Rare Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Censer

This very rare and unusual pottery censer was made during the Ming Dynasty (c. 15th to 16th century) at one of the kilns in Shanxi province. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a fine-grained pale yellowish stoneware. The surface is profusely decorated with various moulded designs including standing human figures, flower blossoms, leaves, heads of mythical creatures. Its most outstanding features, however, are the handles that appear t...

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). It is in very good overall condition with no sign of repair to ...

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. The pale bluish-green qingbai g...

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. Note the fine details of the facial features and...

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.

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Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Wine Cup

This small pottery wine cup, often referred to, due to its shape, as "ear cup" was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220). It is made from a reddish pottery that has been coated in a green glaze that has degraded over time during its long burial and has acquired a silvery iridescence in places.

Length 10 cm (4 inches). It is in very good condition with no sign of restoration or repair. Minor chips to mouth edge and kiln scars typical...

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. In addition to the applied "pie crust" and tiled roof decoration there are also incised patterns on the surface in places.

It is "heavily-potted" and coated in a finely-crackled golden-brown ...

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. The seat, and other parts, remain unglazed and has been decorated with an ...

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. To the inner surface are good remains of the original geometric and cloud p...

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. The tile on the right features a big cat, presumably a tiger, clambering ...

Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Hexagonal Enamelled Famille Rose Porcelain Dish

This attractively-decorated six-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. There are a few surface "nibbles" to the glaze at the rim edge and a minor rim chip, commensurate with its age, but there is no repair or restoration and...

Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Hexagonal Enamelled Famille Rose Porcelain Dish

This attractively-decorated six-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. There are a few surface "nibbles" to the glaze at the rim edge and some minor surface wear, commensurate wit...

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. It is in very good condition and would make a good di...

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. Despite there being "fritting" of the glaze at the rim edge, exacerbated most likely due to the thickness of the glaze, as well as a couple of ...

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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Group of Seven Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Bowls / Spoons / Dish

For sale as one lot: a group of seven attractively decorated Chinese blue & white porcelain items dating from the 19th to the 20th century, comprising four bowls with flared rims, each bearing a mark to the base, two spoons and a small dish.

None of the items has any restoration or repair although some are chipped: all four bowls have chips to the rims. The spoons and dish are in fine condition with no damage.

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Small Chinese 18th / 19th Century Blue & White Porcelain Vases

A choice of two small vases, attractively-decorated in underglaze blue, the pattern on each vase featuring a pagoda, trees, figures and varied landscapes. They are coated in a particularly glossy glaze. The height of each vase is approx. 8.25 cm.

Condition is very good with one (A) just having old tiny "nibbles" to the glaze at the mouth edge and the other (B) having a hairline to the glaze to the base edge, although this is...