DESCRIPTION: A traditional Tibetan mala consisting of 108 ox-bone beads, some inlaid with bits of turquoise and coral, others wrapped in silver, copper or brass bands. This one is quite old and is all original with no repairs. DIMENSIONS: Hanging length is 17” long (43 cm) to end of the knotted string.

CULTURAL BACKGROUND: Malas are strings of beads used as an aid to prayer and the recitation of mantras in the B... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A good pair of Chinese Scholar’s scroll weights crafted from ebonized hardwood, and inlaid with stone and mother of pearl in a “Three Friends of Winter” motif. The “Three Friends of Winter” was a popular motif grouping pine, prunus and bamboo, said to represent the qualities of a scholar: perseverance, longevity and vitality despite adversity. Very good condition and dating from the latter Qing Dynasty, early 20th C. DIMENSIONS: Each 14 ¾” long (37.5 cm) x 1 5/8” wide (4.1 cm) ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A round Chinese guri lacquer box and cover, 19th century, deeply carved through the alternating layers of black and red lacquer with geometric ruyi head designs. One small chip to rim on one side, otherwise very good condition. DIMENSIONS: 3” diameter (7.5 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A vintage Chinese pipe with brass bowl, crafted from a long bamboo shoot that has been finely etched with figures and inscriptions. Excellent condition and dating from the early to mid 20th C. DIMENSIONS: 35 ½” long (90 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A rare and beautiful Chinese day bed (also referred to as a lady's couchbed, lohan, or "ta" bed), the wood back and side panels shaped as an unfurled scroll with elaborate decorations including lacquered garden scenes, Chinese poetry and pierced gilt carvings. These surround a rectangular support frame topped with a woven mat seat. Below the seat a deeply carved skirt stretches between thick, boldly carved legs. ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A vintage necklace with silver chain and large, purple, Chinese carved amethyst pendant, one side with a mushroom, the other with an animal perched on a large fruit. DIMENSIONS: Stone is 1 7/8” long (4.8 cm) x 1 3/8” wide (3.5 cm); silver chain is 16” long (single length).