Chinese lidded porcelain box of compressed circular form, a seal paste box, late 19th century. Underglaze blue painted decoration in Kangxi revival style of mountains, and in the foreground a traditional stilt house in a seascape with trees. With some residue of red seal paste. Diameter "2 2/3 / 7 cm, height "1 1/3 / 3.5 cm. Condition: fine.

An extremely rare and lovely small blue and white censer, finely and well balance potted, decorated with the classic three friends of winter, these are pine, bamboo and prunus scroll appear with orange peel between the border of glazed and unglazed area in very good condition, no any chip, no any crack excepted the age sign of broken bubles and minor fritting. Early Ming Dynasty Hongwu period found from East Java area. Diameter: 8,8 cm and Height: 7 cm.

Height approximately 8.3 cm. Height approximately 8.1 cm. There is a hairline. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Height approximately 8.8 cm. In good condition.

Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted White Pottery Earth Spirit

This rare and very nice example of an "earth spirit" was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a high-fired creamy-white pottery that has been cold-painted in coloured pigments, traces of which still remain. What makes this example exceptional is the high level of detail to both the back and front of the creature.

Height 34 cm (13.3 inches)...

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Vase

This attractively-shaped small porcelain vase was made at one of the Fujian kilns in the 13th to 14th century, during either the Southern Song (AD 1127 - 1279) or early Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Interestingly, it has been made in four moulded sections that have been luted together, prior to glazing and firing. The upper and lower body sections have been decorated in moulded leaf and flora patterns...

Fine Chinese Sui / Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figure

This attractive pottery figure of a male attendant was made during the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 906), or possible the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a high-fired creamy-white pottery that has been coated in a finely-crackled straw-yellow glaze that has acquired a slivery iridescence. There are also traces of the original "cold painted" black pigment to the head...

Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Lady (AD 618 - 906)

A small, but nice example of a pottery model of a female courtier, often referred to as a "fat lady", made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). Made from a relatively high-fired reddish pottery with traces of the original cold-painted surface pigment.

Height 16.75 cm (6.5 inches). It is in very good condition with no sign of restoration or repair.

From a long-established private English collection...

Traditional scroll painting Chinese a courtesan putting her make up on in morning. This was painted in the year of the Fire Rat- 1936 or 1996. I would tend put this at the earlier date because the paper shows some age and this has been newly remounted, as well as the style is evoking feeling of a French boudoir. W: 33cm /13in x H: 72cm/28.5in- mounted W: 56cm/22in x H: 138cm/54.5in.

Rare Large Chinese Song Dynasty Stoneware Granary Jar & Cover (AD 960 -1279)

This rare and unusual stoneware jar, complete with its original elaborate cover, was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). Both cover and jar have architectural elements; they represent a granary with a tiled roof...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Chair (16th Century)

This rare and very nice pottery model of a folding armchair with a horseshoe back was made in the second half of the 16th century (c. 1550 - 1600). It is made from a relatively highly-fired red pottery that has been partially glazed in green and amber glazes. In places the surface of the glaze has acquired a silvery iridescence through long exposure to moisture...

Rare Large Chinese Han Dynasty Incised & Painted Pottery Dish

This dish was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fine-grained grey pottery, quite "heavily-potted" and relatively highly-fired, having a distinct ring when tapped. Its flat base is fairly small compared to its overall diameter. The lower body is of a shallow cone shape with a flat wall and rim above...

Fine Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Tiles - Flying Horse & Tiger

This fine pair of pottery tiles was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). They are made of a dense grey pottery, quite highly-fired, and have been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. Each tile is decorated in high relief and in fine detail. The tile on the left features a flying horse surrounded by clouds and, possibly, waves...

Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Octagonal Enamelled Famille Rose Porcelain Dish

This attractively-decorated eight-sided porcelain dish was made during the early part of the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795) of the Qing dynasty. The various floral decorations have been applied using various different coloured enamels and gilding.

Diameter 23 cm...

Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Octagonal Enamelled Famille Rose Porcelain Dish

This attractively-decorated eight-sided porcelain dish was made during the early part of the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795) of the Qing dynasty. The various floral decorations have been applied using various different coloured enamels and gilding. This dish is slightly warped from its firing.

Diameter 23 cm...

Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Enamelled Famille Rose Porcelain Dish

This attractively-decorated porcelain dish was made during the early part of the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795) of the Qing dynasty. The various floral decorations have been applied using various different coloured enamels and gilding. It has a foliated rim around which has been applied an iron-brown wash to prevent "fritting" of the glaze during firing.

Diameter 23 cm...

Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Enamelled Porcelain Dish / Bowl

This attractively-decorated deep dish, or bowl, was made during the early part of the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795) of the Qing dynasty. It is coated in a thick clear glaze on top of which is a variety of flower blossoms in various different coloured enamels and gilding.

Diameter 23 cm...

Chinese 18th Century Blue & White Porcelain Dish with Floral Pattern

This attractive porcelain dish was made during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795) of the Qing Dynasty. It is decorated in underglaze blue with a pattern comprising various flower blossoms and floral borders. Diameter 15 cm (6 inches). It is in very good condition. There is no repair or restoration, just a very small firing blister to the glaze at the rim edge and a short hairline.

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