A lovely larger figure of the seated Guanyin on a Lion, finely gilt and laquered, China, Late Qing Dynasty, 19th. century.
The figure was carved in hardwood with a very serene expression and with respect to tiny details. She is seated on a temple Lion with an elaborate hair dress and lawish gilt, with a stylized rock in red as base.
Size: 41 cm. tall and 23 cm...
Nice little wood carved architectural element in the shape of a foo dog circa late Qing Dynasty. The tip of the left ear is missing, otherwise good condition with well-preserved original gold and red lacquer 14.cm/5.5in.
Nice little wood carved architectural element in the shape of a foo dog circa late Qing Dynasty. This is in excellent condition with original lacquer. L: 14.5cm/5.8in.
An early decorative temple carving of a Taoist deity seated on a donkey, painted in white, black, red and gold, Late Ming-early Qing dynasty, c. 16th.-17th. century.
Hidden room in the back, closed lid.
Size: c 30 cm. tall.
Condition: Nice very fine for the type and age, intact with much of it's pigments still preserved. Minor losses and completions.
Provenance: Ulf Gudmundsen collection, c. 1950s-2007.
A lovely set of temple ancestor figures of male and woman, China, Qing Dynasty, 18th.-19th. century.
Both figures are finely carved and in unusually fine condition for these figures, the red laquer fully preserved. Both with closed lids for offerings in their backs. Old tags on the backs from dealers and collectors
Size: 21-22 cm.
Condition: Extremely fine, sound wood.
Ex. Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s and onwards...
A rare early wooden chinese figure of Xuandi / Zhenwu, with much laquer and fine colour overall, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), c. 17th. century.
The figure is in very original worship condition, still with remnants of the beard, made of real hair and the content present in the hidden room in the back. An attractive figure of a fine style seated on a tall throne with a chinese inscription. Hidden room in the back no lid.
Size: 28 cm...
An wonderful and elaborate pottery figure of a female house attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to c. 1550-1600 AD.
A beautiful, elderly lady, clad in a blue dress with tourquoise sleaves. She is carrying a dish with food in front of her chest. She is placed on a square plint with tourqoise glaze on the top.
Nicely painted facial details. A very fine and elegant figure from Ming dynasty, with it's careful thick glazing and fine expression.
Size: c...
A very nice early carving and highly unusual!
Buddha is depicted as a crowned king seated on his double Lotus Throne held by a dragon below and with a great flaming halo behind, carved with dragons.
The carving can be dated to the late Ming-early Qing dynasty, c. 17th. century.
Size: 38,3 cm. tall.
Condition: Nice Very fine. even wear and drying of the wood chips and degradation of the paint, but with much of the original laquer and paint still preserved...
Very precise and decorative carving and painting of a deity seated on a tiger-cat, inside a high throne with dragon, all in black, red, gold and laquer, Qing dynasty, late 19th.-early 20th. century.
Size: c31-30,5 cm. tall and 19,5 cm. wide.
Condition: Near Extremely fine, some fine wear to laquer and gilt, very sound and heavy wood, chip to his beard on left side othervise completely intact!
Provenance: Ulf Gudmundsen collection, c. 1950s-2007.
Height on Stands: 16 cm (6.4 in)
Width: 9 cm (3.8 in)
Depth: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
Quality pair of carved Chinese horses on original timber stands; natural material; well-carved pieces; one ear reattached; good condition
Length: 10.8 (4.3 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Depth: 1 cm (0.4 in)
Chinese carved Cantonese card case; natural material; carved in the form of a cross with fine details and deep carving of individuals, buildings and trees; minor staining; good condition
A fine casted Chinese Bronze Guanyin statue from the Ming Dynasty 明朝 (1368-1644) with rests of gilt and a still readable Yongle mark. It comes together with a lacquered wooden stand.
Size: 28 cm high (without stand) - 35 cm high with stand. Weight of the statue 3 KG.
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Late 6th Century Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 577) buddha carved of limestone. The three dimensional standing form is mounted in a custom weighted base for display. Right arm creates negative space between the torso as well between each feet.
Textile is comfortably hangs with pleaded folds fans out around lower body. Tightly culded hair neatly formed.
Losses to right shoulder and right hand at wrist...
Very Rare Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Stone Toad Money Tree Base (AD 25 - 220)
This extremely rare toad-shaped pedestal, or base, for the legendary coin-shedding tree dates to the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and has been excavated from Sichuan province. The coin-shedding, or money, tree is known from late Han Dynasty funerary art from the south-west of China. It was believed that if shaken, coins would fall from it...
Height: 41 cm
Width: 9.5 cm
Weight: 1.2 kg
Large Chinese carved female form holding a garland of flowers; noble head-ware; natural material; good condition
Budai is the Chinese "Père Noël" ,the Japanese calls him Hoteï. He carries toys in a big bag and distributes them to children who adore him and are sometimes represented at his side...
A small Chinese marble torso fragment, Tang dynasty, 10 cms wide.
This has been in a UK collection for 25 years. Purchased in Beijing 1990's.
A fine root wood figure depicting an aged Daoist Immortal, holding a ruyi scepter in one hand and standing on a high rock surrounded by waves in an imaginary sea . The head of the Immortal is partly carved while the body and partly the stand are naturally shaped. Made of two parts fixed together. Ming Dynasty, 17th cent. H. 20,5 cm. Condition: very good patina with some wear .
