This ivory carving of ShouXin (God of longevity) accompanied by a young girl is a mid 20th century product. This ShouXin is 5 ½” high, 1 ½” wide and 1 ¼” thick; the young girl is 3” high, 1 ½” wide and 1” thick. The carved wood base with a pine tree design is 1” high, 4 ¼” wide and 2” thick. The carving depicts ShouXin carrying a long carved staff in his left hand; the other hand is holding a RuYi scepter...
A Chinese jade brush rest carved with a monkey on a tree.It is a competent carving and an amusing subject size: 2 7/10 inches ( 7cm). condition: very good, no damage noticeable. age: C. 1930's
This Chinese ivory carving of a mountain scene is a mid 20th century product. It is 5 1/8” high (with carved wood base is 6 ¼” high), 2” wide and 1 ½” thick. It depicts a village scene on a mountain. It starts from a boat in a river. Going up the trail, people are riding a buffalo or horse, sitting in a sedan chair or just walking. There are houses, booths, a pagoda and pine trees along the trail. It is in very good condition.
A beautiful vintage lady's Chinese old jadeite 14k gold ring in excellent condition. Marked. Ring Size 7-1/4 , Jade size H:15mm W:11mm
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Cinnabar is getting very hard to find, this lovely specimen even has a reticulated translucent very pale celadon carved stone, done in a floral pattern. In excellent condition despite a few dings, the cinnabar is completely intact. It measures 6" X 3.5" x 1.75 inches high. Dated to about Circa 1920, this vintage Chinese treasure is sure to increase in value over time. Note: Any white spec in the photos are reflections from the camera.
These three overlay glass snuff bottles were made in the 1980’s. They are in great condition.
1. Brown stylized dragon over translucent bubbles bottle is 2 ¾” high, 2 ¼” wide and
1 ¼” thick. It has an agate cap but without spoon.
2. Purple and pink peach, Buddha head citron, pomegranate and lucky bats over milk
white bottle is 2 ½” high, 1 ½” wide and ¾” thick. It has an agate cap.
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This elderly man with a smiling face is 8” high (with the hard wood base, it is 9” high), 1 ¾” wide and 1” thick. It is a mid-20th century product. The bearded man wears an old style short robe and
pants. His right hand is holding a straw bag and a wooden tobacco pipe; his left hand is holding a long bamboo staff. It is in great condition.
14K Chinese Jadeite Bracelet, Earrings & Ring Set Marked Ming's of Honolulu with GIA Certified Grade A Jadeite Reports for Each Jadeite Cabochon
The bracelet is 8 inches (19 cm) in circumference. The size of the ring is 5.5. The jade of bracelet is 18mm wide, earring is 17.3mm wide and ring is 17.6mm. They are 29.8gram.
They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, cracks or dents.
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Chinese tripod bronze censer with cover, early 20th century, bears Chinese seal mark on the base. Size: Height of the censer is 7.5 inches. Condition Report:
Excellent condition.
A large Chinese translucent circular bowenite footed bowl, finely carved with the diameter of 13 inches. Condition Report: Great condition with no sign of
chips or cracks
Chinese oval shaped pebble of white and green jadeite, carved with the the head and arm of Shou the Star God symbolizing longevity and good health, holding a branch in one hand of a darker jade. Late 20th century.
Size: 2 3/4" high x 2" wide x 1" deep.
DESCRIPTION: A Chinese pendant with coral colored stone mounted as a brooch in high relief with a scholar standing under a twisting pine in a mountain setting. The rectangular gilt frame is cast as four bamboo stalks and has a sturdy open “mesh” backing fitted with a stick pin and gold loop so that it can be worn as a brooch or necklace. Very fine work overall with no tarnish anywhere to the gilt frame. DIMENSIONS: 2 3/8” long (6 cm) x 1 7/8” wide (4.8 cm).
From a collector of Chinese antiques; never seen the internet light of day. Please do not let the fair price detract from the value of this beautifully carved antique Asian Chinese cup. Also have an almost matching set of two, not seen here - one slightly rounder and an odd smaller one (total of 4 from same)...
Incredible antique Chinese Export repoussé silver sugar dish, of bulbous forms with design of bamboo and insects, bamboo "cane" handles, and with gilt washed
interiors, seal marks on the base. Size: This item has length of 6 inches with height of 3 inches. Condition Report: Great condition with on imperfections.
A beautiful old Chinese jadeite silver enamel brooch in excellent condition. Marked. W:4.5cm H:4cm $285
A beautiful antique Chinese jadeite silver enamel gold washed brooch in butterfly shape, in excellent condition. W:4cm H:4cm $245
This tradition style childs collar of the Dong minority was handmade by the mother or grandmother. The fabric was cut from fragments of handwoven cloth stitched together. The embroidery is an intricate cross stitch pattern...It was used (probably for several generals of children) and is a bit dirty...no rips no tears.
