Qing Dynasty Emperor's Navy Surcoat with Dragon Medallions
A Chinese Emperor's Surcoat (Gunfu), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the navy satin with four woven kesi Imperial dragon medallions, fastened at waist level with spherical metal buttons and silk loops, the lining a pale blue silk with a subtle monochrome key…
Ming Dynasty Green-Glazed Treasure Chest Model
A Chinese green-glazed pottery model of a treasure chest, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the locks and handle with a golden yellow glaze, 11 cm high. Other Notes: the tomb offering, 'Mingqi' designed to be buried with the departed to provide for the next world…
Qing Dynasty Jade Mythical Horse Figure
A Superbly carved Chinese jade figure of a mythical horse, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the mottled white jade figure, recumbent atop a bed of swirling waves and rockwork, with finely combed mane, its head turned towards a collection of books bound together…
Ming-Qing Dynasty Blue and White Jar
A Chinese blue and white jar, late Ming -early Qing Dynasty,16-17th century, 14.4 cm high
Ming Celadon Vase from Longquan
A Chinese Longquan celadon vase, Ming dynasty, 15th century, 20 cm high
Ming Dynasty Swatow Plates, 16th Century, 37.2 cm Diameter
A pair of large Chinese blue and white Swatow plates, Ming Dynasty,16th century, 37.2 cm diameter
Ming-style Blue and White Gourd Vase
A Chinese porcelain blue and white gourd vase, in the Ming manner, the upper section of ovoid shape, the lower section of octagonal shape, four-character mark under the base. Height 26 cm
Blue and White Porcelain Pot with Ming Mark - 25cm
A blue and white porcelain pot, without the lid, with Ming Zhengde mark, height 25 cm
Ming Phoenix Porcelain Dish from Shipwreck
A large Chinese porcelain deep dish in underglaze blue, a phoenix painted in the centre, Ming Dynasty. Provenance: from Binh Thuan shipwreck that went down 1608 off the coast of south Vietnam, diameter 36 cm, height 8 cm
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 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 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 Dragon Handle Blue Porcelain Bell
A Chinese porcelain underglaze blue bell with Ming mark and dragon handle, height 19 cm, diameter 16 cm
Ming Dynasty Fish and Weed Porcelain Bowl
A fine Chinese porcelain bowl, painted with fish and water Weed, Ming Dynasty Chenghua mark [1464-1487] to the base, with box, condition: a minute crack to the rim, diameter 20 cm
Ming Jiajing Marked Polychrome Porcelain Dishes (12cm)
A pair of Chinese polychrome porcelain dishes with scalloped edge, with Ming Jiajing mark, diameter 12 cm
Ming Celadon Jar with CAC Certificate
Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon jar and cover, of baluster form, in pale green glaze, with CAC certificate of Authenticity, height 9 cm. Purchased: Chinese Arts & Crafts, Hong Kong, 1996
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Jar with Cover
Chinese Ming Dynasty, blue and white porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, decorated with palmettes to shoulders and lotus sprays to body, with CAC certificate of Authenticity, height 14 cm. Purchased: Chinese Arts & Crafts, Hong Kong, 1996
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 Deer and Pine Dish
A Ming dish decorated with under glaze cobalt, deer and pine motif, 15th century Chinese (restored), 24 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 Porcelain Vase with Ho-o Birds
A Chinese large porcelain vase, with pierced walls, baluster shape, decorated in polychrome with ho-o birds to the body and further with diaper panels, stiff leaf borders and cloud pattern to the pan mouth; lion mask handles issue from the neck. Ming…
Yuanjiaogui Hardwood Cabinets on Stands
A pair of hardwood round-cornered tapered cabinets on stands, Yuanjiaogui, with members of rounded section, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a pair of doors with recessed panels set within the moulded frame with beaded edge, the doors separated…
Ming Dynasty Jun Bowl
A 'jun' bowl, Yuan/Ming dynasty, robustly potted rising from a slightly splayed low foot, covered inside and out with a milky-blue glaze thinning at the rim to a mushroom colour, and falling short of the foot on the exterior revealing the coarse clay body…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Vase and Bowls
