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.
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 19th C.Mystery lock from China with etched birds and flowers.The lock has no opening for the key until you find the secret way to find the opening. Comes with instructions & original key. Size 8.5cm x 3.5cm. Condition: Very good with natural aging.
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. size: W. 31.5 x 23cm. H. 19cm.
Condition: No repairs or chips.
A very well executed Ming stone weight depicting a strange youth guiding a mythical beast.The stone itself is unusual in that is very hard and veined with two colors. A very unique piece and a true work of art. Size: Base. 28.3 x 28.3cm. H. 14.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Some minor old chips around the edges and the horn on the animal might have been filed a little long ago..
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.
An unusual blackwood ruler inlaid with silver markings on one side. Age: Qing Dynasty. Early 19th century. Size: L.35cm. Condition: No repairs. Normal ageing and some minor dents.