That's one thing I have learned the hard way! See something like it and it calls out to you? Can afford it? BUY IT! Don't go think about it; it...
Characters read Dao Guang (in seal script) years 1821–1850. Not sure if genuine. Looks like carved (probably not the right wording) --- maker...
This was sold for YUAN RMB 180, whenever it was bought. The lacquer seal was used in China by the Cultural Relics Bureau, and affixed to any and...
You are probably right. What am I thinking!? :angelic::dead::bored:
I see what you mean, but is it not true that any material published in these forums (as anywhere else) is property of the author(s)/owner(s) and...
I am a "baby" around Antiquers, having joined recently, so if my ideas are off color, just let me know. I just found myself wondering: why would...
That was my very first impression as well.
I'd say the elephant tusk they got it from had a bone crown, with a partial resin filling... :bored::rolleyes::pompous:
Yes, these are Chinese, and hand painted from the inside, with curved hair thin brushes. I can't tell what's written as it is not clear, but...
If you have photos of what was stolen, consider listing said item(s) on http://www.artloss.com/ --- sometimes art and antiques, etc., are stolen...
You are welcome. Opinions are just that. :) But in my almost 40 years in China I never saw an antique with a stamp like that, thus my guessing...
Correct! :)
These look Chinese. Maybe candelabra used in a temple or something. I've seen similar ones in Macao and Hong Kong. However, one character is half...
Yes, a Chinese seal carved for a foreigner... He chose the snake probably because it's his Chinese zodiac sign. As for the name, "Laiao" could be...
Soapstone “bi xi” （笔洗）--- brush washer. Common, roughed up, not much value.
Nice to see someone loves the Portuguese pastel de nata! ;) And by the way, Joao (John in English) can be either a man or a woman, same as Maria...
Guang Dong Ci Chang --- "ci"（瓷） for "ciqi" (瓷器) meaning porcelain, or "Guang Dong's Porcelain Factory." Fairly recent; yes, mid 20th century or...
This looks like a arts and crafts piece, no particular value. "Fake ivory" I would say or maybe bone (the veins don't look like plastic or resin...
The two characters on the "cover" of the book are the name of the Chinese writer Lu Xun (鲁迅）and is dated September 1881. Same characters on the...
Side comment: CATAWIKI's "experts" are, very often, far from being experts at all. My personal experience at least.
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