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Sybil and David Yurman Artists and Jewelers
Located in New York, NY
The iconic jewelry brand’s cofounders and chief designers reveal their personal story and creative journey together through words and images Celebrating more than half a century of ...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Midcentury Tin Litho Toy Car by Bandai Japan 1959 Cadillac 4 Door Sedan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Blast from the past! 1959;Cadillac sedan de ville in gold paint with tin litho interior. Has a dent in the hood and plastic windshields need to be installed. See pics. Shows wear, fr...
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1950s Industrial Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Jacques Tati Film Festival
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster. This very cool poster was designed for a short Jacques Tati film festival in the 2000's. The poster is unfolded and conse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Paul Cocksedge
Located in New York, NY
The exquisitely produced first monograph on innovative and influential British designer Paul Cocksedge The internationally acclaimed, London-based designer Paul Cocksedge has spent ...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Paul Cocksedge
Paul Cocksedge
$70 / item
Weapon Keris Ukurian Ceremonial Sword Dagger Southeast Asia Indonesia, 20th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
20th c Weapon Keris Ukurian Ceremonial Sword Dagger Southeast Asia Indonesia. Nice keris. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal, Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: India/Ind...
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20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Texas Made/Texas Modern
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
A compelling survey of Texas houses that draw both on the heritage of pioneer ranches and on the twentieth-century design principles of modernism. Helen Thompson and Casey Dunn, the writer/photographer team that produced the exceptionally successful Marfa Modern, join forces again to investigate Texas modernism. The juxtaposition of the sleek European forms with a gritty Texas spirit generated a unique brand of modernism that is very basic to the culture of the state today. Its roots are in the early Texas...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Great Book of Currier & Ives' America
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Great Book of Currier & Ives' America by Walton Rawls. A huge hardcover with dustjacket coffee table book. First edition, published in 1979 by Abbeville Press of New York. Printe...
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1970s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Russian Wall Relief, Icon in Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small yet heavy wall relief - Russian icon in cast bronze. It depicts a seated Virgin Mary holding a very young Jesus and an Angel holding a crucifix. It w...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné Paintings and Sculptures 1977–1980 Volume 6
Located in New York, NY
The sixth volume of the acclaimed The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné, covering his paintings and sculptures from mid-1977 to 1980 Volume 6, the final of four volumes dedicated to Wa...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Concrete Architecture
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate book of concrete architecture, featuring 300 buildings of every type and style from the past 100 years A singularly impressive volume featuring 300 examples of the most...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Hand-Carved Jade Chinoiserie Styled Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique women's necklace is unsigned and unmarked but dates to approximately 1900 and presumed to originate from China and done in a period Chinoiserie style. The necklace is composed of 14 karat yellow gold with a thick robe chain and features and prong set hand-carved floral jade...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jade, Gold

Mid-20th Century Israeli Silver Kiddush Goblet by Moshe Smilovici
Located in New York, NY
Hand-hammered silver Kiddush goblet, Moshe Smilovici, Tel Aviv, Israel, circa 1950. On round base engraved with leaves and tall stem. Upper wine section is engraved with the temple ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Carved Green Jade Cabbage on Brass Base by Studio Maison Nurita
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming, unusual Antique Chinese Carved Jade Cabbage is part of a pair and sold individually. Jade is a symbol of serenity and purity, signifying wisdom and tranquility. Jade c...
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Early 20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jade, Brass

Group of Fourteen Indian Painted Terracotta & Cotton Dressed Figures
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A group of fourteen Indian painted terracotta and cotton dressed figures Krishnanagar, West Bengal, 20th century Mounted on square bases, depicting mainly processional figur...
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20th Century Tribal Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

Surrealism & Modernism From the Collection of Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Located in Bradenton, FL
Surrealism & Modernism from the Collection of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 2005 by Yale University Press. Printed in Singapore, ...
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Early 2000s Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Turkish WWI Prisoner of War Glass Beadwork Amulet Necklace
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptionally good quality Turkish prisoner of war glass beadwork amulet necklace dating from the first world war 1914-1919. These pieces were made by Turkish prisoners of war, ca...
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1910s Folk Art Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century modern polished brass menorah, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.75"W x 2"D x 4.75"H. #3788
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Thai Silver Photduang Bullet Coins
Located in Chicago, IL
These curious bell-shaped objects are a type of Thai bent-silver currency known as photduang, pod duang or bullet money, the latter term for their resemblance to old lead ball ammo. ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Exceptional Judaica Stirrups with Star of David Ottoman Empire
Located in Doha, QA
An outstanding 17th century pair of brass,copper and silver inlay Stirrups with David’s Star -each stirrup has two stars hand hammered from lef...
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17th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Unique Ismet Bekler CAO Napoleon Meerschaum Pipe Hand Carved Limited Edition
Located in Tustin, CA
Outstanding, limited edition, hand carved, estate European Turkish meerschaum pipe is in unused, pristine condition and is a rare and very fine smoking collectable for a pipe aficion...
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1970s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Hand Puppet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese opera hand puppet is dress in an elegant, embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted wood. The white face usually represents a villain. Puppetry is a major entertainment performance art in Chinese traditional theatre. This traditional performance art was widely used in religious and rural events to exorcise evil spirits. Puppets are also used in festivals such as the Chinese Ghost Festival to scare away ghosts, as well as significant events including births or marriage or to entertain audiences. The puppet theatre has developed into several different genres amongst different areas in China including rod puppets, glove puppets, shadow puppets and string puppets...
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Early 20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Vintage Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture from Madras with Yellow and Red Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage carved and painted two-toned wooden horse sculpture from Madras with distressed patina. Born in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu during the mid-20th century, this vintage car...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Anglo Indian Child's Pull Toy, Tiger on Wheels
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Anglo Indian papier mache and painted wood pull toy, a striped yellow tiger on wheels.
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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paper

