Chinese Group of Stoneware Puppetheads and hands on iron stands, 19th century, charming characatures of daily life in China done in earthtones and shades of blue. Round holes of attachment at lower ends of pieces. Hollow cores. Head Sizes range from 6.75"H to 8.5"H without stands, Losses to various heads and hands

Rare "Yue" lobed bowl lotus shape.With spur marks at the center.Song- Five dynasty period.Very good conditions. No crack,no chips and free from any restorations.14cm diameter.4cm tall.

A "Ge" type Censer with two lugs decorations.good condition with just has one short hairline at the rim.6,5cm tall,17cm wide,11,8cm mouth diameter.

Lovely and Rare Song Dynasty Ding ware Lobed Bowl.Bowl covered with high quality white glaze.Size:13cm diameter.conditions: two small chips at back side of the mouth rim (see picture 6),no hairlines, free from any restorations.

A rare Song dynasty Hutian Qingbai bowl, rounded side with wide open rim and unglazed base, bowl decorated with carved flower motif at interior, flower shape rim, bowl is products of Hutian in Jiangxi.
Bowl is in good condition with minor damage at the rim restored and faint hairline at the rim.
Size: 19.5 cm diameter.

This well worn pair of Woman's Lotus shoes for bound feet are from the later part of the Qing Dynasty about 1870-1880. The vamp fabric is red cotton with a matching floral embroidery pattern on each side. The delicate hand stitching detail clearly shows the pride taken by the owner/maker. The soles are short of the toe vamp which was done to give the wearer a more floating and sensual appearance when walking.

This is nice and large Shou bowl dated to Kangxi (1662-1772) period. The Shou bowl stand on a short footrim, with recess based and then everted upwards. The base has a hand painted private kiln seal mark that can be dated to the Kangxi period. Both on the outside and cavetto of the shou bowl, it is surrounded with tibetan scripts. In the center of bowl, it has a large charatecr of Shou surrounded by a circle of ruyi and within a star...

A very rare early Ming 15th century longquan celadon octagonal shape large dish, octagonal shape with wide spread rim and unglazed base, dish decorated with carving flower motif at interior, dish covered with bluish green glaze.
Dish is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 30 cm diameter.

A rare early 18th Century Brush Pot or Bitong painted in vibrant "famille rose" enamels depicting a Scholar at his table and Kui Xing - the scholar's god of examinations. On the base is inscribed "Zhao Cai Jin Bao". The decoration and inscription suggest good fortune and prosperity. This item was made during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723 1735). Condition - there is a large chip and a 2.5 inch (6.5cm) hairline to the rim...

A Nice Yuan dynasty longquan celadon Large dish, rounded side with bracketed rim and glazed base, thickened rim and vertical ribbing at inside and outside wall, in the center there is molded A fruit tree.Dish is in good condition,no crack,no chip, no restoration. 34 cm diameter

Massive Tibetan Thangka of Amitayus from the Jonathen Cob Estate, Buddha.Amitayus.is the main bodhisattva form-emanation of the fire-element. In most mandalas the fire-element has the color red, is associated with the western region of the universe and has the lotus or nectar-vase as it's symbol. The lotus stands for pure intentions of all activities, while the nectar vase, filled with the subtle life-energy (nectar) demonstrates the immense power of this element...

A large, heavily potted, "Diving Dragon" dish depicting an angular stylized dragon amongst clouds in pursuit of a flaming pearl. The design originated in more conventional form in the early 18th Century during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735) but this item was made later during the reign of the Jiaqing emperor (1796 - 1820). Similar dishes were salvaged from the wreck of the Diana which sank in 1816...

An early 18th Century deep dish with very fine porcelain body decorated in underglaze blue depicting a four clawed dragon, amongst cloud scrolls, in pursuit of a flaming pearl. This item was made in Jingdezhen, Jianxi province, during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723 - 1735). Condition - there are two hairline cracks (1.7 and 1.5 inches) and associated chips and frits to the rim in the area facing the dragon's right claw (please see enlargement no. 4). There has been no restoration...

A Song dynasty longquan celadon dish with twin fish design at the center and incised scroll design at inner wall.lotus petal at outside wall.Dish covered with very nice blue green glazed.porcelaineus body.condition: has two crack at the center(please see at picture six),tiny chip at the foot rim,Free from any restorations.Size: 25,5cm diameter.

A rare and very finely enamelled small vase. On the base is the iron red hall mark - Ju ren tang zhi - "Made for the hall where one dwells in benevolence". The mark is often attributed to the brief reign of the Honxian emperor (circa 1915- 1916) but this item was probably made a little later. Condition - excellent, no damages and no restoration...

