Chinese Export Altar Fruit, Green Mellon

A fine figural altar fruit model. In Chinese Export porcelain. Modeled as an unripened peach or mango. With green, yellow, and dark pink glazes. A fine addition to any collection...

A rare and important pair of early 20th century Chinese Export polychrome ceramic foo dogs. Both in traditional dress and modelled with open mouths and seated, one with a paw resting...

This is a very good 19th century Chinese Export, (Canton) deep plate or dish, which we date to the early 19th century, circa 1820 of the Qing dynasty. The plate has a light green,...

A fine antique reticulated porcelain fruit bowl. By Edmé Samson et Cie. With a reticulated rim and decorated throughout with painted flowers in ye...

A blue and white motif Chinese export vase, now as lamp. Interesting raised dragon detail. Distress painted base. Two sockets. Shade for display purposes only. Vase measures 19"H.

Beautifully painted. The second dish is 10" x 7.5" x 2" No breaks, cracks or fractures.

This large ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the early 20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with rich, cobalt-blue color. The headrest is decorated on all sides with mythical fu lion dogs playing with ribbon-tied brocade balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. A geometric meander trims the corners and small dragon-like bats frame coin...

This exquisite 19th-century Chinese Export Rose Medallion fruit basket and undertray exemplify the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese porcelain. The pierced fruit bask...

Beautiful small white porcelain plate decorated with different flowers such as petunias and phlox. Leaves seem to fly. A small plum is hidden on the back of the plate. We discover a work of extreme finesse. The lines are very fine and delicate. The arrival of porcelain in Europe was linked to the development of shipping and international trade. Porcelain was very popular in Europe because of its lightness and durability. The importation from China is linked to the lack of mastery of this technique by the Europeans. The French, Dutch and British East India...

This is a Chinese handcrafted ceramic teapot with an elephant shape and a celadon glaze, which we date to the 20th century, circa 1930s. The Teapot is handcrafted of a heavy ceram...