Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira). The shishi mask represents a mythical lion that prote...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010
By Arcahorn Srl., A. Andreucci
Located in Recanati, Macerata
A modern interpretation of the iconic game of chess, our Nelson chess set will delight generations of players or collectors. Artisan crafted from Corno Italiano and crowned with pall...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
This truly a magnificent piece. Stunning. Beautiful. Supremely serene. Meticulously hand carved in such fine and amazing detail (see hands and flowing robes). Gilded throughout. Sea...
Lacquer, Wood
Tall Wood & Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Thai Burmese Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand-carved wooden standing Buddha. Beautifully carved and finely detailed. Likely Thai or Burmese. Decorated with lacquer and gilt (please see the gilt offering patches. Very u...
Lacquer, Wood
Victorian Paper Mache Black Laquer Sewing Stand Mother of Pearl and Stenciling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful 3 legged sewing stand in black lacquer with Mother of Pearl inlay. Gold stenciling on the base. Fabulously decorated. A mirror on the inside of the top lid. Lots of storage...
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic double sided bistro cafe metal sign from France's La Belle Époque period. Features a lacquer finish with pierced letters reading "Montre Ponctua"...
Metal
Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
A large wood carved Thai Thepphanom guardian or mythological angel figure. These figures are Buddhist deities who act as temple protectors and guardians. They usually feature intric...
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Wood Bugaku Mask of Korobase Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Japanese carved wood mask with polychrome paint and lacquer surface. This rare mask is dated to the Edo period (first half of 19th century and possibly earlier). The mask ...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Japanese Zushi Shrine, Hand-Carved Lacquer & Giltwood
Located in Bradenton, FL
Finely crafted Japanese Zushi (portable Buddhist shrine) that features a delicately carved standing Buddhist figure housed within a black lacquered cabinet with hinged doors. The shr...
Metal
Alfio Chess Table in Corno Italiano and Glossy Black Lacquered Wood, Mod. 3244
Located in Recanati, Macerata
An evident example of superior craftsmanship, the Alfio chess table is destined to become a family heirloom. Boasting an elegant top in tempered smoked glass with silkscreened silver...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquered Wood Bowls 19th Century Asian Antiques 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair Japanese Lacquered Wood Bowls 19th Century Meiji Beautiful and elegant example of Japanese lacquer ware with and gold gilt, Rice bowls ...
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Edo Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask Otobide 17th-18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade. We believe this mask is of the Noh theatre character Otobide. This mask dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1868). It comes with a wooden storage box (which may have been added at a later date). A rare, unique, and exquisite mask. Finely carved and executed. Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. Mask dimensions: 7.7" high, 5.7" wide, 2.1" deep...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Chinese Lacquered Carved Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th Century) red lacquered and gilt trimmed wall plaque with 2 filigree carved panels.
Lacquer
Large Carved Wood and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Thai or Burma Burmese Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Amazing piece. Heavy and solid. Carved from a single block of wood and wonderfully colored and decorated. Buddha has a serene facial expression with hands in the "Calling The Earth to Witness" Mudra position. Likely Burmese or Northern Thai. We are listing as 20th century but could be older. From a large collection of Asian artifacts...
Wood, Lacquer
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Wooden Lacquer Pull Toy Caterpillar Banana Slug and Colorful Balls
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful unique caterpillar toy solid lacquer painted wood in colorful colors, circa 1950;s Made in Greece by Kouvalias.
Wood, Lacquer
Burmese Shan Style Gilt Wood Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century Shan style Burmese Buddha is made from wood and black lacquer covered in gilt. The Buddha maintains a Buddha Touching Earth posture. Much of the gilt has worn...
Giltwood, Lacquer
Japanese Asian Hand Painted Lacquered Temple Shrine Plaque Horses, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and intricate work likely originally from a Japanese temple. The hand painted scene depicts a single rider and group of frolicking horses set against a gorgeous countrysi...
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Japanese Asian Hand Painted Lacquered Temple Shrine Plaque Peacock, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and intricate work likely originally from a Japanese temple. The hand painted scene depicts a majestic peacock posed against a gorgeous countryside landscape. Would be...
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif. Two arms and six sides. Chairs have cane seats with...
Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Urushi Tsumiki By Hideaki Hanano
Located in 台東区, JP
More than 20 years ago, I once visited Europe. It was just during the Christmas season, and I entered a vintage toy store attracted by the atmosphere of its exterior, which was faint...
Lacquer, Wood
Stamped & Polished Metal Tribal Mask Wall Hanging
Located in Chicago, IL
Stamped and cut polished metal tribal mask. Foliate headdress, pierced and plated lower lip with pierced ears joining together in a necklace. Three dimensional with lacquered black b...
Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Carved Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Century) red lacquered and gilt trimmed wall plaques with filigree border surrounding carved scenes with figures (PRICED AS PAIR).
Lacquer
$1,863Sale Price|31% Off
Very Large Midcentury Wall Mirror with Carved Tribal Sculptures in the Center
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The original mid-century wall mirror with carved tribal male and female sculptures is in the center, surrounded by a combed wood mirror. Eac...
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
Located in New York, NY
Large Japanese lacquer and Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask, mounted on custom painted metal base. Trim...
Lacquer
Trade sign for a wine shop: three bottles with french label wine, France 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A trade sign for the window of a wine shop, depicting three bottles with the label of French wines: Chateau Santenay, Chateau Ponsac, Chateau Ermitage. Made of carved solid fruitwood...
Fruitwood, Lacquer
Olinalá Mexican Traditional Lacquer, Silver Leaf and Oil Painting Art Urns
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Three urns, two trays, one gourd. Turned solid cedar wood; maque and lacquer carving; silver leaf; oil painting. Commemoration, ceremony, and veneration of the ancestral are acts...
Silver Leaf
‘Soleil Couchant’ Hand Painted and Signed Aquarelle on Silk by Odille Penelle
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful 1980s Aquarelle painted on Silk, called ‘Soleil Couchant’ which means ‘Sunset’. This sophisticated artwork is hand painted and hand-signed by Odille Penelle in France. Pain...
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Olinalá Mexican Traditional Lacquer, Gold Leaf and Oil Painting Art Urns
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Three urns, two trays, one gourd. Turned solid tzalam (wild tamarind) wood; maque and lacquer carving; gold leaf; oil painting. Commemoration, ceremony, and veneration of the anc...
Gold Leaf
Unusual Art Deco Limed Smoking / Planter Stand
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Art Deco limed smoking stand from the 1930's. Originally designed for ashtrays, can now be used for snacks or plants. Folk Art and Art Deco vibes mixed in this hand made piec...
Wood
Japanese Folk Art Carved Gilt Wood Theater Facial Mask on Brass Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-342,Japanese Folk Art carved gilt wood mask on brass base.
Brass
Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi was created and signed by the award winning master, Hid...
Wood
$1,850
H 0.75 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Marble Chess Set with Hand Carved Turquoise and White Onyx Pieces
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Marble Large Chess Set with hand carved Turquoise and White Onyx Pieces. 1950s. Vintage mid 20th century Mexican stone marble chess set comple...
Onyx, Marble
Japanese Art Deco Sculpture Lioness and Gazelle
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-541 Japanese Art Deco Folk Art hand carved sculpture of a lioness and its gazelle prey.
Ebony
A Chess Set by Hans Teppich, Israel Circa 1950
By Hans Teppich
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Chess Set by Hans Teppich, crafted in Israel circa 1950, is a remarkable blend of artistry and craftsmanship. The set features a finely mad...
Brass
Vintage Italian Lapiz Lazuli Chess Board 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embark on a journey of opulence with our Vintage Italian Lapis Lazuli Chess Board, a striking piece from the 1980s. This exquisite chess board, meti...
Lapis Lazuli
$156Sale Price / set|47% Off
H 7 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures. Marked Japan on bottoms. From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present. Japan, an attractive and iconic pair (2) pheasant sculptures with original gilt patina. One is poised with vertical tail and thehy other in a seated horizontal position. The pheasant is considered Japan's national bird. This creative simple adaption makes a compelling contemporary pair of sculptures. Fine original used condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to their age. Original gilt patina from age. Dimensions: 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide Photographed in natural day light. Quality: Excellent quality and fine craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans Provenance: authentic Japanese examples (see labels). Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. About Japan's Green Pheasant In Japanese culture, the green pheasant is unofficially considered the national bird of the country owing to its references in ancient folk tales of Japan. The green pheasant was said to be a messenger of the Sun Goddess...
Iron
Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a ...
