Ancient Chinese Archaeology

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Archaeology

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8 June

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7 June

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Bronze

Terracotta

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Ancient Chinese

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Aventurine quartz dragon bead talisman from the ancient Chinese culture, Qing dynasty, Second Millennium AD .

In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving and grinding.  Traces of use and age

Qing dynasty

Ancient Chinese Aventurine Quartz Dragon Bead Talisman - 116 mm

Vase of “hu” shape in ceramic decorated with red, black and white engobe of geometric motifs and spirals.
Very beautiful example of a funerary urn in gray ceramic from the Han dynasty of ancient China.
The body is painted with black pigment and features a polychrome decoration of

Dynastie Han (206 avant / 220 après J.-C.)

Ancient Chinese Ceramic - Hu vase with polychrome decoration - Han Dynasty (206 BC / 220 AD)

Chinese bronze mirror from the Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD)
Circular mirror in ancient bronze, previously silvered on both faces, one face polished slightly concave.
The other face is centered with a socket in the form of an openworked loop, surrounded by a rich relief ornament.

Dynastie Tang (618avant / 907après J.-C.)

Ancient Chinese Bronze - Mirror with geometric decoration and relief inscriptions - Tang Dynasty (618 BC / 907 AD)

A clay tray medicine herbs holder from the ancient Chinese culture. Song Dynasty.

In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand  forming,a nice artisan handwork. Traces of use and age on its surface.

Purchased Mid 90's

Song Dynasty

Ancient Chinese Clay Small Round Medicine Herbs Holder Tray - 95 mm  (No reserve price)

Rare antique Chinese decoration for a chariot or horse armor in bronze.
Ornament in the shape of a shield adorned with several relief circles with at the center a bull created by incision. The lower part has a fixing ring.
China, Zhou Dynasty, 1st millennium BCE.
Very good

1er millénaire avant J.-C.

Ancient Chinese - Rare bronze decoration from an ancient chariot - Zhou Dynasty - 1st millennium BCE.  (No reserve price)

An XS turquoise shell shaped bead talisman from the ancient Chinese culture, Han to Western Zhou dynasty . 

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly,  but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting,carving and grinding. The holes are ancient ,

Han to Western Zhou Dynasty

Ancient Chinese Turquoise XS Turtle Shell Bead Talisman - 17 mm

Important equestrian ridge-tile statuette in finely molded and glazed ceramic. Ridge-tile in green and brown glazed stoneware showing a horse in an airborne gallop. It is carried by clouds in the shape of volutes. Sancai-type glaze ceramic, green, ochre, and black.

Height 19.8

Dynastie Qing  (1644 - 1911)

Ancient Chinese Ceramic - Qing ridge tile - Celestial Horse - Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911)  (No reserve price)

Crackle-glazed celadon ceramic vase dating from the Song period.
Bottle vase, with crackled celadon glaze.
Guangdong kilns.
Southern Song Dynasty, 11th century.
Dimensions: Height 13.1 cm - Diameter 7.3 cm.
Good condition. - restoration at the neck.
Provenance information:

Dynastie Song (960 - 1279)

Ancient Chinese - Guan bottle vase with crackled glaze - Song Dynasty (960 - 1279)  (No reserve price)

An M sized bronze bowl utensil dish from the ancient Chinese culture , Han Dynasty.

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient,  artisan handwork. Traces of use and age on its surface.

Purchased Mid 90's in

Han Dynasty

Ancient Chinese Bronze Bowl Utensil Dish - 115 mm

An XS turquoise rabbit bead talisman from the ancient Chinese culture, Han to Western Zhou dynasty . 

