A rare hexagonal celadon bowl with crackle glazed and covered overall with deep green glazed. Northern Song Dynasty possibly Ru ware. Perfect condition Diameter: 17,5 cm (7 inch) Height: 5.4 cm (2,2 inch)

A nice white glazed Qingbai tray with flower shaped and molded incised with a pair of beautiful Dragons. Base unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Century in perfect condition with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Diameter: 16 cm

A Hexagonal shape of Yaozhou dish each decorated with molded incised flower pattern. Yaozhou Ware. Southern Song - Yuan Dynasty in perfect condition. Diameter: 14,5 cm

A large Longquan celadon dish decorated with carved incised of flower head to the center and fluted side to cavetto. Yuan-Ming Dynasty. Very good condition excepted firing imperfection to the glazed. No any chips, no any crack and free from any restoration. Diameter: 34 cm Height: 8 cm

A beautiful green glazed covered box with imperial seal mark Qianlong. Qing Dynasty. Condition is perfect. Diameter: 6,2 cm

Rare pair of Northern Qi women of the court, circa 550CE-577CE, with original pigments both are in excellent condition- please note the profiles with their jutting jaws and stubborn countenance reflecting their Mongol/Turkic heritage. H: 13cm/5.1in.

Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Hu Jar

This attractive pottery jar of "hu" form was made some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery, coated in a finely-cracked green glaze that varies in thickness. In places it has acquired a silvery iridescence, a result of exposure to moisture during its long burial. There are lightly incised decorative bands surrounding the body in places...

Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Hu Jar

This attractive pottery jar of "hu" form was made some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery, coated in a finely-cracked green glaze that varies in thickness. In places it has acquired a silvery iridescence, a result of exposure to moisture during its long burial. There are lightly incised decorative bands surrounding the body in places...

Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jar with Iridescence

This pottery jar of "guan" form was made some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery that is coated with a thick streaky green glaze. In places on the body the glaze has acquired a silvery-golden iridescence, a result of exposure to moisture during its long burial...

Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jar

This pottery jar of "guan" form was made some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery that is coated with a green glaze, the colour of which varies in places. As is often the case with Han dynasty glazed pottery, there are kiln scars to the upper surface of the mouth and the base from the spacers that separated such jars when they were stacked on top of each other in the kiln...

Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Early "Blue & White" Vase

This rare and attractively-shaped vase or bottle was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) by one of the kilns at Yuxi county in Yunnan province, one of the first places in the world where blue & white ware was produced. It is "heavily-potted" and decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with floral and leaf designs. It is coated with a clear glaze that falls short of the sturdy foot...

A large Chinese snuff bottle, made from mottled brown amber, the stopper en suite. Carved with relief decoration of birds among flowering trees, the sides with lion masks. Condition: few traces of usage, no spoon. Dimension: total length: c. 7.3 cm, c. 6.8 cm wide, c. 3.9 cm deep.

19th century Chinese scholar’s brush rest in a shape of a violently swirling tree root. Works as abstract sculpture as well. Beautiful orange lacquer surface, dried ink in some spots, wonderful patina, very pleasing shape. Excellent piece in scholar’s taste. Length 6 inches, height 1.5 inches.

Antique Chinese 8 panel coromandel screen with a carved lacquer palace scene of noble figures on one side, pine trees and animals on the other. An inscription states that the screen was carved in the eleventh month of the thirty-second year of Kangxi. There is a poem that talks about the proud and powerful pine tree reaching for the sky and an approaching storm. The inscription also mentions a congratulations to Guo Zanzhang, a candidate for the the title of Dengshilang...

Chinese late Tang dynasty to Five Dynasties period stoneware ewer with high shoulder tapering down to a slightly flared foot and flat base, the short neck ending in a slightly wider rolled mouth. A double-strand handle connects to the neck and shoulder, and a short straight spout is opposite the handle. The ewer is covered overall in a thin, splotchy golden glaze with olive green touches that drips down and ends well above the unglazed base. 7 1/8" high...

Sino Tibetan impressed painted votive plaque with very fine detail and polychrome painted circa early 20th century, but the original mold could be much older. The central figure is a lama flanked by two other lamas with two wrathful deities below. Above are two Buddhas right and left and center Buddha in sitting a chair. H: 8.8cm x W: 6.6cm. Some missing painted areas- examine enlargements.

19th Century Chinese Export Minton Majolica Chinoiserie Style Famille Rose Turquoise Ground Vase with Lotus Flowers on Wood Stand

It is 11.7 inches (29.8 cm) tall by 8.26 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 5.1 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, chips and traces of glue at the bottom's rim of the vase, traces of earthquake putty at the inside, and surface wears and scratches. The stand has peeling, traces of earthquake putty, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...

