55 items found:

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A rare grey and russet jade Cong, Neolithic period/Shang…

Grey and Russet Jade Cong, Neolithic/Shang Dynasty, 6th/11th Century B.C

A rare grey and russet jade Cong, Neolithic period/Shang Dynasty, 6th/11th century B.C, the thick-walled cong is carved with rectangular, flat sides, projecting corners and a shallow collar at each end, the pale greyish green stone with areas of brown and…

A Chinese white and mottled jade bi disc, Neolithic period, 3rd…

Neolithic Chinese White and Mottled Jade Bi Disc, 3rd Millennium

A Chinese white and mottled jade bi disc, Neolithic period, 3rd millennium B.C. 3.5 cm diameter

Chinese Neolithic terracotta twin handled vase, Majiayao…

Majiayao Culture Terracotta Twin Handled Vase from McKenzie Collection

Chinese Neolithic terracotta twin handled vase, Majiayao culture, with cylindrical neck above baluster body, decorated with line work above exposed diamond motif in brown pigment, the whole flanked by loop handles, height 8 cm, width 10 cm Provenance:…

Chinese Neolithic Pottery vase. Ovoid barrel shape painted with…

Gansu-Yangshao Culture Neolithic Pottery Vase with Scrolling Decoration

Chinese Neolithic Pottery vase. Ovoid barrel shape painted with scrolling decoration. Gansu-Yangshao culture 2000-1500BC. Chips to the rim. 32 cm height. 36 cm width

A Chinese archaic celadon jade Notched disc, Xuanji, Neolithic…

Chinese Neolithic Celadon Jade Notched Disc: Xuanji (7,000-1,700 B.C.)

A Chinese archaic celadon jade Notched disc, Xuanji, Neolithic period (7,000-1,700 B. C.), 7.4 cm diameter

Two Neolithic Celt Axes from the Saharan Aqualithic period, 13…

Saharan Celt Axes: Neolithic Aqualithic Period

Two Neolithic Celt Axes from the Saharan Aqualithic period, 13 cm length

Three Neolithic Celt Axe/Hammerstone Tool

Neolithic Celt Hammerstone Trio

Three Neolithic Celt Axe/Hammerstone Tool

A rare Chinese painted grey pottery jar, Neolithic period, Siwa…

Siwa Culture Painted Pottery Jar, 1400-1000 B.C

A rare Chinese painted grey pottery jar, Neolithic period, Siwa culture, circa 1400-1000 B.C. The jar is decorated with M motifs on the shoulder., 32 cm high; 27 cm wide. Provenance: A private collection, NSW, acquired from Hong Kong in the early 90s. An…

A painted Pottery handled bowl, Neolithic Peirod, Majiayao…

Majiayao Culture Pottery Handled Bowl

A painted Pottery handled bowl, Neolithic Peirod, Majiayao culture (3,300-2000 B.C.), 8.5 cm diameter. Provenance: a private colleciton, NSW, Australia, acquired from Maria Lam, Hong Kong, in the late 90s.

A Neolithic painted Pottery jar, Majiayao culture (3,300-2000 B.…

Majiayao Culture Painted Pottery Jar

A Neolithic painted Pottery jar, Majiayao culture (3,300-2000 B.C.), 18 cm high. Provenance: A private collection, NSW, Australia, acquired from Maria Lam, Hong Kong, in the late 90s.

A painted Pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture (3,…

Majiayao Culture Pottery Jar, Neolithic Period

A painted Pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture (3,300-2000 B.C.), 22.9 cm high. Provenance: collection of East and West Art gallery, Melbourne.

A mottled red jade Two-Tiers Cong, possibly Neolithic period,…

Mottled Red Jade Two-Tiers Cong

A mottled red jade Two-Tiers Cong, possibly Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture (circa 3,300-2,300 BC) the cong is of short cylindrical square section, each corner carved with a stylised human and animal mask design, the faces divided with a gently…

A Creamy celadon jade Two-Tier Cong, possibly Neolithic period,…

Celadon Jade Two-Tier Cong, Liangzhu Culture (Neolithic Period)

A Creamy celadon jade Two-Tier Cong, possibly Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture (circa 3,300-2,300 BC) of short cylindrical square section, each corner carved with a stylised human and animal mask design, the faces divided with a gently recessed vertical…

A rare late Neolithic painted black Pottery tripod vessel, Li,…

Neolithic Black Pottery Tripod Vessel from Inner Mongolia

A rare late Neolithic painted black Pottery tripod vessel, Li, inner Mongolia, Xiajiadian culture, circa 1500 traces of original pigments, 21 cm high. Provenance: acquired from K.Y. Fine Art, Hong Kong, late 90s. A private collection, NSW, Australia.