A Fine Song dynasty saucer dish, rounded side with flower shape rim and unglazed flat base, dish decorated with vertical ribbing and flower petal rim, covered with white glaze with smooth splash qingbay color.porcelenous body. Bowl is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restorations.11,3cm diameter.

Song dynasty Longquan Celadon glazed Lotus bowl of deep rounded form supported on a short foot ring.Covered with Nice blueis green celadon glaze.Conditions with small chiped at the mouth ring.Free from any restorations.12 cm diameter.5cm tall,3,2cm foot ring diameter.

A rare wine ewer, with warming pot, depicting the famous Tang Dynasty "drunken" poet Li Bai (701 - 762), with one of his best known poems and another inscribed on the warmer. Both poems are signed by the same calligrapher. This item carries the reign mark of the Tongzhi emperor (1862 - 1874)but was probably made a little later during the Guangxu reign (1875-1908). Condition - there are chips to the edges of the warmer (please see enlargement 1)...

This pair of Chinese archer rings with wood stands and caps is a product of late 19th century. They are 1 3/16” high (the darker one is a little shorter), 1 3/8” in diameter and a quarter of an inch thick. They are 2 ½” high with the carved wood stands and caps. The two knobs are made from natural red coral. They are in excellent condition and look great on a scholar’s desk.

This Chinese carved jade (jadeite) brush washer is a product of the early 20th century. It depicts a lotus leaf and a blossom on its side. It is 5 ¼” long, 3” wide and half an inch thick. It is in excellent condition.

A scarce 18th Century U-shaped bowl decorated with iron red and very finely painted "famille rose" enamels depicting the Bajixiang - the Eight Buddhist Treasures - between key-fret and ruyi bands. The base carries the six character seal mark of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795) and is of the period. Although not uncommon during the 19th Century, Qianlong examples of this type are rare and with superior decoration. For similar - ref. Sotheby's, London - lot 145,12 July 2006...

A fine black glaze tea bowl of Song dynasty decorated with brownies Hare's Fur. Jian ware 12th-13th century in perfect condition. Diameter:10cm, High:4,5cm and Foot diam:3cm.

A rare and very well painted enamel wine ewer - with documentary decoration in Chinese taste possibly depicting the story of the Daoist Immortal Lu Dong Bin. This item was made circa 1740 during the reign of the Qianlong emperor. Condition - there is an 18th Century iron replacement handle; there are surface marks and there are enamel losses around the finial on the cover( enlargement no.6) and to the tip of the spout (enlargement no.1)...

Large brown glazed stoneware bowl. Yuan Dynasty ( 1271 - 1368 ) Diameter : 22,4 cm. H : 9,7 cm. Condition : Perfect

Very Rare Example of Yue Brush Washer or water dropper with fish shape covered with green glaze,Five Dynasty - Northern Song.conditions :on restorations(please see at the picture six before restoration).19cm wide...9cm tall.

Ming Chenghua Period ( 1465 - 1487 ) This piece belongs to the very best kind of a Ming Chenghua Minyao ( peoplesware ) bowl. Very well potted, the excellent painted decoration done with the for good Chengua pieces typical " watery blue ". Diameter : 13,2 cm. H : 6,1 cm. Condition : Please have a look at the last 2 enlargements.

An early Ming dynasty Celadon bowl made in the Longquan kilns, Zhejiang province during the first half of the 15th Century (circa 1400 - 1450 AD). The outide is of moulded lotus petal form, the base is unglazed and there is carved lotus flower decoration to the interior. Condition excellent - no damages and no restoration. 21cm (8.3 inches) diameter; 9cm (3.5 inches) high.

明代龙泉青瓷荷叶纹碗-15世纪
਴...

A Ming Ge Yao jarlet imitating the famous Sung Ge Yao ware. Unfortunately this rare jarlet is in an imperfect condition, two minute chips to the mouth rim, but no crack on body, temporary restoration with gold leaf, it is still very much a beautiful study piece and can display the nice side in ur private museum as sample...size 6cm height, please ask for more photos , ship free by SAL registered now

An exceptionally rare turquoise-glazed porcelain vase or flask made in the Jingdezhen kilns, Jiangxi province,China, during the reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722). The neck is decorated with upright plantain leaves, each shoulder with styalized lotus scroll design and applied buddhistic lion head. The central panels front and back feature the Hehe Erxian - the twin Immortals of Union and Harmony - one holding a basket from which has been released a bat, in flight amongst clouds. Inside the...

