Chinese Neolithic Twin-Handled Pottery Jar - Qijia Culture (c. 2050 - 1700 BC)

This twin-handled pottery jar was made around 4,000 years ago by peoples of the Neolithic Qijia Culture (c. 2050 - 1700 BC), from what is now eastern Gansu province, China. It is made from a pale buff-coloured pottery and has a smooth surface. It is quite highly-fired, having an almost metallic ring to it when tapped. 

Height 11 cm...

A Chinese Longquan Celadon Glazed Ribbed Jar and Cover. Circa, 14th Century, Yuan Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Small jar with a ribbed design and its corresponding cover with petalled edges. It is covered overall in a green celadon glaze. Measurements: height (2.5”inches) Condition: in perfect condition with no repairs. UV light checked...

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...

Fine LARGE Chinese Neolithic Banpo Cord-Impressed Pottery Amphora with Oxford TL Test

This fine and incredibly ancient pottery vessel was made over 6,000 years ago during the Banpo phase (c. 4800 - 4300 BC) of the Yangshao culture in present-day Shaanxi province. This form is probably the most well-known of Banpo pottery, if not of all Chinese Neolithic pottery, and no serious collection of Chinese ceramics should be without an example!

It has a tall cup-shaped mouth and a pointed base...

Large Chinese Neolithic Caiyuan Pottery Jar with Oxford TL Test

This large and attractively-shaped pottery jar was made by peoples of the Caiyuan Culture (c. 2600 - 2200 BC) and has been excavated from the Ningxia Autonomous Region in the north of China. It is quite "heavily-potted" and has been fired to a very pleasing pale yellowish-brown with the surface colour becoming more red in places. The upper surface has been burnished and is pleasingly smooth to the touch...

You are considering a rare, authentic nephrite jade from the Hongshan culture, dating to the period from 4700-2500BCE. The piece is in exceptional condition and measures 5.2cm (slightly more than 2" in height). This piece has been examined and authenticated by a leading Chinese authority in the field of archaic jades,the author of a 15-volume reference work entitled The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China...

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...

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...

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...

Early 16th Century Nepalese Stone Seated Ganesha. Worn stone on face and overall front. Seated upon a carved lotus throne. Dimensions:8″ high (on base) 6 7/8″ high x 5 1/ 1/2″ wide x 2 1/4″ thick Age: 16th Century Ganesha’s elephant head symbolizes wisdom, understanding, and the ability to discriminate. He is worshiped before starting new things to clear obstacles and pave the way for progress. There are many examples of Nepalese Ganesha art, including a sculpture in the ...

Antique Chinese open mouth earthenware jar for holding grain. Outside wood stamp by hand textured pattern simulating the abundance of grain. Inside at the rim would have originally fit a covered lid. Complete condition with no previous damage. Dimensions: 12″ wide x 9 3/4″ high Age: Zhou period (1046 – 356 BC) The Zhou dynasty ([ʈʂóʊ]; Chinese: 周) was a royal dynasty of China that existed for 789 years from c. 1046 BC until 256 BC, the longest of all dynasties in Chine...

This striking mask measures 5-5/8" in height (14.1cm) and is in exceptional condition. The mask has been examined and authenticated by one of the leading experts in the field of Chinese jade, a Chinese scholar who is the author of a definitive, fifteen-volume reference work entitled "The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China." A copy of his signed Certificate of Authenticity will be provided to the buyer. As with every item I offer for sale, authenticity is absolutely and unconditiona...

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...

Lovely two handled pottery jar from the Northern China circa (2200 BCE – 1600 BCE), Classic Qijia Period in near perfect condition with just a couple of minor chips on one handle. H: 12.9cm/5.1in and W: 11.8cm/4.7in.

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...

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. This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the leading experts in the field, a Senior Fellow...