SOLD Antique 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty Robe-Coat in a Manchu style. A dark purple satin silk finely woven with precious Buddhist and Taoist emblems and auspicious  More »

SOLD Antique 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty Robe-Coat in a Manchu style. A dark purple satin silk finely woven with precious Buddhist and Taoist emblems and auspicious motifs bordered with finely embroidered bands with floral pattern and lined in light blue silk. Sleeves with gauzily embroidered white cuffs panels. REFERENCES: (1)"Silks for Thrones and Altars" by Myrna Myers, page 66 and 67. (2) "In The Presence Of The Dragon Throne" by John E. Vollmer (3) "When Silk Was Gold" by James C.Y Watt & Anne Wardwell. DIMENSIONS: Approximately when placed flat: Length: 95cm (37 3/8 in), Width (distance from cuff-to-cuff): 134.5 cm (53 in). CONDITION: The robe in general is in good condition considering its age with some slight age wear, buttons are later replacement, otherwise in good condition. There are no holes or applied patches. This Robe comes from an old Canadian collection of Oriental Art, including many Chinese robe’s and related items which we are in the process of photographing and placing for sale for the first time. 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

SOLD Antique Tibetan religious brass bell, very well detailed by skilled craftsmen in traditional manner with Tibetan symbolic writing, circa 1900. The sound of the bell is  More »

SOLD Antique Tibetan religious brass bell, very well detailed by skilled craftsmen in traditional manner with Tibetan symbolic writing, circa 1900. The sound of the bell is clear and penetrating. CONDITION: Very nice patina showing its age and usage, original clapper. MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 7 ¾ inches (17.3 cm) tall. 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

Antique Tibetan handmade brass bell, Tibet, circa 19th century. CONDITION: Very nice patina showing its age and usage, missing clapper. MEASUREMENTS:  More »

Antique Tibetan handmade brass bell, Tibet, circa 19th century. CONDITION: Very nice patina showing its age and usage, missing clapper. MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 3 ¾ inches (9.5 cm) tall. 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

SOLD Authentic antique 19th century Edo period Japanese Noh or Gigaku mask with polychrome pigments and gesso over carved wood. MEASUREMENTS: height 21.6 cm (8 1/2  More »

SOLD Authentic antique 19th century Edo period Japanese Noh or Gigaku mask with polychrome pigments and gesso over carved wood. MEASUREMENTS: height 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.), width 17.3 cm (6 3/4 in). CONDITION: The mask is in good condition with showing its age and usage patina except for some minor chips in the lacquer. 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

SOLD Antique 18th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Reign 1735 -1796, enamel on copper circular dish, resting on a small oval foot-rim, painted with white and pink  More »

SOLD Antique 18th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Reign 1735 -1796, enamel on copper circular dish, resting on a small oval foot-rim, painted with white and pink plum-blossoms and gold arabesque pattern over a navy blue background. The base decorated with various shades of splash blue. REFERENCES: Similar example of the plate dated to the 18th century (1736-1795) is in the collection of The State Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg, published in the book: Chinese painted enamel. Collection of the State Hermitage. “Китайские расписные эмали. Собрание Государственного Эрмитажа” “Kitayskie raspishye emali: Sobranie gosudarstvennogo Ermitazha” [Catalogue of the Hermitage museum painted enamels collection] (Moscow, 1988) by TB Arapova . Illustration page: 60(105). A photocopy of the page showing the plate is attached to the listing. DIAMETER: 11.4cm (4 1/2 in) CONDITION: In good condition, considering its age of more than 200 years, except for one chip in the enamel near the rim of the base and another one near the center. 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

SOLD Adorable early 20th century Chinese enamel bell with Chinese long life symbol on the top of the handle. MEASUREMENTS: 3 ½ inches tall (9 cm ). CONDITION:  More »

SOLD Adorable early 20th century Chinese enamel bell with Chinese long life symbol on the top of the handle. MEASUREMENTS: 3 ½ inches tall (9 cm ). CONDITION: In good condition except for a loss of enamel and missing clapper (as seen in the photos). Nice age patina. . 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

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Jade pendant extremely fine carved and pierced with animal’s heads and scrolls. CONDITION: In good condition.  More »

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Jade pendant extremely fine carved and pierced with animal’s heads and scrolls. CONDITION: In good condition. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 7 cm (2 3/4 in) 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

SOLD Antique Chinese 19th century Qing Dynasty Jade pendent of tapering cylindrical form carved in low relief with swirl pattern and pierced through for suspension.  More »

SOLD Antique Chinese 19th century Qing Dynasty Jade pendent of tapering cylindrical form carved in low relief with swirl pattern and pierced through for suspension. MEASUREMENTS: Length: 5.2 cm (2 in). CONDITION: In good condition. Due to the fact that the market is flooded by reproductions of Chinese antiques, including Jade, which for inexperienced collectors look the same, we would like to inform our clients that this is a 100% authentic antique object, 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

A spectacular antique Chinese export, late 18th century - early 19th century, Jesuit Cross, made of rosewood and inlaid with finely engraved mother-of-pearl, with Jesuit  More »

A spectacular antique Chinese export, late 18th century - early 19th century, Jesuit Cross, made of rosewood and inlaid with finely engraved mother-of-pearl, with Jesuit order sacred religious symbols. The center with Eucharistic Chalice, with the host radiating light, and a dove, contained in a crown of thorns above, and the Immaculate Heart of Holy Mary pierced by swords, and the Arma Christi (the Instruments of the Passion) below, adorned with peonies and floral scrolling and a Chinese vase on the bottom. During the 18th century China exported to Europe luxury objects such as porcelain, lacquer, silk, silver, furniture, and other artwork for European aristocrats and the upper-class. CONDITION: In good condition and shape considering its age, with signs of age and usage, absence of some tiny pieces of mother–of –pearl inlay. MEASUREMENTS: Height: 51 cm (20 1/8 in). Width: 25.4 cm (10 in). REFERENCES: A similar cross is published in the Sotheby’s catalogue: Fine Chinese Decorative Works of Art New York, April 18 and 19 ,1989; lot 465A, Title: Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wooden Jesuit Cross, Early 19th century, at a price of $ 3,000-5,000 (over 24 years ago). We will provide the buyer with a copy of the page from the mentioned reference together with 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

Antique Chinese 19th century Qing Dynasty pewter teapot of hexagonal form with double bail brass handle, panels and the lid inlaid in brass and copper with flowers,  More »

Antique Chinese 19th century Qing Dynasty pewter teapot of hexagonal form with double bail brass handle, panels and the lid inlaid in brass and copper with flowers, butterfly and bird. DIMENSION: Height: 13.5 cm (5 1/4 in).Width including spout.19 cm (7 1/2 in). CONDITION: in good condition, considering its age of more than 100 years, with no restorations or repairs. 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