There were many hundreds of smaller Tang Dynasty Changsha bowls on the Belitung wreck, but just very very few larger pieces of the same kind. This is one of these extremely rare larger pieces. By its extraordinary large size despite its glaze degradations this piece appears extremely decorative. A " must " for any Belitung - collection. Diameter : 20,9 cm. H : 8 cm. Condition : Except that glaze degradations this piece is in a perfect condition.

A beautiful late 18th Century Ox-blood flambe-glazed jar in globular form; under a glossy streaked glaze ranging from deep liver-red through to a lavender blue. H:12 in. Excellent condition.

Early 19th Century large and framed Chinese silk and gilt thread embroidery .Overall design of dragons amongst flames and clouds; top panel on dark brown ground, bottom with colorful ocean wave representing the emperors power sending to the people. Excellent condition. L: 40” W: 19”.

Two 19th Century rare gilt-lacquered wood figures of Bodhisatva with round bottom. Each measures 6-3/4”in height. Excellent condition.

A very rare Ming dynasty blue glazed and white slip pouring vessel (Kendi), rounded side with globular body and high neck, kendi decorated with blue glazed and white slip of flower motif at the body, neck with Buddhist symbols motif, lower spout with bird motif, base with white glaze and some blue splashes.
Kendi is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration.
Size: 18.5 cm height.

This is a late 19th century nephrite carving. It depicts a reclined lioness turning her head back to watch her baby trying to climb on her back. It is 1 ½” high, 2 ¾” long and 1 ¼” wide. It is in great condition.

This late 19th century Chinese bronze statue of a reclining water buffalo is 3 ¼” high, 6” long and 4” wide. It depicts a reclining water buffalo turning its head toward its back. It has nice patina and is in excellent condition.

A Nice Brown Glaze container decorated with single handle on top.Tang dynasty.good condition except glaze degradation because found from the river.size:9,8cm height...10 cm wide.

A rare example ewer with lobed body in a pear-shaped form, covered overall with pale brown glazed.Northern song.original conditions when the piece found from the river at sumatra. Size: 16 cm height (possibly 21 cm if complete)

An Example of Song dynasty longquan celadon dish with double fish motif, rounded side with flattened rim and glazed base, dish decorated with double fish motif at the center and rising lotus petal motif at outer wall, dish covered with slightly different glaze color tone. Dish has one chip at the rim and semi porcelain.21,7cm diameter

From the Yi ethnic minority group, this antique Chinese container would have been used to store tobacco. The decorative cinnabar paint color draws attention to the gentle dome shapes of the lid and bottom sections, which fit together with a deep overlap. The worn areas of the cinnabar expose the black lacquer undercoat. As a folk art object, this tobacco container combines both the pleasing aesthetic craftsmanship and utilitarian need which shaped the daily lives of many indigenous ethnic gro...

A Very Rare/Fine Kesi-Woven Silk Buddhist Priest’s Stole (Jiasha): China, 19th Century It’s a large Kesi-woven silk Buddhist priest’s stole (95 seated buddha figures)composed of ninty four bands of red silk neatly seamed together into 19 rows, each band woven with an each seated buddha is in the various colors, positions and details in band of the row, framed within four long border bands, each woven with a five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst cloud crolls, It’s in ver...

A great opportunity for the owner of a large Song Dynasty Longquan ware Jar. Nearly all excavated Jars had lost its Lid. Presupposed that the size fits this Lid could make your Jar again to a complete piece. The Diameter of the lid is 16,6 cm. and the size of this Lid would fit for a Jar with a mouth rim diameter between 14,4 and 16,4 cm. Condition : Very nice Celadon glaze. The body nearly perfect with not the smallest crack. If you look very very close you might see one single very minute ...

A Tang dynasty yue two lugs jar, rounded side with globular body and flat unglazed base, jar decorated with two lugs and covered with creamy green celadon glaze. Jar is in good condition, no chip, no crack, no restoration. Size: 17,5 cm height.

A rare Yuan dynasty blue and white square jar, jar decorated with under glaze blue of flower motif at each side (chrysanthemum, lotus, peony, Indian lotus). at the top there is two dragon motif around the rim, unglazed base.
Jar is in good condition with minor crackled at glaze surface, very small chip at the dragon motif, no restoration, good Persian blue color.
Size: 6.5 cm height.

