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An unusual leather box lacquered red on the outside. There is writing on the inside of the box. The writing might be to identify the item or the manufacturer. Size: L.43cm. W. 11cm. H. 6.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Some chips on the lacquer from age.

A wooden carved Tibetan mask. The art of Tibetan masks can be classified into religious type and folk type. Exorcising masks were initially held to drive away ghosts and evil spirits. Later were used in local operas. Size: 27cm X 13cm.

A green jade earring made some 3,200 years ago from people living around the Ma and Red Rivers in northern Vietnam. Can be worn as a pendant. Size: L.4.4cm. W. 3.5cm. Condition: No repairs or cracks. The indents are the natural contours of the jade.

A rare ancient agate bead made for wearing as a pendent or necklace. These beads date back to over 2,000 years. They have some kind of tiger influence in their shape and stripes.. Size:2.5cm X 1.8cm. Condition: Normal wear,some encrustation.Can be cleaned.

Carved stone lion, China, 200-420 AD. Late Han standard mount in the form of a stone lion strongly carved with typical prominent features: mane, face accentuated.I very unusual Han piece that could have been used as a weight.. Size: H. 16.3cm. W. 18cm. Condition: No repairs. Normal wear.

A healthy, plump, round & gentle-faced, "Kintaro" doll holding a lively carp (also considered a symbol of strength and good luck). In folklore, Kintaro grows up to become a famous warrior. He represents the wishes of parents to have a brave, strong, yet gentle son. Size H: 23 cm W: 13.5 cm. Period: Early Taisho. Condition: Some wearing off of pigment on fish. Short rope that goes in front of hat is detached on one side, but can easily be re-attached (we've kept it as is). ...

A auspicious colorful carved wedding box with birds and animals in red and gold from tribal Malays. Age: 1930's. Size: L. 50cm. H. 25cm. W. 14cm. Condition; No repairs.

A wooden carved Tibetan mask. The art of Tibetan masks can be classified into religious type and folk type. Exorcising masks were initially held to drive away ghosts and evil spirits. Later were used in local operas. Size: 27cm X 17cm.

A antique Burmese beautiful woven basket made as a household item for the Europeans during the late 19th century. Size: H. 38cm. W. 30.5cm. Condition: No repairs.

An old Tibetan ladies purse made of Yak leather and inlaid with silver and gilt carvings with a center piece of Turquoise. The front has carvings of two fish (representing the beginning of life)and flower design. The back has a center tree design. There is a silver woven chain attached to the top for carrying. Age: Late 19 Century to early 20th. Size:L. 13cm. W:3.5cm. H:6.8cm. Condition. Very fine, no repairs

The Pixiu is considered to be a very powerful protector to practitioners of Feng Shui. It is also been regarded as a creature with mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. Pixiu craves the smell of gold and silver. Size: 15cm X 10cm. Condition: Perfect

Unusual and unique Pre Columbian cup with alligator head handles. Most likely used for some kind of ritual. Size: L. 14cm. W. 5cm. Condition: Normal ageing

A fairly large lacquer chest with two original handles and lock. It has a removable tray inside. Size: L. 43.3cm. W. 24.7cm. H. 21cm. Condition: Very good. No repairs.

A late 19th "Yun" lacquered betel box with incised design of two dancers. The box is divided into three pieces. The bottom part for betel leaves and the top part for lime, areca nuts, clove and other ingredients. Size: H. 7.2cm. Diameter. 16.4cm. Condition: No repairs. Some chips around the edges from age.

An overlay leather table chest with all original hardware. Age.Qing dynasty mid 19th century. Size: L.38cm. W.22.5cm. H.22cm. Condition: No repairs. Natural aging.

Two rare natural striped Pyu agate beads and one Pyu banded agate bead. Condition and size: See photos.

A rare ancient agate bead made for wearing as a pendent or necklace. These beads date back to over 2,000 years. They have some kind of tiger influence in their shape and stripes.. Size: 2.8cm X 1.8cm. Condition: Minor chips at one end. See photo..

A very rare round, domed ceramic chop ink container with paintings of "a hundred boys." The background is off-white with the paintings of the rotund little boys at play in cobalt blue. The surface is heavily crazed. Kangxi seal mark.

Period: Ching Period 1662 - 1722 AD

Size: Height = 5.8 cm (2-1/4 inches, Diameter = 13.8 cm (5-7/16 inches)

Condition: The bottom has chips along the rim, possibly from trying to pry it open at one time. Can be restored. (see photos) The...

