Huangyangmu (rosewood) toggle of a bat (bianfu) eating the peach of immortality. Symbol of happiness and longevity.
The bat has one wing folded. Beautiful patina, very good condition. L: 5,5 cms. TCT 119 ( see Bibliography)

18th century small Chinese agate carving in a shape of a peony flower, was used to be sawn onto clothes. Beautiful carnelian agate with wonderful finish. Height 11/16 inches (18 mm).

Canton Famille rose / Rose Medallion urn lid with Foo dog handle, mid 19th century. Height (handle not included) "2½/ 6,5 cm. Outer diameter of the rim that has to fit into an urn or vase is "3½/ 8,8 cm. Condition: glaze chips around the lower edge of the decoration (cf pics).

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with a continuous scene of a dragon in flight among swirling clouds. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Inside diameter 1 7/16 inches, height 1 inch.

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with 3 reserves containing scenes of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Inside diameter 1 7/16 inches, height 1 inch.

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with a continuous scene of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Carved with a numeral 1 in raised oval reserve. Inside diameter 1 1/2 inches, height 5/8 inches.

A round leather storage box possibly for the safe keeping of a hat, ornament, or item of dress. The box measures about 7 1/4" in diameter x 2 1/2" tall, and dates to the 19th Century. The box's dark lacquer finish and hardware are in excellent condition, both inside and outside. A fine example of Chinese Folk Art. Free shipping within the USA.

Huangyangmu (rosewood) toggle of a very simple drum with a kind of ball moving inside.
Beautiful patina, good condition with cracks (see pix). L: 4 cms. 19th C. TCT 132 (see Bibliography)

Late 1800s

Deep, translucent cobalt glass in good condition.

Diameter: 2 7/8 in. ext., 2 ¼ in. int.

19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet of classical shape made out of opaque white glass with green and pink/red splashes imitating jadeite. Nice colors, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 72 mm (2 13/16 inches), outer diameter 3 7/16 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.

19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet of classical shape made out of opaque black glass. Beautiful color, great patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 67 mm (2 5/8 inches), outer diameter 3 3/8 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with a continuous scene of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Carved with a numeral 10 in raised oval reserve. Inside diameter 1 1/2 inches, height 5/8 inches.

19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet of classic shape made out of variegated light green glass resembling pale jadeite. Nice color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 61.2 mm (2.41 inches), outer diameter 3.05 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.

A lid for an urn vase, coffee or chocolate brown glaze with Famille rose enamels in leaf-shaped reserves. Chinese so-called Batavia or Capuciner brown ware, early 18th century. Diameter 3¼" / 8 cm, the inner rim to fit a vase or urn opening with a diameter of 1½" / 3,9 cm or more. Condition: fine.

Early 19th century (can be as early as 18th) Chinese porcelain snuff saucer in round shape with underglaze blue splash on the top. Roughly made, which has its own charm, wonderful color splash, beautiful patina, in great condition for an old piece. Diameter 1 3/16 inches.

Decorative and useful enamalled ear pick hair pin. Beg. of 20th C, South of China, Yao and Miao minorities. L:10 cms

19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet for a small child of classic shape made out of transparent garnet red glass. Nice color, beautiful bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Wonderful patina on the surface, in excellent condition. Inner diameter 60 mm (2.35 inches), outer diameter 74.5 mm 2.93 inches). Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.

19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet made out of apple green glass beautifully imitating jadeite. Nice color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 61 mm (2.4 inches), outer diameter 3.18 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.

18th century small Chinese agate carving in a shape of a double gourd with tassels, was used to be sawn onto clothes. Beautiful carnelian agate with wonderful finish. Height 11/16 inches (18 mm).

19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet of classical shape made out of opaque pink glass. Nice color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 77 mm (3 1/16 inches), outer diameter 3 3/4 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.

19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet of classical shape made out of apple green glass perfectly imitating jadeite. Nice color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 65 mm (2 9/16 inches), outer diameter 3 1/4 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.

