Pair Chinese Green glazed on pottery Foo dog Joss Stick Holders, Ca. 1920, 5 1/4" high, 1 1/2" wide-bottom, 2 3/4" deep-base, 4 1/4" maximum depth, very nice small size, they usually used in the temples on the Altar. Some of the green glaze pieces are chipped off which is very typical for this type of green glaze on pottery pieces, no major damages. Still retained Export Wax Seal on top of the head.
A very rare Jin Dynasty Greenware jar with three lugs typical of that era. The green glaze going two thirds of the way down the vase. The inside is glazed also. Comes with a certificate from the Chinese Government Auction House. Size H. 47 cm.
Condition: Very nice glaze. No repairs. A fine kiln crack around the bottom unglazed area that does not go through the inside.
A very rare large white Chinese vase. Very difficult to find an original white vase like this. The production of white glazed wares was not very large, yet their quality was generally rather high.This one has a symbol of a human figure painted inside most likely done by the those who owned the vase. Size: H. 84cm. W. 45cm.
Condition: Perfect.
A large ovoid Chinese Martavan (aka Martaban) jar from the 16th/17th century. (Martavan jars were produced in China's southern region and shipped, via the port of Martabanin present day Myanmar, to various neighboring countries as storage containers for various commodities...these storage vessels became prized possessions by the local peoples.) The jar has a lovely honey brown colored glaze with bold dragon relief motif and loop handles around the shoulder...
Description: A beautiful ceramic doll was well presented in a picture of a lady was reading in a garden.
Xi-Wan dolls were done by traditional Chinese craftsmanship and have been very famous in China for hundred of years.
Date:late 19th century.
Height:15cm.
Condition:perfect.
A very rare nicely moulded vase with a long ribbed neck that flares to a hexafoil rim. The hexagonal body is moulded with bands of flowers. The lower band has alternating patterns of lotus flowers and lotus leaves. There are two lion masks at opposite sides at the shoulder. The vase is covered in a light olive-grey glaze.
Period: Yuan - 13th/14th Century
Size: Height = 14.4 cm (5-11/16 inches)
Condition: Tiny barely noticeable chip at the rim of the mouth otherwise perfect.
A very unusual & original Han well with the "jing" design, symbol for well and two intertwined snakes for the handle. There is some iridescence at the bottom of the base of the green glaze from age. Green glaze was used to make it look like bronze. Size: H. 30.5cm W.16cm.
Condition: Very small repair on the underside of the rim, otherwise in very good condition. See photo.
A rare and authentic neolithic vase with a series of progressive painting of squares ending with four squares on the last panel.
Age: 3500-2200 BC. Size: H. 31cm. W. 25cm. Condition: Very good except for a small repair at the mouth of the vase. See photo eleven.
A rare Mother and child Han Oil Lamp.The Mother is sitting and holding the hand of the child. The head piece was used for the oil holding the oil. Size: H. 26.8cm. W. 11cm.
Condition: Most of the green glaze is gone and there is an old repair break around the head. See photos.
Small ceramic cup of celadon color, with crackled glazing. China, Ming Dynasty. Diameter: 12,2 cm. Height: 3.3 cm. Slight abrasion, otherwise very good condition.
DESCRIPTION: Long acknowledged as masters of porcelain, the Chinese also excelled at pottery making. Qing Dynasty domestic pottery used regional clays and showed distinctive regional styles. This pottery, used for the storage of oil and other household goods, exhibited tremendous, quiet beauty as well as utility...
Small ceramic cup of celadon color, with crackled glazing. Incised lotus motif at its center. China, Ming Dynasty. Diameter: 11.5 cm. Height: 3.3 cm. Very good condition.
Museum Quality massive pottery Horseman, dating to the Ming Dynasty (1364-1644 AD).
The figure has been TL tested by Ralf Kotallas lab, to ca. 540 years old, which places the figure in the middle Ming period ca. 1480, so mid 15th.- early 16th. century.
The largest type of Tomb pottery horsemen we've ever handled or seen on the market. A massive warriour on horseback in realistic proportions and of a sculptural quality that is rarely seen from this period...
Boldly incised with blossoms and leaves, under a cream and bright leaf green and amber glaze. Comes with a certificate from Chinese Government Auction House. Size 16.5cm.Diam.Age: Liao(907-1125AD)
Condition: Good. Small repair on part of the rim.(See Photos)
DESCRIPTION: Long acknowledged as masters of porcelain, the Chinese also excelled at pottery making. Qing Dynasty domestic pottery used regional clays and showed distinctive regional styles. This pottery, used for the storage of oil and other household goods, exhibited tremendous, quiet beauty as well as utility. Crafted of red clay and originating from Jiangxi Provence, this handsome jar is an excellent example with its incised geometric decorations in two-toned brown and yellow ochre glazes...
Height: 29 cm (11.6 in)
Width: 14.5 cm (5.5 in)
Chinese Yaozhou celadon vase; possibly Song Period; features three scrolled blooms surrounded by evenly spaced foliage; covered in a olive green glaze deeply carved to produce darker recessed areas; there are some dull areas and minimal glaze loss; email for more images; overall excellent condition
A fine example of a Song Dynasty bowl with a greenish grey glaze. Item is in good condition without chips or cracks. Diameter: 6 inches.
High resolution images by email on request.
A beautiful large Han court lady with original pigment, standing and dressed in full robe with long swaggered sleeves and wide train. The head and hands have slots for inserting ornaments.The head is removable. Size H. 66cm. W. 25cm. Condition: No repairs.