Wanli Blue and White Three Friends Jar
An impressive blue and white 'Three Friends' jar Wanli mark and period, of baluster form, the sides painted in deep cobalt blue with pine, prunus and bamboo rising from the base with birds in flight among trailing clouds above, all between a band of…
Wei Yongsheng's Painted Porcelain Plaques of Famous Recluses
A set of four painted rectangular porcelain plaques, Wei Yongsheng (1910-1975), Republic period 80 x 20 approx. each (4). Provenance: Private collection, Canberra, acquired in Shanghai prior to 1949 and thence by descent The group depicts four famous…
Chinese Landscape Porcelain Brush Pot
Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, with a continuous landscape, in blue, iron red and green, six character mark to base, height 14 cm
Chinese White Glazed Four Lugged Jar, Sui Dynasty
A large Chinese white glazed four lugged jar, Sui Dynasty (581-618), 30.5 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter and Alice Chu, acquired by Walter Hochstadter prior to 1997 hence by descent. Walter Hochstadter was a well known and…
Daoguang Famille-Rose Brush Pot with Provenance
A famille-rose 'bogu' brush pot, Daoguang six-character seal mark box, 14.9 cm diam., 15 cm high. Provenance: (bearing a label of) George Eumonopoulos Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, No. 1173
Kangxi Blue and White Brush Pot
A Chinese blue and white brush pot, Kangxi period (1662-1722), Very well painted within two shaped panels, one with a mountains landscape, and the opposing panel with deer and crane, beside a gnarled pine, all in vibrant cobalt blue, 16 cm high, 18.5 cm…
Qianlong Celadon Square Pot with Seal Mark and Box
A celadon-glazed square pot Qianlong six-character seal mark with box, 14.2 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep, 4.5 cm high. Provenance: Previously from a Japanese private collection
Ming Wucai Baluster Jar with Jiajing Mark
A large Chinese Wucai-enamelled baluster jar, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and of the period (1522-1566), the body boldly decorated in separated sections, with a floriate border to the neck, followed by a band of lattice work with floral…
Rare Chinese Yellow-Glazed Dragon & Phoenix Pilgrim's Flask
A very rare Chinese yellow-glazed pottery 'Dragon and Phoenix' 'Pilgrim'S' flask, Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577). Pilgrims flasks like the present example are known as bianhu which translates to a 'Flattened jar'. Travelers preferred these types of vessels…
Turquoise and Red Lotus Leaf Jar with Qianlong Mark
A turquoise, red and white overlay glass 'lotus leaf' jar, Qianlong four-character incised mark to the base, 11 cm high
Chinese Copper Red Phoenix and Dragon Porcelain Jar
A Chinese copper red phoenix and dragon lidded porcelain jar with red character marks to base, height 29 cm
Tang Dynasty White Glazed Jar and Cover
A Chinese Gongxian white glazed jar and cover Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907) of ovoid form, the jar covered inside and out with an ivory-toned clear glaze which stops at the foot. The domed cover is surmounted by a plain knob and similarly glazed. Japanese…
Guangxu Hundred Butterfly Jar
A famille-rose 'hundred butterfly' jar, Guangxu six-character underglaze blue mark 30.0 cm high,
Wanli Wucai Dragon Jar
A wucai faceted jar mark of Wanli of stoutly potted baluster form, the octagonal sides painted in coloured enamels and underglaze blue with alternate rising and descending dragons in iron-red, yellow, blue and green among scattered clouds, all between a…
Late Qing Phoenix & Peony Famille Rose Jar
Large Straits famille rose lidded jar with phoenix & peony design. 27 cm high. Late Qing.
