This is a well painted famille rose dish with a faux pudding stone pattern painted as a surround and on the back of the dish. The paint has flaked off in one spot on the back but no damage to the ceramic body. Qianlong Mark but probably the second half of the 20th Century. I wanted to group this under antiques but is probably after 1920. Measures 4 inches in diameter or 10.2 cm.
This is a well potted famille rose teapot with a Hongxian mark but probably from the 20's or 30,s. Well painted with a delicate ribbed potting. A silver chain and silver cover with a sculpted frog with traces of enamel. Excellent condition. Measures 7 inches spout to back of teapot (18cm) and approximately 5 inches high to the top of the lid (13cm).
This an old wooden guardian with exceptional carving. Carved from a hardwood which gives a rich patina. Remnants of gold lacquer. 17th century or earlier. 10 1/4 inches high or 26 cm.
A finely crafted pair of enameled wine cups dating to the 18th or early 19th century. Delicate artwork depicts auspicious buddhist symbols. Cup measures 1.47 inches high and 2.1 inches in diameter (3.7cm high x 5.38cm dia.), saucers measure 4.5 inches or 11.5cm in diameter. Feel free to ask for more photos.
An Unusual bronze openwork cast bronze rasp. Depicts a dragon atop a mythical animal and a phoenix amid sinuous floral openwork. Eastern Han period. Approximately 7 inches high. See Christies recent sale 2463, New York, lot 1149 for an almost identical piece. Includes a simple black steel stand.
A nice old bamboo dice cup with a black and gold lacquer painting of three boys and lotus pods. Similar to a bitong but with flared top to facilitate throwing dice. 18th/19th century. 4 1/2 inches high, (11.5cm). Has one crack as shown in the photos
