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#22344 Pair of Fine and Rare Bi-Gan Style All Ju Wood Armchairs
4200.00
2400.00
This pair of armchairs with rounded-spindles is made of quality Ju wood with excellent original patina on the wood surface. Ju wood is a type of southern Chinese elm. Different from the more common northern Chinese elm, Ju wood is denser with more delicate grain since it came from the more tropical area, and is easily confused with the northern elm. Ju wood was a lumber often used in Chinese furniture pieces along the Jiang-Zhe area near Shanghai and Ningbo. Some of the Chinese furniture made of Ju wood have been dated to the Ming Dynasty. Ju wood furniture made in this period of time is no less refine than those made of more expensive Chinese hardwood such as Huanghuali from the same period of time. Ju wood furniture pieces from the 17th century period often embed the literati style with few examples could be found today. Chairs with spindle design with arms are less commonly seen than those made without the arms. These armchairs are generously made in size with good craftsmanship and sophisticated wooden joinery. The foot rests are nice and naturally worn. They make beautiful presentation in a home with its classical look. 18-19th century. Dimensions for each chair: 21 3/4" L x 17 5/8" W x 37 3/4" H
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#28362 Good Antique Older Tool Chest/Bench with Melon Design and Drawers
Bench and Stool Specialty Item Chinese Furiture ...
950.00
695.00
This tool chest with a tapeies for making a living such as scissors, coins, and others, and possibly was used by a street trader, such as a traveling barber, to keep all his business tools in one place. The single board top to the ground is the perfect height for one to sit on and get a haircut! This older piece has tapered legs with an unusual "melon" design carved on its four solid legs that were constructed with one solid piece of wood for each leg, giving an illusion that each leg might have been constructed with several pieces of wood, a structure seen often in 18th century Chinese furniture pieces. This "melon" look in design embeds a wish for life's prosperity with genrations to succeed like that of many melons produced from a vine plant. The two top drawers have replacements of wood and fitting on the face. The bottom spandrels with a pomegranet design has also been replaced. Such tool chest is handy to carry with small tools stored inside the drawers. One could also sit on it to relax during a break time! Possibly 18-19th century. Dimensions: 21 1/2" L x 4 1/2" D x 17 3/4" H
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#28361 Antique Narrow Low Stand/ Bench Carved with Early Dragon Design
Bench and Stool Chinese Furiture Specialty Item ...
950.00
695.00
This antique Chinese narrow low bench/bench is carved with a rare early style dragon design with auspicious clouds on the side. The stand/bench is constructed off a Ming style design with a single-top board resting on four rounded splayed legs with stretchers in between the legs for support. The use of such very narrow low bench/stand is not known at the moment. It might have been used as a small altar stand on a table against the wall or used to park inside a sedan for extra table surface to place objects on. In good unfinished condition. Possibly 17-18th century. Dimensions: 31" L x 4 1/4" D x 9 3/4" H
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#28360 Antique Narrow Low Stand with Single-Board Top and Shou and Bat Carvings
Bench and Stool Chinese Furiture Specialty Item ...
635.00
435.00
This northern Chinese Yu wood (northern elm) is handsomely carved with a longevity Shou design with two very large well executed bats for its auspicious "good luck" and "longevity" meaning. One sees the bats with pointed large heads with vivid expression. The stand/ bench is constructed off a Ming style design with a single-top board resting on four rounded splayed legs with stretchers in between the legs for support. The use of such very narrow low bench/stand is not known at the moment. It might have been used as a small altar stand on a table against the wall or used to park inside a sedan for extra table surface to place objects on. In good unfinished condition. 19th century. Dimensions: 26" L x 4 7/8" D x 8 7/8" H
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#28287 Ex-Large Size Antique Tibetan Wooden Trunk with Raised Painting of A Dragon
13000.00
8000.00
The rich colors on this painted trunk derive from precious organic mineral compounds and vegetation. It is incredible to see that the colors remain so beautifully vivid and still in excellent condition after all the years. The raised painted lacquer work is commonly seen in some painted Tibetan furniture work, often with nice detail reflecting the devotion of painter in this time consuming pursue of its artistry. The scaled dragon is presented in a curled form circled by a shape with twelve petals. Its face is painted with wide open mouth, two horns on the head, and big eyes. Outside the twelve petal shape, the surface is decorated with painted stylized characters like that of Chinese of "double-happiness" and other commonly used Tibetan motives. The four corners of the trunk are painted with auspicious clouds as well as the four-petaled flowers on the bands, all painted in beautiful red, yellow, green, and other colors. The metal fittings on the lid have been replaced. Estimated to be from the 18-19th century. This trunk makes a focal point with its warm colors and bold dragon design that adds to the sophistication of a space. Dimensions: 43 7/8" L x 17" D x 21" H
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#25352 Small Old Tibetan Wooden Bowl with Silver Work
265.00
150.00
Small Old Tibetan Wooden Bowl with Tibetan Silver Work. 20th century. Dimensions: 4 1/2" diameter x 2 1/2" H
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#28365 Large Size Tall Willow Woven Dry Grain Basket with Handle in Old Black Lacquer
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
420.00
265.00
This tall willow basket with wide handles is sturdy and in very good condition. Its old black lacquer adds a charm to it. Such basket came from northern China and is useful for storing dry grains during harvest. Earlier part of 20th century. Dimensions: 16" x 6 1/8" x 25 1/2" H
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#28363 Small Size Antique Black Lacquered Paper Mache Wine Jug with Lid
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
435.00
345.00
This paper mache wine jar was built by a very light woven bamboo frame first and layered with many layers of paper before layers of black lacquer were applied on the outside surface to prevent the liquid from leaking. Such use of natural Chinese lacquer on objects to hold the liquid was used in China since seven thousand years ago and is still being used today! Some of these wind jars were lacquered in red, some of them have double spouts. This one with a single spout has an original black lacquer still intact. On the surface, it was written in gilt with auspicious Chinese characters of Fu (Blessing) and Kang (Health, Prosperity) on each side to bless life. Late 19-early 20th century. Dimensions: 6 1/4" L x 3 7/8" W x 5 7/8" H
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#28018 Ex-Large Size Antique Grain Measure with Hand-Forged Old Brass Fitting
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
695.00
465.00
Ex-Large Size Antique Grain Measure with Hand-Forged Old Brass Fitting and original dark brown lacquer finish. One notices its beautiful thick old brass fitting, including the thick brass bands, carrying rings, and other parts, all with wonderful patina. It has two wooden side handles for carrying. Refinished in clear lacquer finish. 19th century. Dimensions: 17 1/2" Diameter (with wooden handles) x 17" H
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#27240 Extra Long Antique gilt-Painted Wooden Incense Box with a Secret Drawer
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
900.00
585.00
Extra Long Antique gilt-Painted Wooden Incense Box with a Secret Drawer. One side is painted with detailed work of a scenery of a fisherman on a boat in the middle with two large winged birds on the side as well as many stylized coin design. The other side is gilt-painted with a couple scholars playing chess outdoor with an attendant nearby, with two longevity deer on the sides as well as coin motif. The two narrow sides on the ends are painted with a bat on each side. One side has a secret long drawer. It is not clear what the box was used for or if it did have a lid, but possibly it might have been used as a long incense box or stand, or possibly a storage box for a small scroll. 19th century. Dimensions: 21 1/4" Lx 2 1/4" W x 2 5/8" H
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