Asian,China or Japan, porcelain box with impeccable majolica ornamentation, dragon relief with white , gray and red, gilt accent, border. A beautiful rectangular box, hand  More »

Asian,China or Japan, porcelain box with impeccable majolica ornamentation, dragon relief with white , gray and red, gilt accent, border. A beautiful rectangular box, hand painted white interior. Aged excellent, unmarked, believe to be a replica from Nippon Japan. Measuring 2" h. x 6" w. x 4" d. Ideas for taking by design ! view & purchase from designeruniquefinds.com   « Less

This beautifully painted 19th Century Tibetan Thangka- a Tibetan painting traditionally made using organic dyes on finely woven cloth of high-grade materials, in this case  More »

This beautifully painted 19th Century Tibetan Thangka- a Tibetan painting traditionally made using organic dyes on finely woven cloth of high-grade materials, in this case linen- sits in a wonderfully elegant frame worthy of the piece it protects. Within the outer frame sits a 3-Dimensional raised mat board with a fine hand-woven silk cloth decorated with a perfectly designed gold-gilded pattern, a lovely harmonious match for the Thangka displayed within its borders. The central figure of this Thangka is the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara who is an earthly manifestation of the celestial Amitābha Buddha, the central revered figure in Pure Land Buddhism. Avalokiteshvara serves as the guardian on and of Earth in this current period between the life of Shakyamuni, The Original Buddha (Siddartha Gautama), and the appearance of the Future Buddha, 'Maitreya' (referred to as 'Ajita' in the Lotus and Amitābha Sutras). Amitābha, translated as 'Infinite Light,' is accordingly known as 'The Buddha of Immeasurable Life and Light' and is one of the most important Buddhist figures across many sects of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, in addition to the Pure Land Buddhism especially dedicated to him, making this wonderfully painted (and rather large by common comparison) Thangka of His earthly manifestation, Avalokiteshvara, painted in the proper traditional style with all of the 11 heads given to him by the Original Buddha, not only visually stunning but also a revered and very Holy piece of 19th Century East Asian artwork. Dimensions: Image= Width 16.5" x Height 24" (inner mat boarder); Total w/ Frame= W 24.5'' x H 31.5" Condition: The frame likely a later addition, early to mid 20th century perhaps, is in excellent condition- the silk mat appears to be entirely blemish-free and only a few light scratches from age exist on the frame. The Thangka, being at least 120 years old in which time it has traveled quite a distance, is in wonderful condition despite those facts with all of the splendid details clearly visible. Minor wear due to age is confined to very light fading in areas, some lightly discolored stain-spotting (possibly spot-cleaned several decades ago) mostly towards the edges doesn't effect the overall image and are most visible only when closely examined within a short arm's reach; only a single scratch of approx. 1 inch is visible in the bottom left when facing the piece and is also essentially invisible from a standard viewing distance. This Thangka is one of, if not the least, faded/worn/stained piece of its kind that we have had the opportunity to examine. Truly museum quality- not just for its condition and noteworthy size, but most importantly for the detailed and passionate artistry that can only be created by an artist with an unparalleled reverence and respect for the Subject of his craft. To assure clients of our extremely competitive pricing, similar examples currently on the market are happily provided for any piece of art or artifact at ZTE, Just Ask! *Other Tibetan Art & Artifacts Currently In The ZTE Los Angeles Showroom: Three Separate, Unique and Beautifully Handmade 19th Century Tib. Rugs; an Antique Lacquered Tib Cabinet & Matching Antique Lacquered Bench; as well as a Stunning Antique Tibetan Enameled Cloisonné-type Bronze/Copper Bowl. REASONABLE OFFERS ARE ALWAYS CONSIDERED! TO PURCHASE THIS OR ANY ZEP TEPI EMPORIUM PIECE, OR FOR FURTHER INQUIRY, PLEASE COME BY OUR PUBLIC SHOWROOM OR CALL 323-522-6789. THANK YOU! A Certificate of Authenticity w/ Money Back Guarantee Accompanies Any Piece of Original Fine Art or Antiquity Sold by The Zep Tepi Emporium. ZTE holds a Dealer License issued by the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) and subsequent Police Permit from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).   « Less

A rare set of twelve original watercolor paintings on pith (often mistakenly referred to as rice paper), Pith comes from the central column of a spongy cellular tissue in the  More »

