Very rare pottery bowl and eclectic with Taoist imagery. This is made from a high fired light gray pottery, with traces of a white slip and depictions of musicians, dancers and “demon” masks. This is a funerary piece; the symbology suggests the transition from this world to the afterlife. D: 14cm/5.5in and H: 5.2cm/2in. No cracks original pigments with some kiln warpage

Good Qing Dynasty, Chinese nephrite jade carving of a lotus seed pod. In Chinese culture this symbolizes fertility and a desire to have many children on another level the lotus reflects purity, strength and rebirth- as it rises from the mud and blooms into something beautiful. H: 3.5cm/1.4in and W: 4.2cm/1.6in x 3.1cm/1.3in. Good condition- no chips or cracks. 61grams.

Incredible large glazed stoneware glazed ceramic biomorphic sculpture by R. Arenson (1930 - 1992) with blue, brown, and cream glazeing.

born Benicia, CA 1930-died Benicia, CA 1992
Signed Arneson

Dimensions: 34" x 14" x 12"

As a child, Robert Arneson aspired to become a sports cartoonist, and when he was seventeen, contributed a weekly cartoon to the local newspaper...

This exquisite piece of art is a one-of-a-kind architectural fragment that is sure to captivate anyone who lays their eyes on it. The Bodhisattva is carved from limestone and stands tall with a heavenly crown atop its head. The intricate details of the gold gilt and mandala with a swirling flame background and halo are truly breathtaking. The flying dragon protecting the deity adds an element of mystery and intrigue to the piece...

This pair of antique Chinese scholar book cabinets is a rare find. They are made of beautiful Jichimu wood and they are adorned with original bronze hardware, which adds to their charm and authenticity.

The cabinets are in excellent condition and have been well-preserved over the years. They are perfect for storing books, documents, or other precious items. Interior bottom floor doubles as a cover for a secret storage area below...

A Chinese Pottery Figure of an Attendant. Circa, 8th Century, Tang Dynasty. Acquired from a Philippine private collection. Measurements: height (10"inches). Condition: the repairs on this figure are very well done and has been professionally restored...

Late 6th Century Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 577) buddha carved of limestone. The three dimensional standing form is mounted in a custom weighted base for display. Right arm creates negative space between the torso as well between each feet. Textile is comfortably hangs with pleaded folds fans out around lower body. Tightly culded hair neatly formed. Losses to right shoulder and right hand at wrist...

Length: 18.6 cm (7.7 in)
Height: 10 cm (4 in)

Fine and unusual Chinese coconut teapot; carved decoration showing shou characters, auspicious objects and clouds; fully zinc lined and in very good condition; circa 19th century

This is a excavated piece with very good condition, it has clear coloring of brown glaze. YouTube movie/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5ZqYQ7MuCE Size: 12.2cm(width of body) 11.6cm(length) 21.6cm (height) Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

This piece has beautiful color development of glaze and repaired with minute silverwork on the ridge of mouth. YouTube movie/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4kEByQCGcY Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan. Size: 9.0cm(D)/ 4.2cm(H)

19/18th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Plaque with Boy Figure Wood Frame Table Screen

It is 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. The jade plaque is 4.3 inches (11 cm) in length by 2.55 inches (6.5 cm) wide and 0.19 inch (0.5 cm) thick. The jade plaque is 92.8 gram. The wood stand is 0.8 lb.

The jade plaque has inclusions and surface wears...

A rare Chinese double snuff bottle made of porcelain, painted in underglaze blue with lotus flowers on white background surrounded of a cream-colored crackled glaze. The stoppers made of agate-imitating glass with bone spoons. Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: c. 5.3 x 4.1 cm.

This is a beautifully carved nephrite jade ring whose exterior is encircled by a sinuous dragon. The interior diameter is one-inch (1"); exterior diameter is 1-3/4" at the widest point. The stone is a medium celadon color with tiny areas of a darker inclusion. This is an authentic product of the Qing dynasty, not a later product misleadingly labeled "Qing," and it is guaranteed to be of the period...

A pale celadon nephrite "heart shaped" jade carving, done entirely by hand. The piece measures 4-1/2" in length and 2-3/4" at its widest point. The raised carving is approximately 3/4" in height. The design is of a coiled dragon, as shown in the photos. Evident signs of alteration/calcification in the stone. This is not a modern piece and is guaranteed to be no later than the 19th century and possibly earlier. A genuine and substantial carving, beautifully done.

Fine Large Tang Dynasty White Pottery Female Courtier with Oxford TL Test

One of the most desirable and collectable form of pottery sculpture from ancient China is, of course, the female courtier, or "fat lady", from the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). This exceptional example, with a height of 43 cm, is considerably larger than most known Tang dynasty "fat ladies"...

Fine Tall Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery "Stick" Figure with Oxford TL Test

This tall and impressive pottery "stick" figure was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8), more specifically, the 2nd century BC. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a dense fine-grained pale grey pottery. It has been "cold painted" with a pink/brown flesh-coloured pigment...

Traditional Qing style side closing, black satin weave cotton fabric with elaborate trim... really striking and wearable garment

Rare Chinese Warring States Covered Pottery Stem Jar (475 - 221 BC)

This attractively-shaped pottery vessel with its flared foot and pear-shaped body was made during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It is "heavily-potted", made from a fine-grained grey pottery and has a smooth burnished surface. The surface colour varies a little in places from pale to dark grey due to uneven conditions during firing...