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Matched Pair of Large Japanese Lacquer Storage Boxes Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1940 item# 784950 (stock# ZJ124)
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This pair of hex-shaped Japanese lacquer storage boxes have matching stands. They are decorated with a 3 tone golden leaf and flower design over a deep black Roiro finish. Each box on its stand is 18 inches high and 14 inches across. They are in beautiful condition.

Antiques Chinese Book of Folk Tale Paintings Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 980510 (stock# ZTC311)
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Each page of this antique Chinese accordian style book has a hand painted picture which together tell an old folk tale. There are 8 paintings and they are each delightful.

Antique Chinese pair of white embroidered Lotus Shoes Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 748553 (stock# ZTC205)
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This nice old pair of woman's lotus shoes dates from th 1880's. They do show some minimal wear (and dirt/stain) in keeping with their age. They are from Northern China. The white fabric and matching white trim were embroidered with black thread using an intricate pattern of cross stitches.

Small Antique Chinese Bamboo Tea Caddy Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1920 item# 560249 (stock# ZTC124)
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This charming old traditional style tea container is made from bamboo. It has a fitted lid that is held in place by a thin strip of wood which passes through the handle and fits in a slot in the lid. With the handle extended upward the piece measure 6" tall. The lid has some tooth marks left by a venturesome but unsuccessful mouse.

Large Chinese ink cake in shape of musical instrument Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1920 item# 503049 (stock# ZTC102)
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The making of beautiful ink cakes was considered an artform and the cakes were appreciated and collected by the Chinese as one of the "Four Treasures". This antique Chinese inkcake in its original box measures approx 18" x 5". It is detailed on top, sides and bottom and in very good condition.

Antique Tibetan saddle wth cloisonne detail and rug pad Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 873979 (stock# ZT142)
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This saddle has ornate silver and cloisonne detailing. The basic wood saddle tree is covered with leather and the edges are rimmed with strips of silver metal with colorful floral enameling. Addition large flat buttons of silver and cloisonne are sewn to the leg flaps and are also used on the saddle seat to keep the original Tibetan rug saddle pad in place. Saddle comes with custom made stand.

Vintage Chinese Yi Ethnic Minority young womans Jacket Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1950 item# 918056 (stock# ZEMT134)
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This was a traditional Jacket worn by the Yi woman of marriageable age in Yunnan Province. The background fabric is made from home grown, and home spun cotton which was indigo dyed. The jacket is elaborately decorated with additional bands of woven fabric, silk ribbon and embroidery using cotton thread. The sleeve length comes just below the elbows to allow for the woman to show off her many silver bracelets. This sleeve length is typical of Miao, Yi and Dong Chinese ethnic minority groups. ...click for details

Tibetan boots Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1970 item# 580716 (stock# ZT103)
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This handmade pair of Tibetan boots was typically used by the Tibetan Minority groups for centuries. Each regional Tibetan group used its own distinct colored thread design pattern. Monks and officials also could be recognized by the thread design of their boots. These were a "commoners" boot and judging by their size, they were used by a young teenager. I suspect that they were only worn once or twice and they are in wonderful condition. Heel to toe they measure 9" and stand 1 ...click for details

Traditional Jue Chinese silver Libations Cup Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Pre 1970 item# 630817 (stock# ZTC157)
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This traditional Chinese Libations Cup, aka Jue, was a gift and is inscribed on the inside lid with the name Chi Fan Duan. As a gift, it was probably given on the event of the birth of a child or a wedding. Exact age is not known but the direction of the writting indicates that it is sometime after the 1950's. It is silver and stands 9" high and is in excellent condition.

Japanese Wakasa lacquer clam shell Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1940 item# 788788 (stock# ZJ125)
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This unusual Japanese lacquer clam shell is from Wakasa, a center for exceptional lacquer craftsmanship which began during the Edo period. At that time the lacquerers of the Obama clan, near Wakasa Bay, began decorating their work with designs depicting elements of the ocean floor, For techniques, the Wakasa craftsmen developed a process of repeated lacquer coatings of several colors and rubbing down the lacquer coated surface. This process produced a random decorative pattern. ...click for details

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