Chinese Celadon Glazed Dragon Handle Censer, Warring States/Jin Dynasty
A Chinese celadon glazed tripod censer, Warring States/Jin Dynasty, 5th century B. C/5th century A. D. The censer is decorated with a dragon handle. Provenance: The Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter and Alice Chu, acquired by Walter Hochstadter prior…
Chinese White Jade Scabbard Slide, Warring-Han Dynasty
A Chinese pale white jade scabbard slide, late Warring States-Han Dynasty, 3RD-1ST century BC, 5 cm long
Warring States Pottery Cup and Dish
A black Pottery Impressed-Textile-Decorated cup and dish, Warring States, cup: 8.5 cm diameter; dish: 17.8 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW, Australia.
Han Dynasty Incised Lacquer Ear-Cup
A rare and fine Chinese incised red and brown lacquer 'Ear-Cup', Western Han Dynasty (206BC -9 AD) finely incised using an awl or needle in zhuihua (awl-incision) technique with scrolling clouds and swirling borders, with painted red accents. With its…
Jade Phoenix Disc Bi, Warring States/Han Dynasty
A jade 'Phoenix' disc bi, Warring States/Han Dynasty, circa 3rd BC. Well-carved to both sides of the surface with a band of comma spirals within inner and outer raised borders, and flanked on the edges by a pair of phoenix. The semi translucent stone of…
Rare White Jade Sword Pommel from Warring States-Han Dynasty
A rare and fine white jade sword Pommel, Warring States - Han Dynasty, 5th Bc-3rd AD the concave center is carved in relief with four lotus petals,enclosed by a wide border of spirals, the even white stone with a small area of brown inclusions, 4.2 cm…
Warring States Chinese Bronze Willow Leaf Dagger
A Chinese bronze dagger, Warring States (476-221BC) to Western Han Dynasty (202BC-9AD), the double edged dagger cast in the form of a weeping willow leaf, with a rope-twist handle, covered in a stabilised verdigris patina. Together with a black metal…
Mottled Jade Bi from Warring States Period
A rare and fine white and mottled jade bi, Warring States period (476-221 BC) the jade ring is finely carved in relief on both sides with comma spirals, set within slightly raised borders, the stone is with a pale white tone with areas of brown and…
White Jade Sword Pommel, Warring States - Han Dynasty
A white jade sword pommel, Warring States - Han Dynasty, 5th Bc-3rd AD the central umbo is carved in shallow relief with four double-C spirals enclosed by a wide border of spirals, the even white stone with a small area of brown on the back. 3.8 cm…
Warring States Bone Belt Hook with Box
A bone belt hook, Warring States period with box, 15.7 cm long. Provenance: C. C. Teng, Taipei, 28 February 1995, no. 001650 (label and receipt) Compare a similar slender-formed hook, see Sotheby's, Chinese Art including Property from the Collection of…
Bronze Cowrie Shell Coins from Zhou Dynasty
A group of 11 gilt bronze 'cowrie shell' coins, Zhou dynasty, possibly the Jin, Lu, and Wei cultures with box, Approx. 2.8 cm long each (11). Provenance: C. C. Teng, Taipei, 28 February 1995, no. 002550 (label and receipt) Cowrie shells are amongst the…
Warring States Bronze Taotie Mask Handle with Ring
A Chinese bronze Taotie mask handle with loose ring, Warring States period (475-221BC), the taotie mask well cast with fine details, supporting a ring handle, covered in a pleasant verdigris patina. 9 cm high, 6 cm wide. Provenance: Anthony J. Allen, New…
Rare Chinese Yueyao Covered Bowl, Warring States Period
A rare Chinese Yueyao covered bowl, Warring States period (475-221BC), the bowl with slightly flared vertical walls, with incised spiral decoration to the interior. The lid of domed form, with a rope-twist-decorated handle. The whole covered in a pale…
Warring States Period Chinese Grey-Ware Cups
Two Chinese Grey-Ware cups, Warring States period (475-221 BC), the globular stoneware cups decorated with impressed cloth, each with two s-shaped miniature handles to the sides. The larger cup 7 cm high, 10.5 cm diameter
Warring States Agate Bi
A Chinese agate bi, Warring States period (475 BC-221 BC), Simply but precisely carved in pale grey agate. 0.5 cm high, 7 cm diameter
Chinese Warring States Jade Cup - 85mm Height, 19cm Width
A Chinese Warring States style jade cup height 85 mm, width 19 cm
Warring States Period Grey Pottery Basket-Weave Jar
A Chinese grey pottery ovoid jar, Warring States period (475-221BC), the thin stoneware body with all-over impressed basket-weave decoration, with s-shaped lug and d-shaped handle to either side. 11 cm high, 16 cm diameter
Warring States Bronze Tiger Tally
A Chinese Warring States style bronze tiger 'tally', cast in joining halves, held by two individuals the union of the tally would confirm the authenticity of orders, length 9.5 cm.
