Antique Chinese “Transitional” Ware Blue and White Plate

Very nice antique Chinese blue and white vase.

Very nice antique Chinese blue and white vase.

Very nicely decorated plate. Ming period. South Chinese Ming ZHangzhou Swatow. Scene of boat on a sea 22-10-19-1-1 Condition Overall condition; Rimfritting, ...

A very impressive and stylish Chinese black shagreen pattern glazed pottery tea bowl in the Jian Ware style believed to date from the 20th century or possibl...

This large ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the early 20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with rich, cobalt-blue color. The headrest is decorated on all sides with mythical fu lion dogs playing with ribbon-tied brocade balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. A geometric meander trims the corners and small dragon-like bats frame coin...

Very nicely decorated plate. A late Ming porcelain dish, Wanli or Tianqi Period 1620 – 1645. Very nice with a scene. Condition Overall Condition...