This is an authentic bronze Halberd (often referred to as a "Ge" blade) dating to the Warring States Period some 2500 years ago. The piece measures 9-1/2" in length and is 4-3/8" in height. The piece features a full-length snarling tiger on both sides, quite strongly defined on one face, somewhat worn on the other, as can be seen in the photos. The blade has an exceptional malachite patina and still retains a very sharp edge. A substantial and quite rare example...

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Lobbed Ewer with Lug Handles. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a six-sided lobbed body supported by a short straight foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a cupped mouth with two lug handles and a curved spout, opposite a flat handle. It is covered overall in a green-white ‘Qingbai-type’ glaze, except for the base...

An adorable pair of pottery figures of a dog and a chicken, dating Ming Dynasty China, c. 1500-1550 AD.

Size: The dog measure c. 10 cm in length.

Condition: Extremely fine for type and age, with uncleaned deposits of dirt. Finely preserved glaze with a nice gloss. Wear for type and age.

About Ming Tomb figures: Tomb figures, also known as mingqi, were funerary objects placed in tombs during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China...

An unusually elaborate pottery figure of a female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1600 AD.

The lady is clad in a large thick robe, covering her body from head to toe. She is wearing a wine bottle in front of her chest. She is glazed in torquise and dark blue colours and she is placed on a round plint.

Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing and a fine expression.

Size: c. 22,5 cm...

An wonderful and elaborate pottery figure of a female house attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to c. 1550-1600 AD.

A beautiful, elderly lady, clad in a blue dress with tourquoise sleaves. She is carrying a plate with fruits in front of her chest. She is placed on a square plint with tourqoise glaze on the top.

Nicely painted facial details. A very fine and elegant figure from Ming dynasty, with it's careful thick glazing and fine expression...

This very dramatic, animated carving represents a mythical animal known as a "Bixie." The caring measures 4.3cm (1-3/4") in height and 6cm (2-3/8") in length. The stone is a uniform pale to medium celadon, as shown in the photographs. An excellent portrayal of this traditional subject...

Much copied (especially by fakers!), these "animal mask" cong shapes are among the most collectable and highly sought after types of archaic jade work. Dating back more than 4000 years, this is an exceptionally well-carved example, showing the expected internal "shoulder," caused by the central hole having been drilled from both sides. The stone is a uniform pale celadon color with several small areas of a brownish inclusion. It measures a diminutive 4.8cm (1-3/4") in height...

A large and elaborate jade pendant with stylized animal terminals. The stone shows signs of extensive calcification, consistent with burial. The piece measures 12cm in length (4.8")...

While ear (eared) cups are commonly found in both ceramic and lacquer, it is highly unusual to encounter one in jade, undoubtedly the property of an elite owner. This piece measures 8.5cm in length (3.4"); the stone is a beautiful even-toned celadon green. The design has been exceptionally well executed, with both "ears" perfectly symmetrically opposed to one another...

A well-carved nephrite plaque in the form of a curled dragon, measuring 13.5cm (5.25")!!!The piece has been examined and authenticated by a Chinese scholar, one of the preeminent authorities in the field, the author of a fifteen-volume reference work entitled "The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China." A copy of his certificate of authenticity will be provided to the purchaser at no extra cost...

A finely carved nephrite jade pendant measuring 9.2cm (3-7/8") end-to-end. The typical cross-hatched design terminating at each end with extremely well-carved animal heads.Pieces such as these are commonly referred to as "Twin Dragon Pendants." For two related examples, see, Christies, November 28,2018, The Yangdetang Collection Part II, lots 2751, 2752 (sold, respectively, for $38,501 and $44,918.!). I have included a copy of the catalog entry for purposes of comparison, as well as for those wh...

A large, elaborate, meticulously carved jade plaque, measuring 7.1cm (2-7/8") in height, the entire surface covered with a design of paired spiraling volutes, surmounted by two opposing dragon heads. The stone is a dark greenish-gray with a large area of darker color. This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the preeminent authorities in the field, a Chinese scholar who is the author a fifteen-volume reference work entitled "The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China." A...

Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Ram / Sheep Vessel

This rare and unusual pottery vessel was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is in the form of a recumbent ram, or sheep. It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a grey pottery, the main body being horizontally cylindrical with a mouth and opening in the centre of the back, the head with a wonderful pair of horns, and the four legs folded beneath the body. The tail is formed into an opening. The surfac...

An elegant and beautifully modeled spear head, measuring 10.2cm (4.1") done in a pale greenish-gray nephrite. The base is pierced horizontally to permit attachment to a shaft.While I initially believed that the piece was a votive offering, the presence of the two holes, together with the recessed base, leads me to believe that it could well have been intended for actual use, especially as it tapers to a (very) sharp point. This piece has been examined and authenticated by a Chinese scholar who i...

A jade ritual object measuring 7.5cm in diameter (3") and encircled by 8 stylized Dragon heads.The stone is a varied pale gray in color, with some slightly darker inclusions. Roughly 3-4mm in thickness. A beautiful and rare object. This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the preeminent authorities in the field, a Chinese scholar who is the author of a fifteen-volume reference work entitled "The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China." His coa will be provided to the pur...

A large and quite beautiful nephrite carving of a cicada in a creamy tan nephrite with some darker brown inclusions. The cicada's wings are fully delineated, as are the features of its face and eyes. The underside is ribbed. In all, an extensively worked carving with more detail than one customarily finds on these objects. The piece measures 8.4cm (3.3") in length, 2.5cm (1") in width and sits 2.2cm (7/8") in height. This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the preeminent authori...

A large jade mask measuring 10.8cm (4.2") with deeply carved features.Given the shape of the eyes, I believe that this could be a depiction of a shaman or some mythical/supernatural spirit. The piece is quite substantial, measuring almost 1/2" in thickness. This piece has been seen and authenticated as dating to the Liao dynasty, 916-1125CE, roughly a thousand years old. Minor chips to the tips of both ears, as shown in the photographs. The piece will come with a certificate of authenticity prep...

Chinese pottery tomb guardian panel with stand.

Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panel only: Height 15.8 C.M. / Width 12.5 C.M.
Height including stand: 31.5 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 shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual...