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A Rare Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar. The jar and cover decorated with lotus leaves, the surface coated in an attractive green glaze on top of a white slip. In places the glaze has a silvery iridescence. There are kiln scars in places and some loss of glaze mostly to the mouth. Height 39cm (15.25 inches). From Yunnan province. Song (AD 960 – 1279) or Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 – 1368).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar. Decorated with various appliqués moulded in the form of various Buddhist motifs and lotus leaves, the larger of the appliqués moulded with vajra (Buddhist sceptre). The cover and outer surface coated in a white slip on top of which is the attractive streaky green glaze that places has a silvery iridescence. The inner surface of the jar coated with a finely-crackled yellowish-green glaze. Although faint, the underside of the cover has traces of Sanskrit-type characters in red pigment. Kiln scars to both inner and outer surfaces show such vessels were fired in contact with each other and indeed had smaller vessels placed inside in order to conserve kiln space. Height 35cm (13.75 inches). From Yunnan province, 13th / 14th Century.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar. Decorated with various appliqués moulded in the form of various Buddhist motifs and lotus leaves. Both inner and outer surfaces coated in a white slip on top of which is the finely-crackled streaky green glaze that in places has a silvery iridescence. Height 34cm (13.25 inches). From Yunnan province, 13th / 14th Century.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Large Chinese Song Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar with Oxford TL Test. Decorated with various appliqués moulded in the form of various Buddhist motifs and lotus leaves, the larger of the appliqués moulded with vajra (Buddhist sceptre). The surface coated in a white slip on top of which is the attractive and finely-crackled green glaze. In places the glaze has a silvery iridescence. Although faint, the underside of the cover has a circle of Sanskrit-type characters in red pigment. Height 37cm (14.5 inches). From Yunnan province. With Thermoluminescence Analysis Report from Oxford Authentication. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar. Decorated with various appliqués moulded in the form of various Buddhist motifs and lotus leaves, the larger of the appliqués moulded with vajra (Buddhist sceptre). The cover and outer surface coated in a white slip on top of which is a particularly glossy and attractive streaky green glaze. The inner surface of the jar coated with a thin yellowish-green glaze. Kiln scars to both inner and outer surfaces show such vessels were fired in contact with each other and indeed had smaller vessels placed inside in order to conserve kiln space. Height 37.5cm (14.75 inches). From Yunnan province, 13th / 14th Century.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar with Sanskrit Inscription. Coated in green glaze that has been applied on top of a pale slip to emphasize its colour. In places the glaze has acquired a silvery iridescence. Many various moulded Buddhist motifs have been applied to the surfaces of both the cover and jar. Interestingly there are minor loses to a couple of the appliqués on the cover, yet they are glazed, although the area of loss has no slip under the glaze. This shows what colour this glaze would have been had it not been for the slip, and also shows that the appliqués were damaged during manufacture prior to the slip being applied. Around the unglazed underside of the cover are traces of an inscription in Sanskrit-type characters written in red pigment most likely relating to Buddhist prayers. Height of 37 cm (14.5 inches), diameter 27 cm (10.5 inches). From Yunnan province, 13th / 14th Century.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar with Sanskrit Inscription. Decorated with various appliqués moulded in the form of various Buddhist motifs such as the vajra (Buddhist sceptre) and lotus leaves. The cover and upper body coated in a white slip to emphasize the colour of the pale yellowish-green glaze. There is an area to one side where moisture has affected the glaze, giving it a silvery iridescence. Around the inner wall is a ring of Sanskit-type characters, most likely of a Buddhist text. Height 38cm (15 inches). From Yunnan province, 13th / 14th Century.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl. A fine-quality porcelain bowl, the pattern in underglaze blue of good colour, featuring chrysanthemum blossoms (the chrysanthemum is the emblem of autumn and also represents friendship and an easy life). The inner rim is further decorated with a trellis border whereas the outer rim has a narrower floral scroll border. There is a seal mark to the recessed base. Diameter 13 cm (5 inches). As is typical with this type of ware of this period, there is some "fritting" and minor "nibbles" to the glaze at the rim edge, but there is no repair or restoration and this bowl has a good ring when tapped. Ming Dynasty, c.1550-1570.