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Japanese Kyosoku Meiji Period Arm Rest
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Pre 1900 item# 748475 (stock# ZJ116)
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Because the Japanese used a minimum of furniture and usually sat on the floor, frequently an arm rest, kyosoku, was used either singly or in pairs. This simple wooden Meiji period arm rest would have been appreciated for both its form and finish. The wood was first burned with hot coals and then scrapped with the result that the softer sections of wood would be carved out more deeply. This process would leave the "wavy" sculptural pattern on the surface of the wood.
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Antique Chinese Carpenters carved wood handsaw
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Pre 1900 item# 643089 (stock# ZTC164)
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This old carpenter's detail handsaw was clearly home made by an experienced carpenter craftsman who took pride in his work. It is decorated with delicately carved swirls of clouds and has metal fittings for strength. It has the original blade which was sharpened to cut on both forward and back strokes and is still remarkably sharp. This saw was (according to my carpentry friend) was probably used for fine marquetry work. The saw measures 11" long. It is a rare find and a pleasure t ...click for details
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Miao Chinese ethnic minority baby carrier
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Pre 1940 item# 543579 (stock# ZEMT105)
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This 60 year old baby carrier from Yunnan province uses several fiber art techniques. The top border is all chain stitch with couching outlines. This section is followed by a band of intricately folded triangular bits of fabric. The main body of the piece uses quilted applique technique which is banded on the sides with batiked fabric. All these elements of color and texture work in wonderful harmony. This piece has had obvious use.
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Tibetan pendant silver and bronze with turquoise coral
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Pre 1900 item# 939249 (stock# ZT150)
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This wonderfully detailed Antique pendant is from Tibet. It has silver dragons surrounding a large veined turquoise stone with a smaller coral stone. Additional small bits of turquoise form the background for the dragons tail. The entire scene is backed and bordered with scalloped bronze. The rear of the pendant another oval shaped turquoise stone in a ribbed bezel. The pendent can be easily suspended from a simple black cord using the 2 attached bronze loops.
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Antique Mongolian Flint Strike aka Strike-a-light
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Pre 1920 item# 653710 (stock# ZT113)
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An essential piece of equipment for nomadic life, this old Mongolian flint pouch was worn on the belt. It was used to store a piece of flint which could be "struck" against the striker plate at the bottom of the pouch to create a precious spark of fire. In good condition, this ethnographic Mongolian relic shows the dirt of its age. The pouch is 6" at the widest point of the striker plate and 3.25" long not including the handle attachment.
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