19th Century Rhinoceros Horn Lotus Cup
A large carved full-tip rhinoceros horn libation cup, 19th century the full length of the horn intricately carved in the form of a deep lotus leaf, borne on a long curved stem within an openwork arrangement of further sinuous stems bearing lotus flowers…
Ming Dynasty Dragon Chairs
A rare pair of heavy Chinese hardwood chairs, Ming Dynasty, 16-17th century, each one with an elaborate openwork dragon design around a 'shou' medallion on the back, three shaped aprons below the seat, carved with dragons, possibly zitan. See Wang Xixiang…
Gilded bronze Amitabha figure with Yongle mark
A Chinese gilded bronze figure of a seated Amitabha, Yongle six-character incised mark, probably Ming dynasty, the deity seated majestically in padmasana, the hands in dhyanamudra mudra holding the vase of longevity, the rounded face with eyes downcast…
Rare Ming Dynasty Chinese Gilt-Bronze Mahakala Statue
A rare and exceptional Chinese gilt-bronze seated figure of Mahakala, (Nag.po.chen.po), Defender of the Faith,Early Ming Dynasty, 15th century. The crowned deity wearing an elaborate apron, a skull cup in one hand and standing on a supine figure,…
Rare Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Dragon Panel
A large rare Qing Dynasty carved wood dragon panel, superbly carved in huanghuali wood (attributed) in layered relief with nine dragons each with four claws. The central dragon with sinuous wreathen body in front profile with head carved in high relief…
Pair of Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Armchairs, Qing Dynasty
A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi Qing dynasty, (2), each with a rounded crestrail composed of five joined members applied with four metal bands, and set on straight back posts centred with a plain rectangular S-form splat, supported…
Gilt-bronze Guanyin Figure, Yuan/Ming Dynasty
A rare Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin, Yuan/early Ming Dynasty, 13th-15th century. The bejewelled figure draped in long ribbons, with the Amitabha Buddha positioned at the front of the elaborate headdress, seated elegantly on a pierced rockwork…
Ming Dynasty Gold Buddha Figure with Inscription
A gold repousse figure of a Buddha, Ming dynasty, dated according to inscription, 'the 22nd year of the Wanli reign (1594)' with box, 5.3 cm long, 7.7g, 17ct. Provenance: J. J. Lally & Co., New York, 17 July 2000, no. 1050 (label and receipt) According…
Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Armchairs, Qing Dynasty (2)
A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi, Qing Dynasty, (2), each chair with five-segmented rounded crestrail set on straight back posts with beaded shaped flanges, centred with a slightly arched rectangular splat carved with a ruyi -shaped…
Ming/Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Lion Mask Handles
A Chinese bombe form bronze censer, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 17th/18th century, finely cast with lion mask handles and an eight character mark in relief in seal script inset to the base. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 7 cm high,…
Rare Luohan Head with Ming Dynasty Bank Note
A large Chinese wooden head of a Luohan, Jin/Yuan Dynasty 13-14th century, the expressive features very well defined, with original textile base attached to the surface, gesso and lacquer absent, consecration material found inside the head cavity, in the…
Ming Porcelain Wall Vase with Eastern Influence
Early Ming large porcelain Middle Eastern export ware vase with a ring holder & a raised star button, all decorated with Chinese infuence & Eastern flowers, made to hang on a wall for oil distribution. Formally of the Banister Family collection, with a…
Qing Dynasty Jade Mythical Horse Figure
A Superbly carved Chinese jade figure of a mythical horse, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the mottled white jade figure, recumbent atop a bed of swirling waves and rockwork, with finely combed mane, its head turned towards a collection of books bound together…
Chinese Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup with Archaic Bronze Form
A rare 18th/19th century Chinese carved rhinoceros horn libation cup in the form of an archaic bronze 'Jue' drinking vessel. Taotie monster masks above the splayed legs, key border and strap handle. The lotus petal bowl with twin fish for felicity. Some…
Ming-style Huanghuali Tapered Cabinet with Metal Accents
A Ming-style huanghuali and hardwood round corner tapered cabinet Yuanjiaogui, 19th/20th century, the rounded protruding top with a recessed single panel within the mitred frame, set on slightly splayed rounded corner posts housing well figured matching…
Ming Dynasty Carved Buddha Figure
Chinese carved wood figure of Buddha Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the face with gentle expression, elongated earlobes and curled hairdress, with right hand raised in abhaya mudra, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, traces of a former lacquer and gilding,…
Ming Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Lion Seal/Weight
A rare small gilt-bronze seal/weight, late Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century, heavily cast in the form of a snarling Buddhist lion wearing a bell, one paw resting on a ball, atop a square recessed platform, each side with a dorje in low relief between…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Censer with Lion Mask Handles
A Chinese documentary bronze censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen period (1627-1644), dated 1634/1635, finely cast in bombe-form with lion mask handles and an eight character mark in relief in seal script inset to the base, translating as 'Han home…
Qing Dynasty Doucai-enamelled 'Duck and Lotus' Bowl
A Chinese Doucai-enamelled 'Duck and lotus' bowl, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), underglaze blue Jiaqing Sealmark and of the period (1796-1820). Lared sides decorated with mandarin ducks swimming in a lotus pond, each duck separated by lotus and millet above a…
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Pedestal Table, Qing Dynasty
A mother of pearl inlaid huanghuali plank top pedestal table, Jiaji'an Qing dynasty, the thick plank top decorated around the edges with mother of pearl flower sprays and florettes, supported on two separate similarly decorated square-cornered pedestals,…
Large Longquan Plate with Lotus Engraving and Celadon Glaze
A Chinese late Yuan/Early Ming Dynasty Longquan large plate engraved lotus, the shallow rounded sides rise from a short foot to an outward-curving rim, freely carved interior with a lotus and leaf, covered overall in celadon glaze save for the base burnt…
Ming Dynasty Narasimha Dakini Gilt-Bronze Figure
A rare Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze standing figure of Narasimha Dakini, Ming Dynasty, circa 16th/17th century, the lion-headed bejewelled deity with a flaming red mane and standing on one leg, holding a skull cup and a chopper, inlaid with semi-precious…
Huanghuali Barrel Stool, Qing Dynasty
An unusual huanghuali barrel stool Qing dynasty, the top with a flush burlwood panel within the four section frame with scalloped edge, the deeply lobed sides tapering to the base supported on five short projecting feet, 42 cm high. Provenance. Tomlinson…
Rare Huanghuali Chinese Folding Armchairs
A pair of rare old Huanghuali Chinese folding horseshoe-back armchairs, the backs with a wide splat, pierced and carved panel with stylised animal and clouds, the seat of each of woven fibre, restrained scroll detail to the arm support, pinned brass…
Chinese Dehua Guanyin Figure, Ming/Qing Dynasty
A Chinese Dehua figure of guanyin Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the large figure modelled standing on clouds, with a serene expression. 41 cm high, 14 cm wide. Provenance: by repute, Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 31 October 2007, lot…
Ming Period Chinese Silver Inlaid Wine Vessel
A Chinese archaistic silver inlaid bronze wine vessel, late Ming period, the oval top with later spout and cover, standing on three petal shaped feet with dragon mask handle, inlaid all over in silver with scrolling designs, height 16 cm. Provenance: Peng…
Foreigner and Dog Celadon Jade Carving
A celadon jade carved of a foreigner and a dog, late Ming - early Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century or earlier the well carved standing figure is slightly hunched, holding a lion dog in his arms, cloaked in a long hooded cape, falling in dynamic folds at…
Ming Celadon Garden Seat with Buddhist Lion Frieze
A 'Longquan' celadon garden seat Ming dynasty of barrel form, the sides decorated with an openwork frieze of Buddhist lions among flowering stems and cloud scrolls, between bands of key fret and further flowering sprays, the slightly domed top carved with…
Gilt Bronze Crowned Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 15th Century
A small Tibetan gilt bronze crowned Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 15th century. Seated in Dyanasana on a double-lotus throne, a vajra resting on the front of the throne, the crown inlaid with semi-precious stones, 16.25 cm high. Provenance: Purchased in 2001 from…
Qing Dynasty Emperor's Navy Surcoat with Dragon Medallions
A Chinese Emperor's Surcoat (Gunfu), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the navy satin with four woven kesi Imperial dragon medallions, fastened at waist level with spherical metal buttons and silk loops, the lining a pale blue silk with a subtle monochrome key…
Ming-style Celadon Ewer with Peony Carvings
A Ming style celadon-glazed ewer, the pear-shaped body supported on a short straight foot, rising to a slender waisted neck with broad everted mouth, set on one side with a slender upright spout joined to the side with a shaped strut opposite the bold…
Ming Dynasty Guanyin on Buddhist Lion Wood Carving
A tall Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin on a Buddhist lion, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The rounded face crowned with a high floriate headdress, seated with one leg raised up in 'Rajalilasana' (Royal posture) pose, the right hand held under the chin…
Verdigris Bronze 'Ding' Censer with Jade-Embellished Lid
A Chinese archaistic bronze 'Ding' censer with Jade-Embellished hardwood lid, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century or earlier, raised on three cabriole legs with masks, a loop handle emerging from either side, and taotie masks to the front and rear of…
Gold-Lacquered Bronze Buddha Figure, Late Ming Dynasty (17th Century)
A Tibeto-Chinese gold-lacquered bronze figure of Buddha, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, the jewelled and draped figure seated on a double lotus throne, with an inverted swastika on the front of the throne, base unsealed, 22.7 cm high, *The word…
Chinese Enamel Gilt-Copper Vase with European and Chinese Paintings
A large Chinese enamel gilt-copper vase with Chinese landscaping paintings and European paintings, the cloisonne technique was introduced to China during the Ming Dynasty and reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty. The enamel gilt-copper painting includes…
Huanghuali Medicine Chest, Qing Dynasty
A huanghuali medicine chest, 19th/20th century of rectangular form, resting on a raised base with baitong corner mounts, the two front doors opening to reveal a central two door compartment above a long drawer at the base and below a central drawer,…
Arita V.O.C. Plate with Phoenix and Flowers
A Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain V.O.C. Plate, 17th century, circa 1680, a Museum quality underglaze dish with Voc (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnic - Dutch East India Company) insignia surrounded by long tail phoenix (ho-ho) birds, persimmons…
Arabic-inscribed Ming Dynasty dish with religious significance
An iron-red Arabic-inscribed dish, Da Ming Zhengde nian zhi transcribed phonetically into Arabic script to the base, and of the period. box, 20.9 cm diam.. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1140. This dish belongs to a small group of…
Phoenix Meiping Vases, Late Ming Dynasty
A pair of blue and white Meiping vases, decorated with phoenixes, Ruyi head clouds and three floral cartouches on the shoulder, Late Ming Dynasty, late 16th century, variable 30 high and 31 cm high (2). Provenance: Ms Dee, Enage Vatina Antiques, Makati,…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Peony Bowl
A 'Longquan' celadon bowl, Ming Dynasty with rounded sides springing from a short tapering foot, the interior carved with scrolling peony sprays radiating from a central medalliion, and with further flowering sprays on the exterior below a foliate meander…
Midnight-blue Qing Dynasty dragon robe
Chinese Chaofu Qing Dynasty formal dragon robe, the midnight-blue summer weave silk worked in couched gold threads with a five-clawed front-facing dragon on the chest, back and shoulders, each encircling a flaming pearl among clouds, bats, ribboned…
Huanghuali Folding Chair, Minimalist Design with Elaborate Metalwork
A huanghuali folding chair, jiaoyi, 18th/ 19th century 99 cm high, 73 cm wide, 61 cm D. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1990s First developed during the Song dynasty, the folding armchair had become a designated…
Chen Wen Hsi's Squirrels Ink and Colour Painting
Chen Wen Hsi (1906 - 1991), Squirrels, Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, signed, with two seals of the artist 68 cm x 43 cm. Provenance: Private collection Dr Jerry Lim, Singapore, acquired directly from the artist under recommendation of Dr Earl…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Lotus Ewer
A rare Chinese blue and white cylindrical ewer and cover, decorated with a continuous lotus scroll around body, Ming Dynasty, first half of 16th century, 32 cm (with cover) high;, 17 cm diameter of base. Provenance: Rustam, Ujung Pandang, 1970's.…
Qing Dynasty Hardwood Spindle Cabinets
An unusual pair of hardwood 'spindle' cabinets, Qing dynasty, late 19th century, possibly 'huanghuali', in two sections, the rounded protruding rectangular top and base joined by rounded corner posts, with two doors opening to reveal two shelves, the…
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…
Extremely large and magnificent pair of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD) Sancai glazed court figures, depicted standing with headdress and wearing flowing robes, one with hands together holding a vessel, the other depicted holding a fan, raised on pedestal…
Ming-style Zitan Cabinet with Hidden Hinges
A Chinese zitan rectangular cabinet with hidden hinges on the single panelled doors, Ming style, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the elegant proportions with a rich hue and fine feather graining, constructed with a central removable stile opening to reveal…
Antique Chinese Dragon Panels, 17th Century
A stunning pair of antique Chinese ceramic architectural panels with dragon decoration in green and gold, late Ming early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, 35 x 161 cm each
Pair of hardwood yokeback armchairs
A pair of hardwood yokeback armchairs Sichutouguanmaoyi, 20th century, each with a gently curving crestrail with extended truncated ends, the S-shaped back splat carved with a lappet-shaped cartouche of foliate scrolls, the two rear posts extending to…
17th Century Chinese Cloisonne Yen Yen Vase
A small Chinese cloisonne and gilt yen yen vase, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, decorated with a lotus scroll between stylized borders, a pair of gilt key-fret bronze handles on the neck, English ADA. sticker to base. 16 cm high. Provenance: Collection…
Zitan Painting Table with Cloud Spandrels
A Chinese zitan painting table, the two-panel top is set within a rectangular frame, after the Ming, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, recessed legs with cloud spandrels joined by a shaped high and low stretchers. Provenance: acquired from a Hong Kong…
Kingfisher and Loquats Painting by Ding Yanyong
A Chinese painting of a Kingfisher with Loquats, Ding Yanyong (1902-1978), Cyclical date, 1975, ink and pigment on paper, inscription with artist seal, 138 x 68 cm, depicting a kingfisher perched on a Loquat bough, influenced by the works of famed Ming…
Dragon-entwined lacquered amber fingering piece
A finely carved 'palm' (fingering) piece in rich red lacquered amber, with faint touches of yellow-gold colouring, 2½ x2 inches; finely carved with entwined dragon on one side, in low relief. (Ming period or earlier) NB: the secret of lacquering amber was…
Bronze Figure of Guandi - Ming/Qing Dynasty
A bronze figure of Guandi late Ming/Qing dynasty, the imposing figure seated, facing forward with the right hand raised clasping the end of his long beard, the left hand resting on his thigh, wearing elaborate armour decorated with animal masks on the…
Daoist Landscape with Immortals and Sacred Fungus
A Chinese Daoist landscape, Qing dynasty, 1644-1911, hanging scroll, ink and colour on silk, depicting a mythical tale of two men in a mountainous landscape looking for lingzhi sacred fungus, meeting two female immortals, signed Wang Duan(?), 155 x 49 cm.…
Qing Dynasty Ivory Tusk with Symbolic Carvings
A large antique Chinese coloured and carved ivory tusk, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and symbolically representing the revered concepts of health, wealth and long life, including Shouxing with his prominent…
Ming Dynasty Landscape Painting
A large framed Chinese ink landscape painting, Ming Dynasty, 15th century Anonymous mountain and river landscape ink and colour on silk mounted and framed hanging scroll, 160 x 93.8 cm. Provenance: The collection of James Fairfax. Raymond and Victoria…
Gold Buddha Figure, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese gold lacquered gesso and wood figure of seated Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, fitted wood stand. 31.5 cm high and 18.5 cm wide. 37 cm high including stand. Provenance. Private Collection, Bendigo
Ming Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Lotus Throne
A good Chinese gilt-bronze lotus throne, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, in the form of an open flower resting on a hexagonal base (made for a Buddhist figure). 16 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep
Red Lacquered Ming Dynasty Qin Box
A rare red lacquered wood Qin box, Ming Dynasty, 15th century the box is of a retangular shape, with bronze carring handles to both sides, covered in red lacquer, 132 cm long; 30.8 cm deep; 26.2 cm wide. Provenance: acquired from a private collection,…
Ming Dynasty Infant Buddha Figure
A gilt bronze figure of the Infant Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16TH-17th century well cast standing on top of a lotus base with left arm raised and right arm pendent at his side, each hand held in a fist with the index finger extended, the boy shown naked…
Ming Dynasty Grey and Black Jade Deer Carving
A rare grey and black jade carving of a recumbent deer, Ming dynasty, the animal well modelled with its legs tucked beneath its body, its head raised facing forward and holding in its mouth long stems of lingzhi fungus, one stem curling over one side of…
Yongle Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva Figure with Lotus and Jewelry
Chinese gilt bronze figure of Bodhisattva adorned in Yongle style with elaborate crown and jewelry and fine facial features, seated on a double lotus pedestal, hands held in front with lotus stalks emanating from the hands, the symbols of the Bodhisattva…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Peony Meiping Vase
A 'Longquan' celadon meiping Ming dynasty, of stoutly potted baluster form, the exterior carved with a broad continuous peony scroll between foliate scrolls around the shoulders and waisted base, covered overall with a greyish green glaze apart from the…
Yuanjiaogui Hardwood Cabinets on Stands
A pair of hardwood round-cornered tapered cabinets on stands, Yuanjiaogui, with members of rounded section, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a pair of doors with recessed panels set within the moulded frame with beaded edge, the doors separated…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Covered Vases
A pair of blue and white covered vases Ming dynasty, Chongzheng period c. 1640, each of octagonal baluster form, painted on the exterior with detached sprays of seasonal flowers between a band of blue-ground lappets around the shoulders and a band of…
Ming Dynasty Red Lacquered Box with Flower and Bird Design
A Chinese Ming dynasty red lacquered 'Flower and Bird' rectangular lidded box (Da Ming Jiajing Nian Zhi Mark)
Ming Dynasty White Jade Dragon Belt Plaque
A fine Chinese white jade dragon belt plaque, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the rectangular plaque very finely carved from even-hued greenish-white jade with deep openwork and fine surface chasing with a writhing four-clawed dragon amongst scrolling foliage,…
Nanjing's Yangtze River
Qian Songyan (1899 - 1985), Yangzte River at Nanjing Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll Inscribed and signed Qian Songyan, with two seals of the artist With comments attributed to the painting by Ya Ming on the margins Dated 1981 136 cm x 82.5 cm
Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Figure of Zhen Wu
A Chinese bronze figure of Zhen Wu, Ming Dynasty, 15th/16th century. The warrior god, seated in heavy flowing robes and armour, with substantial traces of gilt. A member of both the Daoist and Buddhist pantheons, Zhen Wu became protector of the state and…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Porcelain Censer with Carved Stand
A large antique Chinese celadon porcelain censer with incised geometric design resting on three feet with a finely carved timber stand, Ming Dynasty 14th/15th century, 23 cm high overall, 33.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne with…
Ming Dynasty Daoist Immortals Polychrome Painting
A Daoist polychrome painting of immortals, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century, colour on fabric, each of the heavenly figures with a round halo and accompanied by attendants, a tiger seated at the base of the painting, old frame. Provenance: The…
Ming/Qing Chinese Seated Luohan Figure
A large Chinese seated figure of a Luohan, finely carved, Ming/Qing dynasty, crossed legs with folds of the robe draping beyond, traces of linen under the worn lacquer, condition: Hands possibly replaced. Height 166 cm. Width 74 cm
Ming-Qing Gold and Silver Hairpins
A group of 19 gold and silver hairpins, Ming to Qing dynasty varying sizes from 7.7 cm to 17.5 cm long (19). The group of four pointy-legged hairpins with small decorative tops are called huatou zan, or the flower-head hairpin. They were popular during…
Huanghuali Ming-style folding armchair with metal struts
A huanghuali and hardwood Ming-style folding armchair Jiaoyi, 20th century, the rounded crestrail ending in outswept handrests supported by the curved extensions of the front legs and slightly curved back splat carved with a lappet-shaped cartouche, the…
Ming-style corner-leg table with dark painted finish
A mixed hardwood Ming-style corner-leg table, Tiaozhuo, 19th/20th century, the rectangular top inset with a flush panel within the mitred frame with moulded beaded edge, over a short waist and plain beaded apron joining the square section beaded-edge legs…
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…
Ming Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Seated Buddha Figures
A pair of gilt-bronze figures of seated Buddhas, Ming Dynasty, 16TH-17th century both figure is shown seated in dhyanasana, the hands in front of the bare chest, dressed with robes open at the chest revealing a sash-tied dhoti beneath an incised wan…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Meiping Vase
A rare Longquan celadon vase Meiping,Ming Dynasty, 15th century the stoutly potted high-shouldered body tapers to a spreading foot with square-cut rim, and the rounded shoulder rises to a short conical neck. The vase is covered overall with a mottled…
Gilt and lacquered Ming dynasty official figure
A gilt and lacquered wooden figure of an official on bronze stand Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century 29.8 cm high. Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London, 23 February 1968 (Receipt). John Lane Esq.. Private Collection, Sydney. Andrew Stuart-Robertson Oriental…
16th Century Chinese Cloisonne Zhadou with Makara and Chrysanthemum
A Chinese cloisonne Zhadou Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 16th century decorated with makara and chrysanthemum amongst scrolling vines. 11 cm high, 13.7 cm diameter. Provenance: by repute, Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne. Literature: Spink & Son London,…
Gilt-bronze Ming Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze seated Buddha Sakyamuni, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, seated in Bhumisparsha mudra, base unsealed. 14.5 cm high
Ming Dynasty Cloisonne Dragon Dish
A rare and fine Chinese cloisonne dragon dish, Ming Dynasty, 15TH-16th century, 13.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Raymond and Victoria Tregaskis Oriental Arts, Sydney, Australia. A private collection, NSW, Australia. Raymond and Victoria Tregaskis
Gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Amitayus, Ming dynasty
A gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Amitayus Ming dynasty, seated in dhyanasana on a waisted lotus base with hands in dhyanamudra supporting a small ambrosial vase, wearing a dhoti and beaded necklaces and earrings, the hair drawn up into a knotted…
Pair of Hardwood Bookcases with Chilong Carvings
A pair of hardwood three-shelf bookcases, Jiage, 19th/20th century, (2), each with concave sided square members of the frame supporting three shelves, with a lattice arrangement of horizontal and vertical struts below a frieze of double ring braces, the…
Rare Blue and White Elephant Kendi, Ming Dynasty
A rare elephant form blue and white kendi, late Ming dynasty, 17th century, 19 cm high. Exhibited: 'Oriental trade ceramics in South East Asia, 10th-16th C.', National Gallery Victoria; art gallery of South Australia and art gallery of NSW, 1980, Cat.no.…
Ming Dynasty Ivory Immortal Figure
A Chinese ivory carving of an immortal, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century. The bearded figure standing in long robes, holding a fan, a sash tied at the waist. Nice old yellow patina and age cracks
Travelling Scholar Crossing Bridge in Ming Dynasty Landscape Painting
A Chinese landscape painting, hanging scroll, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 15th century Zhe school, Daijin school also known as Zhe school, Ming Dynasty, the painting depicts a travelling scholar-gentleman crossing a bridge at day's end, sitting astride his…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Plate from Dick Austin Collection
A large heavily potted Longquan celadon Barb-rimmed plate, early Ming Dynasty, first half of the 15th century, covered with a translucent green glaze, apart from a burnt red firing ring on the base, the steep cavetto with vertical ribs on both sides, the…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Tripod Censer with Ba Gua Design
A Chinese Longquan celadon tripod censer, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century, supported on three zoomorphic feet, covered in a crackled green glaze, the exterior with eight trigrams (Ba Gua) the base and the centre of the interior unglazed and burnt brick…
Large Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Champion Vase
A large archaistic carved wood 'champion' vase late Qing dynasty, the wood resembling agarwood, in the form of a pair of cylindrical vessels, each carved with two broad friezes of archaistic wavy bands and scrolls on a lei wen ground, supported on splayed…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Charger with Floral Border
A medium sized Longquan barbed charger, with impressed decoration in the centre, and freely executed floral border in the cavetto, covered in a pale fine celadon glaze except for the burned orange biscuit of the base, early Ming dynasty, circa 14th-15th…
Chinese Iron Red Decorated Bowl with Ming Mark
A Chinese iron red decorated bowl, 20th century, six character Ming mark to base, four character mark in the centre, on wooden stand. 9.5 cm high, 16 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Celadon Charger with Peony Decoration
A Chinese Lonquan celadon charger, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa late 14th century, decorated with an impressed peony surrounded by carved scrolling foliage and flowers, covered in an even celadon glaze. Unglazed ring within the footrim with remnant…
Antique Chinese Guanyin Statue with Gilt Ornamentation
An antique Chinese painted wood and gesso Guanyin, possibly Qing Dynasty, but in the Ming manner, the serene figure in a serpentine pose standing upon a rocky base, with diadem and combed coiled hair and hands touching her lappet and robe, in gesso and…
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