DESCRIPTION: A delightful Chinese stoneware pillow in the form of a young girl, decorated in the Cizhou style with bold, brown brushwork over a white glaze. The term 'Cizhou ware' refers to a type of sturdy stoneware produced at many kilns throughout the northern Chinese provinces of Hebei, Henan and Shaanxi. Cizhou wares are heavily potted and boldly decorated with freely drawn designs. This piece has a flattened concave surface decorated with a flower where the head would rest. Most likely R... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A footed Chinese ceramic bowl with pale celadon crackle glaze dating from the 10th/13th C. Excellent “as fired” condition; one tiny ancient chip to foot rim. DIMENSIONS: 5” diameter (13 cm); 1 ¾” high (4.5 cm).

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, quiet beauty. Crafted of red clay and originating from Jiangxi Provence, this handsome jar is an excellent example with its incised geometric decorations in two-toned brown and yellow ochre glazes. Dating t... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A bearded mudman fisherman with blue straw hat, green robe and hairy yellow coat. In his right hand he carries a fish basket, and with the left carries a large fish he has caught which is too big for the basket. Handcrafted details throughout with “China” stamped on bottom, c. 1900. In original fired condition. DIMENSIONS: 4 ¾” high

DESCRIPTION: A substantial Chinese lidded blue and white jar with continuous, hand decorated aquatic scenes. The cobalt blue design features jumping and swimming carp among lotus leaves and pods. Around the shoulders are foo dogs (Buddhist lions) holding rings in their mouths. The jar is crowned with a substantial domed lid topped with a large seated foo dog. Ideal for the garden, terrace, pool area or as a focal point in the home, this fabulous estate jar is in perfect condition and probably... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A pair of Chinese export clay figures (also known as mud men), that includes a much rarer female figure. This pair is unmarked and crafted from a darker clay than is normally seen, dating them somewhat earlier than the versions stamped “China.” Both seated figures hold objects in their hands, the female with a fan and the male with a small bowl. They are each richly decorated with heavy, flowing glazes in muted color tones, with hands, feet and faces hand crafted with nice detail... Click for details