A very rare, large and old Chinese Puppet Doll in the beautiful embroidered attire of a Southern Chinese minority tribe. All aspects of this very special piece are wonderfully executed. Her painted features
give a beautiful look to her face. She is wearing a finely rendered and sumptuous embroidered costume. Height: 26 inches, 66 cm.
DESCRIPTION: A double-lobed water or wine gourd decorated with a dark burgundy lacquer and double braided silk cord with two tassels. Both the stopper and the counter-weight of the tassels result in the gourd resembling a goose when set on a table. The cords allow the gourd to be fastened to the wearer’s sash and prevented loss of the rosewood stopper. Excellent condition with a lovely patina, and dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, Qing Dynasty. DIMENSIONS: 9 ½” high (24 cm) ... Click for details
This red lacquered wood teacup box from 19th century provincial China has an especially pleasing shape and patina. Happy looking dragons hold the tall handle in their mouths, and at the center are two robed figures holding streamers. The handle, carved both on front and back, folds down for compact storage. Boxes such as this, used throughout China to store small teacups, were handmade, hand carved and generally lacquered red, the Chinese color of joy. We never have seen two of these boxes exa... Click for details
Very rare and eclectic Yao ‘lingpai’ (literally a ‘decree/order tablet’) and it represents the traditional bamboo tablet (usually with a written demand or report) presented to the emperor in the past. It is used by many ethnic groups in Southern China as well as the Han. During ceremonies (be they Nuo, Yao or Taoist etc.), the priest stands in front of the altar with the ‘lingpai’ held in both hands in front of him and bows to the divinities while chanting incantations. It ca... Click for details
A late 19th century Chinese cypress wood well bucket from Shaanxi Province has great folk appeal, with its heavy iron fittings and interesting shape. This is a very sturdy piece made to carry large quantities of water from the village well. The bottom comes to a point and fits inside a simple wood stand, a clever design that holds the heavy bucket secure yet allows it to be tipped to pour water. The cypress staves are narrowed and shaped inward to form the bottom point, and the problem of making... Click for details
A late 19th century Chinese box made for storing small teacups, this piece is an example of an everyday utilitarian object with design and workmanship that stands the test of time. The box is constructed of shaped wood staves fitted together in barrel fashion and secured top and bottom with brass bands. The lid is in two parts, with the back half affixed and the front half removable so that the stacked cups were secure but easily taken out of the container. The box is lacquered in dark red and t... Click for details
An early 20th century Chinese offering basket is affixed to a bamboo pedestal encircled with ink sketches of flowers representing the four seasons. The inside bottom of the tray is centered with a sauvastika, a Buddhist icon resembling a swastika but with the crampons turned to the left. Though the ancient Sanskrit symbol may have come to China as an auspicious Buddhist sign, it since has become a largely ornamental symbol of good fortune and can be seen in carpets, embroidery and carvings. In T... Click for details
Antique Chinese 2 tiered basket, made of bamboo with beautifully carved bamboo handle, intricately woven split bamboo sides and lid, top of lid had double happiness character, stands on 4 small feet, brass fittings.
Size: 20 1/4" high x 16 1/4" wide
Rare Chinese Folk Painting of the famous and stern judge Po Cheong Chon, standing to your left and passing judgment. The characters kneeling to the right with covered faces have been found guilty. A wonderful and rare portrayal with a bright 'folk palette' of beautiful colors, beautifully framed and matted with silk brocade. Mineral pigments on paper. This painting is a themed pair with the similarly framed and matted Korean painting (Stock #0339) on our site on the same theme of judgment. Frame... Click for details
