Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Covered Jar
This attractive small covered jar was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Song / Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a pale slightly greenish-blue Qingbai glaze. Around its waist are deeply incised lines for decoration and it stands on quite a sturdy foot. The cover has a carved pattern to give it the appearance of a tiled roof; this jar represents a granary.
Height 8 cm...
Charming antique Chinese Child's silk top from Qing Dynasty.
Manchu style "cross body" closure with side "tie"
Embroidered both front and back with images using satin stitch embroidery outlined with couching stitch metallic wrapped thread
good condition...no stains, no rips,..
piece spans 27 inches wide and 16 inches top to bottom
An extraordinary small blue & white bowl, with everted rim and well balance shape potted, decorated outside with continuously Chrysanthemum scrolling and inside with a bloom of Peony flower within double circle, i believed it kind design is rare and less similar pieces has ever published. Ming dynasty Hongzhi-Zhengde period. Condition is good except restored two tiny chips to rim, otherwise is excellent. Diameter: 13 cm and High: 3.8 cm...
Porcelain bowl, the exterior decorated with the "100 antiques" motif in the doucai palette. The interior with bats around an auspicious character in overglaze red and some gold. The base with a six character Guangxu mark in underglaze blue. Condition: fine, except a tiny rim chip (see last picture) and a minuscule bubble burst. Dimension: diameter: 16 cm, 6.8 cm high.
Description: A beautiful molded and sculpted porcelain brush holder in a shape of thorns was kept intact from 17th century of Qing Dynasty.
Condition: Perfect with natural firing crackles.
Provenance: Jingdezhen.
Height:13.5cm Width: 8cm(top)
A gilt brass tiara, decorated with kingfisher feathers, cornelian beads and 3 ivory heads. China, late Qing, 19th century. Dimensions: 18x5 cm. Condition: the feathers heavily worn.
Fine Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Burnished Black Pottery Round Box
We have recently been lucky enough to have acquired a collection of very rare examples of burnished black pottery items made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Such items are relatively unknown and very little has been published about them...
A rare Jian ware black glaze bowl with reddish spurs in perfect condition. Song-Yuan period Fujian ware. Diameter: 11.5cm and High: 4cm.
Magnificent tureen decorated with floral patterns. The handlles in the shape of gilded lion masks. The lid crowned by a gilded Foo dog. Dimensions: 34x22x26 cm. Condition: a 7 cm hairline in the bowl, otherwise perfect.
A blue & white vase, decorated with vividly motif of flowers and fruits blossoms among precious emblems to the globular body. Hare mark on the base within double circle. Ming dynasty 16th century, Jiajing phase (1522-1566). Condition: there is a hairline to the neck. High maximum: 18 cm.
Description:
A Yaozhou conical bowl was in decent look with persimmon glaze.
The glaze was covered all over the surface except to the foot ring.
The foot ring was revealed with the body clay in gray tint.
The glaze surface was reflected in retrospective sheen in old look.
Date: Northern Song Dynasty,960-1127.
Width: 14.8cm,
A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
A similar piece was found as follow:
Lot43, Sotheby's London 12 Nov 2003...
A very finely potted white glazed covered box of circular shape with domed lid. Decorated with incised a spray of flower in the center, unglazed flat base. Chinese 14th-15th century Dehua ware, Fujian. Condition is excellent, no chips, crack or restored. Diameter: 12.8 cm and High: 6 cm.
Chinese Han Dynasty Black Pottery Amphora
A superbly conceived design; jars of this general type have been found in excavations dating as far back as the Spring and Autumn Period (770-475 BC)...
Chinese Qing dynasty blackwood (hongmu) folding mirror stand. 17 5/8” x 15 3/4” flat (stands 14 1/2” high when assembled). With original authentication certificate from Schoeni Gallery in Hong Kong describing it as mid-19th century “The front section with beaded framework and an elegantly curved support at the base. Held upright at a 45 degree angle by a further frame...
A rare and superb example of Ming dynasty 15th century blue & white large bowl, decorated at the exterior with Mythical Horses among Conch and Fish. The interior with a Winged Fish in the center surrounded by four Mythical Horses, all is painted with a white on blue of sea wave background. Condition : re-stuck without missing pieces and slightly warped. Diameter: 22.5 cm.
Chinese Qing Dynasty solidly potted baluster-form vase decorated on the body with patterns of rosettes and vines incised into a thick, white glaze (with a faint ivory to grayish tint, depending upon the lighting). The neck features geometric and leaf patterns created with a combination of incised and relief techniques. Two finely detailed, moulded lion's mask handles are at each side of the shoulder. 12 1/2"H. 18th to early 19th century...
Tall Chinese Warring States / Qin Dynasty Grey Pottery Jar
This large and attractively-shaped pottery jar was made during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC) or possibly during the Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BC). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a relatively high-fired dense grey pottery. It is decorated with two wide bands of repeated impressions that surround the upper and lower shoulder...
Rare LARGE Chinese Song Dynasty Stoneware Granary Jar & Cover with Oxford TL Test
This very rare and unusual stoneware jar, complete with its original elaborate cover, was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). Both cover and jar have architectural elements; they represent a granary with a raised tiled roof. The jar has applied decoration representing a tiled roof and a pair of doors...
Rare Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar - Caiyuan Culture (c. 2600 - 2200 BC)
This attractively-shaped pottery jar was made some 4,000 years ago by peoples of the Caiyuan Culture (c. 2600 - 2200 BC) and has been excavated from the Ningxia Autonomous Region in the north of China. It is finely-potted with thin walls and the pottery has fired to a nice reddish-orange colour. It has a wide body with two loop handles joined at the shoulder and the flared mouth, and a relatively small flat base...
Rare Chinese Cast Iron Feng Shui Disc - Ming Dynasty or earlier
This very rare item dates to the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) or possibly as early as the Song or Yuan dynasty. It is a cast iron feng shui, or geomancy, disc. On the upper surface there are Chinese characters and the eight trigrams of the I Ching within circular bands. In the centre are raised dots, presumably relating to geomancy. We do not know if this item was a tool that was regularly used or if it were perhaps placed in the ...
Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Bowl
This fine porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). The inner surface is decorated with an incised scrolling stylised floral pattern. There are five "V"-shaped notches spread equidistant around the rim. Its best feature, however, is its translucent pale blue qingbai glaze of such good colour, the glaze also being attractively crackled. The flat recessed base remains unglazed showing the white body, the black firin...
Fine Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Burnished Black Pottery Dragon Cup & Saucer
We have recently been lucky enough to have acquired a collection of very rare examples of burnished black pottery items made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Such items are relatively unknown and very little has been published about them. They are found in the northern provinces, particularly Gansu province in the north-west.
This exquisite cup and saucer set has smooth burnished surfaces, very smooth to ...
Large Chinese late Qing Guangxu period cylindrical form censer decorated in underglaze blue against a white porcelain ground with a faint blue-green tint with a pair of four-clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl above waves. The interior is glazed while the base is unglazed. 7 1/2" high x 8" diameter. Late 19th to early 20th century. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. There is a small amount of staining to the interior.
A Pair of Blue & White in square form small dish, each decorated with flowers and Butterfly, Late Ming 16th century Jiajing period. Good condition except each with fritting rim, no crack and free from restoration. Dimensions: 8.2 cm x 8.2 cm
Rare Chinese Northern Zhou Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Rider
This attractive pottery model of a horse and rider was made during the Northern Zhou Dynasty (AD 557 - 581). It is made from a relatively high-fired reddish pottery that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of white pigment on top of which have been applied red, pink and black pigments. The rider is a musician, a drummer, and is in the act of beating his drum. Interestingly in both clasped hands can be seen the faint remains ...
Fine Tall Chinese Neolithic Xiajiadian Culture Burnished Pottery Li Tripod
This superb and rare tall pottery vessel was made some 4,000 years ago by people of the Xiajiadian culture (c. 2300 - 1600 BC) from Inner Mongolia. This vessel is particularly characteristic of this Neolithic culture with its wide rim, partly hollow udder-shaped legs and carefully constructed body. It has a finely burnished surface, its smoothness making it a real pleasure to handle as well as to view. In places on th...
Two Chinese late Qing dynasty Guangxu period porcelain lidded ginger jars densely decorated around the circumference in famille rose enamels with a continuous spring fishing festival scene. This pattern is often referred to as the "one hundred boys" motif. Children are on the street performing the dragon dance, participants are seated in a dragon boat, and onlookers watch from a bridge and a traditional building. A large pine tree set against a mountain decorates the back of the jar. The int...
Description: A Qingbai box with cover which decorated as a mandarin duck was painted with splashed russet glaze. In pale blue hue, beautiful crackles spread all over the surface.
Date: Southern Song (1127-1279)
Height: 5.5cm
Condition: Touch-ups had been done only on the glaze in two parts separately at the rims of basin and cover.
Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Dish
This blue & white "Swatow" (or "Zhangzhou") porcelain dish was made during the Wanli Reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. Its height is actually greater than many similar-sized Swatow dishes so perhaps it is better to call it a shallow bowl. It is coated in a thick glaze and decorated in underglaze blue. The pattern is of an elaborate garden scene featuring a long-tailed bird and a peony, the peony symbolising riches, love, affection...
