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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Chinese statuette of a horse with musician
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Statuette of a horse with musician
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Tang Dynasty
PERIOD: 618 – 907 A.D
DIMENSIONS: 420 mm x 365 mm x 145 mm
CONDITION: Good condition. Includ...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese statuette of a Sogdian rider
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Statuette of a Sogdian rider
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Tang Dynasty
PERIOD: 618 – 907 A.D
DIMENSIONS: 560 mm x 510 mm x 175 mm
CONDITION: Good condition. Includes The...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese statuette of a horse with rider
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Statuette of a horse with rider
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Tang Dynasty
PERIOD: 618 – 907 A.D
DIMENSIONS: 520 mm x 420 mm x 180 mm
CONDITION: Good condition. Includes ...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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 dynamic yet innovative era spanning from the Han (206 BC - AD 220) to the Tang (618~907) dynasti...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon, Stoneware
12-16th century Yamajawan 8-layered Japanese proto-pottery mountain bowls
Located in Chiba, JP
MOUNTAIN-CHAWAN – Supernatural unconscious object as the integrated 8-layered Japanese proto-pottery bowls (so-called ‘Yamajawan’ (Yama-Chawan / lit. ‘Mountain tea bowl’)) stuck to e...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Guardian Official Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This figure appears to be a terracotta statuette, possibly representing a court official or a deity given the distinct headgear which could signify a rank or divine attribute. The st...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
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 movemen...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Rare 15th Century Majapahit Terracotta Handmaiden Figure
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Step into the enigmatic world of Majapahit culture with this exquisite 15th-century terracotta handmaiden figure, a mesmerizing testament to Java's rich heritage. Believed to have o...
Category
Javanese Folk Art Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Brown Glazed Earthenware Jar
Located in Chonburi, TH
This Chinese Brown Glazed Earthenware Jar from the Song dynasty is a remarkable piece despite its age and slight damage. The jar features a rich brown glaze that is typical of Song d...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Egyptian scarab with pseudo-hieroglyphic, Anra-type
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Scarab with pseudo-hieroglyphic, Anra-type
MATERIAL: Steatite
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: Second Intermediate Period, 1700 – 1550 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 10 mm x 15 mm
CONDITION: Good co...
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Egyptian Egyptian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Egyptian scarab with spiral design
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Scarab with spiral design
MATERIAL: Steatite
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: Second Intermediate Period, 1700 – 1550 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 12 mm x 9 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE...
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Egyptian Egyptian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Glamorous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprok Mine Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Glamorous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline crystal from Paprok Mine Afghanistan
Weight: 26.65 grams
Dimension: 9.0x 1.3x 1.0 Cm
Origin: Paprok mi...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
14th-16th Century, A Pair of Antique Sukhothai Pottery Brown Glazed Jars
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of antique Sukhothai pottery brown glazed jars with naturally running glaze on the body, natural shell and barnacle from shipwreck.
Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th - 16...
Category
Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
A Molded Qingbai 'Flowers' Dish, Southern Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The plate depicted here exhibits the intricate floral patterns and lotus motifs that are typical of Southern Song designs. The central floral motif captures the essence of Oriental b...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Greek kylix
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Kylix
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Greek, Apulian
PERIOD: 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 56 mm x 165 mm x 115 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Belgian private collection,...
Category
Greek Classical Greek 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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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Scarab with prenomen for Amenhotep II
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Scarab with prenomen for Amenhotep II
MATERIAL: Steatite
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: New Kingdom, XVIIIth Dynasty, 1143 – 1417 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 15 mm x 11 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex American egyptologist collection, active in the early part of the 20th century, brought to the US with the family in 1954.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Amenhotep II, the seventh pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, ruled during the New Kingdom period around the 15th century BCE. Renowned for his military prowess, Amenhotep II expanded the Egyptian empire through numerous campaigns, solidifying control over territories in Nubia and the Levant. His expeditions into Syria and Canaan, notably the Battle of Megiddo, showcased his strategic acumen as he secured victories against local rebellions and coalitions, leaving behind inscriptions and reliefs that celebrated his triumphs.
