This traditional Chinese antique tea container was made from bamboo. The outside has a carved rib design. This tea caddy would have been used regularly by family and friends during the Qing dynasty. Some minimal loss of finished surface on top ...to be expected with age and use...9.5 inches high

This is one of 4 small individual antique Chinese carvings which I am listing separately. I had always assumed them to be 4 of the eight immortals but upon close inspection, I am now not sure which gods, ancestors or legends they represent. Each character stands with its own faithful foo type dog and carries an implement of some kind. Each has a peg on the bottom which fits into the own homemade stand.

This character stands 5.75 inches x 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick...

This set of 4 matching Chinese toggles were hand carved from animal bone, probably the vertebra. Each side is carved with an identical design which continues around the side. They are well aged and show both wear and usage. As artifacts from the folk art culture, they were probably carved by the person who intended to use them to secure his personal items. Each piece is approx 1 inch in diameter and .5 inches thick.

From our Chinese Blue and White Collection, a Transitional Period (1635 - 1650) blue and white kraakware charger of the rare Border IX Type, depicting 2 figures in a central garden setting, surrounded by alternating figures with Iznik style flowers in the border, known as Border IX ...

The metal bowl of this traditional old bronze Chinese spoon is heavily patinated from extensive use and was probably used for heating maybe opium.

An artifact of past Chinese Culture, this old Abacus has hand made beads of what appears to be clay, specifically stoneware. The frame is a dark hardwood, probably walnut. It is approx 5 long.

Beautifully carved powder horn from Chinese Miao ethnic minority over 90 years old from Guizhou Province. The underside of the horn is full of old writing. Unfortunately, no one can read the old writing. Around the turn of the century the forests around the Miao villages were full of game and the men would frequently hunt for game to provide family meals. Unfortunately, most of the game has diminished and many of the hunting skills are forgotten.

This small Chinese inro style container would have been worn suspended from the wearer's belt. It was hand carved from wood and detailed on each side with delicate decorative carvings of birds, flowers and a phoenix.

The piece is 2.5 inches high and 2 inches at the widest point. Because of its small size and shape, it was most likely used as an opium container. The inside has been carefully cleaned to avoid dog encounters at the airports.

This small Mongolian hunters flint strike pouch still has flint stone inside. Also know as strike-a-light in American Indian cultures, this hunters folk art implement has bronze tooled fittings. Well aged and in excellent condition...measures 4 inches across the widest part of the striker plate

These early Qing dynasty cups were carved from coconut shell, and lined with metal which was originally coated with silver. The Chinese believed that silver would tarnish when in contact with poison. Many wealthy Chinese liked to use silver lined cups and chopsticks tipped with silver fittings was an assurance against poisoning...

This large Tea Caddy is made from a hollow Bamboo section. The cannister lid fits tightly in order to keep the tea fresh. This style caddy would have been used by a Chinese family of modest circumstances during the Qing Dynasty.

Great patina, darkened with age...a handsome piece that stands 10 inches high and 4 inches in diameter.

Old Chinese hand carved wooden mask depicting legendary king of old China. Face was gessoed and polychrome painted. 15 inches x 14 inches wide and 6 inches deep. some areas of chipped and worn paint consistent with age

This old Chinese hand made carpenters tool would have been used as a snapline just as the western metal chalk box and line are used today. Such tools were often hand made and passed from father to son for generations. This particular one has a small antler for a plumbob.

This antique cast iron 2 piece censer retains much of its original red paint. The inside bottom of the censor bowl is somewhat pitted from use. The chop marks are unrecogizable. The piece is 10 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches high.

Set of Four Late 19th Century Chinese Celadon Famille Rose Covered Tea Cup & Saucer with Peaches Marked

The cups are 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 4.25 inches (10.7 cm) wide. The saucers are 5.3 inches (13.4 cm) wide. They are 3.2 lb.

One cover and one cup have chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Big huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of a monkey riding a guardian lion, standing on a drum-like base; promotion and protection symbol. Carving all around the base.
Very good condition and beautiful patina; a tiny chip on the lower jaw and a tiny chip and a slight crack on the base, no moving seeds (see pix 4, 5, 6); no left foot: missing or not carved? Qing, 19 th C. H: 6 cms

Huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of 2 Foo Dogs .
Rare representation, perfect condition, beautiful patina ; H :4,5cms

A Chinese blue and white porcelain tulip lotus vase Including five short ovoid vases encircling a central cylindrical stem with lotus bud mouth, decorated with grass dragons among leafy branches. Late Qing. Measure 25 cm in height.

