Pair of Chinese Red and Gold Incense Stands, c. 1900

Delicately carved of dense hardwood, these 19th-century scroll cases were an essential accessory for the esteemed Qing-dynasty scholar. The perfect size for a rolled-up scroll, the cases were once used to store and protect works of traditional calligraphy and landscape painting. The matching cases are hand-carved in low relief with all-over scrollwork and borders of geometric meanders. Each case is carved with repeated Shou characters, symbols of longevity and a blessing for a long and complete life. Amid the scrollwork flourishes are ribbon-clad objects known as the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, including the eternal knot...

These petite bronze tools date to the late 19th century and were originally among the many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. Both tools are ...

These unusually sinuous lengths of bamboo are known as "Buddha belly bamboo" for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, o...

These hardwood folding stands from northern China were once used by a Qing-dynasty woman to elevate mirrors of silvered bronze or glass in the intimate quarters of her traditional Ch...

Pair of large, richly carved, gilded and red lacquered wooden standards. A religious and decorative object in Vietnamese temples and pagodas. Different decor each side. Brough...

Pair of Antique Chinese Giltwood Architectural Temple Fragments

A wonderful pair of antique Chinese red lacquer and gilt gold painted hand carved wooden figural architectural elements turned incense burner pillars. Highly detailed carvings featuring Asian pine tree motif representing longevity, horseback rider believed warrior Guan Yu...

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Century) red and gold lacquered pilaster panels with woven scene and filigree carved top (PRICED AS PAIR).