A large Chinese brush pot hand carved from solid Zitan hardwood. The brush pot has a cylindrical natural form with interesting root texturized edges. An unusual scholars brush pot holder. The zitan shows "gold threading" running with that of the dark grain.
Dimensions: 8" x 8" x 8 1/2" H
Chinese brush pot made of huanghuali hardwood with the classic "ghost eye" grain seen throughout. Carved of a squared form with four very short feet.
Dimensions: 3" x 3" x 5" H
Small statue of Kuan Yin, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, wearing a diadem and formal robes, sitting on a double lotus throne, her right hand in abhaya mudra. Gilt bronze, with fine dark green patina. China, 19th century. Height: 8.8 cm. Gliding partly missing, otherwise every good condition.
Well hollowed shadow agate snuff bottle, of classical shape, with a "tao tie" mask in relief on each shoulder. The stopper is made of coral, turquoise and silver with a felt base. The spoon is made of iron. The piece dates back to the Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Its height: 6.4 cm without stopper. Its total height: 8.2 cm. Excellent condition.
A Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon vase with two ears, flower motif at the center, vase is in good condition no damage please see picture for detail size: 15 cm height.
Height: 13.4 cm (5.3 in)
Width: 6.7 cm (2.6 in)
Fine quality Chinese Hongxian Period famille rose vase; features figures in a rural setting; Hongxian mark; minor flakes near base; good condition
Fine Qing Dynasty jade carving of a figure in overall good condition. High resolution images by email on request.
Fine Song Dynasty celadon jar with lovely color and crackle glaze. In overall good condition except for small chip on glaze visible in one of the images (image #8). High resolution images of item can be emailed to you on request.
An interesting Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and white Bowl. Note there is some fritting, chipping and wear to the rim, but otherwise in good condition. High resolution images may be emailed on request.
This is a Chinese antique brocade dragon costume of blue and gold satin silk, which draws five nail dragons on the front and back featuring Chinese treasure, longevity sign. In a very good condition
No stain, no damage, yarn is not loose. Almost perfect condition. This was brought to Japan in the Qing Dynasty era. It was rarely used
c1890. Height about 129 cm Width of a garment - From sleeves to sleeves 199 cm (78.3 "50.7").
A pair of Chinese famille rose bowls, decorated with gourd and butterfly motifs on green grounds. Gourds and butterflies together have an auspicious hidden meaning of "Guadie Mianmian (瓜瓞绵绵)” - may there be ceaseless generations of sons and grandsons. There are six character "Daqing jiaqing nianzhi" marks inside the foot rims, and of the period. Condition: nearly perfect condition,the only flaw is one tiny chip on the rim. Please refer photos for details. Diameter:7"; Height: 3-1/2".
A very fine Chinese Imari saucer dish decorated with elaborate sprays of Chrysanthemums and Irises with a central motif of a Chrysanthemum all richly gilded with a minimum of underglaze blue elements in the design. The edge of the dish with a gilded brown glazed rim. The reverse painted with two prunus sprigs in iron red and underglaze blue. The dish dates to the early 18th century; late Kangxi to Yongzheng...
A Chinese porcelain moulded dish of sixteen petaloid form, (chrysanthemum form, kikugata) decorated with panels of flowers, Chrysanthemums, Plum Blossom, brocade bands and Tea flowers to the centre. The reverse painted with sprigs in iron red and underglaze blue. The dish dates to the late Kangxi circa 1700-1720.
The dish measures 18.5cms in diameter...
Qianlong Underglaze Blue & Yellow Enameled Dragon Dish (QBW121602)
1735-96
Qianlong period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze yellow enamel; Jingdezhen ware
Diameter: 25.4 cm (10 in)
Height: 5 cm (2 in)
From a Paris, France metropolitan area estate
A video of this dish can be viewed on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ORnPnmWoqds
An imperial circular dish, Qianlong seal mark and of the period, reserve-painted with fierc...
Daoguang Famille Rose Jardiniere (DFM071703)
c...
Famille Verte 'Four Concubines & Sixteen Sons' Jar (GWC111709)
18th / 19th century
Late Qing, or possibly Kangxi
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels
Height: 33 cm
Width (at widest point): 26.5 cm From a Leeds, United Kingdom collection
A gorgeous and extremely well painted antique Chinese baluster jar, enameled in the famille verte palette with exactly four concubines and sixteen sons, a theme especially popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, ...
18th c Jun-type Flambe Quatrefoil Vase (LQF111705)
18th century
Early-Mid Qing Dynasty, probably Yongzheng/Qianlong
Porcelaineous stoneware with jun-type transmutation glaze
Height: 30 cm
Width (at widest point): 22 cm
From a Northern California private collection
A rare and unusual 18th century 'shiliu zun' quarefoil vase, glazed in a transmutation color belonging to the Jun type. The glaze is extremely thick, luminous, and creamy...
Kangxi Dehua Songzi Guanyin (DBC061705)
c...