Rare Ming Dynasty Bronze Dragon Sedan Chair Handles
A set of four Chinese bronze dragon sedan chair handles, early Ming Dynasty, 14th/15th century, very rare to see a full sell. Each 18 cm long
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
Ming-style Fish and Reeds Porcelain Dish
A Chinese porcelain dish, decorated in red and green enamels, depicting two, fish amongst the reeds with a scrolling fret work, border in the Ming style, note: with a fitted case, diameter 22 cm
Ming Dynasty Gold Buddhist Hairnet Ornament
A gold repousse hairnet ornament of a Buddhist figure, Ming dynasty 3.5 cm long, 6.2g, 22ct,
Ming Dynasty Chinese Elm Wine Table with Sword Legs
A Chinese elm wine table, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), with sword legs, shaped foliate apron and beaded edges, the legs joined with double stretches to either side. 84 cm high, 100 cm wide, 50 cm deep. Provenance: The Estate of a late Toorak gentleman
Inscribed Chinese Fan with Calligraphy and Painting
An inscribed Chinese painted fan with carved bamboo guards, Republic period (1912-1949), with a calligraphic inscription to the front of two bamboo-stem poems describing lychees, by Hu Yisheng (1883-1957). The reverse with a painting of pavillions within…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Lotus Bowl
A 'Longquan' celadon bowl, Ming dynasty with steeply rounded sides supported on a short straight foot, the interior carved with a continuous lotus scroll around a central floral medallion, the exterior with upright petals below a key-fret border around…
Yuan/Ming Celadon Dish with Floral Design
A large celadon dish, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, 14-15th century, the centre with a moulded floral design, the cavetto incised with scrolling leaves below a diaper border, an unglazed ring burnt orange on the base, 31.3 cm diameter. Provenance: Donald Friend…
Ming Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Lohan Figure
A small Chinese gilt-bronze figure of a Lohan, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Finely cast standing in etched folded robes on a round lotus base, sealed, with a visvajra on the copper plate, the gilding in excellent condition. Height 9.8 cm. Provenance:…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi
A Chinese bronze figure, probably Guandi, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century. Standing in full armour, base missing. 23.5 cm high
18th Century Qing Dynasty Blue and White Dish
A Ming-style blue and white dish, Qing Dynasty, 18th century with gently rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot, painted in rich cobalt blue tones to the interior with a medallion enclosing a leafy composite floral scroll, encircled by a classic…
Ming Period Celadon Glazed Phoenix Ewer
A rare Chinese celadon glazed ewer, early Ming period, the wine ewer decorated with phoenix in relief and has a dragon form mouth and handles, 27.4 cm high. Reference: Yokyo National Museum collection - Yuan Shu-Fu glazed ewer Provenance: A private…
Ming Dynasty Jade Libation Cup with Royal Provenance
A Chinese mottled celadon jade libation cup, Ming Dynasty, 17th century of elongated form, carved and pierced with tied lotus stems and leaves forming the handle and foot, with Gregory collection paper label 17 12.5 cm long. Provenance: 1845-1913…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Boat Bowl
A Chinese blue and white bowl Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period decorated with boats in a lakeside landscape. R & V Tregaskis label to base. 11 cm high, 21.2 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 22 November 2011, lot 26 Colin Lanceley…
Chinese Blue and White Ming Dynasty Censer
A large Chinese blue and white censer Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing or Wanli period in cylindrical form on three lion mask feet, decorated with figures in a garden landscape. 17.5 cm high, 26 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 22 November…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Censer with Soapstone Finial
A large Chinese Longquan celadon censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 15th century, of bombe form on three legs, with incised lattice decoration to the sides, covered in a pleasant sea-green glaze. Together with an old hardwood stand and lid surmounted…
