Coins symbolize wealth and ancient ones are said to ward off evil. Round coins (huan fa) or “Chinese cash,” are the most highly used and lowest Chinese monetary denomination and symbols of prosperity and wealth. The round cash is the shape of heaven having a square opening or “eye” in the center that reflects the ancient Chinese belief that the earth is square. Known as “eye coins” (yanqian), a pun for “before your eyes,” it means wealth and prosperity are before you or on the way. A double intertwined coin design is one of the Chinese Eight Treasures (babao) and a popular and auspicious ornament. Since the the word for “eight” ba rhymes with fa meaning “to expand” this double word association is a wish “to expand in wealth.
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This stoneware glazed garden stool was used by a wealthy family reflected in its complex designs, auspicious symbols and its use of so much cobalt blue, a highly prized and expensive mineral paint color normally used sparingly. The pierced side to side circles running through the inside from side to side and the pierced design…
This five-sided Shiwan stoneware pillow with slanted top, open bottom, vibrant glazed surface, and etched coin and diamond design was used for smoking opium as the cool shell cradled the users’ heads and necks and offset the warmth of smoking and the hollow inside stored valuables. We have another which can be paired with it. If a candle is placed inside it emits an amazing shadowy form of a coin, which appealed to those in an opium state.
This beautifully carved God of Wealth (Caishen) is portrayed as are all Taoist deities as an authoritative figure, right hand firmly placed on his knee and left hand holding a tael. His outer robe has decorative borders down the front and carved coins at the shoulders, stomach, and an undergarment is gathered with a floral designed tasseled cord. His well-defined face with incised wrinkles and long beard has a benevolent expression with rounded cheeks and an open mouth, topped by an elaborate official’s hat with ribbon-like extensions. Very fittingly, it is painted with red and gold both associated with wealth.
Most antique Chinese outdoor garden stools were made in a drum or barrel shape using common ceramic designs like decorative fretwork, low relief decoration, simple pierced schemes, a variety of underglaze painted images, and calligraphyand fired in kilns. The upper border of the body of this beautiful stoneware garden stool is covered with four color…
Most antique Chinese outdoor garden stools were made in a drum or barrel shape using common ceramic designs like decorative fretwork, low relief decoration, simple pierced schemes, a variety of underglaze painted images, calligraphy and more. The upper border of the body of this beautiful stoneware garden stool is covered with four color bands that…
Decorative utilitarian Shiwan ware pieces are recognized for their fine modeling, vivid expression, and colorful apple-green and drip glazes. Chopsticks were commonly stored in wall pockets with a hole for mounting. Covered with auspicious symbols, they were often part of a bride’s dowry as “chopsticks” is a pun for “speedy arrival of sons.” It can hold utensils, dried flowers, and other objects and is a unique wedding gift.
This Barry Brinker necklace is part of the VA Barry Brinker Vintage Collection which are his one-of-a-kind jewelry which blended 950 silver with antiquities or antiques, coins and other treasures acquired during his travels. This necklace has a pendent of an re-strike of 1760 German thaler with vintage French fittings. The rolo style silver chain is 21″ has a hook closure with the Barry Brinker (BB) signature flame shaped tag clasp.
This magnificent Barry Brinker necklace is centered with a Thai Vairocana Buddha ceramic pendant covered with gold leaf, surrounded by multicolored glass beads. The back of athe pendant is a framed image of a monk’s profile. Additional decorations include four Sri Lankan cabochon emeralds and two ancient Roman coins.The 18″ rolo style silver chain is made with German 950 sterling silver with the Barry Brinker signature flame shaped incised tag as part of the clasp. This piece is featured in a VA instagram post.
This wonderful Barry Brinker necklace with high grade 950 German silver with French fittings and is attached to a vintage silver Latvian coin pendant issued in 1920 by the short lived Republic of Latvia. The Latin script translates as “The Republic of Latvia.”
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