Description: A dish-mouthed bottle vase from Yue kiln of Zhejiang province was preserved in perfect condition. In a fine greenish tint, the bottle’s glaze was evenly applied nearing to the edge of the bottom. Through enduring age, the glaze was kept in a fine and stable condition when sophisticated and retrospective luster was reflected in a charming look. Under the glaze, regular patterns were imprinted around the shoulder for decoration...

This Chinese pipe is from the Miao Ethnic Minority group in the vicinity of Rong Jiang. My Miao friends insist that this pipe would have been used for smoking tobacco and not opium. Made from silver alloy, the stem design has the two dragons chasing the center pearl.

The pipe is in very good condition and is 19" long and it comes with its own custom made stand.

A very finely decorated cloisonne enamel bowl depicting, on the outside, two confronting five clawed dragons, over waves, in pursuit of a flaming pearl and, on the inside, an impressive Imperial style dragon. This item was made in China circa 1890 to 1920 probably during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - excellent - no losses, damages or restoration...

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A white-glazed amphora was in grandeur look.
By an ovoid belly, the wall sprang from the solid flat base, expanded rapidly then curved to form a bulging shoulder.
Under the dished mouth, the long ringed neck rested to the broad shoulder on which was circulated with a raised ridge...

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A black-marble lion was in crouching posture.
Being rendered by excellent carving skill, the lion was in fierce look by bulge eyes, bared teeth and tongue.
Even though excavated with imperfections, the lion was still momentum by his strenuous muscle, the strong limbs and the flouring manes.
Bing preserved with original condition from excavation, the lion was perfectly fit to a custom-made brass base which was desighed and hammered by a modern metal artist...

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"A finely carved limestone Buddha was seated in dhyanasana upon a lotus throne joined by octagonal column to a wide pedestal base of conforming section and framed by a skirt of pendent of lotus petals with furling peaks,
the Buddha's hand resting in his lap and upon his left knee while emerging from the long robes draped over the shoulders to leave the chest bare and filling in cascading folds over the base,
the face with slender almond eyes and small smiling mouth, fla...

14th century longquan celadon large dish with dragon motif. rounded side with bracketed and thickened rim. with vertical ribbing at inside and outside wall.34,5cm diameter.conditions with small chips at the foot ring and glaze has been polished because the dish found from shipwreck.

Description: A Fine Yue bowl was intriguingly mold in the center with a sculpted animal. By good metaphor of prosperity of a pig or a pigsty for riching the family, the bowl was a characteristic type of the Jin periods. It was well applied with charming greenish glaze when grayish and foggy incursions were happened to some portions of the surface. The bottom was revealed with the grayish body clay...

A Chinese man would have worn this egg shaped wooden tobacco container hanging from his belt. Both front and back are decorated with metal studs and fitting attached with copper nails. The lid is hinged and held in place by a decorative pin which is pulled up to open.

Description: A white-glazed tea caddy was rarely found with an original cap. Preserved in a very good condition, the capped jar was in plain form without any decoration. Firing effect was obviously revealed in the body clay. It is a fine piece for the storage of some fine tea or a decent vase-like jar on the shelf too. Date: Ming Dynasty(15th century), Height: 15.1cm

Description: An ancient stone piece was depicted finely as a Bodhisattva head. Obviously came from a standing or sitting torso, the head was broken off by natural cause or due to the religious chaos in the ancient time. It was carved from the sandstone which in beige color-- a typical stone material usually found in northwest China...

A rare, large and beautifully carved scholar's item made of huanghuali and carved with flower vases and a censer as the center piece, with the original hardware.The outer frame could be huanghuali or huali. It is unusual to find these wall decorations in huanghuali. Size: L. 86cm. W. 35cm Age: Late Ming, early Ching piece. Condition: No repairs. For serious inquires, I will send photos of the back of the piece.

A large Chinese "Peach" bowl vibrantly decorated with "famille rose" enamels in 18th Century Imperial style. On the base is the mark 'Qianlong yu zhi'('Made by Imperial order of Qianlong') written in blue enamel enclosed by a double square. However this item was made later - probably during the 1920s or 1930s in the Republic period. Provenance - from the collection of the late Reverend Victor Farmer...

