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Place of Origin: East Asian
Edo period miniature Samurai sword
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Exquisite and rare Miniature Samurai sword. Made with great attention to every detail it was most likely meant for Musha Ningyo, Samurai Dolls set. Such exquisite pieces are rare. ...
Category

19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Copper

Finely Carved Old Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell
Located in Pomona, CA
Discover the heavenly resonance of our Conch Shell, a beautifully crafted union of spirituality and art. It embodies respect and tradition thanks to the meticulously carved deity on ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Japanese Meiji Silver & Mixed Metal Cigarette Box
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Japanese Meiji silver and mixed metal cigarette box with bird and foliate decoration on the cover, signed on cover, and ebonized wooden inte...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Copper

Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand puppets, like this one from China’s Zhejiang region, have been a popular form of entertainment for centuries. In the late 19th early-20th century this tiny robed gentleman proba...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk, Wood

Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
$258 Sale Price
29% Off
Chinese Good Fortune Hairpin, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Although eyes were certainly drawn to the high, fan-shaped headdresses that Qing-dynasty women affixed to back of their heads, it was the finishing touch of a hairpin or two that completed the look. This silver hairpin ends in a round floral medallion framing the decorative Fu (?) character for "good...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Brass Chinese Brazier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique brass Chinese brazier. Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted brass brazier used to warmed the hands of a wealthy Chinese on a cold...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Porcelain Figurine of Boy Holding a Green Whistle Bird, Ca. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Porcelain Figurine of a Boy Holding a Green Whistle Bird, Ca. 1890 Meiji Period (1868-1912) DIMENSIONS Height: 8 inches Length: 7 inches Depth: 6.5 inches
Category

1890s Japonisme Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Provincial Chinese Kite Reel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually-shaped object is a 19th century Chinese kite reel, cleverly carved to contain small wooden beads that rattle back and forth as the reel is used. A popular past time, kite flying...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Eighteen Luohan Walnut Shell 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...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Walnut

Rare Collector's Wine, Rose of Versailles, by Yamato Wine, Japan
Located in Roma, IT
This Rose of Versailles - Rare Collector's wine, is a bottle of sparkling red wine produced in Japan in 2012. The wine is a cabernet sauvignon gr...
Category

2010s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Masterpieces from the sanso collection: Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker and Doris Drucker. Hardcover catalogue Book. Text in English and Japanese. Luxe edition. For over 3...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japonisme East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chinese Double Gourd Hairpin, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Although eyes were certainly drawn to the high, fan-shaped headdresses that Qing-dynasty women affixed to back of their heads, it was the finishing touch of a hairpin or two that com...
Category

Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Set of 3 Chinese Bronze Ritual Cups
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of 3 Chinese bronze ritual cups with pagoda shaped cover. In archaic style probably 18th or 19th century. Great patina, no cracks.
Category

Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

SUITE OF RARE COLLECTABLE ANTiQUE CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL GAMES COUNTERS CHIPS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of antique Chinese circa 1900 mother of pearl games counters A truly lovely early suite, ...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Red Glass Snuff Bottle
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...
Category

20th Century Qing East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Edo Period Spectacular Samurai Abumi, Stirrups Inlayed with Silver
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Spectacular Samurai Stirrups These spectacular samurai stirrups are a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship. They are made of iron with silver and b...
Category

18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a fine Bodhisattva head made of stucco around a wood core circa 6th century AD. The fragment was part of high-relief wall sculpture based ...
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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Earthenware, Stucco, Petrified Wood

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Giant Swank
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Japanese Giant Swank holds a unique charm, epitomizing the intricate craftsmanship and cultural richness of Japan. Its ornate design and meticulous detailing reflect cent...
Category

1970s Space Age Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Chinese Floral Incised Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century handcrafted bronze hand warmer would have been owned by a woman of means and filled with coals so she could warm her hands on cold...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

'Rajputana' Tin & Celluloid Wind Up Japanese Toy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Vintage Japanese tin and celluloid wind up toy. When you wind this toy the top spins around while the babies on the back move from side to side and the el...
Category

20th Century East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the four treasures found in a scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the ...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Egg Figurines - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring timeless charm to your interior with this exquisite pair of vintage Regency-era hand-painted porcelain figurines. Each piece features a delightful child—one boy, one girl—resti...
Category

Mid-20th Century Regency East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that a boy’s passage into manhood was m...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk, Cane, Wood, Lacquer

Papillon
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for Franklin J. Schaffner's 1973 drama starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. This poster is unfolded and conservation linen backed and it would ...
Category

1970s Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chinese Grey 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...
Category

Early 20th Century East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate

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...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 20 years of collecting, we have never run across a pair of brazier tongs, making this object truly a rare find. Once used by a scholar or wealthy homeowner to place hot coals in a...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Plush Bear with Built-in Hands-Free Telephone
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Teddy bear with built-in hands-free telephone. KC Bearifone II, produced by TeleConcepts Inc. in the 1990s. It's a hands-free telephone with a built-in loudspeaker, disguised as a doll, with a chequered waistcoat and pink bow tie...
Category

1990s Modern East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Set of Six Chinese Bound-Foot Lotus Slippers, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these pointed slippers, crafted of beautifully embroidered silk, 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 during 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 beautifully preserved lotus slippers...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Daiya Japan 1960s Motorcycle - Stunt Driver - Tin Motorcycle Tin Toy
Located in Catania, IT
Daiya brand tin motorcycle made in Japan 1960s in very good condition consistent with the wear and tear of time See photos in details. Measures: Length 27 cms Width 13 cm Height ...
Category

