A Straits Chinese Silver Pillow End Mounted Wood Box L19thC. The box well carved with on two sides with a Dragon among clouds, the ends with a bat flying among clouds. Straits Chinese L19thC. Length: 6 1/8" (15.5 cm). Condition: good

This very nice traditional Chinese pillow has leg supports which fold up when it is not in use. The top is made of shaped and stained bamboo slats which flex for soft comfort. The body of the piece is made of a dark wood with carved scrollwork along the bottom edge. Each end has an elaborate carving of a bat in flight. good condition 15"x 5" x 4" with legs extended

A pair of antique Chinese late 19th century Qing Dynasty pair of finely hand carved and silver inlaid rosewood sculptures, each carved with a young woman and the infant seated on the back of a water buffalo, inlaid with ornately twisted silver wire, on its integral elaborately carved base.

CONDITION: The sculptures are in good condition overall, except for minor damages such as a small chip on the corner of the base of one figure, some slight losses to the silver wire inlay, and minor age ...

A pair of rare 19th C Chinese hand carved hardwood, possibly Hong Mu wood, Scholars desk trays in a large lily pad leaf design with flower heads. Each being slightly different, one has a bird’s head and the other a nice protruding stem between the flower heads, they were made to be displayed together. These were finished with a mix of beeswax and a few other natural concoctions the Chinese used to seal the finish and give it a great mellow sheen...

Antique Chinese box made of solid rosewood with beautiful burl top. Bronze hardware including hinges and round lock. Original finish and nice patina.

Age: Republic Period

Dimensions: 3 1/2" high x 8 5/8" long x 5 1/4" wide

 

Chinese wooden box.

Age: China, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 21.5 C.M. / Width 23.6 C.M. / Thickness 23.4 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Hardwood (rosewood) stand. Wonderful shape and size. Beautifully detailed and in great condition. Heavy in weight. Dimensions: 8 1/2" Wide X 4" High (4" wide internal stand size?

Pair of finely carved wooden panels of the eight Taoist immortals and their attribute. These panels were to be part of a small religious piece of furniture rather than a screen. The wood is left natural, the carving is exceptionally good quality for Chinese woodwork. No traces of pigments, only the edges are lacquered in red as can be seen in a photo. The back of the panels is covered with a red layer of lacquer or oil paint which has cracked and degraded over time...

Chinese 20th Century Huanghuali altar table that has come from the Aixinjue Luo Collection. In wonderful condition with beautiful feathering grain throughout all of the surfaces. Great detail in all of the small carvings on the side panels and between the legs. Size: 35" H x 56.5" L x 13.5" D

A beautiful 18th C. Chinese woodern stand with beautiful patina and beautiful carving , I believe it is used for jade piece before. With normal wear. H:20cm Sold to Australia

Chinese hardwood three-tiered display stand, with center tier rising above the two at its sides. Pierced carvings of ruyi clouds below each one level. Unusual design with wonderful original conditon. Republic Period circa 1950's. Size: 29" H x 25.5" W x 9" D

Antique wooden carving of a Chinese Lohan, which in the Buddhist religion is a state of enlightenment right before becoming a Bodhisattva. The Lohan is shown pulling open his robe to reveal a small child strapped around the front of his chest. There are traces of red lacquer on the carving's face, and his back has a small compartment for holding prayers. Ming dynasty ( 1368-1644) Size: 24" height, 10" width

China, 19th C., boxwood Luohan, in seated position, with one hand raised, simplistically carved details, and natural wood grain featured. Size; Height of this amazing carving is 4 inches, no condition concerns.

This rare Qing Dynasty mirror folds flat for storage and traveling. The hand-carved wooden frame depicts bamboo stalks, and the mirror cover carving depicts an iris plant in full bloom. The cover drops forward and down thru the legs to the rear where it acts as a back support while the mirror is in use. Protected by a rear wood panel, the original silvered glass mirror does show its age...

Antique Chinese dark Zitan hardwood stand with two levels, nicely carved legs, beautiful woodgrain. Early 20th century Showa Period. Size: 20" height, 6.25" width

DESCRIPTION: A Qing dynasty bamboo pipe, possibly used for either opium or tobacco, with a bulbous body crafted from a large segment of giant bamboo. Mounted onto this segment are heavy brass fittings, one for the tubular tobacco bowl with its long brass shaft descending into the body. The other brass tube holds the long, bent bamboo stem that is used to draw the smoke out. Very good condition with a nice patina. DIMENSIONS: 16” high assembled (40.5 cm)...

