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Place of Origin: Chinese
Returnable Items Only
Monumental "Bigger Than Life Size" Wooden Bodhisattva
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Imposing figure of Bodhisattva sitting in a royal pose with a beautiful serene expression, with semi close eyes expressing beatitude, in very well carved robes and pearl strings on t...
Category
Late 17th Century Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of late 19th century Chinese bronze cloisonné urns with lids
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
18th Century Iron-Red and Gilt, Chinese Miniature Porcelain Jug, Kangxi
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Iron-Red and Gilt, Chinese Miniature Porcelain Jug, Kangxi
An Iron-Red and Gilt (Milk and blood porcelain), Chinese miniature porcelain ju...
Category
18th Century Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Important Chinese Ancient Bronze Money Tree, 25BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, Ancient Bronze “Money Tree” Yaoqian Shu with original pottery base, Han dynasty (25 BCE – 220 CE)
Dimensions: 155cm, 62 inches high
A sculpted terracotta pottery base in the form of a tortoise with attendants and inserted with five individual bronze pole segments with twenty four individual hanging bronze open work money “branches” attached in tiers, four per tier and topped with a figure of a bronze phoenix as apex most bearing varying degrees of malachite and azurite encrustation from ancient burial.
Important Description Details:
Pottery "tortoise" base: 14.5" high and 11" wide
Bronze sections:
7pcs pole bronze sections approximately 8" length each
1pc top "phoenix" bronze section approximately 7" high and 6" wide
20 pcs long bronze hanging wings approximately 10" long and 5" wide each
4 pcs short bronze hanging wings (near top) approximately 7" long and 4" wide each
Total 32 pcs with ancient green and blue azurite patina.
Catalog reference: Schneible Fine arts catalog - 35 Years Collecting Treasures- Number 11p. 28 (see photos)
Provenance: Provenance: Private family collection formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Zabriskie Gallery, 2008.
History of money trees:
In the late Han Dynasty tombs...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Massive Neolithic Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This pot most likely came from what is now modern Kansu, the corridor west of the Yellow River and in the T'ao River Valley region of northwest China and east Mongolia. The Hsia Chia...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic
Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE
Dimensions: 38 cm, 15” High
Photographs taken indoors and out of doors for your viewing pleasure.
The hand carved limestone beast shown on its haunches with naturalistic joyful expression and a well defined compact head, ears, noes, eyes, feet, and tail parted to one side on reverse with distinctive collar ornament seated four square on a thick base all-over showing a weathered surface from significant age.
Formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Hutton Gallery 2006.
Provenance: ex collection luoyang, Henan Province, China.
Includes custom display base as shown
Catalog reference: 35 years collecting 35 treasures, Number 35, p.76 (photo)
In ancient China, it is a well-known fact that several types of small dogs were bred and were favored pet gifts between emperors and kings including Lion Dogs, Pekingese and Lo-sze breeds. Some Lo-sze are pictured wearing collars with bells a frequent combination fancied by European royalty of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Lo-sze or pugs were prized for their compact body, good bones, flat face, square jaw, short coat, curled tail, side set back ears, and temperate disposition.
History:
Placing stone animals in important tombs can be traced back at least to the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE), some two thousand years ago. In ancient times, stone animals and human figures placed before imperial tombs symbolized royal power and privilege in addition to decorative functions.
The first Ming tomb...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Tabletop Altar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This tabletop altar with scrolled edges, a scalloped apron, and turned legs from China's Shanxi province is a rare find. We conservatively estimate it to be late Ming dynasty (circa ...
Category
Early 17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wood Temple Corbels from 18th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese 18th century hand-carved wooden temple corbels. Each corbel features detailed animals, shells, and other adornments among openwork fol...
Category
18th Century Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood and Floral Enamel Cloisonné Circular Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese carved rosewood and floral enamel cloisonné circular low/coffee table. The pink peonies and verdant leaves are highligh...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Rare and Palatial, Cloisonne Vessel-Bearing Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning in presentation, these cloisonne figures depict finely robed men bearing bowl-like vessels overhead. Beautifully enameled in white, black, blue, red,...
