Chinese Silk Tassel with Striped Jade Disc

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...

Hand-carved of the highest quality jade, this 19th century Archer's ring was likely worn by a gentleman-scholar in Northern China. Traditionally, Chinese archers wore these rings to ...

No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that a boy’s passage into manhood was m...

These pointed slippers, beautifully embroidered with light blue plum blossoms on black silk, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of bound feet. A practice that began in the Tang dynasty and reached the height of its popularity during the Qing dynasty, foot binding was a painful process intended to make a woman's feet as small as possible by restricting bone growth from an early age. The smaller the feet the more attractive and erotic they were, giving elite women a mark of elegance and a distinctive - albeit tortured - gait of small, light steps. These beautifully preserved lotus slippers...

Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby

Pair of Chinese hardstone and jade flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 33cm, width 25cm, depth 17cm This superb pair of hardstone flower models are almost identical in design, comprising hardstone trees set within rectangular jade planters...

This beautiful white jade hair pin is a work of art. An oval head with scalloped edges is fully carved in three dimensions, showcasing an elegant peasant perched among the branches o...

This exquisite Chinese table screen is a remarkable example of traditional craftsmanship, featuring a hand-carved jade panel adorned with intricate designs and framed in deep, rich l...