Width approximately 34 cm (across the handles). Height approximately 25 cm. The cover handle is repaired. In good condition.
DESCRIPTION: An attractive oval brass box, the hinged lid decorated with a carved carnelian stone at the center with raised brass leaves on either side. Signed at the interior lid, such a box might have been used for snuff, jewelry, cosmetics or medicines. This attractive little box is in excellent condition and dates from the first quarter of the 20th C. DIMENSIONS: 2 ¼” long (5.7 cm) x 1 1/8” wide (2.9 cm) x 1” high (2.5 cm).
Antique pink peking glass scalloped edge cup, with molded inset base. Flared out rim Attractive color. Size: 2.5" H x 5" Diameter. Good condition.
Republic Period.
17th Century Chinese Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Trencher Salt
It is 2.3 inches (6 cm) tall by 3.4 inches (8.2 cm) wide. It is 0.3 Lb.
It has skip glazes, small chips at the rim and foot, hairline cracks at the foot, dark spots, firing cracks, and surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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Richly glazed in deep blue this Chinese jar has a dark brown glazed interior to accommodate liquid storage. The lid has an embossed Chinese symbol for longevity which suggests to me the jar's intent was to store something special for your health and well being. Featuring a wonderful globular shape, the jar and lid are in excellent condition. Measures 4 inches high, 5" diameter. Dates early 20th C
Late 19th C Chinese famille rose porcelain pillow with a lovely hand painted design of woman in a garden setting with the opposing side featuring a bird perched in a beautiful flowering tree. The enameling on the bird and tree is particularly rich. On one end of the pillow there are 8 spur marks surrounding the pierced decoration. In good antique condition there is some general wear and rubbing, some chips at corners and kiln pops along the edges. Measures 5" x 5" x 2.5"
Small tea or wine bowl, enameled in Famille rose colours with an auspicious cricket among flowers, the background a light greyish green. China, Tongzhi period, the base with some residue, possibly from an exportation seal. Height "1 ½ / 4 and diameter "2 ½/ 6 cm. Condition: fine.
A rare Qing dynasty 18th century Flambe Jun type copper red glaze huge size censer with two handle. good condition with foot ring polished please see picture for detail, size: 29 cm diameter ear to ear body, 25 cm diameter mouth rim, 18,5 cm height.
Height: 16 cm (6.3 in)
Width: 6 cm (2.3 in)
Petite Chinese famille rose porcelain vase; depicts a woman and child; modern wooden stand; good condition
A stunning HONGZHI (HUNG-CHIH 1488-1505) DEEP Rich Yellow glazed dish with rounded sides supported on a tapered foot, the interior incised with an Imperial 5- clawed Dragon amidst Ruyi Clouds, encircled by a band of motifs. The exterior is decorated with auspicious symbols, applied overall with this deep/rich, yellow, shiny glaze. The base has the 6 character HONGZHI Mark. Size: 8 3/4" diameter x height 1 3/4"
Width: 14.6 cm (5.8 in)
Height: 3.4 cm (1.7 in)
Chinese Kangxi Period porcelain poem bowl; Chinese script surrounds the internal wall; with lingzhi decoration to the exterior; double fish mark on the base; silver rim strap; marked by an owner; minor nibbles to the rim; good condition
Chinese Export Water Color Painting on Paper of a Party in a Pavilion, Ca...
Height: 20.2 cm (8.1 in)
Width: 8.3 cm (3.3 in)
Chinese porcelain apple-green crackle vase; fine crackle and colour; minor scratching; good condition
Chinese etched and carved design of Double Gourd and leaves in the background Brass Lock and heavy Key, Ca. early 1900, 2 3/4" wide, 1 3/4" high, 3/4" deep(outside measurement), 1 3/8" wide(inside opening), hole is less 1/8" diameter round, in working condition, polished with many years of usage naturally original condition, some areas are stained and dark. This lock and key was found in Yunnan Providence in China.
Chinese Brass Lock and Key with signature, early 1900, 2 3/4" wide and 1 3/8" deep(outside measurement), 1 1/8" wide(inside measurement), stick is 3/16" less than 1/8" diameter round, sort of 3 dimentional shape, in good working condition. There are some interesting embossed and inscribed Chinese design under the old stained Brass in original condition. Thick and large size of the key is very decorative.
Figurine of Lhoan. Excellent Quality. Made as a incense burner, where smoke will come out from his ears. Hade of stonewware, No restoration or damage. Height 37 cm = 14.5 inch
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China jade (hetian baiyu) animal. Desk ornament. Great carving.
A Yuan dynasty white glaze Qingbai large jar with cover, good condition no damage no restoration please see picture for detail, size: 9 cm height, 7 cm diameter.
Chinese antique nephrite jade bowl with worn gilt design of maiden and children at play in garden on side, bottom has scrolling vine and imperial mark in cartouche. Old restoration stabilizing crack to body.
