Antique Decorative Artifacts

Elegant black-and-white images of historical artifacts, including vases and jewelry from China and Japan, showcasing intricate designs and cultural significance.

Cup China. Cup. China. Amethyst quartz. Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong period (1736-95). Hardstone

Bottle. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm). Date: 1700. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Cup China. Cup. China. Amethyst quartz. Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong period (1736-95). Hardstone

Box with Longevity Symbols 18th century China. Box with Longevity Symbols. China. 18th century. Jade. Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Jade

Central Ornament China. Central Ornament. China. Gold, silver, pearls, glass beads. Tang dynasty (618-907). Jewelry

Group of Goats 18th century China. Group of Goats. China. 18th century. Calcified jade. Jade

Fan 18th century French. Fan 209783

Vase. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Sallet. Armorer: Attributed to Pietro Giacomo da Castello (Italian, documented 1485-1525). Culture: Italian. Dimensions: H. without crest, 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); D. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 3 oz. (1899 g). Date: ca. 1510-20.This type of sallet, with an open face and a long swept tail, was widely used by infantrymen in Italy. This example is stamped with armorer's marks attributed to Pietro Giacomo da Castello (documented 1485-1525), who worked for the dukes of Mantua. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Toilet bottle (one of a pair) ca. 1760 Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory. Toilet bottle (one of a pair). British, Chelsea. ca. 1760. Soft-paste porcelain. Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (British, 1744-1784). Ceramics-Porcelain

Covered box in the shape of a crab first half 19th century China. Covered box in the shape of a crab. China. first half 19th century. Porcelain with brown glaze (Jingdezhen ware). Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Ceramics

Double vase 18th century China. Double vase. China. 18th century. Rock crystal. Hardstone

Plate. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); L. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm). Date: 1720. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) 16th century German. Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense) 34859

Vase 18th century Japan. Vase. Japan. 18th century. Porcelain decorated in colored enamels and gold (Arita ware, Imari type). Edo period (1615-1868). Ceramics

Vessel in the Shape of a Bird. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); L. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm). Date: 7th-8th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Harlequin and rooster European, possibly German 19th century View more. Harlequin and rooster. European, possibly German. 19th century. Hard-paste porcelain. Ceramics-Porcelain

Covered vase late 19th century China. Covered vase. China. late 19th century. Rock crystal. Hardstone

Censer with Ideograph "Ju" 1700 Japan. Censer with Ideograph "Ju". Japan. 1700. Porcelain decorated in black enamel (Arita ware, Imari type). Edo period (1615-1868). Ceramics

Sweetmeat Stand 1750-75 British. Sweetmeat Stand. British. 1750-75. Porcelain (soft-paste). Made in London, England

Vase. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm). Date: late 17th-early 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Mirror Case 18th-19th century China. Mirror Case 68769

Large vase with coat of arms of the state of Salzburg with swastika

Figurine China. Figurine. China. Jade. Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong period (1736-95). Jade

Vase in the Shape of Two Fish. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm). Date: late 18th-first half of the 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Curtain Tieback ca. 1825. Curtain Tieback 3023

Jar. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Tray 1880-90. Tray. 1880-90. Pressed purple marble glass. Made in England

Vintage Photograph. Christmas decorations with bells.

Fan mid-19th century French. Fan 209795

Reinforcing Couter. Culture: German. Dimensions: H. 7 in. (17.8 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm). Date: 16th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Candelabrum with figures of Spring and Winter (one of a pair) ca. 1765 Bow Porcelain Factory British. Candelabrum with figures of Spring and Winter (one of a pair) 203547

Pair of Couters (Elbow Defenses). Culture: German. Dimensions: Each H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm). Date: 16th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Tieback. Culture: American. Dimensions: 6 3/8 x 2 13/16 in. (16.2 x 7.1 cm). Date: 1810-25. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Vase late 17th-early 18th century China. Vase. China. late 17th-early 18th century. Porcelain with crackled glaze (Jingdezhen ware). Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722). Ceramics

Candelabrum porcelain ca. 1725, mounts 1745-49 Meissen Manufactory German. Candelabrum 205953

Patten (Overshoe). England. Date: 1601-1700. Dimensions: 21.5 × 9 × 5.5 cm (8 7/16 × 3 1/2 × 2 1/8 in.). Leather. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Wall Sconce 1795-1810 American or British. Wall Sconce. American or British. 1795-1810. Gilt gesso, pine. Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States

Suspension Part for a Musical Instrument 10th-11th century() Indonesia. Suspension Part for a Musical Instrument 37773

Engraved Gem. Unknown

Fukurokujin 1840 Japan. Fukurokujin. Japan. 1840. Pottery covered with lustrous glaze passing from light green to brown (Takatori ware). Edo period (1615-1868). Ceramics

Paten veil (Diskokalumma) 18th century Russian. Paten veil (Diskokalumma) 221692

Paperweight on stand. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. (with stand) 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Sword pommel. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

The Blessed ampoule, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1846.

Night watch with leather bag.

