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Antique China Seal, Qing, Bronze: Taoist Society. Scarce.

April 28th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Taoist, chinese antiques, chop, seal, wenfang si bao
Antique Chinese seal made of bronze. It belonged to a Taoist society, who also distributed their own paintings, calligraphy and book with this seal's impression on them.The seal is from the Qing-Dynasty, app. 2-300 years old. There probably was a kind of handle at the upper part to make the printing easier.2 x 2 inches. Scarce seal with historical value.

Old China Seal with Dragon. Desirable Antique Chop

April 24th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in chinese antiques, chop, seal, wenfang si bao
Old, larger Chinese Seal made of black stone. At the top is a squatted dragon, the actual seal consists of 6 characters which have been skilfully engraved.Very fine condition.46 x 46 x 44 mm, 69 gram.

China, Qing Dynasty. Silver Pendant. Pre - 1880

April 19th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Qing, chinese antiques, silver
Antique Chinese Silver Lock Pendant from the Qing Dynasty. This pendant was meant to bring good luck and a long life. The inscription reads: “Chang Ming Bai Sui” ( Long Life of Hundred Years ).There is a Chinese silver hallmark right under the hole of the lock-part.The Pendant is from pre 1880 and is in fine condition. It has not been cleaned so it looks dark on the screen.Size: 2 x 1,8 inches.

Antique Prayer Book, Art Nouveau. 1907

April 10th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in antique print, books, religious
Decorative, antique prayer book, the cover made of celluloid, intact brass locker in Art Nouveau design.Published in 1907 by Butzon & Berker, an official publishing company of the Vatican. After a decree by Pope Leo XII they were allowed to used this coat of arms in their publications.The first pages are lithographed religious images.This prayer book was a present to commemorate Confirmation.Some

China: Antique Porcelain Jar. Children Playing.

April 7th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Qing, china, chinese antiques, porcelain
Decorative porcelain jar, round, app. 100 years old. Hand-painted, scenes depicting playing children. Diameter: 2,5 inches. Height: 3 inches Fine condition, no faults.