Antique Works of Art - Asian & Oriental

38 products

38 products
Japanese Temple Guards Shūkongōshin life-size Kamakura cedarwood statues detailed naturalism circa 1850
Japanese Temple Guards Shūkongōshin life size Kamakura cedarwood statue with polychrome detailing circa 1850
Japanese Temple Guards | Shūkongōshin
Collection CK40
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Pair of 18th-century Chinese Export lacquer panels in black and gold depicting lively scenes, Collection TH20.
Chinese Export lacquer panel in black and gold depicting 18th-century scenes, Collection TH20, Qianlong period style.
A pair of Chinese Export lacquer panels
Collection TH20
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Large 19th century North Indian Rajasthani silver pierced and repoussé tray by Collection EE20 with ornate floral patterns
Large 19th century North Indian Rajasthani silver pierced and repousse tray by Collection EE20 on antique wooden table
Large Indian Rajasthani Silver Pierced & Repousse Tray
Collection EE20
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Gilt copper mirrored chakra with intricate floral design and red accents from Collection EE20 circa 1880 India
Group of Nine pierced gilt copper mirrored Chakras
Collection EE20
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Late 19th century Chinese precious coral carving of characters at leisure, displayed on carved wooden stand by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Chinese 20th century carved precious coral group by Nicholas Wells Antiques showing figures playing games and relaxing
Chinese 20th Century Precious Coral Carved Group
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Pair of early 18th century Arita porcelain vases with cobalt blue floral patterns and mythic Temple Lion tops by Collection EE20
Early 18th century Arita porcelain vase with unfinished cobalt blue and white design from Collection EE20
Important Pair of Arita Porcelain Vases
Collection EE20
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Chinese Republic Period silk painting of Canton Enamel vase with red coral by Collection TH20, circa 1900.
Chinese Republic Period Canton Enamel Vase Painting on Silk featuring red coral by Collection TH20
Chinese Republic Period Canton Enamel Vase Painting on Silk
Collection TH20
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Anglo-Indian tea caddy with intricate floral inlay and engraving on padouk wood by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Anglo-Indian Tea Caddy, c. 1760
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18th century Ottoman polished hardstone and aventurine casket by Nicholas Wells Antiques, elegant gilt tombak design
18th century Ottoman hardstone and gilt tombak casket with aventurine panels by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Ottoman Hardstone And Gilt Tombak Casket
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Large 19th-century Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain vase with colorful floral and guardian lion designs by Collection EE20
Large 19th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty vase with lid, vibrant colors, Foo Dogs, by Collection EE20, 63cm tall porcelain piece
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Vase and Cover
Collection EE20
Two 19th century Ratha Yatra ceremonial wooden masks from Orissa by Collection EE20 with polychrome finish
Rare 19th century Eastern Indian Ratha Yatra ceremonial mask carved wood polychrome Collection EE20
Two 19th Century Ratha Yatra Ceremonial Masks
Collection EE20
Rare early 19th-century Mughal rosewood and brass jewellery casket with mirror and velvet lining by Collection CK20
Rare early 19th-century Mughal rosewood jewellery casket with brass inlay and mirrors by Collection CK20.
RARE EARLY 19TH CENTURY MUGHAL EMPEROR AKBAR SHAH II ROSEWOOD & BRASS INLAID FITTED TRAVELLING JEWELLERY CASKET
Collection CK20
Early 19th century four fold Chinese lacquer screen depicting cityscape scenes, polychrome coromandel, Collection TH20
Early 19th century four fold Chinese lacquer screen with bird and floral motifs by Collection TH20
An early 19th century four fold Chinese lacquer screen
Collection TH20
Two large 19th century Canton Chinese export vases with covers from Collection EE20, both with notable damage.
Large 19th-century Canton Chinese export vase with intricate painted scenes, part of Collection EE20 with lid and wear marks
Two Large Canton Chinese Export Vases and Covers
Collection EE20
Japanese bronze stag sculpture from the Showa period by Collection TH10, showcasing refined mid-20th-century craftsmanship
Japanese bronze sculpture of a stag from the Showa period by Collection TH10 with fine patinated finish
A Japanese bronze model of a Stag
Collection TH10
Collection EE20 of nine 19th century Indian teak rice measures with brass bindings and ribbed turned bodies
Close-up of 19th century brass bound teak rice measure from Collection EE20 with intricate ribbed design and detailed mounts
Collection of 9 brass bound rice measures
Collection EE20
Large Rose Medallion Canton punch bowl with hand-painted floral and bird motifs from Collection CK20.
