A porcelain dish with an extremely nice, decorative overglaze enamel dcoration. Transitional Period between the Ming and the Qing Dynasty ( mid seventeenth century ) South. Possibly Jangxi. Condition : There is a original firing crack on the back of the piece . Please see the quite nice original condition of the piece on the enclosed images. D : 11,2 cm. Dear Customers, in the earlier times of Trocadero that was different...

Qianlong minyao seal mark in underglaze blue on base, probably of the period 1736-1795

The decoration is executed entirely in overglaze blue enamel depicting various personal seal marks (chops). The enamel is thickly applied and well-painted. The border is encircled by a fretwork design in the same thick, blue enamel...

Ca. early 1800s

Glazed overall with a blue-tinged clear glaze with underglaze iron oxide coloring the peach and portions of the monkey. The base is unglazed. Molded with a large opening for brushes and two smaller apertures for holding flower stems. Very good condition, minor wear but no damage or repairs.

Height: 2 3/4 in.; Width: 3 in.

A pair of nice quality Ming Dynasty Jiajing ( 1522 - 1566 ) cups . Well potted with a nice cobalt blue and a nice glaze. H : 3,8 cm. D : 5,5 cm. Condition : Perfect ! Dear Customers, in the earlier times of Trocadero that was different. Today we are faced with a tide of falsifications here, which is offered here by an number of usually Chinese dealers...

Jar of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder. The body is divided into five panels by vertical lines of applied studs, alternate panels being decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a chrysanthemum spray and alternate with a lingzhi fungus motive. Low fired porcelain body ( semi-porcelain ) covered with a transparent glaze stopping short of the foot. Flat base unglazed. H : 8 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century...

Bowl with everted flat lip and a short raised foot. Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue on the inner rim with a classic scroll and a continuous chrysanthemum scroll on the exterior. Porcelain body with a transparent glaze. Base recessed and unglazed. D : 12,8 cm, H : 5,7 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century. Condition : Extremely nice cobalt-blue and a extremely nice glaze...

This is the fourth piece of the rare collection of Song Dynasty fluted cups. A extremely rare museum quality fluted cup. The only one piece in the collection which is from the northen Song period. Perfect potted Porcellaneous stoneware body covered with a very nice olive-green Yaozhou glaze to above the foot-rim. D : 9 cm. H : 5,4 cm. Yaozhou kilns, Shaanxi province. Northern Song period, 11th - 12th century...

Extremely rare longquan celadon dish with dragon motif chasing flaming pearl covered with good green celadon glaze, Yuan dynasty (1279 - 1368). size: 36 cm diameter, dish is in good condition with some crack line and crackeled glaze as shown at picture, no damage part, no restoration.

A very fine yellow ground dish with five clawed dragon motif, base with "xing you heng tang" hallmark, Jingdechen late Qing Guangxu period (1875-1908) Size: 24 cm diameter Very good condition. no crack, chip, or restoration

These are the following items to be posted at our site. A collection of very rare fluted cups from the Song Dynasty. Normally it is hard to find one single piece from this kind. There are three different Longquan ware cups, one rare Yaozhou kiln cup and one blueish grey glazed possibly Guan ware cup. These cups normally are a " must " for every serious collector of Song Dynasty ware.

A very rare, perfect and for this kind of ware very big saucer dish. Decorated with splashed brown iron spots and a Yingqing ( Qingbai )glaze over a porcelain body. Base flat and unglazed and the rim unglazed. D : 11,7 cm. H : 3,4 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : Perfect !

A rare Shufu ware Jar of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck. Porcelain body covered with a thick Shufu ( Qingbai ) glaze. Base unglazed. H : 6 cm. D : 6,6 cm. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : Perfect original condition ( this excavated piece is still uncleaned )

It is extremely rare to find a mint condition covered blue and white jar like this ! Covered Jar of Guan form, decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a continuous chrysanthemum scroll. The cover in the shape resp. in the design of a Lotus leaf. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed. H ( incl. cover ) : 7,3 cm. D : 7,5 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : Perfect, nice glaze, nice cobalt blue - a museum quality piece.

Very nice, perfect Jarlet of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder.Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a continuous chrysanthemum scroll.Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed. H : 5,8 cm. D : 6,5 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century. Condition : Mint condition, perfect glaze no chip or crack - rare to find a Yuan piece perfect potted and in a condition like this ! ( John S...

