A few examples of appraisal values for
BLACK POTTERY

• A Chinese black pottery amphora
  A Chinese black pottery amphora with applied bronze bosses, Han Dynasty circa 3000-2500 bc ???????????  Property of an eminent Hong Kong collector.
• ROBERT JONES, UNTITLED (BLACK
  ROBERT JONES, UNTITLED (BLACK POTTERY) Title: Robert Jones, Untitled (Black Pottery) Medium: fired clay Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 7 x 7
• A pair of Edwardian brass
  A pair of Edwardian brass bedsteads, with railed head and footboards, 91cm w More Information Some corrosion, retaining black pottery castors, the irons wood slatted
• Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Blue
  Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Blue & Black Pottery Vase 16''
• Iranian and style collectibles,
  Iranian and style collectibles, pottery, etc., to include (3) chased silver teapot, covered jar and vase, a pottery cup in paint decoration signed Iran, (3) painted boxes, a chased metal bowl, black pottery vase and serving dish, 14" dia and more.
• CHINESE BLACK POTTERY JAR COVER
  CHINESE BLACK POTTERY JAR COVER LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY DIAMETER 6". FITS A 5" JAR.CHINESE BLACK POTTERY JAR COVER, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, Finial formed as three conjoined frolicking fu dogs. Decoration of four Chinese characters. Dimensions: Diameter 6". Fits a 5" jar.
• TWIN-HANDLED BLACK POTTERY JAR
  TWIN-HANDLED BLACK POTTERY JAR HAN DYNASTY ? ?????each side carved with two spirals seeming to issue from the base of the broad strap handles, with hatched bands on the faceted neck below the rim formed by an angular spout on either side(1)15.2cm high Provenance: Private Scottish collection, North Berwick, has been collecting Asian ceramics for 25 years. Acquired from David Bowden Chinese & Japanese Art, 17 June 2000, with a photocopied receipt.Note: A slightly larger example dated to the Warring States, Qin or Han dynasty, 20.2cm high, is in the Meiyintang Collection, see Krahl, R.Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, Volume One, Azimuth Editions, London, 1994, no. 65, p. 53. Larger comparable examples, ca. 33cm high, dated to the Han dynasty, can be seen in auctions, one sold at Sotheby's London, 10 Nov 2022, lot 18; one at Bonham's London, 8 Nov 2018, lot 14; and one painted example, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 6 Jun 2023, lot 3203.
• RARE BLACK POTTERY WINE VESSEL, JUE
  RARE BLACK POTTERY WINE VESSEL, JUE SHANG DYNASTY ? ???elegantly potted, the oval body supported on three blade legs, the mouth extended to a cupped pouring tip at one end and a raised pointed tip at the opposite flanked by two vertical posts with conical finials in between, one side of the vessel applied with a loop handle(1)19cm highProvenance: Private Scottish collection, North Berwick, has been collecting Asian ceramics for 25 years. Acquired at Christie's London, 19 Jun 2001, lot 3, with an original receipt. The result of the Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence analysis test, sample no. C101j70, is consistent with the dating of this lot, with a photocopied certificate dated 1 May 2001. Note: Ritual wine vessels in the form of a jueare more commonly seen in bronze. They were designated for heating and pouring wine during Shang dynasty rituals. The capped posts rising from the rim would have allowed the hot metal vessel to be lifted from the heat and poured, whereas the ceramic form of this vessel would not have been suitable for this.Compared tozun and gu vessels dated to the Shang dynasty made in the form of ceramic instead of bronze, fewer jue and jia vessels are known. Compare to a greatly simplified and squatted jue, dated to the late Shang dynasty,in the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, object no. B60P1834, and illustrated by He Li in Chinese Ceramics - The New Standard Guide, London: Thames and Hudson, 1996, p. 63, no. 20. Also see other similar simplified examples, Shang dynasty, one in Princeton University Art Museum, museum no. y1965-52; some in Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica Taipei, accession nos. R023599BBWA_2, R000175CCWA, R000174CCWK_1. These tripod vessels with slender legs, like this lot, would have been more difficult to fire successfully.
