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A bronze water basin was in square form.
Stand by four angle-shaped feet, the water basin was decorated on the upper portion with the geometric patterns.
On the underside, there'e ancient archaic characters being inscribed.
These archaic characters were Xiao Zhuan which were being used in Warring States of 481-221BC.
In Song dynasty, the connoisseurs admired the ancient cultures and would used the utensils which owned the archaic moods...

Small Guangxu ink well, circa 1880's, dense, heavy and beautiful. It could also have been used as a small brush washer and doubled as a document or paper weight when not in use. In good condition it has a few nicks around the outer edge expected with a well used piece. Measures 3.25 wide x 1.25 high.

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A wood water basin was nicely carved in shape of a lotus leaf with a lotus pond.
It was preserved in very good condition by nice brownish patina.
Some of the seeds in the lotus pond were still movable when some were sticked but nothing is missing.
It was a charming and very rare piece by this type.
Most of the old wood pieces were made as brush pots in relief carving...

This late 19th century Chinese hippopotamus tooth carving of a riverside landscape is 7 1/8” long, 1 ¾” high and 2” wide. The fitted carved hard wood stand is 8” long, 2 ¼” wide and 1 1/8” high. The carving depicts a riverside scene which incorporates the classic “shell dream” tableau. Two boats are on the river. One is fishing; one is carrying passengers. Between the two boats is the shell dream...

this pot is called one with qi xian style there are embossed lines at the top and bottom of the pot this was not used later than the early qing. great condition and lovely grain.

This traditional antique Chinese brushpot is made from bamboo, and is deeply carved with upper and lower scenes. The brush pot measures 11 inches tall. Surface cracks do not go through to the inside of the pot.

This 19th century jade (nephrite) carving of PiXiu is 8” long, 3 ¾” high and 3” wide. PiXiu is a Chinese mythical creature who is considered to be a very powerful protector regarding the practice of Feng Shui. Not only it can protect an individual or a family, it will also draw wealth from all directions. PiXiu resembles a winged lion and is the ninth offspring of a dragon. It has a pair of bulging eyes, a long, bushy tail and one curly horn (some have two horns)...

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A soapstone carving was nicely rendered to depict the grapes and vines.
Nice Qingtien stone in yellowish green tint was finished as a display item on the desk when the back side was flat and plain.

Date: 1910-1930.

Width: 16.5cm. Condition: Some defects to the rims, but not noticeable.
The hue was a bit light than in the pictures.

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A Lapis Lazuli Carving was exquisitely done by master craftsmanship.
Depicting a mountain view with pine trees and pagoda when old man riding a deer up to the winding road, it was a picture the scholars would always be dreamed of.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

Width without wood stand: 9.3cm.
The wood stand is newly made.

A SIMILAR PIECE WAS IN THE NAGEL AUCTION, 2009...

This early 20th century Chinese jade (nephrite) carving of three goats is 3” high, 4 ¼” long and 1 ¾” in depth. It depicts three long horned goats climbing on a mountain surrounded by pine trees. This is a very popular image called “San Yang Kai Tai”. The I-Ching (Book of Changes) goes to great lengths to describe “Yin” and “Yang”. “Yin” is represented by the moon (female or negative); it is the opposite of “Yang” (male or positive) which is represented by the sun...

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A silver washer was nicely in floral shape and was decorated on the side with motifs of bamboo troves.
The beautiful pattern was well rendered by excellant chiselling and engraving workmanship.
Nice and darken patina was yielded when some old restorations were found in portions.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century.

Width: 9.7cm, Height: 4.4cm.

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A bronze boy was well cast in solid way.
In lying posture, the boy was half-naked revealing his hips and penis.
It was believed from the unknown custom of the Sa-Man people of north-eastern China.
Nice and warm patina was kept when sandy-feel surface was left due to long time of age.
Adhesives were preserved in the crevices.
It can be a nice brush-rest by the lying shape.

Date: 10th-12th centuries, Liao/Jing periods.

Length: 4.9cm.

Dr Fu Qing Zhu "published" his book on Women's Health Issues in 1816. Originally hand copied until the 1860's, publications after that were made using hand carved woodblocks. This particular copy appears to be from 1885. It has all 4 volumes and the original cloth binding cover. There are hand written prescriptions on the front of 2 volumes...

A charming blue and white peach shaped Chinese water dropper in excellent condition without hairlines or restoration. It features the charming feature of the scholar in garden scene. Circa 1900-10, it measures 3 inches high.

This early 20th century large stone carving of a water buffalo cow and calf is 6 ½” high, 7 ¾” long and 4 ½” wide. It depicts a cow eating grass but feeding her youngster at the same time. The bodies of both calf and cow are finely incised to represent hair. It is in excellent condition.

This early 20th century carved jade brush rest is 8 ¾” long, 3” high and 1 ¼” thick...

This carved walrus tusk bridge of elephants is an early 20th century product. It depicts five elephants in graduating sizes walking toward a large tree and rock. It is 11” long and 4 ½” high (with wood base, it is 5 ¾” high). Aside from repairs to two wood legs on the base, it is in great condition

Chinese Cinnabar Scholar Water Coupe, 19th Century

It is 1.8 inches (4.8 cm) tall by 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide. It is 0.15 Lb.

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

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