Wood
$1,295
H 11.375 in W 19.5 in D 13.25 in
Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare large and most impressive rustic midcentury Japanese Ainu hand carved Ussuri Brown Bear sculpture. Indigenous Ainu Peoples, probably Ashikawa, Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, mid-20th century, anonymous artist. This exceptional example of traditional Kibori Kuma (木彫り熊) was finely hand carved, chiseled, sculpted and painted from a massive block of solid Japanese hardwood, using old primitive techniques with customized knives and chisels, the artisan would sit on the hut floor, using their feet as a vice to hold the block of wood, carefully manipulating and turning, wood chips flying, skillfully carving to create this beautiful piece of art! This massive scale realistic rendering showcases the artisan's exemplary skills, workmanship, and artistry, the bears aggressive naturalistic appearance comes to life, evoking power, strength, and natural bounty, lending to its fierce dramatic presence. Modeled as a wild Ussuri brown bear standing on four legs, head slightly tilted up as if about to expel a ferocious roaring growl, having inset black glass eyes, mouth agape with jagged teeth exposed, the bold muscular body with distinct richly textured chip-carved fur, this sculpture captures the essence of Ainu reverence for nature, this sacred animal, and their deep connection to the land. No apparent signatures, typical of folk art work. - DIMENSIONS: (approx) 19.5" Wide x 11.375" Tall x 13.25" Deep; Wight: 18.75lbs - HISTORY / BACKGROUND: The Ainu are an aboriginal hunter/gatherer/fisher people who once inhabited many of the islands that bound the southern half of the Sea of Okhotsk north of the main Japanese island of Honshu and Southern Russia. Their land was contested by the Japanese Empire and the USSR for centuries, with the Meiji era Japan colonisation of Hokkaido taking place in the 19th century. Colonisation dispossessed the native Ainu people of their lands and property. Widespread discrimination enforced against them, including their forced relocation into mountain areas and the prohibition of the use of the Ainu language decimated their economy with the eventual aim of the extinction of Ainu culture and its replacement by Yamato Japanese culture. The history of the Ainu bear...
Art Glass, Hardwood, Paint
$524
H 1.6 in W 6.7 in D 3.38 in
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1910
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own lidded pokerwork decorated box, which we date to the English Edwardian period, cir...
Brass
$4,900
H 1.97 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Chess and Backgammon Lacquered Wood Board, China, Late 19th Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Chess and backgammon lacquered wood board. China, late 19th century.
Stone
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H 39.5 in W 25 in D 0.138 in
"Herman Miller Summer Picnic August 20, 1971" Lacquer Frykholm Print
Located in Dallas, TX
An entertaining, vibrant, and large Herman Miller screen print by artist Steve Frykholm. Screen printed with lacquer ink with a lacquer finish. This is created in a pop art style watermelon that reads “Herman Miller Summer Picnic August 20, 1971.” 2nd print of two in our collection. Frykholm is the vice president of creative design at Herman Miller, and in 1970 he created a series of graphic posters referred to as ‘The Picnic Posters...
Lacquer, Paper
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Low Cabinet, Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Low Cabinet, Coffee Table This is a delightful Oriental Cabinet, it is both Long and low and is designed to be used as both cabinet and as a low dining tab...
Lacquer
19th Century Straits Chinese Chanab
Located in Austin, TX
Dive into a piece of Asian craftsmanship with this 19th Century Straits Chinese Chanab. Composed of lacquered and gilded wood, this piece showcases the intricate detailing the Strait...
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Asian Buddha Mask on Karl Springer Custom Base
Located in Astoria, NY
Asian monumental silvered wood Hotei Buddha head mask upon a custom lacquer31ed wood base by Karl Springer (German/American, 1931-1991). Dealer: S138XX
Wood, Lacquer
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H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Yase Otoko Yaseotoko
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural cypress wood clearly by a maste...
Wood, Cypress, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquered Wood Vase / 19th Century Asian Antiques 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Good Japanese lacquered wood Vase, Beautiful and elegant example wood with lacquer and gold gilt, with floral motives and Japanese script Measur...
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Hand-Carved and Lacquered Wood Italian Feet
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two wood feet part of an antique mannequin in wood and padded hemp. the wood parts are only the feet, the hands and the head. These feet in original ...
Wood, Lacquer
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H 8.1 in W 5.5 in D 2.6 in
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Shojo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker. This mask ...
Wood, Lacquer
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H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Japanese Lacquered Wood Buddha, Circa 18th / 19th Century Asian Antiques 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Superb Japanese lacquered wood Buddha, Circa 18th / 19th century Asian antiques ???? Beautiful and elegant example wood with lacquer and gold gilt, the Buddha seated in the meditati...
Wood, Lacquer
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H 3.31 in W 5.24 in D 2.72 in
Spanish Colonial Barniz De Pasto Lacquer Casket, Colombia, 1625-1650
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An important Spanish colonial Barniz de pasto lacquer casket with the Jesuit IHS monogram and silver mounts Colombia, 1625-1650 L. 13.3 x W. 6.9...
Silver
Japanese Kyogen Theater Tiger Mask, Showa Era, Mid-20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and expressive Japanese carved wood mask of a tiger, made for kyogen theater performances, Showa Era, mid 20th century, Japan. The tiger mask...
Wood, Lacquer
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H 16 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Japanese Kagura Dance Mask of Sarutahiko by Kiyomi Yokota, Late 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and powerful kagura mask of the Shinto deity Sarutahiko Okami by Kiyomi Yokota, Showa or Heisei Era, late 20th century, Japan. The mask depicts t...
Goat Hair, Wood, Lacquer
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.
