A rare and complete group of an ox and carriage in grey pottery with remains of polychrome. China, Tang Dynasty (618-907). The result of the thermoluminescence test by Kotalla is consistent with the dating of this lot.
The report is included in the sale. Dimensions: the carriage H. 32 cm, L. 23 cm, the ox H. 18 cm, L. 23 cm. Condition: very good, no visible repairs, although repairs on early pottery are quite common and accepted.
More pictures available on request.
The small size of the figures (23-29 cm) makes this an interesting and rare group. The moulded figures still have much of their painting intact. The come in different sizes with different faces. Originally they carried wooden attributes or weapons.
Condition: normal age wear, a few repairs (one arm and some toes, see pictures), overal in very good condition. Every figure comes with an acrylic stand
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The group comes with a TL report from Kotalla which confirms the dating of these figures (3 figures randomly tested).
Provenance: Private collection The Hague, The Netherlands. Collected in the early 90’s.
More pictures available upon request.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pottery : Pre AD 1000
item #1402665
Large flat figure wearing a skirt, a turban and appliques. Condition: damage to the appliques, left arm repaired. Provenance: Arte Primitivo, New York, September 2005. H. 19 cm.
Ancient bronze food container dating from the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD). With a domed cover with loop handles. When inverted the cover becomes a tripod dish.
H. 15 cm, Diameter 21,5 cm.
Condition: Good condition with excellent verdegris and lapis patina.
Provenance:
Collection Mr. Poel, antique dealer in Den Haag, ca. 1990,
private collection Den Haag.
A very rare Qingbai melon shaped water dropper from the Hutian kilns.
Date: Song Dynasty (960-1279)
Height: ca. 4,5 cm
Condition:a large (5 mm) chip under the spout.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO THE UK
SOLD TO THE UK
A very nice Yaozhou celadon bowl with an moulded floral decoration.
Song Dynasty (960-1279)
Height 5 cm Diameter 11,5 cm
Condition: excellent, with light wear to the glaze.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO THE USA
SOLD TO THE USA
A lovely pair of wine cups on stands in Yaozhou celadon.
China, Song Dynasty (960-1279)
Condition: excellent, no damage or restorations, only a very minor flea bite to the mouth rim of one cup.
H. 11 cm. Diameter cup 9,5 cm. Diameter stand 12,5 cm.
A wonderful Qingbai porcelain wine ewer from the Hutian kilns. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279). H. 16 cm. Condition: some discoloring in the glaze, small ornament on top of the handle restuck, small chip from the ornament on top of the lid.
A very attractive and extremely rare sculpture in the shape of a basket holding a baby boy and girl. The porcelain body with splashes of Qingbai glaze. The outside of the basket decorated with characters for long life and happiness. China, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368).
L. 15cm, W. 11cm, H. 7 cm. Condition: excellent, no cracks or repairs.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO THE USA
SOLD TO THE USA
Stoneware bowl with black and brown Cizhou glaze. China, Henan, Yüan Dynasty (1279-1368)
Diameter 20 cm , H. 7 cm. Condition: excellent.
I have more Cizhou pieces in stock, please email me if you're interested.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO NEW YORK
SOLD TO NEW YORK
Lovely stoneware Cizhou bowl with a wonderful lustrous glaze. China, Henan, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Diameter 17,7 cm , H. 6 cm. Condition: excellent. I have more Cizhou pieces in stock, please email me for pictures.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO THE USA
SOLD TO THE USA
A lovely stoneware bowl with hare's fur glaze. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Diameter 13 cm, H. 5,5 cm. Condition: excellent. I have more Cizhou pieces in stock, please email me for pictures.
Wonderful Qingbai porcelain censer with moulded decoration. China, Yüan Dynasty (1279-1368).
Dimensions: H. 12 cm, D. 9,5 cm. Condition: excellent, no cracks or repairs.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO HONGKONG
SOLD TO HONGKONG
A very interesting item for the scholar's table, this Qingbai porcelain brushrest in the shape of mountains with a monkey, bird etc.
China, Yüan Dynasty (1279-1368). L. 12 cm. Condition: excellent.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO HONGKONG
SOLD TO HONGKONG
Lovely pair of Qingbai plates with moulded fish pattern. China, Song or Yuan Dynasty. Diameter: 14 cm. Condition: excellent.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO AUSTRALIA
SOLD TO AUSTRALIA
Lovely miniature qingbai altar set: a censer and two vases. China, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368).
H. censer 10,5 cm, vases 14 cm. Condition: excellent.
Qingbai stemcup with moulded decorations. China, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). H. 9 cm. Diameter 8,5 cm. Condition: age cracks in the glaze, no hairlines, chips or repairs.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
SOLD TO HONGKONG
SOLD TO HONGKONG
A very nice Qingbai plate in the shape of a flower, the center with a very fine carving of a peony. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Diameter 14,5 cm. Condition: excellent with normal age wear.