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Item Ships From: Milan
Rare Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Silver Thread Embroideries on Silk Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and exquisite pair of antique Japanese embroideries woven during the Meiji period (1868-1912), at a time when the Japanese arts and crafts had been discovered by a selected fe...
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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Cloisonné vase with lid Flower and butterfly decoration China circa 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Cloisonné vase with lid with rich floral decoration, peonies and butterflies, light blue background of the mid-twentieth century, of Chinese origin. Belly-shaped, of remarkable qu...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Bronze okimono depicting a majestic running elephant
Located in Milano, IT
A bronze okimono depicting a majestic running elephant with its trunk raised. The surface has an extremely realistic texture, enhancing its depth and dynamism.
Signed under base.
P...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Porcelain, Satsuma Tea Set, 23 Pieces
By Japanese Studio
Located in Milano, IT
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1950s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze okimono depicting Fujiwara no Yasumasa signed Miyao
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated and gilded bronze okimono depicting the famous warrior Fujiwara no Yasumasa playing the flute, signed Miyao. The hitatare, moved by the wind, shows patterns of phoenixes an...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Traditional Indonesian Gong and bonang
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary piece of art from Southeast Asia exudes an ancient charm that transcends time, telling stories of distant traditions and cultures. Dating back to the late 19th century, this work is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans of that era, who infused life and soul into every detail.
The gong, the undisputed protagonist of this composition, is made of copper and features a dark patina that accentuates its antique and mystical character. This aged surface, which softens its original shine, adds depth and mystery, almost whispering the stories and rituals for which it was used.
Supporting the gong is a solid wooden structure, painted in a lacquered red that, despite the marks of time, retains a timeless beauty. The traces of wear reveal layers of underlying color, giving the piece a lived-in and authentic charm, as if it had witnessed countless ceremonies and sacred moments.
Alongside the main gong, two small gongs...
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Early 19th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper
A six-panel folding screen depicting a floral and a naturalistic scene
Located in Milano, IT
Six-panel folding screen, made on paper decorated with pigments and gold dust, depicting a floral and naturalistic scene. Among the flowers are blue irises, white lilies, and pink an...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
A Momonari-type samurai Kabuto with menpō mask
Located in Milano, IT
A Kabuto Momonari-type samurai helmet, so named because of its characteristic shape resembling a peach, made of natural iron.
The visor (mabizashi) is embellished with raised eyebr...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Plates Flowers On Turquoise Background Meiji Period
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Dishes Meiji Period 1868-1912 with turquoise bottom, in good condition. On the perimeter, a circular border of 1.7 cm dark background composed of geometri...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Chinese Ornamental Buddha Statuette
Located in Milano, IT
Explore the essence of serenity and traditional craftsmanship with this exquisite Chinese Buddha statuette. Perfectly capturing the spirit of Buddhist art, this piece features a sere...
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Embroidered silk relief tapestry depicting the clash of two ryu dragons
Located in Milano, IT
Silk tapestry embroidered in relief with polychrome threads, depicting the clash between two ryu dragons.
The composition is framed by a band decorated with the mon of the clan to w...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Antique Soft Teal Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Brocade with Auspicious Symbols
Located in Milan, IT
Woven in the age of the third Qing Emperor Yongzheng (1722-35), this delicately coloured precious silk brocade is embellished by three parallel and offset rows of children holding a cornucopia of auspicious symbols. In the first horizontal row, the child is holding in one hand a closed lotus flower, symbol of honesty, goodness, beauty and purity, and in the other a stick which a pair of coins, an element belonging to the group of Eight Precious Things. The following row depicts the child holding on one hand the Paintings, one of the four symbols of literature and science, and a peach blossom on the other, a flower associated with Spring and rejuvenation. In between this main pattern we see an alternation of the bat motif (symbol of good luck), the plum blossom (symbolising the faithful, the resolute and the holy) and the butterfly (symbol of love, freedom, romance and beauty).
