Fu Lu Shou trio, Shou Lao with peach & carved Hotei figures...
Visit Shop 18, where standing Chinese immortals line the tops of the rosewood china cabinets across the back of the space. The Fu Lu Shou trio, representing Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity, stands in painted ceramic. A larger standalone Shou Lao figure carries his deer staff and a longevity peach. A bearded immortal in painted ceramic stands alongside. Smaller cream-and-gilt Immortals fill groups on the cabinet tops. Carved-hardwood Hotei figures sit in pairs at the front of the main case, with a larger glazed-ceramic green-and-cream Hotei holding his bag and gold ingots. A cracked-glaze standing figure and painted ceramic figurines share the surrounding shelves.
Asian antiques line the rosewood and glass cabinets across the rest of the shop. Famille rose ginger jars in pink and green sit beside Imari plates in cobalt, iron red, and gilt. Blue-and-white Chinese bowls, vases, and a koi-fish figure share the runs above. A celadon-glazed covered jar with relief carving anchors one shelf. Two presentation sets of reverse-painted Chinese snuff bottles sit in fitted silk boxes. The "Picture of the Eight Fine Tigers" set of four and the "Precious Panda of China" set of four both follow the 内画 inside-painting tradition. Miniature scenes are painted on the inside of clear glass. Reverse-painted hanging glass eggs in display stands share the upper shelves with a relief-cast brass dragon-handled vase.
Additional finds include a large blue-and-white fish bowl with dragon decoration on a rosewood stand, mahjong tile sets, and Chinese tea services. A framed Chinese double-happiness (囍) calligraphy art print on red ground leans at the cabinet base. Ask for Veronica, who curates and speaks Mandarin, Chinese, and English. The shop pairs Asian antiques, art prints, and Chinese ceremonial figures across centuries of Chinese and Japanese tradition. Browse the Mother-of-Pearl Asian Art at Shop 24 and the Asian Art & Antiques at Shop 8 for related finds.
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Shop 18 is a destination all its own, with lighted mahogany cabinets and counters packed with blue and white Chinese porcelain, famille rose vases, Imari plates, cloisonne miniatures, and carved stone figures. A showpiece four-panel lacquered screen at Shop 18 glows with gold leaf behind a hand-painted golden pheasant, red peonies, magnolia blossoms, and perching songbirds, framed by bold black lacquer borders. The red-crowned cranes on this black lacquer three-panel screen at Shop 18 are rendered with striking detail, their white plumage and red caps vivid against the dark ground and silvery pine branches. Shop 18's wall of Asian lacquer panels is a study in variety, from a four-panel black lacquer set with polychrome seasonal flowers to mother-of-pearl inlaid red lacquer panels with plum blossoms and bamboo. Red lacquer panels with mother-of-pearl inlay, a Chinese ink wash landscape, and an imperial figure in red robes make this wall section of Shop 18 rich with layered detail. This ruffled Satsuma-style dish at Shop 18 layers raised enamel cherry blossoms and chrysanthemums around a hand-painted pagoda landscape, a lovely example of the intricate decorative work the shop specializes in. A commanding oxblood red lacquer floor vase with gold-painted mountain and pine landscape rises from its black pedestal at Shop 18, flanked by sets of red and black lacquer sake cups. Shop 18's counter holds a wrapped Japanese sake barrel, hand-painted porcelain candlesticks, cobalt blue bud vases, lacquer rice bowls, and a mix of Asian art books and stamp collectibles. This Chinese ink wash hanging scroll at Shop 18 captures misty mountain gorges, a stone arch bridge, and a red boat on the river in the expressive brushwork tradition of classical landscape painting. Bold orange chrysanthemums in expressive xieyi brushwork fill this hanging scroll at Shop 18, titled "Autumn Chrysanthemum Evening Fragrance" with the artist's red seal alongside the calligraphy. This "Cha Dao" tea ceremony scroll at Shop 18 captures two figures sharing a quiet moment at a brazier tea set, painted with loose, expressive brushwork and a warm palette. A classic bird and flower composition on aged paper, this olive-mounted scroll at Shop 18 pairs rust-orange berry