A Chinese shoushan seal carved in its natural form. On one side it shows a man riding a donkey, with another kneeling gathering items under a large tree. The reverse reveals a home in the distance. On this side, there is also a four character carved mark. This seal is carved all around using its natural colours and striations for features within the carving. The base holds the seal...
吳雲根獸鈕樹癭流/把梅花紋紫砂壺
高度:4英寸(10.2 cm) 長度:7.5英寸(19.1 cm)
Zisha Teapot with Tree-Gall Shaped Spout/ Handle & Beast-Knot by Wu Yungen (1892—1969)
Dimensions:
Height: 4 inches (10.2 cm)
Length:7 1/2 inches (19.1 cm)
Medium: Zisha
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a CT Collection
Zitan plaque from the Republican xx
Old Chinese scholar’s rock in a shape of a natural boulder perfectly resembling a huge monolith with layered structure. Gives wonderful impression of immense energy of the mountain, presents great views from all sides. Beautiful stone with incredible wealth of textures and colors. Very strong scholar’s object, excellent patina on the surface of the stone, fitted rosewood stand. Height with stand 4 5/8 inches.
Chinese Republic ? Wine or Water pot , in the form of a gourd with cast figures and waves . Nicely cast with a mark on the bottom . Size 5" by 4" by 3.5"
Old Chinese scholar’s rock in a shape of a dramatic snow covered mountain with numerous caves and crevices. Gives wonderful impression of immense energy of the mountain. Zhaoqing limestone of off-white color with darker inclusions and pinkish tinged areas. Superb scholar’s object, beautiful patina on the surface of the stone, flattened bottom, fitted rosewood stand. Height with stand 3 1/2 inches, length with stand 8 1/4 inches.
Chinese cast pewter and gilt dragon Scholars paper weight. Lost wax cast very well modeled figure with good age . Size 4.25" 1.25" H 1.1"
Intricately hand carved wood brush pot with various scenes of Chinese daily life by Chinese artist Shuyuan Zhang of Shunyi Beijing, China. In excellent original condition, it measures 5 1/8 inches high x 4" diameter. Dates pre 1980.
Blue glazed porcelain Chinese scholar's brush rest. In excellent condition, it measures 2 7/8 inches high, 2.5" across.
china Massive root carving early Qing xx
Set of 4 (1930's) Chinese Scholar Ink Cake with 8 Immortal God in Original Box Signed
Each is 4 inches (5.8 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.2 cm) wide. The box is 8.4 inches (21.3 cm) tall by 2.2 inches (5.7 cm) in length by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) wide. Total weight including box 2.9 lb.
They have rubbing of gold and paint, hairline cracks and chips and surface wears and scratches...
China zitan water dropper late Qing xx
china old clay brushpot 1930s tangshan xx
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)
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
Vintage pair of cut jadeite pieces to be used as Chinese scholar’s scroll weights. Stone of olive green color with natural lines and differently colored veins, sides showing the skin of the boulder from which the pieces were cut. Nicely polished, very pleasing objects for a scholar’s desk. Height (left one of the first photo) 2 11/16 inches, weight of the left one 265 grams (9.4 ounces), the right one 210 grams (7.4 ounces).
Charming antique Chinese small teapot with Daoist figures encircling body, lid with flowers and figures, signed on body and on recessed base.
Size: 3.5"H 5.5"L 3.5"D
Republic Period
1930's Chinese Coral Carved Fu Lion Seal
It is 1.45 inches (3.7 cm) tall by 1.57 inches (4 cm) wide. It is 23.8 gram.
It has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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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.
Large lotus leaf 莲蓬 with moving seeds莲子活动 and two moving insects虫子
Large lotus leaf 莲蓬 toggle with moving seeds莲子活动 and fish on top.
The tiny frog has black eyes and is made of bamboo.
Four (4) lotus pods莲蓬 with moving seeds莲子活动. Patina 皮光 is excellent.
A lotus 莲蓬 with a fish and moving seeds莲子活动. Patina 皮光 is excellent.
Early Chinese Han style carved stone Duck figure, the duck possibly Han period is carved from a soft stone and and came from a collector of ancient jade. No damage and very well carved. This did come from a home of a heavy smoker we did not want to clean any of the pieces and let the buyer decide no smell but tar . Size 3.25" by 3.5"
Two lotus pods 莲蓬 with moving seeds莲子活动 and a frog on top.
1930's Chinese Duan Stone Carved Table Screen with Immortal God Signed
It is 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) tall by 6.8 inches (17.3 cm) wide. The plaque is 8 inches (20.5 cm) long by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. It weighs 1.9 LB without stand.
It has chips, surface wears and scratches. It has chips and repairs at the wood stand (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Chinese Scholars bronze Recumbent Ram Scroll weight with legs tucked under and head turned back the ram has fruit offerings on his back topped with a Ying Yang symbol. The ram shows his age with heavy wear to one eye. Free standing and heavy for the size. Size 2" by 1.5" by .5".
Antique Chinese archaic style Bronze seal with Foo dog from the estate of a noted archologist. Period unknown but very old. Well cast with some bronze decay. Size 1.25" sq 1.25" h .
Chinese Tang Sung Style Bronze Kylin Scholar scroll weight. The front and upper mid-section shows heavy wear from use. Nice casting age is unknown possibly period. From the estate of a noted archologist. Size l 2.25" w 1.25" h 1.75" weight 296g
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
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
Chinese Tang Style Black Jade? recumbent foo dog Lion scholar object possibly a scroll weight. Well carved foo lion in a black stone with very heavy wear on the base showing what seems to be hundreds of years' worth of wear as well as the mid-section of the body. Export seal on head. this came from the estate of a noted archologist. Size l 3.25" w 2" h 1.6"
Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1900s to 1930s) Chinese porcelain covered round box for seal paste with underglaze blue painting of a phoenix in flight among wispy clouds. Excellent quality freehand painting with beautiful washes, in superb condition, was never used, I guess. Four seal style character mark on the bottom. Very quiet subtle piece for scholar’s desk. Diameter 2 1/2 inches.
Nice uncarved tall bamboo bitong. Good condition with a smooth finish. H: 28cm/11in and D: 9.5cm/3.8in.