Provenance: The estate of a New York City collector.

$350.

$1250.

6940. LARGE HAN DYNASTY FEMALE ATTENDANT. Western Han, 206-5 BC, See Lau.32. The large earthenware figure wearing long robe painted with white, dark red, black and vermilion pigments. 26". Very rare this large. Intact.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 124.

$6000.

6941. LARGE HAN DYNASTY MALE ATTENDANT. Western Han, 206-5BC, Lau.31-33. Large earthenware fig. in long robe painted with white, pale blue & black pigments. 18.4". Rare.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 125.

$3000.

6942. LARGE HAN DYNASTY FEMALE ATTENDANT. Western Han, 206-5BC, Lau.31-33. Large earthenware fig. in long robe painted with white, dark red & black pigments. 18". Rare.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 125 (incorrect photo).

$2000.

6943. LARGE HAN DYNASTY HEAD OF A GIRL. Western Han, 206-5BC. Large earthenware head with ornate hairstyle painted with dark violet pigment. 7.5x7.8". Rare.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 125.

$3000.

6944. LARGE HAN DYNASTY FEMALE HEAD. Western Han, 206-5BC. Large earthenware head with ornate hairstyle remains of white pigment. 8.5". Rare.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 125.

$3000.

6945. LARGE HAN DYNASTY FEMALE HEAD. Western Han, 206-5BC. Large earthenware head with ornate hairstyle remains of white & black pigments. 8". Rare.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 126.

$3000.

6946. FINE HAN DYNASTY DRUMMER, 207 BC- 220 AD. With highly animated features and outstreched leg. Considerable remains of polychrome under ancient soil. 15.5". Rare this large. Considerably better than image shows.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 126.

$3000.

6949. HAN DYNASTY EARTH SPIRIT, 207BC-220AD. The seated fantastic beast with wings and a large central horn. 12". One ear reattached.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 127.

$2000.

6950. HAN DYNASTY MYTHICAL BEAST. Late Eastern Han, c. 100-220AD. Gray earthenware traces of slip. These are in the form of bronze weights used to hold down the edges of seating mats. The function of the hole is uncertain, perhaps it functioned as a holder. Lau.42. 8". One of a pair.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 128.

$1000.

$1000.

6951. HAN DYNASTY GRANARY MODEL. Eastern Han, 25-220AD, Lau115. Green-glazed earthenware with light iridescence. 11.6".

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 134.

$1500.

9841. CHOICE HAN DYNASTY HEARTH MODEL, 207 BC-220 AD. Olive glazed terra cotta hearth stove model with fire hole, two cooking pots, molded fish, food, tongs, pots. 8 x 7 inches. Excellent condition. Rare this nice. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 134.

$1500.

8778. GRACEFUL HAN DYNASTY COURT LADY, 207 BC - 220 AD. The lady wearing long robes standing in a graceful pose with hair drawn up into a knot on the left side of the head, her hands clasped over her upper abdomen. 17". The head reattached. Remains of paint.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 131.

$2500.

8779. LARGE HAN DYNASTY COURT FIGURE, 207 BC - 220 AD. The male attendant standing respectfully with arms crossed and wearing long robes and a peaked hat, remains of polychrome. 24.5 inches. Crack at neck in need of stabilization but a fine large example of noble bearing.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 131.

$2500.

8783. HAN DYNASTY WARRIOR, 207 BC - 220 AD. The warrior standing erect with peaked hat and armor. Remains of polychrome. 13.5 inches. Back and front reattached along molding seam.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 133.

$850.

8784. HAN DYNASTY BARBARIAN GROOM, 207 BC - 220 AD. The bearded male attendant, probably a foreigner judging by his large nose and tunic, standing with right hand against his chest, the left along his side. 6.2 inches. Considerable detail and white slip under ancient soil. A rare type.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 133.

$500.

Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an New York City collection in the 1990's, previously from a New York City art and antiquities dealer.

$950.

Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art.

$1500.

Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art.

$450.

Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an New York City collection in the 1990's, previously from a New York City art and antiquities dealer.

$350.

$250.

$250.

9149. EASTERN HAN NET TEXTURED JAR, c. 1-220 AD. The hard-fired gray ware jar with finely textured net design around the body. 5 x 8.25 inches. Excellent example.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 134.

$650.

9150. EASTERN HAN NET TEXTURED JAR, c. 1-220 AD. The hard-fired gra yware jar with finely textured net design around the body. 4.75 x 8 inches. Excellent example.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 135.

$650.

7572. LARGE TONG DYNASTY TOMB GUARDIAN. China, Tong (Tang) Dynasty, 618-907 AD. Large ceramic figure of an imposing tomb guardian warrior (Lokapala) wearing armor and standing triumphant on the back of a prostrate earth spirit (zhenmushou) with high pointed hat he has defeated. Height 30 inches. 30 lb. Excellent quality and detail. Restoration to right forearm and professional repair at waist, otherwise all original. A large and rare piece of exceptional style.

Provenance: An extensive North Eastern collection, acquired by private sale from the collection of a New York City entertainer in the early 1990's.

$6,500.

$3500.

$2500.

Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from an New York City collection in the 1990's, previously from a New York City art and antiquities dealer.

$850.

6962. LIFE SIZED TERRACOTTA HEAD OF KWAN YIN, Ming Dynasty, possibly earlier. The large molded pottery head of the Goddess of compassion in accomplished style with traces of yellow & red pigment. Possibly somewhat older. 6.5 x 8.5 x 12". Free standing. Intact.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 146.

