Height approximately 19.5 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Height approximately 20 cm. In good condition.

Height approximately 25.5 cm (included wooden cover). There are 6 character marks at the base that say "Da Qing Yongzheng Nian Zhi." More pictures are available. In good condition.

1900's Chinese Kingfisher Feather with Coral and Pearl Beads with Peacock Feather Plume and Miniature Jadeite Holder Hairpin Ornament in Original Silk Backing

It's overall length is 7 inches (17.78 cm) by 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) wide. The kingfisher feather part is 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) by 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) wide. The miniature jadeite plume holder is in 1.25 inch (3.17 cm) in length. It is 35.6 gram including the silk backing...

Gilt bronze Guanyin. China, Ming dynasty, 17th century. The deity is depicted seated in the lotus position. It is cast in bronze using the lost-wax method and gilded with gold leaf over lacquer. Chinese work, Ming dynasty, late 16th/early 17th century. Original gilding, no restoration. Height: 21 cm. Weight: 2.5 kg, which is exceptionally heavy.

Rare Large Chinese Western Han Dynasty Tiger Head Painted Pottery Jar (with detachable neck) Oxford TL Tested

This rare and impressive pottery jar was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The body of a wide globular form with the separate neck modelled into the form of a feline, presumably a tiger. There is a wide circular aperture in the tiger's head...

Rare Large Chinese Western Han Dynasty Tiger Head Painted Pottery Jar (with detachable neck)

This rare and impressive pottery jar was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The body of a wide globular form with the separate neck modelled into the form of a feline, presumably a tiger. There is a wide circular aperture in the tiger's head...

Very Rare Chinese Warring States Lacquered Wooden Ear Cup

This very rare survivor is a lacquered wooden "ear cup" (a food or wine vessel) from the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It has been coated in a dark brown, red and pale yellowish lacquers with geometric patterns to the "ears" and inner mouth. Ear cups from this period tend to be larger and with more elaborate handles (or "ears") than those from the later Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8).

Length 17.25 cm, width 15.a5 cm...

Very Rare Large Chinese Warring States Lacquered Wooden Ear Cup

This very rare survivor is a lacquered wooden "ear cup" (a food or wine vessel) from the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It has been coated in a dark brown and red lacquer with geometric patterns around the inner mouth. Ear cups from this period tend to be larger and with more elaborate handles (or "ears") than those from the later Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8).

Length 18 cm, width 15.5 cm...

Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Lacquered Wooden Ear Cup

This rare survivor is a lacquered wooden "ear cup" (a food or wine vessel) from the early Western Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The inner surface has been painted with a red lacquer on top of which are swirling geometric patterns in black, whereas the underside and the "ears" have been painted in a brown lacquer with lining details and further fine decoration in red. Length 14.5 cm...

Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Lacquered Wooden Ear Cup

This rare survivor is a lacquered wooden "ear cup" (a food or wine vessel) from the early Western Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The inner surface has been painted with a red lacquer on top of which are swirling geometric patterns in black, whereas the underside and the "ears" have been painted in a brown lacquer with lining details and further fine decoration in red. Length 14.5 cm...

Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Lacquered Wooden Ear Cup

This rare survivor is a lacquered wooden "ear cup" (a food or wine vessel) from the early Western Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The inner surface has been painted with a red lacquer on top of which are swirling geometric patterns in black, whereas the underside and the "ears" have been painted in a brown lacquer with lining details and further fine decoration in red. Length 14.5 cm...

Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Lacquered Wooden Ear Cup

This rare survivor is a lacquered wooden "ear cup" (a food or wine vessel) from the early Western Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The inner surface has been painted with a red lacquer on top of which are swirling geometric patterns in black, whereas the underside and the "ears" have been painted in a brown lacquer with lining details and further fine decoration in red. Length 14.5 cm...

Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Lacquered Wooden Ear Cup

This rare survivor is a lacquered wooden "ear cup" (a food or wine vessel) from the early Western Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The inner surface has been painted with a red lacquer on top of which are swirling geometric patterns in black, whereas the underside and the "ears" have been painted in a brown lacquer with lining details and further fine decoration in red. Length 14.5 cm...

Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Lacquered Wooden Ear Cup

This rare survivor is a lacquered wooden "ear cup" (a food or wine vessel) from the early Western Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The inner surface has been painted with a red lacquer on top of which are swirling geometric patterns in black, whereas the underside and the "ears" have been painted in a brown lacquer with lining details and further fine decoration in red. Length 14.25 cm...

Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Lacquered Wooden Ear Cup

This rare survivor is a lacquered wooden "ear cup" (a food or wine vessel) from the early Western Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The inner surface has been painted with a red lacquer on top of which are swirling geometric patterns in black, whereas the underside and the "ears" have been painted in a brown lacquer with lining details and further fine decoration in red...

Chinese Bronze Dragon Head Belt Hook - Warring States to Han Dynasty

An item of personal adornment for the better-off person from the Warring States period to the Han Dynasty (475 BC - AD 220) was the bronze belt hook. These came in a variety of shapes and sizes.

This example is more elaborate than most with the hooked end in the form of the head of a dragon. The surface patina consisting mostly of malachite (green) but also traces of azurite (blue). No restoration or repair. Length 8.5...

Chinese Bronze Belt Hook - Warring States to Han Dynasty

An item of personal adornment for the better-off person from the Warring States period to the Han Dynasty (475 BC - AD 220) was the bronze belt hook. These came in a variety of shapes and sizes. The example we offer here is quite small with a length of 8 cm. Typical surface patina comprising malachite (green) and cuprite (brown). No restoration or repair.

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