Kangxi Blue and White Jar with Deer and Cranes
A Chinese blue and white jar and cover, Kangxi period (1662-1722) the jar is finely decorated with deer and cranes amongst gnarled pines, rocks and clouds, double ring to base., 44 cm high. Provenance: Mossgreen, Melbourne, 28/11/17, lot 680. Sotheby's…
Wucai Enamel Baluster Jar with Grape Vines and Rockwork
A wucai enamel baluster jar, Shunzhi, 1644-1661, decorated in underglaze blue, enamels and iron-red with grape vines and rockwork, iron-brown dressed rim, the flat unglazed base with a blue enamel leaf over an original firing crack, 17.3 cm high, fitted…
Rare Qing Dynasty Fahua Baluster Jar with Pierced Landscape Design
A rare Fahua heavily potted baluster jar, early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, glazed on the biscuit in dark green, apple green, blue, yellow and aubergine, the outer body with a pierced and sculptured design of a rocky landscape, flat unglazed base, 27 cm…
Ming Dynasty Wucai Lidded Jar with Provenance
A Chinese porcelain lidded jar, of great historic interest and excellent provenance, late Ming Dynasty, the baluster shaped jar painted in wucai palette, underglaze blue & overglaze enamels. Provenance: Vaucluse house, Wentworth Family and thence by…
17th Century Chinese Blue and White Jar with Wood Stand
A large and finely painted Chinese blue and white jar, Kangxi, 17th century, emblem mark in double circles to base, 30 cm high, wood cover and stand 33 cm high overall
Jia Jing Polychrome Porcelain Stationary Holder with Egrets and Lotuses
A polychrome porcelain stationary holder bearing Jia Jing six-character marks with double-circles and of the period (1522-1566), there are five holes on the top of the pot for holding brush pens and stationery, the body is decorated with egrets and…
Chinese Blue Pot with French Brass Mounts
Antique Chinese speckle blue ground lidded pot with later French brass mounts, seated on a tri-form base. 28 cm high
Kangxi porcelain brush pot with immortal in landscape
Chinese Kangxi period porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with an immortal in landscape, with calligraphy to back, a/f, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: John Sparks of mount Street London, 1900-1930, Harold Margetson collection, then by descent…
Qing Dynasty Sancai Jar with Floral Motifs
A Chinese Sancai ovoid jar and cover, Qing Dynasty, incised and painted all over with stylised green foliage and blue and white chrysanthemums on a yellow ground, underglazed blue double circle to base, height 41 cm. Provenance: John Williams Auctions,…
Yongzheng Flambe-Glazed Jar with Seal Mark
A flambe-glazed jar seal mark of Yongzheng, of squat globular form, the hexagonally lobed sides rising to a narrow lipped mouth, covered on the exterior with a crimson glaze streaked in milky lavender-blue thinning to a buff tone, the base impressed with…
Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Brush Pot with Immortal Scene
Chinese Qing Dynasty famille rose brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with a scene of immortal and attendants, in tones of pink, green, blue and yellow, old label verso, height 12 cm. Provenance: John Sparks of mount Street London, 1900-1930, Harold…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Crane Jar, 16th Century
A Chinese blue and white four lugs jar, Ming Dynasty, 16th century. The jar is finely decorated with cranes and clouds, 28 cm high, box
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Lidded Jar
Large Chinese lidded blue and white jar, having a hand painted motif of prunus flowers upon a cracked ice ground. The lid with a male temple lion finial. Likely late Qing Dynasty. 62 cm
Kangxi blue and white deer and crane jar
A Chinese blue and white baluster jar and cover, Kangxi period (662-1722), Very well decorated with deer and cranes amongst gnarled pines, rocks and clouds, double ring to base, 43.2 cm high
Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar, 17th Century
A Chinese blue and white baluster jar and a matched cover, transitional period, mid 17th century, Decorated with a procession of figures in a mountainous landscape, 27 cm high. Provenance: Galerie Moderne, Brussels, 1983
