Fine Tall Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Attendant Figure with Inscription

This tall and impressive pottery figure was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from quite a high-fired grey pottery that has been coated in a white slip on top of which have been applied various coloured pigments, very good traces of which still remain. The figure represents an attendant or servant, standing upright and alert, hands together under a flowing robe...

A pierced Chinese jade pendant, showing a parrot. The jade is cloudy and of a pale celadon color. Attached to a silk cord tied with two endless knots, and a small agate pearl, ending in one tassels. Condition: few traces of usage, one tassel lost. Dimension: pendant c. 5.8 x 5.3 x 0.5 cm, total length with tassels c. 27 cm. Please note: the stone is in reality a bit glossier than on the pictures.

A strand of 53 jade and hardstone objects perforated and strung together, including a mix of Neolithic and Shang dynasty objects. This strand has been examined and authenticated by a leading Chinese expert, author of a fifteen-volume reference work entitled The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China. A copy of his Certificate of Authenticity will be provided at no additional cost. Authenticity is absolutely and unconditionally guaranteed to the purchaser.

1940's Chinese Celadon Porcelain with Fu Dog lion Handle Pot Marked

It is 8.4 inches (21.3 cm) tall by 10 inches (25.5 cm) wide. It is 8.3 Lb.

It has chips at the bottom, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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18th Century Chinese Underglaze Blue & White Porcelain Bowl with Crane Bird and Pine Tree

It is 3.1 inches (8 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. It is 0.7 lb.

It has dark spots, glaze crazing, hairline cracks, chips at the bottom, stains and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Fine Pair Chinese Reticulated Blue & White Porcelain Hexagonal Jars

This attractive pair of six-sided reticulated porcelain jars dates to the late 19th, or possibly 20th century. The underglaze blue decoration comprises various floral patterns. They are coated in a thick glaze. Both are in fine condition with no restoration or repair...

Chinese late Qing to early Republic period lacquered leather official’s hat box with round base and conical cover painted overall in leafy polychrome flowers and gilt highlights set against a burgundy ground. The cover fully lifts off to reveal an interior covered in blue silk. The burgundy base has two oval openings at the center that appear to be designed to facilitate carrying with fingers or tying for transport. Circa 1900 to early 20th century. 11” high x 13 1/2" diameter...

This is an authentic bronze Halberd (often referred to as a "Ge" blade) dating to the Warring States Period some 2500 years ago. The piece measures 9-1/2" in length and is 4-3/8" in height. The piece features a full-length snarling tiger on both sides, quite strongly defined on one face, somewhat worn on the other, as can be seen in the photos. The blade has an exceptional malachite patina and still retains a very sharp edge. A substantial and quite rare example...

Pair Chinese Hunghuali Wood Tables, 18 1/2" high, 15" by 12" wide top, Ca. early ,1800's, with beautiful grains and nice original used and aged condition with indented top and side of the legs.

Good Cizhou type high fired, well balanced, ovoid soy glazed with russet highlights jar from a northern kiln, circa- Five Dynasties to Northern Song. There is a possible chip on the outer mouthrim (see enlargement)- difficult to tell if this happened after firing or before. There are remnants of kiln supports on the concave foot. H: 9.6cm/3.8in and D: 10.3cm/4in.

Song/Yuan yingqing glazed box and brushwasher/saucer set. Noted in enlargements are- metric scale, hairline crack and original catalog image. These are cleaned shipwreck recovery pieces.

Song/Yuan yingqing glazed box and brushwasher/saucer set. Noted in enlargements are- metric scale, hairline crack and original catalog image. These are cleaned shipwreck recovery pieces.

Ding yao 定窯 is one of five famous kilns among Song dynasty, well know for beautiful white porcelain. Ding yao had begun in Tang dynasty 8th century, and were developing since North Song era becoming best time in Song dynasty. This piece was made while Five dynasty to North Song, very simple white porcelain. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtRDXKw4KSs Size: 19.8(D)/5.1cm(H) Certificate: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

Chinese dark Hardwood Table with white Marble in the middle, Marble top has natural grey grains and old dark line of crack, Ca. 1920's, 18 1/2" square, 20 1/2" high, as is condition, whole table is very tight and heavy.

Chinese heavy dark Hardwood with Natural White MarbleTable, Ca. 1920's, 18" wide simple smooth square shape, 20 1/2" high, solid heavy weight blackwood frame and legs. Marble shows grey color grains in good condition.

Fine Chinese Northern Song Dynasty Incised Qingbai Porcelain Dish in Kiln Saggar

A rare opportunity to acquire a Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1127) kiln saggar still containing its Qingbai porcelain bowl, excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. 

Northern Song Dynasty Qingbai porcelain was fired individually in saggars (the fireproof clay case) that were stacked on top of each other in the kiln...

A pierced Chinese celadon jade pendant, showing a dragon with a phoenix and a flower. Attached to a silk cord tied with two endless knots, and a small agate pearl, ending in two tassels. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: pendant c. 6 x 4.6 x 0.5 cm, total length with tassels c. 24.5 cm.

Fine Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Imari Porcelain Cup & Saucer

This very attractive and fine-quality matching porcelain cup and saucer-dish decorated in underglaze blue, red enamel and gilding, were made during the 18th century during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795) of the Qing dynasty. The attractive pattern features a garden scene containing flower blossoms, trees and fencing.

Diameter of dish 14 cm, height of cup 6 cm...