Antique Chinese branch coral carving of a beautiful maiden. She stands holding a vase with peonies. Her hair is pulled up into a high bun on which is perched a bird. Her robes flow around her and she stands on a rocky out cropping. The coral is perfectly balanced on an ornately carved hardwood base.

Age: Qing Dynasty (circa 1800's)

Dimensions: 13 1/4" high (total) x 7" wide

The head is carved in a grey stone that I think is limestone, it is harder than marble but it can be scratched with a steel tool. The naive sculpture seems to be made by a craftsman who was not a sculptor or a sculptor of a primitive people. It unquestionably represents a Buddha with his third eye in the middle of his forehead. There is some red pigment left in one nostril and in the corner of the mouth.The appearance of the stone seems very old...

Ming Dynasty Chinese Wood Sculpture of Emperor and Empress. Purchased from Askenasi in Paris in 1978 by Irwin Hersey, renowned author on Asian and primitive art, and publisher of the Primitive Art Newsletter in the 1970s. Irwin Hersey was an advisor to museums and prominent collectors, and vetted pieces for many of the international tribal art fairs and Asian art fairs. 8.5 x 5 x 2 inches, 21.5 x 12.5 x 5 cm.

Ming Dynasty Chinese Wood Sculpture of a General on Horseback, with original pigments. 11 x 5 x 3.25 inches, 28 x 13 x 8 cm. Purchased from Askenasi in Paris in 1978 by Irwin Hersey, renowned author on Asian and primitive art, and publisher of the Primitive Art Newsletter in the 1970s. Irwin Hersey was an advisor to museums and prominent collectors, and vetted pieces for many of the international tribal art fairs and Asian art fairs.

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Carved Shoulou & boy Figurine Signed

It is 12.2 inches (31 cm) tall by 7 inches (17.7 cm) wide. It is 1.4 LB.

It has small chips and hairline cracks and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Minute restoration on the nose's tip, otherwise is in good condition.

Height with Stand:43cm.

Height without Stand :27cm.

It was from an old collection.

Statue of Buddha Sakyamuni, in monk's robes, sitting on a lotus, his hands in didactic posture ("vitarka ludra"). Bronze, with fine patina. China, early Ming dynasty, Hongwu period (1368-1398). Height: 13 cm. Small accident on nose, otherwise very good condition. A very rare piece. NOTE: similar examples of Buddha statues of this period exist, though rare, for example a gilt-bronze Buddha, dat.1398 Hongwu, H 5.8 W 3.8 cm, East Asian Art Museum, Bath [exh.cat. Bath 2000, No...

Probably Tibet. Miniature Buddha in cast bronze gilded with the mercury technique. Under the base curiously we can see a Vajra cast in relief. The sculpture is simple rustic, the details are little or not chiseled, however the gilding is of the best quality, very thick and tends to flake.Traces of pigment on hairs and eyes. The style of the base with elephant and Buddhist Lions in front and crosses at the back, makes me think of the 15th century style. No restaurations...

Guan yin in cast copper alloy. Incised decoration. True old patina. A little worn normally see pictures. No restoration. She must have been holding an object in her hand which is missing today. Hight: 15cm.

Antique Chinese figure of Quan Yin. Revered as the goddess of mercy and compassion she stands holding a strand of prayer beads in her hands. Her sweeping robes are decorated with scrolling details and her hair is arranged on top of her head. Also considered the goddess of beauty, her name in Sanskrit is Padma-pani (Born of the Lotus). In Japan, she is called Kannon. This figure is carved of wood and lacquered a deep red...

A large and imposing bronze image of the Songzi Niangniang (‘The Lady who Brings Children’), a primary Daoist deity. Fine expression and details. Covered with a dark brown patina all-over. Ming dynasty, most probably Wanli period (1573–1619), a time when it is known that large number of Daoist images were made. ****H 38 cm. ****Condition: Generally very fine. Minor remains of cold gilt and colouring. One tip of a finger broken off.

