Chinese Insect

Canton China, circa 1830. A great and unusual pith watercolor painting of butterflies and insects around a blossoming tree branch.

The six watercolours are painted with butterflies and insects on pith paper within blue silk ribbons. The frame is an aqua colour ground on an églomisé border with decoupage flowers.

A set of eight Chinese rice paper paintings of butterflies and insects, 19th century, in giltwood frames.

Rare and remarkable set of twelve 19th century Chinese watercolors on pith paper depicting moth species and assorted other insects, executed in glorious vivid colors.

A gorgeous set of three Chinese ceramic botanical wall plates featuring flowers and insects China, Late 20th century Measures: 9" W x 9" D x 1.38" H.

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Punch Bowl, hand-enameled with insects and flowers on a celadon ground. 4.75" H x 14.5" Diameter.

Qian Xuan (simplified Chinese: 钱选; traditional Chinese: 錢選; pinyin: Qián Xuǎn; Wade–Giles: Ch'ien Hsüan; 1235–1305), courtesy name Shun Ju (舜举), pseudonyms Yu Tan (玉潭, "Jade Pool"), ...

Pair of Chinese porcelain table lamps with classic form hand decorated with an assortment of colorful bugs or insects, presented on lucite double plinth bases.

Striking pair of Chinese table lamps crafted in porcelain in a classic form, hand decorated with insects and presented on lucite bases.

Group of late 19th century Japanese iron and brass insects, circa 1890s. They retain their warm original patina. The largest (praying mantis) measures 6.5"H x 7"W. The smallest (spid...

Hand Colored Engravings from, “The Epitome of the Natural History of Insects of China” by E. Donovan, London Published: 1798-1799.

A set of eight Chinese rice paper paintings of butterflies and insects, 19th century, in giltwood frames.

A very fine antique Chinese Kangxi mark porcelain lidded jar finely hand painted in blue and white with insects and butterflies within a rocky landscape, probably dating from the ear...

Most likely from an edition of 'An Epitome Of The Natural History Of The Insects Of China (..)' by Edward Donovan. Published circa 1798.

French dinnerware decorated in French blue, burgundy, yellow and dark green with abundant cornucopias, Asian inspired flower branches, Chinese pheasants and insects. Each piece has s...

Camphor wood is a great repellent against insects, Chinese, circa 1870-1880.

A large and rare nineteenth century famille rose porcelain vase of great scale, the faceted lid with gilded lion finial above a faceted vase decorated in the traditional Chinese Expo...

The bulbous clear glass vase with flaring neck and everted lip with gold-painted collar; evincing a myriad of carefully traced polychrome decals applied to the interior; featuring tw...

Antique Meiji period Japanese Kutani Vase 19th century Red and White. Quality painting work. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani Region of ...

A very nicely decorated plate. Part of the late Kangxi/ early Yongzheng Famille Everything. At this point in time the potter is Jingdezhen used all techniques and colors on export pl...

Magnificent Chinese porcelain monochrome ox-blood vase with a stout rounded body and a long elegant flaring neck. It was created in the first half of the 20th century. Monochrome gla...

For your consisderation is this Mid Century Chinese Large Cinnabar Vase. Measures 7" in width, 7" in depth and 13" in height

A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain underplate. In the Canton pattern. Decorated in underglaze blue. The centers depicting a mountainous Chinese village scene. The background ...

A very nicely decorated plate. Part of the late Yongzheng / Qianlong Famille Everything. At this point in time the potter is Jingdezhen used all techniques and colors on export plate...

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 8'8" x 11'6" (104 x 138 in). Condition: good, minor fading. Antique Chinese, Art Deco Medium Wool Ivory Rug, Country of Or...

This vintage Chinese porcelain vase, crafted in the 1970s, features colorful handpainted flowers and golden details, set against a bulbous shape that embodies the elegance of mid-cen...

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 11'6" (108 x 138 in). Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Antique Chinese, Art...

Vintage circa 1930 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 11'8" (108 x 140 in), in rose tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Chine...

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9'2" x 11'10" (110 x 142 in), in black tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. C...

Antique circa 1900 Irish Arts and Crafts hand-knotted wool rug, 5'7" x 7'9" (67 x 93 in), in blue tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Con...

Vintage circa 1930s Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in green tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Overal...

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 11'4" x 13'9" (136 x 165 in), in yellow and green tones. Condition: good, overall Good Condition. Antique Allover Geometri...

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 8' x 9'6" (96 x 114 in). Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Allover Floral Wool Rectangle 19...