All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1910
item #815119
(stock #TC237)
This small antique Chinese wooden storage container was used for calligraphy implements. Inksticks would have been held in the rear center compartment. Calligraphy brushes would have been held upright on the right and left side compartments. Seals or chops would have been stored in the lidded section. Originally painted with black lacquer, this piece has great age and wear patina.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Handiwork : Pre 1910
item #1426013
(stock #Misc206)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$125.00
$125.00
very nice old beaded choker/armband in good condition. measures 2.25 x 13.5 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1169973
(stock #ZEMT159)
This textile wallet would have been used to keep sewing supplies Each page is made from heavy hand paper, hand painted decoration and folded in such a way that numerous pockets and flaps are available for storage of small bits of fabric, snipes of thread, needles, etc. the outside of the wallet is covered with homespun fabric which now attests to the age and use of the piece. This wallet is from the Dong ethnic minority of China, and would have been passed down from one generation to another...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920
item #1001494
(stock #TC321)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$150.00
$150.00
This is one of 2 hexagonal shaped tea cannisters which I have listed separately. This one has an incised scene of a mature bird on one side. The other side has 2 sentences from the famous Tang dynasty poem by Lu Tong. The bamboo has darkened considerably with age...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1910
item #1287507
(stock #TC542)
This old silk embroidery panel may have originally been part of a larger scene. the is light stain to the background above the riders head. the piece measures panel is approx 19 x 15 inches ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1910
item #1213452
(stock #TC503)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$375.00
$375.00
The quilted lower portion of the vamp indicates that this pair of shoes are from northern China, and the shape of the heel dates them to before 1910. Clearly somewhat used, they are a wonderful artifact of a time and cultural practice from the past.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1910
item #912069
(stock #TC276)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$147.00
$147.00
Carved from Rosewood, on one side, this Chinese toggle has a wooded scene with a horse and pair of deer. On the reverse side is the symbol for longevity. Toggle is 1.5 inches x 1.25 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1900
item #1404747
(stock #TC568)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$250.00
$250.00
During the Qing Dynasty, the feathers of the kingfisher bird were used to create ornaments for woman to attach to clothing and/or wear in their hair...
Through the 1800's These ornaments were made and formed with heavy paper (light weight cardboard...)
They had large areas of feathers and the edges of the paper form were bordered with gold paint...and the ornaments were often domed
By the early 1900's the bird were becoming rare almost extinct ...so intricate and smaller sections of fea...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1910
item #1406520
(stock #TC579)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$395.00
$395.00
Antique Chinese silk satin stitch embroidery with Embroidered with hanging tassels and ornaments everywhere...This was a hat for the bride...out of my private collection...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #817711
(stock #SEA125)
This Burmese antique offering plate was the result of work by dedicated and skillful craftsman. Beautifully woven of bamboo strips, the finished shape would be first painted with repeated layers of black lacquer followed by layers of red lacquer...
obvious wear to red paint from repeated handeling through the decades of worshipers allows the under black lacquer to show through in varous areas...
measures roughly 5 inches high (12.5 cm) by 10 inches wide (24.9 cm)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$245.00
$245.00
This small wooden box has a charming scene with 2 happy dragons carved into the sliding top. All 4 sides are carved. Late Qing period, box is in good condition, and measures 5" x 3" x 1.5
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #985627
(stock #J221)
This charming round Japanese antique serving tray is 11 inches in diameter. A delicate gold leaf design is painted around the outside tray rim and extends down onto the 3 shapely legs. The top edge of the rim is gold and separates the outside black lacquer from the traditional red/orange lacquer interior of the the tray. The red, black and gold lacquer paints are somewhat dulled with age and exposure. An old type written label on the bottom of the tray dates the tray to 1830...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1910
item #871813
(stock #TC258)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$240.00
$240.00
This Chinese lady's purse was made with silk satin fabric and hand embroidered with silk thread using a satin embroidery stitch. The edges are bound with carefully aligned silk threads. Each side opens to a separate storage compartment and there is a third compartment which is accessed from the top of the purse.
