A beautiful, colorful soapstone blank seal with well carved Lohan statue finial. 20th Century. Good condition, there is one very tiny chip on the vertical edge. 3-9/16"X3/4"X3/4".

A wood display stand was in nice Zen mood.

Date :1950s.

Dimensions :22x14x2.5cm

Antique Chinese Carved Stone Dog figure carving possibly a scholar desk piece or a scroll weight unsigned the stone is somewhat soft, so it is not a jadeite good condition, from the estate of a noted Archologist. Size 2.75" long

This superb carved bamboo brush holder (or Bitong) is an early 20th century product. It is 7 ¼” high and 5 ¼” wide. It depicts the popular Chinese folk story of Fu, Lu, Shou ( 福祿壽 ). Fu, Lu and Shou are attributes of the good life. They were personified as deities in Chinese culture. Fu is carrying a young child and represents good fortune. Lu is holding a RuYi scepter and represents prosperity. Shou is holding a peach and represents longevity...

Chinese Guqin shaped Ink Cake or stick with gilt 5 claw dragon highlights , inscriptions running down each side. Great condition and large at 12.5" by 4.25" Period unknown.

A small Paktong Ink Box with engraved landscape decoration, made in China during the Republic period (1912-1949) or earlier. The copper base bears a shop or retailer's mark which reads "Yong Fa Chang". Condition - there are small surface bumps and marks (please view enlargements) and there is wear to the base...

An antique Chinese Lingbi stone (scholar's rock or spirit stone) has a very distinct ring when it is struck. Scholar's rocks are appreciated for their unusual shapes, asymmetry, color and texture. Scholars refer to them as "bones of the earth". It is a carved blackish stone overhang with perforations. It set upon a contemporary Shuozhou style carved rosewood base with 4 rounded feet.

Date: 20th C

Dimensions:15.5" height, 8" width, 4.25" depth

Early 20th century, Chinese 17" jadeite ruyi scepter featuring a double fish. This scepter is carved from a solid piece of jadeite with the prettiest shades of mottled blues, greens and whites and has a gorgeous polish. Comes with a hardwood presentation stand and a wonderful tassel. Dates Circa 1940-50s

算盘 - 中華民國 A Hong Mu Suanzhi Abacus (suanpan), RuYi brand, the brass plate shows an address and telephone number in Hong Kong. Not certain of where it is made. First half of the 20C as the telephone number is only 5 digits. Dimensions: 36 x 18 x 2.7

Large lotus leaf 莲蓬 with moving seeds莲子活动 and two moving insects虫子

Nice uncarved tall bamboo bitong. Good condition with a smooth finish. H: 28cm/11in and D: 9.5cm/3.8in.

Vintage Chinese wooden stand of square shape, its sides with openwork carving. Beautiful dark dense rosewood with wonderful patina, in excellent condition. Very good for display of scholar’s objects. 4 13/16 inches square, height 15/16 inches.

Chinese small ruyi scepter, intricately carved with entwining branches of fruiting pomegranate tree, c1950 vintage. Size: 6 3/4" long.

A Chinese round shaped soupstone seal with micro-carvings of Guanyin, sutra, and poems. This seal is a name seal of Huang Jianlun. Condition: stone vein cracks; one chip at the lower edge. Diameter: 11/16"; height: 3-1/2".

A small Paktong Ink Box made in China during the Republic period (1912-1949) or earlier. The copper base bears a maker's or retailer's mark which, unfortunately, is too worn for us to read. Condition - wear to the base, consistent with many years of use, otherwise very good...

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful early 20th century Chinese huanghuali seal chest, elaborately carved in relief with fiery 5-toed dragons in clouds, the domed cover above double doors opening to reveal upper storage plus five lower drawers, and fitted flush with brass hardware and a ruyi form hasp. Very good condition. DIMENSIONS: 19.6" H x 19.25" W x 14.5" D. SCH399 $4,390

A Bamboo Carved Brush Pot Early 20C Chinese Bamboo Carved Brush Pot Scholars Playing Chess Dimension:170*140*150(mm) 6.69*5.51*5.91(in)

2 Chinese brushes for traditional literati painting ; L: OL7-D :24 cms OL8-D:29 cms