Beautiful flower shape northern song celadon dish decorated with incised prunus flower at the center. Very good conditions.16cm diameter.4cm high.

A Yuan dynasty longquan celadon washer, rounded side with globular body and glazed base, decorated with carved flower petals motif at the exterior, covered with good green celadon color, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, with small part have original kiln glaze fault and minor glaze crackled on the surface please see picture detail, size: 12 cm diameter.

A large Yuan dynasty longquan celadon dish, this dish has a flat bracketed rim and ribbed well, the foot ring and base are glazed apart from a wide ring for firing, the center is decorated with carved flower motif, also the well and outer part decorated with carved flower motif, dish covered with green glaze.
Dish is in very good condition no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration, good glaze.
Size: 40 cm diameter.

Beautifully carved homu altar table inlaid with jade. The table has leaves carved into it. The inlaid jade is shaped like peaches. Circa 1900. It measures 34" tall 18" deep 59" long.

Tang Dynasty Changsha ware bowl.( 9th century ) Stoneware body decorated with a calligraphic floral motive in brown and green under a yellow ash glaze. Changsha type Henan. Found in a shipwreck near Belitung island, Palembang, Sumatra. D : 6 inc. Some glaze corroded.

A good early Qing 17th century Shunzhi - early Kangxi period famille verte baluster jar, rounded side with globular body, short neck, and flat base, jar painted with red, green, yellow, and aubergine enamel, decorated with Buddhist emblems, rock, weave, and flower motif.
Jar is in very good condition no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration, minor glaze crackled at inner wall and base.
Size: 31 cm height.

A beautiful 19th/20th C. Chinese peking glass snuff bottle with a enamel cat watching a insect motif,on the other side has orchid and butterflies. With hall mark. In excellent condition. H:2-1/2"x2-1/2"

A rare Hutian Song dynasty qingbai - yingqing bowl with carved infant (wawa) and leaves or flower motif. rounded side with conical shape covered with light bluish white glaze, products of Hutian kiln.
Bowl is in good condition with two fine hairline at the rim, no chip, no restoration.
Size: 21 cm diameter.

19th c
Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze enamels and gilt-work
Height: 42.5 cm / 16.7 in
Width: 23.5 cm / 9.3 in (at widest point)
From an American Midwest private collection, acquired in the 1980s

A magnificent and unusual figure of Buddha in dhyanasana on a cloud enveloped plinth covered with a robin’s egg glaze, dragons near the base; the gilt figure wearing a voluminous cofe-au-lait robe decorated in gilding with phoenixes and flowers, and an elabor...

An early 18th Century deep dish with very fine porcelain body decorated in underglaze blue depicting a four clawed dragon, amongst cloud scrolls, in pursuit of a flaming pearl. This item was made in Jingdezhen, Jianxi province, during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723 - 1735). Condition - there are two hairline cracks (1.7 and 1.5 inches) and associated chips and frits to the rim in the area facing the dragon's right claw (please see enlargement no. 4). There has been no restoration...

A Song Longquan Celadon Censer. Diameter approximately 12 cm and height approximately 4.8 cm. There is a slightly different color tone. Good condition.

A well carved yellow ground jar, with cover, depicting two confronting dragons amongst clouds and flames above breaking waves. The base carries the seal mark - Wang Bing Rong - and was probably made, circa 1910-1920, during the early Republic period. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration...

Antique Chinese pair of gorgeous hardwood stools, with wonderful spiraling carved details along its edges, narrow pierced ovals below the seat, all four legs connected by squared panels. The wood has a lovely shine and grain. Heavy in weight. Late 19th Century Size: 18.5" height, 14" width, 14" depth

From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a stunning and large Chinese lacquered jumu cabinet, mid to late 19th century, featuring exquisitely painted birds and floral motifs on a rockwork base, executed in gilt and subtle polychromes that are contrasted against a rich red lacquer ground. The outer frame features medallions of split tail sea dragons, auspicious symbols, and textile motifs, while the sides feature depictions of stylized floral motifs...

Diameter approximately 14.5 cm. Few hairlines at the cover. Many chips at the rim. In good condition.

