Chinese Offering Miniatures, Ceramic(3)

Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1940: item #1123114
2A76

Three(3) pieces of Chinese Ceramic Offering Miniatures, approximately 2 1/2" high, 2 1/2" wide each. These miniatures were used to display on the altar.

Antique Tibetan Copper, Silver and Coral Incense Holder

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1910: item #1122262
BBC38

DESCRIPTION: A solid copper Tibetan incense holder featuring eight beautifully handcrafted auspicious Buddhist symbols in silver: the lotus, endless knot, golden fish, parasol, victory banner, treasure vase, white conch shell and the wheel. Three carved coral flowers accent an embossed border running down the center, while one coral bead decorates the top. The holder opens on copper hinges where sticks of incense can rest in the bottom cup and be held in place by a decorated center band. A s... Click for details

Antique Tibetan Bone Mala with Stone and Metal Inlays

Chinese: Folk Art: Handicrafts Pre 1920: item #1118990
MS61

DESCRIPTION: A traditional Tibetan mala consisting of 108 ox-bone beads, some inlaid with bits of turquoise and coral, others wrapped in silver, copper or brass bands. This one is quite old and is all original with no repairs. DIMENSIONS: Hanging length is 17” long (43 cm) to end of the knotted string.

CULTURAL BACKGROUND: Malas are strings of beads used as an aid to prayer and the recitation of mantras in the B... Click for details

Very Long Chinese Bamboo Smoking Pipe

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1960: item #1117885
LVMS1

DESCRIPTION: A vintage Chinese pipe with brass bowl, crafted from a long bamboo shoot that has been finely etched with figures and inscriptions. Excellent condition and dating from the early to mid 20th C. DIMENSIONS: 35 ˝” long (90 cm).

Late Qing Lidded Bamboo Basket

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1910: item #1111838
12-72

This handsome bamboo basket from early 20th century China is a fine example of the care that was lavished on the creation of everyday utilitarian items by Chinese artisans. Delightful woven designs on the handle, knob and basket edges are emphasized in red, and a pattern of painted black designs encircles the lid. The bottom of the basket is recessed and rests atop a red and black bamboo base. The basket is strong, light, comfortable to carry and attractive. It is in excellent condition. Dime... Click for details

Chinese minority book with embroidery patterns

Chinese: Folk Art: Handicrafts Pre 1920: item #1105451

The book contains several embroidery patterns for baby carriers and other clothing. In good condition. Size 21.5 / 47 cm.

Long YAO ceremonial DRAGON BRIDGE Taoist God Painting

Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Paintings Pre 1900: item #1103090

A long, rare and attractive horizontal Mien Yao ceremonial procession scroll "DRAGON BRIDGE", circa 1890, Southern China, painted on rice or mulberry paper. Iconographically important in Daoist art. Condition: overall good, some minor effects of aging. Size: L 365 cm x H. 17 cm. Collector's item, difficult to find complete and in this condition. For further information/history on Lantien & Mien Yao paintings please refer to "Yao Ceremonial Paintings" by Jacques Lemoine. Publisher: White Lotus, B... Click for details

Zhuang Wedding Blanket

Chinese: Folk Art: Handicrafts Pre 1950: item #1102012
2388

Fine and rare “wedding blanket” from the Zhuang ethnic minority, Guangxi Zhuang or southern Guizhou provinces, with stylized floral design. This textile is made from all hand spun and hand woven cotton and natural dyes. A similar piece is depicted in Hali Magazine issue 165, “Woven Bedcovers of Southwest China’s Minority’s” page # 71 by Eric Boudot, but with a yellow field instead of blue. The inconsistencies (which in my opinion are intentional) in the indigo dyed threads give this pi... Click for details

Republican Period Chinese painting of Human Subject

Chinese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #1101090

民国時代　人物図　Republic period (1912-1920) painting of a scene of a short story possibly written during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911).The painting and inscription contains no seal or inscription, but judging from the way the brush work is done on the painting, comes from the Republic period. The Republic period saw immense changes with Chinese art and literature through the New Culture movement (1919-1929). Chinese art saw new influences fr... Click for details

Tujia Wedding Blanket

Chinese: Folk Art: Handicrafts Pre 1960: item #1100457
2384

Fine and rare vintage panel from a Guizhou, Tujia minority wedding blanket with butterfly and lotus scroll motifs (please note that this type of lotus scrolling is an adaptation/interpretation of Ming blue and white ceramics). This piece is composed of all handspun silk floss weft embroidery and cotton thread fibers. The process for weaving in the alternating black and white threads on the face of the textile is quite complex, as may be observed in enlargements. Excellent condition, circ... Click for details