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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Chinese Male Mingqi Spirit Attendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to ensure a safe journey to the afterlife. Meant to depict the pleasures of daily life, common burial figures...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

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Ceramic

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Lion and Figures
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of antique Chinese pottery brick tile with lion and figures. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century Size of panels only: Height 21.3 C.M. / Width 32.8 - 33 C.M. / Thic...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

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Pottery

Brown-Glazed Moulded Box And Cover, Fujian Kiln, Yuan-Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The circular domed cover moulded with a brown glaze that falls short of the straight foot. The pattern on the left features a central circular design with simple shapes and lines car...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

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Pottery

Qingbai Melon form water ewer, Five Dynasties-Northern song dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The oviform body is divided into few lobes, and the shoulder is applied with a pair of small loops molded. Period : Five Dynasties-Song Dynasty(907~1279) Type : Ewer Medium : Zheji...
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Hong Kong Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

6-9th C Chinese Bronze Bodhisattva of Compassion from the Tang Dynasty - 9685
Located in Ukiah, CA
6-9th C Chinese bronze Bodhisattva of compassion from the Tang Dynasty. This piece has a great face and real finesse in the sculpting. The casting is a quality that is only found on ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

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Bronze

15thC/Earlier Possibly Korean Bronze Buddha-Large, one of a kind, 8343
Located in Ukiah, CA
I present to you an impressive Possibly Korean Buddha. Exceptionally rare, I cannot find any comps, so I cannot be sure of origin- I will say that I do ...
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Korean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Lacquered Seated Buddha Protected by Naga
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese lacquered Buddha protected by Naga with gilded gold and glass. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size excluding stand: Height 55.6 C.M. / Width 33.8 C.M. / Depth...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century Chinese Lacquer Bowl with Pewter
Located in Brea, CA
Chinese lacquer bowl of deep flared form with pewter from the 18th century. Over a body of black lacquered the exterior decorated with gilt scenes o...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

An Exceptional Gilt-Bronze Dragon, Presumably Six Dynasties
Located in seoul, KR
An art piece presumably from the Six Dynasties period in China, spanning from the 3rd to the 6th centuries. This era is known for its political fragmentation but also significant cul...
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Hong Kong Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

7/8thC Korean Bronze Bodhisattva - 9001
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very special 7/8thC Korean bronze of a Bodhisattva. One of the best in my entire collection. See Sotheby's "The Art of the Buddha" (Lot 60) on September 2...
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Korean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Yuan Dynasty, Antique Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Covered Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese green glazed pottery covered jar. Age: China, Yuan Dynasty, A.D. 1271 - 1368 Size: Height 37 C.M. / Width 26.5 C.M. Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition ov...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Siwa Culture Burnished Pottery Jar, 1500 - 1100 BC, China
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Chinese Neolithic to Bronze Age burnished red pottery double handled saddle mouth storage jar, Siwa Culture (circa 1500 to 1100 BC), modern day Gansu Province, China. ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Qingbai Floriform Dish, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The dish has a scalloped rim, which gives it a flower-like appearance. The wavy edges are characteristic of the Song dynasty ceramics, often inspired by natural forms such as flowers...
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Hong Kong Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Extremely Early Chinese Buddha, 7359
Located in Ukiah, CA
Extremely early Chinese Buddha. This piece measures a substantial 9 1/4 inches tall and 11 inches with its custom base. Rare and special-it has one of th...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

12th Century Indian Carved White Marble Figure of a Jain Tirthankara or Jina
Located in Austin, TX
A well carved Indian white marble Jain temple relief fragment featuring an image of a Jina, circa 12th century, Rajasthan or Gujarat, India. The Tirthan...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Green-Glazed Pottery Elephant, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This piece is an elephant statue made of green-glazed pottery. During the Han Dynasty, artworks depicting elephants were quite rare. However, such representations did occasionally appear. For example, the bronze vessel from the Han Dynasty housed in the Shanghai Museum is one of the notable examples of this type of craftsmanship. The existence of elephants in ancient China is attested both by archaeological evidence and by depictions in Chinese artwork. Long thought to belong to an extinct subspecies of the Asian elephant named Elephas maximus...
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Hong Kong Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

A Straw-Glazed Pottery Figure of a man on Horseback, Sui to Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The rider is seated upright, wearing a smoothly draped robe with finely sculpted folds. The red markings on the garment surface are likely either soil deposits or remnants of pigment...
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Hong Kong Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery, Straw

