Chinese Porcelain & Pottery
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Pair Chinese Blue and White Covered Jars Hand Painted Qing Dynasty Circa 1880
$12,800.00This pair of hand painted blue and white Chinese porcelain jars was made in the late Qing Dynasty in the Guangxu Era circa 1880.
Each jar is expertly hand-painted in shades of cobalt blue, depicting a joyful scene of two songbirds singing to each other in a flower-filled garden.
The birds are perched on branches amid scrolling vines above a large peony.
In Chinese tradition, a scene with songbirds among flowers signifies happiness and good luck!
On the reverse side of the jars, we see butterflies near flowers, which symbolizes love, as butterflies are known to love flowers.
The decoration around each base features a band of plantain leaves, a traditional border decoration on Chinese porcelain since the Song Dynasty (960–1279).
The covers are adorned with white flowers reserved on dark cobalt blue, and the finials are in the traditional form of foo lions.Dimensions: 18″ tall x10.25″ diameter at widest point x 8″ diameter at base
Condition: Excellent
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Two Pairs of Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Dishes 18th Century
$3,100.00Made in the Qianlong Era circa 1770, these remarkable Chinese blue and white porcelain dishes were hand painted in an exquisite combination of soft and deep cobalt blues.
The pure white porcelain base is covered with a glaze of a slightly blueish tint.
Because they are hand-painted, each dish has an individual character through subtle variations in the details.
On the pair of dishes in the center, delicate peonies unfurl near a single chrysanthemum.
The dishes have four panels on the border, each showing elegant branches with beautiful plum blossoms.
The total effect is delightful!
Deeply rooted In Chinese tradition, the beautiful flowers on these dishes have symbolic meanings.
Much loved for their bold size and colors, peonies are known as the flower of “riches and honor (fuguihua),”
The cherished chrysanthemum, cultivated in China for three millennia, symbolizes both longevity and intellectual achievements, its allure transcending time.
While the plum blossoms, with their enduring bloom in the harshness of late winter, embody the virtues of resilience, purity, and optimism.
The undersides of these two dishes are marked in the center with the open lozenge, one of the revered Eight Precious Things*, and a symbol of good fortune and abundance.
Also, painted on the underside along the border, we see a traditional pair of scrolling vines (see image#12).
Taking center stage on the left and right dishes, a traditional garden tableau unfurls.
We see flowers before a garden fence, buds emanating from rockwork, and plum blossoms near a bamboo screen.
The scene encapsulates the essence of an 18th-century Chinese garden.
On the reverse, once again, we see the traditional pair of scrolling vines gracing the border.Dimensions: 8.5″-8.75″ in diameter x 1″ in height
Condition: Excellent
*”The Eight Precious Things are general symbols of good luck and prosperity in Chinese art.” See Chinese Art A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery by P B Welch, pg 228.
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Large Chinese Porcelain Plate 18th Century Three Symbolic Scenes Qianlong C 1780
$780.00This lovely Qianlong porcelain plate was hand painted in soft Famille Rose colored enamels under a light green glaze. The special glaze was used to enhance the brightness of the colors.
Made circa 1780, the plate has six panels, three with a single figure and a symbolic meaning.Dimensions: 10.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
In the top panel, we see a young man standing proudly with a rooster.
In Chinese folklore, roosters are associated with the sun, strength, and masculinity.
As a result, they are said to be able to scare away evil spirits.
Furthermore, a red rooster like this was said to protect homes from fire.
The panel on the left shows a delightful scene of a young boy with a cricket and a cricket cage.
The boy’s left hand is closed, presumably around a cricket, while the boy points to the cage with his right hand.
Crickets are associated with spring and summer.
The keeping of crickets was particularly popular in the capital city of Beijing during the last 300 years of the Qing Dynasty.
In the panel to the right, we see a young lady with two fluttering butterflies.
In Chinese tradition, butterflies symbolize the beauty and allure of summer while also embodying romantic notions and dreams.
According to P B Welch* the depiction of two butterflies is especially poignant, signifying a permanent feeling of affinity.
Alternating with the three figural panels are three panels delicately painted with peonies, symbolizing prosperity, abundance, and love. The peonies add a touch of elegance to the overall design.
*See P B Welch “Chinese Art A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery” pgs 93-95.
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Set of Four Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Dishes Late 19th Century Circa 1880
$960.00This set of four Chinese porcelain dishes are hand painted in Famille Rose colors.
The center is filled with beautiful flowers separated by leaves in two tones of green.
The predominant colors are pink, orange, green, and turquoise with small touches of brown, and gray grisaille.
The Famille Rose color combinations are lovely, and the design is lively!
The colors were produced by mixing colored enamels with opaque white enamel.
