Lovely little inkstone, brick coloured jade hardstone, carved with a border of four snakes and scrolls. Measures: 6 cm by 7.8 cm and 7 mm thick. Area for ink is shallow  More »

Lovely little inkstone, brick coloured jade hardstone, carved with a border of four snakes and scrolls. Measures: 6 cm by 7.8 cm and 7 mm thick. Area for ink is shallow dished depression 4.2 cm diameter. Excellent condition. Age unknown.   « Less

A very beautiful, very detailed Chinese rosewood statue, this carving depicts an elderly Chinese fisherman who has caught a large carp (or koi). His finely carved hair is  More »

A very beautiful, very detailed Chinese rosewood statue, this carving depicts an elderly Chinese fisherman who has caught a large carp (or koi). His finely carved hair is drawn up into a topknot. In his right hand he is clutching the stem of the mushroom that he's using as his parasol. Clothed in draped traditional robes, he is so happy that his eyes are squinting as he grins above his long beard. Standing in his bare feet on a plinth that has pine needle branches carved on it, this fisherman and his catch represent good fortune and abundance.* This carving is nearly 16 inches tall, is 7 inches from front to back and 6 inches across. It weighs a little over 6 pounds and stands very steady. There are a few small age cracks and a larger one that is shown in photograph #3, but there are no repairs, chips or missing pieces. The wood has a glowing reddish brown color and lovely grain with a silky finish. This is a statue that will grace any collection. *Note: Even though we can't see the two barbels attached to the fish's upper lip, we're calling this a carp because of its long dorsal fin, large scales and wide mouth. The Chinese word for fish sounds very similar to the character in the word which means plentiful or abundant, so the fish is a symbol of wealth. The fish you will see most often depicted is the carp or koi. PYH 3986   « Less

Here is a very nice Chinese bone snuff bottle in the shape of a horse! It measures about 5 1/4’ long x 4” tall. It is nicely carved in detail and profusely  More »

Here is a very nice Chinese bone snuff bottle in the shape of a horse! It measures about 5 1/4’ long x 4” tall. It is nicely carved in detail and profusely scrimshawed all over. Very colorful! The tail pulls out and is the dipper. Price is firm. Thanks for looking.   « Less

Beautiful embroidery work to this Chinese rank badge. Gold thread, silver thread and red for accent on the bird's head. Nicely backed onto gold coloured fabric. Whole item  More »

Beautiful embroidery work to this Chinese rank badge. Gold thread, silver thread and red for accent on the bird's head. Nicely backed onto gold coloured fabric. Whole item measures 38 cm by 36 cm. Such fabulous colours, would look good framed. Probably a representation of a badge, 20th century. A really stunning piece.   « Less

Late Victorian papier mâché crumb tray - pretty Oriental design in gold of ladies in front of a pavilion, sewing and weaving. Tray measures 21 cm by 20.5 cm, and is  More »

Late Victorian papier mâché crumb tray - pretty Oriental design in gold of ladies in front of a pavilion, sewing and weaving. Tray measures 21 cm by 20.5 cm, and is 4.25 cm high at the rear. Very good condition, very decorative. Late 1800s to very early 1900s.   « Less

Meiji Period (circa 1868 to 1912) pair of Japanese cloisonné vases. Main motif of a phoenix or hou-oo bird are in a pendaloque panel with a rust-red glitter-specked enamel  More »

Meiji Period (circa 1868 to 1912) pair of Japanese cloisonné vases. Main motif of a phoenix or hou-oo bird are in a pendaloque panel with a rust-red glitter-specked enamel background. Rear panel has butterflies as decoration, same background. Body of vase is black enamel with flowers and leaves. Butterfly band on shoulders, and styised flower band on neck. Plain neck and foot rim, scales pattern with rust red small circles border. Inside is rough enamel, aqua blue, faded. Brass body. Left and right pair. Vases measure 24 cm high and 98 cm diameter. Condition: one vase is in excellent condition - the other has a chip in the neck border, a shallow chip/crush area to the lower flower border, and a very small white chip.   « Less

skillfully designed, portrait of a female, of wood "ebony", in beautiful carving. long split hair, forehead, sweet face, nose, lips and eyes. a folk artist's representation  More »

skillfully designed, portrait of a female, of wood "ebony", in beautiful carving. long split hair, forehead, sweet face, nose, lips and eyes. a folk artist's representation with abstract style, tall and innocent. excellent condition, lightweight, 10.5" H. x 3.5" W. direct purchase, please visit designeruniquefinds.com   « Less

Authentic antique Chinese, Ming Dynasty period (1368-1644), bronze clapperless bell, with the exterior cast in geometric relief, the domed top surmounted by arched  More »

Authentic antique Chinese, Ming Dynasty period (1368-1644), bronze clapperless bell, with the exterior cast in geometric relief, the domed top surmounted by arched suspension loop. MEASUREMENTS: Height: 17.5cm. (6.89 inches) Diameter at the base: 11.3 cm (4.45 inches) CONDITION: in good condition considering its age, showing its age and usage with its natural old dark patina. The bronze is, in fact, darker than it appears in the pictures, because we had used a strong light during the photographing to show the details of the bell. Since the market is flooded with reproductions of ancient Chinese Bronze bells, which for inexperienced collectors look the same as the authentic artifacts, we would like to inform our clients that this is a 100% authentic antique Chinese bell from the Ming Dynasty Period (1368-1644), and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Four primitive figures on horseback, two larger, two smaller. Carved rosewood. Tall figurines measure 14-15 cm high, and the small ones are 10-10.5 cm high. One of the taller  More »

Four primitive figures on horseback, two larger, two smaller. Carved rosewood. Tall figurines measure 14-15 cm high, and the small ones are 10-10.5 cm high. One of the taller items (see last two images) has been damaged and appears to be patched with filler, this is an old repair, throwing it in for free. Otherwise excellent condition. Said to be antique, ex the estate of a collector. Not my field, so am making no claims. Quaint and very ornamental.   « Less

4 panel Corommandel Screen from the 19th century. amazing condition, hand carved figures, peacocks and pelicans. amazing fine detail on the reverse side in gold. tag  More »

4 panel Corommandel Screen from the 19th century. amazing condition, hand carved figures, peacocks and pelicans. amazing fine detail on the reverse side in gold. tag says made in tianjin china 72" tall 62" wide (18" panels)   « Less