A rare set of twelve original watercolor paintings on pith (often mistakenly referred to as rice paper), Pith comes from the central column of a spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree, Tetra Panax Papyifera, native to South-West China. It is cut by hand with a small, delicate knife into thin sheets of small size. The size is limited by the nature of the material and the process requires a highly skilled hand. The finished sheets are usually no more than 20cm X 30 cm. This set depicts twelve different river boats. They are among the rarest of the subjects that were painted. An original set of twelve is extremely rare and desirable. These were painted by a handful of highly skilled Chinese artists who were painting to sell to the Western market. Westerners were very curious about the Chinese way of life, but they were barred from contact with the Chinese people by the Chinese government. The exotic was an important part of American and European decor in the 18th and 19th centuries, so traders from America and Europe brought these paintings back as souvenirs of their travels and to sell to people back home. Now framed and protected in carefully chosen museum quality archival framing of Asian design to preserve these rare and delicate paintings , they are ready for hanging. They are framed as a pair of two sets of six each. The extremely fine images are 2-1/2" X 3-3/4" each and the overall frame sizes are 14" X 16" each. They are in excellent original condition with their original blue ribbon borders. Circa 1830-1850.To see all 12 photographs, see this and the next listing; item #7112232TB. We accept time payments and quantity discounts. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). ** 345-352BX   « Less

Hand painted with green glaze signed and brilliant Bamboo shoots with 24k overlay

Hand painted with green glaze signed and brilliant Bamboo shoots with 24k overlay   « Less

Northern Song Dynasty Teapot. Chongning mark (1102-1106) Chingning is one of six era names or reign marks of Emperor Huizong (1101-1125). Length = 6 1/2 in Width = 4  More »

Northern Song Dynasty Teapot. Chongning mark (1102-1106) Chingning is one of six era names or reign marks of Emperor Huizong (1101-1125). Length = 6 1/2 in Width = 4 in. Height = 3 1/4 in.   « Less

This is very old written document. It was written in India Muzaffarnger In the reign of Britain.

This is very old written document. It was written in India Muzaffarnger In the reign of Britain.   « Less

Handpainted vintage Persian miniature - unusual vertical painting, mounted in red velvet with a Khatam marquetry frame. Frame is has intricate tiny mosiac work with bright  More »

Handpainted vintage Persian miniature - unusual vertical painting, mounted in red velvet with a Khatam marquetry frame. Frame is has intricate tiny mosiac work with bright green and red inlay even on the side edges. The painting depicts riders and horses engaged in a polo-like game. Easel back, possibly a replacement of the original. Also a hanging mount. Excellent condition except one little loss of wood to a piece of stringing on the bottom right corner (see image). Circa mid 20th century. Marks you can see on the image are light reflections only.   « Less

I have an original c.1830 Japanese woodblock print by kunisada.good condition with some minor browning on outside edges and a few wrinkles..

I have an original c.1830 Japanese woodblock print by kunisada.good condition with some minor browning on outside edges and a few wrinkles..   « Less

Hand Painted scroll early 1900s intricate detail see the video for a range of beautiful photos of the Asian Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Ancestral Scroll The backing is made  More »

Hand Painted scroll early 1900s intricate detail see the video for a range of beautiful photos of the Asian Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Ancestral Scroll The backing is made of linen and fastened with paper, the art appears to be hand painted on silk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlSeR-GCGZ4 to have a feel for the whole product. Sale through etsy. This antique has hand stamping above the woman of honor a likely court official painted for memorial and has intricate style. it is on a scroll as most Chinese art was exhibit on scrolls. Inside painting on silk measures 41.5"x22.5" scroll total measures 65.5x31" If you have questions or would like more information contact us we answer.   « Less

painting of this famous subject 'The Tiger of The Punjab '. Maharajah Ranjeet Singh, a rare opportunity to be able to purchase, sizes are for the complete framed painting  More »

painting of this famous subject 'The Tiger of The Punjab '. Maharajah Ranjeet Singh, a rare opportunity to be able to purchase, sizes are for the complete framed painting height 14 cm length 12 cm depth 2 cm all measurements to nearest cm, offering free worldwide delivery reference CD. Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection personal cheques or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com   « Less