This pottery model of a saddled horse was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery. The horse stands alert with its head head up and turned slightly to its left. The surface has been "cold painted" in a reddish-brown pigment with details picked out in red, black and white pigments.
Height 28 cm...
This impressive and very rare pottery model of a warrior was made during the Western Jin Dynasty (AD 265 - 316). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fine-grained grey pottery that is relatively highly-fired, having an almost metallic ring to it when tapped...
This fine junyao stoneware jar was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and was excavated in the 1990s, or earlier, from Inner Mongolia. Remains of ancient plant growth/roots still adhere to the inner ring of the unglazed foot. It has straight walls that taper in very slightly at the mouth, and stands on a heavy foot...
The origin of this sign is unknown, but it once hung on either the interior of a bus or railroad car designating the section of the bus or rail car where African-Americans wer...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...
From approximately 1915 through the 1930's, Mrs...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...
This unusually large and impressive porcelain dish was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. This type of ware, nowadays known as "Zhangzhou" ware (although most commonly known as "Swatow" ware), was produced in the south-east of China, mainly for export around Southeast Asia...
Condition of this fabulous piece is quite fine. The interior of the globe and finial note some faint, scattered, age-related haziness...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...
From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs. Concepcion Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the artistry of her father ...