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Japanese Cloisonne Pair Ginbari Vases 12" tall Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1920 item# 575939 (stock# ZJ102)
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Beautiful pair of Ginbari vases. The background enamel color is red bordering on rust over a barely visible silver foil base. The floral motif runs the full length of each vase. Additional details border the rim and the base. They are in excellent condition and just a bit over 12 inches tall. Unfortunately there are no makers marks

Thailand Ethnic Minority Hmoung Embroidered Belt Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1950 item# 909595 (stock# ZSEA135)
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This belt is part of the traditional costume worn by the Hmoung ethic minority group in the mountains of northern Thailand. Every square inch of the belt is intricately embroidered with a series of embroidery techniques including applique, sumack and cross stitches. The belt is decorated the various sized wooden beads probably from China and very old coins from Burma. The belt makes a stunning display and can easily be worn. The size can easily be adjusted by moving the large silver balls. T ...click for details

Antique Chinese Small Silk Lotus Shoe for Bound Feet Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 654837 (stock# ZTC168)
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Circa 1890, the heel to toe measurement on this single lotus shoe is under 3". The embroidery on the front section of the vamp is a combination of chain and couching stitches using the finest metalic thread that I have ever seen. The couching thread towards the heel is the usual standard thickness and was clearly also original to the shoe. There is a little evidence of wear, the vamp is a bit dirty, and the original leather stripe on the sole heel is missing. But this is such a rare shoe ...click for details

Antique Tibetan burl wood silver decoration tea bowl Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 840070 (stock# ZT138)
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Hand carved and shaped from burl wood, this antique tibetan bowl was used for drinking tea and or other liquid refreshment. The silver lining on the inside of the bowl was thought to warn the drinker if the contains had been poisoned. The foot of the bowl has a silver surround for added decoration. the bowl is 3.5 inches across the outer rim and 2 inches high.

Students Acupuncture Models frm Chinese Medical School Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1920 item# 880383 (stock# ZTC262)
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This pair of male and female Chinese medical models were salvaged from an old Chinese Medicine Acupuncture school in Beijing. These 30 inch models would have been assigned to an individual medical student for the term of their studies. They were carved from a light weight wood so that they could be easily carried, and they were covered with gesso to give a smooth writing surface. These Chinese acupuncture models have holes to indicate the correct needle placement. Each hole has hand written ca ...click for details

Elaborately carved wooden Chinese cricket case Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1920 item# 506561 (stock# ZTC107)
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The carving shows a nicely wood homeland scene with a few people. The lid has carved openwork permitting lots of fresh air. Every pet crickets dream home. Condition is very good. 6.5 X 2.5

Single silk embroidered lotus shoe for bound feet Qing Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 664078 (stock# ZTC176)
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The lovely floral motif has been very delicately embroidered on the silk background fabric of both the toe and the back of the heel of this small lotus shoe. I suspect that the mate to this shoe was lost early by the original owner because this shoe shows very little sign of wear. The leather heel and toe tips are missing. Many Westerners believe that red lotus shoes were worn only by the bride at for her wedding. Sorry this is a Western myth...Red is a popular color for the Chinese and ...click for details

Antique Sumatra Atjeh Rattan Warrior Shield Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 883688 (stock# ZOc107)
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This antique shield is an artifact from the Dutch War with the Atjeh (now Aceh). In short, the Dutch colonial government considered Indonesia "theirs". The indigenous people, the Atjeh, on the Northern part of Sumatra, disagreed. The war began in 1883 and extended into 1904 when "peace" was declared. This large war shield, made and carried by an Atjeh warrior, has a double layer of woven Rattan wit ...click for details

Antique Tibetan Buddhist copper repousse prayer wheel Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1910 item# 832134 (stock# ZT135)
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Tibetan prayer wheels were (and are today) a religious object used by Tibetans Buddhists to send prayers into the universe. By removing the top of the wheel an individual could put written prayers and or sutra pages inside. Replacing the top back onto the Wheel, being held by the handle, the prayer wheel would be rotated in a clockwise direction as viewed from the top. With each rotation of the wheel, the prayer would be sent forth into the universe. ...click for details

Pair of Antique Chinese lotus Shoes for Mourning Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 789138 (stock# ZTC230)
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White was the traditional Chinese color used for mourning. This pair of antique lotus shoes dates from the Qing Dynasty period. They have a plain linen vamp, with a slight heel. They have had minimal use and are in very good condition.

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