The elephant has a Buddhistic caparisoned dress with pearl harness, tassels, and scrolling patterned blanket. On its back is a removable bulbous vase form with flared neck (tianquiping) Incised with arctic motif. The elephants almond shaped eyes, diminutive tusk, pinched ears, with trunk swayed inward. The bronze is lost wax cast method...
Nineteenth century white brass Chinese smoking pipe with carvings on both ends. Size: L. 34.7cm. Condition: No repairs.
A Chinese silver vase with elaborate handles and decorated in repousse work with a phoenix on a hammered ground and the sides showing flowers and foliage, the back with a plain shield. Size: 23 cm high. weight ; 8 1/4 oz. two maker's stamps in Chinese characters on the base. It reads YUAN BEI which was an artisan workshop in Tianjin. The middle set of marks reads"wen yen" meaning "cash silver" and indicating a standard similar to Sterling...
A russet colored Chinese Bronze Censer with 4 legs and 3-Character "Shui Yun Ju" Marking on Base. Rectangular shape with 2 Handles. Overall condition good. No damage, loss nor repairs. Size: H. 2.55" x W. 2.25" x L. 2.95
Length approximately 14.5 cm (across the handles). There is a soft dent at the body. In good condition.
Length approximately 11.2 cm (across the handles). In good condition.
A QING Dynasty Bronze Censer finely engarved with various figures and flowers/foliage/people and animals, supported by 3 stylized Elephants as Support/Feet. Four Character Mark "QIAN LONG NIAN ZIH" on Base.
Size: H. 17.5 cm. x W. 19 cm. (H. 7" x W. 7.5")
Height approximately 16.3 cm. In good condition.
Height: 8.4 cm (3.4 in)
Width: 10 cm (4 in)
Depth: 6 cm (2.3 in)
Weight: 500 g
Very early bronze scroll weight of a Foo dog; red rusts and old patina present; good condition
Brass toggle of a horse; excellent and vivid craftsmanship.
Beautiful patina, partially oxidized, perfect condition (see pix). Before 19th C. L: 5,5 cms. TCT 244 (see Bibliography)
Brass toggle of a monkey; expresses the wish for high office. Excellent and vivid craftsmanship.
Beautiful patina, perfect condition. 19Th C. or before. H : 3,5 cms. TCT 244 (see Bibliography)
An old Tibetan ladies purse made of Yak leather and inlaid with silver and gilt carvings with a center piece of Turquoise. The front has carvings of two fish (representing the beginning of life)and flower design. The back has a center tree design. There is a silver woven chain attached to the top for carrying. Age: Late 19 Century to early 20th. Size:L. 13cm. W:3.5cm. H:6.8cm. Condition. Very fine, no repairs
Length/width approximately 13.3 cm (across the handles). Few soft dents at censer. In good condition.
A lovely Chinese pierced and engraved footed dish by Wang Hing & Co. Decorated with a with a chrysanthemum and leaf motif, it is in excellent condition. Measures 3.5" high by 4.5" diameter. Hallmarked on bottom. Circa 1890
Height: 8 cm (3.2 in)
Length: 9.6 cm (3.8 in)
Depth: 4.6 cm (1.8 in)
Chinese bronze water dropper of a mythical turtle or minogame; the creature is topped with a mountain and peach blossom; finely cast piece; excellent patina; good condition
c. 1900 - 20s
Republic period
Solid .990 silver
Width (at widest points): 22 cm / 8.6 in
Height: 15 cm / 6 in
Weight: 347.3 grams
From a Porto, Portugal private collection
An elegant Republic era .990 silver vessel, in the form of a large western chalice with flared rim and two gorgeously detailed handles crafted as pheasants perching on floral branches. The overall shape and workmanship is just superb. The bottom bears Chinese hallmarks...
Antique Chinese pewter censer with handle and a reticulated lid with two incised dragons circling a ball. Nice patina on interior. Late 19th century Qing Dynasty.
Size: 6" H (to top of handle), 6.5" W
Length approximately 13.8 cm (across the handles). Few hairlines, a crack, and few dents.