a wooden plaque. Noh masks are Japanese carved wood faces. Circa 1860.

Tertium quid usually describe an unidentified new element that created by combining with two existing ones. In this series, memeology studio explores the process of traditional ceramic making. Using...

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 abstract sculpture of a bird. Stand measures 4 x 2 Sits nicely with single mottled green stone disc S6772.

1920's Chinese stone device used to sharpen leather. Stone is smooth and polished. Mounted on stand measuring 2.5" x 2.5".

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...

Sculptural Object by Dongwook Choi Crest and Trough series Dimensions: 42 x 40 x 45 cm Materials: FRP, chrome coated There may be a visual difference...

The mashing mesh series is the latest design collection by celebrated Chinese designer Zhoujie Zhang in 2016. The series starts with Zhoujie's obsession with parametric design and me...