![Germany Post Office in China 25/Mar/1913 Postcard tied 2c send from Tsingtau Ger: The German colonies standard stamp issue was a view of the Kaiser?s yacht. The hope was he would come for them in times of trouble. In 1914 Kaiser Wilhelm announced he would rather turn Berlin over to](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737583_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
Chinese Antiques
![Germany Post Office in China 25/Mar/1913 Postcard tied 2c send from Tsingtau Ger: The German colonies standard stamp issue was a view of the Kaiser?s yacht. The hope was he would come for them in times of trouble. In 1914 Kaiser Wilhelm announced he would rather turn Berlin over to](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737583_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Famille verte deep plate, bird in a peony shrub motif, the rim decorated with shrimp, goldfish and: Famille verte deep plate, bird in a peony shrub motif, the rim decorated with shrimp, goldfish and flowers, marked with single character in double circle, Kangxi periodFamille verte diep bord, motief](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6630/332347/179242288_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717496609)
![A Group of Four Chinese Blue and White Wares, Qing Dynasty: Comprising a blue and white dish, Qianlong Period, 9.5/16 in. (23.7 cm.) diam., a small blue and white bowl, Qing dynasty, 2.1/8 in. (5.4 cm.) high, 4.5/16 in. (11 cm.) wide; a blue and white sugar bo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646171_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Chicken bone white jade horseshoe tube from Hongshan culture of China during the Hongshan period: H. 14.8 cm. W. 8 cm. Weight 904 gram.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7597/332652/179446865_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717773647)
![Old agate barley offering daro dzi bead multi-treasure bracelet: Perfect jade beads. Size: 17*21mm*9. Tiger tooth lotus, tortoise shell lotus, double tiger tooth, vase dzi beads and many other Dalo dzi beads gathered together. Dalo means "round" in Tibetan. Dalo dz](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8447/331508/178825985_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717229486)
![Kazuya Takamitsu's oil painting "Reclining Nude" Showa modernist oil painting: Kazuya Takamitsu's oil painting "Reclining Nude" Showa modernist oil painting Showa Modernism Kazuya Takamitsu's "Reclining Nude"(Oil painting No. 3) The client purchased it from the art department of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8447/331508/178825670_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717229486)
![Chinese Neolithic Liangzhu culture chicken bone white jade pendant: L. 10 cm. W. 4.2 cm. Weight 112.8 gram.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7597/332652/179446524_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717773647)
![Neolithic period, Hongshan culture chicken bone white jade owl: H. 4.2 cm. L. 4.5 cm. Weight. 22.8 gram.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7785/333030/179786316_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122820)
![A CARVED AGATE LIBATION CUP: A CARVED AGATE LIBATION CUP Rhyta were designed to aerate wine - with a hole at the front from which the liquid flowed. In this example the wine would pour in a stream from the animal's open mouth dir](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8237/332599/179395478_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717724725)
![Chinese Neolithic period Hongshan culture chicken bone white jade sun statue: H. 12 cm. W. 6 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7062/332700/179472259_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717787091)
![Enjin oil painting nude statue: Enjin oil painting nude statue Title of work: "Hanako" Frame size: Height 150 Width 180 Year of production unknown The work is in good condition overall, but please consider its age The frame is damag](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8447/331508/178825680_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717229486)
![Lobed porcelain teapot and its cover, decorated in iron red and green shishi and het cub. Stamped: Lobed porcelain teapot and its cover, decorated in iron red and green shishi and het cub. Stamped with Tongzhi reign markGelobde porseleinen theepot en deksel, gedecoreerd met Shishi en welpje in ijze](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6630/332347/179242282_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717496609)
![Chinese scroll painting Tang dynasty Zhang Xu: Size: Height 68 cm - Width 30 cm Materials: ink color and paper Time Period: Tang dynasty Manufactured by: Zhang Xu Origin: China Zhang Xu, courtesy name Bogao, was a Chinese calligrapher and poet of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179321800_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Inlaid with silver threads and full of cinnabar [Dragon Pattern Dzi Beads]: Inlaid with silver threads and full of cinnabar [Dragon Pattern Dzi Beads] A sacred Dzi bead that can change your fortune. The totem is clear, the orange peel pattern is delicate, and the patina is me](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8563/332344/179447190_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717756237)