Dimensions: 8.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Blue and White Platter Chinese Porcelain In The Style Of Qianlong Era Circa 1770
$560.00This exquisite Chinese blue and white porcelain platter was painted in the 20th century in the style of the Qianlong Era circa 1770. It has timeless appeal and symbolic meaning!
We see a lovely pair of spotted deer in a clearing near pine trees.
In Chinese tradition, combining pine trees with deer conveys a wish for longevity to the owner of the platter. To the left of the pines, we see bamboo trees, and across the water, we see flowering fruit trees.
This combination of trees is known as the Three Friends of Winter*, symbolizing longevity and persistence.
The scene is beautiful, combining medium and deep tones of blue.
The border decoration has intricate patterning with alternating fences and floral decoration.
The shape of the platter is a traditional Chinese export cut-cornered rectangle.Dimensions: 14″ x 10.75″ x 1″height
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: A private Swedish collection. Note the sticker on the back of the platter.
*This grouping first appeared in a ninth-century poem by Zhu Qingyu.
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Large 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Punch Bowl, Hunt Bowl Made Circa 1770
$12,800.00The Chinese hunt bowl at its finest!
Made in the Qianlong period, circa 1770, this exquisite hand-painted Chinese export bowl shows Western figures riding to the hunt in a lush green landscape.
The bowl captures the viewer’s eyes with its rich colors and cheerful themes.
There are two main scenes painted around the bowl: “The Meet,” which shows the assembly of the riders (see images #1 and #2), and “Full Cry,” which shows the riders at full gallop in pursuit of the fox (see image #3*).
In the well of the bowl, we see the huntsman “Walking Hounds.” He is walking out the pack of hounds on a day when they don’t go hunting (see image #5)Dimensions: 16″ diameter x 6.5″ tall
Condition: Excellent
The bowl is painted in Famille Rose over-the-glaze enamels.
The intense and beautiful color palette and rich decoration are hallmarks of Chinese export hunt bowls of the 18th century.
The shape of the bowl is traditional: raised on a short foot with steep sides.
The inner rim of the bowl is further decorated with a coin pattern above a band of floral and fruit decoration.
Bowls like this were used to serve punch after a day of hunting.Provenance
A similar hunt bowl can be found in the collection of the Seattle Asian Art Museum.
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Pair Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars 19th Century Hand Painted
$4,820.00This pair of Chinese Blue and White ginger jars were hand painted in the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty transitional Tongzhi-Guangxu period. The jars are decorated in cobalt blue with an allover plum blossom pattern reserved in white against a deep blue ground. Against this deep blue background, the delicate white blossoms create an exquisite contrast that captivates the viewer’s gaze.
The exquisite plum blossom pattern was one of the favorite patterns of the Kangxi Emperor. (reign 1661–1722 ) and has been sought after ever since.
The covers have matching decoration and traditional round finials painted deep blue.
The bases show the double circle mark. During the reign of Emperor Yongzheng, who reigned from 1722 to 1735, the double blue circle mark was often used on imperial porcelain or high-quality ceramics. Since then, this mark has been a symbol of high quality in Chinese porcelain. These jars encapsulate the finest qualities of Chinese porcelain, blending artistic beauty, historical significance, and superb craftsmanship.
Dimensions: 12.75″ tall x 8.5″ diameter at widest point x 5.5″ diameter across base
Condition: Excellent
References for images and information on Chinese porcelain with similar prunus decoration on blue ground see Victoria and Albert Museum, London; Ginger jar, unknown maker, 1683 – 1710, Jingdezhen, China. Museum no. C.820&A-1910. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. And, Chinese Blue and White Porcelain by Duncan Macintosh, pg 71, plate 51.
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Set Six Large Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Plates Hand-Painted Kangxi Era
$9,600.00This set of six blue and white Chinese porcelain dishes was hand-painted 300 years ago, circa 1700, during the Kangxi dynasty. According to Sir Harry Garner, author of Oriental Blue and White, “The Kangxi blue and white reached a technical excellence that has never been surpassed.” These dishes are of the rare “double dinner” size, 11″ in diameter. The dishes are each hand painted in a vibrant deep cobalt blue. We see a rocky outcropping with a pair of songbirds, beautiful peonies in full bloom, and a delicate flowering plum tree. The effect is gorgeous! The crisp cobalt blue border has intricate patterning with panels showing a single peony separated by scrolling vines and floral decoration.
