Blue Floral Meiping Vase, Ming Dynasty (27cm)
Meiping vase with cover blue floral painted decoration Ming Dynasty, 27 cm height (repair to rim)
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 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
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 Dynasty Gold Repousse Finials (2)
Two gold repousse finials, Ming dynasty 3.8 cm high, 12.8g; 4.2 cm high, 10.2g (2).
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…
17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Lion - 5.3cm Long
A Chinese bronze lion, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, 5.3 cm long
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
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 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 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
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-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
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 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 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…
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
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…
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.…
Ming-Qing Cloisonne Horse Bowl
A Chinese late Ming to early Qing cloisonne 'Horse' bowl, height 13.5 cm, diameter 29 cm
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 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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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
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…
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.
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…
Ming Celadon Fluted Charger from Stevens Estate
A Ming celadon charger with fluted interior, 34 cm diameter. The Estate of Stanley Crawford Stevens.
Ming Dynasty Longquan Tripod Censer: 16 cm Diameter
A Chinese Longquan tripod censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 16 cm diameter
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 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
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 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…
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 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
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)…
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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),.…
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)
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…
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…
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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…
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