A well carved bamboo brush pot with beautiful patina. The main side showing figures in a garden setting, the backside with two animal cartouches and a poem in Chinese characters, as well delicately engraved in French and romanized Chinese. Condition: the base reinforced with leather, some tears and cracks and tiny losses, rim with flee bites. Dimension: height: c. 15.5, diameter: 11.1 cm.

Authentic antique cast bronze brush washer of the compressed globular body with rounded sides terminating with lipped rim, 17th-19th century(Ming or Qing Dynasty), China...

Antique bronze scholar's brush rest - holder in the form of a Chilong dragon, Ming Dynasty (1368–1644. AD), China.

This brush rest was cast in the form of a sinuous dragon with hand-chiseled details. It is further distinguished by a single horn and a bifurcated tail that coils and unfurls.

This brush stand is more than a functional object; it is an imaginative and auspicious sculpture designed to decorate a scholar's table...

Early 20th century, Chinese 17" jadeite ruyi scepter featuring a double fish. This scepter is carved from a solid piece of jadeite with the prettiest shades of mottled blues, greens and whites and has a gorgeous polish. Comes with a hardwood presentation stand and a wonderful tassel. Dates Circa 1940-50s

Rare antique Chinese multi-color scholar's brush holder in the form of the Chinese men's boot, Ming Dynasty 1368 -1644 AD.

Made of ceramic with sancai glazing, elaborately molded-in raised pattern, the boot's toe is adorned with a monster mask and richly glazed in cobalt blue, turquoise, brown, and cream beige.

CONDITION: Shows the age and use, with minor age wear.

In good condition, considering its age of more than 376 years, no damage or repairs...

Length: 6.2 cm (2.5 in)
Height: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Depth: 2.9 cm (1.2 in)
Weight: 150 gms

Fine early Chinese bronze scroll weight; depicts a resting Qilin; wonderful patina; Ming Period; excellent condition

Authentic antique Chinese porcelain scholar's brush rest with pale Celadon glazed, Ming dynasty (1368-1644 AD)...

Vintage Chinese ink on paper fan depicting a bird on flowering branches by Chen Shiliang (b. 1941). Signed and with red artists’s seal. Dated within the calligraphy at the top to summer of 1981. Bamboo ribs and guard stick. Chen Shiliang is best known for traditional bird and flower painting in the Zhejiang School tradition. Measures 21 1/4" across when open, guard stick 11 7/8” long. Good overall condition with minor soiling and wear...

Republic Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Scholar Inkstone Box with Wild Goose

It is 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall by 4.2 inches (10.8 cm) long and 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.

It has dark spots, rubbing of paint, a chip at the inner edge and a firing crack (as seen in the photos).

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Height: 16.2 cm (6.6 in) Width: 14.3 cm (5.7 in) Depth: 12.1 cm (4.8 in) Quality Chinese deeply-carved bamboo brush pot; shows a mountainous landscape inhabited with scholars, also depicts group ascending mountainous treelined paths beside a rushing river, possibly depicting a scene from the Lanting Xu, 'Orchid Pavilion Preface’

Chinese Qing dynasty ink and color on silk painting in the imperial court style depicting two birds on branches set against flowers by Ma Jiatong (1865-1937). The inscription reads “following the spirit of the brush of Prime Minister Jiang Nansha” (referring to the early Qing painter Jiang Tingxi), by Xiangdong Jushi Jiatong.” Two seals of the artist are below. The second reads "Ma Jingfan.” 19th century, Tongzhi to Guangxu period...

17th century scene of "Son Returns Home After Making His Fortune to the Surprise of His Family". Hand painted with inks on silk, we are dating this painting pre 1900. Not examined out of frame, it looks to be in excellent antique condition. Measures in frame 20" x 38" high, site size 14" 27" high.

Antique Chinese bitong (brush pot) carved of huanghuali wood with mythical chilong creatures. Undulating edges around the rim seem to unfurl. The lower portion is carved with a cusped edge and three low feet. Beautiful grain.

Age: Republic Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 6 7/8" high x 6 1/8" wide

19th century Chinese carved green fluorite scholar's table libation cup/brush washer with nice purple highlights on the superbly done top rim. It is carved in high relief with birds, flowers and rockery with the bottom part having a twisting stem type riser. In excellent condition, it measures without stand 3" high x 3" long (at the very top rim) x 2.25" wide as the top rim flairs out more across the length.

Rare tetrapod censer representing a stylized elephant. The censer is in cast bronze.The cast is beautiful and the finish is perfect,probably scrapped,no holes or roughness. The old patina proves the authenticity of the object. A frieze carved with swastika surrounds the elephant in its upper part representing a caparison. The ears are represented by 2 spirals as well as the tusks...

Porcelain vase with splashed decoration in green, yellow and aubergine enamels.This small size reminds me of an desk object like a small vase to decorate the table of a scholar. One crack. H:78mm

Small bat-shaped water container. It is in porcelain covered with a beautiful green glassure and is pierced with 4 openings, a small one at the mouth, 2 others on either side of the ears and a large one at the back. Was to serve as a water cup, either as a dropper, perhaps as an oil lamp or an incense holder, or several functions at the same time. It is a rare and charming object which is also auspicious. Good condition, normal wear for a centuries-old object...

It is a small container which is carved in a black stone which is not very hard. I think it is a soapstone. It was covered with a layer of solid red lacquer which has partially worn away with use and time. The central receptacle is flanked by 2 dragon heads which have their mouths open. The mouths are pierced with holes as for a teapot. It appears to be a 2-light oil lamp...