Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese (194)

Chinese green glazed Pottery Wall holder, can be used as wall pocket for the floral decoratioin, 7 1/2" high, 5 1/4" wide, 2 1/2" deep, signed Chinese writing on the back, in good condition.

Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Chopstick Wall Hanging pocket, can be used as a wall Vase, 1930, 7 1/2" high, 5 1/2" wide, 2 1/2" deep, the condition is good.

Chinese green glazed Pottery Wall Holder, can be used for the wall pocket for the floral arrangement, 1930, 7 1/4" high, 5" wide, 2 1/2" deep, the condition is good.

Chinese Green glazed Pottery Chopstick wall Holder, can be used as a wall vase, 1930, 7 1/4" high, 5 1/4" wide, 2 1/2" deep, Kiln crazing on the top corder back side but not open, some missed green glazed area.

Chinese Green glazed Pottery Chopstick wall holder, can be used wall vase for floral decoration, 1940's, 7 1/4" high, 5 3/8" wide 2 3/4" deep, one side mended with cement, Chinese Export Wax Mark is still intact on the side.

Chinese Nephrite Jade Bird on Stand with etched design, Ca. 1920, 5/8" high(17mm), 3/4" wide(20mm), 1/2" wide(10mm), in good condition.

Chinese Nephrite Jade Pendant or Charm, Ca. 1920's, 1/2" high(10mm), 1/2" wide(10mm), 1/4" depth(5mm), with etched design, the condition is good.

Chinese White Jadeite Jade Bell shape Pendant or Charm, Ca. 1920, 3/4" high(20mm), 3/8" wide(10mm), in good old polished condition.

Chinese Jadeite Jade Double Gourd shape Pendant with etched design, Ca. 1920's, 1 1/4" high(30mm), 5/8" wide(17mm), 1/4" depth(6mm), the condition is good.

Chinese Nephrite Jade Owl shape Pendant, or Leaf shape, Ca. 1900, 2 1/4" high(60mmm), 3/4" wide(20mm), 3/8" depth(10mm), even white color Nephrite Jade, the condition is good with some old stain..

Chinese Jadeite Jade old scholar figureal Pendant, Ca. 1920's, 1 3/4" high(45mm), 7/8" wide(22mm), 1/8" depth(4mm), carved old scholar in sitting position, the condition is good.

18th Century Chinese Export Nanking design Porcelain Spoon Rest, Spoon Tray, later part of Quinlong period, late 1700's, 4 3/4" x 3 3/4" wide, 5/8" high, Tall building along the river bank with trees and rocks within typical wide high gallery fluted rim. Gilt finish on the rim area is worn in some areas.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Paste Ink Box, 2 1/4" high with cover, 3 5/8" diameter top rim, with darker blue Double Happiness design among scrolling Vines and Sweet Peas, typical Chinese Straits Culture design. There are some firing dots but no damages.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Brush Washer, Ca. 1900-1920, 3 3/4" high, 4" wide-widest middle part, 2 1/8" diameter-top rim, with underglaze Pea Flowers within scrolling vines and leaves done in very fine brush strokes, two(2) dark blue Double Happiness Characters on both sides. Stained small frit about 1/4" wide on the unglazed bottom rim, and Wax Seal for the Export purpose on the bottom, one(1) tiny frit on the side of the top rim.

Chinese heavy thick Elmwood Merchant's or Vender's Bench. Ca. late 1800's to early 1900's, 9 3/4" high, 4 1/2" wide-top, 8 1/2" wide-bottom, bold thick Elmwood grains are noticeable, merchants carry this type of stool with graduated drawers with Brass Teardrop pulls for storing necessary items. The condition is original, no damages, shows old patina and age.

Pair Chinese Canton Export Blue and White large Tea Canister, Tea Jars, with replaced carved Rosewood covers, Ca. 1830, 13 3/4" high, 12 1/2" high, 7 1/4" wide square top, heavy weight porcelain with four(4) panels are decorated with different typical Canton design with very nice old clear underglaze blue, containing of Pagoda in the lake with mountain background, man crossing on the rainbow shape bridge, Pavillion in the lake willow and pine trees and mountain background, Pavilions and pine trees on the river bank. There are few chips around the top rim and corner of square bottom, no repair, rings like bell. Carved Rosewood cover was replaced about 50 years ago, in good condition.