Pair of Chinese early Republic period baluster form porcelain vases covered overall in a flambé transmutation style glaze (referred to as "san yang kai tai") of oxblood red and green that darkens to nearly black. The glaze drips down into the flared mouth and stops short of the unglazed base. 8 3/4" to just under 9” high each. Early 20th century. Very good overall condition. Included is the original receipt, erroneously describing the vases as Ming, from Bizarre Bazaar Ltd., Central Park...
Finely carved flat mask depicting Tudigon, the very popular soil deity in China, the hairs of the beard and mustaches are missing. Hardwood, dark brown polychromy with patches of black; Mid 20th century, hardwood, prrsented on an iron stand H 23 x 12 cm
A fine Longquan celadon bowl, decorated with relief of lotus petals to exterior. The interior is plain, covered overall with nice powder green glaze. Base unglazed. Southern Song dynasty 12th-13th century in perfect condition. Diameter: 12.6cm.
A nice bowl, decorated with three fishes in Iron-Black glaze. Condition is perfect, no any chip, no crack and free from any restoration. Yuan to Early Ming 14th century Cizhou ware. Diameter: 17cm.
Chinese ink and color on paper painting of a tiger on the prowl set against rockery and bamboo by Weng Wenguang (Ong Boon Kong). Signed in black ink and with two red artist seals below the signature reading "Weng Wenguang" and "Shi Zhaohua." 20th century. Painting: 53” x 29 1/4” (with silk border: 58” x 34 1/2"). The painting is silk bordered for framing and can be rolled for shipping. Very good, clean condition with only minor soiling evident.
Weng Wenguang was born in Fujian Provinc...
Large Chinese Warring States Impressed Pottery jar (475 - 221 BC)
This large pottery jar was made during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It is made from a high-fired pale orange-brown pottery, the surface colour of which varies in places. It is of globular form with quite a wide mouth. The whole outer surface has been decorated with repeated impressed geometric patterns comprising vertical and horizontal lines.
Diameter 39 cm (15.25 inches), height 33 cm (13 inches). Overall co...
Fine & Rare Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Rider
This rare and attractive pottery model of a horse & rider was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of a creamy-white pigment on top of which are yellow and black pigments. The horse stands upright with its head turned to its left. Note the detail of the rider's clothing. Judging by the position of the rider and the two purp...
Made of red pottery, covered with a white slib on which the painting was applied. Some of the pigments are still remaining. H. 33 cm. Condition: very good, no traces of repair, although repairs are very common and accepted on archaeological pieces. There is paint loss and there is soil stuck to the figure. On the inside there are the remains of plant roots. A TL-test from Laboratory Kotalla confirms the authenticity of this piece. We bought three fat ladies that came from the same tomb. Please ...
Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Rider (206 BC - AD 8)
This fine and attractive pottery horse and rider was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a dark grey pottery, quite "heavily-potted", that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of creamy-white pigment with the details mostly picked out in red and black pigments although there are also traces of pink and green pigments in places. The horse stands alert, head facing fo...
Description: A Huanghuli wood scholar tray was beautifully rendered. By excellent craftsmanship, the tray was unusually made by being carved from one solid block of wood, and unlike the tenoned pieces we’ve often seen. In an elegant and curved shape, the tray was meticulously done and finished to the shallow wall and the flat basin. Preserved in a brownish and charming patina, the tray was used to serve the curiosities to the connoisseur in the studio. Date: Qing Dynasty (19th century) Dimen...
Large table top scholar's huanghuali chest with all it's original hardware. This is an early Ming piece as the huanghuali wood is quite thick. In later Ming pieces the wood was reduced in thickness as the huanghuali became scarcer. The hardware is typical early Ming. It is 100% original except for the inner tray that was probably added later. Size: L. 41.5cm. W. 24.6cm. H. 19.3cm.
Condition: Normal ageing.
A B/W bowl 15cm in diameter. Condition is perfect. Ming dynasty late 15th to early 16th century Hongzhi period. Found excavated at North Moluccas Halmahera Island site 3 years ago.
The monkey is a symbol of rank and promotion. Here we see a kneeling monkey holding its legs. It has a warm glossy patina, some parts of the foot are missing. H. 5 cm.
A rare found of Longquan celadon small dish, decorated to interior with unusual single fish, exterior with fluted sides. Southern Song dynasty Zhejiang Longquan ware. Condition is perfect, with no chip, no crack and free from restoration, except firing fault to be unglazed to outer rim. Diameter: 13cm.
Description:
A Junyao cup was in decent shape and was applied with charming bluish glaze.