Late 1800s

Bubble-suffused apple green glass made to imitate jadeite, good condition.

Diameter: 3 ½ in. ext., 2 ¾ in. int.

19th century Chinese bangle bracelet of classical shape made out of transparent citrine colored Peking glass. Excellent color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 76 mm (2 15/16 inches), outer diameter 3 1/2 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with 3 reserves containing scenes of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Inside diameter 1 1/4 inches, height 1 inch.

Neolithic/Bronze Age reddish clay, pottery jar from an unknown culture. I acquired this in a group of Chinese Neolithic pottery pieces but I can’t find any references to this being Chinese. I tend to think this from Thailand or some other Southeast Asian culture. Low fired with very good near invisible restoration. If you know what this is, drop me a line and let me know. D: 12cm/4.7in and H: 8.5cm/3.6in.

19th century small Chinese porcelain water dish in fan shape with vertical sides for use in a cricket cage. The inside is painted in underglaze blue with a fish among seaweed. Wonderful quality uninhibited painting, beautiful glaze with tiny bubbles, paste with typical blemishes. Very quiet subtle piece for scholar’s studio. Length 1 9/16 inches.

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with 4 reserves containing scenes of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Inside diameter 1 7/16 inches, height 5/8 inches.

19th century Chinese bangle bracelet of classical shape made out of transparent aquamarine Peking glass. Excellent color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 64 mm (2 1/2 inches), outer diameter 3 3/16 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.

A beautiful old Chinese silver lion pendant ornament,excellent condition. Weight 32g. W:7cmx7cm. $65

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.

19th century decent size Chinese export silver spoon with engraved decoration of blooming flowers. Excellent crisp work, in great condition, stamped with a Chinese hallmark on the back of the stem. Length 7.25 inches, weight 33.4 grams.

Late 1800s

This semi-translucent turquoise cup has a flaring rim and a very slightly recessed base. It is unmarked and in very good condition. Acquired in Japan in 1975.

Height: 2 3/8 in., Width: 2 7/8 in.

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). This jar has quite a wide body and is unusually "heavily-potted" for its type. It is coated inside and out in a pale green Qingbai glaze that is very finely-crackled. The colour of the glaze varies a little, especially to the cover where it is a little paler...

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a finely-crackled pale green Qingbai glaze. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a granary. There are incised decorative bands that surround the body. The edge of the foot is rather poorly trimmed.

Height 8.5 cm...

Lovely ceramic amber and green sancai glaze fish offering from the Ming Dynasty. These were put on small pottery altar tables and interred with ancestor to provide for them in the afterlife. Good condition. This one is quite small D: 3.8cm/1.7in. A clever bunny good glue a pin on the bottom and use it as a brooch.

Ancient Chinese Buddhist Pottery Amulet - Ming Dynasty

This is one of a group of moulded pottery tablets that we bought about twenty years ago. They are made from a relatively high-fired pottery and have a surprising amount of detail. They were made as amulets and votive offerings and were reported to have been excavated from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, where originally many would have been placed to ensure the success of the temple...

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a pale greenish Qingbai glaze that is finely crackled in places. The dome-shaped cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a granary. To the inner surface are the remains of ancient plant/root growths from its long burial.

Height 8.5 cm...

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a pale slightly greenish-blue Qingbai glaze. Around its waist are deeply incised lines for decoration and it stands on quite a sturdy foot. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a granary.

Height 8 cm...

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a pale Qingbai type of glaze that is very finely-crackled. The colour of the glaze varies a little, appearing slightly paler to the cover and inner surface of the jar. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a granary.

Height 9 cm...

Ancient Chinese Buddhist Pottery Amulet - Ming Dynasty

This is one of a group of moulded pottery tablets that we bought about twenty years ago. They are made from a relatively high-fired pottery and have a surprising amount of detail. They were made as amulets and votive offerings and were reported to have been excavated from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, where originally many would have been placed to ensure the success of the temple...