Petite Chinese Pale Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Agate

Star Wars
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster this unique design was used for the films Japanese release of the film. The art work is by Seito (dates unknown). This poster is unfolded and conserva...
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1970s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Star Wars
Star Wars
$1,038
Early 20th Century 14-Karat Indonesian Gold and Coral Kerosang Kebaya Pin
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful and rare early 20th century antique yellow gold Kerosang pin brooch for your Kebaya. A Kebaya is an Indonesian blouse without buttons, this golden Kerosang has 4 simple pins with 'claw-like' settings around coral 'buttons'. Usually kebaya pins have 3 pins and are more decorated elaborately in Indonesian style. This one has a more sleek 'Dutch Zealandish' design, that is why I'm pretty sure this antique costume jewellery pin...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Coral, Gold

Antique Chinese 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Apple Green Jade Woman's Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique necklace is signed by an unknown maker and originates from China, dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period Chinese Export style. The necklace is composed of 1...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jade, Gold

Go West
Located in London, GB
This is a ver rare original Japanese film poster for The 1940 Comedy Go West This film was directed by Edward Buzzell and starred Groucho Marx, Chico Marx and Harpo Marx. This poster...
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1950s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Go West
Go West
$1,730
Designer China - the Fine Art of Ceramic Painting Made Simple
Located in Bradenton, FL
Designer China - the Fine Art of Ceramic Painting Made Simple by Lesley Harle with Susan Conder. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Stated first edition pu...
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1990s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sketch of two herons Korea 1970s Acrylic on paper for an Animals Encyclopedia
Located in Milan, IT
Acrylic colors on paper depicting two herons; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Kore...
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1970s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Fuchi Edo Period Gold Decoration
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Fuchi. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip o...
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19th Century Edo Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Peter Marino Ten Modern Houses Luxury Edition
Located in New York, NY
An exclusive look inside world-renowned architect Peter Marino’s private, residential projects. This edition is bound in black leatherette and accompanied by a black, piano-lacquered...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Japanese Lacquer Cigarette Box Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Japanese Lacquer Cigarette Set Bamboo with silver fan shaped insert at top style of Nagata Tomijiro Tray 7.63 w x 6 d x .75 h Box 5.75 w x 4.25 d x 2.13 h Original vintage co...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Sculpture Decorative Ancient Rython, Rare Copper Prehistoric Wine Drinking Glass
Located in Wembley, GB
Sculpture Decorative Ancient Rython, Rare Copper Prehistoric Wine Drinking Glass The drinking horns from Persia Iran. It is made from bronze. Rythones are from ancient eras and the...
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15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass, Silver Leaf, B...

Late Century Japanese Cast Brass Industrial Explosion Proof Edison Table Lamp
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Explosion proof cast brass desk lamp with braided cable and red glow switch. Retro-fitted with a red glow switch, UK plug and vintage Edison filament...
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1980s Industrial Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Late Meiji Period Folk Wood Carving Japanese God of War, Arts, Shrines Protector
Located in Miami, FL
Probably more than likely from a Japanese home altar, this is a folk art rendition of Hachiman Yahata no Kani, Japanese God of War, Archery, Culture and Pro...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Kangxi Vases
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Kangxi Vases Three miniature Chinese porcelain dollhouse vases. Chinese...
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18th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Round Cobalt Blue Madonna and Child Hinged Trinket Box Limoges China
By Limoges
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful cobalt blue trinket box with a hinged lid. The top features a scene of the Madonna and Child, with a wreath of gold surrounding the edges. The body is decorated with gold floral accents. The lid is hinged in a bronze hue. The bottom is marked "Limoges China...
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20th Century Neoclassical Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Ancient Gilded Ottoman Belt Buckle, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Gilded Ottoman Belt Buckle, hand carved and realized in eastern Europe in 19th Century. Very good condition, with some minor losses of the gilded surface.
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19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Chinese Coral & Malachite Inlaid Brass Snuff Bottle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral, Malachite, Brass

