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Bowls, Boxes, Bells, Gongs, Medicine Holders. Containers not considered vessels

Censer. Handles. China.

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Deeply engraved. Styled. Seal mark on bottom. Stand not included.

Item Number: C-8542
Provenance/Origin: Circa mid-1900s. China.
Composition: Brass
Dimensions: 2.25" tall x 4" at widest point
Weight: 1 pound
Price: $ 38.00 USD

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Antique Nesting Cups. Brass. 5 Pieces. China

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Extraordinary 5-piece brass nesting cups . Early 1900s. Dragons around the edge of the base cup. Stamped on the base. Nice patina. Dragon surrounds rim of base cup. Use? Not sure of the original intention but the top cup was used… Continue reading →

Item Number: C-8887
Provenance/Origin: China.
Composition: Heavy Brass
Dimensions: Nested within a 1" tall x 3" diameter container
Weight: 1.25 pounds
Price: $ 38.00 USD

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Spinach Jade Rice Bowl. Xinjiang Region. China

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Crafted in the mid-1900s. Acquired in 2000 from an avid collector of jade who was located in New York City.

Item Number: C-0829
Provenance/Origin: Xinjiang Region. Mid-1900s
Composition: Spinach jade
Dimensions: 2" tall x 5" diameter at rim
Weight: 0.75 pound
Price: $ 94.00 USD

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Brass / Bronze Bell. Deep Engravings of Spiritual Entities. Tibet.

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Purchased this bell a number of years ago from a traveler who secured it in Tibet in the 1950s. He claimed that it was made in the 1930s. Copper clapper. Stand not included. Extraordinary patina and nice ring!

Item Number: C-1899
Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Circa 1930s
Composition: Brass with copper clapper
Dimensions: 6" long including clapper x 1.75" at widest point
Weight: 0.75 pound
Price: $ 46.00 USD

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Rare Ornate Brass Elephant Bell. India

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Perhaps this is a bell for some other purpose but it has the profile of a very ornate elephant bell….. although a bit smaller than seen before. It is possibly a rendition and made smaller for decorative reasons. Regardless, this is a rare bell and possibly… Continue reading →

Item Number: C-1216
Provenance/Origin: Most likely India. Circa early 1900s
Composition: Brass
Dimensions: 3.75" tall x 4" at widest point
Weight: 1 pound
Price: $ 165.00 USD

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Rosewood Hand Carved Brush Pot. Openwork. Pen/Pencil/Calligraphy Caddy. China

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A relatively recent work with excellent handicraft. Hexagon shaped. Wonderfully detailed carvings. Gorgeous color. For your calligraphy tools, pens, pencils, et al. What a wonderful gift for someone’s desktop . . . or for your own.

Item Number: C-2102
Provenance/Origin: Village outside Beijing. Recently (within the last 10 years) handcrafted.
Composition: Rosewood
Dimensions: 5.5" tall x 5.25" at widest / diameter
Weight: 1 pound
Price: $ 85.00 USD

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Miniature Cloisonné Enamel Teapots. Lid. China.

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Adorable cloisonné and enamel work on a metal teapot base. Flowers – in various colors – decorate these cute collectibles. Background colors: red, yellow, light blue, dark blue and white Buy one, a couple or all five. Glass stand not included.

Item Number: C-9109
Provenance/Origin: China. Village outside Beijing
Composition: Cloisonne, enamel and metal
Dimensions: 1.75" tall x 3.5" at widest
Weight: 0.25 pound each
Price: $18.00 USD EACH or $ 75.00 USD for all 5

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Metal Brass Container. Stamped Symbol.

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This bowl is obviously old but I do not have any additional information on it. Perhaps you have been looking for this for many years? Need something UNIQUE for your keys and/or loose change? BINGO!

Item Number: C-8997
Provenance/Origin: Unknown
Composition: Brass
Dimensions: 2" tall x 7" in diameter
Weight: 0.6 pound
Price: $ 25.00 USD

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Medium Large Wooden Chest / Box. Hand-Hammered Copper Insets.

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I have kept some of my more precious pieces in this chest. But, now I need to consolidate….. to larger trunks! Used but lovely chest. VERY sturdy. Wood frame with hammered copper insets on top and front. Handles on side and a simple latch… Continue reading →

Item Number: C-4444
Provenance/Origin: Unknown
Composition: Wood, copper and fabric
Dimensions: 15" wide x 10.5" deep x 9" tall. Inside: 14.5" x 8.25" with recessed lid.
Weight: 7.75 pounds
Price: $ 32.00 USD

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Copper and Brass 8-sided Container. Auspicious Signs. Nepal / Tibet.

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A precious handmade small box with symbols, stones and the 8 Auspicious signs. Inside is lined in cloth. It sits on 4 claw feet.

Item Number: C-8586
Provenance/Origin: Nepal. Age unknown.
Composition: Brass, copper, stones and fabric
Dimensions: 5.5" tall x ~ 5" in diameter
Weight: 1 pound
Price: $ 38.00 USD

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M	Masks Masks and Headgear
R	Reference / Research Maps, Books and Materials
S	Statues & Figures Statues, Sculptures, Figures, Heads & Busts
V	Vessels & Vases Vessels, Urns, Vases, Incense Burners, Censers
W	Weapons Knives, Swords, Letter Openers, Phurbas, Spears, Blowpipes
O	Other not categorized Other and miscellaneous such as Jewelry, Musical Instruments, Games, Garments, Skulls