Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Rider

This fine pottery model of a horse and rider was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired. It is finely-modelled with the horse standing alert, its head turned to its left. The rider sits, leaning back slightly, with his arms held out as though holding the reins of the horse; note his clothing and head gear...

Very Rare Chinese Northern Dynasties Painted Pottery Horse (AD 386 - 581)

This extremely rare pottery model of a saddled horse was made during the Northern Dynasties period (AD 386 - 581). It is rather naively modelled from a dense grey pottery that is fairly high-fired. The body has been cold-painted in yellow-ochre, black and pale reddish-brown pigments whilst the upper surface of the base is painted white.

Height and length 27 cm...

Very Rare Chinese Northern Dynasties Painted Pottery Horse with Oxford TL Test

This extremely rare pottery model of a saddled horse was made during the Northern Dynasties period (AD 386 - 581). It is rather naively modelled from a dense grey pottery that is fairly high-fired. The body has been cold-painted in reddish-brown, black and white pigments whilst the upper surface of the base is painted white.

Height 28 cm, length 26 cm...

Cast bronze incense burner, supported by three feet, on the sides, two Buddhist lions form the handles. The object was not cast in one go, indeed the handles and the feet were cast separately and welded, which for the feet is unusual. This seems to announce a lack of technique due to modest provincial craftsmen working in isolated regions. The bronze has casting defects, holes and burrs and the finishes are sketchy...

Wonderful Late Qing, Early Republic era Peking glass pink snowstorm snuff bottle with a layer of black, then white, hand carved so that both colors can be seen clearly. The subject matter being fishing with a man and 2 boys, sea life, a boat, trees, birds and of course a big flopping fish. Still has its original stopper, a jet-black polished stone that really sets it off. Perfect condition H 3-1/4" x W 1-1/4" x D 1-1/8"

Fine Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Meiping

This qingbai glazed meiping was made during the 13th - 14th century, the latter part of the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or the Yuan Dynasty (1279 - 1368). It is quite heavily-potted and coated in a finely-crackled pale blueish-green Qingbai glaze.

Height 29.5 cm (11.25 inches). As is common with ware of this period and type, where thin, the glaze has flaked a little from the surface toward the base...

Fine Large Chinese Jin Dynasty Carved Stone Tile - Phoenix (AD 1115 - 1234)

This extremely rare large stone tile, or panel, dates to the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115 - 1234). The carving is of fine quality and features a phoenix standing amongst foliage within a square panel...

Circa 1870s Cantonese export carved ivory larger size calling card case. The front is saturated with open flowers, leaves, stems and buds in the type of work that appears like they are lifted in the air with skilled undercutting and back carving. The background is all perfectly hatched in the wan-fret design and there is a central area that is filled in with scenes of Chinese life, also in high relief...

Diameter approximately 11.5 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.

Diameter approximately 13 cm. There is a soft chip at the rim. In good condition.

Special Offer- free shipping! Lovely Japanese presentation or tea tray, made from a naturally hollowed out section of the bottom of a tree trunk “cat face”. This should be mid 20th century. I think it would make a stunning planter (see enlargement #9). D: 28cm/11in and H: 17cm/6.8in.

This is a Large and spectacular Blue and White Chinese Figurine of a Louhan III - Impressed mark on the bottom MEASUREMENTS Height: 20 inches (50cm) Width: 7 inches (18cm) at the base Weight: 12 lbs Figurine is in excellent condition - no chips or repairs

This is a Large and spectacular Blue and White Chinese Figurine of a Louhan II - Impressed mark on the bottom MEASUREMENTS Height: 19 inches (48cm) Width: 7.5 inches (19cm) at the base Weight: 12 lbs Figurine is in excellent condition - no chips or repairs

This is a Large and spectacular Blue and White Chinese Figurine of a Louhan - Impressed mark on the bottom MEASUREMENTS Height: 18 inches (46cm) Width: 9 inches (23cm) at the base Weight: 10.2 lbs Figurine is in excellent condition - no chips or repairs

This is an excellently carved Antique Zitan Wood Ruyi Scepter with Celadon Jade Gourds A peculiar but very charming Chinese made Zitan wood Ruyi Scepter with Celadon Jade carved as Gourds that have been placed along the length and back of the Scepter. Not a very familiar design, although very charming and attractive...

Very Fine Gilded Bronze Cloisonne , depicting Chinese Auspicious Symbols and geometric patterns, with incised four-character Qianlong Mark, as shown in the listed photos This bottle is in remarkable preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.46 inches (6.2cm) - not including Cloisonne stopper Width: 1.76 inches (4.4cm) Thickness: 0.76 inches (1.9cm) Weight: 1.8 ounces

This is a fine Chinese Laque Burgaute (gold, silver, and iridescent mother-of-pearl foil inlaid into black lacquer) Snuff Bottle in an oval shape. The body, sides, bottom, neck, and shoulders decorated with geometric patterns and floral designs. The center medallions on both sides of the bottle, and the top of the original stopper decorated with a geranium flower, which symbolizes happiness, good health, good wishes, and friendship. The bottom has a mother-of-pearl inlaid of a flower...

Diameter approximately 13 cm. In good condition.