An unusual octagonal Chinese lacquer stacked box set painted with black ground and elaborate gold designs featuring prominently the warring dragons and pearl motif on the lid, also repeated stylistically on the sides. Cabriole legs support a sunken base which supports 2 trays and a lid. Overall condition is quite good but as you will see in one of the photos, there is paint loss on the legs to varying degrees, the one shown being the most egregious example. The interior of the box is crimson...

Antique Chinese low rectangular table made of carved lacquer in the tixi technique and decorated with guri "sword-pommel pattern". The lacquer is applied in multiple thin coats of alternating black and red then carved down to reveal the layers. The underside of the table is carved with a four character mark.

Age: Republic Period

Dimensions: 9 1/2" high x 26 1/2" long x 13 1/2" wide

This antique cinnabar lidded jar vase form is surrounded with deeply carved garden landscape scenes with several men and woman including and older man and small child. The carved details of people, plants and house facades are all clear with no loses.

This cinnabar jar is in very good condition. It stands 6.5 inches and 6 inches wide. The word China is handwritten on the bottom, which indicates that the piece was made between 1890 and 1914.

A beautiful hand carved late 19th C. or early 20th C. Chinese red cinnabar lacquer box, with people in the garden motif, in very good condition except some normal lacquer loss (please see photos). L:4" W:2-1/2" H:1-3/4" $185

A beautiful Chinese lacquer box, with an apocryphal Qianlong gold tone metal plate on the underside. This unique box has China painted on the inside which indicates about an 1890 date when the McKinley act was introduced. The box measures 5 3/4" x 4" x 2" and is very dense and heavy for its size. It is a charming and inexpensive example for your existing lacquer collection.

Height: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Width: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 2.1 cm (0.8 in)

Fine example of a Chinese carved cinnabar snuff bottle; features two main panels of buildings within rural settings with scroll-work across the shoulders and sides; standing lappets to the base rim and original knop and bone spoon; inscribed Qianlong mark to the base; very good condition

Chinese antique carved cinnabar lacquer box, cylindrical shape, carved all over with scenes of children playing among rocks and trees, 19th century. Size: 3 1/4" high x 3 1/4" high

Height: 22.4 cm (9 in)
Width: 11 cm (4.4 in)

Chinese cinnabar vase; depicts a central band of individuals in a garden setting; bordered top and bottom with fine scroll work; good condition

Beautiful Chinese antique tray made of intricately carved red cinnabar with carved black lacquer overlay, the red lacquer is carved in a tiny patterned background while the black lacquer is carved as a scene of scholars in a garden setting with black mountains rising on the other side of a carved cinnabar lake, the edges are carved with flowers and bats, stands on four small feet, late 19th century. Size: 16" long x11 1/2" wide x 1 3/4" high

A fairly large lacquer chest with two original handles and lock. It has a removable tray inside. Size: L. 43.3cm. W. 24.7cm. H. 21cm. Condition: Very good. No repairs.

From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a very rare and seldom seen Peranakan Chai Hup or ceremonial vegetable box, 19th century, used for food offerings to Tiangong, the God of Heaven, during traditional Baba Weddings.

The terms "Peranakan" or "Baba Nyonya" or "Straits Chinese" are often used interchangeably to describe the descendants of Ming Dynasty Chinese immigrants who settled along the Malay Peninsula, which encompasses parts of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore...

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

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.

Chinese antique sewing table, black lacquer with beautiful and ornate gold lacquer designs depicting scenes of palace life, interior has many little places for organizing sewing materials all lacquered in black and gold with bone details, a pull out lacquer and silk area underneath for storing embroidery supplies, claw feet, with key, 18th/19th century. Size: 28" high x 24 1/2" wide x 17" deep.

A beautiful 19th C. Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lid box is carved with a scene of two elderly sages in a rocky landscape with trees. The sides are carved overall with a diamond pattern. The interior and base are lacquered black. Some minor age crack to the rim, minor retouching of red lacquer to the exterior rims please see the photo. Otherwise is in very good condition. D:4" H:2" $285

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 Gilt Lacquered Wood Carved Buddha Temple Guardian Weituo 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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Very well crafted Chinese lacquer cinnabar box, exterior of the box is decorated with floral and geometrical designs, length of box is 7 inches with width of 3.1 inches, from late 19th century period. Condition of the box is consistent with the age.