Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art (424)

17th or 18th century Chinese wood Guan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) statue. One hand is holding a ¡°Bo¡± (alms bowl). Most of the lacquer has peeled off. Crack lines and small chips due to the age. Good condition. H: 27 ½ inches, W: 7 inches, D: 7 inches

17th century S. E. Asian pottery. Dark brown glaze covers 2/3 of the entire body. The bottom shows the light brown clay. The dragon design on the top is provincial and primitive. There is a chip from kiln firing. H: 8 ½ inches, D: 5 ½ inches

19th century nephrite carving. A reclined sheep holds a peach in her mouth. Her head is turned back to watch her baby. The lamb is leaning on his mother, in his mouth there is a string of Ling-Zhi. Very nice carving in good condition. H: 2 inches, W: 3 ¾ inches, D: 1 ½ inches

Small 18th century nephrite carving. A reclining horse is turning his head toward his back. He is holding a Ling-Zhi symbol in his mouth. This is a very nice old piece. H: 1 ½ inches, W: 2 inches, D: 1 inches

19th century nephrite carving of a bearded Zhong-Kui (ghost eater). His right hand is holding a fan; his left hand is raised up holding his hat. Under his left foot is a demon begging for his life. According to Chinese custom, the ghost eater will protect a family from evil spirits. This is a very nice carving in good condition. H: 5 inches, W: 3 inches, D: 1 ¾ inches

19th century nephrite carving of a fisherman holding a fishing pole in one hand and two fish in the other hand. A basket is sitting on the side. Very nice carving in good condition. H: 4 inches, W: 2 ½ inches, D: 1 ¾ inches

South East Asian blue and white jar of the Ming period(1368-1615). Good condition. H: 4 inches, W: 3 ¼ inches

Early 20th century Japanese ivory carving of a farmer carrying a child. Signed Hoshu. Good condition. H: 6 1/8 inches, W: 1 ¾ inches

Early 20th century Japanese ivory carving of a bearded sage. Signed Hidemasa. Good condition. H: 7 ½ inches, W: 2 inches

20th century Chinese ivory carving of Shou Xin the symbol of longevity. Wood stand. Good condition. H: 8 inches

Early 20th century Chinese dark green jade carved as a banana leaf on a wood stand. Good condition. L: 7 inches, W: 3 ½ inches

Early 20th century Chinese Blanc de Chine. A group of four women gathered around a lotus blossom playing music. Good condition. H: 9 ½ inches, W: 7 inches

Late 18th or early 19th century Chinese gilt bronze Buddha. Seated figure with legs crossed, right arm extended, left arm bent at elbow. Good condition. H: 6 ¾ inches, W: 3 ¾ inches

This late 18th century or early 19th century Chinese porcelain plate is 6 3/4 inches in diameter. It has turquoise background with legendary animals in garden design. There is Jia Qing (1796-1820) mark on the back. It is in great condition.

18-19th century Chinese Famille Verte ewer. Foo lion leans against a teapot. Aside the lid is missing, it is in good condition. H: 7 ¾ inches, W: 5 ¾ inches

Meiji period Japanese cloisonne vases. Silver wire teardrop form. Light beige ground with bird and flower design. Good condition. H: 7 inches

19th century Chinese export fan hand painted with lacquer ribs. It presents a garden and pavilion scene. All the faces were cut from small pieces of ivory. All the lacquer ribs are hand-painted. It is a rare piece in very good condition. L: 12 inches, W: 21 inches (open)

19th century Chinese export hand carved ivory fan. The front and back ribs are carved with a garden scene. The inside ribs are carved with a lace pattern. Beside some minor flaws due to age, it is in a very good condition. L: 10 ¼ inches, W: 18 inches (open)