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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Changsha ewer, Tang Dynasty(618-907)
Located in seoul, KR
Changsha Ware has distinct and recognizable designs and motifs. Painted designs often depict flowers, vines, clouds and mountain landscapes. Some painting is simply splotches of colo...
Category
East Asian Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Male Mingqi Spirit Attendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to ensure a safe journey to the afterlife. Meant to depict the pleasures of daily life, common burial figures...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Male Mingqi Spirit Attendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to ensure a safe journey to the afterlife. Meant to depict the pleasures of daily life, common burial figures...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
White Ware Moulded Baluster Form, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is made from a type of low-fired, porous clay and features a crackled glaze. It bears resemblance to the renowned funerary vases and covers adorned with applied decorations...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
A Molded Longquan Celadon
Fu Shou
Ewer, Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
One side of the vase showcases a panel with the Shou character at its center, symbolizing longevity, while the opposite side displays the Fu character, signifying luck. The neck of the vase is adorned with leaves. There are similar types and decoration but varying in shape, resembling a pear, all from the same era and crafted in celadon, often referred to as 'fu shou' vases.
Period: Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1271-1644)
Region: Longquan, China
Medium: Celadon
Type: Ewer
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference
1) British Museum - Museum number 1931,1118.5
(Type : Closely related)
2) Christies NEW YORK 24–25 MAR 2022 - Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 1105
(Price realised : 9,450 USD / Type : Related)
3) Sotheby's New York 19 March 2024 - Chinese Art - Lot 172
(Price range : 15,000 USD - 20,000 USD / Type : Related)
* Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon
Longquan celadon from the Ming Dynasty typically exhibits a more robust and heavier stoneware body compared to its Song Dynasty predecessors. The Ming era saw an evolution in celadon glaze, achieving a wider spectrum of green hues, from olive to bluish-greens. Ming celadons...
Category
East Asian Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
Biconvex Bronze Age Bactrian stone Idol
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A Bactrian biconvex stone idol. Alongside column and figurative idols these intriguing objects belong to the Bactria-Margana culture. An ancient civilization dating between the 3th a...
Category
Afghan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Slate
Two Glazed Court Attendants, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Two finely hollow-moulded terracotta statuettes from ancient China, dating to the Ming Dynasty. The figure is depicted standing, dressed in long, flowing robes, painted in vibrant blue or green and deep amber yellow. The hair is styled into an elaborate top-knot, painted in a muted brown. Areas left unpainted would have been 'cold-painted' after firing, contrasting with the vivid fired blue or green and amber pigments. The figure is shown with the left hand raised to the chest, as if holding something, possibly an offering or incense. Figurines like this were placed in tombs to guide the deceased on their journey to the afterlife.
The Ming Dynasty was known for its exceptional artistic achievements, partly due to its economic prosperity. Since the Han Dynasty, it was customary to bury terracotta miniatures of everyday objects with the deceased. These items, known as mingqi, or "spirit utensils" and "vessels for ghosts," were believed to help and assist the deceased in the afterlife. Mingqi were crafted in the form of cooking utensils, miniature replicas of houses, temples, furniture, and other items. Anthropomorphic and zoomorphic terracotta figures were also popular, designed to assist, entertain, and recreate the living world for the deceased.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green/blue-glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Ancient & Oriental - Terracotta Tomb Attendants
(Type : Highly related)
2) La Maison De La Petite Sara S.r.l. - Archaeology section - A Black glazed Terracotta Statuette, Servant with Trumpet, Ming Dynasty
(Price realised : 700 GBP / Type : Highly related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
Hong Kong Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
A Rare Moulded Dingyao
Cranes And Fishes
Bowl, Northern Song - Jin Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This bowl stands out for its detailed depiction of two fish amid soft spiral waves, bordered by two cranes within the bowl. The design's depth and clarity, from the lifelike portraya...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rare Yue Celadon-Glazed Figural Vessel, Western Jin dynasty (265-420)
Located in seoul, KR
Modeled as a recumbent animal, this Jin dynasty vessel features a raised spout and an arched handle across the back. The wings are suggested through dotted and incised markings, and ...