Chinese Yuan / Ming Dynasty Celadon Glazed Dish

This saucer-dish was made in the 13th - 14th century during the Yuan (AD 1279 - 1368) or early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It is "heavily-potted" and coated in a thick lightly-crackled celadon glaze save for the foot that has fired to a deep reddish-brown. The glaze has a very pleasant "silky-smooth" feel to it...

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Jar

This sturdy storage jar dates to the 12th - 14th centuries. It is quite "heavily-potted" and has a rolled rim with four loo-handles speared equidistant around the shoulder. The streaky yellowish-brown glaze falls short of the unglazed base. Most likely it was made for export to south-east Asia.

Height 15.5 cm...

Chinese Jadeite Jade white translucent some Lavender color quality Disc shape Pendant, Ca. prior to 1920, 1 1/4" diameter, 1/4" diameter-inner opening, highly polished with old stained natural grains, this is not crack.

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a pale bluish Qingbai glaze. Around its waist are deeply incised lines for decoration and it stands on quite a sturdy foot. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a granary...

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a pale greenish Qingbai glaze, the colour of which varies in places on the body of the jar. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a granary.

Height 8 cm. There is a chip to the edge of the rim where something had fused to the glaze during f...

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a pale green Qingbai glaze that is very finely-crackled. The colour of the glaze varies a little, especially to the cover where it is a little darker. This jar has an unusually sturdy foot for its type. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a gra...

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is quite "heavily-potted" for its type and is coated inside and out in a pale Qingbai-type glaze. The glaze falls short of the sturdy foot and the underside of the cover also remains unglazed. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a granary. There are a couple of small kiln...

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 Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a pale yellowish-green Qingbai type of glaze that is very finely-crackled. The colour of the glaze varies a little, especially to the cover where the glaze is thinner. Part of the cover seems to have escaped its coating of glaze. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roo...

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar

This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). This jar is a little more "heavily-potted" that other similar examples. It is coated inside and out in a pale greenish Qingbai glaze. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a granary. Part of the edge of the cover has escaped the glaze and the unglazed part has fired to a reddi...

Chinese Jadeite Jade quality pale green round Disc Pendant, 1" diameter, 3/8" diameter-inner opening, translucent green and some old stains in the stone, the condition is good.

One very humorous horses's head and 3 buffoon's heads.
Made of buffalo leather, Shanxi area.
Height: Horse MAH-C-TA1: 7 cms Buffoons: MAH-C-TB2: 6 cms; MAH-C-TB4: 9,5 cms; MAH-C-TB6: 9 cms .
Can be bought one by one of course.

Antique men’s short coat, front button 1920/1930. Black embossed silk and cream silk inner lining. Excellent condition see enlargement for measurements in metric. Please contact me for more images- I recently acquired a lot antique Chinese men’s clothing at local Hong Kong auction let me know if you are interested in these.

Twin lotus pods on one stalk signify permanent and single minded love in old Chinese culture. This is Qing Dynasty natural Burmese Jadeite, the green color will not fade. Please note scale is metric. Free shipping.

A very small porcelain vessel, for one single dosis of a medicine. China, Qianlong, 18th century. The name of the medicine is written in under glaze blue to one side, to the other the name of the disease it was intended to cure. Height "1 ¼ / 3.3 cm. Condition: fine.

Ornemental silver hairpin with carved geometric patterns. Beautiful patina.
According to what women say, this kind of hairpin could be used to protect themselves in delicate situations. L : 8,5c. Beg. of 20th C, South of China, Dong, Yao and Miao minorities.

Late 1800s

Turquoise blue glass in good condition still attached to original paper backing that reads: “Kwan Yick, Canton China.”

Diameter: 3 3/8 in. ext., 2 ¾ in. int.

Late 1800s

Bubble-suffused yellow glass in good condition still attached to original paper backing that reads: “Kwan Yick, Canton China.” Some minute speckled inclusions.

Diameter: 3 3/8 in. ext., 2 ¾ in. int.

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 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.