Chinese Red Lacquer on Natural tree Branch Wood Walking Stick or Cane, carved Scholar Handle, 30" high, 9 1/2" wide-carved Scholar Handle, naturally polished by using for many years, tip of handle shows some lacquer loses.

Chinese Qianlong mark between 1736-1795 Famille Rose Porcelain Vase, 13" high, 3 1/8" diameter-bottom rim, 3 1/2" diameter-top rim, Famille Rose Enamel overglaze decoration of Chinese Scholars with Attendants outing into a beautiful landscape amidst of a large Pine tree and a rocky mountain scenery, with the expression of laughing and talking each other. Gray color cloud design around the neck area, and pale turquoise color enamel inside the top rim, and also six character Qianlong mark in iron red on the bottom. The condition is good, no damages and restorations.

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain underglaze Blue Urn with Cover, 17 1/2", 10" wide-widest part, 5 1/2" diameter-top rim, sharp brilliant nice underglaze Blue decoration of double Happiness character among scrolling vine and Peony floral decoration, marked on the bottom but this urn or jar was made during early 1800's to mid 1800's, representing good quality of Blue and White Porcelain Product. There are few chips under the cover, please see the photographs.

19th Century Chinese Porcelain underglaze Blue and White covered Urn, or Jar with Double Happiness design among the scrolling Vines, 17 1/2" high, 10" wide-widest part, 5 1/4" diameter-top rim, the decoration is very crispy and nice medium blue color, marked on early 1800's to mid 1800's. representing nice crispy good quality workmanship, Double Happiness characters among Peony flowers and scrolling Vines. The top knob is restored sometime ago-please see photographs, and couple old small chips are under the stained top rim underneath the inside.

Chinese Green Foo Dog Stoneware Joss Stick Holder, 9 1/2" high, 3 1/4" wide, 4 3/4" deep, loose ball inside Foo Dog's mouth, hole in the backside of the head is for the Joss Stick, the condition is good, some loose green glazes around corners of the square base.

Chinese Foo Dog Green glazed Stone ware Pottery Joss Stick Holder, 9 1/2" high, 3" wide, 4 1/8" deep, Hole in the backside of the head for holder for Joss Stick, the condition is good with some small loose green glaze which is very typical for this type of stoneware items.

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Garden Seat, Hexagonal shape with open Ancient Coin shape openings on 2 sides and top, 19" high, 11" wide, with underglaze blue decoration of different design of Floral, Lake and Pagoda with Figure in the boat in six panels, blue Ruyi decorated borders on top and bottom. Old tight stained hairline cracks on the side and top about 6" long on one area, whole garden seat is tight and solid and heavy porcelain,

Chinese Red Lacquer Bamboo Bridal Food Basket, early 1900's, 15" high with handle, 10" wide & square, contains inner wood tray inside the lower compartment, high lighted with raise carved gold lacquered design on high handle, one metal butterfly is missing on one side.

Chinese Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain deep scalloped edge Dish, Ca. 1662-1722, 4 3/4" diameter, 3/4" high deep scalloped rim, enamel overglazed Famille Verte design of Peony flowers in the urn within fenced garden inside the fan shape cartouche. Beautifully hand molded deep scalloped edge rim with repeated leaf shape design filled with green vine and leafy design. Underglaze blue Kangxi Rabbit mark and half circle inside the blue double circle underneath. Unglazed rim on the bottom has imperfect area is original Kiln mark. No restoration was done on this dish, this is a one of the best art work during the Kangxi period.

3 pieces trio set of Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain set, consist of the Tea Bowl, Saucer and a demitasse cup with handle, Ca. 1800, 5" diameter(saucer), 3" diameter and 1 3/4" high(tea bowl), 2 1/4" high and 3 1/8" wide include handle(demitasse cup), decorated overglaze gold and orange color of Initials "JMB" within pink floral drapes along the rim as well as inner circle, demitasse cup has restored chip on the rim, tea bowl and saucer are in good condition.

