Chinese late Ming dynasty porcelain bowl with a slightly flared rim decorated around the exterior in underglaze blue with six Sanskrit characters, each above a flower, set against a blue-gray tinted white porcelain ground. Several blue rings encircle both the rim and foot. A circular panel in the well holds another Sanskrit character above a flower. Likely 17th century. 5 3/4” diameter x about 2 1/2" high. Good overall condition...

Two Chinese Ming dynasty jarlets decorated in underglaze blue on a white porcelain ground with lotus flowers and scrolling foliage. Unglazed bases. 2 3/4" diameter x 2" - 2 1/8" high each. Circa 1500. Very good overall condition. From the estate of a former American expatriate to Hong Kong and China in the 1970s and 1980s.

An antique Chinese pair of Fu Dogs made in a cream crackle glaze. Fierce yet mildly domesticated design. Male holds a sphere shaped ball which represents the protection of the world while the female holds her playful pup which represents the strong family unit. Heavy porcelain with felt base.

Age: Early 20th Century 1900-1920

Dimensions each: 18 1/2" Long by 18 1/2" High by 9 1/4" Wide

Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Twin Fish Bowl

This attractive and finely-decorated porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). In its centre is a large roundel featuring two fish swimming in rippled waters, represented by a striking geometric pattern. Surrounding this, the wall of the bowl has six panels separated by ridges. The bowl is coated in a finely-crackled delicate pale-green qingbai glaze...

A Fine Qing Dynasty, TONGZHI(1862-1874), IMPERIAL GREEN 5-CLAWED DRAGON PLATE with Cobalt Blue Markings on Base. Size: 19x4.5 cm. Flawless Condition!

A rare and quite large Ming Dynasty 15th Century Interregnum period blue and white Guan Jar decorated with figure of the wise man and childrens, wind sweep, tree flanked by four animals to the shoulder and lotus leaf to the bottom. Condition is very good excepted tiny flake chips to the mouth rim and minor glazed hairline, no any restoration. Ming Dynasty Zhendong-Jingtai-Thianshun or they called it as dark period in the history of Ming Dynasty. Height: 31,5 cm.

Very fine circa 1300-1400CE, Cizhou type lugged jar with thick iron brown and black glaze. Very beautiful piece in excellent condition (some original kiln flaws tiny frits , bubble burst etc). H: 10.8cm/4.2in and D: 14cm/5.5in.

Rare Tang Dynasty glazed saucer from the Gongxian kiln Henan, China. This has bell like tone when tapped. There is a repaired chip on the rim (noted in enlargements) tiny fritting on glaze. D: 13.2cm/5.4in and H: 2.3cm/0.7in. Looks like the moon.

A quite rare white glazed ewer, decorated with moulded incised flower sprays to the body and mouse handle. Condition with chip to the one ear of the mouse and large chip to the inner cover, no any crack and free from any restoration. Ming Dynasty 16th Century Zhangzhou ware. Height: 20 cm.

Chinese Ming Dynasty Turquoise Glazed Dragon Vase

This rare and unusual vase dates to the second half of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), and is most likely a product of Shanxi province in the north of China. It is made from a pale stoneware in two halves that have been moulded and then luted together down the sides, prior to firing. Each side features a dragon against a background of waves and clouds with lotus leaf patterns around the base...

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Turquoise Glazed Birds / Phoenix

These rare and attractive birds (likely the mythical phoenix) date to the second half of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), and are most likely a product of Shanxi province in the north of China. They are highly detailed and made from a pale stoneware in two halves that have been moulded and then luted together prior to firing...

Chinese 19th Century Enamelled Porcelain "Double Happiness" Jar

This attractively-shaped and decorated porcelain jar dates to the 19th century, the latter part of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The decoration comprises a cloud collar surrounding the mouth, lotus panels around the base, and between these a variety of floral and blossoms sprays in a wide range of coloured enamels, interspersed with the "double happiness" character...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl (Horse & Boat)

This rare blue & white porcelain bowl was made during the 16th century. It is decorated in underglaze blue with an unusually varied design and coated in a finely-crackled glaze. The pattern around the outer wall includes a varied landscape, figures sitting in a boat, a standing figure and a horse and rider. The inner pattern features a figure, possibly an immortal, sitting in a varied landscape.

Diameter 13 cm...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl - Birds in Prunus Tree

This blue & white porcelain bowl was made at the Jingdezhen kilns during the early to middle 16th century (c.1505 - 1566). It is relatively "heavily-potted" and decorated in an unusual pattern on both sides featuring a bird in a prunus tree, this being a symbol of life. Within the centre of the bowl is a fairly simple design of prunus branches.

Diameter 15.25 cm...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl with Mark

This blue & white porcelain bowl was made in the late 16th to early 17th century, the Late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). The decoration to the outer wall features branches of prunus blossom (a symbol of life) whereas the inside is decorated with the peony (representing riches, love and feminine beauty). The four-character mark to the base translates as Made in the Great Ming Dynasty.

Diameter 12 cm...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Dish - Peach & Bird

This attractive small fine-quality porcelain dish was made during the mid to late 16th century. The body is particularly translucent and the surface has a nice "silky" feel. The underglaze blue decoration features a bird perched upon a branch of a peach tree. Around the rim is a geometric border pattern...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Dish - Peach & Bird (Ex. Lammers Collection)

This attractive small fine-quality porcelain dish was made during the mid to late 16th century. The body is particularly translucent and the surface has a nice "silky" feel. The underglaze blue decoration features a bird perched upon a branch of a peach tree. 

The peach represents marriage and is a symbol of immortality and springtime.

Diameter 10.5 cm...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Dish - Peach & Bird

This small porcelain dish was made during the mid to late 16th century. The underglaze blue decoration features a bird perched upon a branch of a peach tree. Around the rim is a geometric border pattern. The underside is more simply decorated with just two thin blue bands circling the rim and base.

The peach represents marriage and is a symbol of immortality and springtime.

Diameter 11.5 cm...