Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art (100)

This exceptional antique Chinese hand painted on black lacquer box exhibits the finest execution of painstakingly long traditional lacquer process of fine materials, many layers of lacquer over stitched thin leather cover material. Beautiful depiction of lucky seven red crested cranes noting good fortune and longevity under gilt painted trees and trim. Circa turn of the Century. Later inside lined with Chinese newspaper and stained. Dimensions: 12.5" X 9" X 5".

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...

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

19th Century Chinese rosewood cabinet features two exquisite fine carved five clawed dragons. Dimensions: 25.2" High X 17.75" wide X 9.13" Deep.

Black lacquer antique Chinese cabinet with inlaid carved stone Nature motif of birds, trees and flowers. Circa turn of the Century. Dimensions: 37.1" High X 25.25" wide X 12.1" Deep.

Beautifully decorated 19th Century Moroccan dagger from the Berber area of Morocco displays master artisanship of Moorish, Arabic and Berber cultures. This “Jambiya” dagger displays a highly skilled decorated chased scabbard including intermitten bands of copper and bronze, hilt and the pommel masterfully intertwines detailed metal work with wood base. Please note there is a dent cause by a blade on the scabbard (see photo). The market price for this piece is $6,500...

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"...

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...

Bring Harmony into your life with this rare crafted 18th Century Chinese polychrome carved wood prayer sculpture of Lao Tzu the famous founder of Taoism. Tao (pronounced Dao) "the Way" can be described as the force that flows through everything. Taoism includes strong themes of harmony with nature. Note the cut out square compartment in the back to place the written prayers...

Own this symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword likely from the Momoyama Period (1573 - 1603) of feudal Japan. Circa 1600. Dimensions: 2 3/4" X 2 3/4". Buy with confidence.

Truly translucent fine ancient Southern Song (1127 – 1279) Chinese Qinbai bowl with elegant carved peony designed foliate bottom, made in the Jingdezhen region. Dimensions: 3.5” high X 9” diameter. Significant demand for such pieces is demonstrated by the sale of such pieces as the sale price $20,400 for “A Pair of Small Qingai Foliate Dishes” Lot 307 at Christie’s New York on March 30th, 2005.

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...

Elegant fun way to bring culture, diversity of color, positive celebration, and artistic form into your environment with a classic antique Japanese sake bottle or two (or three or four). These fine authentic genuine artistic earthenware pieces celebrate an earlier joyful time. Circa 1890 - 1920. Dimensions: height: 15 - 16" X 6" diameter. Purchase one at the listed bid/price or inquire about a per bottle discount for two or more. Four bottles total available for purchase.

Striking eight legged antique Chinese rosewood barrel stool with exquisitely fine mother of pearl inlay depicting flowers and song birds. Dimensions: 17.75" high X 14.25" diameter.

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.

Fine Japanese silk painting of Sun embroidered flying cranes. Crane attributes include regal longevity, calm, and elegance. Circa 1898. h. 29" w. 27" . Condition: this piece has some small water spots. Please see close up photos. Due to this condition, the price is 1/3 its market value.

This fine Japanese nihonto katana displays remarkable craftsmanship, the Master swordsmith artistry and signature (see photo) of Tsuda Echizen no Kami Sukehiro a very well known smith of the early Edo (Shinto) period (1603 – 1868 CE). Made circa mid to late 1600s. Dimensions: Nagasa: 25.560”, Nakago: 7.375”, Mihaba at Ha-machi: 1.06”, Sakihaba: .813”, Kasane at Ha-machi: .375”, Kisane at Kissaki: .219”, Sori: .380”. Forging Pattern: Itame (wood grain)...

Outstanding grand Japanese Meiji detailed carved wood dragon bench features remarkably fine carved owl legs, Dragon head arms, two Dragons and the Phoenix Bird on the back, crested by a large detailed complex Dragon amidst Divine clouds. Circa 1865 - 1890. Dimensions: 55" h. X 57" w. X 24" d.

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...

Elegant fun way to bring culture, diversity of color, positive celebration, and artistic form into your environment with a classic antique signed Japanese sake bottle. This fine authentic genuine artistic earthenware pieces celebrate an earlier joyful time. Circa 1890 - 1920. Dimensions: height: 15 - 16" X 6" diameter. For your convenience the bottle has a furniture friendly felt bottom added.

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)...

Pair of Kutani stick neck vases from the Meiji Period. These fine signed matching pieces are delicately hand painted by the master artisans...

Unusually long finely crafted late 19th Century iron Massai Samboro Elder spear from Southern Kenya. 7ft 10 ½” long, 1 ¾” wide leaf-shaped blade and long shank notched into wooden shaft with long narrow metal butt. Blade length 7 ½”, shank length 26”, butt length 33”. Circa 1890s.

This fine Japanese nihonto katana displays remarkable craftsmanship, the Master swordsmith artistry and signature (see photo) of Geishu Ju Fuyu-Hiro of the early Edo (Shinto) period (1603 – 1868 CE), second son of Jakushu Fuyu-Hiro, from the area around Hiroshima. Made circa mid 1600s. Dimensions: Nagasa: 26.500”, Nakago: 8.875”, Mihaba at Ha-machi: 1.188”, Sakihaba: .875”, Kisane at Ha-machi: .250”, Kisane at Kissaki: .188”, Sori: .750”. Forging Pattern: Itame (wood grain)....

Large (32" high) Chinese heavy thick substantial pierce carved beautifully grained period rosewood table with round period specimen marble insert top. Circa 1880s. Dimensions: 32" high X 22" diameter.

Carved wood antique Santos made in South America circa 1890s. 13" h. X 7" w. X 3" d.

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",...

Deep and finely worked chasing decorate this special Chinese bronze jardiniere. Features ornately detailed carved dragon head handles as well as motifs of mythical phoenix birds of good fortune and conection the creative force of Earth and Nature. Circa 1895. h. 11" diameter 20".

Beautifully executed Japanese Satsuma featuring fine decorative designs including gilt finish, and brightly colorful flowers and butterflies. Circa turn of the Century. h. 14" diameter 10".

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. It is tru...

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

This antique Chinese sculpture of Yao-Shih Fwo, the Chinese Goddess of healing, hand carved of schist stone contains older design elements such as hair strands and facial features from the Qianlong period style. Eyes are half closed to represent heavenly serenity. It may be a fragment from a larger carving. This beautiful piece is finely crafted; clearly carved by a very skilled artisan. Astunning artistic enhancement for a fine home. Dimensions: 17” X 9” X 9”.

Thai 17th to early 18th Century Ayutthaya style Buddha (The Awakened One) with hands in the calming of the seas gesture. Circa 1700. h. 19" w. 5 1/2" d. 3 1/2".

Large grand beautifully executed Japanese Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) cloisonne vase, features multi colored lucky and prosperity bringing Koi fish, butterflies, floral and geometric patterns. This piece is in good condition however please note there is no bottom (see photo) not uncommon for its age (many fine pieces of this age have the bottom replaced). Circa 1890s. Strong demand for similar pieces in terms of excellence, size, medium and age are demonstrated by proven publicly recorded sale...

Large rare beautiful Han style antique Chinese carved Jade teapot with marble base. Beautiful yellow-green and oxidized nephrite jade is carved with outstanding artistic style. This striking piece features carved depictions of mythical creatures including Qilin (a chimeric beast) which brings good fortune and charm, dragon head, and Nature’s bounty. Excellent condition. This piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and valuation from the South China Antiques Gallery in British Colu...