Chinese Scatter Size Early 20th Century Rug

Scatter size Chinese peking rug in blue and white from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 2'2" x 4'1".

an early 20th century room size chinese rug in blues and creams Measures: 8' x 9'9''

This Chinese opera hand puppet is dress in an elegant, embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted wood. The white face usually represents a villain. Puppetry is a major entertainment performance art in Chinese traditional theatre. This traditional performance art was widely used in religious and rural events to exorcise evil spirits. Puppets are also used in festivals such as the Chinese Ghost Festival to scare away ghosts, as well as significant events including births or marriage or to entertain audiences. The puppet theatre has developed into several different genres amongst different areas in China including rod puppets, glove puppets, shadow puppets and string puppets...

Pair of fine early 20th century bamboo armchairs with lattice style pattern. Old bamboo furniture is much rarer than the wood furniture...