A Chinese gourd shaped water dropper in the form of a tiny tea pot with a hinged lid, cast with motifs of scrolling vines in low relief, with a long, prominent spout, with tripod feet. The base is imprinted with a foliate motif. With original patina.

Dimensions: 3" x 2" x 3 1/2" H

The front of the pendant is decorated with 3 figures in a garden, one holding a fan and one holding a parasol. The text on the back of these pendants is usually about protection and good fortune for the wearer. Dimensions: 7 x 5,5 cm, length of the chain 53 cm. Weight 68 gr. There are holes on 3 sides of the pendant. There is a hallmark on the top side. Provenance: Dutch private collection. The acid test shows a silver content of ca. 90 %.

Antique Chinese pair of porcelain hat stands, glazed with a light orange ground, enamel motifs of various flowers including peony, chrysanthemum, birds, insects, gourd bottles, and other auspicious objects. Each stand is of a hexagonal form with pierced melon shaped areas. The feet are slightly recessed with white underglaze and buff edges.

Dimensions: 4 1/2" X 11 1/4" H

This type of necklace with a pendant in the shape of a lock was given to Chinese children, so they would be ‘locked’ to life. 1. Large silver pendant decorated in enamel with two hares. The back with good fortune text. 7,5 x 5 cm. ( wear to the enamel) 2. Lock pendant decorated on both sides with flags and good fortune text. 6,5 x 4,5 cm. ( age wear). With mark. 3. Lock pendant with mythical beasts and floral pattern. The back with good fortune text. 5 x 3,5 cm. 4...

Chinese altar fruit offering in Blanc de Chine. The peach has a tendril like stem and three leaves. The base is left unglazed with a single ventilation hole to prevent it from exploding or cracking during firing.

19th century

Dimensions: 5" x 4" x 3 1/4" H

Antique Chinese porcelain water coupe of a flattened globular form with a short neck, in tea dust green glaze, the foot slightly recessed with Qianlong mark.

Republic Period

Dimensions: 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" H

A rare pair of carved wooden figures made in China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). For comparison of costume and facial features we have photographed them alongside a Ming Dynasty Fahua glazed soldier. Condition: there are extensive losses and most of their original gilding has worn away. 16cm / 6.25 inches high. For many additional pictures please view item #1728 on our liverpool shop website at www.69aliverpool.co.uk

Beautifully carved Chinese agate model showing the female deity Magu with a fan beside a flower basket. Dating to mid 20th century. Mounted on matching wooden stand. Condition: fine. Dimension: carving: c. 13.8 cm high x 10.5 cm long x 4 cm deep, height with stand: 16.8 cm.

A very rare ancient necklace with a Pyu gold tiger and very small Pyu gold frogs,elephants,birds, with garnet and agate beads from the same period. Size: End to end 45cm.(18 inches) Gold Tiger:3.3cm (1.3 inches)

Chinese circular porcelain plaque with enamel scene of Qingao in a green robe mounted on a carp. With calligraphy and red chop. Titled "Qingao kea li". The face of the plaque is on a step pedestal with a bare, textured backside.

Dimensions: 11 1/4" x 1/2" H

Chinese hand-carved brush pot made from bamboo, with detailed scenes of maidens viewing a pair of swimming ducks below a bridge, with background of bamboo groves and scholar rock formations.

19th Century

A very rare large white Chinese vase. Very difficult to find an original white vase like this. The production of white glazed wares was not very large, yet their quality was generally rather high.This one has a symbol of a human figure painted inside most likely done by the those who owned the vase. Size: H. 84cm. W. 45cm. Condition: Perfect.

Large pair of Chinese wooden gate doors with hand-forged iron plates and hardware. The pair of doors are opened by iron fu dog heads with large ring pulls in their mouths. The top and bottom iron plates on the front of each door have foliate edges in lingzhi mushroom motifs, with iron studs and horizontal iron bands. The doors have wooden pegs to be inserted into a door frame.

Dimensions: 17 1/2" W by 76 3/4" H by 1 7/8" Thickness of wood (each door)

Antique Chinese ink stone in the form of a lotus leaf with a small crab. The underside is signed with calligraphy inscription. With a hard stone inlay hardwood storage box.

Dimensions: 8" x 9" x 1.75" H

Antique Chinese ink stone with hand-carved motifs of a bird with lily pads. The stone is smooth with patina and wear from use. The scholar object is enclosed with a hardwood case with inlay shell lotuses. Maybe Zitan.

Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 6" x 2" H

A lidded brass box, made around 1900, Chinese. Small brass medallions with auspicious flowers and birds have been soldered on to the box, and to the front are two enamel and copper medallions with cranes. One medallion is of the shou symbol surrounded by bats. The wooden lining suggests that the box was used for cigars. The back with stamped mark CHINA. Nice format, width "5 ¼ / 13.3 cm, height "2 / 5 cm. Condition: fine.

Fine Qing dynasty blue and white snuff bottle with a nice over-glaze. A scene depicting a man, likely a gardener on one side and scholar on the other side receiving flowers. No apparent damage. Sold without a topper lid. Height 2.25 inches; widest width: 2.50 inches. High resolution images may be emailed to you upon request.

A large ovoid Chinese Martavan (aka Martaban) jar from the 16th/17th century. (Martavan jars were produced in China's southern region and shipped, via the port of Martabanin present day Myanmar, to various neighboring countries as storage containers for various commodities...these storage vessels became prized possessions by the local peoples.) The jar has a lovely honey brown colored glaze with bold dragon relief motif and loop handles around the shoulder...