This handle is in cast bronze with 2 welded sides and gilded. The carving is of the best quality and the sculptur is powerful, announcing an excellent artist. It must have been part of a very large censer or vase in certainly imperial cloisonné enamel that is somewhere.Certainly Kienlong period or earlier.
Hight about 22cm.
This pieces was made at Jingdezhen kiln famous for blue & white ware and exported to Japan where people loved blue & white ware called "Kosome" in Japan. It has auspicious patterns, beautiful blue color. And it has tiny roughness on the edge of mouth, however it is a character of works made at Jingdezhen kiln, Japanese people loved them because they didn't like perfectness.
Size:14.7cm(D)
Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.
The ceramics manufacturing industry in China was collapsed at the confusion period in last MIng dynasty, however after about 50 years It was rebuilt on the Kangxi(康煕) era and they had producing more excellent pieces, and so the products with Kangxi mark has been prized for long time after then over the world.
This piece has Kangxi mark, very precise and excellent painting with flowers...
The ceramics manufacturing industry in China was collapsed at the confusion period in last MIng dynasty, however after about 50 years It was rebuilt on the Kangxi(康煕) era and they had producing more excellent pieces, and so the products with Kangxi mark has been prized for long time after then over the world.
This pieces has an auspicious grouping pattern, pine, bamboo and plum at the bottom, and Chinese characters on the outside.
Accessary: box
Size:11.0cm(D) 5.8cm(H)
Certification: wri...
This piece was made at the Longquan kiln famous for excellent celadon pieces, and had been stored at famous Japanese collector, It has beautiful olive green color and carved peony at the center of plate.
Size:14.0cm(D) 3.8cm(H)
Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.
This piece was made at the Zhangzhou kilns(漳州窯), and had been stored by Japanese famous collector. This type of multiple colored ceramics is called "Gosu Aka-e 呉須赤絵" and has been valued by Japanese people since Edo period until nowadays.
Size: 34.3cm(D) 8.0cm(H)
Certification: Written by Noriki Shimazu the Japanese famous researcher of Asian antiques in Japan.
A Chinese export lacquer dish dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820.
Approximately 16 cm diameter...
A Chinese bronze hu-form vase with tubular handles and a cast band around the shoulder. Late Ming, 17th century. 24 cms.
(shallow dent to lower part of one side)
This is a large and beautiful nephrite jade bi, with a centrally placed coiled dragon and a pair of phoenix on either edge. The piece is entirely hand-carved, and the carving technique is consistent with archaic practice, utilizing a diagonal grid to space the coils which cover the body of the disc. The coils themselves are carved in opposing directions from one another, consistent again with ancient technique...
Chinese 19th century bronze censer with dragon ears, Xuande mark. 14 cm wide, 9,3 cm mouth rim diameter. 8 cm high. 461 gram weight.Censer has flake colour at the patina and smooth dent at the body. (please see at the pictures).
Height approximately 11.7 cm included shipping. Repaired.
Height approximately 12.3 cm included the lid. The lips have chipped glaze. In good condition.
Height approximately 13 cm included the lid. There are some hairlines at the lid. In good condition.
Height approximately 12.5 cm. In good condition.
A fine small Chinese cloisonne incense box, Qianlong, c. 1760, 5cms diam.
After selling one of the oldest Chinese Tenmoku Tea Bowls (Please refer to our stock # 0250) which came with the first tea from China to Japan we are proud to offer you another more than 1000 year old Chinese tea bowl...
Pair of ceramicware toads with three legs on their bases engraved in wood. One of them holds a pearl in his mouth.
The tree-legged toad, derived from Chinese mythology, is a Feng Shui symbol representing prosperity and wealth.
Chan Chu, the three-legged toad, is mentioned by the poet Qu Yuan in Chu’s Songs...
Antique Chinese Peking glass snuff bottle. Overlay glass in red, yellow and dark blue on a white glass ground. A bird sits on a branch heavy with fruit. Lovely continual scene, beautifully carved with great detail and depth. Four small cartouches in red glass overlay. The lid is made of quartz and has a bone spoon.
Age: Qing Dynasty
Dimensions: 2 1/4" high x 1 3/4" wide x 1 1/4" deep
Antique Chinese Peking glass snuff bottle. Made of black glass overlaid on a pink glass ground. It is carved with a man on a horse on one side and the other with a scholar's attendant walking with a large blossoming branch slung over his shoulder. Large flowering branches sprout from the ground on either side. The lid is made of rose quartz and the spoon is bone.
Age: Qing Dynasty (turn of the century)
Dimensions: 2 5/8" high x 1 3/8" wide x 7/8" wide
Antique Chinese carved amethyst snuff bottle. Carved with a garden pavilion and blossoming trees on one side. The scene continues on the other side with a scholar and young attendant in the garden. Lid is made of agate and has a copper spoon.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 3" high x 2 1/8" wide x 1 1/4" wide
Chinese large antique porcelain vase decorated with brilliant colored butterflies and twisting fruit vines on a turquoise green ground. The mouth, foot and center are decorated with colorful detailed bands. With Qianlong mark on the bottom.
