Chinese late Qing dynasty (19th century) lidded burl wood folk art box with a hollow interior. These containers typically hung from a belt by the cord and were designed to carry tobacco. 3 3/4" tall by 3 3/4" wide at the edges of the fitted lid. Very good overall condition with significant patina evident. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.
Chinese Qing dynasty folk art tobacco container designed to hang from a belt. The metal carrier is crafted of brass or bronze. One side is decorated with an incised figural design while the reverse side holds a calligraphic inscription. A removable cover opens to reveal a hollow interior. Late 19th to early 20th century. 3 1/4"L x 1 7/8"W x 1 1/4"D. Very good overall condition with considerable original patina. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who ...click for details
Chinese Qing dynasty folk art tobacco container designed to hang from a belt. The carrier is crafted of light colored brass which might be paktong ("white brass"). One side is faintly decorated with an incised figural design while the reverse side holds a calligraphic inscription. A removable cover opens to reveal a hollow interior. Late 19th to early 20th century. 3 1/4"L x 1 7/8"W x 1 1/4"D. Very good overall condition with original patina. This piece is from th ...click for details
Massive Chinese late Qing dynasty (late 19th century) tightly woven lacquer coated reed circular covered folk art container, possibly used for holding dumplings. 19" diameter x 6 1/2" high. Very good overall condition with some wear to the lacquer coating consistent with its age and use. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.
Chinese woven reed folk art covered basket. Late Qing to Republic period (early 20th century). 7 3/4" high, excluding the woven strap handle. Very good overall condition. Form is slightly misshapen. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.
Very large Chinese folk art bamboo basket with a removable inner shelf. The "double happiness" symbols on the side indicate it might have been intended as a wedding basket. Dates circa 1900. 28"H x 19" diameter (23" across the handle). Very good overall condition with some loosening of the bamboo at the bottom.
Daoist wood sculpture well carved from a single piece of wood in the form of a household protective diety wearing textured robes and seated on a horseshoe armed throne. Very good overall condition. Although the pigment shows evidence of fading, the color is still quite vibrant. There are some typical pigment losses and possibly some old retouching to the color in spots. There is one crack in the wood at the bottom at the center front but no dry rot or bug damage is evident. Late Qing (circa ...click for details
