Antique Chinese bronze figure of a seated immortal. He sits with robes flowing out around him. He holds a ruyi scepter in his right hand and another round object in his left. Kindly expression and elongated earlobes.

17th Century: Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)

Dimensions: 3" high

A rare Ming dynasty 17th century Cloisonne gilt bronze lion Qilin, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 18 cm height, 24 cm wide.

Very red cast bronze censer,rich copper alloy. Partially gilded with mercury.The body is very thick,the object is heavy.The carving of the details is deep and it seems that the decor is entirely sculpted without prior molding which is quite unusual. Honestly I hesitate as to the construction technique.At first I thought it was a repoussé work but the metal is much too thick and the examination of the interior leads us to think that it was rather casted and ciseled...

A fine Chinese cast bronze incense holder with the figures of four Daoist Immortals each standing on and holding an attribute, as they sail across the sea to the Isles of the Immortals. The holder appears to have been cast in several parts, the main tubular body in one part attached to the separately cast tripod base by three vertical soldered tabs extending from the short cabriole legs...

Southern Song / Yuan Dynasty, 1127-1318

This pear-form vase, with two tubular handles, is set upon a tall, flaring base. A paired dragon motif in low relief wraps around the lower body and a geometric design surrounds the middle neck and handles. A stylized design including ruyi and other elements surround the upper portion of the flaring base. The mouth flares, trumpet like, and is topped with a flat flange...

A rare bronze censer cast in Song dynasty shape and finely decorated with silver wire inlay in late Ming "Transitional" style. The base carries the mark 'Shi Sou' and this item was made in Jiangsu province, China, circa 1600 to 1650. Condition - excellent - no damages or restoration...

Antique Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644) Chinese gilt bronze scholar scroll weight in the form of a chimera. The mythical water dragon-like creature semi-coils it's body. Made of cast bronze with original gilt finish. Original finish consistent with age.
Scholar-officials were the elite class of imperial China. They were highly educated, especially in literature and the arts.

Ming Dynasty C...

A well patinated 16th/17th Century bronze Gu form vase cast in archaic Shang dynasty style. This is from the collection of the late Reverend Victor Farmer. Condition - the interior base has been replaced or re-glued and there are the usual 'production' repairs - made at the time of manufacture. This item was probably made during the reign of the Wanli emperor - 1573 to 1619...

Xuande mark, but ca. 1600s

This incense-burner was originally lacquered a reddish brown tone with traces remaining, and has small areas of verdigris on the base and handles. The interior has some verdigris and encrusted ash. The base is cast in the center with an archaistic style six-character Xuande mark. The overall surface is darkened and has worn unevenly from age and use. A design of two opposing phoenix birds wraps around the body in shallow incising work. Overall good condition...

Small seal cast in the shape of a tortoise standing on a square base. Archaic characters beneath. Bronze, with fine green patina. China, Ming Dynasty or earlier. Height: 2 cm. Width: 2.6 cm. Very good condition.

Height approximately 12.5 cm. In good condition.

A Chinese bronze two-handled censer in the manner of Hu Wenming, Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century. 15 cms wide. Provenance: Hugh Gordon Lowder (1888-1978) who worked at Chinese Maritime Customs, Shanghai, 1908-1914 and 1918-1940.

A Ming dynasty 16 - 17th century Chinese bronze figure of large seated Bodhisattva, good condition please see picture for detail, very heavy in about 6500 gram with 32 cm height and 24 cm wide.

A rare Ming dynasty Lion head Chinese bronze censer with Xuande mark, size 15 cm diameter weight about 1300 gram, good condition please see picture for detail.

Gilded Lacquer Bronze Seated Buddha with Lotus Seat, 16th Century

It is 11.7 inches (29.8 cm) tall without stand and 14.5 inches (37 cm) with stand by 7.4 inches (19 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except peeling of lacquer and chips at the wood stand (as seen in the photos).

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A rare documentary bronze archaic style altar vessel - Jue. This item was probably made as a gift or as a temple dedication and bears the inscription "Great Qing, 11th year of Shunzhi Reign, year of Jia Wu (1654). County Magistrate of Jiang Yin County (probably Jiangsu province) - Wu Long Zhou; Confucian School Head Teacher - Chen Xuan; Teaching Assistant - Wei Kun and School Students Du Lang and others commissioned to make"...

A Chinese bronze hu-form vase with tubular handles and a cast band around the shoulder. Late Ming, 17th century. 24 cms. (shallow dent to lower part of one side)

This rare standing figure of the Amida Buddha still shows remainders of a former very qualityful thick Lacquer Gilding. Ming Dynasty. H : 64 cm.