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Item Ships From: Austin
Small Japanese Oni Hagi Chawan (Tea Bowl) by Seigan Yamane, circa 2010, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small but powerful Japanese white oni hagi yaki chawan (teabowl) by renowned contemporary master potter Seigan Yamane (b. 1952), circa 2010, Japan.
The small tea bowl of typical t...
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2010s Japanese Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930.
Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Archaic Patinated Bronze Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and beautifully cast early 20th century Chinese bronze vase in the archaic style with a gorgeous lacquer simulated patina in shades of brown, red and green.
The shoulders...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Biscuit Porcelain Foo Lions, mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful matched pair of recumbent Chinese Export porcelain foo lions or foo dogs, famille verte enameled biscuit porcelain and carved hardwood stands, mid 20th cent...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Porcelain Powder Blue Gilt Dragon Charger, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent Chinese powder blue glazed porcelain charger with painted gilt decoration, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The large and impressive Chinese porcelain charger gla...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Tagasode (Whose Sleeves?) Lacquer Incense Box, Kobako, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual Japanese lacquer box for incense accessories, kobako, featuring a tagasode (whose sleeves?) design, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The exquisite box of simple rectangular shape worked in maki-e lacquer, taka-maki-e, and raden, all against a lush ground of gold nashiji. Fitted with silver rims.
The main decorative element of the box depicts a six panel folding screen, byobu, showing an interior scene with kimono strewn over a rack, a motif known as tagasode (whose sleeves), all in raised taka-maki-e lacquer and inlaid raden.
The screen depicts an intimate room with tatami mats on the floor and sliding shoji doors in the background. The foreground depicts a large clothing...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Vintage Japanese Lacquer Duck Box by Zohiko, Showa Era, Mid 20th Century, Japan
By Zōhiko Studio
Located in Austin, TX
A finely decorated vintage Japanese box for precious incense, kogo, in the shape of a male mandarin duck, oshidori, by Zohiko, Showa Era, 1960's, or earlier.
The lovely and whimsic...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Large Chinese Dayazhai Style Temple Jar and Cover, Mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive vintage Chinese turquoise ground and grisaille decorated Dayazhai style porcelain temple jar and cover, with a four character "Yongqing Changchun" mark in iron...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Large Chinese Carved Nephrite Jade Double Buddha's Hand Vase, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A large and graceful carved nephrite jade conjoined double vase in the form of a pair of Buddha's hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The large and heavy vase carved from a single piece of celadon nephrite jade, with areas of lighter brown "sugar" skin. The vase ingeniously carved as a pair of Buddha's hand fruit, also known as finger citron, rising from a gnarled, leafy branch. The smaller Buddha's hand with a pair of bats. The Buddha's hands fruit with elegant and naturalistic curved "fingers". The "fingers wonderfully shaped and reticulated. The body of the fruit with simple stippling, in imitation of the textured surface of the real fruit. The interior of each fruit well hollowed and able to hold water.
Buddha's hands fruit are auspicious in Chinese culture. Their name in Chinese "Fo Shou" is a homophone for "Happiness and Longevity. They are often placed as offerings on Buddhist altars...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine figures of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) seated upon animals, Republic Period, circa 1930s.
Guanyin, the Bo...
Category
1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Yogya Silver Kala Bowl by Tom's Silver, circa 1960's, Indonesia
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and well crafted Indonesian Yogya (Jogja, Djokja) silver bowl by Tom's Silver, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia, circa 1960's.
The elegant bowl features a striking design of a Kala face, a protective monster often found above temple doors, and representative of time, death, and rebirth. A pair of makara flank the wide open, smiling mouth. A stylized foliate design surrounds the Kala.
Kala are analogous with the Kirtimukha, or face of glory, originating in India and associated with Shiva. Both beings are devourers of evil and tasked with protection
The bowl features two beaded borders, and a scalloped rim.
The bowl set on three short out-swept feet.
Stamped mark to the underside reading "TOM" "800" "DELUX". TOM stands for Tom's Silver, perhaps the most famous silver workshop in Yogyakarta. 800 is the purity of the silver (80%). DELUX is a common mark on Yogya silver...
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1960s Javanese Vintage Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Gandharan Terracotta Figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, 4th-6th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very rare and decidedly charming half-scale terracotta sculpture of the bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, ancient region of Gandha...
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Large Thai Ban Chiang Painted Pottery Vessel, Late Period, circa 300 BC
Located in Austin, TX
A massive Ban Chiang culture painted pottery vessel, circa 300 BC, Thailand.
The large storage jar painted with a bold spiral pattern in red ochre on a b...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Peony Deep Dish, 14th-15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Chinese celadon glazed deep dish with an impressed peony design to the center, Ming Dynasty, circa 1400, Longquan kilns, China.
