A Late Ming to Early Qing Wooden Carving of a Guard

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #1123259
ICHI 2389

This striking wooden carving clearly has some real age to it. We date it to sometime between the Wanli period (1573-1619) to Qianlong period (1736-1795). As can be readily seen from the photos the wooden carving of a fierce looking guard has had plenty of wear – much of the gesso and paint has worn off – the hands are missing and the face, toes and top knot have all been re-glued at some time in the far distant past. Yet it still has a dynamic appearance that is quite appealing – and it still s... Click for details

A nice bamboo censer

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1920: item #1122992
W004

A nice bamboo censer late 19c good condition,H:12.5cm,L:12.0cm,W:7.0cm

Antique opium pipe

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1122991
W003

Antique opium pipe consist of agate cover at mouth tip and white branze oranment ,good condition,L:54.0cm

Natural Root In The Form of Two Persons Holding Hands

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1122564
10476

A natural root in the form of two persons holding hands together.

Chinese people like to call this type of naturally occurring branches twisting together: 'Union of Two Hearts'

Excellent condition with good patina through natural handling of the piece. It has never been polished.... Click for details

Antique Chinese Export Sandalwood carved Canton Box

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1121665
C322

FINE 19th CENTURY CHINA TRADE CANTON BOX.

measures 9.5/8ins x 3.3/4 ins x 2.5/8ins high.

This box has finely carved borders and deep relief carved cartouches of Chinese terrace scenes. The box has a diamond shapes escutcheon and original lock. It has a lovely old col... Click for details

Antique Chinese carved bamboo wrist rest

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1118923
10690

Approximately 19th century, Chinese carved bamboo wrist rest, the curved rest is incised with floral decoration and character marks. Overall condition is excellent, fine patina.

Size: 22cm, 6.3cm
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Antique Oriental carved hard-wood wrist rest

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1118922
10961

Oriental, probably Chinese, carved hard-wood wrist rest, the black wood curved rest is carved with a foliate design and there is a character mark. Overall condition is excellent.

Size: 18.6cm, 6.4cm
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Old Chinese Boxwood Carved Figurine of Immortal.

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1950: item #1117720
4293

Fine boxwood carving of a Chinese immortal holding a twig with a peach. He is dressed like a scholar. Condition: few traces of usage, base lost. Dimension figure: 14.6 cm high, weight: 162 g.

Chinese Round Carved Gold Lacquer Wall Carving

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1950: item #1115570

Chinese ornately carved wall hanging, highly raised and detailed pierced carving of pair of phoenixes with blossoming peonies, other small birds on rocks and branches, round form, minor repairs, early 20th century. Size: 25" wide diameter x 5 1/4" deep.

Chinese Large Gold Lacquer Round Carved Wall Hanging

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1950: item #1115569

Chinese large ornately carved wall hanging, highly raised and detailed pierced carving of pair of phoenixes with blossoming peonies, other small birds on rocks and branches, round form, minor repairs, early 20th century. Size: 40" wide diameter x 5 1/2" thick.