Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Ming and Qing Figures
An old Chinese red stained and plain finely carved ivory chest set, the set complete minus one pawn (31 pieces), the emperor and warrior figures carved in costumes representing the empire of the Ming and Qing, the bishops as elephants, the knights on…
Ming Dynasty Phoenix Dish
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Binh Thuan shipwreck dish, circa 1608, Wanli period, the Swatow low form bowl with underglaze blue decoration with a double phoenix in a garden setting to the centre, the cavetto embellished with scale like patterns interspersed…
Ming Dynasty Shipwreck Dish with Double Phoenix Decoration
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Binh Thuan shipwreck dish, circa 1608, Wanli period, the Swatow low form bowl with underglaze blue decoration with a double phoenix in a garden setting to the centre, the cavetto embellished with scale like patterns interspersed…
Chinese Silk Paintings of Guardian Lions and Sleeping Warrior
Three Chinese paintings on silk, Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), two depicting guardian lions in a landscape, the other depicting a sleeping warrior with attendant horse. Each framed and glazed, the warrior painting 27 cm high, 29 cm…
Ming Dynasty Sancai Dish with Duck and Lotus Pond
A Chinese Swatow Sancai dish, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), decorated with a duck in a lotus pond, in yellow and aubergine enamel against a green ground. Made for the Japanese tea ceremony market, 3 cm high, 16.5 cm diameter.
Chinese Blue and White Figural Jar, 37cm Height
A Chinese blue and white figural jar (Da Ming Wan Li Nian Zhi mark), height 37 cm, diameter 32.5 cm
Signed Ming-style Blue and White Garden Stools (Pair)
Pair of signed Chinese Ming style blue and white drum garden stools, Ming six reign character marks, approx 43 cm high (2)
Ming Dynasty Green Crackle Glaze Stem Cup
Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan stem cup, in a green glaze, with a crackle glaze, supported on tapering ribbed foot, height 12 cm
Ming-Qing Blue and White Porcelain Plate with Fish and Lotus
Chinese transitional Ming to Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain plate, of circular form, with sloping sides, decorated with a central fish surrounded by lotus flowers and scroll work, raised on circular foot, diameter 26 cm. Provenance: collected Japan…
Ming Dynasty Phoenix Porcelain Dish
Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain dish of circular form, decorated with a central image of a phoenix, surrounded by precious objects, on circular foot, with seal mark to base, diameter 19.5 cm purchased: Moorabool Antiques Galleries, Victoria,…
Ming-style Craquelware Cups with Fruit Design
A pair of small cups in the Ming style, the pair of craquelware cups decorated to the exterior with four underglaze roundels of fruiting peach branches in brown with red inflections, concentric blue rings to the rim and base, bearing apocryphal Chenghua…
Ming Dynasty Kraak Charger with Bird and Peach Motif
Chinese Ming Dynasty, Wanli period 'Kraak' porcelain charger, of circular form, with slightly scalloped edge and sloping sides, the interior decorated with panel featuring birds within pond setting, surrounded by reserves of peach sprigs and precious…
Ming Dynasty Chinese Glazed Pottery Planter with High Relief Decoration
Antique Chinese sanci glazed pottery planter pot, decorated in high relief with figures, flowers & trees. Ming Dynasty. Approx 23 cm high, 45 cm wide, 33 cm deep
A good quality Chinese elm Ming style cabinet, two sectional. The upper section with paneled cupboards opening to reveal two drawers to the interior. The lower section with two drawers raised on square section legs, 170 cm height
Provincial Ming Blue Vase with Garden Scenes
Pair provincial Ming underglaze blue vase and covers, plain ovoid bodies painted with figured garden scenes, 34 cm height
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Bird Dish
A Chinese blue and white dish, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 16th century, decorated with a bird and grasses and scrolling lotus. 3 cm high, 18 cm diameter. No visible faults or damage, approximately 302 gm weight
Ming Blue and White Porcelain Collection
A collection of five Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain bowls, tea cup and two small dishes, late Ming Dunasty, Wanli period (1573-1620). Various sizes
Chinese Ming Style Red Charger with Blossom Motif
A large Chinese Ming style underglaze red charger, centrally painted with blossom, diameter 52 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
Longquan Celadon Bowls with Carved Decoration
Three Longquan celadon bowls Yuan/Ming dynasty, each with carved decoration beneath the sea-green glaze 17 cm, 14.7 cm and 14.5 cm diameter
Chinese Iron Cast and Wood Carved Buddha Figures