Ming Celadon Jade Scholar's Boulder
A celadon jade scholar's boulder, Ming dynasty 9.9 cm high, 219g
Ming Dynasty Jade Carving of Cranes and Lotus
A Chinese carved jade finial, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) finely pierced and carved with a reticulated design of cranes, foliage and lotus 5 cm high, 4 cm wide, 3.5 cm deep
Ya Ming Landscape, 1988
Ya Ming (1924 - ), Landscape, 1988. Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll. Signed and inscribed, with one seal of the artist, 148 cm x 79 cm. Provenance: Private collection VIC, acquired in the late 1990s from a student of Zhao Shaoang in Melbourne
Ming Gilt Bronze Censer with Three Friends Relief Panels
A small gilt bronze censer, late Ming dynasty with rounded sides supported on slender tripod legs, the sides with panels of 'The Three Friends' in relief on a punched ground divided by vertical flanges and set with two upright loop handles, box, 11.5 cm…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Foliate Rim Dish
A large blue and white foliate rim dish, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century decorated with cranes in the lotus pond, a peony scroll on the cavetto, diaper pattern on the rim, the outside cavetto decorated with 8 Buddhist symbols, 31.5 cm diameter. Provenance…
Zitan Armchairs and Side Table with Dragon Motifs
A pair of low-back armchairs Meiguiyi and a matching side table, 19th/20th century the heavy blackwood resembling zitan, each chair with a straight crestrail continuing through rounded corners to the back posts, enclosing a rectangular openwork panel…
Bronze Plaque with Avalokiteshvara and Invocation
An inscribed bronze plaque, Yuan/Ming dynasty or earlier, of arched rectangular form, one side cast in relief with the multi-armed deity Avalokiteshvara seated on a waisted throne, the reverse with an eight line invocation, 16 cm high
Chinese Sancai Glazed Pagoda, Ming/Qing Dynasty
A large Chinese Sancai glazed pagoda Ming/Qing Dynasty, the three-tier pagoda of square section consisting of four pieces, in the form of a classical temple pagoda, 163 cm high, 45 cm wide, 42 cm deep 163 cm high, 45 cm wide, 42 cm deep 163 cm high, 45 cm…
17th Century Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Buddha Shakyamuni from Ming Dynasty
Chinese late Ming Dynasty gilt-lacquered bronze Buddha Shakyamuni, 17th century, on a double lotus base, height 39 cm, Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle NSW; thence collection Andrew Whitehead, Canberra.
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Hexagonal Vase
A blue and white hexagonal vase Ming dynasty, Chongzheng period c.1640, the baluster body painted with a dignitary and attendants on a garden terrace below a blue-ground lappet border around the shoulders and a castellated band on the short straight mouth…
Ming Bronze Buddha on Lotus Base
Chinese bronze Buddha, Ming period on lotus base, retains paper exhibition label, height 32 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW
Ming Dynasty Celadon and Black Jade Dog Carving
A Chinese pale celadon and black jade carving of a dog, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the finely carved recumbent dog with its head turned back over the right shoulder, the stone is with dark, creamy celadon tone. It is with a fitted wood stand. 6.5 cm long, 5…
Ming Dynasty White Jade Dragon Plaque with Intricate Carvings
A Chinese white jade dragon plaque, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), carved from white jade of even hue with a writhing four-clawed dragon amongst scrolling foliage, birds and flowers in deep openwork and with fine surface details. Together with an old fitted…
Chinese Buddhist Lokapalas: Ming Dynasty Bronze Figures
A pair of Chinese Buddhist bronze figures of Lokapalas, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), each wearing elaborate armour and standing on shaped plinths. One figure carrying a stupa and the other a spear. The taller figure 25.5 cm high, 11 cm wide. Provenance:…
Ming Dynasty Buddha Image with Inscription
