Qing Dynasty Celadon Porcelain Bowl with Blue Mark. Six and one half inches in diameter by two inches in height. Acquired from the Collection of Lawrence Lee of Columbus, Ohio. One small nick on rim per photo, otherwise in excellent condition.
Song Dynasty Celadon Decorated Bowl. Excellent Condition. No chips or restoration of any kind. Six inches in diameter by two inches in height. Acquired from the Collection of Lawrence Lee in 2005. Decorated with Lotus leaves.
Fine Set of Eleven Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Zodiac Figures, with Oxford TL Test (AD 618 - 906)
This set of exceptional pottery tomb figures comprises eleven zodiac figures all from the same excavation. Each takes a human form, other than the head which is of the zodiac animal represented. Although sets of twelve zodiac figures are usually expected, we understand that it is not uncommon for sets to com... Click for details
Chinese Yuan Dynasty Black Pottery Saddled Horse (AD 1279 - 1368)
This fine and rare pottery model of a horse was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It is made from a black pottery and has a smooth burnished surface. Note the detail of the horse's head, mane and tail, also the large saddle draped across its back. This type of Yuan figure, of burnished black pottery, with fine detail and so elegant in form ... Click for details
Fine Large Chinese Warring States Impressed Pottery jar (475 - 221 BC)
This large and impressive pottery jar of globular form was made during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It is made from quite a high-fired pottery and has a good ring when tapped. It has a wide flared mouth below which, around the neck, are multiple incised bands. In a wide band around the shoulder are many bands of wavy incised lines. Fro... Click for details
Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Lady (AD 618 - 906)
This rare and interesting pottery figure of a lady was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a fairly high-fired grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of creamy-white pigment, on top of which have been painted green, orange, red and black pigments. Much of the original pigments still remain. Note the de... Click for details
Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure of a Boy (Ex. Christie's)
This rare and unusual pottery figure was made during the Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery that has been "cold painted" , mainly in a white pigment, but there are also traces of red and black pigment remaining. Note the detail of the boy's facial features and his hair style.
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Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Prostrate Figure
This very rare pottery figure was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) or possibly a little earlier. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of white pigment on top of which are yellow, pink and black pigments. The figure is prostrate with knees and elbows on the ground and its face... Click for details
Large Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Earth Spirit with Human Face (AD 386 - 534)
This large pottery sculpture of a mythical creature, an earth spirit, was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). The purpose of an earth spirit is to ward of ghosts and evil spirits. This is a particularly interesting example as it has a human face, and we think it may possibly be a portrait of someone. Note the details of the... Click for details
Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Tomb Guardian (AD 386 - 534)
This interesting and impressive pottery sculpture of a tomb guardian was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a fairly highly-fired buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, good traces of which still remain. This is a particularly expressive example and would certainly be capable of scaring... Click for details
