• #27760 Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase Painted with Fu-Lions (4th of July Sale)

    Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...

    435.00

    285.00

    This Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase Painted with Fu-Lions is from the early 20th century. While the Fu-Lion is a common and popular auspicious Chinese art motif, a group of Fu-lions such as this one might symbolize advancement as well. A vase in this cylinder shape might have been used as a hat stand or simply a vase for status or celebrated occasion. This vase with strikingly vivid orange color has written calligraphy on the other side and is signed. In general good condition with a minor stain on the rim and some scratches towards the bottom. From the Early 20th century, late Qing period. Dimensions: 4 3/4" Diameter x 1" H

  • #27657 Framed Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Fragment with Peony (4th of July Sale)

    Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...

    520.00

    435.00

    Framed Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Fragment with Peony in beautiful range of blue and green hues, created with "Forbidden Stitches". With old silk brocade framing the center embroidery. The center embroidery piece is from the 19th century while the framing silk brocade likely from the 20th century. Peony is among the most popular and used motif in all kinds of Chinese art. It is also often used to describe a female's beauty and personal quality as well as a general auspicious motif for prosperity. Dimensions: 17 1/2" x 20" (with frame)

  • #27656 Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Fragment with Auspicious Motif (4th of July Sale)

    Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...

    675.00

    520.00

    Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Fragment with Auspicious Motif of vase and bowls with peony flower and other vegetation in stunning and beautiful array of colors. There is a crane near the center vase, looking back to the big vase with the flowering peony. A vase containing flowers, often peony, is a common Chinese art motif, symbolizing peace and harmony, often used to bless a home. Crane is a symbol of longevity and is regarded as a symbol of peace as well. On the very top, there is also a small double-diamond shaped object with tassel. This motif derived from the shape of woman's hair pin and is used a lot in Chinese woodwork and other art forms as an auspicious motif for a harmonious relationship among people whether a couple, a friendship, or even among business relationship. the embroidery is from the 19th century. Dimensions with frame: 17 1/2" x 20"

  • #19739 An unusual Antique Mongolian Style Wine Vessel Made of Horn (4th of July Sale)

    Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...

    2200.00

    950.00

    An unusual Antique Mongolian Style or northern Chinese Wine Vessel Made of Horn with lid, with all original iron fitting in a crescent moon shape. 19th century. Dimensions:

Search 
Search 
Search 

Contact us     

1521 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060   

Phone: (831)457-4422   email: customerservice@shensgallery.com