19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet of classical shape made out of opaque black glass. Beautiful color, great patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 67 mm (2 5/8 inches), outer diameter 3 3/8 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.
Huangyangmu (rosewood) toggle of a very simple drum with a kind of ball moving inside.
Beautiful patina, good condition with cracks (see pix). L: 4 cms. 19th C. TCT 132 (see Bibliography)
19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet of classic shape made out of variegated light green glass resembling pale jadeite. Nice color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 61.2 mm (2.41 inches), outer diameter 3.05 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.
19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet of classical shape made out of opaque white glass with green and pink/red splashes imitating jadeite. Nice colors, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 72 mm (2 13/16 inches), outer diameter 3 7/16 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.
A round leather storage box possibly for the safe keeping of a hat, ornament, or item of dress. The box measures about 7 1/4" in diameter x 2 1/2" tall, and dates to the 19th Century. The box's dark lacquer finish and hardware are in excellent condition, both inside and outside. A fine example of Chinese Folk Art. Free shipping within the USA.
19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet made out of apple green glass beautifully imitating jadeite. Nice color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 61 mm (2.4 inches), outer diameter 3.18 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.
19th century small Chinese porcelain water dish in fan shape with vertical sides for use in a cricket cage. The inside is painted in underglaze blue with a fish among seaweed. Wonderful quality uninhibited painting, beautiful glaze with tiny bubbles, paste with typical blemishes. Very quiet subtle piece for scholar’s studio. Length 1 9/16 inches.
19th century Chinese bangle bracelet of classical shape made out of transparent citrine colored Peking glass. Excellent color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 76 mm (2 15/16 inches), outer diameter 3 1/2 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.
Neolithic/Bronze Age reddish clay, pottery jar from an unknown culture. I acquired this in a group of Chinese Neolithic pottery pieces but I can’t find any references to this being Chinese. I tend to think this from Thailand or some other Southeast Asian culture. Low fired with very good near invisible restoration. If you know what this is, drop me a line and let me know. D: 12cm/4.7in and H: 8.5cm/3.6in.
19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with a continuous scene of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Carved with a numeral 10 in raised oval reserve. Inside diameter 1 1/2 inches, height 5/8 inches.
Early 19th century (can be as early as 18th) Chinese porcelain snuff saucer in round shape with underglaze blue splash on the top. Roughly made, which has its own charm, wonderful color splash, beautiful patina, in great condition for an old piece. Diameter 1 3/16 inches.
Decorative and useful enamalled ear pick hair pin. Beg. of 20th C, South of China, Yao and Miao minorities. L:10 cms
Late 1800s
Bubble-suffused apple green glass made to imitate jadeite, good condition.
Diameter: 3 ½ in. ext., 2 ¾ in. int.
19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet of classical shape made out of opaque pink glass. Nice color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 77 mm (3 1/16 inches), outer diameter 3 3/4 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.
Huangyangmu (rosewood) toggle of a bat (bianfu) eating the peach of immortality. Symbol of happiness and longevity.
The bat has one wing folded. Beautiful patina, very good condition. L: 5,5 cms. TCT 119 ( see Bibliography)
Late 1800s
Deep, translucent cobalt glass in good condition.
Diameter: 2 7/8 in. ext., 2 ¼ in. int.
19th century Chinese bangle bracelet of classical shape made out of transparent aquamarine Peking glass. Excellent color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 64 mm (2 1/2 inches), outer diameter 3 3/16 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.
19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with 3 reserves containing scenes of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Inside diameter 1 7/16 inches, height 1 inch.