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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...

Own this authentic symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - a genuine antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword from the Momoyama Period (1573 - 1603) of feudal Japan. Circa 1600. Dimensions: approx. 3" X 3".

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. This treasure depicts Samurai knights, a handsome hero accompanied by his sensei and a benevolent female angel as he moves forward to meet other Samu...

Two matching beautifully executed, colorful Japanese Imari covered vases, feature gold gilt foo dragons on the top of the covers. Imari porcelain is the European collectors' name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyûshû, and exported from the port of Imari, Saga specifically for the European export trade. 32" h. X 18" diameter each.

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

Large (5 ½’ tall) fine detailed Japanese lacquer and gold leaf gilt carved wood antique Butsudan (Buddhist Altar). This Butsudan displays combined Buddhist and Shinto aspects. In Japanese altar making, each step is performed by a separate craftsman, cutting the wood, shaping the wood, lacquering, gilding, painting and assembly. Numerous individuals have worked to show the highest quality work for this outstanding altar. Ordered new today, this would be over twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000). ...

Antique Chinese Qianlong rosewood ruyi scepter. The ruyi-shaped head and shaft are finely decorated in relief with a rose flowers (representing Youth). Dimensions: 13.20" long. Circa late 1700s.

High quality Tibetan Carpet made by Tufenkian the premier designer and supplier handmade Tibetan artisan carpets. (See photo of original authentication label). This rug was carefully handcrafted using traditional techniques - carded, spun and dyed by hand using the finest highland wool. Featuring lush beautiful pile in elegant colors and traditional design. 200 kpsi. Size 13' 9" X 10'. Please note there is a small (approx. 1/2" X 3") area in need of repair - see photo. Because of this the ...

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...

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...

Antique authentic Persian Turkoman Karajeh handmade 100% wool (on cotton foundation) rug runner featuring rich beautiful colors in an elegant classic design pattern. Dimensions: 9'2" X 2'8". Condition comensurate with age. Please note rug has some thin wear lines and a small 2" gray discoloration (see enlargement photos). Great authentic piece.

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

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. This...

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 Tenmon Period (1532 - 1555) of feudal Japan. This tsuba displays beautiful artistic craftsmanship in its dipictions of butterflies on front and back of the hilt (see photos) Circa 1550. Dimensions: 3 1/8" X 3".

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

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...