A rare late Neolithic painted black Pottery tripod vessel, Li,…

Neolithic Black Pottery Tripod Vessel from Inner Mongolia

A rare late Neolithic painted black Pottery tripod vessel, Li, inner Mongolia, Xiajiadian culture, circa 1500 with three pair of pointed handles, 20.4 cm high. Provenance: acquired from K.Y. Fine Art, Hong Kong, late 90s. A private collection, NSW,…

An ancient Chinese Neolithic pottery deity statue, 5000 B.C, 16.…

Neolithic Chinese Pottery Deity Statue (10 words)

An ancient Chinese Neolithic pottery deity statue, 5000 B.C, 16.5 cm high

Chinese Neolithic red pottery jarlet, with waisted neck and…

Chinese Neolithic Red Pottery Jarlet with Lug Handles

Chinese Neolithic red pottery jarlet, with waisted neck and baluster body, flanked by lug handles, height 9.5 cm

Chinese Neolithic pottery vase, ovoid barrel shape painted with…

Yangshao Culture Pottery Vase with Scrolling Decoration

Chinese Neolithic pottery vase, ovoid barrel shape painted with scrolling decoration, Gansu-Yangshao culture 2000-1500BC, chips to the rim, 32 cm height. 36 cm width

A Chinese painted pottery two-handled jar Majiayao culture…

Majiayao Neolithic Pottery Jar with Concentric Rings

A Chinese painted pottery two-handled jar Majiayao culture (3300-2100BC), Neolithic period decorated with concentric rings to the sides in red and black pigments. 36.5 cm high, 29 cm diameter

A Neolithic style Chinese barrel form pottery vessel, painted…

Neolithic Chinese Barrel Pottery with Scrolling Decoration

A Neolithic style Chinese barrel form pottery vessel, painted scrolling and banded decoration, pedestal foot with some chipping. 33 x 21 x 30 cm.

A group of 11 gilt bronze 'cowrie shell' coins, Zhou dynasty,…

Bronze Cowrie Shell Coins from Zhou Dynasty

A group of 11 gilt bronze 'cowrie shell' coins, Zhou dynasty, possibly the Jin, Lu, and Wei cultures with box, Approx. 2.8 cm long each (11). Provenance: C. C. Teng, Taipei, 28 February 1995, no. 002550 (label and receipt) Cowrie shells are amongst the…

Six greenstone, Maori Scrapping, Neolithic tools, height 5 cm…

Maori Neolithic Greenstone Scrapping Tools Set

Six greenstone, Maori Scrapping, Neolithic tools, height 5 cm to 6.5 cm

Chinese Neolithic pottery censer, with turned lip and baluster…

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Censer with Turned Lip and Feet

Chinese Neolithic pottery censer, with turned lip and baluster body, raised on three feet, a/f, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent.

Chinese Neolithic red pottery Qijia culture (2,200BC-1,600BC)…

Qijia Culture Red Pottery Ear Jar

Chinese Neolithic red pottery Qijia culture (2,200BC-1,600BC) ear jar, with tapered neck, loop handles and tapering body, height 11 cm similar: National Palace Museum, Beijing. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter…

Good Chinese Neolithic Gui tripod vessel Dawenkou culture,…

Neolithic Gui Tripod Vessel from Dawenkou Culture

Good Chinese Neolithic Gui tripod vessel Dawenkou culture, circa 4th millenium BCE, with cylindrical neck, loop handle above three mammiform tapering legs with incised line decoration, height 12.5 cm similar: Skinners Auctions Boston, lot 1 16th March…

Chinese Neolithic decorated ceramic vase pottery vase, with…

Neolithic Decorated Ceramic Vase, Restored - 26cm Height

Chinese Neolithic decorated ceramic vase pottery vase, with painted decoration, restored, height 26 cm.