A small Dutch colonial Indonesian tortoiseshell betel box with gold mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jakarta (Batavia), 18th century, apparently unmarked L. 14 x W. 9.5 x H. 4.7 cm Before settling down to business in the former Dutch East Indies, sirih had to be offered in the mos...
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Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Large Cizhou Jar, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is sturdily potted with a robust ovoid body that rises from a short, spreading foot to a gently tapering neck, finishing with a lipped mouth rim. The exterior is decorated ...
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Hong Kong Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Large Cizhou Jar, Yuan Dynasty
Large Cizhou Jar, Yuan Dynasty
$4,495 Sale Price
50% Off
A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Jar, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The jar is of globular shape and is decorated to the body with a geometric design band of lozenge-shaped motifs in blue, green, ochre and cream below a plain ochre everted mouth rim,...
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Hong Kong Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

17th Century Rare Southeast Asian Medieval Tobacco Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
17th century southeast Asian Rare Medieval tobacco pipe. Unearthed in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam near the Cambodian Border Tay Nguyen Plateau, Montagnard, Jarai Tribe Est, 17t...
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Vietnamese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

18/19thC Thai Ascetic Buddha-Complex, Compelling, and Very Fine - 9484
Located in Ukiah, CA
Outstanding and truly haunting 18/19thC Ascetic Buddha before enlightenment, during a period when he sat steadfast under the Bodhi tree. Comes from a ty...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases Set, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
* Set Item(3 vases) During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the...
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Vietnamese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Four Green Glazed Pottery Attendant Figures, Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
The first figure wears a short cap and takes a posture as if carrying something on the shoulder, possibly symbolizing a servant or a messenger. The second figure wears a tall hat and...
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Hong Kong Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Brown Glazed Ceramic Ewer, Five Dynasties-Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The glaze crackles, reflecting the passage of time, add to the piece's antique charm. The spout and handle are well-proportioned, and the brown glaze is evenly applied, the unique fi...
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Hong Kong Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Yue Celadon Chicken-Head Ewer, Jin-Southern Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Chicken-head ewers are among the most distinct and emblematic pottery pieces from the Han (206 BC - AD 220) to the Tang (618-907) dynasties. Their production commenced during the Jin...
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Hong Kong Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Celadon, Stoneware

18th Century Venetian Wooden Tray
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 18th century wooden Venetian tray with Chinoiserie decoration. Florals and Chinese figures in colors of red, green on dark wood background.
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Neolithic Pottery Amphora(Gansu Province), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Located in seoul, KR
Neolithic Vase with raised neck, slightly flared, two handles. Geometric designs and stylized bovine heads in black. Acquired in Hong Kong in the late 1990s. Date : 3,000-2,000 BC M...
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Hong Kong Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

A Russet-Splashed Blackish-Brown-Glazed Jar, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Lustrous blackish-brown glaze decorated on the exterior with lines of splashes of russet color. This jar features a rounded and voluminous body, with its shoulders gently curving upward to meet the lid. The lid is topped with a small knob-like handle at the center, creating a harmonious and well-balanced overall proportion. Under microscopic magnification, the brown-glazed...
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Hong Kong Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 48.2 C.M. / Width 19.6 C.M. / Depth...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare Boshan Incense Burner Yue Celadon, Jin dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The Boshan incense burner is particularly notable among Han dynasty incense burners for its unique shape. Designed to resemble a mountain or even a mythical mountain, it is characterized by its pointed peaks that rise upwards. These peaks often function as vents for the smoke, creating an effect reminiscent of a volcanic eruption. The body of the incense burner is typically round, with multiple small peaks surrounding a central, larger peak. The material used is mainly ceramic, although there are instances where they were made of bronze. It is presumed that this incense burner was used for religious or ceremonial purposes during its time. The colors of these burners are usually in shades of pale green or greyish brown, with the application of glaze to achieve a variety of colors on occasion. Such incense burners are often found in tombs or ritual sites, and their purpose was to burn incense for purification of space or to produce pleasant aromas. The Boshan incense burner also represents a significant cultural heritage, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistic values of the period. Today, it is considered a quintessential example of ancient Chinese art. Period : Han-Jin Dynasty Type : Incense Burner Medium : Yue celadon...
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Hong Kong Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

A 17th century Dutch-colonial ebony two-door VOC cabinet with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch-colonial ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts Coromandel Coast, probably Masulipatnam, circa 1650-1680, the silver later H. 64.5 x W. 75 x D. 46 cm The present cabinet...
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Indian Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Silver

