Asian Folk Art

This vintage Yahyali runner from the Kayseri region of Central Anatolia presents a bold and expressive example of Anatolian village weaving. The composition is defined by a vertical ...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Very nice fine high quality piece in 900 silver 8 x 6 x 6 cm weight 52 grams approx. good Condition Fine PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FO...

Antique "Okidoko"- wooden low display stand with drawer made of Keyaki & Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu). Manufactured in Circa 1910s to 1940s (Taisho to early Showa period) , estim...

A striking bichrome ware juglet with a geometric design and concentric circles in black and red slip, iconic of the early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of...

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A charming, miniature blackware bowl with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The simple banding and geometric de...

This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...

This is an Antique & Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Şarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in...

This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...

The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...

This contemporary rug reimagines the classic checkered motif with a playful twist. A bold red-and-pink checkerboard flows along wavy edges, framing a rich green center that instantly...

Fine Vintage Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara Early–Mid 20th Century Height 28 cm 11 inches This finely cast Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, ...

This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...

A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...

This is an early Russian orthodox travelling Icon, hand made of bronze, which we date to 18th Century or earlier. The bronze icon is cast with a main rectangular slightly curved shape with a smaller rectangular tab section above. The reverse has a hanging spigot cast into the top tab section. This piece has a mix of colours within the bronze with the high points being worn and shiny from wear and use. This antique bronze icon probably depicts Saint Nicholas as the central image with other figures ( children?) either side of the head, all within a border. There are other details on the icon including letters and numbers towards the top of the main rectangle. The tab section is also decorated. The reverse also carries decoration but is quite worn. Overall an early and very interesting Russian bronze Icon...

This rug features an abstract, modern design with an organic, freeform shape. The color palette includes earthy tones like beige, terracotta, deep green, gray, and cream, creating a ...

A striking jug with a beautifully burnished surface and decoration in vibrant brown pigment, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the island of Cyprus. Produced in large ...

Antique East Anatolian long runner rug. A great antique village rug from Eastern Turkey with considerable age and a highly unusual and intriguing design. The pile of the rug is knotted in angora (mohair), rather than wool, another unusual feature. Fantastic color palette with superb natural dyes. A top-flight collectible item that should be of interest even for the seasoned connoisseurs. Well preserved and complete after minimal professional repairs. As a valuable antique...

A vintage Turkish cicim mini kilim featuring an earth brown field with crisp geometric lattice motifs and richly textured raised embroidery. The composition is grounded and architect...

Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail This striking vintage Tibetan gau box necklace is a beautifully crafted statement piece that blends cultural heritage...

Misshapes Dune Form explores the beauty of unstructured design through an organic, free-form silhouette inspired by nature’s slow transformations. This sculptural rug blends soft des...

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...

A finely carved Cypriot votive head of the 6th century BC, preserved with its original base from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, one of the world's most renowned museum col...

Rare Nostalgic lantern opportunity America's friendliest Santa or Saint Nicholas - the massive heavily hand cast jolly man standing 12 inches tall and weighing a hefty 9.9 pounds i...

This object is an antique Chinese/Tibetan silver smoking pipe, commonly associated with traditional tobacco or historical opium use. It features a long, cylindrical metal stem adorne...

A charming, miniature jug with a beautifully burnished red-brown slip and decoration in black pigment, iconic of early Iron Age pottery production on the island of Cyprus. Produced i...

Vintage Japanese 3 tea cups from mid-century studio pottery. In good original new condition and just found in the warehouse, never used before.

This is Eastern Anatolian Old Vintage Kilim from the Mut, Adana region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colo...

A rather fantastic and unusual walking stick/ cane. Hand carved from wood. Multi dragon heads. We have not seen another quite like it. Has a great feel and clearly unique look. ...

A rare armenian Rug depicting 2 Komodo Dragons on a pink fuchsia field Measures: 5'2'' x 9'4''.

A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, grotesquely alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker. Th...

A charming, miniature terracotta jug with vibrant red-orange burnish and incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The ...

