Description: A Yinquing ewer or water dropper was kept with its original cap. Produced from Jindezheng of Jiangxi province, it was an exquisite Qingbai(bluish white) porcelain manufactured in one of the Hutien kilns. On the surface, when motifs of flowers were framed with 16 different sectors, subtle pinhead incursions were randomly spread in the bluish glaze. It happened to the surface of the cap too. Characteristic chalk-feel body clay was revealed at the bottom...
A Rare and nice molded Dragon celadon dish,decorated with clear dragon motif,inner wall with carving weave motif, outer wall with rising lotus petal motif, dish covered with green glaze.Dish is in good condition,it just has very small glaze chip at the rim,no crack,free from any restorations. Dish semi porcelain(no high ping sound).
Size: 36 cm diameter.
A rare example of Ming polychrome bowl, decorated outside with continuous chrysanthemum scroll, inside the center with a fish among water weeds within double circle and four clouds pattern on cavetto wall, all under original overglaze red and green enamel. Ming dynasty 16th century Zhengde-Jiajing period. Condition is damaged with glue repaired like indicated on the pictures. Excavated found at South-Sulawesi. Diameter: 22cm.
A lovely small drum-shape jarlet, decorated with two blossoms of chrysanthemum scroll divided by two horizontal ring handles. Yuan dynasty 13th-14th century. Condition is perfect with no chip, no crack and free from any restoration, unfortunate always found with missing cover. Diameter maximum : 7.2cm and High: 5.1cm.
A large Ming style b/w bowl, decorated to the exterior vividly with 12 blossoms of continuously flower scrolls, the interior is plain. Dated early 18th century or possibly earlier. Found at South-Sulawesi. Condition with several flake chips two hairlines restored, details as two flake chips to interior and two for exterior, further in good condition. Diameter: 26cm and High: 11.8cm. Note: Condition report pictures before restoration available on request.
A finely large 'Guan' jar with thickly and well balance potted, decorated to the upper part with lobed sides and incised flower scrolls, bottom surrounded by lotus petals rising from foot rim. Covered overall with a good olive green glaze and flawlessly as well. Yuan dynasty 14th century Longquan ware. Condition is excellent, just unfortunately the lid has been missing. High: 21.4cm, Mouth diameter: 24cm, Foot rim: 20cm and Wide maximum body: 30.3cm.
A well painted late 19th Century Chinese Moon Flask decorated with scrolling lotus design and with panels on each side depicting two confronting dragons. There are two 'chilong' dragons on the shoulders. This item was made during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - there is a 4cm (1.5 inch) hairline running from the rim and an old chip to the back of one of the chilong dragons...
A slim rectangular box of huanghuali wood with original brass hardware. Over a two-part round lock plate is a cloud-shaped hasp. The four corners on top also have cloud-shaped protective/decorative brass.
Period: 17th Century
Size: Height = 10.5 cm, Length = 35.2 cm, Depth = 17 cm.
Condition: Some old age cracks.
A Qingpai small pear-shaped vase with fluted sides body in perfect condition excepted slight degradation to glaze. Southern Song dynasty. High: 9.2cm.
Description: A dish-mouthed bottle vase from Yue kiln of Zhejiang province was preserved in perfect condition. In a fine greenish tint, the bottleās glaze was evenly applied nearing to the edge of the bottom. Through enduring age, the glaze was kept in a fine and stable condition when sophisticated and retrospective luster was reflected in a charming look. Under the glaze, regular patterns were imprinted around the shoulder for decoration...
This Chinese pipe is from the Miao Ethnic Minority group in the vicinity of Rong Jiang. My Miao friends insist that this pipe would have been used for smoking tobacco and not opium. Made from silver alloy, the stem design has the two dragons chasing the center pearl.
The pipe is in very good condition and is 19" long and it comes with its own custom made stand.
A very finely decorated cloisonne enamel bowl depicting, on the outside, two confronting five clawed dragons, over waves, in pursuit of a flaming pearl and, on the inside, an impressive Imperial style dragon. This item was made in China circa 1890 to 1920 probably during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - excellent - no losses, damages or restoration...
Description:
A white-glazed amphora was in grandeur look.
By an ovoid belly, the wall sprang from the solid flat base, expanded rapidly then curved to form a bulging shoulder.
Under the dished mouth, the long ringed neck rested to the broad shoulder on which was circulated with a raised ridge...
Description:
A black-marble lion was in crouching posture.
Being rendered by excellent carving skill, the lion was in fierce look by bulge eyes, bared teeth and tongue.
Even though excavated with imperfections, the lion was still momentum by his strenuous muscle, the strong limbs and the flouring manes.
Bing preserved with original condition from excavation, the lion was perfectly fit to a custom-made brass base which was desighed and hammered by a modern metal artist...
A lovely piece of Song-Yuan dynasty Longquan ware small jar of Guan shaped, covered overall with olive green glaze. Condition is perfect, only lid missing. High: 5.8cm and Wide body: 8.1cm.