Close-up of antique Large Rose Medallion Canton punch bowl with hand-painted floral and figure design by Collection CK20
Large Rose Medallion Canton Punch Bowl
Collection CK20
Deccanese Bidriware hookah base from Collection TH20 featuring early 18th-century Indian craftsmanship and minimalist design.
Deccanese Bidriware hookah base with minimalist design and dark patina from early 18th century, Collection TH20.
Deccanese Bidriware Hookah Base
Collection TH20
Decorative Indian silver flask with raised intricate patterns on a gilt ground.
An Exceptional Indian Kutch Silver gilt Répoussé Flask
Collection ON10
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Antique South East Asian Storage Jar
Collection EE10
South China Sea storage jar with mottled brown glaze and ochre tones by Collection EE10, 48 cm tall pottery vessel
South China Sea Storage Jar
Collection EE10
Superb Japanese Cloisonne enamel vase with floral design on light blue by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Close-up of floral detail on light blue Superb Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Superb Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
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Mid-19th century Anglo Ceylonese ebony writing slope with carved details by Nicholas Wells Antiques.
Mid-19th century Anglo Ceylonese ebony writing slope with intricate floral carvings by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Anglo Ceylonese Ebony Box / Writing Slope
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Rare South Chinese 17Th Century Storage Jar
Collection EE10
Salt Glazed Pottery South China Sea Storage Jar
Collection EE10
South China Sea Dark Glazed Large Storage Jar
Collection EE10
South China Sea Brown Storage Jar With Handles
Collection EE10
Mughal Bronze Rosewater Sprinkler with scrolled handles and elongated neck by Collection EE20 circa 1850 India
Mughal Bronze Rosewater Sprinkler with elongated neck and scrolled handles from Collection EE20, India circa 1850
Mughal Bronze Rosewater Sprinkler
Collection EE20
Naturalistic carved wood Komodo dragon model with painted scales by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1900 Indonesia
Carved wood Komodo dragon figure from Indonesia, 20th century, displayed by Nicholas Wells Antiques
CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF A KOMODO DRAGON, INDONESIA, 20TH CENTURY
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Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Mug
Collection TH10
Mid 19th century carved ebony workbox with intricate floral details by Nicholas Wells Antiques, Southern Ceylon circa 1850
Mid 19th century carved ebony workbox with floral relief by Nicholas Wells Antiques, open showing interior details
Mid 19th Century Carved Ebony Workbox
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18th-century Ottoman Iznik plate by Nicholas Wells Antiques with floral motifs in blue, turquoise, and sage green colors
Underside of an 18th-century Ottoman Iznik plate with craquelure, Nicholas Wells Antiques collection view
Ottoman Iznik plate | 18th-century
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Pair of vintage square woven rattan rice winnowing baskets with rich patina from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of vintage square woven rattan rice winnowing baskets with rich patina from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Square Woven Rattan Rice Winnowing Baskets
Nicholas Wells Antiques
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Nineteenth-century oil painting of Canton’s Pearl River trading docks with ships and factories by Collection TH20
Back view of an oil on canvas painting frame from Collection TH20 showing wooden stretcher and canvas backing
View of the Hongs at Canton Painting | Oil on Canvas
Collection TH20
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17th century South China Sea dark glazed ceramic storage jar by Nicholas Wells Antiques with pierced handles and bulbous form
17th century South China Sea dark glazed ceramic storage jar by Nicholas Wells Antiques displayed indoors
South China Sea Glazed Ceramic Storage Jar
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Large Chinese green jade bowl on ornate gold stand by Nicholas Wells Antiques, carved from solid jade, 26 cm tall, 33.5 cm diameter.
Close-up of ornate gilt stand supporting large Chinese green jade bowl from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Large Chinese Greed Jade bowl on stand
The Sold Archive
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Ayutthayan red sandstone Buddha head with serene expression from Collection NE10, showcasing historic Thai craftsmanship.
Ayutthayan Siamese red sandstone Buddha head sculpture with serene expression from Collection NE10
Ayutthayan Siamese Red Sandstone Head of Buddha
Collection NE10
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Pair of 19th century Japanese gold lacquered lotus flower vases with bronze bases from Collection EE20
Pair of 16 gold lacquered Jyôka lotus flower vases with intricate carving by Collection EE20 on black lacquered chest
16 gold lacquered wood Jyôka lotus flowers
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Beauty, Craftsmanship & Tradition Across Asia

