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Item Ships From: Canada
1950s Mid Century Mexican Tin Mirror
Located in Victoria, BC
We're excited to introduce this incredibly rare and unique Mexican mirror from the 1950s, showcasing vintage charm and brutalist character. With its weathered patina and oxidized tin...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Tin
Antique Chinese Alter Fruits Pomegranate Pyramid Famille Rose Fencai Late Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
We are pleased to present this extraordinary antique Chinese altar fruit stack, a masterful work of art that epitomizes the zenith of Chinese ceram...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
White Jade Dragon with Pearl Pendant, Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This antique Qing Dynasty nephrite jade pendant consists of a dragon with a pearl in its mouth. There is decorative etching on the body, and the head and mouth are well defined. The pendant has a semi-fine texture with a semi-gloss or slightly waxy luster. This lovely piece of jade is white and has a very slight green tinge in certain lighting.
In the Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes prosperity and good fortune, while the pearl is a symbol of wisdom, spiritual energy, and power. The dragon with a pearl is also a common theme in Chinese imagery and is the subject of myth and legend.
This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese silk...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Stone, Jade
Antique Tibetan Telescopic Horn or Dungchen in Brass and Silver
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This stunning Tibetan telescopic horn or dungchen is from the late Qing Dynasty. The body is a warm brown that is smooth and adorned with chased and repoussé silvered metal details. It stands 15 inches when collapsed and 35.75 inches when extended. it measures 1.5 inches in diameter at the mouthpiece and 5" at the flared end. Each piece is expertly molded to fit into the next making it easy to secure in place when extending and release when collapsing, making it easy to travel with. Note the two rings at the flared end that are used for attaching a cord for carrying.
Tibetan horns...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Qing Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Silver, Brass, Copper, Sheet Metal
White Jade Double Gourd Pendant, Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This antique nephrite jade double gourd pendant is of the Qing Dynasty and has a fine texture with a glossy luster. It is primarily white with some slight inclusions in the left lower body but in bright light the pendant has a slight green tinge.
This lovely jade pendant consists of a smaller gourd on top of a larger one surrounded by vines with smaller hanging gourds. The vines create numerous holes from which to hang the pendant. There are also etchings of stars on the body of the gourds along with tendrils of curling vines.
In the Chinese culture, the double gourd is a symbol of fertility and good fortune. Gourds are also associated with Li Tie Guai, one of the eight immortals.
This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese silk...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Stone, Jade
Chinese Nephrite Jade Archaistic Covered Vase, Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This archaistic style lidded vase or censer is a lovely piece of jade. It consists of a flattened baluster body and figural handles with hanging rings. The front and back body are ca...
Category
19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Stone, Jade
Large Antique South East Asian wooden ceremonial drum
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large antique South East Asian wooden ceremonial drum with leather drumhead. With a natural finish, beautifully aged patina, and a circular flared base,...
Category
Early 1800s Southeast Asian Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Leather, Wool
Natural Spinach Jade Duck and Rabbit Figures from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a rabbit and three ducks, the largest of which is the rabbit at 5cm x 4.2cm x 2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry that can be viewed below under "More from this Seller".
The rabbit figure is fashioned sitting on its haunches with its ears perked in an expression of alertness. It is mostly a deep spinach green with moss green highlights on the ears. The rabbit is an auspicious animal in Asian culture and is the fourth sign in the zodiac. The jade rabbit...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Stone, Jade
Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a Tang horse, an elephant, and a hippo. The largest is the Tang horse at 8cm x 6cm x 2.2cm, and the smallest is the elephant at 6.2cm x 5.2cm x 2.2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Stone, Jade
19th Century Japanese Silk Embroidered Tapestry with Gold Hammered Silk Thread
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Thank you for taking the time to view this magnificent and extremely rare antique Japanese silk embroidered tapestry.
This stunning wall ha...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Gold, Metallic Thread
Chinese Inscribed Pewter Encased Yixing Stoneware Teapot, Qing Dynasty
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese inscribed pewter-encased
Yixing stoneware teapot
Qing dynasty, 19th century
Measures,
3 3/8 in.,(8.5 cm.) high
base: 3 1/8 x 3 1/4 in.,(8 x 8.4 cm.)
Of square sect...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Pewter
19th Century Pair of Chinese Scholar's Carved Bamboo Brush Pots Brass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Hand carved intricate Chinese scholar's bamboo brush pots with brass rings and script. Original warm patina and some cracks as photographed present, c...
Category
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
1920s Chinese Export Hand Painted Ceramic Bowls
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Chinese export ceramic bowls with delicately hand painted scene of a spring dance. Appear in good condition. Stamped,
circa 1920s.
Category
1920s Asian Qing Vintage Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Swing Post Mount Whale Oil Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A late 18th-early 19th century swing post mount whale oil lamp, a fine example of a ships or wall/post mount whale oil lamp, which swings from the top a...
Category
19th Century British Colonial Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Iron
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Chinese Bronze-Enamel Cloisonné Jardinere, Qing Dynasty, Jiaqing-Period
Located in Vienna, AT
Chinese enamel Cloisonné vase, bowl, jardinere, featuring a dragon depiction from Jiaqing-Period with wooden stand. Both items in excellent condition with no dents or scratches.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Canada - Antiquities
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Antique Nephrite Jade Buddha Statue Qing Dynasty
Located in Somis, CA
A Qing dynasty, hand carved, lustrous, solid natural nephrite green jade Buddha. Carved seated on a rock against flame-shaped mandorla, the broad-faced figure rendered with a serene expression by downcast eyes beneath high arched brows above pursed lips, flanked by long pendulous ear lobes and beneath a pronounced hairline framing the forehead and hair gathered into a bun. Buddha holds a vase in the left hand while his right hand rests on the right knee. A long robe drapes gracefully pooling around the legs exposing the right foot. The prominent "y" shape formed by the strong nose and high brows is typical of 18th century Qian Long...
