Imperial Qianlong seal mark on famille rose enamel beehive brush washer, but early Republic of China 1920s. Lovely landscape scene with 4 scholars intently examining a manuscript in a mountain setting. Excellent detail with fine individual hair showing on the beards. Red seal mark typical of the period.
5.8" diameter and standing 3" high. Fine condition with no flakes,chips, lines or repairs. A rare f ...click for details
1932 年满洲国加冕记念小酒杯 This is a very rare one! a tapered square form handled winecup commemorating the 1932 coronation of the Emperor of Manchuko, generally known as a puppet state established by the Japanese government out of the Manchurian provinces of China in the prelude to WWII. The puppet emperor was the deposed former Emperor (P'u Yi) of all China before the Chinese Revolution. In his new role, his every move was ...click for details
A vintage Chinese ivory carving of a Guangyin or Kannon seated on a wonderful elephant. She has a serene facial expression, holding her willow sprig, dipping it in the vessel of magic water. Good expression on the elephant. Carved with fine detail. Most likely dates before WWII this quality of detail... see the folds on the robes.
6" high by 3 3/4" wide on fitted stand. Fine condition with no breaks ...click for details
A small well shaped Chinese scholar's rock (or viewing stone) with intriguing splashes of red. There is a conforming carved slate stand. Late 19th to early 20th century. Scholars used to contemplate over the rock and write poems in competition.
About 8" wide, 7.5" high on stand. Very good condition, no cracks. Versatile size.
A beautifully executed Modern Chinese color brush painting of a lively white bird with expressive eyes going after butterflies. Colophone, signature and seal of the well known artist Chen Pei Chiu, or Chen Pei Qiu (1922- ).
Scroll size 31 1/4 x 85", picture size 25 1/4 x 51", this is a large picture by Chen. Very good condition with no damage except a 2" short tear near top of picture not easily see ...click for details
A signed Japanese ink and brush painting of moonlit plum blossom branches. Fine rendering of light. Signed illegibly on the bottom and with artist's and collector's seal.
Image 11 by 44 inches, mounted in beautiful shimmering brocade with ivory scroll ends; 15.5 by 73 inches scroll.
A Japanese sansui or landscape sumi-e brush painting from the Taisho Showa era and titled "Mt. Fuji in the Clouds". Signature and seal of artist Takezaka lower right.
A long Japanese sansui or landscape sumi-e brush painting from the Taisho Showa era and titled "Lone Angler on the River". Signature and seal of the artist Kyo Yuki upper right, collector's seal lower right. The picture is on silk, and mounted on brocade.
Image 15" by 46" and full scrolle length 20" by 78". Very good condition, no tears or stains.