Extremely rare black glazed of a Ram figure, standing in well balance and finely potted in the form of a Ram figure with gracefully curved horns and plump body, coated in a lustrous black glaze with natural speckles from the kiln firing. The unglazed base reveals the light buff clay contrasting beautifully with the rich deep gazed. Such zoomorphic figures were popular during the Tang to Early Song Dynasty, often associated with black wares and admired for their simple yet powerful presence...

Tang Dynasty buff colored, with traces of original pigments pottery statue in the image of a Zhenmushou “earth spirits”. These are increasingly difficult to find these days. The horn has been repaired and there is a repaired surface chip on the back. H: 33cm/13in and W: 10.5/4.1.

Definitely rare pear-shaped vase decorated with two horizontal nicely Dragon handles and divided with eight section to the body painted by white lily and fungus scrolls, flanked by classic scroll to the shoulder and flared rim. Very good condition, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Ming Dynasty 15th Century possibly Xuande period. Height: 16,6 cm

A blue and white saucer dish, decorated with bird among flower scroll. Very good condition, no any chips, no any crack and entirely free from any restoration. Ming Dynasty 17th Century Swatow Ware. Diameter: 17 cm.

Superbly blue and white bowl decorated with continuously lotus scrolls above lotus panels to exterior. The interior with Mandarin Ducks swimming on lotus pond and surrounded by continuously Ruyi scroll to inner rim. Condition is perfect with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Late Yuan Dynasty middle of 14th Century transitional to Early Ming Hongwu period. Diameter: 19 cm and Height: 9,5 cm.

A blue and white water dropper decorated with bird and fruit. Very good condition with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration excepted slightly polished. Ming Dynasty 17th Century. Height: 7,5 cm.

From a collection formed in the 1990's, you are considering an authentic nephrite dragon pendant dating to the Warring States period, 475-221BCE. The stone shows considerable alteration, as can be seen in the photographs.It measures 10cm (4") in length and is in excellent condition. This piece has been examined and authenticated by Gu Fang, who has issued a certificate of authenticity which will be provided to the purchaser at no additional cost...

From a collection formed in the 1990's, you are considering a large jade dragon plaque made in the Warring States period, 475-221BCE. The piece measures 12.5cm (4-7/8"0 in length and is carved from a grayish-green stone (nephrite jade). If you collect Ancient Chinese Jade, then you know just how difficult it can sometimes be to be sure that what you are acquiring is the genuine article and not a later copy...

This is an authentic nephrite jade dragon pendant dating to the Warring States period, 475-221BCE, measuring 12.5cm (4-7/8") in length, carved from a grayish-green stone. This piece was likely sewn to a garment, as there is a hole drilled through the mid-part of the dragon's body, likely for attachment. The dragon's scales, as well as other details, are incised along the length of the body...

This is an ancient nephrite jade carving from the Warring States period, dating to 475-221BCE. The stone measures 6.9cm in diameter (2.75 inches) and is a medium olive green in tone, with an area of deeper green, as can be seen in the photographs. If you collect Ancient Chinese Jade, then you know just how difficult it can sometimes be to be sure that what you are acquiring is the genuine article and not a later copy...

A quite rare Yuhuchunping decorated with carved incised Dragon, covered overall with greenish Qingbai tone. Condition is very good, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th Century. Height: 25,8 cm.

An extraordinary Wucai/Doucai dish divided at 10 section nice shaped, decorated with five claws green Dragon flight among clouds scroll to interior and red Dragon to the base. Excellent condition, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Ming Dynasty 15th Century possibly Xuande period. Found recovery at Indonesia West Java area. Diameter: 19,3 cm.

Fine & Rare Large Chinese Yuan Dynasty Burnished Black Pottery Horse

This impressive and attractive pottery model of a horse was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Such figures from the Yuan Dynasty are very distinctive and are particularly rare and desirable. The surface of these figures is typically fired to grey, or almost black, and sometimes, as in this case, burnished to a smooth finish.

The horse is laden with a pack on its back, on top of which is tied a tiger skin...

Hand modeled pottery dog from the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), depicted standing alert with its head raised and ears pricked, suggesting vigilance and loyalty. The figure is crafted with a sturdy, muscular body, straight legs, and a curled tail resting high over the back...

Grey terra cotta Han Dynast kneeling female attendant. Good original pigments. A piece is missing in the back but still stands upright in a stable fashion. H: 16.cm/6.3in.

Tall Tang Dynasty terra cotta standing soldier with fierce expression original pigments. There is some damage at the base, please see enlargements. Will still stand upright but I would recommend some extra support. H: 29cm/11.4in.

From a collection formed in the 1990's, a rare and important matched pair of jade dragon plaques from the Warring States period, ca 475-221BCE. The plaques each measure approximately 5-1/4" in height (13.3cm) and, as can be seen in the photographs, show traces of the abrasive material used in their creation as well as the expected calcification...

A well-preserved pottery figure of a pig from the Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), modeled in a naturalistic stance with head lowered and short legs set firmly apart. The body is rounded and proportionate, with incised details around the snout, ears, and eyes that give the animal a lifelike presence...