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Item Ships From: Asia
Japanese Antique Round Table Coffee table Oak solid wood Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese round table.
It was made during the Taisho era.
It is made from solid oak and has turned a deep brown color over the years.
It is in good condition for someth...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Teak Bench Hand-Carved from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved teak wood bench originates from the Island of Madura, off the coast of Northeastern Java. It features a long slender form with angular legs. A wonderful sculptural o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Sculptural Teak Bench Hand-Carved from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved teak wood bench originates from the Island of Madura, off the coast of Northeastern Java. It features a long slender form with angular legs. A wonderful sculptural o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Rare Boshan Incense Burner Yue Celadon, Jin dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The Boshan incense burner is particularly notable among Han dynasty incense burners for its unique shape. Designed to resemble a mountain or even a mythical mountain, it is characterized by its pointed peaks that rise upwards. These peaks often function as vents for the smoke, creating an effect reminiscent of a volcanic eruption.
The body of the incense burner is typically round, with multiple small peaks surrounding a central, larger peak. The material used is mainly ceramic, although there are instances where they were made of bronze. It is presumed that this incense burner was used for religious or ceremonial purposes during its time. The colors of these burners are usually in shades of pale green or greyish brown, with the application of glaze to achieve a variety of colors on occasion.
Such incense burners are often found in tombs or ritual sites, and their purpose was to burn incense for purification of space or to produce pleasant aromas. The Boshan incense burner also represents a significant cultural heritage, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistic values of the period. Today, it is considered a quintessential example of ancient Chinese art.
Period : Han-Jin Dynasty
Type : Incense Burner
Medium : Yue celadon...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century, Meiji, Antique Japanese Iron Teapot with Bronze Lid
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Japanese iron teapot with bronze lid.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 19.8 C.M. / Width 17.3 C.M. / Diameter 15.5
Co...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Rimpa School Floral Screen
By Rimpa School
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Early 19th Century Rimpa School Floral Screen
Period: Early 19th Century
Dimensions: 367x171 cm (144.5x67.3 inches)
SKU: RJ118/2
This 6-panel gold-leafed screen is a splendid repre...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Tang Dynasty, A Set of Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Soldier
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of antique Chinese painted pottery soldier.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size excluding stand: Height 23.3 - 24.4 C.M. / Width 5.9 - 6.1 C.M.
Height including stan...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Annamese Dish Circa 15th Century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Its surface is coated with a smooth, glossy white or cream-colored glaze, exuding a clean and elegant finish. At the center, a geometric motif painted in black pigment draws the eye,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Yarn
Two Pair of Annamese Porcelain Crab Boxes, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Vietnamese stoneware crab boxes. Light blue glaze. This is one of the representative types of miniature works of Hoi An ships.
Dates : 15th century Le Dyn...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Three Glazed Figures of Musicians, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese musicians crafted from terracotta, featuring glazes in green, blue with nice condition. Set on rectangular bases. Compared to other figures, musician figures are relatively rare, two figures with distinctive instrument from that era.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green and Blue glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) V&A Museum - Accession number C.1501913
(Type : Closely related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
English Portrait Of A Lady From Circa End Of The 17th Century
Located in Chonburi, TH
Circle of Willem Wissing
Oil on canvas in its original frame
Canvas size 65x75cm = 25.5”x29.5"
Including frame 82x93cm = 32”x36.5"
The oil painting is in excellent condition.
Fr...
Category
17th Century British Georgian Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Wood
Chinese Ceramic Green Glaze 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp Set, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century features the distinctive green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiw...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Passing Boat And Figure Pattern Blue And White Saucer, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
With a medallion of two boats sailing together, passing an island on which a solitary figure standing and fishing, the rim with a narrow heringbone pattern, the reverse glazed cafe-a...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned King Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as 'King Buddha's, wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of kings instead of ordinary monk's robes.
Crowned Buddha repr...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique kimono textile art " Kobachi ~Marine Collection~ " by ikasu Blue, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is inspired by the blue color palette, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.
In this artwork, the aim was to capture the wide pale...
