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We also have a larger selection of books on Chinese art, including many auction catalogues - please see the Books 稀有中國古董書冊 section of the website for full details. A few of our Chinese art books are listed below, but the books section is much more comprehensive.
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Unpublished Typescript; Journal of a Voyage from Scotland to China in 1839, by Agnes Paterson
A fascinating unpublished typescript journal of an 1839 voyage undertaken by Agnes Paterson from Scotland (nee Aird, 1809-1893). An introductory No...
View full detailsCast for Eternity; Ancient Ritual Bronzes from the Shanghai Museum, Clark Art Institute Exhibition Guide, 2014
A very attractive exhibition catalogue, profusely illustrated in colour. Showcasing over 30 ancient bronzes from the Shanghai Museum's collection, ...
View full detailsThe Youngman Collection; Chinese Jades from Neolithic to Qing, 2008
Copiously illustrated guide to the Robert P. Youngman collection of Chinese jades, presenting some 200 carvings. The catalogue is split into 3 sect...
View full detailsLarge Vintage Chinese Rattan Wedding Basket / Food Carrier, 63cm high
Large Vintage Chinese Rattan Wedding Basket / Food Carrier, 63cm high. SOLD A traditional Chinese wedding basket, in the form of a three tier food ...
View full detailsNanking Cargo Teabowl and Saucer, c. 1750, with certification
Nanking Cargo Teabowl and Saucer with certification. SOLD In 1986 a large scale auction at Christies in Amsterdam sold Chinese porcelain from the s...
View full detailsChinese 19th Century Lacquered wooden Wash Bowl / Planter / Standing Bowl, 57.5cm long
Chinese Lacquered wooden Wash Bowl / Planter / Standing Bowl. Late 19th or early 20th Century. This striking lacquerware 'bowl' is constructed from...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set O. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set O. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set N. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set N. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set M. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set M. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...
View full detailsA New Account of the East Indies, by Alexander Hamilton, The Argonaut Press, 1930, Limited edition 2 Volume set
A New Account of the East Indies, by Alexander Hamilton. With Numerous Maps and Illustrations. Now Edited with Introduction and Notes by Sir Willia...
View full detailsChinese Jade Throughout the Ages, Stanley Charles Nott, 1936 first edition.
Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages; A review of its characteristics, decoration, folklore and symbolism, by Stanley Charles Nott. With an Introductio...
View full detailsPeking; A Historical and Intimate Description of its Chief Places of Interest, Juliet Bredon, 1922
Peking; A Historical and Intimate Description of its Chief Places of Interest, by Juliet Bredon. Published by Kelly & Walsh, Limited, Shanghai,...
View full detailsFrom Emperor to Citizen; The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi, 2 Volume set, Foreign Languages Press, Beijing
From Emperor to Citizen; The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi, 2 Volume set, complete. Published by Foreign Languages Press, Beijing. Third print...
View full detailsHistory and Civilization of China, Theodore Karzis, 2000, Author inscribed copy
History and Civilization of China, by Theodore Karzis. Provenance; from the library of the late William St Clair (1937 - 2021), British historian, ...
View full detailsVintage Chinese Silver Betel Box with Painted Enamel, 4.5cm long
Vintage Chinese Silver Betel Box with Painted Enamel, 4.5cm long. SOLD A charming Chinese silver betel box with a painted inlaid enamel lid. An att...
View full detailsVintage Cambodian and Chinese White Metal Betel Boxes. A collection.
Vintage Cambodian and Chinese White Metal Betel Boxes. A collection. SOLD With both simple plain appearance, and more detailed repousse designs. T...
View full detailsA Collection of Vintage Carved Chinese figures in wood. Intricately carved and finely detailed.
A Collection of Vintage Carved Chinese figures in wood. Intricately carved and finely detailed. SOLD A rather lovely collection of Chinese figures;...
View full detailsOld Thai Woodcarved Statue, Chinese figure, 38cm high, TWCF02.
Old Thai Woodcarved Statue, Chinese figure, 38cm high, TWCF02. This beautiful Thai carving, from Northern Thailand, depicts a young Chinese girl, i...
View full detailsOld Thai Woodcarved Statue, Chinese figure, 38cm high, TWCF03.
Old Thai Woodcarved Statue, Chinese figure, 38cm high, TWCF03. This beautiful Thai carving, from Northern Thailand, depicts a young Chinese girl, i...