The subtle polychromy of soft tones of green and peach is punctuated with touches of royal Chinese blue...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
A Japanese netsuke depicting a monkey with a turtle
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood netsuke depicting a seated monkey stopping a turtle with its right paw.
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4 x 3.2 x 3.8 cm.
Condition: Excellent condition.
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Boxwood
A Japanese Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl
Located in Milano, IT
Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl with curved corners and embellished with a refined scene of daily life along a watercourse on the outside. The interior is adorne...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Small Buddha Statue in white jade
Located in Milano, IT
This polished white jade sculpture depicts the Buddha Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, in a posture radiating joy and serenity. The glossy finish of the white jade bestows a...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Buddha in Imperial Jade
Located in Milano, IT
This skillfully carved Buddha in imperial jade represents one of the most iconic figures in Buddhist tradition. Imperial jade, known for its particular pale green and translucent hue...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Budai Buddha in dark jade
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite dark jade Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, is a cherished symbol of happiness, prosperity, and abundance in Chinese Buddhist iconography. The figure of Budai, often depicted with a joyful smile and a round, protruding belly, is said to represent contentment, generosity, and the joy of life. Historically, Budai is believed to have been based on an eccentric Chinese Zen monk who lived during the 10th century. Over time, his image evolved to become a symbol of prosperity and well-being, beloved in both religious and cultural contexts.
Skillfully carved from dark jade, a stone highly valued in Chinese culture for its association with purity, wisdom, and protection, this sculpture brings both spiritual and artistic significance. Jade has held a special place in Chinese history for millennia, considered more precious than gold and revered for its ability to ward off evil and bring balance. The rich green hues of the dark jade in this Budai sculpture enhance the overall sense of calm and serenity that the figure embodies.
The craftsmanship in this piece is evident in the intricate carving of Budai's flowing robes and expressive features. His smiling face radiates warmth and positivity, while his posture-relaxed and grounded-symbolizes inner peace and harmony. This dark jade Budai is more than just a decorative item; it is a reminder of the importance of joy, kindness, and generosity in everyday life.
Perfect for both spiritual and decorative purposes, this Budai statue...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
A Japanese bronze okimono Oni Nembutsu
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese great and remarkable bronze okimono, on a wooden base, depicting an Oni, dressed as a priest, accompanied by a young oni.
The main Oni is portrayed standing and smiling, ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a Dutchman with a child
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood netsuke depicting a Dutchman with a child on his shoulder and a trumpet.
Excellent blond patina on the front contrasting with the darker part on the back.
Large himotoshi h...
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Boxwood
A Six-panel Gold Leaf Screen With A Large Dragon Emerging From The Clouds
Located in Milano, IT
Six-panel gold leaf screen with a large dragon emerging from the clouds.
The painting is done in the sumi-e technique, characterized by smooth, bold brush strokes that define the dr...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Tibetan Tsukdruk Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Rugs woven in this particular type of cut-loop technique follow a tradition which dates to the earliest forms of pile weaving. Each of the four panels is woven individually and are t...
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1930s Chinese Tibetan Vintage Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Light Yellow Chinese Art Deco Square Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by an unusual all-over grid pattern on a soft lemon yellow background, this carpet is an example of the eclecticism of Chinese weavings in ...
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1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Budai Buddha in orange jade
Located in Milano, IT
This fascinating sculpture of Budai, crafted from precious orange jade, exudes a sense of serenity and joy. With his welcoming smile and relaxed posture, the "Happy Buddha" is a symb...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
The Laughing Buddha Statue, Budai
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the world of serenity and abundance with this exquisite Budai, the Laughing Buddha statue. Crafted from a uniquely patterned green material, this statue captures the spirit of Budai, a beloved figure in Buddhist culture known for his joyful demeanor and generous nature.
