This is an exceptionally beautiful archaic jade cong dating to the Late Neolithic Period, Qijia Culture. The stone is a deep olive green with black inclusions and lighter mottling. As expected, it shows the "shoulder" on the interior, resulting from having been drilled from both sides. This piece, as with the others I am offering for sale, has been examined and authenticated by one of the world's leading experts in the field...

Very rare Warring States Period circa (circa 475BCE–221 BCE) jar with ribbed pattern. I’ve seen these in publications, but this is the first one I have seen in person. There is one chip on the mouthrim, as can be seen in enlargements, but otherwise in excellent condition. Very sharply carved with decorated lugs. H: 13cm/5.1in and D: 16cm/6.2in.

This is an exceedingly rare human figure dating to ca.4700-2500BCE, measuring almost 4" in height (9.5cm) carved in a light mottled green nephrite. Human figures from this culture are rarely found, as those of you who collect in this area are undoubtedly aware. This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the leading experts in the world; a copy of his Certificate of Authenticity is included in this listing omitting his name, which will be provided upon request...

This is an authentic nephrite blade dating to the Late Neolithic Period, 2100-1600BCE from the Qijia culture. The blade measures slightly more than 12" in length (31.1cm). This piece has been examined and authenticated by one of the world's leading experts on archaic Chinese jade. A copy of his COA is included in this listing, omitting his name which will be provided upon request. Authenticity is absolutely and unconditionally guaranteed.

This is an authentic Archaic Chinese blade, known as a DAO. It dates to the Late Neolithic Period, Qijia culture, 2100-1600BCE. The piece measures 8-1/2"X3-5/8" (22.3cm in width). This piece has been examined by one of the world's leading experts in the field of archaic Chinese jade and is guaranteed to be authentic. A copy of his Certificate of Authenticity is included, omitting his name, which will be provide upon request...

This is an extremely rare and beautiful genuine yellow jade cong from the Liangzhu culture, dating to the period from 3200-2300 BCE. It measures 2-1/2" in height (6cm) and is 4" edge to edge (10cm). This piece has been examined by a scholar and author who is universally recognized as one of the world's foremost experts in the field of Archaic Chinese jade. He has certified the piece to be authentic and of the period. A copy of his COA will be furnished to the buyer...

Fine & Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Hu Jar (with fish)

This fine pottery jar (hu) was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is made from a fairly high-fired reddish pottery and coated in a particularly attractive thick glossy streaky-green and finely-crackled glaze, the colour of which varies according to its thickness. Interestingly, the drips of glaze to the mouth rim and the pooling of glaze to the flat base show that this jar was fired upside down...

Rare pair of Northern Qi women of the court, circa 550CE-577CE, with original pigments both are in excellent condition- please note the profiles with their jutting jaws and stubborn countenance reflecting their Mongol/Turkic heritage. H: 13cm/5.1in.

Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Hu Jar

This attractive pottery jar of "hu" form was made some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery, coated in a finely-cracked green glaze that varies in thickness. In places it has acquired a silvery iridescence, a result of exposure to moisture during its long burial. There are lightly incised decorative bands surrounding the body in places...

Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jar

This pottery jar of "guan" form was made some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery that is coated with a green glaze, the colour of which varies in places. As is often the case with Han dynasty glazed pottery, there are kiln scars to the upper surface of the mouth and the base from the spacers that separated such jars when they were stacked on top of each other in the kiln...

Rare pair of Northern Qi soldiers, circa 550CE-577CE, with original pigments both are in excellent condition- please note the profiles with their jutting jaws and stubborn countenance reflecting their Mongol/Turkic heritage. H: 20cm/7.9in.

A set of Chinese green glazed pottery attendants and palanquin.

Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644
Size of figures: Height 39.5 - 40.8 C.M. / Width 11 - 13 C.M. / Depth 11 - 13 C.M.
Size of palanquin: Height 36.7 C.M. / Width 13.5 C.M. / Depth 14.2 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)...

A pair of Chinese pottery warriors with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550 - 577
Size: Height 23 - 25.4 C.M. / Width 6 - 7 C.M.
Height including stand: 29.5 - 31.5 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)...

Chinese painted pottery panel with figures, with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panel only: Height 24.2 C.M. / Width 28.2 C.M. / Thickness 5 C.M.
Height including stand: 39.8 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: W...

An wonderful and elaborate pottery figure of a female house attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to c. 1550-1600 AD.

A beautiful, elderly lady, clad in a blue dress with tourquoise sleaves. She is carrying a plate in front of her chest. She is placed on a square plint with tourqoise glaze on the top.

Nicely painted facial details. A very fine and elegant figure from Ming dynasty, with it's careful thick glazing and fine expression.

Size: c. 32,5 cm. ta...

A high quality and truly massive pottery Horseman, dating to the Ming Dynasty (1364-1644 AD).

The largest type of Tomb pottery horsemen we've ever handled or seen on the market. A massive warrior on horseback in realistic proportions and of a sculptural quality that is rarely seen from this period.

The figure is glazed in beautiful green and yellow sancai colors.

The figure in armour equipped with a fine style helmet, boots, a grenade in hand and shoulder armour...

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Melon Shaped Ewer with Lion Cover. Circa, 10th-12th Century, Northern Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a six-lobed melon formed body, tapering to its shoulders onto a straight cylindrical neck with a slender curved spout set opposite a looped strap handle. Its fitted cover is adorned with an applied figure of a seated lion and is covered overall in a pale bluish-white 'Qingbai' glaze and its base is completely glazed. Measurements: height (8.5"i...

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 Green and Yellow Sancai colors. Note the lions on the shoulder. He is wearing a halberd 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 vivid figure. ...