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Xie Zhiliu (1990 – 1997) was one of the modern Chinese leading traditional artists.  He was an pre-eminent connoisseur of painting and calligraphy.  Some may opine that Xie’s paintings are conservative, unimaginative and anachronistic, but his paintings reveal about methods used by traditional artists.

The landscape painting available on eBay is signed by Xie Zhiliu on the left of the painting with two seals.  The landscape painting measures approximately 47″ x 19.5″ (Image Area).  In this scroll, Xie elegantly paints the beauty of snow covering mountains with many varieties of trees, distant villages and beautiful waterfall.  A scene of great serenity.  The deal is available until Nov 29, 201123:39:41 PST and the buying price is $170,000.

The Serpentine Stone Chinese Antique Bed available in eBay has the history of more than 100 years old.  The bed, which is made of Bowenite (a variety of serpentine species), was send by a fleet of ship to Java, Indonesia.  It was given by a Chinese emperor to his lovely princess as a wedding gift.  The green antique bed features jade art with nicely carved dragon ornament.  There are also two pieces of serpentine decorative lamp.  The bed measures 92″ L x 71″ W x 112″ H.  The asking price for this piece of Chinese antique bed is $660,000.

The title for this eBay item is known as “Chinese Antique Bed Made of (like) Carved Jade” is a bit misleading.  It is our responsible to tell our readers that serpentine stone is not jade.  Serpentine stone is often sold as faux jade.  Serpentine jade has olive green color and smooth or scaly appreance.  It gets its name from the word ‘serpent’ because as the apperance resembles the skin of a snack.  Serpentine stone has various mythical functions, such as guarding against disease and sorcery in ancient times.  The vibrant earth energy of the stone also helps one to have protection against poisonous creatures, balance mood swings, and the ability to find inner peace.

Other than above mentioned properties, bowenite also has the ability to make one becomes more independent, make partners more commiting in relationship, help with skin disorders, improve heart condition, and stabilize blood-sugar levels.

A pair of turtle bowls is sold on eBay for $2,000,000.  That is crazy.  The seller claimed both turtle bowls are very old antique from China.  It is estimated the bowls are dated 14th century.  The turtle bowl’s length is approximately 9cm.

Nature is amazing.  This piece of rock which resembles a real BBQ Pork is a naturally formed.  It aged up to pre-1800 and weighs 2 lb 12 oz.  The BBQ Pork Rock is sold for US$1,255,000.00 on eBay.  Many of you might say it is crazy to buy a rock from eBay, but if you are good enough, you can turn this stone into valuable stone that is better and finer than the “BBQ Pork” in Chinese National Museum.  Take a second look at the picture, I think it also looks like a pork bone.

Above is a 1970s ornament of handcrafted genuine green Chinese jade pig figure.  The green Chinese jade is 5 cm in size and also vintage boxed.   This jade antique is in good condition and currently bid at the price £4.99.  The closting time for the bid offer is until 22 Apr, 201019:46:09 BST.

A complete ritual set which belonged to Sarmatian Tribal Ruler of Persian descent that lived 1 Century BC – 2 Century BC is available for bidding in eBay.  The set includes ritual Gold Pectoral Necklace and Gold Pectoral Amulet, and they are part of Taoikins Museum Collection.

The 2000 years old rare gold necklace is still in good condition and decorated with ornaments, dotted pattern triangles, and carnelian (cornelian) stones.  There is one bird at each end of the necklace and they are proofs that the necklace is made under Post-Sumerian and Egyptian culture (1500 – 100 B.C.).  The gold necklace was worn on the chest to display status of power and wealth.  The size of necklace is 28 x 15 cm.

There are five Cornelian stones on the Gold Pectoral Amulet, but top left corner and on the central cornelian stone have slight damage.  The Amulet was carefully preserved by experts from National Restoration Center of Lithuania (European Union).  The size of amulet is 8 x 5 cm.

The starting bid for this Sarmatian-Persian Tribal King’s Ritual Gold Pectoral Necklace and Amulet on eBay is US$ 6,080,000 and the bidding end date is on Mar 04, 201011:03:54 PST.  If you would like to purchase the complete ritual set immediately, you can buy it at the price of US $8,900,000.

