These impressive heavily potted large vases are of a baluster form with everted rims, and are finely painted in a rich and vivid polychrome enamel with panels with figural scenes depicting Ming Dynasty court life, along with a floral motif with birds. The motif around the shoulder is of the “Eight Precious Symbols”, and above is a row of tobacco leaves. The pair of gilt elephant heads on either side with a coral detail in the middle of their foreheads.
Condition: excellent...
This beautiful and well hollowed black hair crystal snuff bottle is a mid-20th century product. It is 2 1/2" high,1 3/8" wide and 5/8" thick with a red carnelian cap. Aside from a small chip on the top rim, it is in very good condition.
This very well carved two-tone hard stone snuff bottle is a 1980's product. It depicts an old sage chatting with a young man under a pine tree. It is 3" high, 2" wide and 1 3/8" thick with a red carnelian and silver rim cap. It is in great condition.
A large cast bronze Department 56 recumbent pig used in a store or window display to feature their Jam Bon Farmhouse china collection (See last photo of same pig as a Dept. 56 Jam Bon butter dish). A truly unique piece with very nice detailing and a Department 56 label on the bottom. The label also says, "Made in India", but it looks Chinese to me and I haven't been able to find any Indian pigs that vaguely resembles this one. I'll let you decide...
This glass inside painting snuff bottle is 3 1/4" high, 2" wide and 7/8” thick. The bottle has a dark agate cap. The snuff bottle is dated 1997. The artist’s name is Yu Shi. Yu Shi's original name is Zhang Yu-Xiao. He was born in 1979 in Hebei province. He enjoys painting Buddha, Guan-Yin, Bodhidharma and other Buddhist figures. One side of the snuff bottle is the image of Daruma (達磨) and the other side is Budai or Hotai (布袋和尚). It is in great condition.
This contemporary bowenite carving of two birds resting on a garden rock is 8 ¾” high (with fitted wood base it is 10” high), 5” wide and 3” thick measured from the bottom and 5” thick measured from the birds’ wings. It is in excellent condition.
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精美天然色冰種翡翠手鐲(A 貨)重量:67.32克 内徑:約2.32英吋(58-59 mm)The elegant vintage bracelet is artistically designed and skillfully carved. Its strong translucent jadeite material shows very beautiful apple green hues...
A large, extremely well-modeled Chinese enamel polychrome porcelain figure (Famille Rose) of a laughing Buddha – Budai.
This seated deity wears a loose robe enameled with various multi-color flower heads nestled among profuse scrolling tendrils. His left hand resting on a raised knee, grasping a string of prayer beads (mala) and the other leg folded across, his right hand holding the neck of a cloth bag at his side.
Five happy children climbing on his arms and legs...
Antique Chinese Tang style pewter and Gilt Flask with incised bird on a branch and the other side is a Sage riding a deer . Nice work but the lid is stuck closed.
Size just under 6" high by 2.75 wide
Jade carving, China, 20th century, depicting a foo lion in sitting position with the smaller one on his back, stone of brown coloring, 5 inches in length, in very good condition.
Finely carved ball of green jade with a silver foo lion finial, with two dragons on each side, from mid 20th century era. Height of the item is 2 1/2 inches
with the diameter of the ball at 1.5 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.
A 'famille-rose' porcelain figure of a Chinese revolutionary young woman. Standing on a gray base wearing a pink t-shirt and yellow shorts, a picnic basket slung across her body, and a sun hat hanging down her back inscribed with one of the revolutionary slogans: 'Wéi rénmín fúwù' which translates as 'Serve the People'. Dates Mid 20th century, circa 1966-1970. Base has maker's stamp. Measures 12.75" high
A Beautiful necklace was assembled by 41 amber beads.The condition is perfect.
Date: Early 20th C.
Width:14cm.
Length: 50cm
The size of the biggest bead:1.7cm
A beautiful necklace was stringed by 23 agate beads.The condition is perfect.
The size of the biggest bead is 2.0cm.
Pair of Vintage Chinese Jade Pendants Vase and Guan Yen, good condition no damage . nice color each nearly 1.5" high.
