All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1053665
(stock #EMT134)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$310.00
$310.00
This pair of antique Miao boots were made by a young woman from Song Tao to be worn for festivals. The thick sole has iron hob nails to make walking easier on the hills and terraces. The vamp is made from cotton fabric and is heavily embroidered with cottton thread using satin and chain stitch techniques. The upper part of the boot is also made of cotton fabric.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #842698
(stock #SEA132)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$195.00
$195.00
This adult female puppet is clothed in traditional Thai costume with a open shirt. All parts are hand-carved, tied and strung together, which gives the puppeteer lots of choices of movement. The face has eyes which can open and close independent of each other and the mouth can also be opened and closed. Head to toe, she measures is 21 inches tall and with the strings the total lenght is 34 inches...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #557328
(stock #TC122)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$250.00
$250.00
This wonderful pair of lotus shoes are typical of boots from Shandong. They have a black cuff with hand-embroidered butterfly motif and the remanents of a thin pink woven band. The blue vamp is somewhat faded toward the front of the boot and has delicately embroidered butterfly on each side. The soles have worn leather heels. The inside silk lining is bright pink and in very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1310775
(stock #T198)
Lovely hinged old metal box with top depicting central figure of seated Quan Yin flanked with flying angels. All 4 sides of the box also have ornate filigree and stone work. Measures 7 x 3.5 x 1.25 inches. All metal work and stone work is intact but there are a few dents on the bottom of the box
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Lacquer : Pre 1910
item #942234
(stock #TC293)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$530.00
$530.00
This antique cinnabar lidded jar vase form is surrounded with deeply carved garden landscape scenes with several men and woman including and older man and small child. The carved details of people, plants and house facades are all clear with no loses.
This cinnabar jar is in very good condition. It stands 6.5 inches and 6 inches wide. The word China is handwritten on the bottom, which indicates that the piece was made between 1890 and 1914.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1125596
(stock #J170)
Early Japanese version of today's carpenters tool called a "chalk box". Carved from a block of wood, the well would hold cotton saturated with charcoal ash...this one has original wheel and string and shows that it has been well used....
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1910
item #1148464
(stock #TC394)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$250.00
$250.00
This antique beaded headband is from Guang Dong province in China, and is typical of headgear worn by Chinese woman around the turn of the 19th-20th century. It would have been worn the narrow portion across the forehead, with the rounded flap portions covering the ears and fastened in the back of the head.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900
item #555680
(stock #J103)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$85.00
$85.00
Charming eggshell thin hand-painted scenic porcelain in excellent condition..makers mark on bottom of both cup and saucer
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1910
item #1305901
(stock #TC552)
Beautifully carved high quality inkstone with grinding surface and deep "inkwell". there is a tiny chip on right edge of the ink stone...see photo for scale
measures roughly 6 x 3.5 x .9 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #618862
(stock #M118)
Beautifully carved powder horn from Chinese Miao ethnic minority over 90 years old from Guizhou Province. The underside of the horn is full of old writing. Unfortunately, no one can read the old writing. Around the turn of the century the forests around the Miao villages were full of game and the men would frequently hunt for game to provide family meals. Unfortunately, most of the game has diminished and many of the hunting skills are forgotten.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1071505
(stock #M160)
This antique Chinese small wooden tobacco container would have been looped on a belt. It is probably ethnic minority, and hand carved by its intended user. Such folk art artifacts are now rare and hard to find on the market.
