A rare archaic Song Dynasty wine jar of an elegant tall cocoon form with four ribbed loops at the neck from which a wooden stopper would be secured. The top half of the vessel is glazed in a deep beige upon which auspicious calligraphic inscriptions have been placed within double banded borders. Two of the prominent inscriptions reading “Gold” and “Horse”, both symbols of affluence in Song Dynasty China.

Measuring 20” high by 9” diameter.

A Yuan dynasty temple jar for the storage of wine. Created of cizhou-ware stoneware and finished in a characteristic straw glaze with underglaze black decoration. Two highly stylized and fantastic mythological Phoenixes with open wings surround the body of the jar. One wonders if the artist’s message was to proclaim supernatural results for consuming its contents.

Measuring 17” high by 15 ½” diameter, including base.

A Ming Dynasty architectural sculpture depicting a Taoist Immortal standing on celestial clouds wearing diaphanous robes. With a kindly expression she is offering the pearl of wisdom. Intended to grace the roof of a prominent home, this roof tile was created of high fired stoneware and glazed in traditional pigments of green and amber that are copper derivatives utilized by artisans of archaic sculpture for over 2,000 years. China, early 1500's.

Measuring 15” high.

A Ming Dynasty roof tile of a highly stylized rock dove with head turned to nestle within a fan of tail feathers. He stands upon the base of the curved architectural tile, a sculpture of delightful aesthetic appeal with deeply incised patterns to delineate the various feathers. The deep green and amber glazes are both copper derivatives characteristic of the Ming Dynasty. 

Measuring 19” high by 9 ½” wide by 5 ½” deep.