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Very rare and fine JIN DYNASTY Terracotta Tomb Brick Panel depicting a festive male drummer with flowing robes playing the waist drum (1115-1234 A.D), China. The waist drum with it's hourglass shape and cloth covering was tied to the players waist to allow him to move freely, without hindrance. It was an instrument of choice for dancers. In Shanxi, a waist drum dance dating back some 2000 years is still practiced today. Such a tomb panel depicting a drummer playing the waist drum from the Jin Dy...

Superbly modeled and very rare JIN DYNASTY SHANXI TERRACOTTA Tomb Panel mounted on a museum quality metal stand depicting a festive flute player in flowing robes (1115-1234 A.D.), China. The JIN Dynasty which co-existed with SONG, China early in the 12th Century, were forest dwellers known as "Jurchen", who spoke an inner Altaic language and had conquered the Manchurian heartland in 1115. Their leader Aguda (r.1113-1123) named his Chinese style Dynasty "JIN", meaning "Gold" which was found in th...

Superbly modeled and very rare JIN DYNASTY SHANXI TERRACOTTA Tomb Panel mounted on a museum quality metal stand depicting a festive Musician in flowing robes (1115-1234 A.D.), China. The Jin Dynasty which co-existed with SONG, China early in the 12th Century, were forest dwellers known as "Jurachen", who spoke an inner Altaic language and had conquered the Manchurian heartland in 1115. Their leader Aguda (r.1113-1123) named his Chinese style Dynasty "JIN", meaning "Gold", which was found in thei...

Superbly modeled and very rare JIN DYNASTY SHANXI TERRACOTTA Tomb Panel mounted on a museum quality metal stand depicting a Warrior holding an axe in traditionally military dress (1115-1234 A.D.), China. The Jin Dynasty which co-existed with the SONG, China early in the 12th Century, were forest dwellers known as "Jurchen", who spoke an inner Altaic language and had conquered the Manchurian heartland in 1115. Their leader Aguda (r. 1113-1123) named his Chinese style Dynasty "JIN", meaning "Gold"...

Superbly modeled and very rare JIN DYNASTY SHANXI TERRACOTTA Tomb Panel mounted on a museum quality metal stand depicting a Warrior holding an axe in traditionally military dress (1115-1234 A.D.), China. The Jin Dynasty which co-existed with SONG, China early in the 12th Century, were forest dwellers known as "JURCHEN", who spoke an inner Altaic language and had conquered the Manchurian heartland in 1115. Their leader Aguda (r. 1113-1123) named his Chinese style Dynasty "JIN", meaning "Gold", wh...

LIAO Dynasty Terracotta Buddhist Votive tsa tsa Plaque/Amulet, China AD. 907 - 1125, with very fine details. Nicely mounted on a wooden base. Originates from a group of varied tablet sizes that were excavated, most likely from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, placed there to ensure success and prosperity. Condition good, inconsequential chip/hairline, no restorations. Size: 2.75" (7 cm.)

LIAO Dynasty Terracotta Buddhist Votive Plaque/Amulet, China, AD. 907-1125, with very fine details. Nicely mounted on wooden base. Originates from a group of varied tablets sizes that were excavated, most likely from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, placed there to ensure success and prosperity. Condition: good, inconsequential hairline/chip, no restorations. Size: 2.75" (7 cm.)

LIAO Dynasty Terracotta Buddhist Votive Plaque/Amulet, China, AD. 907 - 1125, with very fine details. Nicely mounted on wooden base. Originates from a group of varied tablet sizes that were excavated, most likely from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, placed there to ensure success and prosperity. Condition: very good. Size: 2.5" (6 cm.). No restorations.

LIAO Dynasty Terracotta Buddhist Votive Plaque/Amulet, China, AD. 907-1125, with very fine details. Nicely mounted on wooden base. Originates from a group of varied tablet sizes that were excavated, most likely from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, placed there to ensure success and prosperity. Condition: good, minor inconsequential chips, no restorations. Size: 2.75" (7 cm.)

LIAO Dynasty Terracotta Buddhist Votive Plaque/Amulet, China, AD. 907 - 1125, with very fine details. Nicely mounted on a wooden base. Originates from a group of varied tablet sizes that were excavated, most likely from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, placed there to ensure success and prosperity. Condition: very good, minor inconsequential chip. Size: 2.75" (7 cm.)

A truly exceptional and magnificent Apple Green Jade Jadeite Bottle from China, late 18th/19th Century. Superb and intricate fine carvings on both sides. Original stopper/top seems not removable. Finest Burma Jade, no repairs, chips or cracks. Size: H. 6 cm. x W. 5 cm. x D. 1.4 cm. A rare find!

Nice Small Globular Porcelain Craquele Miniature Vase, brown lip, 18th Century, China, condition:good overall, size: H. 5cm. x 5.5cm diameter

A beautifully carved and gilt Pair of QING DYNASTY WOODCARVINGS depicting Birds and Flowers, China, 19th Century. Fine Workmanship, ideal as Headbords. Good condition. Size: 48" x 11.5" x 3.5" (122 cm. x 29 cm. x 9 cm.)

Very attractive and rare pink porcelain joss stick elephant, polychrome enamel, finely painted, China Export, condition: good, size: L. 19cm x H. 23cm (including joss holder) x D. 14cm. Please inquire for shipping costs.

Large Qing Chinese Cabinet with 4 doors, nice mahogany tint and patina, hardwood, one removable rod for hanging clothes, shelves and bottom has secret compartment. Besides main doors, 2 side doors can also be opened, 19th Century. Condition: good, heavy, size: H. 193cm x W. 131 cm x D. 51cm

Rare Serpentine-Jade Bird Feeder from China. Fine condition and very good color. Size: H. 1 1/8" x W. 2" including ring which enables locking the bowl securely by inserting a small bamboo stick through the holes on the outside of the bird cage.

A rare and finely carved Chinese Celadon Green JADE CHIMERA, 18/19th Century. Intricately detailed work with beautiful stylized wings. Very good condition, no repairs. Provenance: from an important Washington D.C. diplomatic estate. Size: 7.5 cm. (3"), 185 gr.

Rare and slender Silver/Paktong Opium Pipe, QING Dynasty. The damper/bowl is in the shape of a poppy/opium bulb and is held by a hand. This hand holding the bulb/damper has a very distinct double fish engraved on it's base which in Feng Shui is the symbol of wealth, abundance and attracting good luck (see photograph #4). Good condition, high silver content. Length 32.5 cm. 19th Century, China. A very attractive custom made wooden stand as shown in photograph # 2 comes with this opium pipe (inclu...