A Yixing Teapot - Mouse Eating Ear of Corn Shape

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1920: item #917126
ICHI 1713

This is a charming Yixing teapot molded in the shape of an ear of corn atop which a small mouse is busily eating his way into the corn. The piece is in excellent condition with fine patina that leads us to believe that it probably dates to the late Qing dynasty, circa 1880s-1910. The piece measures 8 ½” long by 4” high by 3 ½” wide. The amount of detail on the piece – from the fur on the mouse to the finest details of the ear of corn make this an excellent addition to any teapot or Yixing collec... Click for details

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Candle Holder, 19th C

Chinese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #917054
J80L20

Excessively rare and seldom seen in the condition here shown. This candle holder dates to the early part of the reign of Emperor Xiafeng (1850-1861). The enamels have a soft slightly worn effect that testifies to the suggested age. Yet the colors and details are stunning! This treasure is a must for any serious collector of the Asian arts. In excellent condition without chip, hairline, or damage, it measures 8" high.

Chinese Yuan Dynasty Jun Bowl with Gold Lacquer Repair

Chinese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1492: item #916774
M6937

Chinese Yuan Dynasty Jun Bowl with Gold Lacquer Repair

This "heavily-potted" stoneware Junyao bowl was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It is coated in a thick crackled Jun glaze. The colour is predominantly bluish but there is a purple splash inside and another smaller purple splash to the outer surface. Around the rim is a Japanese kintsugi gold lacquer repair. Diameter 16.75 cm (6.5 inches) ... Click for details

Fine Chinese Song Qingbai Porcelain Water Coupe

Chinese: Ceramics Pre 1492: item #916442
ICHI 4014

This lovely little melon shaped lobed Coupe was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). It is glazed in a delicate pale blue Qingbai glaze and has two small loop handles. The piece measures 2 7/8” diameter at the waist and is 2 ½” high. It is in excellent condition – some glaze dripped inside the upper rim of the piece.

Qingbai ('blu... Click for details

Black bowl with brown splashes

Chinese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1492: item #915824
2042

Fine conical bowl with flatten and indented mouthrim circa Jin to Yuan Dynasties. The glaze has three large brown splashes and a myriad of brown speckles; it is in excellent original condition with no damage although there are few small narrow spots where the glaze did not completely cover the body (please examine enlargements). D: 19cm/7.5in and H: 8.2cm/3.2in.

Pair of Chinese Bowls and Dishes - Guangxu marked

Chinese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1920: item #915513
PairGuangxu

One pair of Chines bowls and dishes. Two bowls have Quianlong marks and two dishes have Guangxu mark. Bowls dimensions: 6 3/4" dia. Dishes: 7" dia. No damage. No chips. No cracks. Circa 1900s.

Chinese 18th century Imari Tea Caddy

Chinese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1800: item #915471
6094

Finely enameled Chinese octagonal Imari tea caddy, very likely Kangxi period, decorated in colors of coral red, gold and underglaze blue, with roundels and shaped medallions filled with flowers and fruit on floral ground. Rim chips. Measurements: H 4", W 4 1/4".

Chinese Blue White Bowl With Immortals

Chinese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #915470
6093

Fine Chinese Qing dynasty blue white bowl, with four character Kangxi mark. The center interior with landscape scene of farmer crossing a bridge, interior rim with half plum blossoms; the exterior with immortals under pine trees. The bowl has three not very noticeable non-separating cracks, two can be seen on interior and exterior, one on the interior. 19th century. Measurements: H 3 3/4", D 9".

A Late Qing Blue and White Dish with Dragons

Chinese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #915329
ICHI 3234

A Chinese blue and white scalloped edge dish with a design in underglaze cobalt blue of two four clawed dragons on opposing sides of the rim. They are separated by white clouds and the center is almost a yin/yang design. The dish measures 6 3/4" diameter by 1" deep. There is a mark on the inside of the footed base - not translated.

The un... Click for details

Chinese Ming Blue White Porcelain Box

Chinese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1700: item #915248
6090

Chinese Cosmetic or Seal Box, in underglaze blue white, very delicately decorated with floral and leaf motifs, and very likely dating from the Wanli period ( 1573-1620). Measurements: H 3", D 3 1/4". Provenance: Private Collection.