Antique chinese enamel vase in a qourd shape. Early 20th century Republic period. Auspicious characters in red on white ground on each face. Hexagonal base. Flowers on the upper register. White and blue clouds on the vase. It measures 17" tall. Republic period, early 20th century. Previously a lamp.

Beautifully carved houngmu wood stand. It measures 7" by 1.5" with a 4.5" opening. Late 19th, early 20th century.

Beautiful Chinese rosewood stand, Republic Period c1910. The stand is heavy. Size 9 3/4" W x 9 7/8" D x 5 1/8" H

A large mounted carved Chinese Fu-dog with child and a ball. Carved architectural elements are often used in Taoist and Confucian temples. The carvings often depict the important symbolism and ideals representing the religion the temple houses. Age: 19th century. Size: Length: 13" Width: 9" Height: 35"

An interesting carved wooden Chinese panel utilizing scrolling vines with motif of flowers. Traces of blue, white, green, and red pigments and detailed painting can be found different areas of the carving. Age: 19th Century. Size: Height: 15.75" Width: 2.5" Length: 49.5"

Right side of a carved wooden architectural panels that were once used in a temple. The panels are carved with a pair of smiling figures set near a tree. The panel may have been placed under the corner eaves of the roof above the pillars. Elaborate carvings became popular during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) various motifs and designs were created often seen in Taoist and Confucian temple architecture. These motifs is thought to represent the central philosophy of the religion. Age: 19th... Click for details

Antique chinese jade snuff bottle with a beautiful engraving of a water bird standing amid lotus. There are bats carved on each side. The opposite face of the bottle has an inscription derived from the noted Tang Dynasty poet, Cao Song. The poem is from the Quan Tang Si collection of Chinese poetry and the poetry is five character four line verse which ends midway. The poem in approximation reads: The color of the water still reflecting, the mist gradually letting light shine in. The weight of... Click for details

Unusual motted jade snuff bottle with red coral and turquoise lid. The lid is carved with a dragon and topped with a small piece of turquoise. It measures 2" tall.

Antique jade chinese snuff bottle with carved zoomorphic handles. Measures 2" tall.

Beautiful jade snuff bottle in the shape of an elongated melon with dark green jade carved in the shape of leaves and lighter jade for the body. 3" long.