VINTAGE WOODEN CARVED HAPPY BUDDHA STATUE FIGURINE From my private collection, hand carved wooden statue of a very happy Buddha, about 4" tall, appears to be real carved ivory teeth and eyes inset into the wood.

Unsure of exact age; I've had it for about 15-20 years, nice condition, no damage or repair, lots of character.
 

UNUSUAL ASIAN METAL ARTIFACT not sure what this is! About 4 1/2" wide, heavy base metal, I don't know what this is. Little man sits on top amnd is removeable. VERY COOL!

Tell me what this is!
 

OLD ART DECO CHINESE ENAMEL PERFUME or SNUFF BOTTLE Apprx 3 1/8" by 2 1/2", stamped "CHINA" which dates it before the 1920s. Lovely little bottle, butterfly motif, nice Asian design, looks as if it has sustained some damage from heat, unsure. Phots included to show condition; price reflects condition.
 

LOVELY VINTAGE HUGE CHINESE EXPORT VASE URN Gorgeous vase with vibrant colors and design. Pinks and greens with an Oriental design, flowers, apprx 13.5" tall. Splendid graceful shape, nice markings, probably circa 1940s-60s. Came out of a local estate, very good condition, no damage or repairs.
 

COOL 1941 RICE PAPER HAND PAINTED JAPANESE CALENDAR Apprx 14' by 6.5", roll up calendar, wooden dowel at top with a larger wooden dowel at the bottom. &extured rice paper with an amazingly lovely hand painted floral design. 1941 calendar attached. Rolls up...I may have a little silk covered box to go with this...if so I will include it.

Lovely WW2 era collectible.

Shows wear but still in decent vintage condition.
 

LOVELY ANTIQUE CHINESE BRASS ENAMEL MATCHBOX HOLDER Stamped "CHINA" on the bottom, early 1900s, lovel enamelling, footed, apprx. 2 1/4" by 1 1/2" by nearly 1" high.

Good condition, warm unpolished patina, unusual piece.
 

ANTIQUE BONE & HANDPAINTED SILK FLOWERS JAPANESE FAN Apprx 15" when fully opened, circa 1920s or 30s, real natural bone handle and end pieces, including the bottom loop. Beautifully hand painted on silk, pink roses, each rose in realistic detail. As a bonus a handpainted butterfly is painted across the wooden section.

Very good condition, no damage or repair, some expected age discoloration, but nothing detracting. A lovely piece to use and display.
 

OLD HANDMADE CHINESE INLAY JADE LACQUERED WALL PLAQUE Measuring approximately 23 3/4" by 9 7/8", I was fortunate enough to buy this fabulous Chinese lacquered framed inlay sculpture. I'd guess it dates to the 1940s or 40s, still having the "HONG KONG" mark on the back.

You are buying on the one on the RIGHT ONLY! The RIGHT plaque shows an arrangement with a floral motif in little buds, perhaps some sort of Apple Blossom. THE OTHER ONE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE!



Each matching piece is shown in a lovely long rectangular black lacquered frame with a Chinese motif brass hanger in the center at the top and silver and gold painted decorations along the border.

This piece has an ornate inlaid design in a nice Asian motif. A gorgeous long stone vase with hand painted decorations holds the floral arangement in a raised design in materials that appear to be jade. I'm not sure if other materials like soapstone, shell, or coral were also used. A nice hand painted swirling design encircles the urn at its widest point. The elegant sculpture is in earthtones of pale greem, burnt orange, cream, and even a pale yellow.

Well made, the piece is backed in black painted wood, and they show minimal, if any wear. No damage or repair or missing pieces, all of the sculpture is intact and ready to display!
 

IMPORTANT 19th CENTURY CHINESE EMPRESS SCROLL PAINTING! From a local estate collection, this is a rare and important one-of-a-kind Chinese scroll painting from the 1800s. The amazing piece is approximately 27" by 66". It is ornately hand painted with exquisite detail. The scroll has a thin strip of wood at the top and a round wooden rod at the bottom.

