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Item Ships From: Illinois
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the early 20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with rich, cobalt-blue color.
The headrest is decorated on all sides with mythical fu lion dogs playing with ribbon-tied brocade balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. A geometric meander trims the corners and small dragon-like bats frame coin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Elm Decorative Ladder
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Elm Decorative Ladder
This vintage elm decorative ladder is from the south of China. With original color and patina. Used as a display for kitchen towels...
Category
1980s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
A C. 1900 Beijing Sideboard with Carved Spandrels and Original Lacquer
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a classic example of a “Beijing” or Tianjin” sideboard, so-called because of their origin in this region of northeastern China. This compact chest has three drawers with two ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Petite Bronze Garuda Figurine
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite bronze figurine is cast in the form of Garuda, a demigod and mythical king of birds in Hindu and Buddhist faith. Taking the form of half-bird...
Category
20th Century Chinese Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Shanxi Province Linen Wrapped Lacquered Elm Kang Style Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Linen Wrapped Lacquered Elm Kang Style Coffee Table
Circa: 1900
Dimensions:
W: 50"
D: 36"
H: 21"
The Antique Shanxi Province Linen Wrapped Lacquered Elm K...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Linen, Elm, Lacquer
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Tall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Tall Table
This Antique Shanxi Province Tall Table is made out of elm and has its original color and patina. It has a stun...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare striking 18th century Tibetan Thangka depicting the Green Tara seated on a lotus throne ready to step down to offer comfort and pro...
Category
18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Linen, Paint
Antique Shanxi Province Linen Wrapped Lacquered Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Linen Wrapped Lacquered Elm Coffee Table
Circa: 1900
Dimensions:
W: 55"
D: 31.5"
H: 17.5"
The Antique Shanxi Province Linen W...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Linen, Elm, Lacquer
Burmese Gilt Musician Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated Burmese figure captures a musician in eternal song. The wooden figure is hand-carved with a seated posture, legs crossed and arms outstretch...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Thai Teak Blue Hand Painted Chofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thai teak blue hand painted chofa
A teakwood “Chofa” which adorn the end of the roof of most temples in Thailand in the shape of a slender bird a...
Category
Early 1900s Thai Rustic Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Petite Chinese Display Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of a beautiful dense hardwood, this petite table from the late 19th century is designed for displaying precious objects, such as fine porcelain, sculptures, or incense burner...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Courtyard Doors, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive set of doors dates to the turn of the century and originated as the outermost entrance gate to a traditional courtyard home in northern China. The pair is crafted of northern elm (yumu) and finished with dark black lacquer and hand-worked iron hardware. Bands of studded iron reinforce the fronts and simple iron plates secure the door latch and round door pulls...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Burmese Bronze Hka-Lauk Bell, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This large Burmese bell is known as hka-lauk and was used to track the movement of a livestock animal, strung from a collar by the two loops at the top. Dat...
Category
Mid-19th Century Burmese Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Provincial Chinese Washing Stick, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in the mid-19th century in China's Shanxi province, this fruitwood washing stick would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles. Used to beat we...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Chinese Elm Humpback Stretcher Altar Table with Original Color and Patin
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese elm altar table with original color and patina.
This is an antique Chinese elm wood alter table with original color...
Category
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figure...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Double Steamed Wine Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century ceramic jar is formed in a traditional shape meant for storing wine and spirits made from rice and grains. Known as cheng, these jars are defined by having a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk
Rare calligraphy table in great antique condition, with original color and patina. Can be used as a large desk, a tall dining table...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm 2 Door Cabinet with Original Patina and Lacquer
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm 2 door cabinet with original patina and clear lacquer
Circa: 1900
Dimensions:
W: 46"
D: 21.5"
H: 78.5".
