Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Vintage Bone Carving on Stand

Vintage Bone Carving on Stand


Decorative bone carving

Decorative vintage carving (probably bone) with floral design, stems and leaves (Red Water-Lily, Nymphaea lotus var.rubra).

It stands 7,8 inches ( 19,5 cm). Diameter 3 inches ( 7,7 cm). Wooden stand. Some minor faults.


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Saturday, January 14, 2012

China: Authentic Photo of a Vendor at a Market


antique Chinese photo


China 1901 / 02: Authentic photo from the time of the Boxer Upraise.

This photo has been made by an Austrian marine who served in China at that time. The photo shows a Chinese lady selling pots and other small stuff. Destroyed houses in the back.

Size is 4,5 “ x 3 “ (12 x 9,5 cm ). Thin photo paper, fine condition.

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Sunday, January 08, 2012

Old Chinese Scholars Rock, partly semi transparent

Old Chinese Scholars Rock, partly semi transparent

Chinese Scholars Rock


So called Chinese scholar's rock on a stand. Flat. Partially semi-transparent stone. Both sides carved wit 2 scholars in landscape scene. The natural inclusions of the stone have been used to better work out the scenic impression.

These characteristic miniature rocks have always been treasured among the circles of literati in China for many centuries.

The stone stands 4,2 inches (without stand, simple wood), is 2,8 in. wide and 0.4 in deep. (2 of the image-details look that transparent because a torch was hold near).

Fine condition, no faults.


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