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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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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19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Carving Table Screen with Lady Figure
It is 13.6 inches (34.5 cm) tall by 10.75 inches (27.6 cm) wide. The lacquer is 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) tall by 6.7 inches (17.2 cm) wide. It is 2 Lb.
It has small chips at the lacquer and chips at the frame's corner upper side, and back, and has glue trace at the upper side of frame. and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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Black lacquer box finely incised with motifs of birds, dormice, vines and flowers, the golden designs stand out pleasantly against the black background with discretion. This Chinese lacquer technique called Ch'iang Chin is very old, it consists of making slight incisions on the dry lacquer then filling them with gold powder mixed with fresh lacquer for good, lasting adhesion...
DESCRIPTION: A captivating pair of lacquered figural candle pricks, each in the form of a smiling attendant with hand on hip, wearing a banded hat and holding aloft a candle dish. The figures themselves are hand crafted of solid brown lacquer around a wire frame, while the flared bases are wood blocks covered in brown lacquer. This unusual, rare pair date from approximately 1750 – 1850, and are in remarkable condition with the expected age wear to the lacquered surface...
Antique Chinese tassels from the 18th centur, Sino-TIbetan. The tassels are inlaid gilt and lacquered iron with red horse hair, probably used as ornaments on a horse for the saddle. The decoration has fret key bands and an endless knot pattern. The tassles are displayed in a plastic case. The top of the tassle measures 4" long(10.2 cm).
Late 18th Century Chinese Lacquered Coconut Carved Bowl with Flower
it is 2 inches (5.2 cm) tall by 4.6 inches (11.7 cm) wide. It is 106.1 gram.
It has hairline cracks and chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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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.
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Lac Burgaute Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Panel with Calligraphy & Figures
They are 9.8 inches (25 cm) long by 5.2 inches (13.3 cm) wide. They are 0.6 Lb.
They have chips, peeling of lacquer, minor missing inlays, discoloration, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chines Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Landscape Scene, 18/19th Century
It is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall by 6.3 inches (16.2 cm) wide. It is 1 lb.
It is in good condition with no repairs, cracks, except some minor chips.(as seen in the photos)
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Antique pair of deep brown lacquer bowls. Carved all over with detailed scenes of scholars in gardens and pavilions in the mountains. Dramatic rock formations and various trees. The inside and bottom of each bowl is lacquered black. The rim and foot are ringed in bronze.
Age: Ming Dynasty C. late 16th early 17th Century
Dimensions: 3 1/2" high x 6 1/2" wide
18th Century Chinese Lac Burgaute Mother Pearl Inlay Lacquer Box
It is 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) tall by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide. The lacquer box is 14.5 gram. It is 0.4 lb with box.
It has chips to the lacquer and surface wears and scratches. The silk box has frayed silk, loose, pulling, and missing threads, discolorations, tears, and stains (as seen in the photos).
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18th Century Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Carved Box with Flower
It is 1.25 inches (3 cm) tall by 3 inches (8 cm) wide. It is 36.7 gram.
It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Rare and beautiful pair of antique imperial Chinese lacquer storage trunks. Made of wood and lacquered with highly detailed gold patterns of flowers and dragons on a black lacquer ground. The top of each trunk is lacquered with scenes of pavilions and figures among pine tress. Areas of woven bamboo work are framed with red lacquered carved wood. Each trunk is attached to a built on elegant lacquered wood stand...
Unique double diamond Chinese Lacquer Box from the 18th C. The lid of the box has a gold painted mountain scene with two sages near a mountain stream. The crackling of the lacquer indicates the age of the box. The woven wicker inserts encased in a red painted frame on the 8 sides are in pristine condition. Small gold flowers are painted adjacent to the frames. The interior of the box is a large open space.
Date: 18 Century
Dimensions: 8" X 18" X 13"
18th/19th Century Chinese Deep Carved Cinnabar Round Box with Figure
It is 3.8 inches (9.6 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide...
This traditional Chinese antique tea container was made from bamboo. The outside has a carved rib design and was lacquered black. This tea caddy would have been used regularly by family and friends during the Qing dynasty. The inside lid is stamped with the manufacturers information.
The tea caddy is 10 inches tall and shows patinated wear marks and chips in the lacquer surface which would be expected on a piece of this age.
Antique Chinese dainty cup for drinking fine liquor with delicate writing and fruiting branches in gold lacquer on black lacquer ground. The writing translates as: "Savor the bejeweled nectar, the outstanding fruit of the immortals, the elixir of crushed jade, the exotic chǔpíng fruit of legend."
嘗 to taste
来 to come
玉液 "gem/jade nectar"; can also mean 'fine liquor'
殊 special/outstanding
仙菓 mythical fruit of the immortals
剖破 to ta...