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All the Chinese pieces on this page come with good provenance and have been vetted for authenticity by at least two experts in the field and their authenticity is guaranteed for as long as you own them. Unless otherwise noted they are all from established American collections having been originally acquired from reputable Oriental Art Dealers in New York City or California in the 1980's or early 1990's or before. All Asian art in our inventory was in US collections legally prior to the 2009 Memorandum Of Understanding with China that restricts import of Chinese antiquities. Many of the pieces on this page are published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht as noted in the descriptions.
ARCHAIC PERIOD, c. 3000-221 BC
RESTORER'S SPECIAL 8346. A WEI DYNASTY POLYCHROME STONE PLAQUE, c. 220-265 AD. Grey stone carving of warrior and attendant within alcove. Remains of polychrome on figures. 10.5 x 12.5". 15 lbs. Repaired from two large pieces.
Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an New York City collection in April, 1999, who in turn had earlier purchased it from a New York City art and antiquities dealer.
$350.
9827. A WEI DYNASTY STONE PLAQUE, 220-265 AD. With a male devotee standing on a lotus within an alcove. 5.5 x 12.5 x 2 inches deep. Remains of pigment. Enlargement Enlargement Enlargement Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an New York City collection in April, 2000, who in turn had earlier purchased it from a New York City art and antiquities dealer.
9828. A WEI DYNASTY STONE PLAQUE, 220-265 AD. With a female devotee standing on a lotus within an alcove. 5.5 x 12.5 x 2.75 inches deep. Remains of pigment. Enlargement Enlargement Enlargement Enlargement Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an New York City collection in April, 2000, who in turn had earlier purchased it from a New York City art and antiquities dealer.
MOST OF ORIGINAL MIRRORED SURFACE REMAINING 13068. HAN DYNASTY MIRROR. China, 207 BC - 220 AD. 6 inches in diameter, ~0.5 inches thick , 2.4 lbs. Of heavy bronze alloy fabric. Rear surface decorated with 4 animals molded in high relief. Iron deposits on animals, with light green deposits on mirrored surface. Most of the mirroring remaining which is rare. The metal in excellent condition with no repair or restoration. Mirrored side.
Provenance: Collection of a West coast businessman.
8349. A CHING LIDDED BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR, c. 17th-19th century. Decorated with floral pattern, a small molded foo lion serving as the knob of the lid. 4 small handles. 8 x 8.5". With original lid which is rare.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 9130. MASTERFUL IVORY FIGURE OF A MAN WITH BIRDCAGE AND FAN, Japan, Meiji Period, late 19th century. The superbly rendered and polychromed figure of a traditional ornate yukata clad man with chonmage hairstyle holding a fan and a birdcage with a door that opens to reveal a tiny songbird inside. 12.75 inches in height. Artist's signature carved on the bottom of one sandal. Rendered in the finest style from the face which is filled with an expression of serene joy to the minute carefully incised details which hold the polychrome on his garments. A masterwork of Japanese Meiji Period art. Free standing on an original curled rosewood base. Choice condition with no problems whatsoever.
Provenance: Berman's Auction House NJ August, 1999. Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 248. Provenance: Acquired in the early 1960's in Tokyo by the current owner.
7737 BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN JADE CEREMONIAL VESSEL. Qing Dynasty. 19th - early 20th century. 4.5 x 8.5 inches. Comes in an original custom Chinese fitted box. Side A. Side B.
8336. A HAN DYNASTY BRONZE STRAINER VESSEL, 207 BC - 220 AD. The heavy vessel with ring handles with tao tieh masks. 6 x 11". Rare. Excellent condition.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 6937. CHOICE WARRING STATES BRONZE DING, 475-221 BC. The extremely rare bronze tripod vessel with a band of molded ornamentation beneath the rim. 8 x 9.5". In excellent condition with light encrustation and very desirable. Side A. Side B. Side C.
Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 401.
8794. A LARGE HAN DYNASTY BRONZE HU, 207 BC - 220 AD. The heavy gracefully formed ritual vessel with molded reinforcing bands and Tao Tieh masks above the twin ring handles. 11.5" x 14". Very rare. Intact and in excellent condition. Side 1. Side 2. Side 3. Side 4.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 6947. LARGE HAN DYNASTY MUSICIAN, 207 BC- 220 AD. Lau.13sim. Kneeling drummer with remains of pigment. 15.5".
Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 126.