branches with black and white birds among chrysanthemums. Soaring rock formations, a red-roofed pavilion, a mountain rider, and a sweeping river valley come together in this gray-mounted landscape scroll at Shop 18. Three scrolls hang side by side at Shop 18, ranging from dramatic mountain waterfall landscapes to a quietly elegant ink orchid with calligraphic title. An ink orchid scroll in xieyi freehand style, this green and rust mounted piece at Shop 18 captures the spare elegance of wild orchid leaves and blossoms against a dark rock. Vivid red, pink, purple, and blue peonies burst across this scroll titled "Fu Gui Hua Kai" at Shop 18, the bold watercolor washes and expressive brushwork making it one of the most colorful pieces in the collection. Two open lotus blossoms rise on tall stems above boldly brushed dark leaves in this ink wash scroll titled "Qun He Xin Zi" at Shop 18, a graceful study in restraint and form. Shop 18's scroll wall brings together wisteria and mandarin ducks, ink lotus, jewel-toned peonies, and a framed plum blossom landscape for a rich survey of Chinese brushwork traditions. The interior of this cherry wood jewelry armoire at Shop 18 is fully fitted with necklace hooks, ring rolls, bracelet bars, and open shelving, a practical and handsome piece for any dressing room. This cherry wood floor-standing jewelry armoire at Shop 18 doubles as a full-length mirror with a beveled arch mirror door, tassel key lock, and platform base. This gold lacquered drum table at Shop 18 is a standout accent piece, with a scalloped quatrefoil top, Greek key border, pierced lotus cutouts, and hand-painted botanical motifs throughout. Shop 18's black lacquer cabinet is covered top to bottom in hand-painted garden life, from golden koi and dragonflies on the drawer fronts to court ladies and children playing beneath blossoming trees on the cabinet doors. A pair of songbirds on a gold-ground peony branch decorates the cabinet doors of this black lacquer Chinese side cabinet at Shop 18, with diamond lattice sides and cast iron butterfly hardware throughout. The matching companion cabinet at Shop 18 repeats the same gold-ground songbird and peony composition, making the pair a cohesive and decorative set. A practical and well-proportioned hall tree at Shop 18 offers upper shelf storage, a full row of coat hooks, and a lower two-door cabinet, all in a clean dark cherry finish. This Victorian mahogany hall stand at Shop 18 packs in spindle gallery, beveled mirror, brass coat hooks, carved foliate drawer, and umbrella drip trays into one elegant and functional piece. A slim matte black full-length floor mirror leans ready for use at Shop 18, a versatile modern accent among the shop's antique furnishings. This stately dark cherry china cabinet at Shop 18 combines a broken pediment top, lighted arched glass upper hutch, and raised panel lower buffet in a classic traditional form. A slim single-door curio cabinet at Shop 18 makes good use of vertical space, with a lighted interior, mirrored back, glass shelves, and brass corner accents at the crown. This two-door lighted curio cabinet at Shop 18 offers generous display space with multiple glass shelves, a mirrored back, interior lighting, and brass-trimmed glass doors in a classic cherry finish. The open interior of this antique Chinese black lacquer cabinet at Shop 18 reveals a shaped cloud-form valance, geometric lattice side panel, brass ring-pull drawers, and a lower storage compartment. This antique Chinese black lacquer cabinet at Shop 18 pairs an open hutch with gold chinoiserie doors painted with mountain landscapes, pavilions, boats on water, and garden figures. A clean-lined mid-century style desk at Shop 18 combines honey oak construction with a richly figured burl walnut door panel, pull-out surface, and open side shelf. The pull-out surface and divided lower storage compartment of this honey oak mid-century desk at Shop 18, shown with the burl walnut door open. Carved hardwood coffee table with a sliding lid revealing an intricate battle scene relief panel featuring mounted warriors, soldiers, and traditional architecture. Figured rosewood Chinese coffee table with a glass-topped center storage compartment, flanking hinged panels, brass hardware, and three front drawers. Chinese hardwood sideboard with doors open, showing a generous storage interior, three lower drawers with brass ring pulls, and a carved scalloped skirt. Chinese hardwood sideboard with raised-panel doors, ornate brass butterfly latch, three lower drawers, and a beautifully polished top. Rosewood Chinese end table with a carved scrollwork drawer, oval cutout pull, decorative apron, and thick cabriole legs with hoof feet. Black lacquer Chinese end table with gold border inlay, Greek key apron detailing, carved open fretwork corner brackets, and squared legs. Matching pair of black lacquer Chinese end tables with gold border inlay, Greek key apron banding, and carved open fretwork corner brackets. Distressed red lacquer Chinese kang table or low bench with a flat rectangular top, open cutout apron, and well-worn antique patina. Pair of deep burgundy rosewood Chinese end tables with recessed paneled tops, single drawers, and carved hoof legs, shown on a patterned wool rug. A grouping of four Chinese hardwood end tables in warm amber tones, each with figured wood grain paneled tops, carved aprons, and classic hoof-foot legs. A birds-eye view of the end table selection at Shop 18, showing Chinese hardwood tables in amber, honey, and burgundy tones alongside black lacquer pieces with gold inlay. Rosewood dining set with mother-of-pearl inlay on both the table top and chair backs, Greek key carved apron, and cream upholstered seat cushions, displayed on a blue floral area rug. Round mahogany side table with a sunburst quarter-sawn veneer top, burl border, carved acanthus leaf and rosette apron details, and a lower shelf stretcher. Chinese hardwood cabinet with red lacquer and gilt elephant panels and brass hardware, shown alongside a cast iron tetsubin teapot, carved jade grape bonsai sculpture, and a stone elephant figurine. Pair of French Provincial carved oak cabinets with brass bail pulls, arched panel doors, and cabriole legs, shown with a framed Chinese silk peony painting leaning against one piece. Pair of mahogany two-tier step tables with tooled tan leather tops and gold rope-twist inlay borders, shown beside a red Chinese longevity medallion area rug. Espresso-stained corner wedge table with a fan-shaped top and open slat sides, displayed near a brass foo dog figurine on a pierced brass trivet. Mahogany cabinet with arched panel doors and open lower shelf, shown in context with a blue and white Chinese porcelain fishbowl planter and carved jade bonsai sculpture behind. Chinese rosewood keepsake box with a carved shou longevity medallion lid, ornate brass corner fittings, and a large engraved brass center latch. Top-down view of a Chinese rosewood keepsake box highlighting the deeply carved circular shou longevity medallion lid, ornate brass corner fittings, and engraved brass hasp latch. Inside view of a Chinese rosewood jewelry box with turquoise dragon-and-phoenix silk brocade lining throughout, showing the hinged lid, fold-out tray, and lower divided drawer. Mahogany jewelry armoire with seven serpentine-front drawers, ornate silver scrollwork pulls, side door compartments, and cabriole legs. A floor-to-ceiling brass and glass curio cabinet packed with decorative eggs including large cloisonne, Satsuma-style, portrait, stone, glass paperweight, and Russian lacquer eggs on individual stands. Two black iron vertical plate rack wall hangers displaying gold-bordered decorative plates including botanical hummingbird and parrot designs alongside souvenir plates depicting a Chinese pagoda and a Hawaiian tropical scene. Set of five speckled stoneware goblets with cobalt blue floral vine decoration and pedestal bases, displayed alongside a Japanese Imari charger and a Chinese famille verte octagonal bowl. Asian export-style porcelain grouping including black and gold octagonal bowls, a green and gold peacock charger with star-motif border, and a matching teal serving bowl. Stacked Asian export-style plates and bowls in teal, green, black, and gold with scalloped edges, chrysanthemum medallions, peacock motifs, and gilt border banding. Japanese Imari-style charger with iron-red and blue court figures, deer, and a central dragon medallion, shown alongside blue and white goblets, a teal peacock plate, and baroque candle holders with glass prism drops. Chinese Rose Medallion plate with a court scene surrounded by famille rose peonies and butterflies, shown with a yellow-ground figural bowl and a gold iris motif decorative plate. Two gold-bordered decorative porcelain plates featuring botanical illustrations of yellow daffodils with a butterfly and burgundy iris blossoms, displayed on a glass shelf above blue and white transferware. Cherry grandfather clock with a brass moon phase dial, Roman numeral face, rope-carved columns, three brass weights, and a lyre pendulum bob. Walnut and burl wood Chinese-style credenza with a fold-open top, burl veneer cabinet doors with carved geometric motifs, and brass latch hardware. Chinese-style lighted china cabinet hutch in dark walnut with brass hardware, glass-paneled upper doors with mirrored interior, and burl veneer lower cabinet doors, shown with matching credenza and carved dining chairs. Chinese-style burl wood dining table with removable leaves and cloud-scroll feet, surrounded by eight matching high-back chairs with burl splat backs and cream cushions, including two armchairs. Chinese hardwood side table or plant stand with a two-plank top, turned spindle apron details, and cross-stretcher base, shown near a gilt pierced garden stool. Mahogany Baroque-style carved wall bracket with a scallop shell hood, cherub mounts, pilaster columns, a flat display shelf, and an acanthus leaf corbel base. Japanese white porcelain vase with a ruffled rim, ribbed baluster body, and sparse cobalt blue bird and botanical brushwork decoration. Chinese porcelain figural group of an elderly bearded scholar and a young woman in white and cobalt blue robes with gold accents, displayed on silk fabric under an acrylic cover. Chinese red lacquer tabletop cabinet with folding side panels revealing eight drawers of varying sizes with brass teardrop pulls and a carved floral relief skirt. Set of four black lacquer wall panels with gold lattice borders, each featuring applied three-dimensional stone and resin floral compositions depicting cherry blossoms, peonies, chrysanthemums, and lotus in ornamental Chinese vases. Two large black lacquer panels with silver mother-of-pearl inlay showing long-tailed pheasants, a hen, bamboo, cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, and songbirds in a continuous garden composition. Set of four inside-painted glass snuff bottles in a red and gold silk presentation box, each depicting giant pandas among bamboo in delicate interior reverse paintings. Set of four inside-painted glass snuff bottles in a fabric presentation box, each featuring vivid interior reverse paintings of imperial dragons in orange, red, blue, and green. Set of four inside-painted glass snuff bottles in a grey fabric box, each with interior panda and bamboo paintings on soft grey-toned grounds. Two boxed inside-painted glass snuff bottles, one depicting a standing court beauty in colorful robes, the other showing a flock of multicolored butterflies. Four cloisonne spherical balls in cream, dark brown, cobalt blue, and rust-red, each decorated with peony and floral enamel motifs on gold wire grounds. Pair of black lacquer wall plaques with gold medallion grounds depicting a Chinese empress and emperor in formal court robes and regalia, each seated on a carved throne. Pair of black lacquer vertical panels with red borders and applied resin court lady figures: one showing three beauties reading a scroll with a white deer, the other depicting two ladies playing a pipa lute in a garden. Large Japanese Satsuma-style fishbowl planter on a carved wood stand, with an exterior featuring pheasant and maple leaf cartouches, folding fan panels, and floral sprigs on a black diaper-pattern ground. Shelf grouping with three sets of Chinese cloisonne baoding health balls in brocade presentation boxes, a scholar's calligraphy set with inkstone and brush rest, a famille verte ginger jar, and a carved smoky quartz Buddha figure. Standing Budai laughing Buddha figurine in dark resin with a round belly, raised arm holding a ruyi scepter, and an outstretched hand holding a lotus flower. Chinese cylindrical porcelain tea caddy with a peony-decorated lid and a body featuring blue hydrangeas, pink blossoms, butterflies, and birds with teal lattice border bands. Japanese Imari-style lidded ginger jar with a gold finial, iron red and cobalt blue floral decoration, a central chrysanthemum cartouche, and a gold kanji character neck band. Two-tiered glass shelf