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Tea Bowl and Saucer, ca. 1800, 3 1/2" diameter and 1 7/8" high(tea bowl), 5 1/2"diameter and 1 1/8" high(saucer), overglaze enamel design of small flowers and bugs within fluted rim. Saucer has two(2) small frits 1/8" wide and 3/8" long and glaze hair line extended from the frit on the rim 1/2" long.

Pair Chinese Famille Rose Wall Pocket, hanging Wall Vase, later part of 1800's, 10 1/2" high, 4 1/4" wide-widest part, 2 1/2" deep top area, overglazed Famille Rose decoration of Mother and child in the garden scenery within the border of low relief pattern of the Ruyi Head. Chinese letters written on the upper right side. The condition is good.

Two(2) Chinese underglaze Blue and White Sauce Dishes, Ca. 1920, 3 5/8" diameter, 1" high, very free design underglaze Blue floral and vine design in the center, Chinese Character marking on high footed bottom. One(1) sauce dish has very tight glaze hairline 3/4" long, impossible to show in the photos. The other sauce dish is in good condition.

Chinese Blue and White Dish, Plate, Ca. 1920, 5 3/8" diameter, 1" high, with underglaze Peony flower in the center, sprigs of vine with leaves in the center of the dish and blue rim, Chinese Character on the bottom, in good condition.

Chinese Famille Rose Leaf shape divided 2 section Dish on high foot with scalloped edge, Ca 1920, 4 3/8" x 3 1/2" wide, 1 1/4" high, pink floral design resting on high foot bottom. One(1) small area shows somewhat dark area caused by smoke during firing in the kiln. The condition is good.

Chinese Export Water Color Painting on Paper of a Party in a Pavilion, Ca. 1850, 28" x 23 1/2"(maximum outside frame size), 16" x 20"(painting size), getting ready for the birthday party, woman playing piano in front of people gathering inside beautifully detailed Court Yard wall, trees behind in the background, in a black reverse Eglomize painted glass and gold inner border inside the black lacquered on wood rounded Frame, all original, the condition is good except black lacquered frame has small scratches on the surface.

Chinese etched and carved design of Double Gourd and leaves in the background Brass Lock and heavy Key, Ca. early 1900, 2 3/4" wide, 1 3/4" high, 3/4" deep(outside measurement), 1 3/8" wide(inside opening), hole is less 1/8" diameter round, in working condition, polished with many years of usage naturally original condition, some areas are stained and dark. This lock and key was found in Yunnan Providence in China.

Chinese Brass Lock and Key with signature, early 1900, 2 3/4" wide and 1 3/8" deep(outside measurement), 1 1/8" wide(inside measurement), stick is 3/16" less than 1/8" diameter round, sort of 3 dimentional shape, in good working condition. There are some interesting embossed and inscribed Chinese design under the old stained Brass in original condition. Thick and large size of the key is very decorative.

19th Century Chinese Export Silver three(3) pieces Tea Set include pot, creamer and sugar, 4 3/4" high and 2 2/4" high(creamer & sugar), and 5 1/2" wide include handle or spout(tea pot), hand hammered on the entire surface and low Relief chasing Dragons inside the shaped Cartouches, with Bamboo design double Handles on one side, Floral shaped Knob on top, spout next side of handle(not opposite side of the handle), it is more like a triangle shape tea pot. All hand hammered workmanship throughout the set. Total weight is one(1) pound or 454 gm. The condition is excellent and they are really a beautiful piece of Art. Fully marked on the square shape bottom with Chinese Characters on all 3 pieces.

Chinese Brass Oil Lantern or Oil Lamp Ca. before 1920, 11" high for stand, separate round Dish with handle for oil-1 1/4" high shallow dish, bottom-5 1/4" x 1 3/4" high, stand nicely within the Brass ring attached to the main stand in the middle section, bottom-5 1/2" diameter and, 1 3/4" high, etched double fish and original used condition, no damages.

Two(2) Chinese Brass oval shape Gallery Trays, Ca. 1870, Etched Peony Flower Branch with broad leaves on top with beautifully lined up Gallery rim, and supported by four(4) round feet, etched mark "CHINA" on the bottom. This small Gallery Tray can be used for cosmetic make up things and also scholar's pin and other desk items. The condition is good.

