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Covered censer
enamel on copper, gilt bronze
Qianlong period (1736-1795)
China

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An important rectangular covered censer resting on four feet, painted on copper in famille rose enamels on a blue ground, decorated in an archaistic style with taotie masks and lotus flowers, framed by ruyi motifs and key-fret borders. The openwork cover is topped with a gilt-bronze seated Buddhist lion, its left front paw resting on a ball. On the underside, a four-character Qianlong mark inscribed within a square. China Qianlong period (1736-1795) (Some old restorations). H: 58 cm - L: 33 cm - D: 23 cm.
December 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Hello from the other side

-the other end of a stunning carved boxwood ruyi in the form of a finger citron (Buddha's hand) / Qing dynasty China - likely 18th-19th c

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December 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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As you wish

one end of a boxwood ruyi (ceremonial scepter) in the form of a finger citron -18th-19th c Qing dynasty China

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December 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Snowing Outside - Calming Inside

A lovely little 17th Century Chinese bronze Buddha Head with red ushnisha

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December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Wednesday Bliss

A lovely little 17th Century Chinese bronze Buddha Head with red ushnisha.

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October 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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A pair of famille rose court lady candleholders
hand painted ceramic
China
Qianlong / Jiaqing,
late 18th century

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The candleholders modelled as standing Chinese ladies riding a dragon and decorated in opaque enamels from the famille rose. Bibliographie: G.A Godden, Oriental Export Market Porcelain and Its Influence on European Wares, London 1979, p. 242 (for a similar pair decorated in underglaze blue).
August 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Pair of large Chinese panels
reverse painted glass in carved and pierced gilt wood frames
Qing dynasty (mid 19th century)
China

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July 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Wooden chair with 12 steel blades
China
Qing Dynasty
18th century

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Despite its unpleasant associations, this chair is ornately decorated with foliage, scrolls and the heads of mythological sea monsters called makara. It is made from wood with 12 steel blades in the arm, back and foot rests and seat. For many years this chair was falsely believed to be a torture instrument, however it was more likely used by Chinese spirit mediums or tang-ki (pinyin tongji) whilst channeling the spirit of a god. Sitting on the blades demonstrated the superhuman power of the god over the human flesh, which remained unharmed.
June 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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A snuff bottle shaped like corn
yellow jade
China
Qing dynasty
1750-1830

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A snuff bottle is a small, often intricately decorated container, typically made of materials like porcelain, glass, jade, or carved stones, used for holding powdered tobacco (snuff). They originated in China, where they were initially created for the emperor and court and later became popular among the public. Snuff bottles are not only functional, holding snuff for inhalation or gum application, but also considered valuable art objects, with their craftsmanship and symbolism appreciated by collectors.
June 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Water dropper in the form of a rhinoceros
China
Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 15th century.
Bronze

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A Chinese water dropper, also known as a Suite-ki, is a small, hollow container, often made of ceramic, used to precisely control the amount of water added to an inkstone when grinding ink. This controlled water addition is crucial for achieving the desired ink consistency for calligraphy and brush painting. This water dropper isn't just charming—it's an incredibly detailed rendering of a Javanese rhino, right down to the distinctive folds and horn. "P The lifelike precision suggests the artist may have studied a real rhino-possibly from an imperial menagerie! See it in "Recasting the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronzes, 1100-1900," an exhibition that rethinks centuries of bronze revival-not as imitation, but as a creative tradition in its own right. On view through September 28 at the Metropolitan Museum.
June 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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The Scholar’s Treasure: A Tale of Fire, Clay, and Time

This small brush washer came from the legendary Longquan kilns during the time of the Southern Song to Yuan dynasty, between the 12th and 14th centuries.

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June 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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A rare and large wall vase
depicting a lady riding a horse
ceramic, pigment
China
Qianlong period (1736-1795)
circa 1770-1790

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H. 29 cm (11.4 inches) Provenance: from a French private collection Seated side-saddle on a horse with head turned and holding a vase, possibly for use as a candleholder. She wears a white robe with ample sleeves flowered in pink and gold. The horse, which is flat-backed and pierced for suspension, is dappled in purple with a brown tail. An almost identical figure was in the Mottahedeh Collection, published by David Howard and John Ayers in China For the West, 1977, Tome II, p. 616, no. 646. In ancient China, especially during the Tang Dynasty, women riding horses had significant cultural and social meanings, reflecting a shift in societal norms and the growing involvement of women in various aspects of life. This practice was not limited to elite women but also became a common social custom, with depictions of female riders in tomb art, figurines, and literature indicating their increasing presence in public and social spheres. By the Tang Dynasty, horse riding had become a fashion and a part of daily life for aristocrat women, as evidenced by documentary records and tomb figurines. Even in later periods, such as the Qing Dynasty, horses and archery were considered crucial aspects of statehood, as seen in the Mulan Camp and the legacy of Hua Mulan, a female hero known for her bravery on horseback.
May 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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An antique Chinese box of enamel over silvered copper and with a carved bone Man with Beard figure at center top.

Available...

www.rubylane.com/item/1879775...

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An exquisite antique circa 1890 Chinese export handmade enamel over silvered copper and carved bovine bone Elderly Man design hinged box. A unique piece no doubt! I've never seen another! Hand incised design of leaves and flowers under the enamel centering a large carved bovine bone figure of an elderly Chinese man wearing traditional robes and hat. Extremely detailed and dimensional carving! I've examined the carving closely, and it is definitely bovine bone not ivory as you can clearly see in my closeups. (I'm a certified gemologist, and I guarantee this item to be as described.) The fine hand-incised details have then been given touches of paint to accentuate them and give the carving further unique character. The box measures 6" long by 3.75" wide by 1.75" high at the edges. The carving measures 4.25" long by 1.5" wide by about 1/2" thick at center. Unmarked. There are a few very small dings to the enamel on the outsides of the box as shown. Also, the inside of the box has considerable wear to the silver-plating. This could be easily covered by lining the inside with an appropriate cloth or other material. I've left it as found, and I'm leaving any restoration to the new owner. The carved figure is without damage of any kind. Overall very good antique condition.
April 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Altar Frontal
Kangxi period, 1662-1722
Unknown artist, China
embroidered satin brocade

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January 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Meiping Bottle with Plum Branch Decor, 13th century
Unknown artist, China
Jizhou ware Stoneware with decoration reserved in the bisquit against a dark-brown glaze

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January 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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An oldie but a goodie when I got to show David Walker my bowl on AR.
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Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Punch Bowl, ca. 1920
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November 22, 2024 at 2:00 AM