Ming Dynasty White Jade Hairpin from Law Ming Shek Collection
A Chinese white jade hairpin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), of simple unadorned design, with a slightly off-centre finial, carved from fine white jade, 10.5 cm long. Provenance: collection of Law Ming Shek (1899-1940), Hong Kong, and thence by descent, Law…
Ming Dynasty Jade Drum Scroll Weight from Law Ming Shek
A Chinese Greyish-White and brown jade Drum-Form scroll weight, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), of drum form, carved from greyish white jade striated with deep brown, with diaper pattern carving to the top and sides, 2.75 cm high, 4.5 cm diameter. Provenance:…
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,…
Takahashi Dohachi III Japanese Studio Vase
A Japanese studio blue and white vase, by Takahashi Dohachi III (1811-1879), of baluster form in late Ming style, with two mask and ring handles to the neck, and landscape decoration to one side with calligraphic inscription to the reverse. Six character…
Blue and White Dragon Bowl by Takahashi Dohachi III
A Japanese studio blue and white dragon bowl, by Takahashi Dohachi III (1811-1879), decorated in late Ming Imperial style with two five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst stylised clouds to the exterior, and a flaming pearl to the interior. Six…
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.
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.
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Box and Dish
A Chinese blue and white box and a dish, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century, the round box finely painted with a qilin to the top, and a stylised mark to the base. The dish decorated with a qilong, the box 5 cm high, 6.5 cm diameter. The dish 2.5 cm…
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 Dynasty Longquan Celadon Dish with Buddhist Motif
A large Chinese Longquan celadon dish, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 14th century, the thickly potted dish with upright sides, covered in a deep sea green glaze, with carved Buddhist visvajra motif to the centre, 4.5 cm high, 28 cm diameter. Provenance:…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Carp Bowl
A large Chinese blue and white bowl, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 15th century, decorated with a leaping carp to the centre, flaming pearls and mountains to the cavetto, and with a barbed foliate rim, 6 cm high, 32 cm diameter.
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 Blue and White Round Boxes
Six Chinese blue and white round boxes, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century, decorated with flowers and repeating motifs including one with a rabbit, the largest 6.5 cm high, 7.5 cm diameter.
Dragon Cups in Iron Red and Raspberry Colors
A petite pair of dragon cups, a near pair of cups with writhing dragons chasing flaming pearls, one in iron red colours and the other in raspberry colours, both picked out in gilt, double bordered apocryphal Ming (Chenghua) marks underside, height: 4.5 cm
Dragon and Pearl Pedestal Bowl
A blue and white pedestal bowl or large goblet, the ovoid body decorated with writhing dragons chasing a flaming pearl amidst fungus and flaming clouds, lappets and key fret patterns to the base, a chevron design to the rim with apocryphal Ming (Xuande)…
17th Century Chinese Blue and White Floral Bowl
A Chinese blue and white bowl; Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 17th century; decorated with floral sprays to the exterior beneath a scrolling cloud border. Height 6.5 cm, diameter 12 cm.
Chinese Dehua Guanyin Figure, Ming/Qing Dynasty
A Chinese Dehua figure of guanyin Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the large figure modelled standing on clouds, with a serene expression. 41 cm high, 14 cm wide. Provenance: by repute, Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, 31 October 2007, lot…
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 Blue and White Boat Bowl
A Chinese blue and white bowl Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period decorated with boats in a lakeside landscape. R & V Tregaskis label to base. 11 cm high, 21.2 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 22 November 2011, lot 26 Colin Lanceley…
Chinese Blue and White Ming Dynasty Censer
A large Chinese blue and white censer Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing or Wanli period in cylindrical form on three lion mask feet, decorated with figures in a garden landscape. 17.5 cm high, 26 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 22 November…
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,…
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 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 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.…
16th Century Chinese Cloisonne Zhadou with Makara and Chrysanthemum
A Chinese cloisonne Zhadou Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 16th century decorated with makara and chrysanthemum amongst scrolling vines. 11 cm high, 13.7 cm diameter. Provenance: by repute, Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne. Literature: Spink & Son London,…
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…
Foreigner and Dog Celadon Jade Carving
