A very rare and unusual parrot form bronze (copper tin alloy) incense burner made in China in the late Ming Dynasty, probably circa 1620 to 1640, during either the Tianqi or Chongzhen reigns. This item is partially coated with old black lacquer.

Condition: the cover is missing; and there are losses to the tip of the tail...

Chinese Qing dynasty 17th - 18th century bronze censer with "QIn Shu Jia Ban" mark. 20 cm wide. 14 cm mouth rim diameter. 8,3 cm high.2114 gram weight. Good condition. Free from any repair and crack. You can see scratch and minor dent because wearing age.

Late 19th Century Chinese Paktong Wash Basin with Dragon & Calligraphy

It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 12.5 inches (31.7 cm) wide. It is 1,754 gram.

It is tarnished and has stains, rust, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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17th Century Chinese Ming Bronze Immortal Deity Incense Burner Holding Peach

It is 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) tall by 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide. It is 1304 gram (2.9 Lb).

It has loss patina, pitting and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer, Xuande Mark. 10,5 cm diameter. Good condition.

A rare gourd shaped bronze (copper tin alloy) vase decorated in archaic style with leiwen (thunder) pattern motifs and a band of stylized waves.

This item was made in China in the 12th to 14th Century during the late Song or Yuan dynasties when ancient Shang and Zhou bronzes were unearthed and collected. This was a time when large numbers of antique inspired bronze vessels were produced...

Chinese bronze censer or incense burner with cover. Xuande Mark. 14 cm diameter, 1384 gram weight. Good conditions.

1920's Chinese Solid Silver Dragon Candle Holder Wood Carved Stand Marked

It is 8.7 inches (22 cm) tall measured with stand by and 4.4 inches (11.3 cm) wide. It is 318 gram measured without stand.

One arm has been reattached. It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Qing dynasty small bronze censer or incense burner. Xuande mark. 9,7 cm mouth diameter. 13,2 cm wide. 4,5 cm high. 461 gram weight. Good conditions except scratch because the age on the patina.

A large archaic style bronze (copper tin alloy) incense burner on three legs with lion head terminals and with tall flared flange edged handles. The body is decorated in relief with the Eight Daoist Immortals and above them, centrally, on the front is Shou Lao / Shou Xing, the Star God of Longevity, seated on a recumbent deer...

A rare dated mid Ming dynasty bronze archaic style tripod altar vessel - Jue. The Jue originated during the Shang dynasty in the Chinese bronze age and was used, probably in ritual, for heating alcohol over fire. This item was commissioned as a Confucian temple dedication and bears the inscription - "Shun De County (Guangdong), Xue Wen Temple Altar Vessel, Hongzhi (1488-1505) 1492, County Magistrate Wu *** Ju ask workman to cast"...

19th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Filigree Hunting Knife Horn Handle Gemstone Mounted

It is 12.7 inches (32.5 cm) long by 0.8 inch (2.2 cm) wide. The blade is 6 inches (15.2 cm) long by 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) wide. It is 125 gram.

It is tarnished and has cracks at the handle and rust at the blade and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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17th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Seated Buddha

It is 8.2 inches (21 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. It is 1032 gram (2.3 Lb).

It has small chips, pitting holes, rubbing golds and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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DESCRIPTION: An attractive oval brass box, the hinged lid decorated with a carved carnelian stone at the center with raised brass leaves on either side. Signed at the interior lid, such a box might have been used for snuff, jewelry, cosmetics or medicines. This attractive little box is in excellent condition and dates from the first quarter of the 20th C. DIMENSIONS: 2 ¼” long (5.7 cm) x 1 1/8” wide (2.9 cm) x 1” high (2.5 cm).

1930's Chinese Silver (tested silver with silver test kit) Cup & Saucer with Calligraphy Marked

The cup is 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) tall by 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) wide. The saucer is 1.2 inches (3 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 173 gram.

They have surface wears and scratches and tarnished silver (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese etched and carved design of Double Gourd and leaves in the background Brass Lock and heavy Key, Ca. early 1900, 2 3/4" wide, 1 3/4" high, 3/4" deep(outside measurement), 1 3/8" wide(inside opening), hole is less 1/8" diameter round, in working condition, polished with many years of usage naturally original condition, some areas are stained and dark. This lock and key was found in Yunnan Providence in China.

Chinese Brass Lock and Key with signature, early 1900, 2 3/4" wide and 1 3/8" deep(outside measurement), 1 1/8" wide(inside measurement), stick is 3/16" less than 1/8" diameter round, sort of 3 dimentional shape, in good working condition. There are some interesting embossed and inscribed Chinese design under the old stained Brass in original condition. Thick and large size of the key is very decorative.

Chinese antique bronze tripod censer with lid, footed with modeled elephant heads, trunks as feet, pair of elephant head side handles with uplifted trunks, lid with recumbent elephant with garnitures pedestal bowl for handle. Nice dark bronze patina, Fret design on rim, scrolling lotus design on body and reticulated lid.

Chicago Estate
Age Late 19th century, Early 20th century
Size: 10" H x 7 1/2" W x 4 1/2" D