All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1930 item #981366 (stock #G0214)
An exquisite Chinese Export Silver filigree brooch with carved carnelian peony. Early 20th Century. Marked "Silver" and "China". 1-1/2" x 1"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Gold : Pre 1920 item #981511 (stock #01721)
A vintage First Australian Imperial Force (AIF) privately purchased World War I era pin in 9K yellow gold. This 1-5/8" long x 3/4" tall pin appears to have been privately commissioned, as it is 9K gold and it is a copy of the 1904 Type 2 Rising Sun medal, and was most likely produced as a wife/sweetheart pin...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 1940 item #982530 (stock #ga-1062)
Spring forward with this wonderful Chinese Art Deco rug, c 1930 featuring vivid colors of raspberry, jade green, turquoise, purple, pink and butterscotch. Measurements: 11' 6" x 8' 6". Great condition with age appropriate freckling.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1930 item #982788 (stock #G0219)
A pair of beautiful early 20th C. art deco style Chinese sterling silver jadeite earrings. In excellent condition. H:1/2"xW:3/8"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #983217 (stock #067a)
A superb example of modern glass design by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM. A very similar vessel is documented in Rosa Barovier Menstasi's book, ANZOLO FUGA, in the"Multicolor Rods and Murrine" section, page 61. This vessel has the same murrine and colored rod as pictured in the book, with a more slender neck that exudes elegance. This exceptional modern vessel is is 17.75" tall and is excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Textiles : Pre 1980 item #984258
From our Southeast Asia Collection, a fine and massive vintage Burmese Kalaga, intricately and painstakingly constructed of literally thousands of small metallic disks, colored threads, beads, and fabric swatches, all woven and assembled into a massive tapestry illustrating scenes from the life of the Buddha.

Burmese kalagas are often misidentified as being Thai in origin since they are routinely acquired across the border in Thailand where tourist travel is far more common than in Burma i...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Enamel : Pre 1950 item #987876 (stock #G0225)
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese enamel cloisonne box in quatrefoil form with brass trim and dragon motif, in excellent condition. W:2-1/4"xH:1-1/4"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1930 item #990805 (stock #G0228)
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese enamel silver bangle in excellent condition.Signed, Inner D:6.6cm
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Enamel : Pre 1960 item #991147 (stock #G0231)
A beautiful vintage Chinese silver enamel ring in excellent condition. Size 6-3/4 or D:15mm.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #991872 (stock #HP/Ma353)
A large size Phagli mask , figuring the typical deity of Himachal Praddesh, likely a demon with sharp ears and frightful open mouth, one interesting point are the lines marked with red mineral pigment. Dark black oily patina, semi hard wood , obvious signs of great age at least early XXth, Height 34 cm, Wide 21 cm More information and pictures on request
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Oceanic : Artifacts : Pre 1950 item #992389
A baby carrier made of wood and woven rattan, decorated with a woven panel of glass beads, strings of glass beads, bronze bells, bone ornaments, animal teeth and a wooden sculpture. Dayak, Borneo, ca. 2nd quarter of the 20th century. The bead panel possibly earlier as they were passed on from generation to generation. H. 33 cm , W. 36 cm.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1960 item #992486
A large cloth, silk brocade, lined with cotton with ties on one side. Dimensions: 104 1/4” long x 45” in width (2.65m x 1.14m). There are four 26” panels sewn together (sewing machine), each panel is decorated with a pair of phoenix birds one parched on a paulownia tree and the other on a rock. Although the fabric is of high quality silk, it actually is older than it appears - you need to handled gently. The gold sparkles when it is hit by lights. The color is not red...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1980 item #992742 (stock #FI-5)
Matsue Hariko Tawara Ushi, Paper Mache Ox Carrying Rice Bales from Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. Ca. early 1970's. Made by H. Kimura. L.3.375"(8.5cm) x H.2"(5cm) x W.2.375"(6cm.) Matsue paper mache dates back to the Edo Period (1600-1868) and has a robust charm. In this rural area, the Ox signifies a good harvest. Matsue is known in the West as the long-time Japanese home of writer Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904.)
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1980 item #992746 (stock #FI-6)
Matsue Hariko Koma, paper mache horse from Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. H.3.25"(8.5cm) x L.3"(7.5cm) x W.1"(2.5cm). Ca. early 1970's, made by H. Kimura. Painted paper, straw tail. Matsue paper mache dates back to the Edo Period (1600-1868) and has a wonderful robust charm. The horse, in this rural area, is a symbol of good harvest. Matsue is known in the West as the long-time Japanese home of writer Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904.)
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #992781 (stock #1014)
A Sterling Silver Bonbon Dish or Small Bowl in the Chippendale Style by Theodore B. Starr. From the 1920's; dimension 9" in diameter x 2" high, weight 9.6 troy ounces. Monogram. Excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1930 item #992928 (stock #FI-10)
Tsuchi Ningyo, Clay Doll. Kintaro with Giant Carp. ca. early 1900's. H.4.25"(11cm) x W.3.375"(8.5cm.) Signed on bottom "Yano." Body is 100% intact and in good condition, but most of the paint has flaked off of the fish...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Textiles : Pre 1950 item #993296 (stock #ZSEA135)
The Hmong women of Thailand would decorate their jackets with small rectangles of ornately embroidered collars. This collection of 6 such collars represents the tiny intricate stitches and range of techniques which use to be used. Collars such as these are rarely available on the market mow.

Collars range from 5.5 to 6 inches across and 3inches to 3.5 inches long.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1980 item #993352 (stock #FI-1)
Hirosaki Hato Bue, Clay Pigeon Whistle from Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. Painted clay; L.6"(15cm) x H.4"(10cm) x 2.5"(6.5cm.)ca. 1970's...