Guangxu Chinese black gold Jewelry Box, yellow silk

Extraordinary hand-painted Chinese porcelain ginger jar with lid, made during the reign of the Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875), of the Rose Family type. Rose Family is the name given in ...

Technical data Materials: Porcelain tray, wooden legs Period: Qing Dynasty Country of origin: China Good condition for its age and use, with some flaws in the wooden structure Overall dimensions: 70 x 95 x 80 cm Porcelain dimensions: 70 x 58 cm Exquisite Fitzhugh pattern porcelain plate or tray, inlaid in a cabinet that highlights its oval profile and raised on four slightly curved square legs. The term "Fitzhugh" refers to a type of Chinese export porcelain produced primarily between 1780 and 1840, featuring blue and white designs. It originated with three members of two generations of the Fitzhugh family. Members of this family held important positions as ship captains and even as directors in the British East India Company. Within this company, high-ranking officials were allowed to engage in private trade. Between 1704 and the 1790s, porcelain pieces bearing this pattern were shipped to England. The design usually includes a central medallion, although it is occasionally replaced by a coat of arms or monogram. The medallion is surrounded by four groupings of flowers representing the four seasons—peony for spring; lotus for summer; chrysanthemum for autumn; and prunus for winter—and symbols that typically represent the four virtues of the Chinese scholar: music, painting, logical thinking, and calligraphy. The design is framed with a decorative border that may be a lattice and spearhead pattern, sometimes known by the term "Nanking," or a more elaborate border featuring butterflies, honeycomb shapes, and floral ornamentation. The definition of the Fitzhugh porcelain...

Outstanding Pair of Antique Chinese red lacquered wood welcome panels, Chinese calligraphy, lacquered wood Gorgeous pair of business welcome panels, made of carved and lacquered wo...

Elegant and high design Murano Italian blown glass vase in black and yellow, from the 1970s. It features a circular base that rises in a curved shape and sinuously narrows and wide...

19th century lift-lid gilt-decorated golden black lacquer Chinese jewelry box with dragon feet and key.

This is a beautifully crafted lacquer box with a cloisonné enamel mount, featuring an intricate design that combines traditional craftsmanship with vibrant artistry. The lid showcase...

One Chinese Black Lacquer Rectangular Lidded Jewelry box, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection. Dimensions: Width: 37cm Height: 10.5cm Depth: 20.5cm.

Antique Chinese fan Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen , hand painted on silk . With antique fan fra...