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Item Ships From: Texas
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...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Dong Son Culture Ritual Bronze Drum, 4th-3rd Century BC, Vietnam
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast and intricately decorated bronze drum from the Dong Son culture, circa 4th - 3rd century BC, Red River Delta, Vietnam.
The face of the drum features a central 8 pointed...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade, Silver
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan.
The older man can be identified as the h...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Tibetan Alter Table in a Yellow, Black and Red Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A Tibetan polychromed alter table with painted skeletons. This highly decorative two tier table is painted in black, and yellow with red and green accents.
It would make a great se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest from China. Commissioned in the 19th century to commemora...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
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 Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Chinese Qing Cloisonné Enamel Bronze Censer Vase in Dragon Turtle Figure
Located in Forney, TX
PATINATED GILT-BRONZE AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL ‘BIXI AND GU’ CENSER / VASE, QING DYNASTY, CHINA, CIRCA 1850 OR EARLIER
A magnificent, very high-quality, incredibly colored 19th century...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Chinese Lao Tian Li Cloisonne Cylindrical Box, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful antique Chinese cloisonné cylindrical box and cover by Lao Tian Li, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The box of cylindrical form and w...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Large Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and fantastic Japanese cast bronze incense burner, koro, with high relief design, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
The large and tall koro cast in extremely high re...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form of a zither, koto, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. With a modern wood storage box,...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
Small Thai Chiang Saen Bronze Head of the Buddha, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A small and charming fragmentary cast bronze Buddha head with traces of gilding and lacquer, Lan Na Kingdom, Chiang Saen style, 16th century, Thailand.
...
Category
16th Century Thai Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn Lunde (1927 - 2017).
The chest is crafted in the form of a Chinese seal...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan.
Of baluster form and unusual size, yet ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea.
The small ac...
Category
Early 19th Century Korean Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Gandharan Stucco Heads of Donors, 3rd-5th Century, Gandhara
Located in Austin, TX
A charming pair of Gandharan molded stucco heads of donors, ancient region of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan / Afghanistan), probably Taxila, circa 3rd-5th century.
The two heads most likely represent donors. Donors to temples would often have their images enshrined in the artworks of temple walls in thanks for their support.
One head portrays a youthful figure with a plump, smiling face, and full head of hair arranged in fat curls and secured by a headband. The androgynous figure...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Hellenistic Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans
Located in Houston, TX
A rare pair of 19th Century or earlier, towering Chinese bronze cloisonné Royal palm leaf fans atop hand carved titan wood poles and elephants on gallery plinths.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Korean Goryeo Celadon Glazed Bottle Vase with Kintsugi Repair, 12th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Korean celadon glazed cup mouth bottle vase, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th century, Korea.
The elegant bottle vase, originally used to serve wine, features a gorgeous Goryeo celadon...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Korean Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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 ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Nepalese Tibetan Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Orange Red Negoro Lacquer Low Table, Taisho Period, 1920s, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A striking orange-red lacquer Japanese low tea or coffee table decorated in the negoro lacquer technique, Taisho period, 1920s, Japan.
Of simplistic design, the table has a wonder...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan.
The delicate lacquer box, known as a kogo in Japanese, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged box with pheasant and autumn foliage, by Inaba Nanaho and the Inaba Cloisonne Company, Meiji period, circa 1900, ...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Metal
10th Century Varaha Red Sandstone Central, India
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 10th century, namely, a Varaha red sandstone central India carving.
From Central India.
This piece has impeccable Provenance!
It was purchased by a Private Dallas collector at Sotheby’s New York Auction on 24th September 2004. Sale Number 8008, Lot No. 28.
Sotheby’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The sculpture was described as: "Carved in relief with Vishnu in his boar incarnation stepping forward from the ocean, his left foot placed upon a lotus, two nagas beneath with their hands clasped in devotion. Vishnu’s primary right hand rests on his thigh in katihasta mudra while his remaining hands carry his attributes of mace, conch and discus. A diminutive figure of the earth Goddess, Bhudevi, whom Vishnu has rescued from the primeval waters, is balanced on his left elbow. The figure is bejeweled, wearing a broad, beaded waistband and necklaces and is placed within a niche between two pillars.
Measure: Height 27 in. (68.6 cm.),
circa 10th century.
Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, March 21 & 22, 1990, Lot 253
Catalogue Note: This zoomorphic representation of Vishnu gained popular currency during the medieval period and was widely depicted in Central Indian Temple sculpture...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Vintage Tibetan Style Dragon Stacking Picnic Box, Painted Wood, 1990's, China
Located in Austin, TX
A highly decorative vintage Chinese red painted stacking picnic box and carrier, painted in the Tibetan style, circa 1990's, China.
