An ancient Chinese TANG DYNASTY (618-907 AD) bronze tripod wine-warming vessel, Jiao Dou -Diao-Dau, Jiaodou.

This antique wine vessel features a deep, rounded body that rests on three curved, tapered legs. The rim is adorned with two handles - a curved handle shaped like the mythical head of the Jiezi bird and a cusped flat handle. The center of the vessel has a spout for pouring wine...

Antique Chinese 17th century, late Ming dynasty, copper spherical incense burner – censer (Xiangnang) attributed to Zhang Mingqi. The delicately hand hammered, and finely engraved spherical body is composed of two identical hemispheres joined by a bayonet fitting, divided into eight quadrants, finely hand pierced and chiseled with dragon heads, stylized archaic scrolls, peonies, and tendrils. The censer is affixed with a loop and a short, linked suspension chain...

Late 18th or Early 19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Plaque with Persimmon & Bat on Wood Stand

The jade plaque is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) in length by 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) wide. It is 112.8 gram.

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

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A Chinese Iron-Spotted Qingbai Glazed Figure of a Dog. Circa, 14th Century, Yuan Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a recumbent model of a dog with its upright head slightly leaning to one side. Its left leg is crossed over the right with its hind legs tucked and the tail resting above its lower body. It is covered overall in a translucent green-white ‘Qingbai’ glaze, adorned with iron-spots. Measurements: height (1.7”inches), length (2.1”inches)...

A Chinese White Glazed Seated Lion Joss Stick Holder. Circa, 1368-1644, Dehua Kilns, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Model of a lion seated on a tall rectangular plinth with a tubular holder and is covered in a white glaze. Measurements: height (2.9”inches). Condition: some soil stains on the glaze but can still probably be removed with thorough cleaning. No cracks, no chips, no restorations...

Chinese Kangxi Period (1662-1722) Famille Rose Porcelain Rosewater Sprinkler with Silver Mounts for the Islamic Market

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 3.6 inches (9.2 cm) wide. It is 1.2 lb.

It is tarnished and has dark spots, skip glazes, and surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Repousse Solid Silver Fu Lion Box with Moving Tongue Marked

It is 2.56 inches (6.5 cm) tall by 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) wide. It is 67.7 gram.

It is tarnished and has oxidation, bent at the tail and inner rim, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lamp Lantern with Figures

It is 18.6 inches (47.3 cm) tall by 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) wide. It is 7.6 Lb.

It has hairline cracks at the opening, firing cracks, dark spots, mild skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A fine lot of 4 chinese antiques, mainly Qing Dynasty, late 19th.-early 20th. century.

The lot consists of a lovely early Chinese boxwood seal, carved with 'Shu zongfu', a matching pair of Lions with fine old patina and a silver pencil set.

Size: Lenght around 8 cm. for most items.

Condition: Choice.

Ex. Dutch collection.

From Japanese private collection

A rare Chinese Sancai ewer from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), featuring a rounded shape with a dual strap handle and spout.

The ewer is adorned with a variegated sancai glaze, displaying hues of amber and green set against a cream background. It stands at a height of 9.5 cm and spans 15 cm in width.

The overall condition is excellent, with only a minor glaze chip observed at the bottom edge of the spout.

A choice pair of decorative pottery figures of House Attendants, dating to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644.

The figures are dressed in dark blue and turquoise robes and carry high hats on their heads. They both appear to be carriers of their masters carriage...

Circa 1930’s/40s high collared side opening, “shan” from Hong Kong. Black diamond pattern silk satin and blue silk lining. All hand sewn with traditional knotted buttons. Excellent condition. Sleeve to sleeve width at shoulder: 119cm/46in, front length: 60cm/23in, center Width: 49cm/19in and bottom Width: 60cm/23.

16th-17th Century Buddhist Tantric Staff. Known as a Shakujō Khakkhara or Khakkhara. Shakujō (“tin cane” in Japanese) and (Khakkhara “Sounding Staff” or “Rattle” in Sanskrit and Xinzhang in Chinese) is a Buddhist ringed staff used in prayer to make a distinctive sound and originates from the Indian khakkhara (sounding staff) which is made of bronze or iron. This example is in good condition but has scattered casting pours and a repair where a ring attaches to the staff on the right...

A large and very impressive tomb pottery horseman, Chinese, 1368-1644 AD. The type has been thoroughly tested and was burnt approx 500 years ago, placing it in the mid Ming period, c. early-mid 16th. century.

The pottery horseman, a higher-ranking officer, was probably originally equipped with a standard of wood, that has now decayed. He is clad in body armor in blue and torquise and wears a cone- shaped helmet. He is riding a white horse with details in torquise.

A rare to...