18th Century Blue John Urn
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful late 18th Century ormolu mounted Blue John urn, attributed to the workshop of Matthew Boulton. The acorn finial with rope twist border, above pale veining and rich purple...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ormolu

Bowl with Kufic Inscription
Located in London, GB
Glazed ceramic bowl with a convex wall and everted rim. With a cobalt blue inscription in the centre which reads, “baraka li-sahibihi” (blessing to its owner). Ceramics such as t...
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Iraqi Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Qingbai Vases, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This pair of Qingbai vases features a soft bluish-green glaze with elegant, fluted bodies and wide, flared rims. The vases are hand-crafted, with subtle differences that highlight th...
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Hong Kong Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Qingbai Vases, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Pair of Qingbai Vases, Song-Yuan Dynasty
$2,183 Sale Price / set
44% Off
'Peacock in Splendour' Pattern Dish, c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
A representative piece of Ca Mau ship. With a tall peacock standing on a rocky outcrop displaying his feathers to a peahen who crouches on the ground before him...
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Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Famille Rose/Verte 'Fish' Dish, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
During the Qing Dynasty, depictions of fish on ceramics carried several symbolic meanings. Fish are traditionally associated with abundance and prosperity in Chinese culture. The wor...
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Vietnamese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Two Green glazed Figures Holding Pitchpork, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Han dynasty pottery tomb figure, modelled standing holding a Pitchpork in front of his body, covered in a turquoise-green glaze. These two pieces are believed to have been produced i...
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Hong Kong Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Small Celadon Chrysanthemum Dish, Northern Song Dynasty(AD 960~1127)
Located in seoul, KR
Potted with the fluted sides rising from a recessed base, carved to the interior with Chrysanthemum, covered overall with a grayish-green glaze, save for a ring to the underside left unglazed to reveal the gray stoneware...
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Hong Kong Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Dog, Tang-Liao Dynasty (7-12th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
A Dog sitting on his haunches, covered in an amber glaze. Naturalistically modeled, the figure follows the artistic style of the period. It remains uncertain whether the glaze has wo...
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Hong Kong Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Highly Decorated Ancient Hellenistic Bronze Mirror with Lid
Located in Sofia, BG
Highly decorated ancient Roman round bronze hand mirror in very good condition with lovely patina without a cover. Possibly there was a held attached to it but now only the three sma...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Large Yue Globular Stoneware Jar, Han Dynasty-Three Kingdoms
Located in seoul, KR
Robustly crafted with a voluminous spherical body and a layered mouth rim, this jar features a pair of taotie handles. It is adorned with three horizontal bands on the upper half of ...
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Hong Kong Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Stunning Sculpture of Vishnu in Sandstone
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This stunning sculpture of Vishnu in sandstone is pre-Khmer, from Cambodia and dates circa 7th century. The size of this elegant artifact is 29 x 12.5 x 34 and it is currently located in a showroom in Europe so shipping may take a bit longer than usual. This piece is on a high museum quality metal base. This is a Classic and very fine example of the Angkor Wat style. We purchased this authentic sculpture circa 2012 from an established Belgium antiquities dealer. A letter, like the one in the attached photos, will be included with the purchase. This is a large and heavy sculpture...
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Cambodian Tribal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Chinese Tibetan bronze Buddha, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
one hand is shown holding an ornament, and the other hand is in a typical Buddhist pose
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Tibetan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Neolithic Qijia Culture Red Pottery Vessel, 2200 BC - 1600 BC, China
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Neolithic Chinese burnished red pottery vessel, Qijia Culture (2200 BC - 1600 BC), modern day Gansu Province, China. The vessel of compressed globular form set on a short, pieced pedestal foot, and featuring two ear handles, a short, wide neck, and slightly everted mouth. A simple incised band decorates the otherwise plain body. The red pottery with a beautiful rich terracotta hue. The slight burnishing makes the vessel glow. The Qijia Culture was a late Neolithic...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Neolithic Pottery Amphora(Gansu Province), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Located in seoul, KR
Neolithic Jar with strap handle from Gansu Province. Acquired in Hong Kong in the late 1990s. Date : 3,000-2,000 BC Made in : Gansu province Dimension : 23cm (Height) x 8.5cm(Mouth ...
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Hong Kong Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

18th Century Chinese Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Pewter Teapot
Located in Brea, CA
18th century Chinese lacquer mother of pearl inlay pewter teapot, height to handle top 8 inch, floral decoration as expected for age an...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Yellow Peking Glass Vase, 18th c.
Located in New York, NY
decorated with a landscape scene and inscriptions
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Glass

