Giltwood Prints

A Japanese woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950), entitled "Toshogu Shrine", The vertical oban format print was made in Showa 12th year (1937). On the left margin in grey in...

A Japanese woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950), entitled "Hirakawa Bridge". Part of his iconic series "Twelve Scenes of Tokyo" (Tokyo juni dai), the vertical format print ...

Le Pho was a Vietnamese painter (1907-20010 who is now internationally known. He painted scenery of Vietnam, still life with flowers, family setting...

Faux bamboo Chinese vases were a type of decorative art that emerged during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) in China. These porcelain vases were designed to mimic the appearance of bamboo, a plant highly regarded in Chinese culture for its resilience, elegance, and symbolism. Bamboo is associated with attributes such as flexibility, strength, and modesty, making it a popular motif in Chinese art. In the Qing Dynasty the color yellow held significant symbolism and represented imperial authority, power, and the emperor himself. Yellow was considered the most sacred and prestigious color in Chinese culture, and it had strong associations with the emperor's position as the Son of Heaven and the ruler of all under heaven. The marks at the bottom of the vases indicate that these were crafted more specifically during the Tongzhi period – an emperor who reigned from 1861 to 1875, which effectively lasted nthrough his adolescence and was largly overshadowed by the rule of his mother, Empress Dowager Cixi. Although he had little influence over state affairs, the events of his reign gave rise to what historians call the “Tongzhi Restoration”, an unsuccessful modernization program. The polychrome enamels representing on one vase a traditional Chinese kite...

A Huanghuali style table, Chinese, Qing dynasty, 19th century The rectangular paneled top above a straight waist and apron, the legs of square section Measures: Height 25.25 in. (...

A Japanese woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950), entitled "Sarusawa Pond". Part of the "Kansai District Series", the vertical format print was made in Showa 8th year (1933)...

This exquisite 19th century Chinese silk hand-embroidered panel, created during the Qing Dynasty, exemplifies the highest level of traditional Chinese textile artistry. Executed with extraordinary precision, the composition features a densely worked arrangement of flowers, auspicious bats, and delicate moths, rendered against a luminous blue silk ground woven with a subtle damask pattern. The embroidery employs the highly specialized forbidden (seed) stitch technique, using a refined combination of silk and metallic threads to create remarkable depth, texture, and tonal variation. Each motif is meticulously articulated, resulting in a surface of exceptional richness and visual complexity. The fineness of the stitch work reflects the skill of master artisans, making this panel both a decorative and cultural treasure. An outstanding example of Qing Dynasty silk embroidery. The harmonious balance of imagery and craftsmanship makes this textile ideal for use as a framed wall panel as part of a sophisticated collection of Asian decorative arts. Dimensions: 12” x 15” x 0.5” Date of Manufacture: 19th Century Place of Origin: China Material: Silk embroidery on silk, glass, wood Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2342 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery, Qing Dynasty Textile, Chinese Hand Embroidery Panel, Forbidden Stitch Embroidery, Antique Chinese Silk Textile, Chinese Silk Wall Panel...

Original Poster – Pablo Picasso, 67 Acuarelas, Dibujos, Gouaches, Sala Gaspar, 1974 Description: Details: Artist: Pablo Picasso Exhibition: 67 Acuarelas, Dibujos, Gouaches de 18...

This vintage poster for Double Crane cigarettes from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the Craft of color lithography. These advertisement ...

Early 19th century hand colored engraving of Chinese life. Original print from "The punishments of China" illustrated by twenty-two engravings by Mason, George Henry; Dadley, J. P. P...

This vintage poster from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the Craft of color lithography. These advertisement posters, depicting fashionab...

This lithograph is numbered 142/150 from 1955 and titled Katsura Kyoto (6) It has a very modern look and is in original midcentury frame.