This is an antique Chinese set of carved bone dominoes, complete with dice and original wooden box. Carved by hand sometime in the Qing dynasty, the 32 dominos vary abit in shape, size and thickness and the bone dice are a bit off cube.

The box is just under 5 inches x 2.5 inches x 1.5 inches.

almost 11 cm tall Ears and head of monkey, stance and back and paws of lion, face of man. Is the only hole the one through the legs? Strange piece. The eyes are made of brass nails the nose and mouth of brass wire wooden and early in its life was lacquered--it seems to have vestiges of lacquer on it

This antique lamp was sourced from an old Buddhist Temple in Mongolia. It would have been used as a light source, commonly using fat but also occasionally using oil for fuel. The surfaces are rusted and corroded from centuries of use and weather, which gives the piece character and shows it to be an ethnographic artifact of cultures past and passing. Approx 8 inches wide across the rim of the base and approx 12 inches high. Weight is approx 4.5 lbs

Exquisite Chinese Huanghuali alter tables. Gorgeous grain with "eyes" seen in the hardwood. Finely carved all throughout with round Jade wrapped in the wood apron. Overall perfect condition with a wonderful color to the wood.

circa Early 20th Century

Dimensions: 33" High X 43 1/4" Long X 14 1/4" Deep

A small Late Qing or Republic Yenyen Blue & White landscape Vase with the double ring.

Chinese huanghuali low table with a detailed pair of dragons and billowing smoke clouds carved into the front and sides, and dragon heads carved into the feet. Has a shapely and elegant design, and beautiful grain patterns. Size: 14" height, 46.5" width, 34" depth

Ming Dynasty Blue + White Bowl, condition: fair, has minor chip on top rim and foot, no hairline nor repairs, size: H. 8cm x 14 3/4 diameter

The body of this antique Miao Chinese powder horn is carved with large spider web, small foo dogs, and clouds. The stopper is carved into a lotus blossom. The Miao believe that passed relatives take the form of spiders to visit and watch family members, so spider webs are left undisturbed in the home. This horn is from Kali area and is in excellent condition. It is 80-90 years old and approx 9" long.

Really nice Meiji period wooden Japanese woman's box with drawers and locking cabinet section (sorry no key). Box has parquet decoration on all exterior surfaces, and original hardware. 12.5 inches wide 10 inches high and 9 inches deep...

Sourced from southern China, this ethnic minority tobacco container has a hinged lid and "belt clip". I suspect that it is Yi minority.

Carved from animal horn this eyeglass case dates to the Qing Dynasty. What appears to be the original cord allows the case to be hung on a belt...The original toggle was replaced sometime (probably in the 50's) with current blue toggle...

Antique Chinese desk made from sought-after huanghuali wood, with a gorgeous, shining finish and two locking front drawers. Its back and side panels feature elegant, spiraling carvings. Circa 1900. Size: 19" height, 36" width, 12" depth

Antique Chinese monochrome deep blue vase, the body of a melon form with a foliate rim, decorated with ornate gilt motifs of guardian lions / fu dogs playing with hassled "xiu qiu" balls, floral designs and scholar's objects. The foot is marked "Qianlong" (1766-1795).

Size: 9" L x 13.5" H

This is an eye bead from China Warring State period, it is in badly corroded condition after under burial for more than 2 thousand years...it is a very nice piece, please feel free to enquire! Thanks

Antique Chinese Inlaid hardwood chairs, extravagantly hand carved with fine details, beautiful natural pictures can be seen in each of the marble slabs on back and seat. Very heavy made from rosewood. Original finish. Circa 1900 Dimensions: 26"Length, 19" Deep, 39" High

This is an eye bead from China Warring State period, it is in badly corroded condition after under burial for more than 2 thousand years...it is a very nice piece, please feel free to enquire! Thanks

A nice Yingqing bowl, thinly and well potted with foliated lip rim, simple but beauty of Southern Song dynasty with mark to the base in perfect condition. Diameter: 13cm.

A vintage Chinese Zitan wood stand from late Qing Dynasty. Fair antique condition with cracks, small chips and repairs. Please see enlargements for details. 7-3/4"w X 7-3/4"w X 5-7/8"h.