Fine Large Chinese Qin / Han Dynasty Burnished Pottery Cocoon Jar with Oxford TL Test

This wonderfully-shaped pottery jar was made during the early part of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8) or possibly as early as the Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BC). This type of jar is often referred to as a "cocoon jar" due to the shape of its body...

Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Ding with Human-shaped Feet

This unusual pottery tripod vessel, or "ding", was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a grey pottery, relatively highly-fired, both body and cover having a distinct ring when tapped. There are traces on the surface still remaining of its original "cold painted" pattern. The body has, on opposing sides, two square-cut handles...

Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Tripod with Human-shaped Feet

This unusual pottery vessel was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is fairly "heavily-potted" and made from a grey pottery. The body has a flange around its waist and stands on three feet, each of human form. There are traces of a pattern surrounding the upper body in coloured pigments, as well as the human feet having been painted...

Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Cocoon Jar

This wonderfully-shaped pottery vessel, usually referred to as a "cocoon" jar was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8)...

Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Cocoon Jar

This wonderfully-shaped pottery vessel, usually referred to as a "cocoon" jar was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8)...

Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Cocoon Jar

This wonderfully-shaped pottery vessel, usually referred to as a "cocoon" jar was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8)...

Unusual Tang hand sculpted clay nudes. I can’t find any references regarding nudes in funereal figures, except for the Han “stick men” excavated in Yangling Shaanxi bear in mind, as I recall these were originally clothed. These have a very strong petrichor odor and fast absorption rate consistent with excavated pottery. I have compared their surface and pigment with another Tang mingqi sculpture and it is identical...

17th Century Chinese Kangxi Famille Noire Turquoise Glaze Porcelain Vase with Flowers Marked

It is 8.85 inches (22.5 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.3 cm) wide. It is 1.1 Lb.

It has a hairline crack (about 6 cm in length) at the lip along with small chips. It also has stains, glaze crazing, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Republic Era Chinese pale celadon hand polished jade plaque depicting a bird amongst scrolling tendrils. Excellent condition, it measures 2 inches high x 1 3/8".

Very hard to find Chinese scholar's desk plank. Made of huanghuali wood, the plank has aged beautifully having a wonderful warm golden patina with a beautiful sheen. There are 3 minor age cracks at 3 of the 4 corners. These cracks do not compromise the integrity of this incredible scholar's item, but instead attests to its age. Planks were used to set objects on that a Scholar was using. He could have also used it to display an item or items. Measures 15" x 6.5" x .5"

Excellent Ming Dynasty glazed horse, no damage or repair with lovely intact glaze. H: 27cm/10.6in and L: (head to tail) 29.cm/11.5in.

A finely carved jade dragon plaque dating, most likely, to the Warring States - Eastern Han period. The plaque measures 3-3/4"in length and is 1-1/2" at the widest. The stone is a grayish-green nephrite. Guaranteed authentic.

An ancient Chinese sculpture of a turtle measuring 3-1/4" in length and 2-1/2" in width. A beautifully polished piece with an almost silky feel to the surface. The stone is a reddish-tan nephrite with some dark and light inclusions. Guaranteed authentic and as described.

An authentic marble stele fragment depicting an Apsara, measuring 4-3/4" in height by 3-1/2" in width. The carving is very well done and the details are crisp. The surface retains its original patina. A very fine example, mounted on a custom stand (the base of the sculpture has been drilled with a hole to accommodate the shaft). Please see the photos, as they are a part of the description.

Chinese miniature porcelain tea caddy with gold decoration. All the gold painting is intact and shows no wear which is pretty amazing. Dates mid to late 1700's, it is a fantastic little piece for the collector. In excellent condition, that is as originally made, the only imperfections are little pin pricks in the firing which is normal. This had a cork stopper which is inside the caddy. Measures 3" high x 2" wide x 1/2". Dates 2nd half 1700's.

This pieces was made in Jingdezhen kiln on North Song dynasty era, stunning blueish white that is the feature of Jingdezhen kiln. It is flower shaped and has carved peony pattern at the inside surface. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnDlIGh4uOI Size:12.7cm(D)4.5cm(H) Accessary: new made wooden box signed by Noriki Shimazu Certification: by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

Early 20th C Chinese hand carved ivory cribbage board with a with a pair of dragons on scrolling ground. Measures about 9" long.

Two Chinese Jade Carvings. Comprising: First is a rectangular reticulated carved white jade dragon motif pendant, second is a carved celadon jade pendant with coil dragon decoration. {Widest: 3.0 inches (7.6 cm)}. Condition: Surface wear, cracks.