Asian works of art represent one of the most enduring and influential traditions in world culture. From the refined lacquerwork of China and Japan to the opulent silver of Mughal India and the symbolic objects of Southeast Asia, these works embody centuries of spiritual devotion, artistic mastery, and cross-cultural exchange.

At Nicholas Wells Antiques, our Asian & Oriental Works of Art collection has been carefully sourced from private collections and historic estates worldwide. Each piece reflects not only the decorative traditions of its origin but also the technical brilliance and refinement that have made Asian objects so prized by collectors, museums, and designers alike.

Highlights of the Collection

  • Japanese Temple Guards (Shūkongōshin) – Life-size cedarwood guardians, circa 1850 (£95,000).

  • 19th-Century Japanese Meiji Period Silvered Bronze Eagle – A monumental work of naturalism (£55,000).

  • Pair of Chinese Export Lacquer Panels – Exquisite 18th-century artistry (£35,000).

  • Chinese Carved Amber Gold-Mounted Necklace – A precious adornment with historic craftsmanship (£26,000).

  • Important Pair of Arita Porcelain Vases – Japanese porcelain masterpieces (£18,500).

  • Chinese Carved Coral Guanyin – A delicate reclining figure, Republic period (£14,900).

  • Anglo-Indian Tea Caddy, circa 1760 – Cross-cultural craftsmanship of British India (£9,800).

  • Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Vase and Cover – Finely enamelled with intricate detail (£9,500).

  • Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase – Superb decorative refinement (£2,500).

  • Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl for the Islamic Market – A rare example of East–West trade (£1,900).

Prices in the collection range from under £2,000 for smaller ceramics to over £95,000 for exceptional temple sculpture. Selected items are available “Price on Application.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What regions are represented in your Asian & Oriental works of art?
Our collection spans China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and India, reflecting a broad spectrum of artistic traditions and cultural influences.

What types of objects do you offer?
We specialise in lacquer panels, temple sculpture, export porcelain, silver and gilt metalwork, coral carvings, cloisonné, ceremonial vessels, portrait miniatures, and rare storage jars from the South China Sea.

Are these pieces authentic antiques?
Yes. Each object is carefully vetted, researched, and catalogued by our specialists. Where possible, we provide provenance, stylistic analysis, and dating to ensure authenticity and scholarly value.

How do Asian works of art fit into modern interiors?
Asian decorative objects, whether monumental or intimate, bring sophistication and depth to contemporary spaces. A lacquer screen can anchor a dining room, while a coral carving or cloisonné vase provides delicate detail.

Do you supply museums and institutional collections?
Absolutely. Our Asian works of art have attracted interest from both private collectors and institutions. Many objects are suitable for museum display and scholarly study.

What is the price range?
Pieces range from £1,500–2,000 for smaller jars or enamelled wares, up to £95,000 for rare temple guardians and monumental works.

Can I request further information on condition and detail?
Yes. We provide high-resolution photography, close-ups, and written condition reports upon request.

Do you arrange international shipping?
Yes. We work with fine art shipping specialists who provide secure, insured delivery worldwide.

Explore the Nicholas Wells Antiques Asian & Oriental Works of Art Collection – where beauty, symbolism, and craftsmanship from across Asia converge in timeless treasures.
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