This is a late Qing dynasty bamboo design yixing teapot of rectangular shape. It is dated to the Tongzhi period (1862-1874), late Qing dynasty. All the sides are shaped with the bamboo design, including the spout as well as the handle. The cover has two bamboo leave of dark green colour. On the base of the teapot, it shows the Tongzhi reign mark of the Qing dynasty. Also on the cover, it bears the seal mark of either the potter or the seal carver.

The teapot is in good condition...

Description:
In abstract form, a pair of stone tiger weights of Han dynasty was preserved in original excavation condition.
Covered all over the surface with adhering earth coatings, the images of recumbent tigers were still revealed by the silhouettes.
Han-Bar-Dao, a typical carving skill of Han Dynasty was used on two of the pieces.
In simple and clear carving skill, the images of two tigers were vaguely and subtly rendered...

Description: A lovely dog was carved vividly in a crouching way. Lying as is in sleeping, the dog's ribs were obvious by the carver's observation.The sandstone's quality was strong and the color was in grayish white and amid with black dots. Date was judged by the overall erosions and the characteristic style of the subject. Date: Song period(12th century), Width: 12cm , Height: 9.5cm.

This is a small and square jarlet from the Yuan dynasty (1277-1367). It stands on a flat base and rise straight up to a flat shoulder and then towards a small vertical square mouth rim. There are two small lugs on the opposite side of the shoulder. On all four side of the jarlet, there is a drawing of a single chrysanthemum flower in copper red colour. Most of the jarlets found are painted in cobalt blue and it is pretty rare to find them in copper red...

This is a nice pair of tomb guardian, one piece in the form of a warrior and the other a mythical beast. The pair of tomb guardian is made of white earthen ware with copper green glaze. The green glazed is also nearer to the celadon glazed type. The clay, glaze and style suggest that the pair of tomb guardian suggest that this pair of tomb guardian straddles between the late Sui dynasty to the early Tang dynasty or about 7 century...

Of slightly squat form, with metal handle and protective metal bands on the rim of the pot and the cover, and the end of the spout. The bottom with incised mark of the potter’s name.

Age: China, Qing Dynasty, circa19th century
Measurement: Height (measured from the foot to the cover's knob) 12 C.M. / Diameter (of the pot) 19 C.M.
Condition: Repaired to the interior rim of the cover and with some rim chips to the end of the cover...

Used by the bride for wedding this elaborate kingfisher feather crown is a very old and rare piece. The oldest kingfisher ornaments were made by glueing the feathers onto heavy paper. Metal wire was only used to attach pieces together. Both paper and the feathers are fragile, so not many of these old pieces have survived. This one is in average to good condition, some paper loss and some feather loss...

Each band of this pair of very fine silk embroideries have 2 sets mirror images: one set of floral motif and the other set of a couple celebrating. Both sets use satin stitch, french knot (aka forbidden stitch) and couching embroidery techniques. The embroideries are on a background fabric of fine patterned silk which measures 6" by 15". The floral embroidery is 1.5 x 2" and the couple embroidery is 1.5 x 5"...

This blanket shaped Miao ethnic minority baby carrier is from Jian He and is a good example of the whorl pattern which was so significant to the Chinese Minority. Made from hand-loomed plant fibers (maybe cotton, maybe bast fibers) the surface is heavily decorated with appliques edged with chain stitching. This carrier is in good condition showing a minimum of wear and dirt and it 80+ years old

This is a pair of old chinese handmade boots which were brought back to the US by an American missionary. In China, it was a woman's responsibility to make shoes for the entire family. This pair was made of cotton fabric, using traditional Chinese techniques. Being slightly padded, they were probably for winter use. They are in excellent condition...an authentic and interesting artifact of old China.

Figured blue silk. Stitched on embroidered roundels with design of a boy holding flowers. Applied with black silk band and ribbon at the collar, cuffs and hem. On yellow silk satin in satin stitch and Peking knot beautifully embroidered sleeve bands with flowers, peaches and bats. Peach colored silk lining. Condition: One roundel at the back and parts of the ribbon missing. Some wear and minor staining, loose threads, lining worn, repair. Dimension: Sleeve to sleeve 148 cm, 57 cm high.

This small wooden box has a charming scene with 2 happy dragons carved into the sliding top. All 4 sides are carved. Late Qing period, box is in good condition, and measures 5" x 3" x 1.5

Late 1800s

Bubble-suffused apple green glass made to imitate jadeite, good condition.