Vintage Hand carved Sodalite - Lapis Skull paperweight , well carved size 6" by 4.5" by 4.5"
Antique Chinese Silver trinket stash Herb Box with repousse work #2. Beautiful silver work lid with raised floral bird and Bee the sides with different plant or floral scenes the corners with geometric patterns. he silver is unmarked but the box is signed . Possibly a Chinese artist living in Vietnam. Weight 1.5oz size 1.75" by 1.75"
20th c Chinese gold ground vase with raised enamel work , this is not that old but very good workmanship.There is a slight bump to the rim but no cloisonne loss.Size 9.5"
This quality of baby carrier (mawei beider = horse tail carrier) was reserved for festivals, weddings, burials and for special market days.
All hand made, very good condition. Huangping style, Miao, Guizhou, Qing dynasty
Enamelled copper snuff bottle. Decor of flying cranes in a reserve on a yellow background. The stopper is in cast bronze and chiselled with care. The prestigious mark of the emperor kien long is affixed under the base but, unfortunately, it is apocryphal. The rod and the teaspoon are made of metal. I think it's a Chinese production of the 20th century. Probably from the end. Height about 7cm. A chip on the foot (see photo) which does not harm the aesthetics of the object.
This is an contemporary wood carving of Guan Yin the Oriental's Goddess of Mercy and Love, it is of one piece wood carving using one kind of hardwood, it is beautifully carved out and display the elegance and beauty of the craftmanship, the suface was carved in a way to maintain the natural wood texture(rough surface).....Height 1 foot tall/12 inches to the halo peak.... please feel free to enquire and thank you very much, i am shipping it free to USA using SAL registered....
Tang Dynasty Style hand tooled metal vase with Phoenix and florals . Well done with nice hand work. Unsigned unknown metal probably brass. Similar to the Tang dynasty gilt silver royal cups and bowls. Size H 8" by 4" nice weight useable.
Tang Dynasty Style hand tooled metal vase with Ducks and florals. Well done with nice hand work. Unsigned unknown metal probably brass. Similar to the Tang dynasty gilt silver royal cups and bowls. Size H 9.25" by 4" nice weight useable.
This is a jade like hardstone carving of the chinese Han Dragon/mysthical beast....it pass the hardnest test, very hard can't be scratch by steel knife point, it is of natural stone....
Old pair of Chinese toggles in the shape of a button made of deer’s antler.
Deer symbolises longevity, high rank and immortality. D : 4,5 cms TCT 174 (see Bibliography)
Vintage Chinese Lucky Rabbit Exotic wood Sculpture with 2 rabbits towing a large coin. Very well carved in a dark hardwood like ebony with a mother of pearl signature inlay but it is unsigned. Size length 4" by 3" high.
Very old brass toggle of a boy holding an offrand ? ; the ring for hanging has completly disapeared. H : 4,5 cms
Antique Han Children Protective Headdress worn during festivals representing dragoon and tiger. Diam:16 cms. Qing dynasty.
Antique Chinese leather lotus sleepers ; they have probably been the possesion of a rich and modern lady in Shanghai or Guangzhou at the beginning of the 20th C. L : 20c, H : 9c
Hand painted antique Chinese lasts for lotus sleepers ; they can be open to hold a piece of tissue with perfume. L : 10c, H : 10c
This is an contemporary wood carving of Guan Yin the Oriental's Goddess of Mercy and Love, it is of one piece wood carving using one kind of hardwood, it is beautifully carved out and display the elegance and beauty of the craftmanship, the suface was carved in a way to maintain the natural wood texture(rough surface).....Height 1 foot tall/12 inches to the halo peak.... please feel free to enquire and thank you very much, i am shipping it free to USA using SAL registered....
Tibetan Himalayan Buddhist Copper and Brass Prayer Wheel, with Bamboo handle supported by round Shell Disc, 17" high, 3 1/4" wide, Paper Scrip is inside the drum, copper cap wrapped around the tip of Bamboo handle at the end of the handle, the condition is good. This piece was in the private collection since 1990, purchased in Lhasa during their trip.
A fine agate snuff bottle of large size the sides carved in relief with various birds on prunus branches. The bottle is very well-hollowed and weighs only 97 grams without the stopper. The foot and mouth both slightly concave. The stopper is grey smoky agate, the spoon is bone. The bottle is fairly large and might have been used as a table bottle. 20th century.
Approximately 7.8 cm high...
