All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pre 1920 item #1474841
Northwest Coast First Nation wood carving of a totemic image, including a wolf, seal, and shamanic figure, all painted in traditional deep colors of the tribes from this area. Carved from one piece of wood, the round bottom attached with a nail. Measures 9 3/4' high, 1 1/4" wide, and 2" deep at the top, the base is 2 1/4" in diameter. Very symetrical and intricate carving of figures, done with a very deft and experienced hand. The colors are classic, including deep red, green and black...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1477790 (stock #MC112)
Chinese Song Dynasty Six-Lobed Qingbai Porcelain Bowl

This unusual porcelain bowl was made during the 12th - 13th century. The inner surface is moulded into six panels. It is coated in a very finely-crackled qingbai glaze that is pale green with just a hint of blue. The rim remains unglazed as does the flat base.  

Diameter 15.75 cm...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1479698 (stock #MB990)
Fine Japanese 18th Century Imari Porcelain Dish 27.5cm

Dating to the 18th century, this fine dish is attractively decorated in the Imari colours, underglaze blue, red enamel and gilt. In the centre is a fenced-in tree in underglaze blue with red and gold leaves. Surrounding the central panel on top of the underglaze blue are red and gold peonies and three birds. Note also the simple yet attractive design to the underside...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1410602 (stock #05201)


WOODEN MOLD FOR BASEBALL CAP

Quite a rare vintage Japanese artisan's tool. Showa period, early 20th century. Simple and unique form with aesthetic texture. approx...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Americas : South American : Pre 1492 item #1461759
Wood with remains of painted geometric decorations. 16th century. H. 18 cm. Poor condition with cracks, repairs and heavy wear.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1448727
Chinese Qing dynasty blue and white porcelain dish decorated at the center with five immortals and a young boy all surrounded by a band of bats at the rim. 8 5/8” diameter x 1/2" high. 19th century or possibly earlier. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. There is kiln grit adhering to the center of the base and to the foot rim. From the collection of a former American expatriate to Guangzhou and Beijing from 1983-1987.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #995068
Porcelain decorated with flower on the center, a floral scroll on the outside, unglazed base. PERIOD : Middle Ming 16th Century MEASUREMENTS: 15 cm wide, 6.5 cm tall. CONDITION: tiny chip to the foot ring, no cracks, no hairlines and free from restoration
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #1030110
A good quality embroidered rank badge. The bird and the sun applied separately on the background. China, 2nd half 19th century. Condition: a few tears along the borders and in the rock under the bird. Size: 29x28 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1283099 (stock #ET-041)
Song Dynasty white ware bowl with molded leaf pattern on outside. Glazed inside and out apart from rim and base. Some noticeable small chips to rim and one to base. Diameter: 4.50 inches; height: 1.75 inches.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre AD 1000 item #683837 (stock #GLASS-012)
A beautiful and rare glass stupa from the Pyu area.Most of the glass has turned into a beautiful iridescent color which gives a wonderful feeling to this piece. The stupa is unusual as it has a hollow opening in the center. Age: 100 AD. Size: H. 1.9cm. W. At the base. 1.9cm. Condition: A small piece is missing at the base and because it is iridescent at the part also it probably was made that way.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1950 item #1442659
Rarely encountered Japanese pencil-signed limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print by Tokuriki Tomikichiro (1902-2000) titled “Loquat Tree” dating circa 1950. The white title is set against the cobalt blue background at the upper right. The print is pencil signed "T. Tokuriki" and numbered 11/200 at the bottom. Narrow format print measuring 16” x 7” (paper); image: 15” x 4 7/8.” Very good color and overall condition with large margins...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1425736
Two Edo period finely executed Japanese lacquered wood dishes, each decorated with a gold "mon" (family crest), pawlonia, and scrolling foliage set against a brown/black ground. The wood grain is clearly visible. 19th century. Each measures just under 8" diameter. Very good overall condition with only minor flaws. There is a small lacquer drip or imperfection on the back of one. Included with purchase is the original certificate of authenticity dated May 5, 1967 and provided by Z...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #657173 (stock #CHOP-016)
A Tang bronze seal with the symbol for happiness. Size: 1.8 x 1.8 cm. Condition. Nice patina. A part of the finial is missing.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre AD 1000 item #721261 (stock #AB-053)
Striped agate Pyu beads most likely made in India but found in Burma. These type of beads are very rare and difficult to find.Can make a nice pendant. Condition: No repairs
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1900 item #1319697
Excavated piece rom the Shan State. Nice green patina and excellent condition. H. 8,5 cm.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1900 item #1219287 (stock #SBUD-001)
An alloy metal Buddha sitting under a bodhi tree.This is where Buddha gained his great Enlightenment by sitting in concentrated meditation beneath the bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya in Bihar,India. Can be made into an amulet. Size: H. 6.3cm. W. 3.3cm. Condition: No repairs.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1900 item #1362991 (stock #SH-1016)
Spanish colonial era Philippine Santos estimated to be from mid-19th century. Hi-resolution images on request.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Pre 1900 item #801536 (stock #SBUD-005)
A black terracotta Buddha amulet in the sitting position in-cased in a stainless steel case from Thailand. Age; Pre 1900 or earlier. Size: H. 3cm. Condition: No repairs.