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Carved Old Man Figurine

It is 5.2 inches (13.2 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 0.6 Lb.

It has flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Descriptions:
A granite head piece was well preserved.
With characteristic facial features, the stone piece was retained on the surface with old conditions that only ancient time can cause.

Date: Tang Dynasty （AD618-907) ,

Height without stand: 14 cm

A bronze figure depicting the City God, (Chinese: Cheng Huang). Cold gilding and rest of coulors. The City God is one of the important Gods of Daoism, he is a kind of guardian deity of the City, a heavenly magistrate responsible for the protection of the territory, the safety and prosperity of the locality. Temples dedicated to Chenghuang were built allover China and annual processions of the God were carried out. Ming Dynasty. H. 29 cm. Condition: Very good, just some wear to gilt.

An unusual and charming votive image of carved wood depicting Guanyin seated in her grotto on Putuo Island with the secondary figures, the Dragon Maiden and Sudhana attending her on either side. Above a small grotto with the seated image of a Buddha and flanking it on both sides are the four popular companions from the Journey to the West (Xiyou ji), the monk Xuanzang, Sandy, Pigsy and Monkey. In the water below a pair of nagas and a large fish...

A finely carved boxwood image of a standing Luohan (Arhat), one of Buddha’s disciples. The figure is shown turned slight to one side while holding a wish-fulfilling scepter (ruyi) in the crook of his right arm. The carving is coated in a deep, transparent reddish lacquer. Qing, 18th cent. H 18.5 cm. With fitted, old Japanese storage box. Condition: Excellent with only one minor age crack caused by the drying wood.

Height: 4 cm (1.6 in)
Width: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 1.5 cm (0.6 in)

Chinese carved toggle in natural material; depicts an adult monkey and baby; age lines and excellent patina; good condition

Statue of crowned Amithaba Buddha, in formal attire, sitting cross-legged on an elevated throne, his hands in dhyana mudra (meditative posture). Wood, with remnants of lacquering and gilding. China, early Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century. Height: 34 cm. Chip on top of crown, abrasions, otherwise very good condition.

The sculpture is of excellent quality. The Kouanyin is represented seated in a position of royal relaxation. Very heavy wood is covered with several coats of paint. The details are finely incised but are almost all covered by the paintings. The hand was made apart. The expression of the face is calm, attentive and benevolent...

A very well carved and inscribed wooden tablet made for use in the family house, on the ancestor´s altar for worshipping of the deceased husband . This â€spirit tablet†has the name of the man, Chun Fa from Lin Prefecture , and the name of the donor, the respectful wife Niang, born Song. In the inside it says that Chun Fa was born in the cyclical year of XianFeng, eleventh month, ninth day =1850, lived forty two years and died in the cyclical year of Guangxu 1891. Wood painted in ...

Many fine antiques were exported via Hong Kong in the beginning Chinese economic reform days. This fine sancai warrior statue was exported to Japan round '80 and stored by Japanese famous collector. It was excavated from the room of huge tomb as one of the twelve god guards It is seemed the warrior had a sword, it is seen monster animal's face on the both sleeves that is a influence from Persia. It is guaranteed as genuine piece by Noriki Shimazu the famous Japanese researcher for Asian antiques...

Taoist statue of a Judge in Hell, sitting, in formal attire, his hands joined together. Votive box at the back, now open. Wood, with traces of lacquering and polychrome painting. China Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Height: 18 cm. Abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.

18/19th Century Chinese gilt lacquered wood carving of a seated immortal temple statue. There is some rubbing of gilding, chips, peeling of lacquer, stains, cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Worth noting is the well rendered facial expression, the hair is still intact in the ears and mustache, and the details in the clothing. Measures 9 inches high.

Late 18th to early 19th century small Chinese ivory carving of a standing boy holding a branch with peaches on his shoulders. Nicely done, very pleasant patina, in great condition, fixed on well carved hardwood stand. Height of the figure 1 1/2 inches, height with stand 1 13/16 inches.

