Gilt and Gold plated silver hairpin of Qing era
A Chinese porcelain sleeve vase decorated with trees and figures in under glazed cobalt, depicting an unknown historical story. The vase is in perfect condition. Height: 9-1/2".
Blue and white export ware plate. There are four block-printed under glaze "crowns" around the edges of the plate with a brushed "fu" character in the center for prosperity, good fortune and wealth.
Size: Diameter. 26.2 cm. Condition: No repairs.
An antique Chinese classical painting
Mixed Chinese yixing zisha serving set dishes. Good condition.
A very serene and spiritual QING DYNASTY Polychrome Wooden LOHON MONK in adoration, standing on a LOTUS Base. Rare piece and good size: H. 73 cm. (~ 29" inches). Good condition overall, with some signs of aging.
Has good Aura and seldom found!
Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figure of Quanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion. Her delicate expression with lifelike detail, pierced nostrils and ears, and carefully incised hairs, her crown depicting the Amitabha Buddha, her flowing gown draped over her form, her hands clasped together holding a small vase with the elixir of life, the vessel tipped over so the waters may wash away the suffering of the mortal world. The interior of the figure is hollow from underneath...
A 19th Century QING DYNASTY Chinese Wooden Carved Shrine Box with Table-Like Legs and Gilding. Top has painted lacquer with landscape and people. Overall condition fair, signs of aging and wear. Size: H. 14" x 7.5" x 9"
Nineteen Chinese plastic and stone (jade) beads
dating back to the early nineteenth century.
Size: See last photo.
Small pendant in the shape of a standing horse, with a loop on top of its back for attachement to a necklace. Bronze, green patina in the recesses. China, Ordos Civilization, Ca. 2nd century. Height: 3.7 cm. Length: 4.5 cm. Nicely mounted on a custom plexi stand. Very good condition.
A very rare set of 2 ancient Chinese Stone Carvings depicting Musicians with excellent detailed sculpture. 10-12th Century A.D. Good condition. Size: 7.5" x 7.5" x 1.75". Provenance: ex-Collection of famed H. MEDILL SARKISIAN (1909-1993), Denver, Colorado.
the woman of many Chinese Ethnic Minority groups did not cut their hair. It was often worn on the top of the head in a bun,and sometimes intertwined with lengths of an ancestors hair for added protection from evil spirits.
The hair was often (especially for festivals)
decorated with added silver ornaments and/or hairpins.
17,5 cm wide. 11,5 cm body diameter. 6,5 cm high. Good conditions.
10,5 cm wide. 10,5 cm high. Good conditions.
Charming tiny Chinese toggle of a dragon, carved of orange and pale yellow soapstone, recumbent dragon with his head turned to look over his shoulder, mouth carved open, traces of black pigment.
19th century
Size: 1 1/2" long
Antique Quanyin stone carving, the bodhisattva of compassion. She is seated upon a lotus throne with her legs crossed in the lotus position, her left hand holding a container, with her right hand performing the akash mudra or Buddhist hand gesture, increasing the space element within. She wears beautiful open robes with delicate patterns and a crown upon her head.
Dates circa 1920.
Size: 8.75" height, 5" width
Chinese incense burner bronze censer with Xuande mark. Qing dynasty. Good conditions. 17,5 cm wide. 11,2 cm mout rim diameter. 6,5 cm high.
A rare ancient gold ring with a natural blue gray stone. Could be a sapphire. This ring is over 1,000 years old.
Weight: 1.74 grams
Height approximately 30 cm. It has been repaired at the base. In good condition.
Height approximately 36 cm. An ear has been repaired. There are cracks at the base through the shoulder.
The bronze body absolutely delightful casted and additionally incised even in the smallest details. The beast modelled with a fierce expression portrayed by bulging eyes and bared teeth, with long curled mane and horns. The tail elegantly curved and detailed with finely incised lines. Excellent, most beautiful patina. Qing Dynasty, eighteenth century. L : 18,2 cm. H. 8,7 cm. Condition : Perfect.
