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A set of two low-back mixed wood armchairs, Meiguiyi and a side…

Mixed Wood Armchair Set with Side Table

A set of two low-back mixed wood armchairs, Meiguiyi and a side table, each chair with a straight crestrail continuing to the back posts enclosing a rectangular openwork panel carved with a ruyi -shaped panel flanked by dragons with scrolling tails, the…

A 'Longquan' celadon vase, Ming dynasty, of slender ovoid form…

Ming Celadon Vase with Carved Lozenge Pattern

A 'Longquan' celadon vase, Ming dynasty, of slender ovoid form tapering to the waisted base, the narrow shoulders surmounted by a short cylindrical neck with lipped rim, the sides carved with a lozenge pattern above a band of vertical flutes and a band of…

A Chinese fahua-glazed 'lotus pond' jar, Late Ming dynasty with…

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

A bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century,…

Bronze Guanyin Figure on Lotus Throne, Ming Dynasty

A bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, seated on a tall waisted lotus throne some traces of gilt. 26 cm high

A large 'Longquan' celadon bowl Ming dynasty heavily potted of…

Ming Celadon Peony Bowl

A large 'Longquan' celadon bowl Ming dynasty heavily potted of deep form, the steep slightly rounded sides carved with a band of peony flowers and foliage between vertical grooves at the base and a combed foliate meander below the lipped rim, covered…

A Chinese carved jade chilong seal, Ming dynasty, 17th century,…

Ming Dynasty Jade Chilong Seal

A Chinese carved jade chilong seal, Ming dynasty, 17th century, 3 cm square 3.7 cm high

A cast-iron Guanyin, Chenghua period, Ming dynasty, the Goddess…

Chenghua Period Cast-Iron Guanyin Statue with Inscription

A cast-iron Guanyin, Chenghua period, Ming dynasty, the Goddess seated in Lalitasana, her right leg supported by a lotus flower, mounted on a lotus her left hand in Vitarka Mudra, seated on a lotus base, all supported by a Buddhist lion, hou, a paragraph…

A gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Amitayus, late Ming/ early…

Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Figure of Amitayus

A gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Amitayus, late Ming/ early Qing Dynasty seated in dhyanasana on a waisted lotus base, with hands in dhyanamudra supporting a small vase, wearing a dhoti and beaded necklaces and earrings, the hair drawn up into a knotted…

A Chinese cloisonne Gu-Form vase, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing…

Ming/Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Lotus Vase

A Chinese cloisonne Gu-Form vase, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing (1644-1912) Dynasty, first half 17th century, the tall gu form of gilded copper covered with cloisonne decoration of scrolling lotus against a turquoise enamel ground. 32 cm high, 18 cm diameter

A rare Chinese burl inset Huali Kang table, Ming (1644-1912) or…

Rare Chinese Burl Inset Huali Kang Table

A rare Chinese burl inset Huali Kang table, Ming (1644-1912) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th century, the waisted table with gently curving cabriole legs, with a bowed apron. The top detachable from the base, the inset burl panel richly figured of…

A blue and white dragon jar, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), early…

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…

A pair of Ming style Chinese zitan horseshoe-back armchairs and…

Ming-style Zitan Armchairs and Centre Table

A pair of Ming style Chinese zitan horseshoe-back armchairs and a centre table, late Qing, on each chair the sweeping crest rail terminates in outswept hooks above a shaped spandrels, the curved back splat decorated with an openwork cartouche. The rear…

Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon jade finial carved & reticulated…

Ming Dynasty Celadon Jade Finial with Lotus and Egrets

Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon jade finial carved & reticulated with lotus and egrets. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, height 4.8 cm

A Chinese bronze censer with double lion mask handles on bronze…

Ming Bronze Censer with Lion Handles and Stand

A Chinese bronze censer with double lion mask handles on bronze stand, with Ming Xuande mark and probably of the period, the rounded shape with gentle curve toward the flat mouth, a smooth patina with a red tinge, diameter 21 cm

A Chinese Wucai-enamelled ginger jar, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644),…

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

A fine Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, Yuan - Ming Dynasty…

