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Place of Origin: Chinese
Chinese Official's Summer Hat and Hat Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. Headgear was central to social status and those of title relied on their hat to convey their rank and cultural identity. This conical hat is the summer hat of a Qing-dynasty official and would have been worn from the third month of the Chinese calendar...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Bamboo, Glass
Antique Chinese 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Apple Green Jade Woman's Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique necklace is signed by an unknown maker and originates from China, dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period Chinese Export style. The necklace is composed of 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Gold
Postmodern Tic Tac Toe Board Game by Michael Graves, USA 2002
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Michael Graves, this Tic Tac Toe board game has an elegant and strong postmodern style. The checkered board stands on 4 square feet giving the game the look of a monument...
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Sterling Silver Aladdin's Lamp, Form Table Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export sterling silver Aladdin's lamp - form table lighter on tall pedestal base, China, Ca. 1900. Graceful design. Measures 5 1/4 inches high x 3 1/2 inches wide from outer ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only ten inches tall—is perfectly constructed dow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Double Gourd Hairpin, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Although eyes were certainly drawn to the high, fan-shaped headdresses that Qing-dynasty women affixed to back of their heads, it was the finishing touch of a hairpin or two that com...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Necklace, Ring & Earring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This necklace, ring and earring set is signed by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export style...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Gold
Ezra Stoller
Located in New York City, NY
A captivating history of 20th century Modern American architecture, as seen through the eyes of a legendary photographer
It is impossible to overstate the importance of photograph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the four treasures found in a scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cased Mah Jong Set, Chinese, Teak, Gaming Box, Oriental, Mah-Jongg, 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased Mah Jong set. A Chinese, carved teak gaming box, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Strikingly decorative box with 14...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Pair of Chinese Silk Lotus Slippers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These dainty, pointed slippers, made of blue silk and embroidered with pink flowers, 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 in 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 embroidered silk lotus slippers...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Mid-20th Century Pair of Hollow Silver Incised Bracelets, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century pair of hollow silver incised bracelets, China
A pair of beautifully made hollow silver bracelets with incised floral and geometric designs. The interior circumfe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné, Paintings, 1976-1978, Volume 5
Located in New York City, NY
The highly anticipated fifth volume of The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné, covering his paintings from 1976 to 1978
This two-book addit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chinese Floral Incised Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century handcrafted bronze hand warmer would have been owned by a woman of means and filled with coals so she could warm her hands on cold...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Industrial Facility
Located in New York City, NY
The first monograph on the complete works of award-winning design studio Industrial Facility
Sam Hecht and Kim Colin's world-renowned, London-based studio is one of the most influ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese Mother of Pearl Counters
Located in London, GB
Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese mother of pearl counters
Chinese, early 19th century
Measure: Diameter 3.5cm
This set comprises sixty-thre...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dressed in fine silks trimmed with embroidered bands and tassels, this puppet brought the glory of the imperial court to the small stage as part of an early 20th-century puppet opera. Complete with songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese puppet...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Wood
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Baby Amulet Necklace, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century silver baby amulet necklace, CChina
A wonderfully balanced silver chain necklace with coral and turquoise beads is anchored by a bat, from which da...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Silver
Treasures of the Jin State, Gems From Excavations of Cemetery of Marquis of Jin
Located in valatie, NY
Treasures of the Jin State. Gems From Excavations of Cemetery of Marquis of Jin in Shanxi Province by Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau. Publisher Shanxi Provincial Cultural R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chinese Longevity Hairpin, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Although eyes were certainly drawn to the high, fan-shaped headdresses that Qing-dynasty women affixed to back of their heads, it was the finishing touch of a hairpin or two that com...
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Selections from the Paintings and Calligraphy Donated to the Shanghai Museum fro
Located in valatie, NY
Selections from the Paintings and Calligraphy Donated to the Shanghai Museum from the Ching Banlee Liangtuxuan Collection. Published by Shanghai Museum, Shangahai, China, 2002. 1st E...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha.
A Chinese bronze statue from the late 18th century Qing Dynasty period is ca...