Dimensions: 20" high x 10 1/2" wide
1900's Peranakan Nyonya Peking Glass Beaded Wedding Silver Belt Buckle Marked
It is 31.5 inches (80 cm) long by 3.05 inches (7.8 cm) wide. It is 0.6 Lb.
It is tarnished and has missing beads, tears and wears at the leather, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Diameter approximately 15.5 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.
Height approximately 7.7 cm. There are a few soft chips at the rim. More pictures are available. In good condition.
Height approximately 7.7 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.
Width approximately 15.1 cm. Height approximately 6.6 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.
Height approximately 9.3 cm.
Diameter approximately 7.5 cm. There is a slight improvement on the rim. More pictures are available. In good condition.
Height approximately 11.2 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.
Very Rare Pattern, Amygdaloidal Basalt Snuff Bottle of Flattened Circular shape, supported on an oval footrim, the gently slopping shoulders rising to a cylindrical neck; the mottled mostly brown stone ground suffused by gray-green-tan, orange epidote and calcite irregular but attractive intrusions. Well-hollowed. It was probably made during the Qing Dynasty, 1760-1850...
This is a Qing Dinasty, 18th Century, flattened rectangular with rounded shoulders form snuff bottle, rounded short neck, and flat oval footing. It is made from fossilized Tooth. It has an orange ground with brown shades of light brown (burnt), beige and nebulous with brownish stripe and lightening-like forms going in all directions throughout the entire bottle. It comes with a golden reticulated metal stopper with a green jade finial...
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century Han Chinese woman's robe, blue silk damask with embroidered collar and trims; 5 toggle-loop buttons. The robe is in great condition, no fray or wear. Measurements : Top collar to bottom hem 36", Sleeve to sleeve 65" when fully stretched, sleeve width 20", width between arm pits 25" narrowest, width of hem 36" widest.
A wonderful, larger Chinese pottery figure of a female attendant. The figure dates to Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 AD.
An lady dressed in a robe glazed in Green and Yellow Sancai colors. She is placed on plint and carries a vase in front of her chest.
She carries a hat and her hair is nicely styled. Facial details were made with fragile pigment colors of which some remains.
Height: 31-32 cm - c. 12,5 inches. A massive figure in hand, weighing 1,6-1,7 kg...
17th century scene of "Son Returns Home After Making His Fortune to the Surprise of His Family". Hand painted with inks on silk, we are dating this painting pre 1900. Not examined out of frame, it looks to be in excellent antique condition. Measures in frame 20" x 38" high, site size 14" 27" high.
Very detailed Chinese enamel over copper planter. 2 holes in bottom and glue on inside bottom. Some minor loss to enamel. General age related wear. Measures 10.5" long, 6.75" wide, 3" high. Dates late 1790 - 1820. More beautiful than photos
Circa 1820-1840 large table size rock crystal snuff bottle. Superbly done with the greatest skills depicting carvings of birds, foliage, and a Qilin mythical beast. The bottle rests on a fine custom rosewood stand that is also expertly produced. In the 2nd photo, it is shown next to a normal rose quartz snuff bottle so you can compare its large size. Origin is Canton, China. In excellent condition with only a few flea bites to the cover's bottom edge, otherwise it is superb...
Good pair of Chinese Mid-Ming dynasty underglaze blue and white bowls. Dia. 13.5cm. Condition: tiny chip to base rim to one of them, 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.
Stunning Chinese Buddha Head made of natural stone, late Qing Dynasty (1626-1911). It comes on a custom made natural stone stand and has a total weight of 18,8 KG.
The Buddha Head is in great antique condition. The natural stone base has a small flaking at the back left, which is hardly visible.
Size: 37 cm height x 20 x 20
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Antique Chinese bitong (brush pot) carved of huanghuali wood with mythical chilong creatures. Undulating edges around the rim seem to unfurl. The lower portion is carved with a cusped edge and three low feet. Beautiful grain.
Age: Republic Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 6 7/8" high x 6 1/8" wide
A nice Chinese Han dynasty pottery vessel with tiger heads decoration. Ht. 32.5cm. Condition: minor chip to mouth rim, 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.
A fine Chinese Han dynasty pottery tripod granary with bear feet. Ht. 21cm. Condition: 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.
Rare lot of three Chinese Southern Song dynasty imperial Guan ware shards with base rims. Lt. of the largest: 8cm. 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.
A nice Chinese early Qing dynasty white glaze tripod censer with elephant legs. Ht. 17cm. Condition: glaze crack, 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.
