Investment Art & Antiques

Investment Art & Antiques showcases the rarest and most important pieces at Far East Finds. Here you’ll find hand‑painted scrolls, Qing‑style works, large temple bronzes, Buddhist niches, lacquerware, cloisonné and statement pieces typically priced over $800. Each item is chosen for craftsmanship, scarcity and story—art that can anchor a collection and transform a room on its own.

How to approach investment pieces:

Clarify your focus:

  • Scrolls for collectors of ink and paper.
  • Temple bronzes and niches for those building spiritual or architectural collections.
  • Lacquerware and cloisonné for decorative arts specialists.

Think about permanence:

  • These works are best suited for spaces you intend to keep stable: main living rooms, dedicated studies, shrines, or long‑term homes. 
  • Choose a piece you can easily imagine living with for decades.

Look for provenance cues:

  • Titles referencing dynasties, named artists or traditional subjects (and the original artwork tag) signal more historically grounded pieces. Use these as anchors in your collection.

Related paths:
For more approachable starting points, pair this collection with Antique & Collectible Scrolls and Entry-Level Temple Décor. For gifts at lower price points, see Gifts Under $150.

Shipping & White Glove Delivery

We treat each antique as a one-of-a-kind piece and pack it with care. Smaller and mid-sized items ship via standard carriers with extra padding and, when needed, double boxing. Fragile elements such as scroll knobs, carved details and corners receive additional protection inside the box.

For larger or heavier antiques—such as temple chests, altar tables, large bronzes or architectural elements—we typically arrange white glove delivery. This service includes:

  • In-home delivery (not curbside) — The delivery team brings the piece inside your home, rather than leaving it at the curb or building entrance.
  • Room-of-choice placement — Within reasonable access limits (stairs, narrow halls, doorways), the team will place the item in the room you specify.
  • Basic unpacking and debris removal — In most cases, outer packing materials are removed and taken away for you. If you prefer to keep the packing, you can let the team know.

Please note that white glove delivery does not usually include installation requiring tools or structural work (for example, mounting a very heavy piece high on a wall). For complex installations, we recommend working with a local professional installer.