This decorative style was especially popular during the early Kangxi period.*
On the underside, the dishes have the Chinese Kangxi Era square or “Fret” mark inside a double circle in underglaze blue. A traditional Chinese scene can be beautiful and also convey symbolic meaning. Peonies symbolize female beauty, royalty, wealth, and honor in Chinese tradition and have long been adored for their bold size and beautiful colors. The plum tree flowers early in the spring, announcing the end of winter and the rebirth of nature. Hence, it symbolizes endurance and hope.Dimensions:11″ in diameter x 1″ tall
Condition: Excellent
* Blue and white shards painted with rocks and floral subjects have been excavated from Kangxi era Jingdezhen private kiln sites and early 18th-century Chinese shipwrecks sunk in the South China Sea.
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Six Blue and White Dishes Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Kangxi Era, circa 1700
$5,800.00This set of six blue and white Chinese porcelain dishes was hand-painted 300 years ago, circa 1700, during the Kangxi dynasty. According to Sir Harry Garner, author of “Oriental Blue and White,” “The Kangxi blue and white reached a technical excellence that has never been surpassed.” The dishes are hand painted in tones of cobalt blue. Flowers are everywhere! Delicate flowering plum trees, beautiful peonies, and lotus flowers in full bloom, The effect is gorgeous! On the underside, the dishes have the Chinese square “Fret” mark or the artemisia leaf mark inside a double circle in underglaze blue.
Dimensions: 9.7″ diameter
Condition: Small edge frits invisibly restored
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Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Plates Famille Rose Made Circa 1770
$1,230.00This pair of lovely Chinese porcelain plates were hand painted in the Famille Rose style in the mid-18th century. The center of each plate is painted in delicate colored enamels and gold. Small green leaves enhance lovely peonies and other flowers painted in purple, pink, orange, and gold. The border of each plate has four pairs of cranes looking at each other in mid-flight. In Chinese tradition, cranes were believed to live for centuries. The pairs of cranes convey a wish for longevity to the owner of the plates.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Pair Chinese Porcelain Plates 18th Century Qianlong Era Circa 1770
$1,230.00This pair of beautiful Chinese porcelain plates were hand painted in the Famille Rose style in the mid-18th century. The center of each plate is painted in delicate colored enamels. Many small green leaves enhance lovely flowers painted in purple, pink, blue, and orange. The border of each plate has floral decorations, and along the edge, a band of deep green with a wave pattern design.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Chinese Shar Pei Puppies Hand Painted Sancai Glaze, circa 1860
$2,470.00This pair of small Chinese stoneware Shar Pei puppies was made in the mid 19th century circa 1860. They are charming creatures with adorable faces. Each has a small hole on its back to hold a joss* (incense) stick. They are decorated with traditional Sancai three-color yellow, purple, and green glazes. Each of the puppies has its custom-made wood stand.
Dimensions: 2″ x 3.5″ X 2.5″ tall.
Condition: Excellent.
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Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
$6,800.00Each magnificent Chinese temple lion has bulging eyes, sharp ears, an open mouth, and a fluttering mane.
Their energetic bodies and expressive faces make this a pair of stunning creatures.
This is a “true” pair, a male and a female, made to face each other. The pair are skilfully and boldly potted.
The sculptures date to the late Qing period, during the last quarter of the 19th century.
Made of stoneware and painted in the traditional Chinese sancai three-color glaze on a light brown ground, they are covered in rich green, blue, and amber glazes.
They would traditionally have been used as guardian pieces in a Chinese household.
Temple lions, also known as lion dogs, are celebrated for their auspicious symbolism.
They protect the peace and prosperity of one’s home.Dimensions: 17″ Height x 16″ Length x 6 1/2″ Depth.
Condition: Excellent
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Two Chinese Imari Porcelain Chargers Hand-Painted Qianlong Era, Circa 1760
$6,140.00These two beautiful Chinese Imari chargers were hand-painted in the Qianlong era in the mid-18th century. Both chargers show floral designs painted in cobalt blue, iron-red, and gold. The charger showing the basket of flowers in the center is also colored with peach enamels. Each charger is a work of art.
#1 (the charger higher up in the first image):
This large Chinese Imari porcelain charger dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. Finely potted with a lovely rich, glassy white glaze, the charger is hand-painted in a vivid Imari palette of orange-red, cobalt blue, and gold. We see chrysanthemums, lotus, and peony flowers in full bloom. The exquisite orange-red decoration is detailed and outlined in gold, which gives the design a luxurious look. On the underside, we see the artemisia leaf mark painted in underglaze blue within a traditional double ring. Typical of Chinese Imari ware in this period, the charger’s underside also bears a traditional sketch of two branches of plum blossoms.Dimensions: 14.15″ in diameter x 1.75″ in height.
