A Chinese Yixing stoneware incense burner in the form of Budai, laughing as usual, grasping a small pile of cash. The stoneware has been attractively enameled with flowers and a Shou medallion decorates his back. The base has an impressed maker’s mark. 19th century.
The incense burner is in two parts, Budai sits on a large cushion, this base features a pierced disc for the insertion of joss sticks.
Approximately 15.5 cm high. From the exterior the burner is in perfect condition...
A very rare and decorative Oil-spot, black-glazed, Song style vase ( Spittoon ) from the Zibo kilns in Shandong ( from around the eighteenth century ). The very rare and highly admired Song Dynasty Jian ware Temmoku- resp. oil-spot glazed pieces were the model for this vase. H : 10,4 cm. Diameter : 10,3 cm. Condition : Perfect with just some very minute glaze-fritting to the rim ( please look at the fifth enlargement ).
A Chinese celadon glazed 'dragon' dish, Qing Dynasty17/18th Century
Height3cmWidth20cm
Beautifully hand carved antique Chinese lime stone seated buddha.
The buddhas is dressed in long flowing robes draping the lower body in soft pleats. The face carved with fine contemplative expression giving feeling of a calm tranquility. Condition is consistent with age...
Ca. 1800s
This tea pot is inscribed with Chinese characters on one side, and has a bamboo motif incised on the opposite side. The handle and spout are sculpted to represent knotty tree limbs, and the lid is carved with leaves and stems. The maker's seal is impressed on the interior of the lid. It is in good condition and was acquired from my grandmother's antique shop in the mid 1960s.
Across spout and handle: 7 ¾ in., Height: 4 ¾ in.
In perfect condition except glaze shine loss
A Qing Ge Qianlong era Ge Style glaze bowl
This is a Jin Dynasty Junyao moon white with purple splash jar
This is black glaze wine jar vase from Song Dynasty , slight chip off near mouth rim underneath
This Junyao saucer in pale blue glaze with four splashes of purple to the centre, the glaze thinning to the edge of the dish, the underside with unctuous glaze thickening to the unglazed foot.
Song Dynasty (960-1279), 12th/13th century.Height3.8cmDiameter20cm
In good condition except some glaze degradation on the edges
An unusual Chinese amethyst covered vase, carved with squirrel amongst fruiting vines ,with the sides showing bunches of grapes. The cover is carved in detail with a laughing, mischievous boy holding some of the fruit. The vase stands on a separate base which is formed to resemble a rock. This is an elegant composition with high quality craftsmanship , where the carver has exploited the shades of the stone to perfection. Age: 19 C. size: 15.6 cm high x 15 cm wide...
Song Dynasty brown glaze bowl with foliated under-rim design. In great condition with exception of one small chip to one foliated edge. Additional images on request. Diameter: 11.50 inches; height: 3 inches.
Lovely Song dynasty celadon plate with ribbed, muted Lotus leaf design on the outside. It is nicely shaped without cracks or chips, but some wear to glaze at bottom through use. High resolution images on request. Diameter: 8.50 inches, Height 2 inches.
This is a Five Dynasties period with the incised flora pattern, from southern china kiln, Tong An kiln, in good condition except a small manufacturing defect on the rim, a small minute chip but no crack
This is a Five Dynasties period plate with the incised pattern of lingzhi from southern china kiln, Tong An kiln , in good condition except a small minute chip n manufacturing defect at the back, otherwise very nice glaze shine n crackle
Song Dynasty, brown glazed bowl with "pie crust" under-rim. Some expected wear to glaze due to age. Small crack/mark in rim appears to be from the time of manufacture. Otherwise, no cracks or chips. Diameter: 8.50 inches; height: 2.50 inches
Song dynsaty brown glaze bowl with "pie-crust" melded under rim. Thin mottled brown glaze. Excellent condition, no cracks or chips. Additional hi-resolution images on request.
Diameter: 8.50 inches; height:2.5 inches
Song Dynasty green glaze celadon plate with faint floral design in center. In overall good condition with some expected wear to glaze. No cracks or chips. Diameter: 5.50 inches; height: 1.25 inches.