The lovey dish covered in an attractive ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Chinese Hand Painted Wallpaper Section in Carved Hardwood Frame
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully charming large and colorful Chinese hand painted wallpaper section in a carved and shaped hardwood frame. The wallpaper dates to the first half of the 20th century or e...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Northern Thai Lan Na Bronze Buddha Seated in Meditation, 15th-16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely northern Thai cast bronze seated meditating Buddha statue with shell inlaid eyes, style of Wat Chedi Luang, Lan Na Kingdom, region of Chiang Mai, 15th-16th century.
The statue of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed in dhyanasana, seated upon a double lotus pedestal atop a raised platform. His legs in virasana, the half lotus position, hands in dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation.
The Buddha's face is youthful and pleasant, reminiscent of faces of contemporaneous Sukhothai Buddha...
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16th Century Thai Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Chinese coromandel brown lacquer cabinet on stand, made for the export market, early to mid-19th century, China, presented on an early 20th century custom fitted stand.
The gem of a cabinet is fitted with doors and drawers, and decorated on all sides.
The top, back and sides with lacquer painted scenes of birds and flowers.
The front of the cabinet featuring a pair of stunning coromandel doors carved with a shanshui (mountain and water) landscape scene, complete with temples and pagodas, boats and bridges, and figures, all set against craggy mountains shrouded in clouds and rippling water.
The cabinet mounted with brass hinges and lock plates (key included) and a pair of carrying handles.
Opening the doors reveals eleven wondrous black lacquer drawers...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Ming Dynasty Silver Nine Phoenix Coronet Crown, 16th/17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China.
A delicate and...
Category
Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Gold
Chinese Craved Hardwood Coffee Table, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Chinese carved hardwood coffee table with a design of dragons, Republic Period, early 20th century, circa 1920, China.
The table well-proportioned and well-carved. The top is comprised of a single, solid floating panel. The apron has been carved and pierced with pairs of enchanting and energetic dragons that writhe and weave amongst the clouds, the flaming pearl of wisdom between them. The cabriole leges feature further dragon heads, ending in paw and clawed...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A finely carved zitan wood display stand in the form of a round table, China, Republic Period, mid 20th century.
The circular display stand carved from rare and precious zitan wood. Fashioned as a classical Chinese round table...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Zitan
Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Indian carved sandstone stele of a Jain family group, Sarnath style, early Indian Medieval period, 6th-7th century, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Carved from a single block of buff sandstone, the stele features a Jain family group comprised of a father, mother, and two children. The family group is portrayed upon a lotus pedestal under a tall palm tree. The mother and father both seated in a relaxed pose known as lalitasana, or royal ease pose, a jovial expression on their faces. The mother holds the daughter in her lap. The younger son scampers mischievously up the trunk of the palm tree, his head turned to look back at his parents.
Above the family, nestled in a niche amongst the palm fronds, an image of a Jain Tirthankara...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon" & "Tiger", Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerful pair of Japanese calligraphic works, mid 20th century, Japan. One reading "Dragon", the other reading "Tiger". Ink on handmade paper, framed.
The brush strok...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Expressionist Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large Himalayan Inlaid Bronze Vajra with Wrathful Faces, 15th-16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and unusual Himalayan bronze and mixed metal nine prong vajra featuring wrathful faces. In the style of the Tangut (Western Xia) Kingdom (1038 to 1227), but probably later, most likely 15th-16th century.
The body of the vajra crafted from a copper alloy, with five wrathful faces on either side and gold and silver inlays to the center. The prongs crafted of iron, with each side having eight prongs arcing outwards around a central prong before coming back to a copper alloy point.
The vajra is meditational tool...
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16th Century Mongolian Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron, Gold, Silver, Bronze
Pair Japanese Imari Fluted Trumpet Vases, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and dramatic matched pair of Japanese Imari fluted trumpet mouth vases, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan.
The elegant vases feature a short and squat globular body with hi...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Lacquer and Rattan Day Bed
Located in Austin, TX
An oversized, beautifully proportioned daybed, suitable for use as a centre table. Subtle, low relief carved key fret pattern and horse hoof legs complete a fine and elegant example ...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm, Rattan
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th century wood and lacquer table-form stands.
This pair of lions and attendants portray Buddhist lions...
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Nepalese Carved and Painted Buddhist Manuscript Cover, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual wooden book or manuscript cover with a carved exterior and painted interior, 15th century, Nepal.
The exterior of the manuscript cover exuberantly carved with ...
