This warrior vest from Indonesian is made of bone and plant fibers from the Toraja people of Sulawesi front measures 20 inches long back measures 26 inches long width across ta under arm 19 inches
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1940
item #1488065
(stock #TC)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$285.00
$285.00
Traditional Qing style side closing, black satin weave cotton fabric with elaborate trim...
really striking and wearable garment
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1930
item #1436403
(stock #ZEMT107A)
This is presumed to be central panel taken from 100 bird coat from the Bai Ling area. It has been bordered and backed by new fabric. The central panel is very tightly split-thread satin-stitched embroidery over a silk felted (non-woven) fabric. This piece is in pristine condition, and measures approximately 30" by 30"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1940
item #1436402
(stock #EMT175)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$225.00
$225.00
This was the traditional jacket used by girls of the Yi Chinese ethnic Minority. Girls wore this style until they were married. This garment is small and was most likely worn by a child between 7-10 years old.
Condition considered good...intricate batik work, original silver buttons,hand embroidered detailing around collar,front closure,sleeve and bottom borders...
wonderful display item...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1940
item #1435645
(stock #EMT174)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$150.00
$150.00
Possibly from Yueli are of Nandan county, this antique Chinese ethnic minority Miao top could have been worn for every day
It has hand batiked front and back panels and the front apron has hand embroidery accents on the batiked section.
Pic 1 shows the back with the "apron"extention which extends to the top of the knees...
Pic 2 show the front which ends at the waist...
Fits a small woman and I mean small or could be used as a striking wall piece...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1930
item #1409837
(stock #EMT170)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$275.00
$275.00
Meticulously embroidered panel for baby carrier that never got finished.. and was packed away to be finished later...probably by a loving grandmother, and then backed and border probably her daughter for sale.
Miao people in the region of Zhi Jin
including border ...measures 20 x 23.5 inches
the last 2 pics are of the back side of the embroidery
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1930
item #1409743
(stock #ZEMT171)
Made by a women of the Miao minority often referred to as the "tiny Miao" ...not because of their stature but because they were recongnize for their "tiny" embroidery stitches...
This jacket was worn for festivals ...and shows some use...wonderful display piece and also could be worn by a small person....
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1970
item #1406411
(stock #EMT166)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$150.00
$150.00
This vest made by Chinese Miao ethnic minority....from region of Huang Ping. It is roughly 50 years old...
The amount and skill of the hand stitching embroidery and applique animal characters is wonderful...Cotton fabric appears to be homespun...The Miao of the region grew and harvested their own cotton
Great wall piece..and will fit an average size man...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1960
item #1405172
(stock #ZEMT168)
Vintage Woman's Jacket from Miao Ethnic Minority of Southern China.
Indigo Dye fabric, covered with intricate batik pattens.
lower panel on back has rows of hand woven decorative tape...
comfortable to wear or use as great wall decoration.
36 inches long x 21 inches across shoulders.
Fits med size woman...field tested...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1970
item #1358232
(stock #T201)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$350.00
$350.00
In Tibetan Buddhism, the Kartika, or Drigug, is a ritual flaying knife used in burial rituals, with the handle crafted as a dorje. A tool of the wrathful female deities known as Dakinis, the kartika symbolizes the cutting of all things material, symbolized by the human body. The blade is left dull (never sharpened) because it was used in a ritual representing the flaying of flesh and not for the actual purpose.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1950
item #1357870
(stock #TC561)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$80.00
$80.00
These 8 old Ivory napkin rings may have originally been made for tourist souvenirs. They have hand painted/dyed images of landscapes boats ets...Each has a different Chinese calligraphy saying of well wishing...
priceing $80 purchasers choice of any 2
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1930
item #1336944
(stock #J214)
This haori is made with a fabric of lush silk with subtle weave pattern design. In contrast, the silk lining has a bold floral design. This is one garment that can easily be worn with the "correct side" outside or inside out....
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1930
item #1311514
(stock #TC553)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$175.00
$175.00
Charming Chinese small traditional child garment from the 1930's ...Expensive (from a wealthy family) deep blue silk damask fabric, with hand embroidered decorative central medallion on the front. The top is trimmed out with wonderful detailed pink, white, and tan trim, I think this trim was actually manufactured in France and imported to China during the 30's...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1930
item #1290432
(stock #J201)
A large carp dominated the painted scene on the front of this fan made with home made paper made and wood struts...Each end strut is pained with red lacquer mons. Fan is signed on front with makers mark...good condition...
This fan was made for export during the 1930's. Silk fabric with hand painted "city life" scene and support struts of black lacquer with ornate painted decoration.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920
item #1286187
(stock #TC538)
Made from burl wood, this elegant Chinese brush pot stands almost a foot (12 inches) tall and 6 inches in diameter. The walls are thick with a repeated rib design and the interior lip has a deep bevel...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1930
item #1266886
(stock #ZM170)
This hand carved wooden comb belonged to a Miao Chinese minority women with limited means.
Comb would have been worn horizontally between the top of the woman's head and under the twisted bun of her hair. Comb is decorated with symbols which a burned into the wood. comb is 5 x 4 inches
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Lacquer : Pre 1960
item #1265416
(stock #J196)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$135.00
$135.00
Japanese Black box with bamboo gold leaf Makie decoration...
Box measures 7.5 x 6.75 x 2.5 inches.
