Wonderful ribbed huanghuali brushpot with excellent patina. H. 13,5 cm. D. 11,8 cm.
China, 17th/18th century. Condition: age crack and ink stains.
This late 18th century Chinese rock crystal brush rest is carved in the form of a mountain. It is 3 inches high, 3½ inches wide and 1¼ inches thick. It is in excellent condition for its age.
A rare Chinese scroll-shaped porcelain ink block rest or stand (with fitted box) attractively painted with famille rose enamels. This item was made for the scholar's table during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). Condition - good - there are three chips to the top right scroll end (see enlargement 7); no cracks and no restoration...
A rare pale greenish jade, Ming dynasty, brush washer with finely carved hardwood stand. This item was made during late 16th / early 17th Century, probably during the reign of the Wanli emperor (1573-1619). Condition - very good - there a chip to a petal of the flower at centre of enlargement 7 - no further damages and no restoration...
Chinese bronze rushrest in the shape of a mountain with a dragn head peak at one end. The center front cast with a man fishing. The back a man sitting in a house. Age early 17th century. Size: Length: 7" Width: 1.5" Height: max. 4"
Small seal, the handle made of bronze in the shape of a snarling tiger standing on a steel square base. Archaic characters beneath. China, Ming Dynasty or earlier. Height: 2,6 cm. Very good condition.
Small bronze seal in the shape of a bird standing on an elevated rectangular base. China, Ming Dynasty. Height: 2.2 cm. Length: 3.4 cm. Abrasion due to age, otherwise good condition.
A Chinese antique brush pot make of Huanghuali wood, late Ming Dynasty to early Qing Dynasty, 17th century.
Condition: There are chips and age cracks, please study the photos for condition details. Height: 15cm, diameter: 15cm.
10th~12th Century Chinese Inkstone.11,7cm ~ 7,7cm ~ 2cm.
Simple Han inkstone, polished smooth one side and rough underneath. Signs of exavation and typical distinct petrichor smell. L: 20cm/7.9in x 6.3cm/2.5in. Note last image is from Chinese Inkstones- Simon Kwan, for reference.