A unusually elaborate pottery figure of female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1650 AD.

The lady wears a robe, covering her body form head to toe. She is carrying a wine jug an her shoulders, as if about to serve for her masters. Note the floral ornamentation on the hood of the robe. She is standing on a square plint, and is glazed in torqouise and dark blue colours.

Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing

Size: c...

A high Quality Chinese Tomb Pottery figure of a mounted militairy horseman, dating to the Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 AD.

Finely detailed warrior on horseback holding a spear in his left hand. Fully equipped with detailed armor in dark blue and torquoiseglazed colors. Other details in white, black and red pigment. A high quality figure from around the Middle Ming period, ca. 1500-1550 AD.

The figure is guaranteed auhtentic and comes with our COA.

Size: ca. 31-32 cm...

A large and very attractive tomb pottery warrior from old collection, 581-618 AD

A mold-made glazed pottery figure created to be placed in a tomb. The figure is a soldier, wearing a distinctive protective covering over the head that hangs over the shoulders, a belted tunic, and long trousers that touch the feet. He stands on an integrated disc-shaped platform...

Fine & Rare Chinese Sui Dynasty Large Painted Pottery Horse & Female Rider with Oxford TL Test (AD 581 - 618)

This fine and very rare pottery model of an equestrian was made during the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 618). It is made from a hard highly-fired "white" pottery that has an almost "metallic" sound to it when tapped. It has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments, exceptional amounts of which still remain...

Fine & Rare Chinese Sui Dynasty Large Painted Pottery Horse & Female Rider (AD 581 - 618)

This fine and very rare pottery model of an equestrian was made during the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 618). It is made from a hard highly-fired "white" pottery that has an almost "metallic" sound to it when tapped. It has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments, exceptional amounts of which still remain.

The horse stands upright and alert with the female rider sitting upright in a saddle...

Fine & Rare Chinese Sui Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure of an Official (AD 581 - 618)

This rare pottery figure was made during the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 618). It is one of a group that included a retinue of other figures as well as equestrian models. It is made from a high-fired dense and hard "white" pottery that has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments, exceptional amounts of which still remain...

Fine & Rare Chinese Sui Dynasty Painted Pottery Groom Figure (AD 581 - 618)

This rare pottery figure was made during the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 618). It is one of a group that included a retinue of other figures as well as equestrian models. It is made from a high-fired dense and hard "white" pottery that has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments, exceptional amounts of which still remain. This figure is that of a male groom...

Fine & Rare Chinese Sui Dynasty Painted Pottery Lady Figure (AD 581 - 618)

This rare pottery figure was made during the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 618). It is one of a group that included a retinue of other figures as well as equestrian models. It is made from a high-fired dense and hard "white" pottery that has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments, exceptional amounts of which still remain...

This is a molded gray clay brick/tile from the Tang Dynasty, featuring an "Atlas" type Yakshi figure seated on a lotus blossom. I encountered a similar figure during my visit to Taxila, the cradle of the Gandharan Civilization, which highlights the Greco-Roman origins of Tang art. The lotus signifies a clear Buddhist connection. While the left side of the face is slightly obscured, there is no damage. This piece is unusual in that it is smaller than others I have owned...

Fine & Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Dwarf with Oxford TL Test

This very rare and unusual pottery model of a dwarf was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a hard creamy-white pottery that has been attractively cold-painted in various coloured pigments. Note the fine detail to the face and clothing.

Height 12.5 cm. It is a lovely example in fine condition with minimal surface wear and much of the original coloured pigments remaining.

This figure ha...

A set of Chinese pottery figures of entertainer.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 18 - 19 C.M. / Width 11 - 12.3 C.M. / 8 - 8.3 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for ...

A unusually elaborate pottery figure of female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1650 AD.

The lady wears a challenging dress, baring her shoulders and bosom. She has an imposing hairdress with flowers, and a flirting facial expression. She carries a box for candy(?) in her hand, and is standing on a square plint. She is glazed in lovely dark blue and torqouise.

Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing

Size: c. 28 cm. tall...

A large, Museum Quality pottery figure of a male attendant carrying a book under his arm. The figure dates to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD.

The figure is placed on throne made of Lotus flowers on the top of hexagonal plint, both in fine Sancai colours - a two-colour green and yellow glazed robe.

He wears a high hat. Finely painted facial details. Lotus thrones are very rare for Ming pottery figures.

The head is attachable as often seen on the largest figures from t...

Ancient Tang Dynasty Terra Cotta horse and rider. Tomb dirt attached to its body and red pigment.

Age: Tang Dynasty 5th Century

Dimensions: 12 5/8" Long by 15" High by 4 1/8" Wide

Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Groom Figure

This interesting pottery model of a groom was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in white, red, pink and black pigments. The figure wears a long garment and a head covering. He stands with his right arm outstretched, the hand within the long sleeve so no visible.

Height 21.5 cm (8.5 inches). It is in very condi...

Fine & Rare Large Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Groom

This impressive and imposing pottery figure was made during the early Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a fine-grained pale grey pottery that has been "cold-painted" in a base coat of creamy-white pigment with details, such as the belt and facial features, picked out in red and black pigments.

This figure represents a foreigner, in this case a groom and has been made with great attention to...

A pair of Chinese pottery lion panels.

Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panels only: Height 23.6 - 24.3 C.M. / Width 18.8 - 20.5 C.M. / Thickness 8.2 - 9 C.M.
Height including stand: 40.5 - 41.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shi...

Chinese painted pottery horse and rider with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Height 36 C.M. / Width 9.7 C.M. / Length 31.6 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand ...