Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed This Chinese extraordinary natural stone “painting” of an outer space nightscape suggests our universe of countless moons and stars and might remind us of a similar and unique evening experience in our lives. The powerful and colorful depiction is executed in natural dark green- almost black,...

Extraordinary Natural work, one of a kind. Custom framed, D-19. This Chinese extraordinary natural stone “painting” of a moonlight reflection over majestic mountain peaks could remind us of a similar and unique evening experience in our lives. The powerful and colorful depiction is executed in natural dark green- almost black, cream and yellow (limonite mineral)...

This Chinese extraordinary natural stone marble painting of a mountain backdrop fronted by a peaceful body of water, is both unique and remarkable. Called a dream stone Shih-hua it was cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible...

Fine chair China- an extraordinary prolifically crafted example of an antique hand carved hardwood chair inlaid with multiple natural dream stone “paintings” and with “butterfly and mother of pearl” inlays in its hardwood arms and seat, late 19th century. This type of old Chinese furniture art form with marble inlay is centuries of years old...

Chinese extraordinary natural stone & with custom arts and crafts hardwood frame “Seaside White and Gray Mountains” #2 This Chinese extraordinary natural stone “painting” of a mountain range in white and gray colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These...

China, a finely carved antique cream colored jade snuff bottle of a jumping fish – a significant jade bottle ornament with a light brown calcified color and dark natural inclusions simulating barnacles on its scales – all carved a top a lily like water pad and possessing old patina from good age. Qing dynasty, 19th...

Here’s one of the most beautiful Chinese antiques we have ever found in our travels in China over the past three decades. This is a one-of-a-kind antique original paint sandstone lintel dates to the 18th century of the Qing dynasty. It still retains remnants of its original poly chrome surfaces. The carving and detail is...

China beautiful pair of gold gilt silver fragrance incense holders, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Flowers and fragrances were important to Chinese nobility. These handsomely crafted, highly detailed vessels perfect to hold and touch , would have undoubtedly carried flowers or other aromatic substances to create a welcoming ambiance in the after life. Fine condition with...

This is a rare and very unusual 20 inch tall spirit ancestor figure hand-carved from solid limestone. It dates to several hundreds of years ago to the Qing dynasty or earlier (1644-19111). We acquired it for our private collection during one of many buying trips in northeast China some 25 years ago. It was originally...

China, an authentic antique hand-carved and hand-painted limestone temple figure of the venerable lohan, Kasyapa. Substantial dimensions: 35 inches high and 12 inches wide Handmade and hand-carved, solid limestone with weathered remnants of older temple paint as applied by the temple from where it originally came, Chengdu, China. Stone statues like these were regularly –...

China, an authentic antique hand-carved and hand-painted limestone temple figure of the venerable lohan, the joyful Ananda. Substantial dimensions: 35 inches high and 12 inches wide Handmade and hand-carved, solid limestone with weathered remnants of older temple paint as applied by the temple from where it originally came, Chengdu, China. Stone statues like these were...

This Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mountain range in green and white colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. It is a monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural. Dimensions: Hardwood frame: 38 inches tall and 78 inches length Site: 30 inches tall and 70 inches length This thin marble stone painting is...

Important Chinese Daoist Sculpture of The Emperor of the North Pole, Hsuanwu or “Hsuan Tien Shangti”, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), hand carved and painted sandstone, 32″h. Formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Hutton Gallery, 2006. Provenance: Private collection Chengdu, Sichuan Province. History: Also known as Shang–ti Kung (supreme Emperor and guardian of the...

China, a carved antique stone Penjing or painting form garden table, middle Qing dynasty (1644-1911), limestone, three pieces Dimensions: 34 inches high and 55 inches long and 16 inches deep One of a kind. Rare form. Provenance: Collected in Beijing, 2004 Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our...

China, a monumental pair of 500 year old lime stone “Spirit Path” Equine horse heads: A the smaller 32.5cm, 13” high and 62.5cm, 25” in length and with display stand, 60cm, 24” high; b the larger 37.5cm, 15” high and 67.5cm, 27” in length and with display stand 65cm, 26” high. Ming Dynasty, (1368-1644 CE)....

Eastern Han Dynasty (25 -220 CE),  Bronze “Money Tree” YAOQIAN SHU, Money for Heavenly After life , 62” in height.  Consisting of a sculpted pottery base, inserted with a segmented bronze pole and with twenty four hanging bronze open work money “branches” attached in tiers and mounted with a figure of a phoenix as apex, total...