A large Chinese "Peach" bowl vibrantly decorated with "famille rose" enamels in 18th Century Imperial style. On the base is the mark 'Qianlong yu zhi'('Made by Imperial order of Qianlong') written in blue enamel enclosed by a double square. However this item was made later - probably during the 1920s or 1930s in the Republic period. Provenance - from the collection of the late Reverend Victor Farmer. Condition - there are three cracks (one with a re-glued chip) running from the rim...

A large and heavy Shiwan stoneware figure with thick flambe/"ox blood" glaze possbly depicting the daoist immortal Li Tieguai and made in China during either the 19th or early 20th Century. Condition - very good. No damages and no restoration...

An early 18th Century plate decorated in underglaze blue depicting a lady and a boy in a river landscape. This item was made for export to Europe (circa 1730 - 1750) during the reign of either the Yongzheng or the Qianlong emperor. Condition - there is a faint 3cm (1.2 inch) hairline running from the rim. No chips and no restoration...

A pair of mythical animals (mother and child) of a creamy jade color. It has small areas of natural brown, light orange and grey coloration and inclusions. The jade is beautifully carved and feels lovely to the touch. The curled tail of the smaller animal forms a round hole which enables a thin rope to be put through it. Absolutely endearing. Period: Early Ching (18th Century) Size: H = 1-3/4", W = 3-3/8"

An unusual stone weight with a young boy riding a foo dog. The corners each have little foo dogs playing with their ball. The base has a key fret design. This is a very special weight and unique in it's design. It is my understanding that these weights were used in making paper. Size: W. 31.5 x 23cm. H. 19cm. Condition: No repairs or chips.

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An old stone box was beautifully carved on the cover with a five-clawed swirling Dragon and with cloud pattern at the basin.
By a well rendered craftsmanship, the covered box was in a magnificent mood by its astonishing image.
Kept in perfect condition and darken patina, there’re only minor defects found at the whiskeys and at one of the corners of the cover.

Date: Qing Dynasty(18th/19th Century),

Dimensions: 9.2cm x 9cm x 8.5cm.

Description: A boxwood ruler was preserved very well when edges were smoothened off due to long time of use. What interestingly found were picturesque motifs like plum flowers and magpies were carved on both surfaces along with the regular counting marks. Date: Qing Dynasty(late 19th century.) Length: 34.9cm. A FITTED SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

Description: A porcelain snuff bottle was beautifully painted on the surface with insect of grasshopper in the weeds. On the other side, a well-rhythmed poem was finely written to depict the picture. It was in perfect condition with original dipper on top. An inscription mark Qian-Long-Nien-Zi was at the bottom. Date: Qing Dynasty(19th century). Height: 7.9cm.

An early 19th Century "rice"/pith paper watercolour painting of a fish mounted in a 1920s/1930s limed oak frame...

Four Foo Dog seals. Two carved, two blank. Two made of ivory, one of black stone and one of red stone.The Foo dog is also known as the celestial dog and happiness dog. The animal is also a symbol of energy and value. Age: Mid 19th century. Size: H. Tallest 4cm- Smallest:2.5cm. Condition: The red stone one has a small chip at the base, all others are fine.

Description: A Longquan celadon-glazed water pot was mold with a narrowed mouth, merged body and a well shaped foot ring. Yielded under the glaze with evenly spread crackles of iron wires all over the surface including the center of the foot ring, adding with the iron brownish foot ring, the small water pot was imitated to the Ge-typed wares of Song Dynasty in a charming look. The tint is much darken and greener in real than in the pictures. By the greasy-feel glaze condition, the lovely size an...

Unusual Chinese late Qing dynasty to possibly early Republic (late 19th to early 20th century) hardwood stand used to hold opium pipe dampers. A single drawer with brass pull is used for the storage of smoking accessories. The back is nicely carved with a bamboo motif. 13"L x 2"D x 3"H. Very good overall condition with some minor stains to the wood consistent with its age and use. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s...

A very well executed Ming stone weight depicting a strange youth guiding a mythical beast.The stone itself is unusual in that is very hard and veined with two colors. A very unique piece and a true work of art. It is my understanding that these weights were used for pressing paper. Size: Base. 28.3 x 28.3cm. H. 14.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Some minor old chips around the edges and the horn on the animal might have been filed a little long ago.

