Chinese Antiquities

18th Century Chinese Censer CHINESE CENSER OF THE 18TH CENTURY ANCIENT CHINESE CENSER OF THE 18TH CENTURY WITH SEAL AND HANDWRITTEN INVENTORY NUM...

Chinese pottery granary jar, with cylindrical shape, decorated with bands of incised lines, and supported by three legs. Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 Size: heigh...

A pair of Qing dynasty (1636–1912) Sancai glazed ceramic figural roof tiles with rich beautifully aged patina! Dating to the 19th century, wonderfully hand-crafted and painted, sculptural form depicting stylized fish, rising on terracotta clay arched imbrex barrel roof tile. Dimensions: (approx) Each; 13" High, 4.5" Wide, 9" Deep; 8.6lbs total Condition: Great original antique condition with heavy patina over the whole. Significant crazing - craquelure throughout that can only be acquired over long periods of time. Wear consistent with age. We have not cleaned them, leaving them as original, and retaining as much antique character as possible. If you would like them cleaned and polished please let us know after ordering them. History: The Fish, ? (yú) figure is believed to be a symbol of good fortune and longevity. The Fish is one of the several natural or mythical creatures such as Foo Dogs - Guardian Lions that adorn roof edges of Chinese religious temples, official buildings and important structures. Brightly hand painted and glazed ceramic roof tiles...

A classic Chinese Han Dynasty "cocoon jar" of high fired burnished gray pottery, Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - 9 AD), China. The jar of typical form, w...

Chinese Ming Dynasty 1368 - 1644 Martaban Jar . Dates to the early Ming period . High neck and wide shoulders , brown slip glaze , unglazed base , loop-handles. rolled lipped rim ty...

Free shipping Qing dynasty Stunning statement piece in any room 2 tier floating pagoda birdcage Highly carved and detailed Dragons, flowers, fish...

Rare antique Chinese pottery amphora decorated with bronze ornament. In the past, this kind of vessel was used for wine container. Age: China, Han Dynasty, B.C. 206 - A.D. 220 Size...

Qing Dynasty large 23.75” canton famille rose Chinese porcelain vase with two panels of figures and horses, the sides with birds and flowers double pairs of dogs handles and 2 pairs ...

This antique nephrite jade double gourd pendant is of the Qing Dynasty and has a fine texture with a glossy luster. It is primarily white with some slight inclusions in the left lower body but in bright light the pendant has a slight green tinge. This lovely jade pendant consists of a smaller gourd on top of a larger one surrounded by vines with smaller hanging gourds. The vines create numerous holes from which to hang the pendant. There are also etchings of stars on the body of the gourds along with tendrils of curling vines. In the Chinese culture, the double gourd is a symbol of fertility and good fortune. Gourds are also associated with Li Tie Guai, one of the eight immortals. This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese silk...

Chinese green glazed pottery jar. Lead glaze with copper is the main colorant used in Han period to produce green glaze. Greenware became popular during the Eastern Han...

Chinese brown glazed pottery jar with round shape. Age: China, Yuan Dynasty, 13th Century Size: height 21.8 cm / width 27.5 cm Condition: Well-preser...

Large scalloped dish called "Swatow" in porcelain with flared rim, with underglaze blue decoration : the basin decorated with deers in a landscape, the descent decorated with prunus ...