Diameter: 3 ½ in. ext., 2 ¾ in. int.

Late 1800s

Bubble-suffused yellow glass in good condition still attached to original paper backing that reads: “Kwan Yick, Canton China.” Some minute speckled inclusions.

Diameter: 3 3/8 in. ext., 2 ¾ in. int.

Late 1800s

Turquoise blue glass in good condition still attached to original paper backing that reads: “Kwan Yick, Canton China.”

Diameter: 3 3/8 in. ext., 2 ¾ in. int.

Late 1800s

Deep, translucent cobalt glass in good condition.

Diameter: 2 7/8 in. ext., 2 ¼ in. int.

Beautifully carved powder horn from Chinese Miao ethnic minority over 90 years old from Guizhou Province. The underside of the horn is full of old writing. Unfortunately, no one can read the old writing. Around the turn of the century the forests around the Miao villages were full of game and the men would frequently hunt for game to provide family meals. Unfortunately, most of the game has diminished and many of the hunting skills are forgotten.

Ming Dynasty, 1500s

Male attendant figure made for interment to assist with the afterlife of the tomb’s upper-class occupant. Earthenware with glassy, low-fired glaze on the garment portion with some patches of silvery iridescence that have developed over time due to burial in damp tombs over long periods. This figure has an unglazed head that was originally detachable but is now fixed in place with recent adhesives...

The body of this antique Miao Chinese powder horn is carved with large spider web, small foo dogs, and clouds. The stopper is carved into a lotus blossom. The Miao believe that passed relatives take the form of spiders to visit and watch family members, so spider webs are left undisturbed in the home. This horn is from Kali area and is in excellent condition. It is 80-90 years old and approx 9" long.

Bamboo Brush pot of almost cylindrical form, the front deeply carved in low relief, depicting six scholars riding on mules in a mountainous landscape with pine trees. Backside left undecorated. Condition: One large age crack on the backside, some smaller fissures to the base. Dimensions: 21,3 cm high, 14,7 cm diameter. Weight: 710 gram.

This is a Qing dynasty porcelain bee hive shaped water pot. It is sometimes referred to taibo zun or qizhao (chicken coop) in Chinese. The only difference for this piece is that this bee hive water pot does not have a neck with a small mouth...

Delicately carved with a floral motif, is horn was used to give domestic animals medicine. It is Chinese ethnic minority probably from Inner Mongolia. Horn is about 6" long and has small chip at the end of the bowl. It is a wonderful ethnographic piece for the tribal arts collector

This antique Chinese silk dragon court vest is couched with silk thread embroidery designs of dragons, birds, flowers, clouds etc. and accents of gold bouillion thread. Vest shows some minimal wear and is in overall good condition.

The vest dates to the mid 19th century and has a front rank badge with bird facing the wearers left shoulder. This indicates that the original owner was the wife of a civil official. The bird on this rank badge is a made of matching embroidery and fabric sepa...

This pair of sleeve bands is made of black cotton satin weave fabric with very delicately stitched floral motif embroidery. Each panel measures 6" x 26" with embroidered area measuring 3" x 9"

Pair of black satin weave cotton fabric with white silk satin stitched thread embroidered floral design. very good condition. Each panel measures 7" x 29" Embroidered section measures 4"X 19"

Floral embroidery in several shades of blue silk thread decorate this white silk sleeve band. Mostly embroidered with satin stitch, there is a rose embroidered with peking knots and high-lighted with gold couching. There is some slight discoloration on the white silk border which could easily be avoided in framing. Embroidered area measures 4" x 16 full panel measures 7" x 32

With long neck, made of bronze and decorated with painted color enamel of four stylized panels revealing birds, butterflies and flowers motifs, the rest is decorated with floral scrolls on yellow background.

Age: Chinese, Qing Dynasty, circa 19th century
Measurement: Diameter 11.5 C.M. / Height 26.5 C.M.
Condition: With some damages to the neck and mouth rim. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actua...

Made of bronze, with flared mouth and foot, decorated with flower scrolls on light green background.

Age: Chinese, Qing Dynasty, circa 19th century
Measurement: Diameter 19.9 C.M. / Height 43.5 C.M.
Condition: With cracked lines to the body, partially damaged and repaired to the lower part of the body and the foot. With some chips to the mouth rim. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Pl...

