Chinese Qing Dynasty Silver Tea Strainer, Late 19th Century, China

A small and elegant Chinese cloisonné vase for incense tools, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, China. Made for the scholar's studio, this small refined vase, was used to hold incense tools, including a small pair of tongs or chopsticks and spoon. The tools no longer present. Of miniature baluster vase form, the vase beautify proportioned and decorated in the cloisonné enamel technique, with gilt wires forming the cloisons, or partitions. Within the cloisons, colorful enamels have been expertly laid. The small incense tool vase...

A delightful antique Chinese cloisonné cylindrical box and cover by Lao Tian Li, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The box of cylindrical form and w...

A small and interesting cast bronze archaistic scholar vase with loose ring handles and taotie mask design, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China. The small vase of archaistic hu form, and cast with archaistic designs. Sitting on a tall splayed ring foot, the round body is cast with a large band featuring a ferocious taotie (ogre) mask. The taotie mask in this case id decidedly feline, with a ruyi shaped snout above a whiskered mouth. Two flanges stick out to either side of the mask, reminiscent of ears. A wide, tall neck rises from the body, terminating in a slightly everted mouth. The archaistic cast design on the neck is not as clear, but most likely represents Fusang, a mythical island in the Eastern Sea where the legendary Fusang tree grows. The Fusang tree, home to the mythical Sun Bird...

A well cast and powerful Chinese dragon bronze altar vase with arrow handles, Qing Dynasty, 18th century or earlier, China. The altar vase of bottle form, set on a high, splayed r...

A fine Chinese export silver tea strainer for the Southeast Asian market, featuring a bone handle, late 19th century, China. The tea strainer crafted of repoussé silver with a des...

A small and lovely Chinese cast bronze garlic head scholar's "chilong" vase, early Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, late 17th century, China. The elegant vase of beautiful proportion...

Large Chinese Bronze Relief Enameled Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century The vase's surface is adorned with intricate relief work that depicts a stunning tableau of flowers and birds. ...

Late 19th to early 20th century silver baby amulet necklace, CChina A wonderfully balanced silver chain necklace with coral and turquoise beads is anchored by a bat, from which da...

This antique Chinese silver bowl was made during the Qing dynasty in approximately the year 1900 by the Wang Hing Company and is presumed t...

An impressively sized and visually (and aurally) dramatic circa 1900 Chinese late Qing dynasty brass gong with hand-carved giltwood support piece and newer ...

Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...

Chinese Silver Purse is an original artwork realized in China between 1880 and 1920, probably last years of 1800. Original silver handwork. Realized by the silversmith HUA. Hallm...