All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1287848
(stock #TC542)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$175.00
$175.00
The doodoo was an element of Chinese woman's costume which was worn covering the chest. This one has a money pocket ant is in pristine condition. With silk embroidered flower decoration on a satin weave cotton background fabric. The back is a simple piece of somspun indigo dyed fabric
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920
item #587618
(stock #T107)
This small elaborate Buddhist monk's medicine bottle is sewn into a larger pouch of burgundy homespun wool fabric with yellow/gold silk lining. When worn, the stopper would be securely held in the bottle by a system of handmade cords and bands. The medicine bottle would be worn outside the robes and suspended on the Monk's belt. These were used for both travel and ceremonies.
This traditional Dayak medicine container is made in 2 pieces. The upright piece is carved from wood representing ancestor spirits at the prow of a boat. The horizontal piece is a carved animal horn, presumably goat. The original wooden hinge pin has been replaced with a new piece of wood as the old one was broken and unusable. Dayak is the general name used for the various indigenous tribal groups living in Borneo, which is now called Kalimantan.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1137461
(stock #EMT151)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$295.00
$295.00
Clearly made by an adoring grandmother, this antique Dong Minority hat is covered with a variety of ornate embroidery stitches including both wrapped thread and couching techniques. The hat is topped with silver half beads representing bubbles and a large top knot.. It is a bid dirty which would be expected in a childs hat of this age and use.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1910
item #1409455
(stock #TC582)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
to be sold separately or as a pair
to be sold separately or as a pair
During the 1800's and early 1900's, "Rocaille beads" from southern France were brought into the coastal regions of southern China and used to bead various accessory articles such as headbands purses and shoes... The area of China known as the "staits" became famous for such beaded items.
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1336601
(stock #J208)
Cocks and dragons are the predominate design elements of this colorful antique Japanese obi...
Family crest of golden thread on the end.
Heavy silk brocade, in beautiful condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #858237
(stock #TC249)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$187.00
$187.00
Beautifully patterned horn chop with its horn seal box. The remenants of red ink indicate that this seal was used for official documents. The box has a slide top which closes tightly.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1910
item #1453622
(stock #TC589)
Yes, contrary to Western myths, lotus shoes were worn by all classes of Han Chinese women....
This pair of Chinese peasants lotus shoes were made from scraps of blue indigo dyed cotton fabric
Clearly they were well worn, which is part of the reason that peasant shoes are rare...
They are from the southern part of China...just under 5 inches...
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 : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1403941
(stock #EMT167)
This rare antique bag was made and used by the Yi ethnic minority...
It was made from hand corded plant fiber,tied into a series of knots to form a shallow sack.
Originally there would have been a fabric shoulder strap which would have been tied around the loops on either side of the top of the bag...
The front of the bag is decorated with a traditional silver ornament depicting a butterfly.
The bag is in tact: no holes, or rips but is dirty from use and age....
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1920
item #1298862
(stock #TC547)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
On Hold
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He is charming...well detailed leaning on a pillows ...a few nicks and bruises to the finish as to be expected at this age...roughly 4 inches tall and 6 inches wide...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1920
item #871444
(stock #M133)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$650.00
$650.00
For festivals including her wedding, a Yao girl of marriageable age would wear the traditional "celestial crown" clipped to her hair on the top of her head. This traditional ornament was common among the Yao of Laos, Thailand and China's Yunnan Province. Upon reaching puberty, the Yao girl would be expected to make her own crown following traditional patterns and methods of her local region...
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 : Sculpture : Pre 1837 VR
item #825459
(stock #SEA131)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$475.00
$475.00
This antique carved wooden temple Buddha retains much of his original gilded paint. He sits on a tall base covered with the old Mon Khmer script which had been formed by scratching through the golden paint. The Buddha's head is topped with a stupa-shaped "flame" called usnisa, which symbolizes the realization of Nirvana. Perhaps that explains the soft smile and meditative expression on his face...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1910
item #1062090
(stock #Misc156)
This antique small iron mortar fits easily into the closed hand was used for grinding medicinal herbs. The pestle is attached with a hand made chain. Sourced from Maharasha, India...great aged patina.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1004038
(stock #TC328)
This large Tea Caddy is made from a hollow Bamboo section. The cannister lid fits tightly in order to keep the tea fresh. This style caddy would have been used by a Chinese family of modest circumstances during the Qing Dynasty.
Great patina, darkened with age...a handsome piece that stands 10 inches high and 4 inches in diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1910
item #1264770
(stock #ZJlry186)
One of 3 pendants worn by bridegroom for wedding by Afganistan / Multan /Pakistan tribal group. The pendant is slightly domed and in very good condition. It is almost 4 inches across and 5.5 inches long including drops. I have hung the pendant on black cord for easy wearing as a necklace...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #1119916
(stock #TC378)
Dr Fu Qing Zhu "published" his book on Women's Health Issues in 1816. Originally hand copied until the 1860's, publications after that were made using hand carved woodblocks. This particular copy appears to be from 1885. It has all 4 volumes and the original cloth binding cover. There are hand written prescriptions on the front of 2 volumes...