Two very large red pottery Neolithic bowls, Banpo type, Yangshu…

Pair of Large Red Neolithic Bowls, Banpo Type, Yangshu Culture

Two very large red pottery Neolithic bowls, Banpo type, Yangshu culture, 5th millennium BCE, of circular form, with deep sloping sides, with burnished surfaces, a/f, diameter 29 cm (2) property from the Estate of Walter Hoschtader (1914 - 2007). Purchased…

Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, of circular form with…

Chinese Neolithic Red Pottery Bowl with Painted Border

Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, of circular form with sloping sides, with painted border, diameter 20 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent

Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, Yangshao culture,…

Yangshao Culture Red Pottery Bowl, 4,800-3,600BC

Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, Yangshao culture, Banpo-Type, 4,800-3,600BC, with sloping sides, diameter 10 cm reference: Transitory and Timeless ancient pottery, the Chinese porcelain Company 2002, cat 1 similar Sotheby's New York 30/3/2007, lot 578…

Chinese Neolithic black pottery vessel, probably Longshan…

Longshan Culture Black Pottery Vessel with Loop Handle

Chinese Neolithic black pottery vessel, probably Longshan culture (3000 BC-1900 BC), of waisted form with loop handle, height 10.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent

Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, with short neck above a…

Neolithic Incised Red Pottery Bowl

Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, with short neck above a spreading body, decorated with repeating incised lines, on an undecorated foot, height 12.5 cm and diameter 17 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter…

Chinese Neolithic red pottery 'Cord Marked' amphora, Yangshao…

Neolithic Red Pottery Amphora with Cord Marking, China

Chinese Neolithic red pottery 'Cord Marked' amphora, Yangshao culture, Banpo-Type, 4,800-3,600BC, with cylindrical neck above ribbed tapering body, flanked by lug handles, length 27 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late…

A Chinese Neolithic pottery funerary style jar with two mouths…

Dual-Mouthed Neolithic Pottery Funerary Jar

A Chinese Neolithic pottery funerary style jar with two mouths and ears, height 25.5 cm, depth 16.5 cm

A grey pottery vessel with the surface decorated by a fine rope…

Neolithic Rope-Impressed Pottery Vessel on Three Legs

A grey pottery vessel with the surface decorated by a fine rope impression that runs Vertically, probably Neolithic period, the body curves inward at the shoulder and narrows at the neck, then widens to a flared flat mouth, raised on three low tapered…

Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, of spreading form, with…

Chinese Neolithic Incised Pottery Bowl

Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, of spreading form, with incised decoration to body, height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent

Chinese Neolithic red pottery Qijia culture (2200BC-1600BC) ear…

Qijia Culture Red Pottery Ear Jar

Chinese Neolithic red pottery Qijia culture (2200BC-1600BC) ear jar, with tapered neck, loop handles and tapering body, height 11 cm similar: National Palace Museum, Beijing. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970. The Estate of the late Walter…

A Chinese pottery jar, Neolithic age. A very attractive and…

Neolithic Chinese Udder Pottery Jar

A Chinese pottery jar, Neolithic age. A very attractive and unusual jar in the shape of an udder. Very typical linear scratched decoration and applied ornaments, height 33 cm

Three Chinese earthen ware vessels Neolithic to Han Dynasty two…

Chinese Earthenware Vessels: Neolithic to Han Dynasty

Three Chinese earthen ware vessels Neolithic to Han Dynasty two painted with abstract geometric motifs, and one of burnished grey earthernware, the tallest 24 cm

A large Neolithic pottery jar with applied loop handles, and…

Ancient Neolithic Pottery Jar with Painted Figures

A large Neolithic pottery jar with applied loop handles, and short curved mouth rim, Gansu-Yangshao culture, 3,000-1,500 BC, figures painted on the surface in red and purple mineral pigment, the bulbous body balanced on a narrow flat base. Provenance:…

A Neolithic Chinese terracotta vessel, compressed spherical…

Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Vessel with Brushed Decoration

A Neolithic Chinese terracotta vessel, compressed spherical form, lug handles to the shoulder and neck, black lineal brushed decoration in triangular forms to the matt red glaze terracotta body. Height 25.5 cm

