DESCRIPTION: A handsome Chinese smoking pipe with finely turned bamboo stem, bulbous bowl with brass-tipped knobs and turned ivory mouthpiece. Excellent condition, and a wonderful example of Chinese folk art; Qing Dynasty, early to mid 19th C. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Shanghai French expat Jean-Philippe Weber, whose collection has been featured prominently in the book, “China Style” by Sharon Leece. DIMENSIONS: 13 ½” long (34.3 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A rectangular Huanghuali scholar’s box, the sliding lid decorated with a raised zitan appliqué of a leafy, flowering prunus tree limb. Such a box would have been used to store various calligraphy tools that the Chinese scholar might use. The beautiful honey colored wood has grooves near the top for the sliding lid, and is joined at the corners. Dating from the early 19th C. (if not earlier), this box is in good condition; the lid closes but does not fit snugly in the track due t... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: An antique Chinese birdcage, c. 1920, crafted of bent bamboo with a curved metal dragon finial for hanging. Inside the cage is a small porcelain feeding cup, and the lacquered base is etched in scenic landscapes. The Chinese have long a long traditional relationship with their pet birds, and even take them in their cages to parks while they perform Tai Chi. In good condition with no losses and minor scuffs. The bottom is removable for cleaning and held in place with metal bracke... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A Qing dynasty bamboo pipe, perhaps used for either opium or tobacco, with a bulbous body crafted from a large segment of giant bamboo. Mounted onto this segment are heavy brass fittings, one for the tubular “tobacco bowl” with its long brass shaft descending into the body. The other brass tube holds the long, bent bamboo stem that is used to draw the smoke out. Very good condition with a nice patina. DIMENSIONS: 16” high assembled (40.5 cm). The bamboo body is 3 ¾” wide (9.5 cm... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese peach toggle (guajian) crafted from a flat piece of burl with large spreading leaves, representing longevity in Chinese iconography. Two holes on either side of the stem were used for threading a cord from which this toggle would have been suspended as a counterweight to some other object, such as a tobacco pouch. A nice example of Chinese folk art dating from the mid 1800’s or earlier, this toggle is in overall fine condition with normal signs of use. DIMENSIONS: 1 ½” ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A round Chinese softwood peach toggle (guajian) with leaves and stem, representing longevity in Chinese iconography. Two holes on either side of the stem were used for threading a cord from which this toggle would have been suspended as a counterweight to some other object, such as a tobacco pouch. A nice example of Chinese folk art dating from the mid 1800’s or earlier, this toggle is in overall fine condition with normal signs of use. DIMENSIONS: 1 ¾” high (4.5 cm) x 1 ¾” wide ... Click for details