A Chinese vase, hand painted. Height: 16.5 cm (6.5")

A Chinese vase, hand painted. Height: 16.5 cm (6.5")   « Less

Price on request:A very large museum quality blue cobalt Martaban Jar. It is very, very rare to find this type of jar in cobalt blue, especially in this size and condition.  More »

Price on request:A very large museum quality blue cobalt Martaban Jar. It is very, very rare to find this type of jar in cobalt blue, especially in this size and condition. Martaban jars were originally made in China used for storage of food for trading ships. They were eventually traded to the natives in Southeast Asia, mainly Borneo, and were highly prized. The center of the vase has a relief of a dragon chasing the evasive flaming pearl. Size: H. 92.8cm. W. 46cm. Condition: Very good with no repairs or missing parts. One side has some calcification from being buried for a long time. It show up more in the photo than it actually is. Please refer to our stock # MART-001 when inquiring.   « Less

A small, very rare nicely moulded vase with a long ribbed neck that flares to a hexafoil rim. The hexagonal body is moulded with bands of flowers. The lower band has  More »

A small, very rare nicely moulded vase with a long ribbed neck that flares to a hexafoil rim. The hexagonal body is moulded with bands of flowers. The lower band has alternating patterns of lotus flowers and lotus leaves. There are two lion masks at opposite sides at the shoulder. The vase is covered in a light olive-grey glaze. Period: Yuan - 13th/14th Century Size: Height = 14.4 cm (5-11/16 inches) Condition: Tiny barely noticeable chip at the rim of the mouth. Please refer to our stock # CER-006 when inquiring.   « Less

Price on request:A very rare white porcelain Song qingpai ewer with a clear pale bluish glaze. The body and shoulder of the vase have skillfully executed free-flowing  More »

Price on request:A very rare white porcelain Song qingpai ewer with a clear pale bluish glaze. The body and shoulder of the vase have skillfully executed free-flowing scraffiato designs of florals and leaves. The tall cylindrical neck is encircled at the base by two horned dragons whose heads meet at the spout. The grooved loop handle is further decorated with eight small balls. The glaze pools in some areas creating a beautiful light watery blue. The dragon is an auspicious symbol - having two dragons on a ewer is very rare. Period: Song (10th Century) Size: Height = 19.5 cm (7-11/16 inches) Condition: Small chip at the spout. Small break at the tip of one dragon's tail. One dragon's whisker is chipped off (see photos). There is crazing from age on the glaze - especially at the neck and the strap handle - but they add to the overall beauty of the piece. For a delicate piece of this age, it is remarkable that it is in this fine a condition.   « Less

Price on request.A pottery figure with the original colored pigments of a lady with an musical instrument wearing a garment comprised of a long-sleeved top and a long full  More »

Price on request.A pottery figure with the original colored pigments of a lady with an musical instrument wearing a garment comprised of a long-sleeved top and a long full skirt that falls around her kneeling form. Her hair is styled high to the left of her head in a beautifully complex upswept form. The features of her face are delicately formed giving her an elegant, life-like quality. There is character to her form from every angle that you view her. Period: Tang (618 - 906 AD) Size: Height = 17 cm., Width at base = 12 cm. Condition: There are no repairs. Please refer to our stock # PT(T)-001 when inquiring.   « Less

A nice yellow six sided Nonya plate with a peach and bats for good luck. Nonya wares are over-glaze polychrome enamelled porcelains made in Jingdezhen in the Kiangsi province  More »

A nice yellow six sided Nonya plate with a peach and bats for good luck. Nonya wares are over-glaze polychrome enamelled porcelains made in Jingdezhen in the Kiangsi province of China for the Straits Chinese, or Babas, whose female counterparts are called Nonyas, hence the term Nonya ware. Nonya wares were mainly reserved for festive occasions and special functions. Size: W. 15.2cm. Condition: No repairs or chips. Please refer to our stock # NONY-008 when inquiring.   « Less

A Nonya ware bowl from the Tonzhi reign with a beautiful painted Crane and floral design.The Crane signifies longevity. Nonya wares are over-glaze polychrome enamelled  More »

A Nonya ware bowl from the Tonzhi reign with a beautiful painted Crane and floral design.The Crane signifies longevity. Nonya wares are over-glaze polychrome enamelled porcelains made in Jingdezhen in the Kiangsi province of China for the Straits Chinese, or Babas, whose female counterparts are called Nonyas, hence the term Nonya ware. Nonya wares were mainly reserved for festive occasions and special functions. Size: W. 11cm. H. 4.7cm. Condition: No repairs or chips. Some wear from use. Please refer to our stock # NONY-014 when inquiring.   « Less

A beautiful and unusual Chinese Canton Export bowl with four painted sides with custom made stand. This shape is very unusual and rare in Canton ware . The workmanship is the  More »

A beautiful and unusual Chinese Canton Export bowl with four painted sides with custom made stand. This shape is very unusual and rare in Canton ware . The workmanship is the finest. Bought in London many years ago. Size: Bowl, H. 10.5cm. W. 23.9 x 23.9cm. H. with stand. 24cm. Condition: Perfect. Please refer to our stock # CER-009 when inquiring.   « Less

Price on request.An unusual-shaped Kutani vase with panels of birds and landscapes on a background scrolling tendrils surrounded by a thickly applied blue-green glaze. All  More »

Price on request.An unusual-shaped Kutani vase with panels of birds and landscapes on a background scrolling tendrils surrounded by a thickly applied blue-green glaze. All symbols (phoenixes, birds, chrysanthemums, etc.) are symbols of good luck, strength, and prosperity. The stamp on the bottom is a "Fuku" character which means happiness and good luck. Age: 1920 or earlier. Size: H. 16cm. W. 12cm. Condition: No repairs, chips, or breaks. Please refer to our stock # KUTA-001 when inquiring.   « Less

Price on request.An original natural pigment pottery figure of a standing court lady wearing a short-sleeved tunic over a robe with long sleeves. Her interesting looped  More »

Price on request.An original natural pigment pottery figure of a standing court lady wearing a short-sleeved tunic over a robe with long sleeves. Her interesting looped hairdo is parted into two bunches that rest atop the sides of her head. The figure has most of the original pigments, some of which have worn off over the years.Very difficult to find one that has not been restored. Period: Tang (618 - 907 AD) Size: Height = 22.5 cm, Width at base = 7.5 cm. Condition: All original. No repairs. Please refer to our stock # PT(T)-002 when inquiring.   « Less