Chinese Jin Dynasty Cizhou Meiping Vase (12th Century)

This vase of meiping form was made in the 12th century during the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115 - 1234) at one of the Cizhou kilns in the northern provinces. It is "heavily-potted", made from a cream-coloured stoneware, the upper two-thirds of the body coated in a white slip, decorated with a floral pattern in thick dark brown/black underglaze pigment, then coated in a finely-crackled transparent glaze...

Rare Chinese Song Dynasty Cizhou Stoneware Jar / Bottle

This very rare stoneware jar was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279), at one of the kilns in northern China where Cizhou wares were produced during the 11th - 14th centuries. Its purpose was most likely to be used as a wine bottle. It is heavily-potted and of a very attractive form, an almost egg-shaped body, with a short neck, flared mouth and loop handles on either side of the neck (although one has been lost)...

Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Monochrome Moulded Porcelain Wine Cup

This rare porcelain wine cup was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) or possibly a little earlier. To the lower body is a band of moulded Buddhist rui lappets together with a moulded seal mark within the foot. The white porcelain body is particularly translucent, highly-fired with a high-pitched ring when tapped.

Diameter 5.5 cm, height 3.5 cm...

Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jar with Geometric Pattern

This rare pottery jar, or "guan", was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC- AD 220). It has an unusual raised decorative geometric band surrounding the shoulder and is coated in a yellowish-brown, almost golden glaze, the colour of which varies in places according to the thickness of the glaze as well as, in places, iridescence, a result of long burial in damp conditions...

Tall Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed & Painted Pottery Figure

This attractive pottery figure of an official was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). It is made from a relatively highly-fired creamy-white pottery. The clothing has been coated in green and amber glazes whilst the integral base and separate head have been cold-painted in black, red and white pigments. The figure wears a flowing robe, belted at the waist, and a tall hat...

Old Chinese Famille Rose Biscuit Figure Head Attributed to Zeng Longsheng 傳曾龍昇

It is 4.7 inches (12 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.1 cm) wide. It is 0.8 Lb.

It has firing bursts, skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as see in the photos).

A similar biscuit figure's head was sold at Bonhams New York lot 8055 on September 12, 2016.

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Pair of finely carved wooden panels of the eight Taoist immortals and their attribute. These panels were to be part of a small religious piece of furniture rather than a screen. The wood is left natural, the carving is exceptionally good quality for Chinese woodwork. No traces of pigments, only the edges are lacquered in red as can be seen in a photo. The back of the panels is covered with a red layer of lacquer or oil paint which has cracked and degraded over time...

Classic heavy silk or cotton and silk blend fabric black cheongsam or qipao top with blue silk lining, circa mid 20the century. Perfect condition, and clean. Tailor made and all hand sewn. Dimensions in enlargements.

Intriguing gold and black lacquered depiction of an Taoist immortal brewing the elixir of immortality in a gourd-(possibly Japanese). Condition: some lacquer losses, please examine enlargements. L: 35cm/13.8in x W: 17.5cm/6.9in.

Super fine old wool pangden cloth- all hand spun wool and natural dyes. This piece is an exceptionally large piece consisting of 5 panels, circa 40 to 50 years old. I have had quite a few of these in the past and this is one of best I have seen.The weave is very tight and heavy and would make an excellent small blanket or throw rug. In the past these were worn by married women, but these days they are a fashion accoutrement for the modern Tibetan woman...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Chair (16th Century)

This rare and very nice pottery model of a folding armchair with a horseshoe back was made in the second half of the 16th century (c. 1550 - 1600). It is made from a relatively highly-fired red pottery that has been partially glazed in green and amber glazes. In places the surface of the glaze has acquired a silvery iridescence through long exposure to moisture...

LARGE Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Tile - Ox

This impressive and highly decorative pottery tile was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It depicts an ox with a bell around its neck, clouds and the sun, and would have been one of a frieze on a wall comprising several similar tiles. It has been coated in various glazes of attractive colours...

Rare Chinese Song Dynasty White Ware Cup / Bowl Stand

This very rare cup or bowl stand was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279), most likely at the Cizhou kilns in Hebei province. It is quite "heavily-potted" and coated in a clear finely-crackled glaze over a creamy-white slip, save for the unglazed foot. There are minor chips to the glaze around the rims but no repair or restoration...

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse (AD 618 - 906)

This pottery model of a horse was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in a reddish-brown pigment with black and white pigments to highlight the head, mane and tail. The horse stands straight, alert, looking ahead.

Height 22 cm (8.5 inches). There are signs of repair to the vulnerable ears; if there are other repairs they have been performed to a very goo...

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse (AD 618 - 906)

This fine and attractive pottery model of a horse was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in a creamy-white pigment on top of which have been applied red and black pigments to pick out the details of the head, mane and tail. For its size it is particularly well-modelled. The horse stands upright and alert with its head turned very slightly to its left.

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Tall Chinese Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Vase from Shipwreck (30cm)

This very attractive porcelain vase was made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing Dynasty. The surface is profusely decorated in underglaze blue of good colour, the decoration comprising four large panels containing various trees, blossoms and pierced rockwork, as well as smaller panels containing peony and chrysanthemum blossoms, together with geometric patterns. This vase is complete with its cover.

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Circa 1750 Chinese export Nanking Cargo blue and white porcelain tea bowl and saucer. The cup and saucer were recovered from the wreck of the Dutch East India Company ship "De Geldermalsen", which sank in 1751 near Java. The recovered pieces from the wreck are now referred to as "The Nanking Cargo". Both cup and saucer still retain the original Christie's label from the auction held in Amsterdam in 1986. saucer measures 4.75ʺdiameter. Cup diameter is 3".Cup with saucer measures 2.25ʺ high

Small Chinese Ming Dynasty Monochrome Moulded Porcelain Dish

This small and unusual porcelain dish was made during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It has a foliated rim and moulded "ribs" to its underside. It is coated in a pale glaze that has just a hint of green to it. The thickness of the glaze varies in places, at its thickest it is slightly crackled, at its thinnest it has flaked from the surface a little. The centre of the dish has four firing marks and a lightly incised ring. It is pa...