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Sale Items
Extremely Rare Famille Noire Vases from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Famille noire is a type of Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain, distinguished by its black-glazed background with vivid natural motifs in green, yellow, and other bright colors. Developed...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Vietnamese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose/Verte 'Fish' Dish, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
During the Qing Dynasty, depictions of fish on ceramics carried several symbolic meanings. Fish are traditionally associated with abundance and prosperity in Chinese culture. The wor...
Category
Antique 17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
13/14thC Large Thickly Cast Iron Korean Buddha, 9020
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very rare large thickly cast iron Korean Buddha (a magnet sticks to it). In an extremely early backless style. I believe this piece could be as late as 1...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Sancai-glazed ‘floral’ dish, Liao dynasty(916~1125)
Located in seoul, KR
Well potted with shallow sides rising from a short foot, the interior molded with a single chrysanthemum surrounded by peony blossoms picked out in yellow and with green leaves again...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Porcelain Vase of Ladies in the Garden
Located in Milano, IT
Antique Chinese porcelain vase from the period of the rose family. On the surface there is a scene of everyday life with four elegant women as protagonists who spend their time in th...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Black-Glazed Russet-Painted Bottle Vase, Northern Song-Jin Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Of broad pear shape rising from a low foot to a waisted neck and flared rim, covered overall with a lustrous brownish-black glaze with rare six bands of russet-strokes radiating in yuhuchunping shape.
Period : Northern Song-Jin Dynasty
Type : Yuhuchunping
Medium : Black glazed with russet painted
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Bonhams London 12 MAY 2016 - Fine Chinese Art - Lot 30
(Price realised : £ 37,500 / Type : Closely Related)
2) Bonhams London 11 MAY 2021 - Roger Keverne Ltd Moving On - Lot 99
(Price realised : £12,750 / Type : Related)
3) Christies NEW YORK 22 MAR 2018 - The Classic Age of Chinese Ceramics - The Linyushanren Collection, Part III - Lot 521
(Price realised : 35,000 USD / Type : Closely Related)
4) Christies HONG KONG 30 MAY 2024 - Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 2854
(Price realised : HKD 201,600 / Type : Related)
* Black-glazed ceramics in Northern Song-Jin dynasty
Black-glazed ceramics, also known as "black ware," were prominent during the Northern Song (960–1127) and Jin (1115–1234) dynasties. The creation of these ceramics involved the application of a rich, dark glaze, typically achieved using iron oxide. This glaze was applied over a stoneware or porcelain body, then fired at high temperatures to produce a glossy, dark finish ranging from deep brown to black. Notable techniques included the "tea-dust" glaze, which exhibited a speckled appearance, and the "oil-spot" glaze, characterized by small, iridescent spots. The high-temperature firing process was crucial for achieving the desired glaze effects and durability.
The design of black-glazed ceramics often included intricate carvings, incised, or molded decorations. Common forms included bowls, vases, jars, and ceramic pillows. These pillows, used as headrests, featured detailed designs such as floral patterns, animals, and mythical creatures. An example of this is a black-glazed ceramic pillow from the Jin dynasty, which features carvings of two lions. Similar pieces can be found in the Guanfu Museum, where black-glazed pillows...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
The figure stands on a rectangular base. The horse is depicted in a poised stance, with strong, muscular legs and a slightly bowed head. The mane is carefully sculpted with deep, flowing grooves, adding a dynamic texture to the piece. The head features expressive details, including a well-defined muzzle, flared nostrils. The bridle and harness are delicately painted in faded green, contrasting against the creamy beige body. The saddle is adorned with intricate details, including decorative tassels and a textured pattern, indicative of the elaborate tack used in the Ming period.
Traces of original polychrome pigments in green, black, and ochre remain on the surface, hinting at the sculpture’s once-vibrant appearance. The weathered patina and areas of flaking paint add to its historical authenticity, reflecting centuries of age. The overall craftsmanship and detailing exemplify the Ming Dynasty’s refined ceramic artistry, making this piece a remarkable representation of of asian culture during this period.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green, black, and ochre glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Condition : Good(chips on the upper saddle.)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference : Asian Civilisations Museum - Accession No. C-1384 / 1994-00441 - Ming Dynasty Figure of Horse
(Type : Closely Related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel Jug & Cover
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally important and highly collectable museum quality original Chinese bronze ritual wine vessel and...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative, antique table clock with elaborate painting on the case and dial. chinoiserie. China art.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood
18th/19th Century Chinese Slim Brass Water Vessel w/Handle
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite 19th-century Chinese slim brass water vessel stands as a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its era. Its elongated cylindrical form, gracefully arched hand...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Three Annamese Small Blue Lidded Boxes, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
These are three small lidded boxes from the Vietnamese period, specifically from the 15th century during the Le Dynasty.
Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty
Region : North Annam, Viet...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Changsha Bowl from Belitung Ship, Tang Period
Located in seoul, KR
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...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Tang Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Two Pottery Kneeling Figures of Attendant, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The statuette shows traces of the original red, black, and white pigmentation. Ceramic statuette from the han Dynasty, depicting two court people, probably a musician. They are dress...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Large Yue Globular Stoneware Jar, Han Dynasty-Three Kingdoms
Located in seoul, KR
Robustly crafted with a voluminous spherical body and a layered mouth rim, this jar features a pair of taotie handles. It is adorned with three horizontal bands on the upper half of ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl 1910s-1940s Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is a Japanese wooden bowl.
It is a folk craft that was used in daily life.
I don't know what kind of wood it's made of, but it's sturdy.
Since it is made by hand, it has a dist...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
20th Century Maison Charles Gilted Brass Heron Table Lamp, 1960s
By Maison Charles
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century Maison Charles gilded brass Heron table lamp from the 1960s.
The lampshade is damage but it's the originale one. Adjustable height.
Blackened wooden base. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
White Ware Covered Jar, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
It features a smooth, rounded body with a soft white glaze that highlights its elegant, minimalist design. The lid is carefully crafted to fit securely, while the jar’s simple form i...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
18thC Tibetan Buddha or Bodhisattva. Rare and Fine - 9460
Located in Ukiah, CA
Rare type 18thC Tibetan Buddha or Bodhisattva. 5.25" tall not including its custom base. Very distinctive sculpting style in the way the crown and robes are deliberately displayed a...
Category
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Tibetan Leather, Brass Ghau Prayer Bag
Located in Pomona, CA
Ghau is a small prayer box/bag worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer bag (travel Buddha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Chinese Decorative Wall Plate with Butterflies
Located in Milano, IT
Round plate made of bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in China in the 20th century.
This dish is made of bronze and cloisonné enamel, a goldsmith's technique originally applied to jewellery design. The polychrome decorations depict a circular geometric pattern, with blue and white butterflies...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Green-Glazed Pottery Elephant, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This piece is an elephant statue made of green-glazed pottery. During the Han Dynasty, artworks depicting elephants were quite rare. However, such representations did occasionally appear. For example, the bronze vessel from the Han Dynasty housed in the Shanghai Museum is one of the notable examples of this type of craftsmanship. The existence of elephants in ancient China is attested both by archaeological evidence and by depictions in Chinese artwork. Long thought to belong to an extinct subspecies of the Asian elephant named Elephas maximus...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Large 24" 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Vase - Antique Oriental Decor
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Oriental Japanese Cloisonné Vase - Impressive Large Piece!
This stunning cloisonné vase from the 19th century boasts remarkable craftsmanship and intricate deta...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Stone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
9th Century Stone Durga from Java-Stone Masterpiece, Large, Authentic - 9198
Located in Ukiah, CA
Masterpiece 9th century stone durga from Java. This sculpture is one of the finest I've had the pleasure of offering in over 30 years. The Deep spiritual presence is palpable in the ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Southeast Asian Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Annamese Stoneware Dish with Lotus Motif, 15-16th Century Vietnam, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Annamese ceramic dish features a central lotus motif, enclosed by a thin circular border. The rim is adorned with intertwining vine patterns and swirling motifs. The dish has a gently curved form with a well-proportioned depth and a neatly finished rim.
