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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Chinese Ceramic Hu Jar with Green Glaze Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic storage jar in "Hu" shape from Eastern Han Dynasty of China (25-220AD). The classic shaped vessel with swell shoulder and generous body is covered in a dark green gla...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
15thC or Earlier Chinese Guardian Figure - 9459
Located in Ukiah, CA
Early Chinese guardian figure. Hard to date because it is so unique, but based on the casting and overall look it appears to be at least 15thC or and ...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Yellow Glazed Mingqi Spirit Scholar
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 Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Majapahit Kneeling Terracotta Figurines Java, Indonesia, c. 1500
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old pair of mold-formed terracota women kneeling, dating to the Majapahit Empire circa the 15th century. These were excavated amongst the shrines of Mount Penganggungan, Ea...
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Indonesian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Korean Ceramic Celadon Deep Bowl Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze from Korea, circa 14th century (late Goryeo Dynasty). The particular shape of the bowl suggests that it is likely a "Bo" (Chinese) or "Hattara" (Japanese "Oryoki"). This is a Buddhism term derived from Sanskrit word "patra", which means "vessel that contains just enough". The container was used traditionally by Buddhist monks to ask for alms (donated foods by laymen). The deep volume and the wide opening are conducive to its utility function. The bowl is covered in a jade-color celadon which has very fine and uniform crackles throughout. Upon close inspection of the exterior wall, one can detect a very light brush of white slip circumventing the body. The white slip brushing technique only became popular from 15th century on as a landmark of the Buncheong ceramics...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese pottery horse with rider, Northern Wei Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
on fitted wooden base (base is included with this item); 3in(D) x 8in(W) x 9.5in(H) are the dimensions of the pottery piece only (not including the wooden base); provenance: collecti...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Chinese Han Dynasty Black Pottery Amphorae
Located in New York, NY
Frontal view of black pottery Amphora with two handles and mouth with two angular spouts. Round metal decoration applied around the body and handles. Original patina with natural min...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Antique Islamic Glazed Ceramic Bowl with Splashed Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Islamic ceramic bowl from Samanid Dynasty Persia circa 10th century, possibly from Nishapur. The earth ware body of the bowl was made of a red clay, whic...
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Persian Islamic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
China. Terracotta Mingqi of Fat Lady, Tang dynastie, 700-750 AD
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Terracotta figurine depicting a standing court lady with hands folded in front of her chest, hair pinned up and pleated robe.
Intact, with remains of original polychromy.
Height:...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
12-13th century Special - antique Arakan Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze
16 cm high
11 cm wide
Arakan style
Bhumisparsha mudra
12-13th century
A very early Buddha, still in very good condition !
Weight: 935 grams
Originating from Burma
N...
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Burmese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Thai or Cambodian Hindu or Buddhist Giant from Ramakien-6-13thC- Solid Cast 7566
Located in Ukiah, CA
Highly uncommon Thai or Cambodian giant (from the Ramakien-SouthEast Asian version of the Ramayana) kneeling in devotion. I've never seen another example of from such an early period. Deep concentration and serenity in his face and posture. 3 inches tall, height on custom stand is 3.75 inches. -
It is extremely simple in design, with no clothes...
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Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Two Annamese Miniature Kettle, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
These 15th-century Le Dynasty ceramic vessels from northern Vietnam feature distinct designs. One is beige with faint blue floral patterns, a rounded body, and an elongated spout. Th...
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Vietnamese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Han Dynasty Green Glazed Covered Storage Jar
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Han Dyansty (206 BC-200 AD) storage vessel. The circular body set upon three legs and fitted with a lid. The entirety covered in heavy leaded green glaze, imitating bronz...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Rare Cizhou 'Mandarin duck and Reishi mushroom' Painted Pillow, Jin-Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Mandarin ducks symbolize eternal love and fidelity in East Asian culture, often representing marital harmony as they are believed to mate for life. Reishi mushrooms, known as symbols of longevity and health, are revered in traditional Asian medicine for their association with immortality and have been used for centuries to promote vitality and strengthen the immune system.
The orange glaze is commonly found on Cizhou-type tiger pillows. The attached materials indicate that this tiger pillow is from the same period and shares the same color tone as the one housed in the Baoji Bronzeware Museum, a national museum located in Shaanxi Province. Considering the glaze color, painting style, and shape, it is speculated that this piece was used by the imperial court.