By well shaped foot ring which revealed with brownish-tint body clay, the oval cup was incursioned on the surface with blurred and earthern-feel condition.
Date: Song/Jin periods, 12th Century.
Width 8.5cm, Height:7cm
An opium water pipe base with scholarly cloisonne decoration of precious objects. Only the opium container remains with the base (no pipe and no tools.) Good condition. Height to suspension finial 3 5/8 inches. Height to flat top of pipe base 2 9/16 inches.
It's rather rare found b/w dish with fruits pattern surrounded by a white on blue Ruyi heads with chrysanthemum flowers. 18th century Kangxi period. Condition is very good without chips and any fritting to rim, except a very light almost invisible hairline which re-touched up with glue lock visible on the last enlargement, free of restoration as well. Diameter: 21.5cm
From the CongJiang in Gui Zhou province, this drinking horn is carved from water buffalo. It is a thick (and heavier weighted horn) which, according to my Miao friends is considered an inferior horn. So, this piece would have been owned by a "Poorer" family. It is wonderful primitive art object with carvings that are full of symbols reflecting Miao culture and legends. The hole in the tip would have held a string or metal ring to facilitate hanging the horn. This horn would have been used fo...
A nicely carved Qing jade thumb ring with a stylized cloud carving. Size: Inside diameter.2.3cm. Outside diameter 3cm. W. 2.5cm. Condition: No repairs or chips.
Blue & White bowl, decorated outside with Emblems motif and leaf scroll, inside with a simple floral motif and key-fret border around the inner rim. Ming dynasty 15th century Xuande-Zhendong period or possibly earlier. Condition with re-touch a tiny flake chip and star glaze hairline appears on the enlargement. Diameter: 14.5 cm and High: 6.8 cm
Description: A cut-glaze Cizhou ewer pot was finely rendered.
By affluent carving skill, the potter decorated on the upper portion of the body with motifs of peony flowers and scrolling leaves and stems.
Added on the side with a leaf-like handle, the ewer was used by pouring liquid from the short spout
Date: Jin to Yuan periods,13th/14th century.
Height: 12.4cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
Massive scrolled late Qing dynasty Chinese ancestor portrait executed in ink and color on paper depicting a civil official and his two wives. The official is dressed in formal attire and is seated on an armchair draped with a tiger skin. A Mandarin rank badge showing the official’s rank in the civil bureaucracy is on the center front of his cobalt-blue surcoat. The long tail appears to designate the bird as a paradise flycatcher, indicating an official of the 9th rank. He wears a hat with ...
Ancient Chinese Buddhist Pottery Amulet - Ming Dynasty
This is one of a group of moulded pottery tablets that we bought about twenty years ago. They are made from a relatively high-fired pottery and have a surprising amount of detail. They were made as amulets and votive offerings and were reported to have been excavated from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, where originally many would have been placed to ensure the success of the temple. We find it quite difficult to date thes...
A b/w square box, late Ming Wanli period. Condition is good with no chips and no cracks excepted minor fritting glazed to the body. Measure: 12.5cm x 7cm x 6cm high.
Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period bottle vase (tianqiuping) with globular body and tall cylindrical neck covered in a rich translucent sang-de-boeuf (oxblood) glaze with a faint orange peel texture. The glaze is thinner at the neck, revealing white at the mouth rim and a crackled underglaze. Characteristic of 18th century pieces, the glaze thickens at the bulbous body to stop in a carefully controlled manner, leaving a thin white line and an orange line at the unglazed foot (see close up ima...
This traditional style handwarmer has split handle with copper fittings. All around the body is a subtle etched design which is now difficult to see because of the heavy patina. Makers mark is on the bottom. It shows signs of heavy use. Approx 5" across and 4" high with handles extended
Chinese Qing dynasty Daoguang period (1821-1850) geyao type porcelain censer of compressed bombe form with thick flat rim and two animal-mask handles at the sides. The pale gray glaze, covered overall with the characteristic black and brown crackles, completely covers the interior of the censer and the exterior of the ringed foot and extends part way down the interior foot of the recessed unglazed base. Measures 5” diameter from handle to handle and stands 2 ½” high. This piece is from a...
This is a very finely potted Northern Song (960 A.D – 1130 A.D) dynasty qingbai or yingqing zhadou vessel with an aqua sea greenish glazed. It stands on a flat base curving towards a deep baluster or bulbous body towards an everted wide flared mouth. zhadou are commonly used as refuse vessels placed on banqueting table as receptacles for fish or meat bones. Nice pooling of sea green colour at the neck and base of the zhadou.
There is no repair or restoration, chips or glaze fritting...
