Rare Large Chinese Early Ming Dynasty Underglazed Zodiac Jar with Oxford TL Test

This large and extremely rare stoneware jar of very attractive form was made during the early part of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), most likely at one of the kilns in Yuxi, Yunnan province. It has been unusually decorated in an underglazed pattern featuring the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, some more distinct than others...

Fine Tall Chinese Neolithic Xiajiadian Culture Black Pottery Li Tripod with Oxford TL Test (c. 2300 - 1600 BC)

This superb tall pottery vessel was made by people of the Xiajiadian culture (c. 2300 - 1600 BC) from Inner Mongolia. This vessel is particularly characteristic of this Neolithic culture with its wide rim, partly hollow udder-shaped legs and carefully constructed body. The surface has fired mostly to black, although the colour does vary a little in places...

Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Camel with Oxford TL Test (AD 618 - 906)

This large and impressive pottery model of a camel was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a pale grey pottery that has been "cold-painted" in coloured pigments, traces of which can still be seen. The camel stands alert with its head raised and turned slightly to its right, Its two humps flop in opposite directions and its tail is tucked in against its body...

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Tripod - Qijia Culture (c. 2050 - 1700 BC)

This pottery tripod vessel was made around 4,000 years ago and dates to the Qijia Culture (c. 2050 - 1700 BC). Such vessels were used as cooking vessels and are often made from a coarse gritty clay as is this example. The form is designed to maximise the amount of surface area to transmit heat from the fire to the contents of the vessel...

Pair of Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Male & Female Figures with Oxford TL Test (AD 618 - 906)

This is a true "pair" of male and female figures (not two separate figures that have been "married") made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in coloured pigments. They are similarly dressed in long-sleeved robes...

Tall Chinese Western Han Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Jar (206 BC - AD 8)

This stoneware jar, of the type often referred to as "proto-porcelain", dates to the latter part of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The upper body, and inner mouth, are coated with a dark olive-green crackled glaze whilst the unglazed lower body has fired to a dark reddish-brown. On opposing sides are two sturdy and elaborate handles, each decorated with an impressed pattern, above which are applied scrolls...

Fine Large Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Jar (206 BC - AD220)

This large and impressive stoneware jar, of the ware often referred to as "proto-porcelain", was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). This jar has a flared mouth with a wide body on top of a large integral foot. There is a raised ridge around the inner rim. On opposing sides to the upper shoulder are a pair a loop handles decorated with geometric impressions...

Fine Large Chinese Northern Song / Jin Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Jar (11th - 13th Century)

This attractively-shaped round storage jar was made at one of the northern kilns during the 11th - 13th centuries. Apart from the base, the jar is covered, both inside and out, in a glossy dark brown glaze...

Large Chinese Warring States Impressed Pottery Jar (475 - 221 BC)

This large and impressive pottery jar was made during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It is relatively highly-fired, having a clear ring when tapped, and quite heavily-potted. The colour of the outer surface has fired to varying colours, reddish-brown to the lower body and under the rim, and a paler grey to the upper surface. The outer surface has been attractively decorated with repeated overlapping comb impressions...

Large Chinese Warring States / Han Dynasty Impressed Pottery Jar

This large and unusual pottery jar dates to the 3rd-2nd centuries BC, the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC) or possibly as late as the early Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a pale grey pottery and has several unusual features. It has a flared mouth and short neck, below which are a series of carved bands around the shoulder...

Tall Chinese Western Jin Dynasty Yue Glazed Stoneware Jar (AD 265 - 316)

This rare tall jar was made during the Western Jin Dynasty (AD 265 - 316). It is heavily-potted and has a pale grey porcelaneous body. The outer surface and inner mouth are coated in a pale green yue glaze. It has a wide dish-shaped mouth. On opposing sides to the shoulder are two pairs of sturdy loop handles with lightly incised lines surrounding the shoulder. This jar is slightly under-fired, with the glaze having a m...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Stone Buddhist Lion Dog / Shishi

This carved stone lion dog, or Dog of Fo, dates to the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). There is some wear, some chips to the edges/corners, most noticeably a large chip to the front right corner. No repair or restoration. Length 18 cm (7 inches). 

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