Chinese Export Porcelain large Mandarin Tankard, or Mug, Ca. 1790, Qianlong period, 5 3/4" high, 4 3/4" diameter-top rim, 7" wide include handle, very intricate detailed Iron Red and purple water along the shore, Chinese Merchants pointing to the other side ware house building area on the shore embankment, Sampans are docked near the shore, ware houses and Europen style Buildings are on both side of the shore inside large main Cartouche under Black and Iron Red diaper on the top rim, followed by floral vines and branches down below all around. The handle has Thumb Grip, Kiln Craze on top of the handle, hair line on the bottom side of the handle. The details of this overglazed enamel design of this tankard is first class and very well done, and specially brilliant gold accents are just beautiful. Bottom is unglazed except rim.

Chinese Silver Pouch shape Pendant, Ca. 1920, 1 3/8" wide, 1" high, 1/2" deep, etched low relief of Chinese Character on one side, flower pedal on the other side, all in one piece, the condition is good.

Chinese Silver Lock rectangle shape Pendant, Ca. 1920, 1 3/8" wide, 7/8" high, 1/2" deep, low relief Chinese Character on one side and small flower bud with three leafy vines on the other side, all in one piece, the condition is good.

Chinese beautiful Silver Pouch shape Pendant, Ca. 1920, 1 1/4" wide, 1 1/8" high include handle, 1/2" deep, etched and low relief design of Chinese Character on one side and Floral design on the other side, hollow inside, all in one piece. The condition is good.

Chinese Silver Boy Bell Pendant, Ca. 1900, 2" high, 1" wide, 5/8" deep, this boy has very loud bell inside him, both side has same raised design, his mouth open and laughing, holding Peach with 2 hands, with Chinese style Pig Tail hair do. He is very happy boy and the condition is tarnished silver.

Chinese Silver Smiling Boy, Ca. 1900, 10 1/2" high overall, 2 1/2" high x 1" wide, 5/8" deep for boy, with open mouth smiling and pig tail hair do, holding Peach with two(2) hands, both side same raised design with Silver chain, and two(2) Bells dangling with chain from his feet. It is a very charming and cute Chinese Silver ornament. The condition is good, tarnished silver.

Chinese silver etched design Bell and Agate round Bead Pendant, Ca. 1920,, 3" high overall, Bell(1 1/2" high, 1 1/8" wide), Agate(1 1/2" diameter, very nice Chinese etched design on Silver Bell. The condition is good.

Chinese Silver etched hairy design Foo dog or Foo Lion and Agate round Bead in chain Tassel, Ca. 1920, 6" long, 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" wide, with flower shape pedal between silver chain. The condition is good.

Chinese Silver Duck and 2 Jade Figure Toggle with Agate Bead, Ca. 1920, 6 1/4" long overall height, 1 1/2" wide and 1" high(silver Duck), 2 jade pieces(1" high), with round Agate Bead(1/2" or 10mm diameter), detailed intricate tassel at the bottom. The condition is good.

Chinese Silver Lotus Pod oval shape Pendant, with Agate bead, Ca. 1920, 3 1/4" for entire height, 1 5/8" high and 1 1/4" wide, 1 3/8" deep(Lotus Pod), rings like Bell, Pod is closed on the bottom, hollow inside, both side have same impressed design, the round Agate bead is 1 1/2" or 10mm diameter. The condition is good.

Chinese Brass Lock and Key with Chinese Character signed inside, Ca. 1900 or before, outside measurement(3 1/4" long, 1 1/4" high, 7/8" deep, inside measurement(2 1/8" long, 3/8" high under stick, 7/8" deep), the round stick is 1/4" diameter, old age green patina or stain on brass, and in good working condition.

Chinese Export Porcelain flower pedal shape and Scalloped edge Tea Bowl and Saucer, Ca. Kangxi, 1720, 4 3/8" diameter and 7/8" high-saucer, 2 3/4" diameter and 1 7/8" high-tea bowl, with underglaze blue Leaf mark in blue double circle on the bottom, overglaze red of floral and long leaves design with soft gold touch within scalloped edge rim for the tea bowl and saucer. Some tiny frits around the raised rim area.

