Chinese Ming dynasty porcelain dish decorated in underglaze blue on a white ground with a hou in a central roundel surrounded by a band of peony flowers and scrolling foliage. One of the nine sons of the dragon, the hou has the appearance of a lion and is depicted roaring at the sky. A similar peony band with scrolling foliage encircles the rim on the reverse side. Circa 16th century. 9 3/4” diameter x 2” high. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs...
A beautiful floral vase was in perfect condition.
Width :11.7cm , Height : 10.3cm
Date, Jin Dynasty, 12th century.
Chinese Qing dynasty blackwood (hongmu) folding mirror stand. 17 5/8” x 15 3/4” flat (stands 14 1/2” high when assembled). With original authentication certificate from Schoeni Gallery in Hong Kong describing it as mid-19th century “The front section with beaded framework and an elegantly curved support at the base. Held upright at a 45 degree angle by a further frame...
A large and impressive censer, this bronze and cloisonne measures 24" high, approximately 14" wide, and is heavy weight bronze. The finial on the lid has a foo dog or lion, and the base has three mythical beasts as supports for the body of the censer. The two handles are stylized foo lions also. The cloisonne is multi colored, with a base tone of turquoise, with geometric designs in the background...
Lovely Qing Dynasty Jade carving of a lotus pod, with flower, leaves and small bird. (small chip to one leaf visible in image #9)...hi-resolution images can be emailed on request.
Qing Dynasty blue and white tea cup with warmer lid estimated to be from period 1880-1890.
Lovely Qing Dynasty carved Jade buckle in the form of a crab.
A Chinese porcelain copper-red glazed bottle vase. The inside as well as the base glazed white. The copper red glaze thinning to just below the top rim where it was covered in gilt. The controlled glaze stops just short of the base. The base with a six character underglaze-blue Qianlong seal mark (1736-95).
Size: Approximately 10-3/4" high by 5.5" diameter
Condition: Very good condition, no breaks or cracks...
A Chinese porcelain yuhuchunping vase with flared neck, painted with a cobalt blue ground, glazed white on the inside and on the base. The base holds a six character Yongzheng reign mark surrounded by double circles in underglaze blue.
Size: Approximately 27 cm high by 18-1/2 cm diameter
Condition: Good condition, no breaks or cracks
Age: Republic
Chinese Qing dynasty hardwood wardrobe cabinet with two large doors and a lower apron carved with a flying bat motif. A round round brass lock plate is at the center. The doors and center bar are removable. Supporting wood beams in the interior can hold removable shelves. The cabinet was previously used as an armoire and has been modified to hold a hanging bar. 19th century. 70" high x 49 1/4" wide x 20 3/4" deep...
Fine Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar - Caiyuan Culture (c. 2600 - 2200 BC)
This rare and attractively-shaped round pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago by peoples of the Caiyuan Culture (c. 2600 - 2200 BC) and has been excavated from the Ningxia Autonomous Region in the north of China. It has a wide body, straight neck and wide flared-mouth. The surface above the waist, as well as the inside of the mouth, has been finely-burnished and is very smooth to the touch...
Rare Chinese Neolithic Pottery Footed Jar - Caiyuan Culture (c. 2600 - 2200 BC)
This very rare and unusually-shaped pottery jar was made some 4,000 years ago by peoples of the Caiyuan Culture (c. 2600 - 2200 BC) and has been excavated from the Ningxia Autonomous Region in the north of China. It is finely-potted with a wide body and two loop handles. The body stands on an integral foot that is pierced with three circular holes. It has a very smooth burnished surface...
Rare Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar - Caiyuan Culture (c. 2600 - 2200 BC)
This attractively-shaped pottery jar was made some 4,000 years ago by peoples of the Caiyuan Culture (c...
Rare Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar - Caiyuan Culture (c. 2600 - 2200 BC)
This attractively-shaped pottery jar was made some 4,000 years ago by peoples of the Caiyuan Culture (c. 2600 - 2200 BC) and has been excavated from the Ningxia Autonomous Region in the north of China. It is finely-potted with thin walls and the pottery has fired to a nice reddish-orange colour. It has a wide body with two loop handles joined at the shoulder and the flared mouth, and a relatively small flat base. Unlik...
Made of red silk, embroidered in the 'forbidden stitch' with peonies and other flowers in red, yellow and white, lined with gold thread. The tassels bound with gold and silver thread. Dimensions: the pouch 7x6 cm, the tassels 16 cm.
Thinly potted Chinese famille-rose enamelled 'dragon' cup with a dragon and a bird chasing the flaming pearl. Gilt edged rim. The base with a six character iron-red Daoguang seal mark.
Size: Approximately 6.5 cm high by 8.5 cm diameter
Condition: Good condition, no cracks or chips. Some wear to the enamels and the gilt on the rim.
Age: Late Qing Dynasty to Republic
A pair of famille-rose enameled Peking glass tea bowls, painted with birds. One cup has 3 birds on a flowering plum rose branch. The second cup has 3 cranes by a rivers edge. Painted all around. The bases with four character Qianlong marks in over-glaze blue.
Size: Approximately 5 cm high by 8.5 cm diameter
Condition: Good, no cracks or chips
Age: Republic
A Chinese 'famille rose' porcelain cup, painted with a pavilion entrance beside a river. On the reverse a poem in black with a red seal mark. The top rim is edged in gilt.
Size: Approximately 2.5 " high by 3.5" diameter.
Age: Qing Dynasty 19th century
Condition: Very good condition, no breaks or cracks. Some rubbing of the enamels and wear to the gilt.