Gorgeous tall hardwood 20 Century hardwood cabinet possibly huanghuali with pierced decoration. Excellent detail shown in the carvings on all three sides. Unusual feathering of the grain can be seen throughout the wood. Overall in perfect condition. Dimensions: 5 ft 7 1/8'' High X 34 1/2'' Wide X 15 3/4'' Deep

Larger Charger with Figural Central Cartouche
mid-19th century
Tongzhi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
D: 38 cm
Perfect Condition; age wear to enamels
From a Beverly Hills, CA estate


Description & Notes

While the 19th century is considered a period of decline by most scholars of Chinese ceramics, the best late Qing wares are nonetheless romantic and lively portrayals of Chinese life...

Beautiful Chinese bench, carved all of hardwood with inset areas of dramatic burl, rectangular marble in center of back, arms and back carved with scrolling key fret motif, elegantly curved legs, Republic Period. Total size: 40 1/2" x 53" long x 23" deep. Size of seat: 19" high x 47" long x 19" deep.

Antique Chinese small carved horn seal with fudog, carved with poem about snow on mountain and the value of peace, characters are inset with dark green pigment, bottom is carved with seal, 19th century. Size: 2 3/4" high x 1 7/8" wide

A Song dynasty longquan celadon small bowl / cup, rounded side with deep center and glazed base, coverred with green celadon glaze. Good condition no damage size 9 cm diameter, 4.5 cm height.

A very rare Yuan dynasty blue and white large double spout ewer, rounded side with raising double spout and unglazed base, ewer decorated witj under glaze blue of continous flower motif and molded shrimp, upper part with silver mounted.
Ewer is in good condition with silver mounted and small defect at the top of the spout covered.
Size: 12.5 cm height, 12 cm diameter.

Large Chinese Ju-Mu hardwood cabinet/wardrobe with a beautiful, distinct grain and warm glowing finish. The two front doors lock and pull open with round brass hardware. Interior has roomy shelved area. Original condition finish. Very functional and simple in design. Size: 76.5" height, 39.5" width, 26.5" depth

A finely potted deep dish, or shallow bowl, well painted in underglaze blue depicting three sinuous Chilong dragons amongst clouds and Lingzhi fungus. This item was made in the early 18th Century during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735). Condition - very good - there is one small shallow under rim chip (please view enlargements 3 & 5), no further damages and no restoration...

This superb ivory carving is 12 inches tall (including base) and 3 inches wide. The statue presents a legendary Chinese character who is a member of the eight immortals. According to legend, one day he told his follower that his spirit was going to travel far away. He asked the young follower to watch his body for seven days while he was away. If he did not come back after the seventh day, the young man must burn his body...

From our Chinese Monochrome Collection, a large carved ivory elephant bridge, late 19th century, depicting a procession of eight individual elephants of graduating size, nicely carved from a single tusk...

This unusual carved ivory export cosmetic box is an early 19th century product. The hibiscus (or maybe peony) and its buds, leaves and branch were very carefully carved over the entire box. It is 3 ½” high and 4 ½” in diameter. It is in excellent condition.

Old Chinese ivory figure of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, in a refined and elegant pose. The body is made out of one piece elephant ivory and finish in a term "cold painted ivory" meaning that the color is applied without any firing to fix and harden it. This method of coloring ivory dates back to the Ming times and was particularly popular in the 18th century. This is probably 19th century piece. Her wonderfully tranquil face and the excellent painting make this a desirable piece...

This early 20th century ivory carved beauty is 10 3/4 inches tall, 2 ½ inches wide and 2 inches thick. She wears a simple and elegant robe and holds a bouquet of flowers. The black metal stand is a later custom made piece. The statue is in excellent condition.

Description: An ivory brushrest was in a fine look.
Depicting the mountain view and a monk-like figure which were in characteristic simple form of early Qing periods, the ivory piece was well rendered by affluent carving skills.
The enduring old and warm patina was preserved on the surface when darken adhesives were kept in the crevices due to age.
It was kept in a perfect condition and was fitted with a later made wood stand.

Date: Late Ming to Early Qing periods, 16th/17th ce...

A rare Ming 17th century blue and white bowl, rounded side with out flared rim and glazed base, bowl decorated with under glaze blue of Chinese character or poem at outer wall, inner wall also with Chinese character, base with four Character, good blue color.
Bowl is in good condition with hairline at the rim, no chip, no restoration.
Size: 13 cm diameter.

A Song dynasty longquan celadon large ribbed jar with cover, rounded side with globular body and glazed base, jar and cover decorated with ribbed motid, covered with good celadon glaze, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, size: 11 cm height 14 cm diameter.

