This is an authentic nephrite jade dragon pendant measuring 3-1/2" in length and 2-3/8" in width. The stone is somewhat more olive in tone than is shown in the photographs. The sinuous dragon is situated on a bi disc which is beautifully carved on the underside, as shown in the photographs. PLEASE NOTE: if you collect in this area, you are undoubtedly aware that the market is flooded with later copies and fakes, often labeled "archaistic" and selling for relatively low prices...

A rarely seen set of zodiac figures with animal heads and human bodies. All are dressed in long gowns with long sleeves, their hands folded in front of their chests.

The Zodiacs are: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig or boar...

A Large Chinese Yue Celadon Bowl. Circa, 220-589 CE, Six Dynasties. Found in the Philippines. Large stoneware bowl with a carved and combed decoration and is covered in an olive green celadon glaze. Measurements: height (3.5”inches) diameter (10”inches) across. Condition: it is in perfect condition with no repairs. UV light checked...

Neolithic/Bronze Age reddish clay, pottery jar from an unknown culture. I acquired this in a group of Chinese Neolithic pottery pieces but I can’t find any references to this being Chinese. I tend to think this from Thailand or some other Southeast Asian culture. Low fired with very good near invisible restoration. If you know what this is, drop me a line and let me know. D: 12cm/4.7in and H: 8.5cm/3.6in.

A Small Chinese Celadon Glazed Dish. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Small stoneware dish or saucer with an olive green celadon glaze and a flat bottom. Measurements: diameter (3.2"inches) across. Condition: in perfect condition. UV light checked. Photos by: The Oriental Room® Feel free to contact me at theorientalroomph@gmail.com for further inquiries, price offers, additional photographs, or for payment and shipping options. I will gladly assist you...

A Chinese White Glazed Dish...

Two Small Qingbai Glazed Dishes. Circa, 14th Century, Fujian, Yuan Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Two simple dishes, covered below their rims with a grey-white 'Qingbai-type' of glaze, stopping short above their feet. Measurements: diameter is approximately (3.5"inches) across...

A Chinese Longquan Celadon Brush Washer. Circa, 15th Century, Ming Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Dish with petalled interior walls and a bamboo exterior decoration and is covered in a grass-green colored celadon glaze. Its base has an unglazed ring...

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Bowl with Molded Floral Decoration. Circa, 12th-13th Century, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, Southern Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Bowl molded with a central flower, surrounded by lotus sprays around its inner wall, all underneath a key-fret border. It is covered in a green-white ‘Qingbai-type’ glaze, below its unglazed rim. Measurements: diameter (5”inches across), height (approximately 2”inches tall)...

Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Camel with Oxford TL Test

This impressive pottery model of a Bactrian camel was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a pale buff-coloured pottery, has good detail and has been "cold painted" in a base coat of a creamy-white pigment with details picked out in brown, red and black pigments. The camel stands upright and alert with its head held high and turned a little to its left. Its two humps are particularly prominent...

Two Small Chinese Qingbai Glazed Lotus Petal Dishes. Circa, 14th Century, Dehua Kiln, Fujian, Yuan Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring two small dishes, one slightly larger than the other, and their exterior decorated with carved upright lotus petals. The two dishes are covered in a green-white ‘Qingbai’ glaze, stopping well above their feet...

Fine Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse (206 BC - AD 8)

This fine pottery model of a horse was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8)...

Rare Chinese Neolithic Machang / Banshan Painted Pottery Jar

This unusual pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC), or possibly the earlier Banshan Phase (c.2600 - 2300 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is quite thinly-potted and highly-fired, made from a pale yellowish-brown pottery. Joining the shoulder of the wide body to the flared mouth edge are two loop hand...

Large Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar (Ex. Christie's)

This large pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is a well-made jar of fine form and good proportions. At the waist of its wide body are two sturdy loop handles. At the top of its wide body is quite a narrow neck with a flared mouth.

It is quite highly-fired ...

Tall Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Female Attendant Figure   

This tall and impressive pottery figure was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a dense grey pottery, the head made separately to the body. Both head and body have been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, traces of which still remain. The figure represents a female attendant and she wears long flowing robes. The head has two small vertical slots where originally would have been so...

Fine TALL Pair Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Lokapala Figures with Oxford TL Test  

This fine and impressive matching pair of pottery lokapala figures was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery that have been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. On the surface in places there still remain traces of gold leaf. Note the exquisite detail of their clothing and hairstyle. They have clenched fists with ferocious facia...

Fine TALL Chinese Tang Dynasty White Pottery Guardian Figure with Oxford TL Test  

This undeniably impressive pottery figure of a guardian was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a fairly high-fired creamy-white pottery with traces of yellow, red and black "cold painted" pigments to the surface. He stands upon a rock, head turned slightly, with his hands out. Note the clothing and head gear: an armoured jacket secured with straps over his shoulder and a belt at he ...

Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Camel with Oxford TL Test

This unusually large and impressive pottery model of a Bactrian camel was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is heavily-potted and made from a fairly high-fired buff-coloured pottery. In places on the surface are firing cracks, likely due to the thickness of the pottery. The surface has been cold-painted in a yellow-ochre coloured pigment on top of which have been painted reddish-brown and black pigments for th...