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Antique Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Monk wool boots Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1920 item# 797309 (stock# ZT129)
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Traditionally the style and shape of these old Tibetan wool boots was used by all Buddhist monks, and were considered part of the monks costume. The specific decorative cut pattern and colors of fabric indicated the area of Tibet and the position of the Monk. I am not able to identity the Tibetan region or station of the monk who worn this particular pair of boots The sole and vamp of the boot is very ridged and heavy ...click for details

Antique Tibetan Prayer Beads agate bone and coral Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 1044757 (stock# ZT155)
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This very old short strand of Tibetan prayer beads has its original leather thongs with silver counters. There is one crudely faceted cornelian bead (very unusual) with is used as a spacer. The other spacer beads are agate. A combination of coral and bone are also used.

Antique Japanese seated nobleman doll signed Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1900 item# 1044281 (stock# ZJ160)
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Multi-layered costume denotes high status on this antique Japanese male doll. He is 10 inches tall, seated with his feet tucked under him. There is a crack behind the ear on one side of the head and some loss around the ear and hairline on the other side of the head. The exterior kimono is in good condition but the fine silk of the under layers has deteriorated.

Pair of Antique Chinese embroidered Womans Lotus Shoes Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1920 item# 857196 (stock# ZTC248)
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This pair of Chinese Lotus shoes dates to the early part of the 20th century. The vamp is made by combining both black and blue cotton background fabric, which was hand sewn and intricately detailed. Each side is decorated with an embroidered floral motif using cotton thread. The soles are somewhat dirty and the upper edge of the vamp of one shoe has some fraying. The low boot style of the shoe and the cotton fabric ...click for details

Large Chinese Export Doll with embroidered costume Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1930 item# 1041571 (stock# ZTC338)
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This charming old doll was produced in China during the 20's and 30's for the European and US market but this one was actually brought to the US by a military family stationed in Japan. The costume is elaborately embroidered using both satin and couching embroidery stitches. The tightly fitted shoes are fabric and could be removed but never have been. The head and hands are made of wood composition matterial. The body under the costume made of a stuffed fabric. ...click for details

Antique Chinese child's shoes embroidered foo dog face Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 745557 (stock# ZTC204)
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This pair of small child's shoes have a wonderfully expressive embroidered face of a bearded foo dog. A purple silk fabric was used for the vamp and with the exception of the worn soles, these shoes are in wonderful condition.

Antique Chinese Minority Wine Tea Pourer woven basket Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1920 item# 618295 (stock# ZM117)
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From Yunnan Province, this minority hand woven open container has wonderful age and patina. The wife said it was used at family dinners for pouring wine, the husband said used for pouring tea. I just smiled and nodded in agreement. The piece was obviously woven tight enough to contain liquid. There is a small piece of bamboo inserted into the basket spout which aids in controlling the flow. Condition is very good and the piece measures 8" x 5" high.

Antique Morocco Berber silver enameled Bracelet Tiznit Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 1008550 (stock# ZMisc150)
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Late 19th century Silver Berber enameled bracelet from Tiznit, almost 2 inches high (4.5 cm). Closed, the bracelet interior diameter is 2.25 inches. With the pin removed and the clasp opened the diameter is widened to 2.75 inches which permits bracelet to slip easily over average womans hand. Bracelet weighs .5 lb. Silver grade is unknown and assumed to be very low.

Antique Chinese Ethnic Minority Miao Silver ornament Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1920 item# 892882 (stock# ZM145)
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Sourced from Rong Jiang area of China, the silver sectioned container was made and used by the Miao ethnic minority as a smoking accessory. Worn hanging from a belt, the collection of pipe cleaning tools would act as a toggle to counter weight the container at the other end. Made from low grade silver, the 3 sectioned container has an etched and pierced design and is held together with handmade chain. There is an applied flower on the top of the lid section of the inro (term borrowed from Jap ...click for details

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

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