#27130 Small Size Painted Black Lacquer Shanxi Style Wooden Box
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
320.00
265.00
Small Size Painted Black Lacquer Shanxi Style Wooden Box, painted with precious organic color pigments made from ground minerals and vegetation. This color-striking box is painted mostly with lavish blue and white color on the black ground, with figures conversing outside of buildings in a mountainous landscape. It has original large old brass front plates. With various worn spots and small losses on the lacquer. Sold as is. Early 20th century. Dimensions: 13" L x 7" W x 5 1/8" H
#27129 Small Size Antique Chinese Blue-and-White Porcelain Plate with Floral Design
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345.00
265.00
Small Size Antique Chinese Blue-and-White Porcelain Plate with Floral Design. 18-19th century. One vary minor smaller-than hair-line size hard-to-see chip on the rim or glaze of the rim. Dimensions: 4 3/4" Diameter x 7/8" H
#27067 Antique Reversed Painted Mirror Painting, Male and Female Figure
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1150.00
820.00
Antique Reversed Painted Mirror Painting, Male and Female Figure. (Please pardon the reflections in the painting from photographing). This true antique reversed-painted mirror painting uses organic color pigments made of precious minerals and vegetation, differing from the modern and reproduced ones that are painted with acylic or modern paints and are usually painted quite elaborately that the painting mostly covers the whole mirror. The old pieces like this one often have much simpler design against the rusted old mirror as time passed by. However, the old colors are still strikingly vivid. It almost offers an organic look to the work. This painting is likely an adaption from an old Chinese tale where a kneeling general presenting a vessel or container to a princess with noble status wearing a pheonix head ornament, who has a wine cup in her hand. From the late Qing period. In relatively good condition with wear. Dimensions: 31 5/8" L x 20 1/4" W x 1 1/4" D Dimensions: 31 5/8" L x 17 5/8" W x 1" D
#27066 Antique Reversed Painted Mirror Painting, Longevity God
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
1350.00
875.00
Antique Reversed Painted Mirror Painting, Longevity God. (Please pardon the reflection on the mirror). From the late Qing period. This true antique reversed-painted mirror painting uses organic color pigments made of precious minerals and vegetation, differing from the modern and reproduced ones that are painted with acylic or modern paints and are usually painted quite elaborately that the painting mostly covers the whole mirror. The old pieces like this one often have much simpler design against the rusted old mirror as time passed by. However, the old colors are still strikingly vivid. It almost offers an organic look to the work. This colorful painting depicts Shou-Lao (Longevity God) with a long and bold forehead, holding a can carved with dragon head, with a rolled up scroll tied to the can, who gave the young boy a longevity peach, while a longevity deer peaking out from the old man's back. The old man also carries a wine gourd. There is a small butterfly above the boy, witnessing the gesture or movement. All the symbols in this painting are tied to Daoism and are used often separately or together with many art pieces associated with Daoism. So, this is a very special and rare piece. Dimensions: 28 1/2" L x 20 1/2" W x 1" D
#27064 Pair of Qing Dynasty Porcelain Jars, Poly-Chrome Glaze with Double-Happiness
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
3800.00
2400.00
Pair of Qing Dynasty Porcelain Jars, Poly-Chrome Glaze with Double-Happiness Character in beautiful turquoise, light yellow, spring green, pink, and orange color, with auspicious peony flower on branch, bats (hovering and underneath the "Double-Happiness character), and others. Such jars might have been created fro festive occasion such as wedding. The lids were gone and new lids have been created. This pair of antique jars might not have originally been a pair, but is sold as a pair as they both have unusual light turquoise color. One minor old crack on the rim of one jar and other not too noticeable old chip that are hard to see. The bottom of both jars bears government's antique wax seal. One bottom appeared to have been re-glazed as this is not unusual for some old Chinese porcelain jars or vases to prolong their life span. Possibly from 18-19th century, compared to other early 20th century or reproduced pieces. Dimensions for each jar approximately 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 9 1/8" H
#27068 Old Chinese Oval Shape Red Lacquer Wooden Wash Tub with Feet
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
420.00
320.00