8330. LARGE CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Kansu, Yangshao culture, c. 2500 BC. The pot with black triangular and sigma designs on the upper half. Paint generally better quality than usual. 13 x 13.5".
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 6954. PUBLISHED LARGE MING DYNASTY HORSE, 1368-1644. An especially large and fine example. 13 x 13.7". Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 146.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 6955. MING DYNASTY POLYCHROME HORSE, 1368-1644. Especially nice green, yellow & black glaze. 11.5".
Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 146.
9831. WARRING STATES BRONZE SPEAR POINT. Later Warring States or Early Western Han period. c. 475 BC - 220 AD. 5.6 inches. Excellent olive-brown patina and condition. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an old New York state collection in the early 1990's.
9778. A HAN DYNASTY ANIMAL PEN MODEL, 207 BC-220 AD. The walled terra cotta pen with tower with removable roof and side ramp. 6 x 7 x 8 inches. Small cracks to tower top. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an New York City collection in the 1990's, previously from a New York City art and antiquities dealer.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9146. CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Kansu, Yangshao culture, c. 2500 BC. The two handled pot with black circular net motifs on the upper half, small loop handles low on the sides. 10 x 11 inches. Intact.
Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 136.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 9145. LARGE CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Kansu, Yangshao culture, c. 2500 BC. The two handled pot with black geometric zoomorphic and net designs on the upper half. Paint better quality than usual and a scarce example with zoomorphic motifs. 14 x 14 inches, a large example!
Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 135.
PUBLISHED IN ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART 8774. BETTER CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Kansu, Yangshao culture, c. 2500 BC. The pot with cross within circle designs on the upper half. Paint generally better quality than usual and a nice large example. 13 x 15 inches.
Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 135.
9781. RARE SIX DYNASTIES HOUSE, 220-581 AD. The dark brown glazed house with birds on top and eight inscribed characters on the front. 4 x 6 x 6 inches. It is very rare to find nice artifacts from this period. Head of one bird reattached otherwise choice condition. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art.
8342. ORNATE MING GREEN GLAZED CEREMONIAL URN, 1368-1644. Green & straw glazed vessel with detailed molded attachments of flowers and dragons, minor chips & losses. Inscription under one handle. 15.5". Rare & fine. Another view. Another view. Another view. Another view. Another view. Another view. Another view. Another view.
7734 MING DYNASTY GREEN NEPHRITE INCENSE BURNER. Ming Dynasty or earlier. c. 1368-1644 AD. 5 x 7 inches. With areas of white burial patina. Side A. Side B. Comes with original custom Chinese fitted box.
9826. A WEI DYNASTY STONE CARVING, 220-265 AD. With a male devotee standing on a lotus within an alcove. 5.5 x 12.5 x 2 inches deep. Remains of pigment. Rare. Would profit from careful removal of caked soil. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an New York City collection in April, 2000, who in turn had earlier purchased it from a New York City art and antiquities dealer.
12862. POLYCHROME HEAD OF A CHINESE GENERAL, Ming Dynasty, c. 15th-16th century. Terra cotta with glass eyes and traces original pigment. The pigment is on fine linen which was laid on the original molded image. The Areas of the back left bare. ~18 inches high. Provenance: The collection of a Southern gentleman. Verso 1. Verso 2. Verso 3. Verso 4. Verso 5.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 9127. LARGE CHINESE CARVED IVORY WARRIOR, c. mid 20th century. The figure carved from the larger half of a tusk with a finely modeled ancient Chinese warrior with wonderful style and meticulous detail. 28 inches, 16 lbs. Choice condition except for tiny tip of staff and tips of two banners. Signed on the bottom. On custom two tiered carved hardwood stand. Very rare and of course no longer being carved. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 246.
SOLD.
12968. GUANGDONG SHIWAN CERAMIC FIGURE. Late 20th century. Beautifully rendered figure of a warrior sage reading from a book. Polychrome glazing. Signed. 10.5 x 8 x 8 inches. Much better quality and larger than usual for these. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner at a New Jersey estate auction in the 1990's. Photo. Photo. Photo. Photo. Photo. Photo. SOLD.
9845. GUANGDONG SHIWAN CERAMIC FIGURE. Late 20th century. The large beautifully rendered figure of a sage regarding a monkey who offers him a peach. Polychrome glazing. Signed. 12 x 9.5 x 8.5 inches. Much better quality and larger than usual for these. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner at a New Jersey estate auction in the 1990's. Photo. Photo. Photo. Photo. Photo. Photo. SOLD.
