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Place of Origin: Chinese
Provincial Chinese Kite Reel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually-shaped object is a 19th century Chinese kite reel, cleverly carved to contain small wooden beads that rattle back and forth as the reel is used. A popular past time, kite flying...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Miniature Chinese Hardwood 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 nine inches tall—is perfectly constructed down to the tiniest minutia. The bookcase was made in northern China out of zitan, a wood prized by furniture makers for its strength and beauty. The joinery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Tibetan Saddle Bags
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of antique Tibetan handmade saddle bags, with decorative colored leather and yak fur. Tibet, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Fur
Late 19th Century Chinese Silver Kiddush Goblet
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver covered Kiddush goblet, 19th century.
Round cup on a stem mounted to a flat circular foot. Stepped domed cover with bird finial. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Immortal He Xiangu Painting on Canvas, China, 19th Century Asian Art
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Chinese painting depicting He Xiangu reproduced three times but with a different attribute: up a lotus flower, bottom left a fly hunt and bottom right again the lotus flower, each time surrounded by disciple the one praying right, the one on the left seems to bring him a bowl.
Pigments on linen or hemp,
19th century.
He Xiangu or Ho Hsien-ku, "Immortal Demoiselle He," is an immortal Taoist, a member of the group of Eight Immortals. She is represented holding in her hand a lotus symbolizing spiritual fulfillment, and sometimes also a sheng, a peach of immortality, a wooden ladle...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas
Chinese Ming Dynasty 15th or 16th Century Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table mingqi from 15th-16th century with food and drinks. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty, this terracotta funeral table showcases a typical Chinese altar, painted in green with tempera and adorned with a lovely variety of modeled and painted miniature food and drinks such as cakes. Called Mingqi, these kinds of terracotta models were traditionally placed in Chinese burials...
Category
16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Tamarind Wood Buddha Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Early 20th century set of two hand carved tamarind wood laughing Buddha candleholders.
Measures: Height 15" (38 cm).
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Chinese Bound-Foot Lotus Slippers, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these pointed slippers, crafted of beautifully embroidered 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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Finely Carved Soapstone Buddhist Stele of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Guanyin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
In Indian Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is a male Bodhisattva, however in Chinese Buddhism he takes the form of the female Bodhisattva, Guanyin - ‘The One Who Hears the Cries of the Worl...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Soapstone
Jadeite Jade Pendant Monkey on Peach
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful jade pendant featuring a monkey perched on a peach. The material is all natural white jadite jade with shades of green. The depiction of the monkey is vivid and adorable....
Category
20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade
Tiny 19th Century Chinese Women's Leather Shoes
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and rare pair of tiny and narrow 19th century Chinese women's shoes. This pair shows attractive wear but is in great condition. Wonderful object and great conversation pie...
Category
1880s Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Ming Dynasty 15th or 16th Century Chinese Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table mingqi from 15th-16th century with food in dishes. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty, this terracotta funeral table showcases a typical Chinese altar, painted in green with tempera and adorned with a lovely variety of modeled and painted miniature foods such as cakes and breads. Called Mingqi, these kinds of terracotta models were traditionally placed in Chinese burials...
Category
16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Leather Drum with Its Wooden Mallet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period leather drum from the 19th century, with turned wood red mallet. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this round leather drum will make for an exquisite decorative accent in any home. Freestanding, it comes with its wooden mallet...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood
Khitan Liao Dynasty Gold Clad Horse Trappings, 10th-11th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful and rare set of Khitan Liao gold clad copper alloy repousse horse trappings, featuring thirteen pieces on a modern museum display mount, Liao Dynasty...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Gold
Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Cane, Wood, Lacquer
Cultural Revolution Porcelain Mao Pins
Located in New York, NY
A collection of three 1960s Cultural Revolution period porcelain Mao pins. Each shows a different image of Chairman Mao.
China, circa 1960s.
KM1.
Category
1960s Vintage Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Silver Kiddush Goblet with a Saucer
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver covered Kiddush cup, 19th century.
Round bowl on baluster stem mounted to stepped and flat circular foot. Double domed cover with pointed finial. Engraved band...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Pair Chinese Double Luck Lotus Slippers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These pointed silk slippers are beautifully embroidered with colorful bats and golden coins, symbols of happiness and good luck, and were shaped to resemble a lotus bud to enhance one's 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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Silk
Pair of Chinese Agate Snuff Bottles with Carnelian Beads, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Snuff, a mixture of powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, was introduced to China by Western diplomats in the 17th century. The opportunity for ranking members of Chinese society to c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Carnelian
Chinese Antique Temple House Model, Altar with Gilded Pheasants
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful shrine resembles the real life temple in the 19th century China. The decorated facade features gilded pheasants and Ru Yi shaped Lin Zhi, an herb ...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A full size cabinet with this level of workmanship would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture, at only nine inches tall, is perfectly constructed down to the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Black Silk Lotus Slippers with Plum Blossoms, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk
Chinese Lilac Lotus Slippers with Plum Blossoms, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These pointed silk slippers, beautifully embroidered with pink plum blossoms, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of b...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Cotton
Match Box Case and Dish Set in Cloisonné Enamel
Located in New York, NY
An enamel Chinese Cloisonné match box case set, circa early-20th century. Set includes 1 matchbox holder, and 1 dish/plate (for used matches, ashes.) This b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Chinese Charm Token Shoe with Compartment, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally tucked in a pocket as a charm, this tiny shoe was kept close at hand as a talisman for marital happiness. Meticulously carved from wood, the shoe is decorated with a double happiness symbol, the traditional symbol for conjugal bliss. A lovely Valentine’s Day or anniversary gift, the charm has a compartment ready to be filled with a note or small gift...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Chinese Guanyin Goddess of Compassion and Mercy
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese polychrome bronze depiction of Guanyin the Goddess of compassion and mercy. What makes this presentation more unique is the fact that G...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Polychromed Wood GuanYin Head on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large antique wood polychrome GuanYin head, in Ming style but from the late Qing dynasty period. The fine features of the Bodhisattva has a clear Indo-sin...
