Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Figure of a Fisherman

Kangxi period (1662-1722) turquoise & aubergine glazed porcelain frog. Covered in an overall rich turquoise & aubergine glaze. This charming frog is m...

This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to prote...

This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the mid-20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with dark, cobalt-blue color. Each side of the headrest has a quadrilobe cartouche framing two mythical fu lions playing with a brocade ball, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. The playful scene is surrounded by a cracked ice pattern dotted with plum blossoms, symbols of winter and longevity. A geometric meander trims the corners and small bats frame coin...

This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protec...

A Blanc-de Chine Figure of Guanyin Qing Dinasty seating on a the waves, the arms lifted to the waist, dressed in loose fitting robes opening at the ches...

Chinese, 20th century.
A pair of blue and white scalloped bowls with figural scenes to interior and surrounded by foliate motifs.
Marked to underside.
Approx: 5.875"