A very rare early Ming Period white glazed porcelain dish with a molded decoration. This Dish is so rare because it is most likely no Dehua ware, but Jingdezhen ware. Although in a lesser quality this rare dish shows similarities to our superb molded early Ming dish with enamel decoration ( item 811466 ) Diameter : 11,4 cm. Condition : Perfect glaze, no crack, the body a bit warped and there is a minute chip ( better said, this single chip is a slight fritting )

A most superb work of Art of the Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 ). If there would not be this extraordinary thick and smooth, best kind of Qingbai glaze this piece would assume to be a ordinary Yuan period covered box. The large surprise is, that the interior of this piece shows a amazing miniature erotic scene, modelled in a typical Yuan manner in a never before seen quality. When regarding this amazing work of art one asks oneself how the Yuan potters were able to crate such a fine miniature wor...

A Rare and Fine 18th century Cloisonne vase decorated with two panel of landscape and lotus flower. possible Qianlong period. good conditons,free from any retorations. size H : 15,5 cm

A very rare and high value of Yuan dynasty blue and white big octagonal yuhuchun vase, octagonal shape with tear shape body and small neck with open wide rim, glazed base, vase decorated with good color of under glaze blue of eight different double flower motif, chrysanthemum, peony, lotus, hibiscus, water flower, indian lotus etc. lower portion with panel of tear drops and classic scroll, upper part with rising leaves motif, vase is found in east java.
The yuhuchun vase is in fairly good c...

An extremely rare one of the kind early Ming longquan celadon warmer bowl with open work, rounded side with open work and glazed base, warmer decorated with flower and rock motif at the center, outer wall with open work of flower motif, covered with bluish green glaze.
Warmer is in very good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, minor crackled at glaze surface, porcelain.
Size: 22.5 cm diameter.

Rare Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 ) Shufu ware bowl with a molded Chrysanthemun decor. Diameter : 17,8. H : 7,4 cm. Condition : 2 short hairlines and one large restored chip. The " Shufu " glaze in a very nice condition.

A transitional Ming - Qing Chongzhen - Shunzhi blue and white big jar, rounded side with short neck and glazed base, out turned neck and oviod body, jar decorated with under glaze blue of Hibiscus or peony flower scroll motif.
Jar is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, there is faint glaze line near the base.
Size: 29 cm height.

A very rare Song longquan celadon octagonal shape cup, square octagonal shape rim with round flared foot and unglazed base, cup decorated with octagonal shape and covered in green glaze.
Cup is in good condition no chip, no crack, no restoration, some minor crackled at glaze surface, very rare to find a celadon cup in octagonal shape.
Size: 8.5 cm diameter.

Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 ) brown glazed Stoneware. The original Lid with a molded decoration. Diameter : 6,8 cm. H : 6,5 cm. Condition : The Jar is in a perfect condition. The Lid has a small repair.

A Pair blue and white soucer dishes with dragon motive.qing dynasty. good conditions,no chip,no hairlines and free from any restorations. 16,5cm diameter

A shipwreck Late Tang to Northern Sung Dynasty Green glaze celadon saucer, family name pattern( quite rare with family surname "wang" incised(means king), unglazed ring among the green glaze. It is in good condition no damage, no crack, no chip, no restoration except glaze corossion by sea water.

It is extremely rare to find a Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 ) Jar with its original Lid and it is extremely rare to find a piece with such an amazing, best kind of Cobalt blue. The " Ahmadan Blue " resp. the " Mohammedan Blue ". Jingdezhen ware. H : 7,4 cm. Diameter : 7,4 cm. The cobalt blue amazing, the glaze in an excellent condition, but the piece broken and re-glued. Nevetheless still a excellent enrichment for any Yuan collection.

Perfect potted Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period ( 1723 - 1735 ) bowl with a very nice enamel and gilded decoration. Diameter : 7,6 cm. H : 4,2 cm. Condition : The body cracked, the glaze and the enamels in a excellent condition.

A good lacquered bamboo brushpot (Bitong),depicting Shou xing and a deer, delicately painted in a style more commonly seen on large gilt decorated blue glazed vases that are attributed to the late Qianlong/Jiaqing reigns . The inscription reads : "Imitated at (?) Tai Zhengya's Calligraphy Studio of Elegant Living, for his comments". Condition is good - one age related crack and a little wear to the gilding. No further damages/losses. 5.25 inches (13.4cm) High.

18/19世纪ĺ...

The extraordinary small size is so nice on this piece. Ming Dynasty Wanli Period ( 1573 - 1620 ), Jingdezhen ware. Diameter : 4,1 cm. H : 3 cm. Condition : Perfect

Ming Chenghua period ( 1465 - 1487 ) blue and white Minyao ( peoplesware ) bowl decorated with a very nice, typical Chenghua water-plant design. Diameter : 13,2 cm. H : 6,3 cm. Condition : Restored ( Please look the enlargements )