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Place of Origin: Asian
Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A full size cabinet with this level of workmanship would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture, at only nine inches tall, is perfectly constructed down to the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Graphic Classics
Located in New York, NY
Discover 500 of the world’s greatest graphic designs in one big, bold, and brilliant volume This deep dive into graphic design history presents the work of more than 400 designers across 33 countries and 5 continents, with work dating back to the 14th century. Reimagined from the Phaidon best-seller Graphic: 500 Designs that Matter, the book’s dizzying array of designs range from the Gutenberg Bible to Joy Division album art, with work by both anonymous creators and industry icons such as Aleksandr Rodchenko, Paul Rand, Paula Scher, Ahn Sang-soo, and Julia Born. The generous format and two-part design structure allows designs to be shown in detail, with large images up front and a 300+ word text for each entry in the back – making this equal parts picture and reading book. A design category key adds functionality while indicating the sheer variety of disciplines at work within one medium, from advertising and information design to posters, books, magazines, and logos. This book is the perfect reference guide for design and art lovers, enthusiasts, and professionals at any stage of their careers, as well as all those interested in and impacted by visual communication. Carefully revised to bring every detail up to date, organized chronologically, and with the addition of 50 new examples that highlight designers reshaping the graphic culture of today, this collection is more comprehensive, compelling – and relevant – than ever before. Featured designers include: Reza Abedini, Otl Aicher, Herbert Bayer, Max Bill, Laurenz Brunner, A. M. Cassandre, Joseph Churchward, Alan Fletcher, Federica Fragapane, Graphic Thought Facility, Béla Horovitz, Eric Hu, Shira Inbar, Tibor Kalman, Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., Frith Kerr and Amelia Noble, Anita Klinz, El Lissitzky, George Lois, Karel Martens, Bruno Munari, Nontsikelelo Mutiti, Hassan Rahim, Aleksandr Rodchenko, Stefan Sagmeister, Koichi Sato...
Category

2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large coffee sculpture Table Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Table or sculpture made by Ryosuke Harashima. This work is made of antique Japanese antique sled that was used for caring bamboo charcoal at kiln, coper ...
Category

2010s Japonisme Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Indian Inlaid Table Top Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th Century Indian bone inlaid padouk miniature secretary, Monghyr, the two doors inlaid with flowers, vines and birds opening to reveal a fall front writing surface, the...
Category

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Padouk

Cookbook Book
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 125 seminal cookbooks from the last 100 years, Cookbook Book is a celebration of the world's most beautiful, influential and informative cookbooks. From the tried-and-tr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Jewish Bar Kokhba Revolt Silver Zuz (AD 132–135) – Judaean Coin Certified by NGC
Located in New York, NY
This silver zuz coin, weighing 3.30 grams, was minted during the Bar Kokhba Revolt, a Jewish uprising against Roman rule in Judaea from AD 132 to 135. Undated but attributed to the y...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Chinese Cigarette 420 Business Card Holder with Repoussé Dragon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful hand crafted Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, that can also double as a 420 or business card holder. The silver is in great condition and is so brilliant it's difficult to...
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Islamic Enameled Vessels, Ancient Urns
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is an exceptional and historic pair of Damascus enameled metalwork vessels or urns. These art objects show signs of rough use and handling through the centuries. Although it is ...
Category

16th Century Islamic Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

A Day in the Life of the Soviet Union Book by David Elliot Cohen Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Day in the Life of the Soviet Union Book by David Elliot Cohen. More than three hundred photographs visually survey the diversity of Russian landscapes and cityscapes and depict r...
Category

20th Century Balkan Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank" Japan, circa 1950s
By Marusan
Located in Incline Village, NV
A unique and quite scarce bank, made in Japan by the Marusan Company for the American market in the 1950's; this all tin bank is known as (according to the gr...
Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Antique Casin FM-135 Camera
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Casin FM-135 Camera. labeled as "Fashion Camera", it is a 35 mm camera, produced in the 1980s/1990s, in an attempt to combine simplicity, modern design and accessibility. Made of bla...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Nautical Tung Woo Starboard Ship Navigation Copper Lantern with Label
Located in Yonkers, NY
A nautical Tung Woo starboard ship navigation copper lantern from the early 20th century with label and glass. This nautical Tung Woo starboard ship navigation copper lantern from th...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Symbolic Turkish Sivas Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A highly inspiring directional Turkish sivas carpet woven for the Turkish government. Inscribed is the name of the regime at the time, "OSMANI". You also see the same elements seen in the Turkish flag...
Category

Early 20th Century Campaign Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wool

Oriental Saber, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Oriental saber, also called Killich Ottoman Empire, late 18th century Handle in horn, silver mounted, Damascus blade, scabbard garnished of black le...
Category

Late 18th Century Islamic Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Miniature Huanghuali Wood Chinese Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Huanghuali wood Chinese sideboard. An expertly crafted miniature architectural model in Huanhuali wood with brass hardware. A late 20th centu...
Category

Late 20th Century Qing Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rosewood

Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter by Sarome Japan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Postmodern chrome table lighter. Excellent vintage condition, works great. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter. Lighter made by Sarome, Asia Japan. Measure: 5.75 in H, 2.5 in D. About Sarome: SAROME Japanese cigarette lighter manufacturer founded in 1940. The brand is named after SAROME, god of flames, object of fascination for humans. SAROME artisans craft delicate, glossy lighters in Tokyo to fascinate and enchant. Though known early on in Europe mainly for our superb crafting of cigarette lighters the luxury brand spread Worldwide. Sarome lighters...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The boxwood netsuke finely carved as a kneeling Noh dancer dressed in striking geometric patterned robes. The actor holds an opened war fan behind their back in one hand, a Shinto wand slung over the shoulder in the other. The war fan, tessen, decorated in red lacquer with a golden rising sun at the center. Tessen were sturdy fans used by samurai as protective devices, and sometimes as weapons. The wand, called an onusa, is a traditional Shinto ritual implement comprised of folded paper streamers, shide, attached to a wooden wand, often used in purification rituals. Here, the shide are crafted from silver maki-e, with the handle of the natural boxwood. The actor wears a fierce and unearthly hannya mask...
Category

1890s Meiji Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

Gold-Plated Ronson Banjo Stylish Design Petrol Lighter, Japan
By Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare reproduction of the original 1926 Ronson Banjo features a gold-plated finish was produced by Ronson Japan in 1990. The lighter comes fully functional with fresh flit and fluid ready for use. Stamped on the lighter: Ronson Lighter US PATENT Dec,31,1918 RONSON WORLD'S FIRST AUTOMATIC...
Category

1990s Art Deco Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Seiko Ship's Nautical Analog Clock, 1980s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned Japanese ship, black Seiko analog clocks with brushed nickel faces. Battery mechanism updated and an easy opening on the back side. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

William Monk
Located in New York, NY
The first comprehensive study on the work of visionary painter William Monk William Monk is a British-born, New York-based artist known for his enigmatic and vibrant paintings that ...
Category

2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only ten inches tall—is perfectly constructed dow...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Qing Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Mangal II Stories and Recipes
Located in New York, NY
The debut cookbook from the landmark East London restaurant, showcasing a collection of contemporary Turkish recipes Discover the food and stories of Mangal II, one of London’s most vibrant food destinations, thanks to the dynamic vision of the Dirik brothers. Following in the footsteps of their father, the Turkish chef Ali Dirk who immigrated to London and opened the UK’s first ocakbasi, Mangal I, in 1994, his sons have modernised Anatolian cuisine for the 21st century. Through heartfelt essays about the food, creativity, and legacy of the restaurant and more than 60 original recipes, readers discover delicious signature recipes such as Cull Yaw Köfte with Grilled Apple Sauce, Grilled Chickpea Hummus, Sourdough Pide, Mushroom Manti, and Tahini Tart – all by Sertaç Dirik, one of the most talented chefs of his generation. A foreword by Action Bronson...
Category

2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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...
Category

1970s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Complete Antique Chinese Water Pipe in Paktong
Located in Leuven , BE
Complete Antique Chinese Water Pipe in Paktong (=an Alloy of Zinc, Copper and Nickel). The Base is decorated with fine plates in Bamboo and Red Copper. It is also provided with Ideog...
Category

20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Nickel, Zinc

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast cons...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Russian Sterling Silver Torah Crown Judaica Turn of the Century Highly Detailed
Located in New York, NY
Russian, sterling silver Torah crown, topped with a bird, from the turn of the century, all beautifully detailed with flowers and animal motifs, with Hebrew and English inscriptions....
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Spring Day Kokeshi by Fumio Tomidokoro, Japan, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Spring Day Kokeshi made in the 1980s by Fumio Tomidokoro. A pretty kokeshi with colorful decorations, a lovely haircut detail and a perfect size. Its master is still working today. G...
Category

1980s Japonisme Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

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, ...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Ebony And Specimen Wood Ceylonese Miniature Octagonal Table
Located in Norwich, GB
A rare antique ebony and specimen wood miniature octagonal table. Ceylonese/Indian. Circa 19th century. Free UK delivery via a selected parcel company. ...
Category

19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ebony, Palmwood

Christ Pantocrator, a Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Russian Icon
Located in London, GB
Christ Pantocrator, A silver-gilt and cloisonné Enamel Russian Icon Moscow, 1892 Icon: 23.5cm high x 20cm wide x 4cm depth. Case: 26.5cm high x 23cm w...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Chinese Lacquer Double Sided Qing Dynasty Drum with Wooden Stand and Drum Sticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful piece! two sided with leather hand painted snare on two sides trimmed in nail heads. The collapsable wooden stand, while making the piece complete, can be put aside and t...
Category

