Belt hook made of bronze, with fine geometric design in relief at the base and on the stem. Button at the back for attachment to a belt. Green and red encrusted patina. China, Warring States period (-475/-221). Height: 5.6 cm. Very good condition.

Diameter approximately 37 cm. Soft frits at the rim. There are some enamel missing. Addition of enamel can be done. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 38 cm. Few soft chips at the rim. Soft frits at the rim. There are some enamel missing. Addition of enamel can be done. A hairline at the rim. In good condition.

Width approximately 13.5 cm (across the handles). Polished. In good condition.

Qing Dynasty blue and white tea cup with warmer lid estimated to be from period 1880-1890.

Thirty five ancient Chinese stone beads.These beads are over 2000 years old. Could make a nice necklace. Size: See last photo.

Antique Chinese bronze tripod censer, with lions' heads for handles and beautiful hand-scribed calligraphy on its front over a textured ground. The four characters on the bronze read "to keep and appreciate forever". The signature is dated the ninth year of Guangxu (1884). Some family members dedicated this to their deceased ancestor's 70th birthday. The first two characters are the name of an island in a fairy tale, inhabited by immortals. The last two characters mean "love spring"...

Lovely Qing Dynasty carved Jade buckle in the form of a crab.

Diameter approximately 9.2 cm. Height approximately 8.8 cm. In good condition.

Width approximately 13.6 cm (across the masks). In good condition.

Width approximately 14.2 cm (across the handles). A hair line at the base. In good condition.

A Chinese jade plaque 17/18 C. very finely carved and pierced with precious objects e.g the canopy, endless knot etc.This reticulated example with its breathtaking virtuosity and delicate , meticulous detail is a fine example of earlier Chinese lapidary art. The stone is of greyish celadon hue with spots of whitish clouds and is set on the back of a hand mirror in a frame of gilt silver which is worked with a ground of filigree and multi colour enamel decoration...

A porcelain jar atteractively decorated in mid 18th Century style with polychrome "Famille rose" enamels. This item was made in China for exzport during either the late 19th or early 20th Century Condition: excellent - no damages and no restoration. 16.5cm (6.5 inches) high. For some additional pictures, please view 1tem #1571 in our partially constructed Liverpool shop website at 69aliverpool.co.uk

A nice assortment of ten rare Chinese metal charms. Size: See last photo

A rare small wine cup painted with stylized lotus scrolls in underglaze blue. The base carries the six character mark of the Guangxu emperor and it was made during his reign (1875-1908). Condition: excellent - no damages and no restoraton. 5.5cm (2.2 inches) diameter; 3cm (1.2 inches) high. For some additional pictures, please view 1tem #1565 in our partially constructed Liverpool shop website at 69aliverpool.co.uk

Japanese noh theater mask of a young woman, carved with pierced eyes, mouth, and nostrils for the wearer, as well as two pierced holes at the temples to be secured against one's head. Lacquered in flesh tone, black hair and blackened teeth and eyes, red lips, and black lacquer interior. With kiri (paulownia) tomobako, inscribed with the name "Juuroku".

Size: 5.25" L x 3" D x 8.25" H

One of a group of very large Ming Dynasty pottery horse riders.

The figure is of a military attendant, wearing a hat and carrying a book or an instrument in his hands. He wears a blue robe with turqoise sleaves. Thick and very beautyful glaze. The unglazed areas are covered with white and black pigmented colors.

Note that the painting is very detailed and the perfectly rendered facial features.

A very large figure, measuring c. 40 x 30 cm...

A nicely made ancient gold ring with a Dark Red ruby setting from Southeast Asia. Over 1,000 years old. Weight: 4.35 grams.