This attractive pear-shaped vase was made during the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127 - 1279), most likely at one of the kilns in Fujian province. Interestingly it is made in several sections that have been luted together. The mid section is decorated with a scrolling floral pattern. The outer body is coated in a particularly glossy and finely-crackled pale green transparent qingbai glaze. The glaze also extends just into the inner m...
This extremely rare (unique?) porcelain wine cup was made during the 12th - 14th Century (Song - Yuan Dynasty). The inner surface is coated in a finely-crackled pale olive-green celadon or qingbai type of glaze. But its most interesting feature is the unglazed textured outer wall, decorated with cord or fabric impressions. There is a firing bubble to the inner surface.
Height 3.8 cm. It is in fine conditi...
This rare and unusual painted pottery figure was made during the Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, traces of which still remain. Note the details of the clothing, the headgear, both tied with a bow, and the facial features. Where the hands are clasped together under the cloak is a purpose-made hole where original...
This pottery model of a duck was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and has been excavated in Sichuan province. It is very "heavily" potted and sturdy, and has been made in a two-part mould. Note the detail of the feathers on its back.
It is of a good size with a length of 17.5 cm. It is in good condition with no obvious sign of restoration or repair.
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This covered stoneware box was made during the 13th - 15th centuries at the Sawankhalok kilns. It is elaborately decorated in underglaze blue with a ring of yellowish-brown glaze around the moulded top of the cover that is in the form of picked fruit. Diameter 9.75 cm, height 8 cm. There are a couple of fine hairline cracks to the edge of the cover and minor chips to the edge of the box. No repair or restoration; overall a nice examp...
This small porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). It is coated in a thick qingbai glaze that has a hint of blue to it. The small flat, slightly concave, foot remains unglazed.
Diameter 10.5 cm (4 inches). It is in fine condition and has no restoration or repair.
From a group of Song to Ming porcelain items we are selling from a distinguished West Country family collection acquired over several decades (s...
This attractively-shaped bowl was made in the 13th - 14th century during the Yuan (AD 1279 - 1368) or early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It is particularly "heavily-potted" and coated in quite a thick finely-crackled celadon glaze save for the unglazed stacking ring in its centre and its heavy foot. The glaze has a very pleasant "silky-smooth" feel to it. This high-fired type of ware is variously described as stoneware or porcelai...
This large and nicely-shaped pottery jar was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) or possibly earlier, during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It is made from a relatively high-fired dense grey pottery. To the worn upper surface there are traces of faint very lightly incised bands. The lower body is decorated with surrounding combed lines. To the shoulder there is a small depression that most likely occurred during firi...
This fine small porcelain jar was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty, or possibly a little earlier. It is finely decorated in underglaze blue with a pattern featuring blossoming branches, the pattern having a dark outline.
Height 9 cm. No repair or restoration; fine condition.
The collection number on the paper label to the base is that of the late Grahame Clarke, master potter, who originally bought this...
This pottery model of a horse with saddle was made during the early part of the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). It is made from a reddish pottery that has been "cold painted" in a white pigment with details picked out in green, red and black pigments on top of the white. Note the fine detail of the horse's mane. In places on the underside are the remains of ancient root/plants growths from its long burial.
Height 26 cm, lengt...
This attractive pear-shaped vase was made during the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127 - 1279), most likely at one of the kilns in Fujian province. Interestingly it is made in several sections that have been luted together. The mid section is decorated with a scrolling lotus blossom pattern, below which is a repeating lotus leaf pattern. The body and inner mouth are coated in a pale greenish qingbai glaze that has a ...
This jar was made some 4,000 years ago by peoples of the Neolithic Qijia Culture (c. 2050 - 1700 BC), from what is now eastern Gansu province. They produced a variety of pottery vessels including cord-impressed pottery of many shapes and sizes. This particular example is made from a coarse gritty clay and has a wide flaring mouth. There is a ridge around the shoulder below which the main surface of the body is decorated with cord impre...
This rare porcelain wine cup was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Late Song - Yuan Dynasty). It is coated inside and out in a pale qingbai type glaze, save for the small foot that remains unglazed.
Height just short of 4 cm, diameter 6.75 cm. It is in fine condition, has a high-pitched ring when tapped and is free of any restoration or repair.
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An Unusual Chinese Han Dynasty Finial or Cover 206BC- 220AD
Ht. 6 1/4 ins. (15.8 cms) This unusual object may be the cover to a jar or some sort of finial, we have never seen anything like it before or, indeed, found any book illustrations of similar. Overall condition is good, although the tip of the bird's beak is broken off and the bird has possibly been reattached.
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This porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). Although a fairly modest example with no decoration other than the glaze, it is its simplicity alone that makes it so appealing. The colour of the qingbai glaze on such wares can vary greatly according to what the conditions in the kiln were like during firing. The pale glaze has a greenish tint to it and is finely-crackled. One faint line of "crackle" does penetrate the b...
This small porcelain wine cup was made around the 15th Century. It is thinly-potted and has a particularly translucent body. It is coated in a silky-smooth creamy-white glaze, save for the unglazed stacking ring in its centre. Although it is in good condition with no restoration or repair, there is a fine hairline to the wall that is difficult to see unless held at a certain angle in the light. Diameter 6.5 cm.
From a group of Song...
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, including the sun and the moon in this example. 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...