Chinese Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty "Blue & White" Cover (for a "Yuxi" jar)

This sturdy cover for a large jar was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) or possibly the Ming Dynasty. Although not actually white, nor particularly blue, it is classed as "blue & white" ware and was made at the kilns at Yuxi in Yunnan province, one of the first places in China where underglazed blue & white ware was produced. The floral and geometric pattern are in underglaze cobalt blue...

Chinese Song Dynasty Small Glazed Stoneware Jar

This small and attractively-shaped jar was made around the 11th -13th Century during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). The glaze is a dark brown, quite thick, and covers the upper body. The lower body below the waist, and the flat base, remain unglazed. There are a few small "nibbles" to the mouth edge. No repair or restoration...

A really interesting Chinese Ming Cizhou vase of an unusual shape with large areas of underdeveloped Hare's Fur decoration splashed across the broad shoulders. The vase appears to be coated with white slip beneath the otherwise black glaze which is clearly seen over and within the foot-rim. The interior of the foot is marked with three characters in ink. It is in perfect condition but has one firing fault below the mouth. It stands around 20cms. (8inches) in height and 16cms...

Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Changsha Glazed Stoneware Bowl

This rare decorated glazed stoneware bowl was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) at the Changsha kilns, Hunan province, generally accepted to be the first kilns to produce underglaze polychrome decorated ceramics. The attractive abstract floral design is in brown and green with both inner and outer surfaces coated in quite a thick translucent greenish glaze that is finely-crackled...

Fine & Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Changsha Glazed Stoneware Ewer

This rare stoneware ewer was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) at the Changsha kilns, Hunan province, generally accepted to be the first kilns to produce underglaze polychrome decorated ceramics. The outer body and inner neck are coated in quite a thick pale greenish-grey glaze. On either side of the lower body there are abstract patterns in a streaky greenish-blue glaze. The glaze is finely-crackled...

Rare Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Stoneware Dragon Jar

This very rare and unusual stoneware vessel was made during the latter part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from an unglazed reddish-grey stoneware and has a cylindrical body with a narrow neck that flares out into a cup-shaped mouth. It has been elaborately decorated: at its waist are two "skirts" that surround the body above which are many appliqués in the form of birds and what appear to be snakes or serpents...

Pair of lovely light turquoise pastel blue Qingbai glazed jars with lotus leaf shaped lids circa 1200 CE, which would put them on the cusp of Southern Song/Yuan Dynasties. The lids have been heavily restored- so please see enlargements but the jars are in good condition with no damage. H: 16.5cm/6.5in and D: 12cm/4.8in.

Good late Song/early Yuan, Qingbai bowl from a Jingdezhen kiln. This has a porcelain quality body with a clear bell like ring when tapped. The “spinning lines” that spiral up to the rim, are quite unusual and actually give it some grip when holding the bowl in both hands- ideal for using it as a “chawan” in a Japanese tea drinking ceremony...

Lacquer black glazed truncated ewer with lugs and pouring lip circa Qing Dynasty. This has russet highlights on the mouthrim. Heavily potted in good condition, has a chip on the mouthrim- may be noted in enlargements. H: 14.5cm/5.6in and D: 13.5cm/5.2in.

Rare Song Dynasty wide mouthed jar from the Jizhou Kilns, Jiangxi China, with mottled dark brown “soy” glaze. If this had more amber highlights it could almost pass for “tortoiseshell”. Excellent original condition, with stable glaze (no fritting). H: 12.2cm/4.8in and D: 10.5cm/4.1in

Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Changsha Glazed Stoneware Ewer with Inscribed Poem

This rare stoneware ewer was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) at the Changsha kilns, Hunan province, generally accepted to be the first kilns to produce underglaze polychrome decorated ceramics.

It has a "lobed" body and a short multifaceted spout. The front has been neatly inscribed in underglaze reddish-brown with a poem in Chinese characters that we have not translated...

Rare Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Censer

This very rare and unusual pottery censer was made during the Ming Dynasty (c. 15th to 16th century) at one of the kilns in Shanxi province. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a fine-grained pale yellowish stoneware. The surface is profusely decorated with various moulded designs including standing human figures, flower blossoms, leaves, heads of mythical creatures...

Rare Large Chinese Song Dynasty Stoneware Granary Jar & Cover (AD 960 -1279)

This rare and unusual stoneware jar, complete with its original elaborate cover, was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). Both cover and jar have architectural elements; they represent a granary with a tiled roof...

Fine Chinese Northern Song Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Water Pot

This globular water pot with a lobed body was made during the Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1127). It is a coated in quite a thick glossy and finely-crackled creamy-white glaze that just falls short of the shallow foot that remains unglazed, revealing the creamy-white stoneware body...

Chinese Northern Song Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Bottle

This attractively-shaped small bottle was made during the Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1217). It is coated in a finely-crackled creamy-white glaze. Height 12.75 cm. Part of the mouth has been broken and re-stuck.

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Chinese Song Dynasty Stoneware Jar with Rare Stand & Cover - Dragon Chasing Pearl

This rare and unusual stoneware jar was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 -1279). It is quite "heavily-potted" with the outer body and inner mouth coated in a dark brown iron glaze. The applied decoration around the shoulder features a dragon chasing a flaming pearl. The pearl represents wisdom, prosperity, power, immortality and the moon, and is also used as a symbol of feminine beauty and purity. The drago...

The teapot is shaped like a peach. It is made of beige stoneware. The handle and spout are modeled from the same stoneware of the same color, covered with a dark brown slip, imitating wood. The body of the peach is speckled with rust, probably also from blown-on slip projections. However, all the leaves are modeled from another dark green stoneware and glued with slip. A rare and elegant model, with two signatures, one under the peach and the other under the lid. Chinese work from the Qing perio...

Rare early Song Dynasty celadon bowl with shiny olive green glaze from Zhejiang. This piece has kiln warpage as well as grit adhered to the surface but no cracks or chips. The lightly incised floral pattern is absolutely exquisite. D: 16.5cm/6.5in and H: 7cm/2.8in.