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 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. 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 a...

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. There are a few surface "nibbles" to the glaze at the rim edge and some minor surface wear, commensurate w...

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...

3 x Small Chinese 18th Century Enamelled Porcelain Dishes (repaired)

These three attractive and fine-quality porcelain dishes were made during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795) of the Qing dynasty. All three have underglaze blue decoration as well as gilded and enamelled decoration. Two are decorated in the "Chinese Imari" palette of colours.

Diameters 11.5 cm to 12 cm. Unfortunately all three have had sections at the rim broken and re-stuck (see images). However, a good opportunity to ac...

Chinese Blue & White and Enamelled Porcelain Bowl (with Daoguang mark)

This fine quality and very attractive porcelain bowl bears the six-character reign mark of Daoguang (1820 - 1850) although it is probably later. The inner surface is decorated in underglazed blue of good colour and features a circular panel with two characters, one standing beside an ox. Around these figures, and to the inner wall of the bowl, are clouds and birds. The outer wall is very nicely decorated in various colour...

Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Blue & White Enamelled Porcelain Dish

This fine-quality porcelain dish octagonal form was made in the 18th century during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795) of the Qing Dynasty. The pattern comprising various flower blossoms and precious objects is mostly decorated in the Imari palette of underglaze blue and overglaze red enamel with gilding, but with the addition of pink and green enamels. Around the rim edge is an iron-brown wash to help prevent fritting of the ...

Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Blue & White Enamelled Porcelain Dish - Birds

This fine-quality porcelain dish was made in the 18th century during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795) of the Qing Dynasty. The underglaze blue decoration features two birds standing on a rock looking at each other. There are also two other birds around the rim. In addition there are floral decorations in red, pink and green enamels. Around the rim edge is an iron-brown wash to help prevent fritting of the glaze durin...

Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Imari Porcelain Dish

This fine-quality porcelain dish with attractive floral pattern in underglaze blue, red enamel and gilding, was made in the 18th century during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795) of the Qing Dynasty. Around the rim edge is an iron-brown wash to help prevent fritting of the glaze during firing.

It is in very good condition. There is no restoration or repair and although there is the finest of hairlines to the rim edge, it still has a good r...

Chinese Qianlong 18th Century Imari Porcelain Dish

This fine-quality porcelain dish with attractive floral pattern in underglaze blue, red enamel and gilding, was made during the 18th century, most likely during the early part of the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795). Unlike the majority of similar dishes of this period, the undersize is also decorated, albeit with a much simpler design.

There is no restoration or repair, no cracks and the dish has a good ring when tapped, although there are ...

Chinese Song Dynasty Pottery Tile - Deer

This attractive pottery tile was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) and depicts a deer. The deer represents longevity, being the only animal able to find the sacred fungus of immortality.

This is quite a large tile with a length of 29.5 cm, height 17 cm. There is the usual surface wear and chips to the corners but no sign of repair or restoration; very good condition.

This is one of a pair of Song Dynasty deer tiles we are selling se...

Chinese Song Dynasty Pottery Tile - Deer

This attractive pottery tile was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) and depicts a deer. The deer represents longevity, being the only animal able to find the sacred fungus of immortality.

This is quite a large tile with a length of 30 cm, height 17 cm. There is the usual surface wear but no sign of repair or restoration; very good condition.

This is one of a pair of Song Dynasty deer tiles we are selling separately (see the final ima...