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly,  but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting,carving and grinding. The holes are ancient ,

Ancient Chinese Turquoise XS Rabbit Bead Talisman - 17 mm

Large Tang Dynasty amphora vase.
Pear-shaped body, small neck with a conical lip, flanked by two large vertical handles in the form of dragon heads.
The upper part of the vase is covered with a three-color glaze green, yellow and red, known as sancai.
Tang Dynasty, 6th–9th

Dynastie Tang (618 - 907)

Ancient Chinese Ceramic Large dragon-handled vase in the shape of dragons - Tang Dynasty (618 - 907)

Elegant baluster-bodied vase flanked by two handles, with an elegant short and broad neck, and a small bead-like lip. The ceramic is covered with a superb glaze in multiple nuances. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Dimensions: Width 5.7 cm - Height 5.6 cm.
Perfect condition - no

Période Ming (1368-1644)

Ancient Chinese - Glazed ceramic vase - Ming Period (1368-1644)

An aventurine quartz axe form idol bead talisman from the ancient Chinese culture, second Millennium AD, Qing dynasty.

In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface. 

Purchased mid 90's in

Qing dynasty, Second Millennium AD

Ancient Chinese Aventurine Quartz Axe Form Idol Bead Talisman - 119 mm

Rare porcelain vase with celadon glaze.

Flattened body, narrow mouth, short neck.

China, Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) or earlier.
Dimensions: diameter 5.8 cm - height 3.4 cm.

Very good condition - no restorations - tiny chips.

Provenance: Netherlands, J.G.R. gallery.

The

Dynastie Ming (1368 - 1644)

Ancient Chinese - Celadon-glazed vase from the Ming period (1366 - 1644)  (No reserve price)

Lot of 3 terracotta figurines, Tang dynasty and later.
The Tang Dynasty (618-960) is generally regarded as the pinnacle of Chinese civilization and ushered in a long period of prosperity, peace and stability. Most of the sancai pottery was produced as grave goods (minqi). Around

Tang Dynasty and later periods

Ancient Chinese Terracotta Three figures - 14 cm

Rare and ornate, this Chinese ceramic goose from the Han dynasty is supported by bronze legs. 
It stands on its stylized bronze legs, with crisp outlines, which support a globular body and an elegantly elongated neck ending in a head with a pronounced bill and open, attentive

Dynastie Han 206 avant / 220 après J.-C.

Ancient Chinese Ceramic - Sculpture - Bronze-legged goose - Han Dynasty 206 BC / 220 AD - Thermoluminescence test

A jade bead talisman witn carvings  from the ancient Chinese culture.

Ming dynasty or older .

In good condition. Its has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. The holes are ancient, hand-made,

Ming Dynasty or older

Ancient Chinese Jade Bead Talisman with Carvings - 16 mm

An XS turquoise rabbit shaped bead talisman from the ancient Chinese culture, Han to Western Zhou dynasty . 

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly,  but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting,carving and grinding. The holes are ancient ,

Ancient Chinese Turquoise XS Rabbit Bead Talisman - 14 mm

Ceramic statuette from the Han dynasty, depicting a kneeling musician.

He is dressed in a long robe with wide sleeves and wears a traditional headdress.

He holds a musical instrument in his hands.
China, Han dynasty, 206 BCE to 220 CE.

Very good condition, intact piece.


206 BC / 220 AD

Ancient Chinese - Funerary figurine - musician - Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)

Rare ceramic vase with crackled celadon glaze.

Broad body, narrow mouth, short neck topped by a small flat lip, flanked by two tubular handles.

China, Song Dynasty period (960 - 1279)

Dimensions: diameter 11.3 cm - height 10.4 cm.

Magnificent crackled glaze set on a slightly

Ancient Chinese - Celadon crackled-glaze vase from the Song period (960-1279)

Funerary statuette mingqi in ceramic representing a court lady. Tang Dynasty (618–907)
This elegant terracotta figurine depicts a standing court lady, arms folded over the abdomen.
She is draped in a wide mantle falling in soft folds over a long robe.
The surface of the piece,

Dynastie Tang (618/907 après J.-C.)

Ancient Chinese Ceramic Lady of the court - Mingqi - Tang Dynasty (618/907 AD)

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