Four Chinese Neolithic and Warring States style urns, with loop…

Chinese Neolithic and Warring States Style Urns

Four Chinese Neolithic and Warring States style urns, with loop handles, red ground with geometric motifs painted with black and red pigments (4), approx. Height 30.5 cm. Provenance: Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, c. 1991, labels: accompanied by Hong Kong Art…

Chinese pot. Two ring handles; slip decoration. Purchased Hong…

Neolithic Chinese Pot with Slip Decoration

Chinese pot. Two ring handles; slip decoration. Purchased Hong Kong, May 1988 as Neolithic Kansu. Rim chip. pottery. Height 26 cm

Chinese Neolithic style footed bowl. The interior of the bowl…

Chinese Dragon Footed Bowl

Chinese Neolithic style footed bowl. The interior of the bowl painted with a polychrome slip in an abstract dragon design, (repaired), diameter 27 cm

A Neolithic flint thin butted axe, 11 cm long

Neolithic Thin Butted Axe - 11cm

A Neolithic flint thin butted axe, 11 cm long

A large Chinese Neolithic terracotta urn, the angular form body…

Chinese Neolithic Glazed Terracotta Urn

A large Chinese Neolithic terracotta urn, the angular form body with brown painted glazed stylised bands to the shoulder and short trumpet neck, singular strap handle, one protruding lug to the body, some damage and repair. Height 41 cm

A large Chinese Neolithic terracotta urn, ovoid form, short…

Chinese Neolithic Glazed Terracotta Urn

A large Chinese Neolithic terracotta urn, ovoid form, short strap handles, brown painted glazed decoration in stylised angular human form, some damage, pale overall finish. Height 45 cm

A Chinese Neolithic style terracotta three leg pourer, rope…

Chinese Neolithic Terracotta Pourer with Rope Twist Handle

A Chinese Neolithic style terracotta three leg pourer, rope twist type handle, restrained decoration, pale pigment remains to the recesses. Height 26 cm

A Chinese Neolithic red pottery jar, Machang period, C.2000BC,…

Chinese Neolithic Red Pottery Jar, Machang Period (2000BC)

A Chinese Neolithic red pottery jar, Machang period, C.2000BC, 10.8 cm high, wood stand

A Northern Thai Neolithic grey pottery jar, Banchiang ware,…

Banchiang Neolithic Grey Pottery Jar with Wood Stand

A Northern Thai Neolithic grey pottery jar, Banchiang ware, circa 100BCE, 26.6 cm high, wood stand

A Neolithic pottery jar with lug handles, painted in purple…

Purple Pottery Jar with Lug Handles, Gansu-Yangshao Culture (Neolithic)

A Neolithic pottery jar with lug handles, painted in purple pigment, Chinese, Gansu-Yangshao Culture, 2000-1500 BC, of compressed globular shape, with bands of lines, dots & a key fret pattern, the handles with broad bands in black, height 9 cm

A Chinese Neolithic painted earthenware double handled vessel,…

Neolithic Double Handled Painted Vessel

A Chinese Neolithic painted earthenware double handled vessel, the elegant shape with strap handles, the black pigment on red clay, condition: restoration to one handle. Height 17 cm

A Chinese neolithic double handled pottery vase red clay vase,…

Chinese Neolithic Double Handled Pottery Vase

A Chinese neolithic double handled pottery vase red clay vase, with black painted designs. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 15 cm height, 8 cm diameter top x 18 cm diameter base

Chinese Neolithic period pottery jar with painting to the upper…

Neolithic Pottery Jar with Upper Body Painting

Chinese Neolithic period pottery jar with painting to the upper body, late third Millenium BC, ex Henry Krips collection

Chinese Neolithic red pottery vessel, with impressed rope…

Neolithic Red Pottery Vessel with Rope Decoration

Chinese Neolithic red pottery vessel, with impressed rope decoration. Diameter 19.5 cm

A blue-glazed 'Cong' vase seal mark and period of Daoguang of…

Blue-glazed Elephant-Handled Cong Vase, Daoguang Period

A blue-glazed 'Cong' vase seal mark and period of Daoguang of square section rising from a short tapering foot and surmounted by a short circular neck, the rectangular body set on opposite sides with elephant-head handles suspending fixed rings, covered…