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Unique Collectibles, Antiques and Fine Arts from Around the World
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Never the ordinary...unique items chosen over the last 50 years of travel around the world.
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Antiques:Oriental:Hand-carved White Coral
Remember the story of the Phoenix rising from ashes; representing rebirth and new beginnings? I love the symbolism and mysticism of Asia, and have always been drawn to pieces such as this. This lovely piece stands just 5 inches tall, and is in Very Good Condition with no losses.
$450 USDUnusual Antique Ivory Netsuke (Katabori) Woman Smoking Pipe, Subtly Erotic, c 1900, Signed
Antiques:Oriental:Ivory:Netsuke
This very unusual netsuke katabori is of a woman with a pipe. She has a suggestive lower cut dress that shows a bit of cleavage! The Japanese were not puritanical, and carnal pleasures were cultivated by all classes. (REF: Netsuke, by Mircea Veleanu, published by Schiffer. Chapter 26 - Erotic Netsuke) This piece is in Excellent Condition with no losses. There is some deepening of the color on the back of the piece which happens when a netsuke is worn against a garment in the same position for a ...
$1,900 USD ReducedREDUCED Qing Dynasty - Lidded and Handled Gilt Copper Repousse Flask With Horses
Antiques:Oriental:Repousse:Gilt Copper
This is a precious Chinese copper repousse vessel dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912). This lidded & handled flask boasts an unusual shape resembling a leather bottle and shows two fire gilt applications depicting a majestic horse each. This outstanding archaic vessel has been crafted with much attention for detail. Made out of copper in repousse work, it boasts a beautiful malachite patina in some areas and is partially fire gilt. On the bulbous body are two fire gilt applications - ...
$350 USDUnusual Antique Oriental Wood Carving of An Immortal Riding a Bird
Antiques:Oriental:Wood Carving
This fabulous piece retains the richness of its original colors (although it could use a good cleaning).The details are fascinating, including the rhinestone jewels on his gold coat. . This is an imposing piece, standing 14 and 1/2 inches tall. It is in Very Good Condition, with some paint rubs especially around the base, and one chip on the base.
$350 USDFigural Antique Rutil Needle Quartz Snuff Bottle With Gourds, Late Qing Dynasty
Antiques:Oriental:Snuff Bottle
This is a highly decorative figural rutil needle Quartz snuff bottle boasting the shape of a gourd that is overgrown by several small double gourds and leafage. This fine miniature carving is of Chinese origin and dates back to the late Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912). The carving is executed in very high relief lending the piece a high degree of plasticity. The stand is of ovoid shape and accentuated. This figural miniature artwork comes complete with a lovely turquoise stopper. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: ...
$950 USD ReducedREDUCED Antique Lidded Copper Repousse Vase with Mythical Beasts - Qing Dynasty!
Antiques:Oriental:Copper Repousse Vase:Chinese
This is a precious and partially fire gilt Chinese copper repousse vase dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912). This lidded vessel boasts an archaic shape with partially gilt decorations including several portrayals of stylized mythical creatures. This outstanding archaic vase has been crafted with much attention for detail. Made out of copper in repousse work, it boasts a beautiful malachite patina and is partially fire gilt. At the lower body we find two rows with 6 square reserves each ...
$850 USDHuge Antique Chinese Jade Seal, Dragon and Young
Antiques:Oriental:Jade
This wonderful 19th Century Chinese seal is simply huge, a bit over 7 inches tall, 4 and 1/2 inches wide, and 3 and 1/2 inches deep. Very heavy. Very Good Condition. This is an impressive attention demanding piece. I will let the photographs tell the story, although they do not do justice to this imposing piece.
$800 USDAntique Stag Antler Netsuke With Shishi Liondog - Early 18th Century!
Antiques:Oriental:Netsuke:Shishi Liondog:Shishi:Liondog:Japan:Japanese:Asian:Himotoshi
This early and expressively carved stag antler netsuke shows the elaborate depiction of a SHISHI LION DOG and dates back to the early 18th century. This powerful stag antler netsuke was carved by a gifted artist in the 18th century. Crafted with much attention for detail, it boasts the depiction of a Shishi lion dog holding onto a rock - instead of the classical motif where he would be clinging onto a ball. The powerful body of the mighty lion dog is softened by the playful and aesthetically ...
