Seal

Round wax seals were often applied to Chinese antiques indicating they were approved for export. Porcelains made during the Chinese Republic Period often have impressed seals on the bottom that indicate the factory where they were manufactured and can be used to date the pieces. Japanese characters seal for Kiyomizu ware verify its authenticity.

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Porcelain Cat Teapot, Chinese Republic (19420E-VAS) $130
Original price was: $130.00.Current price is: $110.50.
H: 7” W: 6.5” D: 3.625” | FREE SHIPPING within continental u.s.!

This charming Chinese Republic porcelain cat teapot with a raised paw used to pour tea and removable head for adding water has a long sinuous tail handle to pour brewed tea from the opening at the end of the paw. The accents defining the face, ears, head, and paws and the whimsical and colorful, thin blue ribbon collar and dangling ornamental bow are beautifully hand painted.

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Porcelain Immortal, Chinese Republic, China (17042ZRK) $295
Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $250.75.
H: 12” W: 4.5” D: 3” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

This elegant Chinese Republic Period porcelain is the Taoist immortal Han Xiangzi carrying his auspicious flute dressed in a beautiful blue robe with wide black borders, fine internal decorations and a decorative yellow floral undergarment. On the bottom is the kiln seal. As the patron saint of musicians and florists, it is a great gift for someone who enjoys these pursuits.

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Rare Antique Yixing Teapot with Scene from Peking Opera, China (1148BKE) Special Price
Original price was: $975.00.Current price is: $828.75.
H: 6” W: 8.5” D: 6.125” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

Yixing stoneware teapots are praised as the best in the world for tea infusion. This gorgeous, extremely rare antique teapot with tight-fitting lid and elegant spout is finely decorated with a brown wash and hand applied bright painted enamel designs designs of a scene from the Peking opera Romance of Three Kingdoms. The floral images are a wish for a long and healthy life, perfect metaphors for those sharing a fresh pot of tea with those they love. Kiln seals are impressed in the body, bottom and lid.

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Song Dynasty Tile of a Mythical Winged Pixiu, China (4019LKE) $485
Original price was: $485.00.Current price is: $412.25.
H: 6.25” W: 10.125” D: 2.5” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This Song dynasty pottery brick tile depicts a pixiu, a mythical and a powerful feng shui symbol of wealth that brings money and good fortune and protect people from losing wealth. This fantastic winged creature has a dragon’s tail and head and a lion’s with an intensely angry expression to protect its master and his wealth and possessions. There is a rare handprint of the artisan who created it on the rear.

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