![Old agate chicken bone white bracelet: Old agate chicken bone white bracelet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8563/332344/179243292_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717756237)
![Chinese bronze gilt wine vessel Ming dynasty: Size: Height 22 cm - Width 25 cm Materials: Bronze Ware Time Period: Ming dynasty Manufactured Date: 14th-c Period Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179321977_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Chinese bronze ware wine vessel Shang dynasty: Size: Height 23 cm - Width 20 cm Materials: Bronze Ware Time Period: Shang dynasty Manufactured Date: 1050-BC Period Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179321766_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Chinese bronze ware wine vessel Shang dynasty: Size: Height 22 cm - Width 16 cm Materials: Bronze Ware Time Period: Shang dynasty Manufactured Date: 1050-BC Period Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179321662_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Pair of porcelain dishes decorated in underglaze blue with centrail precious vase within a foliate: Pair of porcelain dishes decorated in underglaze blue with centrail precious vase within a foliate wreath., the wide rim decorated with continious floral garlands, Kangxi period, circa 1680-1700, mark](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6630/332347/179242293_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717496609)
![Chinese bronze ware wine vessel Shang dynasty: Size: Height 28 cm - Width 18 cm Materials: Bronze Ware Time Period: Shang dynasty Manufactured Date: 1050-BC Period Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179322062_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Chinese bronze ware wine vessel Shang dynasty: Size: Height 27.5 cm - Width 18 cm Materials: Bronze Ware Time Period: Shang dynasty Manufactured Date: 1050-BC Period Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179321659_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Chinese bronze ware wine vessel Shang dynasty: Size: Height 29 cm - Width 23 cm Materials: Bronze Ware Time Period: Shang dynasty Manufactured Date: 1050-BC Period Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179321982_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![A set of Ming Chenghua luminous five-color dragon-patterned wine utensils: A set of Ming Chenghua luminous five-color dragon-patterned wine utensils](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8563/332344/179255496_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717756237)
![Vintage Pair of Chinese Carved Ivory Cigarette Holders: Pair of beautiful hand carved ivory cigarette holders in great vintage condition one has no signs of use, chips, scratches or cracks. The smaller one does show signs of wear, discoloration and slight](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9120/329835/179806377_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718157550)
News about Chinese Antiques
![Two Chinese peony bowls soar to $102K at Oakridge Auction Gallery](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/172154173_1_x.jpg)
Two Chinese peony bowls soar to $102K at Oakridge Auction Gallery
ASHBURN, Va. – A pair of yellow-ground ‘peony’ bowls raced away from a $100-$200 estimate to hammer for $80,000 ($102,400 with buyer’s premium) at Oakridge Auction Gallery on March 15. They came for sale from a gentleman in Tacoma, Washington and a collection formed by relatives in China during the early 1900s. All 227 lots […]
![Chinese Export Eggplant-form Tureen leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/169891093_1_x.jpg)
Chinese Export Eggplant-form Tureen leads our five auction highlights
Chinese Export Tobacco Leaf Pattern Sauce Tureen, Cover, and Underplate with Eggplant Form, $52,400 CHICAGO – The so-called tobacco leaf patterns picked out in famille rose enamels are among the most luxurious of all China trade porcelain, although the popular name is something of a misnomer. Once thought to depict the flowering nicotiana plant, the design […]
![Chinese Export silver, Thomas Hart Benton, Peter Max share stage at Quinn’s Feb. 23](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/385.jpg)
Chinese Export silver, Thomas Hart Benton, Peter Max share stage at Quinn’s Feb. 23
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Works by Thomas Hart Benton, Paul Reed, sculptor Bill Mack, and Old Lyme Colony Impressionist Will Howe Foote will join European and modern furniture and beautiful objets d’art at Quinn’s Friday, February 23 online Fine & Decorative Arts Auction. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. A selection of […]
![Chinese Jardinière with six-character Qianlong mark leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Amero-Aux-Jan-21-Chinese-Qianlong-jardiniere.jpg)
Chinese Jardinière with six-character Qianlong mark leads our five auction highlights
Chinese Jardinière with Six-character Qianlong Mark, $150,000 SARASOTA, Fla. – A Chinese sleeper awoke at Amero Auctions on January 21. The small 8in (20cm) diameter jardinière with a six-character Qianlong (1735-1796) mark to the base was estimated at $300-$500 but hammered for $120,000 and sold for $150,000 with buyer’s premium. Several mark and period examples of this form, size, […]