A Chinese iron cast lacquer figure of 'nanda, possibly Ming Dynasty (1368-1643), 49.5 cm high, together with a Chinese wood carved lacquer figure of a Buddha, 36 cm high
Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Figures
Two Chinese 'Sancai' glazed pottery figures, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), larger one with turquoise, purple and brown glaze to the garment, the other one with green, black, purple and brown glaze., 26 cm and 24 cm high
Ming Dynasty Longquan Vase with Peony Scroll Design
A Chinese Longquan vase, Ming dynasty, 17th century, moulded and incised with a continues peony scroll. 21.8 cm high
Ming Dynasty Court Official Bronze Sculpture
A Chinese bronze of an Imperial court official, Ming dynasty, depicted standing in court robes and headdress with hands folded, on a rectangular base, dark brown patina with traces of gilding, 32 cm high
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Dishes and Bowl
Two blue and white Swatow dishes, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, decorated with phoenix amongst peony; and an unusual Chinese blue and white shallow foliate rimmed bowl, 26.8 cm and 27.4 cm and 26.5 cm diameter
Ming Blue and White Dish from Binh Thuan Wreck
A Chinese blue and white dish, Ming dynasty, 26.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Binh Thuan Wreck Cargo No 43115
Ming Celadon Bowl with Blue Decoration and Fluting
A Chinese provincial Ming porcelain bowl, pale celadon with underglaze blue decoration, the exterior walls with fluting. Sanded foot ring similar to Swatow wares. Old cracks and chips. Diameter 33.5 cm.
Ming-style Blue and White Floral Vase with Chinese Markings
A large Chinese blue and white bottle vase decorated with floral motifs in the Ming Islamic style with thirteen Chinese character marks to base. Height: 62.5 cm
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Brush Wash with Dragons
A Chinese blue and white covered porcelain brush wash, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th to early 20th century, the Ming style elongated container with rounded ends, a flattened lid and a pierced internal tray decorated throughout with writhing dragons and…
Ming Dynasty Phoenix Dish
A fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Binh Thuan shipwreck dish, circa 1608, Wanli period. The Swatow low form bowl with underglaze blue decoration featuring a double phoenix in a garden setting to the centre, the cavetto embellished with scale like patterns…
Ming Celadon Dish with Floral Motif & Ribbed Border
Ming Dynasty celadon dish with ribbed border surrounding a central incised floral motif. A/f. Diameter 36 cm
Longquan Guan-Type Celadon Saucer Dish
Chinese Longquan Guan-Type celadon saucer dish or brush washer with crackle glaze, Yuan to Ming Dynasty, identical type illustrated (plate 60) 'Oriental ceramics Discovered in the Philippines,' and (plate 47) 'Ceramics in the Sarawak Museum.', diameter 11…
Arita Charger Imitating Ming Chenghua
Unusual early 19th century Japanese Arita porcelain charger, imitating Ming Chenghua, of circular form, with sloping sides, richly decorated with flower head and ferns, in gilt and red, on a teal coloured ground, six character mark to base, diameter 33.5…
Ming Dynasty Marble Buddha Niche with Attendants
A Chinese white marble Niche, carving of a seated Buddha and attendants, probably Ming Dynasty 1368-1644, height 33 cm, width 55 cm, depth 5.5 cm
Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Earthenware Attendants
Three green glazed earthenware attendants, wearing helmet shaped Hats, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644, the robes with very long, wide sleeves covering their hands, their high boots meeting the hemline, standing on a stepped plinth [3], height 20 cm. Provenance:…
Ming Dynasty Charger with Garden Decoration
A Chinese charger, Ming Dynasty, underglaze blue with central female in garden decoration, floral designs to inner sides and geometric designs to rim edge. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M Antiques, Ermita. Diameter 38.5 cm
Ming Dynasty Celadon Glaze Scalloped Rim Bowl
A Chinese celadon glaze deep bowl, Ming Dynasty or earlier, with scalloped rim and outer edge, inner sides with a smooth band of incised scroll work decoration, the glaze shows slight orange tinge from firing. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M…
Ming Dynasty Sancai Glaze Floral Vases
A pair of Chinese Sancai glaze vases, Ming Dynasty or earlier, double handled, with floral decoration. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M Antiques, Ermita. Height 23.5 cm (each)
Late Ming Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Buddhist Motifs
A blue and white porcelain vase, late Ming period, the bulbous vase with slender neck and protruding top, decorated with a pattern of Buddhist necklaces and cartouche with rabbit and blossom motifs, 19.5 cm high. Provenance: A private collection in Japan.
