Large wood stand of circular shape resting on five feet. The stand was carved from a unique piece of heavy high quality wood. China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Inside diameter: 14 cm. Height: 7 cm. Very good condition.
Chinese scholar root sculpture in the form of a rams head. The rams symbolized filial piety, an important virtue, a primary duty of respect and obedience towards the care of ones parents and elderly family members.
Unusual Mounted Chinese solid burl wood scholar's object, naturally formed in striking resemblance to the head of a ram.
A highly attractive root wood contemplation piece. Mounted on custom antiqued bronze step stand for enhanced viewing...
A Straits Chinese Silver Pillow End Mounted Wood Box L19thC.
The box well carved with on two sides with a Dragon among clouds,
the ends with a bat flying among clouds.
Straits Chinese L19thC.
Length: 6 1/8" (15.5 cm).
Condition: good
Unusual Chinese temple corbel made of hand carved wood. With black, red, and gilt lacquer pigments, carved with the head of a dragon, a bird, and flora. Very interesting style of carving, similar to that of Mayan imagery.
Early 19th Century
Size: 13" L x 4" W x 23" H
Chinese gilt lacquer wall carving, hand carved with whimsical scenes of court people. A gentleman is seen riding on the back of a Qilin while his advisor follows. One lady peeks her head from the window beside another lady arranging flowers. A small child is also shown arranging flowers. Possible a fragment from a bed. Dates from 18th/19th century.
Size: 8" x 8"
Antique Chinese cedar wood figure of an ancestor seated on a throne, hand-carved with fantastic detail, with mineral pigment remains, some minor losses. Ming period.
Size: 10" H x 6.5" W x 6.5" D
Chinese small hardwood stand with an octagonal top surface, with carved grapevines along the outer edges and cascading down the legs, ending in clawed feet. Provenance; Christian de Guigne IV Estate, Hillsborough, CA.
Size: 20" H x 11" W
Chinese hardwood three-tiered display stand, with center tier rising above the two at its sides. Pierced carvings of ruyi clouds below each one level. Unusual design with wonderful original conditon. Republic Period circa 1950's.
Size: 29" H x 25.5" W x 9" D
Chinese pair of mirrored hardwood display shelves with beautiful woodgrain. Scrolling hand carved accents with hidden drawers. Very nicely detailed with wonderful original finish and condition. Republic Period circa 1950's.
Size: 33" H x 18.5" W x 7" D
Antique Chinese huanghuali wood chair with a woven rattan seat. The sides are beautifully carved into a scrolling vine shape with a charming gourd ornament. The legs are hand carved in a 3 part stepped geometric shape. Republic Period 20th century. It measures 22" wide 16.5" deep, the seat is 19" tall, overall 36" tall.
Antique Chinese pair of hardwood stands with multiple tiered surfaces for display. The legs connect at the bottom with geometric spiral design of panels. Great matching side tables.
Size: 32.5" height, 17" width, 11.5" depth
He is charming...well detailed leaning on a pillows ...a few nicks and bruises to the finish as to be expected at this age...roughly 4 inches tall and 6 inches wide...
Ca. 1800s
This brush pot displays shallow carving with incising utilizing the natural “skin” of the bamboo to depict a scene of tortoise, cranes, and pine as a wish for longevity. The carver's name is incised beneath the pine tree. It is in good condition and has a nice patina. There is some wear to the interior from use. Acquired in London in the mid 1980s.
Height: 5 1/8 in., Diameter: 3 1/8 in.
A well carved hardwood figure of an emmaciated aescetic, probably depicting the Chinese Daoist Immortal Li Tieguai. This item was made in China, probably for export, during either the late 19th or early 20th century.
Condition: there is a small old chip to one finger and an old age crack to the base; otherwise excellent.
27cm (10.5 inches} high.
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Hardwood (rosewood) stand. Wonderful shape and size. Beautifully detailed and in great condition. Heavy in weight.
Dimensions: 8 1/2" Wide X 4" High (4" wide internal stand size?
Antique Chinese dark Zitan hardwood stand with two levels, nicely carved legs, beautiful woodgrain. Early 20th century Showa Period.
Size: 20" height, 6.25" width
Gorgeous Chinese six panel Cinnabar screen with hardwood frame. Very detailed cinnabar carving with 30 separate scenes carved into the cinnabar. Very heavy and solid. Overall good condition with some losses.
20th Century
Dimensions: 68" High X 75" Wide
A carved hardwood figure depicting the Daoist Immortal Liu Hai holding his three-legged toad.
This item was made in China, possibly for export, during the 19th Century.
Condition: there are aging cracks to the base and minor chips and old bumps.
33cm (13 inches) high.
Weight: 1.35kg (3lb)
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