A Chinese Export blue and white octagonal platter, c 1760. Blue and white decoration, the well with a laid garden table and a willow tree within a lace frame, the border with butterflies and flowers. Cut edges with “reinforcement” glaze. Width “14 ¼ /36 cm, height “1 ½ /4 cm. Condition: restored flake to border and small rim chip, otherwise fine.
This is a Qing dynasty pakua design vase, circa. 19th century. The design of the vase is unusual in that it has a “pakua” motif which is not a very common theme on Chinese porcelain. Normally the pakua is an octagon shape amulet in wooden or mirror form. In this case, it is used on a vase. The vase cover has a pair of crane flying amongst the cloud...
Cover the berries with this small Chinese Export blue and white porcelain domed lid cover in the Canton pattern, 19th century. Measurement: 2 in W; Condition: very good.
This is a large Chinese Export blue and white porcelain domed lid cover in the Canton pattern, 19th century. Measurement: 6 in W; Condition: very good.
This is a beautiful brush pot with the 8 immortals motif. This eight immortals is a group and legendary daoist figures...
This is a Chinese IRON RED PORCELAIN BOWL w Lotus Flower Designs. Circa 1900. Dimensions: 4" tall X 8" diameter in EXCELLENT Condition
This is a late Ming dynasty (16th / 17th Century) blue and white bowl. On the outside of the bowl it is painted, all around the bowl, with blue background with three sets of lotus flower and foliage and three white cranes or herons in white colour. On the inside of the bowl, a small lotus flower is shown blooming from the top view.
There is some abrasion, sand grits on the base and inside of the bowl as shown in the pictures and minute unglazed spots (pic 2)...
This is a 16th/17th Century blue and white bowl. On the outside of the bowl it is painted with a chi-dragon with bifurcated tail and a plant. On the inside of the bowl, it shows a chi-dragon twirling around in a circle.
There is no hairline crack, chip, repair or restoration. Only minor rim and foot fritting, pin holes and some sand grits on the base on the inside of the bowl...
This late 19th century Chinese blue and white vase is 9 ¼ inches high and 4 ½ inches on the widest part. It depicts a mother lion playing with her cub. Aside from two small chips on the rim, it is in great condition.
This pair of Famille Rose Mille Fleures (thousand flowers) demitasse are late Qing Dynasty products. The saucers are 4 3/4 inches in diameter and 1 inch high, the cups are 2 1/4 inches high and 2 1/8 inches wide. They depict a large pink peony in the center while chrysanthemum, lily, hibiscus, iris and several unknown flowers cover entire bodies. The cups have bamboo design handles. There are Guang Xu (1875~1908) marks and three separate floral (peony) designs on the bottoms...
This is a very beautiful cylindrical body brush pot painted with varied scenery in famille rose palette with a continuous scene of lakeside landscape of distance pavilion, walled monastery and tea house scattered amidst tress and layered mountains in various shade of blue and green and red with texture stroke and with high peaks in the distance.
There are people walking about and in the tea house set in a tranquil and peaceful lake side and mountain village atmosphere...
A blue and white octagonal plate, Qianlong period, of flat shape with sharp cut and brown-glazed rim. Decoration of flowers, rock and a willow tree surrounded by a Kanghsi type border. Diameter "8½ to 9¼/ 21,5 to 22,5 cm. Condition: rim frits and glaze imperfections as shown on photos, otherwise fine.
Here is a beautiful blue and white Chinese porcelain incense stand from the 19th century. It has two marks on it - one in the glaze and one which appears to have been applied later in red. These make great flower holders or just display it for its intrinsic beauty. Minor chips to edges.
This is a simple blue and white porcelain hand made spoon from 19th century China. It measures roughly 9.5 cm and is in good condition but may have minor chips. Makes a great conversation piece or decorative accent. I have several available.
This is a simple blue and white porcelain hand made spoon from 19th century China. It measures roughly 9.5 cm and is in good condition but may have minor chips. Makes a great conversation piece or decorative accent. I have several available.
This is a simple blue and white porcelain hand made spoon from 19th century China. It measures roughly 9.5 cm and is in good condition but may have minor chips. Makes a great conversation piece or decorative accent. I have several available.
This is a simple blue and white porcelain hand made spoon from 19th century China. It measures roughly 9.5 cm and is in good condition but may have minor chips. Makes a great conversation piece or decorative accent. I have several available. This one has a hand applied, post glaze character on the underside that likely was inscribed by the original owner.
This is a 19th century famille jaune brush pot with butterfly and watermelon motive incised with a feathery wave like yellow background. The butterfly symbolizes joy and felicity or to the effect meaning longevity. As for the watermelon, it does not hold any symbolic meaning. The nearest fruit that it can be compared to, is the pomegranate, because it has many seeds symbolizing offspring and posterity. This combine with the butterfly becomes very meaningful...