Chinese small porcelain cup, eggshell thin body, raised on slightly recessed foot. The cup is enameled in motifs of grapes on coiled vines and peonies. The base with red 4 character seal.
Dimensions: 3 3/4" x 1 1/2" H
Up for auction is an antique Chinese percelain rice cooker with lid, 1880.
Measurements : Approx. 5" diameter x 6-1/2" high
ca. 1800-1850, first half of the 19th century
Mid - Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze copper red
H: 14.6 cm, w: 11.5 cm
From a Seattle, WA private collection, acquired in the 1980s (original sales tag still available)
An interesting and rare vase of "apple" zun shape, decorated in underglaze copper red with a scene of the "Trials of Lu Dongbin". Six - character Yongzheng mark to reverse, but dates to ca. 1800-1850 19th century...
A Very Fine Chinese Grey Mottled White Jade Ruyi Sceptre:
China, 19th 18th –early 19th century
This grey white nephrite jade Ruyi Sceptre finely carved and well polished,
it skillfully worked in high relief with a pierced and carved in the form of an old
and curved plum stem with its flowers and Lingzhi fungus, a monkey playing on the plum branches, russet dark grey tinges on some areas.
It is in very fine condition without any damages, and measures 14cm x 4.7cm w.
Up for sale is an antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century Han Chinese woman's coat, extra large size, bright & shiny red silk ground with embroidered ribbons & trims - couched gold wrapped thread cloud patterns, crane roundels & bats; 4 gilt ball-and-loop toggle buttons each carved with 5 bats & a "Shou" charater in the middle; backed with light red silk lining...
A Chinese Ge-type Censer. Diameter approximately 26.5 cm. It has a short hairline only 1.5 cm. In good condition.
This 19th Century traditional Han Chinese robe would have been used for winter wear. It uses dark black satin weave silk fabric, and has very wide cuffs with floral embroidery and the shape is trimmed out with a floral silk ribbon. The coat has its original buttons and fabric loop closures...and has original lining.
Excellent condition
Antique Chinese square panel of red silk embroidered with still life scene of peony flowers in a dragon vase, on either side are elaborate display stands with shelves of different levels upon which are displayed a bowl of hand-of-buddha citron as well as smaller vases with flowers, a censor and other objects, details in wrapped gold thread, 19th century. Framed.
Size of panel: 21" high x 20 1/2" wide
Size in frame: 22" high x 22" wide
Up for sale is a bolt of antique chinese silk brocade, yardage with roundel of auspicious symbols for Manchu man's robe, 19th or early 20th century. A lot of material, more than enough to make a big robe. 2 groups of 3 small roundels are for making the horse-shoe cuffs as pointed out in the picture. 22nd picture below show a piece of old paper sticks to the corner and a inked seal.
Overall is in excellent condition, shinny, no wear, no stain or fading, color is bright...
Ca. 1790-1850, late 18th – early 19th c
Mid-Qing dynasty
Porcelain with celadon glaze; Jindezhen ware
Height: 41.7 cm / 16.4 in
Width: 30 cm / 11.8 cm (at widest point)
From a Palto Alto, CA estate
A hugely potted and magnificent vase, in archaistic form with a bulging globular body and chilong handles. Various geometric patterns (inspired by Shang/Zhou bronze), floral scrolls, and lotus petals are molded underneath a thick, bubbly celadon glaze...
Pair of Military First Rank Badges Kilin (Qilin), 19th Century
Size:They are 12 inches (31 cm) by 12 inches (31 cm) wide.
They are in good condition with no repairs, stains, discoloration or tears, except pulling of threads at the edges.
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...
Porcelain Chinese figurine of Tsao Kuo Chiu, who is a patron saint of theatrical profession. Richly decorated in polychrome enamels, Tsao Kuo Chiu is one of the 8 Immortals. We have never seen a theatrical monkey at the base, but he is a nice addition to this very unique 19th century Chinese figurine. Marked CHINA on the bottom, we are dating him Circa 1900. In excellent condition, he measures 7.5 inches tall.
Up for sale is a rare antique Chinese rank badge taken from an imperial family member's summer surcoat, 19th century Qing dynasty embroidered with a 5-claw dragon, clouds, bats,seawaves, buddhist auspicious symbols against a black silk gauze; very intricate embroideries !
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century Manchu woman's red silk robe/ changfu embroidered with butterflies and wisterias and butterflies remade into a jacket to suit the westerner's taste. The red silk ground if heavy weight gauze, and the embroidery is executed in brick stitch techniques; very fine work! The black order trims are embroidered with flowers and butterflies; It has 4 gilt toggle loop buttons...
Up for sale is a Qing dynasty imperial Prince's brown dragon robe panel, late 18th or 19th century, executed in the Chinese Kesi weaving technique, 2 profile dragons surrounded by colored clouds, bats, and other auspicious Buddhist symbols above the sea waves, rocks, and standing water / Lishui. Panel is backed with light brown silk damask with peaches, Buddha's hands,and pomegranates. Very rare. Excellent condition.
Measurements: 43" x 37"
Depicting Heshang, the Buddhist monk. Painted wood. From Hunan province. H. 22 cm. (33 cm. with stand). Excellent condition with normal age wear.
With very fine gold thread embroidery on both sides and the original strings with glass beads. China, 19th century. Measurements: H.8 cm, W.11,5 cm. Excellent condition.
Antique Chinese beautifully carved altar cabinet, made of jumu wood, flanged top, the top portion has four drawers carved with flowers, the middle portion has two large compartments opened by four drawers on dowel hinges and carved with lions and flowers, the bottom portion has four drawers with no carving, late 19th century.
Size: 37" high x 76 3/4" wide x 19 1/4" deep.