Made and used during the late Qing Dynasty, the quality of the materials and workmanship clearly show that this purse was used by a woman of means...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920
item #1001502
(stock #TC322)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$150.00
$150.00
This is one of 2 hexagonal shaped tea cannisters which I have listed separately. This one has an incised spring scene of two young birds and a butterfly on one side. The other side has 2 sentences from the famous Tang dynasty poem by Lu Tong. The bamboo has darkened considerably with age...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1920
item #1075647
(stock #T165)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$110.00
$110.00
This mini snuff bottle is formed from copper and decorated with brass wire and turquoise. The writting is Mongolian (not Tibetan) and there is one stone missing on each side. The bottle is a scarce 1.25 inches high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1910
item #1020847
(stock #Misc151)
The black stone tile has mosaic inlay of mother of pearl Taj Mahal detailed with black pen ink lines. This Anglo Indian Victorian piece from the Raj era would have come from the Visagapatam region of India, which was known for its finely detailed black pen ink designs.
Pristine condition and very beautiful. Measured top to bottom and side to side 6 inches each way...measured point to point 6.5 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1315539
(stock #TC555)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$225.00
$225.00
This Antique woven basket was typical of the baskets used in the kitchens of Hunan Province China. This particular style would have been used for rice storage...The red and black lacquer design is painted on all 4 sides. the interior is painted black lacquer.
Condition is good considering age and usage of basket as a utilitarian item ..a few nicks and chips in the paint.
12 inches in diameter across the top.
9 inches high plus another 2 inches for the handles...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #1313283
(stock #TC3)
There are a total of eight signs, each with a different "saying" having to do with well wishes. Due to the age of the calligraphy, and the vagueres of the old Chinese language, accurate translations have not been possible for each sign. Each sign is carved out of wood with raised wooden characters and inlayed with MOP flakes. Each is 21 inches tall and roughly 4.5 inches wide.
I have listed them separately, to allow for pictures of each
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1004755
(stock #J156)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$275.00
$275.00
This is one of a pair of wooden (not papermache) chinoiserie footed plates made for export. The central medallion Japanese scene is classic and the rim has ornate panels of individual woman in various poises. Each side has handle shaped and painted as an ivy leaf.
On the black lacquered back is the rement of a very old label. Plate is 10.75 inches at the widest point...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1910
item #1406975
(stock #T208)
Old wooden Phurba...nicely aged patina from handling and use...
Faces topped with diadems, 3 side "blade"section has carved scroll design
almost 11 inches long high.
Alternative spelling...phurpa,phurbha, Pronunciation: Fur-bah
The Phurba is a special triple sided Tibetan ritual dagger or stake, patterned after an ancient Vedic tool. Originated as a stake that tethered sacrificial animals...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #627886
(stock #TC154)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$125.00
$125.00
Each band of this pair of very fine silk embroideries have 2 sets mirror images: one set of floral motif and the other set of a couple celebrating. Both sets use satin stitch, french knot (aka forbidden stitch) and couching embroidery techniques. The embroideries are on a background fabric of fine patterned silk which measures 6" by 15". The floral embroidery is 1.5 x 2" and the couple embroidery is 1.5 x 5"...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1359194
(stock #TC562)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$650.00
$650.00
This large Chinese scale has metal balance beams and shallow metal bowls. The scale fits into an ornately carved red and black lacquer wooden case which is slightly domed and has its original copper band closure.
There is some wood chip loss around what was the hole for the string which allowed the case to be hung up for storage.
Dating from the 1800's the braided cords which attach the shallow bowls to the metal balance beam appear to be replacement cords...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1837 VR
item #1165301
(stock #TC398)
This is an old Chinese inkstone has hand carved ox with head turned toward the natural "dragon's eye" moon. There are some chips along the edges of the ink stone and areas of natural inclusions. It is a very fine grain quality stone, dating to the early 1800's and measures 6 x 4.5 inches, and a bit over .5 inches thick.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1910
item #505974
(stock #ZTC105)
A must have for any lotus shoe collector. This iron was used for pressing lotus shoes. The thin curved end was useful for getting into the toe area.
Made of iron, it is somewhat rusty-i.e. pleasantly aged.
