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Nirvana Oriental Antiques
Please enquire A Chinese very pale jade plaque and a belt hook mounted as a mirror...
Hu's Collection
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A rock crystal carving was well depicted as a Guanyin holding a baby. By characteristically dated features on the faces of the deity and the baby, the figures were well carved on the robes with affluent lines. The benign facial expression of the Guanyin and the smiling face of the baby were well rendered by excellent traditional craftsmanship. The rock crystal here was not in pure transparent look...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Charming Chinese soapstone carving of two children, beautifully carved with much attention to detail, two boys one holding a long string with coins for good luck and prosperity, the other with a straw hat and fan, symbols of the lucky gods. The soapstone itself is a very beautiful yellow color with striations and much character. On nice hard wood base.
Total size with stand: 5 1/4" high
Size of carving: 3 1/2" high x 3 7/8" wide x 2 1/8" deep.
Zentner Collection
SOLD Chinese antique figure of Fugen the Bodhisatva of Faith and Practice, She is sitting on top of her elephant vehicle with one foot on a lotus blossom, carved of wood with muted gold and red lacquer, 19th century.
Size: 16 1/2" high x 14 3/4" wide x 9 1/4" deep.
Zentner Collection
$1,200.00 Chinese antique deeply carved panel with floral motif on hardwood with gilt, floral sprays wonderfully depicted in red and green pigments, over 100 years of age, size: 52.5"W 59.5"H 2"D.
Hu's Collection
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A charming white jade belt hook was exquisitely carved in dragon's head shape. By the precious Hertien pebble quality, the jade piece was reflected with fine greasy-feel sheen on the surface. Characteristic old jade's tissues were revealed under the reflection when some incursions were occurred to the material verifying its authenticity. Date: Ming Dynasty ,1368-1644 Length:8.3cm, Width: 1.3cm, Weight: 30 grams. Condition: Perfect. An attractive wooden table screen with a carved and painted scene of a saint on a horse with three attendants. China. 19th century.
Dimensions: H. 40 cm, W. 27 cm.
Condition: original polychrome, some age cracks and shrinkage, the left leg slides off, the right one now stuck.
Hu's Collection
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A wood Lohan was carved in sitting posture. In simple form, the Lohan was well depicted on the wearing robe with delicately lacquered motifs. He was finely preserved on the surface with enduring old patina, like the sheen of the old bronze. The patina was charming and was hardly found from the wood pieces. Some defects were noticed on the decayed hands and at the bottom which were caused from long time of age...
June Hastings
$495.00 19th century Korean plaque of a tiger hand carved and painted with red and gold gilt pigments. Dates Joseon dynasty. Condition is good except some old wood loss to the inner paw area. It measures about 8" x 7 inches.
#021228b-S, The size of Small Stand: 4"L x 3" W x 4 1/2" H,
#021228b-M, The size of Medium Stand: 4 1/2" L x 3 1/4" W x 5" H, #021228b-L, The size of Large Stand: 5 1/8" L x 4" W x 6" H, Small stand fit for 6" Plate, little larger or little smaller. Medium stand fit for Namasu Bowl around 6" Large Stand fit for 8" Plate, little larger or little smaller. High quality wooden stand for your valuable antiques. Any question, please e-mail to us.
Hu's Collection
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A recumbent beast was shown with its head turned back and slightly tilting upwards. The Bixie was well carved with protruding eyes, ruyi-shaped nose, curved ears and single-horned head. By vividly depicted ribs on its abdomen and the flouring hairs of the tails, the fairy beast was rest on the flat bottom in plain form-an important characteristic for early jade carvings. The jade pebble was in black and brown fissures and markings and in greasy and warm feel... From our Chinese Monochrome Collection, a large carved ivory elephant bridge, late 19th century, depicting a procession of eight individual elephants of graduating size, nicely carved from a single tusk...
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$355.00 This Chinese antique wood carving was possibly part of an architectural structure or possibly from a piece of furniture. The wood is approximately 1.3 inches thick and retains much of the original finish though it is obviously worn in some areas. The tradition carvings of 2 dragons chasing the pearl is very well done. The piece is about 5 inches high and 17 inches long.
The Bodhisattva Collection
(Please see important announcement below) DUE TO RECENTLY ANNOUNCED CHANGES, AND FURTHER PROPOSED CHANGES THAT HAVE NOT YET BEEN FULLY IMPLEMENTED OR PROMULGATED BY THE US GOVERNMENT, IT IS NOT CLEAR TO US AND MOST ANTIQUE IVORY DEALERS, EXACTLY WHERE (WHAT JURISDICTIONS), TO WHOM, UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES, AND WHAT TYPE OF NEW PERMITS MIGHT BE REQUIRED FOR US TO CONTINUE MARKETING ANY OF OUR ANTIQUE IVORY PIECES FOR SALE...
June Hastings
$950.00 A very rare and unique opium box, in the shape of a celestial ball. This beauty is inscribed with the shou character for longevity, as well as being adorned with precious objects. The carving is well done and is intricately cross hatched in between the main design patterns. Bottom is sectioned into three parts and well configured, white metal (paktong?) insert with contrasting copper rim, makes this global beauty the rare Chinese treasure...
JJ Oriental
Sold. Thank you A nicely carved jade pig done in the Han style. Pigs represent prosperity and jade pigs were were placed in the hands of the deceased. Many jade pigs were used for this purpose in later times and are sometimes mistaken for Han pieces. Size: L.10cm. H. 2.8cm. W. 2.3cm. Condition: No chips. Some calcification.
JJ Oriental
Sold. Thank you. A nicely carved natural amber pendant of the Hand of Buddha Citron. There is a hole at the top on the piece so it can be worn as a pendant. The citron fruit may be given as a religious offering in Buddhist temples. According to tradition, Buddha prefers the "fingers" of the fruit to be in a position where they resemble a closed rather than open hand, as closed hands symbolize to Buddha the act of prayer. Size: L. 5cm. W. 2.5cm. Condition: Perfect.
JJ Oriental
Sold. Thank you A nice old Chinese tea holder made of bamboo, carved with a bird in flight and mountain scene. The back has beautifully incised calligraphy of a poem.
Size: H.15.5cm. W. 11.4cm
Condition: One old small repair on the back. See photo.
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