Measures 3 inches tall, and comes with original hand twisted cord, and is in very good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1900
item #1254744
(stock #J191)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$195.00
$195.00
This small Japanese case was most likely used for eyeglasses by a wealthy woman. The fine cloisonne work on both sides has slightly differed medallion patterns. Bird one one side butterfly on the other...There is s small sing (with lose on the bird side towards the edge...and the ding goes through to the inside of the case...piece is priced considering the damage...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1910
item #1064545
(stock #TC346)
This old Chinese hand made carpenters tool would have been used as a snapline just as the western metal chalk box and line are used today. Such tools were often hand made and passed from father to son for generations. This particular one has a small antler for a plumbob.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1920
item #1242930
(stock #J190)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$125.00
$125.00
This Meiji period Japanese netsuke is hand carved and represents a mask of Okame aka Ko-omote the young girl of the Noh theater. Material appears to be ivory.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #862827
(stock #TC254)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$147.00
$147.00
According to the writing on the back, this small embroidered pencil holder in was made in 1897 by a Mrs Lee for M.J. Thomas who was a member of the Chinese Chicago Mission group. The embroidery stitches are tiny and some of the threads are frayed but it is a warm memento of friendship and an artifact from another era in relations between China and the US.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1255914
(stock #ZTC528)
This home made traditional (old fashioned) would have been hung on furniture door pulls for added decoration in Han Chinese home...full lenght is 30 inches...upper disc is 2 inches diameter 3 dimensional ball ia 3 inches diameter...made from fine silk fabric scrapes
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1920
item #913236
(stock #ZMisc140)
This elaborate antique embroidery panel is from Gujrat India and would have been used as a dowery quilt. It is backed with soft aged (now muted) cotton fabric, leaving a 4 inch border surrounding the embroidery. The gold and silver metallic threads are also somewhat subdued and blended giving the panel a soft and somewhat muted appearance which is very pleasing...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1800
item #684293
(stock #J111)
This is a charming stoneware Japanese bowl censor from 1750. It fits perfectly into the hand carved wooden stand which was probably made for the incense burner around 1900. There are no makers marks on either the bowl on the stand for identification. Covered with a thick matte gray white glaze with iron flecks and decorated solely with 3 button tabs below the rim, the censor is a wonderful early example of Japanese mingei stoneware ceramics.
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...
This small hand carved wooden container would have been used to store smoking tobacco, and would have been worn hanging from a belt the same as a Japanese inro. Although similar types of containers would have used by both traditional Han Chinese and ethnic minority Chinese, this particular container is definately traditional Han Chinese. One side has a carved scene of a bird and branch, the other side has written characters...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #506244
(stock #EMT104)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$225.00
$225.00
This small purse was made by Miao girl to be given to "boyfriend"...If he accepts and wears the purse on his belt...he favors her.
The embroidery stitch is called Daiz but westerners know it as Peking knot aka forbidden stitch. 5.5 x 3 excellant condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1920
item #1237398
(stock #J186)
The 5 musicians from palace set of Girls Day Hina Dolls...the 2 musicians in the rear are are seated on stools are each 4.5 inches tall.
The 3 seated on the floor are 3.5 inches tall
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$375.00
$375.00
This old set of pygmy quiver and arrows have seen a lot of use. When hunting, the leather quiver would have been worn high on the back. The cap comes off easily and the upper portion of the quiver is bent to allow easy access to the arrows. The metal tips of the 5 arrows are worn and broken with only 1 showing its original shape and barbs. Each arrow has a plant binding around the end with a notch for the bow string...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #818353
(stock #TC238)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$145.00
$145.00
During the Qing Dynasty, hair combs like this were commonly used. The structure is bone and the tines are of wood. A few tines have gone missing with age and use. The comb is about 5 inches x 2 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1406364
(stock #TC578)
Traditional Manchu style Qing Dynasty embroidered silk vest..Original drop buttons and loop closures...
stunning ...fits small woman...a few hard to find light stains.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1258766
(stock #EMT164)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$310.00
$310.00
This Chinese ethnic child's hat has wrapped thread embroidery technique which was used by the Miao the Miao minority. The set of silver ornaments across the from are Buddha images. the The ornament in the back is a stylized butterfly of Miao Legend...the dangle of bells at the back is to scare off evil spirits who would attack the child from the rear..This hat is old and in surprisingly good condition
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$275.00
$275.00
Beautiful old wooden Japanese serving tray with irises carved into the border. Meiji Period. 12" x 22"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1128819
(stock #TC385)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$175.00
$175.00
This antique iron candle holder was sourced from Shanxi province China. From a peasants home, it could be set on a table or hung on a wall. It is an interesting ethnographic folk art relic.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1920
item #1221107
(stock #TC513)
Used for repeated printing of an image onto paper, this carved wooden ink block has the image of Fu Lu Shou, the Chinese God of Longevity. Almost 6.5 x 10 inches...this inkblock makes a nice wall hanging
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Lacquer : Pre 1700
item #942718
(stock #TC295)
This antique Chinese offering cup would have been filled with water for Buddha and left at the temple alter. It dates from WanLi Reign during the Ming Dynasty.
