All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1920 item #1133710
Antique Chinese carved Peking glass snuff bottle in a gorgeous pink color, carved with lotus leaf on one side and dragon fly with lotus pod on the other, very top area under stopper is also carved to look like a lotus pod, stopper made of rose quartz with brass, original brass spoon, Republic Period. Size: 2 5/8" high
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1309109 (stock #JHBigStand)
Large old Chinese rosewood stand on 5 small feet. Well constructed, it is very sturdy and will hold a lot of weight. There appears to be a repair on the inner bottom, but when we tried to move the piece in question, it would not budge. Therefore there are absolutely no condition issues with this stand. Measures 3.25" (8.9 cm) high, and about 8.5" (21.6 cm) diameter (see 2nd photo).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1920 item #1401082
Antique Korean bandaji, or blanket chest made with hardwood with original finish, iron plates and mounts on the front of the piece with floral cut-out motifs. The front has a drop-down lid with two iron pulls on decorative plates.

Dates c1900

Dimensions: 41" L x 16 1/2" D x 32" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1920 item #1358084
A large Korean porcelain jar, glazed in a transparent white with slight blue undertones. The upper body is rounded, with a short, flat rim and glazed interior. The lower body tapers down with a slightly fluting foot, left bare along the rim.

18th Century Chosun Dynasty

Size: 8" W x 10" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #889605
Antique Yogi (Japanese futon bed cover), hand drawn in Tsutsugaki paste resist dye with an auspicious design of a phoenix (ho-o) bird and paulownia tree. The family mon (crest) is a wild goose. Meiji Period (1868-1912). Approximately 59" wide x 74 1/4" long.

The phoenix is a mythological bird known to appear during times of peace and prosperity. It symbolizes immortality, resurrection, and life after death. Its appearance is said to resemble a heron, eagle, and peacock...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #395809
This quilt is made out of an old Japanese nobori banner probably from the Meiji period (1868-1912). The upper part of the banner, where the family crest (Mon) is dyed, was used for the border and two figures were sewn together side by side. The brown fabrics on each side of the design are the reverse side of an old obi sash. All hand-sewn except for the straight line where the panels were put together...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1920 item #1331702
Truly beautiful Japanese antique small earthenware jar from the Shigaraki kiln. Made from the red clay of Lake Biwa, this jar is covered with a thick mineral glaze which has dripped and pooled. It has a lip which has been dimpled for pouring and a wonderful indented area that has been blackened in the firing process. The ash glaze on the lip and on the inside is a lovely green color...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1920 item #1362468
Antique Korean blue and white porcelain water dropper. The large body is rectangular with designs of scholar rock formations and a cherry blossom branch on its top surface in underglaze cobalt blue. Two small frogs serve as air holes adding a whimsical charm to the piece.

Dates from the 19th/20th century

Dimensions: 5" L x 2.75" D x 2.75" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1341895
Beautiful Northern Korean bandaji (blanket storage chest) with highly ornate white brass fittings incised with birds and flowers and auspicious symbols. The white brass plated mounts are cladded onto the front of the chest hinged to allow operation of the drop leaf door. The chest has two handles on the side for mobility and two handles on the front to aid in operation of the door.

Yi Dynasty (circa 19th Century)

Size: 23 3/4" High x 37" Wide x 19 1/2" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1260727
Beautiful bronze flower vase, long and cylindrical. Has a gorgeous boss relief of carp emerging from water in a delicate sweeping motion around the vase. From Meiji Period (1860-1912) Dimensions: 12" High X 4.75" Diameter
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1384858 (stock #12957)
Cotton Kurume kasuri futonji with bold kasuri with asagi (light blue). Kurume in Fukuoka Pref. in Kyushu has been one of the main product places of indigo dyed cotton kasuri since late Edo period (early 19th century). It is made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dyed. Late 19th to early 20th century. In excellent condition. 134cm x 150cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1920 item #1360652
Antique Korean single section bedside chest, with "book matching" front panels of hardwood burl. Four drawers line the top of the chest with brass handles in motifs of lucky bats. The front of the chest features a pair of doors with incised brass plating.

Dimensions: 36.5" L x 17.5" D x 24.25" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1920 item #1364650
A traditional pair of Korean hand-carved wood clogs, or Namakshin. This type of footwear was originally introduced to Korea by shipwrecked Dutch sailors during the mid 1600s. Similar to the Japanese geta, Namakshin have two stilts beneath each shoe, designed to protect one's feet from muddy, wet ground.

Chosun Period

Dimensions: 10.5" L x 3.25" W x 6.5" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1355337
Antique Sumatra / Indonesian sterling silver betel nut box. Its sides are decorated by impressions of flowers and vines, as well as the corners of the lid with top handle. There are four lidded compartments and one open compartment inside with patina from use and remnants of slaked lime. Embossed silver hallmark on bottom of box.

The practice of betel nut chewing is common in many parts of South Asia...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1241793
Gorgeous tall hardwood 20 Century hardwood cabinet possibly huanghuali with pierced decoration. Excellent detail shown in the carvings on all three sides. Unusual feathering of the grain can be seen throughout the wood. Overall in perfect condition. Dimensions: 5 ft 7 1/8'' High X 34 1/2'' Wide X 15 3/4'' Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1326320
Antique Japanese Aizome Futon Cover, made of cotton in four panels. Dyed a deep indigo with a paste resist repeating pattern of New Year bundles and persimmon branches. Meiji/Taisho Period. Size: 63" high x 50 1/4" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1920 item #1398132
Unusual pair of Korean inlaid black lacquer ichung nong stacking chests on stands. The interior of each section is lined in original blue paper. The front Nong has a brass plate in the form of a butterfly with complete circle knob brass locks and key and brass butterfly hinges on each door. Each chest is detailed on top, front, and sides with highly intricate mother of pearl inlay scenes of fishermen on boats, beautiful women, deer, rabbits, travelers riding donkeys, and vast landscape scenes...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1378275 (stock #12870)
Kaji-banten worn by a fireman (fire-fighter) with all hand-stitched sashiko. It has katazome (stencil-resist-dye) "gissha", wheels of a cow carriage motif. It has rather rare green lining. In excellent condition except for some wear and rips in the lower front. 19th century. 126cm x 122cm