A rare pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel 'holy water' bottles, Qianlong/Jiaqing, c. 1800. Height 23 cms.
Iron-red decorated porcelain bottles of this shape were made in the Qianlong reign as gifts to Tibetan monks. In cloisonne, however, they are much rarer.
The only pair to have come on the market in recent times were sold at Christie's New York, 18.9.2014, for USD 23,750.
A single example was sold in Christie's Paris, 8.6.2010, lot 242.
A superb pair of decorative pottery figures of Soldiers, dating to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644.
The soldiers are dressed in dark blue and turqouise glazed uniforms with harness and helmets. Each are carrying a weapon - a spaer and a sword. They are placed on square plints. Helmets and boots in pigmented colors.
Height: c. 22-23 cm.
Condition: A superb pair of pottery figures with wear for age and type.
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Chinese Jade Carved Cup with 'CHILONG' Handles, 18th Century
It is 1.26 inches (3.2 cm) tall by 3.78 inches (9.6 cm) wide. It is 104.7 gram.
It has inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese porcelain tea service. Decorated in “Famille Rose” enamels. Gilded details. In the cartouches are represented, in alternation, palace scenes, flowers, butterflies and birds, representative of the so-called "Canton" style. This style appeared in China around the middle of the 19th century and is still produced today, however production has continued to deteriorate over the decades...
A Chinese archaic pale green jade sword chape carved on one side with four linear designs, the reverse with a coiled dragon, 5cms wide, Western Han dynasty (202BC - 9AD).
A similar chape was sold at Bonhams London, 18/5/23, lot 28, Keverne collection.
Another sold at Christie's New York, 17/3/16, lot 920.
Stunning antique abstract carving of a lotus circa late Qing/Republic era, this would have been a temple eaves adornment. W: 48cm/18.8in and H: 23cm/9in. Small damage, painted over in noted in 5# enlargement.
Fine Tall Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure / Groom
This rare and interesting pottery model of a foreign groom was made in the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from dense solid pottery (as opposed to being hollow as are the majority of Tang figures). The figure stands upright with his head turned to his right. His left hand is placed against his chest whilst his right arm and hand are outstretched...
Antique Chinese pottery figure of a frog. Glazed a rich green color with nice drips and crackle. Sitting on a rectangular slab with face turned upward. Frogs have long been symbols of good fortune and prosperity.
Age: Republic Period (1912-1949)
Dimensions: 4 1/2" high x 4 1/2" long x 3" wide
The set of cup and saucer show a floral theme.
Excellent condition.
This set of cup and saucer show a theme of a lady and a boy.
Very good condition, except for some paint loss.
This set includes two Imari dishes, two gold and iron red glaze dishes, and a famille rose dish.
Very good condition.
Chinese Jin to Yuan dynasty Cizhou oval form stoneware wine bottle with four lug handles below the short, everted rim. The upper body is covered in a creamy white crackled slip and is separated from the lower iron-brown section by a narrow horizontal band. The unglazed base is covered in grit from the kiln. 11 3/4” high. Circa 12th to 13th century. Very good overall condition with typical wear and production flaws...
1900's Chinese Solid Silver Opium Lamp with Dragon
It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) wide. It is 169.2 gram.
It is tarnished and has oxidation silver, bent at the skirt, chips, gaps, and cracks at the skirt, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese late Tang dynasty to Five Dynasties period stoneware ewer with high shoulder tapering down to a slightly flared foot and flat base, the short neck ending in a slightly wider rolled mouth. A double-strand handle connects to the neck and shoulder, and a short straight spout is opposite the handle. The ewer is covered overall in a thin layer of white slip with a wavy ribbon or rope motif that ends well above the unglazed base. 7 1/2" high...
Rare Chinese Neolithic Pottery Tripod
This interesting pottery vessel was made over 3,000 years ago during the Chinese Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The form is of a cooking vessel and the three wide udder-shaped legs allow it to be stood in a fire with as much heat as possible being transmitted to its contents. It is not always easy to determine exactly which culture such vessels come from as similar vessels were made by various Chinese cultures...
A Chinese cloisonne vase, Qianlong, with garlic neck and octafoil body. Height 13cms. Jingtai four-character mark. Good condition.
Height approximately 33 cm. There are cracks at the base, but they are not visible on the inside of the base, only visible on the outer surface. In good condition.
Diameter approximately 11 cm. In good condition.
