DESCRIPTION: A lovely ivory study of a Chinese maiden with carefully coiffed hair and folded hands held close to her face as she delights in the bird on her shoulder. She also wears a bird ornament in her hair, and her long robes flow to her feet, decorated with ribbons. Very good condition with no damage or restorations; C. 1900. For size comparisons, we’ve included a photo of another recent ivory listing, Stock #IVR96. DIMENSIONS: Height of ivory without stand is 8 ¾” (22.2 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A handsome little antique Chinese stand of carved hardwood with a rectangular white marble top, the brown marble inclusions resembling distant mountains. Very sturdy and solid with no damage, 19th C. DIMENSIONS: 8 1/8” long (20.5 cm) x 5 3/8” wide (13.6 cm) x 2 ½” high (6.4 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A handsome and rare Chinese cane, the knobbed tip crafted in repossee’ sterling silver with a continuous scene of a scholar and his boy attendant in a garden setting. There is a tiny, stamped hallmark at the base of the collar on one side (see photo 5). The upper zitan shaft is heavily carved in the round with figures, pavilions and pine trees; the purple undertones and “rabbit’s fur” grain of the zitan are unmistakable. The shaft is very straight with no warping or splits, and ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful vintage gold and jade Chinese bracelet with five carved jade squares mounted into gold frames, joined to a gold band of gourd shaped links. There is a tiny two character mark in Chinese on the inside clasp, too small to photograph. Jeweler tested at 18K, in perfect condition; from a Florida collection. DIMENSIONS: Interior circumference is 6 ¼” (15.9 cm), suitable for a smaller size wrist. Each jade carving is ½” square (1.3 cm). Total weight is 14.17 grams.

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese carved gilt wood and glass box for displaying and protecting fine objects, C. 1900. The upper part of the box has four glass sides surrounded by a cut border and is lifted off using the hole in the top. The square base is very ornately carved and lacquered red on the top surface. Very good condition with no losses. DIMENSIONS: Whole box is 12 1/8” high (31 cm) x 8 ½” square (21.5 cm). Interior display area is 7” square (17.8 cm) x 8” high (20 cm) to bottom of cut bo... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: An exceptional and very tall Chinese cricket box (or cage) with finely molded gourd body, ivory rims, and an intricately carved tortoise shell cap. This outstanding box has virtually invisible seams, a complex design, and crisply molded impressions covering the body. The design includes two cartouches displaying various precious objects. A long flowering vine separates each cartouche with long, leafy lappits forming a border around the neck. ... Click for details