Period : Jin-Song Dynasty(12-13th century)
Type : Pillow
Medium : Cizhou Ware
Size : 28 cm(Width), 30cm(Vertical), 16cm(Height)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference
1) Christies Hongkong 9 OCT 2019 - The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Including the Quek Kiok Lee Collection
(Price realised : HKD 225,000 / Type : related)
2) The Baoji Bronzeware Museum, Shaanxi Province - Tiger Cizhou Pillow...
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Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Biconvex Bronze Age Bactrian stone Idol
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A Bactrian biconvex stone idol. Alongside column and figurative idols these intriguing objects belong to the Bactria-Margana culture. An ancient civilization dating between the 3th a...
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Afghan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Slate
Persian style Annamese stoneware, late 15th century
Located in seoul, KR
Stoneware decorated with Persian-style colors and patterns, and it is highly likely that this Annamese pottery intended for export was produced to meet Middle Eastern demand.
Dates ...
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Vietnamese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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 Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Khitan Liao Dynasty Gold Clad Horse Trappings, 10th-11th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful and rare set of Khitan Liao gold clad copper alloy repousse horse trappings, featuring thirteen pieces on a modern museum display mount, Liao Dynasty...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper, Gold
Set of Five Chinese Sancai Female Attendant Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded of earthenware, this set of five petite sculptures are 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 Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
900 Year Old Burmese Solid-Cast Burmese Monk-Special, 7510
Located in Ukiah, CA
Delightful Burmese solid-cast monk is likely late Pyu to early Pagan and in the range of 900 years old. From the personal collection of a highly respected Belgian collector who specializes in very early and rare Burmese Buddhist bronzes...
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Burmese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fine Kashan Pottery Ceramic Bowl, Persian, 13th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine kashan pottery ceramic bowl
Persian, 13th century
Measures: Height 7.5cm, diameter 19cm
Depicting a bird, this charming piece is an example ...
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Persian Kashan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Korean Ceramic Bowl with Incised Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean stoneware bowl from Goryeo dynasty circa 12th century. The conical form bowl with a small raised foot rim is covered in a celadon green glaze...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tripod in the shape of a bronze vessel li, Zhou or Shang dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The tri-lobed shape and combed ridges of this cooking pot increased heating efficiency by maximizing the vessel’s surface area. The shape of a bronze vessel li, with the body rising out of three hollow pointed legs to a wide moiuth with splayed-out rim. The exterior is covered with cord impressed pattern. The surface shows signs of oxidation from being buried in the soil for a long time.
Period: Zhou or Shang dynasty circa 1000 B.C.E.
Medium : Grey earthenware with impressed decoration
Type : Tripod vessel
Size : 29cm (Height) x 35cm(Diameter)
Condition : Good
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) V&A Museum - ACCESSION NUMBER C.87-1954
2) Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art - ACCESSION NUMBER F1984.13
3) The University of Chicago - OBJECT NUMBER 1989.1
4) The MET - Accession Number: 1972.275.5
5) Kyoto National Museum - Three-footed Earthenware Vessel
* Shang Dynasty Pottery (1600-1046 BCE)
The Shang dynasty, known for its significant advancements in bronze casting, also produced notable pottery. Shang pottery is characterized by its practical use and simple designs, reflecting the utilitarian needs of the society. The pottery from this period includes both coarse wares used for everyday purposes and fine, high-quality ceramics used in ritualistic contexts. Common forms include jars, bowls, and cups, often with a dark, burnished surface. One distinctive feature of Shang pottery is the use of gray clay, and many pieces display clear signs of oxidation, giving them a unique, mottled appearance. The decorations were typically incised or stamped, featuring geometric patterns, zoomorphic designs, and motifs that are also seen in Shang bronze...
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Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Green Glazed Chinese Mingqi Spirit Scholar
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 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Burmese Pyu/Mon Buddhist Monk, 7968
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very early Burmese Pyu/Mon Buddhist Monk. Sits 2 7/8 inches tall, height on custom stand is 4 inches. Hard to date, but at least 800 old, and possibly o...
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Burmese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Terracotta Statue Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese terracotta tomb figure (Ni Yong) from East Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), likely from the area of nowadays Sichuan. It depicts a horse groomer with tool and harness in hand. Dres...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Clay
A Sancai-glazed pottery 'Haitai' Pillow, Tang dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The pillow is intricately decorated with a vibrant pattern, demonstrating the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the period. The Haitai is a creature from Chinese mythology,...