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Provincial Chinese Washing Stick, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in the mid-19th century in China's Shanxi province, this fruitwood washing stick would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles. Used to beat we...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Coffee Table with Enforced Rattan Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Coffee Table with Enforced Rattan Top
Circa: 1900
Dimensions:
W: 82"
D: 42"
H: 19.5"
The Antique Shanxi Province Elm Coffee Table with Reinforced Ratt...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Chinese Blue Glazed Tripod Censer
Located in Chicago, IL
Censers have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as an element of prayer, ritual, and funerary rites. Placed within a shrine and filled with burning incense, the censer issues fragrant smoke that the duration of the ritual and acts as an offering to one's ancestors or religious deities. This round ceramic incense burner...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Shanxi Province 6 Seat Elm Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province 6 Seat Elm Dining Table
This vintage elm dining table is from the south of China. It can seat up to 6 people. It has ...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Cabinet with Hand Carved Arpon
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm cabinet with hand carved arpon.
This Elmwood cabinet with original color and patina and hardware is from the Shanxi Province of China. It has carving details at the bottom with original lacquer. The cabinet suitable to be used for an elegant storage for clothing, beddings, china and crystal...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
“Fanning the Fire” Japanese Tetsubin Kettle, c. 1924
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with a raised fan motif, this aptly named teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast-iron construction is said to ch...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Korean Wedding Chest, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a bridewealth chest during a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. The exterior is finished with red and black lacquer and decorated with two round medallions conveying blessings of luck (?) and longevity (?). The medallions are surrounded by raised decoration resembling folk paper-cuts in the shape of floral wreaths and phoenixes. The chest opens from the top, secured with a brass lock plate in the form of a butterfly, a traditional symbol of a life of prosperity and joy. Vintage newsprint...
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Courtyard Doors with Iron Butterflies, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This imposing set of doors dates to the mid-19th century and once enclosed the inner courtyard of a Qing-dynasty home in northern China. The double doors are crafted of northern elm (yumu), a common hardwood appreciated for its strength, warm coloring and expressive grain.
The fronts are reinforced with iron bands studded with brass hobnails and decorated with hard-worked iron plates with a foliated design. A square lock plate secures two round door pulls and a simple door latch, engraved with an everlasting knot, lotus blossoms, and ornamental koi. Little iron butterflies flit across the front, auspicious symbols of blessings, happiness and longevity. The monumental doors...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy table
This antique lm wood calligraphy table with original color and patina is from the Shanxi Province o...
Category
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors with Frame, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental pair of doors dates to the mid-19th century and once enclosed the inner courtyard of a grandQing-dynasty home in northern China. The courtyard doors are crafted of northern elm (yumu) and are complete with the original door frame comprised of thick wood beams. The door fronts are reinforced with studded iron bands and decorative iron plates with a foliate design. The doors close by a simple iron latch and open with two round door pulls...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Small Side Table with Carved Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm small side table with Carved Apron
This antique side table from the Shanxi Province of China has its origin...
Category
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Natural Color and Patina Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Natural color and Patina Elm coffee table
This Antique coffee table from the Shanxi Province of China is made of Elm and has all ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Natural Color and Patina Elm Seat / Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Natural Color and Patina Elm Seat / Bench
One person Elm wood bench seat. For use at a hallway or as a dining seat. With original...
Category
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Elm Coffee Table with Original Color and Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Elm coffee table with original color and patina
This antique Chinese coffee table is hand carved and has all its original c...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Vintage Kang Style Chinese Teakwood Red Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Kang Style Chinese Teakwood Red Lacquer Coffee Table
Circa 1999
H 16"
W 49"
D 34"
The Vintage Kang Style Chinese Teakwood Red Lacquer Coffee Table is a stunning piece of f...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Woven Rattan Top Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province hand woven rattan top elm coffee table
This elm wood round leghed coffee table and hand woven rattan top is backed with solid elm wood beneath for durabili...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Seat
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Seat with Original Color and Patina
Circa 1950
H 24"
W 17.5"
D 8.5"
Category
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Vintage Chinese Carved Decorative Elm Side Tables with Light - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Carved Decorative Elm Side Tables with Light
These vintage chinese carved elm side tables have a removal panel to replace the li...