The cup is black lacquer, peach shaped for long life, has a footed bottom, and ornate finger stops on each side. It has several nicks and chips as is appropriate for its age. The cup is 1.25 inches high and 3 inches across at the widest point.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920
item #835426
(stock #ZT136)
This Tibetan talisman has a sealed leather herb bag hanging on each side of a small bronze sitting Buddha which is also displayed in a leather casing. The Buddha is depicted as holding a small bottle. All 3 pieces are hanging from a matching leather strap so that it could be worn around the neck of the individual.
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 : Southeast Asian : Edged Weapons : Pre 1920
item #1097459
(stock #SEA139)
This knife sheath would be hung from the woven shoulder strap by the hill tribe hunter. This one was brought back from the border region by a friend. Now heavily patinated with use and age, it was beautifully hand made many years ago and was both light weight and serviceable. It is a wonderful artifact of an age and culture that is rapidly disappearing.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1910
item #774097
(stock #M125)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$135.00
$135.00
This old Chinese ethnic minority needle case is hand carved with geometric marking from end to end. Needle cases were essential tools for all indigenous cultures and frequently became important objects of decorated folk art.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #869108
(stock #TC257)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$187.00
$187.00
This small Chinese hand made purse would have been made by a woman for her personal use or possibly as a gift to a female friend. It was made using cotton background fabric and hand embroidered with silk thread on each side. The butterfly and floral motifs were made with silk thread using a combination of satin stitches, chain stitches and couching embroidery techniques.
It is a charming example of a Chinese woman's needlework and is in excellent condition...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #554092
(stock #TC120)
Only a wealthy Chinese woman would have been able to own this rare antique silk headband. Decorating each side of the headband are mirror images of an ornament depicting a bird and using the prized Kingfisher bird feathers. Intergrated with each kingfisher bird ornament is a finely embroidered bird on a branch.
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...
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...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1403898
(stock #TC568)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$175.00
$175.00
This long handled basket is out of Shanxi Province. There are the remnants of the original woven rattan "ring" on the handle which allowed the basket to be hung from a hook on the ceiling rafters...safe from rodents...
Inside the rim of The outer basket, there is a smaller basket which allows for a separate food storage area...
25 inches tall and 10 inches wide at the bottom
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1900
item #771284
(stock #TC222)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$225.00
$225.00
This antique toggle was sourced from China. I suspect that was originally from Tibet. The carved circular markings on bottom of 2 of the sides of the toggle are more typical of the ethnic minorities.
Toggle is almost 2 inches long and .5 inches x .5 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #886856
(stock #Misc138)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$243.00
$243.00
This Indonesian container would have been carried by a man using the handmade string as a shoulder strap. The "purse" was hand carved out of a local hardwood and both the top and bottom have decorative details.
The container sits stably on it base but can also be hung on the wall as an interesting sculpture artifact.
Approximately 9 inches high, 7.5 inches across and 4 inches deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1390067
(stock #ZTC571)
This is a traditional Qing Dynasty woman's skirt.
Chines skirts during this time period were made in 2 sections which were "buttoned" together with "frogs" The skirt was then wrapped around the hips so that the flat sections were displayed at at the front and back....the pleated sections were at draped the sides...
The background fabric of this skirt is an unusually fine jacquard silk but the pattern of the jacquard does not show in the pics....the pleated sections of the skirt and also meti...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1910
item #1297038
(stock #TC548)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
Price on Request
Price on Request
Set of 5 matching Qing Dynasty ivory rings carved with dragons circling oval shaped pearl. one ring has stain...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #1014263
(stock #J158)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$350.00
$350.00
These 3 Japanese porcelain cups and saucers were hand painted with a delicate landscape scene. They are the matching set to the previously listed Japanese chocolate pot dealers number J157 or troc #1008113. Thought the set was made for chocolate, it can easily be used for tea.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1098568
(stock #TC173)
This embroidery panel was originally the front flip of a money belt. The background fabric is a low cut velvet the embroidery stitches are mostly chain stitches. Charming scene of flowers and fish with traditional chinese key border Almost 12 inches across at the widest and 7.5 inches high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1371710
(stock #ZTC564)
During the Qing Dynasty, Chinese court gentlemen and ladies used elaborate hair styles.