This is a late Qing dynasty pufu or surcoat with a rank badge. The pufu is make of silk gauze or kesi for the summer and a heavier satin-silk, sometimes lined with fur, for the winter. The rank badge with the embroidered silvery pheasant is that of a fifth grade or rank of the civil official. It is represented as standing on the pedestal rock facing and looking towards the sun, the imperial symbol of authority. There are also other symbols like the five bats, in Chinses called wufu or five bless...

This is a yellow mat glazed brush pot from the renown Chinese potter Wang Bingrong. The brush pot is potted in high relief depicting a scene of a pair of birds perching on the willow tree on a breezy day and with another bird flying towards it. Behind it is a lovely poem describing the lively scenary. Circa late 19th / early 20th century

The brush pot is in good condition. There is no crack, chip, glaze fritting, repair or restoration.

The dimension of the Brush Pot: The ...

Suspended from a small leather belt loop, this old Mongolian pipe pouch has trekked a long way. This ethnographic relic was clearly hand-made, with a simple closure of leather thongs tied into a traditional knot, and a few beads add a decorative element. For pipe cleaning, there is added piece of twisted metal wire decorated with green thread. Approx 12" long and about 3" at the widest point. It is a relic from a nomadic ethnic culture and its condition... well used with the patina that ...

This early 20th century Famille Rose square brush holder is 5 1/4 inches high and 3 inches wide. It depicts four legendary beauties; Wang Zhao Jun, Yang Gui Fei, Diao Chan and Xi Shi. It is in excellent condition.

This is a small porcelain brush washer in the shape of a half persimmon with large scallop rim in mat gold colour. The interior is glazed in uneven turquoise colour. This is a late Qing dynasty piece probably of the early 20th century.

There is no crack, chip, glaze fritting, repair or restoration. There is only a minor firing fault as shown in picture no. 6 and minor bubble burst on one of the bud. Overall, it is in good condition.

The dimension of the persimmon brush wa...

Decorated with four stylized panels revealing the Buddha on the lotus throne, the background is painted with flower and leafy scrolls, with a mark reads “Yung Cheng” on the bottom.

Age: Chinese, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Measurement: Diameter 20 C.M. / Height 25 C.M.
Condition: With a cracked line starting from the mouth rim to the upper part of the jar. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipping: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actu...

decorated with colorful Chinese emblems on white background.

Age: Chinese, Qing (Ching) Dynasty, circa 19th century.
Measurement: Diameter 10 C.M./ Height 10.5 C.M.
Condition: Each with partial repaired mouth rim and foot, with some small chips to mouth rim. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipping: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Attractive hand carved stylized wood with gilding, 19th Century, China. Mounted, condition: carving very good, base needs some fixing. Size: L. 20.5" x H. 10" x D. 3"

This small hinged metal case is covered with leather and opens to display both red ink pot and personal ivory chop. The person's name on the base of the chop is clearly carved. Leather in old China was very expensive...the owner of this chop must been a person of both status and wealth. The leather shows age but is intact and set is in very good condition. The case measures 2.5" X 1+" This is a rare old piece.

This is a wonderfully detailed silver needle case which was worn hanging from the belt. It has it's original long leather thong and silk tassel. Each side of the silver case has a central stone bead...one coral, one turquoise. The sides of the case (not pictured) have incised cloud/wave pattern. When opened, the case has copper with fabric arm to hold the needles. For indigenous and nomadic people, needles were an essential and valuable tool for survival of daily life. Because they were no...

A pretty and delicate Chinese Porcelain Dish decorated with butterflies and gourd vines in polychrome enamels upon a striking turquoise background, Republic Period, very good condition, size: H. 2cm x 14cm diameter

Nice Qing Dynasty Blue & White fine Porcelain Dish with SHU Character decor on exterior, 19th Century, China, with markings. Condition: good with very tiny inconsequential nicks on upper rim. Size: H. 4cm x 13cm diameter

A late Ming Dynasty Swatow Bowl, polychrome enamels (iron red, turquoise, green and black). Faded iron red band/decor just below inner top ring and double ring around inside medallion. Lingzhi with central decoration. Underglazed symbolic mark. Condition: good except somewhat faded enamels and hardly visible nicks on top and bottom rim, no hairlines nor repairs. Size: H. 7cm x 13cm diameter

SONG Celadon pot-vase with light green-ash glaze, China, condition: good except one chip on foot/base, size: H. 3cm x 3.75cm diameter

Miniature SONG DYNASTY green Celadon vase, China, Condition: overall good, except 2 chips on lip, size: H. 3cm x 4.25cm diameter.