The 19th century painting depicts a Chinese empress in traditional costume. Her face is incredibly realistic and her headdress is vibrant and intricate. She wears a crimson red robe with rich decorations. A painted foo dog is below her.

In well preserved condition, this is as nice as they come. It has expected wear, and the heavy parchment type paper has a silk like border vertically down the sides. Other than some minimal wear on the edges and near the top, it is in excellent condition, the painting unfaded and quite special. Shop price was over $1800 on this painting.
 

SUPERB VINTAGE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE w DRAGON DESIGN Apprx 2 1/4" by 2 1/4", unsure of age, estimate it to be mid 1900s, milk glass Chinese snuff or perfume bottle, dragon painting on each side, little real jade top stopper with original dauber.

Good condition.
 

SUPERB ANTIQUE BRONZE CHINESE BUDDHA FIGURE for INCENSE Measuring a tad shy of 6" tall and about 3.5" at its widest point, this Chinese figural statue of the Buddha dates to the early to mid 1900s. It's heavy and made of bronze and has a rich warm patina.

Beautifully detailed, I think this may have been an incense burner as it is hollow and has little holes at the corner of his smiling mouth. If not originally intended to use for incense, it would still be a terrific use for such a cool statue nevertheless.

The Buddha is a Chinese style Buddha with great detail. He wears a draping robe, has a big belly and breast area, and has interesting short arms. He's in vry good condition with the exception of a small place on the back of his right shoulder where a small piece of metal has chipped off. This is not noticeable at all from the front and it still has an attractive and authentic look and feel.

Sure to please a collector of Asian items, this laughing Buddha has been in my own collection for nearly 15 yrs. I actually paid nearly $100 for this at an antique show here in Atlanta and am offering this for a fraction of my own cost. Don't miss this special icon!
 

ANTIQUE CHINESE STAMP BOX FLOWER ENAMEL on BRASS This is a fine Chinese stamp box. Measuring approximately 3 1/4" across, 1 1/8" high, and 1 1/2" deep, this piece predates the art deco flapper era by a few years, I believe.

The diminutive little box is made of brass and stamped "CHINA" on the bottom...in the 1920s, the words "MADE IN" had to be added to the marking, so this piece was made prior to then.

The box is simply lovely!! Adorned on the top and sides with gorgeous enamelling, the box opens on a hinge to reveal a divided compartment to house your stamps. The flowers are hand done...this may even be considered a form of cloissone (cloissone'), though I am not positive. Regardless, the design is vibrant with a yellow background and bright blues, greens, pinks, and a bit of purple.

IN excellent condition, the enamel has minimal wear; it's not perfect. There are a few VERY MINOR places, much less than expected on a piece that dates back to the late Victorian and Edwardian age. The enamel is unfaded and bright and the hinge is original and functional. A great piece to add to your collection of Oriental collectibles, don't pass up this lovely piece!
 

SUPERB ASIAN ANTIQUE IVORY NETSUKE GOAT or RAM Unsure if this is Chinese or Japanese, this antique netsuke looks to be a late 19th century to early 20th century piece. It measures about 1 3/8" long and nearly an inch high, and it's made of solid natural ivory, I was told by the local estate where I purchased this that this is true tusk ivory, but not being an expert, I am not 100% sure.

The miniature sculpture appears to be an animal of some kind. I think it is either a ram or a goat. It was difficult to photograph, but it's very nice with an aged patina to the ivory, nice graining evident, and lovely details including curved horns like a ram. Maybe a Mountain goat? On the bottom it is signed by the artist...it kind of looks like "NIC...??" but I believe it's Japanese or Chinese letters.

Whether from Japan or China, this is a superb piece in excellent condition. There are two holes on one side with a metal loop in it to hang from a chain as a piece of jewelry if desired, and the netsuke is free from damage or repair. Sure to be a welcomed addition to any collection of Asian memorabilia, this is a nice Oriental ivory treasure not to be missed!
 

ANTIQUE ART DECO ERA CHINESE CLOISSONE VASE Pictured are two pieces of Chinese cloissone from an estate in Candler Park of Atlanta. They date back to the early part of the 20th century, perhaps even of Art Deco influence. The bulb shaped vase measures about 4 1/4" tall, while the ashtray is about 4" in diameter and 1 5/8" high.

