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CHINESE CARVED CERAMIC BRUSH HOLDER (BITONG)
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Pre 1920 item# 1100026 (stock# 3408)
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Bamboo Grove
$1500.00
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This early 20th century Chinese ceramic carved white brush holder is 5 Ό high and 3 Ύ in diameter. It depicts a tiger standing on top of mountain surround by far away mountains, pine trees and bamboo. There are peony and small chrysanthemums beneath the tiger and a lucky bat is flying on the top. The seal of the maker, Chen Guo Zhi, is carved on the bottom. Chen Guo Zhi (1821~1861) was a well known artist. He was born and raised in An Hui province, but spent most of his time in Jin De cou ...click for details
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CHINESE 19th CENTURY JADE CARVING OF PIXIU
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Pre 1900 item# 1097931 (stock# 1111)
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Bamboo Grove
$6500.00
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This 19th century jade (nephrite) carving of PiXiu is 8 long, 3 Ύ high and 3 wide. PiXiu is a Chinese mythical creature who is considered to be a very powerful protector regarding the practice of Feng Shui. Not only it can protect an individual or a family, it will also draw wealth from all directions. PiXiu resembles a winged lion and is the ninth offspring of a dragon. It has a pair of bulging eyes, a long, bushy tail and one curly horn (some have two horns). This carving is perfect in ...click for details
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CHINESE LATE 19TH C. REVERSE GLASS PAINTING
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Pre 1900 item# 1093673 (stock# 1110)
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Bamboo Grove
$1200.00
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This late 19th century reverse glass painting is 13 x 19 ½ (20 ½ x 26 Ύ including frame). It depicts two birds surrounded by a rock garden, peony and plum blossoms. The translation of the calligraphy is: Seeking refuge to escape the tyranny of the times; seeing those beautiful blossoms, it seems spring has begun the new year. One of the signature seals on the top reads Shao Xi; this is the name of the artist. The frame is a newer replacement. Aside from some minor scratches on the ...click for details
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