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Asian Art

ASIAN ART

Eastern civilizations

At ALC Antiques, we specialize in Asian art, with expertise spanning China, Japan, Tibet-Mongolia, India, Thailand-Burma, and the Middle East. From porcelain, bronzes, and scrolls to sculpture, textiles, and ceremonial objects, we carefully evaluate each piece for its craftsmanship, period, and cultural significance. Drawing on a trusted network of specialists, we provide accurate identification and fair market appraisals. Whether you present a single artifact or an entire collection, our goal is to ensure transparent value while honouring the history and artistry of each tradition.

When authenticating Asian porcelain and other antiques, several factors are considered: the underside and any marks (though many genuine pieces may be unmarked), wear and patina consistent with age, and stylistic accuracy with the era it represents. Provenance, such as receipts, ownership history, or family records, can also strengthen authenticity. While period-appropriate markings may help indicate age, many valuable antiques were never marked yet still hold significance. If you are uncertain about a piece, our specialists can provide a professional evaluation to determine its authenticity and value.

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Our experts will asses the value of your items and make offers based on the current fair market value. We are committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism during your appointment. After a mutually agreed upon price is accepted for your items, payment will be provided.

 Please take the time to explore a sample of the style of items we are looking for:

CHINA

CERAMICS

  • All Glazes
  • Porcelain Objects
  • Yixing/Zisha Teapots
  • Made For Export
  • Utilitarian: Jars & Vessels
  • Garden Stools & Egg Pots

CARVINGS

  • Jade & Stone Carvings
  • Wood Carvings
  • Nut Carvings
  • Ethical Ivory & Horn Carvings (Pre-1972)

METAL-WARE

  • Gold, Silver, Bronze, Brass-ware, Copper & Pewter (Paktong)
  • Cloisonne
  • Enamel-ware
  • Incense Burners
  • Buddhas
  • Opium Weights

SCHOLARS OBJECTS

  • Snuff Bottles
  • Brush Pots
  • Brushes
  • Ink Sticks, Cakes & Stones
  • Seal Stamps

DECORATIVE

  • Peking Glass
  • Mahjong Sets
  • Gongs & Bells
  • Lacquer-ware
  • Boxes

CERAMICS

  • All Glazes
  • Porcelain Objects
  • Yixing/Zisha Teapots
  • Made For Export
  • Utilitarian: Jars & Vessels
  • Garden Stools & Egg Pots

TEXTILES

  • Rugs/Carpets
  • Robes
  • Rank Badges
  • Opium Pouches
  • Ribbons
  • Kesi Panels
  • Clothing
  • Silks
  • Hangings
  • Tapestries
  • Embroideries

JEWELRY

  • All Gold & Silver
  • Traditional Jewelry
  • Ceremonial/Wedding
  • Hairpins & Ornaments
  • Beads
  • Jade, Coral, Turquoise, Lapis & Amber
  • Accessories: Fans

FURNITURE

  • Altar Tables
  • Nesting Tables
  • Chairs
  • Cabinets
  • Ice Chests
  • Wood Panels
  • Floor/Table Screens
  • Etageres
  • Plant & Display Stands

HISTORICAL &
CULTURAL OBJECTS

  • Coins, Ingots & Paper Money
  • Ancient
  • Military

jAPAN

CERAMICS

  • All Glazes
  • Porcelain Objects
  • Made For Export
  • Utilitarian: Jars & Vessels

CARVINGS

  • Jade & Stone Carvings
  • Wood Carvings
  • Netsukes/Ojime
  • Ethical Ivory & Horn Carvings (Pre-1972)

METAL-WARE

  • Champleve/Cloisonne
  • Enamel-ware
  • Gold, Silver, Copper & Brass-ware
  • Incense Burners
  • Buddhas
  • Teapots

FURNITURE

  • Altar Tables
  • Chairs
  • Cabinets
  • Wood Panels
  • Floor/Table Screens
  • Etageres
  • Plant & Display Stands

DECORATIVE

  • Floor/Table Screens
  • Gongs/Bells
  • Lacquer-ware
  • Boxes
  • Tobacco/Opium; Snuff,
  • Tobacco, Opium, Pipes, Boxes, weights & Pouches

JEWELRY

  • All Gold & Silver
  • Traditional Jewelry
  • Ceremonial/Wedding
  • Hair Ornaments/Combs
  • Mixed-Metal
  • Beads

