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.
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.
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.
