Chinese Bamboo Brush pot, carved design was highlighted with black lacquer ink and filled in, 5 3/8" high, 1 7/8" x 1 3/4" wide-top rim, Ca. before 1920's, incised black decoration of figure under the tropical tree next to bamboo fence. The condition is good.

Chinese Bamboo Carved Brush Pot, inscribed and carved "Tao Kuang" in Chinese Characters, Ca. 1821-1851, 4 3/4" high, 2 3/4" diameter, low relief carved old scholar with long walking stick admiring the mountain scenery under the tree inside square enclosed window, and the other side is carved Poem with very stylish script Chinese characters and also carved "Tao Kuang" Emperor's name on the side. The quality of carving is excellent high quality by Artist...

A lovely Tang Dynasty White Glaze Melon Box with vertically carved lines eminating from the lid through to base. In generally very good condition. Hi-resolution images on request.

Set of three early Chinese prints. Showing scenes of filial devotion each different with explanatory Chinese text. Undated, estimated to be early 20th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide. Good condition.

A Song Dynasty Celadon Bowl in very good condition. Diameter is 5 inches and height almost 3 inches. Higher resolution images on request.

A blue and white cup and saucer with a raised scalloping design painted over in blue and white from the Vung Tau shipwreck. Age: 1690 AD. Size: Cup: Radius. 7.9cm. Height.7cm. Saucer: Diameter:12cm. Condition: Some minor repairs. See photos

A rare bangle with two carved stylized dragons typical of the Han dragons. Some discoloration from age. Size: Radius. 9cm. Condition: No repairs. Hairline crack on inside

A Chinese silver gilt box set with two fine jade rings and decorated with semi precious stones and enamel details. The jades are of very pale hue and translucent whilst the gilt is in very good condition. Stamped " silver" to the base. Age: late Qing to early Republican period. Size: ten cm. high X 8 cm diameter. condition: very good, no restoration, no breaks.

A set of four vary rare blackwood Hungmu lady's side chairs. The chairs match as a pair except for the back panels. Two have a square and two have a circle. This most likely had some meaning for the owner. Age: Mid Qing. Size: H:94cm. W:48cm. Condition: No repairs. Some looseness from age. can be fixed very easily.

A Chinese jade vase, carved in the form of a tall thin finger citron. The stone is of very pale hue close to the colour of the pictures, the body is thinly rendered and the exterior well detailed. It comes with its own custom made wood stand. Age: 18/19 C. size: 10 cm high. condition: very good, no breaks , no restoration.

Antique Chinese scroll painting, with Daoist monks, monkeys, and deer underneath a gnarled peach tree. A young Daoist monk holding a bamboo staff outstretches his arms as a helpful monkey drops peaches to him, while an immortal man rests calmly against a tree branch, observing two small deer. The imagery of the deer, the monkeys, and the peaches are representative of prosperity and longevity...

Diameter approximately 19.5 cm. A hairline at the rim . In good condition.

Height approximately 11.8 cm (without wood standard). In good condition.

Height: 23.5 cm (9.3 in)
Length: 22 cm (8.7 in)
Depth: 9 cm (3.7 in)
Weight: 2 kg (4.4 lb)

Chinese bronze buffalo censer and rider; fine original stand; good condition

A large and very impressive tomb pottery horseman, Chinese, 1368-1644, this horse with complete Thermoluminescence test from lab, testing it as ca. 480 years old.

A rare tomb pottery officer that we purchased as part of a small group recently. This figure has been TL tested as ca. 500 years old, see our listings at Trocadero for other Mandarin Officers not TL tested and thus cheaper but guaranteed genuine...

A Chinese blue and white incense burner, bombe shaped and decorated with a vibrant underglaze blue and a continuous scene of three figures in a mountainous background , buildings and trees. Buddhist precious Objects decorate a band under the rim and the censer stands on three feet. It is a highly desirable item and a fine example of Kangxi blue and white porcelain. Age: 1662-1722. size 24.8 cm . in diameter...

Late 18th /Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Gold Threads Badge with Qilin

It is 10.4 inches (26.5 cm) in length by 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) wide.

The badge has minor loose threads, stains, discoloration, wears, and frayed edges (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Spotted Gold Bronze Vase

It is 11.3 inches (28.7 cm) tall by 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide. It is 7.25 Lb.

It has surface wears and scratches, and re-solder at the bottom (as seen in the photos).

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A pair of Chinese Export plates, meticulously enameled in over-glaze blue and gilt. Diameter "7¾/ 19,5 cm. Condition: slight wear to the well, one plate with a hairline (cf. pics).

An authentic Tang pottery horse and rider who is holding some kind of musical instrument. The horse and rider are covered with the remaining white slip that all original Tang pottery should have. This item came with many items from one tomb. See last photo. Condition: Some repair on the horses legs. Size: Height 35cm, Length 30cm, Width 16cm

A rare and very nice QING DYNASTY BRONZE ELEPHANT WITH CEREMONIAL VESSEL, elaborate trimmings, saddle and typical Chinese stylized eyes. Overall very good condition, bottom of saddle on one side has an inconsequential very small piece missing. Naturally formed dark patina. Size: L. 9.5 cm. x H. 9 cm. x W. 3.2 cm. Weight: 342 gr. Provenance: Private Collection.

