Ming Dynasty Temple Guardian Figure
An impressive Ming Dynasty temple guardian figure Gansu Province, the robust figure with glass eyes standing in a crouching posture with hands placed to thighs, wood with traces of polychrome paint. Raised on an ebonised stand, a similar figure held in…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Swatow Ware Dish
A large Chinese blue and white Swatow ware dish, Ming Dynasty, Wanli period. potted in shallow inverted domical section, the interior surfaces adorned in radiating floral panels encircling the bird and flower roundel centering the interior well, the…
Blue and White Winepot with Insects and Flowers
A blue and white winepot and cover Ming dynasty, Chongzheng period c. 1640, of hexagonal form, the ovoid body set with an upright rectangular handle, painted on the exterior with insects among detached sprays of seasonal flowers below a blue-ground lappet…
Ming Dynasty Painted Buddha Head
An antique painted wooden head of a Buddha probably Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, the Buddha of typically serene form with downcast eyes, long ear lobes and tightly coiled hair with prominent ushnisha, with remnant colours, mounted on a modern and removable…
Ming-style Blue & White Elephant Vase with Qianlong Seal
Antique Chinese Ming style blue & white vase, decorated with elephant heads and drop rings, Qianlong seal in blue to the base, approx 39 cm high
Ming Marked Qing Bronze Censor with Repairs
Chinese bronze censor, c.18th century Qing Dynasty, heavily cast Tri footed, with mark of the Ming emperor Xuande, in archaic Zhuanshu script to the base, Casting Flaws with original Repairs to base, diameter: 20.5 cm
18th Century Chinese Blue and White Ming Bowl
A magnificent 18th century or earlier Chinese bowl, with Ming (Wanli) mark. Finely potted blue and white bowl decorated with flowers next to rock formations, to the interior a single flower, to the base a six-character Wanli mark and possibly of the…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Tripod Censer: 16 cm Diameter
A Chinese Longquan tripod censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 16 cm diameter
Ming Celadon Fluted Charger from Stevens Estate
A Ming celadon charger with fluted interior, 34 cm diameter. The Estate of Stanley Crawford Stevens.
Turquoise-Glazed Ming Dynasty Vase, Rare
A rare Chinese Turquoise-Glazed baluster vase, Ming Dynasty, 31 cm high
Chinese Celadon White Jade Hair Ornaments Collection
A collection of four Chinese celadon white jade hair ornaments Ming Dynasty-Qing Dynasty, 16th-19th century / the longest: 16 cm. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia
Ming Dynasty Lacquer Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
A Chinese rectangular black and red lacquer box and cover, Late Ming dynasty, 16th -17th century, inlaid with mother of pearl, the top with a horseman and an attendant in a rural setting, within a shaped cartouche, the sides with ducks in a lotus pond…
Gold Filigree Ornaments from Ming-Qing Dynasty
A group of three gold filigree ornaments, Ming to Qing dynasty 4.5 cm long, 2.5 cm long, 1.8 cm long (3). For the possible usage of the 'flower' piece, see notes of lot 15.
