All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Trade Arts : Pre 1900 item #30307 (stock #5008)
Chinese silver tankard dated during China Trade Period (1795~1840). Its tapering cylindrical body depicts a hunting scene with an ear-shaped dragon handle. There is stamped maker¡¯s mark ¡°W¡± on the bottom. It is 4 inches high and 4 inches wide (including handle). It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #30228 (stock #2044)
19th century Chinese jade banana leaf, 6 ¾ inches long and 2 ½ inches at widest spot on a carved/fitted wood stand. There is a loose ring on the stalk. It is carved so thin it is almost translucent. There is a small chip on the stand. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #30227 (stock #2043)
Middle 19th century Chinese white jade Pi. The piece is 2 ¼ inches in diameter and 5/16 inches thick. A pinhead (Gu) design is on one side; the other side has a five scroll design. The carved wood stand has six round vase shaped corners. There is a tiny chip on the rim of the jade and a small piece is missing on the curve of the stand. It is in good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #30223 (stock #2042)
Middle 19th century Chinese white jade rectangular lock on a carved wood stand with incised decoration on both sides. One side has four Chinese characters which read ¡°prosperity for entire family¡±; the other side is a peony design in the center with a garden scene around it. The jade is 3 ½ inches wide, 2 ¾ inches high (5 inches tall with stand) and ¼ inches thick. There is a chip on the corner of the stand. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1700 item #29590 (stock #5007)
A rare dated and inscribed bronze figure of Buddha from North China. Finely cast seated in dhyanasana on an ovoid plinth banded with a double lotus petals base. His head displaying downcast eyes beneath a hairline of tight curls. His hands in dhyana and bhumisparsa mudra. The robs are tied over one shoulder...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #29588 (stock #5006)
A gourd is grown inside a carved wooden form to create a patterned body. The lid is wood with carved horn. The cricket cage is dated to late 19th century. It is 6 1/4" long and 2 3/4" wide. It is in good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #29586 (stock #5005)
This late 19th century Chinese moss green jade pi is 8 inches in diameter and half inch thick. One side is carved with a landscape scene depicting two horses drinking water in a river. The other side is plain. The jade pi fits in a custom made wood stand. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #29584 (stock #5004)
Realistically cast as a walking elephant, its head and trunk raised high. Its teeth are made of ivory. Meiji period. It is in great condition. H: 8 ½ inches, L: 10 inches, W: 4 ½ inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #29582 (stock #5003)
Meiji period Japanese flat bronze vase decorated with two koi. Signed Nishikawa. It is in excellent condition. H: 8 inches, Diam: 14 inches
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1900 item #29176
Extremely rare pair of Victorian cast iron flamingo garden ornaments. Dating from the late 19th century, these flamingos are exceptional. I've seen many later versions in concrete or plastic, but never another pair this old or made of cast iron. These birds appear to be enjoying their third or fourth layer of paint, but the newest layer appears to be a good 50 years old. The outermost and innermost layers are nearly the same color, with an intervening layer of softer pink...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #28694 (stock #1035)
Chinese Qing Dynasty sang de boeuf (ox blood) bowl. Qian Long (1736~1795) mark on the bottom. It is 4 ½ inches tall and 7 inches in diameter. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #28067 (stock #1031)
Chinese Dao Guang period (1821~1850) white porcelain bowl with blue ¡°SHOU¡± (longevity) on the outside and a plain turquoise glaze inside. The orange pattern on the rim has rubbed off slightly. It has been used as a brush washer. There is a Dao Guang seal mark on the bottom. It is 6 inches in diameter and 2 ½ inches tall. Good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1900 item #28064 (stock #1030)
18th or 19th century Chinese yellow glazed and carved porcelain brush washer. Signed by ¡°Wang Bing Rong¡± who is considered one of the best porcelain carvers of that period. His dates are some what confusing. Some record say he was born in 1736 and died in 1795. Other records have him living from 1862 to 1908. Perhaps the most appropriate approach was taken by Christie¡¯s. In their auction catalog of Fine Chinese Ceramics, New York, 1995, they state, Mr...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920 item #28063 (stock #1029)
This is a late 19th or early 20th century Chinese carved HuangYang root wood scepter (Ru Yi). It measures 17 inches long and 3 ¼ inches at its widest part. It is in very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #28061 (stock #2040)
This is a 19th century Japanese imitation of a Chinese cloisonne bowl. It has a white background and fish, horse and floral design on both the exterior and interior. There is a square brass seal reading ¡°imitate Ming¡± on the bottom. In this case, ¡°Ming¡± is a general name for Chinese or Mandarin. It is 10 inches in diameter and 4 ¾ inches tall. Good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Ceramics : Pre 1700 item #28060 (stock #2039)
S. E. Asian blue and white porcelain twin duck water dropper of the Ming period (1368~1615). There are two small chips; one is on the tip of tail and the other is on the wing. It is 4 inches wide and 4 inches tall.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Ceramics : Pre 1700 item #28058 (stock #2038)