19th century Chinese carved green fluorite scholar's table libation cup/brush washer with nice purple highlights on the superbly done top rim. It is carved in high relief with birds, flowers and rockery with the bottom part having a twisting stem type riser. In excellent condition, it measures without stand 3" high x 3" long (at the very top rim) x 2.25" wide as the top rim flairs out more across the length.
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century silk brocade tapestry woven with dragons & cloud patterns; the silk ground is coral red color, backed with light brown linen; probably made for the imperial household; Excellent condition, minimal sign of use. Measurements- Overall 79" long x 55" wide ( There is a seam in the middle, 2 pieces of 27.5" wide joined together ). Showing on picture #1 is folded (2/3 of the length )
Width: 29 cm (11.6 in)
Height: 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
Chinese porcelain famille rose low bowl; features nobles seated at a games table surrounded by children and auspicious objects; good condition
Up for sale is an antique Chinese monochrome silk rank badge, woven with an egret, together with bats, Buddhist & Taoist auspicious objects, seawaves, sun disc, and cloud patterns; it meant to be wore on the back of a Mandarin official's surcoat; intricate weaving! Brocaded border was added later.
Measurements : 12" x 12" badge only
Overall, it is in very good condition, See pictures for details.
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A rare Chinese Tang Dynasty marble-glazed miniature ceramic tripod container with lid. The marble technique called jiao you (mixed glaze) was developed during the Tang Dynasty...
A rare Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain Buddhist stupa, superbly modeled and enameled with multi-toned flowers and scrolling leaves, a chain of Buddhist lion masks and gold gilt accented jeweled motif on a pink ground. The long, graduated 13-tiered conical spire, symbolic of the of the 13 stages of enlightenment, is decorated with thin floral bands. The Buddhist umbrella is topped with a blue and white glazed canopy on which sits a green treasure vase with red ribbons. All of this sits on t...
An adorable Chinese Han dynasty pottery owl jar. Ht. 18.5cm. Condition: 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.
A good Chinese Han dynasty pottery tripod granary with bear legs. Ht. 28cm. Condition: 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.
A beautiful Chinese Han dynasty green glaze granary with carbonized crops around 2000 years. Ht. 31cm. Condition: glaze deterioration, 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.
A lovely pair of Chinese Jin Dynasty Cizhou white glaze tea bowls with holders. Ht. 5.2cm. Condition: minor glaze deterioration, 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.
A fine Chinese Western and Eastern Jin dynasties(265-420 C.E.) Yue ware celadon frog shape water coupe. Lt. 6.5cm. Condition: mouth and foot rims restored, please refer to last 2 enlargements see before restoration, overall 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.
Ancient Chinese Archaic Era bronze dou, footed vessel used to contain food. This traditionally dou vessel consists of two pieces. The larger piece is a circular bowl supported on a stem which gradually tapers downward and outward to form a round foot. And the lid which is a shallower round bowl on a shorter stem which is inverted and snugly fitted over the bottom bowl. Two ring handles are attached to the rim of the lower bowl on either side. The surface is intricately decorated with bands...
Chinese hardwood bitong (brush pot). Made of dense and dark hardwood. Simple form with elegantly tapered walls. Cusped edge around mouth and foot.
Age: Republic Period
Dimensions: 8" high x 7 7/8" wide
Antique Chinese box made of solid rosewood with beautiful burl top. Bronze hardware including hinges and round lock. Original finish and nice patina.
Age: Republic Period
Dimensions: 3 1/2" high x 8 5/8" long x 5 1/4" wide
Height: 6.6 cm (2.7 in)
Width: 6.8 cm (2.8 in)
Chinese porcelain blue and white Kangxi Period lidded pot; floral decoration throughout; minor internal lid frit; good condition
This form of jug called a monk's cap is of Tibetan origin. The model was adopted in China from the beginning of the 15th century and very appreciated. Monks' cap jugs were made of porcelain. They are always of good quality. The example presented here is made of thick bronze (yellow copper alloy). I don't think it's cast but rather hammered bronze.The border of the top in strong relief would indicate a cast bronze. But it is not certain. The body seems casted and the handle and the foot seem hamm...
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century Chinese woman's silk robe embroidered with four season flowers & butterflies on a smooth heavy weight mid-night blue silk ground, sleeves bands and trims are embroidered with flowers and butterflies; inside backed with light blue silk damask lining. The robe is in very good condition, lots of bright embroideries. Very minor loss to embroideries, minor wear to the trims on the bottom, lightly soiled on blue lining around the neck area. Measurements : T...
Antique Chinese brush rest made of black glazed porcelain in the form of a lingbi scholar rock. Sculpted and drilled with holes and windows like a miniature version of the prized lingbi stone. This brush rest has five peaks, creating four areas in which to lay one's brush when it's not in use. Fitted with a carved hardwood base. The flat underside is carved with a six character Qianlong mark.
Dimensions: 4 1/2" high x 7 5/8" long x 1 7/8" deep