Chinese White Jade Figures of Liu Haichan with Toad
Two Chinese white jade figures of Liu Haichan, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), both figures depicting Liu Haichan with the three-legged toad, the larger with greyish-brown flashing to the base. The larger figure 7 cm high, 3.75 cm wide.…
Chinese White Jade 'Zhinu and Niulang' Plaque with Stand
A Chinese white jade 'Zhinu and Niulang' plaque; Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th century; the circular plaque finely carved and reticularted, depicting the celestial lovers Zhinu and Niulang with a Sheng instrument and pair of…
Chinese Ming Warrior Relief Panels in White Marble
A pair of Chinese white marble relief panels, each carved with a Ming warrior in full armour, one standing on an ox, the other on a deer. Each 113 x 60 x 5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of William H Blakemore, Sydney
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Duck Water Dropper
A Chinese blue and white twin duck form water dropper Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century the dropper in the form of a conjugal pair of mandarin ducks. 9 cm high, 10.2 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 17 November 2009 Jane Carnegie…
Ming Longquan Celadon Dish, Floral Spray & Sea-Green Glaze
A Longquan celadon dish Ming dynasty the interior with a central floral spray encircled with radiating flutes carved around the cavetto within the everted lipped rim, covered overall with an attractive sea-green glaze apart from a ring inside the footrim…
Ming-style Folding Armchair with Dragon Carving
A 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 dragon cartouche above a…
Ming Jade Deer with Lingzhi Branch
A carved jade figure of a deer Ming dynasty, retaining the shape of the original pebble, the recumbent animal supported on scrolling clouds, its head turned over its back holding a trailing branch of lingzhi in its mouth, carved in pierced and high relief…
Ming Dynasty Ge Vase with Metal Rim
A small Ge-type vase, probably early Ming Dynasty, circa 14th century, mounted with a metal rim. 11 cm high. Provenance: An old Melbourne Private Collection
Ming Dynasty Celadon Bottle Vase with Animal Masks
A 'Longquan' celadon bottle vase Ming dynasty, the pear-shaped body set on a straight foot and tapering to a tall slender neck above an incised border, set with double animal masks below the lipped mouth, covered with a crackled pale sea-green glaze, the…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Court Official Figure
A rare bronze figure of a court official, Chinese, Ming Dynasty, 17th century. 30 cm high
Antique Chinese Bronze Bell with Dragon Suspension Hanger
An antique Chinese bronze bell, surmounted with two side by side dragons acting as the suspension hanger, the bell top with horizontal panel enclosing a six character reign mark: 'Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhu' (made during the reign period Xuande of the Great…
Late Ming Celadon Dish with Incised Flower Decoration
A late Ming dynasty celadon dish, the interior with incised flower decoration, 35 cm diameter. The Estate of Stanley Crawford Stevens.
Ming Dynasty Guanyin Figure with Amitabha Headdress
A Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), enhanced with coloured pigment to the front and back, wearing a floriate headdress bearing the prominent carved figure of Amitabha, her hair tied back into a coiled chignon, in a…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Deer Dish
A Chinese blue and white large dish, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 15th century, the stoutly potted dish decorated with two deer under a pine tree to the interior, and scrolling peonies to the underside. Unglazed base, 4.5 cm high, 25.5 cm diameter.
Antique Chinese Lacquer Ginger Jar with Ming Mark
Antique Chinese lacquer ginger jar (with lid) constructed on a metal base, deeply carved with floral motifs and a mountain pagoda scene. The base bearing a gilded six character Ming dynasty Jiajing reign mark (1522?1566). The date of manufacture is…
Antique Chinese Dragon Bowl - Ming Mark, Late Qing Period
Large antique Chinese porcelain dragon bowl, with reign mark to base (Ming marks, but bowl appears to be late Qing), diameter 28 cm
Chinese Zodiac Ceramic Group, Late Ming-Early Qing Period
Chinese hollow cast ceramic zodiac group c.1720 late Ming - early Qing period, 12 figures in total, each with a head representing a different animal from the Chinese zodiac and wearing a multi colour glazed robe, 20 cm high (approx) this dimension does…
Ming Celadon Charger with Floral Incisions
Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon charger, of circular form, with serpentine edge, with incised floral decoration, on heavy circular foot, diameter 30 cm
Green Celadon Ming Dynasty Footed Bowl
Large Chinese Ming Dynasty footed float bowl, of circular form, with a flared lip above a squat baluster body, incised with floral motifs in a green celadon glaze, raised on three paw feet, diameter 30.5 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington…
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Hu Vase with Figures
A fine and very rare 18th century Chinese porcelain Hu vase, decorated in an underglaze blue collar and skirt with two panels of figures within a wave, hat and ruyi sceptre head surround. Iron brown rim, elephant head handles, one cafe au lait and one…
Ming-Qing Cloisonne Horse Bowl
A Chinese late Ming to early Qing cloisonne 'Horse' bowl, height 13.5 cm, diameter 29 cm
Ming Dynasty White Jade Dragon Plaque
A Chinese pale white jade dragon plaque, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 10 x 8.5 cm
Ming Dynasty Yellow Jade Dragon Ring
A Chinese yellow jade carved dragon ring, Huan, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 18 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty White Jade Carved Lion and Cub
A Chinese white jade carved lion and a young, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) it is finely carved with two lions, one big one small side by side, the big one is biting a lingzhi fungus branch, the jade is with a white tone with areas of russet 5 cm long.…
Chinese Bronze Alms Bowl Censer
A Chinese bronze 'alms bowl' form censer, possibly late Qing to early 20th century, of compressed globular form with an inverted rim in the Ming manner, the plain body with a rich burnished finish; impressed seal mark underside. Height 6 cm. Diameter 12.5…
A white jade chi -dragon belt buckle, probably Ming dynasty, 5.1 cm long, 38g
Ming Dynasty Black Glazed Gourd-Shaped Vase
A black-glazed gourd-shaped bottle vase Ming dynasty 15.4 cm high. Provenance: R&V Tregaskis Oriental Art, Sydney
Ming Dynasty Celadon Peony Dish with Japanese Box
A Chinese Heirloom Longquan sea green celadon deep dish; Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 14th/15th century; decorated to the cavetto with carved vertical lines, and to the centre with an impressed peony design, the foot glazed, and remains of the tubular kiln…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Arrow Vase
A Chinese Longquan celadon arrow vase, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), with cylindrical ears and a gently flaring mouth, covered in a mid-tone celadon glaze, 19 cm high, 9 cm diameter.
Ming Dynasty Celadon Lotus Vase with Japanese Box
A Chinese Longquan carved celadon flower vase, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), of baluster form, with carved decoration of scrolling lotus to the sides, covered in a fine, even sea-green glaze. Base unglazed. Together with a very old Japanese wooden box. 16 cm…
Ming Dynasty Jun Bowl
A 'jun' bowl, Yuan/Ming dynasty, robustly potted rising from a slightly splayed low foot, covered inside and out with a milky-blue glaze thinning at the rim to a mushroom colour, and falling short of the foot on the exterior revealing the coarse clay body…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Stem Bowl
A 'Longquan' celadon stem bowl Ming dynasty, with rounded sides and lipped rim, supported on a tall collared splayed foot, the interior carved with scrolling lotus stems beneath the overall sea-green glaze falling short of the unglazed foot ring burnt…
Blue and White Ming Dynasty Deer Dish
A large blue and white dish, Ming dynasty, first half of 16th century, freely painted with a pair of deer, an gnarled pine with floral scroll cavetto, recessed base, 31.5 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Kendi with Exotic Flowers
A Chinese blue and white kendi, late Ming dynasty, 17th century, decorated in panels with exotic flowers, 18 cm high
Late Ming Dynasty Blue and White Dragon Vase
A blue and white vase and cover late Ming dynasty of slender baluster form spiritedly painted with winged dragons pursuing flaming pearls among clouds, above wave splashed rocks around the base and a ruyi -head border on the shoulders below the narrow…
Pair of Longquan Celadon Vases
Two 'Longquan' celadon vases Yuan/Ming dynasty comprising one of slender ovoid form set with double loop and ring handles; and an ovoid vase decorated with flower and foliate sprays below the flared quatre-lobed mouth (2) 15.5 cm; and 11.5 cm high
Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Censer
A Chinese bronze censer in the form of a Buddhist Lion, Ming dynasty, 17th century, 16 cm high
Ming Dynasty Glazed Equestrian Musicians
A pair of glazed equestrian musicians, Ming Dynasty each mounted on a horse standing four square with bridled head facing forward, the figure seated on a turquoise-glazed saddle, wearing a long tunic over an aubergine-glazed robe, and a conical hat on the…
Qing Dynasty Chinese Hardwood Stools (10 words exactly)
A set of four heavy Chinese hardwood stools, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, each one of square form with hump-backed rails in Ming style. 49 cm high, 40 cm wide, 40 cm deep. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, purchased 1990s
Ming Dynasty Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Tray
A Chinese mother of pearl inlaid lacquer tray, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620), the long rectangular tray with indented rounded corners with inlaid mother of pearl decoration depicting figures in a garden beneath a bird on a branch,…
Ming-style Rosewood Armchair and Settee Set
A magnificent Ming style rosewood setting comprising four 'Official's Hat' armchairs and a matching long settee, the finely crafted setting in richly toned yellow and near black hardwood featuring splats with archaistic relief carved motifs, pierced…
Ming Dynasty Bodhisattva Head with Amitabha Buddha Headdress
A Chinese terracotta head of a Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or later. The serene face with downcast gaze, and high chignon with a floriate headdress with the figure of the Amitabha Buddha, polychrome application, resting on a plinth, 37 cm high,…
Ming Dynasty Blue & White Unicorn Jar
Large Chinese blue and white jar, Ming Dynasty, horizontal bands of flying cranes and Buddhist motifs, a central motif of a unicorn, height 36 cm
Rare Yellow Jade Tiger, Song/Ming Dynasty
A rare yellow jade tiger, Song/Ming Dynasty, 13TH-14th century the recumbent tiger with its head turned back towards the split tail, the caramel-coloured stone with some darker inclusions, 5 cm long. Provenance: The collection of Jim Forbes, Boston, USA,…
Bronze Seated Buddha from Late Ming Dynasty
A Chinese bronze seated Buddha, late Ming Dynasty, 33 cm high
Ming Celadon Dish with Phoenix and Foliate Rim
Ming Dynasty celadon dish. Decorated underglaze with a central phoenix and foliate rimmed. Two glaze lines and some discolouration. Diameter 33 cm
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Floral Bowls Set
