A Chinese blue and white stem cup and cover, painted in the Ming style with the Xuande mark but 18th century period.

Diameter approximately 39 cm. There are some hairlines. There are some improvements at the rim. More pictures are available.

Diameter approximately 38 cm. There are 2 hairlines at the rim. in good condition.

A superior example of a Ming Dynasty blue and white Swatow porcelain plate which dates from the Wanli Reign (1573 - 1619). It has a thick crackled glaze and the center medallion is hand painted with a rare crossed double phoenix motif (male and female) and nicely surrounded by foliage, a large peony and other flowers. This stunning ensemble is surrounded by 5 very attractive border panels. As this is a shipwreck dish there is no question as to it's authenticity...

A MING SWATOW (ca. 1625) Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Plate with thick, shiny glaze, depicting a Phoenix in the center medallion surrounded by a border featuring auspicious symbols. The back side of the plate also has some decor. There are a few firing imperfections (unglazed well/spots) as shown in the photograph and some kiln sand/grit deposit on the back base of the plate, which is common in Ming ware and a sign of authenticity. Very good condition, no cracks, hairlines nor restorations...

height approximately 18 cm. Two lugs repaired.

Diameter approximately 37.5 cm. Some soft chips at the rim. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 41 cm. There is a chip at the rim, not visible behind it and has been fixed. In good condition.

A late Ming Dynasty Swatow Bowl, polychrome enamels (iron red, turquoise, green and black). Faded iron red band/decor just below inner top ring and double ring around inside medallion. Lingzhi with central decoration. Underglazed symbolic mark. Condition: good except somewhat faded enamels and hardly visible nicks on top and bottom rim, no hairlines nor repairs. Size: H. 7cm x 13cm diameter

Late 16th - 17th century
Tianqi - Wanli period, Ming Dynasty
Porcelain with copper red glaze
H: 15.5 cm
Minor surface scratches, footrim has three firing cracks/flaws, but otherwise very good.
From a Greenwich, Connecticut collection

Chinese potters have been experimenting with copper glazes since the Tang dynasty...

Ca. 1590-1620, 16/17th century
Wanli Period, Ming Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
D: 28.3 cm
Three hairlines
From a Louisiana private collection of Chinese & Japanese blue and whites

Diameter approximately 10 cm. In good condition.

1560s-1620s, late 16th – early 17th century
Wanli period, Ming dynasty
Porcelain with underglae cobalt blue
H: 37.3 cm / 14.7 in (with stand); 35.5 cm / 14 in (without stand)
W: 16 cm / 6.3 in
From a Northern California private collection

An extremely rare, museum-quality late Ming blue and white incense stand or vase, of unusual reticulated form, with a circular cupped rim and neck above a square-sectioned body, the curving walls partially undercut and pain...

Height approximately 18 cm. There are cracks on the body and bottom. More pictures are available.

Kraak porcelain export dish from the Wanli period (1573-1619). Diameter 14,8 cm. , H. 4,5 cm. Condition: very minor flea bites to the rim, a 6 mm rough spot in the glaze on the rim, probably a firing flaw. No cracks or repairs. Some oven sand attached to the foot rim.

Special Offer: reduced from $400 to $230. Quirky ensemble of 4 Ming Dynasty (plus one from the Tang Dynasty) sancai courtiers holding Rats, which in the Chinese Zodiac are considered the first of the signs with the attributes of spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality. These all came from different sets and were intentionally aggregated by the original owner. See notes below enlargements for dimension and details.

A miniature vase of baluster shape with enameled decoration of a garden rock, flowers and diaper border in Famille rose colours. China, Qianlong period, late 18th century, shop mark to base. Height "3¼ / 8 cm. Condition: enamel loss and a chip each to mouth and foot rim (cf. pics).

Buddhist statue of a guardian deity ("dvarapala"), standing on clouds, in martial posture. Bronze, with fine dark green and reddish patina. China, Tang Dynasty. Height: 5.7 cm. The statue is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Left arm missing, some abrasion, otherwise very good condition