A nicely carved Qing jade thumb ring with a stylized cloud carving. Size: Inside diameter.2.3cm. Outside diameter 3cm. W. 2.5cm. Condition: No repairs or chips.

A nice Han bronze mirror with two dragons and two tigers. Size: 14cm. Condition: No repairs and nice patina.

Two Rosewood boxes with flying bats, a symbol of good luck, surrounded by keyfrets and stylized clouds. Age: 19th century. Size: lg.12cm. sm. 10.5cm. Condition: No repairs.

A deep red coral necklace from China. It is rare to find this deep red coral from China. Age: Late Ching. Size: L. 47cm. Condition: No repairs.

A ewer with an greyish-olive toned glaze that covers all but the foot and base. The mouth is trumpet-flared and the 3-lobed rim of the mouth is trimmed in silver (see photos). The grooved strap handle is typical of Song items .

Period: Song: 10th-13th Century

Size: Height = 21.2 cm (8-3/4 inches)

Condition: Tiny firing separation at the base of the spout (not a crack).

A very large translucent cylindrical agate bead with multi natural stripes at the center. The gold caps (of the period) are decorated with spiral and eye-shaped filigree work. The rest of the necklace is comprised of ancient agate beads, gold square-shaped beads and ochre-colored glass beads (all of the period)

Period: Southeast Asian, 100BC - 100AD

Size: The central cylinder bead is 9.5 cm long. The full necklace is 48 cm.

Condition: The bead has no cracks or chips...

A very unusual huanghuali scholar's container made of one solid piece of wood. There is no plug at the base. These types of designs are very desirable for collectors of huanghuali pieces. It probably had a lid. Age: 18th century. Size: H. 7cm. W. 11.7cm. Condition. No repairs. Some old minor chips on the rims.

A rare Ming huanghuali brushpot with beading around the top and beading around bottom with three legs. Age 17 century - Ming. Size:H. 15.5cm. Diameter: 16.3cm. Condition: Some old small repairs around the beading on the top and bottom. A dark natural spot on one side. Very good condition considering the age.

A small bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara standing on a plinth over a 4-legged base (2 front legs joined at bottom) He is holding a flask in the left hand. A solid halo surrounds the head with the top of the halo having a representation of Buddha. Although the piece is small, the casting shows the folds of the robe and etched lines further give a diaphanous feeling to the robe clinging to the body. Under magnification, malachite-green and ruby-red encrustation is present in some areas...

An opium scale made of two carved bamboo parts that pivot open at the rounded end and close together with a leather strap. Inside this violin-shaped instrument are the original items - metal scale tray, counterweight and a measuring rod made of a long single piece of ivory that is approximately 38 cm (14-3/4 inches). (See photos) The interior is carved so that all 3 items fit snugly inside...

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