• RAMONA TAPIA (1940-2003) SANTA
  RAMONA TAPIA (1940-2003) SANTA CLARA BLACKWARE POTNative American black on black pottery, Santa Clara Pueblo, with incised geometric step carving, signed on underside Ramona Tapia (1940-2003), approx 6.5"h, 4"diam, 2.75lbs
• RAMONA TAPIA (1940-2003) SANTA
  RAMONA TAPIA (1940-2003) SANTA CLARA BLACKWARE POTNative American black on black pottery, Santa Clara Pueblo, with incised Avanyu water serpent motif and stylized geometric step carving along rim, signed on underside Ramona Tapia (1940-2003), approx 8"h, 7"diam, 5.5lbs
• RAMONA TAPIA (1940-2003) SANTA
  RAMONA TAPIA (1940-2003) SANTA CLARA BLACKWARE POTNative American black on black pottery, Santa Clara Pueblo, with incised Avanyu water serpent motif, signed on underside Ramona Tapia (1940-2003), approx 5"h, 9"diam, 3.75lbs
• MARIE MARTINEZ SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO
  MARIE MARTINEZ SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO WEDDING VASENative American black on black pottery wedding vase, signed on underside Marie (Marie "Maria" Montoya Martinez, 1887-1980), San Ildefonso Pueblo, c.1920-1925, with repeated geometric motif, approx 10.5"h, 7.25"w, 6.75"d, 2.75lbs
• (3) SANTA CLARA BLACK POTTERY,
  (3) SANTA CLARA BLACK POTTERY, NARANJO, GUTIERREZNative American Santa Clara pottery black on black vase, signed at the underside Cisneros, Santa Clara Pueblo, approx. 2"h, 4" diam.; (1) black on black signed at the underside Teresa V. Gutierrez (b. 1933), approx. 2.5"h,4.5, diam.; (1) black on black signed at the underside Fidel and Tonita Naranhjo, approx. 4.5"h, 4.25" diam., total: 3lbs
• (4) NATIVE AMERICAN BLACK ON
  (4) NATIVE AMERICAN BLACK ON BLACK POTTERY(4) Native American pottery, including: (1) black on black bowl, dated 1992, Ed Natiya Saxon, Navajo, 5"h, 6.5"diam; (1) black on black weed vase, marked at the underside "Jean, Navajo", 5.5"h, 7.5"w; (1) black on black seed pot, with incised double water serpent motif, signed on underside Madeline E. Naranjo (b.1971), approx 3.5"h, 3.5"diam; (1) Mata Ortiz black pottery, Esperanza Tena, fish basket design, 9.5"h, 7.75"diam; approx 7lbs total
• MARIE MARTINEZ BLACK BLACK ON BLACK
  MARIE MARTINEZ BLACK BLACK ON BLACK BOWL 4" X 6.5"San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, black decoration on black pottery bowl, signed at under side Marie (Maria Martinez, 1887-1980), 4"h, 6.5"diam, 1.5lbs
• MARIE MARTINEZ BLACK BLACK ON BLACK
  MARIE MARTINEZ BLACK BLACK ON BLACK BOWL 4" X 6.5"San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, black decoration on black pottery bowl, signed at under side Marie ( Maria Martinez, 1887-1980), 4"h, 6.5"diameter, 1.5lbs
• GROUP OF FOUR BLACK POTTERY
  GROUP OF FOUR BLACK POTTERY VESSELSComprising: An Etruscan black pottery vase, Villanova A Southern Italy two handled cup A black pottery rimmed bowl A Middle Eastern black pottery bowl The largest 5 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. Condition The Etruscan vase in good overall condition with nicks and minor losses with surface abrasions and encrustation. The Italian cup with an 1/2 in. hairline crack on the rim with minor nicks, surface abrasions and encrustation. The rimmed bowl with a 1 in. loss on the rim with other losses and nicks throughout. Minor abrasions, staining and wear. The middle-eastern bowl with rim nicks, staining and minor abrasions.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• TWO EGYPTIAN POTTERY SCARABS WITH A
  TWO EGYPTIAN POTTERY SCARABS WITH A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF ARTIFACTSComprising: Two black glazed pottery monkeys A carved stone seated bird A black pottery fragment Two blue glass coins Two Egyptian pottery scarabs A Neolithic stone axe head The largest 2 x 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 in., (9 pcs). Condition The two scarabs have nicks and losses with surface abrasions. The axe head has expected wear. The two coins have losses and white surface residue. The fragment has wear. The monkeys and bird have losses and scuffing.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• (3) planters, 2 terracotta, one
  (3) planters, 2 terracotta, one pottery, black pottery 9" x 18", round terracotta 10" x 25", tall terracotta 13" x 13"
• (2) Pcs Native American black on
  (2) Pcs Native American black on black pottery, unsigned, c/o bird form dish (6-3/4" l x 2-1/4" h), vase (8" h)
• A Small Black Pottery Amphorae, Han
  A Small Black Pottery Amphorae, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) ? ?????? height 5.9 in — 15 cm
• OAXACAN BLACK POTTERY STOVEA 20th
  OAXACAN BLACK POTTERY STOVEA 20th c. Oaxacan handmade blackware figural stove or incensario, with a wide mouth and top vents, styled after Pre-Columbian forms. 13 x 14.5 inches. Condition Very good condition.
