Song Dynasty 'Henan' black and iron-oxide glazed Meiping pottery vase or jar. Oval form with high shoulders and small mouth with loop handles on either side. The almost abstract design of two large flowers is freely painted. Lovely rich black glaze on buff color pottery. Unglazed circular foot with glazed inset bottom.
Age: Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127)
Dimensions: 12 1/4" high x 9" wide
Lovely fine Chinese bronze mirror, scalloped edge with raised designs of stylized dragons chasing flaming pearls, central raised loop for attachment, an old silk tassle attached, the mirror side with pitting and varied color, including a deep rust red.
Measures 3 3/8" diameter.
Mirror has dark patina with verdigris, red/brown tones, mineral deposits, the mirror side has little shine remaining.
The mirror is very slightly concave.
The top has encrusted material in the recessed areas, some wit...
A unusually elaborate pottery figure of female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1650 AD.
The lady wears a challenging dress, baring her shoulders and bosom. She has an imposing hairdress with flowers, and a flirting facial expression. She carries a large can for wine in her hand, and is standing on a round plint...
A unusually elaborate pottery figure of female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1650 AD.
The lady wears a large thick robe and has an imposing hairdress. She is wearing a purse front of her chest and is standing on a round plint. She is glazed in tourqouise and dark blue colours.
Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing and a fine expression.
Size: c. 27,5 cm...
A fine group of three gilt bronze belt plates, of slightly rectangular form, each bearing a decoration in relief representing a musician playing an instrument. Gilt bronze, with a nice patina, partly green, partly reddish. China, Tang dynasty. Dimensions: 3.1 x 3.2 cm. Very good condition
A large and high quality Ming Dynasty pottery figure of a warrior probably an officer, dating to 1368-1644.
The figure with many fine details. A high helmet with decorations, the harness is covered with dark blue and tourqouise colors. Note the lions on the shoulder and the stomach belt. He is wearing a grenade in his hand. Pigmented colors in red, white, black of which much remains.
The head is attachable as on most larger ming figures...
A large and high quality Ming Dynasty pottery figure of a warrior probably an officer, dating to 1368-1644.
The figure with many fine details. A high helmet with decorations, the harness is covered with Green and Yellow Sancai colors. Note the lions on the shoulder. He is wearing a halberd in his hand. Pigmented colors in red, white, black of which much remains.
The head is attachable as on most larger ming figures...
19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Hair Pin for Korean Court Binyeo
It is 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) in length by 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) wide. It is 94.3 gram.
It has inclusions, minor pitting near the end of the pin, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Chinese Yue Celadon Glazed Vase with Horns. Circa, 10th Century, Song Dynasty.
Found in the Philippines.
Featuring an ovoid shaped body supported by a straight foot, tapering inwards to its shoulders onto a slightly flaring neck. Its body is carved with horizontal lines with each corner row adorned with applied horns. It is covered overall in an olive-green 'Yue' celadon glaze, except for the feet...
16th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Duck Form & Fish Three-Part Incense Burner 明銅寶鴨式熏爐
It is 15.5 inches (39.3 cm) tall by 9.7 inches (24.6 cm) wide. It is 4434 gram (9.8 lb).
It is tarnished and has rubbing of patina, repairs (resoldered and traces of glue) at the stand, oxidation, imperfect casting, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese burnished Neolithic bowl with side lugs, there is a repair on the edge noted in last enlargement and some of the black pigment in the design is not original. Majiayao culture circa 3000BCE. D: 12cm/4.8in and H: 6.8cm/2.6in.
Large Ming jar with blue underglaze chrysanthemum pattern in perfect condition. This was fired in Guangdong Province and locally, this type is referred to as a “gunpowder” jar although, I don’t know if this was it what it was really used for. Included is a decent wood lid. H: 20cm/7.9in and W: 19cm/7.5in.
Rare grey pottery recumbent dog, circa Han Dynasty. Traces of original white pigments- very friendly looking “doggo”. Excellent condition. L: 25cm/9.8in and W: (midpoint) 8cm/3.1in.
Fine Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Lady with Oxford TL Test (44cm)
Arguably the most desirable and collectable pottery sculpture from the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 – 906) is the female courtier, or "fat lady". This figure is a large and particularly elegant example.
The lady stands upright with her hands clasped together under her voluminous robe...
Very Rare LARGE Chinese Qin Dynasty Pottery Cocoon / Listening Jar with Oxford TL Test
This oversized vessel, in the form of a "cocoon jar", was made during the Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BC) or possibly a little earlier during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC), but even then by the Qin state. It is made from a fairly high-fired fine-grained grey pottery...
Young Chinese lady in enameled porcelain in the famille rose style. She is represented standing, holding a fan, and rests on a square base...
17th Century Chinese Wucai Chocolate Rim Vase with Peony & Phoenix
It is 12.4 inches (31.5 cm) tall by 8.67 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 6.4 Lb.