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Dish in Kiln Saggar. Excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. The saggar contains a fine-quality porcelain dish that is coated in a crackled pale green Qingbai glaze. Some catastrophe has clearly occurred during firing which has caused the dish to overheat, to sag and warp, resulting in the glaze around its entire rim coming into contact with the wall of the saggar and fusing the two together. The bulge in the centre of the dish is due to the firing pad still being in place with the overheated dish collapsing over it. Note also the build up of ash glaze to the outer wall of the saggar; such saggars were used time and time again with the ash glaze becoming thicker and thicker with each firing. Diameter 14.5cm. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Dish in Kiln Saggar. Excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. The saggar contains a fine-quality porcelain dish with incised decoration and a foliated rim that is coated in a crackled pale blue Qingbai glaze. Some catastrophe has clearly occurred during firing which has caused the dish to overheat, to sag and warp, resulting in the glaze around its entire rim coming into contact with the wall of the saggar and fusing the two together. The bulge in the centre of the dish is due to the firing pad still being in place with the overheated dish collapsing over it. Note around the inner wall of the saggar fragments of another qingbai dish and the thick build-up of ash glaze to the outer wall; such saggars were used time and time again with the ash glaze becoming thicker and thicker with each firing. Diameter 19cm. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Dish in Kiln Saggar. Excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. The saggar contains a fine-quality porcelain dish with incised decoration and a foliated rim that is coated in a crackled pale green Qingbai glaze. Some catastrophe has clearly occurred during firing which has caused the dish to overheat, to sag and warp, resulting in the glaze around its entire rim coming into contact with the wall of the saggar and fusing the two together. The bulge in the centre of the dish is due to the firing pad still being in place with the overheated dish collapsing over it. Note also the build up of ash glaze to the outer wall of the saggar; such saggars were used time and time again with the ash glaze becoming thicker and thicker with each firing. Diameter 18cm. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

Chinese Song Dynasty Kiln Saggar with Two Rare Qingbai Porcelain Bowls. Excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. The saggar containing a fine quality bowl with incised decoration, coated in a translucent Qingbai glaze of a delicate pale green. The outer wall has carved decoration although this is difficult to photograph. Qingbai bowls with decoration to both surfaces are extremely rare. There are also the almost complete remains of another identical bowl fused to its underside! Diameter 18.5 cm (7.25 inches). Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Bowl in Kiln Saggar. Excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. The saggar contains a fine-quality porcelain bowl with incised pattern that is coated in a crackled pale greenish-blue Qingbai glaze. Some catastrophe has clearly occurred during firing which has caused the dish to overheat, to sag and warp, resulting in the glaze around much of its rim coming into contact with the wall of the saggar and fusing the two together. There is also a fragment of another bowl fused to the saggar’s underside. Note also the build up of ash glaze to the outer wall of the saggar; such saggars were used time and time again with the ash glaze becoming thicker and thicker with each firing. Diameter 14.5cm. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Cup Stand in Kiln Saggar. Excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. The saggar containing a Qingbai glazed cup stand that has warped during firing, its edges coming into contact with the wall of its saggar and becoming fused to it. Around the inner wall of the saggar is a line of glaze from a previous firing (as long as a saggar survived a firing, it was re-used time and time again). The outer wall of the saggar darkened and smooth with ash glaze. Diameter 16cm. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese 17th Century Dehua / Blanc de Chine Porcelain Flat Dish (Ex. Museum). Coated in a finely-crackled ivory coloured glaze apart from the wide foot ring that remains unglazed. Diameter 19.25 cm. Dehua kilns, Fujian province. 17th century (c. 1650 - 1700). Fine condition, no restoration or repair.Provenance: this dish bears a museum inventory number “B.R. 42-1944” and an old paper label stating “Chinese Ting Type - Ming AD 1368 – 1644”. It was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection.Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.Note: This lot was bid on by a fraudulent buyer in our previous sale, the sale was cancelled.

