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

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...

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

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.

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.

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

A beautiful old Chinese Qing dynasty red cinnabar lacquer box, hand carved high-relief box, with people in the garden, in excellent condition (unusual). L:14.25cm W:10.1cm H:5cm $475 (Sale Pending)

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...

This unusual hat stand is made of 2 very thin interlocking pieces which were black lacquered and painted with a floral and peach motif.

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

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.

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

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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Using these Chinese lotus-shaped lacquer tea saucers simplified passing and serving hot tea. Traditional Chinese symbols are delicately painted with copper color over a black lacquer background. There is a double happiness symbol at each end along with clouds, water waves and lucky bat symbol in the center. The back side is traditional Chinese red.

This is the second of 4 small individual antique Chinese carvings which I am listing separately. I had always assumed them to be 4 of the eight immortals but upon close inspection, I am now not sure which gods, ancestors or legends they represent. Each character stands with its own faithful foo type dog and carries an implement of some kind. Each has a peg on the bottom which fits into the own homemade stand. This character stands 5.75 inches x 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick...

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.

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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Length: 22 cm (8.8 in)
Height: 14 cm (4.7 in)
Depth: 17 cm (6.9 in)

Chinese lacquered tea caddy; each panel hand decorated with gilt vignettes of people in garden settings; all internal zinc fittings; the internal French label dates to 1900; some dents to internal boxes; minor lacquer cracks; good condition