densely filled with Chinese cloisonne including miniature vase pairs, turquoise cups, turtle and elephant figurines, eggs on stands, and a large teal cloisonne egg on a carved wood pedestal. Two-tiered shelf with a red lacquerware tea service with Chinese calligraphy, dark grey rice bowls, a blue and white tiffin carrier, a Satsuma-style teapot set, and two large polychrome decorative vases on carved stands. Japanese porcelain grouping featuring a Kutani-style peony and iris plate, a large octagonal Imari serving platter with a quail cartouche, and a small footed Imari bowl with floral panel decoration. Japanese Imari-style footed porcelain koro with a gold-rimmed neck opening, decorated with alternating iron red and cobalt blue cartouche panels of chrysanthemums and peonies. Studio stoneware teapot in speckled grey on a carved wood stand, a tall tan stoneware bottle with a "VINO ONIA" medallion, and a small marbled brown clay teapot, shown with a partial Kutani-style plate. Antique grey-glazed stoneware oval covered casserole with a metal bail handle, side handles, and a ribbed body showing age wear, displayed near a marbled clay teapot and a blue and white bamboo-decorated jar. Chinese marbled clay teapot with a wide flat body, angled spout, and swirling brown, rust, cream, and olive clay patterns, shown with small white cloisonne bud vases below. Matching pair of oxblood red lacquer porcelain vases with pinched waist forms, decorated with gold painted pagoda and waterfall landscape scenes. Matching pair of large Japanese cloisonne baluster vases in deep oxblood red with large pink and white roses and green foliage on a fine red scale-pattern ground. Matching pair of Chinese cloisonne lidded ginger jars in brick red with blue chrysanthemums, yellow tulips, green lotus collar, and brass finials on carved wood stands. Matching pair of large Chinese cloisonne ginger jars with gold grounds covered in scrolling lotus and vine patterns in cobalt, pink, and teal, topped with gilt foo dog finials on carved wood stands. Matching pair of white cloisonne round lidded ginger jars with an allover fish scale arc pattern in brown and gold wire cloisons, shown alongside a large gold-ground cloisonne jar. Grouping of Chinese cloisonne including a pair of tall white ground floral vases, a red baluster vase, a turquoise footed compote bowl, a cobalt blue lidded jar, and assorted miniature bud vases. Blue and white porcelain grouping featuring two large baluster vases with pheasants and cherry blossoms, a Japanese wisteria and gold grape vase, a small turquoise cloisonne oil lamp, and a double happiness square ginger jar. Chinese famille rose Hundred Antiques ginger jar on a carved wood stand, displayed with blue and white bird-and-blossom vases, a wisteria and gold grape vase, and a small turquoise cloisonne oil lamp. Asian porcelain grouping featuring a square sake bottle with Chinese calligraphy, a Kutani heart-shaped trinket dish, a famille rose Hundred Antiques ginger jar, a black-ground peony vase, and a blue and white rounded vase. Shelf grouping with a black-ground Chinese peony ginger jar, a famille rose court lady ginger jar, a Kutani heart-shaped figural trinket dish, and a square calligraphy bottle vase on a carved wood stand. Close-up of a large Chinese black-ground ginger jar densely painted with pink peonies, teal cherry blossoms, and colorful parrots, with a matching floral lid. Metalwork grouping featuring a brass Middle Eastern dallah coffee pot, a dark bronze censer bowl, a small bronze trumpet vase, and a large brass globular teapot with embossed landscape scenes. Large Japanese Imari-style octagonal serving platter with a central quail and chrysanthemum cartouche, green cloud scroll panels, cobalt blue chevron borders, and an outer diaper-pattern floral rim. Japanese Imari-style footed koro with a wide flanged rim, iron red and cobalt blue floral cartouche panels, scrollwork dividers, and a gold rim band, shown with the matching Imari octagonal platter. Japanese Kutani-style charger plate with pink and coral peonies, blue iris, chrysanthemums, feathery grasses, and gold botanical accents, with two small gold butterflies near the rim. Novelty ceramic fish-form teapot in an olive and cream mottled glaze with a flared tail spout, loop handle, textured gill markings, and incised eye details. Studio