Extraordinary Ming Dynasty Chenghua mark and period dish, well balance potted and very transparent if look under the sunlight, decorated with five claws coral red and gilt Dragon among the clouds, plain cavetto. Surrounded by tiny plum head to inner rim. Underside with a pair Dragons flying among the cloud. Da Ming Cheng Hua Nien Zhe on greenish Qingbai tone. Condition is excellent with no any crack, no any chip and free from restoration. Diameter: 21 cm.

A large and very beautiful nephrite jade Bi dating to the Han dynasty. The periphery has a typical incised decoration while the central portion displays characteristic cross-hatching. The piece measures 9-1/2" (24.4cm) in diameter and is in exceptional condition. If you are interested in collecting Ancient Chinese Jade, then you know just how difficult it can be to be certain that what you are acquiring is the genuine article and not a later copy...

An extremely rare and beautiful blue and white Meiping with well balance potted, decorated with Three Friends of Winter these are Pine, Bamboo and Plum flanked by continuously Ruyi scrolls to the shoulder and classic scrolls found with original lid with plum and crescent moon. Condition is excellent with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. 14th Century Late Yuan Dynasty to Early Ming period. It's very rare found. Height: 32 cm.

This exceptional jade carving retains a substantial portion of the iron sword that it once held. A near identical example is published in the catalog of artifacts recovered from the tomb of the King of Nanyue. For those who do not have access to the book, I have included a photograph of the piece as the last photo in the listing. The piece measures 2-1/2" in width and is 1-1/2" in height (jade part only), 2-3/4" in total, including the iron sword remnant. Beautifully designed and executed...

A rare found hexagonal side vase with Elephant ring handles, covered overall with reddish tone glazed and ice crackles to entire body. Condition is perfect, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Southern Song or later Longquan ware found at East Java. Height: 24 cm.

This antique Chinese silk dragon court vest is couched with silk thread embroidery designs of dragons, birds, flowers, clouds etc. and accents of gold bouillon thread. Vest shows some minimal wear and is in overall good condition. SOME THREAD LOST on lower left corner of rank badge The vest dates to the mid 19th century and has a front rank badge with bird facing the wearers left shoulder. This indicates that the original owner was the wife of a civil official...

A pair of Chinese pottery lion panels.

Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panels only: Height 23.6 - 24.3 C.M. / Width 18.8 - 20.5 C.M. / Thickness 8.2 - 9 C.M.
Height including stand: 40.5 - 41.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground)...

Fine & Very Rare Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Sanskrit Inscribed Buddhist Pottery Jar

This very rare and fascinating pottery jar was made around the 13th - 14th century during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and has been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province, at the time a particularly isolated part of China...

This is a large nephrite jade Bi from the Han Dynasty. The piece was broken in two and rejoined, as shown in the photographs.PLEASE NOTE: A NEAR IDENTICAL EXAMPLE, ALSO BROKEN AND REJOINED IS IN THE COLLECTION OF THE CHANGSHA MUSEUM. I have included a photo of that piece for purposes of comparison. This is a beautiful and authentic piece, measuring 10-1/2" in diameter. Offered here at a true bargain price reflecting its condition...

A SUPERB QING DYNASTY (revival) BRONZE "TANG WAR HORSE" with Black Patina,during 18/19th Century, China. Size: L. 30 cm x H. 27 cm x W. 9 cm. (~ 12" x 10.5" x 3.5"). Weight: 2.37 kg. Very good condition, good weight and an excellent show piece for that special spot!

1930's Chinese Famille Noire Millefleur Fuchsia Porcelain Charger Marked

It is 2.28 inches (5.8 cm) tall by 13.38 inches (34 cm) diameter. It is 4.2 Lb.

It has mild skip glazes, rubbing of paint, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Gilt Silver (tested silver with acid silver test kit) Tourmaline Plaque & Jadeite Carved Beads Belt Buckle Marked

It is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) in length and 1.96 inches (5 cm) wide. It is 85.7 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, chips at the tourmaline plaque, missing stone and beads and surface wears and scratches. It has been repaired (glued back) at the back (as seen in the photos)...

Chinese painted pottery horse and rider with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Height 36 C.M. / Width 9.7 C.M. / Length 31.6 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...

Chinese painted pottery horse and rider with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Height 34.5 C.M. / Width 10 C.M. / Length 32.7 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground)...

Antique Chinese Yixing opium pipe. Long pipe handle made of carved bone sections. The cup with a small bowl for a tiny ball of opium is made of Yixing pottery, sculpted with bamboo details and impressed with Shou longevity characters. Metal fittings are decorated with intricate repousse auspicious symbols. With custom metal stand.

Age: Qing Dynasty (circa 1900)

Dimensions: 18 3/4" long (22" high on stand)

An extremely rare Celadon censer standing on six legs and with connected stand, moulded three sheep heads to lobed body. Covered overall with bluish green glazed and the base with five small spur marks indicated normally as possibly Northern Song Dynasty Ru Ware found at Indonesia archipelago. Condition with a short firing crack above the foot and no any chip, no any other crack and free from any restoration. Height: 16,5 cm.

Chinese huanghuali and rosewood dragon lidded box. Center dragon coiled out with symetrical shapes. Warm tones, quarter sawn huangjuali hardwood with rosewood floor. Overall condition is very good.

Age: 1920's

Dimensions: 19 3/4" square x 4 3/4" high

Antique Chinese rosewood and Dali marble table screen. the framed Dali marble panel inserts into the hardwood base for vertical display. Nicely carved with geometric designs. Retains original finish with warm brown tones over fine rosewood grain, consistent with age.

Age: 20th Century Circa 1920's

Dimensions: 18" wide x 22 3/4" high x 7 5/8" deep

Near the ancient town of Dali in Yunnan Province in Southwest China is the towering massif called Cangshan that con...