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
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, and ceramic exports...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Samurai Figure Hinaningyo, Edo Period
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Antique samurai doll called Hinaningyo; Japan, late EDO period
Praised at the Tang-no-sekku boys' festival on May 5th as a sign of bravery, embodying the...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Textile, Wood
Large Cizhou Jar, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is sturdily potted with a robust ovoid body that rises from a short, spreading foot to a gently tapering neck, finishing with a lipped mouth rim. The exterior is decorated ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Three Annamese Small Yuhuchunping, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
These 15th-century Annamese ceramics from Le dynasty, are notable for their rarity and refined design. The Yuhuchunping vases, with their elegant pear-shaped bodies and delicate blue-and-white motifs, showcase the sophisticated craftsmanship of the time. They offer a glimpse into the vibrant maritime trade networks of Southeast Asia during the 15th century, making them valuable artifacts in the study of East Asian ceramics...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure Of A Foreign Official, Tang-Liao Dynasty(7-12th c)
Located in seoul, KR
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...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Sancai-Glazed ‘Floral’ Dish, Liao Dynasty(916~1125)
Located in seoul, KR
Well potted with shallow sides rising from a short foot, the interior molded with a single chrysanthemum surrounded by peony blossoms picked out in amber and with green leaves agains...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antiquities
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
15thC/Earlier Possibly Korean Bronze Buddha-Large, one of a kind, 8343
Located in Ukiah, CA
I present to you an impressive Possibly Korean Buddha. Exceptionally rare, I cannot find any comps, so I cannot be sure of origin- I will say that I do ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Stone Head of Bodhisattva, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties
Located in seoul, KR
The face with downcast eyes and a smile, the hair swept up behind the pendulous ears into a high topknot. 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-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...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antiquities
Materials
Limestone
White Ware Moulded Baluster Form, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is made from a type of low-fired, porous clay and features a crackled glaze. It bears resemblance to the renowned funerary vases and covers adorned with applied decorations...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
5/6thC Chinese Bronze Buddha - 9585
Located in Ukiah, CA
Amazing personality to this very early (pre-Tang) bronze Buddhist "angel" from a huge and elaborate back-plate from a Buddhist altar from 5th/6thC. The quality and face are superb. Close to 2 3/4 inches tall and 2 5/8 wide. 4 inches tall on custom stand. This and all the other parts would have each been individually cast and attached by loops (its loop is still there, being used to attach to stand) on back of angel to back-plate. This piece is small, but extremely rare, early, finely done, and loaded with personality. One of the rarest and most museum-worthy Chinese pieces...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Dog, Tang-Liao Dynasty (7-12th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
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...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 59 C.M. / Width 25.3 C.M. / Depth 1...
Category
Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden King Crowned Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of kings instead of ordinary monk's robes.
Crowned Buddha repr...
Category
Antique 17th Century Burmese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Large Pottery Standing Figure of Attendant, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This artwork, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1990s, is presumed to have been produced in the same kiln from the Han dynasty, based on the head of the Sotheby's reference piece, which also originated from Hong Kong. Furthermore, given its almost identical shape to the piece from the Artemis Gallery...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Changsha ewer, Tang Dynasty(618-907)
Located in seoul, KR
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...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Ancient Gu Shape 'Canal Houses' Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is decorated with dutch canal houses on one side and Chinese pagodas and flowers on the other side. Eastern and Western motifs were simultaneously expressed in ceramics.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Netherland
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
Category
Antique 1690s Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CHINESE COPPER & SiLVER CABOCHON LID MEIJI DYNASTY DRAGON POT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Meiji Dynasty Copper pot with Silver dragons and Cabochons to the top
A very good...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Copper
Tibetan hand beaten trumpet (kingling)
Located in FITZROY, AU
Rare hand beaten Tibetan tantric ritual instrument.
It is Jade and Silver (low grade) with insert of coral & turquoise. It comes with an antique custom-made wooden stand.
It is hand...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Tibetan Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Special Antique Decorated Porcelain Cache Pot
Located in North Salem, NY
Special Antique Blue & White Porcelain cache pot. Circa 1760.
Category
Antique 18th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
A Han Dynasty Terracotta Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
A large Chinese terracotta tomb figure (Ni Yong) from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), likely from the area of modern-day Sichuan. It appears to depict a groom in full costume an...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Cizhou Rectangular Pillow with Carved Decoration, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Cizhou ware is known for its robust forms and freely applied decoration, often featuring a white slip under clear glaze. The pillow is rectangular, with a slightly curved top surface to accommodate the head of the sleeper. The decoration on this pillow features an incised design, delineated with fine lines to create a clear and simplistic representation. The motif includes floral elements, likely peony or chrysanthemum, and foliage, which were popular during the Song and Yuan periods. The carving is subtle yet skillful, showing the artistry and aesthetic preferences of the era.