Description: A nephrite jade pendant was carved as a tiger’s head. By a grayish tint, the jade piece was revealed with blackish incursions along the stone tissues and accompanied with ice crackles. They were all resulted from long time of burial. In adequate size, the jade piece was an ideal accessory in the past and in nowadays as well. Date: Ming Dynasty(15 Century), Dimensions: 3.8cm x 2.6cm x 1.2cm

Description: A brick oil-lamp was preserved finely. In cylindrical shape and with a hollowed-out cover, the oil lamp was in decent look when radiating out the ancient light. A Chinese character “Fu”-Good Fortune was intriguingly carved within the pattern of the hollowed cover. By an enduring old patina, the oil lamp was in perfect condition and can be used in a practical way. Date: 19th century. Height: 16.5cm, Width of the base: 16cm.

Description: A Zitan lotus-bud water basin was well carved. By a fine quality, the wood piece was preserved with enduring purplish black patina on the surface. Abrasions and minor frits were found on the outer rims. Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Width: 7.6cm, Height: 4.2cm.

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A Triad Blac De Chine Guanyin Statue was beautifully rendered.
In elegant sitting posture the holy deity was accompanied with two attendants in front of the throne.
And on the rocky stands beside her, there's a purity vase on the right and a holy hawk sitting on the left.
Serene and peaceful in mood, her features were well depicted when the flowing robe and the beaded rosary was carved in a fine craftsmanship.
Yellowish green tint was reflected at the pleats ...

Description: A charming plate owns the crackled glaze was preserved in very good condition. Shaped with broad and flat foot ring which revealed the characteristic soft paste, the plate was justified as a rare piece from Zhang kiln of Ming dynasty. Zhang kiln was in Fujiang Province. The products from this kiln were unique by its rice-yellow glaze and the wiry ice-crackles effects resulted from firing. Another characteristic is the relatively soft body clay comparing to the ones from Jingdezheng....

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Zhang kiln was in Fujiang Province.
The products from this kiln were unique by its rice-yellow glaze and the wiry ice-crackles effects resulted from firing.
Another characteristic is the relatively soft body clay comparing to the ones from Jingdezheng.
Very similar to Ge products and were easily being confused by connoisseurs by the much smaller crackles on the surface, Zhang ware were mainly produced for Japanese and Southeastern markets since Ming Dynasty until...

Description: A white jade pendant was carved by a Chinese character-Suan Xi( double joys). By another motif in good metaphor-a butterfly being carved as decoration on top, the pendant was an elegant hanging piece in good nephrite Houtien quality. Qing Dynasty. Dimension:7.2cm x 4.2cm x 0.6cm

Description: A stone inkstone was in a simple and plain form. By a characteristic “Chao-Sou” form which was named after its easy-handle type, or “Lu-Xin”-shoes like form, the inlstone was carved from solid stone and was shaped regularly in a rectangular form. Starting from the wider side, the grinding surface was sloped slowly to the other side and being as an ink pool. The inkstone is in quite good size of 15.5cm in length. It was carved by an affluent craftsmanship. Sleek carving sca...

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A stoneware jar was preserved in an original condition.
Being applied with olive-green glaze on the the body, the jar or Hu was molded with a trumpet-like mouth and stand on a flat bottom.
Two well- mold loops were nicely pressed to the body as handles.
Decorations of incised wave bands were around the mouth while grooved patterns were carved around the body in the middle segment.
Black hue was affected to the slender neck and the mouth portion. It was caused...

Description: An old wood incense utensil's holder was intriguingly carved from one original wood trunk. Making use the fine quality Huali wood, the scholar piece was rendered delicately on the top around the rims of the hole and around the top. Being preserved with the original old patina, the wood scholar item was in good size of 16.3cm in height and in perfect condition. Date: Qing dynasty(19th century), Height: 16.3cm. Material: Huali wood. A CUSTOM MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

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A solid cast bronze toad was finely rendered in a vivid way.
By a crouching posture, the momentum was gathered fully by the frog which is ready for a flying bug.
The bronze piece was very well depicted not only the outlook but also in the details on the surface, the toad’s skin. The irregular lumps and bumps may not be delightful but were manufactured so well as to activate the bronze frog to a real one.
Altogether with the well depicted features, the bronze p...

