Unusual vintage Chinese soapstone brush rest for a scholar’s desk carved in a form of a Chinese boy resting on his knees, the front part of his body leaning on a huge ball. Nice face, beautiful patina, great feel of age to the piece. Length 3 inches.
Lovely scholar’s brush pot with a classic poem, by the Tang Poet, Li Bai, incised in traditional characters. Circa 1970/1980. H: 15cm/6in and D: 6.5cm/2.5in...
Nice uncarved tall bamboo bitong. Good condition with a smooth finish. H: 28cm/11in and D: 9.5cm/3.8in.
Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1900s to 1930s) Chinese porcelain covered round box for seal paste with underglaze blue painting of a phoenix in flight among wispy clouds. Excellent quality freehand painting with beautiful washes, in superb condition, was never used, I guess. Four seal style character mark on the bottom. Very quiet subtle piece for scholar’s desk. Diameter 2 1/2 inches.
Chinese Tang Style Black Jade? recumbent foo dog Lion scholar object possibly a scroll weight. Well carved foo lion in a black stone with very heavy wear on the base showing what seems to be hundreds of years' worth of wear as well as the mid-section of the body. Export seal on head. this came from the estate of a noted archologist. Size l 3.25" w 2" h 1.6"
Early 20th century, Chinese 17" jadeite ruyi scepter featuring a double fish. This scepter is carved from a solid piece of jadeite with the prettiest shades of mottled blues, greens and whites and has a gorgeous polish. Comes with a hardwood presentation stand and a wonderful tassel. Dates Circa 1940-50s
Antique Chinese Carved Stone Dog figure carving possibly a scholar desk piece or a scroll weight unsigned the stone is somewhat soft, so it is not a jadeite good condition, from the estate of a noted Archologist. Size 2.75" long
Chinese Tang Sung Style Bronze Kylin Scholar scroll weight. The front and upper mid-section shows heavy wear from use. Nice casting age is unknown possibly period. From the estate of a noted archologist. Size l 2.25" w 1.25" h 1.75" weight 296g
Antique Chinese archaic style Bronze seal with Foo dog from the estate of a noted archologist. Period unknown but very old. Well cast with some bronze decay. Size 1.25" sq 1.25" h .
Antique Chinese Scholars bronze Recumbent Ram Scroll weight with legs tucked under and head turned back the ram has fruit offerings on his back topped with a Ying Yang symbol. The ram shows his age with heavy wear to one eye. Free standing and heavy for the size. Size 2" by 1.5" by .5".
1930's Chinese Duan Stone Carved Table Screen with Immortal God Signed
It is 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) tall by 6.8 inches (17.3 cm) wide. The plaque is 8 inches (20.5 cm) long by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. It weighs 1.9 LB without stand.
It has chips, surface wears and scratches. It has chips and repairs at the wood stand (as seen in the photos).
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Two lotus pods 莲蓬 with moving seeds莲子活动 and a frog on top.
Early Chinese Han style carved stone Duck figure, the duck possibly Han period is carved from a soft stone and and came from a collector of ancient jade. No damage and very well carved. This did come from a home of a heavy smoker we did not want to clean any of the pieces and let the buyer decide no smell but tar . Size 3.25" by 3.5"
A lotus 莲蓬 with a fish and moving seeds莲子活动. Patina 皮光 is excellent.
Four (4) lotus pods莲蓬 with moving seeds莲子活动. Patina 皮光 is excellent.
The tiny frog has black eyes and is made of bamboo.
Large lotus leaf 莲蓬 toggle with moving seeds莲子活动 and fish on top.
Large lotus leaf 莲蓬 with moving seeds莲子活动 and two moving insects虫子