Rare, antique Qing Dynasty, superb quality, Chinese huge Jian sword with a beautiful, hand-forged, double-edged, very long, robust steel blade.
Two analogous swords dated by the expert to the 18th century, from the Reign of The Emperor Qianlong, are published in the 2 professional books:
1. "Swords and Hilt Weapons" by Peter Connolly on page 183.
2...
19th Century Chinese Bronze Scholar Water Dropper Recumbent Water Buffalo & Boy Figurine
It is 8.26 inches (21 cm) tall by 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) wide. It is 1157 gram.
It has oxidation, rubbing patina, pitting and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese Bronze vase from the Qing Dynasty C. 1700's
The Qing dynasty, officially the Great Qing, was a Manchu-led imperial dynasty of China and the last imperial dynasty in Chinese history. It emerged from the Later Jin dynasty founded by a Tungusic-speaking ethnic group who became known as the Manchus.
Age: 18th Century
Dimensions: 15 1/2" High x 10 1/4"
Chinese Warring States Flat Bronze Axe Head (475 - 221 BC)
This bronze axe head dates approximately to the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It has a relatively wide cutting edge and on one side are timber marks within the surface corrosion. Inside are remains of its wooden shaft. Length 15 cm (6 inches)...
Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Iron Chisel / Axe Head (206 BC - AD 8)
This iron axe head or chisel dates to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). Surviving iron objects of this age are very rare. This example does of course have rust and corrosion, there is a small part missing at the open end together with some cracks, but it is free from restoration or repair...
Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Iron Chisel / Axe Head (206 BC - AD 8)
This iron axe head or chisel dates to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). Surviving iron objects of this age are very rare. This example does of course have rust and corrosion, and a small chip to the edge of the open end. It is free from restoration or repair...
1930's Chinese Solid Silver Dragon Incense Burner with Foo Dog Lion Ears
It is 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide. It is 760 gram.
It is tarnished and has oxidation, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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An ancient Chinese TANG DYNASTY (618-907 AD) bronze tripod wine-warming vessel, Jiao Dou -Diao-Dau, Jiaodou.
This antique wine vessel features a deep, rounded body that rests on three curved, tapered legs. The rim is adorned with two handles - a curved handle shaped like the mythical head of the Jiezi bird and a cusped flat handle. The center of the vessel has a spout for pouring wine...
Antique Chinese 17th century, late Ming dynasty, copper spherical incense burner – censer (Xiangnang) attributed to Zhang Mingqi. The delicately hand hammered, and finely engraved spherical body is composed of two identical hemispheres joined by a bayonet fitting, divided into eight quadrants, finely hand pierced and chiseled with dragon heads, stylized archaic scrolls, peonies, and tendrils. The censer is affixed with a loop and a short, linked suspension chain...
1900's Chinese Repousse Solid Silver Fu Lion Box with Moving Tongue Marked
It is 2.56 inches (6.5 cm) tall by 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) wide. It is 67.7 gram.
It is tarnished and has oxidation, bent at the tail and inner rim, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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16th-17th Century Buddhist Tantric Staff. Known as a Shakujō Khakkhara or Khakkhara. Shakujō (“tin cane” in Japanese) and (Khakkhara “Sounding Staff” or “Rattle” in Sanskrit and Xinzhang in Chinese) is a Buddhist ringed staff used in prayer to make a distinctive sound and originates from the Indian khakkhara (sounding staff) which is made of bronze or iron...
Circa 1900, solid bronze Chinese staff terminals formed as a dynamic toad. These toads would have been mounted at the top of a pole or staff. We have 2 available, but the price is for just one. Measures 4" long x 2" high.
Width approximately 18 cm (across the handles). In good condition.
Attractive bronze incense burner, very old, probably from deep in the 19th...
Length: 9.5 cm (3.8 in)
Height: 7.2 cm (2.9 in)
Depth: 4.1 cm (1.7 in)
Height on Stand: 10.5 cm (4.2 in)
Weight: 240 gms
Chinese bronze water dropper of a water buffalo and its rider, playing a flute; 18th century or earlier; lovely patina with possibly the original wooden stand; age related wear; good condition
This is a Mogolian wine cup with coral and turqoise beads.
Good condition, except for one loose coral bead.
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner, Xuande mark. 12 cm high. 14,7 cm mouth rim diameter.20,7 cm wide. 1936 gram weight. Good conditions.
Old buddhist altar representing Buddha and two bodhisattvas, each one standing on a lotus and backed by a mandorla, the whole group surmounted by the Buddhist Flaming Pearl and resting on a double lotus. Apocryphal reign mark beneath (Emperor Qian Long). Bronze with fine age patina. China, late 19th century. Height: 17 cm. Very good condition.