A celadon jade carved of a foreigner and a dog, late Ming - early Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century or earlier the well carved standing figure is slightly hunched, holding a lion dog in his arms, cloaked in a long hooded cape, falling in dynamic folds at…
Ming Dynasty Jade Libation Cup with Royal Provenance
A Chinese mottled celadon jade libation cup, Ming Dynasty, 17th century of elongated form, carved and pierced with tied lotus stems and leaves forming the handle and foot, with Gregory collection paper label 17 12.5 cm long. Provenance: 1845-1913…
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 Dynasty Black Celadon Jade Mandarin Duck Carving
A black celadon jade carving of a Mandarin duck, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the recumbent bird is carved resting on a lotus leaf, with its head turning slightly to one side, grasping a curved stem of a budding lotus in its beak, the stone of a pale celadon…
Ming Dynasty Jade Mythical Animal Carvings
Two Chinese white jade carved mythical animals, Ming Dynasty (1368-1645) including a small celadon jade carved mythical beast Xiezhi and a white jade carved mouse mythical beast: 3.7 cm long; mouse: 3.5 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Victoria,…
Ming Dynasty Pale White and Dark Jade Bixie Carving
A Chinese pale white and dark jade carved mythical beast, BiXIE, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the finely carved bixie with a pair of wings, the stone with pale white tone and areas of dark tone. 5.7 cm long
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 & 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 Celadon and Black Jade Dog Carving
A Chinese pale celadon and black jade carving of a dog, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the finely carved recumbent dog with its head turned back over the right shoulder, the stone is with dark, creamy celadon tone. It is with a fitted wood stand. 6.5 cm long, 5…
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,…
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 White Jade Xiezhi Sculpture
A Chinese white jade animal Xiezhi, probably Ming Dynasty, 17th century the xiezhi is finely carved with a pair of wings, the stone is of white tone with russet areas at the base 17 5.75 cm long, 4 cm high. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese…
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 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…
Rare Ming Dynasty Chinese Cizhou Boy Pillows
A rare pair of Chinese Cizhou boy pillows, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) each pillow is decorated with a humoristic face, ruyi pendant, armlet and plaits tied together above the ears; it is thickly covered in a creamy white glaze with an ivory tone; 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…
Cizhou Painted Jar, Ming Dynasty, 65cm High
A large Cizhou painted jar Ming dynasty or later, of ovoid form, painted with decorative motifs in brown over the pale cream ground, 65 cm high
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 Celadon Crackled Green Bowl
Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon bowl, of baluster form, with a flared lip, decorated with a crackle glaze in a pale green hue, on flat circular foot, diameter 12.5 cm
Ming Dynasty Dragon Porcelain Dish
Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain dish, of circular form with sloping sides, decorated with central group of flowers, the exterior decorated with two rampant dragons disputing a flaming pearl, in tones of green, red and yellow, on a circular foot, diameter…
Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Brush Washer
Chinese Yuan/Ming Dynasty brush washer, of baluster form, in a thick green glaze with crackle ground, on flat circular foot, diameter 6 cm
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 Dynasty Archaistic Brown Jade Pendant
An archaistic brown jade pendant, Ming dynasty 4.7 cm long, 31g,
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 Dynasty Gold Buddhist Hairnet Ornament
A gold repousse hairnet ornament of a Buddhist figure, Ming dynasty 3.5 cm long, 6.2g, 22ct,
Ming Dynasty Gold Buddha Figure with Inscription
A gold repousse figure of a Buddha, Ming dynasty, dated according to inscription, 'the 22nd year of the Wanli reign (1594)' with box, 5.3 cm long, 7.7g, 17ct. Provenance: J. J. Lally & Co., New York, 17 July 2000, no. 1050 (label and receipt) According…
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-Qing Dynasty Gold Ornament Pairs (4)
Two pairs of gold ornaments, Ming to Qing dynasty the flowerheads approx. 3.0 cm diam. each, the pendants approx. 4.0 cm long each (4).
Ming-Qing Dynasty Earring Collection (16 Pairs)
Eight pairs of gold, silver and gilt bronze earrings, Ming to Qing dynasty Varying sizes from 2.7 cm to 5.4 cm long (16).
Ming-Qing Dynasty Gold Jewelry Collection
One gold filigree and hardstone hair ornament along with three pairs of gold earrings, Ming and Qing dynasty the hair ornament 6.5 cm wide, the earrings from 2.0 cm to 3.0 cm long (7). The two pairs of earrings with hooks typically dating from the late…
Ming Dynasty Gold Filigree Hair Ornaments
A group of four gold filigree hair ornaments, Ming dynasty the inlaid ornaments 3.7 cm and 6.5 cm long, the phoenix ornaments approx. 2.1 cm long each, (4). The two gold examples inlaid with precious stones are the decorative top of a type of hairpins…
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.