Height: 16 cm (6.5 in)
Width: 5 cm (2 in)
Depth: 5 cm (2 in)
Weight: 0.495 kg
Chinese Ming Period bronze figure; parcel gilt remnant on face; excellent patina; good condition
A Chinese tea caddy made of Hainan huanghuali wood. Late 19th to early 20th century. Condition: age cracks and small chip. Please refer photos for condition details, additional photos will be provided by request. Height: 4-7/8".
Chinese letter box made of huanghuali wood. Qing Dynasty, with later hardware. Condition: chips and age cracks, please refer photos for details. Additional photos will be provided per request. Dimensions: 13-5/8" X 6-3/4" X 2-5/8".
A small box beautifully decorated with two different kind of hardwood veneer, probably zitan and huanghuali. Early 20th century. Condition: good vintage condition, there is one chip on the end the the cover. Please see photos for detail. Dimensions: 9-1/4" X 2-3/4" X 1-3/4".
Description: A Ming porcelain water basin was in very good mood.
Well crackled in the glaze, this scholar item was supposedly being used for some time due to the residue of the paint.
It was heavily potted and owned a unique mood of rural scholar taste.
Date: Ming Dynasty. 16th/17th Centuries.
A rare Yuan dynasty covered tall jar with ribbed motif, good condition please see picture for detail. size: 10 cm height.
A rare neolithic jade axe from China.
Age: 2,000 BC.
Size: L. 12.5cm.
Condition: Some chips at the cutting edge and one small chip at the rear of the underside.
Antique Chinese pair of stone temple door supports with carvings of fu dogs, seated on tanggu (ceremonial drums) on large pedestals. Intricately carved detail with emblems of dragons and auspicious characters on the front of each pedestal. The smaller female fu dog on the left is carved with her mouth closed, while the larger male on the right has an open mouth. This is a typical depiction to represent the sacred mantra "om". Extremely heavy, solid stone...
Chinese Tang dynasty changsha ewer. 10 cm high. Ewer has chipped at the rim and glaze degradations because found from the river. Free from any repair.
Chinese Imari plate, late Kangxi to Yongzheng, early 18th century. Decoration of a fisherman and a pagoda in a mountainous seascape within diaper borders, all in underglaze blue and overglaze red and gilt. Diameter "9/ 23 cm. Condition: some roughness to the rim and small spots of wear to the well.
A superb quality very large pottery figure of a male attendant or official, dating to the earlier Ming Dynasty, 1400-1500 AD.
The figure is placed on a high hexagonal plint and wears a fine two-colour blue and turquoise glazed robe. The unglazed areas have pigmented colors in red, black and white. Finely painted facial details.
The head is attachable as often seen on the largest figures from this period.
The figure holds an umbralla under his arm...
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Charger/platter, Qianlong period, 1736-1795, 12 3/4" diameter, 2" high, underglaze blue landscape design inside the fan in the center within four(4) sets of floral sprays decorated border terminated with brown rim. One(1) hairline about 2" long glaze hairline at 3 o'clock position, it is tight and not open hairline. This charger will make nice set with #1349149.
A large natural wood lacquered brush pot with a natural burl forming in the center. The base of the pot is fairly thick. Age: late Ming. Size:H.22.5cm. L.26.5cm. W.at the base. 15.5cm. Condition. Some minor old repairs. Three old clips ,two on the rim and one on the base (see photos),possibly added during construction.
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain snuff bottle featuring an elaborate hunting scene which includes animals such as wild boar, birds, deer, and a rabbit. Hunters are depicted on foot and riding horseback while shooting bows and arrows. In very good antique condition, no cracks, no hairlines. There are some minor abrasions or loss of glaze at around the rim which may have happened during firing. Height about 3 inches high.
A nice assortment of old Chinese beads.
Size: See last photo.