A well carved hardwood figure of an emmaciated aescetic, probably depicting the Chinese Daoist Immortal Li Tieguai. This item was made in China, probably for export, during either the late 19th or early 20th century. Condition: there is a small old chip to one finger and an old age crack to the base; otherwise excellent. 27cm (10.5 inches} high.

Decorated with a deer, a bird between blossom and a poem. Good age wear and a warm glossy patina. H. 9 cm. Very good condition, apart from some age cracks and an old repair. 19th century.

A wonderful statue of the Bodhisattva Kwan Yin carved from precious aloeswood. The distinct and pleasant fragrance of aloeswood is the result of a special kind of mould and is highly treasured for its use in incense and perfumes among various Eastern religions. This Kwan Yin has been decorated with gold and silver pigment. Small losses. Republic period. Size: 18" height, 6" width, 5.5" depth Weight: 1829 grams, 4.05lbs

Antique Chinese hardwood ancestral carving of a seated scholar. He wears a gilt robed with elaborately carved designs and jewel accents, and highlights of red, green, and blue pigment. His face sports real hair, and he holds a hair ink brush in his hand. Very charming. Size: 10" height, 5" width, 4.25" depth

Chinese beautiful lacquer carved panel with gilt mountain temple scene. Pairs of exotic birds decorate the sides of the panel, while men, women, and children lead horses in exploration. Size: 19.5" height, 8" width, 2.25" depth

Chinese lacquer carved panel with gilt scene of imperials. An armored soldier sits in a tall boat while an imperial man and horse horse stand ashore beside him. Five court hands stand above wielding a flag and various staffs/emblems. The carving is framed with a red cloth border with gilt edges. Size: 19" height, 13" width, 2" depth

Chinese ruyi scepter made from dark hardwood with inlay of deep green jade with carved fish and flowers. Ruyi scepters are used in Buddhist ceremonies and are a symbol of good fortune to come. 20th Century Size: 20.5" L, 4" W

A very elegant and well carved sculpture of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, goddess of mercy. Made of Zitan, one of the rarest hardwoods in China. H. 26 cm. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. We bought this piece from a Dutch private collection.

19th Century Hard Wood Carved Stand - AS IS 修補有膠粘過

It is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. It is 0.95 lb.

It has been repaired (glued back and filled in) at the fence railing, parts of the feet and skirts, and base...

Antique Chinese cedar wood figure of an ancestor seated on a throne, hand-carved with fantastic detail, with mineral pigment remains, some minor losses. Ming period. Size: 10" H x 6.5" W x 6.5" D

This is an original elaborately handcarved softwood corble of a majestic Chinese Fu-Dog or lion dog guardian. Original joints on its top and side that would have kept it into place. There is so much detail in this piece, from the tendrils of the lions' tail draping above its head. Looking above like the rays of the sun. Delicately hollowed and carved xiù qiú ball underneath its front paws. The detail continues to smaller lionlike creature riding upon its back...

Chinese gilt lacquer wall carving, hand carved with whimsical scenes of court people. A gentleman is seen riding on the back of a Qilin while his advisor follows. One lady peeks her head from the window beside another lady arranging flowers. A small child is also shown arranging flowers. Possible a fragment from a bed. Dates from 18th/19th century.

Size: 8" x 8"

19th Century Chinese Root Wood Carved Fly Whisk

It is 7.5 inches (19 cm) long measured in stick only by 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) wide. It is 27 inches (68.58 cm) in length measured entirely.

It has a crack near the head of the handle, inclusions, and surface wears and scratches. The ferrule is loose and has breaks and loss. The tufts of fiber is shedding and brittle and has loss and breaks (as seen in the photos).

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