A rare and very beautiful QING DYNASTY CHINESE low relief carved wedding box, depicting 2 Phoenix birds on the handle, the head of a dragon at the lock, 8 auspicious carved symbols at the base as well as metal fittings. Size: height 34 cm x width 31 cm.

A wonderful Chinese Jin to Yuan dynasty Cizhou black glaze with russet striped bowl. Dia. 14.5cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.

Antique Chinese pair of sculptures of two tall cranes. Each stands on a rectangular base with head looking back. Long, straight legs and gracefully curving necks. Fine details in every feather.

Age: Republic Period (1912-1949)

Dimensions: 27 1/8" high x 9" wide x 6 1/8" deep

Antique Chinese amber snuff bottle carved all over with a design of blossoming trees and birds. Made of a beautiful dark mottled amber with sections of deep yellow and orange. Agate lid.

Dimensions: 2 7/8" high x 2 1/8" wide x 1 1/4" deep

Chinese antique snuff bottle made of quartz crystal. Oval form and carved on both sides in the from and pattern of a turtle shell. With coral lid.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 2 5/8" high x 1 5/8" wide x 5/8" deep

Fine Rare Chinese Warring States Painted Pottery Jug

This very rare pottery vessel was made during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It is quite highly-fired and "heavily-potted" with a sturdy handle and the mouth fashioned to form a pouring lip. It was originally painted with diagonal lines in white pigment, although only faint traces of this now remains. Note the round protrusion to the inner surface where the handle is joined to the body...

A beautiful Chinese pottery tomb figure of a female rider / Attendant on horseback holding a book or a box. The figure dates to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD.

The figure is finely glazed in cobalt blue and turqoise colors. Pigmented colours in red, white and black.

She has an elaborate high headdress and was made with many finely painted details, high quality.

Size: c. 37 cm. high and 28 cm...

A set of three Chinese Ming Dynasty pottery tomb figures of house attendants / gardeners. The figures date to Ming Dynasty - 1368-1644 AD.

The set consists of three figures clad in dark blue robes and hats. Each figure seems to be holding or carrying something for his master. A group of sturdy fellows, by the looks of them. All placed on square plints.

Size: the figures measure 22-23 cm. in height.

Condition: Choice condition with very minor wear and losses...

19th century Chinese miniature scholar’s rock in a shape of a dramatic mountain massif with foothills, several peaks and snow fields. The piece gives a very strong feeling of weathered rock shaped by water and time, and overpowering energy of the mountain range. Variegated gray with a hint of olive green Qilian limestone with natural fissures and white veins, very beautiful patina, well fitted hardwood stand. Excellent object for contemplation on scholar’s desk...

19th C Chinese shagreen over copper eyeglass case with a carnelian toggle on silk tassel of Shou Lao, the Buddhist god of longevity. In very good antique condition having some damage that seems to have been stabilized on the upper left top edge. Measures 7 inches x 3".

A very beautiful QING DYNASTY Wood carving of a seated KWAN YING with flowing robes, a tiara and her hair is made up into a nice top knot. Very fine guilding, 19th Century, China. Size: height 11" x width 7 3/4" (29 x 20 cm.)

The teapot is cast in bronze. The body has the shape of a melon and the spout that of a stylized bird. The handle supports have a typical shape for this period. The handle, which has now disappeared, must have been made of perishable materials, probably braided bamboo fibre. It is exceedingly rare to find a Chinese bronze teapot from this period. It is functional and perfectly pours the tea without uncontrolled drips. Good condition, the lid is crack (see photo), no restoration...

The vase is cast in one piece. Inspired by archaic Chinese bronze ritual vessels, it bears a Taotie mask decoration. This decoration is reduced to two narrow bands instead of occupying more space as usually on the bronzes of the Ming period, this more austere character, the slender shape and the patina with a much more antique aspect allows us to think so. older, probably from the Song period or earlier. The base split on one side as shown in the photos...

Length: 7.2 cm (2.8 in)
Height: 8.2 cm (3.2 in)
Depth: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
Weight: 210 gm

Rare early Chinese bronze water dropper in the form of the mythical creature, Baize; fine patina; good condition

19th century Chinese rock crystal seal blank of square section. All features seen in the stone are natural, no chips except for a small one by the base seen on Enlargement 2, left photo. Uncommon material for a seal, beautiful finish to the surface. Excellent object for scholar’s table. Height 1.63 inches, base 0.5 inches square.

Cast bronze vase of square shape. Beautiful casting and fine detailed chasing. Taotie mask decoration. The handles in the shape of birds'heads Fine finish. Archaic style but Qing period. Good condition. Nice old patina. Height: 41cm Weight: 7,5kg

A Chinese painted grey pottery figure of a standing musician, very well modelled wearing a wind hat, his head turned down to the right. 20 cms. Northern Wei dynasty, 5th/6th century AD. Oxford TL Test Certificate. This is a rare figure. To date I have only seen one other musician from the same set.

Fine Large Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Ding Tripod (206 BC - AD 8)

This fine example of a painted pottery ding was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is a large example of its type, made from a fine-grained grey pottery and relatively highly-fired, having a distinct ring when tapped. The lower part stands on three long curved legs and has two curved square-cup handles on opposing sides...

Pair of Rare Chinese Sui / Early Tang Dynasty Pottery Ladies

These fine and very rare pottery ladies were made during either the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 518) or the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are made from a fine-grained grey pottery and are particularly well-detailed; note the detail of the faces, the hairstyle, the folds of the clothing with the very long sleeves. Traces of the original "cold painted" surface pigment remain. 

Height 25.5 cm...

