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Place of Origin: East Asian
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha. A Chinese bronze statue from the late 18th century Qing Dynasty period is ca...
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18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
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2010s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

William Monk
William Monk
$55 / item
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Export Floor Standing Bell with Wrought Iron Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920 Chinese Export floor standing bell on wrought iron stand A very well made and decorative...
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1920s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Set of 10 Mini Pigs Earthenware Pottery Tea Pets Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
Set of 10 adorable earthenware piggies. Hand crafted depicting happy countenance. Various colors. These cute pieces can be used as paperweights and tea pets.
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Late Century Iron, Brass and Glass Explosion Proof Industrial Pendant
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This excellent example of an original explosion proof lamp was salvaged from an old Japanese ship. Dated c1975, it has the original ceramic and brass E27...
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1970s Industrial Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Brass

Sotheby's Hong Kong Important Private Collection Chinese Ceramics Oct. 2019
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Hong Kong Important Private Collection Chinese Ceramics October 8, 2019. 1st Ed hardcover. Includes rare examples of Ming and Qing porcelain and several exceptional jades. Sir Q.W. Lee was a banker and philanthropist well-known for his passion for collecting outstanding Chinese works of art...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

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 East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

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

Materials

Porcelain

Mr Fox The Magician Blowing Magical Bubbles working Tin Toy by Yonezawa of Japan
Located in Reading, Berkshire
"Mr Fox The Magician" Blowing Magical Bubbles Collectible Tin Toy Brightly coloured 1960's tin toy from Japan, made by the manufacturer Yonezawa Sold without box. Takes D batteries to operate. These will not be sent with item due to postal restrictions. Yonezawa Toys...
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1960s Japonisme Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Late 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottles
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 East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Signed Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997 The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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 East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade, Gold

Vintage Kokeshi Doll XL Wood Japan Showa Period 36cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage and large hand made and painted kokeshi doll from the late Showa period (1926-1989), large size of 36cm! Circa 70s-80s, Japan, marked on the bottom by the maker. Specific re...
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1970s Showa Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Set of 5 Mini Pigs Earthenware Pottery Tea Pets Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
Set of 5 adorable earthenware piggies. Hand crafted depicting happy countenance. These cute pieces can be used as paperweights and tea pets.
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Transparent Faceted Art Glass Chrome Gas Lighter Japan 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern transparent art Glass lighter with Chrome hardware from the 1970s, made in Japan. Marked Japan at the Chrome part. A beautiful Desk A...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & Watches Collection of D/IF Diamonds
Located in valatie, NY
Christie’s Hong Kong magnificent jewels & watches including a private collection of D/IF Diamonds, April 27, 1998. First Edition softcover catalog w...
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1990s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Tibetan Silver Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century Tibetan snuff bottle is delightfully ornate, crafted with silver metalwork and encrusted with colorful beads. The small bo...
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20th Century Tibetan East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

James Bond 'From Russia With Love' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1972
Located in Devon, GB
In Sean Connery's second outing as James Bond, 'From Russia With Love' saw the British spy battling a secret crime organisation known as Spectre. The follow-up to 007's 1962 debut in 'Dr. No,' Terence Young's 'From Russia With Love' further developed the Bond formula with elaborate titles, fast-paced action sequences, a John Barry...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Get Dressed! A Historical Guessing Game for Fashion Lovers
Located in New York, NY
An illustrated, interactive introduction to fashion history for children, revealing the fascinating connections between clothing and culture In this first book of fashion history fo...
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2010s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

China Pair Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Custom Presentation Case
Located in South Burlington, VT
An opportunity to acquire a handsomely cased duo (2) of monumental hand carved stone swords or sabers from China. These are no ordinary swords. These unusual swords were probably int...
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20th Century East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Limestone

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 East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Chinese Export Sterling Silver Walking Stick Handle, circa 1900
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese Export sterling silver walking stick handle, circa 1900. Monogram of the famous ichthyologist Dr. Hugh McCormick Smith, "H...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and rare piece. A superb blue and white porcelain vase, with a winter landscape. Made by Fuji Shumei. Fujii Mr. Aki Fujii’s specialty is the technique of drawing a mountain ...
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20th Century Showa East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

1940s Jeweled Enameled Brass Daybook Phonebook Note Pad with Stone Buddah
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Purse note pad book, cinches paper in binding, works well with index cards, as shown. Carved Green Stone possibly Jade of a Confucius Asian Man with Long Beard.
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1940s Art Deco Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Shiro Kuramata Hammer House
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hammer house object by Shiro Kuramata. Never used condition in box.  
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Zinc

Chinese Orchid Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was crafted by the Miao peoples of Guizhou province and was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

1980s Vintage Memphis Swatch Twin Phone
By Swatch
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1980s Vintage Memphis Swatch Twin Phone 3.25 h x 3 w x 9.5 long Original vintage Refer to images
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Shaanxi History Museum Shaanxi History Museum, by Feng Gengwu, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Shaanxi History Museum Shaanxi History Museum, by Feng Gengwu. Published by Shaanxi Tourism Publishing House, 2005. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Shaanxi History Museum, which i...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

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 East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Paul Cocksedge
Paul Cocksedge
$70 / item
Japanese Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Japanese ships telegraph. Unit has been stripped of paint and polished. Aluminum head with brass handle. 43 pounds. 40 tall by 8 by 9. Mounted to a wood...
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1940s Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

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 East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Soapstone