Period : Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th Century
Type : Pillow
Medium : Cizhou Ware
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Datong Museum - Cizhou Pillow...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Green-glazed model of a Haitai, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Han Dynasty green-glazed Haitai sculpture, though worn over time, retains its dynamic form.
Period : Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
Medium : Earthenware with Green glaze
Provena...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Decorative Wall Plate with Birds
Located in Milano, IT
Round plate made of bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in China in the 20th century.
This plate is made of bronze and cloisonné enamel, a goldsmith technique originally applied to...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
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
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Three Annamese Small Jars with bird design, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Vietnamese stoneware jar with representative bird designs. These pieces exhibit a relatively vivid and clear color compared to similar works from Hoi An hoard. The main feature of th...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Cream Glazed Ding yao Ewer and Cover, Song Dynasty (960~1279)
Located in seoul, KR
This is a Song Dynasty ceramic ewer, exhibiting the characteristic simplicity and elegance of the period. The ewer's form is sturdy with a full-bodied base that tapers gently to a na...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
STUNNiNG EARLY 20TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE DOUBLE VASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved flowers soapstone double vase.
This is a good example of a Chinese hand carved vase...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Iwayaki Earthenware Edo Incense Burner of a Turtle 19th Century Japan, J
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made and large incense burner or Okimono of a turtle. In earthenware with nice patina. Shimane Prefecture Iwayaki (Nagahama Yaki) Turtle figurine. The head and part of the bac...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Sacred Bull, Tang-Liao Dynasty (7-12th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
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...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Gu Shape Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
An attractive gu vase hand painted in cobalt blue with typical kangxi floral painting.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Netherland
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues
1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies
2) Qing Dynasty Export...
Category
Antique 1690s Vietnamese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antiquities
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 Han (206 BC - AD 220) to the Tang (618-907) dynasties. Their production commenced during the Jin...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities
Materials
Celadon, Stoneware
China Republic 1912-1960 Inside Paint Carved Rock Crystal Vase Silver & Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive China inside-painted vase in rock crystal.
Beautiful and one-of-a-kind art-piece. created in China during the first years of the China-republic, circa 1912-1949. Thi...
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Pair Of Polychromate Earth Spirits Zhenmushou
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Earths Spirits "Zhenmushou" from the China Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.
A beautiful and rare pair of "Earths Spirits guardians" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This was created in clay earthenware pottery during the Tang Dynasty period between 618 and 907 AD. Featuring the molded figures of two seated guardians with decorations with polychrome pigmentations. The figures are seated on their haunches with cloven hooves planted firmly on the base looking forward with their front legs in a straight position. Both with face and body alert expressions on a rectangular base.
Earth spirits usually appear in pairs, one with a human head and the other with a lion head. Their supernatural powers, indicated by antlers, spiky flanges and flames, enable them to confront evil spirits and protect any precincts within their gaze. Have been believed to protect the living by keeping the spirits of the dead from inappropriately roaming the world outside the tomb.
Zhenmushou or guardian deities, developed from a line of protective spirits found normally in pairs at the front of Tang dynasty tombs. They served both to protect the figure from untoward spirits, and the outside world from the roving spirit of the dead. Combining features from a number of animals to form the perfect mythic beast, these mythical creatures were perceived to be the ideal guardians of the dead
The semi human faced figure has a measures of 11.25 by 4.5 by 5.75 inches (28.57 x 11.43 x 14.60 Cm).
The mythological lion animal figure has a measures of 10 by 5 by 5.8 inches (24.5 x 12.7 x 14.73 Cm).
Tang dynasty or Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. It was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Tend Kingdoms period. Historians generally regard the Tang as a high point in Chinese civilization, and a the golden age of cosmopolitan culture. Tang territory, acquired through the military campaigns of its early rulers, rivaled that of the Han dynasty.
The Li family founded the dynasty, seizing power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire and inaugurating a period of progress and stability in the first half of the dynasty's rule. The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
A Molded Longquan Celadon 'Fu Shou' Ewer, 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. There are similar types and decoration but varying in shape, resembling a pear, all from the same era and crafted in celadon, often referred to as 'fu shou' vases.
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...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