This late 19th century Chinese carved ivory doctor¡¯s lady is 4 inches long, 1 inch wide and 1 inch thick. Her right hand is leaning on her head and her left hand is resting on her chest. There is a dark line (the center of the tusk) running the length of her side. Her whole body has slightly yellowed due to the age of the piece. She is in excellent condition.

This late 19th century Chinese ivory statue of a bearded scholar is 5 ½ inches tall and 3 inches wide at the widest part. His eyes are half closed; he holds a scroll gently against his cheek. There are two characters read as ¡°Da Ming¡± on the bottom. The inscription means ¡°Great Ming Dynasty¡± which is quite common on ivory carvings or porcelain. There are a few hair line cracks due to the age of the piece. Over all, it is in great condition.

Antique Chinese pair of hardwood stools, one in lovely deep brown tones and one in honey tones with gorgeous shine, each with spiral-carved feet attached with sloping panels, the undersides decorated with open carvings. Late 19th Century Size: 26" height, 13.25" width, 13.25" depth

This late 19th or early 20th century ivory carved Shou Xin (or Shou Lao, the symbol of longevity) is 12” high, 3” wide and 2 ½” thick. It depicts Shou Xin holding a peach in one hand and dragon head cane in the other. It is in excellent condition.

37cm diameter.7cm high. Good conditions, just found usual minor frits to rim

A rare Yuan dynasty qingbai glaze figures, item found from excavation site in trowulan east java. rare scenery motif with humans taking bath.

A porcelain box and cover of circular form, the slightly domed cover mould stamped and sculpted with a spray of flowers within a foliate rim, with an pale blue (Qingbai) glaze. Southern Song Dynasty. Diameter : 7,1 cm. H : 5,3 cm. Condition : The cover broken and restored, the under part in perfect condition. For a similar box decorated with flowers see fig. 290, page 161, He Li, Chinese Ceramics: The New Standard Guide, Thames and Hudson, 1996...

Description:

An ivory tray was carved decently with plum branches, leaves, flowers and insects.
By excellent workmanship, the delicate piece was believed originated from high ranking society or even palace's collection of early Qing periods.

Date: Early Qing periods, 17th/18th century.

Width: 18.2cm.

Condition: Very good except some fading of the pigment and minute chips on the rim.
There're no cracks and restorations...

This early 20th century large export carved ivory goddess of mercy (GuanYin) is 18” high (with carved wood stand it is 20 ½” high), 4” wide and 3” thick (measured from the base). Her right hand holds a branch of willow leaves; her left hand carries a basket filled with lotus blossoms. A phoenix is standing on her side and a tiny sitting Buddha with a fire halo is in her dark, braided hair. There is an honorable Qian Long mark carved on the bottom. It is in excellent condition.

Height approximately 8 cm/each. In good condition.

A beautiful pair of antique Chinese huanghuali wood chairs, warm tone, rattan seats, lovely sloping carved underside panels. Heavy in weight, beautifully hand pick huanghuali wood grain. Stunning Pair. Early 20th Century Size: 46" height, 19.75" width, 17.25" depth

19th century Chinese export hand carved ivory fan. The front and back ribs are carved with a garden scene. The inside ribs are carved with a lace pattern. Beside some minor flaws due to age, it is in a very good condition. L: 10 ¼ inches, W: 18 inches (open)

This late 19th century ivory carved Buddha with two children is 8 ½ inches tall, 3 inches wide and about 2 inches thick. It depicts a smiling Buddha (Hotai) standing on a rock, his left hand is holding prayer beads; his right hand is holding a small fruit. There are two young boys sitting on his shoulders. The statue is mounted in a frame, like a shadow box. The framed piece is 11 ½ inches tall, 6 ½ inches wide and 3 inches thick. Beside a few age hairlines in the ivory, it is in good co...

Beautifully carved houngmu wood stand. It measures 7" by 1.5" with a 4.5" opening. Late 19th, early 20th century.

Diameter approximately 31 cm. Little bit repaired at the rim. Soft green glazed. In good condition.

 

This early 20th century ivory carving of a maiden is 15 7/8” high (17 ½” with base), 3 ½” wide and 2 7/8” thick. She wears a simple and elegant robe and holds a bouquet of flowers in front of her. The carving is superb and has nice patina. The wood base is a later made piece. Aside from some small hair line cracks due to its age, the statue is in great condition. More detailed photos are available.