Category
East Asian Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
Rare Cizhou
Mandarin duck and Reishi mushroom
Painted Pillow, Jin-Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Mandarin ducks symbolize eternal love and fidelity in East Asian culture, often representing marital harmony as they are believed to mate for life. Reishi mushrooms, known as symbols of longevity and health, are revered in traditional Asian medicine for their association with immortality and have been used for centuries to promote vitality and strengthen the immune system.
The orange glaze is commonly found on Cizhou-type tiger pillows. The attached materials indicate that this tiger pillow is from the same period and shares the same color tone as the one housed in the Baoji Bronzeware Museum, a national museum located in Shaanxi Province. Considering the glaze color, painting style, and shape, it is speculated that this piece was used by the imperial court.
Period : Jin-Song Dynasty(12-13th century)
Type : Pillow
Medium : Cizhou Ware
Size : 28 cm(Width), 30cm(Vertical), 16cm(Height)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference
1) Christies Hongkong 9 OCT 2019 - The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Including the Quek Kiok Lee Collection
(Price realised : HKD 225,000 / Type : related)
2) The Baoji Bronzeware Museum, Shaanxi Province - Tiger Cizhou Pillow...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
A Rare Cream-Glazed Ding yao Ewer and Cover, Five Dynasties/Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vessel is of well-proportioned elegance, its ovoid body crisply divided into lobed segments that rise from a neatly cut, short ring foot to a tall, slender trumpet neck. A gracef...
Category
East Asian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
A Rare Gilt-Bronze Mythical Beast
Located in seoul, KR
Cast in bronze, this sculpture depicts a mythical beast with a sinuously curved body and an animated, rising posture. The overall form evokes a dragon or guardian creature, embodying...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Guardian Official Pottery Figure
Located in seoul, KR
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...
Category
Hong Kong Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Stone Head of Bodhisattva, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasties
Located in seoul, KR
With downcast eyes and a faint, serene smile, this sculpted head conveys a quiet sense of inner calm. The softly modeled face is framed by a surrounding headdress and crowned with a high topknot, lending the figure a composed and dignified presence. Subtle traces of original pigment remain on the surface, suggesting its original polychromy. The black display stand was made in Hong Kong at the time of acquisition.
Date : Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty(5-8th century)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Sotheby's London 13 May 2015 - The Soul Of Japanese Aesthetics – The Tsuneichi Inoue Collection - Lot 18
(Price realised : 17,500 GBP / Type : Closely related)
2) Sotheby's New York 26 September 2023 - CHINA / 5000 YEARS - Lot 1156
(Price realised : 8,890 USD / Type : Closely related)
* Stone Head of Bodhisattva...
Category
Hong Kong Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Bronze Age Spiral Pendants
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Pair of Spiral pendants, bronze age, Europe, circa 1000 BC, 3 and 3 half inches 7 9 cm, mounted on custom stands.
Provenance: From a private European collection; formed in the 1980s.
Category
European Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$1,067 / set
15th Century Majaphit Holy Water Vessel, Shipwreck Salvage
Located in Richmond, VA
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...
Category
Indonesian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Glazed Chinese Mingqi Spirit Scholar
Located in Chicago, IL
Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to ensure a safe journey to the afterlife. Meant to depict the pleasures of daily life, common burial figures...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
7th/9thC Solid-Cast Bronze Prakhon Chai Buddha or Bodhisattva - 9688
Located in Ukiah, CA
7th/9thC solid-cast bronze Prakhon Chai Bodhisattva of Compassion. In the early 1960s, a cache of over four hundred bronze Buddhas and bodhisattvas were discovered in the east of Tha...
Category
Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Annamese Stoneware Dish with Lotus Motif, 15-16th Century Vietnam, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Annamese ceramic dish features a central lotus motif, enclosed by a thin circular border. The rim is adorned with intertwining vine patterns and swirling motifs. The dish has a gently curved form with a well-proportioned depth and a neatly finished rim.
Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty
Region : North Annam, Vietnam
Type : Dish
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogue
Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000
* Vietnamese trade ceramics
Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics, and ceramic exports...
Category
Vietnamese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Ancient Bactrian Marble Idol Staff Sceptor
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large Bactrian marble staff circa late 3rd-2nd millennium BCE. The Bactrian culture was discovered by Soviet archeologists in the 1970s in Afghanistan. Also called the Oxus culture...
Category
Afghan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Marble
Cizhou carved bean-shaped pillow, Song-Jin Dynasty, 11th-12th century
Located in seoul, KR
This pillow was produced by applying a white slip over a refined clay body and subsequently carving the decorative motifs. The floral design incised on the surface is symmetrically c...
Category
East Asian Chinoiserie Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Gate Pillar, Han Dynasty(206BC-220AD)
Located in seoul, KR
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...
Category
East Asian Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
$7,980 / set
Amber-Glazed Sacred Bull Pottery Figure
Located in seoul, KR
Naturalistically modelled, standing on a rectangular base with head facing forward and short tail curled to one side, incised details and covered overall in a rich chestnut glaze sav...
Category
East Asian Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Large Changsha Bowl from Belitung Ship, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The edges have been dipped in four places with brown, probably iron-oxide. The well of the bowl is freely painted in deep green and coffee coloured brown. These are characteristic fe...
Category
Indonesian Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Two Pottery Kneeling Figures of Attendant
Located in seoul, KR
The statuette shows traces of the original red, black, and white pigmentation. Ceramic statuette from the han Dynasty, depicting two court people, probably a musician. They are dress...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
$3,790 / set
Green-glazed pottery
figural
lamp, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
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...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Highly Decorated Ancient Hellenistic Bronze Mirror with Lid
Located in Sofia, BG
Highly decorated ancient Roman round bronze hand mirror in very good condition with lovely patina without a cover.
Possibly there was a held attached to it but now only the three sma...
Category
European Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Two Set of Molded Longquan Celadon
Fu Shou
Vases, Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
One side of the vase showcases a panel with the Shou character at its center, symbolizing longevity, while the opposite side displays the Fu character, signifying luck. The neck of the vase is adorned with leaves.
Period: Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1271-1644)
Region: Longquan, China
Medium: Celadon
Type: Ewer
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference
1) British Museum - Museum number 1931,1118.5
(Type : Closely related)
2) Christies NEW YORK 24–25 MAR 2022 - Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 1105
(Price realised : 9,450 USD / Type : Related)
3) Sotheby's New York 19 March 2024 - Chinese Art - Lot 172
(Price range : 15,000 USD - 20,000 USD / Type : Related)
* Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon
Longquan celadon from the Ming Dynasty typically exhibits a more robust and heavier stoneware body compared to its Song Dynasty predecessors. The Ming era saw an evolution in celadon glaze, achieving a wider spectrum of green hues, from olive to bluish-greens. Ming celadons...
Category
East Asian Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
Dvaravati Stucco Buddha Head from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an early Buddha image from Dvaravati period (6-11th century) in Central Thailand. Made of stucco with an unfinished back suggesting its original use in architectural cont...
Category
Thai Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Longquan Celadon
Lotus Petal
Jar And Cover, Sui-Northern Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The jar is sturdily potted with an oval shaped body carved with overlapping lotus petals below the straight neck. All covered with a crackled glaze of olive-green color with the exce...
