Good early 20 the century Miao wedding blanket from Antai area, Guangxi Zhuang, China. The base is made from all handspun cotton with silk and cotton warp embroidered geometrical floral pattern and swastika meander at lower border, the entire piece is framed in a handspun indigo border (possibly original). There is one hole on the cotton border and minor fading in the center, seems to show up more in the photo than it does in real life...

Good white nephrite reproduction of Western Zhou to Han Dynasty of an oval shaped Jade Bi with Chilong mythical beasts. Considering that an original would be over $100,000 USD, this the next best thing. L: 12cm/4.8in and W: 9cm/3.5in.L: 12cm/4.8in and W: 9cm/3.5in. Free shipping.

A Cizhou porcelain caddy was found with original lotus-leaf cover.
In unique russet glaze, the caddy was exemplified the excellent decorative art of Cizhou wares.

Date: Yuan Dynasty 13th century.

Height:15cm
Width:13cm

An identical jar was found in a Yuan tomb painting （Tea ceremony 備茶圖）.(see last picture)

A custom-made cotton box is included.

Width: 13 cm (5.2 in)
Height: 7 cm (2.8 in)

Quality Chinese famille jaune medallion bowl from the Daoguang Period; shows four circular cartouches with depictions of dragons, fish lanterns and auspicious objects, surrounded by shaded polychrome florals; Shen de tang zhi mark to the base; good condition

Height: 19.8 cm (7.9 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.6 in)

Fine Chinese Kangxi Period underglaze blue and white porcelain vase; very detailed depictions of florals, rock work, birds and insects; double ring mark at the base; good condition

Height: 38.7 cm (15.7 in)
Width: 9.5 cm (3.8 in)

Large Chinese Blanc de Chine figure of Guan yin; modelled with two small boys and holding a garland in her left hand; 18th century; two stable cracks and minor restoration, otherwise good condition

Beautiful “Cizhou” type black storage jug with lugs probably used for preserved vegetables, circa Ming Dynasty. A very attractive piece with lovely contrasting black and russet glazes, and paraffin patina throughout. Good example what would have been used in an ancient Chinese kitchen. Perfect condition, except for one very small glaze chip inside the mouthrim, noted in last enragement. H: 18.5cm/7.2in and D: 18cm/7.1in.

Lovely carved nephrite pendant with classic “cat on a leaf” motif. This piece has been re-carved to appear as the cat is sitting on a peapod (peapods being one of the myriad of Chinese symbols wishing one to have many children), but was really done to hide the damage on the sides of a larger leaf. This sill retains it’s essence of “kittyness” as she reposes languidly on the leaf. L: 7cm/2.8in. Free shipping.

This is a LARGE, very seldom seen, Buddhist Temple Ceremonial (Taiko) Drum with Stand. Taiko means that the drum is beaten with a mallet or drumstick. According to Japanese history: the first use of taiko was as a battlefield instrument; used to intimidate and scare the enemy –a use to which drums have been put in many cultures. In addition to the martial aspect, taiko has been used in the most refined cultural settings as well...

Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Musician (Zither)

This fine pottery figure of a kneeling musician in the act of playing a stringed instrument, probably a zither or similar, was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pottery that has been cold-painted in a thick white pigment on top of which are traces of red and black pigments used for highlighting the details of the clothing and facial features...

Tall Chinese Yuan Dynasty Cizhou Stoneware Jar / Bottle

This attractively-shaped stoneware jar, or bottle, was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) at one of the kilns in the north of China specialising in Cizhou wares. It is "heavily-potted" and has four loop handles around the shoulder. The body is coated in a white slip with the upper body decorated in underglaze iron-brown pigment on top of which is a transparent glaze. The lower body is coated in a brown glaze...

Height: 44 cm (17.5 in)
Width: 19.8 cm (7.9 in)

Fine Chinese porcelain figural sleeve vase showing auspicious objects with underglaze blue decoration of a number of figures occupied with musical activity; the figures resemble Eliza; bamboo decoration inside the rim; cherry blossom above the base and hatched diaper work with vignettes of florals below the rim; minor hairline at the rim; 18th century; good condition; email for more pictures

A rare GENUINE SWATOW MING DYNASTY POLYCHROME BOWL, 1570-1650, with overglaze iron red and green. Fair overall condition, with some wear due to condiderable age inside the bowl. As common in SWATOW WARE, this bowl has sand/kiln/grit deposits on the bottom and outside and because of the high temperatures in the firing kiln, it is not perfectly level, but warped as shown in the photograph. Size: 21 cm. diameter. Very low price as warped!

Height approximately 19.5 cm. Diameter approximately 15.5 cm. In good condition.

A well preserved SWATOW MING DYNASTY Polychrome porcelain plate, 16/17th Century, depicting a Phoenix. Size: 23 cm. diameter. No repairs nor hairlines, chips, cracks etc. Lovely Collector's specimen!

Lot of 7 medallions in gilded copper, cut, cloisonné and enamelled with Chinese characters and lotus flowers on a background cutted of Swastika. It seems that the pattern is related to wishes for great longevity. Very rare if not unique set...

Fine Tall Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Granary Jar

This tall cylindrical pottery jar in the form of a granary (grain store) was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery (having a distinct ring to it when tapped) that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, exceptionally good traces of which still remain. The painted decoration comprises elaborate scrolling cloud and geometric patterns...

Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Covered Box

This attractively-painted pottery box, complete with its cover, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery (box & cover have a ring when tapped) that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, very good traces of which still remain. The scrolling design seems to be a mixture of cloud and, possibly, zoomorphic patterns...