These polylobed wooden cups covered with a thick layer of sculpted cinnabar red lacquer were to be used as planters. The interiors and undersides are lacquered in black. It is very likely that the interiors were lined with gilded copper or tin containers, in order to protect the lacquer from permanent humidity, the black lacquered backgrounds suffered from this humidity.A fractured place reveals a piece of textile...

A Chinese cloisonne enamel and gilt bronze water-pot, Qianlong mark and period. 6.5cms. Small bruise to one side. From a Sussex, UK, collection.

Chinese pottery standing cow with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Length 16 C.M. / Width 6.7 C.M. / Height 11.3 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 12,3 cm diameter. 2,9 cm high. 567 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.

Height: 23 cm (9.2 in)
Width: 9.8 cm (3.9 in)

Attractive Chinese porcelain beast-handled vase with four Qilin adorning the shoulders; features two figural panels surrounded by fine raised enamel hatch-work and small vignettes of birds and figures; good condition

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 18,8 cm diameter. 4,2 cm high. 1737 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.

Height: 27.7 cm (11.1 in)
Width: 13 cm (5.3 in)

Chinese porcelain famille rose handled vase featuring a young woman in a garden setting; a poem script on the reverse; good condition

Height on Saucer: 6.5 cm (2.4 in)
Width of Cup Including Handle: 11.5 cm (4.6 in)
Width of Saucer: 14 cm (5.7 in)
Height of Saucer: 2.6 cm (1.1 in)

Fine example of a Chinese porcelain cup and saucer from the Guangxu Period; both pieces depict dragons amongst foliage surrounded by lotus scrolls below the rims; the base of the saucer is decorated with garlands of foliage; both pieces have a stamped Guangxu mark and are period; good condition

Height: 33 cm (13.3 in)
Width: 16 cm (5.3 in)

Chinese porcelain triple gourd vase; decorated with underglaze blue and polychrome foliage, including peony, orchids and plum blossom; glaze ends accurately just above the base rim; underneath shows a Qianlong mark, but probably later Qing; some age-related wear; good condition

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 11 cm diameter. 3 cm high. 462 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.

Height: 8.8 cm (3.6 in)
Width: 7.8 cm (3.1 in)

Chinese polychrome enamelled cloisonne lidded round box; decorated with florals and auspicious objects; minor age wear; good condition

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 12,7 cm diameter. 2,5 cm high. 760 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 17,3 cm diameter. 4,1 cm high. 1088 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner with wood stand. Xuande mark. 14,5 cm diameter. 9 cm high. Original conditions, free from any repair. Please see on the pictures.

Very good Han Dynasty heavy spinach green lead glazed jar with zoomorphic impressed band at the top. Excellent condition, small unglazed spot near mouthrim- please examine enlargements. D: 14cm/5.5in and H: 11.5cm/4.8in.

Height on Stand: 20 cm (8 in)
Width: 5.8 cm (2.4 in)

Quality Chinese green crackle vase with a wooden lid and stand; fine overall crackle over a very good foot; good condition

Height: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Width: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 2.1 cm (0.8 in)

Fine example of a Chinese carved cinnabar snuff bottle; features two main panels of buildings within rural settings with scroll-work across the shoulders and sides; standing lappets to the base rim and original knop and bone spoon; inscribed Qianlong mark to the base; very good condition

Height: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Length: 13 cm (5.2 in)
Depth: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Weight: 140 gm

Chinese silver box by Luen Wo; decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls; marked on the base LW and script; late 19th century; good condition

Height: 5 cm (2 in)
Width: 7 cm ( 2.8 in)
Weight: 750 gm

Fine Chinese gilt bronze knob seal with a Kilin atop; very well-cast and a crisp seal below; small amount of verdigris showing on the base; good condition

Height: 22.8 cm (9.1 in)
Width: 10.5 cm (4.2 in)

Chinese heavy cloisonne vase of good age; polychrome enamel floral decoration throughout; minor surface wear with age-related issues; good condition

Height: 33 cm (13.2 in)
Width: 12 cm (4.8 in)

Chinese porcelain famille verte lidded vase; features the emperor and attendants moving through a rural setting; standing lappets with hatched borders on both rims; lid with foo dog atop; good condition

Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon dish. 17 cm diameter. Good condition except very smooth hairline at the center.