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15th Century and Earlier Nepalese Tibetan Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquer Incense Accessories Box, Kobako, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable Japanese maki-e lacquer box for incense accessories, kobako, with interior fitted tray, kakego, designed with a temple complex scene, late Edo Period, mid 19th century, ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Softwood, Cypress, Lacquer
Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Incense Burner, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese green glazed pottery censer or incense burner, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. Now suitable for use as a jardiniere or vase.
The incense burner in glazed a deep green, in imitation of bronze models, and set on four tapered legs attached to a rectangular stand...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese carved boxwood figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, called Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty.
The an...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Boxwood
Pair Small Chinese Dragon Vases, Molded and Glazed Porcelain, Republic Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fabulous pair of small Chinese molded and glazed biscuit ware porcelain dragon vases with loose eyes and apocryphal Qianlong mark, Republic Period, circa 1920, China.
The small ...
Category
1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Kannon Biraki Isho Tansu Chests, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Two section Kannon Biraki Isho Tansu made from traditional Japanese kiri wood with hand forged and cast iron hardware. The two sections can be used as nightstands or side tables or s...
Category
19th Century Japanese Other Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and impressive large and tall Tibetan orange red lacquer painted storage trunk featuring a Kirtimukha, Face of Glory, late 19th or early 20th century, Tibet.
The large storage chest...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Korean Carved Celadon Vase, Maebyeong, Goryeo Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Korean celadon vase, called a maebyeong, in the Goryeo style, but of early 20th century manufacture.
The maebyeong vase with a beaut...
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Early 20th Century Korean Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Pottery Lotus Jar, Five Dynasties, 10th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A stately Chinese molded, carved, and painted "lotus jar", Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (907 - 979 AD), Dali Kingdom, China.
The elegant vessel of fir...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Japanese Satsuma tripod incense burner, koro, with pierced metal lid, signed Eizan (?) Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.
The koro, or censer, features a stoneware body of slightly compressed globular form, supported on three short and squat legs. The wide mouth with a recessed metal rim, and topped by an openwork metal lid topped with overlapping chrysanthemum blossoms of silver repousse.
The body of the koro finely painted with fan shaped cartouches. The fans in the foreground with sprays of blossoming chrysanthemum. The fans in the background with intricate geometric brocade designs.
The shoulder of the incense burner decorated with cartouches formed as stylized chrysanthemum petals, and intricately decorated with geometric and floral brocade designs.
The painting finely done in raised gilt and polychrome enamels, including the highly desirable gosu blue...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Metal
Pair Chinese Dragon Fish Glazed Porcelain Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of Chinese molded and glazed biscuit porcelain vases with leaping dragon fish or makara, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900.
The vases of balu...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese "Birds and Peony" Ink and Color on Silk Painting, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese "Birds and Peony" painting, ink and color on silk, framed and glazed, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China.
The delightful and colorful painting features a scen...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gandharan Stucco Head of a Donor, 4th-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime molded stucco head of a young male donor from the ancient region of Gandhara, 4th-5th century.
The youthful nobleman sculpted in an idealized...
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Hellenistic Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stucco
Chinese Sancai Glazed Warrior Roof Ridge Tile, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese sancai (three color) glazed pottery roof ridge tile of an armored warrior on horseback, late Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), circa 1600, C...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.
The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a fan in one hand. Her kimono of deep black with scattered cherry blossoms in white and outlined in gilding. Her wide obi of coral color, and patterned with stylized clouds of turquoise green and puce. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Export Phoenixes, Famille Rose Porcelain, Republic Period, China
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous pair of Chinese export famille rose enameled porcelain models of phoenixes, marked Jin Sheng Cheng, Republic Period (1911 - 1949), mid 20th century, China.
The noble bird...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pre-Khmer Pottery Pouring Vessel, Kendi, 6th-8th Century, Cambodia
Located in Austin, TX
An evocative large pottery pouring vessel, kendi, pre-Khmer, 6th-8th century, Cambodia.
The large kendi of typical form, with a bulbous body set on a...
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Cloisonne Incense Burner, circa 1960's, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and beautifully enameled Chinese cloisonne incense burner, censer, with pierced cover, mid 20th century, circa 1960's, China.
The ce...
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1960s Chinese Qing Vintage Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Chinese Republic Period Porcelain Figure of Shouxing, the God of Longevity
Located in Austin, TX
A finely modeled Chinese porcelain figure of the Chinese God of Longevity, Shouxing, Republic Period, early 20th century, China.
The God of Longevity, called Shouxing or Shoulao, stands upright holding a dragon staff in one hand, a peach (a symbol of immortality), in the other.