Beyond his military endeavors, Amenhotep II also left a mark through his architectural projects, albeit less pronounced compared to other pharaohs. He oversaw the construction of temples and monuments across Egypt, contributing to the cultural landscape of the time. Additionally, Amenhotep II was known for his personal interests in sports and physical activities, with depictions showcasing him engaging in hunting, chariot racing, and archery, reflecting the pursuits of Egyptian nobility and emphasizing the ideal of the warrior-king.
While Amenhotep II's reign brought stability and prosperity to Egypt, his legacy is overshadowed by some of his predecessors and successors. Despite his military successes and contributions to Egyptian architecture, he is not as widely celebrated as figures like Thutmose III or Ramses II.
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Egyptian Egyptian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Egyptian scarab as a commemorative of Ramesses II or prenomen of Shoshenq III
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Scarab as a commemorative of Ramesses II or prenomen of Shoshenq III
MATERIAL: Black steatite
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: New Kingdom to Third Intermediate Period, 1279 – 664 B.C...
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Egyptian Egyptian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Calcite on Amethyst cluster From San Eugenio, Artigas Dept., Uruguay
Located in New York, NY
From San Eugenio, Artigas Dept., Uruguay
Sharp crystal cluster in a parallel formation of scalenohedral calcite crystals on matrix with lustrous translucent grape purple amethyst c...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Other
Neolithic Yangshao Culture Pottery Amphora, 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Located in seoul, KR
This pottery has a bulbous body with two small, protruding handles near its widest part. The pottery features horizontal bands of patterns, which include a sequence of geometric shap...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
A Longquan Celadon-Glazed 'Dragon' Dish, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The dish is decorated to the centre with a moulded appliqué dragon chasing the flaming pearl surrounded by a carved stylised foliage band at the cavetto. The moulded fluted exterior ...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Khmer Bronze Hairpin
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Elegant and refined Khmer bronze hairpin dating between the 12th and 15th century.
Category
Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Antique Luristan Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Early Iron Age Weapon
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Ancient Luristan bronze sword with green patina.
Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays Western Iran in the Zagros Mountains. With its rich and lo...
Category
Persian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This guardian figure represents a fusion of human and beast, a common motif symbolizing protection in Chinese lore. Crafted from pottery, the figure is a testament to the era's sculp...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese statuette of a Fat Lady
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Statuette of a Fat Lady
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Tang Dynasty
PERIOD: 618 – 907 A.D
DIMENSIONS: 655 mm x 265 mm x 210 mm
CONDITION: Good condition. Includes Thermoluminescence test by Laboratory Kotalla (Reference 05B101123). Includes Certificate of Authenticity from Dutch gallery
PROVENANCE: Ex Belgian private collection, acquired from Dutch art gallery
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Due to the fragility and size of this piece, it can only be shipped within the European Union, United Kingdom and neighbouring countries that can be transported by road by private courier (door to door).
This beautifully-finished ceramic attendant was made during what many consider to be China’s Golden Age, the Tang Dynasty. It was at this point that China’s outstanding technological and aesthetic achievements opened to external influences, resulting in the introduction of numerous new forms of self-expression, coupled with internal innovation and considerable social freedom. The Tang dynasty also saw the birth of the printed novel, significant musical and theatrical heritage and many of China’s best- known painters and artists.
The Tang Dynasty was created on the 18th of June, 618 AD, when the Li family seized power from the last crumbling remnants of the preceding Sui Dynasty. This political and regal regime was long-lived, and lasted for almost 300 years. The imperial aspirations of the preceding periods and early Tang leaders led to unprecedented wealth, resulting in considerable socioeconomic stability, the development of trade networks and vast urbanisation for China’s exploding population (estimated at around 50 million people in the 8th century AD). The Tang rulers took cues from earlier periods, maintaining many of their administrative structures and systems intact. Even when dynastic and governmental institutions withdrew from management of the empire towards the end of the period – their authority undermined by localised rebellions and regional governors known as jiedushi –the systems were so well- established that they continued to operate regardless.
The artworks created during this era are among China’s greatest cultural achievements. It was the greatest age for Chinese poetry and painting, and sculpture also developed (although there was a notable decline in Buddhist sculptures following repression of the faith by pro-Taoism administrations later in the regime). It is disarming to note that the eventual decline of imperial power, followed by the official end of the dynasty on the 4th of June 907, hardly affected the great artistic turnover.