Vase with cover. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Seal 18th century China. Seal 41953

Furniture peg 306-30 B.C. Ptolemaic Period. Furniture peg. 306-30 B.C.. Wood. Ptolemaic Period. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, MMA excavations

Set of four keyhole escutcheons 18th century French. Set of four keyhole escutcheons. French. 18th century. Gilt bronze. Metalwork-Gilt Bronze

Chessmen (32) Indian 19th century

Handscreen (one of a pair) mid-19th century British. Handscreen (one of a pair). British. mid-19th century. Papier-mché, black painted and gilded, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, gilt wooden handle. Papier Mché

Fan ca. 1840 French. Fan 209769

Dagger-Handle Inlaid with Silver 19th century India. Dagger-Handle Inlaid with Silver. India. 19th century. Nephrite, dark sage-green. Jade

Garland (part of a set) 18th century French. Garland (part of a set). French. 18th century. Wood, gilt. Woodwork

Bead China. Bead 43107

Feathered Ornament. Culture: Central or south coast (). Dimensions: H x W: 8 7/8 x 6in. (22.5 x 15.2cm). Date: 11th-15th century (). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Dish. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); L. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Girdle ornament China. Girdle ornament 43064

Cream jug 19th century Enoch Wood & Sons British. Cream jug 188397

Fan 18th century French. Fan 209839

Bracket ca. 1750 Northern Italian or German. Bracket. Northern Italian or German. ca. 1750. Poplar. Woodwork-Furniture

Maker's Mark J.W in script, Pair of Sauce Boats, c. 1750-1775, silver.

Snuffbox or patchbox ca. 1765 Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory. Snuffbox or patchbox 207231

Objects, furniture, mirror, Florentine, from Italy about 1855 , Mirrors. Frank Cousins Glass Plate Negatives Collection

Covered incense box. Artist: Raku Donyu (Japanese, died 1656). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. sq. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm). Date: ca. 1650. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Andiron ca. 1810 John Molineux. Andiron 113

Roof Tile China. Roof Tile. China. Pottery. Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Ceramics

Saint Mark ca. 1700 Flemish. Saint Mark 209077

Horn late 19th century Tanzanian. Horn 501077

Snuff Bottle China. Snuff Bottle 41334

French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Rarotonga. Close-up of whale-tooth necklace.

Samuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan over stamping Hester Bateman, Caddy Spoon, 1790/91, silver.

libre. Location: -Sin documentar.

Crystal ball. Culture: China. Dimensions: Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm). Date: 18th-19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Elsevier photo collection. golden carriage detail. undated

Pair of hand screens first quarter 18th century British. Pair of hand screens 229041

Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft, mayor of Amsterdam and the Keeshond, Anonymous, 1787 - 1794 flat, thick knob of mother-of-pearl, put in silver ring, with hole for corkscrew, which has a square opening on top and on the bottom; Top downwards downwards; underside consisting of three small curves, between which there is room to keep fingers; On both sides small medallion, hanging with garland; medallion front: breastpiece man. Road side: Standing dog with pointed mouth, hairy head and neck with moons, smooth abdomen and long -slamming tail, which hangs back on the back with loop hangs back Netherlands mother of pearl. silver (metal) striking (metalworking) Amsterdam

Misc. - Money - Coins. July 07, 1948.

Snuff bottle with stopper. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm). Date: 18th-19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Plate ca. 1680 Mexican. Plate 5946

These are the artificial limbs, made at Roehampton. On the left the three-inch legs and suitable hand-grips her had at first. On the right are those he wears now at the age of two years and nine months. They are seven inches long. October 10, 1949. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Dish of Fruit China. Dish of Fruit. China. Jade (jadeite) and various stones, glass, bone, and feathers. Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Jiaqing period (1796-1820). Jade

Vase with floral scrolls early 18th century China. Vase with floral scrolls. China. early 18th century. Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware). Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Ceramics

Pair of Clogs Made 1825-1875 Algeria. Wood inlaid with mother of pearl .

Plate. Artist: Possibly Daniel Dry , active ca. 1820-80. Culture: American. Dimensions: Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm). Date: ca.1820-24. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Poll photo collection. Advertising photography. Banana partially from the skin. January 1, 1932

Lotus-Leaf Cup. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 6 7/8 in. (17.4 cm); W. 4 7/16 in. (11.2 cm); L. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Lion China. Lion. China. Nephrite, white with light greenish tint. Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong period (1736-95). Jade

Birds 1865-90 Attributed to Wilhelm Schimmel. Birds. American. 1865-90. White pine. Made in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Trinket Box 1830-70 American. Trinket Box. American. 1830-70. Parian porcelain. Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States

Earring ca. 3rd-2nd century B.C. Parthian (). Earring 326015

Poll photo collection. Closeup of a blooming hyacinth. 1931

Harlequin and Columbine ca. 1743 Meissen Manufactory German. Harlequin and Columbine 203100

Belt. Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Souvenir spoon with view of a large building in a park and arms of Austria European late 19th century View more. Souvenir spoon with view of a large building in a park and arms of Austria. European. late 19th century. Silver, parcel-gilt and enamel. Metalwork-Silver

Pair of ornaments French 18th century View more. Pair of ornaments. French. 18th century. Gilt bronze. Metalwork-Gilt Bronze

Still life with fruit. unknown c. 1675-1725 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Beauvais Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. W. P. Stewart, invoiced 9/22/1934; sold to Mrs. George W. Crawford 12/1/1947.

Anefo photo collection. Statuette of bayens school aged children. January 8, 1969

Dish with frog and crab 18th century China. Dish with frog and crab. China. 18th century. Pinkish and lavender agate. Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Hardstone

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