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
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…
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
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,…
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 &…
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
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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
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…
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
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
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,…
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,…
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
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 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
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…
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
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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
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
Ming Dynasty Longquan Incense Burner with Beast Feet
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan incense burner with beast feet, height 11 cm, diameter 27 cm
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.
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Bowl
A Chinese blue and white bowl, Ming Dynasty, 15th century, 16.5 cm diameter
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,…
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…
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.
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
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…
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…
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
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
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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
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
Ming Dynasty Chilong Jade Bi: Exquisite Carved Chinese Artifact
A Chinese carved chilong jade bi, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 10.5 cm diameter
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…
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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…
Ming Dynasty Jade Chilong Seal
A Chinese carved jade chilong seal, Ming dynasty, 17th century, 3 cm square 3.7 cm high
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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
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,…
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.
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…
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 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…
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.
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