A definitely extremely rare dish like this normally only can be found in Museum-collections. A quite similar dish, just for example, can be found in the University of Sussex - collection ( Jameelcentre, Ashmolean ). Dark-brown stoneware-body with green-crackled glaze. Produced at Longquan- or Ge-ware kiln. Long-Quan, Chekiang- or Zhejiang province. Song - Yuan Dynasty 13th - 14th century. Diameter : 13,8 cm. Condition : Perfect.
Chinese antique large lobed bowl, made of heavy copper and enameled with raised repouse design of flowers and scrolling vines on the outside and with lovely yellow enamel on the inside. The enamel work on the flowers is delicately done with lovely colors on a yellow ground to match the inside of the dish. The stand is made of hardwood and intricately carved with elaborate details and long curving legs. 18th/19th century.
Size of the bowl: 2 1/2" high x 15 1/4" long x 10 3/4" wide...
Chinese lacquer carved panel with gilt scene of imperials. An armored soldier sits in a tall boat while an imperial man and horse horse stand ashore beside him. Five court hands stand above wielding a flag and various staffs/emblems. The carving is framed with a red cloth border with gilt edges.
Size: 19" height, 13" width, 2" depth
Chinese beautiful lacquer carved panel with gilt mountain temple scene. Pairs of exotic birds decorate the sides of the panel, while men, women, and children lead horses in exploration.
Size: 19.5" height, 8" width, 2.25" depth
Antique Chinese pair of hardwood stands with multiple tiered surfaces for display. The legs connect at the bottom with geometric spiral design of panels. Great matching side tables.
Size: 32.5" height, 17" width, 11.5" depth
Chinese tang dynasty Changsha large bowl. 20 cm diameter. Good condition, free from any repair ,crack or chipped. has some degradation glaze (please see on the picture).
Chinese tang dynasty Changsha large bowl. 20 cm diameter. Good condition, free from any repair ,crack or chipped. has some degradation glaze (please see on the picture).
**This item is On Hold**A white porcelain "Blanc-de-Chine" Buddhist Lion incense stick holder in similar style to the larger Guardian Lions which are frequently to be found at the entrances to Buddhist temples...
A rare late Ming dynasty white glaze large round cover box with molded fish motif, good condition small fritt at outer lower rim, please see picture for detail, size: 11 cm diameter, 7 cm height.
A rare Yuan dynasty underglaze copper red very large yuhuchun vase with rare red Dragon motif, excavated from east java, rare and very large size never seen any similar one, size 37 cm height.
A fine Chinese cast bronze incense holder with the figures of four Daoist Immortals each standing on and holding an attribute, as they sail across the sea to the Isles of the Immortals. The holder appears to have been cast in several parts, the main tubular body in one part attached to the separately cast tripod base by three vertical soldered tabs extending from the short cabriole legs...
A charming Chinese antique wicker suitcase. The top locks with three iron flaps. There are interesting remnants of an old wax seal. Interior is lined in orange and yellow paper with diamond patterns.
Size: 9" height, 28" length, 15.5" width
Quite large, well potted and glazed with a nice crackled sea-green ( bluegreen ) Celadon glaze.
Ming Dynasty, 15th. century Longquan ware.
Diameter : 14,1 cm. H : 8,8 cm. Condition : Perfect.
Beautiful Chinese dark finished hardwood wardrobe from the 19th century. Huang huali wood. Brass hardware. The two drawers inside are fully functional with lock and key. Inset hinges. There are keys for the drawers and doors.
Dimensions: 77.25" tall X 49" wide X 21 3/8" deep.
Antique Chinese hardwood bench made from Jumu (elm) with lovely, swirling grain patterns. The legs have attractive carved panel accents. 19th century
Size: 19" height, 48" length, 12.75" width
Height approximately 12.5 cm. In good condition.
Large Chinese Ju-Mu hardwood cabinet/wardrobe with a beautiful, distinct grain and warm glowing finish. The two front doors lock and pull open with round brass hardware. Interior has roomy shelved area. Original condition finish. Very functional and simple in design.
Size: 76.5" height, 39.5" width, 26.5" depth
Large, Song style porcelain bowl with incised decoration. The very thinly potted body glazed with an superb, pale blue Qingbai glaze.