A blue and white vase, Ming dynasty, Wanli period, the pear-shaped body tapering to a tall narrow neck, painted in deep cobalt blue with alternating panels of leaping horses and flowering plants divided by narrow bands, the neck with chased metal mount,…
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 Blue & White Porcelain Dish with Floral Painting
A Chinese country Ming blue and white porcelain dish, of small proportion with stylised floral painting (small hairline), diameter 14 cm
Gilded Green Tara: Goddess of Compassion Statue
A gilded bronze green Tara figure, the sinuously posed goddess of compassion attired in a dhoti and jewels, with a flame style headdress and floral earrings, seated upon a lappet throne with one leg free of the lotus position, her hands raised in…
Ming Blue & White Bowl with Long Life Motif
Chinese late Ming blue & white bowl, decorated with 'Long Life, riches & honour', 17 cm diameter
Polychrome Seated Guan Yin Figure in Ming Style
A Ming style polychrome figure of Guan Yin in a seated pose. 109 x 60 x 37 cm;
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
Kingfisher and Loquats Painting by Ding Yanyong
A Chinese painting of a Kingfisher with Loquats, Ding Yanyong (1902-1978), Cyclical date, 1975, ink and pigment on paper, inscription with artist seal, 138 x 68 cm, depicting a kingfisher perched on a Loquat bough, influenced by the works of famed Ming…
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…
Chinese Ming-style porcelain bowl with rosewood stand
A Chinese porcelain bowl, underglaze Inky blue design, deep foot with Ming six character mark, rosewood stand, diameter 14 cm
Ming Blue and White Chinese Jar
A Chinese jar Freely painted in underglaze blue and white, probably late Ming, 17th century, height 12.5 cm
Ming Xuande Blue and White Porcelain Jar with Lion Dogs
A Chinese blue and white porcelain jar with lion dogs, a Ming Xuande mark on the shoulder, height 28 cm
Ming-style porcelain dish with scrolling flower design
A Chinese porcelain shallow dish, painted in a continuous design of scrolling flowers, mid 20th century, shape and design from Ming dynasty, potted in Jingdezhen, diameter 33 cm
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 Longquan Vase with Celadon Jade Carp Finial
A Chinese Longquan vase, Ming Dynasty, 15th century, heavily potted with incised decoration to the exterior, covered with thick crackle glaze, the wood lid with an celadon jade finial in the form of a carp, 28.2 cm high (with the lid), 22 cm high (vase),…
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
Chen Wen Hsi's Squirrels Ink and Colour Painting
Chen Wen Hsi (1906 - 1991), Squirrels, Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, signed, with two seals of the artist 68 cm x 43 cm. Provenance: Private collection Dr Jerry Lim, Singapore, acquired directly from the artist under recommendation of Dr Earl…
Ming Celadon Crackle Vase with Key Pattern
A 14th century Ming period crackle glaze cylindrical celadon vase banded with key decoration on stand, overall height 28 cm
Bronze Tibetan Seated Monk, Ming Se Ren Bo Qie
A bronze Tibetan seated monk, inscribed on reverse, Ming Se Ren Bo Qie, 1916-1993, height 33 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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 Amber & Green Glazed Horse & Groom
A Chinese amber & green glazed earthenware horse & Groom, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, the horse standing four square on a plinth with the trappings picked out in green, the groom with his arm raised [2], height 23 cm, length 21, Groom H 20 cm. Provenance:…
Ming Dynasty Wucai Lidded Jar with Provenance
A Chinese porcelain lidded jar, of great historic interest and excellent provenance, late Ming Dynasty, the baluster shaped jar painted in wucai palette, underglaze blue & overglaze enamels. Provenance: Vaucluse house, Wentworth Family and thence by…
Mythical Dragon Jar with Blue and White Panels
Ming blue & white dragon jar having two mythical beast head handles & painted with various panels. The body decorated with a band of three clawed dragons & fireballs.
