Chinese Qing dynasty ornately carved rootwood fly-whisk handle. Fly-whisks were carried by Buddhist priests to wave away flies which, according to Buddhist tenets, they could not kill. The fly-whisk is also a symbol of leadership. 19th century. 11" long. Very good overall condition with a nice patina. There is one small crack which is visible in the center of enlargement 4. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s ...click for details
Chinese scholar's desk root wood sculpture carved with two scholars conversing among trees and rockery. The projecting "finger" appears to be carved in the form of Guanyin, although the face is barely apparent (see enlargement 11). This sculpture is crafted from a fairly hard wood. Measures about 5 3/4" high by 5 1/4" wide. Late Qing dynasty to early Republic period. Very good overall condition. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who live ...click for details
Chinese Qing dynasty (19th century) porcelain vase decorated in underglaze blue flowers and scrolling foliage against a white porcelain ground. Stands 7" high (8 1/4" high on the stand). Very good overall condition with soiling and wear consistent with its age. There is one tiny burst bubble and a thin, old, chip or firing imperfection to the rim. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.
Sizable Chinese 19th century minyao ("people's ware") porcelain bowl decorated on the exterior in underglaze blue with a scrolling lotus motif against a white porcelain ground. Square blue mark to the base. Probably dates from the late Jiaqing period (1796-1820). 6 1/2" diameter by 2 1/24" high. Very good overall condition with one thin, old, narrow chip or firing imperfection to the rim and some firing flaws and soiling to the interior. This piece is from the private co ...click for details
Two Chinese 19th century Minyao ("people's ware") dishes decorated in underglaze blue with lotus flowers and scrolling foliage against a white porcelain ground. The owner's name is marked in the interior of each and a Buddhist swastika mark is on one. A square underglaze blue seal is on the base of each. There is sand grit adhering to the foot of one dish. Probably date from the late Jiaqing period (1796-1820). Each measures about 5 3/4 - 5 7/8" diameter. Very good o ...click for details
Large Chinese dark purple-black Yixing pottery teapot with pewter handles and mounting in the form of a butterfly around the spout, a "shou" (longevity) symbol on the back, and a bat motif on each side. A square seal on the center of the base is partly covered by the pewter mounting (see enlargement 7). The interior pouring hole has a pewter cover with small holes which act as a strainer. This teapot measures about 9" in length from the handle to the spout and 6 1/4" high. Es ...click for details
Chinese ovoid form deep apple green monochrome crackle-glaze vase with a short neck and slightly flared rim. A dense "ge" style crackle glaze with primary and secondary dark and light brown crackles against an oatmeal ground lines the mouth rim, the full interior, and the base. The rounded foot rim is inward slanting and has a small step outside. Stands 8 3/4" high. This vase is estimated to date from the early 20th century to possibly late 19th. It could perhaps be even old ...click for details
Chinese Yuan dynasty melon form ewer with a small applied amber glazed handle, short spout, and two small loop handles. A gray-green qingbai (yingqing) glaze extends partly into the jar and about 2/3 of the way to the flat, slightly concave base, revealing a reddish-buff body. Circa 14th century. 3 ¼” high x about 4 ¾” (end of spout to end of handle). Very good overall condition with minor fritting to the spout. From the private collection of a former American expatriate to Guangzhou in 198 ...click for details
Chinese Song to Yuan qingbai (yingqing) shallow foliate form scholar’s porcelain brush washer with ribbed cavetto in a creamy pale green glaze with tiny speckled imperfections. It has the characteristic slightly recessed base. Circa 13th/14th century. 4 ¼” diameter. Very good overall condition. Traces of the metal band that once protected the porcelain remain on the rim. The glare on the center of the front and back is from the camera flash. From the private collection of a former America ...click for details
Chinese Yuan dynasty globular porcelain jar with short neck and flaring lip covered overall with a pale gray-green qingbai (yingqing) glaze with orange-brown crazing which extends into the interior and stops short of the unglazed foot and base. The rough reddish foot is slightly beveled inward and a faint “chicken heart” is evident on the base. Circa 14th century. 3 1/8” high x 3 5/8” diameter. Very good overall condition. There are two small old repairs are under the flaring lip, which are ...click for details