5-7thC Thai Mon Buddha- Of the Earliest S.E.Asian Bronze Buddha Types-Very Large
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very early SE Asian Mon Buddha--probably 6thC. Extremely rare to find in such a large size (the full figure would have stood a good 18+ inches tall, which w...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

White Ware with two dragons, Yuan Dynasty, 13-14th century
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is made from a type of low-fired, porous clay and features a crackled glaze. It bears resemblance to the renowned funerary vases and covers adorned with applied decorations...
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Hong Kong Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Brown Glazed Teabowls from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
These teabowls feature a simple yet elegant form, finished with a brown glaze that creates a smooth, subtle sheen. They have thin, evenly crafted walls and a small, stable footring t...
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Vietnamese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Early 18th Century miniature Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowls with Saucers, Kangxi
Located in Delft, NL
Early 18th Century miniature Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowls with Saucers, Kangxi 6 Miniature Chinese porcelain tea bowls with saucers Kangxi Period (1662-1722) 6 Tea bowls and saucers ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Plate
Located in Brea, CA
18th century black lacquer mother of pearl inlay plate, decoration as expected for age and use. Very beautiful and hard to find li...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

A Cizhou Blackish Brown Glazed Stoneware Foliate Jar, Northern Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The jar is covered with a deep, warm blackish-brown glaze. The glaze is smooth and even, with a soft sheen. The foliate rim has a gentle, wave-like design that gives the jar a natur...
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Hong Kong Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Famille Rose/Verte 'Crane and Flower' Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vase's form is elegant, with a tapered body and domed lid with long line of body, crowned with a delicate finial, embodying the sophistication and high aesthetic standards of Qin...
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Vietnamese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Green-glazed Pottery Amphora with Brown glazed Phoenix, Tang-Liao Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vessel has an overall oval shape, characterized by smooth curves that transition naturally from the rim to the body. The upper part of the jar narrows slightly, with four handles...
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Hong Kong Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Two Glazed Court Attendants, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Two finely hollow-moulded terracotta statuettes from ancient China, dating to the Ming Dynasty. The figure is depicted standing, dressed in long, flowing robes, painted in vibrant blue or green and deep amber yellow. The hair is styled into an elaborate top-knot, painted in a muted brown. Areas left unpainted would have been 'cold-painted' after firing, contrasting with the vivid fired blue or green and amber pigments. The figure is shown with the left hand raised to the chest, as if holding something, possibly an offering or incense. Figurines like this were placed in tombs to guide the deceased on their journey to the afterlife. The Ming Dynasty was known for its exceptional artistic achievements, partly due to its economic prosperity. Since the Han Dynasty, it was customary to bury terracotta miniatures of everyday objects with the deceased. These items, known as mingqi, or "spirit utensils" and "vessels for ghosts," were believed to help and assist the deceased in the afterlife. Mingqi were crafted in the form of cooking utensils, miniature replicas of houses, temples, furniture, and other items. Anthropomorphic and zoomorphic terracotta figures were also popular, designed to assist, entertain, and recreate the living world for the deceased. Period: Ming Dynasty Medium: Green/blue-glazed Pottery Type: Figure Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Ancient & Oriental - Terracotta Tomb Attendants (Type : Highly related) 2) La Maison De La Petite Sara S.r.l. - Archaeology section - A Black glazed Terracotta Statuette, Servant with Trumpet, Ming Dynasty (Price realised : 700 GBP / Type : Highly related) * Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties. A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
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Hong Kong Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Green-glazed pottery tripod 'hill' jar, Han Dynasty, 206 BC - 220 AD
Located in seoul, KR
The modelled animal figures and landscapes of this piece represent the Daoist ideology of the Han dynasty. The mountain-shaped lid refers to the sacred dwellings of the immortals, th...
Category

Hong Kong Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Antique plate Qianlong with floral decor and kintsugi
Located in MEAUX, FR
One Famille rose plate with the mark of “Qianlong nian zhi. Beatifully handpainted theme of different flowers of peony, lotus , etc, and goldfishes, meaning Prosperity and well-be...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Three Glazed Figures of Musicians, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese musicians crafted from terracotta, featuring glazes in green, blue with nice condition. Set on rectangular bases. Compared to other figures, musician figures are relatively rare, two figures with distinctive instrument from that era. Period: Ming Dynasty Medium: Green and Blue glazed Pottery Type: Figure Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong Reference : 1) V&A Museum - Accession number C.1501913 (Type : Closely related) * Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties. A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
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Hong Kong Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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