Ancient Han dynasty Chinese earthenware jar with impressed decoration. Han Dynasty, Giao Chie period, 1st to 3rd century. Height 13 inches, width 16.5 inches. To see a similar example please see: Arts of Asia, Volume 41, Number 4 (August 2011), page 95, (13). This jar was previously sold by J. J. Lally & Co., New York, inventory 2601. James Lally has been an active participant in the Chinese art market for more than 50 years. He was a director of Chinese works of art at Sotheby’s in New York and Hong Kong from 1970, and in 1983 he was named president of Sotheby’s in North America. In 1986 he founded J. J. Lally & Co. and mounted an exhibition which was sold out in the first week. Link to one of his lectures in 2011.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CijiYxZh1qQj

Japanese rosewood calligrapher's ink holder. Meiji period (late 19th century). Hinged lid, copper well. Measures 7.5 inches long. A lovely desk object.

Antique Chinese export rose medallion large porcelain bowl. Excellent condition. Measures 12 inches across by 5.5 inches high.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Gale Catalogue of Japanese Paintings and Drawings by Hillier. Two volumes, published in 1970 by Tuttle, London, first edition. Hard cover in original case.

English earthenware ewer in a Chinoiserie transfer pattern called Opium Smokers. Staffordshire, circa 1810-1820. Maker unknown but possibly Masons. The pattern name is misleading because the pipe being smoked is not an opium pipe. Ex. Zeller collection. Measures 9" high by 8.5" wide from spout to handle. Excellent condition.