Chinese, Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle, Jingdezhen Kilns
Chenghua Mark
This is an exceptional Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle of cylindrical form, round, long neck and wide mouth, and a narrow raised edge and flat base with an apocryphal Chenghua Mark (Chinese Ming Period 1465-1487), but most likely made during the first half (1810-1870) of the 19th century, according to 'Marks on Chinese Ceramics' by Gerald Davison...
This is a Qing Dinasty, 18th/19th century, Bulbous, Circular form snuff bottle, with sloping shoulders, rounded elongated neck, and raised oval footing. It has a deep, rich spinach-green color with dark mottling. It is polished all around, and it feels pleasantly rounded. It comes with an agate stopper with spoon...
This is a very fine 18th/19th Century period, well-hallowed, Dendritic Chalcedony Snuff Bottle of flattened, rectangular, with rounded shoulders tapering towards base, with a cylindrical short neck, a wide mouth, and an oval foot rim surrounding a shallowly recessed flat foot. The translucent stone has an abstract mottled pattern of brown ground and white macaroni bursts and strands that go in different directions and that are different on all sides of the bottle...
This is a Qing Dinasty, 18th Century, with a Circular, Bulbous, tapering towards the bottom form Yellow Jade snuff bottle, with sloping shoulders, rounded short neck, and flat oval footing. Its background is yellow, but it also has shades of light brown (burnt), beige and nebulous with stripe forms of white colors. It also has a couple of natural lines that meet in a porous area in one of its sides...
This is a very rare form for a Jade Bottle, its Cylindrical Form, and the variety of color skins that surround it and that appear to portray their own artistic rendering with splashes of Russet, brownish, light brown, black, gray, over a white-gray ground. It was probably made during the period Qing Dinasty period, 1740-1840. It is perfectly symmetrically rounded with rounded shoulders, and ends rounded around a perfect circular raised bottom that features a flat base...
As described by the American Art Association in their 1924 Catalog:
"Vigorously modeled in conventional forms, seated in haunches, on flat multilinear pedestals with curved feet and cusped fringe. They represent the mythical lions, called "dogs of Foo", the guardians of Buddhist temples and images. Both with open mouths, coats of waved lines and spreading tails. The male has right forepaw resting on ball of brocade and the female has left forepaw on a playful cub...
Diameter approximately 24.8 cm. There is a glaze crack in the front, but not visible in the back. More pictures are available. In good condition.
Rare antique Chinese multi-color scholar's brush holder in the form of the Chinese men's boot, Ming Dynasty 1368 -1644 AD.
Made of ceramic with sancai glazing, elaborately molded-in raised pattern, the boot's toe is adorned with a monster mask and richly glazed in cobalt blue, turquoise, brown, and cream beige.
CONDITION: Shows the age and use, with minor age wear.
In good condition, considering its age of more than 376 years, no damage or repairs...
Length: 6.2 cm (2.5 in)
Height: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Depth: 2.9 cm (1.2 in)
Weight: 150 gms
Fine early Chinese bronze scroll weight; depicts a resting Qilin; wonderful patina; Ming Period; excellent condition
Authentic antique Chinese porcelain scholar's brush rest with pale Celadon glazed, Ming dynasty (1368-1644 AD)...
Pair Chinese Canton Export Blue and White large Tea Canister, Tea Jars, with replaced carved Rosewood covers, Ca...
Outstanding antique, Qing dynasty 19th-century, a large Chinese opium pipe. It is composed of three sections; a huge central wood section, finely hand-carved in high relief with two Fu dogs, also known as guardian lions or Shishi (Imperial guardian lion), among vegetation waves entirely polychromed, enclosed by two massive solid brass fittings ended with a mouthpiece and a bowl...
Ancient Chinese horse snaffle bridle-bit, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC).
Made of bronze bit with a mouthpiece composed of two canons connected in the center, each cast with a loop at both ends.
REFERENCES:
Similar snaffle bits from the collection of the Shaanxi History Museum are published in the exhibition catalog “Imperial China: The Art of the Horse in Chinese History” by Bill Cooke. Page.117. No. 92...
18/19th Century Chinese gilt lacquered wood carving of a seated immortal temple statue. There is some rubbing of gilding, chips, peeling of lacquer, stains, cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Worth noting is the well rendered facial expression, the hair is still intact in the ears and mustache, and the details in the clothing. Measures 9 inches high.
Diameter approximately 36 cm. More pictures are available.
In good condition.
Diameter approximately 36 cm. A hairline has been repaired at the rim. Few soft chips at the rim. More pictures are available. In good condition.
Height: 16.2 cm (6.6 in)
Width: 14.3 cm (5.7 in)
Depth: 12.1 cm (4.8 in)
Quality Chinese deeply-carved bamboo brush pot; shows a mountainous landscape inhabited with scholars, also depicts group ascending mountainous treelined paths beside a rushing river, possibly depicting a scene from the Lanting Xu, 'Orchid Pavilion Preface’
Ancient Chinese horse snaffle bridle-bit, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC).
Made of bronze bit with a mouthpiece composed of two canons connected in the center, each cast with a loop at both ends.
REFERENCES:
Similar snaffle bits from the collection of the Shaanxi History Museum are published in the exhibition catalog “Imperial China: The Art of the Horse in Chinese History” by Bill Cooke. Page.117. No...
