A Chinese ivory vase of monumental size (50cm high) deeply carved from one piece of tusk with two panels on each side showing figures in pavilions and pagodas. The sides are decorated in shallower relief with trailing stalks, whilst the imposing cover has a scene of figures under pine trees before rocks. The neck has shi-shi masks wit moving rings in the animals' mouth. A beautiful composition and well- hollowed. This is a very impressive centre piece of almost architectural appearance, with fu... Click for details
Embroidery and quilting on silk with couched and embroidered silver colored metal thread showing dragon and peonies, with squirrels in border areas. The embroidery appears to have been made for a Daoist shrine in the "Pine Mountain" area according to the inscription. The embroidery is in good condition. Several loose threads have been restored and some of the beads have been replaced. This is an example of a Peranakan embroidery, made for the Straits Chinese of Penang, Singapore or Malacca, for ... Click for details
A Chinese blue and white scalloped edge dish with a design in underglaze cobalt blue of two four clawed dragons on opposing sides of the rim. They are separated by white clouds and the center is almost a yin/yang design. The dish measures 6 3/4" diameter by 1" deep. There is a mark on the inside of the footed base - not translated.
Chinese Cosmetic or Seal Box, in underglaze blue white, very delicately decorated with floral and leaf motifs, and very likely dating from the Wanli period ( 1573-1620).
Measurements: H 3", D 3 1/4".
Provenance: Private Collection.
Chinese jade carving of dragon in archaistic style, of light celadon color with brown inclusions, decorated in raised and incised fashion. Probably dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. According to provenance information, the piece was brought back from China in 1972.
Measurements: H 3 3/4", L 8".
Chinese black lacquer and gilt shop sign. Can be translated as Hall of Good Fortune. 19th/20th century.
Measurements: H 16 ", L 48 1/4".
Provenance: Private Collection.
Han Dynasty or Warring States Period. These five very simple, undecorated bronze belt or garment hooks are all unique but of similar format and a well-known type being more or less S-shaped and having traditional serpent-headed hook ends with flat, protruding fasteners on the reverse. Except for their small size, these are virtually indistinguishable from larger belt hooks and were used interchangeably as garment hooks or as belt hooks for children. The two largest are very similar, though one... Click for details
Fine old Qing Dynasty white nephrite archer’s thumb ring with natural russet “skin” on flat surface. There is an original inclusion in the stone, other that that perfect condition. Inner D: 2.1cm, H: 2.8cm and W: 3.2cm
Fine and rare dark brown tea dust glazed vase from Henan, Tang Dynasty, possibly Huangdao kiln. Please see last enlargement for a similar piece excavated at the Huangye kiln, Gongyi, Henan. Excellent original condition, there is one bubble burst on the side noted in enlargements. H: 16cm/6.2in and D: 11cm/4.2in.
