Fine and rare, elegantly shaped bronze spoon with a “fishtail” handle from the Tang Dynasty. This piece is in excellent condition with an excellent black patina. L: 24cm/9.5in.
Fine and rare spoon made of bronze, circa Han Dynasty. The handle and spoon have been riveted together; this piece is very delicate in perfect condition with excellent malachite and azurite patina. L: 16cm/6.3in.
Eclectic ensemble of five poplar wood print blocks for cloth from Xinjiang Province. As the majority of people of Xinjiang are Muslim Uighur, Turkic speakers- the patterns reflect a Central Asian identity rather than Han. These would have been used by hand as evidenced by the well worn polished grips on the sides of some of the pieces. These are circa 19th century, a couple being possibly older, bordered by the Gobi Desert to the north with rest of the province encompassing the Tak ...click for details