Description: A jade pendant was lovely carved in bats and peach. By a Chinese metaphor-"Fu So Xuang Zhi"-Good Fortune and Longivity Come Together, the jade piece was in a pattern of two flying bats surrounding a peach. It was in light buff tint while some suffusions were happened in some portions in blackish color. The black tint was called by connoisseur as “ Xui Yin Chin” - incursions caused from buried mineral mercury, and was a selective item too. The piece was in good greasy look with ...

Description: The ovoid pot was suffused with striking purple bluish splashes on the surface. Standing on a circular solid foot with beveled edge, the jar has a bulge shoulder and a rolled rim to the mouth. A typical product from Duandian kiln Lusan county, Henan province of Tang Dynasty(8th-9th century) like this ware was preserved very well with obvious incursions left on the glaze. Some molding defects were found on the foot bottom and the burial dirt was hardened to the chips. The exposed bod...

Description: A nephrite white jade archer's ring was in very good condition. By a natural russet inclusion on the surface, the jade piece was in warm and greasy quality and can be a nice fingering item with charming look. Qing Dynasty(AD1616-1911), Outer width: 3.2cm, Inner width: 2.2cm.

This Ethnic Minority festival necklace is from one of the Miao villages in the mountains outside the city of Tia Jiang. The neckpiece is formed from a hollow silver tube aprox. .5 inches in diameter. The hollow medallion is .5 inches thick. The necklace can be worn comfortably. The silver medallion has elaborate reposse work with an array of symbols of Miao culture and legend. There is a pair of Phoenix birds flying above a pair of dragons who are chasing a fiery pearl enclosing a frog. The...

Description: An ivory seal was exquisitely carved on the top as a unique Lingzhi knob. By a charming and enduring aged patina, the seal was obviously used by scholars as a private stamp from the well carved print which was in literati meaning. It is a lovely little piece in good shape, nice patina and is full of the traditional connoisseur's taste. Date: Early Qing periods (18th Century or earlier), Dimensions: 1.8cm x 1.3cm x 1.1cm.

Description: A wood covered box was made for scholar use. Carved from one solid block of Suanji wood, the scholar box was preserved with original and perfect condition. By a fine size, hefty weight and good patina, the scholar box can still be in practical use and in nice atmosphere. Date Qing Dynasty( late 19th century), Dimension: 12.2cm x 9.5cm x 4.0cm. Material: Suanji wood. THE PATINA IS MUCH DARKER IN REAL THAN IN THE PICTURES.

Chinese late Qing blue and white porcelain moonflask, or pilgrim vase, of flattened globular form decorated with a cracked ice and prunus ("bingmei") motif, which is also known as the Hawthorne pattern. Two writhing qilong handles are at either side of the cylindrical neck. There is some kiln grit adhering to the recessed base. Late 19th century. 10 1/8”H x 6” across. Very good overall condition. There are some tiny burst bubbles at the rim and along the chilong’s back (see enlargeme...

Description: A nephrite Houtien jade carving was very well rendered as two monkeys. By a good-wished metaphor of Being High Ranking Officials Generations after Generations, the monkey mother was holding hands with baby monkey face to face. In a celadon tint, the jade piece was done by traditional craftsmanship. It is a very good example for Chinese jade carving for the characteristics of jade carving skills and jade material. Date: Qing Dynasty, Dimensions: 4.2cm x 3.5cm x 1.6cm.

Description: A celadon Longquan stem-cup was well molded. By a dark green tint, the glaze was well applied all over the surface except the foot ring. Motifs of flowers and branches were finely incised on the inner wall of the bowl and subtly revealed under the glaze. Authenticating firing red was obvious at the unglazed foot ring and the inside of the looped foot trunk. In quite good size and a perfect condition, the stem cup stands well in a decent look. It would be a good addition of your coll...

Two unusual well carved huanghuali stands. They are almost a pair, but one is slightly larger than the other. Age: Late Ming or early Qing. Size: #1. Diameter 10cm. H. 3.5cm. #2. Diameter 9.5cm. H. 3cm. Condition: No repairs.

