DESCRIPTION: Chinese seals, a distinctive form of national art, developed from very ancient times. Originating from molded clay stamps, bronze seals appeared in an embryonic form in the Shang and Zhou dynasties (1600 BC – 256 BC). This pair of tiny bronze seals is an excellent representation of the early forms of Chinese seal making. The simple square seal pictured on the left dates from the Han dynasty or earlier (206 BC – 220 AD), while the seal on the right which is adorned with a seated d... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A molded Cizhou seated figure with dark chocolate, iron glazed robes and a comical, small creature at his feet. Straw colored white slip covers his face, hands and feet, with facial features and robe details vibrantly brush painted with free-hand strokes. On his torso a flower design has been etched through the brown glaze into the white slip below. The figure sits on a fitted wood base; normal firing flaws, scuffs and light abrasions typical of Cizhou Song period pieces are in... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: An archaic Chinese bronze daigou or garment hook, the front face finely inlaid in concentric circles and geometric patterns in silver, terminating in a tapering hook of a delicately modeled feline head with silver inlaid eyes. The reverse face has a projecting stud or knob for attachment through a slit in the belt or garment. Garment hooks of this shape are well known from the Eastern Zhou dynasty onward. Some are found in precious materials such as jade or gold, or in bronze and ir... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A Jin Dynasty (1115-1234 AD) vase in a truncated meiping form, decorated with a luscious, thick black and brown glaze over a ribbed body. Two strap handles are attached to both sides of the short neck below the flared rim. Overall very good condition with small repair to rim chip. DIMENSIONS: 9 ½” high (24 cm) x 8 1/2” diameter (21.5 cm).

DESCRIPTION: An archaic Chinese bronze daigou or garment hook, the front face with a fluted, tapering top over a horned goat head mask in relief, terminating in a tapering hook. The reverse face has a projecting stud or knob for attachment through a slit in the belt or garment. Garment hooks of this shape are well known from the Eastern Zhou dynasty onward. Some are found in precious materials such as jade or gold, or in bronze and iron with jade, gold, or silver inlay. Dating from the Warri... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A beautifully preserved and mounted Chinese roof tile of a Ming warrior seated upon a horse. The bearded soldier, his right hand on his hip, sits proudly and erect upon his amber horse which stands on the curved tile base. This earthenware tile has been decorated in a sancai glaze of predominately green and amber colors. A beautifully carved custom rosewood base has been made for this larger sized tile, the base itself probably being 75 to 100 years old. CONDITION: This tile is i... Click for details