Susancai Statuette of Guanyin in a Rocky Grotto
ca. 1890-1920
Late Qing dynasty to Republic period
Porcelain with Sancai glazes
h: 25 cm, w (at widest point): 17.5 cm
Damage to Guanyin’s pedestal, tip of rocky grotto with old repair, traces of old glue under base and under guanyin (can be removed)
From a Pennsylvania, USA collection

This statuette is finely shaped and quite heavy...

Plate with Banana Leaves
ca. 1700-1720
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d: 22.7 cm
Nearly perfect condition: 1 cm shallow chip to corner
From a Maryland, USA private collection

This unusual plate features stylized banana leaves with floral sprays and a diaper border. For a plate in the same pattern, see British Museum Franks.433.+

Silver Mounted Meiping Vase
ca. 1690-1720
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
h: 15 cm
Perfect silver mounted condition
From an old private collection, Geneva, Switzerland

Early Chinese porcelain exported to Europe were highly treasured. This small vase's mounting in marvelously worked silver is a testament to its enduring beauty and value...

Molded Dish with Floral Design
ca. 1690-1710s
Kangxi Period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d: 14.5 cm
Perfect condition
From the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford III, of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Large Imperial “Birthday” Plate
Late 19th century
Guangxu Period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
d: 26 cm / 10.24 inches
One rim chip filled
From a MA, USA collection

This plate was likely fired for a birthday celebration at the imperial Guangxu court. Its border with the vastly different renditions of the Chinese "longevity" character is absolutely amazing.

Lobed Lidded Jar with the Eight Immortals
ca. 1800-1840
Jiaqing / Daoguang Period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
h: 25.7 cm, d (at widest point): 21 cm
Very good condition: chips to jar rim, one deep chip partially filled. No hairlines, cracks, or restorations.
From a Midwest, USA private collection

This interesting jar dates to the early 19th century, and features the eight immortals in molded relief...

Lobed Plate with Phoenix, Monkeys, & Flora
ca. 1690-1710
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d:21.5 cm
Nearly perfect condition: fleabite rim chips (small), fritting; no hairlines, cracks, restorations etc.
From a New York, USA estate

The vortex-like composition of this piece is absolutely fantastic and generates an overall feeling of movement...

Fahua-type Figure of Guandi
ca. 1500-1550
Mid Ming Dynasty
High fired earthenware with fahua-type glazes
h: 23 cm
Amazing condition: some flakes to glaze, a small chip to base
From the Emile de Ricoles Collection of early Chinese pottery

This piece belongs to a group of 15-16th century wares made in Shanxi province, typically called “fahua”...

Incised Dish with Floral Motif
13th century
Yuan - early Ming dynasty
Porcelain with Longquan celadon glaze
d: 26.5 cm
Basically perfect, one very shallow small chip to rim, surface wear
From a Northern California private collection

The main Chinese ceramic for export in the 13th to 14th centuries was the Longquan celadon of Zhejiang province. Glazed in monochrome green, Longquan-type wares have been found in archaeological sites around the world...

Silver Mounted Teapot
ca. 1700 - 1720
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
h: 12.4 cm, w: 14 cm
Perfect condition
From an old private collection, Geneva, Switzerland

Early Chinese porcelain exported to Europe were highly treasured. This teapot's mounting in silver is a testament to its enduring beauty and value...

A deep dish or shallow bowl delicately painted with famille rose enamels depicting two historical figures with their titles and accompanying poems and with a peach and bat to the centre. The base carries the reign mark of the Daoguang emperor and this item was possibly made during his reign. Condition - there are chips and cracks to the rim - please view enlargements - would make a good study piece...

A heavy porcelain fish bowl decorated in traditional Chinese taste in 17th Century Transitional style with a continuous panoramic landscape...

Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period famille rose biscuit-enameled porcelain figure depicting Guandi (God of War), who is also known as Guanyu and Guangong, with long beard seated on a plinth dressed in a belted scale-pattern armored robe decorated with dragons among clouds, a flaming pearl, and foaming waves. In his right hand, he holds a historical book titled “Commentary of Zuo.” His head, beard, and hands are without enameled decoration. The recessed base and flat foot are unglazed...

Late 19th century – early 20th century, ca. 1890-1910
Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty / Republic period
Porcelain with famille rose enamels
h: 45.6 cm / 18 inches
Perfect condition
From a Carmel, CA estate

The rooster has the distinction of being the only bird in the Chinese 12 zodiac cycle...

A porcelain vase hand painted in traditional Chinese style with a continuous mountain and river landscape and accompanying poem. This item was probably made, circa 1950-1975, during the third quarter of the 20th Century. Condition: the base has been drilled for a lamp conversion; no further damages and no restoration. 33cm (13inches) high

Large Chinese Qing dynasty blue and white porcelain deep dish decorated at the center with a four-clawed dragon among clouds chasing a flaming pearl. The clouds and the long scaled body of the dragon continue “over the wall” to the reverse...

Early 18th century, ca. 1710-20
Late Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d: 21.1 cm
Basically perfect condition, just two tiny fleabites to rim
From a Dutch collection

Made in the late years of the Kangxi period, this plate illustrates a scene from the Romance of the Western Chamber, depicting a courtship moment between Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying. The blue is of a lighter, more wistful shade.

ca. 1710 – 1720
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with famille verte enamels
l: 17.7cm, w: 17.8 cm
Nearly perfect condition, just one chip to edge and some fritting
From a Boston, MA estate

The “precious antiques” motif painted in the center, with the Buddhist treasures border, is very typical of Kangxi porcelain and Ming-Qing ceramics in general. However, the shape is what makes this piece unique...