SOLD Two gorgeous Antique Chinese wood panels, Eastern inspiration, hand painted, carved, in gilt, vibrant, figures, birds, elephant, coach, & flowers. Beautiful Chinese  More »

SOLD Two gorgeous Antique Chinese wood panels, Eastern inspiration, hand painted, carved, in gilt, vibrant, figures, birds, elephant, coach, & flowers. Beautiful Chinese motif, 52" h. x 17.5" w. x 2" d. reverse isn't decorated, aged, Excellent, normal wear, heavy, and Decorative. Story Teller Statements.   « Less

Chinese Abacus, finished interior leather lining, leather, vinyl exterior. slightly gold, black Chinese Dragon, phoenix. Instruction booklet, printed in Hong Kong. complete  More »

Chinese Abacus, finished interior leather lining, leather, vinyl exterior. slightly gold, black Chinese Dragon, phoenix. Instruction booklet, printed in Hong Kong. complete set, case with metal hinge hardware. very good aged. Meant to bring good luck. 2" height, 11" width.   « Less

A beautiful old antique Japanese Tokoname Sueyaki Vase a type of terracotta ware..... decorative motif is dragons and Japanese silk brocade drapery ...appears to date from  More »

A beautiful old antique Japanese Tokoname Sueyaki Vase a type of terracotta ware..... decorative motif is dragons and Japanese silk brocade drapery ...appears to date from the 1870-1880's and has no marks indicative of ware before 1890 when the American government required items to be stamped with country of origin. MEASUREMENTS: 9" inches High .....CONDITION: Excellent..........Please make payment by PAYPAL, US buyers add $18.00 shipping & insurance.****** INTERNATIONAL SALES International Postage Rate Apply... Email for a quote****... . THANK YOU,...   « Less

A beautiful mid century 1950's Japanese wood block print Farmer in Kyoto (working) by Eiichi Kotozuka ( born 1906 - ) Publisher: Uchida Seal and stamp and watermarked paper  More »

A beautiful mid century 1950's Japanese wood block print Farmer in Kyoto (working) by Eiichi Kotozuka ( born 1906 - ) Publisher: Uchida Seal and stamp and watermarked paper late 1940's = 1950's. MEASUREMENTS: Large Dia-Oban 18 " inches by 11 1/2" inches .....CONDITION: Excellent .. .. ...Please make payment by PAYPAL, US buyers add $ 15.00 shipping & insurance.****** INTERNATIONAL SALES International Postage Rate Apply... Email for a quote****...   « Less

China 17th or 18th Century A beautiful pair of Chinese bronze 'Buddhistic' censers with great detail. The dark brown patina complements the cylindrical form. The pair has  More »

China 17th or 18th Century A beautiful pair of Chinese bronze 'Buddhistic' censers with great detail. The dark brown patina complements the cylindrical form. The pair has an incised rim and base enclosing a panel depicting deer and various Buddhistic or Taoist symbols on a ground of scrolling waves. The entire form is raised on bun feet.   « Less

China 1st Half of the 20th Century Dating to the Early Republic Period (1911 - 1949) this seemingly single section boxwood figural group is carved to show eighteen  More »

China 1st Half of the 20th Century Dating to the Early Republic Period (1911 - 1949) this seemingly single section boxwood figural group is carved to show eighteen immortals amongst mythical beasts in a bamboo grove. Presented on a dark coffee hue root stand, this impressive carving exhibits amazing detail. Measuring 20 inches tall, it stands at 30 inches tall including the root wood stand.   « Less

A wonderful quality, large Persian inlaid Quran Box of rectangular, shaped top form heavily worked in various materials and lined in green felt Circa: Vintage (probably  More »

A wonderful quality, large Persian inlaid Quran Box of rectangular, shaped top form heavily worked in various materials and lined in green felt Circa: Vintage (probably 1960's) Origin: Persia Provenance: Private Estate / London Condition: Good  12 inches (30.5cm) Width X 8 inches (20cm)Depth X 3 inches (7.5cm) Height Price excludes Shipping and insurance   « Less

Pair of Chinese export Famille Rose covered Baluster jars c1880 superb hand colored design decorated with flower and ribbons. Excellent condition. Each jar measures 21  More »

Pair of Chinese export Famille Rose covered Baluster jars c1880 superb hand colored design decorated with flower and ribbons. Excellent condition. Each jar measures 21 inches high, 12 inches across and has a 5.78 inch opening. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.This piece is on display in our gallery at Old Saybrook Antiques Center and can be seen in-person by visiting 756 Middlesex Tpke Old Saybrook, CT 06475. For hours of operation visit: http://www.OldSaybrookAntiques.com *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Asian pair of green ceramic beautiful foo dogs, in fabulous glaze. They are being called Protective lions, quite popular, and are lucky symbols in China. The intent  More »

Asian pair of green ceramic beautiful foo dogs, in fabulous glaze. They are being called Protective lions, quite popular, and are lucky symbols in China. The intent Decorating the entrances, palaces, and the humblest homes, and are made in all sizes , colors, and materials. These ones, are in excellent condition, over twenty years of age, and 8" h. x 4" w., and 3" base d.   « Less

Fine cane made up of a Kappa in stag antler end of the 19th century Extremely rare erotic representation of Kappa holding its attributes in the hand Sashi netsuke of  More »

Fine cane made up of a Kappa in stag antler end of the 19th century Extremely rare erotic representation of Kappa holding its attributes in the hand Sashi netsuke of the 19th century School of Asakusa Length of the sahsi netsuke 11 cm Not signed made up in cane to France the bod in Malacca carrying a beautiful patina very beautiful state overall length 92 cm 　 Kanji used to form the word Kappa are (Ka/Kawa) "river" and (C/Warabe) "child". Kappa, animal biped, is thus a "child of the river". The kappa or kawatarō is described like a genius or an imp of water. The kappas have the appearance of anthropomorphic tortoises, sometimes with a mouth in the form of (or with the appearance of) nozzle and the top of their cranium slightly is dug, surrounded by hair. This depression is filled with water, liquid from which they draw their power. This cavity filled with water makes it possible Kappa not to decay when he ventures on the banks. Thus, if one greets a kappa with the Japanese manner (while inclining itself), he greets you in return and loses all his water, becoming inoffensive then. The majority of their jokes consist in being introduced into the villages to fly of food, and to look under the skirts of the women. In his friendlier version one can persuade a kappa by offering a cucumber to him. From where the kappa maki, the maki with cucumber.   « Less