The large painted and textured wood picnic box and carrier comprised of three trays or boxes, and one lid, all housed in a handled carrier. The red painted boxes and cover stack.
A large roundel design of a golden dragon face within a cloud collar...
Category
1990s Chinese Tibetan Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Bronze Dancing Shiva, Nataraja, 19th/20th Century, South India
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and well cast South Indian bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, or Shiva as Lord of the Dance, in the Chola style, late 19th or early 20th century, India.
Shiva is portrayed here in his form as Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance. An iconic and powerful image, Shiva is portrayed engaged in his dance of creation, protection, and destruction, bringing together all his aspects into one sublime form.
Shiva dances ecstatically, facing the viewer with his body twisted, his long locks of hair streaming out around him, his four arms in action, with one leg raised, the other stomping on the dwarf demon Apasmara, who represents spiritual ignorance.
In one hand he holds a damaru, or ritual drum...
Category
Early 1900s Indian Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
16th Century Thai Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Zitan
Large Chinese Porcelain Five Dragon Meiping Vase, Modern, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerful Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain "Five Dragon" meiping vase, modern, China.
The oversized vase of traditional meiping form, with a splayed foot supporting a baluster shaped body with high shoulders, short, narrow neck, and rolled mouth rim.
The large vase decorated with five dragons molded in relief. Their bodies painted in vibrant overglaze famille rose enamels of reds, greens, yellows and turquoise.
The dragons portrayed dancing in the sky among flames and clouds. Their bodies twisting and writhing, claws extended, tails coiled, some with mouths open in triumphant roars. The main dragon in red, and portrayed to more directly face the viewer.
The dragons dance against a white ground sky. The blank sky broken up by overglaze red painted stylized clouds and flames. The foot decorated with a band of crashing waves. A stylized lotus blossom surrounds the base of the neck. The neck with a band of scrolling flowers and vines against a yellow ground.
The underside of the large vase with an apocryphal "Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Qing Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Dong Son Culture Ritual Bronze Bell
Located in Austin, TX
A large and finely cast ritual bronze bell from the Dong Son Culture (circa 1000 BC-200 AD).
Of unusually large size, the thinness of the bronze speaks to the advanced techniques ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Earthenware Covered Martaban Storage Jars
Located in Forney, TX
A large and most impressive pair of antique / vintage Chinese glazed earthenware covered Martaban storage jars, having sand and ochre brown glaze palette, incised with auspicious myt...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Famille Rose Porcelain Charger
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning antique early 20th Century Chinese Export famille rose porcelain charger plate. Maker's mark on reverse. This lovely larger charger has gorgeous colors in the traditional ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Chinese Hardwood, Lacquer and Jade Six-Panel Screen
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine mid-Qing Dynasty Chinese hardwood and lacquer six-panel screen, Jailing Period, circa 1800.
The hardwood frame inset with black lacquer panels. One side features an over...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Coral, Jade
Pair of Chinese Export Famille-Rose Enameled Covered Urns & Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Export Famille-Rose Enameled Covered Urns & Stands
China, 20th Century
A nice pair of intricately and vibrantly decorated famille-rose covered urns, would make bea...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Earthenware Horse Sculpture Míngqì Tomb Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 600 year old (approx) Chinese pottery Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) large glazed earthenware míngqì tomb figure, modeled as horse sculpture with saddle, stirrups, and integral ba...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Indian Hand Embroidered Door Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Vintage Indian Hand Embroidered Door Tapestry.
Early 20th Century, circa 1920.
Probably from Central India.
Made of Cotton and hand stitched or embroidered wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Khmer Bronze Figure of Prajnaparamita with Eleven Faces
Located in Austin, TX
The embodiment of transcendental wisdom, Prajnaparamita is often referred to as the mother of all Buddhas.
In this extremely rare tantric form, she is portrayed seated in the half lotus position. Her eleven faces are arranged in two tiers (seven on the first, with an additional four above), all surmounted by a rising conical chignon. Each face has an associated pair of arms which radiate outwards, each hand holding a discreet attribute.
Careful attention has been paid to her clothing and jewelry. She wears a heavily pleated sampot with a cross hatch pattern, elegantly turned down at the waist and tied with an ornate belt...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea.
The box, most likely used to sto...
Category
1930s Korean Showa Vintage Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Abalone
Large Japanese Imari Fluted Charger, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Japanese Imari porcelain fluted charger with scalloped rim, signed Kaji(chu?), Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.
