CAKE MOLDS

Two pieces set of Chinese wood carving molds for rice cake, with fish and landscape-like designs, early 20th century. approx. 24.5 x 7.5 x 2 cm (9.64 x 2.95 x 0.78in), 23 x 11.5 x 2 cm (9.05 x 4.52 x 0.78in)...

菓子型 / CAKE MOLDS

Two pieces set of botanical-patterned wood carving molds for making rice cakes, early 20th century, China, approx. 28.5 x 9 x 2.5cm (11.22 x 3.54 x 0.98in), 31.5 x 6.5 x 2cm (12.40 x 2.55 x 0.78in)...

Rare carnelian bowl with a beautiful deep orange-yellow. The typical Chinese shape is classic, and the capacity is that of a tea bowl. The grinding work is meticulous, the shape is perfect, the Agate has an excellent color which shows shades of color ranging from yellow to orange through transparency. Difficult to date with precision but all these quality criteria seem to indicate a creation from the Qing period. Excellent condition except micro scratches invisible without magnifying glass...

A lidded container in a divided, compressed form of finely, carved bamboo root. Good luck bringing Bats (bianfu) carved in relief decorate the sides and lid. Bottom with a la grec pattern. Mid Qing, around 1800. H 10 cm, W 8.2 cm. Condition: Very good. Traces of wear. One short crack on the middle part of the bottom panel filled.

An attractive wooden table screen with a carved and painted scene of a saint on a horse with three attendants. China. 19th century. Dimensions: H. 40 cm, W. 27 cm. Condition: original polychrome, some age cracks and shrinkage, the left leg slides off, the right one now stuck.

A carved gilt wooden panel from the Qing Dynasty used in furniture or in an architectural purpose. High resolution images on request.

A small finely carved hardwood panel, with gold lacquered border, depicting a Scholar on a bridge in a mountain landscape and encased in a silver wire inlaid frame. The panel and frame were made during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - the frame has been crudely re-glued and would benefit from restoration； the panel itself is in excellent condition with no damages or losses. The frame - 22.3cm (8.8inches) high; 10.6cm (4.2inches) wide...

This small carved jade plaque was certainly the element of the central part of a Ruyi scepter, a symbol of the power of Chinese leaders. The plaque is finely carved with deep patterns, we can distinguish a bat, a symbol of happiness, and a vase of lotus flowers. The vase could mean abundance and the flowers seem to be Buddhist Lotuses unless they are immortal peonies. On the body of the vase is represented the intertwined feminine-masculine symbol, Ying and Yang...

18th Century Qing Dynasty.

17cm x11cn

Original paint preserved.

Small hard stone vase, probably jadeite. Pale green color spotted with white and bright green with brown veins. The polish of the stone is rather matte than shiny. Finely carved hardwood base. Chinese work 19° or early 20° century. The dull polish of the stone would lead us to date it to the end of the Qing or earlier. Good condition, no restoration, the veins of the stone are not glued and are solid. Total height: 14cm. Vase without the base 11cm.

1930's Chinese Jadeite Carved 14K Gold Plaque Pendant with Flower Marked "14K"

It is 28.3 inches (72 cm) in circumference by 12.6 inches (32 cm) long. The pendant is 2 inches (5 cm) in length by 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide and 4.68 mm thick. It is 27 gram.

It has tarnished metal, inclusions at the jade, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1930's) Chinese Pink Tourmaline Carved Necklace with 14K Gold Clip

It is 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) in inner circumference. The beads range from 8.2 mm to 20.85 mm wide. The total weight is 95.8 gram.

Some of the beads have inclusions, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Vintage Chinese Red Jadeite Carved Disk 14K Gold Earrings Marked "14K"

They are 0.78 inch (2 cm) wide. They are 5.6 gram.

They have inclusions, slightly bent sticks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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A Chinese very pale jade plaque and a belt hook mounted as a mirror...

A Chinese mirror mounted with an 19 century jade ruyi head plaque on the back and a belt hook as a handle.The former is finely carved with precious objects; the canopy, fish, vase of flowers, lotus and endless knot, the handle shows a dragon with lingzhi facing the chilong. The mount is gilt silver and stamped "silver", the stones are of translucent pale celadon grey of even hue. Age: the stone : 19C., the mount: early 20C. size: overall length: 7 1/2 inches ( 18cm)...

Old Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Faturan Carved Lady Figure

She is 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) tall by 5.2 inches (13.2 cm) wide. She is 2342 gram.

She has inclusions, chips at the flower, fingers, hair, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Tested with simichrome.

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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 finely carved Chinese agate in the form of a popular motif often seen in Tibet which is the windhorse. The use of Tibetan motifs in Chinese arts began during the Ming dynasty with patronage of the Tibetan high lamas and continued onwards into the Qing Dynasty. The windhorse is carrying a pecha or sutra text, a signature motif often found on windhorses. The stylized ribbons and the waves are done in the Chinese style. Age: 20th century Size: length 4.3" width 2.5" height 3.75"