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Elaborate Antique Cinnabar Box with Dragons Motif
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Pre 1900 item# 954515 (stock# 110903)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
$295.00
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This is an extremely well done cinnabar box with an intricate design of dragons and clouds on the top. Sides are decorated with intertwined leaves, and the bottom has a cross hatch design with a plaque insert in the middle, but the plaque is missing. Interior is black in color, with the outside a deep rich color.
Condition: Very good. Some minor age flaws, but not significant, and do not detract from the appearance of this beautiful box.
Size" 5 1/2 X 4 X 2 inches.
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Antique Chinese Canton Enamel Water Dropper
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Pre 1900 item# 923754 (stock# 070904)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
$1250.00
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Quite an unusual Chinese Canton enamel water dropper. Designed in the shape of a lotus leaf and enameled, either over bronze or iron. Quite a heavy piece. The central design of the leaf is very sensually done with opalescent white and varying shades of blue. The bottom of the piece is designed as the reverse of the leaf. The small inside handle supports a tube from which water can be poured out, and there is a small hole in the bottom of the bowl where the water enters. Used in painting and calligraphy.
Quite a fascinating piece.
Condition: Minor enamel loss, but does not detract from the overall appearance.
Size: 5 X 3 3/4 X 1 1/4 inches.
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Antique Oriental Shishi Ivory Seal
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Pre 1800 item# 631829 (stock# 030607)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
$750.00
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This is a very striking carved ivory piece, showing a Shishi crouched on top of a rectangular block.
The base of the block has oriental script, and the piece is beautifully carved with an expressive mouth and delineated claws. Lovely patina to the ivory, and a wonderful feel. Possibly 18th century, but certainly very old.
Condition: Letters on the base are worn and difficult to read. Age lines as seen in the photos.
Size: 2 ½ X 1 5/8 X 5/8 inch.
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