Description: A Ming Longquan long-neck bottle was in decent look. When heavily potted, the bottle was inscribed on the surface with pattern of flower scrolls. Immense glaze bubbles were yielded under the celadon glaze like mist. Light incursions were caused to the mouth rim while firing red was obviously found in the body clay at the foot ring. It is a nice Longquan piece from Zhejiang province. Date: Ming Dynasty(AD1368-1644) , Height: 26cm.

A well painted pair of Kangxi style rouleau shaped vases decorated in underglaze blue with branches of prunus blossom. These items were made, circa 1880 - 1920, during either the late Qing or early Republic periods. Condition - each has a small hole drilled 1.5 inches (3cm) above the base. One vase has a chip and associated crack to the footrim. No further damage and no restoration. 13.5 inches (35cm) high.

19/20世纪 康熙朝风格青花...

An underglaze blue painted jar and cover decorated in 17th/18th Century Kangxi style with prunus blossoms against a "cracked ice" back ground. This item was made later, during the late Qing or very early Republic period, circa 1875 to 1915. Condition - very good. There is a very slight shallow surface chip to the top of the neck. No further chips, no cracks and no restoration. 5.8 inches (14.5cm) high.

20世纪初 康熙朝风格青花...

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A Cizhou pillow was preserved in very good condition.
When decorated on the frontal side with incised motifs of fishes, flowers and water weeds and by a ring-punched ground, the pillow was left being unglazed at the bottom.
Naturally and vibrantly carved, the motifs were rendered in a dated photographic characteristic which we usually seen in the wares of northern regions of early periods.
They were the images of the fishes and the carving strokes of the plants and ...

A Fine Tang Changsha bowl decorated with lotus (Buddhist symbol) motif in green and brown color covered with milky white glaze, bowl is from Batu Hitam shipwreck at Belitung Island. Very Good conditions with minor degradation glaze on the rim.no crack,no chip,no restorations.thick glaze.15cm diameter.

A Tang Changsha bowl decorated with scroll and fire work motif in green and brown color covered with milky white glaze. bowl is from Batu Hitam shipwreck at Belitung Island. Good condition with minor chip at ouside the rim, no crack, no restoration.Very shine galze. Size: 15.5 cm diameter

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A porcelain stem-cup was uniquely molded.
By a geometric pattern of lines and circles which were composed by dozens of pointed clay dunes on the outer surface, the stem-cup was applied with the milky-yellow glaze inside and outside until to the portion of the stem trunk.
Obvious glaze crackles and fading condition were caused by the enduring age when one minute old chip was found on the mouth rim.
The ancient ware was preserved very well without any cracks and fr...

Dish with a bracketed rim.Decorated with phoenix in the center surrounded by 8 Simbols or character and classic scroll at the rim.with vertical fluted at the wall.lotus flower on exterior. with Ming period mark. Zhengde or Jiajing period.Dish in good condition,it just minor friting at the rim. Size:31,5cm diameter.

A Five dynasty yue yao celadon jar,with grayish green glaze.excavated from east Java.Jar is in good condition with restoration one of the ear and two handles,(see pictur 6 before restorations).17,5 cm height, 14 cm diameter.

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A Dozen Blue and white stem cup,with Dragon motive,Tianqi Period.found from shipwreck hatcher cargo, All in good conditions no crack, no chip, free from restoration.good glaze.size : 5 cm height.4,5 cm wide

Description: An excavation jade seal was made from one nephrite Houtien pebble. Being carved as a lion crouching on top, the jade seal was intringuingly left a minute hole between the legs for hanging. In a charming yellowish-green tint, the jade piece was incursioned in parts to a calcification condition due to long time of burial. When in an enduring aged patina, the jade was overall in charming greasy look. A Chinese character " Ji" was carved as print. It is a metaphor word for good luck. Da...

Description: One Jizhou tea bowl was applied with coffee-brown glaze and was decorated uniquely with white mouth rim. By a charming greasy tint, the dark brown glaze was in a stable and firm condition. It was unusually seen for a Jizhou piece in such great glaze type. From the foggy characteristics and the reserved earth amid the pinhead bubble holes and the crevices of the body clay, it is believed as a piece from the excavation of burial. The white slip applied around the mouth rim was most in...