Fine pre Han Dynasty nephrite jade disc, with off center perforation and subtle tones that gradiate from tan to a lovely blue green gray. In good condition with some worn chips on the softer tan colored edge of the stone. Please see enlargements to examine the archaic carving lines inside the hole. It is powerfully carved and would make a stunning pendant. D: 5.2cm/2in.
Fine and exceptionally rare Yuan Dynasty porcelaneous stoneware pot with a heavy dark brown and russet Jizhou glaze and original lid. The mouth rim was pared down after being dipped in the glaze prior to firing and there are numerous metallic spots on the body from the iron oxide glaze. There is an old repair on the outer side of the spout tip (most likely done to cover up a couple of chips) which is common in most old ewers- noted in enlargements, there is also a very minor origina... Click for details
A Chinese box veneered with tortoise shell which is inlaid with incised pearl shell(mother 0f pearl)in a design of a central cartouche of flowers, butterflies and foliage surrounded by similar motif. The edges of the box are nicely rounded and the interior is plain.The colouring is very attractive and the large size and combination of the two media makes it an opulent looking item . We can obtain CITES EXport licence if necessary. Age: C. 1910. size: 8 1/4inches (21cm) X 5 1/2 inches (14cm) X ... Click for details
A Chinese Qingbai Porcelain Dish. Song Dynasty 10-13th. Century
Diam. 6 ins. (15.2 cms) This beautifully lobed dish has the simple stylishness typical of Song Dynasty Qingbai porcelains. There are some glaze crackles which occurred during the firing, one of which, in the centre, penetrates through to the foot. Please note that this is not da... Click for details
Chinese porcelain Canton rose medallion near pair of vases, enamelled in the typical style with four panels, two depicting figures in gardens at leisure and two with birds, butterflies,flora and foliage.There are gilt raised figures of kylin applied to the shoulders.In good condition, with only a tiny surface flake off on the rim of one vase.Age: C. 1890. size: 10 inches (25.5cm) high.
specially made for the Thai market, decorated with repoussed design of the Thai Naga (dragons), a fish and a duck, in a lotus pond, with no
stamped mark.
Age: Chinese, Circa late 19th century
Measurement: Diameter 12 C.M. / Height 15 C.M.
Condition: Very... Click for details
Finely carved and fitted fretwork in this 19th century Chinese interior window panel is emphasized by the addition of a mirror. The abstract winged shapes surround a circle that seems to float within the fretwork. Many thousands of different fretwork patterns such as this were created in China for use as architectural or decorative elements. The hand carved wood pieces on this panel and on all antique Chinese fretwork are closely fitted and held together in a puzzle-like fashion without glue or ... Click for details
One Chinese Famille Rose plaque in wood frame. Birds and chrysanthemum flowers with inscription. Total size 14.25"x20.25". Painting plaque is 8.5"x12.0". Some enamels missing on the border. Circa 1930s.
One Chinese Famille Rose plaque in wood frame. Birds and lotus flowers with inscription. Total size 15.25"x21.25". Painting plaque is 9.5"x13.5". Some enamels missing on the border. Circa 1930s.
Rare (possibly Yuan) but guaranteed early Ming jar with excellent color. There is one faint hairline crack on the rim noted in last enlargement, otherwise perfect. This piece has been luted together in the center and has traces of a Chinese character, in the center of the foot. H: 8.8cm/3.5in and D: 8.8cm/3.5in