During the Tang Dynasty, restrictions were placed on the number of objects that could be included in tombs, an amount determined by an individual’s social rank. In spite of the limitations, a striking variety of tomb furnishings – known as mingqi – have been excavated. Entire retinues of ceramic figures – representing warriors, animals, entertainers, musicians, guardians and every other necessary category of assistant – were buried with the dead in order to provide for the afterlife. Warriors (lokapala) were put in place to defend the dead, while horses/ camels were provided for transport, and officials to run his estate in the hereafter. Of all the various types of mingqi, however, there are none more elegant or charming than the sculptures of sophisticated female courtiers, known – rather unfairly – as “fat ladies...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Greek aryballos depicting a horse head
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Aryballos depicting a horse head
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Greek, Corinthian
PERIOD: 7th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 62 mm x 55 mm diameter
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: E...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese statuette of a Fat Lady
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Statuette of a Fat Lady
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Tang Dynasty
PERIOD: 618 – 907 A.D
DIMENSIONS: 645 mm x 260 mm x 180 mm
CONDITION: Good condition. Includes Thermoluminescence test by Laboratory Kotalla (Reference 04B101123). Includes Certificate of Authenticity from Dutch gallery
PROVENANCE: Ex Belgian private collection, acquired from Dutch art gallery
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Due to the fragility and size of this piece, it can only be shipped within the European Union, United Kingdom and neighbouring countries that can be transported by road by private courier (door to door).
This beautifully-finished ceramic attendant was made during what many consider to be China’s Golden Age, the Tang Dynasty. It was at this point that China’s outstanding technological and aesthetic achievements opened to external influences, resulting in the introduction of numerous new forms of self-expression, coupled with internal innovation and considerable social freedom. The Tang dynasty also saw the birth of the printed novel, significant musical and theatrical heritage and many of China’s best- known painters and artists.
The Tang Dynasty was created on the 18th of June, 618 AD, when the Li family seized power from the last crumbling remnants of the preceding Sui Dynasty. This political and regal regime was long-lived, and lasted for almost 300 years. The imperial aspirations of the preceding periods and early Tang leaders led to unprecedented wealth, resulting in considerable socioeconomic stability, the development of trade networks and vast urbanisation for China’s exploding population (estimated at around 50 million people in the 8th century AD). The Tang rulers took cues from earlier periods, maintaining many of their administrative structures and systems intact. Even when dynastic and governmental institutions withdrew from management of the empire towards the end of the period – their authority undermined by localised rebellions and regional governors known as jiedushi –the systems were so well- established that they continued to operate regardless.
The artworks created during this era are among China’s greatest cultural achievements. It was the greatest age for Chinese poetry and painting, and sculpture also developed (although there was a notable decline in Buddhist sculptures following repression of the faith by pro-Taoism administrations later in the regime). It is disarming to note that the eventual decline of imperial power, followed by the official end of the dynasty on the 4th of June 907, hardly affected the great artistic turnover.
During the Tang Dynasty, restrictions were placed on the number of objects that could be included in tombs, an amount determined by an individual’s social rank. In spite of the limitations, a striking variety of tomb furnishings – known as mingqi – have been excavated. Entire retinues of ceramic figures – representing warriors, animals, entertainers, musicians, guardians and every other necessary category of assistant – were buried with the dead in order to provide for the afterlife. Warriors (lokapala) were put in place to defend the dead, while horses/ camels were provided for transport, and officials to run his estate in the hereafter. Of all the various types of mingqi, however, there are none more elegant or charming than the sculptures of sophisticated female courtiers, known – rather unfairly – as “fat ladies...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Small Korean Celadon Inlay Vases Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a near pair antique Korean ceramic vase from the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon period (circa 14-15th). The vases feature cel...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Cizhou Lotus Carved Jar, Song-Yuan dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This jar features a carved design, which is typical of Cizhou ware. It has a creamy white and brown color scheme, and the prominent decoration of lotus flower, which is a common motif in Chinese art and culture, symbolizing purity and enlightenment.
The carving technique involves coating the vessel with a layer of white slip (liquid clay), then carving away parts of it to create the design, revealing the darker clay body beneath. This technique allows for a strong contrast between the background and the carved motif.
