Tang Furniture

A late 20th-century full pile condition pictorial Tibetan rug Size: 2'3'' x 4'7''.

Miniature Tang Dynasty stoneware figure of a horse & rider, 618-907 CE. Typical of the Xi'an region of Shaanxi province. Buff colored stoneware with rich black glaze. Variously attri...

A beautiful, hand carved, solid white marble statue of Bodhisattva Kwan Yin Avalokiteshara, the Water Moon Goddess of Great Compassion. The sublimely carved face retains traces of th...

The beautifully hand carved Chinese wood horse is in the style of those produced during the Tang Dynasty. The material is a dark wood with remnant of red paint. Parts were carved sep...

A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers. The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplate...

Pair of Traditional Chinese Antique hand carved solid rosewood chairs. Two Hand carved dragons on the back of each chairs additionally to amazing...

A set of beautiful terracotta court ladies in the Han dynasty style. Featured are governesses whose jobs are to train the ladies of the house all manners and etiquette, as well as th...

Rare pair of Antique Carved Stone Garden Panels in all original very good condition having a desirable deep patina from decades of weathering. Calligraphic inscription along the top ...

With downcast eyes and a faint, serene smile, this sculpted head conveys a quiet sense of inner calm. The softly modeled face is framed by a surrounding headdress and crowned with a high topknot, lending the figure a composed and dignified presence. Subtle traces of original pigment remain on the surface, suggesting its original polychromy. The black display stand was made in Hong Kong at the time of acquisition. Date : Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty(5-8th century) Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Sotheby's London 13 May 2015 - The Soul Of Japanese Aesthetics – The Tsuneichi Inoue Collection - Lot 18 (Price realised : 17,500 GBP / Type : Closely related) 2) Sotheby's New York 26 September 2023 - CHINA / 5000 YEARS - Lot 1156 (Price realised : 8,890 USD / Type : Closely related) * Stone Head of Bodhisattva...

With sancai glaze and a richly-aged patina, these petite ceramic spice jars are likely originated as a form of míngqì sculpture, a centuries-old tradition of burial figurines or "spi...

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...

This Yue ware celadon ewer features a softly rounded body rising from a stable foot to a wide, flaring mouth. A translucent olive-green glaze is evenly applied, pooling gently in rec...

a beautifully modeled glazed Chinese ceramic horse, in the Tang-style, golden brown body with buff mane, removable tail, and hooves with a green saddle and harness with yellow-gold o...

Set of 3 Mid-century era Chinese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Art of Tropical Landscape in Rattan Frames. Each piece depicts a different tropical ...

Extraordinary Tang Dynasty style bowl - wheel thrown - large size - artful slip splashed decoration to the interior and the outside walls - a rich amber glaze covers the entire body ...

Tang Equestrian with detachable rider 12h Early Tang unglazed pottery is characterized by its realism and elegant shape of the horse. This equestrian has a detachable female rider. ...

A 2nd quarter of the 20th-century Chinese Peking rug with a pictorial design in brown Size: 3'3'' x 5'2''.

A beautiful vintage Tang Dynasty–style rocking horse figurine, crafted in the 1970s with a stunning multicolor drip glaze finish. The elegant form and richly glazed surface evoke the...

This miniature robe rack made out of glazed ceramic is called a mingqi or “spirit object.” Mingqi were buried in tombs and represented all of the things the ...

The back side edges have been dipped in four places with brown, probably iron-oxide. The well of the bowl is freely painted in deep green and coffee coloured brown. These are charact...

The edges have been dipped in four places with brown, probably iron-oxide. The well of the bowl is freely painted in deep green and coffee coloured brown. These are characteristic fe...

This well-modeled ceramic figure depicts a Scythian warrior in full armor, likely serving as a standard bearer. The warrior stands upright on a thin rectangular base, with clenched f...

This historical piece features a robust, rounded body with a broad shoulder tapering down to a narrower base. The glaze, characterized by its rich amber hue, covers most of the vessel, while the lower part remains unglazed, exposing the rough, textured clay beneath. Date : Tang-Liao Dynasty(7-12th century) Type : Amber-glazed pottery Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Christies Newyork 1–15 DEC 2015 - Exquisite Splendor: Chinese Ceramics And Works Of Art - Lot 49 (Price realised : 5,250 USD / Type : Closely related) 2) Christies Newyork 18–27 MAR 2015 - The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth...

The rider is seated upright, wearing a smoothly draped robe with finely sculpted folds. The red markings on the garment surface are likely either soil deposits or remnants of pigment...

It features two small lug handles on either side of the neck and a spout opposite the main handle. This ewer might have been used for wine or other liquids, which were poured through...

The figure stands with arms crossed in front, a pose that is often seen in tomb figurines which were intended to serve the deceased in the afterlife. The long robe and facial feature...

Changsha Ware has distinct and recognizable designs and motifs. Painted designs often depict flowers, vines, clouds and mountain landscapes. Some painting is simply splotches of colo...

Naturalistically modelled, standing on a rectangular base with head facing forward and short tail curled to one side, incised details and covered overall in a rich chestnut glaze sav...

Magnificent prancing horse in orange terracotta with traces of polychrome paint. Springing its right leg with a lively position and an expressive look. With a finely decorated saddle...

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 style of the figurine, with its facial features and remnants of paint, suggests it could be a part of funerary art, which was common in Chinese culture during these periods. Date : Northern Wei...

The edges have been dipped in four places with brown, probably iron-oxide. The well of the bowl is freely painted in deep green and coffee coloured brown. These are characteristic fe...

The edges have been dipped in four places with brown, probably iron-oxide. The well of the bowl is freely painted in deep green and coffee coloured brown. These are characteristic fe...

The piece features a straight handle extending horizontally from the body and a short spout for pouring liquids. Its surface is coated with a soft, olive-green glaze, which is typica...

Imposing Lokapala figure standing in menacing pose. Terracotta with traces of old color pigments. China, Tang dynasty (618-907 AD.) Museum piece. Lokapalas according to the Buddhist...

A Dog sitting on his haunches, covered in an amber glaze. Naturalistically modeled, the figure follows the artistic style of the period. It remains uncertain whether the glaze has wo...

Naturalistically modelled, standing on a rectangular base with head facing forward and short tail curled to one side, incised details and covered overall in a rich chestnut glaze sav...

The figure stands with arms crossed in front, a pose that is often seen in tomb figurines which were intended to serve the deceased in the afterlife. The long robe and facial feature...

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 :...

C. AD 618-907. Tang Dynasty. Two beautiful terracotta pottery jars covered with a ox blood to chestnut-coloured glaze. The bulbous bodies taper into a slender neck with flared rim....