A spectacular Chinese coconut wood carved crab box of the Guangxu period. Every detail is done to high excellence with the utmost attention to detail; even the the crabs with their markings are painted to realistic perfection. The basket appears woven but is itself carved. This is a rare and unusual treasure and is in perfect condition, measuring 4.5 inches high and 4.25 inches at widest point. Circa 1900
Massive Chinese late Qing dynasty finely carved root wood figural group mounted on a tripod root wood stand featuring a central bearded immortal in a dancing or running pose flanked by two attendants. The immortal holds a gourd in one hand and an unidentified object with an animal head in the other hand. Arms, legs, some heads, and the figures themselves can all be removed from the stand to facilitate shipping. Circa 1900. 54 1/2” high. Very good overall condition...
Massive Chinese late Qing dynasty finely carved root wood figural group mounted on a tripod root wood stand featuring the immortal Li Tieguai (“Iron Crutch Li”) in a dancing pose at the center flanked by two immortals. Li Tieguai holds an unidentified object in one hand while the attendants each hold a peach. Arms, legs, some heads, and the figures themselves can all be removed from the stand to facilitate shipping. Circa 1900. 52” high. Good overall condition...
Antique Chinese small Hardwood ruyi scepter, beautifully hand-carved with a curved handle and a lotus pod on its end with freely moving lotus seeds. Ruyi scepters are used in Buddhist ceremonies to bring good fortune. 19th Century.
Size: 10" L x 2" W x 2" H
An unusual set of Ching "burlwood" type of handmade wood buttons. The wood is very unusual and of high quality.Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Chinese small hardwood plant stand. The underside panels are hand carved with a bowl of fruit, legs connected in an elegant undulated form. 19th Century. Original conditon and finish.
Size: 21" H x 9" W x 9" D
Natural Chinese burl hardwood scroll pot with natural interesting form. Heavy, with original finish.
20th Century
Size: 18" L x 16" D x 20" H
Antique Chinese tray made from a very dark hardwood, slightly recessed rim, dramatic woodgrain, possible Zitan. Dates from early 20th century.
Size: 12"L, 8.5" W
Finely carved Chinese bamboo brush pot, depicting figures in landscape, from late 19th/early 20th century period, this item has height of 6.25 and diameter of 5.25 inches, condition consistent with age, no issues.
Antique Chinese branch tobacco pipe, coated in a rich black lacquer, with bone mouthpiece and metal fittings. The branch has beautiful, natural knots and gnarls with a thinner branch wrapping around it.
19th Century, original piece
Size : 25.5" length, 2" thick
A rare small Ming wooden Buddha with traces of lacquer seated on a lotus pedestal with his hands joined in prayer. Age: Over 500 years old. Size: H. 15cm. W. 7.3cm. Condition: No repairs. About most 0f the lacquer is gone from age.
A beautiful late 19th C. Chinese Huang yang mu wooden small stand, in excellent condition. H:7cm x D: 7cm. $245
A Chinese ruyi scepter carved from beautiful zitan wood, a symbol of good fortune used in Buddhist ceremonies. "Ruyi" directly translates into "as you wish". It has been ornately carved with lingzhi mushrooms on the head and running down the curved handle, which ends in a gnarled root form. High quality carve work. Beautiful distinctive grain of zitan wood.
Size: 14.5" length, 3.5" width
DESCRIPTION: A very old Chinese wooden incense holder, crafted in the form of a partially unrolled scroll that bends and folds to form the container. On the edges of the “scroll” is a relief carved key pattern border with traces of gilt; the worn lacquer surface still shows the original designs of a bird, flower, bamboo and Chinese characters. The top of the flat back plate has a shaped and carved design with a center hole for hanging...
A very nicely carved polychrome wooden FOO DOG-LION, Qing Dynasty, China. mounted. Size: W.18.5" x D. 9.75" X H. 8" without stand, with stand: H. 14.5"
A beautifully carved and gilt Pair of QING DYNASTY WOODCARVINGS depicting Birds and Flowers, China, 19th Century. Fine Workmanship, ideal as Headbords. Good condition. Size: 48" x 11.5" x 3.5" (122 cm. x 29 cm. x 9 cm.)
Antique Chinese hardwood stand with gorgeous, flowing carved form, pierced center, made of dark hardwood with deep red undertones, standing on three shallow feet. Beautiful dark gain. Heavy solid stand.
19th Century
Size: 1.25" height, 4.5" width
Antique Chinese wooden tray, likely made from boxwood with a black/brown finish. It has one main larger compartment carved with two large lotus leaves, a lotus flower, and a lotus pod. The smaller compartment has a carved lotus pod with moveable seeds. It has two sides handles formed as stems.
Size: 33" long, 17" wide, 1" tall