A fine Yongzheng imperial mark and of the period conical bowl with foliate and fluted rim, in an even celadon toned monochrome glaze. The outside has molded convex details matching the interior fluting. Six character imperial Yongzheng mark in underglazed blue.
10.3" diameter and about 3" high. Very good condition with no f ...click for details
Rare Guangxu Tongzhi period Peking overlay glass snuff bottle blank, no mark. Green over white and well hollowed out and before carving. The inner rim has been already smoothed down. This is old Shangtong overlay glass originally shipped to the imperial workshops or private shops to be carved by lapidary craftsmen. This one was one of the last remainder from an alley shop in the 1970s. They were treasured in the 1920s and again in the 70s-80s, to be used by the old master carvers. Don't ...click for details
Fine Daoguan Tongzhi period blue and white cylindrical snuff bottle with a delicately painted monkey riding a galloping horse; a scene of the Monkey King from the Tales of the Western Journey. An older 19th century snuff bottle with rolled mouth rim with a circle and circles both outside and inside the footrim. Excellent quality biscuit and glaze. Nice shaped green top with finial.
Fine Jiaqing Daoguang period ruby red snuff bottle, Peking glass likely from imperial workshops. It is exquisite with panels on all 4 sides and each is dimpled or concave, a very desirable feature. Exceptionally delicate thin footrim not found on later bottles. Carnelian top and silver spoon.
2.5" high, 1.4" wide and 0.7" deep. Fine condition with no flakes chips or repairs. In the pictures, the l ...click for details
Fine Guangxu period ovoid snuff bottle of jasper hard stone with glints of crystal. No marks. Jade button top with silver spoon. Well hollowed and translucent in the sunlight. Nice oval foot.
2.3" high by 1.5" wide. Very good condition no damage. Nice touch in the hand.
同治双龙大灰缸 笔海 Antique Tongzhi period dragon censor or jardiniere (planter), no imperial marks unglazed bottom. Lively facing dragons chasing the pearl of wisdom. Deep color on heavy biscuit with thick glaze. 19th century Tonzhi or earlier An old old Chinese store tag.
7.2" high and 10.5" diameter. Very good condition with no chips flakes lines ...click for details
Qianlong imperial workshop ruby red peking glass round snuff bottle with bats, chilongs and a "longevity" (shou) character medallion. All 3 are symbols of longevity. These little chilongs (pi-hu)on the shoulders are rare (usually taotie masks). It is a symbol of success. Maybe a birthday commemorative? 18th century. Gorgeous red. Exquisite workmanship. Australian jade (chrysophrase) top of excellent green and a well shaped bone spoon.
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A fine antique snuff bottle in tapered cylindrical form with underglazed copper red figure and blue rings. High quality porcelain and glaze. Underglazed blue ring or circle at the rolled rim and just above the foot. Also an ivory top with a long bone spoon. Early 19th century Qing era.
3.5" high to finial top. Porcelain in very good condition with slight roughness at footrim but no chips. A nice unusual anti ...click for details
Fine Georgian sterling silver armorial salver, London 1749 hallmark and sign of William Hunt. Classic shell decorations with rose scrolls and ornate feet. Fun heraldic armorial with motto "id sidare tollit".
11.5" diamter and 1.5" high. Very good condition with no creases or dings. Heavy Georgian gauge can polish to mirror finish.
Sold at Christie's Hongkong November 27, 2007; lots 1767 & 1768.
Pair of Jiaqing imperial mark and of the period winecups with historical figures and essays. Famille rose and excellent detail. Figures are in Tang or Han dynasty dress with matching instructive anecdotal essays.
2.6" high and 3.1" diameter at mouth. Fine condition no chips hairlines or repairs. Gold highlights intact; fine detail.
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