A Chinese 17th Century Dehua / Blanc de Chine Porcelain Lion-Mask Censer (Ex. Museum). On opposing sides of the body are two moulded lion-masks. It is coated in a finely-crackled ivory coloured glaze apart from the inner surface and flat base that remain unglazed. Diameter 13.5 cm. Dehua kilns, Fujian province. 17th century (c. 1650 - 1700).Provenance: this censer bears a museum inventory number “B.R. 8-1944” and an old paper label stating “Chinese Chun Tea Bowl - Sung AD 960 – 1279”. This censer was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection. It would appear that when added to the collection, there was little knowledge of such wares and so this censer was misattributed as a Chinese Song Dynasty Jun tea bowl!Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.Note: This lot was bid on by a fraudulent buyer in our previous sale, the sale was cancelled.

A Chinese 17th Century Dehua / Blanc de Chine Porcelain Lion-Mask Censer (Ex. Museum). Heavily-potted with two moulded lion-masks on opposing sides of the body. Coated in a finely-crackled ivory coloured glaze. Diameter 14.5 cm. Dehua kilns, Fujian province. 17th century (c. 1650 - 1700). Some of the glaze around the rim edge has flaked away and there is a small surface chip to the upper mouth edge, but there is no repair or restoration and it is good overall condition.Provenance: this censer bears a museum inventory number “53-1944” and old paper labels stating “Chinese Chun Tea Bowl Sung AD 960 – 1279”. Its full number is actually “BR-53-1944”. This censer was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection. It would appear that when added to the collection, there was little knowledge of such wares and so this censer was misattributed as a Chinese Song Dynasty Jun tea bowl!Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.Note: This lot was bid on by a fraudulent buyer in our previous sale, the sale was cancelled.

A Rare Chinese Neolithic Black Pottery Jar – Siwa Culture. The body heavily-potted and with a smooth burnished surface. A small flat base, wide body leading up to the narrow neck with flared mouth and two wide handles. Height 20cm. Siwa Culture (c. 1350 BC).Reference: a similar but smaller example is illustrated and described in the 2000 China Institute book “Dawn of the Yellow Earth”. Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl with Mark. The underglaze blue decoration features a peony scroll, the peony representing wealth, love, affection and beauty. Around the mouth is a geometric trellis pattern. To the base is a single Chinese character 'Fok' meaning good luck. Diameter 13.5 cm (5.25 inches). No repair or restoration. Ming Dynasty, late 15th – 16th Century.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Han Dynasty Twin-Handled Pottery Amphora. Twin-handled jars of this general type have been found in excavations dating as far back as the Spring and Autumn Period (770-475 BC). Although perhaps not obviously Chinese in design, this type of vessel is one of the most iconic forms of Han Dynasty pottery and is thought by many archaeologists to be anthropomorphic, with the shape and "swirling" design of the main body based on the female human form. It has a very smooth burnished surface, the swirls to the body particularly well-defined. Around the neck are lightly incised combed lines. Towards the top of each handle is a “dimple”. Height 17cm. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Very Rare Chinese Black Pottery Amphora – Han Dynasty or earlier. This rare and interesting pottery jar appears to be a forerunner to the more well-known anthropomorphic examples, those of a similar form but with the "swirls" to the body possibly representing the female form. It is relatively highly-fired and has a smooth burnished surface. Interestingly, on the base and lower body are rusty deposits showing that this jar lay alongside an iron object during its long burial. Height 16.5 cm (6.5 inches). Condition is exceptional with no sign of restoration or repair. Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8), or earlier.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Han Dynasty Black Pottery Amphora with Bronze Appliqués. Twin-handled jars of this general type have been found in excavations dating as far back as the Spring and Autumn Period (770-475 BC). Although perhaps not obviously Chinese in design, this type of vessel is one of the most iconic forms of Han Dynasty pottery and is thought by many archaeologists to be anthropomorphic, with the shape and "swirling" design of the main body based on the female human form. The surface burnished, with fine combed decoration around the neck. The body and handles adorned with a total of twenty bronze appliqués. Height 17.5cm. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Rare Large Chinese Han Dynasty Black Pottery Amphora. Twin-handled jars of this general type have been found in excavations dating as far back as the Spring and Autumn Period (770-475 BC). Although perhaps not obviously Chinese in design, this type of vessel is one of the most iconic forms of Han Dynasty pottery and is thought by many archaeologists to be anthropomorphic, with the shape and "swirling" design of the main body based on the female human form. There are bands of lightly incised decoration around the neck, and swirling lines to the flat base. On the surface in places are calcified deposits and mineralized plant/root growths. Height 28cm (11 inches). Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Rare Large Chinese Han Dynasty Black Pottery Amphora. Twin-handled jars of this general type have been found in excavations dating as far back as the Spring and Autumn Period (770-475 BC). Although perhaps not obviously Chinese in design, this type of vessel is one of the most iconic forms of Han Dynasty pottery and is thought by many archaeologists to be anthropomorphic, with the shape and "swirling" design of the main body based on the female human form. This is an unusually large example of its type but has the same decoration as the more well-known smaller examples, with the bands of combed decoration to the neck and the two “dimples” in the surface of each handle. This example remains in “as found” condition and much of the surface is covered with ancient mineralized plant/root growths as well as thick rust accretions showing that this vessel lay alongside a heavily-corroding iron object during its long burial. Height 32cm (12.5 inches). Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Incised Pottery Jar. This jar is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery. It has a burnished surface that has been decorated with many bands of ridges and incised lines surrounding the base, body and neck. This is almost a "vertical" version of an incised Western Han cocoon jar. Height 22 cm (8.5 inches). Western Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 8).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Chinese Warring States Pottery Jar (475 – 221 BC). Of fine form, well-made and relatively highly-fired. It has a wide body with short neck, wide mouth with flared rim and a smooth burnished surface with five raised bands surrounding the body. Diameter 28 cm (11 inches), height 22.5 cm (8.75 inches). Warring States period (475 – 221 BC).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Chinese Warring States Burnished and Incised Pottery Jar (475 - 221 BC). A large jar made from a fine-grained grey pottery with a highly burnished surface, extremely smooth to the touch. Around the shoulder are many bands of lightly incised geometric patterns. The surface colours vary from black to shades of grey due to conditions in the kiln during firing. There are also areas of burial deposits on the surface in places. Diameter 32 cm (12.5 inches), height 25 cm (9.75 inches). Warring States period (475 – 221 BC).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large & Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Jar with Oxford TL Test. This wide-bodied jar has been expertly decorated in a variety of cold-painted pigments. Geometric and swirling cloud patterns surround the base and shoulder whereas the body is superbly decorated with a variety of animated animals, some anthropomorphized. Height 28cm. With Thermoluminescence Analysis Report from Oxford Authentication from 2007. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl. The centre is decorated with the auspicious "Hei" character, meaning happiness. Around the outer wall are four more auspicious Chinese characters meaning longevity, each within a roundel, separated by a scrolling pattern. Diameter 15 cm. It has a good ring when tapped. There is minor "fritting" to the glaze at the rim edge, often seen on such wares of this age. No restoration or repair. Late Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large & Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Hu Jar. This pottery “hu” jar is of fine form with a wide flared mouth, short neck and wide body. It has been expertly decorated in a variety of cold-painted pigments. The main design features three large geese standing in various positions. There are also smaller geese, above and below which are wide coloured bands and geometric patterns. Height 34.5cm. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220). Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Hu Jar with Oxford TL Test.Made from a reddish-brown pottery and decorated with bands of geometric impressions and parallel bands surrounding the mouth, neck and body. On opposing sides at the waist are moulded taotie mask handles. The outer surface and flat base coated in a streaky green glaze that has acquired a silvery iridescence in places. The inner mouth coated in a yellowish-brown glaze. Height 33.5cm (13 inches). With Thermoluminescence Analysis Report from Oxford Authentication. Western Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 8).