An xxl superb 64 cm high male attendant carrying a teapot in his arms. The figure is decorated with red, black and white pigmented colors. The glazed areas are held in green and yellow sancai colors. It dates to the Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 AD.

Exceptional quality pottery figure with precise and detailed painting and glazing. The height and the fact that it's done in realistic life-like proportions makes this figure massive and heavy...

A large and very impressive tomb pottery horseman, Chinese, 1368-1644 AD. The type has been thoroughly tested and was burnt approx 500 years ago, placing it in the mid Ming period, c. early-mid 16th. century.

The pottery horseman, a higher-ranking officer, was probably originally equipped with a standard of wood, that has now decayed. He is clad in body armor in blue and torquise and wears a cone- shaped helmet...

A deeply carved wooden lintel, dating to circa the mid-19th century, possibly earlier. The carving is detailed and in excellent condition. Chief among the figures is "Kamadhenu," a winged female deity with the body of a cow and the head of a human. The piece measures 30" in length (80cm) and is 9" in height (22cm).

Pre Columbian Tiahuanaco Terracotta face pot with a slip geometric decorated hat-spout. The piece came from LA auction of Pre Columbian pots this has a Collection label that states 130 AD Tiahuanaco. No damage size H 5" W 4"

This is a large, deeply molded sculpture which would have been used to make appliques for attachment to larger vessels. The piece is 4-5/8" in length and its interior depth is more than 1". It depicts a lotus pod and comes with a rubberized impression. A beautiful piece of sculpture in its own right.

Length: 2.9 cm (1.2 in)
Height: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Depth: 1.9 cm (0.8 in)

Fine early Japanese carved netsuke of a man riding on a Shi Shi dog; excellent old patina on natural material; some expected wear; good condition

Biconical vase with tapered neck and flared mouth. The vertical ribbon handle attached to the pronounced shoulder. Standing on a flat base.
Decorated with a meander band that skirts the root of the handle. Above hanging triangles framed by incised parallel lines.
For a closely related example, cf. Beazley Archive vase no. 9014319.
Ceramic, Impasto Ware
Villanovan/Etruscan, 850-800 BC
H...

Height: 19 cm (7.8 in)
Width: 8 cm (3.6 in)

Chinese blue and white porcelain ewer with standing lappets; structural and rural scenes; good condition; circa early 19th century

Height: 3.6 cm (1.6 in)
Width: 3.1 cm ( 1.3 in)
Depth: 2.9 cm (1.1 in)

Fine Japanese wooden netsuke of a crouched boy holding a ripe persimmon; signed to the base; good condition

Beautifully shaped oinochoe covered with a black metallic glossy varnish of excellent quality.
The flat shoulder decorated with radiating strokes in applied red. The body with a meander and a wavy line with circles in the interstices. The handle area framed by vertical lines.
The high swung handle arching from the trefoil mouth to the shoulder.
The concise modeling orientates on jugs made in metal.
For a closely related vase, cf. acc. no...

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

Width: 12.5 cm (5 in)
Height: 7.2 cm (2.9 in)
Depth: 8.3 cm (3.6 in)

Chinese 19th century gilt cloisonne box with wood lining; good condition

Width: 12.2 cm (4.8 in)
Height: 4 cm ( 1.7 in)

Fine Japanese Satsuma bowl featuring figures in a moonlit garden setting; chrysanthemum roundels to the exterior; excellent condition

Terracotta head of a man with a round hairstyle which covers the ears. The hair with impressed circles and remains of white color.
The man shows wide almond-shaped eyes with neatly marked cosmetic lines and eyebrows. The prominent nose with pieced nostrils, the lips pressed to a gentle smile.
Elaborate style with much use of the modeling tool. The piece constitutes a fragment of figurine or a sculptor's model.
For a related head, cf. inv. no...

An old time collection which found many years ago at South Sulawesi area, covered overall with plain white slight Qingbai tone with original lid. Yuan Dynasty in perfect condition. Height :

A fine pair of Hizen-yaki, Arita kilns blue and white porcelain dishes in the Kakiemon style. The molded, spiral foliate cavettos sporting similarly shaped undulating shonsui panels with ‘three friends of winter’ decoration and other, typically shonsui shape patterns. The Peony motif centers surrounded by a band of auspicious symbols in shironuki. Chocolate colored, iron-oxidized rims...

Seated Eros tightly wrapped in a heavy cloak pulled over the stippled wreath on his head. The chubby face with remains of pink color, red lips.
Eros holds a pointed amphora with a stippled ribbon/garland hanging around the vessel’s shoulder. The ends of the ribbon run down the young god’s back. The stumps on the back belong to the missing wings.
White color for the garment...

Campanian squat lekythos decorated with the head of a woman wearing a segmented sakkos sparing a tuft at the temple. The Campanian headdress is stitched along the joins and leaves a bun at rear.
Eye and eyebrow are indicated with short lines, mouth and nostrils with tiny dots.
Tiny lines to extend the round chin. The woman wears a necklace and an earring.
The sideward tendril with scrolls that frame vestigial blossoms...