DESCRIPTION: A nice old Chinese toggle carved from a striated wood in the form of two peaches. The peach is a symbol of longevity, and this thick toggle has a wonderful aged patina that only comes from age and handling. Strung with a cord through the holes under the stems, it would have hung from a sash and been used as a counterweight to a tobacco pouch or other utilitarian object. A wonderful example of Chinese folk art, this toggle dates from the 1700’s...
Width: 4.2 cm (1.7 in)
Height: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Weight: 170 gms
Chinese bronze scroll weight of a Qilin; good condition
A rare Chinese double snuff bottle made of porcelain, painted in underglaze blue with lotus flowers on white background surrounded of a cream-colored crackled glaze. The stoppers made of agate-imitating glass with bone spoons. Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: c. 5.3 x 4.1 cm.
Chinese Qing (Kangxi or Yongzheng) Dynasty deep cobalt blue under-glaze snuff bottle depicting a Dragon in the clouds and a smaller Dragon in the waves near the base. Wonderful shape, vivid colors with beautiful artistry. Unfortunately, there are several chips at the base and this piece is therefore priced accordingly. Cork stopper, no lid. Height 2.75 inches, width 1.5 inches.
FIVE very rare and delicate 19th Century Rosewood and Marble miniature tables, ideal for placing nice art objects such as Porcelain, Statuettes or a Bonsai. 19th Century China, size:H. 10.5cm x L. 26cm x W.18cm. Good condition (collection of 5 pieces, will sell separately)
and price quoted is for each.
DESCRIPTION: A large, ten pronged tortoise shell comb made for the European market (Victorian era, circa 1880-1890). The fashion of the day included large elaborate combs placed in upswept hair, and this one is a real beauty! The curved prongs and scalloped crown are from a single piece of shell which is mounted with three large round beads and two carved triangular designs. Very good condition with only a couple of tiny nits that are difficult to even see...
A nice plate with four windows of famille rose design and with underglaze blue floral ground, base unglazed. Qing Dynasty 18th century in good condition, except minor fritting around mouth rim area. No crack, no chip and free from restoration. Wide: 29,5 cm.
A small pair of Chinese biscuit porcelain vases with moulded decoration of the eight Chinese immortals amidst clouds, painted in the "famille noire" palette. Mouth and base without glaze. Condition: fine. Dimension: c. 13 cm high.
A rare Chinese Yuan dynasty turquoise glaze dish with unknown character or symbol at the center together with three spur marks. Dia. 13cm. Condition: glaze deterioration, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.
A large and beautifully potted blue and white ginger jar. It is a scene of a dragon and phoenix chasing after the "Pearl of Fire" between heaven above and the sea below. Both the dragon and the phoenix are elaborately drawn with much details. The ginger jar also has the original porcelain cover as well.
There are some minor firing faults, expected degradation, chips and minor losses, abrasions...
A cheerful family outing adorns this rich and colorful display of a day out in the country side. Dated to the late 19th and just prior to 1891. The ginger jar is in excellent condition without chips, hairlines, with very little rubbing of the details, hardly noticeable at all. It comes with a well formed lid that is beautifully designed. 7 inches high without lid (8.5" with lid) x 7" diameter.
Porcelain covered with green glaze to the foot, unglazed concave base. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 8 cm wide, 6.5 cm tall. CONDITION: 3 glaze frittings to the rim and no cracks, no hairlines and free from restoration.
Chinese Yuan dynasty Qingbai "figure og women". 18 cm high. Head of the figure has been repaired. (please see on the pictures).
Chinese hardwood barrel stool, with inlaid designs of flowers on scrolling vines and swirling dragons. Nicely detailed birds perched on branches wrapped around the stool. Republic Period (circa 1950's).
Size: 13" H x 15.5" W
Song dynasty russet splashed black glazed tea bowl, good condition with small defect at the rim filled, please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.
Tang - Song dynasty 9 - 12th century green transparent Chinese glass bottle vase jar, good condition no damage please see picture for detail, size: 7 cm height, 7 cm diameter. excavated from 9 - 12th century Srivijaya kingdom sites in Sumatra.
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...
A beautiful late 19th C. Chinese black lacquer court necklace circular box,with gold painted twin dragons in excellent condition. D:19cm $450