Chinese Neolithic / Bronze Age Pottery Jar - Siwa Culture (c. 1350 BC)

This attractively-shaped pottery jar dates to the Siwa culture (c. 1350 BC), one of the later Chinese Neolithic cultures overlapping the Bronze Age. It has a wide body with a small flat circular base. There are two loop handles joining the shoulder to the mouth which is of the form sometimes referred to as "saddle-shaped".

Height 14.5 cm, diameter 15 cm...

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar - Siwa Culture (c. 1350 BC)

This attractively-shaped pottery jar dates to the Siwa culture (c. 1350 BC), one of the later Chinese Neolithic cultures overlapping the Bronze Age. It has a wide body with a relatively small flat base. There are two loop handles joining the shoulder to the mouth which is of the form sometimes referred to as "saddle-shaped"...

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

This very attractive 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...

A Chinese Fencai (Famille Rose) “Rooster and Cockerel” Octagonal Dish. Circa, 18th Century, Yongzheng-Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty. This exquisite Chinese porcelain dish showcases a harmonious scene at its center, depicting a Rooster and chicks nestled among rockwork and blooming peony branches. These elements symbolize prosperity, harmony, and family...

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, the colour of which varies a little in places, that is quite highly-fired. The surface colour is more "creamy" than many other similar examples and the form a little more "precise"...

Rare Chinese Neolithic Three-Handled Jar - Qijia Culture

This very rare 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. They produced a variety of pottery vessels including cord-impressed pottery of many shapes and sizes as well as a variety of finer vessels such as this, with none, one, two or three handles, although those with three handles are by far the rarest...

Rare Chinese Neolithic Three-Handled Jar - Qijia Culture

This very rare 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. They produced a variety of pottery vessels including cord-impressed pottery of many shapes and sizes as well as a variety of finer vessels such as this, with none, one, two or three handles, although those with three handles are by far the rarest...

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...

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 fairly "heavily-potted" and made from quite a high-fired grey pottery, having an almost "metallic ring" to it when tapped. It has a burnished surface that is smooth to the touch...

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 that is quite highly-fired, having an almost "metallic ring" to it when tapped. It has a burnished surface, very smooth to the touch...

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 fairly "heavily-potted" and made from quite a high-fired grey pottery, having an almost "metallic ring" to it when tapped. It has a burnished surface that is smooth to the touch. The handles have lightly-incised vertical lines.

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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 that is quite highly-fired, having an almost "metallic ring" to it when tapped. It has a burnished surface, very smooth to the touch. The handles have very lightly-incised vertical lines. It has a s...

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 fairly "heavily-potted" and made from quite a high-fired grey pottery, having an almost "metallic ring" to it when tapped. It has a burnished surface that is smooth to the touch. The handles have lightly incised vertical lines.

Heigh...

A Buddhist statue with serene expression, wearing Bodhisattva garments. Seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, holding the hands in dhyanamudra. Made of hardwood with gilt lacquering and little paint. Condition: little wear, a short crack on one shoulder (see photo no. 6) and traces of age. Dimension: c. 31.5 cm tall, weight: c. 1.5 kg.

Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Jar (206 BC - AD 220)

This attractive-shaped pottery jar was made some two thousand during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is made from quite a high-fired grey pottery, wheel-made and with a nice smooth burnished surface. The marks to the flat base show where is was removed from the potter's wheel with a wire. The surface has a slight silvery sheen to it, caused by microscopic pieces of mica within the clay (as can be seen when viewed with a magnifying ...

Chinese late Qing dynasty rectangular form wood stand with three levels for objects possibly constructed from fragments of temple carvings. The high relief panels feature figures, flowers, and leafy scrolling vines highlighted in gilt and red. Circa 1900. 16 3/4" long x 7 3/8" high x 5" deep. The stand is sturdy and in good, solid overall condition with typical wear for the age. One side is slightly slanted and has a narrow piece of carving missing (see image). From the collection of forme...

A well-carved human figure with fully detailed facial figure, standing with arms crossed and feet akimbo. The piece measures 3-3/8" (8.2cm) in height and is carved fully in the round. The stone is a pale celadon in color with several areas of slightly darker inclusions. This piece has been examined and authenticated by Gu Fang, and a copy of his signed certificate of authenticity will be provided to the purchaser at no additional cost. This is not one of those modern pieces misleadingly labeled ...

This is a beautiful, intricately carved pendant depicting a pair of facing dragons, dating to the period from 1644-1912. It measures 2-3/4" (6.8cm) in height and is 2" (5cm) at its widest point. The stone is greyish-green showing some alterations in the stone, consistent with age. This piece has been examined and authenticated by Gu Fang, and a copy of his certificate of authenticity will be provided to the purchaser at no additional cost.This is not a modern copy misleadingly described as Qing ...