Two characters with bird beaks serving as incense holders. They are in sandstone covered with lead glassures of three colors (sancai), yellow, green and manganese, these models also have a part enamelled in white. Models with animal masks are much rarer than those with human faces and probably represent the animals of the zodiac. Good condition, almost not worn, a broken and glued head visible on photos. The glassure is finely cracked. Height: 325mm. Chinese work probably 17°, but maybe before.

This is a genuine, archaic Chinese nephrite axe or Gui scepter...

19th Century Chinese Yixing Pewter Teapot with Calligraphy in Wood Box Signed"跂陶氏刻" Marked" 跂陶發明"

The teapot is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide. The wood box is 7.2 inches (18.3 cm) tall by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide. Teapot is 1.3 lb. Total weight including box is 3 Lb.

The teapot's lid has been repaired (glued back) at corners and has hairline cracks and chips. The spout is also bent and has chips and hairline cracks. The teapot has stains an...

Chinese Jin Dynasty Pottery Tile - Performer (AD 1115 - 1234)

This moulded and "heavily-potted" pottery tile was made during the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115 - 1234) and has been excavated from Shanxi province in the northern region of China. Theatre, opera and music was immensely popular during the Jin Dynasty and in recent years various pottery tiles have been excavated depicting a whole range of musicians and characters from various musical and artistic performances. 

This particular tile de...

A Chinese, Changsha kiln, wide-mouthed jar; Tang dynasty. It is covered overall with a finely-crazed, celadon glaze which terminates above the flat base, and with decorative splashes of iron-rich glaze and applique handles. Height, 17 cm Condition: In evcavated condition. There are numerous small chips to the underside of the rim, and patches of wear to the glaze. The upper parts of the two handles are missing. See the diagram, from the excavation report of the Changsha kiln, for an idea...

Unusual pottery bowl with hand molded snake handle. I cannot find any pieces similar in style to this although the reddish clay and heavy potting are reminiscent of Hongshan pottery. This came out of China and has a good petrichor and water absorption on the base, very old- at least 2000 to 3000 years old but probably older. W: 14cm/5.5in and H: 12cm/4.7in.

Lovely double gourd, Dehua porcelain small vase, circa late Qing or Republic Era.. Please note the third enlargement the surface appears to be smudged, this area originally had a handle that broke of and has been polished down. H: 11.3cm/4.4in and D: 6.8cm/2.9in. A simple well balanced elegant piece, suitable for a sing rose. Basic stand included.

Delightful Qing Dynasty café au lait glazed water dropper in the shape of a fish in a basket, it is quite heavy for its size and the brown glaze has a strong metallic patina possibly emulating bronze. Most likely from a Southern Kiln, in perfect condition! D: 5.7cm/2.2in and H: 7.2cm/2.8in.

Pair of 1900's Chinese Beijing Gilt Silver Enamel Vase with Lion Heads & Rings Marked

They are 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide. They are 283.5 gram.

They are tarnished and have missing enamels, enamel stress cracks, enamel bruising, loss of gilding, bent rings, gaps at the rings, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

PROVENANCE: Previously sold Jackson's Auction May 25, 2011, lot 879.

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Chinese Qing dynasty ink and color on paper painting executed in three sections to represent the protectors of Heaven, the world of humans, and the earth. The top features three Buddhas seated cross-legged on lotus thrones among clouds with their hands held in various mudra positions. The midsection holds four Bodhisattvas. On the left are Puxian holding a ruyi scepter astride an elephant and Wenshu holding a sutra scroll atop a lion. On the right riding mythical creatures are Guanyin holding a ...

You are considering an authentic set of three arc-shaped pendants from the Neolithic or Shang period, circa 2000-1500 BCE. Similar published examples can be found in Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Ching at pages 158-159 (the latter illustration showing a similar item from the collection of the British Museum). As with the other examples, these three pieces join together to form a ring. To quote Rawson: "This set of pieces belongs to a distinctive category within the very wide ran...

Width of Bowl: 10 cm (4 in)
Height of Bowl: 5.9 cm (2.4 in)
Width of Lid: 9.2 cm (3.7 in)
Height of Lid: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)
Overall Height: 8.1 cm (3.2 in)

Quality Chinese porcelain famille rose lidded bowl; decorated with polychrome florals on the bowl and lid; Tongzhi marks on both bases; probably Guangxu Period; good condition

An unusual Tibeto-Chinese cloisonne gau box having a domed and hinged cover with a multi-colored scroll pattern surrounding a central cartouche. The cartouche features the Tibetan character “hum” which translates as “the spirit of enlightenment” or “the enlightened mind”. This gau would have been worn by a high ranking lama. An almost identical gau, which most likely came from the same workshop, comprised lot 428 of Christie’s New York, ‘The Scholar’s Vision: The Pal Famil...

Lacquered wooden box. Decor of a painted landscape, colors and details powdered with gold. Chinese work from the end of the Ming dynasty, 17th century. The lacquer has withstood the centuries well, it bears the beautiful wrinkles of the retraction of the wood, typical of this period. Worn decor, broken wooden base, glued. No restored parts or hidden defects. The condition is visible on photos. Inside 2 Chinese characters painted in cinnabar red lacquer. Length: 415mm

A pair of 19/20th Chinese turquoise porcelain parrots bird with original wooden stands , in excellent condition. H 25cm. (With out stand) $1250

Qing dynasty 18 / 19th century Chinese bronze censer, good condition please see picture for detail, base with six character da ming xuande nian zhi mark, size: 10 cm diameter.

23 1/4" high Chinese late Qing dynasty Guangxu period baluster form floor vase decorated in underglaze blue against a white background with “shuangxi” symbols (indicating double-happiness and wedded bliss) surrounded by a stylized pattern of pencil style scrolling sweet pea vines (symbolizing “many children”). This type of decoration with a sweet pea floral background was produced for the Straits Chinese communities and is also referred to as blue and white nonya ware or "Shanghai ware"...