Antique Chinese wooden box lacquered red and gold with designs of palace life. Noble figures and scholars stroll through gardens with fine pavilions and trees. The lid lifts to reveal a continuation of the theme.
Dimensions: 2 1/2" high x 13 1/4" long x 7 1/2" wide
These polylobed wooden cups covered with a thick layer of sculpted cinnabar red lacquer were to be used as planters. The interiors and undersides are lacquered in black. It is very likely that the interiors were lined with gilded copper or tin containers, in order to protect the lacquer from permanent humidity, the black lacquered backgrounds suffered from this humidity.A fractured place reveals a piece of textile...
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 very fine and elegant Chinese octagonal lacquer and Pewter TEA CADDY, 19th Century, depicting various figures in a Palace Setting. Overall in good condition with minor inconsequential signs of use due to the considerable age.
Size: L. 16 cm.
(6 1/4").
19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Carved Box with Lady Figure
It is 2.36 inches (6 cm) tall by 5.79 inches (14.7 cm) wide. It is 1 Lb.
It has chips, peeling lacquers, hairline cracks, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese Qing dynasty circular form lidded cinnabar lacquer box, the lid well carved in relief with scholars and attendants under lush trees in a landscape setting with mountains in the background. The convex sides are decorated in floral reserves interspersed with scrolling foliage. The interior surfaces and base are covered in plain black lacquer over the wood substrate. 10” diameter by 5 1/2" high. Very heavy for its size. Weighs 4.4 lbs. (2 kg)...
Length: 14.2 cm (5.6 in)
Width: 9 cm (3.4 in)
Height: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
Chinese carved cinnabar box; white jade insert carved into bats and lotus flowers; surrounded by cinnabar carved into Buddha hands and floral garlands; minor restoration and age issues; marked CHINA on the base
A rare, Chinese, lacquer box from the Western Han dynasty.
The box is overall lacquered in brown with painted bands of decoration to the body, and concentric circles enclosing a central cloud scroll motif to the lid.
Dimensions; approximately 9cm diameter.
Condition; the box is notably warped, though the lid is removeable. There is a noticeable crack to the lid...
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
Black lacquer box finely incised with motifs of birds, dormice, vines and flowers, the golden designs stand out pleasantly against the black background with discretion. This Chinese lacquer technique called Ch'iang Chin is very old, it consists of making slight incisions on the dry lacquer then filling them with gold powder mixed with fresh lacquer for good, lasting adhesion...
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Lac Burgaute Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Panel with Calligraphy & Figures
They are 9.8 inches (25 cm) long by 5.2 inches (13.3 cm) wide. They are 0.6 Lb.
They have chips, peeling of lacquer, minor missing inlays, discoloration, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Circa 1880, Chinese red cinnabar circular box with stand. The box is presented on a carved wood stand having several coats of cinnabar lacquer, giving it the appearance of a solid carved cinnabar stand. Extremely well done and deeply carved, the scene depicts a well known Chinese story about Kuan Ti’s defense of Lin Bang's wife before the advance of Hsian Yu. Please note the beautifully carved horse. In excellent condition, the box including stand measures 5.5" diameter x 5.5" high...
Republic or a little later, black and red lacquered “Dou” offering stem bowl (usually fruit) for an ancestral altar table, with gilt garden and scholar’s theme. This from Guangdong and made for a Chaozhou family, aka Teo Chew, aka Chiu Chow. W: 21cm/8.2in and H: 13cm/5.1 in. There is some warpage, noted in enlargements but if just turn it the right way you won’t notice.
19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Lead Body Scholar Brush Holder
It is 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) tall by 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide. It is 130.4 gram.
It has hairline cracks, glue trace at the top rim, repairs at the base and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Wood Box for Large Seal with Chirography
It is 7.3 inches (18.7 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. It is 1.9 Lb.
It has chips, cracks, rubbing of paint, peeling of lacquer, small gaps, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Mahjong Mah Jong Jongg Game Set with Lacquer Wood Carved Box
The box is 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall by 7.8 inches (19.8 cm) long and 7.87 inches (20 cm) wide. Each tile is 0.43 inch thick (1.1 cm) by 1.1 inches (2.8 cm) in length and 0.78 inch (1.95 cm) wide. It is 7.1 Lb.
The box has chips, peeling lacquer, rubbing off paint, surface wears and scratches and can't close tightly...
Height: 25 cm (10 in)
Width: 15 cm (6 in)
Fine Chinese cinnabar vase; depicts individuals in mountainous settings; very well carved throughout; minor restoration and 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)...