$450 USD Offers Considered19th Century Chinese Hand-Blown Hand-Cut Glass Snuff Bottle
Antiques:Oriental:Snuff Bottle
This is a mesmerizing glass snuff bottle made in imitation of a black banded amber colored Agate, and boasting an appealing bulbous shape. This precious miniature artwork is of Chinese origin and dates back to the 19th century. MATERIAL: Glass. Silver stopper with coral insets. No spoon. MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE: Hand blown & hand cut glass. CONDITION: Good ORIGINAL as found condition with tiny mouse nibbles at the stand and tiny chips to neck. NO RESTORATION! SIZE: Total height including the ...
$250 USD Offers ConsideredOriental Covered Ginger Jar, Vividly Colored and Decorated
Antiques:Oriental:Asian:Covered Ginger Jar:Decorative:Decorative Arts
This is a beautiful piece; 10 inches tall and in Very Good condition, except for some roughness around the edge of the cover (not visible) and a small crack. The pictures say it all!
$200 USD Offers ConsideredUnusual Antique Snuff Bottle - Soapstone With Corncob Pattern, c. 1900
Antiques:Oriental:Snuff Bottle
This is an unusual Chinese snuff bottle made of soapstone showing a flattened cylindrical shape and an appealing corncob pattern. This soapstone snuff bottle is of Chinese origin, and is hand-carved in flattened cylindrical shape. It showcases the corncob pattern. This miniature collectible dates back to c. 1900 The bottle has a cylindrical neck with a rather wide opening and is quite well hollowed. The stopper is made of a lovely green Jadeite. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China. DATE: Late Qing, c 1900. ...
$1,950 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Chinese Ivory Carving of Man with Monkey, 19th Century
Antiques:Oriental:Ivory:Okimono:Man With Monkey
This piece is absolutely fascinating! Not only is he holding a monkey, he is riding what seems to me to be some type of mythical animal. I am sure that someone with a better knowledge of Chinese customs and history could better describe what this represents. It is about 5 inches high and is in great shape except for paint wear, and is attached to a lovely stand that itself is nicely decorated. I have another piece that is similar to this one that I am also listing, Item 179. (I have always ...
$2,600 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Antique Chinese Carved Ivory Figure, Father and Son or Teacher and Pupil
Antiques:Oriental:Ivory:Teacher And Child
Yet another unbelievably detailed and fascinating piece. This is actually one of a pair (See Item 181) and the two should be sold together. Because of the price, I have listed them separately, as they certainly are costly; however, I would give a deep discount if both are purchased, to keep the pair together. The expressions on the faces are captivating, and the detail has to be seen to really appreciate it. There is paint loss; otherwise, the piece is in Fine Condition. It is attached to the ...
$350 USDWonderful Antique Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle c. 1800
Antiques:Oriental:Snuff Bottle:Agate
This is a wonderful Chinese snuff bottle carved from olive colored Agate with a spectacular natural inclusion of lighter color to one lower corner - lending it momentum and an almost modernist appearance. This very well hollowed & polished rarity dates back to around 1800. The bottle has a flattened shield shape and an accentuated ovoid ring shaped foot rim. It has a short cylindrical neck with a wide opening and comes complete with a tigers eye stopper. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China. DATE: around ...
$1,200 USD18th Century Extremely Rare Oriental Temple Plaque of a Horse and Rider
Antiques:Oriental:Temple Plaque
This ONE OF A KIND temple plaque was removed from an Oriental palace wall. It has been attributed to be Satsuma, and has been dated between the Anei (1772) and the Bunkwa (1804 - 1817) periods. Large plaques of the kind are nearly impossible to find. If the condition of this piece was "excellent" research indicates it would be worth in excess of $10,000. The fair retail value is between $4000 and $6000, as there is some wear from age, and some expert repair. Reference: Treasury of Satsuma / ...
