French Antiquities

This carved jade object is a traditional Chinese archer's ring, worn to protect one's fingers while drawing a bowstring. Over time, what began as practical equipment became a fashion...

A very charming flambé-glazed vase, decorated with painted irisies, now mounted as a table lamp, with a hand-gilded turned base. Height of vase: 13 in (33 cm) including giltwood b...

An antique carved box from Chaozhou city, in Guangdong, China. The black and gold colours, as well as the bulbous designs on the front are all disti...

A test of skill, strategy, and luck, the game of mahjong (麻將) was invented in China in the late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) and has been popular ever since. Played by exchanging tiles to build the best hand at the table, mahjong uses 144 tiles engraved with three suits, two honors and a few wild cards. Literally translating to "little sparrow," mahjong is a game best played among friends - when the clacking of tiles and lively conversation recalls the chattering of birds. This antique Chinese mahjong set...

Japanese bronze vessel with pair of dragon handles, falcon lid, birds in landscape and elephant heads base.

19th century Chinese lacquer gaming box from the Qing Dynasty. Black and golden drawing by hand with 3 gaming lacquer boxes, in very good ...

19th century lift-lid gilt-decorated goldenblack lacquer Chinese tea caddy, small and beautiful piece.

Beautiful set of Chinese ginger jars 18th century or earlier.  

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese Chinoiserie Circa 1940's Mahjong set with the original box which is a hand p...

This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, giving the armor a truly unique appearance that is sure to catch the eye. The brocade silk and cotton padding used to line the armor not only provide a comfortable fit for the wearer, but also add an extra layer of decorative flair. One of the most striking features of this armor is the crests of the Hirate samurai clan that adorn it. These crests are a symbol of the clan's identity and heritage, and their presence on the armor speaks to the deep connection between samurai warriors and the clans they belonged to. The Kabuto...

A unique and valuable and powerful Protection Amulet Dzi from Tibet An old Tibetan or Central Asian eye agates Dzi Beads dating to the early 20th century. ...

A complete traveling mahjong set housed in a hand-carved wood case, likely made in China for export during the early 20th-century mahjong craze that swept the West in the 1920s. The ...