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Hong Kong Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Burmese Monk, Cast Out of a Lead/Bronze Alloy, 9592
Located in Ukiah, CA
Early Burmese Monk. Cast out of a lead/bronze alloy. Probably over 1,000 years old looks to be a very rare Pyu/Mon example, and likely contemporary with e...
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Asian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Longquan Celadon 'Lotus Petal' Jar And Cover, Northern Song Dynasty)
Located in seoul, KR
The jar is sturdily potted with an oval shaped body carved with overlapping lotus petals below the straight neck. All covered with a crackled glaze of olive-green color with the exce...
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Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Korean Caledon Vase Bottle with Kintsugi Repair Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic wide-mouthed bottle vase covered in green celadon glaze from Goryeo dynasty circa 11-12th century. The bottle vase with such a form (mouth with wide rim, long and slender neck, tall body with swelled shoulders that taper down toward the base) is known as "kwanggubyong" in Korean and developed from the prototype of bottles from united Silla kingdom. It was used for holding oil or liquid. Some of this type of vase take a plain form without much decoration other than glaze; Some feature basic geometrical lines, such as this one. Three concentric rings were featured along the neck and on the shoulder. Some with more carving on the body (see a vase in the collection of Brooklyn Musuem, 79.246.3) or a simple paint with iron glaze (See c.16-1930 in Fitzwilliam Musuem, Cambridge, UK).
The vase on offer is covered in a lovely green celadon glaze which exhibits fine even crackles throughout the surface. It has a slightly uneven base with the foot ring shaved by the potter. The surface is original with a nice mellow patina. There is a historical kintsugi repair on the mouth rim, with its gold vain...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early Chinese/Silk Road, Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust-Possibly 10thC or e 9687
Located in Ukiah, CA
Early Chinese/Silk Road. Bust alone stands 7.5 inches tall. The crown, face, and overall look suggest an extremely early dating-possibly over 1000 years old. . Extremely powerful pre...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
12-14th century Sukhothai kingdom(Thailand) rare bronze ribbed bowl
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Extremely rare ribbed offering bowl. Bronze with beautiful natural patination, excellent example of Sukhothai religious art.
Part of the private Japanese collection.
Material: Bro...
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Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Special Antique Bronze Pyu Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
Measures: 19 cm high
Weight: 1.45 kgs
Pyu style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
8th century
With few traces of 24 krt. gilding
With a very nice an...
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Burmese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare Annamese Stoneware with underglaze Blue and Painted Green, 15-16th Century
Located in seoul, KR
A bird on a tree. Stoneware with underglaze blue and painted green. The leaves were creatively expressed with green-glaze.
The use of green overpainting, a distinctive element in Annamese ceramics, parallels similar examples documented in The Age of Discovery: Asian Ceramics Found Along the Maritime Silk Road, particularly on pages 59, 64, and 66 of the Annamese ship catalog. Such pieces were widely traded along the Maritime Silk Road, showcasing the rich cultural exchange between Vietnam and other regions.
Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty
Region : North Annam, Vietnam
Type : Dish
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogue
1) Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000
2) Asian Ceramic Found along Maritime Silk Route / National Maritime Museum of Korea
* Vietnamese trade ceramics
Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics, and ceramic exports...
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Vietnamese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Granite
Material: wood
53,5 cm high
19,8 cm wide and 13,5 cm deep
Weight: 12.9 kgs
The height is measured including the stand. Just the granite figure is 39 cm high
...
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Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Ko-Seto Stoneware Ewer with Carved Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a rare Ko-seto (old seto) stoneware ewer from Kamakura period (12-14th century) Japan. The exceptionally heavily potted ewer is made of stoneware. The main body was likely hand-coiled with individually built handle, sprout and wheel-made neck and mouth assembled. It takes the basic form from the contemporary Chinese ewer...
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Japanese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Han Dynasty Horse and Rider TL Tested
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tombs of the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) were typically furnished with model figures and other objects believed to be necessary for a safe journey to the afterlife. Historical records indicate that when important military officials died, the imperial Han court would give them elaborate funerals, including a full military cortege. It is likely that this figure of a horse and rider was originally part of a model funerary retinue comprised of soldiers and cavalrymen that would have been placed in such a tomb.
Beautifully proportioned Han dynasty polychrome painted terracotta horse and rider. The warrior is decorated with a painted orange and black tunic. A quiver is visible attached to his back. He would have originally held a wooden bow in between his hands that has rotted away over the centuries. He is riding a beautifully sculpted white horse.
