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A fascinating unpublished typescript journal of an 1839 voyage undertaken by Agnes Paterson from Scotland (nee Aird, 1809-1893).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...

Chinese Pictorial Art; Illustrated by Coloured and Collotyped Reproductions from the Author's Collection with descriptions and Notes on the History...

Journey Into China. Deluxe edition. Various contributors. SOLD Published by the National Geographic Society - Seventh printing in 1988 (first publi...

The Hatcher Porcelain Cargoes; The Complete Record. By Colin Sheaf and Richard Kilburn. SOLD A comprehensive study of the famous Chinese porcelain ...

Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1970s, On the Spot Meeting. 86-695. SOLD This is an original poster from the Chairman Mao era,...

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...

Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1975, Fresh Breeze in the Shop. This is an original poster from the Chairman Mao era, and not ...

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...

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...

Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1975, Farmers with Machine, 86-674. SOLD This is an original poster from the Chairman Mao era,...

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain bowl, 14.5cm diameter. Provenance: Private Scottish collection. Condition is  good - 2 chips to rim and pock...

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl, 13cm diameter. Provenance: Private Scottish collection. Condition is very good - one small chip to the...

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty bowl, 10.7cm diameter. SOLD Provenance: Private Scottish collection. Condition is very good - some crackling under the...

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

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

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

Vintage Chinese Mahjong Gaming Tile Holder Set - also Scrabble, Dominoes. Set G. Tile Rack. SOLD An attractive set of 2 vintage Mahjong Gaming Tile...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Buddhist Palm Leaf manuscript - Dehong Dai language, Northern Thailand/Yunnan Province. SOLD An unusual Buddhist manuscript in a language known by ...