Category
East Asian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
Green Glazed Pottery Figure of Rooster
Located in seoul, KR
The head is rounded, with minimal detailing of the beak, eyes, and comb. The neck is thick and solid, seamlessly transitioning into the body, which appears sturdy and compact, giving...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Brown-Glazed Moulded Box And Cover, Fujian Kiln, Yuan-Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The circular domed cover moulded with a brown glaze that falls short of the straight foot. The pattern on the left features a central circular design with simple shapes and lines car...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
6-9th C Chinese Bronze Bodhisattva of Compassion from the Tang Dynasty - 9685
Located in Ukiah, CA
6-9th C Chinese bronze Bodhisattva of compassion from the Tang Dynasty. This piece has a great face and real finesse in the sculpting. The casting is a quality that is only found on ...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Celadon Vase, Five Dynasties or Northern Song
Located in seoul, KR
This celadon vase features a gently rounded shoulder, a tall, slender neck, and a broad, flaring rim. Two small loop handles are applied to the shoulders. The body is finely incised ...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
Porcelain with transparent pale-bluish (qingbai-type) glaze, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This piece is shaped like a lotus bud, featuring a gracefully undulating body and intricate geometric patterns. The neck is adorned with finely incised dense lines, adding visual var...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Changsha Bowl from Belitung Ship, Tang Period
Located in seoul, KR
The edges have been dipped in four places with brown, probably iron-oxide. The well of the bowl is freely painted in deep green and coffee coloured brown. These are characteristic fe...
Category
Indonesian Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Guardian Haitai Lion Pottery Figure
Located in seoul, KR
A hollow-formed pottery guardian figure made for tomb use, symbolizing protection in the afterlife. The upright stance, raised head, and open mouth convey authority and vigilance. Traces of red and yellow pigment and surface weathering indicate an originally painted surface, consistent with late Northern Wei...
Category
East Asian Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Three Glazed Figures of Musicians, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese musicians crafted from terracotta, featuring glazes in green, blue with nice condition. Set on rectangular bases. Compared to other figures, musician figures are relatively rare, two figures with distinctive instrument from that era.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green and Blue glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) V&A Museum - Accession number C.1501913
(Type : Closely related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
Hong Kong Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
15-17thC Baby Krishna, 6261
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very good 15-17thC Baby Krishna. Sits 3.25 inches tall - 6261.
Category
Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Funerary Model of a Granary, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Cylindrical vessel on three animal-shaped feet (dragon or snake), wall with profile grooves, roof. Ceramic with green transparent glaze. "Iridescence" is observed in surface.
Period...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Cizhou Rectangular Pillow with Carved Decoration, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Cizhou ware is known for its robust forms and freely applied decoration, often featuring a white slip under clear glaze. The pillow is rectangular, with a slightly curved top surface to accommodate the head of the sleeper. The decoration on this pillow features an incised design, delineated with fine lines to create a clear and simplistic representation. The motif includes floral elements, likely peony or chrysanthemum, and foliage, which were popular during the Song and Yuan periods. The carving is subtle yet skillful, showing the artistry and aesthetic preferences of the era.
Period : Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th Century
Type : Pillow
Medium : Cizhou Ware
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Datong Museum - Cizhou Pillow...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Sacred Bull
Located in seoul, KR
Naturalistically modelled, standing on a rectangular base with head facing forward and short tail curled to one side, incised details and covered overall in a rich chestnut glaze sav...
Category
East Asian Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Dog
Located in seoul, KR
A Dog sitting on his haunches, covered in an amber glaze. Naturalistically modeled, the figure follows the artistic style of the period. It remains uncertain whether the glaze has wo...
Category
East Asian Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
13/14thc Thai Stone Buddha Head
Located in Ukiah, CA
13/14thC Thai Stone Buddha Head- Sweet! For many centuries, up until the 13th or 14th centuries, in Northern Thailand, south of Chiang Mai, (under Cambodian domination during the Khmer Empire , existed the Haripunchai Kingdom. It blends Khmer and Thai Sculpture...
