All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1306769
Beautiful Chinese dark finished hardwood wardrobe from the 19th century. Huang huali wood. Brass hardware. The two drawers inside are fully functional with lock and key. Inset hinges. There are keys for the drawers and doors. Dimensions: 77.25" tall X 49" wide X 21 3/8" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1231805
Beautiful Chinese antique large black lacquered cabinet, painted with charming scenes of figures in a mountain pavilion setting, the upper portion of the doors are painted with scholar's objects, the edges are painted with Shou symbols and butterflies, the interior of the cabinet has a shelf with two small drawers, early 20th century. Size: 71 3/4" high x 44" wide x 23" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1248302
Chinese chair made from precious Zitan (pterocarpus santalinus) wood with a beautiful finish, wicker seat, oriental shapes with dragon heads carved both into the back of the chair and outlining the front and sides of the chair's underside. Dates from the mid 20th century. Very heavy in weight. Size: 46.5" height, 22.5" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1920 item #1252308
A two drawer Japanese box done in a kinji or gold background with fine paintings of pine and flowers with a family crest set in the open areas of the piece. The box has metal fittings for the drawers and a handle to carry the chest. Often lacquer works with family crests were made for dowries for high ranking samurai families. Age: 19th century Size: length 10.75" width 10.75" height 10.25"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1260588
Antique Chinese table, made from huanghuali with a beautiful, glowing grain. Around its sides are carved spirals designs over a large border panel. The front and back panels are carved with the calligraphy symbol for double happiness in between two dragons with clouds of billowing smoke around their bodies and two phoenixes flying on either side. The table's side panels are without dragons but otherwise the same with carved double happiness symbol and smoke detailing...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1920 item #1291438
Antique Japanese carved wooden figure of Shoki the Demon Queller, beautifully carved with billowing robe, covered in gold brocade obi fabric, this is an unusually exquisite version of the commonly smaller and plainer Kimekomi-ningyo. The movement of the drapery and intense facial expression with hand-painted eyes tell of the artistic skill used in the making of this doll. This doll is published in "Japanese Dolls by Allan Scott Pate page 97 plate 127"...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1433412 (stock #TRC209326)
This beautiful vase is a truly Japanese expression of a classical Chinese form. Fashioned after Song Dynasty pieces that are thought to have been introduced in the 9th century from Syria, the fine Kinuta celadon glaze is masterfully recreated by one of the most skilled Kyoto potters of the Meiji period. The outer ring of the foot is unglazed showing the fine porcelain clay this piece is constructed from and the glazed center bears the seal of the Imperial Court Artist who fashioned this piece...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1308044
Tall Chinese lacquer cabinet with red sides and black front, hand painted with an assortment of gilt butterflies and flowers. Its front features two front opening doors with center locks and two drawers with ring pulls, with interior shelving. Early 20th century. Size: 67" height, 31.5" width, 17.5" depth
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1920 item #566009
Unique Japanese antique clay doll, Mingei folk art of Japan, Emperor and Empress hina dolls (Dairi bina). Clay dolls were made all over Japan by the late Edo period (1603-1868) by off-season farmers which would often involve the entire family for extra income. These dolls were for the regular people (over 90 percent of the population were farmers then) who could not afford pretty hina dolls made out of cloth...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1338492 (stock #EW 2965)
A small Hirado porcelain koro with reticulated kagome basket weave panels, salamander form handles, and small scroll feet. Decorated in underglaze blue with floral scrolls and auspicious clouds set against pink and turquoise enamel grounds inset with chrysanthemum motifs enriched with gilding. Dating probably to the late Meji era circa 1880-1910. The koro and cover are in excellent condition with no chaps, chips or restoration...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1249103
Chinese hardwood stand with a beautiful sheen, with carved oriental designs on its front and sides. Size: 31" height, 25.25" length
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1464224
An antique Japanese 2 section Isho Tansu (Kimono chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware including the Hikute style handles. Substantial textile, Kimono and clothes storage with three drawers on the upper section and two drawers on the lower section. Each section has side handles for ease of placement in a room...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1346810
Antique Chinese altar table, original patina with its transparent burgundy lacquer, constructed from old growth Jumu wood. Unusual form that is very linear and narrow with fine scrolling Apsaras drapes and the panels on the leg apron with a lingzhi motif (a symbol of longevity and a ruyi scepter, meaning "as you wish".

Late 18th / Early 19th century

Size: 123"L x 11" W x 39" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #1401607
Antique Chinese hardwood altar table with hand carved lingzhi spiral apron joined in upturned flanges. The feet are spanned by an openwork of hand carved panels with drapery motifs. Original warm finish. Very sturdy, condition consistent with age.

Mid 19th Century

Dimensions: 63 1/2" L x 15" D x 33 3/4" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1920 item #626251
Beautiful Japanese Bonbori lanterns for hina dolls. Hand painted on silk and it is indeed one of a kind. The bonboris are placed on each side of the Emperor and Empress hina dolls during the Hina Matsuri Festival, Girl's Day, in March.

We have not seen this type of lantern until now. The silk is lifted here and there and detached from the frames with some deterioration (probably a reaction to the glue or metal). The amazing thing is how the original colors maintained without fading...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1000641
Large Chinese basket, tall stacking carrying basket, made of bamboo with iron handle, three compartments, outfitted with removable glass top so that it may be used as an end table or stand, the basket has a large character on the top and woven patterns on all sides, the tiered basket sits in a large bamboo frame with handle, Republic Period. Size: 37" high total (30 1/4" high to top of stand) x 18 1/2" wide x 18 1/2" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1189941
Fine Chinese antique hardwood corner chair, inlaid with mother of pearl with designs of flowers and flower baskets with birds and dragons. Beautifully carved, curved arms. Age: Republic Period (c1910). Size: 27.5"w x 33.5"h x 17.78" seat height.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1272401
Set of four carved Chinese Hardwood tables. Made of Solid Rosewood. Carved grapevine, leaf, and grape design on sides of tables. In good condition, these nesting stack neatly underneath each other. Perfect size. Circa 1920 Dimensions of Largest table: 28" Tall, 19.25" Wide, 14.5" Deep