Catalog (6140)

Gorgeous pair of gemstone quality jadeite carvings, each a mirror image to the other, of two cranes standing upon a greatly reticulated tree with creeping vines, thick roots and many outstretched branches with leaves. Exquisitely detailed and breathtaking from all angles, each carving comes with a beautiful wooden stand. 20th century Size: 23" height (28.25" w/ stand), 18.5" length

Chinese pair of large hardwood display shelves, carved in the form of vases, each sits on small base, each chest has at least 11 display areas great for showing off your collection.

Size: 74 1/2" high x 35 1/4" wide x 13" deep.

Chinese huanghuali low table with a detailed pair of dragons and billowing smoke clouds carved into the front and sides, and dragon heads carved into the feet. Has a shapely and elegant design, and beautiful grain patterns. Size: 14" height, 46.5" width, 34" depth

Antique Chinese Inlaid hardwood chairs, extravagantly hand carved with fine details, beautiful natural pictures can be seen in each of the marble slabs on back and seat. Very heavy made from rosewood. Original finish. Circa 1900 Dimensions: 26"Length, 19" Deep, 39" High

Antique Chinese rosewood bench. Inset with marble and inlaid. Very fine detail seen throughout the carving and inlay. Beautiful bold natural patterning on the slabs of marble used. Very Heavy and in Original condition and Finish.

Circa 19th Century

Dimensions: 44 1/2" High X 78 1/2" Long X 25" Deep

Extraordinary Antique Chinese hand carved hardwood table with inlay. Striking natural thick slab of marble inset as table top surface. Fine detail seen through out. Incredible detailing handcarved of of Hong/hu and mixed hardwood. Original finish.

19th Century

Dimensions: 30" High, 39" Diameter

Wonderful Large sized porcelain antique Chinese planter with hole at bottom, vibrantly illustrated fu dog characters in a playful sky setting among clouds, grasping ball and ribbons. Pedestal is dark hardwood with round claw foot legs. The piece is consigned from a prominent Thailand Collection which states that the jar is Kangxi period and the stand dates from the 19th century. Dimensions: Jar- 14" Heigh, 16" Diameter. Pedestal is 7.5" High

Antique Chinese scroll painting of two beautiful birds with brightly colored feathers and long, striped tails, with resemblance to a cockatiel. One runs along the ground, gazing at nearby dandelions, its long tail feather arching gracefully above its body, and one sits perched amidst foliage with its neck feathers blowing in the wind like golden hair. A tall branch extends upwards into the painting, sprouting white peonies and pink chrysanthemums. It is skillfully painted with hints of texture, ...

Antique Japanese two-panel screen of two hawks on paper panel, set upon a gold leaf background. Each panel is beautifully done, an intense expression seen in the face of each bird, which were a very popular status symbol. Signed and stamped on each panel. From the Soga school of father and son Nichokuan and Chokuah.

17th century

Size: (entire screen) 68" height, 76" width (artwork only) 49" height, 24" width

Antique Japanese kuruma tansu, or wheeled chest, made from keyaki (elm) wood with a deep red lacquer finish, featuring an unusual back and sides with horizontal slats. The front features two sets of large drawers with vertical locking bars and a corner safebox. Set of keys included. Edo period (1615-1867) Size: 47" High 54" Long X 29" Deep

Antique Chinese exquisite jade water brush washer. In the form of an oval, decorated around ends with traditional carvings of gourds, representing a good luck charm of longevity. Articulated budding flowers, with vines and leaves surround and curve around the body of the container. Presented on a dark wood carved stand with intricate carvings of leaves.

Qing Dynasty: 18th/19th Century

Dimensions: 5" Long, 2.75" Wide, 1.5" Tall on Stand

Chinese pair of bronze censors in the form of detailed fu dogs with inlaid carnelian and jade decorating the bodies. Their heads are hinged so that incense may be placed inside and the smoke will billow from their mouths. Size: 6.5" length, 6.25" height

Finely carved exquisite large nephrite plaques. Both carved nephrites have carved scenes of flowers and birds perched on and next to a stone cliff. Backside of each are blooming flower designs. Gorgeous dark green jade is of exceptional quality, as well as the intricate carving in the detail. Both plaques come with carved detailed hard wood stands of traditional chinese design dragon like creatures. Originally came from a wealthy private collection/estate in Beverly Hills, CA. These have no...

Antique Chinese desk made from sought-after huanghuali wood, with a gorgeous, shining finish and two locking front drawers. Its back and side panels feature elegant, spiraling carvings. Circa 1900. Size: 19" height, 36" width, 12" depth

Chinese large yixing ware basket, with a small shell and two small yixing crabs clutching its sides. Engraved signature on bottom by a rare female artist. Small losses. Size: 9.5" height, 10.5" width

Antique Chinese dark hardwood imperial throne (possibly zitan) with elaborate carvings of dragons, its backrest comprised of three carved panels of dragons with pierced smoke motif, carved smoke headrest, pierced panels with dragons in each armrest, detailed carving along the seat's underside, claw-shaped feet emerging from beast's mouths. Size: 40.5" height, 28" width, 25" depth

Large framed Chinese woven silk shou character (symbolizing longevity) tapestry made entirely of blooming peonies in gradient tones of purple and pink on branches with clusters of leaves, over a light brown woven background. Set in large gilt frame. Size: (entire frame) 74" height 44" width (picture only) 62" height, 32" width

Antique Chinese framed scroll depicting the bodhisattva of compassion, Quan Yin. She is dressed in long, flowing robes with metal rings, and a crown of the Amitābha Buddha. She holds in her left hand a small jar filled with pure water, and in her right the branch of a willow tree. She stands barefoot on the head of a dragon, with a white parrot carrying long beads in its mouth flying overhead. Her two young acolytes, a girl named Longnü and a boy named Shancai, stand at her sides. The imag...