Pair of Tiele (Chinese Ironwood) Weiqi boxes, carved from solid wood. Weiqi was the forerunner of the Japanese board game of Go, and one of the Four Arts, that someone from the "gentleman class" were supposed to know. These boxes are used to put the stone pieces in. There is cyclical date which probably doesn’t go further back than 1972 therefore they could be 1984, 1996, 2008, 2000, 2012...

1970' Chinese Tixi Style Cinnabar Lacquer Panel with 19th Century Jade, Coral, Agate, Turquoise Carved Plaque Inlay

It is 24 inches (61 cm) in length by 27.2 inches (69 cm) wide. It is 8.7 Lb.

It has peelings, chips at the cinnabar, and surface wears and scratches. Some of the stone has inclusions and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Fleece-lined and hand-made using the old fashioned traditional Chinese methods, only the mid 20th century fabric of the lining and ears identify these shoes as a later made at a later time period. They were probably made by a dotting grandmother and were well worn by a young child.

Chinese ivory toggle finely carved in the shape of a fingered lemon or "Buddha's hand" with foliage and mushroom. H 7cm (2 3/4in). Late 18th century.

Height: 3.4 cm (1.4 in)
Width: 4.2 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 1.2 cm (0.5 in)

Quality early Chinese toggle of an old Sage resting; natural material; possibly converted to a netsuke in Japan; good patina and condition

Width: 5 cm (2 in)
Height: 1.7 cm (0.7 in)
Depth: 3.2 cm (1.2 in)

Chinese toggle of a lotus plant; natural material; lovely patina; early 19th century or earlier; good condition

Ancient Chinese tomb pottery figure of a horse and rider. Made of gray clay and painted with polychrome slip pigment. The figure is clothed in flowing robes and a hat that covers his ears. Facial details on both the figure and the horse are wonderfully well preserved.

Age: Tang Dynasty A.D. 618-906

Dimensions: 8 3/4" high x 7" long x 3" deep

Chinese tomb pottery of standing guardian. Wonderfully modeled with flaming headdress, dragon form shoulders and breastplate armor, standing in relaxed pose atop vanquished foe. Expressive with bold expression, red pigment over white slip, black pigment on hair and face. Tang Dynasty (618-917 AD) Size: 22 1/4"High x 7 1/4" Width x 4 3/4" Depth. Signs consistent with age, old encrustation, restoration. From estate of a NY collector.

Chinese tomb pottery shrine decorated with Sancai glaze in yellow and green with red slip painted details. The shrine is sculpted with lattice doors and filigree roof.

Age: Ming Dynasty (1366 – 1644)

Dimensions: 17" high x 14 1/2" wide x 8 1/2" deep

A very nice Chinese QING DYNASTY, FAMILLE ROSE, TONG-ZHI (1862-1874) Polychrome Porcelain Bowl of the Period adorned with 4 Buddhist auspicious Symbols. Good condition overall. Size: 5.25" diameter x H. 2"

Chinese transitional period compressed ovoid form jar decorated in underglaze blue with birds and insects flying among bamboo and flowering plants emerging from rockery set against a white porcelain ground. The upright glazed neck is decorated with downward pointed leaves. Glazed interior and flat slightly recessed unglazed base. 17th century. Measures nearly 12" high. Very good overall condition. There is a fine old brown chicken foot crack in the interior (see image)...

Cast bronze incense burner, supported by three feet, on the sides, two Buddhist lions form the handles. The object was not cast in one go, indeed the handles and the feet were cast separately and welded, which for the feet is unusual. This seems to announce a lack of technique due to modest provincial craftsmen working in isolated regions. The bronze has casting defects, holes and burrs and the finishes are sketchy...

1970's Chinese Turquoise Carved Snuff Bottle with Dragon & Chain

It is 3.3 inches (8.3 cm) in length with chain by 1.5 inches (3.9 cm) wide. It is 63.2 gram.

It has inclusions and surface scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Turquoise Carved Shou Longevity Beads Mother of Pearl Necklace

It is 37 inches (94 cm) in circumference. The beads range from 17.85 mm to 18.85 mm wide. It is 195.2 gram.

Some beads have inclusions, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Peking Glass Cup/Beaker, turquoise color, 1 3/4" high, 2 1/2" diameter-top rim, 1" diameter-bottom rim, with etched mark "China" on the bottom, and in good condition, no damage.

Beautifully carved solid piece of turquoise figure of a sitting boy. He is holding a branch bearing fruit resting upon his shoulder. Wonderful detail with interesting grain running throughout the stone. Dimensions: 2 3/4'' High X 2'' Wide X 1 3/8'' Deep

A Turquoise Glazed Group of a Pair of Birds. One perched on a tree trunk looking down at its fellow. Covered in a bright turquoise glaze. Chinese L19thC. Height; 9 3/4" (24.8 cm). Condition; excellent, various minor pre firing faults

Turquoise-glazed Stoneware Brush Washer, Chinese Ming dynasty, decorated with line design to the exterior. Chips, fire cracks, glaze losing, please refer photos for condition details. Height: 1 7/8, diameter: 8 in.