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-Qing Gold and Silver Hairpins
A group of 19 gold and silver hairpins, Ming to Qing dynasty varying sizes from 7.7 cm to 17.5 cm long (19). The group of four pointy-legged hairpins with small decorative tops are called huatou zan, or the flower-head hairpin. They were popular during…
Ming Blue & White Scholar Vase with Mark, 46cm
Ming style blue & white bottle vase decorated with alternate panels of scholars and foliage with smaller panels of urns and tables above on a diaper ground, bears 6 character mark, 46 cm high
Blue and White Dragon Cup with Ming Marks
A blue and white decorated dragon cup, the bell shaped cup with a pair of writhing dragons pursuing a flaming pearl amidst fiery clouds, apocryphal bordered Ming marks underside, height 5 cm, diameter 6 cm
Ming-Style Dragon Jar with Fiery Dragons and Flaming Pearl
A large blue and white dragon jar, in the Ming style and featuring five writhing dragons chasing a flaming pearl amidst fiery clouds and between lingzhi fungus and lappet borders, chevron decoration to the neck and also bearing apocryphal Jiaqing reign…
Ming Dynasty Carved Buddha Figure
Chinese carved wood figure of Buddha Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the face with gentle expression, elongated earlobes and curled hairdress, with right hand raised in abhaya mudra, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, traces of a former lacquer and gilding,…
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 Enamel Decorated Fish Dish
A Chinese enamel decorated dish, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde or Jiajing period, decorated in red and green enamels with a fish in a lotus pond to the centre and to the rim with scrolling lotus. Diameter 15.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Professor…
Ming Dynasty Enamel Decorated Fish Dish
A Chinese enamel decorated large dish, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde or Jiajing period, decorated to the interior with fish within a lotus pond to the centre surrounded by scrolling flowers, in red, green and yellow enamels. Diameter 30 cm. Provenance…
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 Blue and White Bowl
A Chinese blue and white bowl, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 15th century, decorated to the interior with visvajra motif to the centre, to the exterior with tortoiseshell design. Diameter 15 cm, height 7 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Professor Bill and Ngaere…
Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Figural Jar
A Chinese blue and white 'Figural' jar (Da Ming Wanli Nian Zhi mark), height 38 cm, diameter 36 cm
Chinese Dragon Inkstone with Da Ming Wanli Mark
A Chinese blue and Iron-red 'Twin Dragon' Inkstone (chipped, Da Ming Wanli Nian Zhi mark), height 3.4 cm, 16.8 cm x 11 cm
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
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
Chinese Chi-Dragon Cup with Chenghua Mark
A Chinese blue and white Chi-dragon cup (Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi mark), height 3 cm, diameter 7 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
Ming Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Attendant Figure
A small Chinese gilt-bronze figure of an attendant, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644, modelled as an attendant boy holding an offering with incised details, and remnant gilding, housed on perspex stand. A private collection, Caulfield. 8.5 cm high, 3.5 cm wide
Ming Dynasty Longquan Tripod Censer with Sea-Green Glaze
A Chinese Longquan tripod censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), modelled in bamboo-segment form, covered in a fine sea-green glaze. An important Melbourne collection. 5.5 cm high, 7.75 cm diameter. Provenance: an important private collection, Melbourne.
Ming Dynasty White Jade Finger Citron Carving
A Chinese white jade carving of a finger Citron, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), carved as a finger citron, the jade of greyish-white hue. Together with an old fitted cloth-covered box. Provenance: The Gwenneth Haines collection. 7.5 cm high, 4.5 cm wide
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…
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…
Ming Dynasty Sancai Tomb Figure with Attendant Holding Box
A Chinese Sancai Mingqi Tomb figure, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), finely modelled as a male attendant figure holding a box and a comb, with black pigment and lead green and yellow glazes. 32 cm high, 10 cm wide
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
Wanli Period Lacquer Box with Basketry Inlay
A large Chinese lacquer and basketry-inlaid box, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620), of rectangular form in black lacquered wood, the edges decorated in red lacquer and pressed iron with iron bosses, the sides inlaid with woven basketry…
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 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 Dynasty Green Glazed Footed Censer
Chinese Yuan/Ming Dynasty footed censer, of squat baluster form, in a pale green glaze, raised on three feet, diameter 11.5 cm
Ming-style Cloisonne Vase with Bright Floral Design
Chinese cloisonne vase mid 20th century with bright floral design. Traditional Ming style. Height 15 cm.
Ming Longquan Celadon Dish with Floral Carvings
A Longquan celadon dish Ming dynasty, thickly potted with shallow sides and barbed everted rim, the interior carved with floral sprays around a central peony flower, all beneath the crackled sea-green glaze, 21.5 cm diameter
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 Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Two glazed pottery figures, Ming dynasty, almost forming a pair, each standing on an hexagonal base with one arm held to his chest, the other lowered to his side, the robe glazed in green and chestnut, the head removable, 39 cm high. Provenance, Tomlinson…
Arabic-inscribed Ming Dynasty dish with religious significance
An iron-red Arabic-inscribed dish, Da Ming Zhengde nian zhi transcribed phonetically into Arabic script to the base, and of the period. box, 20.9 cm diam.. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1140. This dish belongs to a small group of…
Ming Period Chinese Silver Inlaid Wine Vessel
A Chinese archaistic silver inlaid bronze wine vessel, late Ming period, the oval top with later spout and cover, standing on three petal shaped feet with dragon mask handle, inlaid all over in silver with scrolling designs, height 16 cm. Provenance: Peng…
Ming Style Ge Vase with Thread-like Veins
A Ming style Ge vase, the pear shaped vase with cylindrical lug handles embellished throughout with grey and pale amber thread like veins to the ecru glaze, brown rim to the top, apocryphal double bordered Chenghua character marks underside, height 13 cm
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Charger
Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white charger, of circular form with sloping sides, decorated with flower heads and foliage to centre, with foliage to the borders, on a circular foot, diameter 36 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…
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