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
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.
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 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.
Regal! Antique Chinese Standing Rooster, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 – 907 A.D. Hollow-molded pottery rooster stands on two feet; long tail and pointed comb, Sancai-glazed in deep golden brown. 6-3/4"H, intact/excellent condition.
Early example... Ancient Chinese Belt Hook / Buckle, from the Han Dynasty, ca. 206 B.C. - 220 A.D. Well-detailed example in gilt-bronze, in the shape of a jaguar-like feline or tiger. 3-1/4"L, intact/generally excellen with minor wear.
PROVENANCE: Ex-Private Southwestern, USA Collection
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Ancient Chinese Imperial Court Lady, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 B.C. - 220 A.D., Glazed pottery figure with original pigments of orange, black and cream with a wonderful 'paisley-like' design on her dress. 15"H x 3-1/2"W, intact/excellent condition with possible minor enhancement of painted surface.
Ancient Chinese Pig / Boar, from the Han Dynasty, ca. 206 B.C. - 220 A.D. Pottery animal stands foursquare looking forward and down, ears pricked, the tail swept to one side. Traces of original green/yellow glaze remaining. 4-5/8"L x 2-3/8"T, intact/excellent condition. Rare to find in this color and size...