This is a ruby colored late Qing Dynasty glass vase. Dimensions 14 cm high

Later Qing dynasty “Zisha” Yixing incense burner. It is preserved intact, with traces of soot, use and wear. In inscription 心淘 (Digging Inside of the heart) was carved by a craftsman or collector in a conspicuous place. The meaning implies: Remove the bad, leave the good and sincere or like rice, removing the husk to leave its essence. Dimensions 18 cm long 13 cm wide 8 cm high

Rare 13th Century Chinese Bronze Cong. Beautiful Yuan Dynasty flower vase. Its size and decoration are typical for the period. Dimensions 25 cm high and 7 cm wide

Chinese Neolithic high fired, well potted jar with side lugs. Very good condition with original pigment and no repair- just some small chips on the mouthrim- please examine enlargements. Majiayao culture circa 3000BCE. D: 12cm/4.8in and H: 12cm/4.8in

Antique Chinese small zitan wood stand. Rectangular shape with low feet and apron carved with a scrolling cloud motif. Nice grain and patina.

Dimensions: 4" high x 13" long x 7" deep

Exquisite Chinese satin silk hand embroidered and hand sewn jacket and pleated skirt with drawstring waistband. Pristine condition, circa 1930s or 1940s, see last enlargement for reference. Jacket dimensions- sleeve to sleeve width at shoulder: 127cm/50in, length shoulder to bottom : 68cm/26in and width in the middle: 92cm/36in. Skirt length: 82cm/32in (not including fringe) and waist: 72cm/28in. Still very wearable!

Circa 1900, solid bronze Chinese staff terminals formed as a dynamic toad. These toads would have been mounted at the top of a pole or staff. We have 2 available, but the price is for just one. Measures 4" long x 2" high.

Antique Chinese carved bamboo bitong (brushpot). Carved with scenes of mountain landscapes and bamboo groves with figures engaged in various rural activities. The rim is carved with a scrolling key motif.

Dimensions: 6 5/8" high x 5" wide x 4" wide

This is a Qing dynasty blue and white plate

This is a perfect celadon longquan kiln waterpot or jacket from Song Yuan era

This a Ming longquan celadon brushwasher, in good condition except glaze corrosion

A wonderful matching pair of Chinese pottery figures of male and female attendants. The figures date to Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 AD.

They are both dressed in robes glazed matching torqouise and dark blue colors. They are placed on plints and each carry a box in front of the chest. He wewars a black hat, and shea has an artfully styled hairdress. The heads are attachable.

Facial details were made with fragile pigment colors of which some remains.

Height: 32-33 cm - c. 13 in...

A superb quality large pottery figure of a male attendant or official, dating to the Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644.

The figure is placed on a high hexagonal plint and wears a fine two-colour blue and turquoise glazed robe. The unglazed areas have pigmented colors in red, black and white. Finely painted facial details.

The head is attachable as often seen on the largest figures from this period.

The figure is carrying a tray in front of his chest.

Size: c. 4...

A Song Qingbai vase with tall cover, in fairly good condition except some minute chips on the cover

This mini Ming era Yuhuchun blue and white vase is with the lotus flower design. In good condition

This Ming tea bowl is with the calligraphy word Fu, meaning happiness. In good condition

A small Chinese blue and white soft paste porcelain seal paste box and cover. "Hundred Boys" motif and an artemisia leaf blue underglaze mark centered within the biscuit ring foot. Qing dynasty - presumed late in the period. Good condition on the exterior. A chip along interior biscuit rim of the shallow bowl - fully concealed when the cover is in place. See images. 1 3/4 inches diameter. With cover in place, about 3/4 inches high.

Late Qing hand carved turquoise snuff bottle with bok choy and radish along with an ant, cicada, grasshopper and cricket. The workmanship and details is superbly done including the insects, having very fine details to the legs, antennae and bodies. Presented on a rosewood stand, this snuff bottle has a wonderful color and patina and is one of the coolest bug type carved snuff bottles that we have encountered in some time. In excellent condition, a later spoon and cork was applied. Measures: H...

A completely hand formed and detailed fresh water coup in the form of a highly stylized archaic duck. This sancai water pot dates late Qing, circa 1880, and is pattern after the porcelains of the Song dynasty. A great item for the collector of scholar items. Measures 3" long x 2.5" high at head.

This a is blue and white Qing dynasty wine pot, probably Qianlong era. In good condition

Small Chinese Bi-form white jade ornament in the Mughal manner with cupped chrysanthemum petals in three, concentric, graduated circles surrounding a cross-hatched, pierced center. The flat verso cupped slightly toward the face along the rim, with small drilling (exhibiting hand craftsmanship) either side of the central aperture and with the surface exhibiting natural texture of the hand worked surface. Qing dynasty. Good condition. Diameter 2 1/8 inches.

Pair of 18th Century Chinese Lac Burgaute Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Panel with Calligraphy & Figures

They are 9.8 inches (25 cm) long by 5.2 inches (13.3 cm) wide. They are 0.6 Lb.

They have chips, peeling of lacquer, minor missing inlays, discoloration, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Large Natural Qing Dynasty Gourd. Original ring and cap with tassel. Dimensions 50 cm high and 27 cm wide.