Category
1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Gate Pillar, Han Dynasty(206BC-220AD)
Located in seoul, KR
The Han Dynasty gate pillar held by the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco and this gate pillar are the only known examples of their type worldwide, highlighting its extraordinary rar...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
$7,980 / set
Three Annamese Small Yuhuchunping, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
These 15th-century Annamese ceramics from Le dynasty, are notable for their rarity and refined design. The Yuhuchunping vases, with their elegant pear-shaped bodies and delicate blue-and-white motifs, showcase the sophisticated craftsmanship of the time. They offer a glimpse into the vibrant maritime trade networks of Southeast Asia during the 15th century, making them valuable artifacts in the study of East Asian ceramics...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Drummers
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of antique Chinese pottery brick tile with musician drummers.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size excluding stand: Height 30.2 - 30.8 C.M. / Width 18.3 - 19.2 ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This flower stand has an attractive, clean appearance.
The gentle curves of the front board give a soft impression to the simple structure.
The rounded design of the legs also adds ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Sofa Armchair 1950s-1960s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese lounge chair.
I think it was made around 1950 to 1960.
I think the natural frame goes well with a variety of interiors.
I think it was probably used in the c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$800 Sale Price
32% Off
Japanese Old Rusted Toy Car 1950s-1980s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old toy car made in Japan.
It was made in the late Showa period, and the body is mainly made of tinplate.
The tires are made of rubber, and the driver's boy is made of pla...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Tin
Meiji-Taisho Period Buddhist Temple Cabinet Doors
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Meiji-Taisho Period Buddhist Temple Cabinet Doors
Period: Meiji-Taisho
Size: 158 x 56 cm (62.2 x 22 inches)
SKU: PTA126
Embrace serenity with these temple cabinet doors from the ea...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Earthenware Pottery Jar, Han Dynasty(206 BC-220 AD)
Located in seoul, KR
This jar would have served as a mortuary object (mingqi), placed in a tomb as a substitute for the more valuable bronze and lacquer vessels. Along with a variety of other funerary earthenware objects, attendant figures, and animals, richly decorated vessels of this kind were intended to serve the spirit of the deceased in the afterlife.
Period : Han dynasty
Type : Jar
Medium : Earthenware
Dimension : 28.5 cm(Height) x 11cm(Mouth Diameter)
Condition : Good(Overall in well-preserved ancient burial condition with some soil still adhering (showing minor abrasions and wear due to prolonged burial underground)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
* Han Dynasty Earthenware...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
HUI series - Set of 3 Shelfs
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
WKND Lab, a duo designer studio founded by Eunji Jun and Halin Lee. WKND Lab’s work field varies from material research, object, to furniture design. All with material-driven narrati...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Plastic, Acrylic, Paper
16th Century Pottery Model of a Folding Chair, Ming dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This piece is an example of Mingqi, items specifically crafted for burial to accompany the deceased into the afterlife. The terracotta army is the most renowned example of such buria...
Category
16th Century Hong Kong Ming Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
HUI series - Vase
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
WKND Lab, a duo designer studio founded by Eunji Jun and Halin Lee. WKND Lab’s work field varies from material research, object, to furniture design. All with material-driven narrati...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Plastic, Acrylic, Paper
$11,610
Antique kimono textile art " Plum Blossom Night ~Resilience~ " by ikasu Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This artwork uses antique fabric from Taisho era (early 1920ies) kimono and paulownia wood taken from antique kiritansu - chest-of-drawers used initially to keep kimonos.
It is eleg...
Category
1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Green Glazed Horse and Rider, Ming period(15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of East Asian horse rider, featuring glazes in green, are set on rectangular base.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green-glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Condition : Good
Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A Chinese antique handbell made of copper alloy.
I think it is from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty.
Although it is a casting, ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
B3 Japanese Antiques, Reeds and geese, silver folding screens set, ink, by Shoko
Located in Niiza, JP
The material is silver paper.
Unfolded size: 3760 x 1180 mm
Folded size: 470 x 1180 x 105 mm, 7 kg per piece
Estimated size after packaging (sandwiched between 5 mm plywood): 35 CM x...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an attractive antique display stand made from old wood from the Taisho era. This stand has been used in Japan to display Bonsai.
The surface is finished with lacquer.
It is made with a particularly rare burl grain, and the patterns created by the natural burl that occurs during the tree's growth process give it a sense of vitality that cannot be expressed artificially. This unique beauty is highly valued in furniture and crafts.
This display stand can be used not only as a decorative stand, flower stand, or Bonsai stand...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Teak Bench Hand-Carved from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved teak wood bench originates from the Island of Madura, off the coast of Northeastern Java. It features a wonderful curved shape with angular legs. The seat was carved...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
The Romance of the Western Chamber Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era c 1725
Located in seoul, KR
The scene depicted in the porcelain is inspired by "The Romance of the Western Chamber" (西厢记), which is one of the most famous Chinese classical novels and was among the first to be ...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique kimono textile art "Prosperity Tree" by ikasu Black, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work uses an antique kimono fabric dated Taisho era (early 1910th), with a pine tree motif, and arranges it so that it looks like a tree decorated with various auspicious symbols - persimmons, pines, peonies, etc.
The line in the middle symbolizes “kintsugi” - concept of wabi-sabi, which values imperfection, impermanence, and the beauty of aging.
It is elegantly framed with paulownia wood originally used for kimono chest-of-drawers, and is filled with storytelling and sense of luxury.
I used pieces of kimono that could no longer be used as clothing and kiritansu chest-of-drawers that would normally be discarded to create the ultimate upcycled piece.
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
The art work features the matsu - pine pattern, which depicts the Japanese pine tree spreading over deep black fabric. It appears as if the pine dranches are decorated with various auspicious symbols - persimmons, pines, peonies, etc.
In East Asia, the pine tree is revered as a symbol of longevity due to its vibrant green leaves, even during the winter season.
In Japan, it's often referred to as the "evergreen tree" because its leaves remain green throughout the year, making it a symbol of good fortune that has been cherished for a long time.
<< Characteristics of the fabric >>
The fabric is hand-painted in traditional Japanese technique "yuzen".
<< About the frame >>
Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono, is traditionally made from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos.
Paulownia wood is known as the lightest wood in Japan, prased for its natural luster, resistance to moisture, and resilience against cracking. Since ancient times, it has been used in crafting furniture, chests, and musical instruments.
During the Edo period, it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Antique Dining Table Desk Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old desk from Japan.
The main body is made of chestnut or ash wood.
Since it is deep, I think it can also be used as a dining table.
There are two ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,200 Sale Price
33% Off
Japanese Antique Bamboo basket Folk art Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This bamboo basket is made by combining bamboo of various shapes.
It is a folk craft item made by hand by people in the past.
It is made of bamboo so it is very lightweight.
The bamb...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Antique Flower Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
Introducing a pinnacle of Japan's Taisho era furniture, this piece exemplifies meticulous craftsmanship akin to sculptural artistry. Adorned with intricate decorations reminiscent of...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Japanese Antique Tsubo pot Flower Vase Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese vase.
There is a chip in the peristome.
There are several kiln marks on the body.
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Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
14th-16th Century, A Pair of Antique Sukhothai Pottery Brown Glazed Jars
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of antique Sukhothai pottery brown glazed jars with naturally running glaze on the body, natural shell and barnacle from shipwreck.
Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th - 16...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$2,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Antique Chest of drawers Storage shelves Zelkova wood Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese chest of drawers.
It is made from zelkova wood.
A beautiful piece with flowing wood grain.
It has a very heavy feel.
It has 11 drawers of various sizes, provi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Underglaze Blue and Copper Red Yuhuchunping, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Qing Dynasty Yuhuchunping features a soft pale green glaze applied evenly across its surface, exhibiting fine crackles that enhance its aged character. The vase has a gracefully...
Category
19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
An Exceptional Gilt-Bronze Dragon, Presumably Six Dynasties
Located in seoul, KR
An art piece presumably from the Six Dynasties period in China, spanning from the 3rd to the 6th centuries. This era is known for its political fragmentation but also significant cul...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Egyptian Copper Plate with Silver Inlay Hieroglyphics, Early 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The large-scale copper charger plate with silver inlay is a truly awe-inspiring work of art. Its grand size and intricate design make it a captivating piece that commands attention a...
Category
19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Copper
Vintage obi textile art " Moon phase II " by ikasu Silver, Black, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
<< About this artwork >>
This artwork has been upcycled from a stunning obi, which is adorned with calligraphy weaving saying "moon" and "moonlight".
<< Period / Story >>
The obi...
Category
1970s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Catfish 1900s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old carved wooden catfish made in Japan.
