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Item Ships From: USA
Place of Origin: Chinese
Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE
Dimensions: 38 cm, 15” High
Photographs taken indoors and out of doors for your viewing pleasure.
The hand carved limestone beast shown on its haunches with naturalistic joyful expression and a well defined compact head, ears, noes, eyes, feet, and tail parted to one side on reverse with distinctive collar ornament seated four square on a thick base all-over showing a weathered surface from significant age.
Formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Hutton Gallery 2006.
Provenance: ex collection luoyang, Henan Province, China.
Includes custom display base as shown
Catalog reference: 35 years collecting 35 treasures, Number 35, p.76 (photo)
In ancient China, it is a well-known fact that several types of small dogs were bred and were favored pet gifts between emperors and kings including Lion Dogs, Pekingese and Lo-sze breeds. Some Lo-sze are pictured wearing collars with bells a frequent combination fancied by European royalty of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Lo-sze or pugs were prized for their compact body, good bones, flat face, square jaw, short coat, curled tail, side set back ears, and temperate disposition.
History:
Placing stone animals in important tombs can be traced back at least to the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE), some two thousand years ago. In ancient times, stone animals and human figures placed before imperial tombs symbolized royal power and privilege in addition to decorative functions.
The first Ming tomb...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ming Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Limestone
Shakyamuni, the Original Buddha Sculpted in Schist Stone, Originally from a Cave
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Shakyamuni, the original Buddha sculpted in schist stone. Originally from a cave.
Sui dynasty '589-618' AD
Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha or simply the Buddha. He was an a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Schist
Expressive Court Lady in Orange Terracotta - Wei Dynasty, China '386-557 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Lovely sitting lady from the Imperial Court with original polychrome paint in orange terracotta.
This piece is accompanied by a the following documents:
- Certificate of Expertise by Jean-Yves Nathan - Specialist in Asian Arts for the
- Certificate of Authenticity
Mingqi in the Six Dynasties...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Set of Six Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Statue of Attendants
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of six green glazed pottery statue of attendants, Ming dynasty 1368-1644.
Category
16th Century Ming Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Figure of a Standing Woman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese Han Dynasty pottery figure of a standing woman, elegant and finely sculpted statue, Han Dynasty 206 BC-220 AD.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Midnight Blue Chinese Folk Art Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A folksy early 20th century Chinese Peking rug featuring eight irregular shaped elemental motifs on a midnight blue colored ground,
circa 1930. Measures: 2'3" x 4'4".
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wool
Extremely Rare Late Shang Dynasty Inlaid Bronze Gu Vessel
Located in Austin, TX
Of classic trumpet form, with a round, splayed foot, narrow, waisted body and wide, flaring mouth.
Two sets of large, well defined fanged and horned taotie masks cast in high relief...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Jade, Malachite, Bronze
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wood Temple Corbels from 18th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese 18th century hand-carved wooden temple corbels. Each corbel features detailed animals, shells, and other adornments among openwork fol...
Category
18th Century Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Ancient China Monumental Stone Ram Han Dynasty, 206BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large votive model of a stone ram, Han dynasty (206BC-220AD)
Dimensions: 45cm, 18 inches high and 65cm, 26 inches length and 25cm, 10 inches wi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Limestone
19th Century, China Burl Wood Top with Contemporary Repoussé Brass Base Table
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one of a kind table consisting of an antique burl wood top from the 19th century circa late Ching dynasty and a contemporary Robert Kuo hand repo...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Brass
China Ancient Stone Entertainer, Han Dynasty 200 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China an ancient limestone figure of an Entertainer replete with hands holding tambourines and a top a drum, -for the afterlife- , Han dynasty 206 BC...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Limestone
Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Figure of a Standing Man
Located in Greenwich, CT
Chinese Han Dynasty pottery figure of a standing man, an elegant and finely sculpted statue, Han Dynasty 206 BC-220 AD.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Stone Tabletop Altar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This tabletop altar with scrolled edges, a scalloped apron, and turned legs from China's Shanxi province is a rare find. We conservatively estimate it to be late Ming dynasty (circa ...
Category
Early 17th Century Ming Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Limestone
Important Chinese Ancient Bronze Money Tree, 25BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, Ancient Bronze “Money Tree” Yaoqian Shu with original pottery base, Han dynasty (25 BCE – 220 CE)
Dimensions: 155cm, 62 inches high
A sculpted terracotta pottery base in the form of a tortoise with attendants and inserted with five individual bronze pole segments with twenty four individual hanging bronze open work money “branches” attached in tiers, four per tier and topped with a figure of a bronze phoenix as apex most bearing varying degrees of malachite and azurite encrustation from ancient burial.
Important Description Details:
Pottery "tortoise" base: 14.5" high and 11" wide
Bronze sections:
7pcs pole bronze sections approximately 8" length each
1pc top "phoenix" bronze section approximately 7" high and 6" wide
20 pcs long bronze hanging wings approximately 10" long and 5" wide each
4 pcs short bronze hanging wings (near top) approximately 7" long and 4" wide each
Total 32 pcs with ancient green and blue azurite patina.
