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Antique Chinese gilted silver hat ornament circa late 1800s
This is a gilted silver hat ornament. Made in China circa end of 1800s. The hat ornament is in the shape of one of the Eight Immortals in the Taoist religion. He is seen carrying a lotus stem. Even though the size of the ornament is very small there are a lot of details. The size of the ornament is small than an AA batteries and yet you can see the minute detail and expression of the god. Chinese children wore embroidered hats sewn with silver or gold ornaments to ward off evil and bring good fortune. There are holes on the sides of the ornament for sewing. Please note hat ornaments are very small and hollow so the silver weight is very light. Height: 3.5 cm'Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They were never intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I hand carried ... morein my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Thanks for bidding. Check out my other items! Powered by
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Very Fine Antique Wood Carving From China Made Into A Mirror Circa Late 1800s
Very fine antique wood carving from China made into a mirror. Circa late 1800s. The wood carving features a man admiring a flower in the garden. The carving is an open work carving which has design carving through it. The carving is lacquered and covered in gold leaf. The gold has worn off over the years. I have framed the carving and added a mirror so that it becomes a functional and interesting piece of antique. The frame is a hand carved wooden frame covered with gold leaf. If you look carefully each section is slightly different. The frame alone is a great piece of artwork. These carvings were from old wooden houses. This carving could be a piece of an old window. Old houses in China were demolished in great numbers to make way for new development from the'70s. They were literally thrown out or burned then. Nowadays it is hard to ... morefind a genuine nice piece of carving without paying a huge price. Not available for shipping outside of Australia due to the size and the fragility of the mirror. Length: 64 cm Width: 21.5 cm Depth: 4 cm'Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They were never intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I hand carried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Thanks for bidding. Check out my other items! Powered by
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Majestic Antique Elephant Bronze Opium Weight Circa Late 1800s Southeast Asia
Antique bronze opium weight circa 1800s. The weight is made in the shape of an elephant. Hand casted bronze with beautiful lines. The elephant weight came from Southeast Asia around the gold triangle area. Height: 4.5 cm Length: 4.5 cm Width: 2.5 cm Weight: 236 grams"Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They were never intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I hand carried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Thanks for bidding. ... moreCheck out my! Powered by
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Antique Chinese gilded silver hat ornament circa late 1800s
This is a gilded silver hat ornament. Made in China circa end of 1800s. The hat ornament is in the shape of one of the Eight Immortals in the Taoist religion. She is seen carrying a basket of lotuses and riding on the back of a mythical beast. Even though the size of the ornament is very small there are a lot of details. The size of the ornament is small than an AA battery and yet you can see the minute detail and expression of the god. Chinese children wore embroidered hats sewn with silver or gold ornaments to ward off evil and bring good fortune. There are holes on the sides of the ornament for sewing. Remnants of Chinese red seal for antiquities over 100 years old in front. Please note hat ornaments are very small and hollow so the silver weight is very light. Height: 3.2 cm'Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items ... morebecause I liked it for myself. They were never intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I hand carried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Thanks for bidding. Check out my other items! Powered by
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Unique Chinese Cloth Hat Decorated With Solid Silver Ornaments Circa late 1800s
Fantastic Chinese cloth hat made for a child. Circa late 1800s. The hand embroidered hand sewn black hat has six panels. The panels are hand embroidered with vivid coloured floral patterns. On the front and the side of the hat are decorated with solid silver ornaments. The sides has a round disc with a dangling fish and a dangling bell that has a ball inside so that it rings when the child moved. On the front are eight silver gods with eight round half discs underneath. The inside of the hat is also made of cloth and is hand stitched throughout. I have a collection of hat ornaments but this one is completed with the hat. Mostly people cut off the silver ornament and threw away the hat after the child out grew it. To have a complete one is quite rare. The hat was bought at the Yunan Province many years ago and it has influence of minority ... moregroup's costume. Measuring from the top to the rim: 15 cm Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They were never intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I hand carried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Thanks for bidding. Check out my other items! The battery is there for size comparison. It has nothing to do with the item. I accept Paypal payments only. I am happy to combine postage as long as it is within a reasonable time frame. If you would like your item sent by registered mail please advise and I will add Registered Postage. Australia Post provides a tracking number but if you want it to be sent with signature upon receipt there is extra charge. Australia Post doesn't provide tracking number for overseas mail. I can add the cost upon request. Thank you. Powere
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Unique Chinese gold plated Brass hat ornament circa late 1800s