The magnificent Japanese Imari charger measures 25" in diameter, and is decorated in the typical imari palette of underglaze blue with overglaze red, orange, blue, and green enamels with gilt highlights. The large charger also features fluted sides and a scalloped gilt rim.
The design of the charger is centered on a central floral medallion with three large chrysanthemum blossoms and vegetal scrolls. Radiating out from the central medallion are various brocade patterned sections that roughly follow the shape of the fluting. Some larger sections feature images of cranes and minogame (turtles with long tails), both symbols of longevity, while other feature dragons and phoenix, symbols of authority and power. Four large reserves depict charming scenes of a scholar and his students within a bamboo grove having discourse and examining scrolls.
The back of the charger decorated in underglaze blue with bold floral and vegetal scrolls. With a three character inscription in underglaze blue reading Kaji(chu?) Sei.
The charger is fitted with an antique metal hanger...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive and well carved Gandharan figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, carved black schist, ancient Kingdom of Gand...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Schist
Chinese Six Dynasties Pottery Model of an Armored Horse, 3rd-4th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
An extremely rare Chinese painted pottery model of an armored horse, Six Dynasties period (220-581 AD), TL tested by Oxford Authentication.
The stocky ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Early 20th Century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful early 20th century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer.
Made in Thailand (South East Asia) circa 1920.
It features a gilt meta...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Country Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese cast bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions play fighting, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China.
The censer formed as a pair of Buddhistic li...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Kutani porcelain model of a beautiful woman, bijin, or perhaps a geisha, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan.
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, or perhaps a geisha, is portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a closed folding fan in one hand. Her kimono of a rich and deep blue hue, with images of plump pomegranates in gilt. Her wide obi of a striking red color, and patterned with branches of pink blossoms. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
Category
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20C Thai Seated Boy Emperor Rama VIII Polychrome Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS Early 20C Thai Seated Boy Emperor Rama VIII Polychrome Statue.
Made in Thailand in the early 20th Century, circa 1935 – 40.
Hand carved wooden statue which ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Country Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse and Rider, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Tang dynasty painted pottery figure of a horse and mounted noble rider. TL tested by Oxford Authentication.
The horse portrayed standing fours...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificently decorated Japanese lacquer document box, ryoshibako, signed Umeboshi/Baikyo, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.
The large document box, ryoshibako, of tall, rectangular shape with rounded corners, and fitted with an inrobuta (flush-fitting) cover with beveled edges. The exterior of this exquisite box is decorated all over with fifteen different raised reserves shaped as uchiwa (paddle) fans against a lush and intricate krikane ground imitating shagreen.
The uchiwa shaped reserves all of takamaki-e, and exquisitely painted with designs of animals, flowers, and landscapes in silver, gold, maki-e, hiramaki-e, and takamaki-e, with kirikane, nashiji, and polychrome embellishments, upon gold lacquer fudame grounds.
The interior of the lid is nothing short of spectacular, featuring a large design of a magnificent and beautifully detailed rooster and hen with chicks gathered around a lazy stream. Large stalks of chrysanthemum bloom behind them. All against an ethereal nashiji ground.
The cover of the box features five reserves:
1. Three minogame (turtles with long tails), symbolizing longevity
2. "Narihira Crossing the Sumida" from The Tales of Ise...
Category
1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top with upturned scroll ends. Eight drawers of various shapes and sizes adorn the exterior of the cabinet. Doors on either side open to reveal interiors fitted with cubby holes over a single drawer.
The front of the cabinet is decorated with scattered geometric marquetry patterns of various design utilizing contrasting woods, including hardwood and burl, all in the yosegi zaiku technique.
The sides and top of the cabinet of black lacquer with maki-e lacquer painted designs of flowers and grasses. The back of plain black lacquer with two hoops for hanging.
The interior of the cabinet doors and the interior drawers decorated in the wakasa lacquer technique, with gold rhomboid accents against a polished black lacquer ground.
Overall a striking accent piece and nice example of Japanese yosegi...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Spill Vase
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally hand-carved antique Chinese soapstone spill vase - spill holder (see below), profusely decorated and intricately detailed naturalistic sc...
Category
20th Century Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
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 Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper, Silver
Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere / Fish Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Jarniniere / Fish bowl featuring hand painted butterfly and floral details on a pale green background. Very good antique condition with no maj...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Antique Chinese School Painting On Silk 19th Century
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Chinese school ink wash painting, 19th century, ink and color on silk, finely detailed, richly decorated, elegantly colored, depicting landscape courtier processio...
Category
19th Century Asian Qing Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated with images of folding fans, ogi, Edo Period, earl...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Texas - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Coral
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