Very rare huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of a man riding a guardian lion ; the only one with such a character I ever saw in that condition (see PP-D3S) ; promotion and protection symbol.
Almost perfect condition (tiny chip at the back of the base) and beautiful patina, beautiful carving with many details, carving all around the base. Big size : 5c

Very rare huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of an acrobat riding a guardian lion ; also the only one with such a character I ever saw.
The lion holds a mobile ball in its mouth; wonderful patina and beautiful colour, tiny chip at the lion’s mouth ; 5c

Antique Chinese hardwood brush pot. Made of huanghuali wood (Dalbergia odorifera) of a cylindrical shape, the base with a slight protruding lip. The front of the brush pot is carved with a stylized bamboo forest; The opposite side carved with a calligraphy inscription and artist's chops. The original finish brings out the natural "ghost eye" woodgrain characteristic of huanghuali.

18th/19th century

Dimensions: 6 5/8" x 6 5/8" x 6 1/8" H

Chinese carving of immortals on a boat, made entirely of Zitan hardwood. The boat appears to be made of an ancient, gnarled tree sprouting flowers, with its canopy of leaves covering the passengers underneath. The 3 male immortal figures sit huddled closely around a lingzhi mushroom, which holds medicinal properties and is a symbol of longevity. One female immortal peers into the waters at the side of the boat with bottles of medicine at her side...

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Antique Chinese pair of hand-carved boxwood scholar's scroll weights. With mirrored imagery of a fisherman in a boat catching a fish, landscape scenes with pine trees and groves of bamboo.

Dimensions: 9" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Incredibly intricate and detailed Antique Chinese table carving made predominantly of zitan wood. Deeply carved with detailed dragons and clouds on one side, phoenixes on carved lattice on the back. Dramatic hexagonal shape on intricately carved stand. Some losses but overall great condition.

Dimensions: 43" high x 37 1/2" wide x 10" deep

Chinese wood carved plaque, created by two grandsons in memoriam of their deceased grandmother for what would have been her 70th birthday. The four large characters are "Peng Hu Chang Chun", which translates to "The flagons of the immortal beings in Penglai never get old". Legend tells that the coastal area of Penglai in the Shandong province of China is inhabited by immortal beings of kindness...

Antique Chinese 6-panel coromandel screen made of hardwood, possibly zitan. Inlaid with scholar items carved of various hardwoods and jade. All panels fit together with the original hooks and pins. In beautiful condition.

19th century

Dimensions: 77" high x 96" long

A monumental pair of Chinese hardwood temple corbels, finely carved as a pair of fu dogs and their offspring. Each adult fu dog stands on their front legs with the rear legs pointed upwards, so that they would press against the ceiling. The front legs are balanced atop a floral xiu qiu ball, and a rambunctious baby fu dog clings by its claws to the ball...

Pair of Chinese gilt wood panels with openwork carved background of geometric lattice design. Each panel with mirrored high relief carvings of a tall vase with a bouquet of floral elements such as lotus, peony, chrysanthemum, and berries surrounded by fluttering hummingbirds. The body of the vase surrounded by lucky bats, scrolls, and other auspicious objects. Each panel bears a calligraphy inscription in the top corner.

Dimensions: 13 3/4" L x 4" D x 57" H

1900's Chinese Hard Wood Carved Stand

It is 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall by 13.8 inches (35 cm) wide. It will hold a piece with a base width of 9.5 inches (24.2 cm) in diameter. It is 3,334 gram (7.4 lb).

It has hairline cracks, chips, rubbing of color, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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Antique Chinese pair of ornately carved gilt wood panels. Each panel is a mirror of the other and depicts a scholarly display of flowers in an elaborately carved vase. Among the flowers are lotus, peonies, berry stalks and blossoming fruit branches. Attracted to the berries, are a pair of kingfishers. Each vase stands on a multi tiered display with scrolls in boxes and upright containers surrounded by bats and kylin (qilin)...

19th Century Chinese Zitan Wood Carved Miniature 8 Immortal God with Stand 紫檀

The figures range from 35.35 mm to 38.36 mm tall. The stand is 0.67 inch (1.7 cm) tall by 0.78 inch (2 cm) wide and 6.3 inches (16 cm) in length. Total weight is 45.5 gram.

Some of the figures has flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Boxwood Carved Happy Buddha, Circa 1940's

It is 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 7.5 Lb.

It has hairline cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Boxwood Wood Carving Mythical Beast 獬豸

It is 10.7 inches (27 cm) by 15.1 inches (38.4 cm) wide with stand and 8.1 inches (20.6 cm) tall by 12.25 inches (31.1 cm) wide. It is 6.2 Lb.

The beast has hairline cracks at the back, hair and lip, chips at he tail and ear, surface wears and scratches. The stand has hairline cracks, chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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17th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Wood Carved Kwan Yin Buddha with 1900's Wood Seat

It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 255 gram.

It has rubbing of gilt, flea bite chips, peeling of lacquer, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Hardwood Carved Scroll Box with Bird, Flower and Chirography

It is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall by 24.6 inches (62.5 cm) long and 5.8 inches (15 cm) wide. It is 4 Lb.

It has missing inlay pieces, and cracks at cover and base, the box cannot' close tightly and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Boxwood Carved Beast & Cub Figurine with Wood Stand

It is 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall without stand by 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.

It has hairline age cracks, flea bite chips at ears and a chip at wood stand and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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