Length tip to tip is 13"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1088868
(stock #ZTC366)
This antique Chinese rectangular serving tray is elaborately inlayed with Mother of Pearl. The ornate MOP design covers the surface of the tray and also goes about the exterior face of the narrow rim. Wood is most likely ebony and tray dates from mid 18th century.
Condition: All the MOP inlay is intact but there are numerous tiny nicks and chips in the surface finish on the inside and outside edges of the rim surround...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1910
item #1141862
(stock #J175)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$295.00
$295.00
This set of 3 dolls court dolls are each mounted on their original matching stands.
Wonderful carved wooden faces with gofun finish. The hands and feet are also carved from wood. A charming set...each doll with the stand is about 6 inches tall.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1406202
(stock #SE149)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$135.00
$135.00
This is a page from the rare Burmese Buddhist Sutra manuscript called the the KAMMAVACA.
The pages of these religious sutras were made from a thin strip of bamboo covered with cloth (frequently monks robes) which was thickly coated with red lacquer and gold leaf decoration...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1013427
(stock #Misc151)
This is a traditional style full length silk robe, aka Chapan, from Uzbekistan/Tajikistan area. The pattern was made using an ikat dye technique, and the robe is padded and machine quilted. Excellent condition, shows very little wear...stunning
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #742339
(stock #TC199)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$275.00
$275.00
This plain pot metal vessel was used to contain hair oil during the reign of Chinese Emperor Daoquang about 1850. Standing about 6 inches high and 3.5 inches diameter at the widest point, a woman would dip her comb into the oil before combing her hair. I do have an identical matched pair of these but am selling them separately.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1014255
(stock #SEA144)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$195.00
$195.00
This lovely hand carved old wooden loom pulley comes with is own custom made stand.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #865986
(stock #TC256)
This set of 4 matching Chinese toggles were hand carved from animal bone, probably the vertebra. Each side is carved with an identical design which continues around the side. They are well aged and show both wear and usage. As artifacts from the folk art culture, they were probably carved by the person who intended to use them to secure his personal items. Each piece is approx 1 inch in diameter and .5 inches thick.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Pre 1920
item #596534
(stock #ZMisc102)
This elaborate woman's dress bodice is from Afghanistan, formerly Baluchistan. The fabric was first elaborately embroidered with an applique of thin strands of braids. Then it was heavily decorated with coins and beads.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #1313289
(stock #TC3)
There are a total of eight signs, each with a different "saying" having to do with well wishes. Due to the age of the calligraphy, and the vagueres of the old Chinese language, accurate translations have not been possible for each sign. Each sign is carved out of wood with raised wooden characters and inlayed with MOP flakes. Each is 21 inches tall and roughly 4.5 inches wide. I have listed them separately, to allow for pictures of each
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #1216210
(stock #TC504)
This beautiful mottled gray/green color stone There is a carved with dragon which is deeply undercut so that he is suspended across the top of the stone. The ink reservoir has a matching stone cover. The ink stone is carved from a thick slab of stone, 10 inches across the back, 6+ inches back to front, and over one inch thick. It is heavy. It has been held in a private collection for about 20 years....conservatively dates from early 1800's. There is some damage to the rim of the ink reserve...
This antique Korean ink stone was carved from a thick piece of black stone, and is 7.25 inches (18 cm) x 11 inches (28cm) x 3 inches (7.6 cm) high. It weights about 14 lbs. The lid is deeply carved with a swirling dragon. The base of the stone has a grinding surface that slopes to a deep inkwell for collecting the liquid ink. The border of the base is carved with a simple repeat decoration.
One corner of the lid has a chip with most of the loss on the underside. The underside of the ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1435203
(stock #EMT173)
This Miao woman's jacket has hand embroiled detail collar, front lapel, and sleeve bands...background fabric of the body of the jacket feels like rayon but maybe silk...sleeves are heavy cotton...
there is small hole 1/2 inch (looks like cigarette) on the back left side roughly 2-3 inches from hem...
this jacket will fit a small woman...
this style of woman's jacket is from the shidong area of Tia jiang. see drawing on page 55 According to the book "Clothing and Ornaments of China's Miao...