This exceptional pottery model of a granary was made some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is coated in a thick amber glaze of particularly good colour. The unusual shoulder and top presumably represent a two-tier tiled roof. It has its original cover with moulded pattern and two purpose-made holes in which the legs of a large bird s ...click for details

This rare pottery vessel, a two-part steamer, was made over 2,000 years ago during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It has been decorated with geometric patterns applied using red and white pigments. On much of the surfaces are the remains of ancient plant/root growths. ...click for details

Such jars are largely undocumented having come to light just a few years ago. It is now extremely di ...click for details

This outstanding pottery figure was made during the latter part of the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534) or possibly just a little later during the following Eastern Wei (AD 534 - 550) or Northern Qi (AD 550 - 577) dynasty. It represents a warrior clad entirely in armour and holding a shield. In its right hand would originally have been placed a miniature weapon, probab ...click for details

This intriguing pottery figure was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is a four-legged guardian creature with a human face; note the wide open eyes. There are good remains of the original coloured pigments. Part of the base and the front legs show signs of having been broken and re-stuck. Overall condition is very good. Height 34.5 cm (13.5 inc ...click for details

This outstanding pottery model was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and excavated from Sichuan province. An exceptional figure such as this can be enjoyed by viewing at many different angles, hence our many pictures of it. Note the figure's pleasing smile as well as the other details. It was originally painted in white and red pigments and traces ...click for details

This very rare blue & white porcelain box was made during the 16th century. The design features a scene with two birds and a duck as well as foliage. The wall of the cover and box are decorated with "treasures" and a scrolling floral pattern. The box is separated into two compartments. ...click for details

This undeniably impressive example of Ming Dynasty blue & white Kraak porcelain was made around 1610 - 1630, during the latter part of the Wanli reign (1572–1620) or possibly just a few years later at one of the Jingdezhen kilns. It is elaborately decorated with a pattern featuring ducks in a pond, surrounded by large panels containing various objects.  ...click for details