Circa 1850, Chinese flattened circular form black tixi lacquer box. Decorated with alternating layers of black and red cinnabar lacquer deeply carved to create intricate designs, the box has a beautiful sheen to the surface so that the layers of lacquer simply pop! On the bottom you can see the swirling layers of black lacquer. High quality and in excellent condition, it measures 3” diameter, 1” high.

Late Qing Chinese red tixi cinnabar circular box decorated with alternating layers of red and black lacquer deeply carved to create intricate designs The box has a beautiful sheen to the surface so that the layers of lacquer simply pop. High quality and in excellent condition, it measures 3” diameter, and 1.5” high. Circa 1850.

A deeply carved Chinese cinnabar seal paste box measuring about 2.75 inches diameter and 1" high. It is a superb example of early bright red cinnabar lacquer. Being 225 years old, it has been very well kept. Dates circa 1780.

1900's Chinese Foochow Coral Red Lacquer Wood Carved Scholar Brush Rest with Beast

It is 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 9.25 inches (23.5 cm) in length by 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) wide. It is 0.3 lb.

It has minor rubbing of paint, peeling of lacquer, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Japanese Soapstone Embellished Lacquer Snuff Bottle

It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall including stand by 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) wide. It is 108.3 gram.

It has hairline cracks, flea bite chips at the inlays, missing beads, glued to the stand, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Rare, very rugged leather tobacco box from the Bai ethnic group in Yunnan, China. This was purchased in rural Yunnan at a Bai market, near Dali over 20 years ago. One can assume this craft is no longer being done with the availability of cheap plastic items as well as the migration of artisans to better paying jobs in the city. There are some tiny lacquer losses to the surface. I W: 9.8cm/4.9in x H:5.5cm/2.2in & 8cm/3.1in x 6cm/2.4in. Free shipping.

Maginficent, antique basket from the Naxi/Nakhi ethnic group in Yunnan province. I purchased this in 2001 at local market in Lijiang (now a UNESCO heritage site). Constructed of bamboo with much of lacquer intact, this piece is circa 50 to 80 years old, most interesting is an auspicious coin symbol woven into the top. This kind of thing always reminds of the labor intensiveness that is put in to decorating such a humble object...

Antique 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese opium pipe formed from long cylindrical lacquered bamboo tube with jade end and mouthpiece, the white metal saddle, adorned with finely carved sculpture of rat eating fruits.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 43 cm (16.93 inches).

CONDITION: Shows age and use, with slightly visible age cracks (as common in these type). Please see all 10 pictures in the listing as they are part of the object's condition description.

Length: 17 cm (6.8 in)
Height: 11.8 cm (4.7 in)
Depth: 12 cm (4.8 in)
Weight: 720 gms

Petite and fine Chinese lacquered tea caddy; fine gilt decoration throughout; rare small size containing a single zinc can with lids; original key; lock mechanism not working; minor restoration and gilt wear; good condition

Yi food bowl made of lacquered bamboo. Beautiful patina, expected wear and tear ; China,19th. D :16cms, H : 11cms

19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Carved Cup with Buddha

It is 2 inches (5 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 131 gram.

It has peeling and excess lacquer at the bottom, stains at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Lacquered wooden box. Decor of a painted landscape, colors and details powdered with gold. Chinese work from the end of the Ming dynasty, 17th century. The lacquer has withstood the centuries well, it bears the beautiful wrinkles of the retraction of the wood, typical of this period. Worn decor, broken wooden base, glued. No restored parts or hidden defects. The condition is visible on photos. Inside 2 Chinese characters painted in cinnabar red lacquer. Length: 415mm

Rare lacquered bronze fibula inlaid with yellow metal nails which seems to be gold because it does not oxidize. The construction of this jewel is special, in fact the bronze base was cast and then pierced with thousands of holes in which tiny nails were fixed, welded or perhaps simply forced in. Then the whole was covered with brown lacquer...

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Wood Carved Buddha Temple Guardian on Stand

It is 36.22 inches (92 cm) tall by 13 inches (33 cm) wide.

He is missing one hand and accessories. He also has chips, peeling of lacquer, cracks, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Height: 25 cm (10 in)
Width: 15 cm (6 in)

Fine Chinese cinnabar vase; depicts individuals in mountainous settings; very well carved throughout; minor restoration and wear; good condition

1930's Chinese Mahjong Mah Jong Jongg Game Set with Lacquer Wood Carved Box

The box is 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall by 7.8 inches (19.8 cm) long and 7.87 inches (20 cm) wide. Each tile is 0.43 inch thick (1.1 cm) by 1.1 inches (2.8 cm) in length and 0.78 inch (1.95 cm) wide. It is 7.1 Lb.

The box has chips, peeling lacquer, rubbing off paint, surface wears and scratches and can't close tightly...

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Wood Box for Large Seal with Chirography

It is 7.3 inches (18.7 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. It is 1.9 Lb.

It has chips, cracks, rubbing of paint, peeling of lacquer, small gaps, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Lead Body Scholar Brush Holder

It is 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) tall by 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide. It is 130.4 gram.

It has hairline cracks, glue trace at the top rim, repairs at the base and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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