19th Century Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer Marked

It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide. It is 1 lb. or 411 gram.

It has loss of patina, rust, oxidation, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A very finely painted Chinese blue and white vase painted in late 17th Century 'Transitional' style. The base carries the four character mark of the Kangxi emperor but this item was made later during the 19th Century. Condition - there is a small impact chip to the shoulder and associated old body cracks (please see pictures no.3 and no.9 ) and there is production glaze loss ('fritting') to the base rim (see enlargement no. 8)...

This is a finely carved Celadon Jade Snuff Bottle, in the form of a Lobed Gourd. It is a mostly of natural celadon color ground with a small curved russet line near its mouth, and a spot of gray on one of its sides. It comes with small thin coral stopper with spoon...

This is a 19th century, Bulbous, Spade shaped Snuff Bottle with rounded shoulders, rounded straight neck, and flat oval footing. It has a rainbow of colors ranging from dark brown, dark red, caramel, beige, and white bands over an olive green ground that turns brown towards the mouth of the bottle. It also has mineral inclusions. It is carved on both sides with bamboo shoot themes. It has a very lustrous surface. It comes with an orange coral stopper...

A bronze "bombe" form censer with original stand, profusely carved with mythical creatures and traditional stories and with two fish handles. The base carries the six character reign mark of the Xuande emperor (1426-1435) but this item was made later during the last 100 years of the Qing dynasty (circa 1810-1910). Condition very good - no damages or repairs. 24cm (9.5inches) across; 12cm (4.9inches) high with stand. Stand 17cm (6.7inches) diameter...

An archaic style vase with crackle-glaze and simulated metal mounts. On the base is the apocryphal mark of the 15th Century Chenghua emperor but this item was made much later, probably for export, during the reign of the Tongzhi emperor (1862-1874). Condition - there are two white filled rim chips - no further damage or restoration...

A pair of Burmese wooden fans with long handle, decorated with gilded gold and glass.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size of fans only: Height 160 - 165.5 C.M. / Width 29.6 C.M.
Height including stand: 165 - 166.4 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee...

A very attractive QING blue and white porcelain plate with underglaze blue fish center medallion surrounded by 4 additional fish. Base has double circle and 4 character mark in center. Condition is good with two tiny inconsequential fritts and one small chip on rim. Size 5" diameter H. 3/4"

19th century
Mid – Late Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with celadon glaze and famille rose enamels
Height: 35.8 cm W: 27 cm
From a New Jersey private collection

A 19th century celadon vase of robust globular shape, with a waisted neck to imitate the look of revolving vases. Against the molded celadon ground are enameled famille rose flower sprays, with a Prunus branch curious enameled to the base. Producing this vase would have required two separate firings...

Yellow-Ground Famille Rose Bowl (DFM061401)
19th / 20th century
Daoguang or Republic Period
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
Diameter: 22.1 cm / 8.7 in
Height: 8.6 cm / 3.4 in
From a Potomac, Maryland (Washington DC area) estate; the previous owner had a huge collection of Asian and European porcelain.

An interesting and very unusual large bowl, ornately decorated with famille rose floral scrolls against a lemon-yellow ground...

ca. 1820-1850, early - mid 19th century
Daoguang period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
L: 18.3 cm, w: 18.3 cm, h: 5.5 cm
From a Lyon, France estate

A marvelous and very rare Daoguang mark and period blue and white porcelain stand, with a well-written four character kaishu mark to reverse. The tone of underglaze blue, glaze, porcelain paste, and calligraphy style is very typical for 1800-1850 mid Qing...

Circa 1890 - 1920s
Late Guangxu - Republic Period
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
D: 9 cm
Basically perfect. Slight red discoloration to inner rim due to paste storage.
From a Baltimore, Maryland collection

Though marked with a six character Kangxi mark, this paste box is decorated in a reserved, minimalistic style that is solidly late Qing/ Republic. Its shape is flattened and elegantly contoured. The main decoration likely derived from popular Daoist i...

19th century
Mid - late Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with turquoise glaze & coral stopper
H: 7.7 cm, w: 5.5 cm (snuff bottle only, does not include stand)
From a Seattle private collection

A charming and finely modeled porcelain snuff bottle, with a reticulated / openwork body featuring foo dogs / guardian lions at play. The original antique stopper comes with a undyed natural red coral top and a hardwood carved spoon.

Condition report: In very good antique...

Ca. 1820-50, 19th century
Daoguang period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with decorations in overglaze red & grisaille
D: 20.3 cm / 8 in
From a Midwest private collection

Chinese porcelains decorated en grisaille (or “mo cai”) were commonly made for export markets, and are extremely rare to see in Chinese-taste form. This unusual and highly rare dish, however, was clearly made for the domestic Chinese market. Lightly formed in chrysanthemum form with many lobed edges...

Late 19c Chinese Blackwood or possibly Zitan wood brush pot in the classic style with smooth sides and a raised ring at mouth and bottom having 3 low standing low profile feet with drain hole in center bottom of pot. Carved from a single piece of wood, it still retains its original plug which is easily removed for drainage. In excellent condition commensurate with age, it measures 4-5/8" high x 4-1/8" diameter.

This is the rarest cricket cage of its kind to be found, as it is made of tortoise shell, the cap is possible horn and is capped with mother-of-pearl shell on which is a carved four toed dragon that covers a solid gold wire mesh to prevent the naughty cricket from escaping. This cricket cage is in very good antique condition and measures 4" (10.2 cm).

A beautiful 19th C. Chinese silver lock pendant with turquoise and coral beads chain, with beautiful patina and marked in excellent condition! Pendant W:3” $475

A wonderful Chinese hand painted landscape painting on paper, this painting exhibits the typical soft colors and realism of atmosphere and micro detailing that reflects the artistry of the 19th century, study the mountains and the Buddhist temple in relation to the airy open space, just fantastic! There is an artist seal chop just below the calligraphy and one Owner's Seal to the lower right side of the painting. This painting is matted professionally in a gold gilt wood frame, measures framed ...