Category
18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Joel Meyerowitz, Taking My Time
Located in New York City, NY
With over 650 pages and featuring over 550 images, Taking My Time provides an unprecedented overview and insight into the mind and work of the iconic American photographer Joel Meyer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Place the Laughing Buddha in your living room or entrance hall, so he will be able to see the door. Meaning of happiness and abundance, this antique Buddha sculpture...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Sotheby's Hong Kong Important Chinese Art, Sir Quo-Wei Lee II Collection
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Hong Kong important Chinese Art, Sir Quo-Wei Lee II Collection, Hong Kong October 8, 2019. 1st Ed hardcover. 143 Lots on 183 Pages - all Lots Detailed, Described in Chinese and English with Color Illustrations. An outstanding selection of Chinese Ceramics, Porcelain and Jade. Includes further rare examples of Ming and Qing porcelain and several exceptional jades, including a Qing dynasty, 18th century large white jade bowl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chinese Antique Textiles and Embroidery Edition in Chinese
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chinese antique textiles and embroidery.
Chinese language,
Great textile art table book.
Distributed by Eliane j Giraud Dupont Editeur, Paris....
Category
1950s Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Brass Chinese Brazier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique brass Chinese brazier.
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted brass brazier used to warmed the hands of a wealthy Chinese on a cold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Sotheby's Hong Kong Important Private Collection Chinese Ceramics Oct. 2019
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Hong Kong Important Private Collection Chinese Ceramics October 8, 2019. 1st Ed hardcover. Includes rare examples of Ming and Qing porcelain and several exceptional jades. Sir Q.W. Lee was a banker and philanthropist well-known for his passion for collecting outstanding Chinese works of art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Miniature Chinese Hardwood Furniture Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature furniture set - at only 6 inches tall - beautifully recreates classic Chinese furniture forms down to the finest of details. Crafted of a beautiful hardwood, prized for its strength and dark color, the set includes a side table and two petite roundback armchairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Shanghai Deco Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1920s and 1930s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeating every part of life in the bustling, vibrant city. This blue glass perfume bottle...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Two Ming Porcelain Masterpieces from an Important Collection Sotheby's Hong Kong
Located in valatie, NY
Two Ming Porcelain Masterpieces from an Important Collection, Sotheby's Hong Kong, October 8, 2019. The sale features two outstanding masterpieces of 15th century blue and white porcelain assembled by a connoisseur with an eye for the finest examples of Chinese porcelain: a Chenghua palace bowl painted with scrolling daylilies and a Xuande reverse-decorated ‘pomegranate’ dish. Sir Q.W. Lee was a banker and philanthropist well-known for his passion for collecting outstanding Chinese works of art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniature Blue and White Kangxi Vase '1662-1722'
Located in Delft, NL
Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse miniature blue and white Kangxi vase
Kangxi (1662-1722), ca 1720
With a scene of floral decor and long Eliza
The porcelain vase...
Category
18th Century Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Carved Dinner Gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese intricately carved and pierced hardwood dinner gong, having circular brass gong with original beater.
Dimensions
Height 50 inches
Length 24.5 inches
width 13.5 inches.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Coral, 18K Gold, Diamonds, and Onyx Pipe
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary coral, 18K gold, diamonds, and onyx pipe.
The carved coral pipe engraved with Chinese ornaments enhanced with brilliant-cut pave diamo...
Category
20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Gold
Miniature Huanghuali Wood Chinese Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Huanghuali wood Chinese sideboard. An expertly crafted miniature architectural model in Huanhuali wood with brass hardware. A late 20th centu...
Category
Late 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Bronze Clad & Polychrome Painted Buddha Sculpture with Pedestal Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and dipped bronze Buddha sculpture and stand is signed by and unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1920. Both the ornate stand an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was among the four treasures found in a traditional scholar’s studio. The brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Elm
2 Iron-Red and Gilt Chinese Miniature Porcelain Vases, Kangxi
Located in Delft, NL
2 iron-red and gilt Chinese miniature porcelain Vases, Kangxi
Kangxi (1662-1722)
The bottles has minuscule chips
The measurements are 4 cm high and 2.7 cm diagonal
The weight i...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Asian Napoleon III Period Iron Wood and Brass Opium Pipe
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Asian Napoleon III period blackened iron wood and gilded brass opium pipe.
Dragon head on the top. Asian scripts on the wood.
Very nice quality and condition.
