Chinese Export scalloped plate decorated with pheasants, birds, flowers. Looks very similar to older English transferware. Hand signed on the back. What is interesting is that there are also English written numbers by the mark.
For your consideration is this wonderfully carved round Chinese cinnabar covered box. The lid is carved with a landscape scene and there is scrolling around the sides. Bright blue enamel covers the inside of both the top and bottom.
Measurements: Approximately 4" in diameter and 2 1/4" in height
Exquisite Chinese soapstone carving group of two men playing go. Very detailed in variegated colored soapstone.
Age: Early 20th Century
Condition: One man has a go chip in his hand and thinking about his move. He was chewing on something but the edge of it has been broken off. Otherwise the pieces are in very good antique condition. ...click for details
Exquisite Chinese soapstone carving of a woman holding a lotus flower. Possibly one of the eight immortals, the only female, He Xiangu, He Quiong. Very detailed in variegated colored soapstone.
Age: Early 20th Century
Measurements: Approximately 2 3/4" by 1 7/8" with a height of 3 1/2" ...click for details
Exquisite Chinese soapstone carving of a Chinese Elder holding a staff in his left hand.He also seems to be in contemplation. God of Wisdom? Very detailed in variegated colored soapstone.
Age: Early 20th Century
Measurements: Approximately 3 " by 2" with a height of 3 1/2" ...click for details
A most unique Chinese carved cinnabar brushpot. This brushpot is in a cylindrical form on three feet with a black interior. On each side are exquisitely carved dragons separated by panels of chrysanthemums amid scrolling features.
Age: Circa 1920-1940
Measurements: 5 1/4" in height with a dimension of 4 3/4" ...click for details
Beautiful example of Chinese cinnabar. This hinged box is lined in blue enamel. Decorated in carved cinnabar on all sides with chrysanthemum flowers on the top and foliage on the sides. On the bottom, there is an engraved design.
Age: Early to Mid 20th Century
Measurements: Approximately 6" by 4" with a height of 2"
An exquisitely carved Chinese soapstone sculpture. There is a temple under many trees with mountains rising above it . Perhaps standing on the clouds is a Quan Yin holding a lantern underneath a decorated moon. This sculpture is attached to soapstone base.
Age: Early 20th Century
Measurements: Approximately 9" by 5" with a height ...click for details
A fine collection of Chinese gaming chips made of bakelite and outlined in possibly 22K gold. All these chips come in a beautiful wood box which the top opens to display the chips. There are approximately 330 chips in 4 denominations.
Age: Mid 20th Century
Measurements of Box: Approximately 10 3/4" by 8" by 3 1/4" ...click for details
Chinese lacquer rectangular box with figural inset. Against a cinnabar background two gilded figures are practicing tai chi. Lotus blossoms and other decorations adorn the lid and sides.
Age: Early 20th Century
Measurements: 12 3/4" by 8 1/2" with a height of 3 1/2" ...click for details
Pair of Antique wood carved elders probably taken from a Chinese temple arch. The figures themselves are 19th century with wooden nails on the back. They were later placed on wood lacquered bases. They are not the same but work as mirror images. Great color and patina. Old felt on the bottoms.
