A beautiful 19th century Chinese fan. When opened it is approximately 25" wide and 14 1/2" tall. The sticks are lacquered wood with a scene on both sides painted in gold. The leaf has different scenes on each side. One side features a central medallion of numerous people with ivory faces and silk clothing. On each side of the central painting are two floral pictures. The reverse side is beautlfully painted with bamboo, flowers, birds and butterflies on a blue ground. The fan, giv ...click for details
Antique Chinese porcelain cricket box. It is approximately 3 3/8" wide and 2" tall. It is painted with a rider on an animal and 5 other human figures. The are 2 small nicks on the bottom of the lid. I would estimate its age to be last half of 19th century. I have several other Chinese porcelain cricket boxes available. Email me if you would have any interest.
Two chinese export Nanking porcelain salts. I estimate the date to be pre 1850. They are both in very good condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs. The salts are approximately 4 1/4" long, 3" wide and 1 3/8 high.