Rare Warring States, circa 475–221 BCE, squat gray pottery jar, with incised wave, impressed diamond and large carved spiral patterned bands. The spiral pattern is quite interesting as this is usually only seen on archaic jade bi from the period. Some of the tips of the spiral are broken otherwise superb condition considering its delicacy and age. The surface absorbs water very quickly with a distinct petrichor scent. D: 28cm/11in and H: 14cm/5.5in.

Chinese Han dynasty lidded gray earthenware hu-form jar with globular body and slightly flaring neck divided into horizontal grooved bands holding incised decoration of various animals. Two opposing applied taotie mask handles are at the shoulder. The circular domed lid has three loops at the edge. 14 3/4" high. 206 BC – 220 AD. This form was designed to imitate the shape of a bronze hu vase...

This piece was excavated at the kiln site, and washed out to remove stains. This type of Jian yao piece has been called as "Hare's fur" in China and "Nogime tenmoku" in Japan. YouTube movie/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PghBARFqmaU Certification : written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan. Size: 9.0cm(D)/4.7cm(H)

A very rare Chinese Song dynasty Qingbai bluish glaze bottle with cloud pattern and beast head decoration. This form is extremely difficult to finish, therefore expected manufacture defeat is acceptable. Ht. 24.8cm. Condition: slightly crooked, minor chips to base rim, no lines, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.

A good Chinese Yuan dynasty Jun glaze bowl. Dia. 14.7cm. Condition: no chips, no lines, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.

A charming Chinese Song dynasty Cizhou bowl. Dia. 14.2cm Ht. 5.8. Condition: perfect as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.

An wonderful shard of Chinese Song dynasty Ru ware tripod vessel with mouth rim. 10.4*10 cm. Condition: in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.

A beautiful Chinese Han dynasty lead green glaze jar with Taotei pattern lugs. Ht. 35.5cm. Condition: minor glaze deterioration, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.

A nice Chinese Tang dynasty Sancai figure of a bearded attendant. Ht. 30cm. crooked, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.

A fine Chinese Yuan to Ming dynasty Cizhou painted floral Meiping shape bottle. Ht. 20cm.Condition: crack line to the base, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.

Small scholar's chinese table in precious wood. The table is cut from a single plank of wood. The shape is simple and elegant. The wood is very hard, dark brown in color with red highlights, its grain is very fine, similar to mahogany or rosewood. When touched, the surface is slightly irregular, indicating the use of careful manual finishing with a scraper. Good condition. Very heavy. 3400g. 543x322x62mm Can be used as a base.China early 20th century or before.

Excellent opium pipe stem cleaner, fine condition and all original parts. Bamboo sheath, iron cleaning rod and copper opium poppy pod shaped finial handle. Circa late Qing Dynasty. Total length 54cm/21.2in.

Two antique steel-line engravings drawn by Thomas Allom (1804-1872) and engraved by Arthur Willmore (1814-1888) titled “Chinese Boatman Economizing Time & Labour, Poo-kou” and "The Fortress of Terror, Ting-hai" from “China in a Series of Views” published in London in 1843 and reprinted through 1859. The images were derived from sketches executed on the spot by Captain Stoddart, R. N. Purchased from Teresa Coleman Fine Arts in Hong Kong, with the certificate of authentication included...

Chinese porcelain jar. On a very beautiful underglaze lavender blue background are painted, in dark cobalt blue also underglaze and in white enamels, characters Shou (happiness) and Swastika (eternity) surrounded by fumaroles, around the base and the neck are represented respectively friezes of waves and stylized clouds. Below the mark of Emperor Qianlong in underglaze blue. This jar was a vase whose neck was certainly damaged...

Chinese pottery lion panel.

Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panel only: Length 29.6 C.M. / Width 18 C.M. / Thickness 2.7 C.M.
Height including stand: 38.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground)...

Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with bluish green glaze, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, size: 13 cm diameter.

Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with good bluish green celadon glaze, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.

Yuan dynasty blue and white bowl with Anhua (secret) flower motif. good condition with T shape damage at the rim restored no missing part please see picture for detail, size: 17 cm diameter.

Tang terra cotta image of a Fat Lady. Traces of original pigment with legible facial features (note noted in enlargements). This is the smallest one I have ever seen- miniatures are extremely rare. H: 6.2cm. The bottom is uneven (just appears to have been made that way) there are traces of glue where it was probably once attached to a stand, otherwise, good condition- no damage or repair.

A large brooch of Chinese export silver made in filigree technique backing and embellished with enamelling and a very good carved red coral piece in the shape of a beautiful lady. Stamped: “Silver China” on the back side. Size: Diam 5 cm x 5 cm. Early 20th cent. around 1910/20. Condition: good with only some wear to enamel.

