Rarely offered for sale, this large and impressive blue & white covered vessel was made during the 14th century, most likely by the kilns at Yuxi in Yunnan province. Around the shoulder, boldly painted in underglaze cobalt blue of is a pattern featuring three fish. Below are floral, lotus leaf and scrolling patterns. The colour of the glaze v ...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

This fine blue & white porcelain jar was made during the 15th / 16th Century. It is nicely-shaped and has been finely decorated with a design featuring a scrolling floral pattern. The base is unglazed. There are two old Japanese gold lacquer repairs to the rim. There is a small area on the shoulder where the glaze is discoloured. Height 11 cm. Overall a lovely ex ...click for details

This fine pottery jar was made some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). Although lacking any decoration it is finely-made and relatively highly-fired (and, therefore, durable) having a distinct ring when tapped. On much of the surface are "mineralised" remains of ancient root/plant growths, built up during its long burial. ...click for details

Diam. 6 ins. (15.2 cms) This beautifully lobed dish has the simple stylishness typical of Song Dynasty Qingbai porcelains. There are some glaze crackles which occurred during the firing, one of which, in the centre, penetrates through to the foot. Please note that this is not da ...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