Rare and very nice Cup. Porcelain body with a transparent glaze and a enamel decoration in green and red over the glaze. Base unglazed. Middle Ming Dynasty, Jingdezhen. H : 5 cm. Condition : very nice original condition ( this what seems like a crack on the enlagements is original and from the time of production )

Cup with everted flat lip and a short raised foot. Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue on the rim with a key - fret design and a continuous chrysanthemum scroll on the exterior. Porcelain body with a transparent glaze. Base recessed and unglazed. D : 8 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century. Condition : Nearly perfect - there is just one short nearly not visible hairline. ( John S. Guy , Oriental Trade Ceramics in South - East Asia, item Nr. 55 )

Jarlet with high shoulder and a short cylindrical neck. Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze stopping short of the foot. Flat base unglazed. H : 5 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century. Condition : 2 short nearly not visible hairlines. No chip and the glaze in a very nice condition.

Jar of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder. The body is divided into four panels by vertical lines of applied studs, alternate panels being decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a chrysanthemum spray. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze stopping short of the foot. Flat base unglazed. H : 7,7 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : 1 very minute chip visible on a enlargement. ( John S. Gu...

Jar of Guan form, decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a classic scroll and a continuous chrysanthemum scroll set between horizontal lines. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed. H : 5,9 cm. D : 7,3 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : 3 hairline cracks.

Jarlet of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder.Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a continuous chrysanthemum scroll.Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed. H : 5,7 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century. Condition : Perfect ( John S. Guy - Oriental Trade Ceramics in South - East Asia, item Nr. 58 )

Ca. mid 1800s

Painted in thick blue enamels surrounding an overall floral pattern in pale green and turquoise. A cartouche with a design of a bird among flowers is painted in famille rose pallet on the two large sides. A hanging tassel design is on the two narrow sides. The lid rests on top of the mouth and is painted with a single open flower. The base is unglazed. There are two glaze chips on the shoulder and a crack to the interior collar of the lid. Otherwise good condition.

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Early to mid 1800s

Painted in famille verte enamels, one side showing a woman in a scholar’s studio, and the other side showing a child and a seated woman. On the long narrow sides are scenes of a woman gazing out a window into a garden. The scenes are bordered on the sides by a diamond lozenge pattern as if it were the brocade framing a hanging scroll. The smaller narrow sides have a pierced double coin design surrounded by flowering branches. One side has six small, round spurs on whic...

Late 1800s

Glazed on the biscuit with green, yellow and brown enamels. On the base are three unglazed spots on which the piece was fired. Stopper in the form of bat, handle in form of stem and spout in the form of blossom. Very good condition with only minor construction flaws glazed over in the firing.

Width: 3 in.; Height: 2 7/8 in.

A Qing Dynasty Blue and White Dish from the Diana Cargo.

Provenance: Chrisitie's, March 1995

The glaze has wear off due to the long period of exposure in sea water. Otherwise it is in good condition. No chip, crack, repair or restoration.

The measurement of the dish is: Diameter 27.6cm and the Height is 5cm.

This 19th century Chinese Famille Rose vase is 9 ¼ inches high and 4 ¼ inches on the widest part. It depicts traditional Chinese legendary figures “San Xin.” These three noblemen represent longevity, good fortune and prosperity. It has a red maker’s seal “Yu Yuan Chang made” on the bottom. It is in excellent condition.

This pair of late Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Mille Fleurs (thousand flowers) bowls with cover are 2 3/4 inches high (4 inches with cover) and 5 5/8 inches in diameter. Peony, chrysanthemum, lily, hibiscus, iris and several unknown flowers are painted over the entire exterior and the interior rim of both bowls and covers. There are Qian Long (1736~1795) honorable marks on the bottoms of the bowls and a single peony blossom on the center of the covers. The workmanship is elegant. The gold edging...

This Qing Dynasty Dao Guang Period (1821~1850) and marked Famille Rose wedding bowl is 2 ½ inches tall and 5 inches in diameter. It depicts scenes before and after a wedding ritual. One scene is a happy groom riding a white horse toward the bride’s house to ask her family to let him to take her to his home. The second scene is the newly wed couple bowing to each other during the ceremony. The third scene has the bride playing “Go” with her mother-in-law while the groom is standing beh...

