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...
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 : Southeast Asian : Lacquer : Pre 1920
item #1213245
(stock #SEA143)
This lacquer serving tray from Burma (now called Myanmar) depicts has a central medallion with a mythical Burmese creature, a chinthei, surrounded with 12 individual vignettes depicting children and other creatures. The tray is 19 x 11 inches with a rim 3/4 inches high. The top surface is somewhat dulled from age and exposure.
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 : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1910
item #1141665
(stock #J173)
This Hagoita depicts the princess in the Kabuke play Musume Dojo-Ji. This paddle is a wonderful example of the folk art of Japanese folded fabric into deeply sculptured relief. Though rarely used now, the paddles today are valued as an ornament that is believed to bring good luck.
Unfortunately, though in otherwise excellant condition this Meiji period princess has lost some of the foil pedals from her headdress.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1900
item #1318287
(stock #J209)
Really nice Meiji period wooden Japanese woman's box with drawers and locking cabinet section (sorry no key). Box has parquet decoration on all exterior surfaces, and original hardware. 12.5 inches wide 10 inches high and 9 inches deep...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1837 VR
item #916152
(stock #T146)
This antique lamp was sourced from an old Buddhist Temple in Mongolia. It would have been used as a light source, commonly using fat but also occasionally using oil for fuel. The surfaces are rusted and corroded from centuries of use and weather, which gives the piece character and shows it to be an ethnographic artifact of cultures past and passing. Approx 8 inches wide across the rim of the base and approx 12 inches high. Weight is approx 4.5 lbs
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1910
item #1357981
(stock #T200)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$325.00
$325.00
This antique Mongolian belt evokes the image of Mongolian horseman galloping across the plains...
The chain is heavily patinated from age and use. The deeply doomed central medallion retains the original stained dark finish and highlighted gold (unknown source) on the border and central decoration.
This piece is heavy...
the central medallion is 6+ inches across,3.5 inches wide, and 3+ inches deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1105493
(stock #T172)
This small Mongolian hunters flint strike pouch still has flint stone inside. Also know as strike-a-light in American Indian cultures, this hunters folk art implement has bronze tooled fittings. Well aged and in excellent condition...measures 4 inches across the widest part of the striker plate
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800
item #799443
(stock #T130)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$375.00
$375.00
This Mongolian oil lamp was made in 3 sections, which were then "welded" together. From the 3 seam marks, it appears that the base was made from 3 parts which were joined and hammered into shape. The stem was a long square length of rod which was twisted during heating. Typically, these lamp stands would have a shallow bowl with a short dull spike for a candle, or a tripod oil bowl could also be placed on the top bowl according to the owners resources and preferences...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #593434
(stock #T108)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$175.00
$175.00
Suspended from a small leather belt loop, this old Mongolian pipe pouch has trekked a long way.
This ethnographic relic was clearly hand-made, with a simple closure of leather thongs tied into a traditional knot, and a few beads add a decorative element. For pipe cleaning, there is added piece of twisted metal wire decorated with green thread.
Approx 12" long and about 3" at the widest point.
It is a relic from a nomadic ethnic culture and its condition.....
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920
item #1406330
(stock #T)
Out of Mongolia, this old leather tobacco pouch was made with a large button for hanging, long leather tassels, home made interesting decorative leather ornamentation...and hanging hook for removing old tobacco from pipe...
Clearly old and well used: the leather is still playable.
Great example of ethnographic folk art
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1910
item #755876
(stock #TC212)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$125.00
$125.00
This old pair of Chinese shoes were made for a small child. Appliqued onto the red cotton background fabric are bits of trim and cotton fabric which give the appearance of a cats face. Gold thread is used in a couching embroidery stitch for the design on the both sides of each shoe.
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)
Head-axes were used by the indigenous tribes in the mountainous Cordillera region of the Philippines during the late 1800-early 1900’s. This headhunters axe has the original decorated handle featuring a brass sheet covering with a profusion of cut-work. The blade is very sharp and is uncleaned and unpolished. It is suspected that these axes may have had their origins from Dao axes of Burma and or India.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1910
item #1448491
(stock #TC590)
Large Chinese embroidery panel with all over pattern of multiple assorted butterflies...wedgewood blue silk crape fabric surrounded with embroidered border...entire piece is lined with red cotton fabric...
measure roughly 27 x 80 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1900
item #1404284
(stock #TC569)
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 1920
item #1430707
(stock #TC584)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$575.00
$575.00
This is a Qing Dynasty woman's skirt which has been Adapted for western wear. The 2 panels of the skirt have been sewn together and the original waist band has been narrowed. The skirt easily wraps around the hips so that the flat sections were displayed at at the front and back....the pleated sections hang at draped the sides.....
