Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian (162)

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A pair of extremely rare small porcelain dishes decorated with "qianjiang cai （淺絳彩）”， depicting a scene of rice transplanting on one dish, and a scene of rice harvest on another. Qianjiang Cai was a kind of enamel similar to Famille Rose, it was favored by Chinese scholars in late Qing Dynasty. Some researches said it was created in Xianfeng period, others argued that the using of this enamel should be as early as Daoguang period. These dishes bearing the four character "Daoguang Nianzhi" marks, and we believe that they were made in the period. Therefore, these dishes are valuable evidences for proving the qianjiang cai was created in Daoguang period. Condition: Excellent condition, the only flaws are the color and gilt fading. Diameters: 2-3/4".

A small white glazed bowl from late Ming dynasty. Excellent condition with one exception of a small kiln fault spot near the rim. Please see photos for detail. diameter: 3-5/8".

A rare 18th Century Chinese blue and white porcelain rectangular bottle with later rosewood lid. Decorated with molded patterns of scrolled flowers, "shou"(longevity) and "Chinese coins"(wealthy) symbols. Condition: Two chip repairs on shoulder; normal wear. Height with lid: 6-1/4"; Front width: 4-5/8"; side width: 2-3/8".

A celadon color nephrite pendant in a form of Shou Lao. Early 20th century. There is a small chip(2mm) at the right sleeve of the statue(please refer to enlargement #6) , good condition otherwise. height: 2-1/8"; width: 1-1/4".

A pale green nephrite pendant carved as a statue of two boys. Chinese, 19th century. Good condition, please refer to photos for condition details. Height: 1-7/8".

A round shaped rosewood stand. Early republic period. Fair condition - no chip,no crack. Diameter of the top:16.5cm; Height: 8.8cm.

A small famille verte dish from Chinese transitional period (early 17th century), it was probably made for the Japanese market. There is a "jade" character inside the double circles mark inside the foot rim. Condition: there are four tiny and shallow chips on the rim of the dish, and have been patched, please examine the photos for details. Good antique condition other than this. Diameter: 4-3/4".

Antique Chinese bamboo arm rest with carvings depicting a deer rests on a rock under a tree with lingzhi in his mouth. 19th Century. The arm rest is in good antique condition. Length: 7-3/4"; width: 2-1/2".

A Chinese porcelain water dropper in the shape of a fish, made of Macang clay (麻倉土）and finished with light blue glaze. Ming Dynasty, circa late 16th century. Condition: kiln cracks on the bottom and under the fish's mouth, please see photos for detail. Length: 5-1/4".

A brown-glazed bowl made for the purpose of grinding ink or mineral pigment for painting. Ming or early Qing Dynasty. The bowl is in excellent condition with a production flaw(a chip) on the bottom. Diameter: 5"; height: 2".

A pair of wood plaques with carved calligraphic couplet and figures. Late 19th Century to early 20th Century. Good condition. Dimensions: 31-1/2"X15-3/4"each.

A beautiful Chinese silk panel with embroidered flowers, birds, butterflies...etc. Dated from late 19th century to early 20th century, framed in a gild wood frame. Good antique condition. Dimensions: 23-1/2" X 7-3/4"; with frame: 25-1/2" X 9-3/4".

A small box beautifully decorated with two different kind of hardwood veneer, probably zitan and huanghuali. Early 20th century. Condition: good vintage condition, there is one chip on the end the the cover. Please see photos for detail. Dimensions: 9-1/4" X 2-3/4" X 1-3/4".

Fahua vase decorated with dragons and clouds. Ming Dynasty. Condition: small chips on the body and rims. Please examine photos to check the condition. Height: 9-1/2"; widest dimension of top Rim: 3-1/2"; widest dimension of foot rim: 4".

A small Chinese scholar's water coupe. The body is made of burl wood and the attached base is made of rose wood. Late Qing Dynasty. The water coupe is in good antique condition. Diameter: 3-1/4"; Height: 1-5/8".

A Chinese rosewood box built with high quality, Probably huanghuali wood. Beautiful grain and patina. Early Republic Period. Condition: There are a few cracks as shown on enlargements. Dimensions: 12"L X 5-1/5W X 2-1/2"H.

An oval shaped rosewood stand. Well carved and nice patina. Late Qing to early Republic period. Good condition. 14cmX10cm.