Ming Dynasty Jade Pendant with Gold Rings
Chinese jade Amulet pendant Ming Dynasty pierced work, with 14ck gold rings. Length 7.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of D'Arcy Ryan
Ming Dynasty Water Pot with Floral Decor
Blue and white water pot Ming Dynasty decorated with flowers and Chinese characters. Height 10 cm
Swatow Blue & White Floral Bowl, Ming Dynasty
Chinese Swatow blue and white bowl Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) decorated with floral motifs. Height 13.5 cm diameter 31.5 cm. Provenance: from the T. Stewart's collection, NSW
Ming Dynasty Blue White Kendi Pair
Two blue white kendi Ming dynasty, Wanli period one decorated with a figure seated in a lakeside garden; the other with alternating panels of prancing horses and floral sprigs (2), 20.5 cm high; 19 cm high
Ming Dynasty Celadon Lotus Dish
A 'Longquan' celadon 'lotus' dish Ming dynasty the interior carved with a lotus medallion within radiating petals around the cavettto below the everted lipped rim, covered with a sea-green glaze 35 cm diameter
Late Ming Longquan Celadon Dish with Floral Medallion
A 'Longquan' celadon dish late Ming dynasty the shallow rounded sides carved with radiating petals extending to the barbed everted rim around a central impressed floral medallion 29 cm diameter
Ming Celadon Garden Seat with Buddhist Lion Frieze
A 'Longquan' celadon garden seat Ming dynasty of barrel form, the sides decorated with an openwork frieze of Buddhist lions among flowering stems and cloud scrolls, between bands of key fret and further flowering sprays, the slightly domed top carved with…
Chinese Ming Shallow Bowl with Stand
A Chinese 'provincial Ming' shallow bowl, similarly decorated. With stand. Diameter 22 cm
Chinese Ming Shallow Bowl with Underglaze Blue Calligraphy
A Chinese 'provincial Ming' shallow bowl, decorated with underglaze blue brush point calligraphy and whorls. With stand. Diameter 28 cm
Ming-style Blue and White Dragon Jar
A large Chinese porcelain blue and white jar in the Ming manner, squat ovoid shape decorated with sinuous opposing dragons, a diaper pattern at the shoulder and wave patterns at the foot. Height 29 cm
Chinese Longquan Celadon Charger, Yuan/Ming Dynasty
A moulded Chinese Longquan 'aster' celadon-glaze charger, Yuan/ Ming dynasty, 34.5 cm diam. Provenance: East and West Gallery, Melbourne, Victoria Private Collection
Chinese Longquan Celadon Vase, Yuan/Ming Dynasty
A carved Chinese Longquan celadon-glaze vase, Yuan/ Ming dynasty, 20 cm high. Provenance: East and West Gallery, Melbourne, Victoria Private Collection
Ming Elephant Bronze & Cloisonne Pot
A Chinese bronze & cloisonne pot in the form of an elephant, most likely Ming. 5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 6 cm deep
Ming Iron Red Dragon Bowl with Blue & Green Interior
Possibly Ming period iron red dragon & green with interior blue and white, bowl
Qing Dynasty Ivory Tusk with Symbolic Carvings
A large antique Chinese coloured and carved ivory tusk, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and symbolically representing the revered concepts of health, wealth and long life, including Shouxing with his prominent…
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…
17th Century Chinese Cloisonne Yen Yen Vase
A small Chinese cloisonne and gilt yen yen vase, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, decorated with a lotus scroll between stylized borders, a pair of gilt key-fret bronze handles on the neck, English ADA. sticker to base. 16 cm high. Provenance: Collection…
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 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 Jade Dragon Belt Hook
A small archaistic white and russet jade belt hook, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), in the form of a dragon, finely worked, two characters marked on the underside. 9.5 cm long. Provenance: 1. Bluett & Sons Ltd., London, 13/4/1987
Ming Dynasty Peach-Shaped Bronze Censer with Bats and Fruit
A large bronze censer and cover in the form of a peach, late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, with attached sprigs, bats and smaller fruit, some acting as a base. 22 cm high, 33 cm wide. In Chinese tradition, peach means longevity and bats mean happiness.…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Weight: Lotus Boat Man
A Chinese bronze weight, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, in the form of a man seated on a leaf-form boat entwining lotus stems. 4 cm high, 5.2 cm long16/
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
Antique Chinese Blue & White Dragon Water Pot
A large antique Chinese blue & white water or wine pot. Late Ming style, with dragon decoration on carved wooden stand. Height 31 cm (pot)
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 Blue and White Porcelain Jar with Lid
A blue and white porcelain jar, Ming period bulbous jar form with hat shape lid, decorated with blue glaze foliage on white ground, 19 cm high
Late Ming porcelain vase with Buddhist necklaces and rabbit 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
Ming Period Celadon Glazed Phoenix Ewer
