"These charming hand colored engravings are illustrations from The Costume of China, by G.H. Mason, a beautifully illustrated book containing 60 engravings of various occupations in China. M.W. Millar published the book in London in [1799]-1804 with engraved plates copied from the work of Pu Qua, an important Cantonese artist. By the late 1700s, Far Eastern trade was well established and all things Oriental were in great demand throughout Europe...

Antique Chinese Cloisonne / Enamel Stemmed Dish! The top is from Kangxi period (15th century, early Qing dynasty) and the bottom is from 19th century. A beautiful authentic piece for display and a rare example for antique chinese cloisonne study! Condition: Wears and losses to the enamel. Small old repairs to the enamels (which is very typical for cloisonne from that age). The gilding from the top plate is gone. But because it was made of bronze, it gives out this pleasant yellowish tone...