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Large Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Jar. This type of ware is often referred to as "proto-porcelain". This elegant jar has a flared mouth with a wide body on top of a large integral foot. There is a raised ridge around the inner rim. On opposing sides of the upper shoulder are a pair a loop handles decorated with geometric impressions. Around the shoulder between two bands of incised lines is a band of incised geometric wavy lines. The upper body and inner mouth are coated in a yellowish-green ash glaze. The unglazed surface has fired to a reddish-brown. On opposing sides of the foot are two purpose-made holes. Height 38 cm (15 inches). It is in fine condition with no repair or restoration. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese Western Han Dynasty Round Stoneware Jar. This form of wide-bodied jar is known as “pou”. The surface colour varies from grey to a pinky-brown due to uneven conditions in the kiln during firing. The round body is surrounded by impressed bands and on opposing sides at the shoulder are two sturdy animal mask handles. Height 28.5 cm (11.25 inches), diameter 32 cm (12.5 inches). No repair or restoration. Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Jar with Incised Patterns. This type of ware is often referred to as “proto-porcelain”. The upper part of the wide globular body is decorated with three raised bands and incised scrolling patterns. On opposing sides of the shoulder are handles decorated with stylized animal motifs, above which are scrolling appliqués and below which are rings. The lower body remains unglazed and is burnt to a dark reddish-brown in places. Diameter 34cm, height 30cm. Western Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 8).Reference: an almost identical example, although lacking the incised decoration of this jar and with less elaborate handles, is described and illustrated in the 1991 Southeast Asian Ceramic Society book “Spirit of Han”.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

An extremely Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze & Iron Ding. This form of tripod vessel, a ding, is well-known, with the vast majority of known examples being made of either bronze or pottery. The body and cover of this particular example are made of bronze whereas the legs are cast-iron. Although the bronze cover and vessel do have a few minor holes due to some 2,000 years of corrosion, the iron legs have not fared so well, with some of the iron having rusted away exposing the ceramic core. The ends of all three legs have broken away, and one foot has been lost. Diameter 27.5cm. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Rare Large Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Ding Tripod. Made from a dark grey pottery. The wide body stands on three short feet. On opposite sides are tow moulded taotie ring handles. The outer wall has been cold-painted in red pigment with a design of the typical Han “swirling” geometric pattern. In good “untouched” condition. Diameter 31cm, height 16.5cm. Western Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 8).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Ding (206 BC - AD 8). A pottery tripod (ding) complete with its original cover. Made from quite a highly-fired pale buff-coloured pottery that has been cold painted in a base coat of black pigment with swirling patterns on top in white pigment. The body stands on three legs, the tops of which have a thumb-sized indentation. On opposing sides of the body are two quite large square-cut handles. On many places to the surface are the mineralised remains of ancient plant/root growths. Diameter 26.5 cm (10.5 inches). Western Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 8).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl – Hongzhi reign. This bowl has a flared rim and the underglaze blue decoration comprises various floral, cloud and geometric patterns. Around the rim is a band of Sanskrit characters. Diameter 15 cm (6 inches). This bowl is in fine condition with no restoration or repair. Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi reign (1488 - 1505).For reference: similar examples were found in the cargo of the late 15th century "Lena Shoal" wreck and are illustrated in the book "Lost at Sea".Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Zodiac Pottery Jar. The whole of the outer surface decorated with incised lotus leaf patterns of various styles. Around the waist are moulded appliqués each displaying one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. Around the shoulder are moulded appliqués of the vajra, the Buddhist sceptre. Complete with cover. Height 24cm (9.5 inches). Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 – 1368).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Painted & Incised Pottery Box – Phoenix. The top surface of the cover incised with a phoenix and the whole outer surface painted in pale green and red pigments. The inner container appears to have become warped during firing and it is difficult, perhaps impossible, to remove the cover from the container, possibly this container has not been opened since having been fired some 2,000 years ago! Diameter 15.5cm, height 11cm. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Table with Eight Cups. Standing on four sturdy integral legs, the upper surface decorated with three fish within a geometric pattern in red pigment. With eight pottery wine cups (known as “ear” cups) some of which have remains of red and/or creamy-white pigments. Table length 57cm (22.5 inches), width 39cm (15.25 inches), height 11cm (4.25 inches). The ear cups are each between 11cm and 12cm in length. