Provincial Chinese Jar, Folk Designs
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Pre 1900 item# 308575 (stock# 60-35)
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Wispy, near-abstract designs of bamboo, flowers and a bird are framed within heavy black arches on this 19th century Chinese jar. The red clay body is covered with a striking turquoise glaze that was stopped about two inches short of the bottom, then allowed to drip down over the clay in little rivers. The mouth and inside walls are glazed in black with brown undertones. This is a charming example of Chinese folk pottery. It is in excellent condition. Dimensions: height 12-1/2" (32 cm), d ...click for details
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Scholar's Stone From Mongolia
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Pre 1920 item# 301316 (stock# 51-78)
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Sometimes called Gobi Desert viewing stones, or fengli, Mongolian rocks are exotic and mysterious, with surfaces unlike those of viewing stones harvested anywhere else in the world. The unusual textures seen in this stone are the effects of wind and sand erosion combined with desert heat. The stone is fascinating when viewed from any angle. Craggy grey/brown areas that look like dense fossilized bone merge with light, shiny melt-down veins and scattered spots of faded rust color. Gobi desert sto ...click for details
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Five Taoist Gods Painted on Silk
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Pre 1837 VR item# 300478 (stock# 60-52)
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Mounted as a hanging scroll, this Qing Dynasty painting depicts five gods, or kings, of the Taoist pantheon seated at tables on two tiers. They appear to be a tribunal in the process of proclaiming an edict. Each of the three gods on the upper tier has ink, seals and paper in front of him. The two gods on the lower level, senior members of the quintet, have only papers on their table. Calligraphy across the top identifies each as "king" and by name--Chu Tian, Wu Guan, Han Cheng, Ping D ...click for details
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Chinese Pancake Server
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Pre 1910 item# 298753 (stock# 56-27)
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Form follows function in this handsome wood container designed to serve Chinese pancakes. The high handle is centered with a stylized carving of two facing dragons. The lid, notched to fit snugly around the handle, is centered with a roundel carving of a martial arts student and his master in a courtyard. The glossy red of the container has touches of gilt on the lid and handle. With its striking shape and color, this late Qing Dynasty box is a wonderful decorative object with an interesting cul ...click for details
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Ying Scholar's Rock
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Pre 1900 item# 298281 (stock# 60-10)
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An intricately textured surface and delicate color shadings against brilliant white combine to make this a scholar's rock of breathtaking beauty. The carved hong mu base has an elliptical shape that balances and stabilizes several overhanging projections on the vertically oriented rock. Judging by the shape of the rock, popular during the Qing Dynasty, and the type of base, typical during early Qing years, this piece most likely was collected during the 19th century or earlier. Classified as ...click for details
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Wood Rice Container Side Table
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Pre 1900 item# 297790 (stock# 58-69)
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Originally used in China to store rice, this handsome 19th century covered container is a perfect size for use as a small side table. The wood is Chinese pine, aged and worn to a rich patina. It is constructed of a number of curved staves fitted together to form a drum shape. Metal carrying rings on each side and one on the lid add interest to the design. The lid fits securely and is quite stable. The piece is in excellent condition. Dimensions: height 14 1/2" (37 cm), diameter 18 1/2" ...click for details
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Zhejiang Scholar's Box, Qing
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Pre 1900 item# 296975 (stock# 60-20)
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Paintings on the doors of this mid-19th century Chinese scholar's box from Zhejiang Province have faded and mellowed. Figures of a master in grand robes with his servant behind him carrying a banner can be seen on the right door; a slender lady, also followed by a servant with a banner, is on the left door. Each scene includes a different species of bird in the bottom foreground, perhaps one type of bird symbolizing feminine qualities, the other male attributes. Both paintings are muted to t ...click for details
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Jiangsu Jar, Qing
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Pre 1900 item# 296730 (stock# 60-46)
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A glaze in a gorgeous shade of green with random streaks of blue/green elevates this late 19th century storage jar from its original utilitarian status to folk art. Stopping about an inch from the bottom of the jar, the heavy glaze drips down over the dark pottery in some areas, adding to the look of spontaneity. The glaze has the usual small inconsistencies of coverage found in provincial wares of this type. The condition of this piece is very good. Dimensions: height 8" (20 cm), diameter ...click for details
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Provincial Bedside Hangings, Embroidered Silk
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Pre 1900 item# 294758 (stock# 52-18)
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Hangings with auspicious symbols wishing good fortune and long life were deemed essential for newly married couples in provincial China. This pair of 19th century silk embroidered banners originated in Shaanxi Province and were made to be hung on either side of the marriage bed. Each banner is constructed of five shaped silk pieces arranged in a line from narrow at the top to wide at the bottom and held together with beads strung on silk thread. Cut out shapes in the bottom two pieces represent ...click for details
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Red Taihu Scholar's Stone
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Pre 1910 item# 293944 (stock# 60-12)
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A Lake Taihu scholar's rock in a reddish hue is balanced here on a wood base that adds tension and intrigue. This piece is beautiful when viewed from any angle, the hallmark of a fine stone. Rocks from Lake Taihu in southern Jiangsu Province near Suzhou originally were collected in much larger sizes for use in gardens. During the Tang Dynasty, these rocks with many craters were highly prized and appear in Tang garden paintings and poetry. It was not until much later in the Ming and Qing Dyna ...click for details
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