A rare celadon fu shou ring vase , in good condition , probably Yuan

An unusual shaped dish with a sparrow, berry sprig and chrysanthemums.The inside has the typical aqua blue glaze. Nyonya wares are over-glaze polychrome enamelled porcelains made in Jingdezhen in the Kiangsi province of China for the Straits Chinese, or Babas, whose female counterparts are called Nyonyas, hence the term Nyonya ware. Nonya wares were mainly reserved for festive occasions and special functions. Size: W. 18.5 x 11.6cm. H. 5.8cm. Condition: No chips or repairs.

Chinese white glazed Blanc de Chin Double Gourd Vase with incised 4 Ruyi with 3 flower petals inside each Ruyi design, 19th century, 5 1/2" high, 2 1/8" diameter-bottom rim, 1/2" diameter-top rim, 4" wide-widest middle section of the vase, unglazed bottom and sand got stuck around bottom rim during firing and also large sand firing mark on the side of the vase about 1/2" long, all the dots and dark area is kiln imperfect markings. Top has some tiny frits.

Very unusual necklace made with nine (9) handmade metal bells. Each unique bell is separated by thin metal discus spacers. Size end to end: 60 cms or 23 inches. Age: 19th century or earlier.

Important Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907) sutra container from a San Francisco dealer who has been in business for over 40 years. This sutra container came to us as part of a group which belonged to the Avery Brundage Collection. There is a remnant of an old Brundage collector’s seal on the outside rim of the container as seen in the photographs...

Chinese porcelain underglaze Iron Red and Blue Horse decorated Vase, before 1920's, marked six Chinese character "Kangxi" on the bottom, 4 1/4" high, 3 1/4" widest part of the vase, 1" diameter-top rim, 1 1/2" diameter-bottom rim, three(3) iron red and blue horses are looking towards same direction beside the rock and willow trees. The condition is good, no damages.

Antique Chinese porcelain vase, of a stylized gourd shape, the neck fluted into a dramatic flared lip with foliate edges. Scenes of playing children in a famille rose glaze color palette and sculpted beast head "handles" at the vase's sides. The large lower portion of the vase body has an inscription with three red chops, tapering into a short flaring foot with slightly recessed base and red four character mark.

Republic Period

Dimensions : 4.75" x 4.75" x 9"H

Antique Chinese porcelain brush washer, with ocean landscape scenes of boats on the water, and inscription on the backside with red chop. The foot is slightly recessed with unusual red mark. The brush washer is of a round form with flattened base and a wide mouth with a very short lip.

Republic period

Dimensions : 3.5" x 3.5" x 3" H

An unusual Tang pottery of a standing dwarf wearing a robe and hat painted in original orange pigments. He has a stocky figure and a sweet countenance on his downward tilt head. He is full of character. Figures such as these are considered a symbol of good luck and are not easy to find.

Period: Tang (618-907 AD)

Size: Height = 16 cm. (6-1/4 inches)

Condition: Very good. Component separations near neck and side seam of robe...

Antique Chinese pair of Large Shiwan ware goddess statues. These wares originated out of kilns in the Shiwanzhen subdistrict within the city of Foshan, going as far back as the Neolithic period. Each goddess mirrors the form of the other, holding a large vase above their heads, on a cloud pedestal with a small deer at their sides as a symbol of longevity. Each statue is pigmented with deep navy blue, robin's egg blue, beige, and white underglazes with some areas left bare...

Chinese Beautiful Cobalt Blue Monochrome Porcelain Chrysanthemum Flower bud shape Water Coup or Brush Washer for Scholar, Ca late Qianlong or Early Jiaqing, 1786-1822(old paper sticker inside the coupe), just opening up to a beautiful full bloom Chrysanthemum flower, very finely carved flower petals lined up from the bottom to the top, top rim is like teeth, end of pedal tip-1 1/4" diameter, 2 1/8" high, 2 1/2" wide-widest part in the middle, just opening up to a full bloom...

An old Tibetan ladies purse made of Yak leather and inlaid with silver and gilt carvings with a center piece of Turquoise. The front has carvings of two fish (representing the beginning of life)and flower design. The back has a center tree design. There is a silver woven chain attached to the top for carrying. Age: Late 19 Century to early 20th. Size:See last photo. Condition. Normal ageing. No repairs

Antique Chinese scroll painting of a crane and pine tree, with calligraphy "dedicated to Zhonghua, Summer of (1930 or 1870)" , signed Chen Xi with two red chops.

Size: 22" x 60" H (entire scroll), 18.75" x 51" H (artwork only)

A Chinese jade vase, carved as a lotus leaf with a flower in one corner and a ribbon tying the leaf and its coiled trailing stalk forming the base. The composition is very attractive, the body is quite thinly carved and the stone is of celadon hue. A high quality example of Qing lapidary arts, it measures 14 cm ( 5 1/2 inches) high. It comes with its own custom made wooden base. Age; 19 C. condition: excellent.

Diameter approximately 32 cm. Soft frits at the inner and outer rim. There are no hairline, chip, crack or repair. More pictures are available. In good condition.