DESCRIPTION: A small, etched ivory seal with an engraved scene depicting a man fishing in a river. At the top is a four-line Chinese inscription in tiny characters. The top is pierced with two holes through which a silk cord is threaded and secured by a green jade bead. The seal itself leaves a positive (or red) impression when inked. Dating from the 19th C. Qing Dynasty, this seal is in perfect condition with slight staining around the base from use. DIMENSIONS: 1” high (2.5 cm) not includin... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A petite etched ivory seal with engraved scene and tiny Chinese inscription in the upper right corner. The scene depicts a deity in the clouds pouring oil from a double gourd onto a brazier below which is surrounded by a group of men. The top is pierced with two holes through which a silk cord is threaded and secured by a dark stone bead. Inset on the side to the right of this scene is a silver diamond. The seal base leaves a positive (or red) impression when inked. Dating from t... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A pair of Qing Dynasty ox bone calligraphy brushes with etched robed figures and tiny Chinese inscriptions on their handles. The bristles are attached to dark horn ferrules and the handles terminate with round beads threaded with silk cords through the brush tips. DIMENSIONS: Each 10 ¾” long (27.4 cm).

DESCRIPTION: An antique strand of Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads (or mala), handcrafted with beads of light tan yack bone strung on a cord and terminating in a large antique ivory guru. Malas such as this one were handed down in Tibetan families for generations, and genuine antique malas are becoming quite difficult to find. This 19th C. strand has been restrung with a large copper button clasp so that it can be worn as a choker (see last photo), making a most unique and beautiful necklace. DIM... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful and rarely seen scholar’s ink stone housed in a tortoise shell box. The overlaid tortoise shell has striking patterns and is in very good condition with no losses and only very minor scuffing. The interior of the box is finished in black lacquer with the surface of the fitted duan stone slightly angled to pool water at one end. Qing Dynasty, 19th C. DIMENSIONS: 5 3/8” long (13.6 cm) x 4” wide (10.2 cm) x 2 ¼” high (5.7 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A large, ten pronged tortoise shell comb made for the European market (Victorian era, circa 1880-1890). The fashion of the day included large elaborate combs placed in upswept hair, and this one is a real beauty! The curved prongs and scalloped crown are from a single piece of shell which is mounted with three large round beads and two carved triangular designs. Very good condition with only a couple of tiny nits that are difficult to even see. DIMENSIONS: 6 ½” long (16.5 cm) x... Click for details