Tang terra cotta image of a Fat Lady. Traces of original pigment. Miniatures are extremely rare. H: Some shallow chips at the bottom- noted in enlargements. H: 7.8cm.

Antique Chinese stone head of a Bodhisattva. Eyes are down cast and expression is compassionate. Up swept hair and tall crown decorated with a central floral. Likely carved of limestone. With a custom metal base.

Age Qi dynasty 2nd to 5th century.

Dimensions: 11 3/4" high (8 1/2" high without stand) x 4 1/2" wide x 4" deep

Antique Chinese Buddhist nimbus cast of bronze. 9 gilt Buddhas seated on lotus thrones float in a swirling mist. Gilt edging and beautiful green patina. With custom metal stand.

Age 19th century

Dimensions: 17 3/4" high (on stand) x 7 1/4" wide x 4" deep

A lovely Qing Dynasty porcelain jar with cover c. 18th. century.

A seafind in an extremely fine condition!

Size: 6,8 cm. tall and 7,8 cm. wide.

Condition: Extremely fine, a seafind with encrusted patina in the interiour.

Ex. Danish private Collection.

A lovely Qing Dynasty porcelain jar with cover, c. 18th. century.

A seafind in an extremely fine condition!

Size: 9,8 cm. tall and 9,5 cm. wide.

Condition: Extremely fine, a seafind with encrusted patina in the interiour.

Ex. Danish private Collection.

A lovely Qing Dynasty porcelain jar with cover, c. 18th.century.

A seafind in an extremely fine condition!

Size: 9,5 cm. tall and 10 cm. wide.

Condition: Extremely fine, a seafind with encrusted patina in the interiour.

Ex. Danish private Collection.

Tang terra cotta image of a Fat Lady. Traces of original pigments. Miniatures are extremely rare. H: 9.3cm. Good condition- no damage or repair.

Tang terra cotta image of a lady in waiting or courtesan, with elegant chignon. Traces of original pigment. Miniatures are extremely rare. H: 10.2cm. Good condition- no damage or repair.

Tang terra cotta image of a Fat Lady. Traces of original pigment (please note the belt in enlargements). Miniatures are extremely rare. H: 8.4cm. Good condition- no damage or repair.

Small cabinet with drawers in precious wood. It opens with a sliding door revealing 3 drawers. The door is inlaid with silver threads depicting the Chinese character "Shou" meaning longevity, the other panels are inlaid with a simple silver thread. This small cabinet with a simple shape is made of very hard wood with a dense grain, almost black in color with red reflections. It is probably some kind of rosewood, perhaps red sandalwood, called zitan in China...

Very Rare Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty imperial military archer's large composite war or strength bow made by 正元- Zhengyuan.

DETAILS: A composite bow made from several elements of horn, sinew, and wood. Outer side appliqued with high-quality horn bellies, the inner side is covered with painted in brown and beige Birch - bark, with the handle wrapped in cork on the middle bordered by shagreen and flanked by inlay in white bon traditional Chinese cay pattern...

A finely potted Chinese buff pottery conical bowl, with moulded floral interior, covered in a lustrous semi translucent amber glaze over a white slip, the interior with three small spur marks. Liao dynasty, 10th century. 12 cms diam. From a Buckinghamshire, UK, collection formed in the 1980's.

Chinese pottery entertainer dancer panel.

Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panel only: Height 40.3 C.M. / Width 19.8 C.M.
Height including stand: 52.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground)...

Song dynasty longquan large alms lotus bowl with cover, good condition with chip and crack at the rim no restoration please see picture for detail, size: 14 cm diameter, 12.5 cm height.

Qing dynasty Dehua white glaze blanc de chine deity Arhat seated on Qilin, good condition with touch up at the left arm and qilin tail, please see picture for detail size: 21 cm height, 19 cm diameter from head to tail.

Rare Five dynasties yue ware celadon large incense burner size: 17 cm diameter 10.5 cm height.

Three small amulets cast in the form of deities standing in formal dress. Bronze, with partly encrusted reddish-green patina. China, Han dynasty. Height: 52, 54 and 54 mm. All in good condition.

Small statue of Buddha, in monk's robes, sitting cross-legged on an elevated lotus throne, holding a bowl in his left hand, his right hand in protecting and blessing posture (abhaya mudra). The statue was cast in the style of the Liao dynasty Buddha images. Bronze, with fine age patina. Qing Dynasty, 18th century. Slight abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.