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A Pair of Japanese Folk Art (Mingei) Teak Wood Deities

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood: Pre 1940   item# 795749

A Pair of Japanese Folk Art (Mingei) Teak Wood Deities
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S. Sarvari Crofoot
574-784-8015



$2,600.00 The pair 

Mingei arts in theory are hand crafted, folk art or arts of the people as defined by Yanagi Soetsu in 1927. The controversy now by scholars that it is a hybrid of occidental ideas which Bernard Leach 1887-1979 introduced in Japan in 1907, as a rediscovery of Japanese cultural origins, which in turn, this orientalism they applied to their own art and then projected to other oriental countries. The carvings are of Ebisu-wealth of the sea and patron to fishermen and Daikoku-Wealth of the soil and ...click for details


A Chinese Ivory of the Buddhist Deity Kwan Yin

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Ivory: Pre 1930   item# 792069

A Chinese Ivory of the Buddhist Deity Kwan Yin
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S. Sarvari Crofoot
574-784-8015



Sold Thanks to Mn.  

An early 20th century refined and well proportioned interpretation of the Chinese goddess of compassion-mercy. The suggestion of the similarity of this deity and the Christian Virgin has been noted, and is more apparent in this piece, than others of the same genre. The heads of the children at her feet are suggestive of the spiritual life. Her crossed arms as control over evil spirits. She has very fine facial features and a delightful tilt to her head. The figure is 12 inches high, on the w ...click for details


A Chinese Informal Robe of Silk/Satin

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1940   item# 746593

A Chinese Informal Robe of Silk/Satin
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S. Sarvari Crofoot
574-784-8015



$800.00 

Gold couch stitched dragons and auspicious symbols on a mauve color silk satin robe, with black & blue satin ribbon. Slight neck stain, sun fading in areas ( see photos) No major tears or losses. China Early 20th century. 55 inches wide at sleeve, 51 inches in length


A Chinese Silk Framed Double Happiness Symbol

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1940   item# 550185

A Chinese  Silk Framed Double Happiness Symbol
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S. Sarvari Crofoot
574-784-8015



$350.00 

The inner design with satin floral and gold phoenix birds on the raised fabric. Symbols associated with the Chinese marriage ceremony. 26 x 21 1/2 inches framed, fine condition.


Chinese Fingernail Protectors

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre 1900   item# 312486

Chinese Fingernail Protectors
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S. Sarvari Crofoot
574-784-8015



$ 425.00 One Sold  

Metal mesh, with raised hardstones and enamelwork, made into pins at a later date. 19th c. These were imported in the early 20th. c. and made into pins as a fashion statement. 3 1/2 inches long. Good condition.


Chinese Ivory Sculpture of a Maiden

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Ivory: Pre 1960   item# 305558

Chinese Ivory Sculpture of a Maiden
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S. Sarvari Crofoot
574-784-8015



$ 750.00  

An unmarked figure of a maiden holding a floral spray, on a wooden base. The bottom flower adjacent to her face has a chip and there is a slight green stain on the fold of her skirt in the back. 20th C. 10" high


Chinese Blue Opal Carving

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones: Pre 1980   item# 305490

Chinese Blue Opal  Carving
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S. Sarvari Crofoot
574-784-8015



$ 2,200,00 

The carving is of Ho Tie on a wooden pedestal. It is 984.99 carats, 3 7/8" High, 3 3/8" at widest point. Excellent condition. 20th century.

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