111094
Decorated terracotta figure of a lady, China, Tang Dynasty 618-907AD

Genuine terracotta figure of the Tang Dynasty 618-907AD
All are originals so there will be minor differences from the one shown
Each is approx 22cm in height

111095
Decorated pottery bowl, China, Ch'in Dynasty 221-206BC

Genuine glazed pottery bowl of the Ch'in Dynasty 221-206BC.
This was a relatively short-lived Dynasty but one of great importance to ancient China - it is the first Dynasty to unite the various kingdoms. It is thought the Ch'in Dynasty gives us the origins of the word 'China'.
Decorated with a flowing series of calligraphic floral shapes and swirls
All are originals so there will be minor differences from the one shown

111068
Terracotta part green-glazed processional figure, China, Ming Dynasty 1308-1643AD (with free video)

Genuine part green-glazed pottery figure of the Ming Dynasty 1308-1643AD
All are originals so there will be minor differences from the one shown
Each is approx 20cm in height

See also item below

111093
Terracotta part green-glazed figure of a musician with a Suona, China, Ming Dynasty 1308-1643AD (with free video)

Genuine part green-glazed pottery figure of a musician from the Ming Dynasty 1308-1643AD
The musician holds an instrument called a 'Suona' which is from the woodwind family.
All are originals so there will be minor differences from the one shown
Each is approx 20cm in height

See also item above

111061
Decorated terracotta figure of a horse and warrior, China, Northern Qi Dynasty 550-577AD (with free video)

Genuine terracotta figure of the Northern Qi Dynasty 550-577AD (pronounced 'key')
This short-lived Dynasty was hindered by plague, famine and a major exodus of population.
Its art reflects the largely militaristic nature of society at that time.
This is a superb example of the art of this period.
All are originals so there will be minor differences from the one shown
Each is approx 28cm in height

111092
Terracotta part green-glazed sculpture of the bountiful table, China, Ming Dynasty 1308-1643AD (with free video)

The Chinese believed that the soul of the deceased dwelled in the tomb for a time before ascending further. The 'bountiful table' would have been a tomb sculpture to provide food for the sould of the person. and
Genuine part green-glazed pottery from the Ming Dynasty 1308-1643AD
All are originals so there will be minor differences from the one shown
Most have modern-day repairs where the items of food have come away from the surface of the table.
Each is approx 28cm in length

111066
Decorated terracotta figure of a horse, China, Tang Dynasty 618-907AD (with free video)

The archetypal Chinese antique, the Tand Horse is one of the most visually engaging of art from the Chinese Dynasties.
Genuine terracotta figure of the Tang Dynasty 618-907AD
All are originals so there will be minor differences from the one shown

111096
Terracotta head sculpture, China, Han Dynasty 206BC - 220AD (with free video)

The Han Dynasty was one of the most powerful of the early Dynasties. These scupltures show the hairstyle popular at the time of the Han, with close-cut hair on the scalp and a long queue ('ponytail'). In Chinese, Viking and American Indian culture the ponytail was a masculine form of hair style.
Genuine terracotta figure of the Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD
All are originals so there will be minor differences from the one shown

111051
Blue and white porcelain tea bowl & saucer with landscape design, China, from the 1723-1735 shipwreck Ca Mau (with free video)

Genuine porcelain tea bowl and saucer with landscape designs
From the cargo of the Ca Mau shipwreck, which sank in the period 1723-1735
All are originals so there will be minor differences from the one shown
Tea bowl approx 6.5cm diameter, saucer 11cm dia

111097
Glazed pottery jarlet with bird design, Vietnam, from the Hoi An shipwreck c.1450-1480AD (with free video)

From the cargo of the Hoi An shipwreck, which sank circa 1450-1480. In this period Vietnamese ceramics reached a zenith as the Ming Dynasty had banned exports to the West and Vietnam produced high quality wares to satisfy the demand instead.
All are originals so there will be minor differences from the one shown
Height 5cm

111034
Blue and White porcelain bowls, China, Ming Dynasty 1368-1643AD

Porcelain bowl decorated in blue and white dating from the Ming Dynasty
Simply crafted bowls from one of the greatest eras in Chinese porcelain - the Ming Dynasty
Guaranteed an original item as described
Diameter approx 12cm
This item is an original and was hand-made at the time shown in the description. As such, each example is slightly different and so variation will occur from the item shown.

Porcelain trinket boxes beautifully decorated in cobalt blue and white
With an inscription scored into the underside of the lid naming the type of trinkets that would have been stored inside
Most likely used for storing jewellery, precious stones or gifts
Guaranteed an original item as described
Length from 6cm
This item is an original and was hand-made at the time shown in the description. As such, each example is slightly different and so variation will occur from the item shown.

Jian stoneware tea-bowls with dark glaze rich in iron oxide
This glaze created an effect called 'hares fur' which was much prized at the time
Dated to the Southern Sung Dynasty which was a golden age in Chinese ceramics especially when considered against the equivalent productions in Europe in the 12th and 13th centuries
The tea bowl celebrates one of the great traditions and rituals in Chinese society
Guaranteed an original item as described
Diameter approx 11cm
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Delightful pair of cup and saucer finely decorated with scenic pattern to the upper sides and brown glazed to the lower sides
The tea ceremony is one of the great rituals of Chinese society
These are superbly decorated and are made of fine ceramics
From the period of Yongzheng, third Qing emperor to rule over China from 1722 to 1735.
Guaranteed an original item as described
Saucer 10cm, cup 5cm diameter approx
Each item from the Ca Mau cargo was hand-made and decorated in the 1700's and so each is unique. There may also be some signs of the item having been part of a wreck cargo at the bottom of the sea. Therefore, some variation will occur from the item shown.

Pottery statue of a warrior or horseman, of the Northern Qi Dynasty
This dynasty suffered a major exodus of population caused by tribal rebellions, droughts and locust plagues
These figures have a small cap (xiaguan) and a sleeveless tabard (liangdang) over a garment with wide loose sleeve and trousers which is typical of the Northern Chinese warriors of the 6th century AD
May have minor repairs
Guaranteed an original item as described
Height 11inches approx
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Terracotta horse and rider statue of the Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty initiated a rich and colourful age in which the Chinese adopted an aggressive foreign policy, expanding westward as far as modern day Tajikistan
It was the contact with the skilled horsemen of this area that stimulated in the Chinese elite a love for horses that merges across into their art
In the 8th Century book of T'ang it says "Horses are the military preparedness of the state"
May have minor repairs
A piece of great age and strking visually
Guaranteed an original item as described, over 1,000 years old
Height 30cm approx
This item is an original and was hand-made at the time shown in the description. As such, each example is slightly different and so variation will occur from the item shown.

Pottery jar or vase decorated with all-over white
Glazed to around half way down the outside which may be a decorative element or indicate these jars were usually stored in the earth for cooling
Beautifully formed and superior in style and execution when compared with most European ceramics of the same period
Guaranteed an original item as described
Height approx 27cm
This item is an original and was hand-made at the time shown in the description. As such, each example is slightly different and so variation will occur from the item shown.