Provenance Jack Warner, movie executive's estate
Ming Dynasty, circa Late 17th - Early 18th century
Size: 2 5/8" High x 6 1/8" Diameter
Chinese Ming Dynasty scroll weight of a laying down Fu Dog made of bronze, great patina. A hole was drilled at a later time.
Dates Ming Dynasty
H 1 3/8" x W 2 1/2" x D 1 3/4"
A good quality and well carved She shaped (韘型佩) nephrite pendant, decorated with dragon and phoenix. Han style, but we believe that it was carved later, maybe Qing Dynasty. Condition: Good antique condition, natural veins, brown and dark inclusions, please see photos for details. Length: a little less than 3 inches.
A hollowly carved pebble nephrite pendant depicting a monkey on a branch. Late Qing to early Republic period. The pendant is in good condition, please refer photos for color and details. Length: 2 inches.
Length: 22.2 cm (8.9 in)
Height: 15.6 cm (6.2 in)
Depth: 12.3 cm (4.9 in)
Quality Chinese porcelain teapot; mandarin style; chips to lid rim; minor glaze loss to spout and handle; no cracks; mid-18th century; good condition
Length: 6.8 cm (2.7 in)
Height: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 1.6 cm (0.7 in)
Chinese green jade fish; good even colour and translucency; minor scratches; good condition
Late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1911) embroidered Chinese textile rank badge (also called mandarin square) denoting the third civil rank symbolized by the bird on the badge - the Peacock. Designs on background include peach, pomegranate, fish, shell and bats in flight among clouds and above the fungus of Immortality over the waves. Keyfret borders with peach, pomegranate and Buddha’s hand citron motifs, colors slightly faded, newer black velvet backing. Size 9x9.5 inches.
Beautiful old Zhuang minority textile from Guangxi Zhuang/Guizhou province, China. Woven in two panels with silk embroidered “diamond and star” patterned border, "wanzi" swastika key fret and well symbols...
Jade brush rest mounted on stand, showing ocean rock like terrane hollowed with interesting holes and flowing form. Salt water calcification
deposits on the jade, a new wood/metal stand.
Provenance East Bay Estate
Dates 19th century
Size H 9" x W 3 3/4" x D 2 3/4"
Chinese bronze fu dog incensor, with hinged neck, holding ball under right paw, open mouth for smoke fumes. Bulging eyes and incised lines for fur. on black lacquer wood base.
Handley Collection
Circa 17th century, Ming Dynasty
Size: Height 12 1/2" Width 14 1/2" Depth 7"
Width: 12.5 cm (5 in)
Height: 5.3 cm (2.2 in)
Fine and rare Chinese Qingbai lobed stem cup or bowl; rounded sides divided into six lobes; supported on a cylindrical, slightly flared foot which is unglazed at the base and internally; covered in a bluish glaze with a fine crackle; externally floral decoration inscribed to each lobe; the internal base also shows a floral engraving; tiny nick to rim; good condition
Chinese antique bronze incensor of immortal riding three legged toad, animated modeling of sage joyously riding on money toad with upraised arms and balancing on raised leg. Figure lifts off as cover to container which is the frog's body. Dark patinated bronze. Good condition.
Provenance Handley Collection
Circa 1900s, late Ching Dynasty
Size: Height 13 1/4" Width 9" Depth 6 3/4"
Chinese antique colored porcelain immortal, Sau, beautifully modeled and painted, standing with blooming peach staff, symbol of longevity & immortality, jovial countenance, facial hair attached made of grey horsehair. Yellow robe with Shou on sleeves.shoulders, and back, peaches, dragon in clouds, flying cranes, impressed cartouche on base. Good condition, some wear to overglaze.
Circa 1920s, Republic Period
Size: Height 24 1/4" x Width 9 1/2" x Depth 6 1/2"
This finely detailed Chinese porcelain plate would make a fine addition to any Rose Mandarin or Rose Medallion collection. It is unusual in that the central medallion features a group of scholars. The rough and somewhat gritty bottom of the plate without any factory markings suggest a factory production circa 1850-1891. In very good antique condition, there is some wear to the enameling in one spot. See photos. Measures 9.5 inches diameter.
19th century Chinese cloisonne match box holder decorated on both sides with a blooming lotus flower surrounded by scrolling vines. Very nice work, good patina, in very good condition. Length 2 3/8 inches.
An antique Chinese wedding wine table made entirely of Nan-mu wood. Featuring the Ming dynasty style double interlocking rings of marriage surrounding the sides of the table. Supported on the underside by inner humpback stretchers. Clear lacquer finish was used to showcase the beautiful grain of the wood while the legs and sides were carved to look like bamboo...
Circa 1850 small underglaze blue Chinese jar (see 2nd photo for size) with original lid. Photos do not do this jar justice. We guarantee you will not be disappointed. In excellent condition, this little treasure measures 2.75" high including finial and 2.5" diameter.
A pair of antique Chinese architectural spandrels hand carved in high relief from Elm wood in a reticulated design using polychrome natural color pigments. The left panel features a monkey, a fu dog and a parrot while the right panel shows a pair of cranes and a mother deer with its fawn...