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Nicely shaped with panels of Blue & White design that are unique to this type of Jar, it has a small mouth and stands 2-3/4" tall by ths sa...

A nice round box with well-fitting cover, the Blue design on the top is sharp and pleasing and the color and glaze excellent. The only fault I find i

With a design of "Early Blue" this piece harkens back to a century before the wreck and may copy a Chinese design left behind when the Chi...

A neat little piece with traces of sea encrustation remaining. Unusual features are light glaze crackling and a flat bottom with an incised circular

Unique to this wreck were a small group of covered cosmetic boxes in the shape of a crab. This one is special in that it has a Bird design on its cov

A wonderful Blue & White Porcelain whatever the find location, it stands 14-1/4" tall and the lower part is about 8-1/4" across. Abov...

One of the stars in the shipwreck section, this 10-7/8" Urn & Cover is perfect and has cleaning of most sea debris off of a side to reveal ...

Recovered in the late 1990s off of the south Vietnamese coast, the cause of the sinking was established to be fire onboard….with most of the seamen ap

A larger example, well-cleaned throughout, with a chip at the edge of the spout - otherwise perfect. Type of Catalog entry 156, it has superb color a

Smaller Teapot, scarcer design (Entry 155), and best color imaginable. A hidden chip on the underside of the cover is the only fault, and neat seashe

Smaller PAIR of boxes, as seen in Entry 186 of the 2002 Catalog, they feature both designs known and are 2-1/2" across and perfect with rich Co...

A great and large 3-7/8" across PAIR, incorporating both designs as seen in Entries 186 and 188, they are perfect and with vibrant color. A &q...

An important and oversize Charger which is among the largest found from this wreck (At 14" across, It is the type of Entry 1 in the 2002 Catalo...

Likely WANLI period (1575-1620 or so), they measure 7" across and are uncleaned. A small recovery from the north coast of Java, little informa...

An important design only made for export, the Kendi is based upon Islamic models. This early form is well-pictured on page 108 of "DEHUA WARES...

Of standard form, the "Sung-Brown" glaze is average while the spout and lip areas have quality restoration. A bargain for a nice looking ...

Great looking example. A bowl of the same size, shape and color, but with incised design, is shown as Plate 34 in "Chinese Celadons and other ...

This 7-1/4" tall Bottle-form is uncommon and rarely pictured in exhibition catalogs. The elaborate and intricate incised design is overall and...

Tall at 10-3/4" and having a jarlet-style appendage (pourer) at the shoulder (with a minute chip) and disc-divided tapering top (perfect), its ...

9-5/8" tall by 6-1/2" wide, it is hard white pottery covered with a Charcoal paint and having red cinnabar traces under the original dirt ...

Beautiful, thin and lightweight, this early Qingpai (or Yingqing) Celadon is 6-7/16" across and 2-5/16" tall. The gently curving interior...

Seated in Mediation with his right hand down but not touching the tall Lotus "Throne", eyes closed and left hand holding a cup (of sacred ...

The bulbous form has two sets of paired lug handles at the faux shoulder line, and a similar raised line above Lotus lappets that come up from the foo

The seated animal at rest but in a position of alertness with his ears raised. The cover and his upper back are perforated for the smoke to escape. F

An important Scholar/Literati artifact, this fine Qingpai example is 8-3/4" long and 4-1/2" tall by 1-1/4" deep. The tannish-colored...

6-7/8" tall, of classic form with everted lip, this lovely vase has a good impressed mark on the base and comes with authentication from a muse...

Southern Sung-Yuan period, this minyao has a flat everted rim with an outer twisted ribbon of clay as border. The Olive Celadon-type glaze is restric

A very finely-made example that likely was NOT made for export to SE Asia, the Cobalt is far better than most, and the decoration full and appealing.

A lovely set in Red enameling over bronze, with good patina and Dragon designs etched on the sides. The three nesting pieces are 6", 7" an...

A premium quality example due to its interesting design, botroidal surface areas and being natural and unenhanced, and uncleaned. 3-3/4" long,...

At 4-3/8" across and 3/16" thickness, this Bi disc has amazing mystical decorations carved on BOTH sides. Light wear, good patina and a n...

Superior Color (actually the finest) and a Dragon central design (highest value also) make this a premium Longquan example. At 12" across it i...

Made at Jingdezhen, after the kilns there were revived in the 17th C., this is from the first century of its new production. 12-1/2" across, 4...

A large and well-cast sculpture with fine features and in the seated Dharmachakra (teaching mudra). Top knot, elongated ears, double necklace, decora

The Deer is one of the most ancient Eastern Asian symbols of spirituality and protection. A pair sits atop the Potala Palace, but if you scan the lit

Faithfully reflecting all objects, the mirror in Buddhism is a means and symbol of improving and purifying oneself - while moving along the path to wi

Heavily cast, with good Gilding, this beautiful TIBETAN Sakyamuni is in the act of "Touching the Earth". The casting is well-made and det...

A premium example with superb Silverwork, well-fitting scabbard, and no damage. The blade is good with only the pointed end having small "chin...

The earliest known type from the Silk Route in China, these are from Red Clay and only found in a few tombs in and around Dunhuang. Many later ones e

Made of wood and nicely patinated, this dagger shows hands holding the head of a twirled snake, a patterned midsection, and the handle end has three f

Made of wood with a nice patina, this one is longer at 12-3/8" and earlier (c. 1750). The single head has a grimacing face with good ears, rea...

Tibet, early 20th C, this is NOT a tourist copy but a quality preserved example for local use 4-3/8" tall plus cloth cover, lower purity Silve...

18 Skull beads of (likely) deceased Lama hip-bone, plus Starter and Divider beads of Chinese Coral Trade Glass (unusually Large at about 3/4" d...

Tibet, and one of the earliest I have seen, it is simple and of Thunderbolt design (Dorge) and with a Triskeles image in the center. The BON religion

Tibet, mixed age - 500+ years for the darkest bones, down to about 100-150 years for the lightest colored. When a High Lama is about to die he instru

An important Gilt Bronze Finial for use atop a staff in Lama private rituals. Wooden Flaming Skull Ornaments (or carved Butter ones) were often place

Museum-quality workmanship for the Manchu aristocracy or higher, the type and design of this large and impressive artifact harkens back to the Liao an