These 3 bobbins aka thread holders would have been used in China when hand sewing was the major activity of the women of the house. Each bobbin was individually carved and each has a small ball which moves freely within the carved slot. Either individually or as a group, they are nice ethnographic artifacts of the Chinese culture during the Qing dynasty.

An "egg and spinach" biscuit-glazed porcelain incense/taper stick holder modelled in the form of a Buddhist guardian lion. These items were made both for the domestic market and for export to Europe circa 1690-1710 during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor. Condition - The upper jaw has been repaired and there has been a very old loss ( possibly during the making) to the top of the incense holder...

This is a qingpai ewer or jug from the Song Dynasty. The qingapi ewer is of sea greenish hue. It stands on a recess 2 tier base with a curving body of a baluster or bulbous shape extending towards a flatten shoulder and then a mildy everted neck and mouth. The body is also lightly incised with some form of design. This is a shipwreck item.

The qingpai ewer is in good condition. There is no repair or restoration...

This is a nice small qingpai jarlet from the Song Dynasty. The qingpai colour is of sky blue hue. It stands on a flat base with a ribbed body with a shoulder towards the mouth rim. On the shoulder it has a ring of lotus leave life lappet.

The qingpai jarlet is in good condition. No chip, repair, restoration or glaze fritting, only some bubble burst as shown in the pictures.

The measurement of the qingpai jarlet: The height is 4.2cm and the and the width is 5.3cm.

This old Mongolian artifact was made from leather hides sewn together with leather cord and then formed into a servicable shape approximating an irregular bottle. Handling and pouring was aided by the wooden handles.

A folk art object approx 150 years old and used for many years as a sake container saki. It is approx 19 inches high and 16 inches at the widest point about 10 inches deep.

This old wooden dragon was hand carved with an expressive face and large black eyes. He balances nicely with his tail on a short pedestal. Gripping his prized pineapple in his paws, he licks it with his tongue, clearly relishing the sweet taste. The pineapple has a short hollow plug on top to provide for an incense stick.

The name Zhang Feng Chao is carved on the underside of the pedestal. This old dragon is a wonderful example of an old Chinese folk art artifact...

Two unique blue and jarlets being offered as group. 1. a small Binh Taun shipwreck jarlet. 2. a Jiajing jarlet 1796-1820. The condition is excellent with the exception of the shipwreck jarlet that shows wear from burial at sea, otherwise the group is perfect without any further flaws, no chips, hairlines, or other damage.

Beautifully carved and gilt pair of QING Dynasty woodcarvings depicting Birds and Flowers from China, 19th Century, very minor wear due to age. Fine details, Size: H. 11.5" x W. 48" x D. 3.5" (29 cm. x 122 cm. x 9 cm.). Suitable as headboards! Price $ 2600 for the pair.

Chinese painted pottery warrior wearing tunic and hat with red, black and white pigments remaining.

Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Measurement: Height 21.8 - 22 C.M. / Width 6.9 - 7.1 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the pieces due to the long burial time underground).Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...

Five late ming cover box brown & green glaze, with relief on the center of the cover.late ming period. good conditions. size:3,5cm height, 5cm wide.

Using these Chinese lotus-shaped lacquer tea saucers simplified passing and serving hot tea. Traditional Chinese symbols are delicately painted with copper color over a black lacquer background. There is a double happiness symbol at each end along with clouds, water waves and lucky bat symbol in the center. The back side is traditional Chinese red.

A Blue Glaze Stemcup,late ming or erly Qing period.it's just has two tiny chips at the rim. no hairlines or restorations. size : 7,8 cm height.6,8 cm wide

Sourced from southern China, this ethnic minority tobacco container has a hinged lid and "belt clip". I suspect that it is Yi minority.

This old Chinese ethnic minority needle case is hand carved with geometric marking from end to end. Needle cases were essential tools for all indigenous cultures and frequently became important objects of decorated folk art.

An artifact of past Chinese Culture, this old Abacus has hand made beads of what appears to be clay, specifically stoneware. The frame is a dark hardwood, probably walnut. It is approx 5 long.

This antique toggle was sourced from China. I suspect that was originally from Tibet. The carved circular markings on bottom of 2 of the sides of the toggle are more typical of the ethnic minorities.

Toggle is almost 2 inches long and .5 inches x .5 inches.

Hand colored copper plate etching, trimmed and glued on old cardboard, beneath with an old label in French, written in ink: "Arc de triomphe a Canton en Chine". Designed by P. van Blanckaert and etched by G.G. Winckler in Augsburg Germany, in the second half of the 18th century. Depicting the view of a triumphal arch at Canton. Condition: Trimmed, mounted on cardboard, small but old fissure, lightly stained. Dimension: Etching 27,5 cm x 40,8 cm. / cardboard 35,2 cm x 48,5 cm.

This pair of boots were made for the child of a wealthy Han family of the late Qing dynasty. They were made from a pale peach colored silk fabric and hand embroidered with silk thread using a satin stitch. The color on lower part of the boots, especially on the outside, has faded to a soft golden color. This would be due to sun exposure during use as the upper part of the boots would be covered by the childs pant legs...

Standing straight, wearing a scarf hat and loose long robe, with the remaining of red, white and black pigments.

Age: China, Tang Dynasty, circa A.D. 618-907
Measurement:
Width 11 C.M. / Depth 8.5 C.M. / Height 40 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...

Standing straight, wearing hats and long robes, with the remaining of red, black and white pigments.