A rare Chinese celadon glazed ewer, early Ming period, the wine ewer decorated with phoenix in relief and has a dragon form mouth and handles, 27.4 cm high. Reference: Yokyo National Museum collection - Yuan Shu-Fu glazed ewer Provenance: A private…
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
Meticulous Silk Landscape by Shenshi
An ancient silk landscape with Poem and signature, the painting depicts the landscape of a ferry and passengers, with distant city walls, houses, mountains and lake, 121 cm height x 40 cm width. Notes: Shenshi (1488-1586) life in Zhejiang, specialised in…
Antique Ming Blue & White Kendi, 18cm High
Antique Chinese blue & white Ming Kendi, approx 18 cm high
Ming Blue & White Chinese Bowl - 28.5cm Diameter
Antique Chinese Ming blue & white bowl, 28.5 cm diameter
Ming Blue & White Chinese Bowl - 28cm Diameter
Antique Chinese Ming blue & white bowl, 28 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Blue Glazed Chinese Tazza
A petite deep blue Chinese tazza, probably Ming Dynasty, 15th century, the shallow form dish raised upon a spreading foot, glazed in deep blue throughout thinning to near white at the rim and to a fold on the stem, unglazed to the foot rim; underglaze…
Ming Dynasty Ceramic Horse and Groom
A Chinese ceramic horse and Groom Ming Dynasty, sancai glaze, the horse with flower decoration to body, the Groom with green glaze robe, black belt and shoes. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, purchased in 1994, with…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Lotus Bowl
A 'Longquan' celadon bowl, Ming dynasty with steeply rounded sides supported on a short straight foot, the interior carved with a continuous lotus scroll around a central floral medallion, the exterior with upright petals below a key-fret border around…
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…
Zitan Armchairs and Side Table with Dragon Motifs
A pair of low-back armchairs Meiguiyi and a matching side table, 19th/20th century the heavy blackwood resembling zitan, each chair with a straight crestrail continuing through rounded corners to the back posts, enclosing a rectangular openwork panel…
Ming-inspired Shoushan Horse Sculpture
An impressive carved Chinese Shoushan stone sculpture: eight Ming horses, early to mid 20th century carved after an earlier Ming subject style. Height 56 cm, width 47 cm, (including stand)
Ming Dynasty Guanyin Statue from Kyoto
A Chinese gilt-bronze seated Guanyin, Ming dynasty 36.5 cm high. Provenance: Perth private collection, inherited from current owner's grandfather who had acquired the piece in Kyoto during the 1950s, by repute
Ming Celadon Charger with Thick Sediment Encrustation
Large celadon charger, Ming period (1368-1644), green glaze on clay, unmarked, probably from Longquan region in Zhejiang province, thick sediment encrustation on the bottom diameter 32.5 cm
Ming Dynasty Jade Qilin Pendant
Chinese jade Qilin pendant possibly, Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), in pale celadon tone with brown inclusions, depicting a qilin curled up with one leg in mouth. Height 4.2 cm
Ming Dynasty White Glazed Tea Bowl with Dragon Design
Chinese white glazed tea bowl with Anhua decoration, Ming Dynasty, Yongle period style and possibly period potted with flaring rim, the exterior incised with two dragons in 15th century, style, the character for 'Tea' inscribed in blue to the interior and…
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
Qing Dynasty Doucai-enamelled 'Duck and Lotus' Bowl
A Chinese Doucai-enamelled 'Duck and lotus' bowl, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), underglaze blue Jiaqing Sealmark and of the period (1796-1820). Lared sides decorated with mandarin ducks swimming in a lotus pond, each duck separated by lotus and millet above a…
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
Ming Dynasty Guanyin on Buddhist Lion Wood Carving
A tall Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin on a Buddhist lion, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The rounded face crowned with a high floriate headdress, seated with one leg raised up in 'Rajalilasana' (Royal posture) pose, the right hand held under the chin…
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 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 Cobalt Blue Vase Lamps with Modern Shades
A matched pair of Chinese Ming period cobalt blue vases converted to lamps with modern shades the vases of baluster form with lug handles, one with a design of raised dots and the other of raised foliate decoration, (losses to both), each base 67 cm high
Ming Dynasty Guan Yin Cast Iron Figure
A Chinese cast iron figure of Guan Yin Ming dynasty (1368-1644) adorned with a foliate diadem, a dhoti draped across her shoulders, her right hand held up in vitarka mudra, holding a small scroll, 58 cm high
Ming Blue and White Inscribed Bowl (18cm)
Antique Ming blue and white bowl, with inscriptions, approx 18 cm diameter
Late Ming Blue and White Bottle Vases Pair
Pair of late Ming blue and white bottle vases, each approx 15.5 cm high (2)
14K Gold Jade Bangle with Ming's Engraving
