Pair of Chinese Red and Gold Incense Stands, c. 1900

Delicately carved of dense hardwood, these 19th-century scroll cases were an essential accessory for the esteemed Qing-dynasty scholar. The perfect size for a rolled-up scroll, the cases were once used to store and protect works of traditional calligraphy and landscape painting. The matching cases are hand-carved in low relief with all-over scrollwork and borders of geometric meanders. Each case is carved with repeated Shou characters, symbols of longevity and a blessing for a long and complete life. Amid the scrollwork flourishes are ribbon-clad objects known as the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, including the eternal knot...

These petite bronze tools date to the late 19th century and were originally among the many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. Both tools are ...

These unusually sinuous lengths of bamboo are known as "Buddha belly bamboo" for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, o...

Designed for traveling poets or scholar-artists, a collapsible writing set allowed a Chinese calligrapher to paint in nature, whether a journey to a far-off vista or an afternoon spe...

A wonderful pair of antique Chinese red lacquer and gilt gold painted hand carved wooden figural architectural elements turned incense burner pillars. Highly detailed carvings featuring Asian pine tree motif representing longevity, horseback rider believed warrior Guan Yu...

Pair of large, richly carved, gilded and red lacquered wooden standards. A religious and decorative object in Vietnamese temples and pagodas. Different decor each side. Brough...

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Pair of Antique Chinese Floral Carved Rosewood & Rouge Marble Sculpture Stands C1920. Measures - 3...

A tall pair of Japanese carved wood candle holders circa early 19th century (late Edo Period). The pair is carved in the typical form with a block base in the shape of stylized chrysanthemums and long fluted stem with changes in diameter that supports a grooved holder fitted with metal pricket. These types of oversized candle holders were traditionally used in Buddhist temples or Samurai's resident where they were placed on the altar table for worshiping. What is extraordinary of these candle stickers is that they feature a wonderfully conserved surface with lacquered gold leaf. The sparkling gold on the well weathered surface is visually striking. The professional conservation was performed in 2007 and as a result, the pieces display a wonderful aged Wabi-Sabi patina. The piece retains an original invoice from Far Eastern Antiques...