9789. A PAIR OF YUNG CHING FAMILLE ROSE BOWLS, 1723-1735. With older Ming seals on bottom. 2.5 x 5 inches. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art. SOLD.
9790. FINE CHIEN LUNG BLUE AND WHITE BOWL, 1736-1795. The finely fired bowl with floral pattern and seal on bottom. 7.8 inches. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art. SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 6964. PUBLISHED LARGE MARBLE HEAD OF BUDDHA, Ming or Ching Dynasty. 8.5". 13 lbs. Carved in the round. Nice detail, generally excellent condition with light deposits. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 203.
SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 6146. PUBLISHED LARGE MING DYNASTY HORSE, 1368-1644. The horse with the rare turquoise, black and green glaze on cream. 12 x 13.5 inches. Rare. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 147.
SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 6957. PUBLISHED MING DYNASTY WHITE JADE MASK, c. 1510-1600. Finely carved protective horned mask with recessed back & suspension hole at top. 4.5". Rare. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 202.
SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 9122. PUBLISHED RARE TAOIST STONE CEREMONIAL BLADE. Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, possibly earlier. The blade carved with side ridges and Tao Tieh mask on both sides, a mounting hole drilled through the neck. 2.5 x 9.5 inches. Carved of purple gray stone possibly serpentine. Excellent example with wear and a couple of tiny age chips. Rare. Provenance: From the family of a Chinese lady resident in the US passed down to her through her family for many years. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 211.
SOLD.
FROM THE ERIC HOFFMAN COLLECTION 11415. SONG / YUAN JUNYAO BOWL, c. 960 - 1368 AD. A finely glazed medium-sized, purple-splashed junyao bowl, from the Song to Yuan Dynasty era. Diameter is about 6 inches, height is 3 inches. Very good to excellent condition. Well potted with perfectly rounded sides and slightly inverted rim. Covered with a clear-crackled, grayish blue glaze that fades to a mushroom color around the rim, with purple splashes on the interior. Well-formed, unglazed foot. Provenance: The collection of the well-known Chinese jade connoisseur Eric Hoffman, who purchased this from a Chinese family in California more than 20 years ago. Glaze detail. Bottom. Inverted view. Interior.
SOLD.
8339. LIAO DYNASTY ELEPHANT SPOUT PORCELAIN VASE, 907-1125 AD. The pitcher with one large and 2 small handles and lipped rim, the spout in the form of an elephant head, four molded floral applicaes on the sides. Height 10". Excellent condition. SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 6952. PUBLISHED LIAO COCKSCOMB JAR, 907-1125 AD. Green-glazed earthenware jar with distinctive 'cockscomb' top. 9". Some areas of glaze flakes on reverse but displays well. A rare and desirable form. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 134.
SOLD.
BEAUTIFULLY AND REALISTICALLY RENDERED 11095. TONG DYNASTY BACTRIAN CAMEL, China, Tong (Tang) Dynasty, 618-970 AD. The sizable two humped Bactrian camel standing proudly with raised head, its mouth opened in the act of bellowing. It wears a riding blanket over its humps rendered in lighter pinkish grey pigment, the body of the camel covered with brownish pigment of which a considerable amount remains. Dimensions 10 inches wide x 13 inches in height. Intact and original with some loss to the over color. Provenance: The Princeton Collection. Acquired in the 1990's from a major US antiquities dealer.
SOLD.
11099. TONG (TANG) DYNASTY BEARDED FOREIGN MUSICIAN ON HORSEBACK. China, 618-907 AD. 17.5 x 18.5 inches with original color and in excellent condition. The pi pa (Chinese lyre) separate as made but also original and intact. SOLD.
6144. A HAN DYNASTY BRONZE SWORD, 207 BC - 220 AD. The sword with central reinforcing ridge on the blade, and trident design where blade meets handle, the handle with raised scale-like pattern.17.25 inches. SOLD.
6145. A FINE HAN DYNASTY BRONZE SWORD HILT, 207 BC - 220 AD. The heavy ornate hilt with detailed molded grip and projecting points. 3 x 6 inches. Still attached to remains of iron blade. On custom stand. SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 6953. PUBLISHED HAN DYNASTY BLACK GLAZED WELL-HEAD. Eastern Han, 25-220AD. Cf. Lau.190 for a similar example. Gray earthenware with twin dragon heads. 9". Rare item! Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 138.
SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 6938. PUBLISHED IMPORTANT GREY POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE. Han Dynasty, 207 BC - 220 AD. The massive horse powerfully modeled with erect posture. The rounded neck with hogged mane reaching up between the alert ears. The head strongly detailed with flared nostrils and open mouth revealing the teeth. 25x30", 40 lbs. Remains of white slip under ancient soil. Separately made head inserts into body. Han tomb figures of large size have been found in human figures, chicken, pigs and dogs but horses are very rare. A similar figure 37" high was sold by Sotheby's March '97 for $48,300. Both these pottery horses can be compared to an even larger bronze horse discovered in tomb #2 at Hejiashan, Jinyang in Sichuan. Wenmen, 1991, #3, pl. III, and p. 9. Extremely rare. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 123.
SOLD.
11379. PAIR OF WESTERN HAN DYNASTY WOOD TOMB FIGURES, c. 15 inches. This group is from the famous J.T. Tai collection and was sold at Sotheby's in 2011 for $8750 (see http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2011/informing-the-eye-of-the-collector-chinese-ceramics-and-works-of-art-from-jt-tai-co-n08722#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.N08722.html+r.m=/en/ecat.lot.N08722.html/269/ ) but is now available for considerably less than the Sotheby's hammer price. Though Han ceramic figures are fairly common, genuine Han wood figures are extremely rare and almost never appear on the market. SOLD.
11380. PAIR OF WESTERN HAN DYNASTY WOOD TOMB FIGURES, c. 19 inches. This group is from the famous J.T. Tai collection and was sold at Sotheby's in 2011 for $8750 (see http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2011/informing-the-eye-of-the-collector-chinese-ceramics-and-works-of-art-from-jt-tai-co-n08722#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.N08722.html+r.m=/en/ecat.lot.N08722.html/269/ ) but is now available for considerably less than the Sotheby's hammer price. Though Han ceramic figures are fairly common, genuine Han wood figures are extremely rare and almost never appear on the market. SOLD.
11381. PAIR OF WESTERN HAN DYNASTY WOOD TOMB FIGURES, c. 19.5 inches. This group is from the famous J.T. Tai collection and was sold at Sotheby's in 2011 for $8750 (see http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2011/informing-the-eye-of-the-collector-chinese-ceramics-and-works-of-art-from-jt-tai-co-n08722#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.N08722.html+r.m=/en/ecat.lot.N08722.html/269/ ) but is now available for considerably less than the Sotheby's hammer price. Though Han ceramic figures are fairly common, genuine Han wood figures are extremely rare and almost never appear on the market. SOLD.
11100. FINE ZHOU STYLE BRONZE VESSEL. 5 x 8.5 x 12.5 inches. Intact and original with original lid. Likely a later copy but still quite a nice example with excellent very fine detail. Handle. Inscription. SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 8777. PUBLISHED CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Kansu, Yangshao culture, c. 2500 BC. The pot with zig zag and cross within circle designs on the upper half. Repaired. 12 x 13 inches. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 136.
SOLD.
11101. FINE SHANG STYLE BRONZE OWL HEAD WINE VESSEL. 11 x 11 x 12 inches. Intact and original with original lid. Likely a later copy but still very impressive with excellent very fine detail. SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 9870. PUBLISHED LARGE GLAZED JAR, Ming to Ching Dynasties. The large brown glazed jar with 5 small pierced handles in the form of Tao Tieh heads, the body with incised floral motifs. 18 x 23 inches. An impressive large heavy piece. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 147.
SOLD.
8344. A MING DYNASTY JAR, 1368-1644. The heavy brown glazed vessel with four small looped handles. 7.5x9". Intact. SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 6956. PUBLISHED LARGE MING DYNASTY BRONZE MIRROR, 1368-1644. An especially large and heavy example with detailed wave and leaf design. 9.2" diameter, 5/16 inch thick. ~5 lbs. Excellent condition and rare. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 411. Enlargement. Reverse. Ribbon hole.
SOLD.
8335. A HAN DYNASTY ANIMAL PEN MODEL, 207 BC - 220 AD. The raised pen with molded ridged sloping roof, a tomb model shelter for birds or small animals. Excellent condition. 3 x 3". SOLD.
8345. MING DYNASTY OLIVE GLAZED BOWL, 1368-1644. Olive brown glaze over two molded carp with scalloped lotus form bottom. 5.1". Fine quality glaze. SOLD.
