Ceramics

  • Porcelain Teapot as Attendant Serving Tea, Chinese Republic (17037WRK) $265

    Porcelain Teapot as Attendant Serving Tea, Chinese Republic (17037WRK) $265

    $265.00
    Ht: 8.5” W: 5” D: 3” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This small charming Qing or early Chinese Republic teapot is in the form of an attendant, the arm she holds up imitates the spout of a teapot, the left arm arches to touch her waist suggesting a teapot handle and the hair is atop her head with flowers is a removable lid for pouring tea inside. She typical attendant clothing, a high mandarin collared jacket draped over a flaring skirt that is the piece’s base.

  • Sale! Rare Antique Yixing Teapot with Scene from Peking Opera, China #1148BKE

    Rare Antique Yixing Teapot with Scene from Peking Opera, China #1148BKE

    Original price was: $975.00.Current price is: $695.00.
    H: 6”  W: 8.5”  D: 6.125” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Gorgeous, rare antique Yixing teapot with brown wash, bright painted enamel scene from Peking opera Romance of Three Kingdoms. Floral are wish for long and healthy life, perfect metaphor for sharing tea loved ones. Kiln seals in body, bottom,  lid. For decoration only.

  • SOLD  Song Dynasty Tile of Vase with Flowers, China (3347BLE) $995 with Acrylic Stand

    SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of Vase with Flowers, China (3347BLE) $995 with Acrylic Stand

    $995.00
    H: 11”  W: 9.5”  D: 1.65” | FREE SHIPPING

    This earthenware brick tile bordered with a deep scalloped frame depicts a vase with a bouquet of propitious flowers: a chrysanthemum and a peony wrapped with an elegant ribbon. Tiles like this were made to decorate the large numbers of buildings created during the prosperous Song dynasty and to adorn tombs. This elegant brick is in good condition for its age with expected chips and cracks, some restoration of background and a re-glued frame break on each side. It has earth adherents from its burial in a tomb.

  • SOLD - Antique Blue and White Porcelain Scholar’s Ink Cake Box, China ((16453GAL) $115

    SOLD – Antique Blue and White Porcelain Scholar’s Ink Cake Box, China ((16453GAL) $115

    $115.00
    SOLD

    This finely hand-painted rectangular porcelain cobalt blue and white box with underglaze designs was used to store ink cakes as part of an assortment of prized items on a Chinese scholar’s desk. The cover is painted with bindweed designs, wave-like curved lines usually indicating water, and a fanciful bat’s face inside a continuous geometric meander or fret pattern. The box sides are covered with bindweed, spirals, and circles, and although circles and round shapes are usually associated with or represent heaven, these seem strictly decorative. There are traces of red, brown, and black ink inside and on the edges of the unglazed portions and rough and stained areas on the unglazed portions of the box and wear consistent with and demonstrating its age and use.

  • SOLD Ancient Catacomb Terracotta Oil Lamp, Roman Empire

    SOLD Ancient Catacomb Terracotta Oil Lamp, Roman Empire

    $155.00

    Early Christianity oil lamps were also seen as a symbol of light and a manifestations of the presence of the divine.

  • SOLD Porcelain Immortal, Chinese Republic, China (17042)

    SOLD Porcelain Immortal, Chinese Republic, China (17042)

    $295.00
    H: 12” W: 4.5” D: 3” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    This elegant Chinese Republic Period porcelain is the Taoist immortal Han Xiangzi carrying his auspicious flute dressed in a beautiful blue robe with wide black borders, fine internal decorations and a decorative yellow floral undergarment. On the bottom is the kiln seal. As the patron saint of musicians and florists, it is a great gift for someone who enjoys these pursuits.

  • Sale! SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of a Mythical Winged Pixiu, China

    SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of a Mythical Winged Pixiu, China

    Original price was: $485.00.Current price is: $395.00.

    The Song dynasty (960–1279) is considered the most culturally brilliant era in later imperial Chinese history. A massive expansion during this dynasty produced government, public and religious buildings and tombs with walls decorated with earthenware unglazed mold-made brick tiles. Some were purely decorative and others were wishes for happiness and comfort in the  deceased’s  afterlife…

  • SOLD.  Antique/Vintage Porcelain Parrot, Chinese Republic (16945NRE)

    SOLD. Antique/Vintage Porcelain Parrot, Chinese Republic (16945NRE)

    $295.00
     SOLD         H: 9″  W: 3 ”  D: 3.5 ” | FREE SHIPPING!

    Chinese Republic ceramic parrots are commonly depiction as this one perched on an open rocky base. Porcelain parrots were produced for the domestic and export markets and sometimes sold in pairs leading some to believe they, like pairs of fish, symbolized the love and fidelity of married couples. This one has vivid polychrome colors, large eyes and stylized wings. This piece is in excellent condition.

  • Vintage Porcelain Elegant Lady with Rose, Chinese Republic (17036JRK) $240

    Vintage Porcelain Elegant Lady with Rose, Chinese Republic (17036JRK) $240

    $240.00
    Ht: 9.75″  W: 3.5″  D: 2.5″  |   FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. !

    This Chinese Republic Period delicate porcelain figurine holds a rose at her heart in her right snow white hand, her left arm covered by her shawl resting on a waist-high decorative vase with an opening to hold incense (joss) sticks. Her shawl drapes over her shoulders and lower garment with floral motifs extending to the beaded belt at her waist. The sweet facial expression with slightly smiling bowed lips is framed by her piled hair looped in a chignon over each ear. Given her luxurious garments and accessories, she is an aristocratic woman. The rose was often used on porcelains  during this period, representing eternal spring.

  • Sale! Vintage Terracotta Cow, India #11322YAK

    Vintage Terracotta Cow, India #11322YAK

    Original price was: $105.00.Current price is: $85.00.
    H: 7″  W:8.25″    D: 3.125″    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Vintage bivalve mold figures like this cow were hand luted and hand painted, in the likeness of Hindu religious figures, soldiers, animals are used in rural India where they are seen as wishes for a better life.

  • Sale! Vintage Terracotta Policeman, India (11296)

    Vintage Terracotta Policeman, India (11296)

    Original price was: $105.00.Current price is: $65.00.
    H: 10.25″   W:   3.25″ D: 2.75″ |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Vintage Indian terracotta policeman bivalve mould made, hand luted and painted in rural India terracotta considered spiritual and auspicious as it incorporates five natural elements of air, fire, earth, water and metal.

  • Vintage Terracotta Raja on Horse, India (11295GAK) $145

    Vintage Terracotta Raja on Horse, India (11295GAK) $145

    $145.00

    Earthenware terracotta pottery has played a significant role in the cultural, religious and artistic traditions of India for centuries. Indian terracotta images are considered spiritual, mystical and auspicious as Hindus believe terracotta incorporates the five natural elements of air, fire, earth, water and metal. Made with a bivalve mould that is hand luted and hand…

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