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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.

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.

Antique Chinese Cane. Hand Carved, Dragon and Tiger Motif.

December 16th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in canes, china, chinese antiques
China, Qing Dynasty: Most attractive walking stick, made of bamboo, carved and signed by the artist. Outstanding, authentic cane with mystic theme. 35,8 inches tall, 0,8 inch in diameter, top knob of bamboo root, superbly carved with a dragon amidst clouds at the upper part and a tiger at the lower part. The cane is in very fine condition, no cracks or other faults.

Antique wooden Garuda Sculpture, China. Qing Dynasty

November 5th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Buddhism, Tibet, chinese antiques
18 – 19th century sculpture of a bird-headed Buddhist god: Wooden Garuda with a layer of lacquer, gilded. 7,5 x 7 x 2,8 inches. 548 gram. Fine condition. ( Only minor surface aging which is quite usual for such an old piece – the gold partly rubbed off. No parts missing, no splits ). In Buddhism, the Garuda is said to be a huge bird, his wings spanning several miles! He is said to have

Pair of Chinese Jade Birds on Wood Stands, Qing Dynasty

June 5th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in chinese antiques, jade
China, Qing Dynasty: Nicely carved, beautiful pair of Birds of Paradise on carved wooden stands, made to fit the objects. They stand 8 inches high ( 20 centimeters ) and form nice patterns – from whatever angel you look at them. The color of the Jade has a milky green tone which is unexceptional and that is what has a significant impact on the value. There are 2 small faults: One bird’s

Chinese Headsmen. Vintage Postcard from China.

June 1st, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in chinese antiques, postcard
b/w vintage postcard, entitled "Chinesische Scharfrichter" ( Chinese executioners ). It shows 2 headmen with their swords. Published by Max Grill in Tsingtao. Unused, very fine condition, scarce.

China. Qing Dynastie Silk Embroidery, Large

April 11th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in chinese antiques, embroidery
Antique China, Qing Dynasty: Decorative silk embroidery with tiger reptiles, flowers and symbols. This is an apron, size 13,5 x 13,5 inches, loops. It was in use so there is some abrasion at the lower, round corner.
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