Unique antique Chinese hat ornament made of brass. Circa 1800s. The hat ornament is made in the shape of one of the Eight Immortals- a famous Chinese Taoist story. It is of a woman holding a basket. She is standing on a bed of clouds. Even though the size of the ornament is very small there are a lot of details. It is smaller than an AA battery and yet you can see the minute details of her robe. Remnants of a Chinese red seal of antiques over 100 years remains on the ornament. Beautiful green patina from old age. Chinese children wore embroidered hats sewn with ornaments to ward off evil and bring good fortune. There are holes on the sides of the ornament for sewing. Height: 3.5 cm'Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They were never intended to be resold. Each item has a story and ... morewhen possible I hand carried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Thanks for bidding. Check out my other items! Powered by
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Antique Chinese Solid Silver Happy Buddha Hat Ornament circa late 1800s
This is a solid silver hat ornament. Made in China circa end of 1800s. The hat ornament is made in the shape of the Happy Buddha. He is in a seated position with his big tummy sticking out. Even though the size of the ornament is very small there are a lot of details. The size of the ornament is small than an AA battery and yet you can see the minute details. Chinese children wore embroidered hats sewn with ornaments to ward off evil and bring good fortune. There are holes on the sides of the ornament for sewing. Great patina from many years of oxidation. Height: 2.5 cm The battery is there for size comparison only. It has nothing to do with the item. Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They were never intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I hand carried in my ... moreluggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Thanks for bidding. Check out my other items! Powered by
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Fantastic Gilded Antique Chinese Wood Carving Circa Late 1800s
Antique Chinese wood carved panel from old Chinese house. Circa late 1800s. It was part of an old bed. The carving features a warrior on horseback. He is carrying a big spear and a staff. On his right is a city wall. On his left are two flags bearing the name of one of the most famous warriors in Chinese history. In the background are vines and flowers. The theme of the carving is from the famous Chinese historical classic The Three Kingdoms. The carving is a 3D relief open carving. It has depth and lots of details. It is also gilded and lacquered. This method of carving is considered the most difficult to execute. Old furnitures in China were mostly made of wood. Some beds were four poster beds and had a lot of carvings. This carving was part of an old bed. Not too many pieces of these great carvings are left these days. Measurement: 12 ... morecm x 31 cm The battery is there for size comparison only. It has nothing to do with the item. Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They were never intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I hand carried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Thanks for bidding. Check out my other items! Powered by
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Fantastic Chinese gold plated Brass hat ornament circa late 1800s
This is a gold plated brass ornament. Made in China circa end of 1800s. The hat ornament is made in the shape of a Taoist god. He is seen carrying a magical fan. Even though the size of the ornament is very small there are a lot of details. The size of the ornament is small than an AA battery and yet you can see the minute detail and even the folds of his robe. Chinese children wore embroidered hats sewn with ornaments to ward off evil and bring good fortune. There are holes on the sides of the ornament for sewing. Great patina. Remnant of Chinese red seal certifying the item is over 100 years old remains on the ornament. Height: 4.2 cm The battery is there for size comparison. It has nothing to do with the item. Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They were never intended to be resold. ... moreEach item has a story and when possible I hand carried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Thanks for bidding. Check out my other items! Powered by.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*a4%601gc%3E-147d96aafdb-0x115-
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Beautiful Antique Chinese Wood Carving From Old House Circa Late 1800s
Exceptional antique Chinese wood carved panel from old Chinese house. Circa late 1800s. It probably was part of a window. The carving features a beautiful carved meiping vase with flowers flowing out of it. The carving is carved from one piece of wood and it is relief carving. It is so beautifully carved it has a 3D feel about it. The carving is lacquered in red and gilded. Some of the gold has disappeared. It is however in excellent condition. Old houses in China were demolished in great numbers in the 80s and the 90s to make way for modern developments. A lot of the traditional carvings were thrown out. There are not too many of these carvings left. There are a lot of new carvings in the market and it takes experience to identify one. Measurement: 18 cm x 16 cm'Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked ... moreit for myself. They were never intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I hand carried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Thanks for bidding. Check out my other items! Powered by
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Exceptional Chinese Huanghuali Wood Carving Of A Sheppard Circa Late 1800s
Exceptional workmanship Chinese wood carved statue. Circa late 1800s. The antique wood carving is carved in the shape of a sheppard. It is carved out of one piece of the precious huanghuali wood. The sheppard is wearing a flowing robe. He has a beautifully carved staff on his left hand. On his right hand is a weaved basket. He is wearing a wide brim hat. The carving is beautifully done. The face is absolutely fantastic and the costume is incredible. A lot of detail goes into the carving. It is also in perfect proportion. If you look at his hands you would know what I mean. Huanghuali wood is a precious exotic wood grown in China. It is a very dense small tree and takes a long time to grow. It is a very hard wood therefore hard to carve. Many expensive items out of China in the old days were huanghuali wood. The is some damage to the hat. ... moreHeight: 27 cm Weight: 520 grams The battery is there for size comparison only. It has nothing to do with the item. Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They were never intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I hand carried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Thanks for bidding. Check out my other items! Powered by
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