Very Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery "Stick" Rider / Horseman

This extremely rare painted pottery figure was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8), more specifically, the 2nd century BC. It is one of a small variety of known Han Dynasty "stick" figures and this type must surely be the rarest, a horseman; this figure would originally have sat astride a horse...

Very Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery "Stick" Rider / Horseman

This extremely rare painted pottery figure was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8), more specifically, the 2nd century BC. It is one of a small variety of known Han Dynasty "stick" figures and this type must surely be the rarest, a horseman; this figure would originally have sat astride a horse...

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)...

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

This very 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 reddish-brown pigment with black and white pigments to highlight the head, mane and tail. This horse is well-modelled and stands straight, alert, looking ahead.

Height 21 cm (8.25 inches)...

Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (Archer)

This painted pottery figure was made during the Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). It is made from a pale grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The quiver to the figure's back tells us he is an archer. Note also the detail to the clothing, the long-sleeved robe, and the hair style.

Height 22.5 cm (9 inches)...

Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure

This painted pottery figure was made during the Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). It is made from a pale grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. Note the detail to the clothing, the long-sleeved robe, and the hair style. The facial features are particularly good - he is surely smiling!

Height 23.5 cm (9.25 inches)...

Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (Drummer)

This painted pottery figure was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a pale grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. This figure is a soldier who also has a drum at his waist. In the right hand is the rusted stub of an iron pin, possibly part of the original drum stick. Note the detail to the clothing and head gear.

Height 20 cm (8 inches)...

This is a rare example of a funerary mask from the Warring States period, dating to 475*221 BCE. An item such as this one would most probably have been sewn onto a burial shroud, as can be seen in a number of published examples (note the small holes around the periphery of the piece). The mask is completely intact and in outstanding condition, measuring 11.7cm in height. Rare and uncommon...

A large, intact Dragon pendant carved in a grayish green nephrite, dating to the Warring States Period, 475-221 BCE. The piece is in outstanding condition and measures just under 5 inches in length (12.3cm)...

A large and very beautiful nephrite jade Bi dating to the Han dynasty. The periphery has a typical incised decoration while the central portion displays a characteristic cross-hatching. The piece measures 9-1/2" (24.4cm) in diameter and is in exceptional condition...

It would be impossible to overstate either the beauty or the importance of this magnificent 2000 year-old jade carving. It measures 8-1/2" in height (22cm) and, apart from one or two age-related minor abrasions (shown in the photographs) is in outstanding condition. Authentic discs such as this one, featuring a dragon and phoenix motif, are exceedingly rare, as those of you who collect archaic jade are aware...

This exceptional jade carving retains a substantial portion of the iron sword that it once held. A near identical example is published in the catalog of artifacts recovered from the tomb of the King of Nanyue...

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

This interesting pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from quite a highly-fired reddish-brown pottery that has been "cold painted" in white, red and black pigments, good traces of which still remain. The figure wears a long-sleeved hooded cloak and has his right hand against his chest.

Height 21.5 cm. There is no sign of restoration or repair; an unusual figure in very go...

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

This interesting pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from quite a highly-fired reddish-brown pottery that has been "cold painted" in white, red and black pigments. The figure wears a long-sleeved hooded cloak and has his right hand against his chest.

Height 21.5 cm. There is no sign of restoration or repair; an unusual figure in very good condition.

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

This rare and interesting pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a reddish-brown pottery that has been "cold painted" in white and black pigments, good amounts of which still remain. The figure stands upright, hands clasped together against his chest under his robes. Note also the facial features.

Height 21.5 cm. There is no sign of restoration or repair; an unusual figure in very good con...

Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Fahua Glazed Pottery Figure

This fine and attractive pottery figure of an official was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644), more specifically in the 16th century (c.1550 - 1600). It is made from a hard creamy-white pottery that has been decorated in the "fahua" palette of complimentary aubergine and turquoise coloured glazes. The head has been made separately and slots into the hole at the neck. Facial features have been cold painted in white, black and re...

Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Lady

This fine and attractive pottery model was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). The model depicts a finely-dressed lady holding a flat box. Note the flowing robes and the head gear. It is made from a reddish pottery that has been cold-painted in a creamy-white pigment with facial features picked out in red and black pigments.

Height 21 cm. It is in fine condition with no sign of any restoration or repair.

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Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Saddled Horse

This fine pottery model of a horse was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). It is made from a reddish pottery that has been cold-painted in a creamy-white pigment on top of which, in places, are traces of red and black pigments. Note the detail to the horse's mane, the saddle and other fittings.

Height 23 cm, length 25 cm. It is a very nice example in fine condition with no sign of any restoration or repair.

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