He is dressed in a long yellow robe...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Siwa Culture Burnished Pottery Jar, 1500 - 1100 BC, China
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Chinese Neolithic to Bronze Age burnished red pottery double handled saddle mouth storage jar, Siwa Culture (circa 1500 to 1100 BC), modern day Gansu Province, China.
...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Lacquer Smoking Box, Tabako Bon, Edo Period, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine Japanese maki-e lacquer decorated tabako bon, or smoking box, late Edo Period, mid-19th century, Japan.
The elegant smoking box of black lacquer decorated with a wonderful gold lacquer takamaki-e design of a gnarled and elegantly twisted plum tree with branches in full bloom. A border of golden cranes in flight to the top.
The smoking box, called a tabako bon, is comprised of an open section at the top with inset with two cylindrical metal canisters...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate car...
Category
16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
Chinese Famille Rose Enameled Porcelain Guanyin, Zeng Longsheng, 1980's, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and vibrantly decorated Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain figure of Guanyin, marked Zeng Longsheng (1901 - 1964), but of later manufacture...
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1980s Chinese Qing Vintage Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan.
This Japanese sea ch...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Small Korean White Glazed Porcelain Moon Jar, Joseon Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A subtle and sublime small Korean white glazed porcelain moon jar, Joseon Dynasty, 18th/19th century, Korea.
The small moon jar of typical form, ...
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Early 1800s Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, with Silver Lid, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Japanese Satsuma incense burner, koro, with phoenix and brocade designs and a silver lid, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.
The cens...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Khmer Carved Sandstone Male Deity, Style of the Baphoun, 11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful carved sandstone sculpture of an unidentified male deity, Khmer, Angkor Period, style of the Baphuon, 11th century.
The smil...
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Momoyama or Edo Period, 16th/17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Japanese lacquer incense box, kogo, with a design of plovers in flight, late Momoyama or early Edo Period, circa 1600, Japan.
The small box, called a kogo, was used to s...
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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold, Pewter
Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, Region of Hadda, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Gandharan molded stucco head of a male Bodhisattva, tentatively identified as Manjushri, ancient region of Gandhara, probably Hadda or surrounding area, 3rd-5th century.
The Bodhisattva is sculpted of stucco in an idealized manner as a youthful male, with soft and kind features, a benign expression on his face. He wears an elaborate pleated turban wrapped around his head, with two sweeping lobes at the front.
His turban secured on one side by a small image of a roaring lion. The lion may be read as a reference to Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, who is often depicted as riding or subduing a roaring lion, a metaphor for taming the wild thoughts of the mind.
Manjushri gazes outwards in a beatific manner from almond shaped eyes, a gentle smile on his lips. The eyes at different levels when looking at the sculpture head on, indicating the original placement of the head was meant to be viewed at an angle.
Remnants of pigments to the eyes, nose, mouth and ears.
Mounted on a custom black metal stand.
Hadda was an important center of Buddhist learning in the early history of Greco Buddhist Gandhara, and at one time may have housed a bone relic of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. The sculpture and architecture of Hadda followed Hellenistic artistic conventions faithfully, leading some scholars to believe the distinct Greco Buddhist style of Gandhara was first developed in Hadda before spreading to the rest of the region.
The kingdom of Gandhara was situated at a crossroads of trade and cultures. Being one of the last remnants of Alexander the Great's Empire, the inhabitants of the Greco-Bactrian Buddhist kingdom preserved Greek culture and heritage for centuries after the decline of the Greek Empire...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Hellenistic Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stucco
Thai Lopburi Cast Bronze Seated Buddha, 13th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine early Thai Lopburi figure of a crowned and adorned Buddha, cast bronze, mid-13th century.
The unusual figure of the Buddha sits in virasana upon a stylized lotus pedestal. He is dressed in the traditional monastic robes, but also adorned with a crown and jewelry, including earrings, a necklace, and jeweled belt.
His hands in an atypical combination of mudras. His right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, reaching down to touch the earth, while his left hand held somewhat outwards, seemingly in varada mudra, the gesture of granting favours or wishes. The palm of his outstretched hand marked with the dharmachakra, the Wheel of the Law, representing Buddhist teaching.
The bronze with a beautiful silvery patina.
Lopburi was an independent Mon kingdom with strong ties to the Khmer Angkor...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Archaic Bronze Hu and Cover, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese Han Dynasty archaic bronze ritual wine vessel, hu, and cover, ex. Michael Goedhuis, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China.
The archaic ritual bronze hu of typical...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Kendi, Transitional Period, 17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Chinese shipwreck blue and white decorated large porcelain kendi, or pouring vessel, Transitional Period, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid...
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China.
The delightful foo lions, also referred to as foo dogs, crafted as joss (incens...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Austin - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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