Suiseki Rock-Stone on a Base of Wood, Japan
Located in Kastrup, DK
Suiseki rock-stone on a hardwood base. The stone has an exciting expression of flowers. Suiseki in Japanese, Scholer's Rock in Chinese and Suseok in Korean. Asian Zen tradition ...
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Early 20th Century Other East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

This Land
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
David Opdyke's massive collage This Land (as elucidated in this book by award-winning author Lawrence Weschler) presents a slow-burning satire of the American dream as it blunders in...
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2010s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

This Land
This Land
$35 / item
American Indian Painting & Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
American Indian Painting & Sculpture by Patricia Janis Broder. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition published in 1981 by Abbeville Press of New York. Printed in Japan, illus...
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1980s Native American Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Borneo Ironwood Sea Salvaged Ceremonial Wedding Paddle Art Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
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...
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19th Century Primitive Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

The Cut-Outs of Henri Matisse by John Elderfield
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Cut-Outs of Henri Matisse by John Elderfield. Softcover book published in 1992 by George Braziller, Inc. of Madison Avenue, New York. Illustrated, printed in Japan, 127 pages.
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1990s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Harley Davidson AMF Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a AMF Harley Davidson motorcycle. In 1969, the AMF corporation (American Machine and Foundry) took over production of Harley-Davidson moto...
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1980s Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Kokeshi with Camellias, by Inosuke Kobayashi, Japan, 1990s
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi with Camellias, made in the 1990 by Usaburo. Elegant kokeshi with a camellia adorned kimono. Camellia is a winter flower. Very good condition, with its sticker. The kokeshi ...
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1990s Japonisme East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Studio City, CA
A very engaging and quite scarce first edition softcover book with dust jacket by famed Japanese photographer and contemporary artist Nobuyoshi Araki. The book titled New York, cons...
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1990s Modern East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Honda Cafe Racer Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage table lighter in the shape of a Honda CA 750 Dream. This great cafe racer style body is made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piece a classic silver color. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lighter. Very unusual piece. Other motorcycle...
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1980s Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Steps & Stairways
By Rizzoli
Located in Bradenton, FL
Steps & Stairways by Cleo Baldon and Ib Melchior, with Julius Shulman as photographic consultant. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published by Rizzoli of New York in 1...
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1980s Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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 East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Go West
Go West
$1,713
Yellow Submarine
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for The Beatles 1968 music animation. The art work on this Japanese poster is unique to the films release in Japan. The poster is unfolded and conservat...
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1960s Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rocky Mountain Modern: Contemporary Alpine Homes
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
Rocky Mountain Modern by John Gendall is a collection of the most inspiring modern residences in the Rockies, a region with a surprising but deep histo...
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2010s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chinese Woven Bamboo Foot Soldier's Helmet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This conical woven hat originates from 19th century China and is expertly crafted entirely of bamboo. The outside consists of slivers of bamboo woven together with rattan strips, sec...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese Mother of Pearl Counters
Located in London, GB
Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese mother of pearl counters Chinese, early 19th century Measure: Diameter 3.5cm This set comprises sixty-thre...
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Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pociag / Night Train
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for Jerzy Kawalerowicz's 1959 mystery thriller staring Lucyna and Winnicka, Leon Niemczyk The art work on this poster is unique to the first Japanese r...
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1960s Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Bronze Clad & Polychrome Painted Buddha Sculpture with Pedestal Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and dipped bronze Buddha sculpture and stand is signed by and unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1920. Both the ornate stand an...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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 East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Impressionist Masterpieces by John House
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressionist Masterpieces, National Gallery of Art, Washington by John House. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published in 1985 by Hugh Lau...
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Late 20th Century East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Antique Hunter's Guide - Set of 3
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture (tables, chairs, sofas & Beds), American Furniture (chests, cupboards, desks & other pieces), and American Silver & Pewter. Published...
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Early 2000s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

It’s Christmas Everywhere, Celebrations from Around the World
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
A global celebration of Christmas, this unique tree-shaped carousel-format novelty board book can be opened and folded back to create a free-standing Christmas tree using its integrated magnetic closure. A sturdy and gorgeous gift featuring frame-worthy art. Ten days until Christmas. How I wish I could be, Not just a plain pine, But a real Christmas tree. A pine tree's Christmas wish comes true when a parade of children visit to decorate its branches with unique festive ornaments from around the world - from German nutcrackers...
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2010s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Stunning Ming Period Male Deity Sculpture – 14th–17th Century China
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and evocative wooden sculpture of a male deity, dating to the Ming dynasty (14th–17th century), China. The figure’s calm expression and dignified posture reflect the spiritual...
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15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Hardcover Book
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, the Hermitage, Leningrad, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Hardcover book with dustjacket. ...
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1980s Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

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 East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Honda Gold Wing Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Cool to...
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1980s Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Book Chinese Porcelain Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Reference Book Chinese Porcelain – Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection 1978 Senju, Satou and Takeshi, Murayama Published by Kyuryudo, Japan, 1969 Senju Sato, the found...
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20th Century East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

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 East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Un Flic
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese special Deneuve style poster for the 1972 film Un Flic. This film was written and directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, and stars Alain Delon, Ri...
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1970s Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Un Flic
Un Flic
$1,042 Sale Price
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Tibetan Red Lacquer Cymbal Case Lid, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Ornately patterned and framed with brass fittings, this box lid dates to the 19th century originally enclosed a pair of large Tibetan cymbals. Used in processions and dance performances, cymbals provided percussive backing to wind instruments...
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19th Century Tibetan Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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