All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1900 item #27510 (stock #1028)
19th century Chinese fan shape ivory carving with stand. One side depicts the popular legendary story of Madame White Snake; the other side presents a short outline of the story. There are a few small crack lines due to age and a small chip on the leg of the custom made stand. It is in good condition. H: 5 inches (7¾ inches with stand), W: 12 inches, D:1 inch
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1700 item #27508 (stock #1027)
Ming Dynasty (1368~1615) 3-color glazed pavilion. A bright yellow roof is supported by four columns. Around each column a dragon curls from the base to the roof. Compared to the most Ming burial pieces such as figures, furniture, horses, etc., this is an unusually rare piece. It is in excellent condition. H: 12 ¼ inches, W: 7 inches(base) 4 inches(pavilion) 7 inches(roof)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Pre 1800 item #27452 (stock #3327)
Mid 18th century bronze sitting Guan Yin statue from Nepal. It is 8 ½ inches tall, 5 inches wide and 4 inches deep. A few holes have appeared in the thinner parts of the casting and two fingers are missing. It is in fair condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1900 item #26601 (stock #3324)
19th century Chinese porcelain snuff bottle molded like a string of grapes. The cap is made of turquoise; the original spoon is gone. There are no chips or crack lines. The leaves show different tones of green. It is a neat piece and in good condition. H: 3 ¾ inches, W: 2 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1900 item #26600 (stock #3323)
19th century Chinese yellow cast porcelain snuff bottle with Qian Long mark. The mark is fictitious which is quite common. One side depicts a bird on a tree; another side is a landscape. The yellow stone cap and spoon are later replacements. There are no chips or crack lines but some stains due to the age. It is in good condition. H: 2 ¾ inches, W: 1 7/8 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #26248 (stock #3321)
Chinese porcelain planter hand painted by Huang Ming Guang in 1919. This four sided planter has calligraphy on two sides; a bird in flowers and a landscape are on other two sides. Some color has rubbed off and there are small chips on the rim. It is in fairly good condition. H: 4 ¼ inches, W: 4 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #26246 (stock #3320)
Hand painted porcelain serving dish, maker¡¯s mark (Chen Tai Xiang made) on the back. Dated 1922 depicting two ladies appreciating flowers in the garden. Some color, especially gold, has slightly rubbed off. It is in good condition. L: 10 ¼ inches, W: 8 inches, H: 2 ¼ inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pottery : Pre 1700 item #26089 (stock #2022)
American Indian Pindale jar, some chips on the rim and color rubbed off slightly. Ca.1300~1400, W: 5 inches, H: 4 1/2 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #25865 (stock #1022)
East Jin Dynasty (317~385) spotted olive green over beige glaze lamp base with three curved legs. It is in excellent condition. H: 9 ¼ inches, W: 6 ½ inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #25677 (stock #1020)
Qing Dynasty famille verte plates. The hand-painted plates depict the story of ¡°The lady of the red whisk¡±. On the back of each plate there is a ¡°Tong Zhi¡± (1862~1874) seal mark. They are in excellent condition. Diam: 7 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #25675 (stock #1019)
Late 19th century blue and white porcelain bird feeders. Hand painted with three horses resting under a willow tree. They are an unusual hexagonal shape and in perfect condition. H: 1 ¼ inches, W: 2 ½ inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #25123 (stock #3314)
Western Jin (ca.300 A.D.) style Chinese bronze incense burner. Probably a later production. A boy is riding on a legendary animal (a turtle body with dragon or Qilin head). His right arm is raised up holding a traditional incense burner (Bo Shan Lu). It is in excellent condition. H: 10 inches, W: 5 inches, D: 3 ¼ inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1900 item #25075 (stock #1018)
19th century Chinese 3 tier fitted mahogany box, heavily carved with patterns and coin motif. Brass corners on each tier. Two corners are missing. Good condition. H: 9 ½ inches, W: 13 ½ inches, D: 7 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1800 item #25060 (stock #3313)
17th or 18th century Chinese wood temple guard. His hands and face remain covered in gold leaf. It is in excellent condition. H: 21 ½ inches, W: 8 ½ inches, D: 8 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1800 item #25059 (stock #3312)
17th or 18th century Chinese wood Guan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) statue. One hand is holding a ¡°Bo¡± (alms bowl). Most of the lacquer has peeled off. Crack lines and small chips due to the age. Good condition. H: 27 ½ inches, W: 7 inches, D: 7 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #25017 (stock #3307)
19th century nephrite carving. A reclined sheep holds a peach in her mouth. Her head is turned back to watch her baby. The lamb is leaning on his mother, in his mouth there is a string of Ling-Zhi. Very nice carving in good condition. H: 2 inches, W: 3 ¾ inches, D: 1 ½ inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1837 VR item #25015 (stock #3305)
Small 18th century nephrite carving. A reclining horse is turning his head toward his back. He is holding a Ling-Zhi symbol in his mouth. This is a very nice old piece. H: 1 ½ inches, W: 2 inches, D: 1 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #25010 (stock #3302)
19th century nephrite carving of a bearded Zhong-Kui (ghost eater). His right hand is holding a fan; his left hand is raised up holding his hat. Under his left foot is a demon begging for his life. According to Chinese custom, the ghost eater will protect a family from evil spirits. This is a very nice carving in good condition. H: 5 inches, W: 3 inches, D: 1 ¾ inches