A scholar's drum shaped porcelain water pot for calligraphy which doubles as a scroll or paper weight when not in use. The top is decorated with a depiction of the sun and there is a line of tiny raised dots around the top and bottom representing drum nail heads. In good antique condition with a few nicks around top inner edge and expected amount of wear to raised areas. Measures 3.25" diameter x 1.5". Circa 1700's

Pair Chinese mandarin squares indicating civil rank. The badges embroidered with colored silk and gold thread to a single piece of uncut fabric. Fair to good condition. Total length of the uncut panel 16 1/8 inches (41 cm). Total width 8 1/16 inches (20.48 cm)

Pair kesi badges without rank insignia. With background only, we assume this must either mean it was for a student candidate not yet with rank or perhaps awaiting the addition of rank insignia (if it was appropriate to embroider or stitch onto a kesi badge.) We have included photos of the front and of the back with lining lifted to reveal the kesi technique including varied gold metallic thread. Condition is fair to good...

Description:
A fine and nice tripod censer was applied on the surface with black glaze.
It was in decent look by well proportioned body with three supporting feet.
The feet was shaped with well-executed skill by apparently a bamboo cutter or some hard tools.
'Cause obvious scraping scars were left at the feet trunks.
The scars were also approved by a documented piece.(See last picture.)
Some similar pieces are in the documentations...

Angel Skin Coral Stick Pin with gilded metal mount, 3/8" diameter for round Coral, 2 1/2" long for entire stick pin. It is in good condition.

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Jar or Tea Caddy, later part of 1700's, small size 3 1/4" high, 3 1/4" wide-widest middle part, 1 1/4" diameter-top rim, with underglaze blue large floral decoration between garden rocks, plus Dragon flies flying on the other side. The condition is good, no damage or restoration except firing mark about 1/2" long on the lower part of caddy.

We offer from our private exhibition a Tibeto-Chinese large and heavy gilt bronze four faced Amitayus Buddha from the late Qing Dynasty ( 1644 - 1912 ).

The Amitayus ( Bodhisattva of Longevity ) is seated on double-lotus throne in dhyanasana and with both hands in dhyanamudra.

The statue is 17,1 inches high and 7,5kg heavy!

It is marked and in great condition.

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An attractive Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Bronze Statuette of a TAOIST FEMALE DEITY holding an offering in flowing robes on a stylized lotus pedestal, Fine workmanship with many details. Natural aged dark patina. Overall condition good with a piece of the pedestal missing in the back (see photos # 5 and 6). Comes with an attractive display stand. Size: H. 4 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" (12 x 6 x 6 cm.). Rare find!

Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, painted with chrysanthemums and other autumn flowers, the base with a Guangxu mark, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 5.8 inches. Provenance: Estate of Reynold Tom of Oakland, CA

Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, centered with a shou medallion encircled by five bats and with the character 'wan shou wu jiang' on a yellow ground with gourds, flowers and tendrils, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark. Size; Diameter of bowl is 7.25 inches. Provenance: Estate of Reynold Tom of Oakland, CA

Chinese enameled porcelain dishes, each centered with a shou medallion encircled by five bats and with the character 'wan shou wu jiang' on a yellow ground with gourds, flowers and tendrils, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark. Size; Diameter of each bowl is 7.25 inches. Provenance: Estate of Reynold Tom of Oakland, CA

Fine Chinese yellow background porcelain bowl, outside painted with flowers and calligraphy inside painted with bats and Chinese symbol, early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of bowl are 2.9"Hx6.4"dia. In very good condition.

ca. 1720 - 30s, early 18th century
Yongzheng Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
D: 39 cm / 15.4 in
Basically perfect: shallow chip to inner foot rim, some very faint kiln dust to surface
From an Augusta, Maine area estate


The Yongzheng period saw the emergence of famille rose porcelains, which marked a break from the more bold Kangxi wucai...

Late 19th - early 20th century
Late Qing Dynasty - Republic period
Natural undyed salmon red coral
H: 9.5 cm / 3.7 in (with stand), 7.3 cm / 3 in (without stand)
Fairly good condition, though with some losses to the top tip of the beauty's sash and the tree branches.
From a German private collection


A charmingly and intricately carved coral figure, weighing 66 grams.

Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
D: 26 cm / 10.2 in
Two small rim chips filled in, otherwise perfect
From a Midwest collection


A Guangxu mark and period plate, decorated with orchids in famille rose enamels, and a ruyi medallion border. While late Qing famille rose wares tend to be more gaudy and flashy, this particular displays surprising restraint in its design.

Late 19th century
Tongzhi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels
H: 60 cm / 23.6 in
Glaze partially worn at mouth rim, 3 glaze lines to bottom (does not affect body)
From a Baton Rouge, LA estate


A monumental 60 cm tall floor vase, featuring comical and charming foo dogs at play and enameled in the famille verte palette. The reverse side features calligraphic verses, along with the artist's name and the year of creation...

Chinese Famille Rose Kwan Yin Buddha Marked, Circa 1960's

It is 23.7 inches (60.5 cm) tall by 7.05 inches (18 cm) wide. It weighs 10.4 Lb.

It has missing beads at necklace, manufacture defect of skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Late 18th century
Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with celadon glaze
D: 27.2 cm / 10.7 cm
Near perfect: some surface scratches, one rim chip, and minor fritting
From northern California private collection


A Qianlong mark and period dish, glazed in creamy celadon and scallop-edged...