DESCRIPTION: A large porcelain vase dating from the latter Qing Dynasty (c. 1850 – 1910), the design rendered in an interesting “I Ching” motif. You might say this vase is a “message on a bottle,” as we see a pair of pheasants within a flowering tree, perched upon sheets that have fallen from the “Book of Changes,” known as the “I Ching.” Around the shoulders of the vase is a colorful band in a brocade pattern.

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DESCRIPTION: An elegant Chinese porcelain baluster vase of a large size, profusely decorated in polychrome enamels in a famille rose pallet. The design features a pair of green peacocks perched in a flowering prunus tree surrounded by large peonies. On the reverse is a lovely garden scene with two beautiful maidens standing in front of a bamboo fence supervising three young boys at play. On the neck are two decorative handles in the form of vining tendrils. This vase dates from the mid 19th ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A large, very attractive lidded Chinese export jar with pink, green and orange raised enamels on a turquoise ground, the continuous design of a pond scene with ducks, goldfish, insects and water lilies. Perfect condition with no chips or repairs. Qianlong (Ch’ien Lung) mark on the bottom in iron red, but most likely from the first half of the 20th century (Republic Period). DIMENSIONS: 12 ½” high including lid (32 cm) x 9” diameter (23 cm).

DESCRIPTION: An appealing pair of antique Chinese ceramic boxes in the form of two geese with curved necks and uplifted tails, the bodies hand painted with blue feathers and lotus decorations against a grayish-white ground. Boxes such as these may have been used to store women’s make-up paste or even opium. Both are marked on the bases and are in excellent condition save one small chip at the rim of the box on the left (see photo seven). From a Florida collection; fitted wood stands are includ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A small famille rose porcelain box, the round lid painted with a female figure riding the mythical kylin, a Chinese hoofed beast of good omen and pure heart. A ring of flowers decorates the outer body of the box. Fired in a wood burning kiln with a bluish tint to the white glazed background, this little box is in good condition with some rubbing to the gold rim from usage, but no chips or repairs. 19th C., Qing Dynasty. DIMENSIONS: 2 1/8” diameter (5.4 cm); 1 1/8” high (2.8 c... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A vividly enameled porcelain snuff bottle, the clay deeply carved before firing to form nine foo dogs, each in different colors and positions, who frolic across the surface. The stopper is made from natural pink coral, and the bottle is stamped on the base in red characters. This delightful bottle dates from the latter Qing, 19th to early 20th C. Good condition with expected rubbing to some raised areas from usage, several small frits to the rim, no spoon. DIMENSIONS: 3” high (... Click for details