A beautiful round red cinnabar lacquer with lid in metal box, in excellent condition. Marked. D: 15.5cm $525

Ca. 1700s / early 1800s

This circular box is lacquered in brownish black with mother of pearl inlay encircling the lid which is well-fitted to the bottom box. The top is painted in slightly-raised gilt lacquer with two characters: “fu” and “shou,” for happiness and longevity. There is light wear to the edges of the lid, inner rims and to the base, as would be expected, and also a few minor touch-ups...

This is the 3rd of 4 small individual antique Chinese carvings which I am listing separately. This one looks like Shou Lao the Chinese god of longevity, who was often represented along with the immortals. Each has a peg on the bottom which fits into the own homemade stand

From our Chinese Monochrome Collection, a very fine late 18th century / early 19th century carved cinnabar lacquer vase of compressed baluster form. The vase sits upon a splayed foot with a trumpet form neck containing reserves of floral springs atop a collar of wave motifs...

Antique Chinese small carved cinnabar box with hinged lid, deeply carved with scene of scholars in garden, box stands on small round brass ball feet, interior and bottom of the box are blue enamel on metal, circa 1920. Size: 3 3/4" long x 3 3/8" wide x 1 3/4" high

Antique Chinese small round carved cinnabar box, carved with design of old man and young boy under a tree in rural setting, carved on sides with diamond design, minor wear to carving on sides, circa 1920. Size: 3 3/4" wide (diameter) x 1 5/8" high

Antique Chinese small brass box inset with beautifully carved cinnabar panels on all sides, carved with peony blossoms, center of lid is inset with carved polychrome figure of a lady with flowers, edges of brass are enameled with tiny colorful flowers, circa 1920's. Size: 4 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" wide x 2" high.

Antique Chinese coromandel screen in 4 panels, scene of noble men, women and children in pavilion setting, inlay of carved lacquer, bone, mother of pearl, jade, agate and other stones on a brown lacquer ground, below are designs of flowers and butterflies, the reverse is painted lacquer design of birds and flowers, 19th century. Size: 72" high x 73" long (each panel is 18 1/4" wide)

A beautiful old Chinese Qing dynasty red cinnabar lacquer box, hand carved high-relief box, with people in the garden, in excellent condition (unusual). L:14.25cm W:10.1cm H:5cm $475 (Sale Pending)

A beautiful 19th C. Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lid box is carved with a scene of two elderly sages in a rocky landscape with trees. The sides are carved overall with a diamond pattern. The interior and base are lacquered black. Some minor age crack to the rim, minor retouching of red lacquer to the exterior rims please see the photo. Otherwise is in very good condition. D:4" H:2" $285

Small Antique Chinese Coromandel screen, 4 panels with scene of children in pavilion setting, inlaid with jade, bone, agate, and mother of pearl on black lacquer ground, details in gold lacquer, Republic Period. Size: 22 1/4" high x 25 1/4" wide x 5/8" thick.

This lacquered leather pillow would have been owned by a wealthy family during the Qing dynasty. Each end has a hand painted floral design with Chinese "well wishing" saying.

This traditional Chinese antique tea container was made from bamboo. The outside has a carved rib design and was lacquered black. This tea caddy would have been used regularly by family and friends during the Qing dynasty. The inside lid is stamped with the manufacturers information.

The tea caddy is 10 inches tall and shows patinated wear marks and chips in the lacquer surface which would be expected on a piece of this age.

A beautiful hand carved late 19th C. or early 20th C. Chinese red cinnabar lacquer box, with people in the garden motif, in very good condition except some normal lacquer loss (please see photos). L:4" W:2-1/2" H:1-3/4" $185

Chines Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Landscape Scene, 18/19th Century

It is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall by 6.3 inches (16.2 cm) wide. It is 1 lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, cracks, except some minor chips.(as seen in the photos)

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This is the second of 4 small individual antique Chinese carvings which I am listing separately. I had always assumed them to be 4 of the eight immortals but upon close inspection, I am now not sure which gods, ancestors or legends they represent. Each character stands with its own faithful foo type dog and carries an implement of some kind. Each has a peg on the bottom which fits into the own homemade stand. This character stands 5.75 inches x 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick...

Chinese Tianqi Lacquer Round Box with Phoenix & Floral Design, 17th Century

It is 9.25 inches (23.5 cm) tall by 11.2 inches s(28.4 cm) wide. It is 2.5 Lb.

It has hole at the cover and base, peeling of lacquer, chips at the rim, hair line cracks at the box's inner base, surface scratch and repaired at the cover (as seen in the photos).

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From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a very rare and seldom seen Peranakan Chai Hup or ceremonial vegetable box, 19th century, used for food offerings to Tiangong, the God of Heaven, during traditional Baba Weddings.

The terms "Peranakan" or "Baba Nyonya" or "Straits Chinese" are often used interchangeably to describe the descendants of Ming Dynasty Chinese immigrants who settled along the Malay Peninsula, which encompasses parts of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore...