Earthenware Antiquities

A globular earthenware jar with a flaring rim and two loop handles set at the shoulder. The buff-colored body is painted in dark brown-black pigment with bold, widely-spaced chevron ...

Extremely rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region. A beautiful large sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between the 549 and 577 AD. This horse statue is extremely finely modeled of earthenware pottery, standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding on a trapezoidal shaped base. The animal has a gracefully arched neck to the left looking forward and its extremely well modeled. The head is adorned with a large detailed tassels of plumes and the body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The trapping around the chest and rump is adorned with elaborated tassels and the straps are accented with multiples florets and bosses in high relief. Decorated with dotted and circles patterns. The surface is treated with applications of natural color pigments such; red, white and others. Has a measurements of 435 mm by 319 mm by 243 mm (17.10 x 12.55 x 9.55 Inches) (43.5 x 31.9 x 24.3 Cm). Northern Qi, was the successor state of the Chinese Xianbei state of Eastern Wei...

The jar is of globular shape and is decorated to the body with a geometric design band of lozenge-shaped motifs in blue, green, ochre and cream below a plain ochre everted mouth rim,...

This vessel was crafted using a refined black-burnished pottery technique, with the entire surface carefully polished to a smooth, lustrous finish. The body features a flaring, trump...

A fine and unusual Chinese Tang Sancai glazed model of a horse and rider, Tang Dynasty (618 to 906 CE), early 8th century, China. This fantastic sculpture portrays a male figures se...

Exceedingly rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region. A beautiful sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between the 549 and 577 AD. This horse statue is extremely finely modeled of earthenware pottery, standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding on a trapezoidal shaped base. The animal has a gracefully arched neck to the left and its extremely well modeled. The head is adorned with a large detailed tassels of plumes and the body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The trapping around the chest and rump is adorned with elaborated tassels and the straps are accented with multiples florets and bosses in high relief. The surface is treated with applications of natural pigments such; red, white and others. Has a measurements of 394 mm by 343 mm by 257 mm (15.53 x 13.52 x 10.15 Inches) (39.4 x 34.3 x 25.7 Cm). Northern Qi, was the successor state of the Chinese Xianbei state of Eastern Wei...

Neolithic Vase with raised neck, slightly flared, two handles. Geometric designs and stylized bovine heads in black. Acquired in Hong Kong in the late 1990s. Date : 3,000-2,000 BC M...

Nicely made and large incense burner or Okimono of a turtle. In earthenware with nice patina. Shimane Prefecture Iwayaki (Nagahama Yaki) Turtle figurine. The head and part of the bac...

A Chinese Han style vase turned in to a tablelamp. Made from unglazed grey earthenware in a pot shape with subtle sandgrain patina. This vase has a grea...

The bottom sign tells this vase was made in the era of Xuande emperor. The characteristic Arabic pattern is Influenced by the Silk Road trade in Ming p...

A stunningly quiet and elegant Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE) high fired gray pottery figure of a female long sleeved dancer. The young dancer is portrayed in a moment of quie...

A charming Tang dynasty painted pottery figure of a horse and mounted noble rider. TL tested by Oxford Authentication. The horse portrayed standing fours...

The pillow is intricately decorated with a vibrant pattern, demonstrating the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the period. The Haitai is a creature from Chinese mythology,...

This tripod jar, dating from 2000 to 1500 BCE, is attributed to the Lower Xiajiadian Culture, which flourished in Northeast China. It exemplifies the early ceramic craftsmanship of N...

A dark gray pottery vessel with a smooth, unglazed surface and three rounded legs. The body is encircled by a twisted band, with a slanted spout and a large opening shaped like a fac...

A fine example of Majiayao culture painted pottery. Buff earthenware body decorated in dark pigment with geometric lattice and diamond (X-pattern) motifs, encircling the shoulder in ...

This jar would have served as a mortuary object (mingqi), placed in a tomb as a substitute for the more valuable bronze and lacquer vessels. Along with a variety of other funerary earthenware objects, attendant figures, and animals, richly decorated vessels of this kind were intended to serve the spirit of the deceased in the afterlife. Period : Han dynasty Type : Jar Medium : Earthenware Dimension : 28.5 cm(Height) x 11cm(Mouth Diameter) Condition : Good(Overall in well-preserved ancient burial condition with some soil still adhering (showing minor abrasions and wear due to prolonged burial underground) Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong * Han Dynasty Earthenware...

Pair of Earths Spirits "Zhenmushou" from the China Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. A beautiful and rare pair of "Earths Spirits guardians" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This was created in clay earthenware pottery during the Tang Dynasty period between 618 and 907 AD. Featuring the molded figures of two seated guardians with decorations with polychrome pigmentations. The figures are seated on their haunches with cloven hooves planted firmly on the base looking forward with their front legs in a straight position. Both with face and body alert expressions on a rectangular base. Earth spirits usually appear in pairs, one with a human head and the other with a lion head. Their supernatural powers, indicated by antlers, spiky flanges and flames, enable them to confront evil spirits and protect any precincts within their gaze. Have been believed to protect the living by keeping the spirits of the dead from inappropriately roaming the world outside the tomb. Zhenmushou or guardian deities, developed from a line of protective spirits found normally in pairs at the front of Tang dynasty tombs. They served both to protect the figure from untoward spirits, and the outside world from the roving spirit of the dead. Combining features from a number of animals to form the perfect mythic beast, these mythical creatures were perceived to be the ideal guardians of the dead The semi human faced figure has a measures of 11.25 by 4.5 by 5.75 inches (28.57 x 11.43 x 14.60 Cm). The mythological lion animal figure has a measures of 10 by 5 by 5.8 inches (24.5 x 12.7 x 14.73 Cm). Tang dynasty or Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. It was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Tend Kingdoms period. Historians generally regard the Tang as a high point in Chinese civilization, and a the golden age of cosmopolitan culture. Tang territory, acquired through the military campaigns of its early rulers, rivaled that of the Han dynasty. The Li family founded the dynasty, seizing power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire and inaugurating a period of progress and stability in the first half of the dynasty's rule. The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty...

The vessel has a rounded body rising to a tall neck, surmounted by a rare cover modeled in the form of mountain peaks. The entire surface is painted with layers of yellow, white and ...

Hand-built grey-black earthenware of rounded, footless form, with a cylindrical spout on one side and a modeled bird's head applied opposite. The surface is covered in dense cord-imp...

Very nice 20th century French earthenware corn table lamp from the 1950s. Very good condition. Pink lampshade. High quality.

This terracotta vessel was fired to a warm yellow-brown that shows subtle oxidation marks across the surface. Entirely unglazed, it retains a matte, tactile finish with fine pores an...

The vessel consists of a rounded cylindrical body, a gently curved upper section, and a small circular opening, suggesting that it was used for storing grain or valuable goods. Thre...

Japanese Satsuma miniature tripod teapot and cover, Meiji period A circular flattened form miniature teapot with cover painted in enamels and gilt...

Earthenware holy water recipient from Java, Indonesia. The vessel is also known as “kendi”, and go back as far as the 13th-15th century, when some indigenous groups were still Christ...

This terracotta goat characterized by stylized features common to the period. Such animal figures might have served ritualistic or religious purposes, ...

Fine-grained, buff-colored clay. Potted thin. Upper part of body painted with symbolic patterns in black and chocolate brown. Majiayao culture, Banshan type, 3rd millennium BC Peri...

Han dynasty, China, circa 200 BC to 2 AD.

A earthenware figure of a seated entertainer. A low squared cap sits on the head. The face is broad, the eyes narrowed to slits, the mouth closed but drawn up at the corners in a smi...

Kadjar hexagonal tile in hand-painted enameled earthenware decorated with a character in traditional blue clothing turbaned with an orange and green turban, holding an ax and an incense pot...

A tall and dramatic Chinese high fired gray pottery model of a standing lady wearing a hood and a flared skirt, Western Han Dynasty (202 BCE - 9 CE), Shaanxi, China. This striking ...

The sturdy triangular legs, wide mouth, convex body, and diagonal incised patterns create a harmonious balance, showcasing a form that is both primitive and refined. Notably, the twi...

Two tall ceremonial urns dating from the 12th-13th century, Southern Song dynasty. Glazed terracotta. They depict 12 traditional ritual attenda...

Tombs of the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) were typically furnished with model figures and other objects believed to be necessary for a safe journey to the afterlife. Historical records indicate that when important military officials died, the imperial Han court would give them elaborate funerals, including a full military cortege. It is likely that this figure of a horse and rider was originally part of a model funerary retinue comprised of soldiers and cavalrymen that would have been placed in such a tomb. Beautifully proportioned Han dynasty polychrome painted terracotta horse and rider. The warrior is decorated with a painted orange and black tunic. A quiver is visible attached to his back. He would have originally held a wooden bow in between his hands that has rotted away over the centuries. He is riding a beautifully sculpted white horse. TL tested...

The globular body is supported on three claw feet and is covered in a splashed-glaze of amber, green and cream color, which stops short of the unglazed base. Date : Tang Dynasty(61...

Han Dynasty green-glazed tripods are comparatively rare, especially ones that have retained their structural integrity and glaze over millennia. Pieces in good condition are scarce b...

A three-legged pottery vessel with a round body and a wide open mouth. The surface is covered with rough carved lines in diagonal and crossing patterns, giving it a strong textured l...

An ovoid vessel rising from a small flat base and widening toward the shoulder, fitted with a pair of applied loop handles and a slightly everted rim; the surface is finely burnished...

This Han Dynasty green-glazed dish exhibits significant signs of wear, indicative of its age and the long passage of time it has witnessed. The glaze, once vibrant, now shows substan...

This figure appears to be a terracotta statuette, possibly representing a court official or a deity given the distinct headgear which could signify a rank or divine attribute. The style of the figurine, with its facial features and remnants of paint, suggests it could be a part of funerary art, which was common in Chinese culture during these periods. Date : Northern Wei...

A Han dynasty green-glazed pottery vessel with a gently flaring rim and a stable high-footed base, covered overall in a green glaze. The exterior features motifs of deer, cicadas, an...

The lamp shaped as a kneeling female figure wearing long robes, her face with a large nose, deep-set eyes and pronounced cheeks, holding an infant in her lap, her cylindrical and elo...

Han Dynasty, China, circa 200 BC-2 AD.

The Han Dynasty gate pillar held by the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco and this gate pillar are the only known examples of their type worldwide, highlighting its extraordinary rar...

The figure stands with arms crossed in front, a pose that is often seen in tomb figurines which were intended to serve the deceased in the afterlife. The long robe and facial feature...

This piece, directly referred to as a Money Tree, is a captivating work that embodies wishes for material prosperity. It takes center stage in the Asian collections of institutions s...

Made from the standard orange earthenware body of Han green glazed tomb models, this miniature milling station features a circular millstone and a foot...

Han dynasty, China, circa 200 BC-2 AD.