Large Blanc de Chine Guanyin Statue
Large blanc de chine Guanyin, seated at Royal ease in voluminous robes gathered over one knee and overflowing the base, short fire cracks beneath (A/F), typical of Ming and early Qing wares, 'Skim milk' tone glaze, height 34 cm
Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Dignitary Figure
A glazed pottery figure of a dignitary, Ming dynasty, standing on an hexagonal base, wearing a long robe with wide sleeves glazed in green and chestnut and a tall conical black hat, 36.5 cm high
Ming Longquan Celadon Dishes
Three Longquan celadon dishes Ming dynasty each with barbed everted rim and petal-carved cavetto beneath the sea-green glaze 32.5 cm, 30.5 cm and 24 cm diameter
Chinese Blue-and-White Wine Cups with Ruoshen Mark, 19th Century
A pair of Chinese soft-paste blue-and-white wine cups, Four-character studio mark, 19th century 4 cm high (2). Note: Ruoshen mark is mostly associated with small tea cups. There are two pairs in the V&A Collection. (no. 862-1907). For more information on…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Saucer Dishes
A pair of blue and white saucer dishes, late Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen period, circa 1640, each one decorated with flower-heads in a central lotus medallion and around the cavetto, seal mark to base, 19.9 and 19.1 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Charger with Cranes
A Chinese blue and white charger, Wanli Period, Ming Dynasty, the central medallion painted with cranes flying about or resting in a lotus pond, the rim decorated with sketchy birds and flowers, the underside freely painted with two bands of scrolling…
Late Ming Blue and White Bowl (16th Century)
Chinese late Ming blue and white bowl, 16th century, diameter 14.5 cm
A Chinese Longquan Bagua tripod censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), with carved trigrams to the sides, raised on three small feet and covered with a glassy bright green celadon glaze, 11.5 cm high, 27 cm diameter,
Ming Dynasty Blue Kraak Ware Dish
Chinese Kraak Ware dish, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), of circular from with slightly flared and scalloped rim, the interior decorated in blue underglaze with central medallion portraying two men, the rim divided into eight fan shaped panels filled with…
Ming Dynasty Dragon Roof Tile Fragment
A Chinese Imperial dragon decorated roof tile end fragment, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 15th century, decorated with a writhing five-clawed dragon beneath a dark green lead-glaze, 3 cm high, 16 cm diameter.
Ming Dynasty Phoenix Swatow Dish
A Chinese Swatow dish, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century, decorated in green and red enamel with two phoenix amongst peonies to the centre, kiln grit adhering to the foot rim. Diameter 24.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Professor Bill and Ngaere…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Bowls
Two Chinese Longquan celadon bowls, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), one bowl with incised keyfret decoration to the rim, the other with carved lotus petals to the exterior. The larger bowl 7.5 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Celadon Guardian Lions Pair
A pair of Chinese Longquan celadon guardian lions, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa late 16TH/Early 17th century, the mirror image pair modelled walking, with heads turned to one side, covered in a sea green glaze. Each approximately 11.5 cm high, 16 cm…
Qing Chinese Blue and White Archaistic Censer with Mark
Chinese blue and white tripod censer with archaistic design, apocryphal Ming mark, late Qing
Chinese Dragon Box and Cover, Guangxu Period
A Chinese blue and white dragon box and cover, Guangxu period (1875-1908), 10 cm diameter. Literature: Heavenly Boxes: The Edrina Collection of Tang, Song, Ming and Qing boxes, Hong Kong, no. 42, p. 104.
