Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese (187)

Good Cizhou type high fired, well balanced, ovoid soy glazed with russet highlights jar from a northern kiln, circa- Five Dynasties to Northern Song. There is a possible chip on the outer mouthrim (see enlargement)- difficult to tell if this happened after firing or before. There are remnants of kiln supports on the concave foot. H: 9.6cm/3.8in and D: 10.3cm/4in.

Song/Yuan yingqing glazed box and brushwasher/saucer set. Noted in enlargements are- metric scale, hairline crack and original catalog image. These are cleaned shipwreck recovery pieces.

Song/Yuan yingqing glazed box and brushwasher/saucer set. Noted in enlargements are- metric scale, hairline crack and original catalog image. These are cleaned shipwreck recovery pieces.

Early 20th century Tibetan saddle rug with traditional maroon colored border and backing. I bought this in Zhongdian (aka Shangri-la, Yunnan), over 20 years ago. Some worn areas (please note enlargements) and the sewn on border is coming loose, just needs to be resewn, but overall not bad. With border L: 140cm/55in x W: 75cm/29.5.

Molded Mongolian clay image of Tara circa 19th century or earlier. She is a popular Boddhisatva/Buddha revered in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism and is believed protect people from fear and anxiety. The robust body is deeply molded, giving it an unusual three dimensional quality. H: 8cm/3.1 x 5.5cm/2.2in

Song Qingbai shallow bowl with incised floral medallion in center. This is a cleaned shipwreck recovery piece, with classic greenish blue glaze. No cracks ut a chip on the unglazed rim- as can be seen in enlargements. D: 16.8cm/6.7in and H: 4.3cm/1.4in.

Tang Dynasty white pottery statue in the image of a Zhenmushou “earth spirit”. These are increasingly difficult to find these days. This has a powerful human face, and muscular body with wings bat like ears and cloven hooves. Repaired throughout- all the breaks are clean, please examine enlargements- small bit missing at the top of horn tip. H: 48cm/18.9in x W: 16cm/7in.

Tang Dynasty buff colored, with traces of original pigments pottery statue in the image of a tomb guardian Zhenmushou “earth spirit”. These are increasingly difficult to find these days. The horn has been repaired and there is a repaired surface chip on the back. H: 33cm/13in and W: 10.5/4.1.

Circa early to mid 20th century, pair of silk sleeve panels with Phoenix, “Shou” characters (longevity) and butterflies. Pristine condition. Total (unfolded) L: 64cm/25in and H: 12cm/8.6in. Please note these are scanned images.

Large Han green glazed pottery hen with unusual spiral design on the wing- this is the only one I have seen with this, and has an Impressionist sculptural quality. The head has been broken off and glued back on. It wouldn’t be that difficult to fill it and match the colors. H: 18cm7.1in and W: 16cm/6.2in.

“The European Racecourse at Pekin” from The Illustrated London News- supplement, June 29, 1867. Backed on cardboard with green matting, in good condition. L: 34.8cm/13.7in and H: 26.3cm/10.3in.

Chinese Neolithic high fired, well potted jar with side lugs. Very good condition with original pigment and no repair- just two surface chips (see enlargements) enlargements. Majiayao culture circa 3000BCE. D: 15cm/5.9in and H: 10cm/4.1in

Han dynasty brick with impressed Chinese character repurposed into a functioning ink stone. Scale is noted in enlargements, unusual shape possibly a corner stone that has been cut and rounded in the back. There is also a small “well” in the front corner.

Tang dynasty brick impressed lotus, repurposed into a functioning ink stone. Although the lotus is represented in Han Dynasty secular art, this style of lotus is always associated with Buddhism, which would be more in common during the Tang. The ink grinding surface is a little rough but to me gives it a a naturalistic charm, like a lake in the mountains. The scale is enlargements.

Han dynasty brick with impressed classic Han dragon, repurposed into a functioning ink stone. The aesthetic of the inkstone is in the Song “shizi” style. Scale is noted in enlargements.

Han dynasty brick with impressed coin and “mythical” beast, repurposed into a functioning ink stone. The aesthetic is in the Song “shizi” style. Scale is noted in enlargements.

High fired ceramic brick with image of a standing soldier and other decorative elements. There is some old calligraphy scratched on the surface which is old but not original. See enlargements for scale.

A charming brushwasher in the shape of reclining scholar circa Ming/Qing Dynasty. Excellent condition- no cracks, chips etc. W: 10.4cm/4.2in and H: 10cm/4in. This has a primary cream colored base glaze with highlights in ocher and soy brown. A very rare little item. Please note that the smudges on the bottom of the piece were caused by the potter holding it with his fingers when dipping into the glaze.