Catalog reference: Schneible Fine arts catalog - 35 Years Collecting Treasures- Number 11p. 28 (see photos)
Provenance: Provenance: Private family collection formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Zabriskie Gallery, 2008.
History of money trees:
In the late Han Dynasty tombs...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of late 19th century Chinese bronze cloisonné urns with lids
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Han Cocoon-Shaped Vessel
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Han dynasty, China, circa 200 BC-2 AD.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Court Lady
Located in Austin, TX
Painted pottery figure of an opulent Chinese court woman with up-swept hair and standing in a simply draped robe from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Her beauty is illuminated by the ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
Located in Austin, TX
A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers.
The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplate...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Han Cocoon Shaped Vessel
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Han dynasty, China, circa 200 BC to 2 AD.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Fighting Dog
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Fighting Dog. During the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD), terracotta dogs were placed at a grave site in order to protec...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Dian Culture Large Gold Cuff, circa 2nd Century BC, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive solid high karat gold cuff from the Dian Kingdom, circa 2nd century BC, modern day Yunnan Province, China.
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This striking cuff is crafted from hand hammered ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Pair of Rare and Palatial, Cloisonne Vessel-Bearing Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning in presentation, these cloisonne figures depict finely robed men bearing bowl-like vessels overhead. Beautifully enameled in white, black, blue, red,...
Category
20th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Gold, Brass, Copper, Enamel
Han Cocoon-Shaped Vessel
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Han Dynasty, China, circa 200 BC-2 AD.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases with Painted Figures and Chinese Poems in Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese porcelain vases with painted figures and Chinese poems in gold. The gilt poem frames the two groups of figures who likely serve as a narrative complement to the calli...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood and Floral Enamel Cloisonné Circular Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese carved rosewood and floral enamel cloisonné circular low/coffee table. The pink peonies and verdant leaves are highligh...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Gilt Bronze Chinese Lanterns, Traditional Style with Inlaid Jade Plaques
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilded bronze Chinese lanterns in traditional style with inlaid Jade Plaques. The design of the fret work includes floral motifs as well as meand...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Jade, Brass
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This hand-woven example rema...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Willow
A Large Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD) Glazed Hu Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fine example of a Han hu wine storage vessel, buried for the afterlife. The compressed globular body narrows sharply to a slender waisted neck, covered with a dark green le...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Round Box, All Original
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful ancient red lacquered round box with original paintings. The remnants of the top's elaborate painting of flowers and scrolls remain visib...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Bamboo Teapot with Arched Handle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and he...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Carved Guanyin Quan Yin Sculpture Figurine
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Chinese Guanyin cloisonné enameled figurine/sculpture. Comes with the original wood stand. Hands and head are carved. Stunning color...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities
Chinese Neolithic Yangshao Culture Painted Pottery Amphora, circa 3500 BC
Located in Austin, TX
A rustic Chinese Neolithic bronze age pottery amphora with painted geometric design, Yangshao Culture (5000-3000 BC), circa 3500 BC, China.
The v...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Chinoiserie Porcelain Gilt Hunt Bowl Signed circa 1770 Famille Rose and Blue
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Famille rose antique hunt bowl painted in Famille-rose overglaze enamels. Made in the Qianlong period, circa 1770.
Bowl depicts a hunting scene typical of Chinese Export pottery. On the outer sides of the bowl, are scenes of hunting dogs with black and white spots preparing for a hunt. In the background are trees in green, pink and brown. As well as brown barns or hunting lodges and mountains. Throughout the outside, as well as inside, are gold swirls on a blue background.
Inside, is a painted scene of a man and woman on horseback riding during the hunt. The woman wears a pink overcoat, hat and horsewhip. The man, on a gray horse, is riding in a brown overcoat and red hat with Horn and a whip. In the background is a church, mountain and floral bushes in green, red and pink. This scene is on the bottom of the bowl and surrounded by a gold swirl medallion.
The base of the bowl is decorated in a gold leaf print which seems to be ferns or some other type of flora.
The shape is traditional: raised on a short foot with steep sides. The top rim is in a scallop shape. Made in the Qianlong period, circa 1770.
The strong color palette and rich decoration are hallmarks of Chinese export hunt...
Category
18th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Massive Neolithic Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This pot most likely came from what is now modern Kansu, the corridor west of the Yellow River and in the T'ao River Valley region of northwest China and east Mongolia. The Hsia Chia...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Lokapala Guardian, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A dramatically and lively modeled pottery statue of Lokapala guardian, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with Oxford authentication TL test certificate.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Han Duck Vessels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These beautiful duck vessels were completely painted at one time, and probably had no utilitarian use. The holes at the top are stoppers for lids. Ducks are fertility symbols, and it...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Clay
Pair of Stylish Mid-19th Century Ming Style Cloisonné
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of stylish mid-19th century Ming style cloisonné with beautiful gold gilt Greek key detail.
Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
A Set of Ordos Culture Gold Plaques
Located in Austin, TX
A group of thirteen Ordos Culture gold repousse plaques. Originally intended as clothing ornaments, these highly detailed plaques feature various motifs, such as ibexes, dragons, bul...
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