Old Chinese Oval Shape Red Lacquer Wooden Wash Tub with Feet. This nicely shaped wooden tub with an elevated design with its four rounded feet is constructed with hand-carved section of wood cut from the center of the tree trunk and pegged together with wooden pegs before metal wires were applied from the outside to enhance the stability of structure. This one has a nice red lacquer finish and would be beautiful with an orchid or narcissus flowers in it! An useful size that is not too big on a table or a counter. Brighten your home with this striking red! Early 20th century. Dimensions: 11 1/2" L x 8 1/4" W x 11 1/4" H
#27069 Extra-Large Size Antique Chinese Blue-and-White Jar, Ruyi and Twined Floral Pattern
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
1300.00
850.00
Extra-Large Size Antique Chinese Blue-and-White Jar, Ruyi and Twined Floral Pattern. This larger-than-usual beautifully shaped antique porcelain jar with a plump body from the late 1700's to early 1800's is painted with saturated brush strokes and has a nice shine on its glaze. it is in fairly good condition except for a very minor old chip on the rim that can barely be seen. this type of jar, similar to what is called "ginger jar", might have been used for storage of food. While created for the utilitarian purpose, this jar is perfectly shaped and potted. It has survived a long period of time being handled. Dimensions: 9" x 9" x 9 1/4" H
#26945 Antique Round Tall Stacking Bamboo Woven Basket with Four Tiers
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
820.00
480.00
This Antique Chinese Round and Tall Stacking Bamboo Woven Basket with Four Tiers has an appealing and even patina over its well woven surface and is in excellent condition. Its elegant design is in a slightly slender and elevated shape that makes it stand out a bit from most other Chinese stacking bamboo baskets with similar shape. Its "Key" design woven pattern is consistent over all parts of the basket. Such basket, seem plain, yet is elegant, has a special charm with all the right elements. The handles made of broad bamboo are also well carved with figures. Early 20th century. Dimensions: 14" Diameter x 25" H
#26888 Very Rare Antique Chinese Pointed Leather Hat Box in Original Red Pigment
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
2200.00
900.00
(清代帶紅漆北方皮帽盒) Very Rare Antique Chinese Pointed Style Leather Hat Box in Original Organic Red Pigment. This beautiful carrying style antique box with carrying metal loops is very well constructed and has some wears and patina on the leather, but still in very good condition. The brass latch for closure has been replaced. Inside there is a constructed holder, for holding the hat, in an auspicious cut-out design of a coin embedded with the meaning of prosperity and wealth. This structure keeps the hat from moving around. All made of thick leather only, possibly cow leather from northern China. Its vivid red color composed of precious organic red color pigment from mineral is still so striking after over 100 years! Such beautiful design and color sure to grace a space and to enhance one's beautiful collection of antique Chinese artifacts and home decoratives! 19th century. Dimensions: 13" Diameter x 11" H
#26749 Antique Qing Dynasty Embroidered Silk Pouch with A Cat Under a Lotus Plant
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
345.00
285.00
Antique Embroidered Silk Pouch with A Cat Under a Lotus Plant and a butterfly hovering over the lotus flower. Late 19-early 20th century. Comes with an antique wax seal. Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 7 1/2"
#26750 Antique Silk Embroidered Pouch with Auspicious Symbols in Forbidden Stitches
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles ...
450.00
385.00
Antique Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidered Pouch with Auspicious Symbols in Very Fine Forbidden Stitches. This beautiful Qing Dynasty silk pouch has many wonderful motives, including up side-down bat, Buddhist's "Wan" symbol, Longevity peach, water chestnut, flower, double-coins, and other religious objects. Minor breakage and worn areas on the background silk. Comes with an antique wax seal. 19th century. This is definitely a rare and beautiful art piece worthy of collection! Dimensions: 6 1/4" L x 4 7/8" W
#26748 Pair of Antique Chinese Posts with Carved Dragon Head with Original Colors
Decorative and Collectible Decorative & Collectibles Corbel Carving & Other ...
4200.00
2400.00
Pair of Antique Chinese Posts with Carved Dragon Head with Original Colors. These stunning 19th century carved dragon were likely architectural posts or posts for temple objects. They still retain the beautiful and vivid old colors made from organic minerals and substances. One post has breakage at the bottom, otherwise, the carvings are in good condition. Dimensions: 27" H x 8" W x 2 1/2" D (Each)
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