Excessively rare and seldom seen in the condition here shown. This candle holder dates to the early part of the reign of Emperor Xiafeng (1850-1861). The enamels have a soft slightly worn effect that testifies to the suggested age. Yet the colors and details are stunning! This treasure is a must for any serious collector of the Asian arts. In excellent condition without chip, hairline, or damage, it measures 8" high.
Chinese three-drawer elmwood mirrored vanity cabinet with bronze drawer pulls and dark lacquered original finish. Dates circa 1900. Measures 21 1/2"H to the top of the mirror (10 1/2"H to the top of the chest itself) x 25 3/4"W x 6 1/2"D. Both the mirror and chest are in very good overall condition. There are losses to the finish consistent with its age and use.
Chinese Yuan Dynasty Jun Bowl with Gold Lacquer Repair
This "heavily-potted" stoneware Junyao bowl was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It is coated in a thick crackled Jun glaze. The colour is predominantly bluish but there is a purple splash inside and another smaller purple splash to the outer surface. Around the rim is a Japanese kintsugi gold lacquer repair. Diameter 16.75 cm (6.5 inches)
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Fine Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Horse & Rider with TL Test
This exceptional pottery model of a horse and rider was made during the Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). It is made from a grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. There is a high degree of detail to both the horse and the rider. Note the detail to the horse's head, the rider's clothing, hands and face. There are thr... Click for details
Rare Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Horse & Rider
This rare pottery model of a horse and rider was made during the Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). It is made from a grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. Note the clothing of the rider, no doubt a warrior, wearing a hood. In his raised left hand is a purpose-made hole where originally would have been placed a miniature weapon,... Click for details
Fine Chinese Sui / Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse & Rider
This attractive pottery model of a horse and rider was made during the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 618) or possibly the early part of the following Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a relatively highly-fired buff-coloured pottery that has an almost metallic ring to it. It has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The rider wears a long robe; note a... Click for details
Rare Chinese Neolithic Xindian Culture Pottery Jar
This rare pottery jar was made around 3,000 years ago by peoples of the Neolithic Xindian culture (c. 1200 - 500 BC). The Xindian culture is a relatively late Neolithic culture and overlaps with the Chinese Bronze Age. Xindian pottery is rarer and generally much less refined, more coarse and brittle than pottery from some earlier Chinese Neolithic cultures.
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Fine Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar - Siwa Culture c. 1350 BC
This attractively-shaped pottery vessel was made over 3,000 years ago by people of the Siwa Culture (c. 1350 BC). Two handles stretch from the wide saddle-shaped mouth to the shoulder of the vessel. The differing colours of the surface, from grey to an attractive orange, are as a result of uneven temperatures in the kiln during firing. It is fairly highly-fi... Click for details
This low Qing Dynasty table was made to furnish a kang, a raised platform used as the family’s living space during cold winter months in China’s northern provinces. The kang was heated, usually with a system of pipes under the platform that were connected to the cooking stove, and when furnished with pillows and low tables, became a relatively cozy retreat. This late 19th century kang table, made of northern elm, has pleasing touches of carving on all sides. It is in solid condition with primary... Click for details
