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Chinese Blanket Chest
This blanket chest was bought in Beijing but because of the design I thought it was Korean. Doing a little bit of research on the web I now think it from China, either from Shandong or perhaps Hebei. I cleaned up the finish a bit to bring out the wood grain which is quite fun. [...]
Antique Chinese Kwan Yin w/ Child Statue
Antique Chinese Kwan Yin w/ Child Statue. 250 years old from Shanxi Province. Damage in that there is a figure missing on the small lotus pedestal in the front. The shoes remain but that is it.
Dragon Fish Carving
Dragon Fish Carving from China. Over 100 years old from Shanxi Province. Comes from either a piece of furniture or from a building. Very dynamic expression with the wide open mouth and eyes. There is movement created by the scales of the fish body as well as from “mane” around the face. Order Carved Dragon Fish Carved [...]
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Yellow Torquoise Ball Necklace AV LL 06
Yellow Torquoise Ball Necklace made by local artist Liz Lyle. The torquoise ball seems like a small planet. Order Yellow Torquoise Ball Necklace Yellow Torquoise Ball Necklace @ $54.00 Qty:
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Antique Chinese Tile
Antique Chinese Tile from Shanxi Provence, approx 200 years old. This is a building tile. Both sides have the floral design. A sort of mustard yellow is apparent at spots. Some of the petal tips have pieces missing. Very fun garden item. Order Antique Chinese Tile Antique Chinese Tile @ $300.00 Qty:
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Tibetan Garuda Shrine Cabinet 17 MN 22
Tibetan Garuda Cabinet. Probably 60 to 90 years of age, this cabinet is a shrine cabinet. A few aspects reveal the religious aspect of this cabinet – the chotseng border around the front, the garuda figure on the door and the divided niches with the body of the cabinet. Order Tibetan Garuda Shrine Cabinet Tibetan [...]
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Antique Tibetan Tea Table 17 MN 22
Antique Tibetan Tea Table. This is a small table that could have originally been used to hold butter lamps within a religious setting. But such lamp stands often don’t have an accessible interior compartment. This table has a hinged door on the right side. And for that reason it probably would have been used as a tea table. The [...]
Antique Tibetan Cabinet 11 RJ 009
Antique Tibetan Cabinet with four doors, painted with the khyung bur technique of raised gesso and paint on the doors. Beautiful mixture of gold and red on this low cabinet. 120 years old with dimensions of H26″ x W60″ x D12′. Order Antique Tibetan Cabinet Antique Tibetan Cabinet @ $1,500.00 Qty:
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Antique Chinese Lacquer Food Box 10 JN 56
painting of the landscape was done by a highly accomplished
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Antique Chinese Coffer 13 LJ 21
Shanxi coffer, 120 – 150 years old
Antique Chinese Coffer 13 LJ 20
Photos by Neil Buckman. A coffer is a sort of strongbox where a family would keep their most valuable possessions. The is one has delicately carved spandrels running down the sides. The carving along the apron continues floral theme. The remnants of the original lacquer are quite warm. Each drawer has a central floral [...]
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Nepalese Buddha
Nepalese Buddha with Earth Witnessing Mudra Gold Leafed Buddha from Nepal, not old, 8″ high. Holding a begging bowl with serene expression. Notice how the eyes are so similar to the stupa at Swayambhu. Order Gold Leafed Buddha from Nepal Gold Leafed Buddha from Nepal @ $395.00 Qty:
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Red Czech Glass Bead Necklace by Liz Lyell
Liz Lyell is a local jeweler, living in Seattle. She has been making jewelry for over thirty years. She enjoys what she does, and it shows. This necklace is composed of red Czech glass beads. Alternating faceted and floral design. Order Red Czech Glass Necklace 16" Red Czech @ $45.00 Qty:
Oollas Fine Italian Rain Boots
North American Debut Oollas Fine Italian Rain Boots March 1st 8 PM at Distant Lands 109 1st Ave. S. in Pioneer Square Italian design and craftsmanship for a classic American look and lifestyle. For comfort, style and functionality in the city and in the country, Oollas rain boots are footwear for all seasons.
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Necklace by Liz Lyell
Liz Lyell is a local jeweler, living in Seattle. She has been making jewelry for over thirty years. She enjoys what she does, and it shows. This necklace has a focal point of shell that has been inlaid with turquoise and and coral. The shell is inlaid by craftsmen in Nepal. The cutting and inlaying [...]
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Ipad Holders from San Lorenzo Design
These ipad holders are made from regenerated leather which is one of the most environmentally friendly materials. It is produced of genuine leather scraps and natural, renewable raw materials such as natural latex, natural fat, natural tanning agents. 95% of the material are renewable, natural substances.
Container, made of wood, with Lobed Ears from Shanxi China
Container, Utilitarian yet Elgant Wood container with lid with interesting ears protruding on four sides. The body of the container is composed of many vertical segments. They are bound together by two wires (one is missing). Remnants of the original lacquer remain. This container could possibly be used for grain. The four handles seem like a lot [...]
Mali Necklace
Necklace from Mali. 18″ from end to end. Order Mali Necklace Mali Necklace @ $45.00 Qty:
Wood carver outside of Beijing
Wood Carver Outside of Beijing This wood carver is using the old school tools. Nowadays you can find small shops near this fellow that are empty except for a couple of tables with computerized systems that carve the wood designs. A technician sits in the back to load the wood onto the tables. Not quite [...]
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