19th century or earlier
Genuine natural carnelian / red agate
Weight: 156.3 g
Length (clasp to clasp): 98 cm
Number of beads: 68
Beads measure from 25 mm by 17 mm (largest) to 10 mm by 8 mm
From an English collection

Condition: Excellent antique condition. Many beads exhibit age surface wear, as well as some pitting and chipping (especially along the thread hole). [Please examine all photos carefully, as they are part of the condition report.]

Early - mid 20th century
Genuine natural Baltic amber of semi-translucent cognac coloring
Weight: 143.6 g
Number of beads: 81
Bead diameter: 18 mm (largest) to 13.5 mm (smallest)
Length of necklace (end to end): 118 cm
From a New Jersey estate

A rare find! A magnificent string of 81 large Baltic amber beads of matched coloring, strung together on a real silk chord...

Chinese late Qing dynasty Guangxu period porcelain lidded wine pot or ewer moulded in the form of the character "fu" (good fortune) and decorated in famille noire enamels on the biscuit. The body is densely covered in a pattern of green tendrils and chrysanthemums set against a black background. A central figural panel features an attendant fanning the God of Wealth (Caishen). The panel on the opposite side is decorated with the God of Longevity (Shoulao or Shouxing) holding a staff...

Chinese carved stand made from huanghuali wood, with carved and pierced bottom edges in a simple, flowing design, with circular central carving in the front and back center, and legs carved to appear as clawed feet. Has a beautiful, shining grain with eye-catching contrast. Size: 3.25" height, 8" length, 5" width

The lid decorated with a scene of go players in a garden. The rest of the box with Buddhist symbols on a dark blue ground. Dimensions: 19x8,5x4,5 cm. Condition: expected age wear, cracks and some old chips to the enamel. Overall in good condition.

Dark blue ground with decorations in gold and green, seberal colorful scenes with Chinese figures playing Go, making music, riding horse etc. The back of the bowl with dark blue scrolls on a lavender ground. Diameter 41,5 cm. H. 11,5 cm. Condition: very good, apart from some age cracks, wear and a chip on the back of the bowl, some pieces of enamel missing, due to the firing process. Overall in a very good condition.

Large and heavy Chinese antique Bronze Guanyin buddha statue, Qing dynasty, c. 18th century. Really impressing. The Guanyin buddha is sitting on a lotus base, the clothes are so graceful and elegant and the details of the figure are magificent.

Good "Xuande" mark on the back.

Size: 15,1'' height, weight 15 lbs!!

Shipping included

This intriguing bronze Daoist vase is decorated with chinese taotie, circling the top and bottom slender areas of the cylindrical vase. Symbols circling around middle part of vase are from the "I Ching" Prophesy, one of the oldest Chinese texts. The solid lines representing the Yang, the creative principle. The open lines represent the Yin, the receptive principle...

Antique Chinese table, made from huanghuali with a beautiful, glowing grain. Around its sides are carved spirals designs over a large border panel. The front and back panels are carved with the calligraphy symbol for double happiness in between two dragons with clouds of billowing smoke around their bodies and two phoenixes flying on either side. The table's side panels are without dragons but otherwise the same with carved double happiness symbol and smoke detailing...

This finely crafted Chinese Steatite brush washer is an artistically carved pomegranate that sits beautifully attached with vines, small berries and a blooming flower. A beautiful scholar object that was made to rest and wash calligraphy brushes, mid 20th centhury. Dimensions: 3.5 in. Long X 2 in. Tall

This rust colored copper oxide monochrome has a gorgeous tea dust glaze. A chinese scholar's object used for collecting, this beautiful porcelain monochrome is a wonderful decorative piece as well as a small flower vase. The black and rust combined compliment each other, showing a lovely contrast. With Qianlong mark on the bottom. Age: 18th century Dimensions: Height: 5.5" High X 3.25" in Diameter

Beautifully rich Black Chinese Monochrome. A scholar's object, this vase has a gorgeous deep black oil spot coloring, 19th century. Dimensions: 7.25" High, 4" Diameter

A white porcelain bowl with under glaze incised (anhua） decoration depicting two dragons amongst stylized clouds and flames. On the base, in underglaze blue, is the six character reign mark of the Guangxu Emperor (1875-1908). Condition: there is a small shallow 0.5cm chip to the inside of the rim and much of the over glaze silver decoration is worn away...

Antique monochrome bowl with a beautiful deep peach bloom glaze and a clear over glaze. Inside this porcelain bowl is light bluish- white coloring. Bottom of bowl models a round foot. Edges of the bowl shows are the blue-white as well. From the 18th-19th century. Dimensions: 6.5" in diameter

Antique Chinese carved jadeite with hues of white and light green, with apparent areas of bright apple green. It is carved into a smooth cylindrical shape and would have been used as a thumb ring in archery. 19th century, Qing Dynasty era Size: 1" height, 1.25" width, .25" thickness

Chinese carved overlay Peking Glass vase with cranes in flight amongst lily pads and tall grasses. In excellent condition with just some normal age related wear/mirco abrasions on the bottom, it measures 11.25" high (28.6 cm).

These extremely decorative pair of food containers are beautifully ornamented. A turquoise background, these cloisonne containers model a beautiful array of blue, yellow, and red shades of swirling chimera and flower design. Made of bronze, The containers have one compartment each. Lid opens at top. The "shou" symbol on lids represent longevity. Turn of the 19th century. Dimensions: Height 12 in. 13.5 in. Long 7.25 in. Wide

Beautifully painted Chinese enameled porcelain planter. Brightly decorated with bird and flowers. Contains calligraphy on one side of the planter. This planter includes colorful phoenix, and cranes, with wispy feathers. Large peonies scatter over the pot, mix in vibrantly with the green scenery. From the Republic Period (1912-1949) Size: 9" high x 10 3/4" wide diameter