Condition: Excellent
Price: $2,860
#2 (the charger lower down in the first image):
This large Chinese porcelain charger is hand-painted in the Imari style. It dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. The charger has a vivid palette of iron-red, peach, underglaze cobalt blue, and gold. In the center, we see a basket overflowing with flowers: chrysanthemums, peonies, and plum tree flowers, all in full bloom. The decoration is beautifully gilded, which gives the design a luxurious touch. The broad rim of the dish is adorned with scrolling vines, flowers, and far-away waterside views. In Chinese tradition, peonies symbolize royalty, wealth, and honor, plum tree flowers symbolize endurance, and chrysanthemums symbolize abundance and long life. Typical of the Chinese Imari ware at that time, the back of the charger bears a sketch of two branches of plum blossoms. At the center, the reverse shows the lingzhi mark in underglaze blue inside a double blue circle.Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter x 1.5″ height.
Condition: Excellent
Price: $3,280
The price for the pair of chargers is $6,140.
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Large Imari Chinese Porcelain Charger 18th Century circa 1760
$3,200.00Why we love it: Look at the image!
This beautiful Chinese porcelain charger is hand-painted in the Imari style. It dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. The charger has a vivid palette of iron-red, peach, underglaze cobalt blue, and gold. In the center, we see a basket overflowing with flowers: chrysanthemums, peonies, and plum tree flowers, all in full bloom. The decoration is beautifully gilded, which gives the design a luxurious touch. The broad rim of the dish is adorned with scrolling vines, flowers, and far-away waterside views. In Chinese tradition, peonies symbolize royalty, wealth, and honor, plum tree flowers symbolize endurance, and chrysanthemums symbolize abundance and long life. Typical of the Chinese Imari ware at that time, the back of the charger bears a sketch of two branches of plum blossoms. At the center the reverse shows the lingzhi mark in underglaze blue inside a double blue circle.Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter x 1.5″ height
Condition: Excellent
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Large Chinese Imari Porcelain Charger Made Qianlong Era Circa 1760
$2,860.00This large Chinese Imari porcelain charger dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. Finely potted with a lovely rich, glassy, white glaze, the charger is hand-painted in a vivid Imari palette of orange-red, cobalt blue, and gold. We see chrysanthemums, lotus, and peony flowers in full bloom. The exquisite orange-red decoration is detailed and outlined in gold, which gives the design a luxurious look. On the underside, we see the artemisia leaf mark painted in underglaze blue within a traditional double ring. Typical of Chinese Imari ware in this period, the charger’s underside also bears a traditional sketch of two branches of plum blossoms.
Dimensions: 14.15″ in diameter x 1.75″ in height
Condition: Excellent
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Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Bowl Famille Rose Made circa 1860
$870.00This lovely mid 19th century Famille Rose bowl was painted in shades of purple, orange, and green. The outside of the bowl features a band of purple diamond pattern with inset panels of blooming peonies and smaller panels with monochrome orange landscapes. Below the purple band we see butterflies and sprigs of flowers. Inside the bowl a larger sprig of blooming peonies sits in the well. In Chinese tradition, peonies are known as the king of flowers and symbolize royalty and wealth.
Dimensions: 4.5 in. H x 10.25 in. Dm
Condition: Good: with a single invisible 2″ hairline restored in the colored band
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Chinese Porcelain Plate Hand Painted Rose Canton with Immortals Circa 1820
$900.00Made in the early 19th century, this Rose Canton plate is decorated with eight Daoist Immortals some riding fabulous mythical beasts. The border is further decorated with floral motifs.
A band of pink honeycomb pattern separates the border decoration from the center which depicts crested Mandarin ducks amid lotus flowers.
The ducks look at each other and seem to smile.
This is a happy plate with a symbolic message. Mandarin ducks are thought to mate for life.
Therefore, in Chinese lore, they represent a happy marriage.
The plate is finely painted in exquisite polychrome enamels.
We see pink shading into lavender pink and blue shading into light blue and turquoise.
Highlights of grey, yellow, green, and light brown with gilt are framed by waveforms in bright white.
On the reverse of the plate are three traditional iron-red flower sprays.
Dimensions: diameter 8.75.” Condition: Excellent. -
Qing Chinese Porcelain Bowl with the “Longevity” Character
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Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Dessert Plates
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Antique Chinese Stoneware Pillow
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Judgment of Paris Chinese Export Plate Made Circa 1750
$900.00A rare Chinese export porcelain plate showing the Judgment of Paris. The delicately painted figures derive from a painting by Jean Paul Rubens.
Made during the Qianlong Reign, circa 1750, the plate shows the goddesses Venus, Minerva, and Juno on one side and Paris on the other side. Charged by Jupiter to pick the most beautiful of the three, Paris selects Venus and awards her the golden apple. The scene shows Rubens’ version of idealized feminine beauty.
The rim of the plate is decorated with a rose-red flower band.Dimensions: 9 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent
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