Chinese enameled porcelain bowl: Qianlong-style with colorful dragons and phoenix with floral and flaming pearls design, seal mark on the base. Size: Diameter
of the bowl is 8.75 inches with the height of 1 3/4 inches. Condition Report: Good condition without imperfections.
Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority blanket panal from Huang Ping.
Approx 35 years old and excellent condition. Home spun cotton fabric pieced and appliqued. panel size approx 35 inches x 48 inches...the original border/bed overhang fabric (plain black) has been cut down and sewn to form a frame for the panel.
Red and white Peking Glass Calligraphy Brush with horsehair from the mid 20th century. Irises and bats decorate the handle. It measures 10" long.
This Chinese Jacket from Yunnan Province, was part of the traditional Yao Ethnic Minory costume. Approx 50 years old this
textile is handwoven from indigenous plant fiber. The fibers are supposed to "last forever" so jacket will "never show used"...The thread used for hand embroidery (mostly using cross stitch technique) appears to be cotton. Jacket would be worn open, the silver buttons are intended for decoration only...
Chinese blue and white porcelain coffee ewer decorated with figures of sages and bamboo on the sides of the ewer. The octagonal lid id decorated with bamboo leaves. Old restoration on knob. Age: early 20th century: Size: Height: 8" Width: 5" Length: 9"
Framed Chinese porcelain panel decorated with two female subjects with a child inside a garden. Porcelain panel is set in a wooden frame. Age: Circa 1920. Size: Height: 16" Length: 16" Width: 1.25"
9 Chinese carved hardstone animal figures, including 4 elephants, one penguin, a dog, what seems to be a seal or a dog, a bear and a rabbit. All carved from hardstone in different colors. Size: Measurements varies from penguin with the height of 2 3/8 inches the the smallest one, elephant with the height of 1 3/8 inches. Condition Report: All figures are in the good condition with the exception of damage to the Penguin foot and seal's foot.
A beautiful antique Chinese 14k gold jadeite earrings with pendant tear drop shaped translucent quality jade in very good condition. Marked 14k. L:3.75cm $675
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver enamel butterfly with a small carnelian stone pin, in excellent condition. Marked. W:4.5cm $65
A beauftiful old and heavy Chinese wooden stand carved in one peice of wood, in excellent condition. D:17cm (inside rim)D:17cm $135
Early 20th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Wood Carved Pierced Temple Altar Box with Stand
It is 15.2 inches (38.5 cm) tall by 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) wide. It is 6.6 Lb.
It has been repaired where one corner has a small piece glued back. It also has small gaps, chips, cracks, surface wears and scratches, peeling of lacquer, and the bottom is glued to the stand (as seen in the photos).
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This superb carved bamboo brush holder (or Bitong) is an early 20th century product. It is 7 ¼” high and 5 ¼” wide. It depicts the popular Chinese folk story of Fu, Lu, Shou ( 福祿壽 ). Fu, Lu and Shou are attributes of the good life. They were personified as deities in Chinese culture. Fu is carrying a young child and represents good fortune. Lu is holding a RuYi scepter and represents prosperity. Shou is holding a peach and represents longevity...
Fine old Chinese bronze censer with lotus feet with artist's signature on base; measures 7 1/4" d. x 5" h. Condition Report: Good condition.
A pair of vintage Chinese black and red cinnabar lacquer bangles, in excellent condition. D: 6.5cm $ 85
This nice horn carving of a vase (or cup) is 4 5/8” high, 2 ¾” wide and 1 ¾” thick. It depicts the theme of “Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove”, Chinese name Zhu Lin Qi Xian (竹 林 七 贤). As is traditionally depicted, the group of seven scholars, musicians and sages wished to escape the intrigues, corruption and stifling atmosphere of the court life during the political chaos of the Three Kingdoms period (220 AD~265 AD)...
Wooden trunk carved with dragons in clouds. The lid has a carving of a dragon in a round medallion. The trunk is bordered with a carving of dragons climbing through clouds. It measures 41" wide 24" deep 17.5" tall.
Chinese porcelain vase, ovoid form, with painted over glazed scene of figures including ladies sitting at a table, another lady with flower and a child, signed on bottom with four character mark, mid 20th century.
Size: 5 1/4" high
Vintage print of a chinese courtyard in Shanghai by Soviet Artist Yastriez. A man in a heavy cloak and ornate cap pauses by a totem in the court yard. Stamp Yastriez 1935.
Vintage chinese watercolor on canvas of a ship lowering a life boat at harbor. The back of the ship is painted with vivid colors. Yastriez was a Russian artist who lived and worked in Shanghai in the early 20th century. Circa, 1930s. Signed lower right. It measures 18" tall 13.25" wide, image 6.7" wide 10.25" tall.