Symbols of long life and good fortune, the crane is a most cherished symbol, and bird of course, for the Japanese. And cranes abound in this oh so Victorian pattern by  More »

Symbols of long life and good fortune, the crane is a most cherished symbol, and bird of course, for the Japanese. And cranes abound in this oh so Victorian pattern by Minton. Condition quite good. Some crazing and discoloration, mild. The yellowing can be bleached out; at a risk. Antiques are often more valuable left "as is". This would seem to me to be a vanity set. It bears the Minton mark extant during the late 1800's, towards the latter portion of the Victorian era. Chinoiserie was extremely popular in England and Europe, in part because the first porcelain formulas came from the Far East. This set is an absolute gem!   « Less

Ottoman Blue and White Ewer - PF.2625, Origin: Iznik, Turkey, Circa: 1700 AD to 1800 AD, Dimensions: 9" (22.9cm) high x 6" (15.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Style: Ottoman,  More »

Ottoman Blue and White Ewer - PF.2625, Origin: Iznik, Turkey, Circa: 1700 AD to 1800 AD, Dimensions: 9" (22.9cm) high x 6" (15.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Fritware, At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Aubergine Glazed Zoomorphic Ewer - LO.644, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1225 AD to 1250 AD, Dimensions: 8.75" (22.2cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Gurgan, Medium:  More »

Aubergine Glazed Zoomorphic Ewer - LO.644, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1225 AD to 1250 AD, Dimensions: 8.75" (22.2cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Gurgan, Medium: Earthenware. A spherical body with a raised collar line around the shoulders and the flaring neck, a funnel- shaped ribbed spout of zoomorphic connotations with applique' eyes on the sides, opposite a bent handle. On either sides of the neck a ringed loop attached. The surface is covered with a lead-based aubergine glaze, slighly washed on one side of the body. This ewer must have drawn inspiration from contemporary metalware in Seljuq Iran. Ewer with zoomorphic spouts were rather popular, not only in Afghanistan but all over Central Asia, all featuring a globular body and a funnel shaped slighly bent or upright spout on one side and the opening on the other. They almost invariably were made of buff or red earthenware and coated with a lead-based glaze. Similar vessels have been found not only in Bamiyan , but also in Khurasan and other centres of Central Asia, though their production is attested between the 12th and the early 13th century, i.e. prior to the Mongol invasion (AD 1220). For a discussion on zoomorphic lead-glazed ewers see: G. Fehervari, Ceramics of the Islamic World, 2000: pp.147-151.   « Less

Bold Japanese Kutani Pitcher, featuring a detailed large peacock and florals on white ground Rim and handle with lovely Kutani Red and gilt accents. The pitcher is signed on  More »

Bold Japanese Kutani Pitcher, featuring a detailed large peacock and florals on white ground Rim and handle with lovely Kutani Red and gilt accents. The pitcher is signed on base. This pitcher is drilled for a lamp. Great color and details, lovely early workmanship on this Kutani 19th century pitcher. Dimensions: 12" Height Condition: Excellent. Has a hole, drilled for lamp, no other damage   « Less

Blue Glaze Jug - AMD.52, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1400 AD, Dimensions: 7.8" (19.8cm) high x 5.1" (13.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Glazed Earthenware. The  More »

Blue Glaze Jug - AMD.52, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1400 AD, Dimensions: 7.8" (19.8cm) high x 5.1" (13.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Glazed Earthenware. The frit body is ob baluster form, with a sloping shoulder and a straight cylindrical neck, with an attached strap handle. This jug is made of composite white fritware. It is covered in a turquoise blue glaze, which stops short of the foot-ring. The decoration is painted, not splashed. Three black lines are painted on the mouth, body and foot of the jug. The handle is undulated and is decorated with two dots.   « Less

Sultanabad Glazed Jug - AMD.53, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 7.8" (19.8cm) high x 4.9" (12.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Sultanabad Glazed Jug - AMD.53, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 7.8" (19.8cm) high x 4.9" (12.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Sultanabad, Medium: Fritware/Composite.   « Less

Underglaze Bird-Head Ewer - AMD.57, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1250 AD, Dimensions: 11" (27.9cm) high x 6.5" (16.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium:  More »

Underglaze Bird-Head Ewer - AMD.57, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1250 AD, Dimensions: 11" (27.9cm) high x 6.5" (16.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Fritware. The bird’s head ewer had a long history in the Middle East. In ancient Iran, for example, they were used as ritual vessels and frequently referenced in Persian poetry. Among Zoroastrians the cockerel was revered because its crowing heralds the day and drives away the demon infested night. Later tradition records that the Prophet prohibited men from cursing this bird. Sassanian silver versions of the bird ewer were exported to China and reproduced in porcelain as “phoenix-headed” ewers   « Less

Glazed Pottery Bottle with Handle - AMD.157, Origin: Central Asia, Dimensions: 7.8" (19.8cm) high x 5.9" (15.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Glazed Pottery.

Glazed Pottery Bottle with Handle - AMD.157, Origin: Central Asia, Dimensions: 7.8" (19.8cm) high x 5.9" (15.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Glazed Pottery.   « Less

A fine example of English Art Nouveau in a rich Rockingham type glazed MAJOLICA PITCHER on yelloware (Barbotine raised details). Exceptionally nice color palette and a  More »

A fine example of English Art Nouveau in a rich Rockingham type glazed MAJOLICA PITCHER on yelloware (Barbotine raised details). Exceptionally nice color palette and a delightful frog amongst the lily pads. A beautiful English Victorian statement that is in exceptional condition and displays beautifully. The pitcher is marked with an impressed 5 and signed. Dimensions: 7.5 inches Height 5.5 inches Width Condition: Excellent, No hairlines or frits. A small glaze bubble on rim.   « Less

18th Century Louis XV faience pitcher, France. A rare offering of a barbotine (raised figural details) large milk pitcher. The pouring spout is the head of a rooster, or  More »

18th Century Louis XV faience pitcher, France. A rare offering of a barbotine (raised figural details) large milk pitcher. The pouring spout is the head of a rooster, or cockerel; the head and trim details in dark sage green pigment. The figural details are leaves,fruit and classical embelishments Pitcher is most likely Strasborg in origin. Large service pieces are extremely scarce from the 18th century...Milk pitchers were knocked over by children, and of course France was ravaged by many wars. Green was a color seldom used alone. Dimensions: 8.5 Inches (22cms) Height x 9 Inches (23cms) Width Condition: Excellent for period. Minor rubs, small scratches. The interior was painted overglaze with milk paint, flaking,underglaze showing in spots.   « Less