stoneware teapot with a globular body in speckled grey and white with large dark brown wash patches, shown on a carved black wood stand. Tall cylindrical stoneware wine carafe in speckled tan with a brown band, angled spout, cork stopper, and a raised applied "VINO ONIA" medallion. Japanese porcelain baluster vase with a brown and gold scrollwork shoulder band and white body panels featuring seated court figures in colored robes with Japanese calligraphy verses. Antique Japanese Imari shallow bowl with alternating fan and rounded cartouche panels in cobalt blue, iron red, and green with chrysanthemums, phoenix scrolls, and lattice fills, and a cobalt lotus scroll exterior. Small Chinese famille rose baluster vase with pink peonies, yellow dahlias, pink blossoms, and a yellow bee on a white ground with a rust band base and gold rim. Chinese famille rose hexagonal vase in turquoise with elephant-head handles, densely decorated with pink lilies, scrolling vines, and teal foliage with yellow and gold border bands. Large Japanese Imari-style octagonal serving platter with a central quail and garden cartouche, green cloud scroll panels, cobalt chevron borders, and a scalloped diaper-pattern floral outer rim. Korean or Vietnamese blue and white bottle vase with a round globular body, narrow unglazed grey-green neck, and bold freehand bamboo brushwork decoration on the body. A Korean or Chinese blue and white bottle vase at Shop 18 stands out for its loose, expressive bamboo brushwork and celadon-toned unglazed rim, with appealing crackle glaze throughout the body. Two Japanese square-form porcelain bottle vases: one with cobalt and gold lattice panels and red chrysanthemum roundels, one with a black and gold floral medallion upper panel and an oxcart garden scene below. Chinese porcelain baluster vase with gold scroll handles, a floral neck band, a black and gold peony shoulder medallion, dense gold ground mid-body florals, and a central cartouche with flying phoenixes and a gold shou longevity symbol. Close-up of Japanese porcelain baluster vase panels featuring seated court figures in yellow and tan robes with multi-column Japanese calligraphy, separated by gold stripe dividers on a white ground. Slender white porcelain bud vase with an asymmetrical pinched rim and a delicate yellow chrysanthemum botanical sprig on the smooth white body. Grouping of Chinese blue and white porcelain including a double happiness crackle-glaze jar, a dragon oval basin, a wave-border squat jar, a dragon round bowl, a bamboo sake bottle, and a small calligraphy trinket box. Three miniature Chinese blue and white lidded ginger jars: a dragon jar with a dog finial lid, a medium chrysanthemum scroll jar, and a small chrysanthemum scroll jar, displayed near a larger dragon planter. Chinese blue and white oval porcelain basin with a bold underglaze blue peony blossom and leaf band on the exterior and a plain white interior and rim. Chinese blue and white porcelain ingot-shaped coin bank with a rectangular coin slot, calligraphy character brushwork on top, and a diaper-pattern border band on the sides. Chinese blue and white crackle-glaze ginger jar with a large double happiness character amid chrysanthemum scrolls, shown with a slim white sake bottle with bamboo and bird brushwork. Blue and white porcelain elephant-form tea set with an elephant-head teapot and matching cups on a round tray, displayed with a large cream seed-bead bear figurine and a small matching bird figurine. Close-up of the blue and white elephant-form tea set showing the trunk-spout teapot, a square sugar box, two elephant creamers, and a dragon-motif cylindrical cup on a round tray. Chinese cast metal ritual ding vessel with dark green patina, four legs, upright rim posts, and deeply incised taotie mask and geometric meander decoration in the style of Shang dynasty bronzes. Small Chinese carved honey-brown soapstone seal with a coiled dragon finial in high relief and a square base with an incised seal character. Large dark brown stoneware jar with patchwork smooth and rough tan textures, deeply incised white calligraphy characters, and a bold large black calligraphy character on the center panel. Large Chinese jade grape vine bonsai sculpture with dark green nephrite jade leaves, pale lavender and white agate grape clusters, a carved yellow calcite