Attractive miniature Celadon vase with light green glaze, SONG DYNASTY, China, condition: good, size: H. 4cm x 4.75cm diameter

Nice Small Globular Porcelain Craquele Miniature Vase, brown lip, 18th Century, China, condition:good overall, size: H. 5cm. x 5.5cm diameter

Small Chinese Globular Craquele Vase, with brown lip, base without glaze, 18th Century, condition: good, but one nick on lip, size: H. 5cm. x 5.5cm diameter

Nice old traditional Chinese opium scale with travel case. The measuring stick is ivory and marked to indicate weights. Approximately 13 inches long, this piece is obviously old and shows signs of use but is in good condition.

Ming Dynasty Blue + White Bowl, condition: fair, has minor chip on top rim and foot, no hairline nor repairs, size: H. 8cm x 14 3/4 diameter

SONG DYNASTY Celadon Vase/Pot with Olive Green Craquele Glaze and 2 loops, China. Size: H. 7cm x 7cm diameter, condition: good

Ash color SONG DYNASTY and Period Celadon with rib like ridge design from top to bottom, 2 loops, bottom/foot not glazed, small chip at lip/opening and a firing imperfection, condition otherwise good, size: H. 7.5cm x 9.5 cm diameter

Olive Green SONG DYNASTY Celadon Vase with top incised band decor, craquele, bottom is not glazed, condition: good, size: H. 11cm x 10.5cm diameter

Unusual Coiled MING Chinese Bronze Dragon-Chilong, stylized head with scales on top and fancy tail, very artistic, good condition, 18th Century, size: H. 15cm x 6cm diameter in center, dark patina. Comes with heavy copper vase (see our item # 845040)

Terracotta statuette of immortal God of power, authority, fortune/success standing holding a scepter, has a longevity seal (shou) character/medallion stamped on the center back, good condition, late 18/19th Century, China, size: H.10cm x W.4cm x D.3cm

Terracotta statuette of Immortal God of longevity and health holding a staff, has a longevity seal/character/medallion (shou) stamped on the back below hair, good condition, late 18/19th Century, China, size: H. 9.5cm x W. 4cm x D. 3cm

Magnificent Ching Dynasty-Famille Rose Porcelain Basin depicting refined Court Lady and Chinese Symbols, polychromatic, outside shows 3 iron red bamboo branches with leaves, 19th Century, very good condition, no cracks nor hairlines. Size: 38cm top diameter (bottom diameter: 18cm), H. 12cm, rare collector's item!

Antique Globular Chinese SONG DYNASTY Celadon Vase with loops, olive green craquele glaze with design/incised band decor. Bottom has visible crack, imperfect condition, otherwise very attractive, esp. for collector at this price!, size: H. 8cm x 10cm diameter

Ming cobalt blue + white porcelain platter depicting 4 Fish and Aquatic Plants. A rare collector's item depicting favoured subject during Chieng Hua (1465-1487) and Chia Ching (1522-1566) Reigns, i.e. 4 Fish identified as Qingyu (a fresh water Mullet), Baiyu (type of Carp), Lianyu (Bream) and Quiyu (Mandarin Fish). According to LiYiping, combination of these 4 Fish symbolises "unsullied and incorruptible". There are 2 natural firing cracks on the base of this dish (see last enlargement for det...

Blue & White Porcelain Bowl, Cobalt blue painting, Ming Dynasty, 18th Century,condition: good, base has grit kiln deposits, size: H.7,5cm x 15.5cm diameter on top

Lovely Qing Dynasty Blue & White Bowl, with markings, 19th Century, size: H. 7cm x 12.5cm diameter on top, condition excellent

This pair of Lotus Shoes have a lotus blossom embroidered on each side of the white silk vamp. Used and showing many signs of wear, they are also a bit are dirtier than they appear in the pictures. One of the leather heels is missing. They measure just a bit over 5" heel to toe tip. Chinese women made their own shoes....White silk shoes, carefully embroidered, clearly made with hopes and dreams for the future....considering the dirt and wear, it appears that life did not go as she had hoped...