Vintage Chinese 14K gold mounted jade bangle stamped 14k, engraved Ming's, measures 7.6 cm diameter
Chinese Bronze Alms Bowl Censer, Late Qing/Early 20th Century
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…
Chinese Dragon Vase on Mustard Yellow Ground
A Chinese yellow ground vase, probably 20th century, the compressed oviform vase on a small foot with a broad flared neck and rim, a sgraffito design throughout depicting dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst ruyi clouds, upon a bright mustard yellow…
Ming Blue & White Chrysanthemum Dishes, 15th Century Pair
Pair Chinese Ming blue & white dishes. Decorated with chrysanthemum & rock design. Pair of obably early 15th century. Reference J.M.Addis 'Chinese porcelain Found in the Philippines' plate 46d. Collection late Robert James Whitelaw - collection formed c…
Lonquan Celadon Dish, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, 14.5 cm Diameter
Chinese Lonquan celadon dish, with pale green glaze, Yuan or Ming dynasty, unglazed foot and base, warped rim. Collection late Robert James Whitelaw - collection formed c.1969-73 on diplomatic postings. Diameter 14.5 cm
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…
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 Bird & Flower Plate from Fujian
Late Ming export ware plate from Fujian Zhang Zhou, decorated with birds & flowers. Diameter 27.5 cm
Ming Blue & White Bowl with Reign Mark - 14.3cm
Chinese Ming blue & white bowl reign mark to base, 14.3 cm diameter approx
Ming Dynasty Blue & White Bowls with Reign Marks
Pair of Chinese Ming blue & white shallow bowls with reign marks to base, 14 cm diameter approx
Ming Buddha Bust with Restored Head and Carved Stand
Ming carved stone bust of Buddha, head restored, remanets of old paint with later over painted decoration. Fitted carved old hardwood stand, possibly late Ming Dynasty.
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 Blue & White Inscribed Bowl - 18cm Diameter
Antique Ming blue and white bowl, with inscriptions, approx 18 cm dia
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…
Dragon & Phoenix Brass Censer with Faux Ming Mark
A large Chinese brass censer, the waisted tripod censer with loop handles engraved throughout with dragons and phoenix within reserves between wave like patterns; with a faux Ming mark underside. Height 17 cm. Width 25 cm diameter 23 cm
Terracotta Speckled Chinese Vase
A Flecked Chinese bottle vase, of typical form, with a random matte terracotta speckle over a mottled brown glaze; with an underglaze faux Ming mark underside. Height 28 cm
Ming Bronze Censer with Zoomorphic Handles
A Chinese bronze censer, of compressed waisted form with zoomorphic ring handles, in deep chocolate brown flecked with amber; bearing an impressed four character Ming mark underside. Height 5 cm. Width 15.5 cm diameter 12.5 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-style 2-Handled Bronze Vase (19th Century)
Chinese bronze 2 handled vase in the Ming style, 19th century. 41 cm
Ming-style White Jade Carving with Sunflower Emblems
A Chinese white jade carving, late Qing. Carved in the Ming style with openwork sunflower emblems, moral: always get God's refuge, 7 cm long, 3.5 cm depth
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 Fish and Flower Stem Cup
A Chinese blue and white large stem cup decorated with fish and pond flowers. Chenghua (Ming) mark to base. Height 11 cm, diameter 17 cm.
Ming Ginger Jar with Fish and Flower Design
A Chinese ginger jar decorated with fish and flowers on a green wave form ground. Wanli (Ming) mark to base. Height 18 cm.
Ming Dragon Vase
A Chinese baluster form vase decorated with fire claw dragons amongst clouds Ming mark to base. Height 29 cm.
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 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
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
Longxuan Bowls from Yuan and Ming Dynasty
Three Longxuan bowls, Yuan and Ming Dynasty, 14th-16th century, comprising a deep lotus bowl 8.5 cm high; 15.7 cm diameter a smaller bowl with impressed flower head 6.5 cm high; 14 cm diameter and a finely-potted washer. 13.8 cm diameter
Large Ming Celadon Dish with Carp and Waves
An unusual large celadon dish, late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, incised in the centre and on the cavetto, with carp among waves under a grey-green glaze the recessed base burnt brick red. 37.8 cm high
Ming Celadon Bowl with Reign Mark, 11cm Diameter
Chinese Ming Celadon bowl, with reign mark to base, 11 cm diameter approx.
Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl
Chinese Ming Dynasty Szechuan porcelain bowl. Blue & white decoration. Small rim chips. Possibly 16th century Depth 14 cm
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Collection
Four Chinese blue & white porcelain items, including covered box, late Ming; & three pickle/sauce dishes. Private collection, Sydney. Depth 7.5 cm (box)
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…
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
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…
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