Pair of late Qing dynasty Guangxu period circular form lidded seal paste boxes, each decorated in two underglaze blue relief dragons chasing a flaming pearl on a white porcelain ground. An undulating wave pattern extends around the bottom. An apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark is on the base. 3 3/4” dia. x 2 1/4” high. Circa 1900. Very good overall condition. The interior edge of one box has a pinhead-sized frit (see image)...

Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Hexagonal Porcelain Jar

This rare blue & white porcelain jar of hexagonal form was made during the 16th Century...

Delicately carved head of Fuxi, wearing an elaborate cap, his beautifully detailed face showing a slight smile. Wood, with remnants of superimposed layers of colouring. Remains of animal hair under the nose and chin to represent mustache and beard. Votive box (closed) at the back. China, Ming Dynasty period, 17th century. Height: 30 cm. The head is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition despite some flaking of the colouring. NOTE 1: Fuxi, also called Nuo Gong, with his wife Nüw...

Fine & Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Kraak Porcelain Dish

This fine "kraak" porcelain dish was made in the late 16th century, during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty, or possibly slightly later. The dish has a moulded lobed cavetto and is decorated in underglaze blue of good colour. The rare and unusual pattern features a singing bird sitting in a blossoming tree (no such dish with this pattern appears in the "bible" of kraak porcelain, "Kraak Porcelain" by Maura Ri...

Fine & Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Kraak Porcelain Dish

This fine "kraak" porcelain dish was made in the late 16th century, during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty, or possibly slightly later. The dish has a moulded lobed cavetto and is decorated in underglaze blue of good colour. The rare and unusual pattern features a singing bird sitting in a blossoming tree (no such dish with this pattern appears in the "bible" of kraak porcelain, "Kraak Porcelain" by Maura Ri...

Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Conical Covered Porcelain Box (Ex. Lammers Collection)

This attractive small round porcelain box of rare and unusual form was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. The underglaze blue decoration is of a particularly good colour. The decoration to the conical cover comprises two chilong dragons. The lower section is decoration with a floral pattern.

Diameter 5.5 cm. It is in fine condition with no repair or restoration, altho...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Brush Washer (Ex.Lammers Collection)

This attractive small porcelain jar, a brush washer, was made during the Hongzhi reign (1488 - 1505) of the Ming Dynasty. It is relatively heavily-potted and decorated in underglaze blue of good colour in a pattern featuring scrolling lotus blossoms. Both inner and outer surfaces are coated in a finely-crackled glaze. The foot and recessed flat base remain unglazed.

Diameter 6.75 cm. It is in very good condi...

Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Dragon Dish (Ex. Lammers Collection)

This attractive porcelain dish was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. This particular type of ware is referred to as "Zhangzhou" or "Swatow" ware and it was commonly exported around south-east Asia. The underglaze blue decoration is of very good colour. The pattern features a chilong (qilong) dragon in a landscape with three further dragons around the cavetto interspersed with p...

Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Kraak Porcelain Dish

This lovely example of "kraak" porcelain was made in the late 16th century, during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. The dish is moulded with the decoration around the cavetto following the moulded form. The underglaze blue is of a good intense colour with the central pattern featuring birds in a landscape. Referring to the "bible" of kraak porcelain, "Kraak Porcelain" by Maura Rinaldi, the cavetto is decorated wit...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Octagonal Porcelain Box

This blue & white porcelain box, complete with its original cover, of octagonal form was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. Each facet of both the box and cover are decorated with a bird, flower, precious object or auspicious symbol. Both inner and outer surfaces are coated in a finely-crackled glaze.

Diameter 9.25 cm. It is in very good condition with minor surface wear and no repair or restoration.

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl (mark)

This attractive and very interesting blue and white porcelain bowl was made in the 16th century. It is decorated in underglaze blue of very good colour. The centre is decorated with a male figure standing next to a deer. The decoration to the outer wall is quite elaborate and includes a varied landscape, two male figures and one female figure. To the base is a mark (not translated).

Diameter 12 cm. There is no repair or restoration...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl - Birds

This blue and white porcelain bowl was made in the 16th century. It is decorated in underglaze blue of good colour, the design featuring birds perched upon blossoming branches. To the base is a seal mark (not translated).

Diameter 12 cm. It is in good condition. There is minor surface wear, some "fritting" of the glaze at the rim edge and a kiln scar at the top of the outer wall. It has a good ring when tapped and there is no repa...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl - Birds

This attractive blue & white porcelain bowl was made during the latter part of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). The underglaze blue decoration around the outer wall depicts a varied landscape that includes a bird (stork) in flight, a bird sitting in a tree in blossom and a winged insect. The inside of the bowl is decorated with a blossoming flower.

