Antique Chinese bamboo arm rest with carvings depicting a deer rests on a rock under a tree with lingzhi in his mouth. 19th Century. The arm rest is in good antique condition. Length: 7-3/4"; width: 2-1/2".

This small Chinese traditional oil lamp is complete with the original hand-blown globe and cover. The base has several rows of ornate grillwork. The cover is engraved on one side with a couple. The other side has a poem. The chinese is old in both character and language and difficult to translate.

The lamp is only 5 inches tall and of higher silver content than usual for China at that time, which indicates an owner of wealth...

This middle 19th century Chinese topaz brush washer is carved in the form of a large lotus leaf. Two small lotus blossoms and a seedpod lean on the large leaf. It is 4 inches wide and 1½ inches tall. There are a few chips due to the age of the piece.

This very well carved and designed carved bamboo root brush washer is an early-20th century product. It is 1 7/8” high and 5 7/8” wide (measured from the widest part). It depicts old pine trees with a crane resting on one of the limbs. According to Chinese tradition, pine trees and cranes represent longevity. It is in great condition.

A rare Chinese bronze (copper tin alloy) paperweight very finely modelled and cast in the auspicious form of a mythical horned Qilin.

This item was made in China for the scholar's table, in the Transitional Period probably during the reign of the Shunzhi emperor (1644 to 1661).

Condition: excellent - no damages and no repairs or restoration.

10 cm / 4 inches high; 14 cm / 5.5 inches across.

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Late Qing Dynasty (pre 1911) Chinese scholar jadeite seal of irregular rectangular shape. Does not photograph well. Wonderful austere piece appropriate for a scholar’s table, pleasant finish to the stone. The bottom is carved with two raised characters, red seal paste in the grooves. Off-white natural untreated jadeite with touch of green and russet skin areas. Imprint of the seal is shown on Enlargement 1. Height 1 11/16 inches.

Chinese Cinnabar Scholar Water Coupe, 19th Century

It is 1.8 inches (4.8 cm) tall by 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide. It is 0.15 Lb.

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

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Bamboo Carved Handrest or Brushrest with Chirography Signed, circa 19th Century

It is 0.75 inch (2 cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6 cm) in length and 1.75 inches (4.5 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.

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This rare and unusual carved bamboo brush holder is dated to the Qing dynasty, Guang Xu 7th year (1881). The bamboo cylinder is carved to represent strung bamboo slips. This was the earlier form of books in China before the invention of paper. The artist (writer) Jie Shan wrote and carved the poem during early spring, 1881 in Tong-Shi Hall...

DESCRIPTION: A fine 19th C. Chinese ink stone, crisply carved in the form of a bamboo node with leaves at the top and root knobs at the bottom. A deep water well has been carved into the upper section. Natural inclusions, called "eyes," are highlighted within the duan stone's design, with one eye at the top carved to simulate the moon, and the other incorporated into the stone's grinding surface...

A rare brushpot caved in coconut. On one side 1 temple surrounded by 1 dragon with a fish tail (Makara) and a fish. On the other side 2 dragons surrounding the sacred pearl which curiously has the shape of an inverted heart. We can see the same heart on a coconut box illustrated on page 96 of book 44 of the complete collection of the Palace Museum...

There are a total of eight signs, each with a different "saying" having to do with well wishes. Due to the age of the calligraphy, and the vagueres of the old Chinese language, accurate translations have not been possible for each sign. Each sign is carved out of wood with raised wooden characters and inlayed with MOP flakes. Each is 21 inches tall and roughly 4.5 inches wide. I have listed them separately, to allow for pictures of each

19th century Chinese bronze seal with rectangular base and stele shaped finial with a hole for hanging. Nice piece with very good casting and chiseling, beautiful patina on the surface, raised knob on one side indication the orientation of the seal. Deeply carved 4 characters on the base, traces of old red seal paste in the grooves. Very pleasant to the touch, wonderful piece for scholar’s desk...

Rare and large huanghuali brushpot with its original finish and excellent patina. H. 17 cm, Diameter 17 cm. Condition: an old, worn chip at the top rim, some age cracks, small metal nail at the bottom. China, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century.

A small carved bamboo wood Boy on Buffalo...

This antique molded gourd cricket case has a tight fitting rosewood lid. In China, during the Qing dynasty, crickets were considered household pets, and they were also used for fighting contests and, betting was a regular part of the fight scene.

An attractive Chinese soapstone carving of the Daoist Immortal Zhong Hanli. This item was made circa 1790-1820 either late in the Qianlong reign or during the reign of the Jaiqing Emperor. Condition very good. There are natural flaws in the stone and much of the original paint can still be seen. 14cm (5.5 inches) High 10cm (4 inches) Wide...

Chinese Ming Dynasty scroll weight of a laying down Fu Dog made of bronze, great patina. A hole was drilled at a later time.

Dates Ming Dynasty
H 1 3/8" x W 2 1/2" x D 1 3/4"