A fine and rare incense burner (zhudiao xianglu ) of tripod form with a pair of handles carved of a piece of bamboo root. A ornamented band running along the rim. Qing, Jiaqing or early Daoguang, c. 1800–1830. H 10 cm, D 6.8 cm. Condition: Excellent with nice wear from handling.

Hand carved celadon green jadeite brush pot, bǐtǒng with incised and bas relief design of blossoming branches and on stump-like incised lines on bottom. Some lighter inclusions to body. Overall very good condition.
A brush pot (Chinese: 笔筒; pinyin: bǐtǒng) is a container for holding the brushes used by scribes for Chinese calligraphy. These are typically carved from bamboo or jade with ornate motifs symbolizing concepts such as longevity...

A beautiful Chinese stone carving in the shape of a tripod censer on a fitted pedestal, the exterior with high relief of lotus flowers and a pod. Carved from agate, a grey stone with some brownish and green inclusions. Condition: fine. Dimension: total height: c. 11.2 cm, diameter: c. 11 cm, weight: 1145 g.

A well-carved nephrite jade plaque depicting a coiled, sinuous dragon paired with a phoenix and spiral-incised "bi" disc. The phoenix and "bi" disc have been covered with a gold lacuer gilding. Intricate, flowing spiral decoration covers the dragon's body and the disc. The piece measures 3-3/4" end to end and is, as best I can tell, made entirely without the use of modern cutting tools...

Two Chinese miniature wood carvings showing scenes of daily life in old China, a court official with his wife and a couple at the dining table. Made in the Tushanwan Workshop in Xujiahui, an orphanage opened 1864 by French Jesuit priests near Shanghai. Hosting an art school, producing wood-carving, stone sculpture, silversmith, embroidery and painting. Please refer to the book (last photo) "Scènes de la vie en Chine...

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese celadon jade pendant, both sides well carved in the form of an archaic mask and strung on a black nylon cord with a round celadon jade bead. Such amulets have a long history in China and would have been worn as a mystical protector against all unseen evil and bad luck. This handsome jade pendant is quite wearable and in excellent condition. DIMENSIONS: 2 ¼” long (5.7 cm)

Heights including stands: 17.4 cm (7 in) and 17 cm (6.8 in)
Widths: 7.3 cm (2.9 in) and 7.4 cm (3 in)
Depths: 4.2 cm (1.7 in) and 4.4 cm (1.8 in)
Weights: 490 gms and 503 gms

Quality Chinese green jade vases; carved in the form of cabbage or bok choy; one with a caterpillar; original carved wooden stands; 19th century; very good condition; email for more pictures

Chinese antique Jade Vase with lid, intricately carved and elegant in a Mughal design.

Provenance Berkeley Hill Estate
Dates 19th Century
Size H 9" x W 3"

Chinese antique nephrite jade bowl with worn gilt design of maiden and children at play in garden on side, bottom has scrolling vine and imperial mark in cartouche. Old restoration stabilizing crack to body.

Provenance Jack Warner, movie executive's estate

Ming Dynasty, circa Late 17th - Early 18th century
Size: 2 5/8" High x 6 1/8" Diameter

A good quality and well carved She shaped (韘型佩) nephrite pendant, decorated with dragon and phoenix. Han style, but we believe that it was carved later, maybe Qing Dynasty. Condition: Good antique condition, natural veins, brown and dark inclusions, please see photos for details. Length: a little less than 3 inches.

A hollowly carved pebble nephrite pendant depicting a monkey on a branch. Late Qing to early Republic period. The pendant is in good condition, please refer photos for color and details. Length: 2 inches.

Length: 6.8 cm (2.7 in)
Height: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 1.6 cm (0.7 in)

Chinese green jade fish; good even colour and translucency; minor scratches; good condition

A Chinese seal, reddish-brown soapstone, all around with engraved little landscapes and a coiling snake on top. Chinese probably auspicious characters to one side. The name of the owner, Bettina, is carved both in Chinese and Latin lettering. Height "3 1/3/ 8.5 cm. Condition: fine.

Small Jade fluted bowl most likely a water coupe for calligraphy. Dates from the 19th century.

Provenance Viboonoradej Collection

Dates Qing Dynasty
Size H 3/4" W 2 1/4"

Chinese carved Wood round cover or top for Tea Caddy or Tea Jar, 2" diameter and 3/4" high for outside, 1 5/8" diameter and 5/8" high for inside measure, your tea caddy must be smaller than top. The condition is good.

Chinese carved Wood round Cover for Tea Caddy or Tea Jar Top, 2" diameter, 7/8" high for outside measurement, 1 5/8" diameter and 3/4" high for inside measurement, your Tea Caddy must be smaller than top measurement, the condition is good. Few more tops for this size are available, please inquire. The condition is good.

Ancient mask of the traditional esoteric "Nuo" theater, representing the character of General Guanyu, wearing his helmet. Wood, with multiple superimposed polychrome pigments, meant to enhance the mask features, of which part is painted on paper glued to the mask. China, early 19th C. Height: 33 cm. The mask is mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition.

A rare huanghuali wood Chinese "violin" called an erhu. The main body and neck are carved from a single piece of huanghuali wood, its top stretched with snake skin of beautiful patterning. The bottom of the main body has a sound hole with an openwork carving of a stylized "shou" character meaning longevity (this bottom panel is a separate piece of huanghuali)...