A Japanese Meiji period hand carved rosewood standing figure of a sage in ceremonial garb, with polychrome painted glass eyes, on an original carved hardwood stand. Excellent  More »

A Japanese Meiji period hand carved rosewood standing figure of a sage in ceremonial garb, with polychrome painted glass eyes, on an original carved hardwood stand. Excellent condition, minor and negligible (3) chips to robe, shown. Japan, c. 1900. Height of carved figure: 12". Overall dimensions: 14" H x 7" W x 5" D. 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. *** 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

Beautiful green jade snuff bottle, very Art Deco influence in the design. It has a cork on the lid with a little horn dipper. Bottle measures 64 mm high x 39 mm wide x 18 mm  More »

Beautiful green jade snuff bottle, very Art Deco influence in the design. It has a cork on the lid with a little horn dipper. Bottle measures 64 mm high x 39 mm wide x 18 mm deep (2.1/2 inches by 1.1/2 inches by just under 3/4 inch). Excellent condition.   « Less

Small jade snuff bottle, cork on lid with possibly horn dipper. Measures 60 mm high x 35 mm wide by 18 mm deep (2.3/8 inches by 1.3/8 inches by 3/4 inch). Very good condition.

Small jade snuff bottle, cork on lid with possibly horn dipper. Measures 60 mm high x 35 mm wide by 18 mm deep (2.3/8 inches by 1.3/8 inches by 3/4 inch). Very good condition.   « Less

Asian paan box, made in decorated brass in the shape of a large car. Being on wheels, it would have been rolled around the table for guests to mix their own paan. (Paan is a  More »

Asian paan box, made in decorated brass in the shape of a large car. Being on wheels, it would have been rolled around the table for guests to mix their own paan. (Paan is a preparation of betel leaf with areca nut and/or cured tobacco. It is bound in tobacco leaves and chewed - slaked lime is often used to bind these leaves. There are many different ways of making paan, and chewing betel has a very long history in South East Asia. Different additives give different flavours, such as anise seed, cloves and cardamom. It is usually not swallowed, but spat out). Paan boxes have little compartments for the different ingredients. The wealthier the household, the more elaborate the box. On this one, the roof of the car hinges open, and a little brass tray is stored over the spice compartments - this could be used for assembling the ingredients. There are five little pots here. The tray that supports them can be removed and exposes more storage. The bonnet (hood) of the car also hinges open, and would have stored leaves or other ingredients. The boot of the car (trunk) is probably a later addition, being wood painted gold to match the brass. Car measures 33 cm long by 13.5 cm wide. It is 13.5 cm high. (13 inches by 5.3/8 inches by 5.3/8 inches) Very good vintage condition.   « Less

Japanese vintage inlaid wooden hexagonal pillar pot. Beautiful workmanship. Measures 23 cm high and 8 cm diameter (9 inches by 3.1/4 inches). Mostly in excellent condition,  More »

Japanese vintage inlaid wooden hexagonal pillar pot. Beautiful workmanship. Measures 23 cm high and 8 cm diameter (9 inches by 3.1/4 inches). Mostly in excellent condition, but has a patch of missing inlay (see photo) of about 2 cm by 8 mm on one edge (3/4 inch by 5/16 inch).   « Less

SOLD Antique elaborately decorated in low relief Southeast Asian brass bell with clapper, circa 19th century. CONDITION: Very nice patina showing its age and usage.  More »

SOLD Antique elaborately decorated in low relief Southeast Asian brass bell with clapper, circa 19th century. CONDITION: Very nice patina showing its age and usage. MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 4 ¼ inches (10.8 cm) tall. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Antique Chinese bronze bell cast in the archaistic style with arch handle, the exterior decorated with molded lappets and geometric designs, Yuan Ming Dynasty (14th-15th  More »

Antique Chinese bronze bell cast in the archaistic style with arch handle, the exterior decorated with molded lappets and geometric designs, Yuan Ming Dynasty (14th-15th century). CONDITION: nice showing its age and usage patina, missing clapper. MEASUREMENTS: 7 inches (17.8 cm) tall. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

This is one of four by the same hand - carved and inked onto an oval hollow piece of bone, and having a thin bronze band around the top. All four were once mounted on a  More »

This is one of four by the same hand - carved and inked onto an oval hollow piece of bone, and having a thin bronze band around the top. All four were once mounted on a bamboo pole, but this has long gone, so selling separately. Item measures 11 cm long, 3.7 cm wide and 2.6 mm deep (4.3/8 inches by 1.1/2 inches by 1 inch). A little ragged around bottom end - the bottom was once glued to its neighbour. Very good otherwise.   « Less

Carved and inked scrimshaw style oval bone piece. (Once part of four which were mounted end to end on a bamboo shaft - now loose and being sold separately). Two men, one  More »

Carved and inked scrimshaw style oval bone piece. (Once part of four which were mounted end to end on a bamboo shaft - now loose and being sold separately). Two men, one figure on each side. Jagged ends to the bone. Measurements: 12.7 cm long by 3 cm wide by 2.4 cm thick (5 inches by 1.1/4 inches by just under 1 inch).   « Less

This is one of four by the same hand - carved and inked onto an oval hollow piece of bone, and having a thin bronze band around the top. All four were once mounted on a  More »

This is one of four by the same hand - carved and inked onto an oval hollow piece of bone, and having a thin bronze band around the top. All four were once mounted on a bamboo pole, but this has long gone, so selling separately. Item measures 11.6 cm long, 3.7 cm wide and 2.6 mm deep (4.1/2 inches by 1.1/2 inches by 1 inch). Very good condition.   « Less