squirrel, and a green jade bird on a carved dark wood base. Southeast Asian carved dark hardwood pot with a densely carved lotus lid, a globular body with pierced scrolling vine metal band, and a smooth ebony bird figure. Shop 18 opens with a showstopper: a jade and rose quartz bonsai tree hung with pale stone grape clusters, flanked by carved stone elephants and a pair of richly painted Chinese export porcelain vases. A complete cloisonne tabletop set at Shop 18 arrives in its original silk-lined gift box, pairing enamel napkin rings, salt and pepper shakers, a cobalt-interior bowl, and decorative plates in rich bronze and floral tones. Shop 18 draws the eye with a dramatic Satsuma-style vase featuring dragon handles and hand-painted court figures, paired with a blue and white reticulated-lid incense burner in cobalt and gold. Shop 18 turns up the color with a matched pair of Chinese export porcelain vases covered shoulder to foot in orange, blue, and pink chrysanthemums, each with charming elephant-head handles. A squat Kutani-style vase in deep iron-red and gold takes center stage at Shop 18, its floral cartouches and gilt tracery making it a standout piece alongside a bold blue and white ginger jar. A Chinese Peking glass snuff bottle at Shop 18 catches the light with its amber flambe glaze, finished with a hand-carved cinnabar lacquer stopper and matching base ring. Shop 18 goes bold with a famille noire ginger jar, its black ground set off by vivid orange peonies, teal accents, and red chrysanthemums climbing across the surface. The reticulated dome lid and cobalt lotus body of this Chinese incense burner make it one of the more distinctive pieces at Shop 18, pairing classical blue and white porcelain work with delicate gold floral highlights. A boxed Hunan silk embroidery at Shop 18 features two red-crowned cranes in a pine and maple scene, framed in carved rosewood and accompanied by its original display stand, all in pristine presentation condition. A carved dark stone dragon at Shop 18 stretches in a long recumbent pose, its scaled body, clawed feet, and open-mouthed head rendered in rich detail, likely carved from black soapstone or ink stone. A carved jade duck at Shop 18 shows impressive feather detail in deep green nephrite stone, seated on a polished black lacquer base. A large blue and white porcelain charger at Shop 18 makes a bold statement with four writhing cobalt dragons and a phoenix circling its wide rim. Shop 18 turns up a striking meiping vase pairing a cobalt dragon and phoenix around a central iron-red double-happiness character, a classic symbol of matrimonial good fortune. Shop 18 keeps the color coming with this iron-red Kutani-style globe vase in deep crimson and gold, displayed alongside a bold blue and white ginger jar and a wall of polychrome porcelain beyond. A ceremonial censer urn at Shop 18 goes all in on dragon iconography, with a carved dragon finial, taotie masks, loose ring handles, and swept dragon side handles all rendered in intricate cream-toned relief. Shop 18 pulls out all the stops in this vignette: peacock porcelain, a dragon vase brimming with pussy willows, a Willow pattern bowl, a striking Imari teapot, and a bowl of polished stone eggs, all framed by tall deity figurines in the background. Shop 18 packs this rosewood cabinet with variety: reverse-painted glass eggs, cloisonne sets in original boxes, a jovial Budai figurine, court lady porcelains, a dragon teapot, and boxed snuff bottle sets make every shelf worth exploring. Shop 18 lines up a standout grouping on this rosewood sideboard: a blue and white koi sculpture, carved wood Buddhas, Imari plates, a brass temple bell, and towering polychrome deity figures presiding over it all. Shop 18 anchors this shelf grouping with a hefty brass repoussé urn flanked by a vivid blue peony globe vase and a celadon ginger jar in white dragon relief, with Imari plates and blue and white bowls rounding out the display. Shop 18's illuminated rosewood cabinet is a world unto itself: Guanyin figures, brass filigree vessels, a silver tea service, mahjong sets, celadon vases, and a red double-happiness panel at the base fill every shelf with something worth a closer look. Shop 18's rosewood cabinet anchors its collection with a showpiece turquoise cloisonne urn with gold dragon handles, a tall Satsuma chrysanthemum