Chinese Export Porcelain Chinese Imari pattern Tea Bowl and Saucer, Ca. mid to late 1700's, 2 7/8" high & 1 5/8" diameter-tea bowl, 4 7/8" diameter, 1? high-saucer, divided into 4 sections, alternate with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel iron red floral decoration, with some gold highlight. It is in good condition, no damages.

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Mug, Tankard, Ca. 1736-1795, 6 1/2" high, 3" diameter-top rim, 5" wide include handle, Famille Rose bouquet of Flowers in the shaped urn or vase with low relief dots near the top rim and bottom and twisted handle. Very thin line half way circle on the unglazed bottom but I do not see nor feel the separation inside the bottom.

Chinese Export Porcelain overglaze Famille Rose and underglaze Blue decorated Tea Bowl and Saucer, 18th C. Qianlong period, 4 5/8" diameter and 7/8" high-saucer, 2 3/4" diameter and 1 5/8" high-tea bowl, beautiful Floral decoration with blue foliage border and between. Hairline on Saucer about 1/2" long and few small frits on top rim for tea bowl.

Chinese Export Famille Rose and Blue deep Saucer Dish, Mother and Children in the Courtyard playing, Ca. 18th Century, Qianlong Period, 4 5/8" diameter, 3/4" high, overglaze Famille Rose design of mother and children in the courtyard with dog in the center, incised white flowers and leaves wrapped by underglaze blue many small circle design of cartouches. Tiny bubble popped in the kiln during firing on the upper right side about smaller than 1/16" wide, other than that the condition is good.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Barrel shape Bird Feeder or Bird Dish, late 1800's to 1900, 2 1/4" wide include two(2) rings, 2" high, with underglaze blue design of tall trees on the lake side, still retain old Wax Seal of the Export of Antiquity and paper sticker. The condition is good.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Barrel shape Bird Dish, or Bird Feeder, late 1800's to early 1900, 2 1/4" wide include Bamboo fitting, 1 1/2" high, underglaze Blue design of the mountain with trees and lake scenery, still Bamboo "Long Life" carved Character fitting is attached and holding with Bamboo Pin on the side. The condition is good.

Chinese Porcelain Orange shape hanging Wall Pocket/Wall Vase with pink color Bat on top, Ca. 1920, 3 1/2" diameter, 1 1/2" deep, low relief Pink Bat on top of the huge yellow color of Orange with three(3) leaves still attached. Two(2) tiny frits are located in the backside of the top, not shown from the front.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain covered Paste Ink Box, Ca. late 1700's, 1 3/8" high, 2 1/2" diameter, underglaze dark Blue flower decoration on the grayish white color of body in the center on top of the cover, glaze hairline about 1" to 1 1/2" long but not open hairline underneath the cover inside, some surface scratches on top of the cover in the center area.

Chinese Export "Hatcher" Shipwreck covered Blue and White Porcelain Paste Ink Box, Ca. 17th C., 1 1/8" high include cover, 2 1/8" diameter, underglaze blue Sun Flower design is very detailed under the slightly Celadon Green glaze, the fine brush strokes are very well done. This beautiful Paste Ink box was auctioned as one of the "Hatcher Shipwreck Collection" sale in June 1984 in Amsterdam by Christie's. Red round small label by Christie's is still attached on the bottom. One(1) tiny bubble popped during firing process in the kiln and left small kiln mark on top of the cover, the condition is good, no damages.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain rectangle shape scholar's Covered Box, Ca. 1880-1920, 1 3/8" high, 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" wide, underglaze Bird's face with scrolling vines in the center within geometric design border. Lot of Chinese Character writings are inside the box, on the bottom and also under the top, bottom is glazed. The condition is good.

Chinese Blue and White covered rectangle shape Scholar's Box, Ca. 1880-1920, 2" high maximum, 4 3/8" x 3 1/8" wide, underglaze blue design of the flowers in the basket in the diamond shape cartouche enclosed with geometric blue design of triangle shape borders on four(4) corners, supported by four(4) short feet, bottom is unglazed. There are etched Chinese Characters written inside the bottom of the box and also under the cover. The dome top cover is wrapped a little, doesn't fit tightly. The condition is good.