To assist in these construction of the "hairdo's", they used a wire form was covered with a mesh fabric.
This particular "cap" was used to cover a bun of hair on the center of the head. The silver flat "hairpin" was used to hold the cap in place by pushing it through one side hole, between the hair bun and the scalp and through the other side hole.
The inside of the cape clearly shows its age and use.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #713527
(stock #TC190)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$145.00
$145.00
This antique Chinese hand carved wooden bobbin still has a length of home spun thread which winds around the middle. The bobbin shows extensive use, with some areas of paint and finish heavily patinated and other areas just worn away.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1910
item #1302132
(stock #Jlry101)
this is a large antique hand-made pair of earrings of low grade silver, lots of filigree work...Though obviously not wearable for most Westerners, the make a wonderful ethnographic, tribal arts display.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #848170
(stock #EMT132)
This baby carrier is from the Miao ethnic minority of Qui Yang. Characteristic of the antique Miao baby carriers from this area, the surface decoration is composed of very tiny cross stitches which form geometric embroidery pattern which, to Western eyes, resemble snowflakes...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #506720
(stock #TC108)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$195.00
$195.00
Traditional Chinese rural style pillow of bamboo. This pillow would be stored with legs folded under during the day. Good condition 16"x4" by 5" high with legs extended.
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 : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #806072
(stock #TC235)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$295.00
$295.00
This old Chinese silk hat would have been owned and worn by a gentleman of some financial means. The gold fretted trim was expensive and used on both mens and woman's clothing of the during late Qing dynasty. There is some blue trim fabric lost as shown in the pictures. The hat is lined with red cotton fabric and has writing in 2 of the 6 sections.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900
item #1097659
(stock #Misc160)
This antique Dhokra depicts a large fish being ridden by 2 women and is probably representing some tribal legend or myth. Dhokras were made by the Kondh tribe of the state of Orissa India. The Dhokra, or small sculptures, were made as toys, ritual objects as well as gifts and talismans. They were much a part of tribal craftsmanship and culture during the 1700's and 1800's. Dhokras were made from a clay base with a net-like pattern and then cast in bronze using the lost wax technique...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #785949
(stock #TC229)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$135.00
$135.00
These 3 bobbins aka thread holders would have been used in China when hand sewing was the major activity of the women of the house. Each bobbin was individually carved and each has a small ball which moves freely within the carved slot. Either individually or as a group, they are nice ethnographic artifacts of the Chinese culture during the Qing dynasty.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1403300
(stock #Misc204)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
Price on Request
Price on Request
this matching pair of Turkomen Yomud tent bags, aka chuval, are out of my private collection...beautiful condition
Sumak weave on bag faces
plain woven canvas backs
39 x 17 inches (not including fringe)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1268144
(stock #TC530)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$175.00
$175.00
This pair of matching fans came from an old wealthy collectors estate..along with several others. This pair is in pristine condition with dark wood handles (possible zitan wood) and fan section is basket type weave of unknown plant fiber, the silk tassels have gold bindings...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1138895
(stock #ZTC387)
This antique Chinese lotus shaped serving tray is elaborately inlayed with Mother of Pearl. The 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 : Southeast Asian : Baskets : Pre 1910
item #1006081
(stock #SEA137)
Woven from wide bamboo strips, this lidded container was used for storing tobacco. Basket weaving was a traditional folk art throughout southeast Asia and most rural families relied on their own basketry skills to provide themselves with life's necessities.
This slightly miss-shaped container stands 8 inches tall and has the charm and patina which comes only with repeated use and age.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Dolls and Puppets : Pre 1920
item #942073
(stock #TC287)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$1,670.00
$1,670.00
This Chinese Door of Hope doll, along with several others, was brought back to the US during the 1920's by the American Baptist Missionary, Rebecca Cloud-Stewart. On one of her many trips back to the US to visit family and friends, she brought the collection of dolls as samples to sell and raise money for the Door of Hope orphanage. After many years in China, Miss Stewart returned permenently to her home in Georgia. During the 1940's and 50's, she would often go to the local schools, lecturing a...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1189139
(stock #ZTC500)
Designed for travel, this old Chinese wooden hat stand comes apart to fit flat. Ethnographic item from the Qing dynasty, it has a good sculptural quality and is also good way to display your antique Chinese hat.