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Chinese White Jade Open Late Qing Dynasty Plaque
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Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese white jade openwork plaque late Qing Dynasty depicting birds and flowers. Very fine and detailed work. Small loss on the back side of the pl...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
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Japanese Antique Block Wood 1950s-1960s Object Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese wood block.
I think a square object would be good as an art object or as an exhibition stand to put something on.
Weight 7.4 kg
We will always suggest the b...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an unique antique important rare Chinese enameled Famille rose porcelain bowl with mark DaQingDaoGuangNianZhi , hand painted. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century, Antique Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala Mask with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand.
Age: Tibet, 19th Century
Size: Height 36.6 C.M. / Width 2...
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
H 28.55 in W 11.15 in D 5.79 in
19th Century, Antique Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala Mask with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand.
Age: Tibet, 19th Century
Size: Height 33.8 C.M. / Width 25.5...
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
H 27.29 in W 10.04 in D 6.3 in
Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Valladolid, ES
Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ).
Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami)
Configured with five smooth-running drawers of different Size. Two are equipped with slender "hirute"-shaped bail handles and three with decorative pull-rings.
The front-and backside featuring oval grips for easy transport.
Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate-
a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahafu) endings.
Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of wisteria ( fuji) and lovely patina.
Inscription on the right.
Considering its age the set is in a very good condition with some traces of usage and wear conform age.
Dimensions:
Dressing stand...
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1880s Dutch Meiji Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Located in Houston, TX
A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted terracotta Buddha figure, all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted silk brocade. This was used as traveling shrine and carried on one's person when away from home.
Beginning with the “om” written on the left hand side of this traveling shrine, an itinerant Tibetan monk once traced his fingers clockwise over the embossed characters. As he did this, he recited "om ma ni padh mey hum," the universal Tibetan Buddhist prayer for the well-being of all sentient beings. Known as a Gau, this portable shrine...
Category
Early 1900s Tibetan Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Copper, Silver
Mid-20th Century Pair of Ceramic Green Enameled Parrots China Export
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of fancy parrots is very decorative for its green colored enamel and very trendy in an elegant room. The parrots was not restored and there is some signs of the time, but t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Han Dynasty Stick Figure from Xian
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Han pottery figure of a foot soldier is molded and engraved with facial details. It has been fired at high temperatures. The color pigments are painte...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese standing bowl, turquoise with peaches, late Qing Dynasty
Located in Hamburg, DE
Presenting a magnificent piece of Chinese craftsmanship, this Turquoise Bowl hails from the late Qing Dynasty. This rectangular-shaped beauty is a testament to the artistry and atten...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
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Fine 19th Century Carved Chinese Gilded Wall Plaque Panel
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Finely carved Chinese wall plaque panel depicting fruit and nobility. Good condition and patina.
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
1900s Chinese Hardwood Carved Lamp with Raw Silk Shade
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Hand carved solid wood rare Chinese torchiere lamp with custom made conical raw silk shade. One of a kind. Rewired with push button. Working well, circa 1900-1910. Likely flag post f...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Canada - Antiquities
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19th Century Chinese Altar Wash Basin Carved Stand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Chinese altar wash basin carved stand.
Hand carved with depictions of the life of scholars and nobility. Contains small cabinet with symbols for longevity. Comes with the bronze bow...
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1860s Antique Canada - Antiquities
Materials
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Asian Garment Rack, Ming Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A traditional early 19th century Chinese garment rack made of HuaLiMu, also known as rosewood. Beautiful openwork carving of double dragon chasing...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Canada - Antiquities
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19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique Korean chest, circa 19th century in fantastic condition. Iron hardware over hardwood with wonderful patina, complete with original key. Hi...
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19th Century Korean Antique Canada - Antiquities
"Bronze" Hand Fragment from Thailand
Located in Toronto, ON
This elegant "bronze" hand is originally from a larger sculpture and has been attractively mounted on a simple wood base.
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19th Century Thai Antique Canada - Antiquities
Egyptian Basalt Bust of Psammetique XXVI Dynasty
Located in Montreal, QC
Magnificent Basalt Head of Psammetique, his oval face with smooth cheeks tapering to his rounded chin, with wide, thin almond-shaped eyes, a sculpted nose and delicate full lips, framed by a magnificent head of hair. Beautifully executed! Approx. size: 13" high (23"; incl. base) x 12" wide x 9.5" deep.
Egyptian XXVI Dynasty. A Great opportunity to own a piece of History!
*Egyptian XXVI Dynasty. Psammetichus, d. 609 B.C., King of ancient Egypt, founder of the XXVI dynasty.
Provenance:
Exhibited in Paris Musée Decoratifs 1949: Égypte-France #63
Acquired at the Paris Exhibition in 1949 by Nandor Loewenheim. He landed in Halifax, Canada on the Empress of Scotland, Aug. 13, 1951. Mr. Loewenheim was the Austrian Consul General to Quebec
*The Twenty-sixth Dynasty of Egypt (also written Dynasty XXVI or Dynasty 26) was the last native dynasty to rule Egypt before the Persian conquest in 525 BC (although others followed). The Dynasty's reign (c. 685-525 BC) is also called the Saite Period after the city of Sais, where its pharaohs had their capital, and marks the beginning of the Late Period of ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptians...
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18th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Canada - Antiquities
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