Republic or a little later, black and red lacquered “Dou” offering stem bowl (usually fruit) for an ancestral altar table, with gilt garden and scholar’s theme. This from Guangdong and made for a Chaozhou family, aka Teo Chew, aka Chiu Chow. W: 21cm/8.2in and H: 13cm/5.1 in. There is some warpage, noted in enlargements but if just turn it the right way you won’t notice.

Nice old Tibetan or Baotou saddle carpet, with floral medallions and scroll pattern. There are some repairs and restorations which I have highlighted in enlargement two. Early 20th century, the colors are still vibrant with some abrash but none of the garish aniline dyes used later in the 50s and 60s. L: 120cm/47.2in ad W: 60cm/23.6in.

Antique Chinese small zitan wood stand. Rectangular shape with low feet and apron carved with a scrolling cloud motif. Nice grain and patina.

Dimensions: 4" high x 13" long x 7" deep

An antique Chinese 2 drawer altar coffer made of Huanghuali wood. Ming style design with four legs. Original brass hardware. Elegant side table or entryway cabinet.

Age: Republic Period (early 20h C)

Dimensions: 34 1/4" Wide by 31 3/4" High by 19 3/4" Deep

Charming Cizhou style ceramic pillow as a cat, circa late Qing to Republic period in perfect condtion! Great expression- captures the way a cat can gaze so intently at something while appearing calm- as if it is about to pounce on an unsuspecting prey. The Victoria and Albert have one in their TT Tsui Gallery and the Tianjin Porcelain Museum has one on display as well. L: 31cm/12.2in, H: 15.5cm/6.1in and W: 11.5cm/4.5in

Beautiful antique Chinese desk, Republic Period (circa 1920) with inset marble details; door panels feature carvings of bamboo and plum blossoms with birds; detachable secretary top secured by mortise and tendons; inset brass handles. 54" high x 41 1/2' wide x 21 1/2" deep. (Stool sold separately $780.)

Tall Chinese hexagonal table with marble top. Republic Period (circa 1920). 32 1/2" high x 14 1/2" wide x 14 1/2" deep.

Large hand carved natural wood Mongolian alter shrine. 5 drawers used for storage and 3 open compartments for displaying prominent religious pieces. The bottom has one small opening door and two "secret" hidden sliding panels on either side. Beautiful natural rustic look and feel..

Early 19th Century

Size: 48 3/4" high x 91" wide x 11" deep.

Antique Chinese buffet cabinet with three drawers along top, beautiful brass hardware, medium brown finish. Size: 33 1/4" high x 42" wide x 17 3/4" deep.

Antique highly carved low side table with marble top, made for export, scalloped top, beautiful hardwood with elaborately carved legs with claw feet and demon faces, apron is carved with flowers, Republic Period. Size: 18" high x 20 1/2" wide diameter (17" diameter of top)

From our Chinese Monochrome Collection, a fine and large lacquered carved wood stand, late 19th - early 20th century, elegantly constructed with four chilong / serpentine legs and carved with floral motifs.

Size and Condition: 30 inches tall, 22 inches across the widest span of the legs, 15 inches in diameter for the circular top...

Large Chinese basket, tall stacking carrying basket, made of bamboo with iron handle, three compartments, outfitted with removable glass top so that it may be used as an end table or stand, the basket has a large character on the top and woven patterns on all sides, the tiered basket sits in a large bamboo frame with handle, Republic Period. Size: 37" high total (30 1/4" high to top of stand) x 18 1/2" wide x 18 1/2" deep.

Small Chinese square table, beautiful deep golden brown finish, carved aprons with bats and flowers, great side table or stool. Size: 19" high x 19" wide x 19" wide.

Antique Chinese display chest, made of nice hardwood, many display shelves on different levels, lower right has a small cabinet with carved design of grape clusters and vines, the motif is repeated on two small drawer on the bottom portion of the chest, Republic Period. Size: 336" high x 28" wide x 8 1/2" deep

Antique Chinese beautiful small altar table, made all of hard wood, nicely carved with elegant design and cusp edge, very smooth surface, finished in a medium brown color, gorgeous grain, circa 18th/19th century. Size: 32" high (32 1/2" high to flanged edges) x 37 1/2" wide x 12" deep

Antique Chinese hardwood bench, nicely carved, very heavy with beautiful grain, Republic Period. Size: 18 1/2" high x 47" wide x 16 3/4" deep.

Pair of Chinese plaques, made of wood and inlaid with different hardstones with scenes of birds in blossoming branches and bamboo, black lacquer ground, Republic Period. Size of each: 47" high x 27 1/2" wide x 2" deep.

Chinese tapered A-line cabinet, made of jichimu (chicken-wing) wood, nice lines and simple elegance, interior has two shelves, lower shelf has two small built in drawer also made of jichimu wood, circa 1920's). Size: 47" high x 30 1/2" wide (at bottom) x 13" deep.