Grey and Russet Jade Cong, Neolithic/Shang Dynasty, 6th/11th Century B.C
A rare grey and russet jade Cong, Neolithic period/Shang Dynasty, 6th/11th century B.C, the thick-walled cong is carved with rectangular, flat sides, projecting corners and a shallow collar at each end, the pale greyish green stone with areas of brown and
Neolithic Chinese White and Mottled Jade Bi Disc, 3rd Millennium
A Chinese white and mottled jade bi disc, Neolithic period, 3rd millennium B.C. 1.38 in. diameter
Majiayao Culture Terracotta Twin Handled Vase from McKenzie Collection
Chinese Neolithic terracotta twin handled vase, Majiayao culture, with cylindrical neck above baluster body, decorated with line work above exposed diamond motif in brown pigment, the whole flanked by loop handles, height 3.15 in., width 3.94 in.…
Gansu-Yangshao Culture Neolithic Pottery Vase with Scrolling Decoration
Chinese Neolithic Pottery vase. Ovoid barrel shape painted with scrolling decoration. Gansu-Yangshao culture 2000-1500BC. Chips to the rim. 12.60 in. height. 14.17 in. width
Chinese Neolithic Celadon Jade Notched Disc: Xuanji (7,000-1,700 B.C.)
A Chinese archaic celadon jade Notched disc, Xuanji, Neolithic period (7,000-1,700 B. C.), 2.91 in. diameter
Saharan Celt Axes: Neolithic Aqualithic Period
Two Neolithic Celt Axes from the Saharan Aqualithic period, 5.12 in. length
Neolithic Celt Hammerstone Trio
Three Neolithic Celt Axe/Hammerstone Tool
Siwa Culture Painted Pottery Jar, 1400-1000 B.C
A rare Chinese painted grey pottery jar, Neolithic period, Siwa culture, circa 1400-1000 B.C. The jar is decorated with M motifs on the shoulder., 12.60 in. high; 10.63 in. wide. Provenance: A private collection, NSW, acquired from Hong Kong in the early…
Majiayao Culture Pottery Handled Bowl
A painted Pottery handled bowl, Neolithic Peirod, Majiayao culture (3,300-2000 B.C.), 3.35 in. diameter. Provenance: a private colleciton, NSW, Australia, acquired from Maria Lam, Hong Kong, in the late 90s.
Majiayao Culture Painted Pottery Jar
A Neolithic painted Pottery jar, Majiayao culture (3,300-2000 B.C.), 7.09 in. high. Provenance: A private collection, NSW, Australia, acquired from Maria Lam, Hong Kong, in the late 90s.
Majiayao Culture Pottery Jar, Neolithic Period
A painted Pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture (3,300-2000 B.C.), 9.02 in. high. Provenance: collection of East and West Art gallery, Melbourne.
Mottled Red Jade Two-Tiers Cong
A mottled red jade Two-Tiers Cong, possibly Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture (circa 3,300-2,300 BC) the cong is of short cylindrical square section, each corner carved with a stylised human and animal mask design, the faces divided with a gently recessed
Celadon Jade Two-Tier Cong, Liangzhu Culture (Neolithic Period)
A Creamy celadon jade Two-Tier Cong, possibly Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture (circa 3,300-2,300 BC) of short cylindrical square section, each corner carved with a stylised human and animal mask design, the faces divided with a gently recessed vertical
Neolithic Black Pottery Tripod Vessel from Inner Mongolia
A rare late Neolithic painted black Pottery tripod vessel, Li, inner Mongolia, Xiajiadian culture, circa 1500 traces of original pigments, 8.27 in. high. Provenance: acquired from K.Y. Fine Art, Hong Kong, late 90s. A private collection, NSW, Australia.
Neolithic Black Pottery Tripod Vessel from Inner Mongolia
A rare late Neolithic painted black Pottery tripod vessel, Li, inner Mongolia, Xiajiadian culture, circa 1500 with three pair of pointed handles, 8.03 in. high. Provenance: acquired from K.Y. Fine Art, Hong Kong, late 90s. A private collection, NSW,…
Neolithic Chinese Pottery Deity Statue (10 words)
An ancient Chinese Neolithic pottery deity statue, 5000 B.C, 6.50 in. high
Chinese Neolithic Red Pottery Jarlet with Lug Handles
Chinese Neolithic red pottery jarlet, with waisted neck and baluster body, flanked by lug handles, height 3.74 in.
