A very rare Pyu mortar with nine elephant motifs surrounding the base. Possibly used for grinding pigments combining it with oil to use for ladies' toilette, calligraphy, etc. It may also have been used for religious rituals. Size: L.7cm. W.5cm. H.2.6cm.
Condition: No repairs or chips. Very good.
A rare huanghuali clapper with three beautiful pieces of huanghuali. The two outer clappers are rounded at the tops while the center piece is flat on both sides.The sound of the wooden clappers sets the rhythm of the music as well as some of the actions of the performers. Age: early 19th century. Size:L.26.5cm. W.at the widest point-6cm. H.all three together 2.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Normal wear.
A nice old Chinese tea holder made of bamboo, carved with a bird in flight and mountain scene. The back has beautifully incised calligraphy of a poem.
Size: H.15.5cm. W. 11.4cm
Condition: One old small repair on the back. See photo.
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.
an octagonal weight. The upper covering slat has a gentle groove to better accommodate the ivory measuring stick when the two slats are closed.
Period: 18th Century
Size: length = 28 cm (11 inches)
Condition: Has a nice patina and with all its original pieces (a complete set). The delicate ivory stick is also perfectly preserved with no breaks and has a nice patina.
Stone adze heads we commonly used during the bronze age and some were placed as mortuary offerings. Size: L. 13cm. W. 8.5cm.
Condition: Normal chips along the edges.
A nice (Adze)stone tool used during the neolithic period in southern China. Originally the stone was attached to a wooden handle. Size: L. 20.5cm. W. 7cm. H. 2.3cm. Condition: Small chip at the cutting edge.
A rare Han stone weight used for holding down tents. The rope would be tied around the body of the lion. I very unusual Han piece. Size: H. 16.3cm. W. 18cm.
Condition: No repairs. Normal wear.
