Fine Large Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar with TL Test

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #612019

Excellent Chinese Neolithic Machang Large Jar + TL Test

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #597566

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Xiajiadian cup

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #590414
1417

High fired Xiajiadian culture Neolithic handled pot made of gray burnished pottery. There are a couple of minor chips on the rim, not bad considering it is 4300-3700 years old. H: 6.3cm/2.5in and W: 9cm/3.5in (handle to rim).

Chinese Buddha Face – Stucco – Northern Qi -6th Cty

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #581074

A stucco face of Buddha mounted on a custom lucite stand. The face dates from the Six Dynasties style, probably from the Northern Qi dynasty, circa 550-577 AD, by the look of the sweet smile on his expression. The face measures 2" high by 2 3/4" wide by 1 1/4" deep and is in very good condition with very minor wear. Northern Qi Dynasty was one of the Northern dynasties of Chinese history and ruled northern China from 550 to 577. It was the successor state of Eastern Wei, as Eastern Wei's paramou... Click for details

Very Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Astronomy Painted Jar

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #576855

Celadon Vase China, w. loops/incised band decor

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre 1492: item #572974

Antique Globular Chinese Sung Celadon Vase with loops, olive green craquele glaze with design/incised band decor, only bottom has visible crack, imperfect/damaged condition, otherwise very attractive, esp. for collector at this price!, size: H. 8cm x 10cm diameter,

Superb Chinese Qingbai Porcelain Bowl. Song Dynasty

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre 1492: item #567884
b926

A Superb Chinese Porcelain Qingbai Bowl. Song Dynasty.11-12th. Century.

Diam. 7 1/2 ins. (19 cms) This fine bowl is extremely unusual in that both the interior and exterior are carved beneath the surface with plant-form motifs. This technique would require great skill to avoid cutting too deep and penetrating the porcelain. There are very few known examples carved on both sides. The Percival David Foundation publicati... Click for details

Complete funerary set, Eastern Han dynasty circa 2 cen.

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #551475

A complete model of a house and farm, with two accessory jars, all made of ceramic. Dating to the Eastern Han Dynasty, it is from Vietnam, which was dominated by the Chinese during that period. Of the many subtle differences between those found in China and those found in Vietnam, this set typically does not include any animal models. Interestngly, these typically also show a thatched roof only, while in the case of this one the house's roof appears tiled, and includes what appears to be the r... Click for details

Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Sleeping Pottery Dog

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre AD 1000: item #551306
M4539

This pottery dog has been curled up and asleep since it was made, some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). Fine condition with no restoration or repair. Length 12.5 cm (5 inches). Looking for a new home! How can you resist ?

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Rare Painted Turquoise Cizhou Censer, Yuan – Ming.

Chinese: Antiquities: Early Ceramics Pre 1492: item #549816
3628

A rare painted and turquoise glazed Cizhou censer, Yuan or early Ming dynasty. The shape with tall collar and upstanding loop handles is typical of this early period. It appears to have had some use but remarkably it has survived in fine condition. The glaze is finely crazed all over and by using a glass one can see that the surface shows signs of genuine wear and even some slight iridescence in places.

5.3/8 inche... Click for details