TL tested...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Heavenly Beings Carved Limestone Stele Fragment, Northern/Eastern Wei Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Flying two heavenly beings depicted in the stone. They are celestial beings called an Apsara. While having the same fragment and shape, another work I uploaded exhibits small dots on...
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Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Celestial being(Apsara) Stone Statue, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This statue appears to be a stone sculpture of an apsara, a celestial nymph from Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Despite its fragmentary state, the sculpture conveys grace and movement. The apsara is captured in a dynamic pose, perhaps once part of a larger tableau, playing a flute-like instrument. The facial features are serene yet expressive, with faint traces of pigmentation hinting at the sculpture's original polychromy. The black stand was made in Hong Kong at the time of the acquisition.
Date : Northern Wei...
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Hong Kong Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Assembled Chinese Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Bronze Garniture
Located in Austin, TX
Consisting of a large baluster vase (H: 14.25") with arrow handles and a near pair of smaller baluster vases with mythical beast loop handles.
The large vase, of yuhuchunping form, ...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Two Set of Molded Longquan Celadon 'Fu Shou' Vases, Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
One side of the vase showcases a panel with the Shou character at its center, symbolizing longevity, while the opposite side displays the Fu character, signifying luck. The neck of the vase is adorned with leaves.
Period: Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1271-1644)
Region: Longquan, China
Medium: Celadon
Type: Ewer
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference
1) British Museum - Museum number 1931,1118.5
(Type : Closely related)
2) Christies NEW YORK 24–25 MAR 2022 - Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 1105
(Price realised : 9,450 USD / Type : Related)
3) Sotheby's New York 19 March 2024 - Chinese Art - Lot 172
(Price range : 15,000 USD - 20,000 USD / Type : Related)
* Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon
Longquan celadon from the Ming Dynasty typically exhibits a more robust and heavier stoneware body compared to its Song Dynasty predecessors. The Ming era saw an evolution in celadon glaze, achieving a wider spectrum of green hues, from olive to bluish-greens. Ming celadons...
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Hong Kong Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Brown Glazed Small Jar with Two Dragons and a Fish, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The glaze blends harmoniously with the color of the clay, giving a natural, earthy feel. This piece features intricate carvings of two dragon presumably pursuing a sacred jewel called "Yeouiju" and a fish. The glaze drips and irregular streaks of brown-glazed pottery from that period are distinctive aesthetic elements of Song-Yuan Dynasty brown glazed ceramics, with glaze colors ranging from deep chocolate to light amber or honey tones.
Date : Song-Yuan Dynasty(960~1368)
Type : Olive-Brown-glazed pottery
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Bonhams London 13 May 2024 - The John E. Bodie OBE (1930-2023) Collection of Chinese Art - Lot 12
(Price realised : 2,432 GBP / Type : Closely related)
2) Christies 25 Mar 2015 - The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth...
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Hong Kong Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
An Annamese stoneware with cobalt blue, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th century
Located in seoul, KR
At the center of the vase, a bird is depicted with clean yet detailed lines, capturing the moment mid-flight with a sense of dynamic energy. The artist skillfully conveys the bird’s vitality with minimal strokes, creating the impression that it could soar into the sky at any moment.
Though there are no explicit branches or leaves, the flowing curves of the background subtly connect the bird with the natural world. The simplicity of the lines creates a harmonious relationship between the bird and its environment, reflecting the artist’s ability to evoke nature without relying on intricate details.
The neck of the vase is adorned with elegant plant motifs, where stems and leaves stretch upward, complementing the overall shape of the vase. These motifs, while simple, add sophistication and enhance the vase’s graceful form.
At the base, repeating geometric patterns contribute to the sense of balance and stability. These patterns not only ground the piece but also serve as decorative elements, completing the vase’s aesthetic unity.
Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty
Region : North Annam, Vietnam
Type : Yuhuchun Vase
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship
Reference :
1) Seattle Art Museum - Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2000.125.
2) Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000
3) Asian art museum, San Francisco
* Vietnamese trade ceramic...
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Vietnamese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Green Glazed Red Pottery Figure of Dog, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Located in seoul, KR
The dog faces forward, with clearly defined eyes that stand out. Its ears are slightly curled, giving the impression of a relaxed, natural stance. The collar around its neck, connect...
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Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Rare Yue Celadon-Glazed Vessel, Jin dynasty (265-420)
Located in seoul, KR
A Yue celadon vessel from the Jin Dynasty period, notable for its characteristic greenish-glazed pottery which was prominent during this time. The vessel features a globular body wit...