$400 USDUnusual Antique Jade Snuff Bottle, c 1800 - 1850, Eggplants, Smaller Fruit and Leafage
Antiques:Oriental:Jade:Snuff Bottle
This outstanding snuff bottle of Chinese origin is masterfully and figuratively carved with the depiction of two large eggplants overgrown by two smaller fruit and leafage with some of the stems rendered in reticulation. This well hollowed rarity comes in Excellent Condition and dates back to the period between 1800 and 1850. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China. DATE: 1800 - 1850. MATERIAL: Green to brown jade (nephrite), original stopper made of coral. Spoon is missing. MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE: Very good ...
$1,000 USD ReducedREDUCED Antique Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a Man With Revolving Face, Standing On A Shishimai Mask, Holding A Fan And Rattle, c 1900, Signed Getsu
Antiques:Oriental:Ivory:Netsuke
This is certainly a fascinating piece. Please review the pictures, as this marvelous little netsuke deserves the attention! It's revolving face, the Shishimai Mask on which he stands, the fan and rattle; all told a marvelous and unusual find. It stands 1 and 3/4 inches tall, and is in very good condition. It is signed Getsu.
$450 USDMasterfully Carved Antique Chalcedony Snuff Bottle, c between 1820 and 1880
Antiques:Oriental:Snuff Bottle
This is a finely carved and hollowed snuff bottle made of Chalcedony, and dating back to the period between 1820 and 1880. The imagery is carved in high relief and stretches around the entire body of the bottle, showing the popular lotus and carp motif. This 19th century Chalcedony snuff bottle is of a bulbous shape and the depiction is executed in high relief, stretching around the entire bottle. We see a carp swimming on top of a wave band, surrounded by mesmerizing lotus plants. The bottle ...
$1,200 USDAntique Chinese Carved Qilin With Three Cubs
Antiques:Oriental:Jade:Qilin With Cubs:Chinese
This is such an interesting and detailed sculpture. This Chinese carved archaistic nephrite jade qilin with three cubs depicts them all intertwined in their scrolling tails. Beautiful pattern, with some mottled grey and russet accents. Comes with its wooden stand that is carved so the Qilin fits perfectly. L: 6 1/4". In Excellent Condition with no breaks, chips or cracks, and almost none of the expected signs of age.
$1,600 USDGilt Copper Repousse Of A Reclining Deer - LIAO DYNASTY!
Antiques:Oriental:Gilt Copper:Repousse:Chinese:Dragon:Ruyi:Deer
This is a highly elegant and precious Chinese GILT COPPER REPOUSSE figure in the shape of a reclining deer with neatly incised and embossed ornaments resembling dragons and Ruyi shapes. This imposing miniature artwork dates back to the LIAO DYNASTY (907 - 1125) This impressive Liao dynasty sculpture is made of precious gilt copper repousse and shows a masterly rendered deer set onto a rectangular base. The majestic animal has long ears as well as a swung tail and is depicted in a reclining ...
$5,500 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED 17th Century Fire Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Tsongkhapa - Tibetan
Antiques:Oriental:Bronze Buddha:17th Century
This superb 17th century Tibetan partly fire gilt bronze sculpture portrays Tsongkhapa (1357 - 1419), the founder of the Geluk School of Tibetan Buddhism. Sitting upon a lotus throne with his legs crossed, he is forming the Dharmacakra Mudra, the gesture of teaching, with his hands. This Mudra position represents the turning of the wheel of the law. Dharmacakra Mudra is formed when two hands close together in front of the chest in Vitarka having the right palm forward and the left palm upward, ...
$3,800 USDAntique Ivory Pair of Tang Horses with semi-precious stones
Antiques:Oriental:Ivory:Pair Of Horses
I purchased these horses in February, 1985, at an antique shop in New Orleans. I purchased a pretty good number of pieces of ivory, some of which are also currently listed. They have some paint loss (was how I bought them) and are missing several of the tassels with stones, but otherwise in Excellent Condition. They have semi-precious stones artfully used, and come with stands that perfectly fit their hooves, and are nicely finished. To have a matched pair is certainly more desirable and ...