18th century or earlier Chinese carved marble head of the Buddha. Superb carving, extraordinary beatific face with a slight smile. Wonderful finish to the surface, great feel of age. Pleasantly heavy, comes with very well made hardwood stand. Marble height 7.5 inches, height with stand 10 inches.
The frames are identically carved with Dragons, Phoenixes, Buddhist Lions, Bats and Sacred Pearls, evolving in the middle of clouds, flames and waves. The quality is exceptional, the details are complex, precise, meticulously carved and the cabinetwork finish is perfect. This high quality leads us to believe that these frames were made in southern China, for example in Canton, rather than in Vietnam. The real work of lace, boldly sculpted, was the work of a workshop accustomed to excellence as w...
Nice circa 18t/19th century high fired terra cotta Akshobhya Buddha in bhumiparsa mudra and holding a vajra in his lap with traces of original blue, white and gold pigments. This piece appears to have been excavated and the head has been reattached. H: 11cm/4.2in and W: 7.5cm/3in.
Statue of Kuan Yin, wearing diadem and formal dress, holding a lotus bud in her right hand, sitting in "regal repose" on a elevated double lotus throne. Bronze, with fine reddish-green patina. China, Yuan/early Ming Dynasty, maybe earlier. Height: 12.9 cm. Very good condition. A rather rare piece in this form.
Length: 24 cm (9.5 in)
Width: 2.4 cm (0.9 in)
Depth: 0.8 cm (0.3 in)
Fine Chinese carved page turner of the highest quality; carved from natural material, the handle is the highlight, carved on one side with very detailed and deep floral work, the other side shows hatched Chinese symbolic diaper work; good condition
Beautiful image of Tang Dyansty noble woman or lady-in-waiting. Good condition no damage or repair. She is standing in relaxed natural pose, with a sweet face and complicated to coiled double chignon. H: 27cm/10.6in.
Height: 14.6 cm (5.8 in)
Width: 6.4 cm (2.7 in)
Depth: 4.6 cm (1.8 in)
Quality Chinese carving of a Sage, modelled sitting on an old tree stump whilst holding a ruyi sceptre; old polychromed decoration worn to exhibit a fine patina; natural material; pegged on its original timber stand; age wear present; good condition
Chinese Laughing Buddha statue holding a large coin on a gold ignot. Hand painted with red, black, and gold lacquers, he retains much of his original paint. Dates circa 1900. Measures 34" high.
This is a Large and spectacular Blue and White Chinese Figurine of a Louhan III - Impressed mark on the bottom
MEASUREMENTS
Height: 20 inches (50cm)
Width: 7 inches (18cm) at the base
Weight: 12 lbs
Figurine is in excellent condition - no chips or repairs
This is a Large and spectacular Blue and White Chinese Figurine of a Louhan II - Impressed mark on the bottom
MEASUREMENTS
Height: 19 inches (48cm)
Width: 7.5 inches (19cm) at the base
Weight: 12 lbs
Figurine is in excellent condition - no chips or repairs
This is a Large and spectacular Blue and White Chinese Figurine of a Louhan - Impressed mark on the bottom
MEASUREMENTS
Height: 18 inches (46cm)
Width: 9 inches (23cm) at the base
Weight: 10.2 lbs
Figurine is in excellent condition - no chips or repairs
A Qing dynasty 19th century gilt bronze seated Guanyin, good condition please see the picture, size: 23 cm height.
A rare Late Ming - early Qing gilt bronze seated official, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 24 cm height.
A late Ming - Qing dynasty gilt bronze seated Guanyin, good condition please see the picture, size: 24 cm height.
A Ming cast-iron figure of Vairocana, the Dharmakaya Buddha, the most important of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, the one from whom the other emanate from; his name means "luminous" or "embodiment of light”.
He is sitting on a lotus throne, holding his hands in Abisheka Mudra (consecration gesture). On the back side there is a dedication: donated by the Li family. Ming Dynasty, 1368–1644. H. 27.
Condition: Very good but with few casting mistakes on the back
A very rare and finely cast bronze image of the Daoist goddess “The Mysterious Lady of the Ninth Heaven” (chinese: Jiu Tian Xuan Nu).
She is depicted standing on a stylised cloud and holds ritual implements in both hands, a sword in her right hand while the left hand holds a gourd. Remains of cold gilt. China, Ming, 16th century. H 22,5 cm. Condition: Very good, but sward blade broken off and of course with some loss to the cold gilt.
An ancient tomb sculpture of a turtle, probably a weight from a burial shroud, Chinese, Warrings states to Han Dynasty, c. 300 BC-100 BC.
Very rare and exceptional larger sculpture, made in fine crystalized white marble, imported from the Silk Road trade since marble was not found inside China. The sculpture depicts a turtle with a large snake on it's shell and standing on a square base.
Size: 18 cm. long and 11 cm. wide and around 8-9 cm. tall. The turtle weighs c. 2,1-2,2...
A set of Chinese painted pottery soldier.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Height 23.3 - 24.4 C.M. / Width 5.9 - 6.1 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 29.1 - 30.7 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actua...