Kangxi famille verte jar with female figures and objects
A famille verte elongated ovoid jar and cover, Kangxi, 1662-1722, finely decorated with four alternating panels of female figures and precious objects all in enamels, iron red and gilt, 23 cm high. Provenance: R&V Tregaskis, late 1980's
Qing Dynasty Blue and White Jar with Fan Motifs
Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white jar and cover, of baluster form, decorated with fan motifs of houses surrounded by sprays of flowers, flanked by loop handles and spherical finial, height 22 cm
Shunzhi Blue and White Brush Pot with Qiling Decoration
A Chinese blue and white cylindrical brush pot, Shunzhi period (1644-1661), decorated with 'Qiling', banana tree and grasses, iron brown rim and flat base, 15.2 cm high' 10.4 cm diameter
Kangxi Courtesans and Children Jar
A blue-and-white 'courtesans and children' jar Kangxi 20.5 cm high. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, no. RPC (label)
Wucai Ginger Jar with Aquatic Scene and Yongzheng Seal
A Chinese Wucai ginger jar with aquatic scene underglazed Yongzheng seal mark to base within a double circle, overall height 15.5 cm (small chips to lid)
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Lidded Jar
A large and impressive early 19th century Chinese famille rose lidded jar, baluster form, traditional panelled decoration including multiple figures within interior and walled garden settings, the elaborate framing of florals, butterflies and exotic birds…
18th Century Chinese Temple Jar with Lotus Scrolls
A Chinese Qing dynasty temple jar possibly Kangxi period, 18th century ., of baluster shape with high rounded shoulders tapering to a waisted spreading foot. Decorated in iron red with lotus scrolls. The base marked with an artemisia leaf within a double…
Wucai Peony and Lion Ginger Jar
A wucai 'peony and lion' covered ginger jar without cover 32.6 cm high
18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Jar
A large Dutch delft blue and white jar and cover, 18th century, Chinese decoration of cranes, peacocks and lotuses, 46.5 cm high. Provenance: The Collection of the late Bjarne Nielsen
Kangxi Wucai Jar with Ladies and Flowers
A Chinese Wucai ovoid jar and cover Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi period decorated with alternating reserves of ladies and flower vases in wucai enamels with gilding. 23.5 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 16 June…
Carved and Reticulated Kangxi Susancai Jar with Enamels
A Chinese carved and reticulated Susancai jar Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi period of double-walled baluster form, intricately carved and pierced to the sides with a landscape scene, decorated with enamels. 26.5 cm high, 22 cm diameter. Provenance:…
Chinese Wooden Brush Pot with Figured Grain
A Chinese large cylindrical wooden brush pot with figured grain, and drain hole with wooden button plug. Possibly Huanghuali wood. Height 28 cm. Width 27.5 cm
Qianlong Glazed Pot with Provenance
A teadust-glazed pot Qianlong six-character seal mark 114 cm high, 20.7 cm diam. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann collection, Wollongong, no. 1021 (label)
Famille-verte brush pot with four poets
A famille-verte square 'four poets' brush pot 11.9 cm high. Provenance: Tsao Chinese Ceramics (label)
17th Century Chinese Wucai Ovoid Jar, 30 cm High
A large Wucai ovoid jar, Chinese, 17th century. 30 cm high
Qianlong Blue and White Ginger Jar with Jade Medallions
A Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain ginger jar, in the 'Prunes Blossom' pattern. The carved rosewood lids inset with medallions of carved and pierced jade and the rosewood stands in carved and finely pierced fretwork. Early Qianlong period…
Ming Dynasty Lotus Jar
A blue and white 'Lotus' jar late Ming Dynasty, the octagonally lobed ovoid body surmounted by a short straight mouth, painted with lotus blooms borne on scrolling stems between an upright petal border at the base and detached florette sprigs around the…
Qing Dynasty Famille Vert Brush Pot with Garden Scene
Good Chinese Qing Dynasty famille vert brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with figures in a garden setting, in tones of green, blue, yellow and pink, height 12 cm