Chinese Bronze Guanyin Bodhisattva Figure, 14th-15th Century

A fine Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, Yuan - Ming Dynasty the Bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana, the hands in vitarka mudra, the body supporting a tassel-hung beaded necklace, the Crown pierced, 14th / 15th century, 23 cm high

A Chinese carved chilong jade bi, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 10.…

Ming Dynasty Chilong Jade Bi: Exquisite Carved Chinese Artifact

A Chinese carved chilong jade bi, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 10.5 cm diameter

A stunning pair of antique Chinese ceramic architectural panels…

Antique Chinese Dragon Ceramic Panels, Late Ming Dynasty

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

A set of 12 antique Chinese zodiac figures, Ming Dynasty,…

Antique Chinese Zodiac Figures, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th Century

A set of 12 antique Chinese zodiac figures, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, 24 cm high

Pair Chinese early Ming single fish dishes. C.1400, decorated…

Early Ming Fish Dishes with Blue Foliate Design

Pair Chinese early Ming single fish dishes. C.1400, decorated with blue foliate designs & iron washed unglazed relief fish, deep recessed hole base. Refer to AGNSW for similar example. Collection late Robert James Whitelaw - collection formed c.1969-73 on…

A celadon jade carving of a lion, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the…

Ming Dynasty Celadon Jade Lion Carving

A celadon jade carving of a lion, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the lion is carved with the head turning to one side, the stone is of a pale celadon tone with russet and brown areas. Fitted wood stand. 17 cm high. Provenance: an important private collection,…

A Chinese Dehua tripod censer Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing…

Chinese Dehua Tripod Censer with Pale Blue Glaze, 1640

A Chinese Dehua tripod censer Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 1640 the bombe form censer with rope twist handles, covered in a fine pale blue glaze. 7 cm high, 12 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 2 June 2008, lot…

Anonymous, eagle, Ming Academy style, 19th century, ink and…

Anonymous Eagle in Ming Academy Style

Anonymous, eagle, Ming Academy style, 19th century, ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll, 190 cm x 95 cm. Provenance: Acquired in Beijing during the 1920s by Mr A.V.Harvey, an accountant at Yuin Yeh bank in Beijing, Purchased directly from Mr A.V.Harvey…

A small Longquan box and cover, Yuan-Early Ming, 14th century…

Small Ming Longquan Chrysanthemum Box with Japanese Provenance

A small Longquan box and cover, Yuan-Early Ming, 14th century the box and cover is finely moulded in a chrysanthemum form, it is covered with an even olive green glaze. Two original Japanese fitted boxes, the inner box is inscribed with black ink, the…

A Tibetan ritual water bottle, Ming Dynasty and later, 16th and…

Tibetan Ming Dynasty Water Bottle with Dragon Cover

A Tibetan ritual water bottle, Ming Dynasty and later, 16th and later, the Chinese silk and fine gold thread kesi cover with a front on Imperial dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, mounted with a silver stopper and a woven cotton band attached to an…

A fine and rare Chinese blue and white kendi, Ming Dynasty…

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Kendi

A fine and rare Chinese blue and white kendi, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1572-1620), very finely decorated to the sides with six panels containing varied scenes of figures and pavillions within landscapes, with a flower shaped mouthrim, the…

A Chinese blue and white ovoid jar decorated with three…

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

A 'Longquan' celadon censer, Ming Dynasty the deep slightly…

Ming Celadon Censer with Lozenge Carving and Cabriole Legs

A 'Longquan' celadon censer, Ming Dynasty the deep slightly flared sides carved on the exterior with lozenge diaper and set with three cabriole legs above the circular base pierced with a central aperture, all beneath the olive-green glaze falling short…

A blue and white hexagonal vase Ming dynasty, Chongzheng period…

Blue and White Ming Dynasty Hexagonal Vase

A blue and white hexagonal vase Ming dynasty, Chongzheng period c.1640, painted on the exterior with two scholars seated in conversation beside a banana palm and rocky cliffs in a continuous landscape, below a band of blue-ground lappets around the…

A Chinese carved ivory figure of a scholar, possibly Ming…

Ming Dynasty Ivory Scholar with Libation Cup

A Chinese carved ivory figure of a scholar, possibly Ming Dynasty, modelled with a downcast gaze, holding a libation cup in one hand 18.8 cm high

A Chinese Longquan double gourd vase, Yuan (1279-1368) or Ming…

Green Glazed Chinese Longquan Double Gourd Vase

A Chinese Longquan double gourd vase, Yuan (1279-1368) or Ming (1368-1644) Dynasty, 14th century, the double gourd-form vase covered in an even green glaze, the base with an unglazed ring within the glazed foot rim. 14 cm high, 8 cm diameter

A bronze figure of a 1st rank official in formal court dress,…

Ming Dynasty Bronze Official Figure

A bronze figure of a 1st rank official in formal court dress, Ming Dynasty. 38.5 cm high, 10.25 cm wide

A large Chinese painting of a deity, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)…

Warrior Deity Painting from Ming/Qing Dynasty

A large Chinese painting of a deity, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th century, gouache and black ink on paper, depicting a stout warlike deity dressed in armour, holding a mountain in one hand before his breast, and a sword…

A magnificent Chinese ceramic charger, decorated with incised…

Ming Dynasty Celadon Charger

A magnificent Chinese ceramic charger, decorated with incised designs within a foliate rimmed border, covered with a rich olive green celadon glaze apart from an iron red unlgazed section from the stacking ring inside the base rim. Ming Dynasty (1368 to…

A Late-17th century blue and white porcelain wine pot, fine…

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

A seated Lohan antique Chinese statue, carved wood with…

Antique Ming Dynasty Lohan Statue with Glass Eyes

A seated Lohan antique Chinese statue, carved wood with polychrome finish and inset glass eyes, Ming Dynasty, Wan-Li period 16/17th century, 122 cm high. . Provenance: The Judith Heaven an the late Barrie Heaven collection, South Australia.

A Chinese blue and white bowl, Ming Dynasty, 15th century, 16.5…

Ming Dynasty Blue and White Bowl

A Chinese blue and white bowl, Ming Dynasty, 15th century, 16.5 cm diameter

A group of three Chinese carved white jade animals, Ming…

Ming Dynasty White Jade Animal Trio

A group of three Chinese carved white jade animals, Ming Dynasty (1368-1646) including a white jade carved ram, a celadon jade carved deer, and a white jade carved mythical beast Xiezhi largest 4.6 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Victoria,…

A rare Longquan celadon brush washer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)…

Ming Dynasty Celadon Brush Washer with Lotus Incision

A rare Longquan celadon brush washer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the washer with an inverted mouth rim, the interior center is incised with lotus, surrounded by a band of deeply carved petals, the mouth rim is decorated with a band of floral scrolls. It is…

Qiu Ying, Kuang Wu in mountain landscape crossing a river, Ming…

Qiu Ying, Kuang Wu in mountain landscape crossing a river, Ming period signed with seal attributed to artist Qiu Ying (Ch Yu Ying). Ming period 1494 - 1552. Framed in Auckland by John Leech c1980. D 1320 - 58 cm.

A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan incense burner with beast feet,…

Ming Dynasty Longquan Incense Burner with Beast Feet

A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan incense burner with beast feet, height 11 cm, diameter 27 cm

Chinese bronze censor, Mid-Late Qing Dynasty, rectangular form…

Ming Marked Qing Dynasty Bronze Censor

Chinese bronze censor, Mid-Late Qing Dynasty, rectangular form with tapered sides, flanged base and stepped feet to the corners, mark of the Ming emperor Xuande to the base, length 13.5 cm

A Chinese Ming Dynasty stone carved lion dog brick, this brick…

Ming Dynasty Lion Dog Stone Brick

A Chinese Ming Dynasty stone carved lion dog brick, this brick is fine in texture, with a lively auspicious beast seated on top carved from the same single piece., height 12 cm, 22.5 x 22.5 cm

Two bronze standing figures, late Ming dynasty, 17th century,…

Ming Dynasty Bronze Standing Figures

Two bronze standing figures, late Ming dynasty, 17th century, one wearing a wide-sleeved robe and court hat, the other wearing a cloth cap with long trailing ribbons and holding a fly whisk, wood stands. -4. 23 cm high. Provenance: Charlotte Horstmann and…

