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.

Han Dynasty Ca. 206 BC - AD 220, A grey pottery granary with cylindrical shape and three sets of concentric raised rings on the body, sitting on a three moulded feet forming a tripod base. Being approxiamtely 8 1/4" tall and completely intact.

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.

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. 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.

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 4 inches high and 4 3/4 inches across the handles.

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.

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 5 inches high and 5 1/4 inches across the handles.

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

Han Dynasty, Ca. 206 B.C.- 220 A.D. A burnished pottery cocoon jar, so named for the silkworm cocoon that it represents. This type of vessel was commonly used for storing wine. Approximately 9/12" tall and 10 1/2" wide. Intact except for restoration to the rim.

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.