9785. A MING DYNASTY TOMB ATTENDANT, 1368-1644. The robed figure with green, yellow, black and red glaze and pigments. 7.75 inches. Repair at neck. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art. SOLD.
9784. A MING DYNASTY CHEST. 1368-1644. The green glazed chest designed as an offering for the deceased. 3 x 4 x 5.5 inches. Excellent condition. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art. SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 6958. PUBLISHED MING DYNASTY OR EARLIER JADE, ca. 1400-1600. Carved both sides with finely styled archaic head. 2.8". Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 202.
SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 9151. PUBLISHED SONG DYNASTY GLAZED JAR, 960-1259. The jar with molded lid in the form of a tiled roof with ornate ridge ornamentation, a fine transparent glaze over the white clay body. 3.7 x 4.7 inches. Excellent condition. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 143.
SOLD.
8340. SONG DYNASTY ZOOMORPHIC LAMP. Northern Sung, c. 960-1127. Olive-green glazed with the central pedestal inside a drip catcher dish with a molded bull's head, arms and legs, a single strap handle from the lip of the dish to the top of the spout. 5.2 x 7.5". Rare and intact. Right side. Front view. Left side. Bottom. SOLD.
8341. A LARGE SUNG DYNASTY MIRROR. 970-1280 AD. The heavy mirror with phoenixes and scalloped edges. 7.8" diameter, 0.25 inches thick. 1 lb 12.3 oz. Much detail and fine surface designs not visible in image. Enlargement. Reverse. Ribbon hole. SOLD.
8785. A HAN DYNASTY TOMB FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The male attendant standing with his hands at his waist. 7 inches. Intact. SOLD.
8786. A HAN DYNASTY TOMB FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The female attendant standing with her hands together at her waist. 6 inches. Remains of polychrome. Intact. SOLD.
8788. A HAN DYNASTY TOMB FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The redware figure wearing a long hooded cape over the usual robes. 8.5 inches. Remains of red, white and pink slip. Intact. SOLD.
8789. A LARGER HAN DYNASTY COURT LADY, 207 BC - 220 AD. The redware figure standing demurely with her hands clasped over her abdomen within the over long sleeves of her robes. 10.25 inches. Intact and free standing with traces of friable ancient soil. Provenance: From a midwestern collection acquired during the 1980's from a West Coast oriental art dealer. SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 9852. PUBLISHED CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Kansu, Yangshao culture, ca. 2500 BC. The two handled pot with black cross within circle designs on red background, small loop handles low on the sides. 12 x 12 inches. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 135.
SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 9148. PUBLISHED CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Kansu, Yangshao culture, ca. 2500 BC. The two handled pot with lentoid motifs on the upper half. 3.75 x 4.25 inches. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 137.
SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART' 8775. PUBLISHED CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Kansu, Yangshao culture, ca. 2500 BC. The large pot with rectangular designs on the upper half. Paint fading. 15 x 16 inches. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 136.
SOLD.
PUBLISHED IN 'ORIENTAL ANTIQUES AND ART'
8776. CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Kansu, Yangshao culture, ca. 2500 BC. The pot with red and black rhomboid designs on the upper half. Paint somewhat abraded. Small patches to rim, side of one handle, and shoulder. 10.5 x 12 inches. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 136.
SOLD.
SOLD.
8775. PUBLISHED CHINESE NEOLITHIC VESSEL, Kansu, Yangshao culture, ca. 2500 BC. The large pot with rectangular designs on the upper half. Paint fading. 15 x 16 inches. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 136.
SOLD.
SOLD.
EASTERN ZHOU, c. 771-481 BC
9772. WESTERN ZHOU TRIPOD BOWL, ca. 4th millennium BC. The bowl tapering to the three tripod legs and everted wide everted rim, the body covered with a bark pattern surface. 6 x 6 inches. Rim chip restored. Rare. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an established New York City collection in the 1990's, previously from a New York City art and antiquities dealer.
SOLD.
WARRING STATES PERIOD, 475-221 BC
HAN DYNASTY, 207 BC - 220 AD
SOLD.
6144. A HAN DYNASTY BRONZE SWORD, 207 BC - 220 AD. The sword with central reinforcing ridge on the blade, and trident design where blade meets handle, the handle with raised scale-like pattern.17.25 inches.
SOLD.
