Set of 3 19th Century Chinese Soapstone Carved Scholar Figures

The tallest one is 3 inches (7.7 cm) tall by 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) wide. The shortest one is 2.6 inches (6.5 cm) tall by 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) wide. Total weight is 0.9 Lb.

One figure is missing a head. They have small and flea bite chips, inclusions, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun...

Magnificent tureen decorated with floral patterns. The handlles in the shape of gilded lion masks. The lid crowned by a gilded Foo dog. Dimensions: 34x22x26 cm. Condition: a 7 cm hairline in the bowl, otherwise perfect.

Of oval shape with lovely feet in the shape of leaves (lotus ?). The inside richly decorated with panels with trmple gardens, flowers and butterflies. Originally this bowl was part of a large dinner service, commisioned by the Dutch East-India Company. Dimensions: 31x24x8 cm. Condition: one chip of 1x0,5 cm, otherwise perfect.

Decorated with pagodas in gardens by a lake. Qianlong (1736-1795). Dimensions: 32,5 x 25 cm. Condition: one dish with a very small chip, the other dish with a 1 cm chip at the lower rim.

De orated with pagodas, houses and persons by a lake. The border decorated with flowers and insects. Qianlong (1736-1795). Dimensions: 25,5 x 17,5 cm. Condition: one dish with a 2,5 cm chip on the left lower corner.

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain snuff bottle featuring an elaborate hunting scene which includes animals such as wild boar, birds, deer, and a rabbit. Hunters are depicted on foot and riding horseback while shooting bows and arrows. In very good antique condition, no cracks, no hairlines. There are some minor abrasions or loss of glaze at around the rim which may have happened during firing. Height about 3 inches high.

A nice assortment of old Chinese beads. Size: See last photo.

Antique Chinese hardwood clothing cabinet, made with Jumu (elm) wood, with two large front hinged doors locked with center brass locking pin and double-fish pulls, its interior with two shelves and pair of small drawers.

19th century

Size: 37" L x 18.5" W x 67" H

A nice Nyonya bowl with butterflies and floral design. 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 Nyonya ware. Nyonya wares were mainly reserved for festive occasions and special functions. Size: W.13cm. H. 5cm. Condition: No repairs. Some wear and ageing.

Antique wood toggle representing a traditional Chinese drum ; it is made of wood, bone and brass ; flowers and butterflies designs made of bone inlays (lacks, see pix). L, D: 3c. TCT 135 (see Bibliography)

Anonymous painter to me, from pre war era

Chinese scholar root sculpture in the form of a rams head. The rams symbolized filial piety, an important virtue, a primary duty of respect and obedience towards the care of ones parents and elderly family members. Unusual Mounted Chinese solid burl wood scholar's object, naturally formed in striking resemblance to the head of a ram.

A highly attractive root wood contemplation piece. Mounted on custom antiqued bronze step stand for enhanced viewing...

Very old wood toggle of a pair of shoes ; L: 4cms, TCT 84 (see Bibliography)

Very unusual wood toggle depicting yin-yang and bagua symbols ; chips on some edges. D: 4 cms

Pair Chinese Lapis Lazuli ball shape Earrings with 14K gold mounting, natural stone colors and grains, the size of round Lapis Lazuli stone is 5/16" diameter. The condition is good.

A large authentic antique, 19th century, Qing Dynasty, Chinese Canton porcelain Turquoise - Yellow Ground Famille-Rose vase. A baluster body with a trumpet neck and a slightly scalloped rim, applied with moulded handles in the form of the temple foo dog...

Chinese natural Angel Skin Coral and 14 K Gold Ring, Cabochon shape Coral mounted in 14K marked Gold, size is 8, in good condition.

A detailed miniature Ming pottery money chest depicting a lock and handles on each side. Size: H. 11cm. L. 12.6cm. W.(Base)8.5cm. Condition: Two minor small chips. See photos.