A Ming dynasty blue and white bowl with peach design painted in very spontaneous and lively way . In very good condition except some glaze corrosion

A Ming Blue and white jar with the Lion dog among peonies flower. The glaze is with some soil permeated stains, in very good condition

Dehua Brush holder in the form of Pine tree and with the crane , in very good condition

Well painted depicting generals and horse . Qing era Ginger jar in crackle glaze , marked Cheng Hua Nian Zhi , in very 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. The god is seated, his half-open robe reveals his large belly, a symbol of his generosity. He holds his rosary in his hand. Oddly enough his big bag is missing. It is sculpted from a beige steatite ( soap stone) stained with pink, on the skull appear red veins of the stone. The artist knew how to breathe life int...

A Chinese White Glazed Melon Shaped Covered Box. Circa, 12th Century, Nan-an Kiln, Southern Fujian, Northern Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Covered box with an elongated melon shaped body with a depressed button top and incised vertical lines. It is covered overall in a white glaze, except for the base. Some similar examples of elongated melon shaped covered boxes with depressed bottom tops and incised vertical lines can be seen in the book ‘Fujian Ware Found in the Philipp...

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Lobbed Ewer with Lug Handles. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a six-sided lobbed body supported by a short straight foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a cupped mouth with two lug handles and a curved spout, opposite a flat handle. It is covered overall in a green-white ‘Qingbai-type’ glaze, except for the base. Measurements: height (4.1”inches or 10.3cm), length (4.3”inches or 11.3cm) from handle to nozzle tip. ...

This is a unique Fu Lion dog incense stick holder

This landscape blue and white jar is in good condition, only star crack appearing inside surface otherwise in good condition

This Qing Boys ginger jar is in good condition except some star crack appear inside and no crack or chip , glaze outside without any star crack

This powder box used to either store powder, Agarwood incense powder, Agarwood chips , jewellery, and etc , here we use it as incense art item with the coin incense stick holder that we design. Ceramic in very good condition

In good condition without chip or crack , glaze is corroded and dry that’s all

Nice old Tibetan or Baotou saddle carpet, with floral medallions and scroll pattern. There are some repairs and restorations which I have highlighted in enlargement two. Early 20th century, the colors are still vibrant with some abrash but none of the garish aniline dyes used later in the 50s and 60s. L: 120cm/47.2in ad W: 60cm/23.6in.

Vibrant yellow enameled porcelain 'Birthday' plate inscribed "wan shou wu chiang" in circular reserves. Underside bears six-character iron red Guangxu period (1875-1908) with "CHINA" export mark. In excellent condition, it measures a little over 8" (20.32 cm) diameter.

Width approximately 18 cm (across the handles). In good condition.

A Qing Wucai Sleeve vase in good condition

The is a Qing era blue and white censer with the Bogu pattern. In good condition

Attractive bronze incense burner, very old, probably from deep in the 19th. and perhaps the 18th. century.

The censor in the shape a great archaic style bronze vessel standing on a cart with spoked wheels. The vessel with a tall lid and dolphin handles.The wheels are made as exact replicas and are still functional as a small toy for grown-ups.

Size: c. 12-13 cm. long and c. 14 cm. tall.

Condition: Choice! wonderful old mahogany patina.

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Qing Dynasty, rare (no one I know has seen one before), silver amulet with a rat (definitely not a mouse). 2020 was the Chinese Lunar Calendar for the Metal Rat so this being a silver piece represents a full 60 year lunar cyclical completion this year. In Chinese society the Rat is considered clever, cultured, shrewd and intelligent although a bit manipulative (Mark Zuckerberg is a Rat). The reverse side wishes the owner “May you live 100 years”. In Hinduism the, the Rat aka Anindya is the v...

A large and very impressive tomb pottery horseman, Chinese, 1368-1644 AD.

The pottery horseman a high-ranking soldier equipped with a huge broad sword at his side and body armor in blue and torquise with Mandarin batch on the chest at back. He is riding a large white horse and he is seated strongly twisting in the saddle.

A mandarin batch or square (traditional Chinese: 補子; simplified Chinese: 补子; pinyin: bŭzi; Wade-Giles: putzŭ; Manchu: ᠰᠠᠪᡳᡵᡤᡳ sab...

A well-hollowed Chinese snuff bottle carved from bright celadon jade. The stopper is made from a green stone with a bone spoon. The bottle needs standing help. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: c. 6.7 cm high.

Length: 9.5 cm (3.8 in)
Height: 7.2 cm (2.9 in)
Depth: 4.1 cm (1.7 in)
Height on Stand: 10.5 cm (4.2 in)
Weight: 240 gms

Chinese bronze water dropper of a water buffalo and its rider, playing a flute; 18th century or earlier; lovely patina with possibly the original wooden stand; age related wear; good condition

Magnificent large Qing Dynasty Lingbi Scholar Rock. Stones of this form are known in the West as Qilian but called Wanluo by the Chinese. Wanluo refers to the repetitive horizontal rippled columnar shape these stones exhibit rising vertically like stacked ancient coins found in tombs. Its exceptional surface texture elevates this example well beyond those seen proliferating in the marketplace along with other modern Chinese imitations. Piercings in this rock create a lovely grotto visible from ...