Diameter 10.5 cm. Although there is no repair or restoration, there is a tiny chip...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl - Deer

This blue & white porcelain bowl was made during the latter part of the Ming Dynasty (!368 - 1644). The underglaze blue decoration around the outer wall features a deer walking in a landscape. The inside of the bowl is decorated with a blossoming flower. The deer represents longevity as it is the only animal able to find the sacred fungus of long life and immortality.

Diameter 11 cm. It is in fine condition with no restoration or ...

Chinese Ming Dynasty / Transitional Blue & White Porcelain Bowl

This small blue & white porcelain bowl, or dish, was made during the early to mid 17th Century. Although it is attractively decorated in underglaze blue, we are unsure what the unusual central design represents; our best guess is that it is the conch (a symbol of prosperous travels) together with the Shou character (meaning longevity). the glaze is crackled in places.

Diameter 11 cm. It is in fine condition and has no repair...

Chinese Ming Dynasty / Transitional Blue & White Porcelain Bowl

This small blue & white porcelain bowl, or dish, was made during the early to mid 17th Century. Although it is attractively decorated in underglaze blue, we are unsure what the unusual central design represents; our best guess is that it is the conch (a symbol of prosperous travels) together with the Shou character (meaning longevity).

Diameter 10.5 cm. It is in fine condition and has no repair or restoration.

From a loc...

Rare Large Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Dish

This unusually large porcelain dish, or bowl, was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279), most likely at one of the kilns in Fujian province where ceramics were made for export around south-east Asia. The inner surface is decorated with incised swirling patterns and it has been coated in a pale greenish qingbai type glaze. Much of the underside remains unglazed revealing the pale greyish-white body. It has quite a sturdy foo...

1920's Chinese Silver Kingfisher Feather Butterfly Shaped Brooch

It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) long by 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) wide. It is 6.6 gram.

It is tarnished and has minor missing feathers and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese Paktong 3 Pieces Calligraphy Incense Clock Marked with Wood Carved Stand, Late 19th Century

It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 4.55 inches (11.6 cm) wide measured with stand and 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall by 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) wide measured without stand. The total weights is 3.3 lb.

It is tarnished and missing accessories. It also has oxidation, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches. The stand has chips and peeling (as seen in the photos).

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A set of Chinese green glazed pottery attendants and palanquin.

Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644
Size of figures: Height 39.5 - 40.8 C.M. / Width 11 - 13 C.M. / Depth 11 - 13 C.M.
Size of palanquin: Height 36.7 C.M. / Width 13.5 C.M. / Depth 14.2 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos fo...

1900's Chinese Export Solid Silver Repousse Dragon Champion Cup Marked "HC"

It is 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall by 5.25 inches (13.4 cm) wide. It weighs 708.62 gram.

It is tarnished and has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A pair of Chinese pottery warriors with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550 - 577
Size: Height 23 - 25.4 C.M. / Width 6 - 7 C.M.
Height including stand: 29.5 - 31.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Ba...

A high quality, larger pottery figure of a male house attendant, dating to Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.).

The attendant is wearing a robe in green and yellow Sancai colors, and he carries a wine sack in front of his chest. He wears a hat shaped like the roof of a house - a peculiar feature.
Nicely painted facial details with and a realistic expression.

Size: c. 32,5 cm. tall.

Condition: Extremely fine for type and age. Finely preserved glaze and pigment. Pi...

Chinese painted pottery panel with figures, with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panel only: Height 24.2 C.M. / Width 28.2 C.M. / Thickness 5 C.M.
Height including stand: 39.8 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: W...

Rare early 20th century Yi or Bai minority lacquered box constructed from leather with the wall of the lid is bamboo. While there is some literature published on Yi lacquer there is nothing on the Bai. I purchased this piece in a Bai minority, weekly market in Yunnan near Dali around 2000. I assume this is now an extinct craft no longer being done because of the availability of cheap plastic items as well as the migration of artisans to better paying jobs in the city. Very minor lacque...

19th Century Chinese Rock Crystal Carved Kwan Yin

The kwan yin is 8 inches (20 cm) tall, and 3 inches (8 cm) wide. She is 1280.2 gram.

She has a chip to the bottle's lip that has been filed smoothly. She also has a chip at the underside of her robe, flea bite and chips at her hair, sleeves and the bottom. She has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with flower shape rim, bluish green glaze, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, size: 11.5 cm diameter.

Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with green glaze, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, size: 12.5 cm diameter.

A large and impressive tomb pottery horseman with a musical instrument, Chinese, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 AD.

The pottery horseman, a Musician or an attendant is clad in a green robe and black coat. He wears a red hat on his head. He is riding a white horse with details in green glaze.

A rare tomb pottery rider.

Size: c. 33-34 cm. high and 25 cm. longe - a large figure.

Condition: A fine pottery figure with a nicely performed, hairline repair at the han...

An wonderful and elaborate pottery figure of a female house attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to c. 1550-1600 AD.

