17TH CENTURY CHINESE NAVAL CANNON CHEST

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 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, ca. 17th century CE. A fine cast-iron hand cannon of a twin-barreled form mounted atop a slender wooden pole with a narrow socketing shaft. The cannon is composed of two parallel bar

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

2 pieces. Antique glazed terra cotta Chinese model of a treasure chest/ traveling chest on a stand. This may date to to the Ming Dynasty, late 17th century ( Ming Dynasty dates from 1368-1644). Green

Antique glazed terra cotta old Chinese model of a treasure chest/ traveling chest. This may date to to the Ming Dynasty, late 17th century ( Ming Dynasty dates from 1368-1644). JingTai sapphire blue p

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

Spanish Colonial 17th-18th century "Bombard" or "Thunder Cup" widely used throughout Spanish conquest in naval operations as a signal cannon or projectile. Approximately 12lbs 5.2oz, black painted cyl

Spanish Colonial 16th-17th century "Bombard" or "Thunder Cup" used widely throughout Spanish conquest in naval operations as a signal cannon or projectile. Approximately 8lbs 9.4oz, heavily used cylin

Ming bronze ornament in the ancient style of a jade dancer. 16/17th C., probably attached to furniture/jewelry box or money chest. Height 2 3/4 in.

This moulded Cizhou pillow of a young boy resting on his elbows and knees possibly dates to the Yuan or early Ming Dynasty. His arms are folded across his chest and his head tilts slightly down and to

A monumental cloisonne double-gourd form vase, 17th century, depicting gourds and flowers. Size: 24" H CONDITION REPORT: Previously mounted as a lamp, drilled with small blemish to base. From a retire

Pair of monumental cloisonne double-gourd form vases, 17th century, depicting gourds and flowers. Size: 24" H each

17th century Transitional Chinese B & W Double Gourd Porcelain vase well decorated with scholars in gardens. Porcelain drilled, 2 chip2 out of mouth, one missing and in-filled, the other re-stuck, a h

Rare 17th Century or earlier, Chinese Light Clay Yixing Junyao Glazed Scholar's Brushwasher, the outside edge with applied bosses in imitation of the Archaic; glazed on base and slightly over foot rim

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A wonderful bronze statue rich with iconography of a Bodhisattva known as Avalokiteshwara (also Guanyin, Guan Yin, Kuanyin in Chinese), the goddess

17th century Chinese Qing carved huanghuali wooden brush box with beautifully carved decorations of a dragon and phoenix along the top of the lid.Ex. Grogan & Company, Boston, MA, USA.Height: 3/4 in x

Early 17th century Chinese blue and white porcelain bottle vase having depictions of various figures and scrolled vine designs. Measures 13 1/2" (34cm) height.

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, Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A marvelous stone weight panel with a stylized foo (fu) fog crouched in the center. This hefty piece was used to hold the layers of shoe ma

17th century Chinese Longquan celadon porcelain brush pot mounted in 19th century French bronze mounts.Provenance: James J. Hill; Elizabeth Tenney Hill; Private Collection, MinnesotaHeight: 7 in x dia

17th century Chinese carved russet jade belt slide with a delicate curling design. A very fine level of carving, excellent subtle relief carving.Provenance: Acquired in New York City auction in the 19