CHINA. ANCIENT Late Ming: ND (Ad.1644) XingChaoTongBao

Ming Dynasty (1646-1661), Da Zhong Tong Bao, value 10. VF

China, late Ming period, 15th C., Tibetan Thangka, gold and color painting of Manjushri Buddhisattra of Wisdom, White Tara and Sakyamuni Buddha on silk, in a gold leaf frame. Height 68 1/3 in., Width

A ZITAN SCEPTRE WITH PALE CELADON JADE INSERTS, CHINA, LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY The sceptre is in good condition with the exception of very minor losses and with some very small pieces re-stuck

Exceptionally detailed Li dragon cover (long bei), of silk embroidery on cotton, Hainan, China, late Ming/ early Qing period (18th/19th century). Size: 78'' x 51'' (198 x 130 cm). It features dancing

East Asia, China, Late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A hefty cast-iron hand cannon with a tapered socketing shaft for mounting on a pole. Four thick bands reinforce the cylindrical

East Asia, China, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. A fine "gongshi" also known as a scholar's rock or stone, this example is a naturally formed piece of gray limestone tha

East Asia, China, late Ming Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A sizable and stunning pottery bowl, known as Swatow ware and presenting impressively thin walls that flare out to a broad rim, all sitting at

East Asia, China, late Ming Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A marvelous pottery bowl, known as Swatow ware and presenting impressively thin walls that flare out to a broad rim, all sitting atop a ring-f

East Asia, China, late Ming to Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. A gorgeous, larger than life limestone head of the bodhisattva Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), "The Lord Who Gazes Down at The Worl

**Originally Listed At $350** East Asia, China, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A stunning teacup, hand-carved from black nephrite jade with lovely gray, almond, and cara

East Asia, China, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A tranquil stone head of Buddha displaying a pleasing, symmetric visage of downcast eyes, a flattened nose, and plump cl

East Asia, China, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. mid to late 17th century CE. A fine forged-iron hand cannon with a conical socketing shaft, a trio of stocky arms, and three cylindrical cannon b

East Asia, China, late Ming to Early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. An elegant arrow vase cast from bronze- the unusual side cylinders were used in a drinking game called touhu or pitch po

East Asia, China, Late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A sizable cast-iron hand cannon with a lengthy wooden pole secured with the hammered sides of the socketing shaft. The iron cann

East Asia, China, Late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A hefty cast-iron hand cannon with a tapered socketing shaft for mounting on a pole. Four thick bands reinforce the cylindrical

East Asia, China, Late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A sizable cast-iron hand cannon with a lengthy wooden pole secured with the hammered sides of the socketing shaft. The iron cann

China, Late Ming, Early Qing dynasty, Blue and White Vase. 20 1/2 in.

East Asia, China, Late Ming Dynasty, ca. early to mid-17th century CE. A vibrant blue-on-white porcelain jardiniere with a finely painted jungle motif across its exterior. The center of the painting f

East Asia, China, Late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A sizable cast-iron hand cannon with a lengthy wooden pole secured with the hammered sides of the socketing shaft. The iron cann

**Originally Listed At $1500** East Asia, China, late Ming Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A sizable and stunning pottery bowl, known as Swatow ware and presenting impressively thin walls that flare out

East Asia, China, late Ming Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A remarkable ensemble of 6 Chinese pottery vessels: 4 jars and 2 bowls. Enveloped in a pale gray-green glaze, the first jar exhibits a narrow

East Asia, China, late Ming Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. This is a fabulous group of four petite Swatow porcelain cups all from a shipwreck near the Binh Thuan province off the southern coast of Viet

A LARGE SWATOW ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'SPLIT PAGODA' DISH, LATE MING China, late Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Painted in turquoise, black, and red enamels with a central 'Split Pagoda' pattern scene, the cav

Originally offered at $1,500... East Asia, China, late Ming Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A sizable and stunning pottery bowl, known as Swatow ware and presenting impressively thin walls that flare o