Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Iron Chisel / Axe Head (206 BC - AD 8)

This iron axe head or chisel dates to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). Surviving iron objects of this age are very rare. This example does of course have rust and corrosion, there is a small part missing at the open end together with some cracks, but it is free from restoration or repair...

AN ELEGANT CHINESE PAKTONG TOBACCO PIPE, 19THC

The pipe looks a little like yellow brass in some pictures but this is a result of recent tarnishing, perhaps I should have polished it a little before taking the photographs. The base has an engraved inscription. 19th century I suspect. Especially nice is the cloud collar and the subtle shape of the base, almost peach-shape in section.

17.3/4 inches (45cm) high. Fine condition...

Diameter approximately 10 cm. In good condition.

Size : 16,5cm wide, 10 cm high, 1830 gram weight. Good conditions.

19th century Chinese silver hairpin with chased decoration of flowers, the leaves are enhanced with enamel, and with a Chinese hallmark of a Canton based workshop on the back. Made for Straits Chinese (known as Peranakan - persons of mixed Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage), lower grade silver, beautiful sharp work, some losses to enamel, overall in great condition. Length 3 7/8 inches.

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer. 11,5 cm diameter. 701 gram weight. Good conditions except smooth dent at the mark.

A nice pair of very scarce bronze bells with great patina and raised design, Chinese probably Warring States, BC.475-221 or earlier

Both are made for hanging and are decorated with geometrical patterns.

Size: c. 70 mm each.

Condition: Nice patinas, both with losses. One still has the gong.

Ex. Hafnia Coins stock, bought in Denmark in the late 1990s.

China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 221 AD). Diameter 8 cm. Excellent condition.

Height approximately 41 cm. In good condition.

A Chinese Song dynasty bronze mirror with unknown story theme decoration. Dia. 15.5 cm. Condition good, no restore as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.

An amusing and very rare lantern in cast bronze, decorated in light relief with stylized cicada in the archaic style. The rear part cut out by crosses the front part open for the use of candles or oil lamp. The cast iron is of good quality and the finish is neat. The patina is very beautiful and guarantees the age of the object. I think it's a Chinese work but I have a doubt, it could be Japanese. If it's Japanese it is much rarer although less fashionable than Chinese...

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 rare and delicate QING Dynasty Silver and Paktong Opium Pipe with beautifully detailed metalwork, which because of its size probably belonged to a Lady. The damper is held by a hand and decorated with a fine Peony flower. Good condition. Size: Length 6.5" (16.5 cm.) Origin: China. A very nice custom made wooden stand as shown in photograph # 1 comes with this opium pipe (included)...

Gilt Lacquered Bronze Immortal Riding Kilin, 16th Century

He is 11 inches (28 cm) tall by 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) wide. He weighs 9 lb.

He has peeling of lacquer, loss of gilding, oxidation, a manufacture repair at the bottom (to cover a hole), firing holes and cracks, missing accessory, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An unusual bone handle dagger decorated with a turquoise stone and silver a copper fittings. The sheath is made of silver with a woven silver chain attached to the knife. There is piece of "stingray skin" wrapped around the middle. There is one turquoise stone decorating the sheath with two red (resin) stones that originally were red coral.The blade is made of steel. Age: late 19th Century to early 20th. Size: 17.5cm. Condition: No repairs.

Lacquer Gilt Bronze Seated Quan Yin, 17th Century

It is 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall by 7 inches (17.7 cm) wide. It is 9.5 lb.

It is in good condition with no cracks, except chips at crown and lotus petals, peeling of lacquer and gilding, and manufacture defect of firing holes (as seen in the photos).

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A pair of finely cast Chinese bronze gu-shaped vases,17th/18th century, with gilt bronze mounted bases and liners, the mounts probably French, 18th/19th century. 16.5cms high.

18 - 19th century Chinese Tibetan bronze Buddha, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 21 cm height.