It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s) and is made of zelkova wood, which has a profound and beautiful grain. Zelkova...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Very Rare Ewer of a Seated Monkey, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
This statue is a representative piece excavated from the Ca Mau shipwreck. It is featured on the cover of the collection book by Dr. Zelnik. Ewer and cover in the form of a seated mo...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pottery Standing Figure of Attendant, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The statuette shows traces of the original red, black, and white pigmentation. The figure’s body, head, and hands (which in this case are lost) were all made separately to give her an essence of movement and dynamism. Given its almost identical shape to the piece from the Artemis Gallery...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Edo Period Nature Screen by Kanō Tsunenobu (2/2)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Embark on a journey through the tranquil beauty of a Japanese screen from the Edo period, crafted by the illustrious Kanō Tsunenobu, a master of the Kanō school and nephew to Kanō Ta...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Large Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique large Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Early Shan Period, Early 16th Century
Size: Height 123.8 C.M...
Category
16th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Dish with Three Figures on a Terrace, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
The scene specifically depicts individuals in a pavilion and a garden. In the central image, we see a couple sitting closely, engaged in conversation, likely depicting a scene of int...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Two Glazed Court Attendants, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Two finely hollow-moulded terracotta statuettes from ancient China, dating to the Ming Dynasty. The figure is depicted standing, dressed in long, flowing robes, painted in vibrant blue or green and deep amber yellow. The hair is styled into an elaborate top-knot, painted in a muted brown. Areas left unpainted would have been 'cold-painted' after firing, contrasting with the vivid fired blue or green and amber pigments. The figure is shown with the left hand raised to the chest, as if holding something, possibly an offering or incense. Figurines like this were placed in tombs to guide the deceased on their journey to the afterlife.
The Ming Dynasty was known for its exceptional artistic achievements, partly due to its economic prosperity. Since the Han Dynasty, it was customary to bury terracotta miniatures of everyday objects with the deceased. These items, known as mingqi, or "spirit utensils" and "vessels for ghosts," were believed to help and assist the deceased in the afterlife. Mingqi were crafted in the form of cooking utensils, miniature replicas of houses, temples, furniture, and other items. Anthropomorphic and zoomorphic terracotta figures were also popular, designed to assist, entertain, and recreate the living world for the deceased.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green/blue-glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Ancient & Oriental - Terracotta Tomb Attendants
(Type : Highly related)
2) La Maison De La Petite Sara S.r.l. - Archaeology section - A Black glazed Terracotta Statuette, Servant with Trumpet, Ming Dynasty
(Price realised : 700 GBP / Type : Highly related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Small Exhibition Stand, Low Table, Japanese Antique
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese decorative stand made during the Taisho period.
This decorative stand is carefully crafted from solid zelkova wood and has a beautiful lacquer finish. The beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned King Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as 'King Buddha's, wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of kings instead of ordinary monk's robes.
Crowned Buddha repr...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Song Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Tomb Guardian Panel with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese pottery tomb guardian panel with stand.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panel only: Height 15.8 C.M. / Width 12.5 C.M.
Height including stand: ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This storage box with drawers was made during the Taisho period（1900-1926）.
The base is made of light and durable paulownia wood, and the drawers are made of cherry wood.
The beaut...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antiques Iron lantern
Located in Niiza, JP
φ250× 350(H) [mm] 5kg
4 sides decorated with different openwork patterns
Unusual designs with openwork patterns of bats, plum blossoms, owls, etc.
Category
20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Rimpa School Floral Screen
By Rimpa School
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Early 19th Century Rimpa School Floral Screen
Period: Early 19th Century
Dimensions: 367x171 cm (144.5x67.3 inches)
SKU: RJ118
This 6-panel gold-leafed screen is a splendid represe...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Unusual and Very Rare Edo Period Brazier Hook in Keyaki Wood, 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A remarkable and rare find from the Edo–Meiji transition period, this large wooden brazier hook (jizaikagi) was traditionally used in wealthy farmhouse interiors, suspended from the ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
B40 Japanese antique, cedar Byobu folding screen, room dividers
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Cedar
1 piece: Width 680 x Height 1690 x Depth 33 mm
Expanded size: Width 1400 mm
Folded size: Width 680 x Height 1690 x Depth 70 mm, weight 10 kg
Packaging (4-5 mm thick p...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cedar, Wood
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