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These two beautiful Chinese Imari chargers were hand-painted in the Qianlong era in the mid-18th century. Both chargers show floral designs pain...

A Small Celadon Porcelain Bowl, Chinese Of circular form, with upright sides supported on a flat base, covered overall with a sage-green glaze With four-character mark, Measures:...

Mega large vintage decoration Chinese pottery vase, 1950 This is a vintage decorative vase. A Chinese porcelain mega large vase. Has a ni...

A polychrome Chinese porcelain garden seat having a banded border of insects and other symbols above a large flora water lily motif. Cir...

This pottery figurine is sculpted to show the strong, bold line and muscularity of the horse. Once part of an assembled set, this horse bears the characteristics associated with the famed Heavenly Horse of Fergana. Its long muscular neck, arched mane, stylistically curved snout, flared nostrils and gaping mouth depict a horse of regal origin. The figurine is painted in white pigment with designs representing saddle and bridle painted on. Blue and red swirled sashes and ribbons are drawn onto the body, complimenting the animal's own natural beauty and grace. No A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this item. Han Dynasty (206BC - 220AD) Measures: Height 9 inches Width 12 inches Depth 3.5 Condition: Excellent for age. No Damage or repairs detected. We are dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. We only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return policy if the items are not as described. Valued for its speed, strength and beauty, the horse has been one of the most admired animals in China. The horse has enabled man to swiftly transport massive armies into distant and neighboring territories in order to secure vast wealth and land. According to lore, there existed a horse so powerful and beautiful that it was believed to be bequeathed from heaven. In early China, owning a horse required wealth and status, eventually becoming as a sign of one's social standing. Equestrian activities only encourage the indulgence of the wealthy few who owned horses. Naturally in Chinese art, the horse became a favorite subject of artists who try to create visual representations of the animal that capture both its vitality and presence. During the Han Dynasty, the horse was rendered in miniature sculptural form to be interred with the dead. It was believed that the animal could assume its powers and assist the deceased in the dangerous journey to the other world. This custom answered to the needs of a particular belief system regarding life after death and the spiritual world. Please also consider Avantique’s antique and ancient Asian Art Collection of Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing, and Republic period items to complete your home and office decorations...

A superb set of two chinoiserie tea bowls, or cups. Each piece is decorated with hand painted designs of flowers, cranes and figures. The first cup, is our favorite, and features a w...

Chinese porcelain tea caddy and cover, circa 1700, Kangxi Period. The octagonal shaped caddy, painted to each panel, with flowering plants,...

Famille Rose chinoiserie colorful garden seat in pink, yellow and green. Round in form, this ceramic piece is painted with figurative exampl...

A pair of Chinese export footed serving dishes, tobacco leaf pattern, China Measures: 2.75" H x 13.75" L x 9.75" W.

A fine antique Chinese porcelain moon shaped vase with kylin to the shoulders and decorated with trailing blossoms in blue on a white gr...

A large Chinese porcelain ‘Kraak’ charger, Wanli Period (1573-1619) Late Ming. Painted in underglaze blue, to the centre, with a panel of birds perched on...

A rare garniture of large Chinese ‘Imari’ porcelain vases and covers, circa 1720, Kangxi period. Each elegant baluster shaped vase, well painted in the Imari style, with exotic birds...