Fine old wedding blanket from the Mulao ethnic group in Southern China. This has a classic floral, butterfly and phoenix weft embroidered pattern. Excellent condition with no damage- this is woven with all handspun cotton thread with some tiny bits of silk floss. The dyes are a combination of indigo and possibly aniline and organic mix in the red and orangeish colors. L: 100cm/39.5in and W: 72cm/28.2in - with border L:122cm/48in and W: 88cm/35in.

54 old coconut disc shaped beads, mala. I acquired these beads in 1991 in the Barkhor Market in front of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa. These have been restrung on elastic chord so it may be worn around the wrist. These are old hand made beads with beautiful natural patina. Each bead is Diameter: 14mm the entire strand is L: 225cm/8.8cm. free shipping.

Porcelain pieces made at the Jingdezhen kiln are famous for their blueish white color, they are also called "影青". This tea bowl has beautiful curving on the surface, they are blueish, and it has silver cover on the edge of rim. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-DA3flydEI Size: 17.8cm(D) 5.5cm(H) Accessary: wooden box Certification: by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher of Asian antiques in Japan

2 Types of Jian small cup, "烏盞　Wuzhan" and 灰被 Haikatsugi Ashes covered" These types of small Jian cup would be used to examine water at "闘茶 Doucha" tea ceremony. Wuzhan is deep beautiful black...

1900's Chinese Coral Carved Flower Shaped Hat Button

It is 0.8 inch (2.2 cm) long by 0.9 inch (2.4 cm) wide and 7.3 mm thick. It is 3.96 gram.

It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Famille Jaune Yellow Ground Relief Porcelain Bowl on Wood Carved Stand Marked

It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide measured without stand. It is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) measured with stand. It is 3.8 Lb.

It has skip glazes, firing cracks, minor rubbing of paint, stains at the inside, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Kapala lid in embossed copper and gilded with mercury technic.Dimension: 96x103x35mm Good condition, slightly worn gilding on the reliefs. Beautiful old patina. Tibet 19th century or before.

Good early 20 the century Miao wedding blanket from Antai area, Guangxi Zhuang, China. The base is made from all handspun cotton with silk and cotton warp embroidered geometrical floral pattern and swastika meander at lower border, the entire piece is framed in a handspun indigo border (possibly original). There is one hole on the cotton border and minor fading in the center, seems to show up more in the photo than it does in real life...

Good white nephrite reproduction of Western Zhou to Han Dynasty of an oval shaped Jade Bi with Chilong mythical beasts. Considering that an original would be over $100,000 USD, this the next best thing. L: 12cm/4.8in and W: 9cm/3.5in.L: 12cm/4.8in and W: 9cm/3.5in. Free shipping.

A Cizhou porcelain caddy was found with original lotus-leaf cover.
In unique russet glaze, the caddy was exemplified the excellent decorative art of Cizhou wares.

Date: Yuan Dynasty 13th century.

Height:15cm
Width:13cm

An identical jar was found in a Yuan tomb painting （Tea ceremony 備茶圖）.(see last picture)

A custom-made cotton box is included.

Width: 13 cm (5.2 in)
Height: 7 cm (2.8 in)

Quality Chinese famille jaune medallion bowl from the Daoguang Period; shows four circular cartouches with depictions of dragons, fish lanterns and auspicious objects, surrounded by shaded polychrome florals; Shen de tang zhi mark to the base; good condition

Height: 19.8 cm (7.9 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.6 in)

Fine Chinese Kangxi Period underglaze blue and white porcelain vase; very detailed depictions of florals, rock work, birds and insects; double ring mark at the base; good condition

Height: 38.7 cm (15.7 in)
Width: 9.5 cm (3.8 in)

Large Chinese Blanc de Chine figure of Guan yin; modelled with two small boys and holding a garland in her left hand; 18th century; two stable cracks and minor restoration, otherwise good condition

Late Qing Dynasty, most likely Guangxu Period porcelain vase with wonderful mountain and garden scene and two scholars playing weiqi. The mouth rim is cracked and is noted in close-ups. 23cm/9in height and 15cm/5.9 diameter.

Mid 20th century textile from the Mulao ethnic group Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Province. This is a two paneled blanket with original border and supplementary weft silk embroidered pattern phoenix and flowers on a cotton field “key fret” pattern- all handspun threads. Good condition - no holes or missing embroidery threads. L: 110cm/43in and W: 66cm/cm/26in- with blue cotton border L: 153cm/59in and W: 110cm/43on.

Beautiful “Cizhou” type black storage jug with lugs probably used for preserved vegetables, circa Ming Dynasty. A very attractive piece with lovely contrasting black and russet glazes, and paraffin patina throughout. Good example what would have been used in an ancient Chinese kitchen. Perfect condition, except for one very small glaze chip inside the mouthrim, noted in last enragement. H: 18.5cm/7.2in and D: 18cm/7.1in.

17th Century Ming Chinese Bronze Seated Buddha

It is 8.3 inches (21 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. It weighs 1780 gram (3.9 lb).

It has rubbing of patina, oxidation, pitting, firing holes and cracks, chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Heavy Gilt Silver Enamel Bracelet with Dragon & Calligraphy

It is 7 inches (17.8 cm) in inner circumference by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) inner diameter and 0.7 inch (1.8 cm) wide. It is 62.2 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, minor loss of enamel, enamel stress cracks at the inside, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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