Bottom of box has discoloration to lacquer and a slight separation of the boards....photo has been photoshopped to make condition defects clearly visible...I may have overdone it...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1960
item #1262302
(stock #J198)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$135.00
$135.00
This traditional saki (sake)container was probably brought over by a veteran from WWll. The sisal wrap covering protects the stoneware "keg". There is a filling port with cork plug on the top and a 2nd port for pouring low on one side. The sisal covering has painted kenji and graphics on one side...which is somewhat discolored from years of sitting on a shelf...approximately 8x8x8 inches...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1930
item #1255878
(stock #J194)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$95.00
$95.00
This tea set was brought back by American missionary who was in China 1920-1948...She was repatriated to the US immediately after WW2 and returned by way of Japan. Considering condition of Japan when she was there, set was probably made sometime before WW2. The 4 piece set was probably used to accompany hina doll display
The Habachi has separate lid, food bowl, cup/saucer, netsume has removable top, each piece hand turned wood...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Textiles : Pre 1950
item #1254919
(stock #Misc184)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$125.00
$125.00
Hand made from quality leather and decorated with delicate thread embroidery at the toe tips and last border, the traditional pair of womans leather shoes would have been worn by a woman of some means...judging by their overall condition, these shoes have been worn a few times.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Horn : Pre 1940
item #1230855
(stock #TC516)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$125.00
$125.00
This Chinese hair comb was hand carved from a beautifully "grained" translucent animal horn.
Obtained from an ethnic minority person, the pair of ducks carved into the handle were commonly used by mainstream Han Chinese as a symbol of a long and happy marriage. Items with this symbol would often be gifted for an anniversary.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1930
item #1230849
(stock #T186)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$250.00
$250.00
This belt would have been worn for festival gatherings. Decorated with beads, cowrie shells and central turquoise medallion the belt strap is narrow approx 1.25 inched wide. Hanging from the belt are beaded strands in graduated lengths with each strand ending with a cowrie shell. There is a cord tie attached so that the belt can be tied at the back of the wearer. It is a lovely piece
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1950
item #1216265
(stock #T185)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$375.00
$375.00
Worn for festival, this shapely Tibetan belt is covered with black and coral colored beads, cowrie shells and has a central medallion of silver with turquoise beads. The belt is secured around the waist with cord ties which extend from each side, I have used it as a wall decoration. At the widest section, the belt is 4 inches...The entire beaded length is 26 inches, but with the cord ties it will accommodate a large waist size
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1950
item #1168825
(stock #EMT158)
This hand woven traditional childs top was worn by the children of China's Yi ethnic minority group living in Ma Li Po. It is in excellent condition with wonderfully detail batik work
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1980
item #1157248
(stock #EMT154)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
Price on Request
Price on Request
This Chinese Jacket from Yunnan Province, was part of the traditional Yao Ethnic Minory costume. Approx 50 years old this
textile is handwoven from indigenous plant fiber. The fibers are supposed to "last forever" so jacket will "never show used"...The thread used for hand embroidery (mostly using cross stitch technique) appears to be cotton. Jacket would be worn open, the silver buttons are intended for decoration only...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1960
item #1156915
(stock #Misc174 )
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
Price on Request
Price on Request
Probably used once and then packed away for another generation, this vintage silk traditional sari from Varanasi is a vibrant as the day it was loomed. A small leaf pattern of gold metallic thread dots the entire length of the deep green silk field. There is a 2 inch brocaded border on each side which also runs the length of the sari. The end panel is ornately patterned brocaded silk and makes extensive use of gold metallic threads...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1970
item #1156610
(stock #EMT153)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
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Inquire for Price
Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority blanket panal from Huang Ping.
Approx 35 years old and excellent condition. Home spun cotton fabric pieced and appliqued. panel size approx 35 inches x 48 inches...the original border/bed overhang fabric (plain black) has been cut down and sewn to form a frame for the panel.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1950
item #1155694
(stock #T178)
This Tibetan pipe was made and used for smoking hand rolled tobacco cigarettes only. The body of the pipe is antelope horn and according to the Tibetans, they stopped killing the antelope many years ago. Pipe is 8 inches long.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1950
item #1154468
(stock #EMT152)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$115.00
$115.00
This tradition style childs collar of the Dong minority was handmade by the mother or grandmother. The fabric was cut from fragments of handwoven cloth stitched together. The embroidery is an intricate cross stitch pattern...It was used (probably for several generals of children) and is a bit dirty...no rips no tears.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1930
item #1153972
(stock #ZSEA141)
This ornate Siamese statue depicts a nobleman kneeling wearing court formal attire. A few areas of wear on the gilding as would be expected from handling a piece of this age. Siam changed its name to Thailand 1949...This statue predates the name change
He is 16 inches tall and weighs approx 7 lbs. No chips, no cracks, very good condition...
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$150.00
$150.00
This charming primer was published in 1933, and used throughout Japan for 2nd year students...some pages have a few hand written English translations. At the time when this book was used, Japanese kenji and Chinese calligraphy characters were very similar...over 100 pages many with artwork
This hat was brought back by a nurse who was in Tibet as part of a medical relief team sometime in the 80's. Hat appears to have not been worn and is in excellant condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1950
item #1073749
(stock #J162)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$175.00
$175.00
Attractive Japanese lacquer box containing matching pair of covered boxes. The leaves and flowers of the branches design are gold makie. The large box is 12 inches x 5 inches x 2 inches high. Top of large box is slightly dulled with age and exposure. Inside boxes approx 3 inches x 5 inches x 1.5 inches high and are pristine. No loss and no damage.
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 : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1940
item #928507
(stock #M159)
This Miao silver drinking horn would have used for special occasions i.e. prospective in-laws visiting etc. The horn is small 6.5 inches from tip to far rim. The reposse design of dragon and fish is mirrored on each side of the horn.