A beautiful, elderly lady, clad in a blue dress with tourquoise sleaves. She is carrying a plate in front of her chest. She is placed on a square plint with tourqoise glaze on the top.

Nicely painted facial details. A very fine and elegant figure from Ming dynasty, with it's careful thick glazing and fine expression.

Size: c. 32,5 cm. ta...

A high quality and truly massive pottery Horseman, dating to the Ming Dynasty (1364-1644 AD).

The largest type of Tomb pottery horsemen we've ever handled or seen on the market. A massive warrior on horseback in realistic proportions and of a sculptural quality that is rarely seen from this period.

The figure is glazed in beautiful green and yellow sancai colors.

The figure in armour equipped with a fine style helmet, boots, a grenade in hand and shoulder armour...

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Melon Shaped Ewer with Lion Cover. Circa, 10th-12th Century, Northern Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a six-lobed melon formed body, tapering to its shoulders onto a straight cylindrical neck with a slender curved spout set opposite a looped strap handle. Its fitted cover is adorned with an applied figure of a seated lion and is covered overall in a pale bluish-white 'Qingbai' glaze and its base is completely glazed. Measurements: height (8.5"i...

Song Dynasty 'Henan' black and iron-oxide glazed Meiping pottery vase or jar. Oval form with high shoulders and small mouth with loop handles on either side. The almost abstract design of two large flowers is freely painted. Lovely rich black glaze on buff color pottery. Unglazed circular foot with glazed inset bottom.

Age: Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127)

Dimensions: 12 1/4" high x 9" wide

Lovely fine Chinese bronze mirror, scalloped edge with raised designs of stylized dragons chasing flaming pearls, central raised loop for attachment, an old silk tassle attached, the mirror side with pitting and varied color, including a deep rust red. Measures 3 3/8" diameter. Mirror has dark patina with verdigris, red/brown tones, mineral deposits, the mirror side has little shine remaining. The mirror is very slightly concave. The top has encrusted material in the recessed areas, some wit...

A unusually elaborate pottery figure of female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1650 AD.

The lady wears a challenging dress, baring her shoulders and bosom. She has an imposing hairdress with flowers, and a flirting facial expression. She carries a large can for wine in her hand, and is standing on a round plint. She is glazed in tourqouise and dark blue colours.

Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing

Size:...

A unusually elaborate pottery figure of female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1650 AD.

The lady wears a large thick robe and has an imposing hairdress. She is wearing a purse front of her chest and is standing on a round plint. She is glazed in tourqouise and dark blue colours.

Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing and a fine expression.

Size: c. 27,5 cm. tall.

Condition: Extremely fine for t...

A fine group of three gilt bronze belt plates, of slightly rectangular form, each bearing a decoration in relief representing a musician playing an instrument. Gilt bronze, with a nice patina, partly green, partly reddish. China, Tang dynasty. Dimensions: 3.1 x 3.2 cm. Very good condition

A large and high quality Ming Dynasty pottery figure of a warrior probably an officer, dating to 1368-1644.

The figure with many fine details. A high helmet with decorations, the harness is covered with Green and Yellow Sancai colors. Note the lions on the shoulder. He is wearing a halberd in his hand. Pigmented colors in red, white, black of which much remains.

The head is attachable as on most larger ming figures. He is placed on a hexagonal podium - a very vivid figure. ...

19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Hair Pin for Korean Court Binyeo

It is 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) in length by 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) wide. It is 94.3 gram.

It has inclusions, minor pitting near the end of the pin, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A Chinese Yue Celadon Glazed Vase with Horns. Circa, 10th Century, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring an ovoid shaped body supported by a straight foot, tapering inwards to its shoulders onto a slightly flaring neck. Its body is carved with horizontal lines with each corner row adorned with applied horns. It is covered overall in an olive-green 'Yue' celadon glaze, except for the feet. Measurements: height (30.5cm). Condition: one small glaze chip on the rim but is ot...

16th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Duck Form & Fish Three-Part Incense Burner 明銅寶鴨式熏爐

It is 15.5 inches (39.3 cm) tall by 9.7 inches (24.6 cm) wide. It is 4434 gram (9.8 lb).

It is tarnished and has rubbing of patina, repairs (resoldered and traces of glue) at the stand, oxidation, imperfect casting, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese burnished Neolithic bowl with side lugs, there is a repair on the edge noted in last enlargement and some of the black pigment in the design is not original. Majiayao culture circa 3000BCE. D: 12cm/4.8in and H: 6.8cm/2.6in.

Large Ming jar with blue underglaze chrysanthemum pattern in perfect condition. This was fired in Guangdong Province and locally, this type is referred to as a “gunpowder” jar although, I don’t know if this was it what it was really used for. Included is a decent wood lid. H: 20cm/7.9in and W: 19cm/7.5in.