Zabihi Collection Chinese Peking Early 20th Century Room Rug

Scatter-size Chinese Peking rug in blue from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 2'2" x 4'4''

Scatter size Chinese Peking rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with an animal pictorial motif Measures: 1'11" x 3'7".

An early 20th-century Chinese Peking carpet in tan and blue colors featuring a whimsical motif. circa 1920 measures: 4'1'' x 5'9"

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

This Chinese opera marionette puppet is dress in an elegant embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted ceramic. The ornate headdress...

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...

Tibetan Saddle Rug, Late 19th Century An elegant and quite regal saddle rug from Tibet. The sparse nature of the patterning with the ‘frog’s foot’ pattern...

This polychrome porcelain box and cover is a superb decorative object, realized in China in the early 20th century. The domed lid is decorated with a scene depicting a boy on a my...