Very unusual 19th century Chinese wooden scholar’s rock / object resembling a mountain surrounded by violent waves, and with an eery skull at its base. Probably meant to represent Mount Meru surrounded by a cosmic ocean: the mountain is considered to be the center of all physical, metaphysical and spiritual universe...
19th century Chinese scholar’s brush rest in a shape of a violently swirling tree root. Works as abstract sculpture as well. Beautiful and unusual black inky finish, wonderful patina, very pleasing shape. Excellent piece in scholar’s taste. Length 7 3/4 inches.
Ming dynasty gilt bronze figure of seated Buddha, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 25 cm height.
Superb little agate lotus design brush washer. Hand carved and polished natural color stone, it has russet/orange skin in the areas carved with curling edges and the design is complete with an incised center area and fully worked underside showing stems, pods, leaves and flowers. The surface polish is first rate and this is a very desirable piece. Includes original fitted hardwood stand. Dates late Qing to early Republic. Brusher measures 3.75" x 3". Height 1.5", On Stand Height 2.25"
A late Ming - Qing dynasty gilt bronze seated Guanyin, good condition please see the picture, size: 23 cm height.
A Qing dynasty 19th century gilt bronze seated Guanyin, good condition please see the picture, size: 23 cm height.
Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldier Figure
This pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in a creamy-white pigment. It represents a warrior wearing armoured clothing and a hooded cloak.
It is of a good size with a height of 30 cm (12 inches)...
19/20th C, finely rendered Chinese Shiwan (Shekwan) pottery statue of a seated man holding a bamboo pipe traditionally used for tobacco. Some nice crazing in the high gloss glazes on his shirt and pipe. This is a very good piece with excellent detailing, you won’t be disappointed. Measues 5.75” across, 7.5 deep, 6” high
Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Jar, Stand & Cover (AD 618 - 906)
This tall and impressive pottery set comprising stand, jar and cover was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are made from a relatively high-fired grey pottery and have been decorated with "cold painting" designs featuring flower blossoms and geometric patterns in red and white pigments...
Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Mandarin Tile
This attractive pottery tile depicting a mandarin (Chinese official) was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It is made from a dense, quite highly-fired grey pottery. The mandarin wears a flowing robe, belted across his waist, with his badge of rank in the centre of his chest. In his left hand is what appears to be a hu (audience tablet). Note also the mandarin's hat and long beard & moustache...
Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Mandarin Tile
This attractive pottery tile depicting a mandarin (Chinese official) was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It is made from a dense, quite highly-fired grey pottery. The mandarin wears a flowing robe, belted across his waist, with his badge of rank in the centre of his chest. In his right hand is what appears to be a hu (audience tablet). On top of the object held in his left hand sits a rabbit (or hare)...
1900's Chinese Export Purple Aubergine Glazed Porcelain Cat
It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall by 7.1 inches (18 cm) wide. It weighs 2 lb.
It has dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Famille Rose Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Bowl with Scholar & Boy Marked
It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 0.8 Lb.
It has skip glazes, rubbing paint, dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Cast in high-tin and low-lead bronze by the lost wax method, this mirror has a dark and lustrous patina known as heiqigu (literally “black lacquer antique”). It bears a design of a coiling dragon among trailing clouds...
A Chinese, qingbai, lidded wine-ewer of a rectangular form with moulded floral decoration, and the handle in the form of a chilong; Yuan dynasty.
Dimensions; 14.5cm long, 12cm tall.
Condition; the glaze condition is very good. The lid has damaged and repaired. The end of the spout has been damaged and repaired. Apprximately 2cm of the mouth rim has been broken and repaired. There is a small chip to the mouth rim...
A Chinese crackle ware, cream coloured, glazed vase. I would suggest that this vase dates from the Ming dynasty, and certainly no later than the C18th.
Dimensions; 12.6 cm tall.
Condition; with age related wear, and an old repair to the neck. No overpainting.
A Chinese, Nephrite jade, Gui tablet; Neolithic. 1000-4000 BC.
You are free to return the item for a refund if not fully satisfied.
Dimensions, 10.8 cm long.
Provenance: I was happy to be able to buy the collection of Chinese, Neolithic jades from the deceased estate of a distinguished Professor and collector of Chinese art.
The collection formed in the 1980s to 90s.
A Chinese, Nephrite jade, Jue; Neolithic. 1000-4000 BC.
You are free to return the item for a refund if not fully satisfied.
Dimensions, 3.5 cm
Provenace: I was happy to be able to buy the collection of Chinese, Neolithic jades from the deceased estate of a distinguished Professor and collector of Chinese art.
The collection formed in the 1980s to 90s.
