A rare finely painted pair of underglaze blue decorated dragon and phoenix 'wedding' dishes made in Jingdezhen, southern China, and exported to Europe in the late 19th or early 20th Century during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition: there are some production iron marks;there is a 1.5cm hairline visible on the back of the phoenix dish and there is a light 2.5cm hairline to the rim of the dragon dish...

A pair of antique Chinese wooden FOO-DOGS/LIONS, 19th Century. Very fine detailed hand carving. One with a pup (the female) and the other with a globe (the male) on detailed carved bases incorporating Buddhist symbols. Very good condition. Size: H. 22 cm.(8.75")

A Fine Pair of Large Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Granaries

This very fine and rare pair of painted pottery jars, representing granaries, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). They are made from a fairly high-fired grey pottery. They have cylindrical bodies, domed tops with fairly small circular openings...

A Fine Pair of Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Tiles - Qilin, Sun & Moon

This fine and impressive pair of pottery tiles was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). They are made of a dense grey pottery, quite highly-fired, and have been "cold painted" in black, white, green and orange pigments. Each tile features, in high relief and in great detail, a qilin (a mythical creature with antlers, cloven hooves and several features of the dragon)...

Fine Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Tiles - Flying Horses

This fine pair of pottery tiles was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). They are made of a dense grey pottery, quite highly-fired, and have been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. Each tile features, in high relief and in great detail, a flying horse surrounded by clouds and, possibly, waves...

Fine Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Tiles - Deer & Lion Dog

This fine pair of pottery tiles was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). They are made of a dense grey pottery, quite highly-fired, and have been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. Each tile is decorated in high relief and in fine detail. The tile on the left features a deer standing in a rocky landscape holding in its mouth a lotus flower...

Fine Pair of Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Walking Horses & Detachable Riders with Oxford TL Test

This exceptional pair of pottery horses was made during the early Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are finely-modelled and "full of life", both in the act of walking. One has its right leg forward with head turned to its left, the other has its left leg forward with its head turned a little to its right...

Silver alloy opium box, lavishly decorated on all its sides with relief designs representing a nobleman with his servant in a park, flowers, birds (on the lid), and two inscriptions. Partly erased artist mark beneath. China, 19th century. Height: 6.2 cm. Very good condition.

A very large, exceptionally finely cast, bronze censer in Ming form but with archaic (Zhou) style decoration of Imperial quality. The base carries the six character reign mark of the Ming Xuande emperor (1426-1435) but this item was made in China later, during the early 18th Century. Condition - there is old impact damage with an old repair - please view enlargements 5,6,7 and 8; also the five clawed dragons on the base have had a single claw removed; no further damages or restoration...

A very rare and fine blue and white dish, well balance and slight thickly potted, decorated to interior slight concave center with three clouds and plain to cavetto, encircled vividly classic scrolls to rim. The exterior painted with a pair of dragon among clouds. Early Ming dynasty Hongwu period. Condition is absolutely perfect. Diameter: 22 cm.

Rare Finely Detailed Chinese Song Dynasty Incised Celadon Porcelain Bowl

This very attractive porcelain bowl was made during the 12th or 13th century at one of the kilns in Fujian province, where such wares were made for export around south-east Asia; indeed the silky-matt feel and appearance of the glaze suggest this bowl has been recovered from a shipwreck.

The incised pattern is particularly fine and well-executed...

A small, fine and delicate looking Chinese Bronze Teapot beautifully ornamented with leaves/foliage. The cover has a lotus bud finial and the handle is crafted as a natural branch. A fine collector's piece.Size: length 4" x height 2" x 3.5" diameter

A large, extremely finely carved, hardwood ox or buffalo, surmounted by a young boy, on original openwork stand, probably made for export during the second half of the 19th Century circa 1850-1900. Condition - very good - both horns and the leading foot have been well repaired and the wood appears to have been "patched" and "joined" before carving...

A prized, finely carved GENUINE BLACK JADEITE JADE PENDANT, QING DYNASTY, depicting a Dragon chasing the Pearl. 18/19th Century, China. Good condition. Size: 2" x 1.75". Rare!

A Finely carved GENUINE BLACK JADEITE JADE Pendant, QING DYNASTY, depicting a Dragon and Scrolling. 18/19th Century, China. Good condition. Has a small hole on top for hanging. Size: 2" x 1.75"

A 19th Century QING DYNASTY Chinese Wooden Carved Shrine Box with Table-Like Legs and Gilding. Top has painted lacquer with landscape and people. Overall condition fair, signs of aging and wear. Size: H. 14" x 7.5" x 9"

The size of Snuff Bottle: 2 3/4" H x1 3/4" W x 7/8" D. This is finely carved Chinese Snuff Bottle is made of Malachite stone. It has fine carving of Fish with Lotus flower bud and leaves. The subject is Carp climbing up the water fall which has proverb from Chinese that when Carp finished climbing th e water fall, carp will became Dragon. The symbol of success. Open works were intricately carved, especially lotus leaved are thinly carved...

A finely carved Green Jadeite Jade dome lidded Tripod Censer with handles, animal heads and loops as well as a foo lion on the top cover which is removable. Condition: good overall. Size: 13 cm. diameter (5.25"). 19th Century. Nice quality/colour Jade!