In China, older age was/is respected and valued... During the late Qing Dynasty, many wealthier Chinese used eyeglasses to appear older...sometimes clear glass lenses were used for those with good eyesight Personally, I never colored my hair before traveling to China.... This eyeglass case was carved from water buffalo horn...It has the original hand twisted string and a small movable stop.... and a few minor scratches from use and age

A set of Chinese bronze sword hilt.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size of hilt only: Length 18.5 - 21.3 C.M. / Width 5.8 - 6.3 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 36.2 - 36.4 C.M.
Condition: Intact with original condition. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Chinese Jadeite Carved Cabochon with 22K Yellow Gold Ring Marked "天興" "22K"

The ring size is 7. The jade is 19.1 mm long by 6.1 mm wide. It is 5.8 gram.

It has inclusions at the jadeite, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Military Rank Badge with Lion

It is 11 inches (28 cm) long by 11.75 inches (30 cm) wide.

It has loose and missing threads, frayed edges, stains, discoloration, toning, and wears (as seen in the photos).

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Found in the Philippines. Featuring a circular body, resting on a short straight foot and is decorated with a carved central floral spray, adorned with combed lines. The box is covered overall in a pale green celadon glaze, except for its base, which is left fully unglazed and partially burnt to red. Measurements: diameter (3.9"inches) across. Condition: in perfect condition. No repairs, UV light checked...

Tang Dynasty, high fired, white clay, statue of a court advisor. H: 25cm/9.8in. Good condition. FREE SHIPPING!

Antique Chinese scroll painting by the artist, Ting Hsi Chiang (1669-1732). A pair of colorful kingfisher birds fly amidst the blossoming branches of a white peony bush and delicate sprays of white and yellow daisies Painted in ink and mineral colors on silk. There is calligraphy and a signature with seal in the upper left hand side.

Age: Kangxi or Yongzheng Dynasty (17th century)

Dimensions: Total size of scroll: 73" high x 19 5/8" wide (22" wide with rollers)...

A Chinese Carved Buffalo Horn Guanyin. The seated figure well carved with flowing robes. Chinese 19thC. Height; 4 1/2" (11.3 cm). Condition; usual flaws in horn as on her back. Chips to the base and by her right foot

Nice Han pottery jar with traces of original reddish pigment, lovely shape with wide flaring mouthrim, please note the mouthrim has been repaired-highlighted in enlargements. H: 28cm/11in x D: 26cm/10.2in

Special Offer: “Fixer Upper”- Han ceramic well with dragon head roof, and classic lead green glaze and silver patina. This is broken into three pieces and would need to be repaired (I would recommend two part epoxy) please note that in the cover image it is just being held together with gravity. I would prefer to sell “as is” but can offer a repair but cannot guarantee it will arrive in one piece. H: 40cm/15.8in.

Fine & Rare Chinese Neolithic Siwa Culture Burnished Black Pottery Jar (c. 1350 BC)

This rare pottery vessel was made over 3,000 years ago by peoples of the Siwa Culture (c.1350 BC) from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is attractively-shaped with high handles, a saddle-shaped mouth and a wide body that tapers down to a small circular flat base...

Height: 6.4 cm (2.7 in)
Width: 4.3 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 1.8 cm (0.8 in)

Chinese carved rutilated quartz crystal snuff bottle; black hair-like inclusions within the rock crystal; well-hollowed with a bone spoon and coral knop; good condition

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner. Xuande mark. 12 cm diameter. 8,3 cm high. 570 gram weight. Good conditions.

LARGE Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Swatow / Zhangzhou Porcelain Dish

This unusually large and impressive porcelain dish was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. This type of ware, nowadays known as "Zhangzhou" ware (although most commonly known as "Swatow" ware), was produced in the south-east of China, mainly for export around Southeast Asia...

An antique QING DYNASTY ink and color Gouache Painting on Paper, framed with natural slab silk matting, depicting 2 adult teachers and 3 boys. Size: 24" x 19.5". Good condition overall.

Fine Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Jar (AD 618 - 906)

This fine and attractively-shaped high-fired jar was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is quite "heavily-potted" and has a pale grey, almost white porcelaneous body. The flat base is relatively small from which the body expands outwards to quite a bulbous shape, and then in again to a fairly narrow neck with a rolled rim to the mouth...

Fine & Rare Small Chinese Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Ewer

This attractive small ewer was made in the 14th - 15th Century, during the Yuan Dynasty (1279 - 1368) or the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) at the celebrated Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province. This is a particularly rare form from the Longquan kilns. It is "heavily-potted" with a wide body, high handle and high spout...

Chinese Famille Rose Mandarin Palette Tea Bowl and Saucer. Decorated with a scene of a standing lady holding a fan next to another seated and with a child on a terrace. The tea bowl with two cartouches, one with the lady and child the other with the standing figure. Qianlong C1775. Diameter of the saucer; 5 1/2″ (14.0 cm). Condition; perfect.