• NEGALE , UNTITLED (ZUNI BLACK
  NEGALE , UNTITLED (ZUNI BLACK POTTERY) Title: Negale , Untitled (Zuni Black Pottery) Dimensions: 6 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2
• FOUR NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY
  FOUR NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY VESSELS, INCLUDING LUPE SOTO One Corina Ortiz water vessel, black geometric design, on black pottery display ring, signed on the bottom: "Corina Ortiz" 4 ?"T x 4 ½"D. One Paty Rodriguez small mouth vessel, all over geometric design, signed on the bottom: "Paty Rodriguez" 4"T x 4 ¼"D. One Lupe Soto vessel, short neck, wide body, geometric design, signed on the bottom: "Lupe Soto" 3 ¼"T x 4 ½"D. One J L Olivas amphora shape on black pottery display ring, all over decoration, signed on the bottom: "J.L. Olivas" 5"T x 4 ¼"D.
• FOUR NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY
  FOUR NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY VESSELS, INCLUDING PATY QUEZADA 1 Johanna Herrera and Anthony Baca, Santa Clara black pottery vessel with carved geometric designs, marked on the bottom: "Johanna & Anthony/ Santa Clara" 2 ?"T x 3 ?"D. 1 Paty Quezada lizard black pottery vessel, geometric pattern with integral lizard in relief, marked on the bottom: "Paty Quezada" 3"T x 4 ¼"D. 1 Vidal Corona black pottery vessel, small mouth, geometric design, marked on the bottom: "Vidal Corona," 3"T x 4"D. 1 Lupe Solo black pottery vessel, carved geometric designs on gourd shape. 4 ¼"T x 5"D.
• TWO MATA ORTIZ BLACK ON BLACK
  TWO MATA ORTIZ BLACK ON BLACK POTTERY VESSELS Two Mata Ortiz black on black pottery vessels, the first bowl by Reynaldo Quezada, 6"h; the second Yolanda Quezada owl vessel, 10"h
• LARGE CHINESE BLACK POTTERY
  LARGE CHINESE BLACK POTTERY COCOON JAR, HAN DYNASTYwell potted, the body of 'cocoon' shape supported on a high splayed ringed foot, encircled by vertical triple-incised bands, set with a neck molded with horizontal ridges before the everted rim, the pottery of smooth texture, burnished to a deep grey color.H:30cm Provenance:Cowperthwaite Family Collection
• LARGE BLACK POTTERY AMPHORA, HAN
  LARGE BLACK POTTERY AMPHORA, HAN DYNASTYA black glazed amphora, Han dynasty, of a globular body rising to a square mouth, body decorated with carved with a spiral pattern, flanked by a pair of curved handle.H:32cm Provenance:Cowperthwaite Family Collection
• JAPANESE TOKANABE BLACK POTTERY
  JAPANESE TOKANABE BLACK POTTERY VASEA black and brown mold-pressed vase with raised reliefs. 'Made in Japan' impressed stamp. #JapaneseVase #Tokanabe Issued: c. 1920 - 1930 Dimensions: 5"L x 5"W x 9.75"H Country of Origin: Japan Condition: Good
• VINTAGE VOHANN HOODWINK BLACK
  VINTAGE VOHANN HOODWINK BLACK POTTERY ASHTRAYA round black ashtray with three slots. Vohann Hoodwink embossed marking on base. Dimensions: 4"W x 1.5"H Manufacturer: Vohann Hoodwink Country of Origin: United States Condition: Age related wear.
