Antique Chinese Celadon Ceramic Figures ~ a pair

Antique ceramic melon jar vase in a fine famille rose design. Chinese, Qing dynasty, Tongzhi period, early 20th century.

A strong pair of sculptures by Italian American artist Marco Celotti. Created circa 1970. This highly animated pair of characters can only bring to mind thoughts of storytelling. P...

Antique Chinese green glazed ceramic votive chair. Ming Dynasty 1368 A.D.–1644 A.D. Originally purchsed from Gracie Gallery, New York City; original label on base. Provenance: A P...

Wonderful group of sculptures by Italian American artist Marco Celotti. Created circumnineteen 70 this highly animated group of characters can only bring to mind thoughts of storyt...

A striking pair of large Chinese glazed and painted pottery figures, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), circa 16th century, China. The impressive and realistically modeled figures each portrayed standing upright upon a sancai (three color) glazed pedestal of kang table form. The man is dressed in a short black surcoat over a long robe and pants, a smart cap upon his head. His face is warm and welcoming, with wide eyes and a slight smile on his lips. He holds his hands out in front of him, palms up, almost as if shrugging, though presumably originally holding an object or offering, now lost. The woman of slightly smaller stature, and dressed in a longer surcoat over a long robe and skirt. She wears a fitted cap upon her head. Her hands also held out in front, grasping long lost objects. Her face is slightly more severe, with a somewhat pinched look, and slight frown upon her lips. The size of these figures is remarkable, as is the realism and attention to detail, almost as if they were modeled after real people, as opposed to the more common and generic Ming Dynasty pottery...

The statue seems to be a mythical beast standing in a poised and alert stance, with its mouth open as if roaring or breathing fire. Its body is covered in detailed carvings that resemble scales and feathers, indicative of the high level of craftsmanship during the Jin Dynasty. The creature’s presence is both regal and intimidating, suggesting it might have been believed to possess protective properties. Period : Western Jin Dynasty (266 - 316 AD) Type : Haitai Statue Medium : Yue celadon...

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Figures of the Hehe Erxian Twins 19th Century or Older Embrace the allure of Chinese porcelain with this fine Pair of Chinese Export Famille Ve...

Pair of small Ming Dynasty (1364-1644) terracotta polychrome figures, in excellent condition. Here's a cute little couple, looking very spry for their age. Both figures are wearing...