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Detail: Very high quality stand or display. Rare wood that I believe is related to the famous Chinese rosewood. Petite silver/nickel alloy inlay on all sides. A perfect display stand for the reclining Kwan-yin (Item S-4713). From our Beijing dealer. Circa mid- to late-1900’s.
- Item Number: F-6052
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Jichi wood and metal
- Dimensions: 4.25" tall x 11.5" long x 6.75" deep
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $90.00 USD
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Detail: This calligraphy and ink drawing comes from a private family collection through one of our Beijing agents. Age unknown. This is a powerful piece of art and in good condition. The framing all around the art is in cloth with a unique texture and design (see photo). On the…
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- Item Number: F-5152
- Provenance/Origin: China. Private collection.
- Composition: Paper, cloth
- Dimensions: Total: 77" long x 31.25" wide; Drawing: 53.5" long x 27" wide
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $185.00 USD
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Detail: I acquired this from a galley owner in Beijing. It appears to be quite old. The paper has waxy or oil-based feel to it. Not sure of the paper composition but it has a great antique look and feel. Textured paper surround the art piece (see photo). The sketching…
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- Item Number: F-6351
- Provenance/Origin: China. Possibly quite old.
- Composition: Paper and wood.
- Dimensions: 62" hanging length; 23" print width
- Weight: Under 1 pound
- Price: $70.00 USD
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Detail: This Pixiu is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature that – according to stories – is able to draw wealth (especially gold and silver) to its owners. Acquired from one of our agents in Beijing. Circa mid-1900’s. Pristine condition.
- Item Number: S-3522
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 6.75" tall x 12" long
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $225.00 USD
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Detail: Huge censer with gilding accents. Hand painted with – what looks like – foo dogs / lions faces on feet and dragons forming the handles. Age unknown but certainly an older piece. From an estate sale in Beijing. Good condition.
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- Item Number: V-7550
- Provenance/Origin: Beijing estate, China. Probably mid- 1900's
- Composition: Copper and cloisonne-styled
- Dimensions: 20" tall x 18" at widest
- Weight: 6.75 pounds
- Price: $475.00 USD
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Detail: Peacocks, coy fish, bamboo, flowers, foo dogs / lions on handles and top. Hand signed on bottom, not stamped. From a private family outside Beijing. Circa early- to mid-1900’s. Lids.
This beautiful pair of jars have SOLD. Thanks M.K.!
- Item Number: C-8471
- Provenance/Origin: Private family. Circa early- to -mid-1900's
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 15" tall x 8" wide x 8" deep
- Weight: 11.25 pounds for pair
- Price: $425.00
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Detail: Kuang styling from the early Chou dynasty (late 11th – early 10th Century BC). Used as a wine vessel. Lei-wen pattern covers surface. In high relief are various dragon forms and other metamorphic animal components. Notice the bird like design at the front…
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- Item Number: V-5674
- Provenance/Origin: China, Beijing dealer
- Composition: Bronze or Brass
- Dimensions: 8.5" tall x 8" wide
- Weight: 3.25 pounds
- Price: $210.00 USD