Ming-style Iron Censer: Qing Dynasty Lion Form
A Chinese Ming style cast iron censer in the form of a Buddhistic lion, Qing dynasty 18th century, 18 cm high
Ming Dynasty Celadon Lotus Dish
A Chinese Longquan celadon dish, early Ming dynasty, 14th century, interior centre carved with a lotus, covered in a green glaze, 34.3 cm diameter
Chinese Jade and Silver Paper Knife by Edward I. Farmer
A rare Chinese jade embellished silver paper knife by Edward I. Farmer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and 19th century, the plaque of very pale celadon colour, with rare pierced decoration of Manjushri surrounded by bats. Mounted in a silver paper knife marked…
Ming Celadon Dish with Floral Motif and Ribbed Border
Ming Dynasty celadon dish, with ribbed border surrounding a central incised floral motif. A/f. Diameter 36 cm
Ming-style Jade Carving of Bird and Lotus
A good Chinese jade carving in the Ming manner, probably mid-Qing dynasty, depicting a bird grasping the twin stems of a lotus flower and seed pod, the two motifs representing perfection and fertility; the bird depicted with wings and feathers carved in…
Provincial Ming Blue and White Lotus Meander Jar and Others
A Provincial Ming blue and white lotus meander jar, 14 cm high and two other provincial Ming pieces
Ming Xuande Bronze God of Prosperity Statue (128cm)
A large floor Chinese God of Prosperity bronze Statues (Fu Xin) bearing Ming Xuande mark verso height 128 cm
Ming Celadon Dish with Animal and Cloud Carvings
A square celadon dish, late Ming period, with carved decoration of animals and clouds, Longquan Kiln, 9 cm
Ming-style Dragon Carved Bamboo Libation Cup
A Ming style Chinese libation cup, carved bamboo with Chi-long dragon decoration, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, similar example sold at Bonham's Sydney, Australia, 22nd April 2021, lot 105. See Connoisseurship of horn carvings in China by Thomas Fok. Isbn…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Vase with Silver Inlay
A Chinese bronze vase with ornate silver inlay, Ming Dynasty, 16th century, 7 cm high
Pair Chinese Ming style Burlwood inset rosewood tapered cabinets (Yuanjiaogui), mid 20th century, width 75 cm, depth 40 cm, height 139 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior…
Zhang Ming Lou Yongle Palace Mural: Chinese School Masterpiece
Chinese school, detailed section of the Zhang Ming Lou Yongle Palace mural, with inscription and seal stamps, ink & colour, 84 x 60 cm
Ming Dynasty Pottery Vessel with Lion and Dragon Motifs
South-East Asian Pottery storage vessel, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), brown glaze with flat rim, shoulders embellished with five lion heads, body incised with dragons and lions, height 57 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Ming-style Chinese Elm Cabinet with Bronze Mounts
Chinese elm wood cabinet, in Ming taste, of slightly spreading rectangular form, reeded top, above two molded doors set with bronze mounts and handles, opening to two shelves above two short drawers, above lower shelf, set on four reeded feet united by…
Ming Dynasty Brown Glazed Ribbed Jar with Lid
A large ceramic lidded jar with brown glaze, probably Ming Dynasty, the ribbed vessel with lug handles on the shoulder, height 36, diameter 30 cm
Ming Dynasty Crane Vase
A Chinese blue and white vase, Ming Dynasty, with crane decoration. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M Antiques, Ermita. Height 32 cm
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Bowl
A Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain bowl, of deep form with a flared rim, profusely decorated in panels and cartouches around a central medallion depicting a bird in a natural setting. Late Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1573-1620). 15 x 45 cm
Qingbai Vase with Grey Glaze, Yuan/Ming Dynasty
A Chinese Qingbai vase, probably Yuan/Ming Dynasty, of baluster form with two handles covered in a grey-tinged glaze, 23.5 cm high,
Ming/Qing Dynasty Bronze Vase with Bird & Flowers
Chinese Ming / Qing dynasty twin handled bronze vase, decorated in relief with bird on blossoming branches, fruit and flowers to the reverse, of baluster shape, Ex Jimmy the Skimmer UK, approx 14 cm high
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Lotus Bowl
A good Chinese blue and white bowl, Ming Dynasty, 15th/16th century, finely painted with four large lotus heads and tendrils, 6.8 cm high, 15 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Bowls
Two large blue and white foliate-rimmed bowls, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, one decorated in the centre with a rabbit amongst foliage, the cavetto with numerous vertical rims, the second with a dragon in the centre, 31 to 30.4 cm diameter variable and…
Blue and White Ming Dynasty Jar with Nature Motifs
A blue and white ovoid jar, Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century, freely decorated with birds, insects and flowering shrugs, 13.6 cm high. Provenance: Tim D. Goodman lot 62
