DESCRIPTION: A small Chinese porcelain vase with bulbous body, long neck and flared rim, finished in a white glaze with raised appliqués of a leafy branch with flowers. From a Florida estate, it was purchased by the owner in Hong Kong in the mid 1970’s. Dating from the turn of the century, C. 1900; excellent condition; one small depression to foot rim is from the original firing. DIMENSIONS: 5 3/4” high (14.5 cm) x 2 3/4” diameter (7 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A very appealing Chinese water dripper in the form of a frog climbing on the side of a rolled lotus leaf. Water drippers were one of the vital calligraphy tools used by the Chinese scholar to hold water and drip it onto the ink stone for the purpose of mixing the ground ink. These small but important objects were crafted so that a single measured drop at a time could be dripped to ensure the proper ratio of ink to water while mixing. This free-form, teal glazed dripper would have... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A small Chinese porcelain vase with bulbous body and long neck, finished with a vibrant green crackle glaze on the outside and a white crackle glaze on the inside. From a Florida estate, it was purchased by the owner in Hong Kong in the mid 1970’s. Dating from the turn of the century, C. 1900; good condition; one small chip to rim. DIMENSIONS: 5 5/8” high (14.3 cm) x 3 ¼” diameter (10.8 cm).

DESCRIPTION: “Ceramics for the Collector: an Introduction to Pottery and Porcelain” by George Savage is an original standard for the new ceramic collector, giving a broad overview of ceramics through the ages and throughout the world, with Chinese ceramics constituting the heaviest treatment. Currently out of print; originally published by Rockliff, London, (1955) 3rd printing, 64 B&W plates, 224 pp; hardcover, in very good used condition; dust jacket scuffed with some tape applied to strengt... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A delightful porcelain figure of “the Laughing Buddha,” or Hotei, seated with five children clambering on his arms and shoulders. His floral and brick-patterned robe is untied, exposing his expansive belly. Hotei is a Chinese deity representing prosperity and happiness, and is usually depicted laughing and with a huge belly. Tradition identifies him with the eccentric Chinese Zen priest, Pu-tai. This porcelain figure dates from the late 19th to early 20th C. and is in very good ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: Long acknowledged as masters of porcelain, the Chinese also excelled at pottery making. Qing Dynasty domestic pottery used regional clays and showed distinctive regional styles. This utilitarian pottery, used for the storage of oil and other household goods, exhibited tremendous beauty and artistic skill. Crafted of red clay, this handsome jar is an excellent example with its incised floral and geometric decorations in two-toned brown glazes. Dating to the mid 19th C, it is also ... Click for details