On brown ground silk kesi dragon robe. In polychrome and couched gold threads nine five clawed dragons, one dragon hidden on the underflap of the garment. The dragons chasing for the flaming pearl among clouds, bats, cranes and some precious things. The bottom of the textile is decorated with water waves and stylised rocks. The sleeves worked in pleated black silk, ending in horsehoof cuffs with further dragons, clouds and waves, side-fastening overlapping closure with metal buttons. ...click for details
Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong period blue and white porcelain plate with fisherman.
Size: 10.2 inches (26 cm) diameter. Condition: Near mint original as found condition with very minor abrasions.
Qing Dynasty (18th - 19th century)
Of celadon jade with some russet inclusion on the back, carved in five smiling boys playing & carrying with lotus and lingzhi. Also Vivid carved with one boy in the middle holding another boy's pigtail. In Chinese mythology, the happy five boys (Wu Zi Deng Ke) is symbolized in happy and good withes for family life. Item comes with a fitted wood stand. ...click for details
19th century Chinese Qing jade pei. Well carved chi dragon on the front side, and a bat on the back, meaning of longevity and fortune. Size: 2.25" or 5.7cm. Excellent condition.
Circa 1745 Chinese export grisaille plate, painted with central cartouche depicting an elderly man introducing a young man to two ladies, whose servant holds a parasol over their head. Diameter 9 in (22.8 cm) Fine condition, some wear due to the age.
The engraving is after the painting "Les Oies de Frere Phillipe' (The Geese of Brother Philip) by Nicolas Lancret, and illustrates La Fontaine's fable, which ...click for details
Each pot has two scenes handpainted on, showing the “family joy” of the Confucian school.
Size: 5” (12.7 cm) width of the top opening, 3.25” (8.25 cm) height. Good condition. A small chip on one pot (as shown). Some wear on gilded edge. No crack, hairline, or restoration.
