Miniature Chinese Hardwood Furniture Set

A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only eight inches tall—is perfectly constructed d...

A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding that surrounds the frame and resembles noodles. Lacquered rich red, the small cabinet exhibits the same high level of craftsmanship found in larger such cabinets made in the Qing dynasty with exquisitely painted floral decorations and handcrafted hardware. The cabinet opens to a single shelf, making it just the place to stow jewelry...

This petite Chinese jewelry chain dates to the early 20th century and is strung with an array of petite bells and good luck charms. Among the charms is a bat, a stone chime, two litt...

This handheld tool is a 19th-century opium scraper, fitted with a curved, spoon-like blade designed to remove debris from the inner walls of a pipe bowl. The metal end is secured to ...

A pair of finely carved wood statues depicting near mirror images of two Bodhisattvas, likely dated to 19th century of late Qing dynasty, but executed in Song style. Dressed in flowing robes, crowned and bejeweled, these Bodhisattvas are known as Avalokitesvara in Sanskrit. In China, his identify took a cultural transformation and became Guanyin (the one who detects the sounds of the world), who is worshipped for her compassion and mercy for those in the sufferings. Both posed in the seated "Royal Ease...

Miniature Antique Furniture by Herbert F. and Peter B. Schiffer. Wynnewood: Livingston Publishing Company, 1972. First edition hardcover wi...

Sculptural wooden Maitrise, France made of Fruitwood, probably a study of a wooden construction of a roof, great scale and remarkable details, great used Patina, 1920.   

Chinese Chess Set with Immortals & Campaign Lacquered Board Circa 1960s This exquisite Chinese chess set with immortals and a campaign lacquered board is a striking combination of...