An unusual small cast gilt-bronze image of Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16th -17th century. Seated in prayer, with inscription to lotus throne 'Mercy Officer Attendant / Server, Food inspector, Zheng (Henan), Supreme Esteem Palace'. 12 cm high. Provenance:…
Longxuan Celadon Glazed Dish, Yuan/Ming Dynasty
A Chinese Longxuan celadon glazed dish, Yuan/Ming Dynasty 14th /15th century. With moulded and incised decoration. 34 cm diameter, wood stand. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
Meticulous Silk Landscape by Shenshi
An ancient silk landscape with Poem and signature, the painting depicts the landscape of a ferry and passengers, with distant city walls, houses, mountains and lake, 121 cm height x 40 cm width. Notes: Shenshi (1488-1586) life in Zhejiang, specialised in…
Ming Dynasty Lohan Figure with Glass Eyes
A Lohan tall standing Chinese figure, carved and painted wood with inset glass eyes, Suzhou, Jiangsu, Ming Dynasty. 182 cm high. Note: Exhibited at the Art Gallery of South Australia 'Awakening the Art of Buddhism', Dec. 2016 to Oct. 2017. . Provenance:…
Exquisite Qing Dynasty Rosewood Box with Baibao Inlay
A Chinese mid-Qing Dynasty rosewood lid box (Yishantang mark). . A treasure of Chinese craftsmanship, the Baibao inlay originated in the late Ming dynasty. This rosewood box is composed of two parts, the lid and the stand, the lid and stand inlaid with…
Chinese Rhyolite Kwan Yin Temple Carving
A Chinese stone Kwan Yin temple carving depicting the Buddhist bodhisattva in bass relief, carved from grey, green rhyolite. The Kwan Yin is possibly a cave carving from Shandong Province and stylistically could date from the mid Ming period. Purchased by…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Dish, Longquan
A Chinese Longquan celadon dish, early Ming dynasty, 14th century, 34 cm diameter
Celadon Crackle Footed Bowl from Ming Dynasty
Ming Dynasty footed bowl shaped circular with celadon crackle glaze
Ming Dynasty Bodhisattva Stone Head from Reid Collection
A carved stone head of a Bodhisattva Probably Ming dynasty 19 cm high, 24.8 cm high (with stand). Provenance: The Reid family collection
Chinese Jichimu Tapered Cabinets, Ming Style
A pair of Chinese Jichimu round-cornered tapered cabinets; 20th century; of classical Ming design in high quality jichimu (chicken feather wood), with bronze lock plates and pulls. Each 118 cm high, 75 cm wide, 31.5 cm deep
Ming Dynasty Loquan Charger with Celadon Glaze
A large and impressive Ming Dynasty Loquan charger, impressed with a floral design to the centre. The rounded sounds with incised vertical ribbing, the rim flat and slightly inverted. Covered all over in an unctuous sea green celadon glaze. The foot and…
Chinese Blue and White Brush Pot, Ming/Qing Dynasty
A large Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot, late Ming Dynasty / early Qing Dynasty. Of wide cylindrical form, the exterior is painted in a deep tone of underglaze-blue with a scene of courtiers, ladies, and sentries in a good send-off setting.…
Ming-style Blue and White Floral Bowl with Xuande Mark
A Ming style blue and white bowl, the rounded sides tapering to the waisted lipped mouth, painted with a continuous composite floral scroll above a band of upright petals, Xuande mark, 20.5 cm wide
Huanghuali Folding Armchair, 19th Century
A huanghuali horseshoe-back folding armchair, jiaoyi, 19th century 107 cm high, 73 cm wide, 64 cm deep. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney. The folding armchair was popular during the Ming and early Qing dynasty. It was practical for travelling and…
Ming Style Hardstone-Inlaid Table Cabinet
A hardstone-inlaid Ming style hardwood table cabinet, of rectangular form with hinged lid opening to reveal a tray like compartment, above two pairs of short drawers and a long drawer, each door inlaid with boys at play, between a frieze of bats on the…
Blue and White Ming Dynasty Bottle Vases Pair
Two blue and white bottle vases late Ming dynasty, Wanli period, (4), almost forming a pair, each of pear-shape tapering to a slender neck, the sides of one painted with panels of different flowering plants, the other with alternating panels of leaping…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Lotus Vase
A 'Longquan' celadon vase, Yuhuchunping, late Ming dynasty the pear-shaped body springing from a straight foot encircled with a key-fret border, the sides carved with a continuous lotus scroll below a frieze of clouds and stiff leaves on the slender…
Ming Dynasty Jade Dragon Belt Hook
A small archaistic white and russet jade belt hook, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), in the form of a dragon, finely worked, two characters marked on the underside. 9.5 cm long. Provenance: 1. Bluett & Sons Ltd., London, 13/4/1987
Ming Dynasty Guanyin Statue from Kyoto
A Chinese gilt-bronze seated Guanyin, Ming dynasty 36.5 cm high. Provenance: Perth private collection, inherited from current owner's grandfather who had acquired the piece in Kyoto during the 1950s, by repute
Ming Celadon Meiping Vase with Sea-Green Glaze
A 'Longquan' celadon vase, Meiping probably Ming dynasty, stoutly potted with rounded shoulders tapering to a waisted foot with square-cut footrim and surmounted by a short slightly tapering mouth, covered overall with a sea-green glaze of even tone…
Gold-lacquered Guanyin Figure, 17th Century
A Chinese gold-lacquered wooden figure of Guanyin, late Ming/Qing Dynasty, 17th century, seated in flowing robes. 16.5 cm high
Qing Dynasty Lime-Ground Famille Rose Bowl with Qianlong Mark
A Chinese Qing Dynasty lime-ground famille rose bowl (Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi mark), finely potted with the deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to a flared gilt rim, brightly enamelled around the exterior with four roundels each enclosing a…
Mandarin in Ming Garden
A rectangular porcelain tile, a Mandarin dressed in Ming attire keeping cool in the garden with an attendant and children, Qing Dynasty 25 x 41 cm
Ming Dynasty Pale White and Dark Jade Bixie Carving
A Chinese pale white and dark jade carved mythical beast, BiXIE, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the finely carved bixie with a pair of wings, the stone with pale white tone and areas of dark tone. 5.7 cm long
Ming-Qing Dynasty Gold Jewelry Collection
One gold filigree and hardstone hair ornament along with three pairs of gold earrings, Ming and Qing dynasty the hair ornament 6.5 cm wide, the earrings from 2.0 cm to 3.0 cm long (7). The two pairs of earrings with hooks typically dating from the late…
Ming Dynasty Gold Filigree Hair Ornaments
A group of four gold filigree hair ornaments, Ming dynasty the inlaid ornaments 3.7 cm and 6.5 cm long, the phoenix ornaments approx. 2.1 cm long each, (4). The two gold examples inlaid with precious stones are the decorative top of a type of hairpins…
Ming Dynasty Cinnabar Incense Box with Intricate Carvings
A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer incense box; Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century; exceptionally finely and deeply carved with a scene of Budai resting under the moon to the top, and precious emblems to the base, many of the emblems and other surfaces…
Late Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddha with Lacquer and Censer
Stunning late Ming Dynasty bronze and lacquer Buddha, depicted seated with headdress and eyes downcast, with robes falling from shoulders and holding a censer, raised on purpose made wooden stand, height 78 cm
Ming Dynasty Celadon Peony Dish
A large 'Longquan' celadon dish Ming dynasty, of shallow saucer shape, the interior carved with scrolling peony encircling a central lozenge diaper medallion, covered inside and out with a sea-green glaze apart from a broad ring inside the foot ring burnt…
Sukhothai Buddha Head with Ming Siam Provenance
A Thai bronze Buddha head, Sukhothai period, circa 15th century, the hair in small curls, the eyes downcast, very nice patina, 17.6 cm high. Provenance: Ming Siam. Bangkok
Ming Dynasty Peach-Shaped Bronze Censer with Bats and Fruit
A large bronze censer and cover in the form of a peach, late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, with attached sprigs, bats and smaller fruit, some acting as a base. 22 cm high, 33 cm wide. In Chinese tradition, peach means longevity and bats mean happiness.…
Complete Collection of Ten Bamboo Studio Decorative Letter Papers
A complete collection of ten bamboo studio decorative letter papers, printed by Rongbaozhai in Beijing in 1952. Woodblock print in ink and colour on paper, string binding, titled by Yu Feian, first printed in about 1644, originally edited by Hu Zhengyan…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Warming Bowl
A Chinese celadon warming bowl, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, covered in a crackled green glaze, with a hole inside the centre of the unglazed base, 8.7 cm high, 18.6 cm diameter. Provenance: Josef Neumann (by repute)
Ming-inspired Shoushan Horse Sculpture
An impressive carved Chinese Shoushan stone sculpture: eight Ming horses, early to mid 20th century carved after an earlier Ming subject style. Height 56 cm, width 47 cm, (including stand)
17th Century Bronze Hound Water Dropper/Weight
A bronze weight / water dropper, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, in the form of a recumbent hound, comfortable but alert, his tail curled up, original patina, 9.5 cm long. Provenance: Estate of John Hilliard, UK, 1997
Chinese Field-Yellow Stone Seal with Auspicious Beast Knob
A Chinese field-yellow stone seal with carved auspicious beast knob, field-yellow stone referred to as 'Tian Huang'. It was excavated under the rice field of Shoushan river in Shoushan, Fuzhou city, known as the 'King of the Stones'. Its colour is warm…
Stunning Chinese Ming Dynasty cloisonne box and cover, of heavy bun form, decorated with a central shou motif, surrounded by borders of lotus scroll and ryui heads, on spreading ringed support, in tones of red, blue, pink, green and yellow, height 8 cm,…
Ming Celadon Crackle Vase with Key Pattern
A 14th century Ming period crackle glaze cylindrical celadon vase banded with key decoration on stand, overall height 28 cm
Jade Hand Mirror, Yuan-Ming Dynasty, Provenance Adelaide 2003
A jade-mounted hand mirror, the plaque Yuan to Ming dynasty 18.8 cm long. Provenance: Private collection, Adelaide, acquired locally in 2003
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…
Mythical Soapstone Seal with Inscriptions and Fitted Box
An inscribed soapstone seal, 19th/20th century, of rectangular form surmounted by a bifid-tailed mythical beast its head turned towards a ball to one side, the seal face carved with two characters Xu Gu and inscribed on one side with a three-character…
Longquan Celadon Plate with Peony Relief, Yuan/Ming Dynasty
A Chinese longquan celadon-glaze plate, Yuan or Ming dynasty, moulded with a peony in low relief to the centre, covered overall with a sea-green glaze except for a circle within the foot rim exposing the burnt orange during the firing process, 25 cm diam.…
Chinese White Jade & Silver Pendant with Crane Carvings
A Chinese white jade plaque inset silver pendant, 19th/20th century, the jade of even white hue, carved in openwork with cranes in a lotus pond in the style of the Ming Dynasty, set into an enamelled silver pendant. 6.25 cm diameter including silver…
Chinese Xuande Yellow Glazed Bowl
A Chinese yellow-glazed bowl (Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi mark), height 11 cm, depth 16 cm
Ming Dynasty Celadon Incense Burner with Animal Feet
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan celadon tripod incense burner, the rounded body raised on three animal mask feet, with the upper terminating in a flared rim. The exterior engraved with curly grass pattern, encircled with wave band at the rim, covered…
Ming Dynasty Guanyin Statue from Heaven Collection
Guanyin antique Chinese Bodhisattva seated statue, carved wood with polychrome finish and inset glass eyes, Ming dynasty Wan-Li period 16/17th century. 130 cm high. . Provenance: The Judith Heaven an the late Barrie Heaven collection, South Australia.
Ming Dynasty Guanyin Statue with Polychrome Finish
Guanyin antique Chinese statue seated on a tree stump, carved wood with polychrome finish and insert glass eyes, Ming Dynasty, Wan-Li period 16/17th century, a??121 cm high. . Provenance: The Judith Heaven an the late Barrie Heaven collection, South…
Ming Dynasty Jade Carving of Mandarin Duck
A grey and black jade carving of a Mandarin duck, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) carved crouching, grasping a lotus stem in its beak, the stone with natural inclusions, 6.3 cm long. Provenance: a private collection, Melbourne, Australia, purchased in the 70s.
Large Longquan Dish with Central Flower Head, Yuan-Ming Dynasty
A very large Longquan dish, Yuan to early Ming century, 14-15th century, Moulded with central flower head within a ribbed cavetto, 46 cm diameter. Provenance: Lawsons, Sydney, 1999
Ming Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Three Colours
A Chinese carved three-colour cinnabar lacquer box, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), with five lobes to the edges of the base and a domed lid, the whole covered in deep carving decorated with chrysanthemum and plum blossom, exhibiting the three different layers…
A carved wood figure of Guanyin, late Ming/Qing dynasty, seated in lalitasana on a rockwork base, her right arm extended and resting on her raised right knee, wearing long loose robes falling in folds to her bare feet, and a trailing scarf draped over the…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Peony Dish
A 'Longquan' celadon dish Ming dynasty, stoutly potted with widely rounded sides rising to the broad everted lipped rim, the interior carved with radiating lobes enclosing a central peony medallion, covered inside and out with an even sea-green glaze…
Longquan foliate dish, Yuan-Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century
A good Longquan foliate rim dish, Yuan-early Ming dynasty, 14th- 15 th century, with a moulded floral medallion in the centre, surrounded by an incised floral band, the exterior with vertical ribs, foot rim glazed, base fired brick red 26.7 cm diameter…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Double-Handled Censer with Pieced Wood Cover
A Chinese bronze double-handled censer, late Ming Dynasty, circa 1600, of rectangular waisted form, standing on four animal-mask legs, a fine diaper pattern around the neck, pieced wood cover, 23 cm (vessel only), diameter 13.3 x 10.4 cm
Ming Dynasty Jade Plaque with Geese and Lilies
A Chinese reticulated two-tone jade plaque carved with geese and lilies, Ming dynasty, 17th century, 8 x 7.5 cm
Ming Dynasty Celadon Charger with Chrysanthemum Decoration
A Chinese Longquan barbed foliate rim celadon charger, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa late 14th century, decorated with an incised chrysanthemum and foliage to the centre, covered in an even sea-green celadon glaze, the base with an unglazed circular…
Ming Dynasty Guanyin Statue with Polychrome Finish
Guanyin antique Chinese 'Water Moon' seated statue, carved wood with polychrome finish and inset glass eyes, Ming Dynasty, Wan-Li period 16/17th century, 123 cm high. . Provenance: The Judith Heaven an the late Barrie Heaven collection, South Australia.
Chinese Zitan Brushpot with Goddess of the Luo Inscription
A rare Chinese inscribed burl zitan brushpot or scroll pot, Republic period (1912-1949), of gently flaring cylindrical form, carved from a solid piece of burl zitan, with incised decoration to one side of the goddess of the Luo walking on foamy waves,…
Kangxi Marked Beehive Peach Bloom Brushpot with Silver Mounts
A beehive peach bloom brushpot Kangxi mark. A superb brushpot has been turned into an inkwell using silver and jade mounts (the jade most probably Ming dynasty), to the base a six-character Kangxi mark and possibly of the period. Height 10 cm
Ming Dynasty Marble-Inlaid Huanghuali Table
A Chinese marble-inlaid huanghuali table, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 30.5 x 13 x 8 cm. Provenance: Raymond and Victoria Tregaskis Oriental Arts, Sydney, Australia. A private collection, NSW, Australia.
Ming Dynasty Bronze Tripod Censer with Xuande Mark
A bronze tripod censer Ming Dynasty, 17th century of deep flaring form with angular C-scroll handles with ruyi-head terminals, supported on a stepped base on three cabriole feet, the underside with a Xuande six-character mark surrounded by two dragons,…
Ming Dynasty Gold Belt Hook with Ram and Crane
A gold 'ram and crane' belt hook, Possibly Ming dynasty 3.2 cm long, 13.0g, 20ct,
Ming-Qing Dynasty Silver and Gold Hairpins Set
A group of five silver and gold hairpins, Ming to Qing dynasty Varying sizes from 10 cm to 11.7 cm long (5).
Ming Dynasty Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Kang Table
A Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid lacquer Kang table, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 1600, the low rectangular table with cabriole legs and a shaped apron, very intricately decorated with small mother of pearl pieces with a design of scholars gathered in…
Celadon Jade Sheep with Lingzhi and Taiji Symbol
A Chinese pale celadon jade figure of sheep with Lingzhi, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the jade of even hue, modelled as a mother sheep with baby, both with a ruyi or cloud issuing from their mouths enveloping a Taiji symbol resting on…
Huanghuali Mirror Stand with Dragon Relief Carvings
A huanghuali and hardwood mirror stand Qing Dynasty, of square form, the retractable hinged backrest supporting a removable frame enclosing panels of stylised dragons carved in relief, set around a central openwork ruyi -shaped frame above the movable…
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