A round shaped rosewood stand. Early republic period. Fair condition - no chip,no crack. Diameter of the top:16.5cm; Height: 8.8cm.
A pair of wood plaques with carved calligraphic couplet and figures. Late 19th Century to early 20th Century. Good condition.
Dimensions: 31-1/2"X15-3/4"each.
This early 20th century Chinese wood carving of Budai or laughing Buddha mounted as a table lamp is 33 3/4” high, 10” wide and 8 ½” in depth. The wood carving is 18 ½” high, 7” wide and 6” in depth (from the base). The laughing Buddha is raising both arms holding a large lotus leaf which has another small bone carved sitting Buddha attached to the top. The laughing Buddha is not carrying his “cloth sack” on his shoulder; instead, he is stepping on the sack...
An intricately hand carved wooden opium den lamp in the shape of a chair. The carving on the front bottom panel is a scene with 3 people. The central character seated at a table appears to be of the scholar class. The brackets on each side have a guardian figure. Used to illuminate Chinese opium dens, lamps like this were often their only source of lighting. The lamp’s burner bowl is stoneware is most likely a replacement...
Chinese carved zitan cosmetic box with bone insets, depicting two individual holding floral branch, bears artist's inlaid initial. Size: Height of this
wonderful item, including 2 inches wood base, is 6 inches, Condition Report: Good condition.
A Chinese rosewood box built with high quality, Probably huanghuali wood. Beautiful grain and patina. Early Republic Period. Condition: There are a few cracks as shown on enlargements. Dimensions: 12"L X 5-1/5W X 2-1/2"H.
A Chinese abacus with Huanghuali wood frame and beads, the back board is of soft wood; the rods are of bamboo except two metal ones. Late Qing Dynasty. Condition: minor chips and cracks on wood and bamboo rods as shown on enlargements; nice patina. Size: 13-3/8"X6-3/4"X1-1/8".
The quality of the carving is extraordinary.
This bamboo brush pot comes from an old German collection, there still is an old inventory number to the base of the piece. There is a Chinese inscription to the piece which can be translated as follows : "the boat is ready to go to heaven, the prince will go seek help from god".
Qing Dynasty, nineteenth century or earlier.
H : 14,4 cm. Diameter : 10,9 cm.
Condition : Perfect with a nice patina.
Ca. 1700s
This wrist rest is carved in low relief of an official and his attendant in an architectural setting. The carving is well executed with precise line incising. It has an overall reddish brown patina and a slight blackish stain from ink on the official's hand and just above it. The underside shows approximately the same patina, while the cut edges have darkened with use...
A vintage Chinese Zitan wood stand from late Qing Dynasty. Fair antique condition with cracks, small chips and repairs. Please see enlargements for details. 7-3/4"w X 7-3/4"w X 5-7/8"h.
Antique Chinese Hardwood box with hinged wood doors, an interior shelf and a charming decoration on the bottom of two monkeys pulling on a shield with their tails interlaced in a scrolling pattern.There is a small handle on the top of the box with small feet. It measures 13" wide 8" deep 10" tall.
Antique Chinese Hardwood oblong shaped box carved from a single piece of wood. The lid and the base fit together snuggly. The lid has a carved recess on the interior. The base has a carved recess on the exterior. It measures 5.25"wide 8.5" long 2" tall.
Beautiful antique Chinese bamboo root vessel in pottery medicine pot. Delightful in size and with pleasing texture all over. Age: 18th Century. Size: 2.5" height x 3.5" length.
19th Century Chinese Aloeswood Carved God of Longevity
It is 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 0.7 inch (1.8 cm) wide. It weighs 4.5 gram.
It has cracks, chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A sculpted Chinese hardwood box with auspicious motifs decorated on the lid of the box. The lid contains motifs of butterflies and a central medallion with peonies and a stylized form of the Chinese character for longevity. Age: 20th century. Size: height 3" width 6.75" length 10.75"
Chinese letter box made with huanghuali wood on the sides and another kind of rosewood on the top; the bottom of the box is of soft wood. Qing Dynasty. Condition: age cracks and small chips; trace of paint on the surface. Dimensions: 13-7/8 long X 8" wide X 2-3/4" high.
Chinese boxwood carving figure of a standing maiden, late 19th/ early 20th century period, 12.5 inches tall, a few hairlines and age cracks.
19th Century Chinese wooden carving figure of Buddha. 22cm high. there some small chipped and loosing some lacquer. Free from any repair.