This is an ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN FAMILLE ROSE BOWL from a Midwest USA Estate. Size is 8.5" in Diameter X 4.5" Height both approx. Painted with a Court Scene. Circa 1825- 1850

This is a Chinese Export blue and white Canton pattern porcelain pot de creme with cover, circa 1810-1820, having an entwined-strap handle decorated with gilt on blue floral terminals. The porcelain cover has a fruit-sprig knop. Measurements: 3 1/2 in. H; Condition: Condition: rim chips, hairline cracks, wear to gilt.

This is a Chinese Export blue and white Canton pattern porcelain pot de creme with cover, circa 1810-1820, having an entwined-strap handle decorated with gilt on blue floral terminals. The porcelain cover has a fruit-sprig knop. Measurements: 3 1/2 in. H; Condition: rim chips on cup and cover, wear to gilt on handle.

This is one of a matched pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain temple jars in the Hawthorn pattern, having a domed lid with foo dog finial and lion mask handles. Condition: very good condition; 1 small chip on underside of rim. Measurement: 14" h.

This is a 19th century Chinese blue and white porcelain temple jar in the Hawthorn pattern having a domed lid with foo dog finial and lion mask handles. Condition: very good condition; 1 small repaired chip near base. Measurement: 14" h.

This is a highly decorative early 19thC Chinese famille rose porcelain plate, the soft white ground painted with colorful enameled birds, butterflies, and flowers. Measurement: 8 in.; Condition: Good with gilt wear to rim and several small rim chips.

This is a highly decorative early 19thC Chinese famille rose porcelain plate, the soft white ground painted with colorful enameled butterflies, birds and flowers. Measurement: 8 in.; Condition: Very good with gilt wear to rim.

This is a very beautifully potted and elegantly curved piece of white glazed Wang Bingrong brush pot. The brush pot is curved and molded in high relief. It is also unusual in that most brush pots either have curved design and or colour glazing in low relief and in cylindrical shape. For this Wang Bingrong brush pot, it is unusual in that the entire shape of the brush pot is in the curving of a pine tree trunk. It is beautifully curved and sculptured in very detailed form with a luohan resting u...

This is an ANTIQUE CHINESE FAMILLLE ROSE VASE from a Midwest Estate.... size is 30" Tall... Great Painting in Rose to Pink enamels ... ca. 1800- 1850 in EXCELLENT Condition

This early 20th century Chinese celadon water bowl is 1 ½ inches high and 4 ½ inches in diameter. Aside from a dark spot on the foot rim due to firing, it is in excellent condition.

This late 19th century Chinese egg spinach vase is 15 ½” high and 8 ½” on the widest part. It depicts phoenixes surrounded by peony blossoms. There is a blue honorable Qian Long mark on the bottom. Aside from an old chip on the rim, it is in great condition.

This very well painted early 20th century Chinese porcelain vase is 9” high and 4” on the widest part. It depicts a lady sitting on a garden rock in front of a cherry blossom reading book; a young maid is standing next to her watching. A poem is written on the other side of the vase and signed by the artist Hong Jin-Hao. The vase has two gold handles of the shape of bats and maker’s mark on the bottom. The workmanship is very clear, simple and elegant. Aside from some worn gold trim,...

This Qing dynasty Tong Zhi period (1862~1874) gold and blue square bowl is 3” high and 6 ½” wide. It has a turquoise interior and gold floral design over blue background exterior. It has a red Tong Zhi mark on the bottom. Aside from some worn gold trim, it is in great condition.

This molded Chinese Qing Dynasty Jia Qing Period (1796~1820) export blue and white vase is 7 1/8” high, 3 ½” on the widest part and 2 ½” thick. It depicts an open mouthed dragon fish jumping out of the water. According to Chinese legend, if a fish (carp) can jump over the “Dragon Gate” in the Yellow River, it will turn into a dragon. The story has been used to encourage youngsters to reach their goals. Aside from a small gold lacquer repair (Japanese style) on the dragon horn, it...

Very rare, broken Ming Dynasty Chenghua period ( 1465 - 87 ) Minyao ( peoplesware ) blue and white bowl. This bowl is so interesting, because its shape and design is directely compareable with the imperial, so called Palacebowls, which are worth hundredthousands of dollars. Please look the last enlargement, to compare the piece with a Palacebowl in the Percival David Foundation in London. Diameter : 15 cm. It is possible, to open the piece again resp. to remove the old adhesive with boiling the ...