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Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
A Cizhou Yuhuchunping, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This piece has a flared neck and a globular body, typical of the forms seen in Cizhou ware. The body is decorated with freely drawn floral motifs and abstract patterns, which may inc...
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Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
67.05 Carat Gorgeous Tri Color Tourmaline Drilled Carving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
67.05 carat gorgeous tri-color tourmaline drilled carving from Africa
Weight: 67.05 Carats
Dimension: 3.5 x 2.4 x 0.8 Cm
Origin: Africa
Color: Red Pink and Green
Shape: Carving
Quali...
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Malagasy Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Chinese Miniature Mingqi Skirted Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature ceramic table is from Shanxi Province and may have been made to represent Mingqi, a type of ancient Chinese burial good. Mingqi were plac...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A Rare Yue Celadon-Glazed Figural Vessel, Western Jin dynasty (265-420)
Located in seoul, KR
This vessel is well-modeled as a recumbent winged lion with detailed decorative elements. It features a grimacing face with large protruberant eyes under heavy brows and a gaping mouth, which forms a large aperture. The piece has a tail that arches to form a loop handle, and the wings are incised on the sides. The whole piece is finished with a thin olive-green glaze.
This kind of figural vessel dates back to at least the Western Han dynasty, with the design fully developed in the Yue kilns of Zhejiang province during the 3rd and 4th centuries. Such zoomorphic forms became popular among the literati and were transformed into various functional objects like wine ewers and water pots.
There is a pair, and you can check it in the uploaded list. If you would like to purchase two in pairs, please leave a message.
Period : Western Jin Dynasty (266 - 316 AD)
Type : Figural vessel
Medium : Yue celadon(Stoneware)
Provenance : The piece was acquired in Hong Kong in late 1990s.
Reference :
1) Sotheby's New York 17 March 2015 - Chinese Art Through The Eye Of Sakamoto Gorō – Ceramics Lot 33
(Price Range : 15,000 USD-20,000 USD / Type : Highly related)
2) Sotheby's London 17 May 2023 - A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Online. Part I - Lot 30
(Price realised : 13,970 GBP / Type : Closely related)
3) Ethnological Museum, Berlin, Germany - Pouring vessel in animal shape, China, Yue kilns, Zhejiang province, late Western or early Eastern Jin dynasty, 4th century
4) Sotheby's London 16 May 2018 - Important Chinese Art Lot 68
(Price realised : 50,000 GBP / Type : Closely related)
5) The MET - Accession Number: 1985.207 - Vessel in the Shape of a Tiger (Huzi)
(Type : Closely related)
* Yue Celadon
Yue celadon, also known as Yue ware, is a type of Chinese pottery with a celadon glaze, originating from the eastern Han dynasty in the Zhejiang province. The name 'Yue' comes from the Yue kilns which were among the earliest to develop the celadon technique. Yue ware is known for its jade-like glaze, which can range in color from bluish-green to olive green.
Yue celadon was highly regarded during its time and was the first Chinese ware...
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Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Stoneware Chinese Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Little stoneware Chinese bowl in glazed stoneware. It is adorned with flower engravings.
Under the base, we can read “Xia Fang'' & ''Ding Hai”.
12th-...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Song Period Celadon Glazed Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Song period celadon glazed bowl. Petal form rim and hand-carved decoration to the interior.
Really nicely thinly potted example with cra...
Category
Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Very early antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
22,4 cm high
14,5 cm wide and 8 cm deep
Weight: 1.242 kgs
Ava style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
15th century - early Ava period
Very rare !
Category
Burmese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Bracelets, Southeast Asia
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Nice pair of Bronze Bracelets,Southeast Asia
11-13th Century
Category
Southeast Asian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Sheep, Tang-Liao Dynasty(7-12th century)
Located in seoul, KR
Naturalistically modelled, standing on a rectangular base with head facing forward, incised details and covered overall in a rich chestnut glaze save for the hooves and base.
Date :...
Category
Hong Kong Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
15th century Antique bronze Burmese Ava Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique bronze Burmese Ava Buddha statue
Material : bronze
29,2 cm high
19 cm wide and 14 cm deep
With light traces of 24 krt. gilding
Ava style
Bhumisparsha mudra
15th century
Weigh...
Category
Burmese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Liao Dynasty Amber Glazed Stoneware Strap Handle Ewer, 11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Chinese amber glazed pottery pouring vessel, Liao Dynasty (907 to 1125 AD).
The vessel featuring a globular body with an elongated neck sligh...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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