China

First published in 1934, Reginald F. Johnston's Twilight in the Forbidden City is the classic insider’s account of life in the Chinese imperial cou...

Here we have on offer a very interesting vintage Chinese plate carrier - also known as a wedding or ceremonial banquet set, which includes 12 carve...

A fascinating unpublished typescript journal of an 1839 voyage undertaken by Agnes Paterson from Scotland (nee Aird, 1809-1893). An introductory No...

A very attractive exhibition catalogue, profusely illustrated in colour. Showcasing over 30 ancient bronzes from the Shanghai Museum's collection, ...

Large Vintage Chinese Rattan Wedding Basket / Food Carrier, 63cm high. SOLD A traditional Chinese wedding basket, in the form of a three tier food ...

Nanking Cargo Teabowl and Saucer with certification. SOLD In 1986 a large scale auction at Christies in Amsterdam sold Chinese porcelain from the s...

Chinese Lacquered wooden Wash Bowl / Planter / Standing Bowl. Late 19th or early 20th Century. This striking lacquerware 'bowl' is constructed from...

Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set O. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...

Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set N. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...

Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set M. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 4 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...

A New Account of the East Indies, by Alexander Hamilton. With Numerous Maps and Illustrations. Now Edited with Introduction and Notes by Sir Willia...

Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages; A review of its characteristics, decoration, folklore and symbolism, by Stanley Charles Nott. With an Introductio...

From Emperor to Citizen; The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi, 2 Volume set, complete. Published by Foreign Languages Press, Beijing. Third print...

History and Civilization of China, by Theodore Karzis. Provenance; from the library of the late William St Clair (1937 - 2021), British historian, ...

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...

Vintage Cambodian and Chinese White Metal Betel Boxes. A collection. SOLD With both simple plain appearance, and more detailed repousse designs.  T...

A Collection of Vintage Carved Chinese figures in wood. Intricately carved and finely detailed. SOLD A rather lovely collection of Chinese figures;...

Old Thai Woodcarved Statue, Chinese figure, 38cm high, TWCF02. This beautiful Thai carving, from Northern Thailand, depicts a young Chinese girl, i...

Old Thai Woodcarved Statue, Chinese figure, 38cm high, TWCF03. This beautiful Thai carving, from Northern Thailand, depicts a young Chinese girl, i...

Old Thai Woodcarved Statue, Chinese figure, TWCF01. This beautiful Thai carving, from Northern Thailand, depicts a young Chinese boy, in seated pos...

Geschichte der Basler Mission, 1815-1899, mit vier Kartenstizzen, by Paul Eppler (History of the Basel Mission with four map sketches). Published b...

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...

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...

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...