Famille Rose Phoenix Jar - Late Qing Era
Large Straits Chinese famille rose lidded jar late Qing, with flying phoenix decoration. 20 cm high
Qing Dynasty Blue and White Scholar Jar
A Chinese blue and white jar with cover, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), finely painted with scholars in a natural landscape, under glazed double ring mark to the base, 30.9 cm high. Provenance: Old Geelong private collection
Ming Dynasty Fahua-Glazed Lotus Pond Jar with Stand
A Chinese fahua-glazed 'lotus pond' jar, Late Ming dynasty with stand, 7.5 cm diam. Provenance: Victorian Private Collection, acquired in Hong Kong in 1988
Ming Dynasty Dragon Jar with Provenance
A blue and white dragon jar, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), early 17th century, decorated with dragons amongst scrolling lotus, between scrolling pendant borders, the rim bound with a bronze collar, the body constructed from two pieces luted together, 15 cm…
Ming Dynasty Wucai Ginger Jar with Scholars and Animals
A Chinese Wucai-enamelled ginger jar, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing period (1522-1566). With scholars and animals in a landscape setting, a band of red and green triangular design to the neck of the jar, 33.5 cm high; 38 cm high with stand
Blue and White Landscape Brush Pot
Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form leading to a slightly spreading rim, decorated with landscape scene with figure on a mythical beast with onlooker, set amongst pine trees and rocky outcrops, with incised border to rim and…
Pair of Kangxi Period Chinese Blue & White Ginger Jars
Two Chinese blue and white ginger jars, Kangxi period (1662-1722), 22 cm and 20.1 cm high. Provenance: larger jar: Sotheby's London, 15/10/1974, lot 125. Smaller jar: Sotheby's London, 8/6/1982, lot 140. A private collection, Melbourne.
Ming-style blue and white pheasant jar with Wanli mark
A large Ming-style blue and white jar, of ovoid form, painted on the exterior with a continuous scene of pheasants among rockwork and flowering plants, between lappet and vignette diaper borders, the short waisted mouth inscribed in underglaze blue with…
Wucai Enamel Jar with Dragon and Phoenix
A Chinese Wucai enamel jar, mid 17th century, decorated with a dragon and phoenix with unglazed concave base. 18 cm high. Provenance: The late Mrs Evans of Santa Barbara California, who collected Asian art over a lifetime, discovered by Gary Major Douglas…
Chinese Celadon Glazed Four-Lugged Jar with Lotus Petal Motif
A Chinese celadon glazed Four-Lugged jar, Northern Qi (550-577). The jar is moulded with lotus petals on the body. Provenance: The Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter and Alice Chu, acquired by Walter Hochstadter prior to 1997 hence by descent. Walter…
Chinese Calligraphic Poetry Brush Pot
A fine Chinese porcelain square section brush pot, each panel decorated with rows of fine calligraphic poetry in black enamel, overglaze, framed within tablet forms and with red seal marks to each panel, the frames decorated with underglaze blue foliate…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Immortal Jar
A Chinese blue and white ovoid jar decorated with three immortals in the landscape, late Ming dynasty, 16th century, 23 cm high and 15 cm diameter of base. Provenance: Luk Yue Chung Hin, Chinese Antiques, Hong Kong, 1982
Qing Dynasty Famille Vert Brush Pot
Excellent Chinese Qing Dynasty famille vert brush pot, of cylindrical form, beautifully decorated with a scene of emperor and warriors, in tones of blue, green, orange and yellow, height 21 cm, diameter 20 cm
17th Century Blue and White Porcelain Wine Pot
A Late-17th century blue and white porcelain wine pot, fine blue and white hand painting, depicting a Chinese figure and a garden scene, fine quality and good condition, late Ming Dynasty (1522-1619), height 20 cm, width 18 cm
Kangxi Blue and White Lotus Jar
A large Chinese globular blue and white jar, Kangxi period (1662-1722), Painted with a large lotus leaf surrounded with flowers, a diaper band to the shoulder, 22.2 cm high, Wood cover. Provenance: Ray and Vicki Tregaskis Oriental Ceramics & Works of Art
Chinese Blue and White Plum Blossom Jar with Lid
A Chinese blue and white plum blossom and cracked-ice jar Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi to Qianlong period decorated with plum blossom over a cracked ice ground, together with a pierced hardwood lid. Label of Manchester city Art gallery, 1925, item…
18th Century Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot with Inlays
A Chinese huanghuali brush pot with inlays of hardstones and mother-of-pearl, 18th century. the embellishment probably later, 12 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Japan in the 1960s, hence by descent (by repute)
Qianlong Celadon Glazed Jar with Mock Handles
A celadon-glazed jar, seal mark of Qianlong, the ovoid body rising to a short neck, moulded on each side below the shoulders with a reversed 'C'-shaped mock handle, covered overall with a sea-green glaze of even tone, the base inscribed in underglaze blue…
Qianlong Celadon Jar with Blue Mark - 23cm
A Chinese celadon-glaze jar, Qianlong six-character underglaze-blue mark 23 cm high
Chinese Kangxi Blue and White Phoenix Jar
A large Chinese blue and white phoenix jar, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, Well decorated with four phoenix in flight amongst a continuous peony scroll, a band of Ruyi fungus around the neck, under-glazed blue double ring to the base, 34.5 cm high. Provenance:…
Chinese Kangxi famille noir lidded jar with bird decoration
Antique Chinese famille noir lidded jar with bird & tree decoration, Kangxi mark to base, 39 cm high approx
Ming-style Polychrome Jar with Buddhist Lions, Wanli Mark
A Ming style polychrome jar, the steeply rounded sides painted with Buddhist lions in a continuous landscape between floral and diaper borders, Wanli mark, 13 cm wide
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Bird and Flower Jar
A blue and white jar, Ming dynasty Wanli period the sides painted with birds in flight and perched among flowering peony, chrysanthemum and lingzhi fungus, below a sprig and diaper band around the shoulders 16 cm high
Chinese Porcelain Jar with Auspicious Characters
A large Chinese porcelain jar, in the Jiajing manner, painted in panels with bamboo, prunus and pine, their branches growing in the form of auspicious characters, the shoulder decorated with calligraphic cartouches on a diaper ground, height 26 cm
Kangxi Blue & White Hu Jar with Bird Motif
Large blue & white Hu jar, decorated in underglaze blue with birds on a branch. Four character Kangxi reign mark. Firing spot on the neck. Height 39.5 cm
Kangxi Blue and White Landscape Jar with Lid
A Chinese blue and white jar, Kangxi period (1661-1722), decorated with shaped reserves containing landscapes and floral sprays against a cracked ice and plum blossom ground. Together with a later wooden lid, 23.5 cm high, 20 cm diameter (without lid).
Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot with Mountain and Lake Scene
Good Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with a continuous scene of mountain, lake and trees, six character mark to base, 13.5 cm
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Brush Pot with Figures
Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated continuously with figures amongst rocky outcrops, six character mark to base, height 20 cm
Blue and White Lotus Porcelain Jar
Chinese Qing blue and white porcelain jar, of lobed form, decorated continuously with lotus and scrolling foliate motifs, height 19 cm
Chinese Landscape Porcelain Brush Pot
Good Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with a continuous landscape of trees, mountains, lake and figures, in tones of blue, iron red and green, with four character mark to base, height 13.5 cm, diameter 18.5 cm
Chinese Kangxi Brush Pot with Famille-Rose Decoration
A Chinese famille-rose and iron red decorated brush pot, Kangxi mark, 19.9 cm diameter
Majiayao Culture Pottery Jar with Geometric Patterns
A large Chinese painted pottery storage jar, Majiayao culture (3300-2000 B.C.), Machang phase (2300-2000 B.C.) finely decorated with geometric patterns in mineral pigments, 30.5 cm high. Provenance: Maria Lam, Hong Kong, late 90s.
Kangxi Jar with Playful Women and Children
A blue and white baluster jar, Kangxi period decorated with women and children at play, 26 cm high. Provenance: Menilar, Philippines 1970s, (1662-1722)
Kangxi Blue and White Figure Jar
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Kangxi Periond blue and white lidded jar with figure pattern, blue and white porcelain in Kang XI period is remarkable and unique in Chinese ceramic history, decorated with beautiful and bright blue colour, exquisite painting, and…
Qianlong Dragon Jar with Buddhist Emblems
A superbly decorated Chinese lidded jar, with green enamel Imperial five clawed dragons within a border of Buddhist emblems. Six character underglaze blue Qianlong (1736-1795) mark underneath. No damage. Height 21 cm
A good Chinese large porcelain brush pot, the blue glaze highlighted with reserved Chinese characters, of Kangxi style. Metal protective top rim band. The unglazed partially recessed base with later Chinese inscription, height 16 cm, diameter 19 cm.
Qing Dynasty Zitan Brush Pot
A large zitan brush pot Bitong, Qing dynasty, of plain cylindrical form. 20.5 cm high.
Longquan Celadon Peony and Lotus Jar Set
A fine Longquan celadon jar, 13-14th century, decorated with moulded band of peony on the shoulder, a band of lotus petals on the lower half, covered in a good pale green glaze, together with two similar Longquan jars, 11 cm high, 10.5 cm high and 17.5 cm…
Wanli Lion Jar with Box from Japanese Collection
A blue-and-white 'lion' jar Wanli six-character mark with box, 12.8 cm high. Provenance: Previously from a Japanese private collection
Blue and White Dragon Porcelain Jar
A large blue and white Chinese porcelain jar and cover, 19th century, of baluster form featuring two dragons amid floral motifs. Provenance: Sotheby's London, 9 November 2005, L05216, Lot 660
Blue and White Kangxi Ginger Jar with Figurative Scenes
A blue and white ginger jar with wooden cover and stand Kangxi period / 18th century, decorated with figurative scenes, double ring mark to base hairline and firing flaw the vase, 21.5 cm high
Blue and White Swallow Jar with Cover
A large blue and white ovoid jar and cover, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722) finely decorated with a family of swallows in a large mandarin prunus tree, 30 cm high (with cover). Provenance: Joshua McClelland print room, Melbourne, 1980. A private…
Wucai Phoenix & Dragon Jar, 16th/17th Century
A wucai 'phoenix and dragon' jar 16th/17th century 18.8 cm high
Famille Rose Jar with Ho Ho Bird and Peonies
A Chinese Qing Dynasty famille rose jar, possibly with a Dutch brass mount with lock, painted with ho ho bird and peonies. Height 25 cm.
Kangxi Blue and White 'Shou' Jar
A Chinese blue and white ovoid jar, Kangxi period (1662-1722), decorated overall with 'Shou' characters and prunus. 21 cm high. Provenance: A Melbourne Private Collection
18th Century Chinese Imari Ginger Jar with Lakeside Scene
A Chinese Imari ginger jar, Qing dynasty, 18th century, of ovoid form, painted with a continuous lakeside scene, wood cover and stand, (3), 22.5 cm high
Kangxi Yellow-Glaze Jar from Private Collection
A Chinese yellow-glaze jar, Kangxi six-character underglaze blue mark 21 cm high. Provenance: Private collection Victoria
Blue and White Kangxi Jar with Precious Objects
A blue and white ovoid jar and cover, Kangxi, 1662-1722, decorated with precious objects in three panels on a cracked ice and prunus flower background, 22.5 cm high. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions (The collection of Julian Sterling, 26/2/07) lot 61, an…
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