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  • Antique Blue and White Porcelain Scholar's Brush Holder, China (1933A-DOK) SPECIAL PRICE

    Antique Blue and White Porcelain Scholar’s Brush Holder, China (1933A-DOK) SPECIAL PRICE

    $255.00
    H: 3.25”  Dia: 3.25” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This is unusual piece was likely on a scholar’s desk along with pots, brushes, water droppers, boxes, ink stones and other daily used objects used for a variety of tasks: a brush holder, a paper weight and more.  With its round body covered with the landscape of a Chinese village, mountains and seas and the calligraphic name of the scholar owner Shu Dai Ji (舒逮吉) it would be perfect for placement on any style desk or in a study.

  • Sale! Antique Brocaded Church Document Cover, Bolivia, H: 3"

    Antique Brocaded Church Document Cover, Bolivia, H: 3″

    Original price was: $185.00.Current price is: $135.00.
    H: 3″ W: 10.5″  D: 0.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This antique highly embellished Bolivian religious document holder was possibly used for priests’ sermons or other important documents. Its finely brocaded purple fabric with gold thread features stylized passion flowers and roses widely used in Christianity representing Jesus’ crucifixion and purity .

  • Sale! Antique Carved Box with Auspicious Symbols, China #11325B-GHL

    Antique Carved Box with Auspicious Symbols, China #11325B-GHL

    Original price was: $325.00.Current price is: $285.00.
    H: 6.375″ W: 10.75″ D: 7.125″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This charming carved and lacquered multi-use box opens from the top and has a side drawer with a metal pull. It is decorated with auspicious carved symbols for a good, healthy, prosperous and long life  Carved fu lion heads with flowing manes adorn the front and plum blossoms and a fan the front and frame.  Painted calligraphic phrases refer to a wish for many sons. It was likely a wedding gift to newlyweds and still for that or other purpose.

  • Sale! Antique Carved Coconut Grater/Fruit Cutter, India #9225D-UKH

    Antique Carved Coconut Grater/Fruit Cutter, India #9225D-UKH

    Original price was: $250.00.Current price is: $185.00.
    H: 5.125″  W: 21.5″  D: 9″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Hand carved coconut cutters were commonly used in Asia to facilitate the difficult task of extracting all parts of a coconut which were routinely used. Carvers made unique and functional folk art tools using local artistic motifs in nature. This carving with its intricate circular patterns surrounded by florals impart a warm and rustic feeling that would be a special decorative addition to any style kitchen and an interesting conversational piece.

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  • Sale! Antique Carved Kitchen God and His Wife, China #16840BME

    Antique Carved Kitchen God and His Wife, China #16840BME

    Original price was: $850.00.Current price is: $650.00.
    H: 7.5″ W: 2.875″ D: 2″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This pair is VA’s most unique and finely crafted Kitchen God couple. Wearing beautifully carved robes, clasping Hu tablets, they have  approachable features and subtly smiling lips. The painted character on the base of each is a wish for “happiness.” These exceptional consecrated and rare pieces are in excellent condition with a fine patina. Kitchen Gods radiate warmth, especially when placed near the stove and are unique house warming or wedding gifts and add positive chi and enhance feng-shui in any home.

  • Sale! Antique Carved Lacquered Pair of Fu Lions on Pedestals, China #19074

    Antique Carved Lacquered Pair of Fu Lions on Pedestals, China #19074

    Original price was: $995.00.Current price is: $695.00.
    H: 12″ D: 7″ D: 7.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030

    This very fine pair of antique carved males fu lions represents the dual nature of these mythical animals: as protective images they are powerful and fierce, as Buddhist images they are whimsical with smiling faces, dangling tongues, hanging ears and bushy tails. They are extremely well carved with harnesses and bells around their necks, detailed manes and tails on high intricately decorated bases to signal their importance. Perfect for enhancing feng shui in a home or office, large finely decorative wood pairs like this are extremely hard to find.

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  • Antique Carved Oxcart Ornament, Burma/Myanmar (11168BLK) $395

    Antique Carved Oxcart Ornament, Burma/Myanmar (11168BLK) $395

    $395.00
    H: 17″      W: 14″      D: 4.5″      |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    As part of Burmese animistic and shamanistic beliefs hand built oxcarts were decorated with figurehead prows of mythical beings to guide the owner. Using their spiritual and magical powers they bestow good fortune and ward off malevolent spirits. The legendary figure here is probably a nat – a deified spirits of the deceased believed to have magical and protective powers seen on non religious items and in Buddhist temples, pagodas, home shrines, other spiritual structures throughout Burma.

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  • Sale! Antique Carved Sweetmeat Confection Mold, China #3214A

    Antique Carved Sweetmeat Confection Mold, China #3214A

    Original price was: $475.00.Current price is: $325.00.
    H: 5.625″ W: 27.875″ D: 9.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected]

    This exceptionally crafted and beautiful footed confection mould was most probably a marriage gift from a wealthy family to the newlyweds as seen its symbolisms.  It is elaborated and ornately decorated in vibrant reds and gilt with auspicious symbols for fidelity, fertility and happiness with lotuses and pods filled with seeds, bats, paired fish and intertwined vines  representing a life pair, having sons, and other marriage wishes.

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  • Sale! Antique Carving of Auspicious Fruit Offering, China #19304UAK

    Antique Carving of Auspicious Fruit Offering, China #19304UAK

    Original price was: $225.00.Current price is: $155.00.
    H: 4.75 ”     Dia: 3.675 ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This antique carving of a wood food offering with a lacquer coating was an auspicious ornament for a Chinese bed to bring the lucky couple prosperity, health and a happy life.  The pomegranate on top is a fertility and the four peaches below are longevity symbols.  The combination of the fruits is a wish for many sons and longevity and is perfect gift for newlyweds.

  • Sale! Antique Cast Iron Pot w/Handle and Hook, India #5014JAK

    Antique Cast Iron Pot w/Handle and Hook, India #5014JAK

    Original price was: $150.00.Current price is: $85.00.
    H: 12.75″  Dia: 7″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This is simple but attractive antique welded Indian iron pot is covered with a nice antique rust color patina and its clear lines indicate where each metal piece was joined in its construction. Generally formed in an egg shape with a rounded bottom for easy pouring, it has a tactile charm and character that would add charm to any room, especially a kitchen, look more

  • Sale! Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Galloping Horses, Japan #4153

    Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Galloping Horses, Japan #4153

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $550.00.
    Ht: 12.5″  W: 10″  D: 9.5″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    Made in the Meiji era (1868-1912),this hand crafted antique Japanese cast iron tetsubin teapot has an unusual decorative handle and curved spout and has a beautiful relief design of galloping horses. Horses have been  revered creatures in Japanese culture that embody grace, power and nobility. The knob on the lid probably represents a lotus, the Buddhist symbol of purity and enlightenment. As with all antiques, these pieces are purely decorative for display purposes only.

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  • Sale! Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Lotus Knob, Japan #2007

    Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Lotus Knob, Japan #2007

    Original price was: $325.00.Current price is: $275.00.
    Ht: 8.625”  W: 7.5”  D: 6.5” | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    The hand crafted Tetsubin teapot displays simple yet elegant design:  a scalloped top,  gently curved handle,  and short rounded spout, textured surface. The body is  divided in 4 quadrants with meander border designs and the  lid is has tiny diamond shaped  indentations and is topped with a lotus shaped knob. A raised manufacturers seal on the back. Like all old Tetsubin cast iron kettles, it has  rust on the bottom which can be removed by boiling green tea inside it, and is thus for display purposes only.

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