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

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 ½” 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

Antique Chinese Bamboo Bird Cage

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1920: item #1092540
MS25

DESCRIPTION: An antique Chinese birdcage, c. 1920, crafted of bent bamboo with a curved metal dragon finial for hanging. Inside the cage is a small porcelain feeding cup, and the lacquered base is etched in scenic landscapes. The Chinese have long a long traditional relationship with their pet birds, and even take them in their cages to parks while they perform Tai Chi. In good condition with no losses and minor scuffs. The bottom is removable for cleaning and held in place with metal bracke... Click for details

Chinese Pancake Server

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1910: item #1089599
11-21

A Qing Dynasty lidded wooden box designed to serve pancakes combines handsome form with evidence of long use to evoke hundreds of banquets in late 18th/early 19th century China. The top of the notched lid is centered with a green and gold painting of chrysanthemums, symbol of conviviality. Faded calligraphy can still be seen on the underside of the lid. The bottom surface of the container also has very faint remains of calligraphy. Two deeply worn areas along the top surface of the tall hand-h... Click for details

Antique Chinese Bamboo Pipe

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1910: item #1087195
MS63

DESCRIPTION: A Qing dynasty bamboo pipe, perhaps used for either opium or tobacco, with a bulbous body crafted from a large segment of giant bamboo. Mounted onto this segment are heavy brass fittings, one for the tubular “tobacco bowl” with its long brass shaft descending into the body. The other brass tube holds the long, bent bamboo stem that is used to draw the smoke out. Very good condition with a nice patina. DIMENSIONS: 16” high assembled (40.5 cm). The bamboo body is 3 ¾” wide (9.5 cm... Click for details

Three Similar Chinese Tortoise-Shell Utensil Sets

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1920: item #1084874
SAO214

DESCRIPTION: Three similar Chinese travel utensil sets, 19th to early 20th C., each wood case wrapped in tortoise shell with brass mounts, and all with original knives, bone chopsticks and pics, finished with ivory tips on each end. Sets such as these would have been worn suspended by a cord from the belt with a toggle for a counterweight. Minor chips to the tortoise shell, but everthing is original with no repairs and all in good condition. PROVENANCE: From the property of the Salgo Trust for ... Click for details

Antique Chinese Cricket Cage

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1980: item #1076497

Small, hand made cricket cage made of bamboo and bone with a copper handle. The cage has two tiers each with a sliding door. It measures 4.5" h, 4" w, 1.5"d.

Chinese Gilt Wood Box, Early 20th C.

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1920: item #1065864
BPB114

DESCRIPTION: A double stacking wood box, probably a hat box, with gilt surface and hand painted designs, the lid painted with a scholar and boy in a garden setting. Interiors are lacquered in red. Shanxi Province, C. 1920; in good condition with expected wear from use. DIMENSIONS: 9” high (23 cm) x 11” diameter (28 cm).

Large Chinese Tortoise Shell Trousse Set, Early 19th C.

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1837 VR: item #1063761
SAO217

DESCRIPTION: A large Chinese tortoise shell travel utensil kit (or trousse) with elaborate brass mounts and fittings. The bamboo scabbard has been overlayed with tortoise shell and fitted with highly decorative brass mounts with appliqués that include bats, butterflies, a goose, a ram, and engraved “Xi” characters (meaning double happiness). The set includes a large pair of ox bone chopsticks and a brass tipped wooden handled knife with iron blade. There are old repairs to the blade and one c... Click for details