View full detailsOld Thai Woodcarved Statue, Chinese figure, 36cm high, TWCF01
Old Thai Woodcarved Statue, Chinese figure, TWCF01. This beautiful Thai carving, from Northern Thailand, depicts a young Chinese boy, in seated pos...
View full detailsGeschichte der Basler Mission, 1815-1899, Paul Eppler, 1900. 6 Maps.
Geschichte der Basler Mission, 1815-1899, mit vier Kartenstizzen, by Paul Eppler (History of the Basel Mission with four map sketches). Published b...
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The Sphere; An Illustrated Newspaper for the Home, Vols. 2 and 3, July 7-Dec 29, 1900
The Sphere; An Illustrated Newspaper for the Home, Vol. 2, July 7-Sept 29, 1900 and Vol. 3 Oct 6-Dec 29 1900. A bound set of 6 months of The Sphere...
View full detailsThe Sphere; An Illustrated Newspaper for the Home, Vol. I, Jan 27-June 30, 1900
The Sphere; An Illustrated Newspaper for the Home, Vol. I, Jan 27-June 30, 1900. A bound set of 6 months of The Sphere magazine in a typical librar...
View full detailsThe Graphic; An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper; Volume 54, June - December 1896
The Graphic; An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper; Volume 54, July - December 1896. A bound set of 6 months of The Graphic magazine in a typical library...
View full detailsChinese Pictorial Art, with Supplement, 1914, E.A. Strehlneek, 1st edition
Chinese Pictorial Art; Illustrated by Coloured and Collotyped Reproductions from the Author's Collection with descriptions and Notes on the History...
View full detailsJourney Into China, National Geographic Society, 1988, with map. Deluxe edition.
Journey Into China. Deluxe edition. Various contributors. SOLD Published by the National Geographic Society - Seventh printing in 1988 (first publi...
View full detailsThe Hatcher Porcelain Cargoes; The Complete Record, Colin Sheaf and Richard Kilburn, 1988
The Hatcher Porcelain Cargoes; The Complete Record. By Colin Sheaf and Richard Kilburn. SOLD A comprehensive study of the famous Chinese porcelain ...
View full detailsVintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1970s, On the Spot Meeting. 86-695
Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1970s, On the Spot Meeting. 86-695. SOLD This is an original poster from the Chairman Mao era,...
View full detailsVintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1974, Awake in the Middle of the Night. 86-661
Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1974, Awake in the Middle of the Night 86-661. SOLD This is an original poster from the Chairm...
View full detailsVintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1975, Fresh Breeze in the Shop
Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1975, Fresh Breeze in the Shop. This is an original poster from the Chairman Mao era, and not ...
View full detailsVintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1970s, Heart to Heart Talk 86-679
Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1970s, Heart to Heart Talk 86-679. This is an original poster from the Chairman Mao era, and n...
View full detailsVintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1975, Spring Rain 86-664
Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1975, Spring Rain, 86-664. This is an original poster from the Chairman Mao era, and not a rep...
View full detailsVintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1975, Farmers with Machine, 86-674
Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1975, Farmers with Machine, 86-674. SOLD This is an original poster from the Chairman Mao era,...
View full detailsAntique Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain bowl, 14.5cm diameter.
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain bowl, 14.5cm diameter. Provenance: Private Scottish collection. Condition is good - 2 chips to rim and pock...
View full detailsAntique Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl, 13cm diameter.
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl, 13cm diameter. Provenance: Private Scottish collection. Condition is very good - one small chip to the...
View full detailsAntique Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain bowl, 10.7cm diameter.
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty bowl, 10.7cm diameter. SOLD Provenance: Private Scottish collection. Condition is very good - some crackling under the...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set K. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set K. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set J. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set J. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set H. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set H. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set G. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set G. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 2 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set F. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set F. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set E. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set E. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set D. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set D. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set C. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set C. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set B. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set B. Tile Rack. An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile hold...
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Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set A. Tile Rack.
Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set A. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile holders - ...
View full detailsTravels and Voyages; Burman Empire, Holy Land, China, Java; Howard Malcom, J.L. Stephens, Basil Hall, George Anson; 1840
This is actually 4 volumes, bound as one; SOLD Travels in the Burman Empire, by Howard Malcom. Illustrated with a map of South Eastern Asia, and Wo...
View full detailsBuddhist Palm Leaf manuscript - Dehong Dai language, Northern Thailand/Burma/Yunnan Province
Buddhist Palm Leaf manuscript - Dehong Dai language, Northern Thailand/Yunnan Province. SOLD An unusual Buddhist manuscript in a language known by ...
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