All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #734395 (stock #lot408)
Description: A wonderful Jun bowl was with purple splashes in the cavetto in strong form. Molded in quite good size of 15.8cm in width, the bowl was applied with characteristic sky-blue glaze inside and out of the surface only stop short of the foot ring. While was shaped in sleek skill, the steep and unglazed foot ring was cut to a domed shape on the bottom and was slanted outward forming a good angle as a firm support. The molding scars were left obviously at the center of the foot ring...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1454695
Japanese Bizen figure of a standing Shishi, Foo Lion or Dog, well sculpted, with very fine details depicting his fur, teeth, claws, and other white glaze spots outlining his tail and facial fur, his large eyes with dark shiny glaze...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1900 item #858497 (stock #ZTC250)
A Chinese man would have worn this egg shaped wooden tobacco container hanging from his belt. Both front and back are decorated with metal studs and fitting attached with copper nails. The lid is hinged and held in place by a decorative pin which is pulled up to open.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1442883 (stock #MB496)
Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Bowl (damaged)

This fine-quality porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). It is of an attractive cone shape standing on a relatively high foot; the body is thin and particularly translucent. The inner surface has been decorated with incised floral patterns. It is coated in a blue qingbai glaze of good colour.

Diameter 13.5cm...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1920 item #555260 (stock #lot219)
Description: An interesting stamp store's seal was kept in perfect condition. With inscription of Chan Ann Zhai Inn Pu Chang-Chan Ann Zhai Stamp's Store Seal, this wood stamp which stood for the store that had produced numerous stamps for it's clients now was the only one left. Good patina and full of stories were what this old stamp attracted me. Date: Early 20th Century. Height:6.0cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1487032 (stock #MC361)
Fine Large Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Female Entertainer (with Oxford TL Test)

This pottery model of a kneeling lady was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and excavated from Sichuan province. It is made from a reddish-coloured pottery. A variety of figures of this general type are known. They are often musicians and entertainers, and were made in a variety of sizes. This is a particularly well-detailed and rare example...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #1165834
Shallow form bowl with curved side flaring to lipped rim, carved to the center with a bird bearing a flower spring in its beak, encircled by a foliate scroll border with combed detail, covered overall in a crackled pale olive-green glaze, the foot rim and base unglazed. Diameter : 28 cm Period : Northern Song Condition : small chip to the backside rim, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #1276291
With a green and yellow glaze, decorated in relief with a fish between water plants. One side of the flask is left uncleaned to show how the flask was found. The soil can be easily removed. Condition: very good with expected age wear and age cracks in the glaze. 20 cm. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1837 VR item #1232237
A pair of Japanese Edo Period Ko-Imari porcelain choko. Polychrome enamel decoration of chrysanthemums and Paulownia. Buff tone along the rims. Fuku marks centered inside the foot rims. Diameter almost 3 3/4 inches (9.525 cm). Height 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm). At least early 19th century. Good condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1472126 (stock #MB432)
Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Lady with Oxford TL Test

This elegant pottery figure of a lady was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The lady wears flowing robes and stands alert with hands clasped together across her chest, her head looking very slightly to her left. It is made from a cream-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #497820 (stock #lot170)
Description: A functional tool for tribal people was decorated with chased dragon motifs. Kept with original condition, this flint pod can well be transformed as an attractive pendant, a belt decoration or a display item within a framework. Date: Qing Dynasty (19th Century) Material: Metal and Leather Width: 9.2cm Height: 5.9cm Depth: 2.2cm
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #1318093
Porcelain charger glazed in blue and white and copper red. Diameter 27 cm. Jiajing period (1796-1820). Some chips to the rim, but no cracks or repairs.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1436877 (stock #M0870)
Large Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Figure - Female Cook

This large and impressive pottery model was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and excavated from Sichuan province. It is a model of a kneeling female figure holding in one hand a knife, and in the other a fish that lays on a chopping board. It is made from a particularly red pottery that is relatively low-fired...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #409834 (stock #lot063)
Description: A Rare Yaozhou Baby of 12th century was excavated with obvious evidence of adhesives. With sophisticated olive-green glaze, the lying Song baby survived over 800 years and still reflected the restraint glaze glamour the excavated piece always have. For anyone who are searching for Chinese early porcelain's figurines shall never spare a museum piece like this. Date: Northern Song dynasty (12th century) Length: 5.9cm Condition: Perfect. Provenance: Johnson Lemon
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1155367
A 19th century Chinese paktong opium pipe, opium container, tool holders and tweezers en suite with base featuring engraved bird and flower decoration including a dragonfly, butterflies, fruit and (or course) poppy blooms. Attention to detail exhibited with copper-bronze lined rims to tool holders and pipe top. 10 characters (in four cartouches) maker's mark inside hinged opium container cover. Very good condition. Height from surface to pipe stem 10 1/2 inches...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1348866
Magnificent tureen decorated with floral patterns. The handlles in the shape of gilded lion masks. The lid crowned by a gilded Foo dog. Dimensions: 34x22x26 cm. Condition: a 7 cm hairline in the bowl, otherwise perfect.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800 item #534480 (stock #TIB-003)
A 17th century dorje (thunderbolt of enlightenment) Buddhist ritual object of a dark color with some green encrustation. Some dorjes at that time were made from meteorites found in the Himalayas. This particular dorje is quite heavy and there is a possibility that it may be made from a meteorite but we have not had it tested...