Tokoname jars were made by piling coils of clay, smoothing the interior and exterior surfaces, and allowing the clay to dry before adding another section. The wide rim and mouth were then formed on a potter’s wheel and added to the top of the jar. The small base allowed the vessel to stand safely on a narrow step on the steep slope of a rising kiln floor; such kilns were built into the side of a hill and used wood for firing. The natural ash glazes took about a week to ten days to form and cre...

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Moulded Dehua Qingbai Porcelain Box

This covered box was made during the 13th - 14th century, most likely at the Dehua kilns in Fujian province. Both upper and lower parts are decorated with moulded scrolling patterns. The inner and outer surfaces are coated in a very finely-crackled qingbai glaze that has just a hint of blue. The slightly concave base remains unglazed.

Diameter 12 cm. This is a very nice example although there are minor faults: there are mino...

A rare gourd shaped bronze (copper tin alloy) vase decorated in archaic style with leiwen (thunder) pattern motifs and a band of stylized waves.

This item was made in China in the 12th to 14th Century during the late Song or Yuan dynasties when ancient Shang and Zhou bronzes were unearthed and collected. This was a time when large numbers of antique inspired bronze vessels were produced. Huge quantities were subsequently exported to japan where many were used domestically as flower contai...

A Southern Song Dynasty ( 1127 - 1279 ) covered box. The white porcelain body most beautifully molded and covered with a very nice, clean white glaze. Probably Dehua ware. Diameter : 6,4 cm. Condition : One short fiering crack to the cover ( visible on the last enlargement ) and one fiering crack to the base of the box. IMPORTANT AND HIGHLY UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION REGARDING ALL OUR ANNOUNCED PRICES FOR CHINESE CERAMIC ITEMS : SINCE I`M NOW ENJOYING MY RETIREMENT PENSION NOW IT IS A MATTER OF SE...

This jar stands out by its exceptional size and by its very decorative crackled " Guan " glaze. Song - Yuan Dynasty Longquan ware ( Celadon ). Diameter : 11,2 cm. Condition : Perfect original condition. There is a fiering crack from the time when the jar was produced ( which can be seen on the last enlargement ) IMPORTANT AND HIGHLY UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION REGARDING ALL OUR ANNOUNCED PRICES FOR CHINESE CERAMIC ITEMS : SINCE I`M NOW ENJOYING MY RETIREMENT PENSION NOW IT IS A MATTER OF SELLING O...

Han Dynasty terra-cotta standing soldier. Remnants of the original pigment can been seen over entire forges body. Overall in great original conditions with old repairs customary for such a piece.
The figures, dating from approximately the late third century BC were discovered in 1974 by local farmers in Lintong County, outside Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. The figures vary in height according to their roles, with the tallest being the generals. The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty...

15th Century Japanese and carved wooded with gold gilt Japanese mounted flame. Once used as a flaming back drop to an important Japanese religious statue. Original gold pigment in great condition with undertones of black lacquer.
Custom forged iron stand mounted for home display.

Muromachi period 1336 to 1573 C. 15th Century

Dimensions: Base 9" long X 4" wide 34 1/2" high

12th Century Korean Koryeo Dynasty Iron Decorative Celadon Stoneware Oil Bottle

It is 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) tall by 2.4 inches (6.2 cm) wide. The box is t is 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall by 3.6 inches (9.2 cm) long and 3.6 inches (9.2 cm) wide. It is 0.2 Lb.

It has skip glazes, crazing, dark spots, and surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Song dynasty Jizhou ware splashed tea bowl, bowl covered with matte brown glaze and decorated with splashed with cream colored tear drop at interior and exterior. Good condition, please see picture for detail, size: 11.5 cm diameter.

Antique Indian Grey Schist Stone Stele Carving of Lord Vishnu and Consort Laksmi. Beautifully rendered in bas relief. Dieties in various poses.

Hoffman estate

Size: 15.25"L x 13.25"H x 4"D Stand overall 17"L x 4"H x 7"D

Date: 10-11th century

Big shards sample of early Ming dynasty Hongwu period under glaze copper red large plate, shards from a large plate please see picture for detail, very good for studying and comparison, for collectors or private museum.

Chinese Song dynasty Celadon bowl, 8,7 cm diameter. Has two small chipped at the rim. Free from any repair.

Chinese Yuan Dynasty Longquan Celadon Jarlet. Good Conditions. 6,3 cm body diameter.

Chinese Five dynasties "Yue Yao" bowl. 14,5 cm diameter. Good condition.

A fine Chinese Northern Song dynasty Yaozhou black glaze bowl. Dia. 15.5cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

A Fine Korean White Slip Inlaid with Chrysanthemums Oil Bottle-13th C.: Korea, Koryo dynasty, 13th century. The flattened globular sharply tapering to a raised ring foot, and sloping to a narrow neck with everted cup-shaped mouth decorated in inlaid with white slip with chrysanthemum floral heads between a double circular ring, applied with a grey celadon glaze overall. It’s in good condition, it measures 7.8cm d. x 4cm h.

A classic Chinese Liao dynasty green glaze pottery flask. Ht. 24cm. Condition: small chips to mouth rim and the top edge, no restore in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.

Diameter approximately 26 cm. In good condition.