This is a truly superb pair of natural coral earrings (circa 1890-1910) crafted beautifully in solid 14k yellow gold. Beautiful coral is hand carved in the form of roses in full bloom. Unlike most of corals on the market today, this pair is top quality, natural, undyed coral. The coral rose is in a gorgeous shade of red, with stunning white spot. This pair of beauty is from the collection of B. S. Bromberg of Cincinnati, Ohio. This would make a great addition to your high-end jewelry collection. ...click for details
This is a beautiful Chinese silver gilt filigree card case with two lively dragons on each side. circa 1890. Possibly made by the famous 19th century silversmith, Cum Wo in Hong Kong base on the technique and excellent craftsmanship. This card case shows one of the finest examples of filigree work of that time.
This is a fine Chinese export graisaille teapot. Circa 1745-1760. Graisaille Porcelain ordered by the Dutch in 18th century is relatively rare in all Chinese Export Porcelain. The Chinese only produced this type of porcelain in small quantity for about 40 years. Graisille porcelain items from the 18th century was more expensive in Europe than other Chinese porcelains of blue and white as well as famille rose. This teapot is all hand painted in black ink and iron red with some gilt decoration. C ...click for details
An antique elegant and beautiful blue and white rice grain pattern Linglong porcelain bowl with old brass mounting around the rim and foot, and bearing a Qianlong six characters mark on the base. It should be dated to the 19th century or earlier. Floral decoration is pierced through the body in the so-called "rice-grain" technique. the body are filled by the colorless glaze. Painted with five bats around a peach inside meaning of longevity. ...click for details
A rare find ORIGINAL, BEAUTIFUL and COMPLETE lady's informal robe of aqua blue silk brocade with gilted buttons, CLASSIC style of circa 1860. Well kept for over 30 years by the previous owner and still in good condition!
The sleeve bands are of creamy white satin with detailed satin stitch embroidery of lady figures in the gardens. The trim is weaved satin brocade on black silk. A old tag is still attached to t ...click for details
This is a finely carved boxwood sculpture of the Chinese Immortal - Liu Hai holding the three footed toad. Liu Hai is one of the most popular members of the Chinese pantheon of charm figures and represents prosperity and wealth. The story of Liu Hai is frequently told as "Liu Hai playing with the Golden Toad". There is a hidden meaning here. The Chinese word for "toad" is Chan chu. Sometimes, Chinese will only say the first character chan. In some Chinese dialects, the cha ...click for details
This is an unusual Japanese silk tapestry panel probably made in Meiji period (1868-1912). Be honest I don't have much knowledge about it and never see a piece like this before, but I was really attraceted by the beauty of this piece. It looks gorgeous with strong and vibrant color. It should be handwoven and have a kind of brocade on the silk ground. It also has a patterned border around the edge. The design and pattern are very cheerful, bright, and lovely. It is unusual for Japanese texti ...click for details
A gorgeous Chinese dragon embroidered silk hanging, dated to the late Qing dynasty, circa 1880-1890. Gold threads couched two five claws dragons chasing a flaming pearl amidst the ruyi clouds. Couched lishui stripes and mountain beneath the dragons. Silk in satin and Peking knot stitches with flowers among the couching. The edges that would frame the face applied with a border of orange red satin gold thread couched with eight Taoist Emblems and endless knots. Backed on a blue silk with three ha ...click for details