A 'longquan' celadon openwork 'peony' vase, Ming dynasty or…

Longquan Celadon Openwork Peony Vase, Ming Dynasty or Later

A 'longquan' celadon openwork 'peony' vase, Ming dynasty or later, with double walls of pear shape rising from a straight foot to the narrow waisted neck, the outer wall carved with a peony scroll bearing two blooms among foliage in openwork below an…

A grey jade weight, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, in the…

Ming Dynasty Grey Jade Recumbent Lion Weight

A grey jade weight, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, in the form of a recumbent Buddhist lion with a ruyi fungus in his mouth, carved in the round, his head turned toward the tri-fibula tail, the veined stone with darker inclusions, 4.2 cm high, 6.1 cm…

A Chinese lacquered wood figure, late Ming Dynasty 16th/17th…

Ming Dynasty Lacquered Wood Figure

A Chinese lacquered wood figure, late Ming Dynasty 16th/17th century, standing in long robes, holding a coin and a flower, the eyes inlaid. 43 cm high, fitted hardwood stand. Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong between 1957 and 1968 and brought to Melbourne…

A Cizhou figure of Shou Lao, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th century,…

Cizhou Shou Lao Figure, Late Ming Dynasty

A Cizhou figure of Shou Lao, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, seated on a waisted platform base. 28.5 cm high. Provenance: J L Karas collection, no 114, 29/6/1986, *see Cox & Gillett, 'The Book of Pottery and Porcelain', pl 147

A blue and white 'Qilin' dish, Ming Dynasty, 16th century…

Ming Qilin Dish with Floral Scrolls

A blue and white 'Qilin' dish, Ming Dynasty, 16th century spiritedly painted on the interior with a qilin in a central medallion within a band of floral scrolls around the cavetto, repeated on the underside, wood stand (2), 31.5 cm

A pair of Chinese Kangxi blue and white large dishes, Kangxi…

Kangxi blue and white lobed flower dishes

A pair of Chinese Kangxi blue and white large dishes, Kangxi period, the dishes of moulded lobed flower form, with shaped reserves to the cavetto depicting different flowers emerging from rocks, and to the centre a spray of peonies and chrysanthemum…

A small Chinese late Ming and early Qing Huanghuali brushpot,…

Late Ming/Early Qing Huanghuali Brushpot, Chinese, Small, Diameter 11cm

A small Chinese late Ming and early Qing Huanghuali brushpot, diameter 11 cm, height 12.5 cm

A Chinese landscape painting, watercolour and pigment on paper.…

Wen Zhengming's Chinese Landscape Painting

A Chinese landscape painting, watercolour and pigment on paper. Marks refer to Wen Zhenming. Wen Zhengming was one of a number of Ming dynasty literati artists who set themselves in opposition to the professional, academy-influenced style favored in the…

A Chinese marble Bodhisattva, carved and incised, a full face…

Chinese Marble Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty, 50 cm tall

A Chinese marble Bodhisattva, carved and incised, a full face below a crown, probably Ming Dynasty 14-17th century, a scarf draped over each arm, wearing a long necklace over the pleated robes falling above his feet, standing straight on a circular lotus…

A hardwood elongated stand, in the Ming style, originally used…

Ming-style Dragon Carved Censer Stand

A hardwood elongated stand, in the Ming style, originally used to place a censer, the rectangular stand features curved legs and carved hoardings with archaistic dragons, 29 cm width x 17 cm depth x 15 cm height

Very rare Ming Dynasty, Jiajing (Chia-ching) mark and period,…

Rare Ming Dynasty Yellow Glazed Saucer Dish

Very rare Ming Dynasty, Jiajing (Chia-ching) mark and period, yellow glazed saucer dish, deep egg yoke yellow, with fine oily glaze, slightly unglazed foot rim, with bluish tint and inscribed with the six-character mark in under glaze-blue within a…

A Ming Dynasty plate, made from porcelain with a dragon to the…

A Ming Dynasty plate, made from porcelain with a dragon to the centreand birds to the outer in blue pigment, possibly cobalt oxide. Height 8 cm, depth 29 cm

