A near perfect condition example of the Chinese ceramic tradition as perpetuated in Vietnam while under Chinese rule, this censer has a pleasing color variation and fine crackle to the glaze as a result of the wood fired kilns used to make it. Featuring a pair of pierced taotie medallions and sitting on three legs, it is nearly identical in style and form to one published in one of the most complete guides to the subject, "Viet Ceramics, a Separate Tradition", by John Stevenson and John Guy (ex... Click for details
Fine Large Chinese Neolithic Banshan Phase Jar c. 2,600 - 2,300 BC
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... Click for details
This attractively-shaped and very well-made tall pottery vessel was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). On the surface are hard burial deposits comprising calcium-like deposits and ancient crystallized plant/root growth. This could, no doubt, be removed but we would recommend against it as, in our opinion, this remains part of this jar's appeal, and is certainly ... Click for details
This impressive pottery vessel was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). The green lead-based glaze has acquired a silvery iridescence, a result of its long burial and exposure to moisture. On opposing sides of the waist are taotie mask handles and several ribbed/incised lines for additional decoration.
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A Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD - probably 13th-Century), Qingbai (Yingqing)pottery model of a granary. The glaze is slightly shiny bluish tan - almost celadon - color on the top and sides - the interior and base unglazed. The celadon color shows pooling at the bottom edges where it ran down the sides of the piece during the firing process. The piece measures 5 3/8"” high to the peak of the roof and is 5 1/4" diameter at the widest part of the roof – the foot is 3 1/4" diameter. Excellent conditi... Click for details
Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Changsha Ewer with Poem (incomplete)
Although incomplete, this ewer, made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 9060 at the Changsha kilns, is a very interesting and rare example, and complete with a poem written over 1,000 years ago! The poem is a little melancholy and translates broadly as follows:
This is a wonderful example of a painted piece of Han tomb pottery. The horse head is still very detailed. Period: Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD, China. The head alone measures 6 3/8" high and is 6 1/8" long from the back of the mane to the tip of the nose – 2 1/2" wide. The custom made Lucite stand measures 6 3/4" by 3 1/2". The head has fine detailing and still bears faint traces of the old paint that would have covered the entire head. On the inside we can see impressions of plant life and root... Click for details
Warring States pottery vessel with four cylindrical lugs and impressed linen pattern from Zhejiang. This jar is very thinly potted and highly fired with a crisp cloth design in exceptionally fine condition. D: 12cm/4.8in and H: 10.3cm/4.3in.