Ming Porcelain Wall Vase with Eastern Influence
Early Ming large porcelain Middle Eastern export ware vase with a ring holder & a raised star button, all decorated with Chinese infuence & Eastern flowers, made to hang on a wall for oil distribution. Formally of the Banister Family collection, with a…
Chinese Celadon Incised Foliate Dish, Yuan/Ming Dynasty
A Chinese celadon foliate dish with incised decoration, Yuan/ Ming Dynasty Tradition, the body with an even celadon glaze, central design with a clear band then incised decoration around the cavetto, diameter 33 cm
Blue Floral Meiping Vase, Ming Dynasty (27cm)
Meiping vase with cover blue floral painted decoration Ming Dynasty, 27 cm height (repair to rim)
Ming-style Dragon Goblet with Qing Markings
Chinese Ming style dragon goblet on pedestal foot, incised dragons on yellow ground, six underglaze blue character marks to base, Qing dynasty 8 cm diameter
Ming Style Dragon Bowl with Qing Dynasty Markings
Chinese Ming style dragon bowl incised dragons on yellow ground, six underglaze blue character marks to base, Qing dynasty 13 cm diameter
Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Jar with Cloud Pattern
A large Chinese porcelain jar, with an underglaze blue six character Jiajing, Ming Dynasty mark to shoulder, the red glaze with yellow continuous scrolling cloud pattern, including Chinese longevity characters, height 26 cm, diameter 33 cm
Chinese Ming Happiness Dishes
Two Chinese kitchen Ming dishes, Freely painted in underglaze blue, a stylized Chinese character, Fu, happiness in the center of each dish, diameter 27 cm
Qing Ivory Wealth Immortal Figure on Pedestal Base
Qing ivory carved immortal figure of wealth standing on a pedestal base, wearing a headpiece inscribed with 'Shou' calligraphy, his right hand holding a ruyi sceptre & holding his hair in his left hand. Around his neck is a longevity pendant, below is an…
Blue & White Ming Bird Dish with Floral Panels
Ming late 17th century blue & white bird dish with a central bird medallion, with ten panels of flowers & a scalloped edge. Condition good to fair, crack to the base. Diameter 21 cm
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Plate from Dick Austin Collection
A large heavily potted Longquan celadon Barb-rimmed plate, early Ming Dynasty, first half of the 15th century, covered with a translucent green glaze, apart from a burnt red firing ring on the base, the steep cavetto with vertical ribs on both sides, the…
Ming Dynasty Daoist Immortals Polychrome Painting
A Daoist polychrome painting of immortals, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century, colour on fabric, each of the heavenly figures with a round halo and accompanied by attendants, a tiger seated at the base of the painting, old frame. Provenance: 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…
Ming Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Lion Seal/Weight
A rare small gilt-bronze seal/weight, late Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century, heavily cast in the form of a snarling Buddhist lion wearing a bell, one paw resting on a ball, atop a square recessed platform, each side with a dorje in low relief between…
17th Century Bronze Hound Water Dropper/Weight
A bronze weight / water dropper, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, in the form of a recumbent hound, comfortable but alert, his tail curled up, original patina, 9.5 cm long. Provenance: Estate of John Hilliard, UK, 1997
Ming Celadon Bowl with Flower Incisions
A Ming period celadon bowl with incised flower decoration, 29 cm diameter. The Estate of Stanley Crawford Stevens.
Late Ming Celadon Dish with Incised Flower Decoration
A late Ming dynasty celadon dish, the interior with incised flower decoration, 35 cm diameter. The Estate of Stanley Crawford Stevens.
Ming Celadon Fluted Charger from Stevens Estate
A Ming celadon charger with fluted interior, 34 cm diameter. The Estate of Stanley Crawford Stevens.
Ming Dynasty Phoenix Charger from Stevens Estate
A Chinese Swatow 'Phoenix' charger, Ming dynasty, 36.5 cm diameter. The Estate of Stanley Crawford Stevens.
Rare Luohan Head with Ming Dynasty Bank Note
A large Chinese wooden head of a Luohan, Jin/Yuan Dynasty 13-14th century, the expressive features very well defined, with original textile base attached to the surface, gesso and lacquer absent, consecration material found inside the head cavity, in the…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Landscape Vase
Chinese blue and white vase, possibly Ming Dynasty, 18th century, of baluster shape decorated with continuous landscape, inscription to side, with metal rim, height 45 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
Ming Porcelain Shard Brooch by Biba
A Ming Dynasty porcelain Shard brooch by Biba, porcelain piece with Chinese characters in a silver mount.
