Two matching, mirror image bronze chariot buckles, each with a relief depicting a reclining bull with openwork legs. Incised design below and loops on reverse side for attachment. Nice deposits with heavy green patina throughout. Each buckle is 2 1/2 inches in length. Chinese Zhou Dynasty, Ca. 1100-256 BC. Ex. Arteprimitivo, NYC.

This is a beautiful bronze sword from the Spring and Autumn Period of Ancient China (Circa 770-476). The piece has a beautiful golden brown color. The blade is very heavy with a prominent midrib and beveled blade edges. The hollow round handle has what appear to be small casting flaws where there is loss to the metal. This area would have been covered by wrappings in antiquity to complete it. The overall length of the piece is approximately 50 cm and the weight is 461 grams. A beautiful sword of a type becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Beautifully detailed bronze mirror dating to the Han Dynasty, bearing zoomorphic animals on the front. An absolutely amazing deep golden brown patina has developed on the mirror side of the piece over time. The piece measures 75 mm in diameter and is fully intact. Han Dynasty China, ca. 206 BC- 220 AD. Ex. Dr. Geoffrey Smith, Museum of Man, San Diego, California.

Description: A superb and rare set of twelve ancient Chinese pottery zodiac figures, each holding one of the twelve Chinese Zodiac animals in it's arms, painted in original green, yellow, black and pink colors. Dating to China's Ming Dynasty circa 450 years ago, traces of plant roots are attached to some of the figures, as a consequence of extended burial. The zodiac animals are: tiger, dragon, snake, horse, monkey, goat, rabbit, rat, dog, ox, pig, and rooster. The figures range in size from 7.12 inches to 7.28 inches. Some expected wear, degradation & restoration. Ex. Allen's Antiques Ltd., Tony Allen.

This is a wonderful example of Yuan Dynasty tomb pottery, being a burnished pottery model of a horse, standing on a rectangular base. Beautifully molded with intricate detail applied to the face and halter, along with a groomed mane and flowing tail. Some restoration to the legs and tail. Approximately 8 inches tall x 9 inches long. Ca. 1279-1368 A.D., Yuan Dynasty, Ex. Tony Allen- Allen's Antiques, LTD.

Seen here is a Han dynasty vase, being ovoid and flat in shape with a short neck. The piece is composed of fired gray clay, painted in whites and umbers. A beautiful array of root marks is visible, as seen in the pictures. The vase measures 8 1/4" in height, by 8 1/2" in width. Excavated in the area of Xian, the piece comes from the collection of Dr. Geoffrey Smith., California. Han Dynasty Period, 206 B.C.-220 A.D.

A beautiful Ming Dynasty Jar, modeled in the form of a Lotus Pod. The glaze is a wonderful, rich, deep green. A red painted sanskrit character is noted on the base as seen in the pictures. The piece is a large 14.6 inches high. Dates from the Ming Dynasty Period, ca. 1368-1644 A.D. Ex. Allen's Antiques LTD.

Ca. 2000 B.C., Chinese painted jar, dating to the Majiayao culture, probably Machang phase. The fine clay body is thinly potted with bands of geometric patterning. Approximately 3 inches high and 4 1/2 inches across the handles. Ex. Tony Allen- Allen's Antiques, LTD.

Song Dynasty funerary vase, measuring 15 1/2 inches in height. Excellent condition, save for missing lid. Ca. 960-1279 A.D.

A strikingly beautiful Han Dynasty Hu Jar with a deep, rich, green glaze on the body and amber glazing at the interior of the throat. It displays a wonderful silvery iridescence as seen in photos of the base in particular. The piece is large and heavy at 14 inches in height. The piece was tested in 2004 by Oxford Authentication, LTD services in England. They are known as the premier testing lab for thermoluminescence analysis, which is conclusive for the dating of ancient ceramics. The original report from Oxford is, of course, included with the piece and authenticates the date of firing to the time period consistent with it's stated age from the Han Dynasty, 206 BC -220 AD. Ex. Allen's Antiques Ltd., Tony Allen.

A beautifully shaped and detailed fanghu jar from the Han Dyanasty Period, 206 B.C. to 220 A.D.. The piece is quite large and heavy, being over 14 inches high. Swirling reds, whites and powder blues decorate the exterior. A striking example, with some restoration. Ex. Tony Allen, Allen's Antiques, LTD.

Ca. 1368-1684 A.D., Late Ming Dynasty. Delicately made glazed vase in green and amber tones with a floral motif front and back. 5" inches high in overall good condition with some crazing to the glaze and a tiny chip at the mouth which does not detract. No repair or restoration.