Fine Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Horse & Rider +TL Test

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #916773
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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

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #916772
M6933

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

Chinese: Antiquities: Tomb Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #916771
M6932

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

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #916770
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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.  ... Click for details

Fine Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar - Siwa Culture

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #916769
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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

Chinese Jade Dragon

Chinese: Antiquities: Hardstones Pre 1920: item #915239
6088

Chinese jade carving of dragon in archaistic style, of light celadon color with brown inclusions, decorated in raised and incised fashion. Probably dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. According to provenance information, the piece was brought back from China in 1972. Measurements: H 3 3/4", L 8".

Tang brown glazed bottle

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #914487
2040

Fine and rare dark brown tea dust glazed vase from Henan, Tang Dynasty, possibly Huangdao kiln. Please see last enlargement for a similar piece excavated at the Huangye kiln, Gongyi, Henan. Excellent original condition, there is one bubble burst on the side noted in enlargements. H: 16cm/6.2in and D: 11cm/4.2in.

Fine Rare Chinese Neolithic Qijia Culture Tripod

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #914189

Tang Dynasty bronze spoon

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #914146
2039

Fine and rare, elegantly shaped bronze spoon with a “fishtail” handle from the Tang Dynasty. This piece is in excellent condition with an excellent black patina. L: 24cm/9.5in.

Han Dynasty bronze spoon

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #914144
2038

Fine and rare spoon made of bronze, circa Han Dynasty. The handle and spoon have been riveted together; this piece is very delicate in perfect condition with excellent malachite and azurite patina. L: 16cm/6.3in.