$650 USDPrecious Antique Band Agate Ladies Snuff Bottle c. 1750 - 1850
Antiques:Oriental:Snuff Bottle:Agate
This precious band agate ladies snuff bottle dates back to the period between 1750 and 1850. Most beautiful are the natural golden speckled inclusions in the material enhanced by the superior polishing of the surface. The hollowing is excellent. This wonderful band agate ladies snuff bottle boasts a bulbous ovoid shape. This fine miniature carving is of Chinese origin and dates back to the period between 1750 and 1850. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China. DATE: 1750 - 1850. MATERIAL: Band Agate. Tourmaline ...
$350 USDAntique Miniature Carved Agate Snuff Bottle With A Bird And Peonies, Qing Dynasty
Antiques:Oriental:Snuff Bottle:Agate
This fine miniature carved Agate snuff bottle dates back to the late Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912) around 1900, and depicts a lidded vase richly overgrown by peonies. On top of the lid there is a lovely little bird to be seen. The carving is partly executed in reticulation. The color of the Agate is of a subtle light lilac hue. This figural miniature artwork comes complete with its matching original stopper and mounted to a hand carved wooden base. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China. DATE: Late Qing Dynasty ...
$450 USDAntique Chinese Mythological Wood Carving, Warrior Riding Fantasy Animal To Battle, c. 19th century
Antiques:Oriental:Hand-carved Wood:Warrior On Mount
This is another wonderful hand-carved piece of Chinese antiques. Made originally to, probably, decorate a piece of furniture, it is a companion piece to another we have listed. (The other does not have a level base... this stands nicely.) About 5 inches high and 3 and 1/2 inches wide; about 1 and 3/4 inches deep.
$1,900 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Antique Chinese Carved Ivory Figure, Man with Child
Antiques:Oriental:Ivory:Man And Child
This is part of a pair...please see Item 180 for details. I have always so enjoyed the expressions on these figures. There is paint loss, and I believe there might have originally been an extension of the brush coming from his hand (I believe a small piece representing the top of the brush had been broken at some point before I purchased it. The figure is attached to the base, which is attractively decorated. This is an outstanding piece for the discriminating collector.
$500 USD ReducedREDUCED Antique Japanese Ivory Manju, 19th Century, A Rare Find
Antiques:Oriental:Ivory:Manju
The circular form is decorated incised in low relief depicting a bird on the branch of a pine tree. It is unsigned. The diameter is 1 and 5/8 inches. Some brown stains and discoloration; otherwise in Excellent Condition with no chips, cracks of other losses..
$600 USDExcellently Hollowed Moss Agate Snuff Bottle, c late 1700s!
Antiques:Oriental:Snuff Bottle:Agate
This is a wonderful Chinese snuff bottle made of Moss Agate with spectacular natural inclusions. This masterly hollowed rarity dates back to the late 1700s. and comes in Excellent Condition. This mesmerizing Moss Agate snuff bottle is carved in a bulbous ovoid shape and an accentuated ovoid ring shaped foot rim. It has a short cylindrical neck with a wide opening and comes complete with a Malachite stopper and bone spoon. SIZE: Total height including the stopper is 2.7 inches. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: ...
$1,200 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Stunning Fire Gilt Lidded Copper Repousse Box - Qing Dynasty
Antiques:Oriental:Repousse:Copper
This is a highly unusual and precious Chinese GILT COPPER REPOUSSE box of decagonal shape with the utmost delicate embossed depictions of various mythical beings such as a mermaid, a unicorn or a phoenix. This exquisite lidded miniature vessel dates back to the QING DYNASTY (1644 - 1912). This highly appealing Qing Dynasty vessel is made of precious gilt copper repousse and actually functions as a lidded box. It is made of decagonal shape and the lid is curved and entirely decorated with the ...
$550 USD ReducedREDUCED Antique Japanese Ivory Netsuke, c 1900, A Rare Find, Signed
Antiques:Oriental:Ivory:Netsuke
This unusual subject matter fascinates me. It is a seated man, possibly a Buddha, smiling, with his hands tied behind his back and two rats climbing on him, one in front and one in back. I wonder if there is some folklore about the rats freeing him? He is 1 and 1/2 inches high, and is signed of the base. He is in Very Good to Excellent Condition with no losses. Just the usual small signs of age.
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