ANCIENT CERAMICS

China, Ming Era (1368-1644)

Finely modeled Sancai glazed pottery altar table from the Ming dynasty, in every detail. The table is set with several offering plates. The offerings are meticulously rendered, with engraved detail and bright ochre, green and brown pigment. Such terracotta arrangements would have been made for burial purposes, buried with the deceased in the belief that they could enjoy their favorite foods in the afterlife. Ming era China.

China Republican Era (1912-1946)

Pair of Guanyin sculptures in Dehua porcelain "blanc de chine". The two mirror figures of the goddess of compassion resting on bases of flowers and lotus plants, like what they hold in one of their hands, are depicted with a serene expression, robes full of rich drapery and rich in detail. China era of the Republic (1912-1949)

Italy 20th century

Polychrome painted ceramic fountain with bunches of flowers and plant motifs relief decorations. The fountain is presented on a wooden support.

Pair of Chinese vases

Pair of Chinese Jardiniere from the early 1900s, Guangxu era, with polychrome floral decorations on a green background. They rest on two original bases in turned wood.

China Ming period (1368-1644)

Green glazed ceramic throne model modeled and engraved according to the refined canons of the time.

Japan, First Half XX Century

Pair of ceramic vases with flower, peony and figure decorations.

China Yuan-Ming period

Celadon-colored glazed Longquan ceramic cup, decorated in bas-relief with engravings on the central band with plant racemes, Greek upper edge and stylized plane tree leaves along the base.

China Han period (206 BC-220 AD)

Jar in green glazed terracotta, the lid represents the five sacred mountains, the path between earth and paradise, Mount Bo and Mount Kunlun, two sacred Taoist mountains, which evokes the journey of the dead to the immortal kingdoms. In the central band a scene of animals in the mountains.

Italy, First Half XIX Century

Group of three majolica bowls. On the brim polychrome decoration with geometric pattern; at the bottom of the bird cave there is a typical decoration of the manufacture.

Central Italy XVIII Century

White majolica cachepot in the shape of an upturned helmet.

China, 1970s

Cylindrical porcelain vase decorated with phoenixes resting on an ornamental rock among peony flowers and trees. Upper band with ruyi scepter heads and stylized plane leaves on the base.

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Pair of gilded porcelain vases in a Neo-Classical style. The handles are shaped has animal and plants.

China Early 1900s

Porcelain potiche with decoration depicting a carefree scene in the garden and written in Chinese characters.

Europe, Early XX Century

Pair of porcelain plates painted with polychrome enamels with chinoiserie decoration.

Europe, Late XIX - Early XX Century

Pair of porcelain bouquet vases with golden decorations with plant motifs. In the center, female bust surrounded by flowering twigs.

Italy, Mid XX Century ca.

Ceramic tea and coffee service with rich gold decorations and mythological scenes in relief. Service composed of teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, milk jug, stand with lid, 6 tea cups with saucer and 6 coffee cups with saucer. Under the bases the manufacturing brand.

Italy, Mid XX Century ca.

Pair of Capodimonte ceramic vases with relief decorations depicting mythological scenes. Hinges in the shape of female figures. Manufacture mark under the base.

Italy, First Half XX Century

Hand-painted majolica vase with ancient battle scene. Hinges with winged figures and masks.

England, XX Century

Wedgwood Etruria Barlaston porcelain tea set consisting of 12 cups with saucers and 12 dessert plates. Under the bases the manufacturing brand.