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Tray with Incised Characters.A large pottery tray coated in a thick green glaze that has devitrified over time and acquired a pale green colour. Drips of glaze hang off one end. The underside incised with two large Chinese characters '? ? Da Ji' translating to good luck. 50cm x 35cm. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Tray with Fish Pattern. A large pottery tray, or panel, coated in a thick green glaze and decorated with two incised fish. 43cm x 29cm. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Miniature Pottery Cocoon Jar. The body burnished smooth and decorated with eight bands of vertically triple-incised bands and pronounced ridges surrounding the neck and base. Length of body 14cm (5.5 inches), height 13cm (5.25 inches). Qin (221 – 206BC) or Early Western Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 8).Reference: similarly decorated, albeit larger, cocoon jars are described and illustrated in the 1991 Southeast Asian Ceramic Society book “Spirit of Han”.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Qin / Early Western Han Dynasty Burnished Pottery Cocoon Jar. It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a relatively high-fired grey pottery. The surface is finely-burnished, the colour varying in places, a result of uneven conditions in the kiln during firing. The body is decorated with nine raised vertical bands that surround the body; the neck has been similarly decorated. Height 28 cm (11 inches), length of body 28.5 cm (11.25 inches). Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BC) or early Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl – Jiajing reign. The outer wall is decorated with a scrolling peony pattern whilst the inner pattern features lotus flowers in "white on blue". Diameter 14.5 cm (5.75 inches). There is the usual "fritting" to the glaze at the rim edge seen on most porcelain of this period. Fine condition with a good ring when tapped and no repair or restoration. Ming Dynasty, Jiajing reign (1522 - 1566).For reference: an almost identical bowl is shown on page 155 of the 1978 Southeast Asian Ceramics Society book "Chinese Blue & White Ceramics" by S. T. Yeo & Jean Martin.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Cocoon Jar. Made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery and decorated with coloured pigments in a design featuring cloud patterns within vertical bands. Length of body 26cm, height 25cm. A fine and untouched example. Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8).Reference: similarly decorated cocoon jars are described and illustrated in the 1991 Southeast Asian Ceramic Society book “Spirit of Han”.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A LARGE Studio Pottery Glazed Stoneware Cocoon Jar by Chris Lewis. Made in 2004 by renown master potter Chris Lewis (b.1951) of South Heighton Pottery, Newhaven, Sussex. This was a special commission for Brian Page. It is, of course, based on a Western Han Dynasty cocoon jar and Mr. Lewis took measurements from one of Mr. Page's large Han cocoon jars as a pattern for making this very impressive jar.The original Chinese cocoon jars were made of earthenware with either a painted or incised decoration. This is possibly the world’s only glazed stoneware cocoon jar! It is heavily-potted, the body decorated with twelve bands of vertically incised lines. Surrounding the base and neck are pronounced ridges. Glazed both inside and out in a very attractive streaky olive-green glaze that is finely-crackled in places. Height 42.5cm (16.75 inches), length of body 45cm (17.75 inches).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Rider. Made from grey pottery and cold-painted in white and reddish-brown pigments. The horse stands alert with the rider wearing elaborate robes and a head covering. Height 33cm (13 inches). Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Female Rider. The horse standing alert and the female rider sitting upright dressed in flowing robes. Made from a greyish-brown pottery and cold-painted in a base coat of creamy-white pigment on top of which are other coloured pigments. Height 30cm. Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Rider. The horse with its head turned to its left, the rider sitting upright in the act of holding the horse’s reins. Cold-painted in a base coat of creamy-white pigment on top of which are very good remains of other coloured pigments. Height 35.5cm (14 inches). Tang Dynasty (AD 618 – 906).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Painted Pottery Tang Horse. Nicely modeled, its head turned to its left. Cold painted in a creamy-white pigment with details picked out in black. Height 33cm. Tang Dynasty (AD 618 – 906) or later.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.Note: This lot was bid on by a fraudulent buyer in our previous sale, the sale was cancelled.

A Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Rider with Oxford TL Test. Made from grey pottery and cold-painted in white, red and black pigments. The rider dressed as a warrior and in the pose of holding reins for the horse. Height 30cm. With Thermoluminescence Analysis Report from Oxford Authentication from 2010. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Northern Zhou Dynasty Painted Pottery Armoured Horse & Rider. This very rare item is made from grey pottery and cold-painted in white and reddish-brown pigments. The horse wears armour and the rider wears robes draped over his shoulders. Height 21cm (8.25 inches). Northern Zhou Dynasty (AD 557 - 581).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl. The outer surface remains undecorated whereas the inner surface is decorated in underglaze blue of good colour, the central pattern featuring two birds standing amongst foliage. Above this is a wide band comprising four floral panels between which are repeated geometric patterns. This bowl is of good size with a diameter of 18 cm (7 inches). It is in good condition. There is minor "fritting" to the glaze at the rim, often seen on such wares of this period. It has a good ring when tapped and has no restoration or repair. Ming Dynasty, 16th Century.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese Glazed & Painted Pottery Ming Horse. Made from a pinkish-coloured pottery, the horse standing on an integral pedestal and painted in a base coat of white pigment. Details picked out in black and red pigments as well as green and amber glazed. Height 34cm. Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) or later.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

Three Thai 15th Century Buddhist Pottery Roof Tiles Ends. The height of each tile is approximately 15cm. (3).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Gilded and Inlaid Bronze Box, Dragons, Phoenix – Han Dynasty or Later. A large box with the outer surfaces of both cover and container elaborately and skilfully decorated with scrolling patterns featuring dragons, phoenixes and human figures. The cover further decorated with inlaid semi-precious stones. At each end of the cover are taotie ring handles. Length 37.5cm, width 18.5cm, height 18cm, weight 8.75kg. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220) or later.For reference: a much simpler pottery version of this type of box is shown in the 1996 book “Chinese Ceramics The New Standard Guide” where it is described as a “covered box for food” and dated to the Eastern Han.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese White Marble Buddhist Votive Stele – Northern Wei / Qi. The central carved Bodhisattva seated, pensive with the left leg resting on the right knee, the right hand, with finger raised, held to the face in contemplation. Flanked by four luohans, two on either side. Above these is the mandorla with four flying apsaras and a temple building in the centre. The rectangular plinth is carved with a bodhisattva and a lion-dog on either side of a table supported by two small figures on which is an incense burner. At the front of the plinth are two drilled circular holes. To the reverse of the plinth, at the base of each support of the mandorla, is a four-legged mythical creature. On the surface of one of the luohans are the remains of gilding. Height 53.5cm (21 inches), width 32cm (12.5 inches). Late Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386-581), Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577) or possibly later.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton. Purchased by Mr. Page from a specialist dealer in Bath in the mid 1990s for £7,000 (by repute, invoice not available).There are losses, particularly to the front of the plinth where the heads of the two small bodhisattvas have been lost. There are various breaks and repairs where the upper section had become broken from the plinth.In 2015, Mr. Page commissioned a mineralogy & petrography report to determine whether or not all pieces were from the same original sculpture. The stele was examined by Petrolab Ltd., eleven areas were analysed and it was determined that all re-stuck pieces were indeed of the original sculpture. The thirteen-page report will be included in the sale and can be viewed on request.

A Large Chinese Jade / Hardstone Cong – Neolithic or Later. The colour of the stone mottled green / yellowish-brown. The hole in its centre drilled at both ends and meeting in the middle. Horizontal grooves have been cut into the body to produce eight sections, the corners of each carved with “proto-monster” mask designs and thin parallel lines. Similarly decorated cong have been attributed to the Neolithic Liangzhu culture in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Height 34cm (13.5 inches). Neolithic period or later.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.