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Antique Chinese carved jade sculpture of a child crawling. One inch.

Antique Chinese carved jade sculpture of a wiseman reclining. One inch.

Deep and finely worked chasing decorate this special Japanese Meiji bronze jardiniere. Features ornately detailed carved dragon head handles as well as motifs of mythical phoenix birds of good fortune and connection the creative force of Earth and Nature. Dimensions: 10" h. X 16" w. X 12" d.

Pair of Kutani stick neck vases from the Meiji Period. These fine signed matching pieces are delicately hand painted by the master artisans. The natural motif includes flowers and birds, celebrating Natures wisdom, peace and beauty. The pair complement each other for Chi balance; they are not identical repeats. Note the signatures on the bottom. Kutani ware was originally produced around 1655 when the Maeda clan wanted to compete with Kyoto's thriving ceramics trade. The history of Kutani...

Beautifully crafted 18th Century handmade copper ewer with pewtered finish from Kashmir. Circa 1780s. 12" h. X 9" w. X 8' d.

This rare fine example of bronze Japanese Meiji Period artisanship includes hand chased mythical dragons, birds and nature. Circa 1890. h. 36", diameter 12".

Ayutthaya Thai style bronze reclining Buddha. The Buddha in the position of reclining is usually thought of as attaining final nirvana (parinibbana), but in Thailand is sometimes considered to be resting. Points of note include classic Ayutthaya features including eyes half closed in a divine gaze, higharching brows connected to the nose bridge, rather puckered mouth, and articulated chin. Rarely, some of the original mother of pearl and black onyx inset in the eyes is still present. The beaut...

This Beautifully decorated 19th Century Tokugawa Period antique Japanese gilt lacquer Kyodan noble bride’s vanity case and stand features the groom’s family crest (see photos). Circa 1860s. Dimensions: box 11.25” X 11.25” X 11.25” - base 11.25” X 11.25 X 3” - top stand 15” X 2.5” X .5”.

Three individual master executed pieces make up this exquisite, colorful and evocative old Edo period Japanese mounted wood block triptych. The artist is Toyokuni III (1786-1864) a k a Kunisada I. The signature in the toshidama cartouche reads, Toyokuni ga. This particular signature was used in 1857. The small vertical rectangular seal is of the publisher, Yamaguchi-ya Tôbei (Kinkôdô). Circa 1857. Dimensions: Each of the three art pieces are 13 15/16" high X 9 1/4" wide. Overall width: 35",...

Bring wealth and good fortune into your life with this rare special fine demonstration of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) artisanship by one of the premiere Meiji Master Artisans. This exquisite vase features an exemplary well sculpted striking Dragon that wraps completely around the vessel with detailed tendrils, talons, serpent body and head protruding out from the side. Although fearsome and powerful, in Japan, Dragons are equally considered just, benevolent, and the bringers of wealth an...

Museum Quality 18th Century handcrafted artistic hand chased copper ewer with bronze handle and "cushina" top made in the mountain region of Kashmir. Circa 1780s. The beautifully crafted floral arabesque dense classic repousse patterns are of the highest Master Artisan quality. this piece wass featured in the Kashmir Exhibition at the Asia Art Museum in New York and is pictured in the definitive Kashmir Art Reference Book "The Arts of Kashmir". An 18th Century Kashmire copper ewer sold at Chr...

Artistically executed 19th Century Raj pierce carved rosewood high back Anglo-Indian chair. Dimensions: 48" high X 16" wide X 20" deep.

Large framed and artistically crafted 19th Century Ottoman Turk textile bocha featuring beautiful gold and silver thread embroidered velvet from Aleppo, Syria. Condition: good condition commensurate with its age – slight tears near one boarder (see photo), otherwise good condition. Quality frame includes two full solid panes of glass and 22 carat gold leaf finish. The frame alone would cost from $1,200 - $1,900 to replace. Circa late 1800s. Dimensions: Textile: 42” X 42”, frame: 52�...

19th Century antique gilt bronze Rattanakosin Buddha from the Thailand, depicts Buddha in the classic Bhumisparsa Mudra pose, sitting with legs crossed, left hand in the lap, palm upward, right fingers slightly touching the ground, (subduing Mara, Calling the Earth to Witness) symbolizing enlightenment and steadfastness, eyes half closed in a divine gaze. Made of bronze with lost wax method, the Buddha was originally red chromed and then gold leaf gilt. The fine rare artisanship demonstrates th...

Bring positive energy into your home in a special artistic manner with this intricately pierced carved romantic masterpiece of Rama and Sita in the forest. The fine detail, grace, and scope of this special piece is exceptional displaying four levels of three dimensional carving. Iconology: The story of the triumph of Good over Evil and is highly venerated and celebrated every year in Indonesia. Depicted are Rama (the seventh avatar of Vishnu – Supreme God) his wife Sita. The myth tells of Ra...

This pair of elegantly styled Gold Gilt Porcelain Guardian Lions, also called Foo Dogs, will surely bring protection and happiness to their new owner. Foo means happiness in Chinese. These powerful mythic protectors have traditionally stood in front of Chinese imperial palaces in pairs with the male (with mouth open) on the right, guarding the structure, and female (closed mouth) on the left, guarding those who dwell inside. The pair comes on their own custom rosewood stands. Dimensions: h....

This massive hand hammered copper ewer was specially made for ceremonial purposed in the Kashmiri mountain region by the local artisans. It stand almost four feet high,two around, includes the fitted, hand fashioned lid and spout cover. Circa turn of the Century. 44" h. X 39" w. X 23" d.

Bring peace, prosperity, good luck and happiness into your life with this rare deep three dimensionally carved wood old hand painted Chinese Tibetan panel from the last quarter 19th Century or earlier. This exquisitely crafted work depict a broad spectrum of nature's wonders, including, the divine phoenix bird, representing high virtue, grace, peace and prosperity, the magpie bird symbolizing good fortune, good luck and happiness, as well as flowers and prominently displayed written holy prayer...