You are buying only ONE of these items, THE VASE.

This is for the VASE only. The miniature bud vase is unmarked, but definitely vintage Oriental cloissone. It has been through some sort of heat or fire, as it has a kind of alligator graining where the enamel was damaged. Still, however, it is lovely with floral designs and a butterfly in two places. The colors are quite striking in pink, cobalt blue, emerald green, rust, white and black. The base is brass. If perfect, this miniature treasure would go for anywhere from $75 to $125.

Because of its shortcomings, this is a final sale...because of its exquisite work and vibrant colors, it would still make an awesome decorative piece and would compliment any decor from Victorian to Art Deco!
 

LOVELY ANTIQUE ORIENTAL ASIAN MINIATURE METAL VASE Early to mid 1900s, approx 4" tall, lovely bulbous shaped miniature vase, low grade silver or some other white metal, interesting and unusual Asian scene, probably Chinese, raised relief design, mountains and China men, patina, aged, very nice and in good vintage condition. Small mark on bottom but I can't make it out.
 

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN EDWARDIAN BONE CREAM SILK FOLDING FAN Lovely antique fan, ladies' folding fan in ivory colored silk and real bone. Circa late 1800s to early 1900s, approx 13" long, approx 16 real bone tines in all. Lovely patina, silk is old and aging, fan is in fair condition, mainly suitable to display in a shadowbox or art project, sold as found, final sale, as is. Still very nice as it is and a true antique collectible. Priced accordingly; would be over $100 if perfect.
 

VINTAGE ANTIQUE HANDMADE INLAY PERSIAN BOX From my own collection, circa early to mid 1900s, all handmade of organic materials like bone and semi precious gemstones, about 6.5" by 4" and 1.5" high. Wonderful workmanship, a piece of art. Inlay design looks like little stars, star of David type.

Even the bottom and inside of the box is beautiful. Appears to be from the mid east, like Persia (Iraq). Near mint condition with only a small slim piece missing at the edge on the underside. Sold as found, never offered before.
 

ANTIQUE BONE PAINTED ROSE and BUTTERFLY! SILK ASIAN FOLDING FAN Circa early 1900s, hand painted silk with roses and on the wooden tines, a hand painted butterfly! Bone on the sides in a lovely aged patina cream or ivory color. Approx. 9" by about 15" when fully opened.

Functional or even better, use it for display. Very nice, age staining as would be expected, but a lovely piece in good vintage condition.
 

ANTIQUE CHINESE BRASS SCENIC ENAMEL TRINKET BOX CHINA Purchased in an estate. Solid brass, stamped "CHINA", dates to the early 1900s, pre 1920s. Nice heavy weight, beautiful enamelled raised relief scene of Chinese men carrying a little people-carrier type of box. The lid has an orange knob at the top that appears to be a stone of some sort, not glass. It may be a type of jade, I've been told.

The little decorated lidded box measures about 4" high and nearly 2 1/2" across. It has a lovely warm patina which shows the detail of the scene nicely. It has 3 short little brass feet on the bottom.

It is in very good vintage condition with the only exception being that the orange knob at the top needing to be reaattached. This is easily done with either a little solder or epoxy. One more small thing to note is that the inner lip has a split which does not show in the least or affect the overall look.

Rare and wonderful Asian antique!
 

19th C CHINESE IVORY MINIATURE BUDDHA STATUE FIGURE About the size of a netsuke, this hand carved solid pre-ban ivory carving is a miniature statue of Buddha. I'm unsure, but I believe this is a Chinese Buddha....I suppose it could be Japanese, though and I welcome any information you may care to share about this.

Apprx 2 inches high, the sculpture is incredibly well detailed and has a lovely rich century old patina. The natural ivory graining can easily be seen, especially on the back. On the bottom is an artist's signature.

The piece has some small age hairlines that do not detract or devalue, in my opinion. There is a small nick on one of his feet and a chip on the base on the back. Otherwise, it has a truly lovely look in good condition.

I've enjoyed this for years and hope you will too!