Budai, often identified with the historical Chinese monk...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Buddha statuette in green jade
Located in Milano, IT
Dive into the serene world of spiritual art with this exquisite jade Buddha statue, dating back to the mid-20th century. Carved from the finest jade...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Cast Iron Indian Game with Rider and Horses
Located in Milano, IT
Welded cast iron toy from the Indian 900s depicting a chariot with a square canopy and conical dome. We can identify this toy-statue as a depiction of Krishna’s Rath Gita (Bhagavad Gita...
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Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
A Maki-e Lacquer Tebako Box Embellished With Gold Decorations
Located in Milano, IT
Tebako lacquer maki-e box embellished with gold decorations depicting a Buddhist temple surrounded by majestic Matsu pines. The interior and base are finished in nashiji lacquer. The...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
White jade Buddha figurines
Located in Milano, IT
This jade sculpture exudes an aura of serenity and abundance that captivates and enchants. It represents the Buddha of happiness, with a radiant and smiling face that immediately con...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid statue made of jade in the typically Chinese 19th century.
The statue is very beautiful and rests on an oval base made of very fine dark wood. The lower part of the statue ...
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Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
A six-panel folding screen depicting scenes from the Tales of Genji
Located in Milano, IT
Six-panel folding screen painted on paper, with pigments, gold dust and gold leaf, depicting two scenes from the Tales of Genji. The landscape is dominated by a Matsu with sinuous br...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rare Room Size Open Field Antique Tibetan Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A unique and elegant Tibetan carpet in a large format, most probably commissioned at the time for a special purpose. The neutral open field is framed by a series of borders, the larg...
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1880s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Geometric Chinese Rug with Polychrome Lozenges
Located in Milan, IT
A fine Peking type carpet woven by an honeycomb arrangement of polychrome lozenges with an almost random color distribution.
Carpets of this type are representative of an early 20th...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
A japanese folding screen decorated with a naturalistic scene
Located in Milano, IT
Byōbu folding screen, 屏風, six panels with gold leaf background, decorated with a naturalistic scene of elegant simplicity, depicting flowers and a stream.
The composition depicts a s...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
A single-panel screen in lacquered wood, enriched by two paintings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful tsuitate (single-panel screen) in lacquered wood, enriched by two paintings made on a gold leaf background.
One side depicts a natural landscape with a bird perched on a b...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl, signed Juzan under the base
Located in Milano, IT
Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl adorned with raised enamels and fine gold details, depicting a vibrant landscape within. Characters and traditional Japanese home...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ming Style Chinese Chair
Located in Milano, IT
This Chinese chair, dating from the late 1800s and crafted in the Ming style, is a fascinating example of traditional Chinese art and craftsmanship. The da...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Magic Parrot
By PB Studio Artigiano
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking exotic atmospheres, this zoomorphic sculpture in the shape of a multicolor parrot is a deft showcase of craftsmanship enriched with a combination of silver, gold, and copper leaf that lend it its alluring shimmering quality. Crafted from extruded polyurethane, the parrot stands...
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2010s Italian Other Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
A bronze okimono depicting a walking elephant
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze okimono depicting a walking elephant. Every part of the elephant's body, from legs to trunk, ears to eyes, is carved with impressive precision.
Signature engraved under the ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Walnut Root Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid French writing cabinet from the Louis XV period from the 19th century.
The cabinet has four supporting feet with the pompous and majestic shapes of classic French furniture...
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Early 1800s French Empire Revival Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bronze table incense burner with dark patina depicting two dragons
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze table incense burner with a dark patina and reddish highlights, featuring a three-dimensional relief decoration depicting two dragons of different sizes emerging from the surf...
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Late 19th Century Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Located in Milan, IT
A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition. A true gem distinguished by a plethora of shades of red, ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rare and Early Khotan Rug with Two Niches
Located in Milan, IT
I don’t know of any other East Turkestan rug with only two niches, displayed here in a sort of yin yang. The outstanding palette, consisting of three shades of red, blue and green, i...
