Description: A rare tripod steatite censer was made in Tang dynasty. With dark gray tone, this censer was excavated with light gray incursions. A globular body was held by three foot in beautiful proportions. An earlier collection was published in " Early Chinese Miniature" by China Institute in America. Date: Tang Dynasty (AD618-906) Material: Steatite. Body Width: 6.5cm Height: 4.7cm Condition: Good, except one small scratch.

Chinese scholar root sculpture in the form of a rams head. The rams symbolized filial piety, an important virtue, a primary duty of respect and obedience towards the care of ones parents and elderly family members. Unusual Mounted Chinese solid burl wood scholar's object, naturally formed in striking resemblance to the head of a ram.

A highly attractive root wood contemplation piece. Mounted on custom antiqued bronze step stand for enhanced viewing...

Very Rare Antique 18th century Chinese export porcelain dish of shallow rounded form, decorated in classical 16th-17th century, Islamic Turkish Ottoman Iznik style, finely hand painted in bright red, green, blue, yellow and black enamel on white ground, with an ottoman galley ship with seven pairs of oars and two masts topped with flags and the blue wavy sea with swimming fish and the Tulip and Prunus blossom below. The border adorned with stylized wave and rock motif; the rim dressed brown...

Covered pot in Chinese Imari porcelain decorated with peonies and chrysanthemums in a pot. The domed lid is surmounted by a seated figure in gilt bronze.
The lips and the circumference of the lid are underlined by a floral motif in blue underglaze arranged in a frieze, enhanced by gilding and punctuated by small cartouches. The golden handles remind a plant motif...

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Late Ming Dynasty. Diameter approximately 21.5 cm and height approximately 11.1 cm. Decorated in the interior with the goose in the center, flowers etc. scroll pattern at the foot. There are hair lines at the foot. Good condition.

A very elaborate and finely gilt large figure of mahasthamaprapta bodhisattva, Chinese, later Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912, this figure probably from the late 19th. cent.

Size: 34,5 cm. tall, incl. the flat mounted base.

Condition: Extremely fine for type and age. Finely patinated in a redish gold colour with some light wear but othervise completely intact, the blue pigment still present as well. Closed lid in the back...

Each of the four site panel painted with a different decoration. H : 31,5 cm. Condition : Perfect Provenance : Old German collection

Up for sale is an antique Chinese silk chair cover tapestry, vibrant red color silk and wool ground embroidered with Chinese auspicious objects, Ruyi scepter, golden pheasants, peonies, bats, peaches, magnolia, and lotus foliage, using with silk floss and gold threads; back with red silk brocade with longevity symbols. Tapestry is excellent condition. No wear or damage. Measurements: Height 63", width 19".

Chinese yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing cargo, Daoguang period. 11 cm wide, 7cm body diameter, 6,5cm high. There is chipped at the spout and inside the lid (please see on the pictures).

Very well potted porcelain body covered with a white glaze. Fifteenth centuries or earlier. Diameter 5,2 cm. H : 4,4 Condition : Perfect

Length approximately 15.5cm (across the handles). Repaired at a leg. In good condition.

19th century Chinese small carved wooden architectural panel depicting a court lady with a male attendant. Must have been part of an altar piece. Very nice quality carving, rich detailing, very pleasant wear and patina. Height 4 7/8 inches.

Large Chinese Flambe-Glaze Bottle Vase, Lat 18th Century or Early 19th Century

It is 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall by 7.7 inches (17.6 cm) wide. It is 7.1 Lb.

It has firing bubbles, glaze crazing, manufacture defects of pitting, chips at the base, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Splendid Chinese lacquered stand with inlaid views of scholarly figures within a view of a pavilion. Two legged stand with mosaic-like inlay done with maroon colored lacquer. Bottom section has linen cloth covering used for the base for lacquered pieces. Age: 19th century. Size: Length: 13.75" Width: 9.25" Height: 16.1"

There are a total of eight different signs, each with a different "saying" having to do with well wishes. Each "plaque" sign has a different saying...due to the age of the calligraphy, translations have not been possible.

Each sign inlayed with MOP flakes and is 21 inches tall and roughly 4.5 inches wide. I have listed them separately, to allow for pictures of each

17th Century Chinese Bronze Donkey Shaped Incense Burner with Dragon Saddle

It is 8.2 inches (20.8 cm) tall by 8.6 inches (21.8 cm) in length and 4 inches (10.1 cm) wide. It is 2455 gram (5.4 Lb).

It has pitting, firing holes, small chips and missing 2 sticks at the saddle, loss of patina, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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A Chinese gilt lacquered bronze Guanyin from Ming Dynasty. Condition: lacquer and metal loses, there is only part of the reddish-gold lacquer still remains on the surface. Please see photos for condition details. Height: 9-1/4". Provenance: Acquired from the collection of retired University of California Professor D. Gibbs.

A beautiful 19th/20th C. Chinese porcelain famille noire 9 dishes in a very nice wooden tray, with plum blossom motif. In excellent condition. Wood tray has a little cracking (pls. see the phote) L: 11"x11"x2"