Ming Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Water Pot
A Chinese porcelain water pot, Ming Dynasty. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman. Height 4 cm. Diameter 9 cm
Ming Celadon Incised Vase with Mark - 12.5cm
A Chinese porcelain celadon glazed small vase, incised decorated and with six-character Ming mark under the base. Height 12.5 cm
Ming Dynasty Lacquer Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
A Chinese rectangular black and red lacquer box and cover, Late Ming dynasty, 16th -17th century, inlaid with mother of pearl, the top with a horseman and an attendant in a rural setting, within a shaped cartouche, the sides with ducks in a lotus pond…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Dish, Longquan
A Chinese Longquan celadon dish, early Ming dynasty, 14th century, 34 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Celadon Tripod Censer with Ba Gua Design
A Chinese Longquan celadon tripod censer, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century, supported on three zoomorphic feet, covered in a crackled green glaze, the exterior with eight trigrams (Ba Gua) the base and the centre of the interior unglazed and burnt brick…
Celadon Crackle Footed Bowl from Ming Dynasty
Ming Dynasty footed bowl shaped circular with celadon crackle glaze
Ming Floral Shallow Bowl
Provincial Ming shallow bowl painted in underglaze ink blue with stylized florals 27 cm dia
Ming Dynasty Underglaze Blue Shallow Dish (Faults)
Ming Dynasty shallow dish underglaze blue painted with water bird and florals 32 cm dia (faults)
Ming white celadon bowl with iron red and green
Large provincial Ming shallow bowl white celadon glaze, over-painted in iron red and green 38 cm dia (rim chip)
Chinese Ming Happiness Dishes
Two Chinese kitchen Ming dishes, Freely painted in underglaze blue, the Chinese character, Fu, happiness in the center of each dish [2], diameter 27 cm
Ya Ming Landscape, 1988
Ya Ming (1924 - ), Landscape, 1988. Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll. Signed and inscribed, with one seal of the artist, 148 cm x 79 cm. Provenance: Private collection VIC, acquired in the late 1990s from a student of Zhao Shaoang in Melbourne
Dragon Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty
An enamelled and incised porcelain 'dragon' snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 1820-1900. the recessed base decorated with stylized clouds, 6.5 cm high. Compare an identical bottle, see 'Chinese snuff bottles from two private American collection', lot 6004 Sale…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Stem Bowl
A 'Longquan' celadon stem bowl Ming dynasty, with rounded sides and lipped rim, supported on a tall collared splayed foot, the interior carved with scrolling lotus stems beneath the overall sea-green glaze falling short of the unglazed foot ring burnt…
Blue and White Ming Dynasty Bottle Vases Pair
Two blue and white bottle vases late Ming dynasty, Wanli period, (4), almost forming a pair, each of pear-shape tapering to a slender neck, the sides of one painted with panels of different flowering plants, the other with alternating panels of leaping…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Peony Dish
A large 'Longquan' celadon dish Ming dynasty, of shallow saucer shape, the interior carved with scrolling peony encircling a central lozenge diaper medallion, covered inside and out with a sea-green glaze apart from a broad ring inside the foot ring burnt…
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…
Ming Dynasty Kraak Porcelain Bowls (Set of 4)
A set of four 'kraak porselein' bowls Ming dynasty, Wanli period, (4), each decorated with a central medallion of birds and flowers, or flowers and insects and precious objects, within radiating panels of masks and vignettes, (4), 14.5 cm to 15.5 cm…
Ming Swatow Dragon Jar
A blue and white Swatow 'dragon' jar late Ming dynasty, stoutly potted of baluster form, painted with a dragon encircling the sides above a band of waves, with a frieze of rocks and flowers at the base, the shoulders with a ruyi scroll and set with four…
Chinese Cloisonne and Bronze Tripod Censer
A Chinese cloisonne and bronze tripod censer, the lobed ovoid censer with a conforming domed lid and a pierced top section with a cast and pierced finial, shaped and pierced bracket handles with lingzhi mushroom embellishments, similar mounts to the…
Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Earthenware Figures
Two Sancai glazed earthenware figures, standing on a hexagonal base, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, with molded removable heads with elaborate hats, the male holding an offering bowl, the female holding a box, height 46 cm. Provenance: collection of a former…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Guardian with Small Buddha
A Chinese bronze of a guardian holding a small Buddha, Ming Dynasty, depicted in robes with peacock headdress, holding Buddha in one hand and stem in the other, mounted on stand, remnants of polychrome paint in places, 34 cm high
Ming/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-style Blue and White Deity Vase
A Chinese porcelain rouleau vase, decorated in underglaze blue in the Ming manner with a deity riding a deer accosted by a demon. Height 32 cm
Blue Ming-style porcelain dish with bird and flower design
A large Chinese porcelain dish, in the Ming manner, circular with serpentine rim, decorated in underglaze blue with birds and flowers. Diameter 46 cm
Dragon-entwined lacquered amber fingering piece
A finely carved 'palm' (fingering) piece in rich red lacquered amber, with faint touches of yellow-gold colouring, 2½ x2 inches; finely carved with entwined dragon on one side, in low relief. (Ming period or earlier) NB: the secret of lacquering amber was…
Ming Blue and White Floral Dish
A Chinese Ming blue and white dish, decorated with floral tendrils. Diameter 15 cm
Ming Style Blue and White Flower Bowl
A Chinese blue and white Ming style bowl, the bowl of slightly everted form raised on a circular foot rim, decorated with trailing flowers with leaves to the interior and exterior, a flower within concentric blue lines centrally; bearing a Wanli character…
Ming Dragon Stem Cup on Carved Stand
A Chinese Ming period, 17th century stem cup with stylised dragon motif to the body, on a carved wooden stand. Overall height 13 cm.
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