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Early 19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
A boxwood netsuke depicting a peeled mandarin
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a partially peeled mandarin, carved with extraordinary realism. The peel reveals the segmented interior of the fruit, with every detail carefully defined....
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Boxwood
Early Chinese Carpet with Stylized Lotus Flowers and Leaf Stems
Located in Milan, IT
The extremely rare and monumental, ivory background large carpet shown here is decorated by an harmonious pattern of blue and light blue scrolling lotus flowers connected to each oth...
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Chinese Decorative Wall Plate with Birds
Located in Milano, IT
Round plate made of bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in China in the 20th century.
This plate is made of bronze and cloisonné enamel, a goldsmith technique originally applied to...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Two-panel Screen Painted On Paper Depicting A Naturalistic Scene
Located in Milano, IT
Two-panel screen painted on paper, depicting a naturalistic scene with two pintail ducks in flight over a pond. In the foreground, lotus plants and peonies emerge from leaves and ste...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
Located in Milan, IT
A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition. A true gem distinguished by a plethora of shades of red, blue...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Japanese bronze vases depicting a pair of egrets
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of Japanese bronze vases with a cylindrical shape and dark brown patina, depicting a pair of egrets near a stream, their legs dipped in water and surrounded by two flowering i...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Porcelain Teapot, Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl, Birds and Flowers Japan Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Polychrome hand-decorated porcelain teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl with refined depictions of birds, flowers, and bucolic Japanese landscapes....
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Early 20th Century Japanese Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rare and Unusual Antique Kashgar Rug with Mughal Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
A very rare small format, very finely knotted antique rug from the oasis of Kashgar, located in eastern Turkestan. Distinguished by a unique soft red background and by an all-over pattern consisting of a trellis containing a directional floral blossom motif characteristic of the Indian Mughal Dynasty...
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Early 19th Century East Turkestani Ming Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Patinated bronze okimono depicting a tiger and a snake
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated bronze okimono depicting a tiger and snake signed Genryusay Seiya zo. The animals, placed frontally, are depicted with their jaws wide open in a direct confrontation.
Work...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Large Satsuma Vase Depicting A Scene Of Daily Life
Located in Milano, IT
Large cylindrical Satsuma vase, decorated with polychrome enamels and pure gold, depicting a scene of daily life with three geishas and a samurai on a festive day.
Signed ‘Seizan zō...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Tibetan Nambu Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and unusual Tibetan rug woven with the wool yarn obtained by unravelling the so-called 'Nambu' skirts, which are typically decorated by multicolored stripes. The unravelled ya...
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1920s Tibetan Tibetan Vintage Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Bronze suiteki in the shape of a pumpkin with a snake, signed Masayuki
Located in Milano, IT
Suiteki, water dispenser, made of finely molded bronze in the shape of a gourd, with a snake coiled on one side.
Signed Masayuki.
Period: Edo 19th cent.
Dimensions: 7 x 9 x 9 cm.
...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Porcelain Vase of Ladies in the Garden
Located in Milano, IT
Antique Chinese porcelain vase from the period of the rose family. On the surface there is a scene of everyday life with four elegant women as protagonists who spend their time in th...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Antique Peking Chinese Blue Open Field Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The fine carpets of Peking represent the other end of the spectrum of Chinese textile art, expressing a late Qing dynasty aesthetic that is based o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Japanese Brass Painting 'Romantic Serenade'
Located in Milano, IT
Ancient and very rare Japanese painting made in the early 1900s of fine Japanese manufacture. The painting has a rectangular brass frame, with rounded corners. Internally we see an a...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Japanese Samurai ressei menpo mask
Located in Milano, IT
Samurai menpo mask with the ressei (fierce) expression, belonging to the me-no-shita "half-face" type, which stands out for its leather surface to simulate ...
Category
18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Milan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Leather
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