A large Chinese "Peach" bowl vibrantly decorated with "famille rose" enamels in 18th Century Imperial style. On the base is the mark 'Qianlong yu zhi'('Made by Imperial order of Qianlong') written in blue enamel enclosed by a double square. However this item was made later - probably during the 1920s or 1930s in the Republic period. Provenance - from the collection of the late Reverend Victor Farmer...

A large Chinese "Peach" bowl vibrantly decorated with "famille rose" enamels in 18th Century Imperial style. On the base is the mark 'Qianlong yu zhi'('Made by Imperial order of Qianlong') written in blue enamel enclosed by a double square. However this item was made later - probably during the 1920s or 1930s in the Republic period. Provenance - from the collection of the late Reverend Victor Farmer. Condition - there are three cracks (one with a re-glued chip) running from the rim...

A large and heavy Shiwan stoneware figure with thick flambe/"ox blood" glaze possbly depicting the daoist immortal Li Tieguai and made in China during either the 19th or early 20th Century. Condition - very good. No damages and no restoration...

An early 18th Century plate decorated in underglaze blue depicting a lady and a boy in a river landscape. This item was made for export to Europe (circa 1730 - 1750) during the reign of either the Yongzheng or the Qianlong emperor. Condition - there is a faint 3cm (1.2 inch) hairline running from the rim. No chips and no restoration...

A pair of mythical animals (mother and child) of a creamy jade color. It has small areas of natural brown, light orange and grey coloration and inclusions. The jade is beautifully carved and feels lovely to the touch. The curled tail of the smaller animal forms a round hole which enables a thin rope to be put through it. Absolutely endearing. Period: Early Ching (18th Century) Size: H = 1-3/4", W = 3-3/8"

An unusual stone weight with a young boy riding a foo dog. The corners each have little foo dogs playing with their ball. The base has a key fret design. This is a very special weight and unique in it's design. It is my understanding that these weights were used in making paper. Size: W. 31.5 x 23cm. H. 19cm. Condition: No repairs or chips.

Description:

An old stone box was beautifully carved on the cover with a five-clawed swirling Dragon and with cloud pattern at the basin.
By a well rendered craftsmanship, the covered box was in a magnificent mood by its astonishing image.
Kept in perfect condition and darken patina, there’re only minor defects found at the whiskeys and at one of the corners of the cover.

Date: Qing Dynasty(18th/19th Century),

Dimensions: 9.2cm x 9cm x 8.5cm.

Description: A boxwood ruler was preserved very well when edges were smoothened off due to long time of use. What interestingly found were picturesque motifs like plum flowers and magpies were carved on both surfaces along with the regular counting marks. Date: Qing Dynasty(late 19th century.) Length: 34.9cm. A FITTED SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

Description: A porcelain snuff bottle was beautifully painted on the surface with insect of grasshopper in the weeds. On the other side, a well-rhythmed poem was finely written to depict the picture. It was in perfect condition with original dipper on top. An inscription mark Qian-Long-Nien-Zi was at the bottom. Date: Qing Dynasty(19th century). Height: 7.9cm.

An early 19th Century "rice"/pith paper watercolour painting of a fish mounted in a 1920s/1930s limed oak frame. Condition - there are two splits and a small piece missing from the picture...

Four Foo Dog seals. Two carved, two blank. Two made of ivory, one of black stone and one of red stone.The Foo dog is also known as the celestial dog and happiness dog. The animal is also a symbol of energy and value. Age: Mid 19th century. Size: H. Tallest 4cm- Smallest:2.5cm. Condition: The red stone one has a small chip at the base, all others are fine.

Description: A Longquan celadon-glazed water pot was mold with a narrowed mouth, merged body and a well shaped foot ring. Yielded under the glaze with evenly spread crackles of iron wires all over the surface including the center of the foot ring, adding with the iron brownish foot ring, the small water pot was imitated to the Ge-typed wares of Song Dynasty in a charming look. The tint is much darken and greener in real than in the pictures...

Unusual Chinese late Qing dynasty to possibly early Republic (late 19th to early 20th century) hardwood stand used to hold opium pipe dampers. A single drawer with brass pull is used for the storage of smoking accessories. The back is nicely carved with a bamboo motif. 13"L x 2"D x 3"H. Very good overall condition with some minor stains to the wood consistent with its age and use. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s...

A very well executed Ming stone weight depicting a strange youth guiding a mythical beast.The stone itself is unusual in that is very hard and veined with two colors. A very unique piece and a true work of art. It is my understanding that these weights were used for pressing paper. Size: Base. 28.3 x 28.3cm. H. 14.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Some minor old chips around the edges and the horn on the animal might have been filed a little long ago.

Description: A nephrite jade pendant was carved as a tiger’s head. By a grayish tint, the jade piece was revealed with blackish incursions along the stone tissues and accompanied with ice crackles. They were all resulted from long time of burial. In adequate size, the jade piece was an ideal accessory in the past and in nowadays as well. Date: Ming Dynasty(15 Century), Dimensions: 3.8cm x 2.6cm x 1.2cm

Description: A brick oil-lamp was preserved finely. In cylindrical shape and with a hollowed-out cover, the oil lamp was in decent look when radiating out the ancient light. A Chinese character “Fu”-Good Fortune was intriguingly carved within the pattern of the hollowed cover. By an enduring old patina, the oil lamp was in perfect condition and can be used in a practical way. Date: 19th century. Height: 16.5cm, Width of the base: 16cm.

Description: A Zitan lotus-bud water basin was well carved. By a fine quality, the wood piece was preserved with enduring purplish black patina on the surface. Abrasions and minor frits were found on the outer rims. Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Width: 7.6cm, Height: 4.2cm.

Description:

A Triad Blac De Chine Guanyin Statue was beautifully rendered.
In elegant sitting posture the holy deity was accompanied with two attendants in front of the throne.
And on the rocky stands beside her, there's a purity vase on the right and a holy hawk sitting on the left.
Serene and peaceful in mood, her features were well depicted when the flowing robe and the beaded rosary was carved in a fine craftsmanship...