A Genuine SONG DYNASTY BLACK CERAMIC POT with 2 intact loops and rare vertical incision décor lines. Size: 8.5 cm diameter. This SONG DYNASTY POT was found in the Musi River, close to Palembang City, which was the Capital of the SRIVIJAYA KINGDOM and which had a vast trade network with China and Siam. Condition overall good, no cracks, chips nor restorations. Shine from Black glaze faded because of many years under water/current. Fine specimen for Collectors!

A RARE AND GENUINE SONG/YUAN DYNASTY LONGQUAN FINELY GLAZED CELADON POT with molded Flower and Foliage Design, 14th Century. This fine and rare Celadon was found in the Musi River, close to Palembang City, which was the Capital of the SRIVIJAYA KINGDOM and which had a vast trade network with China and Siam (today Thailand). The glazed part of the base also has a rare surrounding molded Flower motif! Furthermore, this fine Celadon has 2 intact loops. Base is without glaze. Size: height 7 cm...

A genuine SONG DYNASTY,(960-1279 A.D.) CHINA, JAR WITH 4 LOOPS. Glazed in honey color, except for bottom area and base. Size: height 6.25" (16 cm.). Good condition overall.

Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Groom Figure (12")

This pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a pale pinkish-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired. The body is coated in an attractive golden yellow / amber glaze that is very finely-crackled. In places the surface has acquired a silvery iridescence, a result of long burial in damp conditions...

A genuine TANG DYNASTY (618-906 A.D.), China, EWER-KENDI drinking vessel with spout. Exceptional natural emerald green/black patina (river find)! Good overall condition, tiny chip on the very front of the spout. Base is not glazed. Size: height: 6 3/4" inches x 5" center diameter(17 cm. x 13 cm. center diameter). VERY RARE.

A nice golden celadon mallet vase with dragon head and the tail of fish horizontal handles, covered overall with slight yellowish glazed. Southern Song Dynasty Longquan ware. Condition is perfect, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Height: 18,2 cm.

A nice saucer dish with overglaze enamel green and red of lotus. original color is rare, no any repainting. Ming dynasty 16th century, Hongzhi period. Condition is good, no any crack, free from any restoration excepted chip to the unglazed foot rim. Diameter: 16 cm.

Ancient Chinese jade figure of a kneeling anthropomorphic creature. Angular face with large, almond-shaped eyes and two dragon-like curling ear/horns. The body of the figure appears human with hands resting on bent knees and feet tucked under. Carved of pale green jade with orange rind and striations. The back is pierced for a chord to suspend or sew to clothing. Considered precious, carvings like this one were passed down through generations before finally being buried with the owner...

Antique medieval splash-glazed stoneware ewer with phosphatic splashes, Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), China...

As described by the American Art Association in their 1924 Catalog: "Vigorously modeled in conventional forms, seated in haunches, on flat multilinear pedestals with curved feet and cusped fringe. They represent the mythical lions, called "dogs of Foo", the guardians of Buddhist temples and images. Both with open mouths, coats of waved lines and spreading tails. The male has right forepaw resting on ball of brocade and the female has left forepaw on a playful cub...

Ancient Chinese horse snaffle bridle-bit, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC).

Made of bronze bit with a mouthpiece composed of two canons connected in the center, each cast with a loop at both ends.

REFERENCES:

Similar snaffle bits from the collection of the Shaanxi History Museum are published in the exhibition catalog “Imperial China: The Art of the Horse in Chinese History” by Bill Cooke. Page.117. No. 92. (see the last picture in the listing)...

Ancient Chinese massive pottery cooking stove model, Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD)...

Extremely rare celadon vase with well balance potted and elegant of pear shaped vase, decorated with tubular handles and covered overall with sea green glazed, crackles ware. Found at Kalimantan Island one of the biggest island in the world which called as Borneo in the past. Condition is very good, no any chips, no any cracks and free from any restoration. Height: 17,5 cm.

Many fine antiques were exported via Hong Kong in the beginning Chinese economic reform days. This fine sancai warrior statue was exported to Japan round '80 and stored by Japanese famous collector. It was excavated from the room of huge tomb as one of the twelve god guards It is seemed the warrior had a sword, it is seen monster animal's face on the both sleeves that is a influence from Persia...

A monumental large blue and white covered box with well balance potted, decorated with three claws nails like knife of open mouth Dragon chasing flaming pearl, surrounded by three clouds scrolls. the bottom with encircled waves. The base is flat but in the middle goes into a round shape to the front side. The color is pale blue or local cobalt blue. The painting is masterpiece work. Found at Indonesia. Mid 14th century or Late Yuan to Early Ming transitional period...

Lao tse on his buffalo...

A nice Chinese Tang to Five dynasties white glaze tea bowl with Japanese tailor made wooden box. Dia. 12.2cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.

A charming Chinese Ming dynasty Longquan celadon vase with rare(never seen similar) decoration, double foot rim. Ht. 31cm. Condition: a few darker glaze cracks, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.