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 : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1406968
(stock #T)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$450.00
$450.00
This Tibetan gau (aka prayer box) is actually a small shrine. When not being worn as an ornament during festivals, it would be kept in the prayer niche of the family home. The back of the box slides open. Frequently, a special prayer i.e. sutra pages would be placed inside. The small glass window at the front displays a Tsa tsa, which is a clay statue of a Buddhist Deity. These statues were made only by the monks and considered to be a holy relic...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Pre 1900
item #1357262
(stock #Misc202)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$250.00
$250.00
Obvious hand carved, this antique Sarinda
is missing the tuning pegs, and the animal skin covering...wonderful patina...This is rare collectors ethnographic piece, and looks great hanging on a wall.
24 x 9 x 7 inches...hand carved from one solid piece of wood.
The "Sarinda" musical instrument was used for centuries in various countries in Central Asia, primarily in Rajasthan (Northern India), Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Baluchistan...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920
item #1257248
(stock #J200)
this old set of books was originally held together into a single volume with a cover..
The cover is now clearly falling apart and the books are all tied together with a leather cord probably done sometime in the 50's. Each volume covers a different aspect of law...civil, criminal etc...
There is a very faded red seal on the front page...the photo of the seal has been enhanced to hopefully make it more readable... Lots of Chinese characters used throughout the text...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1837 VR
item #1075007
(stock #TC355)
Finely carved and once elaborately painted, this antique figure was probably from a small shrine. Clearly used and handled over the years, piece still has some areas of original paint. Some residual of an inked signature on bottom. carving may be of a monk or other religious figure. Stands about 2 inches high.
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 : Southeast Asian : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1101055
(stock #SEA145)
Several of the Southeast Asian hilltribes from the "Golden Triangle" region would practice tattooing as body art and religious ritual. This Burmese tattoo tool with the figure head was used to scratch the skin surface and apply the dye.
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 : Southeast Asian : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1235941
(stock #SEA147)
This antique pipe has burl wood bowl with silver filling (one ring missing) and a horn mouthpiece which has obviously been well used. There are a few short residual threads from what was probably originally a tassel.
It is a wonderful ethnographic relic of folk art.
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 : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1377468
(stock #T205)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$295.00
$295.00
This beautiful antique short strand of beads would have been carried in the pocket and taken out for ritual religious prayer...2 spacer counter beads are honey amber and the 3rd is red coral...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1098178
(stock #ZT170)
This Buddhist figure was cast in bronze and sewn into a leather case. It would have been carried in a pocket or worn hanging about the neck by the leather thong...a personal amulet or talisman meant for protection. Good condition, 4 the case in 4 inches high and 3 inches across at the widest point.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1910
item #1375704
(stock #T139a)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$550.00
$550.00
This Tibetan shrine shaped gau (aka prayer box) is actually a religious shrine. When not being worn as an ornament during festivals, it would be kept in the prayer niche of the family home. The back of the box slides open. Frequently, a special prayer i.e. sutra pages would be placed inside. The small glass window at the front displays a Tsa tsa, which is a clay statue of a Buddhist Diety. These statues were made only by the monks and considered to be a holy relic. This antique gau has a f...
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 : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1297907
(stock #T196)
Tibetan Buddhist monks Hand made folded paper with text and amulets. one side mostly with text and amulets on lower section. other side drawn amulet drawings with text
This piece was from a collection gathered in Tibet in the late 60's..aged conservatively from the 1800's
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #859495
(stock #T141)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$515.00
$515.00
This Tibetan Priest's rattle is carved from horn and has a bone cap on the end. It was used by the Monk during ceremonial rituals and would have been shaken to ward off evil spirits. This horn was hand carved with many Tibetan Buddist symbols. All the edges are worn smooth with use and repeated handling.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1238449
(stock #ZT187)
This lovely antique bell is a traditional Ghanta, which is a Tibetan Buddhist ritual bell, sometimes called Dril, bu,and/or singing bell. Just over 6 inches tall, this Ghana is paired with the Dorje at the top of the handle, and the surface is decorated with an abundance of Tibetan symbols. This bell has the original clapper, has a lovely tone and beautiful patina. Bell is 6.5 inches (16.5 CM) tall
The Ghanta represents feminine power, wisdom, receptiveness, and the voice of the Buddha.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1253876
(stock #T190)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$275.00
$275.00
Very Nice patina on this old Tibetan Dorje. It is 7 inches long. The Tibetan Dorje is the equivalent of the India Buddhist symbol of Vajra or Thunderbolt which represents the masculine force....