• MID-CENTURY "S. SOLDIER" MULTICOLOR
  MID-CENTURY "S. SOLDIER" MULTICOLOR VASEDESCRIPTION: Mid-Century Modern Multicolor Vase. Smooth textured ovoid black pottery vase decorated with multicolor designed with black, red purple and yellow lacquer square motif design in a modernist pattern. Signed "S. Soldier" on bottom. CIRCA: Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: Europe DIMENSIONS: H: 10" W: 5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• SIGNED NC CHEROKEE POTTERY JAR,
  SIGNED NC CHEROKEE POTTERY JAR, MAUDE WELCHMaude Welch, North Carolina Cherokee Indian pottery jar. Tall neck form with figural handles depicting braves with long braids extending down to side of the pot. Signed in script on base, and dated, "Made by Maude Welch Cherokee N.C. 7-2-37". 6" H. 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Biography (courtesy Western Carolina University): Maude French Welch (1894ñ1953) was was born near Cooper's Creek in the Birdtown section of the Qualla Boundary. In the 1920s she lived in South Carolina, where she met some of the most accomplished of Catawba potters. Returning to the Qualla Boundary, Welch began producing pottery in earnest and was quickly rewarded.While largely self-taught, Welch continued to add to her repertoire of traditional pottery forms and sometimes added hand-shaped embellishments. Welch used a variety of tools to shape her pottery and used the same polishing stone for more than twenty-five years. She briefly experimented with pottery kilns, but abandoned the practice because customers preferred her signature mottled tan and smoky-black pottery, achieved by more traditional methods. A 1935 report on pottery called her ìthe most talented potter on the Reservation,î and some contend that Welch led the revival of pottersí art among the Cherokee. Condition: Overall very good condition with minor/shallow chipping to face and hair of one handle. Body with scattered scratching. Wear to base.
• SIGNED NC CHEROKEE POTTERY JAR,
  SIGNED NC CHEROKEE POTTERY JAR, MAUDE WELCHMaude Welch, North Carolina Cherokee Indian pottery jar. Short rolled neck with figural handles depicting braves with long braids that extend down the side of the pot. Signed in script on the base "Made by Maude Welch, Cherokee, NC", also marked in pencil "3.00" indicating the original sales price. 5 3/4" H. Circa 1937. Biography (courtesy Western Carolina University): Maude French Welch (1894ñ1953) was was born near Cooper's Creek in the Birdtown section of the Qualla Boundary. In the 1920s she lived in South Carolina, where she met some of the most accomplished of Catawba potters. Returning to the Qualla Boundary, Welch began producing pottery in earnest and was quickly rewarded.While largely self-taught, Welch continued to add to her repertoire of traditional pottery forms and sometimes added hand-shaped embellishments. Welch used a variety of tools to shape her pottery and used the same polishing stone for more than twenty-five years. She briefly experimented with pottery kilns, but abandoned the practice because customers preferred her signature mottled tan and smoky-black pottery, achieved by more traditional methods. A 1935 report on pottery called her ìthe most talented potter on the Reservation,î and some contend that Welch led the revival of pottersí art among the Cherokee. Condition: Minor chip to rim with approx. 1/8" radiating line. Body with scattered scratching. Wear to base.
• 2 CERAMIC ITEMS, CHINESE COVERED
  2 CERAMIC ITEMS, CHINESE COVERED JAR & JAPANESE STYLE R...1st item: Chinese Yixing Heini or black pottery covered jar with relief carved decoration throughout, two movable ring handles, and a bud form finial. Partially legible incised marks to the base. 5 5/8" H x approx. 7 3/4" dia. 20th century. 2nd item: Japanese style raku fired pottery vase having a folded cut-out design to the body. The exterior of the body with buff glaze with iridescent highlights and the interior with apple green glaze. Base with incised signature. 7 1/4" H. 20th century. Condition: Both items overall excellent condition.
• CHINESE BLACK POTTERY EWERChinese
  CHINESE BLACK POTTERY EWERChinese black pottery ewer with tan splotches and an unglazed base. Measures approximately 6-12" high.
• A MARIE & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY
  A MARIE & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY WEDDING PLATE, SAN ILDE...A MARIE & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY WEDDING PLATE, SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO, NEW MEXICO, SIGNED,1943-1954, of circular form and enclosing conforming burnished black feathers on a matt black pottery body within a similarly burnished cloud pattern border, verso signed "Marie + Santana." Diameter: 12 1/2" Note: Maria (Marie) Montoya Poveka Martinez (Native American 1887-1980) a native of the San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, had made pottery since childhood and continued with her husband Julian who she was able to develop the black on black pottery with, died unexpectedly in 1943. After his death her son Adam Martinez (1903-2000) and his wife Santana Martinez (1909-2002) assisted in the various steps from gathering the clay, modeling, decorating and the firing. It was during this time that the signature "Marie & Santana" was used.Maria Montoya was a highly important potter in the development of what is recognized as the San Ildefonso style of pottery. Her work has been exhibited at fairs across the globe, has attained numerous awards and can be found in museums as well as private collections throughout the U.S. Recognition by the National Endowment for the Arts in the form of a grant in 1973 allowed for the opening of the Martinez pottery workshop. Condition: Some light scratches and scuff marks. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."