Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian (93)

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...

Unmatched museum quality execution in the finest painting of Royal family, bird, butterfly and nature motif in this rare signed lidded remarkable Meiji Period Kutani bottle vase. Kutani ware was originally produced around 1655 when the Maeda clan wanted to compete with Kyoto's thriving ceramics trade. The history of Kutani ware is rich and complex. Kutani ceramics have their origin in a small remote village in the mountains (Kutani means 9 valleys) of the Ishikawa Prefecture...

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

Iconic finely decorated 19th Century Moroccan curved dagger from the central Atlas Mountain region of Morocco displays master artisanship of Moorish, Arabic and Berber cultures. This “Jambiya” knife includes a highly skilled decorated chased scabbard, hilt and the pommel masterfully intertwines detailed metal work with wood base. Rarely, the attached cord is original. According to “Antique Swords and Daggers” book by Dr. Mircea Veleanu, the market price for this piece is $7,000...

Finely executed 19th Century Japanese Meiji black lacquer gilt painted platter (as wall hanging) features master painted delicate birds and flowers, done in the classic Meiji style and Nature subject in the traditional gold and red. Dimensions: 21" wide X 16" high.

Striking antique Tibetan copper prayer wheel features Tibetan language bronze prayers on top and around the circumference, stone collar, copper strapped wood handle, spinning chain and weight and inscribed original paper prayers inside. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 8.12" X 1.75" diameter.

Koi have traditional attributes of good luck and success in the Japanese culture. This massive (over 5 feet long) Koi bell or Mokugyo is masterfully carved out of one enormous trunk of Teak wood. To achieve the divine (Third Chakra) chime resonance confirmed and blessed by a Buddhist monk, the belly, mouth and the ball in the mouth were precisely carved to exacting specifications (see photos)...

Carved by Master Meiji cabinet makers this Japanese dragon bench made of Kiyaki wood is sublime. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 53" wide X 48" high X 26" deep.

You will not find anywhere such a genuine authentic signed 19th Century Kyoto Satsuma piece of this enormous size (almost 4 feet high - 46 1/2" on its matching stand and 15" diameter) or this remarkable artisan quality and outstanding condition. This museum grade vase is the finest example of Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma excellence and artisanship...

Small Chinese agate finger bowl. Dimensions: 1.8" diameter X 1.3" high.

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

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

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

Extremely rare ornate deeply three dimensional art nouveau Japanese Meiji export carved wood chair with iris motif. circa late 1890s. h. 47" w. 22" d. 22". Please see matching massive iris motif six legged table, plant stand and cabinet.

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. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 10" h. X 16" w. X 12" d.

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...

Bring good fortune and protection energy into your life with this culturally and artistically significant large vivid powerful master artisan hand carved Balinese rosewood sculpture of Vishnu riding his Garuda. This very heavy and dense (sinks in water) carved masterpiece is crafted out of the finest Indian Rosewood (Sono wood). This is the most heavy, dense, hard, rare, expensive, highly prized wood in Indonesia – Not to be confused with lesser woods such as Suar, Jempenis or Balau...

Beautiful pair of uniquely lidded vases from the Qianlong Period. Signed on the bottom (see photo). Note unique shaped lids. Dimensions: 16' high X 9" diameter each.