A Chinese 'Sancai' glazed conical bowl, Qing dynasty, Kangxi…

Qing Dynasty Sancai Glazed Conical Bowl with Plum Blossoms

A Chinese 'Sancai' glazed conical bowl, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), the exterior painted with branches of plum blossom, lotus and chrysanthemum,the interior centre decorated with a small 'Lingzhi', covered with brown, yellow and white glaze…

A Chinese Red-glazed inside, blue and white 'Dragon' bowl (Da…

Chinese Dragon Bowl with Red Glaze and Blue Design

A Chinese Red-glazed inside, blue and white 'Dragon' bowl (Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi mark), height 10.5 cm, diameter 27 cm

A Chinese gold lacquered wooden figure of a Buddha, Ming…

Ming Dynasty Buddha: Gold Lacquered Masterpiece

A Chinese gold lacquered wooden figure of a Buddha, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), seated in padmasana, carved with elaborate robes and jewels, covered in a deep red and gold lacquer. 27 cm high, 16.5 cm wide

A Chinese Jichimu round-cornered tapered cabinet; 20th century;…

Ming-style Jichimu Tapered Cabinet with Bronze Accents

A Chinese Jichimu round-cornered tapered cabinet; 20th century; of classical Ming design, in high quality jichimu (chicken feather wood) with bronze locking plates and pulls. 130.5 cm high, 78 cm wide, 40.5 cm deep

A Chinese bronze censer in the form of a mythological beast,…

Ming Bronze Mythical Beast Censer from Captain Jones' Collection

A Chinese bronze censer in the form of a mythological beast, Ming period, the fiersome squat beast standing on four legs, height 20 cm. Provenance: Captain W.E.Frank Jones (British advisor to the Chinese government in early 20th century), gallery Desmet,…

A Chinese archaistic bronze bell Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or…

Ming Dynasty Bronze Bell with Taotie Masks

A Chinese archaistic bronze bell Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier decorated with conical spiral bosses and taotie masks to either side. Together with a fitted wooden stand. Without stand 39.9 cm high, 24 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions,…

A Ming style polychrome jar, the steeply rounded sides painted…

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

An elm painting table, Ming dynasty 202 cm wide, 85 cm high, 67…

Ming Dynasty Elm Painting Table

An elm painting table, Ming dynasty 202 cm wide, 85 cm high, 67 cm D. Provenance: R&V Tregaskis Oriental Art, Sydney

A pair of turquoise and aubergine glazed pottery chiwen roof…

Ming Dynasty Chiwen Roof Fragments in Turquoise and Aubergine Glaze

A pair of turquoise and aubergine glazed pottery chiwen roof fragments, Ming dynasty 55.5 cm high (2). Chiwen, said to be one of the dragon's nine sons, has a dragon head and fish tail. It is often installed as a pair on both ends of the main ridge on the…

A 'Longquan' celadon deep bowl Ming dynasty with steeply…

Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Floral Bowl

A 'Longquan' celadon deep bowl Ming dynasty with steeply rounded sides and lipped rim supported on a short straight foot, the interior impressed with a central floral spray, covered overall with a sea-green glaze apart from an unglazed ring inside the…

A blue and white jar, Ming dynasty Wanli period the sides…

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

A set of four glazed pottery attendants with sedan chair, Ming…

Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Sedan Chair with Attendants

A set of four glazed pottery attendants with sedan chair, Ming Dynasty each figure standing with one arm raised to support the wood pole bearing the carriage, wearing a belted robe glazed in aubergine and turquoise, the rectangular carriage with canopied…

A Chinese carved wood Bodhisattva seated on a Sacred lion,…

Ming Dynasty Bodhisattva on Sacred Lion

A Chinese carved wood Bodhisattva seated on a Sacred lion, Traces of pigment, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, with a beautiful full face sits aloft the lion in the Royal ease posture, the crown centred above the eye of higher consciousness, the hands in the…

A large Chinese Ming style bronze Buddha, seated on a lotus…

Ming Style Bronze Buddha on Lotus Stand

A large Chinese Ming style bronze Buddha, seated on a lotus petal stand, the hands clasped with raised index fingers, a full face centred with a small urna, eyes downcast below his domed usnisa, wearing flowing robes that fall around the upturned feet,…

A Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) blue and white porcelain seated…

Ming Dynasty Blue and White Guanyin Statue

A Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) blue and white porcelain seated Guanyin. Guanyin holding a boy, in pale blue celadon glaze with shroud picked out in blue. Guanyin known as the goddess of Mercy, gifting people children, 16.2 cm height. Provenance: Purchased…

A quality old Chinese bronze censer, an encircling band of…

Chinese Bronze Censer with Ming Mark and Relief Decoration

A quality old Chinese bronze censer, an encircling band of relief decoration, figures within an extensive landscape, framed by scrolling florals, the open handles issuing from dragon masks, finely detailed, Ming mark cast to the base, probably 19th…

A Chinese pale celadon and russet jade group, Ming dynasty…

Ming Dynasty Jade Buddhist Lion and Cub Group

A Chinese pale celadon and russet jade group, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), of a recumbent Buddhist lion and cub, the long, divided mane curving across her back and down beside her front paw. 4.2 cm high, 7.3 cm long. Provenance: Christie's London, circa 1960

A rare bronze seated Buddha with attendants, Ming Dynasty…

Rare Ming Dynasty Bronze Seated Buddha with Attendants

A rare bronze seated Buddha with attendants, Ming Dynasty (1368-1764) the eight-armed crowned figure seated on a detachable lotus throne, with six detachable arms, the face with a serene expression, 17 cm high. Provenance: a private collection, NSW,…

A Chinese pale celadon and black jade carving of an ox, Ming…

Ming Dynasty Celadon & Black Jade Ox Carving

A Chinese pale celadon and black jade carving of an ox, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the finely carved recumbent animal with its head turned up over the left shoulder, the stone is with celadon tone with areas of black. 4.5 cm long. Provenance: Raymond &…

Two Chinese Sancai funerary figures, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644),…

Ming Dynasty Sancai Funerary Figures with Courtiers

Two Chinese Sancai funerary figures, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), each courtier holding his attribute standing on integral hexagonal plinth and base, height 50 cm

An old impressive Chinese double gourd form vase, incised and…

Chinese Double Gourd Vase with Chrysanthemum Decoration

An old impressive Chinese double gourd form vase, incised and glazed decoration of chrysanthemum flowers, clouds and scrolling tendrils in yellow on a red ground. Ming six- character mark in double circle to base and old paper label for Paris auctioneers…

A Chinese bronze seated Manjusri, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th…

Ming Dynasty Bronze Manjusri with Jewels and Crown

A Chinese bronze seated Manjusri, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century, the black and gold lacquered figure heavily jeweled, wearing a high crown, 18.7 cm high

A blue and white 'chicken head' ewer Ming dynasty, 16th century…

Ming Dynasty Blue and White Chicken Head Ewer

A blue and white 'chicken head' ewer Ming dynasty, 16th century the globular body surmounted by a short waisted neck and flared mouth, set on one side with a spout shaped as a chicken head opposite the handle modelled in the form of a chicken tail, the…

A set of 13 Chinese green lead-glazed earthenware figures, and…

Ming Dynasty Chinese Earthenware Figures and Telephone Box

A set of 13 Chinese green lead-glazed earthenware figures, and a telephone box (or even a sedan chair), Ming Dynasty, 16th /17th century, figures approx. 20 cm high, building 23 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne

A Chinese blue and white 'Kraak' Ware vase, Ming Dynasty…

Ming Dynasty Kraak Ware Vase with Horse and Flowers

A Chinese blue and white 'Kraak' Ware vase, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 1600, decorated in underglaze blue with a compartmentalised design featuring flowers and horses, 28 cm high, 16 cm diameter.

