Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Porcelain (18)

A large Chinese altar fruit in the form of a peach. The condition of the peach is very good except for the one leaf that has lost its tip. The peach measures 4 1/2" long x 3 1/2" high. The peach dates to the 19th Century. Free shipping within the USA.

A large Chinese altar fruit in the form of an apple. The condition of the Apple is very good with some scratches and minor kiln faults in the leaf and stems. The apple measures 4" in diameter and 3 3/4" high. The apple dates to the 19th Century. Free shipping within the USA.

A rare, very large, Chinese altar fruit in the form of a peach. The condition of this peach is excellent, and it has very vibrant enamel colors and tones. The peach measures about 5" long x 4" wide x 3 1/2 high. This peach dates to the late 19th Century. Free shipping within the USA.

A collection of a large porcelain peach and two citron (Buddha Hand) porcelain fruit. Such ceramic fruits were used to decorate a family alter when worshiping ones' ancestors. The peach measures about 4 1/4" long. The citrons measure 3 3/4" long and 4 1/2" long. The condition of all three fruit is excellent. All three pieces date to the late 19th Century. Free shipping within the USA.

A very large ceramic box in the shape of a peach that was used to decorate the ancestral altar. Such boxes were used to hold trinkets, precious offerings, and maybe incense when worshiping ones' ancestors. The inside of the box is divided and sealed with a green glaze. The peach measures about 5" long x 5" wide x 3 1/4" high, and dates to the end of the 19th Century. The Box has one chip at the side of one leaf. Free shipping within the USA.

A Collection of four medium sized porcelain boxes used to decorate the ancestral altar. The boxes are in the shape of a peach, a persimmon, a melon and a squash, and all have turquoise glazed interiors. Such boxes were used to hold trinkets and precious offerings when worshiping ones' ancestors. The peach measure 3" in diameter, The melon measures 3 1/4" in diameter, the persimmon measures 3 1/2" long, and the squash measures 3 3/4" long. The peach and melon are in excellent condition...

A large Chinese Porcelain censor with blue monochrome exterior and white interior. There are three rounded bumps at the base that represent the three feet of a censor. The bowl measures about 5 1/2" high x 9 3/4" in diameter and dates to the Ching Dynasty. The condition is very good with some interior kiln flaw and glaze crawl. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.

A Chinese porcelain incense burner with blue monochrome exterior and white interior. There are three rounded bumps at the base that represent the three feet of a tripod censor. The bowl measures about 4" high x 8" in diameter and dates to the 19th Century. The condition is excellent, with minor kiln flaws. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.

A small Chinese export porcelain foo dog done in the Sancai colors of brown, green, and yellow. The dog is standing on a pedestal with a puppy under his left foot. The figurine is marked "CHINA" on it's flat base. The dog measures about 7 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" wide. The condition is excellent with thickly applied enamels. The asking price includes free shipping within the USA.

A small Chinese porcelain bowl with the popular "nine peaches" decoration. The peach is the symbol for long life, timelessness, immortality and springtime. Also illustrated on the bowl is a fungus, plum blossoms, and bats, all of which are symbols wishing you a long life. The bat flying around is also a wish for happiness. The bowl measures about 2 1/4" high x 5" in diameter, and dates to the late Ching, early Republic Period...

A Chinese porcelain brush washer with a flambe ox blood glaze and the splashed colors of red, white and blue. The pot was for the use of a scholar to clean his brush when doing calligraphy. The washer is six sided and measures about 2" tall x 2 1/2" in diameter. This is another example of the ox blood glaze, during the 19th Century, running in the kiln, which made in necessary to break the piece from the kiln. The foot was then ground or shaped to sit level...

A Chinese porcelain oil lamp decorated with blue scrolling clouds and leafs. This is a fine example of antique Chinese straits folk art from the turn of the Century. The lamp measures about 5 1/2" high x 3 3/4" in diameter, and it is in perfect condition. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.

A Chinese porcelain, scalloped edge, leaf shaped dish that was part of Canton pattern dinner set, exported from China to America, during the late 19th Century. The Canton pattern can be easily recognized as it shows a bridge with no man, and has a cloud border. The dish measures about 8" long x 6" wide, and 1 1/4" tall. The condition is very good with a couple very small frets and a chip on the foot rim. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.

A small antique blue and white porcelain Chinese tea pot dating to the middle of the 19th Century. The design on the pot is of blue vines and peony flowers. The pot measures about 5 1/2" tall x 3 1/4" in Diameter and has a matching lid. The pot is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.

A Chinese dish showing a jumping catfish, done in blue and white and copper red on white porcelain. The dish is an example of Chinese Folk Art and measures about 10" in diameter x 1 3/4" high. The dish has an unknown blue marking on the bottom. Condition: The plate is in excellent/perfect condition. Free shipping within the USA.

A blue and white Nanking butter tub trimmed with the classic Nanking border, but with an unusual rooster on the rock design and a peach final. The tub measures about 3 1/2" high x 5 1/2 wide x 4 1/4" deep and dates to the late 18th, early 19th Century. Condition: The condition is excellent. There is a very small kiln imperfection on the tub rim. Free shipping within the USA.

A traditional blue and white peony design Chinese porcelain wine pot with original lid. The pot measures about 6" high x 3" in diameter and 7" wide, and dates to the mid 18th Century, . Condition: The condition is excellent with a very early, very fine, copper repair to the handle. There is some fretting around the edge of the stopper. Free shipping within the USA.

Chinese Porcelain red glazed bowl dating to the 20th Century. The bowl has a maker's mark on the bottom and added spot drilled markings on the interior. The bowl appears to be a communal eating bowl with an owners marking. The interior mark translates to "battle ax" which may indicate it was used by a military man. The bowl measures 2 1/4" high x 6 1/4" in diameter. Condition: The condition is excellent with the added mark and some kiln flaws. Free shipping within the USA.