Ancient Chinese massive pottery cooking stove model, Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD).
There are; cylindrical chimney on the stovetop, two rounded cooking pots, and an oval wine cup with winged handles (Erbei).
The exterior is covered with a striking green glaze with an iridescent mineral deposit.
CONDITION:
The stove is in good condition considering its age of over 1800 years, except for minor chips and a small piece of one corner chipped off.
No repairs or restorations.
Extremely rare celadon vase with well balance potted and elegant of pear shaped vase, decorated with tubular handles and covered overall with sea green glazed, crackles ware. Found at Kalimantan Island one of the biggest island in the world which called as Borneo in the past. Condition is very good, no any chips, no any cracks and free from any restoration. Height: 17,5 cm.
Antique hardwood tray for serving betel or opium paraphenalia, with metal-banded corners (paktong) and finely inlaid in mother-of-pearl, the sides and skirt with scenes of figures in landscapes and other motifs. Condition: one larger loss to mother-of-pearl inlays (please see last photo) and few tiny ones. Dimension: 30.8 x 18 x 10.7 cm, weight: 1.3 kg.
Taoist statue of a Judge in Hell, sitting, in formal attire, his hands joined together. Votive box at the back, now open. Wood, with traces of lacquering and polychrome painting. China Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Height: 18 cm. Abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.
Many fine antiques were exported via Hong Kong in the beginning Chinese economic reform days. This fine sancai warrior statue was exported to Japan round '80 and stored by Japanese famous collector. It was excavated from the room of huge tomb as one of the twelve god guards It is seemed the warrior had a sword, it is seen monster animal's face on the both sleeves that is a influence from Persia. It is guaranteed as genuine piece by Noriki Shimazu the famous Japanese researcher for Asian antiques...
A monumental large blue and white covered box with well balance potted, decorated with three claws nails like knife of open mouth Dragon chasing flaming pearl, surrounded by three clouds scrolls. the bottom with encircled waves. The base is flat but in the middle goes into a round shape to the front side. The color is pale blue or local cobalt blue. The painting is masterpiece work. Found at Indonesia. Mid 14th century or Late Yuan to Early Ming transitional period. Due to the war between Yuan ...
A cast bronze vase. Finely executed. The finish is nice, made with a lathe and a scraper. Very elegant decoration of chains and tassels inlaid in gold and silver. At the neck a frieze of stylized dragons.
Beautiful old patina, good condition, no restoration.
No mark.
High: 30cm.
Porcelain dish decorated in cobalt blue representing Buddhai and children. In the background we can see a fireworks rocket.Below a mark of 4 characters. The enamelled edge of brown enamel. Traces of pernettes.
Diameter: 295mm (11,6 inches)
Good condition,normal wear for old porcelain.
Large Chinese porcelain vase. Incised decoration of dragons and clouds enamelled with colors on a yellow enamelled background.
Probably from the Guanxu period. Accident with a long crack visible on photo.
High: 46cm
1900's Chinese Agate Carved Boy Figurine Pendant
It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) long by 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) wide. It is 20.7 gram.
It has inclusions, chips, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Circa 1860, Chinese export green glazed pottery statues of a parrot perched on a sancai glazed rock. In excellent condition, they measure 10.25 inches high, 3.5” wide, 4” deep.
Chinese Famille verte porcelain cover.
Decorated with bird and flowers in predominantly green enamels.
19th century China, copying a Kanghi model.
Ideally suited for a vase with an opening of 132 to 145 mm in diameter.
Outside diameter 198 mm (7,8 inches)
Interior dimeter 130 mm (5,1 inches)
Lao tse on his buffalo. The clay is a reddish-brown color. There are traces of polychromy. Although it is an object of modest size and simple form, it is worth noting the quality of the sculpture, indeed the expression of the face of the philosopher although quickly and summarily executed by a few stabs by the artist is superbly expressive, her body is slightly bent by the weight of years and the fatigue of the journey. In contrast, the face of the buffalo is young, dynamic and lovable.
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Late Qing Chinese red tixi cinnabar circular box decorated with alternating layers of red and black lacquer deeply carved to create intricate designs The box has a beautiful sheen to the surface so that the layers of lacquer simply pop. High quality and in excellent condition, it measures 3” diameter, and 1.5” high. Circa 1850.
Circa 1850, Chinese flattened circular form black tixi lacquer box. Decorated with alternating layers of black and red cinnabar lacquer deeply carved to create intricate designs, the box has a beautiful sheen to the surface so that the layers of lacquer simply pop! On the bottom you can see the swirling layers of black lacquer. High quality and in excellent condition, it measures 3” diameter, 1” high.
A nice Chinese Tang to Five dynasties white glaze tea bowl with Japanese tailor made wooden box. Dia. 12.2cm. Condition: no chip, 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 charming Chinese Ming dynasty Longquan celadon vase with rare(never seen similar) decoration, double foot rim. Ht. 31cm. Condition: a few darker glaze cracks, 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.
Large pair of celadon glazed terracotta cremation urns.The bodies are in turned terracotta decorated in relief with animals and cast or sculpted figures. Groups of dignitaries, deer, cranes, turtle, dragons, horse completely surround the body. The lids are topped by large birds with outstretched wings.
Chinese work from the Song period around the 12th century.
This form is typical and there are many examples. Today these objects do not interest the Chinese for superstitious reasons, but very p...