Treasures of the Jin State, Gems From Excavations of Cemetery of Marquis of Jin
Located in valatie, NY
Treasures of the Jin State. Gems From Excavations of Cemetery of Marquis of Jin in Shanxi Province by Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau. Publisher Shanxi Provincial Cultural R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Israeli “Tribes of Israel” Menorah/Chanukia Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Israeli brass menorah lamp featuring intricate designs of the Twelve Tribes, celebrating cultural heritage. Perfect for Hanukkah or decor. Li...
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1970s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Ming Dynasty Wood-Carved Buddha and Soapstone Plinth
Located in Vienna, AT
In this listing you will find a rare original piece of historical craftsmanship. On sale is a religious statue of the Buddha. The figurine was attentivel...
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Early 18th Century Ming Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Chinese Silk Lotus Slippers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These dainty, pointed slippers, made of cotton and silk embroidered with pink flowers, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of bound feet. A practice that began in the Tang dynasty and reached the height of its popularity in the Qing dynasty, foot binding was a painful process intended to make a woman's feet as small as possible by restricting bone growth from an early age. The smaller the feet the more attractive and erotic they were, giving elite women a mark of elegance and a distinctive - albeit tortured - gait of small, light steps. These silk lotus slippers...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton, Silk

Mechanical Bank "Fishing Bears" Battery Operated with Original Box, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a later (1950's), albeit often overlooked and important mechanical bank that is quite rare, and highly sought after by collectors. Iconic bank collector F.H. Griffith wrote a...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tin

Tonite Let's All Make Love in London
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for the 1967 British music documentry Tonite Let's All Make Love in London. This film was directed by Peter Whitehead and starred Alan Aldridge, Julie C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sketch of a tiger Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia
Located in Milan, IT
Acrylic colors on paper depicting a tiger; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s. Very ...
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1970s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Nias 'Kalabubu' Coconut & Brass Headhunter Necklace
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Kalabubu' necklace, also known as the 'head-hunter' necklace made out of coconut and brass is the most important ornament for the men of Southern Nias Island, North Sumatra...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Aluminum Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships bridge telegraph by Japanese Maker. Faceplate shows ships commands in english with astern and ahead, slow, half, full, finished with engines and stop. Also on plate: Manufac...
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1990s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Japanese Puzzle Bank Portrays A Building Bank "National Savings Bank" Circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
Quite an unusual piece for bank collectors or just for those seeking a unique collectible. This is a coin bank made of all wood; walnut and inlay here and there with a green painted ...
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1940s Folk Art Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1970's 14K Gold Bamboo-Style Star of David Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1970s 14K Gold Bamboo-Style Star of David Pendant weighs 4 grams and features a distinctive bamboo-inspired design. Crafted from solid 14...
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1970s Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Anglo Raj Hand-Crafted Game Chess Low Table India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The board is nicely carved with Rajasthani designs at the rim, the sides and feet are covered with clad silver metal hammered with Moorish Raj designs. In good vintage condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Pair of 18th Century Temple Elephants Carved in Sandstone from Burma
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of rare 18th century temple elephants carved in sandstone with chalk and leftovers of gold leaf. Chalking is used as a surface to bind gold leaf. Originally fully covered with g...
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18th Century Other Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sandstone

Mapplethorpe Flora
Located in New York, NY
The definitive collection of Robert Mapplethorpe’s flower photographs in a sophisticated new edition Robert Mapplethorpe is one of the twentieth ...
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2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

"Flowers" A Collection of Antique Prints in Europe, Kaigai Inc. Japan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Approx. ninety four superb full page plates containing approx. 571 designs in colour. Plates are housed in a beige card folder and then in a original slip case. The slip case has som...
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1990s Beaux Arts Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A Home for Every Plant, Wonders of the Botanical World
Located in New York, NY
Journey across 40 incredible habitats around the world to discover the biggest, boldest, and stinkiest plants Without plants there would be no life on Earth, but most people are b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Impressive Burmese Gilded Buddha Sculpture in Bhūmisparśa Mudrā . 32 kg
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large Antique Buddha (99 cm) from a Temple in Burma, crafted in hardwood, likely Burma teak. Beautifully and intricately carved, the Buddha is depicted in Bhūmisparśa Mudrā, a class...
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Late 18th Century Other Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hardwood

The Getaway
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for The Getaway 1972, This film starred Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw and was directed by Sam Peckinpah. The art work on this Japanese poster is uni...
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1970s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Tales of Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for The Tales of Hoffmann 1951. This film was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and stars Moira Shearerand Robert Rounseville. This po...
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1950s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Turkaman Tribal Silver Jewelry Choker
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Tribal jewelry vintage chocker , leather strap with colorful glass beads . the main object artistically hand made from silver and brass with one piece of glass embedded in the cent...
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19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass

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