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Shanxi, circa 1950 This little octagonal black lacquer box would have been used for holding some kind of delicacy and presented as an expensive gif...

The Buddha here is shown in a seated position, with the right hand pointing to the ground and the left resting on the lap facing upward. This postu...

The Buddha is shown here with the right hand raised and facing outwards, representing protection and the overcoming of fear and anger. The figure i...

Shandong, circa 1950 These old jars date from the mid 20th century and would have been used originally to store oil. In a dark stone and with a han...

Wonderfully detailed and painstakingly produced, this 'tree of life' design is one of a series of our Tassar Patta paintings, created on silk from ...

These smaller versions of our stone discs make lovely, unusual ornaments. They are known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese and are made from ja...

These smaller versions of our stone discs make lovely, unusual ornaments. Made from jade, with a lovely vein in the stone, they are known as 'bi' (...

The Buddha is shown here seated in the lotus position, hands clasped in meditation. The figure is in bronze, the dark finish enhanced and aged with...

These lovely white stone rings, known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese, are beautifully smooth and made attractive ornaments. The outer ring a...

Daybeds like our black lacquer model were used in Chinese homes as seating during the day, often being moved around for different uses, and for sle...

Unlike in other Asian countries, where people continued to sit on the floor centuries later, the Chinese quickly developed higher level seating and...

These stone fish are carved by hand and make lovely ornaments. The fish is one of the eight Buddhist symbols of good fortune and considered a symbo...

The eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...

The eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...

The eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...

The eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...

This particular black lacquer table is larger than the original kang tables to make it more practical as a contemporary coffee table, but the simpl...

These lovely lamps are made from sustainable Mango wood and given a crackled black paint finish. Shades sold separately. Available in round or cand...

These old stoneware jars were used for storing liquids such as oil or wine. They date from the mid 20th century and differ very slightly in terms o...

These old round buckets were made for collecting grapes for wine making and have been restored with a distressed cream finish. The supporting metal...

The subtly curved lid gives this black lacquer trunk its name as well as its graceful lines, while the large brass circular hardware adds some clas...

Shanxi, circa 1870 Used to carry food, this was essentially a lunch box. It is from Shanxi province and made from elm, still with the old finish.