Kangxi Blue & White “Clobbered” Porcelain Jarlet, C1720

Chinese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1800: item #1084882
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A “CLOBBERED” KANGXI JARLET, CIRCA 1720.

This petite porcelain jarlet arrived in Europe at time when coloured ware was becoming popular and so a resourceful merchant took what was originally a blue & white jarlet and had it enamelled with the new colours. The original jar dates from the Kangxi period and exhibits a superb underglaze blue along with a very desirable design. The European enameler has even added an e... Click for details

A Chinese Cloisonne Meiping Vase, 18th ~ 19th Century.

Chinese: Enamel: Cloisonne Pre 1837 VR: item #1084879
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AN ATTRACTIVE CHINESE CLOISONNE MEIPING, LATE 18TH ~ EARLY 19TH C.

A miniature Chinese cloisonne meiping vase, late 18th ~ early 19th century. Bright colours and good gilding. It is apparent that the wires are soldered which is a technique associated often with earlier wares.

Approximately 7.7 cm high. Small bruise on side... Click for details

Three Similar Chinese Tortoise-Shell Utensil Sets

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1920: item #1084874
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DESCRIPTION: Three similar Chinese travel utensil sets, 19th to early 20th C., each wood case wrapped in tortoise shell with brass mounts, and all with original knives, bone chopsticks and pics, finished with ivory tips on each end. Sets such as these would have been worn suspended by a cord from the belt with a toggle for a counterweight. Minor chips to the tortoise shell, but everthing is original with no repairs and all in good condition. PROVENANCE: From the property of the Salgo Trust for ... Click for details

Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1084848
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Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 618 - 906)

This rare and interesting pottery figure was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a grey pottery and is solid (as opposed to being hollow as are the majority of Tang figures), having been made in two halves that have been luted together, that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The figure repres... Click for details

Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1084845
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Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 618 - 906)

This rare and interesting pottery figure was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a grey pottery and is solid (as opposed to being hollow as are the majority of Tang figures), having been made in two halves that have been luted together, that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The figure repres... Click for details

Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1084844
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Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 618 - 906)

This rare and interesting pottery figure was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a grey pottery and is solid (as opposed to being hollow as are the majority of Tang figures), having been made in two halves that have been luted together, that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The figure repres... Click for details

Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1084843
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Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 618 - 906)

This rare and interesting pottery figure was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a grey pottery and is solid (as opposed to being hollow as are the majority of Tang figures), having been made in two halves that have been luted together, the join visible down each side, that has been "cold painted" in various col... Click for details

Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1084841
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Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 618 - 906)

This rare and interesting pottery figure was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a grey pottery and is solid (as opposed to being hollow as are the majority of Tang figures), having been made in two halves that have been luted together, that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The figure repres... Click for details

Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1084832
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Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 386 - 534)

This rare and interesting pottery figure was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). The figure wears a cloak with extremely long sleeves; note also the head gear and facial features. It is made from a grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of a creamy-white pigment, on top of which has been applied a deep orange pigment,... Click for details

Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Armoured Archer Figure

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1084829
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Rare Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Pottery Armoured Archer (AD 386 - 534)

This interesting and very rare painted pottery figure was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It represents a warrior, in this case an archer, with a quiver on his back, whose upper body is dressed in armour; note that he also wears a helmet. It is made from a grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured ... Click for details