Category
19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Giant Mounted Gypsum Minerals Cluster from China
Located in London, GB
Giant Mounted Gypsum Minerals Cluster from China
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Chinese Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Architectural Model, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusually large Chinese Ming Dynasty glazed pottery architectural model of a shrine or cabinet, Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), circa 16th century, China.
The shrine model crafted o...
Category
16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pottery
Giant Gypsum Crystal Cluster, China
Located in London, GB
Giant Gypsum Crystal Cluster, China.
The geologic mechanism that creates Lead and Silver provide the raw materials for crystals to form when oceans, rich in Calcium and Sulphate, go...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Early 20th Century Jade and Fire Gilded Bronze Belt Buckle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th century Chinese jade and fire gilded bronze belt buckle.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Antique Chinese Temple Model
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful model resembles China's real temple with exquisite carvings. Peonies and lotuses flank delicate doors decorated with "double happiness" carvings. These flowers are symbols ...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Shrine
Located in New York, NY
Rare 19th century Shrine Black lacquer with stage back panel painted as theater. Intricately carved detail of double dragons, long life symbol, with scroll work up sides. Set upon ...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
19th Century Cast Iron Weight Measures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th Century small cast iron weight measures with quirky rabbit images. Ideal as paperweights or decorative objects. From China, Shanxi Pro...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand puppets, like this one from China’s Zhejiang region, have been a popular form of entertainment for centuries. In the late 19th early-20th century this tiny robed gentleman proba...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Wood
Cultural Revolution Period Porcelain Mao Plaque
Located in New York, NY
A standing Cultural Revolution period porcelain plaque celebrating Chairman Mao. This plaque is decorated on both sides with an image of a clapping...
Category
1960s Vintage Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Handwoven Antique Donkey Blinders, Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of antique Chinese donkey blinders. Often confused with an item of women's apparel, these are in fact beautifully handwoven and hand-stitched pieces used to cover a d...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Dian Culture Large Gold Cuff, circa 2nd Century BC, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive solid high karat gold cuff from the Dian Kingdom, circa 2nd century BC, modern day Yunnan Province, China.
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This striking cuff is crafted from hand hammered ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Fine Chinese Export Lacquer Game Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular form with hinged lid opening to a fitted interior, with lower conforming case.
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
People's Republic of China Porcelain Group, circa 1965
Located in Paris, FR
Porcelain group of the Chinese revolution, representing a soldier and peasant allies to the future.
The inscription in Chinese means "army and peo...
Category
1960s Vintage Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Vintage Chinese School House Slate Board
Located in Chicago, IL
This slate board would have been used by school children in the late Qing-dynasty as part of the independent studies promoted in provincial academies. Whil...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Slate
The Tulip Garden Growing and Collecting Species, Rare and Annual Varieties
Located in New York City, NY
An inspirational introduction to growing and collecting tulips, set against the backdrop of a beautiful English garden, with expert tips and advice for gardeners
Tulips are one of t...
Category
2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Real Chinese Abacus
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic, original Chinese abacus that was actually used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an ingenious calculator has been used in China for over a thousand ye...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Chinese Gnarled Boxwood Tobacco Pipe, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental Chinese pipe is beautifully sculpted with a long boxwood handle shaped to resemble a branch gnarled with knots and burls. Although its grand size recalls large bamboo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Brass
Chinese Floral Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring is decorated in relief with a stylized flower...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Chinese Butterfly and Gourd Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits. The ring is decorated in relief with a round gourd and...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine
This hand carved and crafted Antique Chinese Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine is used to place fruits and flowers offerings, usua...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Elm, Paint
Antique Chinese Silver & Malacca Walking Stick Cane C1880 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Chinese gentleman's silver pommel and Malacca walking stick, circa 1880 in date.
This decorative walking cane features an exquisite Chinese silver pomme...
Category
1880s Antique Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 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
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Agate and Jade Snuff Bottles
Located in Brea, CA
Early 20th century Chinese agate and jade snuff bottles from the Qing dynasty. 4 in total. Includes 2 exquisitely carved agate bottles (both 3 1/2" H...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this fine calligraphy brush would have been an essential tool for a Qing-dynasty scholar-official, used to draft official documents or compose poetry...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
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