$3500.

Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art.

$2500.

Provenance: A private American collection. Ex a Midwestern collection. Purchsed from a West Coast Oriental art dealer in the 1970'-1980's.

$2000.

9123. FINE PORCELAIN VASE WITH CH'IEN LUNG SEAL, 1736-1795 or later. The vase of elegant form painted with a court maiden under a pine tree opening a box to reveal her lucky pet bat inside, four Chinese characters in black on the reverse. 3.5 x 8.5 inches. Very fine painting with vibrant color and choice condition. Ch'ien Lung seal on base in red. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 158. side 1. side 2. side 3. side 4. Bottom.

$350.

9842. PUBLISHED FINE CHINESE JADE CARVING. c. 18th-19th century. Openwork carving with one large bat and two smaller ones on two peaches. Fine quality pale green mutton fat nephrite jade. 2.3x1.6x1.2". Nice example. A good luck charm. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 197.

$850.

9843. PUBLISHED FINE CHINESE JADE CARVING, c. 18th-19th century. Openwork carving of a Lohan with bat and peach. Fine quality pale green mutton fat nephrite jade. 2.5". Nice, a good luck charm. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a large Mid Western collection in the 1990's, previously from a West Coast dealer in Asian art. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 197.

$850.

9124. PUBLISHED CHOICE MUTTON FAT CHINESE JADE, c. 18th century. The openwork carving of high quality white mutton fat jade with a lucky symbol on the flat bottom side, two entwined tigers whose tongues meet over a lotus pad on the curved top. 1 x 1.6 x 2.5 inches. Choice quality and condition. Rare. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 198.

$850.

9125. PUBLISHED FINE YELLOW JADE ARCHER'S RING, China, c. 19th century or possibly earlier. The ring of light coffee colored lustrous stone masterfully carved with eight horses in a mountain landscape, all in wonderfully lifelike animated poses. 0.9 x 1.1 inches. In embroidered silk pouch. Stable hairline. Rare this nice. Published in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 195.

$650.

6960. CHINESE QING DYNASTY JADE COSMETICS JAR. East Asia, China, Qing / Ch'ing Dynasty, Kang Hsi (also Kangxi) period, c. 1661 to 1722. A lidded vessel carved from a beautiful jade of sage and blue-green hues, the lower container carved with three avian forms - probably phoenix birds - with outspread wings in low to high relief displaying finely incised visages, feathers, and talons / claws; the lid with a register of sinuous motifs - perhaps representing billowing clouds, waves, or floral tendrils - beneath the knob - all upon a pedestal base. Looking beyond this magical iconography, the jade itself is inherently beautiful, with its rich green hues that play with the opaque white patina. While some decorative works declined during the Qing Dynasty, jade carving attained a sophisticated level of technique as exemplified by this piece. Size: 3.2" L x 3.8" in diameter (8.1 cm x 9.7 cm). Excellent condition with areas of white burial patina.

The phoenix is one of the most important symbols in Chinese art and literature, and images of the phoenix have appeared on Chinese jade and pottery pieces for more than 8000 years, with the first examples from the Hongshan Neolithic period. According to legend, the phoenix is the most beautiful of all birds, called the feng huang (also fenghuang) and the etymology of the name is derived from "emperor". The phoenix only appears during times of prosperity and peace, second only to the dragon in the Chinese pantheon of supernatural creatures. The Feng Huang also symbolizes the harmonious union of yin and yang. In both ancient and modern Chinese visual culture, phoenixes (in addition to dragons) are found in the iconographic programs of decorations and gifts for weddings and royalty. The reason for this is that the Chinese traditionally regard the dragon and the phoenix as symbolic of happy relationships between husband and wife. Side 1. Side 2. Side 3. Side 4. Side 5. Side 6.

Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 200.

$450.

$1500.

8799. CHING LIDDED BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR, c. 17th-19th century. Decorated with floral pattern, a small molded foo lion serving as the knob of the lid. 4 small handles. 6.5 x 7.5". Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 147.

$350.

$250.

$350.

$1250

Provenance: Purchased by the current owner at a New Jersey estate auction in the 1990's.

$400.

9128. CHINESE IVORY WARRIOR, c. mid 20th century. The figure of wonderful style and meticulous detail. 7.75 inches. Choice intact condition. On silver inlaid custom rosewood stand.

Provenance: Ex Berman's Auction, NJ August, 1999. Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 247.

$2500.

Provenance: Berman's Auction, NJ.

$650.

Provenance: Berman's Auction, NJ.

$600.

9844. BRONZE CLOISONNÉ MATCHBOX HOLDER, East Asia, China, Republic of China, c. 1920s. An openwork brass holder designed to take a standard box of small wood matches. The holder is ornamented identically on both sides with finely detailed cloisonne Imperial five-toed dragons against cloud backgrounds with waves below; each dragon encircles a blue pill, representing the elixir of immortality. Excellent workmanship. Size: 1.6" L x 2.6" W (4.1 cm x 6.6 cm)c. Nice patina from age and handling. Surface has light wear but motifs are very clear. Excellent workmanship. Side 1. Side 2. Side 3. Side 4. Side 5. Side 6.

Provenance: Purchased by the current owner at the Birchwood Manor New Jersey antiques show in 2002. Published 2001 in Oriental Antiques & Art, An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Moran & Sandra Andacht, page 40.

$250.