A very rare and unusual lotus form bowl on three lotus bud and seed pod feet very finely painted to the interior with vibrant Famille Rose enamels depicting bats and lotus amongst multiple sylized flower scrolls on a turquoise ground.
This item was made in China during the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor (1796-1820) or late in the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795).
Condition: excellent - no damages and no repairs or restoration.
7.8cm (3 inches) high; 21cm (8.3 inches) across.
A polychrome antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Censor/Bowl with medallions, flowers and scrolling. QING DYNASTY, 19th Century. Condition good, see photographs for details. Size: 5 3/4" diameter x H. 3.5" (14.8 cm. x 9 cm.)
Large 19th c Bronze Handwarmer with Reticulated Cover (LQB061402)
19th century
Mid - late Qing Dynasty
Bronze
Diameter: 27.9 cm / 11 in (at widest point)
Height: 28 cm / 11 in (handle extended upright), 16 cm / 6.3 in (handle down)
Weight: 9 lb 15 oz / 4.5 kg
From a Seattle, WA estate
A rare and unusually large 19th c bronze handwarmer or incense burner, with a circular ribbed body, leather covered handles, and a magnificent reticulated cover feat...
Beautiful Chinese famille rose butterfly pattern export porcelain cup and saucer with hard-to-find fluted edges. In excellent condition, no cracks, no chips, no hairlines, etc. The set measures 3" high with the saucer measuring 5.5" diameter, cup 3.75" diameter. Circa 1850
We have a pair of these, 10% discount if you want the pair. Both in excellent condition.
English hand painted Polychrome floral decorated on Satinwood Foot Stool, 8 1/2" high, 14" x 10 3/4" wide on top frame, with tapered Sheraton style leg with more hand painted decoration of broad leaf, and removable seat frame, lift the seat from the frame and change the fabric, the entire foot stool frame is all original. There are some wear and tear on wood.
China, silver ink box, with scalloped edges, incised, high density dragon motifs, attractive patina, from late 19th/early 20th century era. Measurements as follows; Height 4 in., Width 3 in., Depth 1 1/2 in. Very good condition.
19th C Japanese Imari porcelain dish featuring 2 shishi lion dogs. In very good condition, no chips, no hairline, etc. Scene in the center has fine gold highlights showing no wear. Measures 9" diameter x 2" deep.
China, 19th C., boxwood Luohan, in seated position, with one hand raised, simplistically carved details, and natural wood grain featured. Size; Height of this amazing carving is 4 inches, no condition concerns.
China, Famille Rose porcelain jar, with a high, rounded shoulder, white background, and two detailed, colorful figure motifs, Chinese seal mark on base, from 19th century era. Size; Height of this wonderful jar is 2 1/2 in, excellent condition.
China, Famille Rose enameled porcelain jar, with a high shoulder, rounded rim, with white background, and a colorful, detailed landscape motif, from late 19th century period. Size; Height of this wonderful jar is 4 inches, condition consistent with age.
Unusually large Japanese bronze vase. Slender middle, with large chrysanthemum flowers climbing and curling around center of vase. Vase has round bottom with tiered gourd shaped base on which flowers bloom. Beautiful detail and deep, even tone to bronze. Top of vase is lined with artistic geometrical pattern.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 29.75" High, 15.5" Width
Antique Japanese bird mask of Karasu Tengu. This mask represents the legendary creature represented in Japanese folklore, the demon fighters who trained Yoritomo his sword skills. The gold eyes painted on the mask denote the demon character. Back of mask shows artistic carving in the kiri wood, including embossed mark of maker Osaki Kotasu.
Late Edo early Meiji Period (circa 19th Century)
Dimensions: 6.75" Long, X 6" Wide
This is an extremely rare Japanese cloisonne enamel. It appears to be an early Ando piece. I say this because of the form used and the enamel technique used on this vase. The enameling has characteristics similar to some of the unique signed Kawade pieces with their mottled flowing enamels done in various colors. The enamels also vary from translucent to opaque. The vase is heavy due to the thick enameling...
Old shagreen glasses case with copper protective decoration.
Very good condition, usual wear and tear (see pix), beautiful copper decoration. L: 17 cms
Old Chinese boxwood compass (luopan, zhinanzhe) used for fengshui (geomancy); covered with beautiful Chinese characters and symbols; beautiful patina with usual wear and tear, L: 9,5 cms, W: 4,5 cms.
It works fine; don't forget that in China, the red pointer indicates the South.
Nuo mask of Tudi Gong, the "God of soil" and grains, essential in an agrarian country. He is the main actor in Wunuo cult, usually represented with a smiling face, and long eyebrows and beard often missing or replaced later; when missing, we can see holes where the hair was fastened.
Very nice carving and polychromy, beautiful inside patina, very good condition.
These masks among others often used, were recoloured regularly; 22 x 12 cms; end of 19th C. Hunan...
Group of Four Antique Chinese Rosewood Nesting Tables. Neatly carved chinese design on tops of tables. Beautiful deep dark brown color of wood with tint of red. Perfect condition.
Circa 1900
Dimensions: 26" High, 19.25" Wide
A stunning QING DYNASTY PAINTING depicting Chinese Beauty XUE BAO CHAI from the famous 18th Century Novel and Masterpiece of Chinese Literature "THE DREAM OF RED MANSIONS" OR "THE DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER", also known as "THE STORY OF THE STONE", by author CAO XUEQIN. Condition overall good, but painting has a fissure as shown in the photographs, which can easily be restored. Mounted, size: 36" x 30" inches (92 cm. x 76 cm.). This item shipped from USA.