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Cloisonne, cloisonné, cloisonné . . . how simply gorgeous. The detail – with copper wire forming the partitions – is just stunning. And don’t get me started on the enamel work!
This piece is from the early 1950s and is in perfect condition. …
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- Item Number: C-3833
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Cloisonne and Enamel. Copper wire. Wood stand.
- Dimensions: 5.5" tall (with lid and on stand) x 6" in diameter
- Weight: 1.75 pounds
- Price: $ 115.00 USD
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About 2.5 million Bambara people for the largest ethnic group in Mali. The Bambara Kingdom was founded in the 17th Century and reached its pinnacle by 1787. It has always been an agricultural society with cattle rearing a secondary source of food.
In the northern…
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- Item Number: M-9904
- Provenance/Origin: Marka people, northern Mali. Circa 1980s
- Composition: Wood, copper, yarn, beads
- Dimensions: Mask: 19" tall x 7" wide x 5" deep. On stand: 21.25" tall
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Price: $ 596.00 USD
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Detail: This solid and modern looking table is part of the Elle Décor offering ….. known for elegant home décor. The scissor legs and top frame are chrome steel. The top is tempered opaque black glass. Normally, these types of tables are only offered in our…
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- Item Number: F-9108
- Provenance/Origin: Not sure. Recent without box.
- Composition: Chrome steel and tempered glass.
- Dimensions: 22" tall x 16" diameter top
- Weight: 9.75 pounds
- Price: $ 95.00 USD
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Hand carved wood 3-position display stand, heavily lacquered. Perfect for Netsukes. Circa late 1900’s. No statues are included with this stand.
Sorry, this item as been sold.
- Item Number: F-6612
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 7" wide x 2" for tallest platform
- Weight: .25 pound
- Price: $20.00 USD
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Detail: Very high quality stand or display. Rare wood that I believe is related to the famous Chinese rosewood. Petite silver/nickel alloy inlay on all sides. A perfect display stand for the reclining Kwan-yin (Item S-4713). From our Beijing dealer. Circa mid- to late-1900’s.
- Item Number: F-6052
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Jichi wood and metal
- Dimensions: 4.25" tall x 11.5" long x 6.75" deep
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $90.00 USD
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Detail: Acquired from a Los Angeles Asian antique dealer. Superb carvings and detailed scrimshaw. Subtle coloring. Decorative wooden stand is included. Age unknown. Pristine condition.
I’m sorry this bone sword has been sold.
Thanks D.T.!
- Item Number: W-9180
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Bone with wood stand
- Dimensions: Max height on stand: 9.5"; Max length: 28"
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $250.00 USD
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Detail: Older jar (with lid) sitting on a beautifully polished and decorative wooden stand. Hand numbered. Circa mid-1900’s.
- Item Number: C-4062
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 11" tall on stand x 9.5" diameter
- Weight: 7.75 pounds
- Price: $225.00 USD
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Detail: This is an incredible piece of craftsmanship. From a wealthy home in Shanghai. Our agent said that the item had been in the family for over two generations. Two pieces in a vintage older rosewood. Notice the curved areas on the esotericstuff.com section…
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- Item Number: F-9064
- Provenance/Origin: Shanghai home. Circa early 1900's
- Composition: Wood and marble sheet
- Dimensions: 19.25" tall x 13" wide x 6" deep
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Price: $325.00 USD
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Very old carved ram with a foo dog lid and mahogany base. This is high quality hard jade. I bought this from a New Orleans family who possessed it for over 4 generations. I believe it is at least 100+ years old. Perfect condition. I love the veins of color…
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- Item Number: S-1750
- Provenance/Origin: Chinese, 100+ years old
- Composition: Jadeite with mahogany base.
- Dimensions: 10” wide x 7” tall without stand (8” with stand)
- Weight: 11.5 lbs
- Price: $2,600.00 USD