The above 5 3/4 inches long ancient Indus Valley Iron Age Bull shaped rattle is dated back to the fourth Millenium BC (Mehrgarh periods IV – VI, approximately 3500-2800 BC).  The genuine Indus ceramic is extremely rare with well-preserved pigment (not the normal faked ceramic on today’s market).  The ceramic piece characterizes a large bull standing foursquare with thick upturned horn.  There are also black brushstrokes decorating the ceramic.  The Indus pottery was used as a rattle in ancient times, and it still made noise today when shook.

The rare piece was acquired in 1980′s and previously belonged to a British private collection.  It is now available for bid on eBay and the closing date is on Feb 20, 201014:05:10 PST.  There are 14 bids made so far at the price of US $227.50.

Accidentally stumbled this large rare masterpiece painting painted by Liu Haisu (1896-1994).  Liu Haisu is renowned for his Chinese painting and oil painting.  He is a prominent contemporary Chinese painter, and noted art educator.

This is an original hanging scroll.  The scroll is 57.25 inches by 30 inches painting.  The painting features a panda on a pine tree, painted in a bold ink style.  The painting also contains Liu Haisu’s calligraphy, which he is renowned for.  The painting also includes four seals of the artist.

The painting can be purchased through eBay, at the price of $200,000.00 (negotiable).  The closing date for this rare item is on June 16, 2009.

Many people dream to be an ancient Chinese Emperor.  Ancient Chinese emperor had unlimited power to command anyone to do anything for him.  He also has what all men wish to have — three thousand pretty wives.  However that dream will never come true.

In order to get closer to become a Chinese emperor, you can consider buying an old antique Ming dynasty Chinese emperor’s gold dragon gown.  This gown is made of silk and it will well preserved.  Its width is 48.8 inch and height is 53.4 inch.  Its net weigh is 3.3 pound.  The buy-it-now price on eBay is US $9,435.00.

The Viera Gallery is selling a bronze cavalry statue from the late East Han Dynasty (A.D. 25 – 220) on eBay.  The statue features a rider holding a halberd and sitting on the back of a horse.  The statue comes in a piece, which means it is not in sections.  The horse and rider are hollow, and it was originally painted (not the dark brown part, that’s the bronze body).  Bronze corrosion is found and the piece has not been cleaned (not recommended to clean it as it could spoil the statue, thus causing further damage).

Horse:  The horse is vibrant, active and majestic.  All details are present — erect ears, muscular flanks and a waving forelock as found on many Han Dy. horses.  Bridle and reins may have been originally present judging by the shape of the mouth and the hole in the rider’s right hand.  Two small corrosion holes at back of neck and two small holes on left rear hoof.  Otherwise, solid, complete and undamaged.  Dimensions:  19.5 in high x 20.75 long x 5.5 wide/ 49.5 x 53.5 x 14 cm.   9 lb 2 oz/ 4140 gm.

Rider:  The cavalryman wears a flat-topper hat and decorated straps cross the torso.  Lower arms are extended to carry the halberd and hold the reins in holes cast in the piece.  Facial details and hair are masterfully done.  Legs appear to be covered in a type of legging. Underlying bronze quite evident on the back of the rider. One small chink on the top of inside of one leg appears to be from casting and not from corrosion.  No damage of any kind.  Dimensions:  15.75 in long x 7.25 wide/ 40 x 18 cm.  4 lb 1 oz/ 1845 gm.

Saddle:  The saddle is U-shaped with two vertical edges.  The rear edge is higher than the front.  A small chink on one edge is a casting artifact.  6 small pinholes that do not affect strength or integrity.  Dimensions:  4.5 x 4 in/ 11.5 x 10 cm.  9 oz/ 250 gm.

Halberd:  The rider carries a long spear-like weapon with a halberd tip.  The halberd fits tightly into a hole in the rider’s left hand.  Dimensions: 15.25 in/ 39 cm. long.  4 oz/ 110 gm.

Assembled dimensions:  28 in high x 20.75 long x 7.25 wide/ 71 x 53.5 x 18 cm.  14 lb/ 6340 gm.

The price for the bronze sculpture is US $30,000.00, and you can buy it from eBay.  The end time for this bronze cavalry statue is on December 30th, 2008.