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Bring peace, prosperity, good luck and happiness into your life with this rare deep three dimensionally carved wood old hand painted Chinese Tibetan panel from the last quarter 19th Century or earlier. This exquisitely crafted work depict a broad spectrum of nature's wonders, including, the divine phoenix bird, representing high virtue, grace, peace and prosperity, the magpie bird symbolizing good fortune, good luck and happiness, as well as flowers and prominently displayed written holy prayer...

Chinese vase features floral and bird motif. Double concentric circle signature on bottom.

Pair of elegantly gallant gold gilt cast iron guardian lions, also called Foo Dogs. Foo means happiness in Chinese. These powerful mythic protectors have traditionally stood in front of Chinese imperial palaces. Circa 1900. h. 10 1/2" l. 10 1/2" w. 6 1/2"

Fine antique Chinese Qianlong boxwood burl ruyi scepter. The ruyi-shaped head is finely decorated in relief with a lily flower. The gracefully curved shaft has finely incised Narcissus flowers (representing New Year). Note the unmistakable boxwood grain in the close up photos. Dimensions: 13.12" long. Circa late 1700s.

This beautiful hand made matching "mirrored" (balanced individual opposites) pair of Chinese cloisonne vases with lids features red, blue, yellow and pink roses which represent beauty and love with blue butterflies. Each vase is individually and artistically hand executed by a master craftsman and are therefore unique - not copies of each other (like two left feet) but balanced individual opposites. Nor are they copies of any others. Cloisonne is a process by which very delicate minutely thin ti...

Delicately carved Qing Dynasty Chinese jade depicting peaches from the auspicious divine Immortal Peach Tree symbolizing long life and divine positive energy. Approx. .75".

This pair of elegantly styled Gold Gilt Porcelain Guardian Lions, also called Foo Dogs, will surely bring protection and happiness to their new owner. Foo means happiness in Chinese. These powerful mythic protectors have traditionally stood in front of Chinese imperial palaces in pairs with the male (with mouth open) on the right, guarding the structure, and female (closed mouth) on the left, guarding those who dwell inside. The pair comes on their own custom rosewood stands. Dimensions: h....

Finely carved Chinese lapis Dragon Turtle on stand (with body of a turtle with a dragonlike head) symbolizes courage, determination, fertility, longevity, power, and success. Dimensions: 2.5" long X 2" wide X 1.5" high.

pre 1920 Two hand painted and relief carved antique Chinese barrel/drum (tables) - include gilting. Dimensions: Larger barrel - 17.75" high X 14.25" diameter. Slightly smaller barrel - 17.50" high X 14.1" diameter.

Bring Harmony into your life with this rare crafted 18th Century Chinese polychrome carved wood prayer sculpture of Lao Tzu the famous founder of Taoism. Tao (pronounced Dao) "the Way" can be described as the force that flows through everything. Taoism includes strong themes of harmony with nature. Note the cut out square compartment in the back to place the written prayers. It shows considerable signs of genuine use on an altar for many years, including burns to the bottom of the figure from...

Elegantly crafted antique Chinese blue ceramic vase with Crane motif. The Crane represents long life and the messenger of wisdom. This is a 19th Century piece made in the QianLong style. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 15 1/2" h. X 12" w. X 4" d.

This beautiful hand made matching "mirrored" (balanced individual opposites) pair of Chinese cloisonne vases with lids features yellow and pink chrysanthemum flowers which represent longevity and healing with pink song birds. Each vase is individually and artistically hand executed by a master craftsman and are therefore unique - not copies of each other (like two left feet) but balanced individual opposites. Nor are they copies of any others. Cloisonne is a process by which very delicate minute...

Red Lacquer Chinese Export Bookcase. Uniquely curved accented by intricate carvings royal personage scenes. Circa 1880. h. 37" w. 42" d. 17".

This exceptional antique Chinese hand painted on black lacquer box exhibits the finest execution of painstakingly long traditional lacquer process of fine materials, many layers of lacquer over stitched thin leather cover material. Beautiful depiction of lucky seven red crested cranes noting good fortune and longevity under gilt painted trees and trim. Circa turn of the Century. Later inside lined with Chinese newspaper and stained. Dimensions: 12.5" X 9" X 5".

Finely carved Chinese antique rosewood marble top table. Circa 1895. 18" h. X 17" diameter.

Important antique Chinese Qianlong rosewood ruyi scepter. The ruyi-shaped head and handle are finely decorated in low relief with Mo Li Hua, which means ‘Jasmine Flowers’, (this is the name of a popular Chinese folk song created during the Qianlong Emperor period. The gracefully curved shaft has finely incised auspicious key pattern on the side and traditional wicker pattern on the back. Note the unmistakable rosewood grain in the close up photos. Dimensions: 13.75" long. Circa late 1...

Antique Chinese carved jade sculpture of a wiseman reclining. One inch.

Antique Chinese Mah Jong set, made circa 1920s, that is complete and comes in a finely crafted rosewood box featuring exquisite dovetail joints, artistic brass accents, twin brass handles, sliding rosewood front door and 5 drawers. Featured are 149 bamboo backed tiles including extras and blanks, a drawer full of playing sticks, 7 disks and a ring. Dimensions: approximately 6.25” high X 7.48” wide X 7.6” deep. Comparable Mah Jong sets for sale include: $298 for - China-Cart.com : Chinese...