Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Earth Spirit

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1130807
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Fine Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Earth Spirit (Ex. Sotheby's)

This impressive pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is a guardian in the form of an "earth spirit" with a ferocious human face sitting upon a pedestal. It is sancai glazed (i.e. three colours) on top of a fairly high-fired and, therefore, hard-wearing pottery. The glaze has in places acquired a silvery iridescence,... Click for details

Fine Pair of Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Girls +TL Test

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1130806
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Fine Pair of Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Girls with Oxford TL Test

This rare and outstanding pair of painted pottery girls was made over 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220), more specifically, the 2nd century BC. They are made from a dense fine-grained grey pottery and were "cold painted" after firing. It is believed that such figures originally had wooden articulated arms that have, of course, l... Click for details

Excellent Pair Chinese Transitional Blue & White Dishes

Chinese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1700: item #1130804
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Excellent Pair Chinese Transitional Blue & White Porcelain Dishes

This pair of very fine blue and white dishes was made in the mid 17th century during the Transitional period around the end of the Ming Dynasty and the commencement of the Qing Dynasty. They are made from a particularly translucent porcelain and have a lovely silky feel to the surface. As our pictures below clearly demonstrate, they have been expertly d... Click for details

19C Chinese Bronze Censer Marked

Chinese Pre 1900: item #1130803
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19th Center Bronze Censer Marked "Xuande"

It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 1.4 Lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, cracks, or dents except manufacture defect of pitting (as seen in the photos).... Click for details

Fine Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Tile

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1700: item #1130802
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Fine Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Tile

This impressive glazed tile was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). It has very good detail and is glazed in various coloured glazes; the glaze is finely crackled. Note especially the detail to the figure's clothing and hairstyle.

Height 46.5 cm (18.25 inches), width 27 cm (10.5... Click for details

Large Chinese Warring States / Han Dynasty Jar +TL Test

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #1130801
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Excellent Large Chinese Warring States / Han Dynasty Impressed Pottery Jar with Oxford TL Test

This outstanding large pottery jar of almost spherical shape was made some 2,000+ years ago. The bold repeated combed decoration covers almost the entire outer surface. It is made from a fairly highly-fired and hard-wearing pottery that has a distinct to it when tapped.  ... Click for details

Fine & Rare Chinese Song Dynasty Porcelain Jar

Chinese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1492: item #1130799
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Fine & Rare Chinese Song Dynasty Porcelain Jar

This very rare and interesting porcelain jar was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). It is coated in a Qingbai-type glaze that is crackled in places. The inside is glazed around the mouth opening but is mostly unglazed. There are five incised lines surrounding the vessel and five columns each of five spurs spread equidistant around the jar. ... Click for details

Fine Large Chinese Neolithic Banshan Phase Jar

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #1130798
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Fine Large Chinese Neolithic Banshan Phase Jar (Ex. Christie's)

This large pottery vessel was made and painted over 4,000 years ago during the Banshan Phase (c. 2600 - 2300 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. Banshan Phase painted pottery is often of a finer quality than the following Machang Phase. This jar is particulalry finely potted wi... Click for details

Chinese Song Dynasty Lacquered Wood Spoon & Chopsticks

Chinese: Antiquities: Artifacts Pre 1492: item #1130796
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Very Rare Chinese Song Dynasty Lacquered Wood Spoon & Chopsticks

These extremely rare items were made approx. 800 - 1,000 years ago, both having been excavated from the same Song Dynasty tomb (AD 960 - 1279). 

The spoon can only be described as exquisite. The inside of the bowl of the spoon is coated in red lacquer as is the other end. Clos... Click for details

Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Court Lady + Oxford TL Test

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1130794
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Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Court Lady with Oxford TL Test

Undoubtedly the most desirable of the many forms of Tang tomb sculpture is the Court Lady, also often referred to as the Tang "Fat Lady" ! This exceptional figure was made during the middle part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from an orange-coloured fine-grained earthenware. Once the figure had been fired, the surface was "cold painted" in vari... Click for details