Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian (162)

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 beautiful Kangxi style famille verte(susancai)eight lobes dish with flowers, bird and butterfly decorations. Kangxi mark but made in the 19th Century. Excellent condition with only one small ground mark inside the base and one glaze skiping spot above the bird. There are two original holes on the foot rim for hanging the dish. Diameter: 8-1/2"; Height: 1-1/2".

A nicely decorated famille rose bowl. Tongzhi(1862-1875) mark and of the period. Condition: There is a fade hairline and some color spots on the glaze, please see photos #2 and #3. No further damage. Diameter: 7"; height:2-11/16".

A very fine Japanese gilt blue and white charger decorated with phoenixes, dragons, peonies and other motifs. There is a six characters Chinese Chenghua mark inside the foot-rim, but I would date it to 18th or 19th century. The charger is in excellent condition besides some faded gilt and one kiln fault spot(see photo #2); no cracks or chips. Diameter: 15-7/8".

A small Chinese archaic style bronze "hu" with hanging handle and lid. Qing Dynasty or earlier. The "hu" is in very good condition. Height to top of the lid: approx 4-1/2".

Chinese blue and white jar, 18th Century. The jar is in excellent condition besides one short fire crack on the shoulder(please see photo #5). Height: 8".

A pair of famille rose cups decorated with flowers. Tongzhi(1862-1875) mark and of the period. One cup is in excellent condition, other one seems to have a restored small chip and hairline, please refer to photo #6. Size: 4-1/4"D X 2-3/8"H

A very nice Chinese famille rose plate, Qianlong Mark and of the period. There is a small chip on the rim and a hairline crack - please see photos for detail. Diameter: 8".

A nice pair of Chinese blue and white jars with figures, late Ming Dynasty. One has a rabbit mark and a sticker of Philippines National Museum. Both jars are in excellent original condition. Height: 6-5/8".

A Chinese carved circular huanghuali picture frame with later glass and back board. Late Qing to early Republican period. Repairs and small missings, please refer photos for details. Diameter:26.5cm(10.5")

A rosewood box with beautiful grain and very nice patina. Late Qing Dynasty. There are cracks and chips on it, hinges and lock are missing - please refer to photos for detail. Dimensions: 15.5cmX11.5cmX8.5cm.

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

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

A nephrite Jian Ge(an accessory between the sword blade and the handle)decorated with Chi Longs. I am not sure about the date of this, but believe that it should be Qing or earlier. It looks like it was burned for some reason, caused some dark area on it. There are a couple of chips on it too, please refer to the photos for the details of condition. Length: 2"; Height:1".

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".

Chinese agate girdle clasp, also called "sui" in Chinese. I am uncertain about the date of it, but do believe that it should be from Qing Dynasty or earlier. It is in good condition with russet streaks. 2-3/8" X 1-1/8" X 1/2".

A Chinese bronze seal in the style of Han Dynasty, but probably made in the period of late Qing Dynasty. Please refer enlargements for condition. Approx. 1-3/8"X1-3/8"X1".