This is a very Rare Pottery depiction of the mythical "Turtle Mother" who in Chinese Mythology used the Giant Turtle to save mankind. This is the only example of this piece that I have seen. This is a tomb burial piece from the interior of China. Some repairs have been made to the piece but not attempt at restoration. The piece measures 9.25"h x 14.25"l x 8"w.
The Beautiful Ewer has been one the most prized pieces in my collection of over thirty years. The Ewer was purchased from a highly respected fellow dealer. The Ewer is near perfect with only a couple of tiny pieces of grit on the neck. There are no repairs or restorations on the Ewer. The glaze is a even Yingqing color with no voids. The Ewer stands 6.5 inches in height, 5.75 inched at its widest and the body is a full 5.0 inches in diameter. I am selling this Ewer in order to down size my colle ...click for details
This is a rare example of a Sancai glazed Tang Dynasty Birdfeeder. I have seen 1-2 examples in old auction catalogues of this style of BF (generally described as a "cup". This is a burial pieces which accounts for its pristine condition. Birdfeeders can be distinguished from cups by the small circular handle which is not found on any early Chinese Cups. These special and Rare pieces have been an interest on mine since the onset of my collecting of Asian Art.The BF measures 3.88"x2 ...click for details
This is a very rare and unusual Tang Dynasty figure of a child holding a small dog or rabbit. I have seen one or two child pieces in old auction catalogues but this is the first one I have seen during my years of collecting. The figure measures only two inches tall and the base is i.o"x1.0". The glaze is in excellent condition. This piece would have likely been included in the tomb of a small child.
This is a beautiful Flambe Oxblood B/W that is approx. 250 years of age. Judging by its size and signs of usage, it was owned by a prominent Artist of the period.I acquired the B/W from a very knowledgeable dealer/friend who was closing his Atlanta shop for personal/family reasons. Doug was well known and respected by all who knew him. The B/W measures 9.25"x8.0"x2.5" not including the stand.
This is a Song dynasty Temoku Tea Bowl that has been in my collection for years. I believe that I purchased a pair of Bowls from a dealer who dealt in Salvage pieces. The cup is in excellent condition. It measures 4.0" in diameter and 1.88" tall. Please feel free to email any questions.
This is a Song. Dynasty Temoku Tea bowl.This as well as a similar bowl have been in my collection, for several years They may have been shipwreck salvage but I am not certain. This cup is 3.88" in diameter and 1.38" in height.
This is a genuine Han Dynasty Green glazed Ladle.The Ladle is in excellent condition with no breaks or repairs. I purchased the Ladle from Ming Galleries of Louisville, Ky several years ago.
This is very RARE Tea Pot dating to the Song Dynasty or possibly earlier. This is the only example that I have seen so my assumptions are just that. There is absolutely no damage or repair to the piece. It has been in my collection since very early on. The tea pot measures 2.88"x4.24" inches. The glaze is excellent. Please feel free to email any questions.