Chinese Hardwood nice heavy Display Stand, dark brown round very well carved and polished Ruyi design medium height Display Stand, 5 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 8 1/4" wide-widest part, 2 1/2" high, the condition is good.
Vintage Chinese Red and Black carved cinnabar Lidded box with heavy brass foot and lid rim, collected 1980s in China no damage just a bit of dust in lid recessed areas. 2 matching available sold separately or as a pair. Size 4" by 4" high.
China Han Dynasty Lacquer Plate Black and red Reproduction, nice wood core with raised lacquer work with center inscription. Undamaged collected 1980s size 7.5" by 1.25" h.
Chinese Red and Black Cinnabar Lidded Jar. Wood core fitted lid no damage collected 1985. Size h 2.25" w 3.5"
Chinese Green Jade like stone foo dog with a sword gourd and other auspicious symbols. Has a wood stand sculpture is 6.75 h by 6.5" long by 2" wide.
Tibetan Himalayan Buddhist Prayer Wheel with Copper and Brass, 10 1/2" high, 2" wide, Tibetan Characters on Copper drum shape wheel, with Bamboo handle supported by Shell Disc, Script Paper is inside the drum, the condition is good. Purchased in Lhasa 1990 by private collector in US.
Vintage Chinese Rosewood Animal shaped lidded box, nice carving circa 1980s the tail seems to have been reattached possibly when made since its well done. Cute piece beautiful wood grain, size 4.5"l by 3.5" high
1980s Chinese hand carved Lidded Dragon wood table box nice carving with a good amount of storage space. Unsigned l 5.5" w 3" h 2.2"
An unused chinese yixing zisha teapot from old stock , it was crafted/made by Meng in 1999, safe for brewing tea use
Utensil to scrape the inside of the bowl, wood handle. L : 16c
The size of Wooden Stand: 10 1/8" High x 11 7/8" Long x 8 1/2" Wide
This high quality wooden stand holding 14-16 inches Charger.
The size of Charger with Stand is 11" Dia x 2 1/8" High.
There are 3 adjustable holes.
Stand condition: Excellent, never been used.
It is Chinese made.
Stand kept in carton last 24 years.
Priority shipping cost $33.00 included
Knife to cut, horn handle. L : 15c
Palette to clean the needles. L : 9c
A yixing red clay teapot of plum blossom by a craftman of yixing , made in the 90s , new unused from old stock , safe for brewing tea use
An unused old stock Chinese red clay teapot by Cheng Zhen Ping , safe for drinking Chinese tea use
Entada bean toggle, chrysanthemum-shaped silver plate. H : 5 cms. TCT 182 (see Bibliography)
Utensil to cut or scrape the inside of the bowl. Bone handle. L : 13c
Chinese Bronze and Gilt frog brush washer in leaf form with fruit and a frog. l 5.75"
Tibetan Himalayan Copper and Brass with Bamboo Handle Prayer Wheel supported by round Shell disc, 15" high, 3" wide, script paper inside the drum. Purchased in Lhasa 1990, kept in the private collection in US since that time. The condition is good.
An old stock Yixing teapot , unused, by a craftman from yixing region, from 90s , safe for drinking tea
Vintage Chinese Red Hardwood carved Gourd box with Leafs new old stock with original box. Well carved no damage 3.5" by 2.25" 3.75". trinket box stash box.
Coral and silver Ring with untested accent stones Diamonds ?
Really well made ring well set stones probably cz diamonds but they show very well. Ring size 6 nice expensive look.
Everyday baby carrier (mawei beider = horse tail carrier).90 x 36 cms
Dong, Guizhou, Qing dynasty
Tibetan Himalayan Brass Buddha, 4 1/4" high, 3 1/4" wide, 2" deep, some marks on the bottom, condition is good.
Chinese Rosewood Cover for urn or Jar, 1950's, 4 3/4" diameter-outside measurement, 1" high maximum measurement, 4" diameter - inside inner measurement, stains on the surface, original condition.
Chinese Hardwood carved Display Stand, round dark brown with nicely fluted carved design, made in "Hong Kong", 6 3/4" diameter-top inner rim, 8 3/4" wide-outside widest part, 1 7/8" high, the condition is good.
Pair Chinese Hardwood Display Stands, made in "Hong Kong", well carved heavy stands, 3 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 6" wide-widest point, 1 7/8" high, the condition is good.