This nice horn carving of a vase (or cup) is 4 5/8” high, 2 ¾” wide and 1 ¾” thick. It depicts the theme of “Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove”, Chinese name Zhu Lin Qi Xian (竹 林 七 贤). As is traditionally depicted, the group of seven scholars, musicians and sages wished to escape the intrigues, corruption and stifling atmosphere of the court life during the political chaos of the Three Kingdoms period (220 AD~265 AD)...
A pair of vintage Chinese black and red cinnabar lacquer bangles, in excellent condition. D: 6.5cm $ 85
Fine old Chinese bronze censer with lotus feet with artist's signature on base; measures 7 1/4" d. x 5" h. Condition Report: Good condition.
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...
Early 20th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Wood Carved Pierced Temple Altar Box with Stand
It is 15.2 inches (38.5 cm) tall by 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) wide. It is 6.6 Lb.
It has been repaired where one corner has a small piece glued back. It also has small gaps, chips, cracks, surface wears and scratches, peeling of lacquer, and the bottom is glued to the stand (as seen in the photos).
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A beauftiful old and heavy Chinese wooden stand carved in one peice of wood, in excellent condition. D:17cm (inside rim)D:17cm $135
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver enamel butterfly with a small carnelian stone pin, in excellent condition. Marked. W:4.5cm $65
A beautiful antique Chinese 14k gold jadeite earrings with pendant tear drop shaped translucent quality jade in very good condition. Marked 14k. L:3.75cm $675
9 Chinese carved hardstone animal figures, including 4 elephants, one penguin, a dog, what seems to be a seal or a dog, a bear and a rabbit. All carved from hardstone in different colors. Size: Measurements varies from penguin with the height of 2 3/8 inches the the smallest one, elephant with the height of 1 3/8 inches. Condition Report: All figures are in the good condition with the exception of damage to the Penguin foot and seal's foot.
Framed Chinese porcelain panel decorated with two female subjects with a child inside a garden. Porcelain panel is set in a wooden frame. Age: Circa 1920. Size: Height: 16" Length: 16" Width: 1.25"
Chinese blue and white porcelain coffee ewer decorated with figures of sages and bamboo on the sides of the ewer. The octagonal lid id decorated with bamboo leaves. Old restoration on knob. Age: early 20th century: Size: Height: 8" Width: 5" Length: 9"
This Chinese Jacket from Yunnan Province, was part of the traditional Yao Ethnic Minory costume. Approx 50 years old this
textile is handwoven from indigenous plant fiber. The fibers are supposed to "last forever" so jacket will "never show used"...The thread used for hand embroidery (mostly using cross stitch technique) appears to be cotton. Jacket would be worn open, the silver buttons are intended for decoration only...
Red and white Peking Glass Calligraphy Brush with horsehair from the mid 20th century. Irises and bats decorate the handle. It measures 10" long.
Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority blanket panal from Huang Ping.
Approx 35 years old and excellent condition. Home spun cotton fabric pieced and appliqued. panel size approx 35 inches x 48 inches...the original border/bed overhang fabric (plain black) has been cut down and sewn to form a frame for the panel.
Chinese enameled porcelain bowl: Qianlong-style with colorful dragons and phoenix with floral and flaming pearls design, seal mark on the base. Size: Diameter
of the bowl is 8.75 inches with the height of 1 3/4 inches. Condition Report: Good condition without imperfections.
This tradition style childs collar of the Dong minority was handmade by the mother or grandmother. The fabric was cut from fragments of handwoven cloth stitched together. The embroidery is an intricate cross stitch pattern...It was used (probably for several generals of children) and is a bit dirty...no rips no tears.
A beautiful antique Chinese jadeite silver enamel gold washed brooch in butterfly shape, in excellent condition. W:4cm H:4cm $245
A beautiful old Chinese jadeite silver enamel brooch in excellent condition. Marked. W:4.5cm H:4cm $285