Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Groom Figure (Published & with Oxford TL Test)

This fine pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906) and represents a foreign male attendant or groom. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a cream-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired. The body is coated in very finely-crackled green and amber glazes.

Tang glazed items such as this are usually referred to as "sancai glazed" pieces. "Sancai" refers to three colo...

Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Lady with Oxford TL Test

This elegant pottery figure of a lady was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). The lady wears flowing robes and stands alert with hands clasped together across her chest, her head looking very slightly to her left. It is made from a cream-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired. The body is coated in finely-crackled green and amber glazes while the head and face have been cold painted with black and white pi...

130.00 Beautiful circa 600CE to 700CE Pyu coins. The larger coin has a srivatsa (temple), on one side and celestial symbol and rising sun, on the other- 1/2 unit sterling quality silver. This coin has been punctured and at one time had small silver loop soldered to it. The smaller one, also pierced, has a bhadrapitha – pedestal for a deity and srivatsa, and is from Sri Ksetra. ¼ unit D: 8mm. These we acquired from Golden Triangle Hill Tribe who still these use these in their jewelry...

This is a genuine, archaic Chinese nephrite axe or Gui scepter. The surface has the expected smooth, "waxy" feel to it. The end is sharpened (which leads me to think it was made as a prestige axe as opposed to a scepter, although the literature seems to view pieces such as this one as either/both an axe and a Gui scepter; e.g. Rawson in Chinese Jade - I've included photos of the pieces listed there for reference). The piece is made from a pale celadon nephrite with darker inclusions and some are...

Pair of Rare Chinese Sui / Early Tang Dynasty Pottery Ladies

These fine and very rare pottery ladies were made during either the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 518) or the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are made from a fine-grained grey pottery and are particularly well-detailed; note the detail of the faces, the hairstyle, the folds of the clothing with the very long sleeves. Traces of the original "cold painted" surface pigment remain. 

Height 25.5 cm. Fine condition with...

Fine Large Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Hu Jar & Cover

This pottery jar with cover was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fairly high-fired fine-grained grey pottery that has been elaborately "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, including blue, a colour rarely seen on Han pottery. The pattern comprises a geometric design around the neck and a swirling cloud pattern around the waist, between wide bands.

Height 33 cm (13 inches). This is a...

Fine Large Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Ding Tripod (206 BC - AD 8)

This fine example of a painted pottery ding was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is a large example of its type, made from a fine-grained grey pottery and relatively highly-fired, having a distinct ring when tapped. The lower part stands on three long curved legs and has two curved square-cup handles on opposing sides. The upper part is adorned with three moulded appliqués (horses with ...

LARGE Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldier (206 BC - AD 8)

This large and impressive pottery model of a warrior was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a dense grey pottery and particularly "heavily-potted". It has been "cold painted" in white, red and black pigments. Note the character or symbol in white pigment under its right foot.

Although many Western Han Dynasty pottery soldiers of this general type are known, mo...

Fine Rare Chinese Warring States Painted Pottery Jug

This very rare pottery vessel was made during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC). It is quite highly-fired and "heavily-potted" with a sturdy handle and the mouth fashioned to form a pouring lip. It was originally painted with diagonal lines in white pigment, although only faint traces of this now remains. Note the round protrusion to the inner surface where the handle is joined to the body. To the flat base there appears to be a mou...

Chinese pottery Hu jar decorated with bands of raised lines and a pair of monster masks on the shoulder.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 44.6 C.M. / Width 35.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at act...

Chinese green glazed pottery granary jar with silver patina, cylindrical shape, decorated with bands of incised lines and supported by three legs.
Lead glaze with copper is the main colorant used in Han period to produce green glaze. Greenware became popular during the Eastern Han period.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 32.6 C.M. / Width 21.7 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abr...

A pair of Chinese green glazed pottery granary jars with bear-shaped legs.
Lead glaze with copper is the main colorant used in Han period to produce green glaze. Greenware became popular during the Eastern Han period.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 27.7 - 28.2 C.M. / Width 18.7 - 19.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial ti...

A set of five Chinese painted pottery figures of male attendants.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 21 - 23.5 C.M. / Width 6.5 - 7.8 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us ...

Chinese painted pottery kneeling court attendant.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 18.8 C.M. / Width 8.4 C.M. / Thickness 7.7 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. ...

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2023 is the Year of Hare in Chinese Lunar Calendar.
Here is an ancient marble weight which was carved as a hare in crouching posture.
It was believed being used as a stone weight in 6th century to 9th century.
Well carved in vivid look, the piece was left on the suface with ancient residues in the crevices of the limbs.
The stone quality was in greasy and smooth feel.
It was well preserved despite some defects on four corners of the base.

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Good Tang Dynasty gray clay brick/tile depicting “Atlas” type, Yakshi figure seated on a lotus blossom. I was in Taxila, (cradle of Gandharan Civilization) and saw a similar figure. This illustrates the Greco/Roman influence in Tang art. The lotus shows indicates an obvious Buddhist connection. The left side of the face is molded a bit obscure, but no damage. An unusual piece, in that it is smaller than the other ones I have had- ergo cheaper shipping. H: 16cm/6.2in and W: 10cm/4.1in...

A very Rare example of a Han dynasty Chinese large tomb pottery figure of a horse, gray clay with traces of white and red slip pigment, tail and ears are separate pieces, wonderful example of Han Dynasty tomb sculpture with very stylized geometric shaped features, great whimsical expression with open mouth.

Comes with TL (thermal luminescence) test dating to Han Dynasty 206 B.C. -220 A.D.

Dimensions of horse: 49" high x 40" long x 12" deep Dimensions on custom museum meta...

Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse with Female Rider

This pottery model of a horse and equestrian was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). Although many examples of horses with riders are known from the Tang Dynasty, few are as attractive and elegant as this particular example. It is made from a creamy-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The female rider sits upright with her hands together in a demure posture; note the details of ...