Yangshao Culture Pottery Vase with Scrolling Decoration
Chinese Neolithic pottery vase, ovoid barrel shape painted with scrolling decoration, Gansu-Yangshao culture 2000-1500BC, chips to the rim, 12.60 in. height. 14.17 in. width
Majiayao Neolithic Pottery Jar with Concentric Rings
A Chinese painted pottery two-handled jar Majiayao culture (3300-2100BC), Neolithic period decorated with concentric rings to the sides in red and black pigments. 14.37 in. high, 11.42 in. diameter
Neolithic Chinese Barrel Pottery with Scrolling Decoration
A Neolithic style Chinese barrel form pottery vessel, painted scrolling and banded decoration, pedestal foot with some chipping. 12.99 in. x 8.27 in. x 11.81 in.
Bronze Cowrie Shell Coins from Zhou Dynasty
A group of 11 gilt bronze 'cowrie shell' coins, Zhou dynasty, possibly the Jin, Lu, and Wei cultures with box, Approx. 1.10 in. long each (11). Provenance: C. C. Teng, Taipei, 28 February 1995, no. 002550 (label and receipt) Cowrie shells are amongst the…
Maori Neolithic Greenstone Scrapping Tools Set
Six greenstone, Maori Scrapping, Neolithic tools, height 1.97 in. to 2.56 in.
Chinese Neolithic Pottery Censer with Turned Lip and Feet
Chinese Neolithic pottery censer, with turned lip and baluster body, raised on three feet, a/f, height 4.92 in. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent.
Qijia Culture Red Pottery Ear Jar
Chinese Neolithic red pottery Qijia culture (2,200BC-1,600BC) ear jar, with tapered neck, loop handles and tapering body, height 4.33 in. similar: National Palace Museum, Beijing. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter…
Neolithic Gui Tripod Vessel from Dawenkou Culture
Good Chinese Neolithic Gui tripod vessel Dawenkou culture, circa 4th millenium BCE, with cylindrical neck, loop handle above three mammiform tapering legs with incised line decoration, height 4.92 in. similar: Skinners Auctions Boston, lot 1 16th March…
Neolithic Decorated Ceramic Vase, Restored - 26cm Height
Chinese Neolithic decorated ceramic vase pottery vase, with painted decoration, restored, height 10.24 in.
Pair of Large Red Neolithic Bowls, Banpo Type, Yangshu Culture
Two very large red pottery Neolithic bowls, Banpo type, Yangshu culture, 5th millennium BCE, of circular form, with deep sloping sides, with burnished surfaces, a/f, diameter 11.42 in. (2) property from the Estate of Walter Hoschtader (1914 - 2007).…
Chinese Neolithic Red Pottery Bowl with Painted Border
Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, of circular form with sloping sides, with painted border, diameter 7.87 in. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
Yangshao Culture Red Pottery Bowl, 4,800-3,600BC
Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, Yangshao culture, Banpo-Type, 4,800-3,600BC, with sloping sides, diameter 3.94 in. reference: Transitory and Timeless ancient pottery, the Chinese porcelain Company 2002, cat 1 similar Sotheby's New York 30/3/2007, lot…
Longshan Culture Black Pottery Vessel with Loop Handle
Chinese Neolithic black pottery vessel, probably Longshan culture (3000 BC-1900 BC), of waisted form with loop handle, height 4.13 in. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
Neolithic Incised Red Pottery Bowl
Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, with short neck above a spreading body, decorated with repeating incised lines, on an undecorated foot, height 4.92 in. and diameter 6.69 in. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter…
Neolithic Red Pottery Amphora with Cord Marking, China
Chinese Neolithic red pottery 'Cord Marked' amphora, Yangshao culture, Banpo-Type, 4,800-3,600BC, with cylindrical neck above ribbed tapering body, flanked by lug handles, length 10.63 in. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late…
Dual-Mouthed Neolithic Pottery Funerary Jar
A Chinese Neolithic pottery funerary style jar with two mouths and ears, height 10.04 in., depth 6.50 in.
Neolithic Rope-Impressed Pottery Vessel on Three Legs
A grey pottery vessel with the surface decorated by a fine rope impression that runs Vertically, probably Neolithic period, the body curves inward at the shoulder and narrows at the neck, then widens to a flared flat mouth, raised on three low tapered legs
Chinese Neolithic Incised Pottery Bowl
Chinese Neolithic red pottery bowl, of spreading form, with incised decoration to body, height 4.53 in. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
Qijia Culture Red Pottery Ear Jar
Chinese Neolithic red pottery Qijia culture (2200BC-1600BC) ear jar, with tapered neck, loop handles and tapering body, height 4.33 in. similar: National Palace Museum, Beijing. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970. The Estate of the late Walter…
Neolithic Chinese Udder Pottery Jar
A Chinese pottery jar, Neolithic age. A very attractive and unusual jar in the shape of an udder. Very typical linear scratched decoration and applied ornaments, height 12.99 in.
