A Blue and White Flat Ewer With a Phoenix-head Spout

Compiled from Pottery and Porcelain

A Blue and White Flat Ewer With a Phoenix-head Spout
Produced in the Yuan Dynasty (1206 - 1368), this ewer, 18.5 cm high, was excavated from a ruined Yuan courtyard in Beijing in October 1970. The phoenix head serves as the spout, and the rolled tail as the handle. It shows the influence of the ceramic designs of the nomadic people of North China.

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