A Rare Dian culture metal work was found in very good condition.
It was hollow casted with religious scenes.
Nice patina was preserved on the surface.

Date: 2 B.C , Western Han periods.

Dimensions 12cm x 10.2cm x0.8cm.

Similar piece was found in the Yunnan Province Museum.

Bronze Stand is not included.

Very rare early 20th century textile from the Mulao ethnic group Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Province. Little is known about these textiles other than they show a close affinity with Maonan weavings and are no longer being woven by this people. This is a two paneled blanket with original border and supplementary weft silk and cotton embroidered pattern of birds, mythical animals and flowers on a cotton field “key fret” pattern...

Glass charm emulating white nephrite Jade inscribed with delicate Arabic verses from the Koran on both sides. This set is in silver with a copper loop to hold on a chord. I bought this in Hong Kong so original provenance is unknown- possibly from the Xinjiang, Turkic Uyghur speaking area. Jade was very popular during the Mughal period in India and I would date this piece circa 19th century. Excellent condition- no chips or cracks. L 5.3cm/2.1in and W: 3.4cm/1.3in. Free shipping.

Lovely Qing Dynasty pendant of a monkey on a leaf, “staring at the moon”, carved from carnelian. An unusually fat piece with a rich dark color rarely seen in Chinese carnelian. L: 4.7cm/1.8in and W: 3.5cm/1.4in. There is one small chip on the back of the hole noted in 2nd enlargement. Included is an adjustable macramé cord, and free shipping via Hong Registered Airmail.

Embroidered silk panel. Flower (lotus?)and scroll motifs in silk and gold embroidery. Beijin knot detail. Chinese work from the Qing Dynasty. Good general condition, faded colors, no repairs. Old européan frame in wood and glass. Total dimensions: 55x43cm. Embroidered panel alone: ​​37x24cm

A Rare 蔡沈Manuscript 書經集傳序 of Song Dynasty was found.
It was in Chinese calligraphy on an old manually made paper.
It is very hard for me to authenticate if it was from Song dynasty or from later dates.
But I would like to present it as an old Chinese calligraphy work of art at least from 19th centuries.

Dimensions: 24×12cm

Finely detailed carved bamboo bitong with five panels depicting classic three friends of winter and scholar themes. I bought this in Guangxi Zhuang, in 1995, late Republic period. There is a hole intentionally drilled at the bottom, otherwise excellent condition. H: 13.4cm/5.2in and D: 6.8cm/2.8in.

Very rare small celadon Yueyao lugged jar from a Zhejiang Kiln, circa Five Dynasties/Early Northern Song. This type of ceramic was a precursor to Longquan ware. There is a firing crack and some fritting (caused by pockets of air trapped beneath the glaze during firing) on one side- noted in enlargements. D: 9cm/3.5in and H: 6cm/24in.

Good Ming Dynasty, Khotan jade carving of a flower. This was used as a button or clothing decoration- an authentic genuine Ming piece- difficult to get these days. D: 4.1cm/1.2in x thickness 1cm/.4in, weight 24 grams. A few “flea bites” on the edge of petals and original inclusion following the carving, noted in enlargements. Free shipping.

Special Offer: Originally $280 now $140= 50% off. Beautiful Qing Dynasty Shiwan aka Shekwan ware from Guangdong, iron rust glazed incense burner. Excellent condition, H: 8.5cm/3.4in (from handles) and D: 12cm/4.8in. See last enlargement for Qianlong Reign porcelain with same glaze for comparison.

Very Rare Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Swatow Porcelain Incised Celadon Dish (Ex. Lammers Collection)

This large and rare porcelain dish, of the type known as "Swatow" ware, was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty at the Zhangzhou kilns in Fujian province where many such wares were made for export around South-east Asia...

Rare Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 618 - 906)

This rare and interesting pottery figure was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a grey pottery that is solid (as opposed to being hollow as are the majority of Tang figures) and relatively highly-fired. It has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, very good amounts of which still remain. The figure wears a hood and stands alert with his right hand across his chest...

Small figure in cast bronze. His musculature is imposing, he carries a censer and is dressed in a simple loincloth. It is a Chinese work that probably depicts a foreigner with long curly hair. The patina of the bronze is superb and announces with certainty a centuries-old work. This small statue exudes exceptional strength and energy. We do not believe it to be a This is not just a Ming era creation Ming period, for us it is a much older creation...

A cast iron beast, probably a tiger. The elongated shape of the animal, the size, the sagging of the back, suggest that it is a brush rest. There are a lot of modern cast iron copies, which may be the case here, but we can certify that this little tiger has been in the Sakura collection for at least forty years, which proves nothing. Sculpture smal but powerfull. Good condition. Length: 85mm The price is depending on the doubt.

Small table in hardwood with beautiful grain. Good cabinet work, nice finish. Examination of the underside shows us a series of plugged holes. It would seem that this table was originally a stool covered with a braiding of bamboo fibers, which was later replaced by a wooden top. Ancient Chinese work probably from the Qing period. Approximate dimensions: 60x60x30cm Good condition. Beautiful patina.

Seven domed and pierced gilt Chinese copper fittings, likely adornments for a Chinese cloisonné vase. The three larger roundels showing the character "ji", meaning luck, surrounded by lotus scrolls on a pierced swastika fret ground. The four smaller ones with the Chinese character "da", meaning great. Condition: few with small enamel losses and slightly bent, traces of age. Dimension: diameter: approx.: 7.9 cm and 5.8 cm, height: c. 0.8 to 1 cm.

Silver dish, incised central decoration of tree peony flowers and a bird.With a différent technic the border is decorated of flowering branches in the rembossed metal technique...

signed and with seals. Chinese painting scroll "camille and Pigeons" by Han You . Age related torn and discoloration.