Age: China, Ming Dynasty, circa A.D. 1368 - 1644
Measurement:
No. 1: Base 9 x 7.3 C.M. / Height 27 C.M.
No. 2: Base 8.3 x 7.1 C.M. / Height 25.7 C.M.
No. 3: Base 9 x 7.3 C.M. / Height 27 C.M.
No. 4: Base 8.9 x 7.7 C.M. / Height 25.7 C.M...

Late 1800s

The pendant is formed from sheet silver with a repousse design of a man riding a fu lion amid a floral background on one side and the other side with Chinese characters surrounded by flowers. The work is very well-executed in high relief and minute detail. The chain is fashioned from round soldered links suspended from which there are two bells on smaller chains. The bells are of spherical form and are covered with incising. On the side of the pendant, there is a small slot pres...

This is a fantastic pottery tile from the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) with a heavy relief of a musician. This tile is in excellent condition and shows no signs of repair or restoration. It measures roughly 24 cm square and is roughly 4 cm thick. It weighs an impressive 7 pounds. This is a spectacular specimen of ancient Asian artwork suitable for any museum or high end private collection.

This unusual hat stand is made of 2 very thin interlocking pieces which were black lacquered and painted with a floral and peach motif.

Carved from a single block of hardwood, this Chinese drum has great patina aged surfaces. An old folk art instrument, it shows the wear of use during many musical performances at chinese operas and street festivals. When "beaten" with its accompanying drum stick, it has a deep attractive sound.

A most decorative and rare Qingbai ( Yingqing ) glazed Jar with a very rich molded decoration and with his original lid. Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 ) Diameter : 7,3 cm. H : 7 cm. ( H. with lid : 8,2 cm.) Condition : Broken at the unglazed base, further in perfect condition ( Lid also perfect )

This is a unique Chinese Trousse. The chopsticks are black wood, presumed to be Zitan and are totally enclosed inside the scabbard when the trousse is closed. Both the scabbard and knife handle are covered with tortoise shell and have silver fittings.

with a long cylindrical neck, decorated with fruit-form panels revealing people in the house scene alternating with panels of of birds, butterflies and flowers,

Age: Chinese, Qing dynasty, circa 19th century
Measurement: Diameter 11 C.M. / Height 22.5 C.M.
Condition: With a cracked hair-line to the mouth rim but very good condition of pigment and gilded gold. Please refer to the enlarged photographs for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thai...

also widely known as the Goddess of Mercy, carved from one piece of wood, standing straight on the lotus base, holding a bowl in her hands, wearing hooded robe and rosary.

Age: Chinese, circa late 19th - early 20th century
Measurement: Width (measuring at base) 17 C.M. / Height 38 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition, with natural crack lines. Please refer to the enlarged photographs for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-...

A beautifully preserved Han dynasty amber glazed lidded hu jar (221B.C.-206A.D) with the original kiln supports fully intact, located on the foot. The jar is free from any hairlines or repairs. The glaze is nearly and entirely intact, just slightly grazed in spots. It is extremely rare to find an amber glaze jar from the Han dynasty. It is even rarer to find one with its intact lid that is free from repairs. This is a very worthy and rare example that will enhance and add value to any seriou...

A very rare Jianyang temmoku wine jar of Song dynasty (11th to 12th century) that has the characteristic black body clay, traces of burial earth are left intact around the handle and mouth areas of the vase for authentication purposes. The typical thick black glaze with the aforementioned black body clay, clearly designates the origin about 230 km from Jingdezhen in the region of Jiangxi province. Condition is very good without any hairlines, chips, or repairs. The glaze is slightly worn in t...

Fine and rare two paneled silk embroidered “wedding blanket” from the small Maonan minority people of northern Guangxi Zhuang Province. This piece is 60 to 90 years old with a hand spun cotton foundation and hand spun silk. The frontal surface of the blanket is decorated with embroidered floral and phoenix symbols and key fret pattern highlighted by “floating weft” threads. The Maonan number just a little over 100,000 souls and are closely related to the Zhuang who are probab...

This old pair of Chinese shoes were made for a small child. Appliqued onto the red cotton background fabric are bits of trim and cotton fabric which give the appearance of a cats face. Gold thread is used in a couching embroidery stitch for the design on the both sides of each shoe.

Two very rare foo dogs that served as joss stick holders, done in the famille jaune palette. These date to the pre-1891. They are in very good antique condition, save some minimal lost of enamel glaze and a short hairline on the backside of the holder of one of the foo dogs which is clearly pictured, this can be easily restored. The hair curls are individually hand made and painted and applied by hand, the paws are textured and slightly protruded; each eye is hand rolled and no two are exactly...

 

Yuan Dynasty, 1279-1368

This well-modeled figure of a recumbent ox is one of twelve figures representing the traditional Chinese zodiac. It is formed in grey earthenware and was originally carved in a thin slip of white clay, much of which still remains. The head is sculpted with an expressive face having large eyes and short, thick horns. The characteristic hump occurs on the back just behind the head. The legs are tucked under the sides with the hooves exposed. His long, serpentine tail ...

This set of Chinese dolls were made with wire bodies covered with fabric padding and then silk clothing. Their heads, lower arms and feet are made from some kind of composition material and then painted. Because of their wire construction, their arms, legs, and bodies etc can be carefully repositioned. The feet are wired together to provide a more stable base...it is a theory which frankly does not always work well.

The mother and father are each approx 7 inches tall in standing pos...