1960s Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pair Chinese Double Luck Lotus Slippers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These pointed silk slippers are beautifully embroidered with colorful bats and golden coins, symbols of happiness and good luck, and were shaped to resemble a lotus bud to enhance one's bound feet. A practice that began in the Tang dynasty and reached the height of its popularity during 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 beautifully preserved lotus slippers...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Silk

Connection CCY Architects
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
Connection is a monograph of ten residences that articulate the office's design process and exploration of creating architectural solution rooted in natural place. Connection provid...
Category

2010s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chinese Double Gourd "Root" Amber 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...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Chinese Guanyin Goddess of Compassion and Mercy
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese polychrome bronze depiction of Guanyin the Goddess of compassion and mercy. What makes this presentation more unique is the fact that G...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Manu: Recipes and Stories from My Brazi
Located in New York, NY
'Manu Buffara is the bridge to the next generation of strong, conscious, and thoughtful chefs.’ – Dominique Crenn 'Manu Buffara is amazing. A mother, warrior, Cook, chef, environm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Bras, The Tastes of Aubrac
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
The story behind one of the most influential restaurants in the world, situated in the picturesque Aubrac region of France. With this long-awaited book, Sébastien Bras, son of legendary French chef Michel Bras, invites us through the doors of Le Suquet, his two Michelin-star restaurant with dramatic views over the breathtaking countryside. Through never-before-published recipes and specially commissioned photography, Bras tells the story of his family, where cooking is not only passed from generation to generation but is constantly reinvented and imagined. Grounded and shaped by the terroir of his home in Aubrac, Bras' cuisine is internationally recognized as one of the most influential in the world, particularly for having raised vegetables and herbs to an art form. Featuring 40 iconic recipes, including Gargouillou of Young Herbs and Vegetables; Curry Cream Coulant; Onion Squash Aligot; and Potato Waffle filled with Beurre-noisette Cream; along with sumptuous and evocative images of the restaurant and surrounding landscape, Bras: The Tastes of Aubrac opens the Bras family album, showcasing the amazing story...
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2010s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

ABCDuane
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
The legendary photographer relates intimate themes of his life and art in a scrapbook memoir illustrated by his works—from portraits of Magritte to Warhol, to painted tintypes, and t...
Category

2010s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

ABCDuane
ABCDuane
$40 / item
Industrial Facility
Located in New York, NY
The first monograph on the complete works of award-winning design studio Industrial Facility Sam Hecht and Kim Colin's world-renowned, London-based studio is one of the most influ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Jessica Stockholder Revised and Expanded Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series
Located in New York, NY
The definitive book on a creative force who continues to influence sculpture and installation art Jessica Stockholder has long broken down the boundaries between painting, sculp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Keiko Nomura, Deep South Book, 1999
By Keiko Nomura
Located in CA, CA
First edition, published by Little More, 1999. Keiko Nomura's photo book 'Deep South' reflect the artists roots in Okinawa and has attracted critical acc...
Category

Late 20th Century East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century Chinese Silver Kiddush Goblet with a Saucer
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver covered Kiddush cup, 19th century. Round bowl on baluster stem mounted to stepped and flat circular foot. Double domed cover with pointed finial. Engraved band...
Category

19th Century Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Japanese 19th Century Temple Gong
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese 19th century temple gong. Temple gongs were originally used to beckon the gods. Comes with bronze bell, silk pillow, red lacquer stand and s...
Category

19th Century Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Smoking Set 'Tabac-Ire'
Located in PARIS, FR
Smoking set (tabako-ire) composed of a pipe (kiseru), a pipe case (kiseruzutsu) and a tabacco pouch (tonkotsu) for women linked to a netsuke. Intended f...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Kimono as Art The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota by Dale Carolyn Gluckman, Hollis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota. Edited by Dale Carolyn Gluckman, Hollis Goodall. 160 pages, Hardcover book. First published November 27, 2008 Larg...
Category

Early 2000s East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of cloissone ashtrays, China, Early 20th Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cloissone ashtrays, China, Early 20th Century.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Black Silk Lotus Slippers with Plum Blossoms, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These pointed slippers, beautifully embroidered with light blue plum blossoms on black silk, 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 during 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 beautifully preserved lotus slippers...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk

People's Republic of China Porcelain Group, circa 1965
Located in Paris, FR
Porcelain group of the Chinese revolution, representing a soldier and peasant allies to the future. The inscription in Chinese means "army and peo...
Category

1960s Vintage East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Japanese Sculpture Okimono of a Dutchman, Dutch Colonial, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare wood Japanese Okimono of a Dutchman playing with a bat Edo period, 18th-19th century or earlier The Dutchman is standing and h...
Category

Early 18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Boxwood

Robert Frank - Flower Is
By Robert Frank
Located in New York, NY
Flower Is… “is one of Frank’s great books (which means it is one of the greatest of photobooks), demonstrating magisterially, as he himself says in the boo...
Category

Late 20th Century East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Antique Chinese Porcelain Pillar Blue & White Dragon Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese porcelain dragon snuff bottle, unusual cylindrical pillar form with no neck, unglazed top and bottom concentric grooved base, narrow aperture, painted in under glaze cobalt b...
Category

19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

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