A bronze censer's cap was well cast and was exquisitely carved with beautiful motifs. On top there's a lion's head with bulging eyes, fiercing fangs and well defined hairs.  More »

A bronze censer's cap was well cast and was exquisitely carved with beautiful motifs. On top there's a lion's head with bulging eyes, fiercing fangs and well defined hairs. At the lower portion, the spiral clouds were above the sea waves. Under the cap, the molding clay was still reserved for verifying. It was a fine piece for verifying the excellency of the ancient metal work. The golden metal sheen was an evidence for its fine quality too.   « Less

A green-glazed jarlet was mold in a trumpet form. On the wide shoulder, a circular band of flower motifs were decorated in a fine look. It was well preserved except some old  More »

A green-glazed jarlet was mold in a trumpet form. On the wide shoulder, a circular band of flower motifs were decorated in a fine look. It was well preserved except some old frets were found on the rims. Fine crackles and iridescence condition were yielded due to age.Width: 10.9cm, Height: 7.3cm.   « Less

A well-modelled cat shown coiled on a circular base which surrounded by Bo-Shan(mountain ridges) with head turned and resting on its back, the tail emerging in the center and  More »

A well-modelled cat shown coiled on a circular base which surrounded by Bo-Shan(mountain ridges) with head turned and resting on its back, the tail emerging in the center and three paws together at the front. Comparing to the pieces we’ve usually seen in obvious bronze material and was gilt on the surface, this tiger weight was calcified totally and was covered with the burial BaoJiang(the mineral coatings). Obviously had been excavated for a long time and had been passed for generations, verified by the slippery-feel, darken-hue surface and some later-added red pigment, the heavy weight was preserved as a very good object for a paper weight or a curiosity for treasuring and no need to be worried about the further oxidation of the metal. Even though the weight was covered heavily with mineral coating, the features of the beast was well defined. And the bulging muscle are well rendered and was full of strenuous form.   « Less

A recumbent beast was shown with its head turned back and slightly tilting upwards. The Bixie was well carved with protruding eyes, ruyi-shaped nose, curved ears and  More »

A recumbent beast was shown with its head turned back and slightly tilting upwards. The Bixie was well carved with protruding eyes, ruyi-shaped nose, curved ears and single-horned head. By vividly depicted ribs on its abdomen and the flouring hairs of the tails, the fairy beast was rest on the flat bottom in plain form-an important characteristic for early jade carvings.   « Less

A Zitan wood brushpot was nicely carved to imitate the original wood surface. Totally carved from one piece of trunk of the rare Zitan wood, the brushpot was very heavy and  More »

A Zitan wood brushpot was nicely carved to imitate the original wood surface. Totally carved from one piece of trunk of the rare Zitan wood, the brushpot was very heavy and was meticulously rendered on the surface with the natural tree bark.. An inscription of Jing-Wei was found at the lower portion of the brushpot. It was probably from the carver’s name.   « Less

Carved from one solid tunk, a dark-tinted Suan-Zi wood brush holder was shaped in unique bamboo section form. The patina was darken as Zitan. It was due to its fine quality  More »

Carved from one solid tunk, a dark-tinted Suan-Zi wood brush holder was shaped in unique bamboo section form. The patina was darken as Zitan. It was due to its fine quality and the passing age. Condition is very good except minute cracks which were hardly observed.   « Less

”Chu Jo Bu Shin”,-Cleaning Off the Past and Welcoming the New- a Chinese proverb usually used in the new coming year. A duster may do the work. It is an old  More »

”Chu Jo Bu Shin”,-Cleaning Off the Past and Welcoming the New- a Chinese proverb usually used in the new coming year. A duster may do the work. It is an old duster made from the horsehair and the bamboo stalk. Charming and full of Zen spirits, if only for decoration in the scholar's chamber. Or, of course being actually used to expel the annoying insects. Somtimes it was also a religious instrument holding by a Daoist monk to expell the devils.   « Less

The Chinese antique agate tea pot is belong 18th century. The size is H3.2"(8.1 cm)X W4"(10.2cm) XD 2" (5cm).It is good condition.

The Chinese antique agate tea pot is belong 18th century. The size is H3.2"(8.1 cm)X W4"(10.2cm) XD 2" (5cm).It is good condition.   « Less

This is 19th century Chinese agate snuff bottle.It is good condition. The size is Height 2.8 inch(7cm) X wild 1.8 inch(4.5cm).

This is 19th century Chinese agate snuff bottle.It is good condition. The size is Height 2.8 inch(7cm) X wild 1.8 inch(4.5cm).   « Less

A pair of gilt flowers bowls have QingLong Mark in the bottom and belong that period too. There are gilt flowers on the bodys.This is a very rare pair of imperial bowls.The  More »

A pair of gilt flowers bowls have QingLong Mark in the bottom and belong that period too. There are gilt flowers on the bodys.This is a very rare pair of imperial bowls.The measurement is H 1.8" (4.5cm)XD4.2"(10.5 cm).One bowl has about 3mm dent on the bottom.The other one is good condition.   « Less