Six Chinese blue and white bowls, late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century, each one decorated with floral scrolls, from 11.8 cm to 15 cm diameter (6)
Ming Sancai Pottery Tomb Figures, 16th Century
A pair of Sancai pottery tomb figures, Ming Dynasty, circa 16th century, each one on a waisted hexagonal base 48 x 48.5 cm. Provenance: Martin Fung, Hong Kong
Rare Ming Dynasty Brown Jade Recumbent Beast
A rare brown jade beast, Ming Dynasty or probably earlier, recumbent with its head turned back towards the split tail, the caramel-coloured stone with some darker inclusions, 5 cm long. Provenance: Collection of Jim Forbes, Boston, USA, whose family had…
Ming Dynasty Jade Deer with Lingzhi Fungus
A Chinese jade figure of two deer with Lingzhi fungus, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), carved from pale celadon green jade with with some grey and russet streaking, modelled as a male and female pair of deer with star-shaped incised carving to the bodies…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Vases
A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white 'Figural and Floral' vases, height 27.5 cm, diameter 13 cm
17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Lion - 5.3cm Long
A Chinese bronze lion, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, 5.3 cm long
Ming Dynasty Celadon Jade Xiezhi Carving
A celadon jade carving of a mythical beast Xiezhi, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the recumbent mythical beast is carved with head turning left, biting his left hind hoof, the other three legs tucked under its body and scroll-like tail flicked over its haunches…
Ming Dynasty Gold Repousse Finials (2)
Two gold repousse finials, Ming dynasty 3.8 cm high, 12.8g; 4.2 cm high, 10.2g (2).
Chinese Blue and White Ming-Qing Dishes and Box
Two Chinese blue and white dishes and a covered box, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), comprising a finely decorated dish with two deer (Wanli period), a dish with scrolling flowers (Qianlong period), and a swatow box. Diameter of…
Ming Celadon Phoenix Dish
Ming Dynasty celadon dish decorated underglaze with a central phoenix and foliate rimmed. Two glaze lines and some discolouration. Diameter 33 cm
Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Fruiting Peach and Lotus Scrolls
A cloisonne enamel vase, the squat globular body on a high foot, surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck set with double tubular handles, decorated in colours with fruiting peach branches and lotus scrolls reserved on the turquoise ground, the base incised…
Late Ming Blue and White Crane Vase
A blue and white vase probably late Ming dynasty, of ovoid form with short tapering neck, the sides painted in deep underglaze blue with cranes in flight among stylised cloud scrolls, between formal borders around the base and narrow mouth, fitted box, 24…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Bowl with Xuande Mark
A Large Chinese blue and white bowl with a border decorated with auspicious symbols and peaches, below are the five roundels with cranes and deer, an encircled six characters Xuande mark on the base, Ming dynasty, late 16th century, 13 cm high and 28.5 cm…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Kendi
A rare Chinese blue and white kendi, late Ming dynasty, 17th century, moulded in three floral decorated horizontal bands, with ribbed body and spout, 18 cm high
17th Century Chinese Bronze Base
A large Chinese bronze base, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Of waisted rectangular form, supported on four short feet, 21 x 33 x 47.5 cm
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Floral Ladle
A rare Chinese blue and white ladle, late Ming dynasty, 17th century, decorated with floral motifs. 14.9 cm long. Provenance: J L Karas collection, No. 68, 3/4/1986, A paper label attached reads, 'Art Treasures Exhibition, 1857, Mrs Palliser Proprietor',…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Vase with Copper Coating
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan incised vase (crack on rim, coated wih copper), height 36 cm, diameter 21 cm
Blue Floral Meiping Vase, Ming Dynasty (27cm)
Meiping vase with cover blue floral painted decoration Ming Dynasty, 27 cm height (repair to rim)
Ming-style Bronze Duck Incense Burner
