this pot is called one with qi xian style there are embossed lines at the top and bottom of the pot this was not used later than the early qing. great condition and lovely grain.

A rare huanghuali wood Chinese "violin" called an erhu. The main body and neck are carved from a single piece of huanghuali wood, its top stretched with snake skin of beautiful patterning. The bottom of the main body has a sound hole with an openwork carving of a stylized "shou" character meaning longevity (this bottom panel is a separate piece of huanghuali)...

Rare 13th Century Chinese Bronze Cong. Beautiful Yuan Dynasty flower vase. Its size and decoration are typical for the period. Dimensions 25 cm high and 7 cm wide

A rare brushpot caved in coconut. On one side 1 temple surrounded by 1 dragon with a fish tail (Makara) and a fish. On the other side 2 dragons surrounding the sacred pearl which curiously has the shape of an inverted heart. We can see the same heart on a coconut box illustrated on page 96 of book 44 of the complete collection of the Palace Museum...

Beautiful Chinese calligraphy scroll, adorned with gold flakes, with a signature by Chinese scholar and official Lin Zexu (1785-1850). Qing dynasty Size: (entire scroll) 79.5" height, 26" width (artwork only) 41" height, 20.5" width

Unmarked bronze seal or scholar's weight? It represents a fantastic animal firmly camped on its legs. The artist has given it an interesting mischievous expression. It is in cast bronze, the finish is of the highest quality as well as the chasing. The perfection of the line of the hairs is the work of an excellent chiseller. The movement of the head which turns to the right makes the body tilt to the left while the tail compensates to the right only an excellent sculptor can make such a realism...

This rare tortoise shell carved RuYi (scepter) is a mid-19th century product. It is 13 ½” long and 3 1/2” wide from the widest part (head of the scepter). There are fourteen cranes carved in relief flying in coiled lucky clouds. The pattern repeats and covers the entire handle and head. It is in excellent condition. More photos are available.

A intricately done Chinese fencai with motif of dragons scrolling vines, and peonies. Fine brushes made from different materials with caps to cover the tip were often part of a scholar literati's desk and were called the four treasures of the scholar's studio. The end of the brush contains a seal script mark, reading Da qing Jiaqing nian xing. Age: 19th-20th century Size: length 19" diameter 0.3"

The teapot is cast in bronze. The body has the shape of a melon and the spout that of a stylized bird. The handle supports have a typical shape for this period. The handle, which has now disappeared, must have been made of perishable materials, probably braided bamboo fibre. It is exceedingly rare to find a Chinese bronze teapot from this period. It is functional and perfectly pours the tea without uncontrolled drips. Good condition, the lid is crack (see photo), no restoration...

Magnificent large Qing Dynasty Lingbi Scholar Rock. Stones of this form are known in the West as Qilian but called Wanluo by the Chinese. Wanluo refers to the repetitive horizontal rippled columnar shape these stones exhibit rising vertically like stacked ancient coins found in tombs. Its exceptional surface texture elevates this example well beyond those seen proliferating in the marketplace along with other modern Chinese imitations...

Large Qing Dynasty Ying Scholar's Rock. Similar to an illustration in the Suyuan Shipu; the manual on stones written by Lin Youlin in 1613. The stone is characterized by a wonderful, dimpled surface texture, deep craggy depressions, Carmel colored inclusions and old original stand. Dimensions 57 cm high With Stand (Rock is 46 cm) 34 cm wide

This 19th century jade (nephrite) carving of PiXiu is 8” long, 3 ¾” high and 3” wide. PiXiu is a Chinese mythical creature who is considered to be a very powerful protector regarding the practice of Feng Shui. Not only it can protect an individual or a family, it will also draw wealth from all directions. PiXiu resembles a winged lion and is the ninth offspring of a dragon. It has a pair of bulging eyes, a long, bushy tail and one curly horn (some have two horns)...

A beautiful and decorative object that would have been placed on a scholar’s desk for contemplation. Artistic scholar’s rock (gongshi) made of bronze. This relatively rare type of gongshi was made by dripping red-hot molten bronze onto a pile of fresh pine chips. When coagulating the bronze would then “freeze” into its present form. No two pieces are identical, of course. Bronze with brown and green patina Qing, 18–19th cent. Later base of hongmu. Size: H. 29 cm, L...

Very rare sundial in cast bronze, enamel, glass paste and steel, Chinese work from the 18th century...

A large rosewood, huanghuali brush pot, bitong of simple cylindrical form with thick walls and the base with an inset plug. The wood grain has particularly nice patterns, with a few 'ghost eyes', and a wonderful deep honey-brown patina. H 16 x 16,4 cm Diameter Late Ming/ early Qing Dynasty. Condition: good with a couple of chips at the lower part and thin hairline at the bottom.

Antique Chinese ruyi scepter carved of boxwood in a naturalistic representation of a lingzhi mushroom. Long and elegantly curved with smaller lingzhi sprouting from it's stem. Beautifully carved with great attention to detail and form. Ruyi scepters were used in Chinese Buddhist ceremonies and as symbols of good fortune, luxury and power.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 15" long x 3" wide

A rare and beautifully built silver inlaid zitan wood tray with silver frame/base. The inlaid picture depicting four geese playing at a reed marsh. Late Qing Dynasty. Condition: Age cracks on wood; missing inlays. Please see photos for detail, additional photos will be provided upon request. Dimensions: 14-1/8"L X 10-1/4"W X 1-1/4"H.

Beautiful Chinese tall scholar's rock, made of yellow Taihu stone from the bottom of Lake Tai, Jiangsu Province, China, stands on wooden base, very pleasing and captivating form. Total Size on stand: 23" high