Chinese Blue and White Hexagonal Box

This small porcelain block recreates the personalized seals used to sign important documents throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Also known as...

This large ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the early 20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with rich, cobalt-blue color. The headrest is decorated on all sides with mythical fu lion dogs playing with ribbon-tied brocade balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. A geometric meander trims the corners and small dragon-like bats frame coin...

An opaque brown glaze coats the body of this small kitchen jar, sheeting down the sides and pooling at the sharp angle drawn by its high shoulders. The gl...

Coated inside and out with a rich, dark brown glaze, this 19th-century jar was originally used for fermenting foods and condiments in a provincial Chinese kitchen. The wide-mouth jar...

As evidenced by the interior glaze, this wide-mouth jar was once used in a Provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing food and condiments. The vessel has a gently tapered form, with...

As evidenced by the interior glaze, this vessel was once used in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing food and condiments. The vessel has a gently tapered form, with wide sh...

A small vintage Korean black glazed and blue and white octagonal faceted earthenware bowl is probably from the mid 20th Century. The contrast between the dark brown glaze and the blu...

Very nice antique Chinese blue and white vase.

Very nice antique Chinese blue and white vase.

This 1930s Chinese Vase is made of ceramic with a white and blue finish. Adorning the vase are floral patterns and Chinese characters. This vase is sturdy, stunning, and ready to dec...

This pair of large blue and white hexagonal jars is exquisite. Made in England circa 1825 with 18.5" tall x 12.5" deep and wide dimensions, this pair is ...

Antique Chinese Blue & White hand painted plate having lovely hand painted panels of a Chinese man holding a bird in a garden with flowers & leaves.