Category
Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Stone
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Stem Cup and Stand, Song Dynasty(960~1279)
Located in seoul, KR
Five-lobed cup, featuring a delicate rim, is supported by a short, gently spreading foot. The accompanying stand rises elegantly from a broad base to a plate with an elevated, foliat...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Shakyamuni, the Original Buddha Sculpted in Schist Stone, Originally from a Cave
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Shakyamuni, the original Buddha sculpted in schist stone. Originally from a cave.
Sui dynasty '589-618' AD
Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha or simply the Buddha. He was an a...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Schist
Black-glazed Lion Pillow, Northern Song-Jin Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Black-glazed ceramic pillow, frequently-produced during the Jin dynasty. Similar piece can be found in the Guanfu Museum, where there are black-glazed pillows...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Milling Shed pottery with Green Glaze, Eastern Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Made from the standard orange earthenware body of Han green glazed tomb models, this miniature milling station features a circular millstone and a foot...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Two Green glazed Figures Holding Pitchpork
Located in seoul, KR
Han dynasty pottery tomb figure, modelled standing holding a Pitchpork in front of his body, covered in a turquoise-green glaze. These two pieces are believed to have been produced i...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
$2,970 / set
Tang Dynasty Expressive Imperial Court Singer - TL Tested
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very expressive Imperial Court singer dressed in elegant ceremonial robes with long sleeves and hands in motion. Gray terracotta. Thermoluminescense Test by Ralph Kotalla Lab NE: 05K091003 (Worldwide oldest private laboratory specialized in TL testing...
Category
Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Large Pottery Standing Figure of Attendant
Located in seoul, KR
The statuette shows traces of the original red, black, and white pigmentation. The figure’s body, head, and hands (which in this case are lost) were all made separately to give her an essence of movement and dynamism. Given its almost identical shape to the piece from the Artemis Gallery...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Three Annamese Small Blue Lidded Boxes, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
These are three small lidded boxes from the Vietnamese period, specifically from the 15th century during the Le Dynasty.
Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty
Region : North Annam, Viet...
Category
Vietnamese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
A Sancai-glazed pottery
Haitai
Pillow, Tang dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
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,...
Category
Hong Kong Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Green-glazed model of a shrine, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
It has a pyramidal roof topped with a finial, ornamental ridges, and faux doors and windows that are characteristic of Chinese sacred architecture of the period.
Period : Han Dynast...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
White Ware with two dragons, Yuan Dynasty, 13-14th century
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is made from a type of low-fired, porous clay and features a crackled glaze. It bears resemblance to the renowned funerary vases and covers adorned with applied decorations...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Celestial being(Apsara) Stone Statue, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This statue appears to be a stone sculpture of an apsara, a celestial nymph from Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Despite its fragmentary state, the sculpture conveys grace and movement. The apsara is captured in a dynamic pose, perhaps once part of a larger tableau, playing a flute-like instrument. The facial features are serene yet expressive, with faint traces of pigmentation hinting at the sculpture's original polychromy. The black stand was made in Hong Kong at the time of the acquisition.
Date : Northern Wei...
Category
East Asian Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Sancai-Glazed Pottery Tripod Jar, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
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...
Category
Hong Kong Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure of Sheep
Located in seoul, KR
Naturalistically modelled, standing on a rectangular base with head facing forward, incised details and covered overall in a rich chestnut glaze save for the hooves and base.
Date :...
Category
Hong Kong Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Two white ware vases with flower design, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century
Located in seoul, KR
Porcelain with transparent pale-green (qingbai-type) glaze with flower, leaves and lotus design of typical yuan dynasty.
Period : Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368)
Type : Baluster vase
Medium...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Changsha ewer, Tang Dynasty(618-907)
Located in seoul, KR
Changsha Ware has distinct and recognizable designs and motifs. Painted designs often depict flowers, vines, clouds and mountain landscapes. Some painting is simply splotches of colo...
Category
East Asian Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
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