Antique Chinese finely hand-carved with superb details rosewood sculpture depicting the Laughing Buddha -Budai (also known as Hotei or Pu-Tai), late 19th century (Qing Dynasty).

Hotei sits on the back of a recumbent Buddhist lion, Shishi or Foo Dog, wearing loosely draped robes open at his chest to reveal his corpulent figure, and holds a bag in his hands that represents wealth and good fortune, while three laughing boys are climbing on him.

CONDITION: In good overall condition, showi...

Antique bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Quan Yin or Kuan Yin) seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, 18th-19th century (Qing Dynasty), China.

The goddess of compassion and mercy is adorned with an elaborate crown and necklace.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 12.3 cm (4.8 inches)

CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing age and use, worn in exposed areas, with a dark natural patina.

Antique bronze incense burner - censer in the form of Laozi riding a buffalo, 17th-18th century (Qing dynasty), China.

The bronze depicts the philosopher Lao Tzu on his famous journey away from civilization to find simplicity; he sits on the animal's back with his robes flowing around him.

Lao Tzu or Laozi, or Lao-Tze, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is the author of Tao Te Ching, the founder of Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism. According to legend, Laozi left C...

Antique Chinese carved wooden figure of the God of War, Guandi. Seated with one leg bent and hands on knees. His armor is decorated with feathers and his crown is carved with dragons. Carved details and traces of colorful lacquer and pigment.

Age: 18th/19th century

Dimensions: 24" high x 11" wide

A limestone statue of Tang Dynasty was finely preserved.

Date:Tang Dynasty, 9-10 centuries.

Height: 25.5cm

Old Chinese soapstone carving of a Confucius or a Confucian Scholar on a fitted lotus form wooden stand. Measures 4" high including base. Base measures 3.5" long, 2" wide.

Height: 4 cm (1.8 in)
Width: 2.7 cm (1.1 in)
Depth: 2 cm (0.8 in)

Old Chinese carved toggle of a scholar resting over a table; fine patina; natural material; these were commonly converted into netsukes by the Japanese; good condition

Height: 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
Width: 3.2 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 1.8 cm (0.8 in)

Old Chinese carved toggle of a standing scholar; fine honey-coloured patina; natural material; these were commonly converted into netsukes by the Japanese; good condition

17th/18th C Chinese hardwood carving of Quan Yin. Beautifully carved with nice elegant lines, this statue has a wonderful patina than only comes with time. In very good condition there are a few age cracks which do not affect the integrity of the piece. There is some glue residue on the bottom where she was attached to an old lamp base. Measures 11.5" high, 4.75 inches across, 3.75 inches deep

Statue of a Taoist deity ("fashi"), in formal attire, sitting on a throne, holding his commandment baton in his right hand and a bowl containing the lustral water in his left. Wood, coated with traces of polychrome painting. Votive box at the back, lid missing. China, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 20.7 cm. Abrasion due to age otherwise very good condition.

This is a finely carved Celadon Jade figure of a Boy holding a Lotus Leaf Branch. It is a mostly of natural celadon color with a small patch of russet color in the back, near the waistline. This excellent rendition of a traditionally groomed 18th Century Boy is in excellent preserved condition. Provenance: Bonham's The Celadon Jade Boy here is similar to one being auctioned by Zacke Galleries, Vienna, Austria, on 11 March 2022, with an estimated cost of 2,000 to 4,000 Euros. (see photo...

This is a very fine pair of Spinach Jade Birds perching on a tree branch that is nested on a carved wood stand. The artisan has taken advantage of the jade skin to highlight certain areas, such as the lightest (celadon) color for their peaks, the darkest (spinach) for their body, and mottle portion of the stone for the birds tails. This very detailed and realistic version of the birds are in excellent preserved condition. Figure Measurements Height: 4.25 inches (10.5cm), without stand ...