
Black stone carving of a standing pig
In Chinese culture, the pig is a propitious animal representing wealth and luck. This type of stone carving would have been buried with the deceased so that the dead could be rich and lucky in another...

In Chinese culture, the pig is a propitious animal representing wealth and luck. This type of stone carving would have been buried with the deceased so that the dead could be rich and lucky in another...

Large stone carved pot. The carving of animals are the traditional lucky sign in China; the phoenix and Qinlin means heaven and earth. This kind of pot was usually used as a fish pot in the past.

Smoothly polished stone carving of a black fish. In China, 'Yu' means fish and it is pronounced the same as "many left". The Chinese believe that fish can bring endless wealth. This fish carving was

Black stone carved stamp. The carving of a lion with a ball on the top is a traditional Chinese design representing good luck.The lion symbol is often seen as part of the decor for important festivals or...

Set of two carved red stone stamps. The carving of a lion on the top is a traditional Chinese symbol for good furtune and power. Usually this style of stamp was used by the owner himself. They are private...

Stamp with smooth white jade carving, The mother lion playing with her baby on the top represents power. This stamp was used by the government officers. Previously in China, different levels of officers...

Smooth jade carved stamp. The design on top features a mother tiger playing with her bab .In China, the tiger symbolises power and courage. The antique character carved under the stamp is the nick name of...

black stone carving of double fish hanging. In China, fish called "Yu" and it is pronounced the same as "many left". The Chinese believe that fish can bring endless wealth. This fish carving was previ...

Stone carved plate with a frog sitting in the middle. The carving of a flower on the edge is called "Chan Zhi Lian" in China and represents endless fortune. This plate would have been used as a garden...

White stone carving of "Guan-Yin" buddha head. In China "Guan-Yin" is one of the most worshipped buddhas; he is the buddha in charge of peace and security. The buddha's form is reminiscent of art styles...
Pottery horse, which is a copy of the famous 'Tang San Cai' horses from 1,000 years ago, during the Tang Dynasty.. The basic colours used for Tang San Cai were yellow, brown and green. The subjects were...