A bronze duck incense burner in the Ming manner, Qing Dynasty 1644 - 1912, the lidded censer in the form of an animated duck with one leg raised, the other perched on rocky ground, with engraved details to the wing and tail feathers, and having an aged…
Ming Dynasty Amber & Green Glazed Horse & Groom
A Chinese amber & green glazed earthenware horse & Groom, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, the horse standing four square on a plinth with the trappings picked out in green, the groom with his arm raised [2], height 23 cm, length 21, Groom H 20 cm. Provenance:…
Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Earthenware Figures
Two Sancai glazed earthenware figures, standing on a hexagonal base, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, with molded removable heads with elaborate hats, the male holding an offering bowl, the female holding a box, height 46 cm. Provenance: collection of a former…
Kuan Yin Blanc de Chine Figure on Dragon Throne
Kuan Yin figure Te-hua figure of Ming style blanc de chine, seated on dragon throne holding archaic key, 42 cm height
Ming Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Wash Basin from Shipwreck
Binh Thuan shipwreck antique Chinese blue and white porcelain wash basin bowl, Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, (no labels present), 9.5 cm high, 31 cm diameter
Ming-style Display Cabinet: Elegant and Functional
A Chinese Ming style display cabinet, 193 cm x 70 cm x 51 cm
18th Century Yijun Stoneware Vase with Ge Ming Xiang Zao Mark
A Yijun stoneware vase, Ge Ming Xiang Zao mark, Qing Dynasty, 18th century ', 27.6 cm high. Provenance: a private collection, NSW, Australia.
Ming Dynasty Jade Phoenix Cover
A Pale-Grey jade cover, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) carved in openwork with phoenix in flight, the pale white stone with minor dark inclusions, 5.7 cm diameter
A pair of Chinese reticulated wood window panels, 20th century, decorated in Ming Dynasty style with interlocking geometric designs in elm wood, each approximately 221 cm high, 75 cm wide. Provenance: Altfield gallery, Hong Kong, 10 December 2020.…
Chinese Ming/Qing Dynasty 'Nankin-Akae' 12-Sided Monkey and Deer Dishes
A pair of Chinese 'Nankin-Akae' dishes, Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), moulded with twelve sides, and decorated with a monkey and deer in a garden surrounded by flower sprays, marked to the base. 1 cm high, 14 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Yinglong Dragon Charger
A Chinese blue and white Yinglong dragon charger Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing period the deep dish decorated with a four-clawed yinglong dragon to the centre, and to the rim scrolling lotus. Square seal mark to base. 7 cm high, 35 cm diameter.…
Ming Celadon Barbed Rim Dish
A Longquan celadon barbed rim dish Ming dynasty stoutly potted with shallow rounded sides, carved on the interior with a flower spray within radiating petals extending to the broad everted rim, repeated on the underside, covered overall with a sea-green…
Ming Longquan Celadon Vases with Carved Decoration
Two Longquan celadon vases Ming dynasty one of tapering shouldered form, the other of meiping form, each with carved decoration beneath the sea-green glaze 19 cm and 23.5 cm high
Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Censor
A Chinese heavy bronze censor, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, in the form of a Buddhist lion. 23 cm high, 25.5 cm long. Provenance: An old Canberra Collection
Ming Celadon Vase with Lozenge Diaper Carving
A 'Longquan' celadon vase Ming dynasty of ovoid form, the sides carved with a broad band of lozenge diaper between the vertically grooved high waisted foot and short narrow mouth, all beneath the sea-green glaze, the unglazed base burnt orange in the…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Wenchang, God of Literature
Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chinese bronze figure of Wenchang, the Daoist God of Literature and Culture cast dressed in imperial garments and crown as he sits holding a hu tablet in his joined hands, traces of original gilding. Height 27 cm
Antique Jade Peach Cup on Stand
A fine antique jade libation cup on stand in the Ming manner, in finely mottled jade with dark flecks and modelled as a peach, a generous, pierced and floral carved handle, further carved with fruits, flowers and tendrils in relief to the body and raised…
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