Winter Prunus Vase: A Large Gu Form Chinese Celadon

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1900: item #969774

Late Ching Dynasty (circa 1850-1900). This tall, unmarked, bold celadon vase, with its wide flaring trumpet-shaped mouth and inverted base, was intended for the display of long branches of winter prunus as indicated by the traditional flowering motif on both sides of its upper section. Its shape derives from an ancient classical Chinese bronze known as a GU, originally a ritualistic wine beaker, but a form which was adapted during the Song Dynasty and widely popular in both China and Japan as ... Click for details

A Country Ming Oil Jar with Cover

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1700: item #965254
COLL1001

This is a small Country Ming pitcher that was probably used as an oil jar. This oil jar is from the transitional early to mid Ming period and is in the style known as kitchen Ming – or country Ming - for its lack of sophistication in execution and purity. It has an underglaze blue design on the outside loosely drawn geometric figure - circles, lines, etc. There are two flower like figures – one on each side – and these are framed with loose vines and circlets. The handle and the spout are not d... Click for details

Antique Famille Verte Parrot (#2)

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1900: item #962552
001007

Antique Chinese famille verte parrot standing on a round base with openings in the side and a large opening in the bottom. It is decorated with enameled green, black, auburn/brown and cream colors. The body of the parrot is bright emerald green with black eyes and rust-red beak. There is a hole in the back of the head to hold incense. On the chest is a black enamel spot painted under the glaze. Marks: none. Size/Weight: 8-1/8”H x 2-7/8”W x 2-3/4”D; Weight is 14 oz. Condition: Excelle... Click for details

Chinese Famille Verte Parrot (#1)

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1900: item #962489
001006

Antique Chinese famille verte “green” parrot. The parrot stands on a circular base with round openings. The enamel colors of the parrot are a vibrant emerald green, with a rust-red and black beak and black eyes, and there are rust-red and cream colors on the base. There is a hole in the back of the head to hold incense sticks. The parrot is very solid and heavier than more recent versions. There are original remnants on the base from having been attached to something. Marks: None. Size/W... Click for details

Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Lady

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1700: item #962057
M7256

Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Lady

This fine and interesting pottery figure was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It is highly-detailed and mostly coated in an attractive green glaze, also with brown glaze. The unglazed parts, such as the face and blanket, have been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments.

Height 18... Click for details

Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Lady

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1700: item #962056
M7257

Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Lady

This fine and interesting pottery figure was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It is highly-detailed and coated in attractive green and yellow glazes. The unglazed parts have been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments.

Height 17.5 cm. There is no sign of any restoration or repair... Click for details

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Male & Female Figures

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1700: item #962055
M7258

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Male & Female Glazed Pottery Figures

This pair of pottery figures was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). They are matching male & female figures made from a hard white pottery and coated in green and yellow glazes. The unglazed parts have been "cold painted" in white, orange and red pigments.

Height 16 ... Click for details

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Male & Female Figures

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1700: item #962054
M7259

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Male & Female Glazed Pottery Figures

This pair of pottery figures was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). They are matching male & female figures made from a hard white pottery and coated in green and yellow glazes. The face and head has been "cold painted" in black pigment.

Height 15.5 cm. There is no s... Click for details

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Male & Female Figures

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1700: item #962053
M7260

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Male & Female Glazed Pottery Figures

This pair of pottery figures was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). They are matching male & female figures made from a hard white pottery and coated in green and yellowish-brown glazes. Details on the unglazed surface, such as the hair and face, have been "cold painted" in red and black pigments. ... Click for details

Ming Style, Chinese Pottery Figure of Male Court Attend

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1800: item #959936
ICHI 1763

This is a Ming style pottery figure of a male court attendant that would have been buried with the deceased to serve him in the afterlife. The attendant stands on an unglazed hexagon base with his right hand clasped to his chest. He wears a tall red hat, and the clothing is painted in red, green and beige glazes. This figure is one of the rare types in which the head is molded and painted separately and is inserted into the body with a long tapered extension into the body of the figure. ... Click for details