Chinese late Qing dynasty rectangular form wood stand with three levels for objects possibly constructed from fragments of temple carvings. The high relief panels feature figures, flowers, and leafy scrolling vines highlighted in gilt and red. Circa 1900. 16 3/4" long x 7 3/8" high x 5" deep. The stand is sturdy and in good, solid overall condition with typical wear for the age. One side is slightly slanted and has a narrow piece of carving missing (see image)...

Chinese hand-carved agate brush washer, carved from a single piece of agate or carnelian. The piece features an organic, natural shape with detailed carvings of a dragon and gourd along the rim. Good condition, not losses or cracks, minor wear. 5.25” x 2.75" x 5". 12.6 x 7 x 3.3 sm

Republic period Chinese porcelain rectangular incense holder, Jingdezhen, decorated in famille rose enamels with a lady in a garden on one side and a bird among blossoming branches on the other, each accompanied by poetic inscriptions; one panel dated 乙酉年夏月 (summer 1945) and signed “written at Zhushan,” the decorators’ quarter of Jingdezhen...

Scholar's weight in polished black stone. Simply decorated with five characters that compose a poem, it appears to depict a "clear fountain flowing from a rock." It represents tranquility and meditation. These weights were used by Chinese scholars to hold down scrolls of paintings or calligraphy. The stone is hard but can be scratched with a steel point; it is much harder than soapstone and less so than agate or jade...

The bamboo is intricately carved with temples in a lakeside setting. The base and top rim are carved from boxwood. The artist masterfully carved out his decoration, going to great lengths to completely remove certain high-relief sections from the background, notably the temple pillars and some tree branches (see photos). The figure slowly and painfully climbing the path is an old man bent over by the years; the artist was able to express this with two snips of the scissors...

The water dropper depicts one of three Chinese gods: Shòu, the star god of longevity. There are two original holes to pour water in and out, one on top of the head and another on the left shoulder. 3 ” x 2” x 2”.

Very rare brush rest in the shape of a Mandarin duck is made of soft porcelain covered with a very bright turquoise enamel. The bird is hollow, the base is pierced with a square hole allowing the interior void to be seen. We do not think that it was made in a mold, but the details were finely incised with a chisel, which indicates a work of sculpture and not of molding. Only the discovery of a second absolutely identical duck could confirm this...

A Chinese Hand~Warmer, 18th century.

Companion to the Chinese scholar and essential in Winter. A rectangular casket, with rounded corners, forms the container for smoldering charcoal, the pierced lid lets the heat out but no flames. This form of warmer is not uncommon but generally others are found made from thin, lightweight material and as such suffer all kinds of damage from use...

A Rare Chinese ‘Chicken-Blood’ Seal Stone, Unused.

The stone has a lustrous patina and has a very dramatic ‘splash’ of red on all sides. It has never been carved with a designation and the base has now a shallow flake as a result of an impact on the edge, with a little powdery material showing. Further along there is a tiny bruise to the edge. These could be taken out by reducing the length by 0.4cm. Personally the chip does not worry me...

A Chinese soapstone seal, unused, decorated with gilded engraved running script calligraphy. 19Th ~ 20th century.

Approximately 7.5 cm high. Nice old patina and signs of handling...

A unique object for the scholar’s table made of hardwood root, partly sculptured in the shape of two peaches attached to a branch with two leaves. The peach have a strong symbolic meaning in Chinese culture, it is a symbol of longevity and immortality; it is said that the peach tree grows in the orchard of Xiwangmu, The Queen Mother of the West. Peaches are common to Chinese art. Size: roughly 20 x 18 x 15 cm. Qing, 19th cent. Condition: very good!

Chinese late Qing dynasty rectangular form lacquered wood scholar's desk tray or serving tray, each side with two long pierced openings to the upright walls, each corner with a low raised foot. Late 19th to early 20th century. 13 1/8” x nearly 8 3/4” x 1 1/2” high. Very good, solid overall condition with minor separations in the wood. From the estate of Gerhard Lohmeier, a Diplomat at the German Embassy in Beijing from 1985 to 1989.

A Well Modelled Bronze Figure of Liu Hai. The youthful Immortal standing with long flowing sleeves and his right foot resting on a double gourd from which issues a twisting trail of smoke. Dangling a string of cash in front of his three legged toad which is held in his left hand. A hole above his back for incense. Chinese Late Ming. Height; 4 1/4″ (10.7 cm). Condition; excellent, good patina. Liu Hai is a Daoist immortal who kept a three-legged toad as companion. The...

Unique cricket box with glass front, wire mesh cover and copper repoussé image of crickets and “Eight Horses-八駿全圖 ” after the style of China’s most famous 20th century artist Xu Beihong -徐悲鴻. Hand crafted this is a charming and functional vintage piece from the 70s or 80s. L: 11cm/4.6in W: 4cm/1.6in and H: 6.5cm/2.6in

Chinese late Qing to Republic period guanpixiang table-top chest with a mansard-style hinged top that lifts to expose a single shallow tray above a pair of doors opening to five drawers with metal pulls all upon an attached base. A circular lockplate with ruyi-form clasp is on the front. Two side carrying handles. These chests were typically utilized by men to hold seals and related accessories while women were known to use them for cosmetics storage. Early 20th century...

Soapstone pot. Sculpted decoration of a landscape animated by characters. In certain places, openwork crosses the walls. The cylindrical pot rests on three feet carved from the mass, it is covered with an openwork wooden lid, topped by a soapstone grip representing lotuses. It is possible that it is an incense burner, which would explain the presence of the Openworks for the evacuation of smoke and good ventilation, put into operation it has a very nice effect. It can also be a brush pot that we...

The base is made up of several small wooden parts finely cut with flowers, scrolls and Greek motifs. The majority of the wood is dark brown, almost black, small inserted panels are made of boxwood, the barriers are made of bone. These barriers were tinted green, a color today almost completely erased by light and time, however more pronounced shades of green remain in the most sheltered places. This barrier is carved with plum blossoms, bamboo stems and pine needles. These 3 plants, represented ...

Black lacquer box finely incised with motifs of birds, dormice, vines and flowers, the golden designs stand out pleasantly against the black background with discretion. This Chinese lacquer technique called Ch'iang Chin is very old, it consists of making slight incisions on the dry lacquer then filling them with gold powder mixed with fresh lacquer for good, lasting adhesion. On the box presented here, the very thick and solid lacquer is a sign of excellent quality which has allowed it to calmly...