Description: An ivory niche was kept in very good condition. By an enduring old patina, the lovely niche was carved exquisitely in the front for decoration. Intriguingly making use of the original hole of the ivory tusk for hanging, it was obviously used as a portable niche for devoted people. As a charming piece and a very old one, the ivory niche would be a sought-after piece in your Chinese ivory collection. Date: Ming Dynasty(AD1368-1644), Dimension: 6.9cm x 4.7cm x 4.3cm

Antique famille rose brush pot, made of Chinese porcelain and decorated with two perched quails, surrounded by flowers in hues of purple, pink, yellow, orange, and blue. The bottom of the vase has a Jian Ding seal that reads "Shende Tang Zhi", meaning "Made for the Hall of Prudent Virtue" (1831-1850). 19th century Size: 4.75" tall, 3" diameter

A beautiful late 19th C. or early 20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain longevity figurine man is holding a peach. Marked. H:11.-1/4"

These ivory statues were carved around the late 19th century or early 20th century. The eight immortals are Chinese legendary figures. From left to right, they are: Lan Cai-He, Cao Guo-Jiu, Lu Dong-Bin, Li Tie-Guai, Zhang Guo-Lao, Han Xiang-Zi, Han Zhong-Li and He Xian-Gu. The walnut base is 18 inches long, 2 ½ inches wide and 1 ½ inches high. The figures are 4 ½ inches tall. They are in good condition except for two small repairs. One is on Cao Guo-Jiu¡¯s hat, the other is on Zhang G...

Qing Flambe Tianqiuping Vase
Date: 19th century | Qing Dynasty
Materials: Porcelain with flambe transmutation glaze
Height: 33.5 cm
Diameter (at widest point): 22.5 cm
Provenance: From an Ambler, Pennsylvania estate

Description: A beautiful 19th century Qing flambé glaze vase, of bottle form with a straight cylindrical neck paired with a globular body. The deep, intense glaze is of a oxblood sang debouef tone paired with subtle streaks of blue, and has a co...

Antique Chinese Sturdy Rosewood stool with Burl hardwood inserts. Stool is a deep, dark wood with nice detail in carving. Very heavy, and in good condition. Circa 1920 Dimensions: 18" Tall, 12" Wide, 12" Deep

A lovely porcelain covered box of the Ming Dynasty, Jiajing Period ( 1567 - 1572 ) with a blue and white floral decoration with Lion. Porcelain body, very nice Cobalt blue, covered with an excellent glossy glaze. Diameter : 6,9 cm. H : 5,5 cm. Condition : Perfect original condition. There are 2 firing cracks which can be seen on the last enlargement, but there is no later damage to the piece.

19th century Chinese fan shape ivory carving with stand. One side depicts the popular legendary story of Madame White Snake; the other side presents a short outline of the story. There are a few small crack lines due to age and a small chip on the leg of the custom made stand. It is in good condition. H: 5 inches (7¾ inches with stand), W: 12 inches, D:1 inch

This well carved ivory maiden is an early 20th century product. It is 8 ¼” high (with wood base it is 9 ½” high), 2 ¼” wide and 1 ¼” thick. It depicts a young lady holding a crane (or egret) in front of her. Aside from an age crack on the front and a tiny piece missing from her hair piece, it is in great condition.

This brilliantly enamelled dish belongs to the same kind as the dish listed before ( # 396 ). However, this one is much more thinly potted, and its decoration, with a Phoenix in the center, is executed even more lavishly than on # 396. A Qing Dynasty Yongzheng period ( 1723 - 1735 ) Famille Rose ( soft color ) dish. Diameter : 27,2 cm. Condition : Perfect. There is an old paper label from the prominent dealer "Bernheimer München" ( Munich ) on the back of the dish. Bernheimer München in forme...

This very well carved Chinese ivory bead and green glass necklace is a 19th century product. It is 38” long and contains 78 ivory beads and one large glass bead. Originally, carved ivory beads were part of court necklaces in Qing Dynasty. The ivory beads are ½” in diameter; the glass bead is ¾” in diameter. Aside from minor wear due to its age, it is in great condition.

This ivory carving of the goddess of mercy, Guan-Yin, is an early 20th century product. It depicts Guan-Yin holding a pearl in one hand and a vase in the other. There is a tiny sitting Buddha in her hair. It is 9” high (with fitted hard wood base it is 10” high), 2 ½” wide and 1 1/8” thick. The carving is superb and it is in excellent condition.