6145. A FINE HAN DYNASTY BRONZE SWORD HILT, 207 BC - 220 AD. The heavy ornate hilt with detailed molded grip and projecting points. 3 x 6 inches. Still attached to remains of iron blade. On custom stand.
SOLD.
SOLD.
6939. PUBLISHED HAN DYNASTY MYTHICAL BEAST, 207 BC - 220 AD. Gray earthenware two horned lion. One foot missing. 9". Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 124.
SOLD.
6948. PUBLISHED HAN DYNASTY MUSICIAN, 207 BC- 220 AD. Lau.13sim. Kneeling zither player with remains of pigment. 14.3". Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 127.
SOLD.
SOLD.
8790. A HAN DYNASTY TOMB FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The male attendant figure standing with right hand to his chest, the other at his side. 8 inches. Chip to hand.
SOLD.
8791. A HAN DYNASTY TOMB FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The male attendant figure standing with hands clasped at his waist. 8.5 inches. Head reattached.
SOLD.
8793. HAN DYNASTY BOAR OFFERING, 207 BC - 220 AD. The grey glazed boar kneeling with legs folded beneath him. 3.5 inches. Intact with nice detail.
WEI DYNASTY, 220-265
SIX DYNASTIES PERIOD, 220-581
SUI DYNASTY, 581-617
TONG (aka TANG) DYNASTY, 618-907
SOLD.
8795. A LARGE TANG DYNASTY MIRROR, 618-970. The heavy bronze mirror ornamented with four felines against a finely detailed wave pattern background, double tassel loop at the center. 10.5". Excellent condition.
LIAO DYNASTY, 907 -1125 AD
SOLD.
6952. PUBLISHED LIAO COCKSCOMB JAR, 907-1125 AD. Green-glazed earthenware jar with distinctive 'cockscomb' top. 9". Some areas of glaze flakes on reverse but displays well. A rare and desirable form. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 134.
NORTHERN SONG (SUNG) DYNASTY, 960-1127
SOUTHERN SONG (SUNG) DYNASTY, 1132-1279
WESTERN XIA, 1038 - 1227
JIN DYNASTY, 1115 - 1234
YUAN DYNASTY, 1260 - 1368
MING DYNASTY, 1368 - 1644
9122. PUBLISHED RARE TAOIST STONE CEREMONIAL BLADE. Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, possibly earlier. The blade carved with side ridges and Tao Tieh mask on both sides, a mounting hole drilled through the neck. 2.5 x 9.5 inches. Carved of purple gray stone possibly serpentine. Excellent example with wear and a couple of tiny age chips. Rare. Provenance: From the family of a Chinese lady resident in the US passed down to her through her family for many years. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 211.
SOLD.
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6146. PUBLISHED LARGE MING DYNASTY HORSE, 1368-1644. The horse with the rare turquoise, black and green glaze on cream. 12 x 13.5 inches. Rare. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 147.
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6147. PUBLISHED MING DYNASTY HORSE, 1368-1644. The horse with the rare turquoise, black, brown, green and pale yellow glaze, insertion hole for tail at rear. 10 x 11 inches. Very rare coloration. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 147.
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6957. PUBLISHED MING DYNASTY WHITE JADE MASK, c. 1510-1600. Finely carved protective horned mask with recessed back & suspension hole at top. 4.5". Rare. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 202.
CHING DYNASTY, 1644-1911
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6964. PUBLISHED LARGE MARBLE BUDDHA HEAD, Ming or Ching Dynasty. 8.5". 13 lbs. Carved in the round. Nice detail, generally excellent condition with light deposits. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 203.
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6148 A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF QUANG-TONG, 19th century. The Seven Star mountains. 8x6.5”
20TH CENTURY ANTIQUES
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8874. A CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING. 20th century. Ink and pigment on paper. Signed with seal. Depicting three lively birds on willow branches. 19.5" x 28" in frame.
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8801. A RED CORAL HEAD OF BUDDHA. China, mid 20th century. The fine red coral carved head on silken cord with coral beads. 1.5".
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8802. A RED CORAL HEAD OF BUDDHA. China, mid 20th century. The fine red coral carved head on silken cord with coral beads. 1.5".
9832. PUBLISHED ARCHAIC STYLE DEEP RED 'JADE' BLADE FORM PECTORAL. Probably somewhat later copy as usual but still with some age. Carved dark red stone. 2.7 inches. Ex. Old New York collection formed early part of this century. Would make a wonderful pendant! Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an old New York state collection in the early 1990's. Published in "Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition" by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 213.
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