Vintage Andean Peruvian Manta Cloth South American Vintage Textiles. A very fine Vintage Manta cloth from the Pisac near Cusco in the High Andes region of Peru Woven in came-lid fibr...

This beautifully handcrafted area rug features a refined, contemporary design defined by soft neutral tones and an organic, flowing pattern. Measuring approximately 300 x 400 cm, it ...

A beautifully primitive Himalayan apothecary or travel chest, handcrafted from solid wood and featuring six small drawers with an additional full-width upper compartment. The piece d...

A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed and sealed b...

A vintage opal Indian head carving, weighing 32.10 carats, featuring an intricate piece of lapidary artistry. Crafted from opal, a gemstone known for its iridescent play of colors, t...

Vintage Rajasthani Patchwork Tapestry, handcrafted, of several small irregular embroidered “patches” heavily embroidered with gold and silver paper-wrapped threads couched down in a multitude of colors, some with reflective mirror...

Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Rings Silver Pectoral Necklace Miao Tribe, Northern Vietnam, Laos & Southwest China, Mid 20th Century An exquisite Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Ri...

This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...

The source of the carpet comes from the book Orient Star – a carpet collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.81. This is an exampl...

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty Style A beautifully crafted Chinese antique rosewood box, richly mounted with engraved brass fittings in traditional Qing dynasty style. The dark, dense rosewood contrasts elegantly with the finely detailed brass corner plates, cloud-form panels, Buddhist motives and ornate turtle central latch. This high-quality scholar’s or jewellery box features hand-engraved decoration throughout, including geometric fret motifs and stylised foliate designs characteristic of late Qing decorative metalwork. The box retains its original lock plate with turtle (key not present). A decorative and functional piece ideal for collectors of Chinese antiques, scholar’s objects, and classical Asian furniture. Keywords: Chinese rosewood box...

Shadow-Box Folk Art Diorama of a "Boyar House" by Viktor Bakharev, Russia, 1991 Nice wood cabin diorama wall sculpture. Some missing wood and scrapes along the edge of the frame. F...

This is an antique Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Şarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in a...

This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Hotamis, Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special color...

A wonderful example of a Tibetan Coral Bead mala / neckpiece with a stunning mix of orange & red colours that have aged beautifully over the decades. Tib...

Ancient Japanese Ceramic Vessel: A Primordial Dialogue with Earth and Fire This monumental Japanese jar radiates an overwhelming presence that can only be cultivated by the passage ...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

Antique Laotian silver betel boxes and lime container group Laotian silversmiths are renowned for their high quality workmanship Round silver boxes ...

A Balinese "Barong" carving darting to the early 20th century. This piece features red polychrome and wood carved detailing. The Barong is a Balinese spirit guardian...

Rare Antique Woman’s Abaca Fiber Tube-Skirt, Philippines The Subanen are an indigenous people living in the mountainous interior of Zamboanga del Sur on the Zamboanga Peninsula in w...

Early 20th century silver apron counter weight, Miao or Dong culture, Hunan or Guangxi province, China A sinuous silver counterweight worn at the back ...

This is the old Tengu surface that was used in the Kyushu region of Japan. It is thought to be from around the Meiji period. Tengu noodles are said to be an amulet, a blessing, and...

This brilliant and large mosaic panel is composed of multicoloured tesserae on a cream ground, depicting the seated god Hermes. Dynamically rendered, he wears his winged cap, a toga...

Wooden pad with trefoil patterns used to decorate fabrics. India, early 20th century.

This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim, from the Isparta region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and ...

A charming ancient Cypriot juglet, of the beloved amphora-type, covered in a vibrant red-brown slip with bands of concentric circle decoration in black pigment. Almost iconic of Iron...

Antique Asian Christian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Cross China or Vietnam, 19th Century A finely crafted antique Christian cross in toned hardwood, intricately inlaid with lumi...

Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Sumba Island, Indonesia A lethal throwing club, which is thought by the last owner to be from Sumba Island. There are seven pointed spikes at the he...