It has dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Antique 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty extremely well carved ornate gilt wood figure of a laughing Buddha – Budai.
This seated deity wears a loose robe parted in front, revealing his large, protruding belly. His left hand resting on a raised knee, grasping a peach fruit string his right hand is holding the string of a cloth bag at his side.
MEASUREMENTS (approximately):
Height: 25 cm (9.84 inches).
Width at the widest point: 21 cm (8.27inches).
CONDITION: In good ...
The Chinese god of longevity is depicted standing holding a peach branch laden with fruit in his left hand. The peach is the symbol of immortality. The artist has represented Shoulao slightly bent by the weight of his years, his gait is hesitant and his step seems reduced and slow. The left arm rests on the kidneys to relieve the pain. The details are finely sculpted, the hairs of the beard are precisely incised. The facial expression is well rendered. The hair is pulled back into a bun covered ...
Antique Chinese wooden box lacquered red and gold with designs of palace life. Noble figures and scholars stroll through gardens with fine pavilions and trees. The lid lifts to reveal a continuation of the theme.
Dimensions: 2 1/2" high x 13 1/4" long x 7 1/2" wide
Antique Chinese gilt bronze figure of a bodhisattva standing on a lotus. Flowing drapery and high hair style with crown. Hands in Gyan Mudra (knowledge). Downcast eyes and compassionate expression. Overall patina.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 14 3/4" high x 5" wide x 5" deep
These polylobed wooden cups covered with a thick layer of sculpted cinnabar red lacquer were to be used as planters. The interiors and undersides are lacquered in black. It is very likely that the interiors were lined with gilded copper or tin containers, in order to protect the lacquer from permanent humidity, the black lacquered backgrounds suffered from this humidity.A fractured place reveals a piece of textile. Some scholars affirm that the use of textile to reinforce the lacquers would no...
A Chinese cloisonne enamel and gilt bronze water-pot, Qianlong mark and period. 6.5cms.
Small bruise to one side.
From a Sussex, UK, collection.
Chinese pottery standing cow with original pigments remaining.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Length 16 C.M. / Width 6.7 C.M. / Height 11.3 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us fo...
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 12,3 cm diameter. 2,9 cm high. 567 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.
Height: 23 cm (9.2 in)
Width: 9.8 cm (3.9 in)
Attractive Chinese porcelain beast-handled vase with four Qilin adorning the shoulders; features two figural panels surrounded by fine raised enamel hatch-work and small vignettes of birds and figures; good condition
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 18,8 cm diameter. 4,2 cm high. 1737 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.
Height: 27.7 cm (11.1 in)
Width: 13 cm (5.3 in)
Chinese porcelain famille rose handled vase featuring a young woman in a garden setting; a poem script on the reverse; good condition
Height on Saucer: 6.5 cm (2.4 in)
Width of Cup Including Handle: 11.5 cm (4.6 in)
Width of Saucer: 14 cm (5.7 in)
Height of Saucer: 2.6 cm (1.1 in)
Fine example of a Chinese porcelain cup and saucer from the Guangxu Period; both pieces depict dragons amongst foliage surrounded by lotus scrolls below the rims; the base of the saucer is decorated with garlands of foliage; both pieces have a stamped Guangxu mark and are period; good condition
Height: 33 cm (13.3 in)
Width: 16 cm (5.3 in)
Chinese porcelain triple gourd vase; decorated with underglaze blue and polychrome foliage, including peony, orchids and plum blossom; glaze ends accurately just above the base rim; underneath shows a Qianlong mark, but probably later Qing; some age-related wear; good condition
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 11 cm diameter. 3 cm high. 462 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.
Height: 8.8 cm (3.6 in)
Width: 7.8 cm (3.1 in)
Chinese polychrome enamelled cloisonne lidded round box; decorated with florals and auspicious objects; minor age wear; good condition
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 12,7 cm diameter. 2,5 cm high. 760 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 17,3 cm diameter. 4,1 cm high. 1088 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner with wood stand. Xuande mark. 14,5 cm diameter. 9 cm high. Original conditions, free from any repair. Please see on the pictures.
Very good Han Dynasty heavy spinach green lead glazed jar with zoomorphic impressed band at the top. Excellent condition, small unglazed spot near mouthrim- please examine enlargements. D: 14cm/5.5in and H: 11.5cm/4.8in.