Chinese Earthenware Vessels: Neolithic to Han Dynasty
Three Chinese earthen ware vessels Neolithic to Han Dynasty two painted with abstract geometric motifs, and one of burnished grey earthernware, the tallest 9.45 in.
Ancient Neolithic Pottery Jar with Painted Figures
A large Neolithic pottery jar with applied loop handles, and short curved mouth rim, Gansu-Yangshao culture, 3,000-1,500 BC, figures painted on the surface in red and purple mineral pigment, the bulbous body balanced on a narrow flat base. Provenance: Acqu
Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Vessel with Brushed Decoration
A Neolithic Chinese terracotta vessel, compressed spherical form, lug handles to the shoulder and neck, black lineal brushed decoration in triangular forms to the matt red glaze terracotta body. Height 10.04 in.
Chinese Neolithic and Warring States Style Urns
Four Chinese Neolithic and Warring States style urns, with loop handles, red ground with geometric motifs painted with black and red pigments (4), approx. Height 12.01 in. Provenance: Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, c. 1991, labels: accompanied by Hong Kong Art
Neolithic Chinese Pot with Slip Decoration
Chinese pot. Two ring handles; slip decoration. Purchased Hong Kong, May 1988 as Neolithic Kansu. Rim chip. pottery. Height 10.24 in.
Chinese Dragon Footed Bowl
Chinese Neolithic style footed bowl. The interior of the bowl painted with a polychrome slip in an abstract dragon design, (repaired), diameter 10.63 in.
Neolithic Thin Butted Axe - 11cm
A Neolithic flint thin butted axe, 4.33 in. long
Chinese Neolithic Glazed Terracotta Urn
A large Chinese Neolithic terracotta urn, the angular form body with brown painted glazed stylised bands to the shoulder and short trumpet neck, singular strap handle, one protruding lug to the body, some damage and repair. Height 16.14 in.
Chinese Neolithic Glazed Terracotta Urn
A large Chinese Neolithic terracotta urn, ovoid form, short strap handles, brown painted glazed decoration in stylised angular human form, some damage, pale overall finish. Height 17.72 in.
Chinese Neolithic Terracotta Pourer with Rope Twist Handle
A Chinese Neolithic style terracotta three leg pourer, rope twist type handle, restrained decoration, pale pigment remains to the recesses. Height 10.24 in.
Chinese Neolithic Red Pottery Jar, Machang Period (2000BC)
A Chinese Neolithic red pottery jar, Machang period, C.2000BC, 4.25 in. high, wood stand
Banchiang Neolithic Grey Pottery Jar with Wood Stand
A Northern Thai Neolithic grey pottery jar, Banchiang ware, circa 100BCE, 10.47 in. high, wood stand
Purple Pottery Jar with Lug Handles, Gansu-Yangshao Culture (Neolithic)
A Neolithic pottery jar with lug handles, painted in purple pigment, Chinese, Gansu-Yangshao Culture, 2000-1500 BC, of compressed globular shape, with bands of lines, dots & a key fret pattern, the handles with broad bands in black, height 3.54 in.
Neolithic Double Handled Painted Vessel
A Chinese Neolithic painted earthenware double handled vessel, the elegant shape with strap handles, the black pigment on red clay, condition: restoration to one handle. Height 6.69 in.
Chinese Neolithic Double Handled Pottery Vase
A Chinese neolithic double handled pottery vase red clay vase, with black painted designs. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 5.91 in. height, 3.15 in. diameter top x 7.09 in. diameter base
Neolithic Pottery Jar with Upper Body Painting
Chinese Neolithic period pottery jar with painting to the upper body, late third Millenium BC, ex Henry Krips collection
Neolithic Red Pottery Vessel with Rope Decoration
Chinese Neolithic red pottery vessel, with impressed rope decoration. Diameter 7.68 in.
Blue-glazed Elephant-Handled Cong Vase, Daoguang Period
A blue-glazed 'Cong' vase seal mark and period of Daoguang of square section rising from a short tapering foot and surmounted by a short circular neck, the rectangular body set on opposite sides with elephant-head handles suspending fixed rings, covered ov