floor vase, and a famille rose ginger jar, all glowing under cabinet lighting. Shop 18 tucks a lot into this rosewood cabinet: brass foo dogs, a blue and white porcelain pitcher, a carved rosewood immortal figure, and a striking pair of yellow-ground majolica hexagonal vases share the shelves with cloisonne miniatures. A palace-scale Satsuma urn at Shop 18 commands attention with its black ground, gold elephant handles, geisha figure medallions, and a gleaming gold faceted finial rising above a lid painted with mountain landscapes. A matched pair of iron-red lotus vine ginger jar lamps at Shop 18 sits on carved pierced wood stands, their dense coral scrollwork making them as decorative unlit as they are illuminated. Shop 18 lines up three statement pieces against a red damask wall: a cobalt dragon meiping vase, a gold chrysanthemum lidded urn with foo dog finial, and a sculptural dragon and phoenix lamp base in white and polychrome relief. Shop 18 brings out a pair of large porcelain immortal figures: a court official in pale blue robes with a scroll, and Shouxing, the God of Longevity, in yellow robes bearing a dragon staff and a longevity peach. Shop 18 takes a turn toward art glass with a dramatic black lacquer painted bird vessel, a Chihuly-style speckled art glass leaf bowl in green and amber, and a white relief figural ceramic vase sharing the shelf. Shop 18 devotes an entire rosewood cabinet to cloisonne enamel, anchored by six matching navy ginger jars with foo dog finials up top, and filled across every shelf with vases, covered jars, and cylinders in cobalt, black, and white ground patterns. Shop 18 dedicates a full cabinet to collectible eggs, stacking tiered rows of cloisonne, hand-painted porcelain, lacquered, and polished stone eggs in every color, with Chinese deity figurines and porcelain vases presiding from the shelf above. Shop 18 packs this cabinet section with variety: terracotta warrior figurines, cork art pagoda landscapes under glass domes, a chrysanthemum cloisonne vase, and a Satsuma scenic floor vase share the shelves. Shop 18 mixes Western botanical porcelain with Chinese export classics: a tulip-and-sunflower globe vase and a delicate iris-and-butterfly vase share cabinet space with Rose Medallion court figure jars and a garden stool in green and gold. A pale celadon squat jar with a scrolling gold and brown peony band sits on a carved rosewood stand at Shop 18, sharing the cabinet with a fish-motif ginger jar in teal, pink, and yellow. Shop 18 presents a spectacular pair of turquoise cloisonne double-gourd vases with gold dragon handles, landscape medallions, and domed cloisonne finial lids, displayed on carved rosewood stands. A pair of cast brass ceremonial urns at Shop 18 makes a bold impression, each fitted with a full three-dimensional cast dragon climbing the side as a handle, over a repoussé floral scroll body. Shop 18 brings good humor to the shelves with a trio of carved dark wood pieces: a stacked monkey grouping, a laughing Budai figure, and a companion figurine set, all displayed on red velvet. A large glazed Budai at Shop 18 laughs with his whole face, clutching a green ruyi scepter and gold ingot, his robes in deep green and orange with jade bead and amber pendant necklace. Shop 18 stocks these charming boxed sets of reverse-painted glass snuff bottles, pairing a "Precious Panda of China" set of four panda-painted bottles with an "Eight Fine Tigers" set featuring a hand-painted tiger in a mountain landscape. A pair of reverse-painted glass spheres hangs from a carved rosewood stand at Shop 18, the lower ball painted inside with a teal peony and perching bird, the upper with a figural scene, all linked by red glass beads and gold filigree. Shop 18 puts a pair of imperial yellow dragon vases front and center, each bearing a bold five-clawed dragon in black and teal on a vivid amber ground, with tall pussy willow branches rising dramatically from each neck. A large blue and white fishbowl planter at Shop 18 wraps an entire mountain and pine tree landscape around its exterior in rich cobalt, raised on a carved rosewood openwork stand. Shop 18's deep cobalt famille rose floor vase turns heads with its applied blue dragon handles, pink-framed court lady medallions, and a ground scattered with polychrome peonies and botanical sprays in gold-accented detail.