Category
20th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Gold, Brass, Copper, Enamel
Chinese Dian Culture Large Gold Cuff, circa 2nd Century BC, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive solid high karat gold cuff from the Dian Kingdom, circa 2nd century BC, modern day Yunnan Province, China.
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This striking cuff is crafted from hand hammered ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
Located in Austin, TX
A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers.
The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplate...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Gilt Bronze Chinese Lanterns, Traditional Style with Inlaid Jade Plaques
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilded bronze Chinese lanterns in traditional style with inlaid Jade Plaques. The design of the fret work includes floral motifs as well as meand...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Jade, Brass
Chinese Silk Lady's Jacket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
When the Qing-dynasty woman who wore this lovely jacket entered a room, people would instantly have recognized her status and rank based on the materials and decoration of her garmen...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Silk
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Hu Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese pottery Hu jar decorated with bands of raised lines and a pair of monster masks on the shoulder.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 45.5 C.M. ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Horse
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese Tang dynasty pottery model of a horse. The majestic animal is portrayed standing foursquare on a rectangular plinth, head slightly turned. A saddle and saddle blanket are d...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Bronze Perfume Burner, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chinese bronze perfume burner, 20th century.
Bronze perfume burner, 20th century, China.
h: 47cm , w: 32cm, d: 18cm
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Console Table Pingtouan, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Traditional Chinese console table, pingtouan from the 19th century - Qing Dynasty.
The console is double-sided, in fact the sculptures are the same on each side.
The table top reve...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Granary Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery granary jar, with cylindrical shape, decorated with bands of incised lines, and supported by three legs.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Heigh...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Lion Shaped Vessel, Xijin Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Ancient Chinese celadon porcelain figure of a lovely lion.
Might have been used as a vessel for replenishing ink-stone water.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Powder Blue Drum Shaped Water Pot with Twin Beast Grips , Qing period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Made in Jingdezhen during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor in the Qing Dynasty, the highest grade of pottery made under strict control.
With a signa...
Category
18th Century Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Entertainer Figurine
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery entertainer wearing tunic and hat. This pottery was found from Sichuan area.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 22 C.M. / Width 16.8 C.M. (siz...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Court Lady
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese painted pottery standing court lady.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 50 C.M. / Width 14.8 C.M. (size excludi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain 9 Pc Dishes Set with Rosewood Box
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an antique important Chinese famille rose porcelain 9 pieces sweetmeat dishes set with very beautiful box, hand painted. Excellent condition, every piece with meirenruyu...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Two Chinese Antique Cloisonné Enamel Tea Cups, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Colorful lotus patterns are expressed with the wire cloisonné.
Small and lovely ears with cloud patterns on both sides.
This pair of cups are coming with original box.
Condition...
Category
18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Chinese Bamboo Teapot with Arched Handle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and he...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
Late 19th Century Pair of Elmwood Console China Export
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of elmwood consoles coming from Eastern China, finely handcrafted in the late 19th century. Two timeless elegance pieces, easy to place in an entry way, or to the side of the fi...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Elm
Chinese Neolithic Yangshao Culture Painted Pottery Amphora, circa 3500 BC
Located in Austin, TX
A rustic Chinese Neolithic bronze age pottery amphora with painted geometric design, Yangshao Culture (5000-3000 BC), circa 3500 BC, China.
The v...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Han Duck Vessels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These beautiful duck vessels were completely painted at one time, and probably had no utilitarian use. The holes at the top are stoppers for lids. Ducks are fertility symbols, and it...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Clay
Pair of Stylish Mid-19th Century Ming Style Cloisonné
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of stylish mid-19th century Ming style cloisonné with beautiful gold gilt Greek key detail.
Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
A Set of Ordos Culture Gold Plaques
Located in Austin, TX
A group of thirteen Ordos Culture gold repousse plaques. Originally intended as clothing ornaments, these highly detailed plaques feature various motifs, such as ibexes, dragons, bul...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Antiquities
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