Kangxi Period ( 1662 - 1722 ). The bowl is marked with a very rare Kangxi Mark : Xuanhe reign title ( AD 1119 - 25 ) I recommend to do a Google-search in order to read more about this rare Mark. Diameter : 18,4 cm. H : 5,9 cm. Condition : Perfect with a very very nice "ping" tone when tapped.
Large Chinese ornately carved wall hanging, highly raised and detailed pierced carving of pair of phoenixes with blossoming peonies, other small birds on rocks and branches, round form, minor repairs.
Early 20th century.
Size: 40" wide diameter x 5 1/2" thick.
A Yuan - early Ming dynasty longquan celadon large washer bowl with bluish green glaze, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, slightly wrapp, size: 12 cm diameter
A Ming dynasty longquan celadon large bowl with carved flower motif at inner and outer wall, good condition no damage, small firing crack on the rim small fritts at the foot ring please see picture for detail, size: 17 cm diameter.
Early 1700s
The interior of this dish is painted with a stylized dragon amid a concentric wave design, with the well having four elongated cloud designs. The underside has four “ruyi” fungus and a rectangular character in underglaze blue in the center. It is raised on a low foot, the base of which is not glazed, and the dense, white porcelain body is exposed. A few small pin pricks in the glaze, typical of older wares, are seen in the glaze here and there...
Early 1700s
The interior of this dish is decorated with a pair of phoenix birds in flight. The underside has four “ruyi” fungus in underglaze blue and an underglaze blue single character mark is painted on the center of the base. It is raised on a low footring, the base of which is unglazed exposing the dense, white porcelain body. There are some small pinhole glaze pricks with some darkening that is typical of older porcelain wares...
Probably 1800s
This two-handles stoneware vase's body is covered in a creamy slip glaze which is carved through with a peony design to reveal the light brown clay body. The entire vase except for the foot is covered in a very thin clear glaze enriching the tone of both slip and body. The light brown clay body is exposed on the footring and base. A small amount of burial earth adheres to the foot and base. It is in good condition.
Height: 8 in., Diameter: 4 ¼ in.
A late Ming - early Qing dynasty sancai glaze figure of seated lady, good condition with some minor glaze flacking, please see picture for detail, size: 23 cm height
A beautiful and exquisite Chinese painting, signed Tao Ran Yu, with red chop in corner. The painting is a foggy, snowy scene with an icy river flowing down its center. Snowy mountains loom in the distance, with a full moon peering through the fog. Many stalks of bamboo and blades of grass are covered in blueish ice. Flecks of mica have been incorporated to give the picture a shimmery appearance...
Antique Chinese scroll painting, signed Bada Shanren (1626-1705) of two small birds sitting upon a rock structure, with a tree branch hanging overhead. Has red artist's chop in corner, inscribed and signed.
Size: (entire scroll) 90" height, 19" width (painting only) 36.5" height, 13.25" width
A rare Yuan dynasty longquan celadon large plate with bluish green color glaze, good condition with crackled glaze please see picture for detail, size: 34 cm diameter.
A Ming dynasty longquan celadon large plate with flower and ribbing motif, good condition no damage, good color size 28 cm diameter
A rare Song dynasty celadon Ge type large plate with two fish motif, good condition with star crack at the base, small glaze fritts at the rim please see picture for detail, size 28.5 cm diameter.
Sample five dynasties yue yao bowl decorated with incised twin phoenix bowl. 17cm diameter.6 cm high. Bowl on repaired conditions.
Sample Five dynasties yue yao bowl decorated with incised lotus flower motive. 16,5cm diameter. 8cm high. Bowl on repaired conditions.
Very old and very fine embroidered sleeve panels..satin and "forbidden stitch" (Peking knots) with antique trim border...some discoloration due to age...
measures 11 x 22.5 inches
Small light celadon colored jade cup of classical shape. China, Ming Dynasty period. Height: 1 5/16" (3,3 cm). Traces of long stay underground (small stains), otherwise very good condition.
A beautiful late 19th C. Chinese antique porcelain famille rose stem dish, in excellent condition. D:20cm. Signed.
RARE pair of miniature red lacquered elm wood Chinese scholar's cabinets. Designed as a “mirror image” pair, each cabinet has one side panel which is plain while the opposing side panel is decorated with floral carvings. These decorative cabinets also served a utilitarian purpose for the scholar who would use them to store items such as seals, wrist and brush rests, water droppers, scroll weights, etc. The doors feature subtle gold highlights...