Massive and well executed storage jar from the Ban Chiang culture of Thailand, Ca. 500 to 200 BC. Round- based jar with corseted neck and flared rim decorated liberally in red over white abstract geometric patters. Measuring a huge 20" h x 17" D. Broken and repaired with break lines still visible, but displays extremely well and can be professionally restored by our pro in Tennessee for an additional fee. ...click for details
Graceful! From the Qing Dynasty to early 20th century, ca 1800 - 1900 AD. Deep-green glazed wide-bodied vase with dramatically narrow neck, tapered foot, dragon heads form loop handles, their modeled heads with pointed snouts grip the curvilinear rim with triangular jaws. Applied mane along top of head and disks along back of curving double rope neck. The shoulders encircled with circumscribing grooves, base unglazed. 10-1/2"H, intact/excellent. ...click for details
From Korean, Unified Silla Dynasty, ca. 8th–10th century A.D. Ancient wheel-formed, greyish-blue stoneware vessel. 8"H, intact with typical surface wear.
Ancient Chinese Terracotta tomb figure of a warrior, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 B.C. - 220 A.D. Standing erect, male figure wears short armor with painted details of clothing and facial features, one hand raised to hold a spear, the other hand at his side and pierced to hold a sword. 13"H x 8"W, choice condition.
From ancient China, Han Dynasty, ca. 300 B.C. Pottery grouping of five musicians and a female dancer. Each stands approx. 7"H x 2"W, all intact/choice condition.
Ancient Chinese Stone Idol, Han Dynasty, ca. 300 B.C. Carved head, perhaps used as a mold to make the famous bronze heads). 9"H x 5"W, intact/choice condition. Custom mount.
Ancient Pottery Figure of a Hindu Saddhu or Priest, from Trowulon, Java, Majapahit empire rule, ca. 13th-15th century A.D. Terracotta with hands to chest. 5"H x 3"W, choice condition.
From ancient China, Han Dynasty, ca. 300 B.C. Pair of female tomb attendants of the Royal Court. Terracotta pottery with stucco and polychrome paint. Both stand ~7"H. Intact/choice condition.
From Tibet, ca. 18th/19th century A.D., cylindrical gilt bronze 2-part brush holder, used by scholars, for holding their brushes. Beautifully carved detailing. Metal was the most important material of Tibetan craftsmanship both for religious and domestic purposes. Newars from Nepal (metal workers of the Banras class) brought their traditional skills to Tibet and the techniques were assimilated by the local craftsmen. 8"L, intact/choice condition. ...click for details
From ancient China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 700 A.D. comes this finely detailed recumbent ram in gray pottery. Extensive attention has been paid to the details on the proportions and the unusual position of the legs. Impressive, yet peaceful. 3"H x 2-1/2"W x 7"L, intact/choice condition.
