Fine Chinese 18th Century Blue & White Porcelain Dish

This attractive dish, or shallow bowl, was made during the "early Qing" period (1644 - 1795), more specifically in the 18th century during the Kangxi, Yongzheng or Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty. The underglaze blue decoration is particularly elaborate and features a beribboned precious object, a flower spray in a vase and various other floral patterns.

Diameter 23.5 cm (9.25 inches)...

Large Chinese Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Dish (with seal mark)

This porcelain dish is quite "heavily-potted" and was made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing dynasty. The upper surface is profusely decorated with a floral pattern featuring peonies in underglaze blue, whereas the underside is much more simply decorated. To the base is a seal mark (not translated). Around the rim edge is an iron-brown wash to prevent "fritting" of the glaze during firing...

Large Chinese Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Dish (with seal mark)

This porcelain dish is quite "heavily-potted" and was made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing dynasty. The upper surface is profusely decorated with a floral pattern featuring peonies in underglaze blue, whereas the underside is much more simply decorated. To the base is a seal mark (not translated). Around the rim edge is an iron-brown wash to prevent "fritting" of the glaze during firing...

Large Chinese Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Dish (with seal mark)

This porcelain dish is quite "heavily-potted" and was made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing dynasty. The upper surface is profusely decorated with a floral pattern featuring peonies in underglaze blue, whereas the underside is much more simply decorated. To the base is a seal mark (not translated)...

Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Changsha Glazed Stoneware Ewer with Phoenix

This rare stoneware ewer was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) at the Changsha kilns, Hunan province, generally accepted to be the first kilns to produce underglaze polychrome decorated ceramics. The front of the body has been decorated with a phoenix over a landscape in green and brown, that appears almost red where at its thickest...

A superb Chinese QING DYNASTY CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BOX of circular section, showcasing a masterful array of floral patterns in vibrant enamels both on the the cover and sides. The box's deep ultramarine ground is interspersed with green and gold accents, creating a harmonious blend of colors...

19th Century Blue & White Porcelain Snuff Bottle elegantly adorned with intricate cobalt blue motifs. The bottle's round form is accentuated by serene aquatic scenes, depicting Mandarin Ducks amidst Lotus and reeds, capturing a sense of tranquil beauty. The refined craftsmanship is evident in the precise brushwork and subtle graduation of blue, contrasting against the pristine white porcelain base...

Fine Tall Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery "Stick" Figure

This tall and impressive pottery "stick" figure was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8), more specifically, the 2nd century BC. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a dense fine-grained pale grey pottery. It has been "cold painted" with a pink/brown flesh-coloured pigment...

Fine Tall Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Lokapala Guardian Figure

This fine and very impressive lokapala (guardian) was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from high-fired red pottery that has been "cold-painted" in a base coat of a creamy-white pigment with many other coloured pigments painted on top (red, orange, green, black).

This is a particularly fine and detailed example - note the protrusions around the head, shoulders and waist (flames?)...

Song dynasty longquan celadon large plate with bluish green green glaze, good condition with small chips / fritts at the rim and crackled glaze please see picture for detail, size 22.5 cm diameter.

Song dynasty longquan celadon chrysanthemum large plate with bluish green glaze, good condition with small shallow chip at inner rim filed covered please see picture for detail, size: 22 cm diameter.

Rare Song dynasty longquan celadon large deep plate with biscuit fired two fish motif, good condition with restoration at the rim, please see picture for detail, size: 30 cm diameter.

Song dynasty longquan celadon large plate, good condition with small shallow chip at outer rim please see picture for detail, good glaze size: 22.5 cm diameter.

Rare Song dynasty 12th century longquan celadon large lotus plate with carved lotus on exterior, good condition with glaze line at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 23 cm diameter.

A very fine and rare mask of the esoteric "Nuo" theater, representing the character of Tudigong, the God of Cereals, wearing an official cap, his face illuminated by a large smile. Wood, with polychrome colors. Remnants of animal hair to represent the mustache and beard. China, early 20th century, maybe earlier. Height: 29 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Very good condition...

Large and impressive mask related to the Nuo traditional esoteric theater, depicting the famous character of Kaishan, "the God who Opens the Mountain". Wood, with fine age patina. China, 19th century. Height: 43 cm. Good condition. NOTE 1 : Kaishan is a demon with a fierce appearence revered by primitive peoples of the mountain region in the South East of China.. NOTE 2 : This particular mask was not worn, but installed in a special place to protect a household...

Fine Chinese 18th Century Blue & White Porcelain Box - Yongzheng Mark

This unusual and attractive round porcelain box of fine quality was made in the early 18th century during the Yongzheng reign (1723 - 1735) of the Qing dynasty. It is fairly "heavily-potted" and coated in a thick glaze. The underglaze blue decoration of good colour spans the whole of the cover, up to its edges, and features two standing figures, male and female, in a varied landscape that includes a pagoda, pine trees, mou...

Chinese 18th Century Enamelled & Gilded Porcelain Dish

This unusual and attractive porcelain dish was made in the 18th century during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795) of the Qing dynasty. It has a foliated rim and is attractively decorated with gilding and brightly coloured enamels. The decoration, in five parts, features various birds, ducks and flower blossoms. There is a band of gilding around the inner rim.

This is quite a large dish with a diameter of 25.5 cm (10 inches). Condition...