19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Kokeshi Doushin or Child's Mind, by Takeda Masashi, 1960-70s, Japan
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi "Doushin" aka "Esprit d'enfant", années 1960-1970, par Takeda Masashi. Une kokeshi que l'on adore pour ses formes rondes et sa simplicité presque rustique. Place belle est la...
Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1960s Traditional Japanese Wood Doll Dento Naruko Kokeshi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1960s Japanese Wood Doll Narugo Kokeshi signed 17.5 h x 5.25 diameter Original vintage condition Refer to images listed.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Late Century Japanese Cast Aluminium Industrial Flameproof Table Lamp, Edison
By Kokosha, Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed Kokosha aluminium flame proof ceiling light circa 1998, made by Kokosha of Osaka, Japan Originating form super tankers and cargo ships this lamp has been expertly stripp...
Category

1990s Industrial Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Jadeite Longevity Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade (yù) has long been a symbol of excellence, longevity and purity of virtue. Worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was...
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade

19th Burmese Carved and giltwood Stupa with Buddhas in Niches
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderfully carved 18th century Burmese Shan period stupa with many seated Buddha's set in niches. With original gilding and red and green polychrome. The stupa is a Buddhist arc...
Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1980s Table Lighter Chrome Huey Cobra Helicopter Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s VINTAGE TABLE LIGHTER Chrome Plated Steel Beautiful helicopter design. Lighter is stamped Japan. In the shape of a Huey Cobra Helicopter 3 tall x 7...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960s Set of 12 Wood Toy MONKEYS Danish Kay Bojesen Era Jointed Teak & Oak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Set of 12 Wood Toy MONKEYS Danish Kay Bojesen Era Jointed Teak & Oak Collection is from different countries; most are from Japan. Some have labels remaining. 5 large 5 medium ...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak, Teak

"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...
Category

1990s Beaux Arts Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Israeli Church Tithing Bank in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wall hung church money bank in brass. It reads Tabor to its front - incised by hand. Presumably it has been used for tithing at one the churches of Mount Tabor...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Temple Model
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful model resembles China's real temple with exquisite carvings. Peonies and lotuses flank delicate doors decorated with "double happiness" carvings. These flowers are symbols ...
Category

19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

1950s Industrial Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mies
Located in New York, NY
The classic and definitive monograph on iconic architect Mies van der Rohe This is the most readable, comprehensive, and beautiful book ever published on one of the twentieth centur...
Category

2010s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Decorative Tile in Architecture and Interiors
Located in Bradenton, FL
The decorative tile in architecture and interiors. Softcover book with dustjacket, published in 2000 by Phaidon Press limited of London. Illustrated, 240 pages.  
Category

Early 2000s Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Raj Hand-Crafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Elephant, India, 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Raj Hand-Crafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Elephant, India, 1950. Anglo Raj vintage hand-crafted stuffed cotton embroidered elephant, India, 1950. Handmade in Rajasthan, India, colorful fabric elephant toy. Vintage small elephant stuffed cotton embroidered and decorated with small mirrors, great collector piece. Anglo Raj, small stuffed elephant...
Category

Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Yoshitomo Nara
Located in New York, NY
The definitive book on the life and career of internationally acclaimed artist Yoshitomo Nara Yoshitomo Nara rose to prominence in the mid-1990s, a s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chinese 19 th C Workshop-Scaled model with 17 polychromed figures.World exhibit
Located in Leuven , BE
The Diorama was in a private collection for more than 20 years and is said to have been exposed at the China Exposition 1902 in Copenhagen.This group of Chinese polychromed-decorate...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Box
Located in Toronto, ON
This exquisite large antique Chinese circa 1880 carved rose quartz snuff box is a rare Maison Nurita find. Snuff boxes were first used by the Chinese and Mongolians during the Qing d...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rose Quartz

Vintage Campaign Anglo Indian Wicker Pith Helmet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting British Colonial Anglo Indian pith helmet or hat ambitiously handcrafted in woven reed or wicker in classic form with metal breather holes and plenty of tropical charm. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Colonial Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wicker, Reed

Chinese Moss-in-Snow Jadeite Ruyi Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade (yù) has long been a symbol of excellence, longevity and purity of virtue. Worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was...
Category

20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade

Large Abalone and Mother of Pearl Icon Depicting the Last Supper
Located in London, GB
Large abalone and mother of pearl icon depicting the Last Supper Jerusalem, Late 19th Century Icon: Height 78cm, width 75cm, depth 13cm Case: Heig...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese Travel Opium Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chinese Jade, Carnelian, and Quartz Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Chinese jade, carnelian, and quartz flower model in a cloisonné enamel planter Chinese, 20th Century Height 18cm, width 9cm, depth 9cm This c...
Category

20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Metal

Antique Weapon Golok Klewang Keris Ceremonial Sword Dagger Southeast, 19/20c
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Weapon Golok Klewang Keris Ceremonial Sword Dagger. Nice keris Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal, Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: India/Indonesia Period: 19th century...
Category

19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour Steel, gold, gilt, mail; iron and brass, leather Dated 1797 Persia Late 18th Century Size: helmet: 70cm long - 27½ ins long / shield...
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Brass, Steel, Iron

Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
Category

1950s Vintage Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade, Gold

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