From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a good pair of hand-colored steel engravings circa 1843, drawn by Thomas Allom and engraved by W. Wetherhead and W.H. Capone...

A pretty blue & white Qing bowl with translucent rice grain pattern and markings. 3 of the rice grains are missing and 4 have been filled, otherwise good condition.Size: H. 6.5 cm x 10 cm. diameter.

A Chinese plate, late Kangxi or Yongzheng, early 18th c. Decoration of a river landscape in under-glaze blue, over-glaze iron red and gilt. Red mountains in the background- unusual - apparently with snow at the top. Diameter “9/23 cm. Condition: rim frits and minimal wear to the well.

This lacquered leather pillow would have been owned by a wealthy family during the Qing dynasty. Each end has a hand painted floral design with Chinese "well wishing" saying.

A blue and white Chinese export porcelain pot de crème or syllabub cup, Qianlong c 1760-70, with diaper borders and flowers in under-glaze blue. Height including lid "3/ 7,5 cm. Condition: some crackling to the glaze.

Chinese Bridal Bamboo Basket, with Red Lacquer trim and handle, made during later part of 1800's to early 1900's, 19" high with handle and 7" high without handle, 12 1/2" x 9 1/2" wide, oval shape. Beautifully handcrafted basket. No damage.

A Chinese export blue and white plate, Qianlong, c 1750. Decoration of a laid garden table under a willow tree and among peony, all surrounded by butterflies (?) and crickets. Diameter "9/ 23 cm. Condition: rim frits, some wear and a glaze bubble to the well.

Vintage print of a chinese courtyard in Shanghai by Soviet Artist Yastriez. A man in a heavy cloak and ornate cap pauses by a totem in the court yard. Stamp Yastriez 1935.

Antique silver and enamel finger nail guards, worn by wealthy ladies to protect their long finger nails and show that they did not need to work with their hands, made all of repouse silver and enamel and decorated with a flowers and a raised frog, late 19th century. Size: 2" long

Chinese 18th Century Export Qianlong period porcelain Peacock design Spoon Rest or spoon tray, later part of 1790, circa 5/8" high, 4 7/8" wide 3 1/4" deep, overglaze Peacock design in the center, iron red line border on the scalloped hexagonal shape rim. The bottom is unglazed. Few kiln imperfections on the rim but no damages or restorations.

18th Century Qianlong period 1736-1795 Chinese Famille Rose porcelain Spoon Rest or spoon tray, 5/8" high, 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" wide, with overglaze enamel design of flowering branches in the center with four(4) separate cartouches in the center, white on white decoration techniques were used between the four(4) cartouches in small areas. The bottom is unglazed. There is a tiny frit smaller than 1/16" wide on the rim, no other damages or restoration.

Qing Dynasty Noble lady's gilt silver hairpin with the real jade like brush of scholar

A Chinese jar, 19th Century Kangxi revival. Wu jin or mirror black glaze and decoration in gilt of flowers and birds in reserves against a diapered background. Condition: drilled hole to the base and wear to the gilt, minor scratch marks and some wear around the neck (from the original lid, now missing). A black and gilt lid of a different shape to go with the jar (optional, cf. photo). Height "5½/ 14 cm.

Chinese Famille Jaune Ginger Jar, 8 1/4" high, 8 1/2"-widest area, 3 3/4" diameter-top rim, 7" diameter-bottom rim, made during late 1800's to early part of 1900's, thick overglaze Polychrome design on the entire body with Peony flowers and vines with Chinese Character in four(4) circle windows. Star crack on the bottom which stained over the years and scratch on the glaze on the raised decorated surface.

Chinese Famille Jaune porcelain ginger Jar, 8 1/4" high, 8 1/4" wide-widest part, 3 3/4" diameter-top rim, 6 3/4" diameter-bottom rim, Ca. later part of 1800's, Thick Polychrome overglaze design of Peony flowers and vines on the entire body with Chinese Character within four(4) round Cartoches. Star crack on the bottom, and stained over the years, scratch on the glaze on the raised decorated area.

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Enameled Plate Qing Dynasty 19th C Antique Chinese hand painted with famille rose decoration of flowers enameled plate, 19th century Qing (Ching) Dynasty period. The bottom marked in red seal.
Measurements: 17 cm (6 11/16 in) in diameter.
Condition: in good condition, no cracks chips or repairs...

Chinese dark green spinach jade wine cup. In excellent condition, it measures just under 3 inches high x 1 3/8" diameter. Includes stand.

Chinese carved Ivory red pepper shape snuff bottle with original top with spoon, 4" long, 1 3/4" wide, 7/8" deep, shows beautiful grain. Imported to US prior to 1980. Tip of the branches may broken off.