Bronze Ritual Vessel with Silver Inlay and Archaic Script
A cylindrical bronze ritual vessel & cover, inlaid with silver & archaic script characters to the top, China, Warring States, 300BC variegated green, deep brown encrusted patina with red inclusions. Provenance: Acquired thirty years ago from an…
Chinese Gilt Bronze Qilin Belt Hook, Warring States Period
A Chinese gilt bronze Arcahic belt hook, probably Warring States period, the long belt hook depicting a writhing qilin, gilded to the top surface, 20 cm long,
Warring States Rock Crystal Frog Pair
A rare pair of rock crystal Frogs, late Warring States, 3rd century BC, compact & stylized the frog is carved in a seated position with the rounded back legs held close to the sides & facing forward, a hole in the centre of the front legs, in fitted box.…
Chinese Neolithic and Warring States Style Urns
Four Chinese Neolithic and Warring States style urns, with loop handles, red ground with geometric motifs painted with black and red pigments (4), approx. Height 30.5 cm. Provenance: Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, c. 1991, labels: accompanied by Hong Kong Art…
Warring States Stoneware Bowls with 'S' Motif
Two Chinese fabric-impressed small stoneware bowls, Warring States (475-221BC), with applied 's' shaped motif, 6.5 x 8.7 cm, and 6.6 x 8 cm, similar example please see Suzanne G. Valenstein. A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics: Revised and Enlarged Edition,…
Bronze Chariot Fittings with Gold and Silver Inlay
A set of six bronze Chariot fittings, Warring States-Western Han, 4th-2nd BCE, including three axel caps and three yoke fittings, each one finely inlaid in gold and silver with archaic stylised motifs, some with prancing deer and 'Qu Shi' in the centre,…
Chinese Bronze Wine Jars with Stylized Rings
A pair of Chinese bronze Warring States style wine jars, lidded baluster form, captured ring handles, fine all-over detail, the lids with three raised stylised rings, turquoise, green and dark patina. With repairs. Height 28 cm
Archaistic Chinese Bronze Sword, Warring States Type
An archaistic Chinese bronze sword. Of Warring States type with Typical broad blade, Hilt rings and Pommel. L. 66.5 cm
Bronze Belthooks with Inlaid Gold and Silver Motifs
Two archaic inlaid bronze belthooks, Warring States period, (2) each with tapering shaft terminating in a chilong head forming the hook, the upper surface of one finely decorated with gold and turquoise inlay in an intricate design, the other inlaid with…
Rare Chinese Bronze Master Moulds from Han to Warring States
A rare group of Chinese master moulds bearing dates of manufacture suggested from the Han Dynasty to the Warring States periods (475bc to 220ad). Bronze master moulds were used to form clay moulds into which molten bronze was poured. The group contains: A…
Warring States Chinese Earthenware Jar
A Chinese earthenware Compressed globular jar, Warring States, 475-221BC with deeply impressed geometric designs and applied with four slender dragons on the shoulder. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Height 12 cm. Diameter 20 cm
Chinese Silver Recumbent Bull with Geometric Motifs
Chinese cast silver model of a Recumbent bull possibly Warring States period the animal shown with head sharply raised, the entire body covered with interlocking geometric motifs, length 7 cm
19th Century Canton Famille Rose Vase with Three Kingdoms Scenes
A large and impressive Chinese 19th century 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' Canton famille rose vase Romance of the three Kingdoms sanguo yanyi was written in the 14th century by Luo Guanzhong and soon became china's most famous historical fiction novel.…
Warring States Period Guan Jar with Panel Design
A Chinese pottery 'Guan' jar, Warring States Period, 475-221 BC with panel beaten design. 12.5 cm high
Pair of Silver-Inlaid Bronze Belt Hooks, Warring States Period
Two silver-inlaid bronze belt hooks, Warring States period each with slender long shaft decorated with an intricate design of scrolls and dots in silver inlay, and with a chilong head hook and projecting button on the reverse (2) 16 cm long, and 13.7 cm…
Gold and Turquoise Inlaid Bronze Belt Hook, Warring States Period
A gold and turquoise inlaid bronze belt hook, Warring States period the tapering shaft terminating in a chilong head forming the hook, the upper surface finely decorated with gold and turquoise inlay in an intricate geometric design, the reverse with a…
Chinese Dragon-Handled Nephrite Spouted Vessel
Chinese mottled yellow green nephrite archaic Spouted vessel, with dragon-form handle, the body well-hollowed and polished and finely incised with encircling rope and leaf bands, fine 'Taotie' mask on the spout, Warring States in technique and design,…
Chinese Lacquer Wine Cup, Warring States/Western Han
A very good Chinese lacquer wine cup, Warring States/Western Han, 4th-2nd century BC, very finely decorated with archaic motifs, in black, red and yellow lacquer, two characters under the base in red lacquer, 15.8 x 13 cm. Provenance: Private Sydney…
Archaic Bronze Chariot Fittings, 400 BCE - 1100 BCE
A group of six archaic bronze chariot fittings, Warring States/Western Zhou or earlier, 400 BCE - 1100 BCE, two with inlaid stylised motifs, largest 12 cm long. Provenance: Old James R Lawson tags, lot 276
Warring States Terracotta Pottery Bowl
An old Chinese terracotta pottery bowl, decorated with a stencilled lattice design, probably Warring States (475-221 BC). Minor faults and possible restoration. Diameter 15 cm
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