A Fine Blue and White Vase For Sale

A Fine Blue and White Vase

H: 14.5 cm

Qianlong mark and period

Price is available upon request. Interested parties can contact May at maynaik23@gmail.com.

Suggestions to the Jade Collector by Sam Bernstein

Compiled from Arts of Asia March - April 1993

Wu Zetian - The Only Empress in Chinese History

Some quick facts about this empress:

• Born in an official-eunuch family.
• Sent to the palace at the age of 14.
• Remained a lowly concubine for 12 years.
• A great political leader.
• Contributed to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty from the Age of Zhenguan to the Age of Kaiyuan.

Who was she?

Thought of the day:

Wu Zetian was the only Chinese woman to name her own dynasty, Zhou, and was greatly reviled by Confucian historians. But she had widespread popular support. Why? 

A Fine and Rare Set of Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt-Bronze at The Sungari 2008 Spring Auction

Compiled from Sungari 2008 Spring Works of Art Auctions 

A Fine Vase With (Gold-Plated) Bulls and Horses and Enamel Decorations For Sale

A Fine Vase With (Gold-Plated) Bulls and Horses and Enamel Decorations

H: 37.5cm

Diameter of mouth: 14.5cm

Qianlong mark and period

Evaluation of Jade by Sam Bernstein

Compiled from Arts of Asia March - April 1993

Empire of The Dragons - Sui Dynasty

Compiled from Empire of The Dragons

A Han Dynasty Jar

Compiled from Arts of Asia May - June 1996

An Imperial Ivory Snuff Bottle Being Exhibited at The Fine Art and Antiques Fair in London

Compiled from Arts of Asia May - June 1996

Technique in Jade Collecting by Sam Bernstein

Compiled from Arts of Asia March - April 1993

A Magnificent Red Vase With 2 Five-Clawed Dragons Dancing in The Sky and Water For Sale

A Magnificent Red Vase With 2 Five-Clawed Dragons Dancing in The Sky and Water 

H: 33cm

Qianlong mark and period

A Fine Famille Rose Bowl of A Phoenix With Plants in Background For Sale

A Fine Famille Rose Bowl of A Phoenix With Plants in Background

Diameter: 21.5cm

Yongzheng mark and period

Empire of the Dragons - A Time of Divisions

Compiled from Empire of the Dragons

A Pair of Polychrome Porcelain Vases, Each Painted With Phoenixes and Dragons Among Clouds

Compiled from Arts of Asia May-June 1996

Taste in Jade Collecting by Sam Bernstein

 Compiled from Arts of Asia March-April 1993

Emperor Chengdi - The Biggest Lecher and The First Homosexual Emperor

Compiled from Infamous Chinese Emperors

A Fine Famille Rose Vase With Beautifully Carved Decorations For Sale

A Fine Famille Rose Vase With Beautifully Carved Decorations

H: 34.5cm

Qianlong mark and period

A Chinese Ming Dynasty 'Chicken Cup' Smashes Sale Record at Sotheby's HK

A tiny porcelain cup, dating back to the Ming Dynasty, has fetched $36m (£21.5m) at an auction in Hong Kong, setting a new record. Please click on the link below to access the full article and video.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-26935113

Are Jade Artefacts Carved? by Dr Chiew Seen Kong

Compiled from Misadventures in Collecting Chinese Antiques

A Famille Rose Bowl Being Auctioned Off at The Pioneeragon 2003 Art Auction

Compiled from Pioneeeragon 2003 Art Auction