This is an Antique Chinese Painted Porcelain Planter. Reign mark of Jiaqing emperor, 1796-1820. Having molded Lion handles on each side and painted with boys at play and surrounded by flowers on front and back. Has a Hand Carved and Fitted wood base. 3 1/2''h x 4''sq. Outstanding ANTIQUE

Very nice Ming Dynasty Chenghua period ( 1465 - 87 ) blue and white small cup with a for Chenghua typical waterplant design. H : 4,8 cm. There is a big chip ( please look enlargements )but further in a very good condition - another challenge for the restorers among my clients.

A nice challenge for each restorer. Early Ming Dynasty Zhengtong period ( 1436 - 49 ) blue and white dish with a extraordinary nice and rich decoration. The old unprofessional gluings can be open again trough to cook in water. D : 20 cm.

This pair of Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Mille Fleurs (thousand flowers) plates are 1 ¼” high and 9 ¾” in diameter. They depict a large pink peony in the center and chrysanthemum, lily, hibiscus, iris and several unknown flowers cover both plates. There are Guang Xu (1875~1908) marks and three separate floral (peony) designs on the bottoms. The workmanship is elegant. The gold edging on the rims has slightly rubbed off. Aside from this minor wear, they are in great condition.

This late 19th century Chinese Famille Rose leaf shape tile is 9 ¾” long, 8 ¼” on the widest part and a quarter of an inch thick. It depicts Emperor Wusu wearing armor and holding his hands in front of his chest. Aside from one small chip on the rim, it is in great condition.

Ming Dynasty Hongzhi period ( 1488 - 1505 ) blue and white bowl. Very nice glaze and kobalt blue. The waterplant design on the inside of the bowl reminds on the typical waterplant desing of the earlier Chenghua pieces. Nice condition - no cracks, repaired rim fritting at one part of the rim which is viseable at enlargement 6. Diameter : 15 cm.

This late 19th century Chinese Famille Rose Mille Fleurs (thousand flowers) plate is 1 ¾ inches tall and 9 ½ inches in diameter. Hundreds of flowers such as peony, chrysanthemum, lily, lotus, wisteria and hibiscus cover the entire plate. Two separate floral (peony) designs are on the back. It has an honorific Qian Long mark on the bottom. The workmanship is excellent. The gold edging on the rim has slightly rubbed off. Aside from this minor wear, it is in great condition.

A Yuan ( 13th century ) blue and white ewer with indonesian solid gold mounts. Extremely nice cobalt blue. This is the real so called " Mohamedan Blue " or " Ahmadan Blue " ! This rare piece shows a really amazing, extraordinary nice blue ! H : 6 inc. It might be the best blue and white piece, ever seen at Trocadero until now !

A very nice mint condition Ming dynasty Xuande period ( 1426 - 35 ) " Three Friends of the Winter" blue and white bowl, decorated with prunus, bamboo and pine tree. Very nice cobalt blue, very nice glaze. D : 6 inc.

Early Ming dynasty ( Hongzhi to Chenghua ) blue and white bowl. Decorated with turtle - back desing outside, inside decorated with floral pattern design. D : 15 cm. Perfect condition !

Late southern Song dynasty longquan Zhejian ( 13th century ) grey green glazed Celadon bowl. D : 3,5 inc. Perfect condition !

Amber glazed Song dynasty ( 11th - 13th century ) bowl. D : 7,3 cm. Nice very well potted shape with a extremely nice glaze. Mint condition !

Ming dynasty bowl with a very interesting blue coloured glaze. This glaze reminds to the " snowflake - blue " glaze, found on some rare Xuande pieces. H : 6 cm. The piece was excavated, and the glaze is still not cleaned. Perfect condition!

Early Ming dynasty Yongle period ( 1403 - 24 ) blue and white jar. H : 2,5 inc. Perfect condition !

Early Ming dynasty blue and white bowl. Within the Ming dynasty this bowl can be dated to the Chenghua period ( 1465 - 87 ). D : 6 inc. Very nice condition, there is only a nearly not viseable very short hairline, which can be seen at one of the enlargements.

Rare persimmon glazed jarlet. Yuan or early ming dynasty. H : 2,5 inc. Perfect original condition.

Turquoise glazed brushwasher. Qing dynasty or earlier. Very interesting glaze, mint condition. D : 4,5 inc.

This is a Chinese blue and white miniature baluster jar with domed cover, Kangxi period, having dated sticker on base 1755, decorated with trailing wisteria; chipped base; 6 3/8" high with cover.