Period : Song-Yuan Dynasty
Type : Jar
Medium : Cizhou Ware
Size : 21.5 cm(Height), 11cm(Mouth Diameter)
Provenance : Acquired in 1999, Hongkong
* Cizhou Ware
Cizhou is the name given to a number of stonewares, grey or buff, of varying degrees of hardness, with painted, incised or carved decoration on a clay slip. These stonewares were not only made in the region of Cizhou, Hebei Province, but in several provinces of China during the Song, Yuan and Ming periods. The great centres of production were in the north of China in the provinces of Hebei, Henan and Shanxi.
Cizhou wares seem to have been very popular, made for a clientèle of rich merchants, at a period when the paintings of famous...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Romano-Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Romano-Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head
MATERIAL: Linen and Gesso
CULTURE: Egyptian, Roman period
PERIOD: 1st Century B.C – 1st Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 20...
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Egyptian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Linen
Celadon Vase, Five Dynasties or Northern Song dynasty, 10th-11th Century
Located in seoul, KR
The form of Longquan celadon vases from the Northern Song dynasty evolved from an early design with a long neck and tapering body to a later ovoid body with a shorter neck. Over time, the glaze developed a more olive tone, and the carved decorations became more pronounced and intricate. Examples of such vases include one without a cover dated to the Yuanfeng era (1078~1085) and documented in literature, and another similar vase without loop handles preserved by the Qingyuan County Cultural Relics Bureau. An earlier example featuring loop handles and a lotus-like cover is also mentioned in historical texts.
The use of Longquan covered vases, especially as funerary jars for offerings like wine and grains, was highlighted by an inscription on a piece from the Sir Percival David Collection, London. This inscription wishes for the vessel to preserve fragrant wine for centuries, blessing the owner with prosperity, longevity, and a vast lineage, dated to the third year of the Yuanfeng period (1080). This practice was common in the regions of Southern Zhejiang and Northern Fujian. A similar celadon vase from the Linyushanren collection was auctioned at Christie’s Hong Kong, emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of these artifacts.
Period : Five Dynasties or Northern Song Dynasty
Type : Celadon, Zhejiang province
Medium : Celadon
Size : 31.5 cm(Height) x 11.5(Diameter)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) The British Museum image id - 01613270570
2) Christies New York 23–24 MAR 2023 - Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 1012
(Price Range : USD 18,000 – USD 25,000 / Type : Related)
3) National Gallery of Victoria - Accession Number - AS5-1973
* Celadon from Five Dynasties (907~960) to the early Northern Song Dynasty (960~1127)
The period from the Five Dynasties (907~960) to the early Northern Song Dynasty (960~1127) marked a significant transitional phase in the development of Chinese celadon ceramics...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
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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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Standing Cow
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese pottery standing cow.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Length 16 C.M. / Width 6.7 C.M. / Height 11.3 C.M.
Conditio...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Qingbai Bowl with carving of crane, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The crane, a traditional symbol of longevity and auspiciousness, is prominently placed at the center, creating a harmonious and aesthetically balanced effect. The border of the dish ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Ancient Antique Luristan Bronze Spear Early Iron Age Weapon
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Ancient Luristan bronze spear with excellent green patina.
Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays Western I...
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Persian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
6th - 7th Century, Pre-Angkor, Antique Khmer Pottery Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Khmer pottery jar.
Age: Cambodia, Pre-Angkor Period, 6th - 7th Century
Size: Height 28.4 C.M. / Width 35 C.M.
Condition: Nice and condition overall (some expected degradatio...
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Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Petite Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite ceramic jar is believed to be a later example of Neolithic Chinese redware pottery of the Yangshao culture. Although its exact age is unknown, the jar was likely created ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse and Rider, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Tang dynasty painted pottery figure of a horse and mounted noble rider. TL tested by Oxford Authentication.
The horse portrayed standing fours...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
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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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Hu Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese pottery Hu jar decorated with bands of raised lines and a pair of monster masks on the shoulder.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B....
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Stone Object “TAMARI-ISHI” / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A stone object called "TAMARI-ISHI" in Japan that collects water in a hole. This has a beautiful matte black look.
A beautiful sculpture created by nature.
