Intricately carved with a three legged toad (wealth) resting on a leaf, next to a lotus pod with movable hardwood seeds, under the leaf a spider and another insect and two frogs on the stem of the lotus pod. H. 3,5 cm, diameter 5 cm. For a similar toggle: Margaret Duda-Traditional Chinese Toggles, page 79, fig. 452. Beautiful wear and patina.

The monkey is a symbol of rank and promotion. Here we see a kneeling monkey holding its legs. It has a warm glossy patina, some parts of the foot are missing. H. 5 cm.

In the shape of a lock. Characters on both sides . W. 7,5 cm, H. 5 cm. Nice patina. 19th century. For similar toggles: Margaret Duda - Traditional Chinese Toggles, page 82-83.

In the shape of a barrel with a ball inside. h. 4 cm. For similar toggles: Margaret Duda - Traditional Chinese Toggles, page 132-133.

Antique Chinese cup with a finely woven body, lined with Silver. The bottom of its foot is also lined in silver. 19th Century Size: 2" height, 3.5" width

Very rare complete jacket back panel from the remote Miao Jiupang group from Jiahe County, Guizhou province (see last enlargement), with purple embroidered pattern between the spaces in the tin decoration. This style of decoration is unique to this group and very difficult to make, as every tiny bit of tin has to be individually cut and crimped. Recently acquired from a private Hong Kong collector, these are the first examples I have send of these I have seen in the past 10 years...

Charming Chinese woven fishing basket with bamboo handles covered in netting, red lacquered feet, and crossed bamboo on its bottom side. Size: 19" height, 12.5" width

19th Century Chinese Herb Medicine Bat Pendant & Beads

It is 17 inches (43.2 cm) long by 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. The large pendant is 2 inches (5.1 cm) long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The small pendant is 1.15 inches (3 cm) long 1.3 inches (3.4 cm) wide. The bead is 6.12 mm-7.28 mm diameter...