A rare Chinese blackwood day bed low table. This table was designed to be placed in the canopy bed for reading and eating. Date: Middle Qing. Size: L 63 cm,W.43 cm, H.27 cm. Condition: Very good. No repairs

An unusual and rare Chinese Footrest with rollers to message the feet. Made of elmwood and lacquered. Size: L. 65.5cm. W. 40.7cm. H. 12.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Normal wear.

A rare ancient agate bead made for wearing as a pendent or necklace. These beads date back to over 2,000 years. They have some kind of tiger influence in their shape and stripes.. Size:2.5cm X 1.5cm. Condition: Normal wear,some encrustation that can be cleaned.

A rare ancient agate bead made for wearing as a pendent or necklace. These beads date back to over 2,000 years. They have some kind of tiger influence in their shape and stripes.. Size: 3.4cm X 2.3cm. Condition: Excellent.

A nice example of a "yun" lacquered chest with a scene of a prince on a horse and a dancer. Size: L.24cm. W. 16.5cm. H. 10cm. Small age crack on the bottom left corner of the lid. See photo five.

A rare ancient agate bead made for wearing as a pendent or necklace. These beads date back to over 2,000 years. They have some kind of tiger influence in their shape and stripes.. Size: See last photo. Condition: Some incrustation, can be cleaned.

A rare ancient agate bead made for wearing as a pendent or necklace. These beads date back to over 2,000 years. They have some kind of tiger influence in their shape and stripes.. Size:1.9 cm X 1.9 cm. Condition: No repairs.

Four ancient beads from China. These beads date back to around 100 AD to 1000 BC. See photos for sizes. Condition: Some minor chips at the ends from age.

A healthy round-faced, plump figured, seated boy wearing a typical high hat of boy doll figures of the period. He is also wearing a checker-patterned loincloth. His hands are positioned under his chin, where he is holding his hat ties together. The stoneware was formed with a mold (you can see the faint molding line on both sides and underneath--it is not a crack.) The surface has a natural patina from age. Age: Late 19th Century. Size: H. 10.5cm. W. Base. 7.5cm. Condition: No repairs or...

A stylized leaf design obidome with berries in vivid colors. Age: 1910's Size: L. 5cm. W. 3cm. Condition: Perfect.

An unusual set of Ching "burlwood" type of handmade wood buttons. The wood is very unusual and of high quality.Qing Dynasty 19th Century

An unusual leather overlay wooden table top chest with beautiful hardware. Size: H. 16cm. W. 38 x 22.2 cm. Condition: No repairs. Some loss of the leather, but overall in good condition and useable.

Large rare Bronze statue of Quanyin (the Goddess of Mercy). She wears an ornate necklace and has a ball-like "Nyoi Jewel" in her right hand representing enlightenment . There is an image of Buddha beneath the veil on her head. In her left hand she is holding her ambrosia bottle (kalasa)representing "The Water of Compassion. She is sitting on a lotus base and at the back of the base is the stylized inscription of Xuande,1426 to 1435 AD. Size: H. 49cm. W. At the base 31cm. Condition: Nice Patina. ...

An unusual Burmese reddish gilded Buddha in the sitting position with a fancy head piece. Size: H. 12.8cm. Base.7.4cm. Condition: Nice patina. No repairs. A separation on one side of the base. See photos.

A very rare and unusual gilded Burmese table with floral designs and glass inlaid on three sides., most likely used in a temple. Age: Early 20th century. Size: L.77cm. W. 55cm. H. 73cm. Condition: No repairs. Normal wear.

A standing bronze Burmese Buddha on a pedestal in the "Varada mudra" position. Size: H. 15.2cm. Base width. 6.3cm. Condition: No repairs. Some separation on the pedestal spokes.

A gold-leaf design lacquered offering bowl with floral decoration and "balu-gwin"animal design. Age: late 19th early 20th century. Size: H. 12.5cm. Diameter. 24.5cm. Condition: Some wear on the gold-leaf.Normal for it's age.

An unusual divided plate with floral designs and two large bats on the underside,symbolizing fruitfulness, prosperity and happiness. Nyonya wares are over-glaze polychrome enamelled porcelains made in Jingdezhen in the Kiangsi province of China for the Straits Chinese, or Babas, whose female counterparts are called Nyonyas, hence the term Nonya ware. Nyonya wares were mainly reserved for festive occasions and special functions. Size: W.12.5cm. H. 3.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Normal wear.