Unusual Chinese temple corbel made of hand carved wood. With black, red, and gilt lacquer pigments, carved with the head of a dragon, a bird, and flora. Very interesting style of carving, similar to that of Mayan imagery.

Early 19th Century

Size: 13" L x 4" W x 23" H

Very big brass pipe cleaner with geometrical carvings ; beautiful shape and proportions. L : 10c

Brass pipe tool in the shape of a fish with double function : cleaning the pipe’s bowl and cutting the tobacco leaves with the folding blade.
Very old, beautiful patina and wear ; L. folded: 6,5c

Cigarette holder made from a stag antler ; L : 9c

Chinese porcelain vase in clair de lune glaze. Six characters Qianlong mark, we date it to Guangxu period based on the written style of the mark and other factors. Condition: There is one chip on the foot rim, no other damage besides this. Height: 14"

Three unusual large ancient beads from China. Size: See last photo.

The elephant has a Buddhistic caparisoned dress with pearl harness, tassels, and scrolling patterned blanket. On its back is a removable bulbous vase form with flared neck (tianquiping) Incised with arctic motif. The elephants almond shaped eyes, diminutive tusk, pinched ears, with trunk swayed inward. The bronze is lost wax cast method...

Antique Chinese pair of fu dogs, hand-sculpted from clay, with hollow interior and fine detailing. Qing Dynasty

Size: 4" L x 3" W x 5.75" H

Chinese Jadeite carved ring, Disc, Beads, Rose Quartz, red stained wood bead with Silver mounted Ornament, part of Jewelry before. Ca. before 1900, 4 1/4" long total length, 1" diameter for green Jadeite Disc, Nephrite Ring has hairline but not broken.

Chinese carved Turquoise Ornament or Tassel with Chinese Characters, and Macrame knot, 7/8" high-maximum height, and 1/2" high, 3/4" wide, 3/8" thick for carved Turquoise only, two(2) round Turquoise beads on top and bottom together, the carved turquoise pendant is before 1920's. The condition is good.

Chinese natural Turquoise Ornament, Tassel with Macrame knot, 7 1/4" high-maximum height for Tassel, and 7/8" high, 5/8" wide, 1/4" thick for Turquoise piece, shows natural grains of the stone. The condition is good.

Late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Table Screen Signed

It is 11 inches (28 cm) tall by 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) wide. The plaque is 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) long by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It weighs 3 lb.

It has hairline cracks, rubbing of paint, and surface wears and scratches. There is peeling of paint and chips at the wood frame (as seen in the photos).

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Antique hand carved wood Chinese picture frame with a hand tinted photo of the Double Ring Longevity Pavilion. Also known as Shuanghuan Pavilion, the pavilion was moved in 1977 to the Temple of Heaven, Beijing. This is a photo of the pavilion in its original location near The Forbidden City. Antique photo and frame are in excellent condition. Frame measures 9" x 13 inches.

A zitan wood brush washer or water coupe decorated with carved pine branches. Late Qing Dynasty. The washer is in excellent condition. Approximately 5-1/2"L X 4-1/4"W.

Chinese mounted fan painting, with scenic imagery of a forest of bamboo, with natural structures of rock in the foreground. Calligraphy and three red chops in upper left area.

Size: 24" L x 13" H (20.5" L x 10" H fan only)

Nineteenth century white brass Chinese smoking pipe with carvings on both ends. Size: L. 34.7cm. Condition: No repairs.

Chinese mounted fan painting of a pair of ducks in muted colors, with reeds in the foreground, calligraphy and two red chops.

Size: 23.5" L x 14.25" H (19.5" L x 9" H fan only)

Pair of Chinese Qing dynasty Daoguang (1821-1850) mark and period scalloped edge porcelain bowls finely decorated on the exterior in famille rose enamels with birds among marsh flowers and plants set against a sea foam green background. A wave pattern accented by rust-red bats extends around the foot. Turquoise base and interior. A square rust-red six-character zhuanshu Daoguang mark is on the base. Wood stands are included...