Category
1870s Napoleon III Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A delicate example of the time-honored practice of blue-and-white ceramics, this 19th century porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Wood Statues of Guanyin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of polychrome carved wood statue depicting Guanyin, the Chinese goddess of Mercy. They were likely dated to late Qing dynasty but executed in Ming dynasty style. The Bodhisattva are in the seated "Royal Ease...
Category
19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Handheld Ink Block, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing and movable type fed the technological push toward expanding the written word's range of influence throughout the world. This printing push...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Elm
Chinese Double Dragon Silver and Amethyst Choker
Located in Norwalk, CT
Sterling silver with gold accents and faceted amethyst stone. No hallmarks. Weight: 1 ozt.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, Sterling Silver
Chinese Eighteen Luohan Walnut Shell Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
Chinese Double Gourd "Root" Amber Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Box
Located in Toronto, ON
This exquisite large antique Chinese circa 1880 carved rose quartz snuff box is a rare Maison Nurita find. Snuff boxes were first used by the Chinese and Mongolians during the Qing d...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rose Quartz
Islamic Frontiers Of China Silk Road Images Coffee Table Book Signed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Islamic Frontiers Of China: Silk Road Images.
Hardcover – December 1, 1990
Language: : English
Hardcover : 144 pages
By Man, Wong How; Dajani, Adel Awni.
Hardcover 1st Ed in dust jacket
This is a beautiful collector coffee table...
Category
1990s Islamic Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Shaanxi History Museum Shaanxi History Museum, by Feng Gengwu, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Shaanxi History Museum Shaanxi History Museum, by Feng Gengwu. Published by Shaanxi Tourism Publishing House, 2005. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Shaanxi History Museum, which i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chinese Jade "Coiled Dragon" 18-Karat Gold Amulet Necklace
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique hand carved Jade Dragon and 18-karat gold jewelry
This is an authentic Chinese "coiled dragon” jade pendant expertly fashioned as a necklace with a contemporary 18-karat gold setting.
Including Our Certificate of Authenticity
All our Jade jewelry is artisan inspired and handcrafted from authentic hand carved Jade artifacts...
Category
20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade
Dragon Ceramic Pillow Long Quan Kiln
Located in Somis, CA
A song dynasty style porcelain pillow of the Long Quan kiln. The long Quan kiln is one of the most important song dynasty kilns. Started 1600 years ago, it produces celadon green and lotus leaf green glazed pieces with subtle under-glaze engraving. This piece was designed to be a pillow, but can be used as a hand towel holder. The dragon pillow...
Category
20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
China Zhou Dynasty Bronze Perfume Burner
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Bucket burns perfume in bronze resting on three feet. The body is sculpted with a band frieze with an archaic motif. Two inverted U-shaped handles punctuate the edge. This type of bronze bucket was cast with lost wax from molds in several parts and assembled when the piece was poured, these are the traces that can be seen on the back of the bucket. . The bronze has a beautiful green and dark gray excavation patina. This perfume burner was originally to have longer feet, no doubt arched, cut very long ago since the place of the cut has the same patina as the rest of the piece.
China Zhou Dynasty...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Collecting Chinese Art Book by Sam Bernstein
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Collecting Chinese Art Book by Sam Bernstein. Much of what we know about early Chinese art is undergoing change in light of recent archaeological dis...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a fine Bodhisattva head made of stucco around a wood core circa 6th century AD. The fragment was part of high-relief wall sculpture based ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Earthenware, Stucco, Petrified Wood
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale with stand and storage drawer cabinet. It features beautiful carved fretwork on the top and sides...
Category
19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Green Glazed Miniature Armoire with Bracket Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period miniature terracotta armoire with green glazed finish and bracket feet. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), this miniature terracott...
Category
17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
Luen Wo Signed Antique Ladies Sterling Silver Chinese Export Belt
By Luen Wo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver ladies belt was made by Luen Wo of Shanghai China in circa 1900 in the period Chinese Export style. The belt is done with indi...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A finely carved zitan wood display stand in the form of a round table, China, Republic Period, mid 20th century.
The circular display stand carved from rare and precious zitan wood. Fashioned as a classical Chinese round table...
Category
Mid-20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Zitan
Antique Chinese Mooncake Press, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this rustic wood press is carved with twenty round molds used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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