Beautiful Cantonese export painting. Painted with mineral pigment on silk. Popular during the 19th century. In this frame two scenes are portrayed of amorous pursuits with various ways of entertainment in the entertainment quarters. The mood is lively. Some play the musical instruments like the Qin and Mandolin, while others chat or rest on Dali marble chairs. Beautiful flower arrangements are positioned in each scene. There is incredible detail on the faces and details are realistically painted...

Beautiful Cantonese export painting. Painted with mineral pigments on silk. Popular during the 19th century. A portrayed scene of an amorous pursuit during a boat banquet. Beautiful tones of blue, green and red. Incredible detail all around. Painting is displayed in a wooden frame. Age: 19th Century. Size with frame: 11.5"H x 14.875"L

Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain plate, late 19th century period, 9 1/4 inches in diameter, with flea bites to the rim.

Chinese blue and white large bowl, the interior of the bowl features a Chinese ancient figure,marked " Yi Xi Tang Zhi " on the bottom, Qing Dynasty. Size; Diameter of the bowl is 9 inches and it stands 4.5 inches tall. Condition Report, Very good condition with no imperfections.

Chinese rose medallion enameled porcelain Plate, with panel decorations of interior scenes, birds, and flowers, 19th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 8 3/8 inches, no condition concerns.

A rare finely carved cylindrical bamboo incense box depicting Scholars amongst rocks and pine trees in a mountain landscape. This item was made in China in the late Qing period - the characters carved into the top read "Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi" which translates as "Made in the Guangxu reign Qing dynasty" (1875-1908). Condition - one 2cm age related crack at the top - otherwise excellent with no damages or losses and no repairs or restoration. 22.7cm (8.8inches) high...

A finely moulded biscuit glazed Wang Binrong style porcelain vase decorated with the eight buddhist emblems and two Qianlong style dragons. The base has a moulded CHINA mark indicating that this item was made post 1891 for export during either the late Guangxu or early Republic period (circa 1895-1920). Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration...

A large and heavy porcelain vase with thick Sang-de-boeuf ('Ox-blood') glaze. On the base is incised the six character reign mark of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). We have been unable to decide whether this item was made during his reign (in the late Qing dynasty) or later during the Republic period (1912-1949. Condition: excellent - no damages and no restoration...

Two double pages printed in woodblock technique on thin paper. The first depicting a blue bird on a lychee plant from the "Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting", Jieziyuan huazhuan, published in 1679 by Wang Gai. The second showing a bird on a fruiting branch, from the "Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Calligraphy and Painting", Shizhuzai shuhua pu, published by Hu Zhengyan in the early 17th century. These painting manuals were very popular and reprinted many times, here 18th century editions...

Chinese rose medallion enameled porcelain plate, decorated with figures and floral design, 19th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 6 1/4 inches, in perfect condition.

A small thinly potted wine or tea cup delicately painted in shades of underglaze blue with traditional Chinese landscape scenes. The cup is bound with a metal (copper) rim, apparently made to cover a burst glaze bubble. On the base is a four character shop mark which reads "Shun Li Kun Ji". The makers mark was in use during the late Qing / early Republic period so we assume that this item was made during the late 19th or early 20th Century. Condition - very good - no damages and no restoration...

A large antique Chinese altar table made from Jumu wood. The front of the altar table contains intricate geometrical patterns, images of birds, flowers, and scrolling vine carvings. Interestingly, the top of the table contains repairs where the restorer created patterns of fish and pineapples to fill in holes on the surface of the table. Age: 19th century. Size: length 121" width 17" height 33.75"

Antique Chinese intricately embroidered sleeve from a noble woman's robe, ornate gold wrapped thread on blue silk ground, densely sewn in a scene of butterflies and peonies, beautifully framed and in wonderful condition. Size of textile: 23" high x 3 1/2" wide Size of frame: 31" high x 11" wide

Charming antique Chinese colorful embroidered collar for wear for a high born woman. Circa 1900 over her outer clothing. Charming patterns of ruyi scepters, insects, goldfish, birds, peony flowers, orchids and infinite lock designs. Vivid colors of pink, green, navy blue. Ending with a charming straight collar with butterflies. Age: c.1900. Size, framed: 37" length x 28.375" height.

Peking glass vase, the baluster form carved with figures at leisure amidst pine trees, bamboo and clouds, the neck decorated with foliate design in relief, mark on base, late 19th or early 20th century period. Size; Height of vase is 9 1/4 inches with diameter of 5 inches. Condition Report; This item is in great condition, with no imperfections.

A white jade covered entirely by Han style dragons creating an abstract design of swirls and curls. The jade has a hole on the wider end of stone making it usable as a pendant or a pocket jade. Period: Early Ching (18th Century) Size: H = 2-1/4", W = 1-1/4" Condition: No repairs or chips.

A large dish or plate painted in typical early 18th Century "Famille Rose" enamels and decorated with flowering peony shrubs and a chrysanthemum.This item was made in China, for export to Europe, during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735). Condition - extensively damaged - it has been broken into many pieces and has old rivetted ("stapled") and infilled repairs but could be a good study or display piece.31cm (12inches) diameter

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