(CHINA) IGNATIUS VALENTINE CHIROL

(CHINA) IGNATIUS VALENTINE CHIROL (1852 - 1929) British journalist, historian, and diplomat. A.L.S., 4pp. 8vo., embossed letterhead, Jan. 31, 1899 to Richard S Gundry, author and Secretary of the Chin

A pairing of two Staffordshire blue transferware china plates by Clews titled "The Valentine". 10 in. diameter.

Measurement: L 7.6 in., W 7.6 in., H 10.5 in., (Weight 18.14 KGS). This is an extremely important jade seal of the Yongzheng Emperor (1723-1735). The seal is carved with Chinese and Manchu scripts mea

Gilt-Bronze Figure of Yamantaka Weight:29.3kg, Length:35.6cm, Width:24cm, Height:69cm, Provenance: Private estate from Francis Philip (1857-1950), acquired during his stay in Tianjin.

Measurement: Wood Case L 14 in., W 12 in., H 7-7/8 in. Seal Approx. L 1-1/2 in., W 1-1/2 in., H 2-1/2 in., Box L 4 in., W 3-1/2 in., H 1-1/4 in.

A pair of Huanghuali imperial arm chairs and table, each chair inset with a double-panel rectangular seat, the rectangular back splat carved in openwork with scrolling lotuses and matching shaped flan

Measurement: L 7-1/2 in., W 6 in., H 9-1/2 in.

A pair of Huanghuali imperial armchairs, each chair inset with a double-panel rectangular seat, the rectangular back splat carved in openwork with scrolling lotuses and matching shaped flanges, the ar

A Model Books for Chinese Traditional Painting Plum Bossom 梅花喜神谱, H: 10.2 in. (26 cm) W: 6.3 in. (16 cm)

Measurement: Case: L 7.5 in., D 3.5 in., H 4.8 in., Large Seal: L 1.5 in., W 1.3 in., H 3.2 in., Small Seal: L 1.1 in., D 1.1 in., H 2.6 in. This was a set of imperial seals of the Qianlong Emperor (1

The table of the table is made of curved materials and framed. The surface of the table and four chairs are inlaid with stone, the sides decorated with ruyi pattern. H76xD80cm(x1), H40xD39cm(x4)

The large Huanghuali single-board floating panel top curled up on the short ends, joined to a carved apron extend to four legs forming a ganoderma on each corner and leg. Height 32" Length 53" Width 1

Measurement: W 25-1/2 in., H 31 in., D 1-3/4 in.

Gilt-Bronze Figure of Emperor Zhenwu Weight:10kg Length:22.7cm, Width:17cm, Height:37.5cm,

Important Pair of Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period Spinach-Jade Seals

Important Qing Dynasty Qianlong Emperor's White-Jade Seal with carved wood Case. The seal is carved with six characters meaning 'Read and Inspected by Qianlong Emperor'.

A large copper-red dish, the interior center painted in greyish tones of copper-red with peony blooms, growing from a curled branch bearing leaves and buds, surrounded on the cavetto with a band of fl

With soft mat seat set within the rectangular frame, the whole raised on legs of square section terminating in hoof feet. Height 20" Length 23" Width 18.5"

The blue and white porcelain plate with auspicious patterns with lobed-rim, a fix-character mark imprinted on the base. Height 1.5" Diameter 6"

This is a limestone carved Amita Buddha of Northern Wei Period (386-534 AD). Northern Wei deeply came under the influence of the teachings of Laotsi and Zhongtsi, that prevailed in late Han dynasty. T

Measurement: Dia. 20 in. Thickness 1-1/4 in. This was a very rare Ming Dynasty (15th Century) Tibetan Buddhism Mandala. It was made by hammering and carving of a piece of copper sheet by skillful Tibe

Very finely cast with Guhyasamaja seated on a lotus base, the remaining hands holding various attributes radiating around him, both wearing long dhotis with finely incised floral scrolls. Weight:20kg,

This is an important pair of jade seals of the Qianlong Emperor. One seal has been carved with 'Yeung Sum Palace' which is the bookroom and bedroom of the Qianlong Emperor. The other one has been carv

A blue and white 'peony' jar. The heavily potted jar is boldly painted in underglaze blue accentuated by ‘heaping and piling’ with a broad band of peony scroll bearing six large blooms, b