This superbly-shaped pottery jar was made some 2,000 years ago during the Early Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 6) or possibly the earlier Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BC) and is one of the most iconic forms of Han Dynasty pottery. The shape, named after its similarity to the silkworm cocoon, evolved during the late Warring Stat ...click for details

This superb and extremely rare pottery amphora was made during the Banpo phase (c. 4800 - 4300 BC) of the Yangshao culture. It is of a particularly attractive form with a small flat base and wide body that tapers into a narrow neck with a bulbous mouth. On opposing sides at the waist are two sturdy loop handles. The surface ...click for details

This impressive pottery figure of a groom was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a creamy-white pottery and coated in a finely-crackled chestnut glaze. It represents a foreign groom. Note the clothing and the hairstyle. The head and face have been "cold painted" in black and pink pigments. He stands in an animated ...click for details

This attractively-shaped pottery jar was made some 4,000 years ago by peoples of the Caiyuan Culture (c. 2800 - 1900 BC) and has been excavated from the Ningxia Autonomous Region in the north of China. It is quite "heavily-potted" and has been fired to a very pleasing orange-brown colour. The upper surface has been burnished and is very smooth t ...click for details

This rare pottery bowl was made over 6,000 years ago during the Banpo phase (c. 4800 - 4300 BC) of the Yangshao culture. It is quite "heavily-potted" and fairly shallow for its size. It has been fired to a deep reddish-brown colour and has a smooth burnished surface. There are minor surface chips to the underside, and also some scratching, but whet ...click for details

This superb pottery bottle was made during the Banpo phase (c. 4800 - 4300 BC) of the Yangshao culture. It is of a particularly attractive form with its relatively small base and wide body that tapers into a narrow neck with a bulbous mouth. The surface is finely burnished and very smooth. Simply exquisite ! ...click for details

This very rare pottery jar was made during the Miaodigou phase (c. 4000 - 3500 BC) of the Yangshao culture. It is "heavily-potted" and the colour of the pottery varies from black to pale brown, a result of uneven conditions during the firing process. Its basic form is cylindrical with a wide flared mouth. The ...click for details

This stone tile dates to the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The whole of the flat surface has been finely engraved with Chinese calligraphy and each edge with an elaborate scrolling floral decoration. The calligraphy incorporates a date corresponding to AD 686. ...click for details

This fine pottery model of a seated figure was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and most likely represents Cai Shen, the God of Wealth. He sits holding a gold or silver ingot. It has been made in a two-piece mould that has been luted together at the sides. On the inner surfed are many fingerprint impressions. It is coated in brown, ...click for details