A set of Chinese pottery figures of entertainer.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 18 - 19 C.M. / Width 11 - 12.3 C.M. / 8 - 8.3 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...

Special Offer- reduced from $400 to $300 with shipping included. Very rare pair of pottery bears. The meaning of bears of during Han Dynasty is somewhat enigmatic, as they are “everywhere” in their material culture i.e., bronze, jade and pottery, but what they signify remains unexplained. Usually they are depicted in a friendly almost cute Winnie the Pooh (ish) fashion, lacking in ferocity like dragons and tigers. Only during the Han did they reach such ubiquity...

Set of Twelve Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Pottery Zodiac Animals

This set of pottery models comprising the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac was made during either the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). This type of pottery zodiac animal is quite distinctive and comes from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province. The details have been individually sculpted as opposed to having been formed by a mould...

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse (AD 618 - 906)

This very attractive pottery model of a horse was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in a reddish-brown pigment with black, white and red pigments to highlight the head, mane and tail. This horse is well-modelled and stands straight, alert, looking ahead.

Height 20.5 cm (8 inches)...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Fahua Glazed Pottery Figure

This attractive pottery figure of an official was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644), more specifically in the 16th century (c.1550 - 1600). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a hard creamy-white pottery that has been decorated in the "fahua" palette of complimentary aubergine and turquoise coloured glazes that are finely-crackled. The head has been made separately and slots into the hole at the neck...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Fahua Glazed Pottery Figure

This attractive pottery figure of an official was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644), more specifically in the 16th century (c.1550 - 1600). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a hard creamy-white pottery that has been decorated in the "fahua" palette of complimentary aubergine and turquoise coloured glazes that are finely-crackled. The head has been made separately and slots into the hole at the neck...

Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure

This painted pottery figure was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a pale greyish-brown pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. Note the detail to the clothing, the belted long-sleeved robe, and the hair style. The facial features are particularly good.

Height 24.5 cm (9.5 inches)...

A wonderful pair of larger Chinese pottery figure of two male attendants. The figures date to Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 AD.

The two figures are dressed in robes, glazed in Green and Yellow Sancai colors. They are placed on plints, and each hold a book in front of the chest.

Both wear hats and have nice facial features and details made with fragile pigment colors of which some still remains.

Height: 31-32 cm - c. 12,5 inches...

A choice pair of decorative pottery figures of Soldiers, dating to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644.

The soldiers are dressed in dark blue and torqouise glazed uniforms with harness and helmets. Each are carrying a sword and a spear, respectvely. They are placed on square plints. Helmets and boots in pigmented colors.

Height: c. 22-23 cm.

Condition: A superb pair of pottery figures with wear for age and type.

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A large and high quality Ming Dynasty pottery figure of a warrior probably an officer, dating to 1368-1644.

The figure with many fine details. A high helmet with decorations, the harness is covered with Dark blue and torqouise colors. Note the lions on the shoulder and stomach. He is wearing a sword in his hand. Pigmented colors in red, white, black of which much remains.

The head is attachable as on most larger ming figures. He is placed on a hexagonal podium - a very viv...

A unusually elaborate pottery figure of female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1650 AD.

The lady wears a challenging dress, baring her shoulders and bosom. She has an imposing hairdress with flowers, and a flirting facial expression. She carries a box for candy(?) in her hand, and is standing on a square plint. She is glazed in tourqouise and dark blue colours.

Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing

Size: c. 27,5 cm. ...

A large, Museum Quality pottery figure of a male attendant carrying carpet under his arm. The figure dates to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD.

The figure is placed on throne made of Lotus flowers on the top of hexagonal plint, both in fine two-colour dark blue and torqouise glazed robe.

He wears a high hat. Finely painted facial details. Lotus thrones are very rare for Ming pottery figures.

The head is attachable as often seen on the largest figures from this period. ...

A large, Museum Quality pottery figure of a male attendant carrying a book under his arm. The figure dates to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD.

The figure is placed on throne made of Lotus flowers on the top of hexagonal plint, both in fine Sancai colours - a two-colour green and yellow glazed robe.

He wears a high hat. Finely painted facial details. Lotus thrones are very rare for Ming pottery figures.

The head is attachable as often seen on the largest figures from t...

Early 16th Century Nepalese Stone Seated Ganesha. Worn stone on face and overall front. Seated upon a carved lotus throne. Dimensions:8″ high (on base) 6 7/8″ high x 5 1/ 1/2″ wide x 2 1/4″ thick Age: 16th Century Ganesha’s elephant head symbolizes wisdom, understanding, and the ability to discriminate. He is worshiped before starting new things to clear obstacles and pave the way for progress. There are many examples of Nepalese Ganesha art, including a sculpture in ...

Antique Chinese open mouth earthenware jar for holding grain. Outside wood stamp by hand textured pattern simulating the abundance of grain. Inside at the rim would have originally fit a covered lid. Complete condition with no previous damage. Dimensions: 12″ wide x 9 3/4″ high Age: Zhou period (1046 – 356 BC) The Zhou dynasty ([ʈʂóʊ]; Chinese: 周) was a royal dynasty of China that existed for 789 years from c. 1046 BC until 256 BC, the longest of all dynasties in Chine...

This striking mask measures 5-5/8" in height (14.1cm) and is in exceptional condition. The mask has been examined and authenticated by one of the leading experts in the field of Chinese jade, a Chinese scholar who is the author of a definitive, fifteen-volume reference work entitled "The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China." A copy of his signed Certificate of Authenticity will be provided to the buyer. As with every item I offer for sale, authenticity is absolutely and unconditiona...

Very fine and rare unusually small Tang image of a Court Eunuch, excellent condition with complete original pigments. Lovely feminine face (similar to the classic Tang “Fat Lady”) with calm and dignified expression. H: 17cm/6.8in.

Ancient Tang Dynasty Terra Cotta horse and rider. Tomb dirt attached to its body and red pigment.

Age: Tang Dynasty 5th Century

Dimensions: 12 5/8" Long by 15" High by 4 1/8" Wide