An art object that gives y...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Green and Ochre Glazed Altar Table with Offerings, Ming Dynasty, 15~16th Century
Located in seoul, KR
The table bearing pig head, rice cakes, dishes of meat, fish and fruit. Known as Mingqi, these terracotta models were customarily included in Chinese burial practices, particularly among the affluent, to aid the deceased in their journey through the afterlife. This tradition extends back to the Neolithic Period. A unique terracotta funeral table...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Green-Glazed Tripod Vessel, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Han Dynasty green-glazed tripods are comparatively rare, especially ones that have retained their structural integrity and glaze over millennia. Pieces in good condition are scarce b...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Song Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Musician Flute Player
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese pottery brick tile with musician flute player.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of brick tile only: Height 27 C.M. / Width 16.2 C.M.
Height includi...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Hu Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese pottery Hu jar decorated with bands of raised lines and a pair of monster masks on the shoulder.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B....
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object.
This stone object has a beautiful black and beige gradation.
An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-sabi.
6kg
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Japanese Black Stone Object with Buddha shape / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object.
A black glossy stone object that resembles the shape of a Buddha.
A beautiful sculpture created by nature.
An art object that gives you a sense ...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
12th Century, Angkor Vat, Antique Khmer Bronze Bowl
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Khmer bronze bowl with nice patina.
Age: Cambodia, Angkor Vat period, 12th Century
Size: Diameter 11.4 C.M. / Height 6.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expecte...
Category
Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Qingbai ewer with slip decoration of two phoenix and lotus leaves, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This small ewer is an exquisite example of Qingbai ware, known for its pale blue-tinged glaze. The vessel showcases the advanced ceramic techniques and artistic sophistication of the...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vietnamese Blue And White Bowl Circa 15th Century
Located in seoul, KR
The artwork, with its foliage and floral motifs, suggests a connection to the natural world—a common theme in Vietnamese art. Such items were highly traded, and their recovery from shipwrecks helps us understand the extent of maritime commerce in Southeast Asia during the 15th and 16th centuries. This piece embodies the craftsmanship and aesthetic values of the period, providing insights into the cultural and economic contexts of its time.
Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty
Region : North Annam
Type : Bowl
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogue
Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000
* 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...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carved 'Longquan' Celadon-Glazed Tripod Censer, Ming dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This censer is characterized by its tripod form, which means it stands on three feet. Incense burners from the Ming dynasty are often highly regarded for their craftsmanship and the quality of the glaze texture and coloration. This piece features finely carved patterns that likely draw inspiration from traditional Chinese motifs. Such items were commonly used for burning incense and sometimes served as significant decorative pieces in ceremonial spaces or the homes of the elite.
Period: Ming Dynasty (1368~1644)
Region: Longquan, China
Medium: Stoneware - Celadon glazed
Type: Tripod censer
Size : 24.2 cm(Diameter) , 10.8cm(Height)
Provenance : Acquired in 1999, Hongkong
Reference : Sotheby's Newyork 26 September 2023 - CHINA / 5000 YEARS - Lot1135
* 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...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
A Carved White Ware 'peony' vase, Song-Yuan dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vase is raised on a slightly splayed foot and flanked on the tall cylindrical neck by a pair of mask handles. The body is molded with lotus scroll pattern between a floral scroll...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Chinese Painted Pottery Horse Torso, Han Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large Chinese painted pottery figure of a horse torso, Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD).
An unusually large Chinese Han Dynasty horse torso, also sometimes referred to as a recumben...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 12th century Pagan Votive Tablet
Material: Terracotta
20,8 cm high
15 cm wide and 9 cm deep
Bagan style
12th century - original from the Pagan peri...
Category
Burmese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Green-Glazed Dish, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Han Dynasty green-glazed dish exhibits significant signs of wear, indicative of its age and the long passage of time it has witnessed. The glaze, once vibrant, now shows substan...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Ancient Antique Luristan Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Early Iron Age Weapon
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Ancient Luristan bronze sword with nice patina.
Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays Western Iran in the Zagros Mountains. With its rich and lon...
Category
Persian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
2 Khmer Stone Mudra Hands
Located in Vosselaar, BE
These stone sculpture fragments can be dated between the 12th and 13th century. They were finely sculpted by the Khmer people. The Khmer culture flourished between the 8th and 15th c...
Category
Cambodian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
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