Category
1980s Chinese Rustic Vintage Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Vintage Chinese Elm Slotted Top Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese elm slotted top coffee table.
This Chinese slotted top coffee table is the perfect piece to elevate any room. Has its original color and patina.
Circa: 1980
...
Category
1980s Chinese Rustic Vintage Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Opium Bed Elm and Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Opium Bed Elm and Rattan Coffee Table
This Shanxi Province elm and woven rattan top Ming dynasty opium bed has been converted into a table. The ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Tea Table with Display Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm tea table with display shelf.
This antique elm tea table from the Shanxi Province of China has a display shelf and its original color and patina.
C...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Square Side Table, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province elm square side table - pair
These rare side tables are from the Shanxi Province of China. They are made of elm and have their original color and patina.
...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Washing Stick, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in the mid-19th century in China's Shanxi province, this fruitwood washing stick would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles. Used to beat we...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Shanxi Province Long Elm Calligraphy Table with Carved Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province Long Elm Calligraphy Table With Carved Legs
Circa: 1950
Dimensions:
W: 112"
D: 29.5"
H: 33.5"
Introducing our Antique Ha...
Category
1950s Chinese Bohemian Vintage Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Shanxi Province Hallway Bench Altar Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Hallway Bench Altar console table
The table features a rectangular top with scrolling patterns. On straight supports this long ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Burmese Bronze Hka-Lauk Bell, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This large Burmese bell is known as hka-lauk and was used to track the movement of a livestock animal, strung from a collar by the two loops at the top. Dat...
Category
Mid-19th Century Burmese Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Antique East Indian Teak Wood Square Side Table with Carved Legs and Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique East Indian Teak Wood Square side table with Carved Legs and Apron
A unique square table with carving on the apron on three sides, and carving on all 4 legs. It has origin...
Category
Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Antique Tibetan Small Elm Red Lacquer 2 Door Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Tibetan Small Elm Red Lacquer 2 Door Chest
This small elm wood cabinet from Tibet was used as storage for valuables and important documents. Orig...
Category
1950s Tibetan Tibetan Vintage Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
Circa: 1900s
2 Shelves and 4 Doors
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Antique Shanxi Province Tall Elm Round Accent Table with Animal Carvings
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province tall elm round accent table with animal carvings on Apron
This elm, tall, round table with carved apron with animals and car...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm and Black Lacquer Nightstand / Side Table with Stora
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm and Black Lacquer Nightstand / Side Table with Storage
This antique elm wood and black lacquer tall side table from the Shanxi Province has its original ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Vintage Shanxi Province Elm Coffee Table with Carved Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province Elm coffee table with Carved Apron
This Vintage elm coffee table is from the Shanxi Province of China. It has a han...
Category
1980s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
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 Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Shanxi Province Elm and Bamboo Small Tea Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm and bamboo small tea table.
This antique elm and bamboo small tea table has its original color and patina. Can be used ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Elm
Antique Chinese Elmwood Child Chair - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Elmwood Child Chair - Pair
These Antique elm chairs are from the south of China. They have all original color and patina. Can be use...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Kang Style Black Linen Wrapped Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Kang style black linen wrapped elm coffee table
This antique elm wood coffee table has black lacquer applied in several layers over hand woven linen...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Linen, Elm, Lacquer
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm Side / Dining Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm Side / Dining Chair
This beautiful red elm side chair from the Shanxi Province of China can be used as a statement...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Yangliuqing New Year Painting of Peace & Prosperity
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese New Year paintings (nian hua) are colorful folk paintings created to celebrate the annual Spring Festival. Drawn or printed by folk artists in regional studios, nian hua pain...
Category
1920s Chinese Folk Art Vintage Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
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 even the containers used to store ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hide, Fabric, Wood
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