A very rare, perfect and for this kind of ware very big saucer dish. Decorated with splashed brown iron spots and a Yingqing ( Qingbai )glaze over a porcelain body.
Base flat and unglazed and the rim unglazed.
D : 11,7 cm. H : 3,4 cm.
Jingdezhen or Fujian.
Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century.
Condition : Perfect !
A rare Shufu ware Jar of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck. Porcelain body covered with a thick Shufu ( Qingbai ) glaze. Base unglazed. H : 6 cm. D : 6,6 cm. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : Perfect original condition ( this excavated piece is still uncleaned )
It is extremely rare to find a mint condition covered blue and white jar like this ! Covered Jar of Guan form, decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a continuous chrysanthemum scroll. The cover in the shape resp. in the design of a Lotus leaf. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed. H ( incl. cover ) : 7,3 cm. D : 7,5 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century. Condition : Perfect, nice glaze, nice cobalt blue - a museum quality piece.
Very nice, perfect Jarlet of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder.Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a continuous chrysanthemum scroll.Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed. H : 5,8 cm. D : 6,5 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian. Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century. Condition : Mint condition, perfect glaze no chip or crack - rare to find a Yuan piece perfect potted and in a condition like this ! ( John S...
Rare and very nice Cup. Porcelain body with a transparent glaze and a enamel decoration in green and red over the glaze. Base unglazed. Middle Ming Dynasty, Jingdezhen.
H : 5 cm.
Condition : very nice original condition ( this what seems like a crack on the enlagements is original and from the time of production )
A Very Fine Blue and White Square Form Water Dropper:
Korea, Choson Dynasty, 19th Century
It is a quite large square formed blue and white water dropper with a perfect condition.
The top pierced with an air hole opposite the applied spout, painted with a waterside
landscape amid mountains, boating and each side decorated with an abstracted
branch motif. It is applied overall with a clear blue tinged white glaze including four
corner bracket legs...
c. 1910. The cape and skirt are of early cotton and calico material in an early patchwork design. She has a painted wood face, wood hands, and wood column body. 13.5" tall.
Cup with everted flat lip and a short raised foot. Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue on the rim with a key - fret design and a continuous chrysanthemum scroll on the exterior. Porcelain body with a transparent glaze. Base recessed and unglazed. D : 8 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian.
Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century.
Condition : Nearly perfect - there is just one short nearly not visible hairline.
( John S. Guy , Oriental Trade Ceramics in South - East Asia, item Nr. 55 )
Jarlet with high shoulder and a short cylindrical neck. Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze stopping short of the foot. Flat base unglazed.
H : 5 cm.
Jingdezhen or Fujian.
Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century.
Condition : 2 short nearly not visible hairlines. No chip and the glaze in a very nice condition.
Jar of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder. The body is divided into four panels by vertical lines of applied studs, alternate panels being decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a chrysanthemum spray. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze stopping short of the foot. Flat base unglazed.
H : 7,7 cm.
Jingdezhen or Fujian.
Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century.
Condition : 1 very minute chip visible on a enlargement.
( John S...
Jar of Guan form, decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a classic scroll and a continuous chrysanthemum scroll set between horizontal lines. Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed.
H : 5,9 cm. D : 7,3 cm.
Jingdezhen or Fujian.
Yuan Dynasty, fourteenth century.
Condition : 3 hairline cracks.
Jarlet of globular form with a short cylindrical lipped neck and two horizontal lugs on the shoulder.Decorated in underglaze cobalt - blue with a continuous chrysanthemum scroll.Porcelain body covered with a transparent glaze. Base unglazed. H : 5,7 cm. Jingdezhen or Fujian.
Yuan Dynasty fourteenth century.
Condition : Perfect
( John S. Guy - Oriental Trade Ceramics in South - East Asia, item Nr. 58 )
19th Century Edo Period Japanese Clay Mask of Tengu, the mischievous God of the Forest. A wonderful example of
Mingei used as decorative art, with an underglaze of red and white fired to give
a wonderful presence. 8.25 inches (21cm) tall) x 6.25 inches (16cm) wide. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
Japanese Antique Bronze Rabbit Sculpture in a natural form. It has a rich dark patina, and a
wonderful alert presence. A classic Japanese image of a Rabbit, and a charming Meiji Period
Bronze. circa 1890 - 1900. 6 inches, 15 cm height.
Japanese Antique Bronze Horse in a classic galloping pose. A solid, strong image with
rich patina, finely rendered detail, naturally executed. A fine addition for
horse fanciers. Signed, circa 1920. 12 inches (30.5cm) tall x 15.75 inches (40cm) long. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
Late Edo Period (1850 - 1868) Japanese signed Noh theater Mask of Okame, the Goddess of Mirth, a very popular image in Japanese culture. A beautiful example of the type
of mask done by a master carver, using Cypress wood (Hinoki) and many layers
of Gofun, crushed oyster shell lacquer. A very charming and well rendered image. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
Pair of 19th Century Japanese lacquer miniature composition masks representing living ("Iki"
living figures) expressive faces, with ivory teeth, glass eyes and human
hair. They have an arresting presence and are a great study of portraiture,
representing fine Japanese craftsmanship. 5 inches (12.5cm) x 4.25 inches (11cm) wide (each). From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
Late Meiji Period (circa 1900) Japanese Signed Okimono Sculpture of a pair of Mandarin Ducks, symbols of life long faithfulness and one of Japan's most beautiful birds. Original artist signed box is included.
Beautifully carved of Poloma wood, one of the finest woods used in Japanese
sculpture, and gorgeously painted with vivid colors. They can be exhibited in an endless variety of
positions and make a wonderful object of art. 3.5 x 8 inches, 9 x 20 cm...