Diameter approximately 2.75 inches, this antique chinese mirror may have originally had silvered surface on reflective side...brought to the US 1920-1930 by missionary Rebecca Cloud-Stewart..deterioration of metal surfaces as expected.
A Chinese bronze shallow two-handled tripod bronze censer, late Ming/early Qing, 16th/17th century.
14 cms wide. 1401g.
From a Hampshire, UK, estate.
19th Century Chinese Bronze Scholar Water Dropper Recumbent Water Buffalo & Boy Figurine
It is 8.26 inches (21 cm) tall by 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) wide. It is 1157 gram.
It has oxidation, rubbing patina, pitting and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Chinese bronze censer, Qing Dynasty. Diameter approximately 9.3 cm height approximately 9.5 cm. Good condition.
Height approximately 16.8 cm (included stand). Original patina except few parts have been polished at the base. In good condition.
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.
Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Bronze Cauldron / Jar
This domestic bronze cooking vessel was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8) or possibly earlier. It has two handles on opposing sides of the shoulder. It is quite "heavily-cast" and the casting lines are quite pronounced, especially across the flat base. There is some corrosion, mostly to the base where it comprises mostly malachite (green) and azurite (blue)...
A Chinese bronze stand for censer. this stand for 11,5cm base rim censer.5 cm high. Good conditions.
1900's Chinese Export Gilded Silver Box with Figure Marked
It is 0.6 inch (1.6 cm) tall by 1.14 inches (2.9 cm) long and 2.04 inches (5.2 cm) wide. It is 52.8 gram.
It is tarnished and has cut marks, rubbing of gilding, surface wears and scratches. The box can't close tightly (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Tibetan Gilt Bronze Buddha Yama Dharmaraja
It is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) tall by 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide. It is 505 gram.
It has rubbing of patina, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Bronze Hand Warmer with Chirography Marked "Pan Xiangfen"
It is 5.8 inches (15 cm) tall with handle up and 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall with handle down by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide. It is 1.5 lb.
It has oxidation, rubbing patina and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th century repousse Chinese silver sew-on clothing ornament in a shape of a Chinese sage riding a deer. During Qing Dynasty silver figures of traditional mythical characters were sewn onto clothing and hats for decoration. Nicely made from low grade silver, small holes around perimeter for sewing onto clothes, will look much better once tarnish is cleaned. Height 1.78 inches.
For women of indigenous cultures, sewing needles were often hard to come by and considered valuable tools. Commonly, among such groups, cases were specifically designed to protect and safeguard the sewing. This particular antique silver needle case is from the Chinese Miao ethnic minority group and would have been worn by the women as a decorative costume ornament during festival.
A very late Qing Dynasty bronze bowl with deeply carved images of warriors, waves, a fish, a snail, and a shell. An intricate key fret border finishes off this Ming Dynasty style bowl. It is heavy and dates early 20th century, circa 1910. Measures 10 inches in diameter by 4.5 inches high.
Late 19th Century Chinese Gilt Silver Enamel Archer Ring Incense Censer
It is 1.1 inches (2.8 cm) tall by 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) wide. It weighs 34.2 gram.
It is tarnished and has loss of enamel, rubbing of gold, bent rims, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Small bronze spoon from the Han Dynasty, these were usually found with miniature bronze cooking stoves, good study piece for fans of ancient Chinese bronze. There is crack that may be seen last enlargement. L: 9cm/3.5in. Free shipping.
This hand made 19th century Chinese sterling silver cart is 2 ¾ inches long, 1 ¼ inches wide and 2 inches high. It depicts a man with a straw hat pulling a two wheel cart. A business man is sitting on the cart. It has “LC & CO” and “Mian An, Lian Zhang” (in Chinese) stamped on the back of the cart. It has nice patina and is in excellent condition.
Height approximately 16 cm (including stand). In good condition.