A Chinese early Ming Dynasty Yongle-style blue and white…

Ming Dynasty Blue and White Klapmuts Bowl

A Chinese early Ming Dynasty Yongle-style blue and white 'Klapmuts' bowl, height 12 cm, diameter 26 cm

A Chinese Qing Dynasty Kangxi period blue and white barbed-rim…

Qing Dynasty Kangxi Blue and White Figural Dish

A Chinese Qing Dynasty Kangxi period blue and white barbed-rim figural dish (Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi mark), height 3 cm, diameter 20 cm

A Chinese 'Longquan' celadon ware dish, Ming dynasty, 14 th…

Ming Dynasty Coin-Patterned Celadon Dish

A Chinese 'Longquan' celadon ware dish, Ming dynasty, 14 th century, decorated with coin patterns on the center of interior, 29 cm diameter. Provenance: Old Melbourne private collection

A Chinese Longquan ware celadon charger, Ming dynasty, 13-14th…

Ming Dynasty Celadon Charger with Incised Leaves

A Chinese Longquan ware celadon charger, Ming dynasty, 13-14th century, with incised leaves and fluted interior, 32 cm diameter

A Chinese group of 'Mingqi' attendants with a palanquin and…

Sancai Mingqi Attendants with Palanquin and Table

A Chinese group of 'Mingqi' attendants with a palanquin and table Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) comprising five attendant figures, a palanquin and a table, all decorated in sancai enamels. Each figure approximately 38 cm high. Provenance: purchased from…

A 'Longquan' celadon dish, Ming dynasty of shallow form with…

Ming Dynasty Celadon Lotus Dish

A 'Longquan' celadon dish, Ming dynasty of shallow form with barbed everted rim, carved on the interior with scrolling lotus sprays around a central flowerhead, repeated on the exterior, the sea-green glaze falling short of an unglazed ring inside the…

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain jars and covers, of…

Qing Dynasty porcelain jars with four boys and precious objects

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain jars and covers, of tapering baluster form, decorated with roundels of the four boys, alternating with the precious objects, surrounded by ruyi head borders, with Ming mark but later, a/f, height 45 cm (2),.…

A Chinese carved polychrome wooden head of a Bodhisattva, Ming…

Ming Dynasty Bodhisattva Head with Polychrome Carving

A Chinese carved polychrome wooden head of a Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or later. The peaceful figure with high chignon, traces of pigment, supported on a plinth base, 35 cm high, 86 cm high (with base)

Chinese Ming Dynasty (1388-1644) gilt bronze Infant Buddha,…

Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Infant Buddha with Lotus Decoration

Chinese Ming Dynasty (1388-1644) gilt bronze Infant Buddha, depicted standing with one hand raised upwards and the other hand pointing to the ground, with robes at waist with incised lotus decoration, attached to later base, height 18.5 cm and 21 cm…

A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Vase, the tapering ovoid body…

Ming Dynasty Longquan Vase with Crackled Green Glaze

A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Vase, the tapering ovoid body supported by a waisted circular foot to a trumpet neck. The body with carved geometric lines and the crackled glaze of a soft green tone stopping neatly at foot. The unglazed base reveals the…

Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon charger, with a serpentine edge,…

Ming Dynasty Celadon Charger with Lotus Flowers

Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon charger, with a serpentine edge, incised with central lotus flowers, surrounded by stylised foliate border on slightly fluted sides, raised on circular foot, diameter 29 cm

Two Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain boxes and…

Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Boxes

Two Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain boxes and covers, one decorated with trailing lingzhi, the other of ducks, flowers and characters, a/f, height 9/5 cm, 7 cm (2). Provenance: Private Collection Northern NSW

A Chinese bronze seated figure of a Buddha, Ming Dynasty…

Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddha Figure

A Chinese bronze seated figure of a Buddha, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the figure is seated in dhyanasana with his right hand held in bhumisparsa mudra. His hair is tightly curled and his forehead centred with an urna. His robe is chased with floral borders…

A celadon glazed tripod censer, Ming Dynasty, 14th/15th century,…

Ming Dynasty Celadon Tripod Censer with Dragon Feet

A celadon glazed tripod censer, Ming Dynasty, 14th/15th century, with an incised floral design around the exterior, supported on dragon mask feet, carved and fitted hardwood stand in the form of three bats, 11 cm high, 26.2 to 27.2 cm diameter (irregular)…

A Chinese bronze of a guardian holding a small Buddha, Ming…

Ming Dynasty Bronze Guardian with Small Buddha

A Chinese bronze of a guardian holding a small Buddha, Ming Dynasty, depicted in robes with peacock headdress, holding Buddha in one hand and stem in the other, mounted on stand, remnants of polychrome paint in places, 34 cm high