DESCRIPTION: An exceptional Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar (206 BC-220 AD), distinguished by its multitude of colors applied in red, white, pink, green and purple on a dark clay body. The distinctively plump, ovoid form of this jar, imitating the shape of a silkworm cocoon, has an impressive amount of the original paint remaining on the body. Characteristic swirling cloud and scroll designs decorate the surface in a flourish. Attached to the body is a wheel-turned neck and foot. This jar is in very g... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: Its large size and exquisite pigmentation make this an exceptional Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar (206 BC-220 AD). The distinctively plump, ovoid form of this jar, imitating the shape of a silkworm cocoon, has an impressive amount of the original paint remaining on the body. Characteristic swirling cloud / scroll designs in reddish-pink and white cold-paint pigments decorate the surface in a flourish. At regular intervals, vertical incised lines have been scored around the circumference o... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A very rare, early Sung Dynasty sculpture, crafted from a dark stone in the form of a "lotus boy" image, his head resting upon a gourd-like pillow, and knees bent. This figure sleeps on a large lotus leaf and functions somewhat as a fertility figure, symbolizing a wish for sons. The wear on this sculpture shows the patina of repeated handling, resulting in surfaces that are almost smooth and darkened from the natural oils of touching. This piece may have originally been used as a... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: An exceedingly rare and finely crafted Chinese grey pottery pictorial tile, executed with impressed designs of horses and phoenixes. Characteristic of architectural tiles found on walls of cave tombs in Sichuan Province, this one depicts three lively prancing horses with five stylized phoenixes overhead. This handsome tile has been decoratively edged on the top and bottom with a repeating diamond pattern border. The faint red pigment seen in several places is actually ancient ca... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: Originating from the Fongxian area of Shangxi Province is this magnificent and rare Tang Dynasty (618-906 A.D.) pottery horse. This dynamic unglazed horse has its powerful neck gracefully turned with head lowered, ears pricked and teeth bared. Its head shows fine detailing, and the thick, muscular torso of this proud beast is supported by legs standing four-square on a plinth. The whole results in a very dynamic sculptural form. Real horse hair would have been inserted into the... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: Originating from the Fongxian area of Shangxi Province is this magnificent and rare Tang Dynasty (618-906 A.D.) pottery horse. Fongxian pottery horses are noted for their powerful builds and muscular bodies, much like today’s draft horses, and are of a quality rarely achieved at other centers in China during the Tang period. This dynamic unglazed prancer has its powerful neck gracefully turned with head lowered, ears pricked and teeth bared. Its head shows fine detailing, and it... Click for details