S. E. Asian celadon fluted water dropper of the Sung period (960~1270). It is 3 inches wide and 2 ¼ inches tall. National Museum of Philippines label is on the bottom. It is in good condition aside from repair on handle.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #28057 (stock #2037)
Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368~1615) Ying Qing pouring vessel with dragon design handle. There is minor repair to the tip of the spout. It is 3 1/2 inches wide and 4 1/4 inches tall.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Pre 1800 item #28055 (stock #2035)
Very well cast 18-19th century bronze Tara from north India or Nepal. It is 10 ½ inches tall and in very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pottery : Pre 1700 item #27650 (stock #2033)
American Indian Hopi precursor yellow Jeddito cup, good condition. W: 4 inches, H: 3 1/2 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1900 item #27510 (stock #1028)
19th century Chinese fan shape ivory carving with stand. One side depicts the popular legendary story of Madame White Snake; the other side presents a short outline of the story. There are a few small crack lines due to age and a small chip on the leg of the custom made stand. It is in good condition. H: 5 inches (7¾ inches with stand), W: 12 inches, D:1 inch
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1700 item #27508 (stock #1027)
Ming Dynasty (1368~1615) 3-color glazed pavilion. A bright yellow roof is supported by four columns. Around each column a dragon curls from the base to the roof. Compared to the most Ming burial pieces such as figures, furniture, horses, etc., this is an unusually rare piece. It is in excellent condition. H: 12 ¼ inches, W: 7 inches(base) 4 inches(pavilion) 7 inches(roof)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Pre 1800 item #27452 (stock #3327)
Mid 18th century bronze sitting Guan Yin statue from Nepal. It is 8 ½ inches tall, 5 inches wide and 4 inches deep. A few holes have appeared in the thinner parts of the casting and two fingers are missing. It is in fair condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1900 item #26601 (stock #3324)
19th century Chinese porcelain snuff bottle molded like a string of grapes. The cap is made of turquoise; the original spoon is gone. There are no chips or crack lines. The leaves show different tones of green. It is a neat piece and in good condition. H: 3 ¾ inches, W: 2 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1900 item #26600 (stock #3323)
19th century Chinese yellow cast porcelain snuff bottle with Qian Long mark. The mark is fictitious which is quite common. One side depicts a bird on a tree; another side is a landscape. The yellow stone cap and spoon are later replacements. There are no chips or crack lines but some stains due to the age. It is in good condition. H: 2 ¾ inches, W: 1 7/8 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #26248 (stock #3321)
Chinese porcelain planter hand painted by Huang Ming Guang in 1919. This four sided planter has calligraphy on two sides; a bird in flowers and a landscape are on other two sides. Some color has rubbed off and there are small chips on the rim. It is in fairly good condition. H: 4 ¼ inches, W: 4 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #26246 (stock #3320)
Hand painted porcelain serving dish, maker¡¯s mark (Chen Tai Xiang made) on the back. Dated 1922 depicting two ladies appreciating flowers in the garden. Some color, especially gold, has slightly rubbed off. It is in good condition. L: 10 ¼ inches, W: 8 inches, H: 2 ¼ inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Pottery : Pre 1700 item #26089 (stock #2022)
American Indian Pindale jar, some chips on the rim and color rubbed off slightly. Ca.1300~1400, W: 5 inches, H: 4 1/2 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #25865 (stock #1022)
East Jin Dynasty (317~385) spotted olive green over beige glaze lamp base with three curved legs. It is in excellent condition. H: 9 ¼ inches, W: 6 ½ inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #25677 (stock #1020)
Qing Dynasty famille verte plates. The hand-painted plates depict the story of ¡°The lady of the red whisk¡±. On the back of each plate there is a ¡°Tong Zhi¡± (1862~1874) seal mark. They are in excellent condition. Diam: 7 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #25675 (stock #1019)
Late 19th century blue and white porcelain bird feeders. Hand painted with three horses resting under a willow tree. They are an unusual hexagonal shape and in perfect condition. H: 1 ¼ inches, W: 2 ½ inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #25123 (stock #3314)
Western Jin (ca.300 A.D.) style Chinese bronze incense burner. Probably a later production. A boy is riding on a legendary animal (a turtle body with dragon or Qilin head). His right arm is raised up holding a traditional incense burner (Bo Shan Lu). It is in excellent condition. H: 10 inches, W: 5 inches, D: 3 ¼ inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1900 item #25075 (stock #1018)
19th century Chinese 3 tier fitted mahogany box, heavily carved with patterns and coin motif. Brass corners on each tier. Two corners are missing. Good condition. H: 9 ½ inches, W: 13 ½ inches, D: 7 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1800 item #25060 (stock #3313)
17th or 18th century Chinese wood temple guard. His hands and face remain covered in gold leaf. It is in excellent condition. H: 21 ½ inches, W: 8 ½ inches, D: 8 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1800 item #25059 (stock #3312)
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
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #25017 (stock #3307)
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