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Rare Song Dynasty Tomb Panel Tile .  Flying Horse.  Terracotta / Clay.  Houma City.  Shan Xi Province.  China.

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  Tomb panel were common in many dynasties.  In the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279 AD) these panels could be of two types:  a wood panel craved in the tomb itself OR a stone panel that lined the walls or panels within the tomb.   This one is… Continue reading

Hand Crafted Carving Monkey King.  Sun Wukong. Xuan Zang.  Boxwood.  Shandong, China

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  The Monkey King – aka Sun Wukong – is a legendary warrior best known as the esotericstuff.com character in the 16th Century novel, “Journey to the West”.  But this warrior’s reputation predates this novel where stories and adaptations can be traced all the way back to the Song… Continue reading

Song Dynasty-styled Crackle Glaze Porcelain Vase, China

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Detail:  Celadon crackle porcelain vase with a Song Dynasty styling.  A stunning piece.  Circa mid-1900’s.  In excellent condition.   This item has sold.  Thanks V.S. !!

Song Dynasty-Styled Jade Phoenix Vessel, China

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Detail:  Hand carved phoenix wine drinking vessel like those from the Song Dynasty (about 1100 AD).  This was carved in the mid-1900’s.  Very majestic and in pristine condition.
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