Late Ming/Early Qing Cafe Au Lait Dragon Bowl
A fine quality large late Ming or early Qing Cafe Au lait. and underglazed blue bowl. to the exterior two striding dragons in scraffito on a cafe au lait glaze, the interior in underglazed blue, based left in white with a six-character Ming mark, but…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Standing Buddha Figure
A rare Chinese bronze figure of a young Buddha, modelled standing, on a pedestal, his left arm raised, probably Ming Dynasty. Height 24 cm
Ming Dynasty Celadon Jade Hair Pin with Magnolia Finial
A Chinese celadon jade hair pin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), carved from celadon-coloured jade with a long tapering cylindrical body and a magnolia flower finial. 16 cm long, the head 2 cm diameter. Provenance: property from the collection of the late Sarah…
Ming-Qing Bronze Buddha and Duck Incense Burner
A Chinese late Ming to early Qing dynasty bronze Buddha & a bronze 'Duck' incense burner, height 12.5 cm to 13 cm
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Landscape Bowl on Stand
Chinese blue and white bowl, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), with blue underglaze landscape, on carved wooden stand. Height 11 cm diameter 21.5 cm
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Floral Vase
A Chinese blue and white vase, Ming Dynasty, with leafy and floral decorations. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M Antiques, Ermita. Height 28 cm
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan vase, ovoid shape, incised with a lotus flower design, Provenance: Henning collection, 30 cm height
Wucai Dragon Phoenix Gu Form Vase with Demon Faces
A Chinese gu form vase, decorated in wucai colours with dragons, phoenix etc, a demon face on either side of the neck, Ming mark to base. Boxed later in Japan by a collector, height 43 cm.
Ming Xuande Bronze God of Longevity Statue
A large floor Chinese God of longevity bronze bronze statue (Shou Xin) bearing Ming Xuande mark verso
Ming Xuande Bronze Statue of Chinese God of Status
A large floor Chinese God of Status bronze Statues (Lu Xin) bearing Ming Xuande mark verso Height 134 cm
Ming Dynasty Shipwreck Bowls and Jar Collection
A collection of six Chinese Ming Dynasty Binh Thuan shipwreck items, five bowls and a petite jar, circa 1608, Wanli period, the Swatow bowls and jar with underglaze blue decoration, the bowls with central and external designs, the petite jar with animal…
Ming Dynasty Shipwreck Dish, 1608
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Binh Thuan shipwreck dish, circa 1608, Wanli period, the large Swatow low form bowl with underglaze blue decoration with a phoenix in a garden setting to the centre, the cavetto embellished with panels of flora and bamboo and having…
Ming-style Ivory Sage Statue with Staff and Peach
A Chinese carved ivory statue of a sage with staff and peach, done in the Ming style, 19th/20th century, seal mark to base, 26.5 cm high including stand
Ming Dynasty Ivory Hu Tablet, 16th/17th Century
An antique Chinese carved ivory Hu tablet, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, 46 cm long
Ming Dynasty Celadon Twin Fish Dish
Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon twin fish dish, with a spreading lip above two raised fish motifs to centre, with exterior fluting, raised on a circular foot, with ceramic Society Collectors exhibition label no.55, 1985, diameter 13 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Twin Fish Dish
Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon twin fish dish, with spreading lip, above a twin fish design to centre, with fluted sides to exterior, raised on a circular foot, in blue/green glaze, diameter 12.5 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
Ming Xuande Bronze Censer with Twin Handles
Chinese large & heavy bronze twin handled censer, Ming Xuande mark to base, 16 cm high, 15 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse and Rider
A painted pottery horse and rider, detachable head, Ming Dynasty, the rider's armour and the bridle, reins and saddle cloth of the horse are picked out in blue, height 31 cm, width 25 cm. Provenance: A Queensland collector
Ming Dynasty Celadon Charger with Fish Decoration
A Chinese celadon glaze charger, Ming Dynasty, crackle glaze, with central two fish decoration and incised scroll designs to inner sides, lotus petal design to outer sides. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M Antiques, Ermita. Diameter 35 cm
Qingbai Glazed Chinese Phoenix Ewer
A Chinese phoenix head ewer, possibly song Dynasty (960-1279), the high-fired stoneware ewer covered overall with a translucent qingbai glaze, that is light grey buff in colour, the body with applied handle and spout. The phoenix head with rounded beak…
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