Gilt Bronze Seal
A gilt bronze square official seal with an interlocking four ring handle, two sides with incised calligraphy. The seal translates as Yuan Long Lai.
Seal Box
A pale grey square soapstone seal box and cover, enclosing a partitioned interior with four seals, the exterior carved in relief with bats among clouds.
Bronze Goose
A bronze incense burner modelled as a standing goose, the inquisitive bird with its head turned to the left, the incised back feathers forming the cover.
Ink and Colour Christian Print on Paper
An ink and colour print on paper of a crucifixion scene based on European imagery. The European bearded man on the left wears a jijin on his head, and Catholic Church vestments. The jijin was the headdress for high-ranking Catholic officials in 19th to early 20th century China. The figure on the right is the […]
Carved Wooden Figure of Guanyin
A large carved wooden figure of Guanyin wearing an exotic head-dress and voluminous flowing robes, holding a vase upon an oval dish.
Haung Huali Wooden Brush Pot
A good haung huali brush pot of subtle, slightly tapered form, the timber well figured.
Haung Huali Wooden Brush Pot
A slightly tapered haung huali brush pot, with a rich dark patina.
Campaign Chest in Solid Padauk
A good quality Chinese Export, chest on chest. The fall front drawer opens to reveal a secretaire. The chest in well figured solid Padauk, including all drawer linings, fitted with flush drawer and side handles, with further brass fitting to all corners.
Embroidered Altar Cover
A particularly unusual rectangular shaped table/altar cover. The Rococo style central cartouche finely embroidered with swags and fans tapering to stylised Parakeet heads, with further birds and butterflies within meandering floral tendrils. The two end panels with large jardinières and shell motifs.
Pair of Watercolours, St. Petersburg
A rare pair of watercolours on paper. The first, depicting an East Indiamen in full sail upon a stylised waved sea. The second, a view of shipping anchored at harbour, St Petersburg.