TEXTILES

  • Rugs/Carpets
  • Kimonos/Robes
  • Clothing
  • Silks
  • Hangings
  • Tapestries
  • Embroideries

ART

  • Paintings
  • Scrolls
  • Wood Block Prints
  • Seals/Stamps

HISTORICAL & CULTURAL OBJECTS

  • Coins, Ingots & Paper Money
  • Military: Samurai Armour, Swords & Related Articles
  • Ancient

TIBET–MONGOLIA

DECORATIVE

  • Kapala
  • Gongs/Bells
  • Lacquer-ware
  • Buddhas
  • Prayer Rugs
  • Butter Lamps & Bowls
  • Prayer Boxes (Gao)
  • Ritual Objects: Stupa, Phurba, Prayer Wheels, Dorja, Etc.
  • Flint Pouches
  • Drums
  • Boxes
  • Saddles

METAL-WARE

  • Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper & Brass-ware
  • Iron-Work

ART

  • Thangkas
  • Paintings
  • Seals/Stamps

CARVINGS

  • Wood Carvings
  • Ethical Ivory & Horn Carvings (Pre-1972)


JEWELRY

  • All Gold & Silver
  • Traditional Jewelry
  • Ceremonial/Wedding
  • Hair Ornaments/Combs
  • Mixed-Metal
  • Beads

TEXTILES

  • Rugs/Carpets
  • Clothing
  • Silks
  • Hangings
  • Tapestries
  • Embroideries

HISTORICAL & CULTURAL OBJECTS

  • Coins, Ingots & Paper Money
  • Ancient

THAILAND–BURMA

CERAMICS

  • All Glazes
  • Porcelain Objects
  • Made For Export
  • Utilitarian: Jars & Vessels

CARVINGS

  • Wood Carvings
  • Stone Carvings
  • Ethical Ivory & Horn Carvings (Pre-1972)

METAL-WARE

  • Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper & Brass-ware
  • Iron-Work
  • Enamel-ware

DECORATIVE

  • Buddhas
  • Boxes
  • Lacquer-ware

JEWELRY

  • All Gold & Silver
  • Traditional Jewelry
  • Ceremonial/Wedding
  • Hair Ornaments
  • Beads
  • Siam

ART

  • Paintings
  • Seals/Stamps

TEXTILES

  • Rugs/Carpets
  • Clothing
  • Silks
  • Hangings
  • Tapestries
  • Embroideries

HISTORICAL & CULTURAL OBJECTS

  • Coins, Ingots & Paper Money
  • Ancient

INDIA

CARVINGS

  • Wood Carvings
  • Ethical Ivory & Horn Carvings (Pre-1972)

METAL-WARE

  • Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper & Brass-ware
  • Iron-Work
  • Enamel-ware
  • Arms/Armour

JEWELRY

  • All Gold & Silver
  • Traditional Jewelry
  • Ceremonial/Wedding
  • Hair Ornaments
  • Beads

ART

  • Miniatures
  • Paintings
  • Seals/Stamps

DECORATIVE

  • Boxes
  • Objects

HISTORICAL & CULTURAL OBJECTS

  • Coins, Ingots & Paper Money
  • Ancient

TEXTILES

  • Rugs/Carpets
  • Clothing
  • Silks
  • Hangings
  • Tapestries
  • Embroideries

MIDDLE–EASTERN

CERAMICS

  • All Glazes
  • Porcelain Objects
  • Made For Export
  • Utilitarian: Jars & Vessels

CARVINGS

  • Wood Carvings
  • Ethical Ivory & Horn Carvings (Pre-1972)

METAL-WARE

  • Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper & Brass-ware
  • Iron-Work
  • Enamel-ware
  • Arms/Armour

ART

  • Illuminated Pages
  • Paintings
  • Seals/Stamps

JEWELRY

  • All Gold & Silver
  • Traditional Jewelry
  • Ceremonial/Wedding
  • Hair Ornaments
  • Beads

TEXTILES

  • Rugs/Carpets
  • Clothing
  • Silks
  • Hangings
  • Tapestries
  • Embroideries

DECORATIVE

  • Boxes
  • Objects

HISTORICAL & CULTURAL OBJECTS

  • Coins, Ingots & Paper Money
  • Ancient