Height on Stand: 20 cm (8 in)
Width: 5.8 cm (2.4 in)
Quality Chinese green crackle vase with a wooden lid and stand; fine overall crackle over a very good foot; good condition
Height: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Width: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 2.1 cm (0.8 in)
Fine example of a Chinese carved cinnabar snuff bottle; features two main panels of buildings within rural settings with scroll-work across the shoulders and sides; standing lappets to the base rim and original knop and bone spoon; inscribed Qianlong mark to the base; very good condition
Height: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Length: 13 cm (5.2 in)
Depth: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Weight: 140 gm
Chinese silver box by Luen Wo; decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls; marked on the base LW and script; late 19th century; good condition
Height: 5 cm (2 in)
Width: 7 cm ( 2.8 in)
Weight: 750 gm
Fine Chinese gilt bronze knob seal with a Kilin atop; very well-cast and a crisp seal below; small amount of verdigris showing on the base; good condition
Height: 22.8 cm (9.1 in)
Width: 10.5 cm (4.2 in)
Chinese heavy cloisonne vase of good age; polychrome enamel floral decoration throughout; minor surface wear with age-related issues; good condition
Height: 33 cm (13.2 in)
Width: 12 cm (4.8 in)
Chinese porcelain famille verte lidded vase; features the emperor and attendants moving through a rural setting; standing lappets with hatched borders on both rims; lid with foo dog atop; good condition
Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon dish. 17 cm diameter. Good condition except very smooth hairline at the center.
Chinese Han dynasty lidded gray earthenware hu-form jar with globular body and slightly flaring neck divided into horizontal grooved bands holding incised decoration of various animals. Two opposing applied taotie mask handles are at the shoulder. The circular domed lid has three loops at the edge. 14 3/4" high. 206 BC – 220 AD. This form was designed to imitate the shape of a bronze hu vase. Very good overall condition for its age and type with typical wear, soiling, and minor chips evi...
This piece was excavated at the kiln site, and washed out to remove stains. This type of Jian yao piece has been called as "Hare's fur" in China and "Nogime tenmoku" in Japan.
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Certification : written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.
Size: 9.0cm(D)/4.7cm(H)
A very rare Chinese Song dynasty Qingbai bluish glaze bottle with cloud pattern and beast head decoration. This form is extremely difficult to finish, therefore expected manufacture defeat is acceptable. Ht. 24.8cm. Condition: slightly crooked, minor chips to base rim, no lines, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.
A good Chinese Yuan dynasty Jun glaze bowl. Dia. 14.7cm. Condition: no chips, no lines, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.
A charming Chinese Song dynasty Cizhou bowl. Dia. 14.2cm Ht. 5.8. Condition: perfect as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.
An wonderful shard of Chinese Song dynasty Ru ware tripod vessel with mouth rim. 10.4*10 cm. Condition: in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.
A beautiful Chinese Han dynasty lead green glaze jar with Taotei pattern lugs. Ht. 35.5cm. Condition: minor glaze deterioration, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.
A nice Chinese Tang dynasty Sancai figure of a bearded attendant. Ht. 30cm. crooked, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.
A fine Chinese Yuan to Ming dynasty Cizhou painted floral Meiping shape bottle. Ht. 20cm.Condition: crack line to the base, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering.
Small scholar's chinese table in precious wood. The table is cut from a single plank of wood. The shape is simple and elegant. The wood is very hard, dark brown in color with red highlights, its grain is very fine, similar to mahogany or rosewood. When touched, the surface is slightly irregular, indicating the use of careful manual finishing with a scraper. Good condition. Very heavy. 3400g. 543x322x62mm Can be used as a base.China early 20th century or before.
Excellent opium pipe stem cleaner, fine condition and all original parts. Bamboo sheath, iron cleaning rod and copper opium poppy pod shaped finial handle. Circa late Qing Dynasty. Total length 54cm/21.2in.
Two antique steel-line engravings drawn by Thomas Allom (1804-1872) and engraved by Arthur Willmore (1814-1888) titled “Chinese Boatman Economizing Time & Labour, Poo-kou” and "The Fortress of Terror, Ting-hai" from “China in a Series of Views” published in London in 1843 and reprinted through 1859. The images were derived from sketches executed on the spot by Captain Stoddart, R. N. Purchased from Teresa Coleman Fine Arts in Hong Kong, with the certificate of authentication included. ...
Chinese porcelain jar. On a very beautiful underglaze lavender blue background are painted, in dark cobalt blue also underglaze and in white enamels, characters Shou (happiness) and Swastika (eternity) surrounded by fumaroles, around the base and the neck are represented respectively friezes of waves and stylized clouds. Below the mark of Emperor Qianlong in underglaze blue. This jar was a vase whose neck was certainly damaged. It was transformed into a pot probably during the 19th century in Ch...
Chinese pottery lion panel.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panel only: Length 29.6 C.M. / Width 18 C.M. / Thickness 2.7 C.M.
Height including stand: 38.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actua...
A very fine and elegant Chinese octagonal lacquer and Pewter TEA CADDY, 19th Century, depicting various figures in a Palace Setting. Overall in good condition with minor inconsequential signs of use due to the considerable age.
Size: L. 16 cm.
(6 1/4").
Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with bluish green glaze, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, size: 13 cm diameter.
Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with good bluish green celadon glaze, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, please see picture for detail, size: 12 cm diameter.