Round Blue and White Ceramic Chinese Export Calligraphy Brush Pot or Planter

This large ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the early 20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with rich, cobalt-blue color. The headrest is decorated on all sides with mythical fu lion dogs playing with ribbon-tied brocade balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. A geometric meander trims the corners and small dragon-like bats frame coin...

A set of 3 wonderfully hand-painted Chinese blue & white ceramic spoons circa 1850. They bear double happiness signs and wonderful, sculptural shape. A g...

A wonderfully hand-painted set of 4 Chinese blue & white ceramic spoons circa 1850. They bear double happiness signs and wonderful, sculptural shape. A g...

A set of 3 wonderfully hand-painted Chinese blue & white ceramic spoons circa 1850. They bear a floral pattern design and beautiful, sculptural shape. A ...

A wonderfully hand-painted pair of Chinese blue & white ceramic spoons circa 1850. They bear double happiness signs and wonderful, sculptural shape. A gr...

Very nice antique Chinese blue and white vase.

This is a very good 19th century Chinese Export, (Canton) deep plate or dish, which we date to the early 19th century, circa 1820 of the Qing dynasty. The plate has a light green,...

Great for gifting or home decor! This is a lovely Chinese Export style footbath. It is hand painted and has gilt accents. Note the interior fish!

A Chinese export canton blue and white plate circa 1820 Typically painted with a riverscape showing arched bridge, willows and pagodas... ...

A stunning antique Chinese white glaze porcelain brush pot of cylindrical shape finely moulded in relief with duelling dragons above waves with leaping fish and other moulded decorat...