A large exceptionally well carved Huang-Yang ("boxwood") sculpture of Damo seated in meditation on a rockwork base. This item is probably made in the 18th century during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). For similar much smaller example, ref. Christies's 'Art D'Asie', Paris, 7 Dec 2007, lot 256. Condition: excellent, no chips or losses, just age related cracks on the base and head...

A pair of wooden male lions with their paws resting on balls.

Lion is a special animal to Chinese people. The lion is regarded as the king in the animal world, so it is represented power and prestige. The ball played by the male lion symbolized the unity of the empire.

It is believed that lion can protect human from evil spirits. That is why Chinese always place lions at the gates of imperial palaces, official residences, temples and tombs.

Age: China, Qing Dynasty, circa A.D...

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.

Antique Chinese Zitan stand in Great condition, with beautiful symmetric design. 19th Century Dimensions: 20.25" Tall X 6" Width

Set of about fifty antic Chinese wooden stands and some in bronze. Some are disassembled but we have all the pieces and we can easily glued together...

19th Century Chinese Boxwood Carved Immortal with Ruyi

It is 7.75 inches (19.2 cm) tall by 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) wide. It weighs 213 gram.

It has cracks, small chips at the fingers and side, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Antique wooden carving of a Chinese Lohan, which in the Buddhist religion is a state of enlightenment right before becoming a Bodhisattva. He is shown sporting a potbelly, grinning as he holds his robe open with one hand and tugs on his belt tie with the other. His back features a small compartment for the placement of prayers. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Size: 23.5" height, 8" width

A carved hardwood figure depicting the Daoist Immortal Liu Hai holding his three-legged toad. This item was made in China, possibly for export, during the 19th Century. Condition: there are aging cracks to the base and minor chips and old bumps. 33cm (13 inches) high. Weight: 1.35kg (3lb)

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Only one of the most beautiful wood and lacquer Chinese baskets or round box ever to pass through my hands, this stunning beauty measures 9" high with the finial x 9" diameter and has strong decorative appeal, as well as being a genuine antique. The lid has a foo dog finial and is surrounded by Buddhist symbols, truly stunning details and exquisitely carved in low relief. The box dates circa 1890, really beautiful when you consider that the box is over 118 years old.

17th or 18th century Chinese wood temple guard. His hands and face remain covered in gold leaf. It is in excellent condition. H: 21 ½ inches, W: 8 ½ inches, D: 8 inches

A very nicely carved polychrome wooden FOO DOG-LION, Qing Dynasty, China. mounted. Size: W.18.5" x D. 9.75" X H. 8" without stand, with stand: H. 14.5"

A Chinese hardwood container/ box formed in the shape of a fan. The base is fitted with distinct Chinese geometric scrolling motifs often seen in Chinese wood carvings and architecture. The fan design is also often seen in Chinese art especially within the literati tradition. Age: Republic Period. Size: Height" 5" Length: 18" Width: 9"

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 wooden carving of a Chinese Lohan, which in the Buddhist religion is a state of enlightenment right before becoming a Bodhisattva. He is shown making religious hand gestures called mudra, and wears a painted red robe. His back has a small hollowed compartment into which prayers would be placed. Ming dynasty (1368-1644) Size: 26" height, 8.5" width

Height: 16.2 cm (6.6 in) Width: 14.3 cm (5.7 in) Depth: 12.1 cm (4.8 in) Quality Chinese deeply-carved bamboo brush pot; shows a mountainous landscape inhabited with scholars, also depicts group ascending mountainous treelined paths beside a rushing river, possibly depicting a scene from the Lanting Xu, 'Orchid Pavilion Preface’

Late 19th Century Chinese Sandalwood Carved Figure of Guanyin

It is 11 inches (27.9 cm) tall by 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) wide. It weight 1 Lb.

It has repairs (glued back) at the shoulder accessories, chips, cracks, missing one hand held accessory, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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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.

A large wooden Christian cross with beautiful lotus and vines decoration inlaid in engraved mother of pearl, originating from Macau, Vietnam or Southern China. Rearside with paper label. Crosses such as this example would have served in the teaching of the Bible in East Asia. Condition: partially chipped rims, center with restaured area (please see photo no. 7). Dimension: c. 60.5 cm x 32.5 cm x 1.9 cm.

Carved hardwood box. The wood appears to be Huang-Hualy. The decoration is sculpted in relief with a peach tree in a stylized vase, the tree bears foliage and 5 peaches. The stylized vase is composed of a filiform dragon whose head can be seen from the front. The box opens with a lid pierced with 2 holes to receive a retaining wire, so you could open the lid by making it sink without losing it. Chinese work. We do not know what the use of such boxes was. According to the style and the good quali...