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Asian Works of Art


Sale 2549B June 2-4, 2011 Boston
Asian Works of Art

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auction 2549B

Session I: Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 6 p.m.


Session II: Friday, June 3, 2011 at 9 a.m.
Session III: Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 9 a.m.
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5 Session I: Lots 1-242

45 Session II: Lots 243-975

141 Session III: Lots 976-1586

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Session I: Lots 1-242
to be sold Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 6 p.m.
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Miniature Painting on Ivory, India, 19th century, Mughal-style scene
from the court of Akbar, 7 x 4 1/2 in.
$400-600

4.
Sixteen Miniature Paintings, India, a miniature on ivory of a woman
with a musical instrument, 5 1/2 x 4 in., a 19th century miniature of
a woman and her attendant at worship together, 7 x 4 1/2 in., and
fourteen other 20th century miniature paintings.
$300-500

5.
Pair of Paintings, Persia, Qajar dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century,
oil on cloth, battle scenes from the life of Ali, framed, 19 x 14 in.
$800-1,200

6.
Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, oval, scene of Mumtaz Mahal
and two attendants, painted on ivory, glazed and with a silver frame, 6
x 5 3/4 in.
$200-300

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Three Miniature Paintings, India, 19th century or earlier, ink, mineral
1. pigments and gilt on paper, an image of Shiva Natraj, a divinity with a
Two Miniature Paintings, India, early 20th century, ink, colors, and gilt female devotee, and an image of Hanuman, 5 1/2 x 3 1/2, 6 1/4 x 5
on ivory, a court scene and a scene of women, framed and glazed, 4 x 1/4, 10 x 7 1/2 in.
2 1/2, 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. $300-500
$100-150

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2. Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, Bikaner, ink, colors, and gilt
Three Unmounted Persian Paintings, 19th to early 20th century, ink, on paper, figure of a raja, labeled on the top and the reverse “Maharaja
colors, and gilt on paper, two audience scenes and one of a musician, Shri Anath Singh Ji,” 12 x 8 in.
(two) 7 3/4 x 5, (one) 4 1/2 x 3 in. $300-500
$100-150

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Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, Jaipur, ink, colors, and gilt on Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, Rajastan, Kangra school, ink,
paper, scene of a Sikh raja’s illness, 12 x 10 in. colors, and gilt on paper, devotional scene of Rama fighting the demon
$300-500 Ravana, 7 x 7 1/4 in.
$300-500

10.
Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, ink and colors on paper, 12.
depiction of a Tantric mandala, 7 x 6 in. Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, Rajastan, Kangra school, ink
$300-500 and colors on paper, devotional scene of the goddess Durga with the
devalas, 9 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.
$300-500

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Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, Rajastan, ink, colors, and gilt
on paper, scene of a woman on a swing with two attendants, 9 x 5 3/4
in.
$300-500

14.
Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, Punjab Hill, ink, colors, and
gilt on paper, scene of Vishnu in his incarnation of Varaha trampling the
demon Hiranyaksha, balancing the earth shown as a walled city, 8 3/4
x 5 3/4 in.
$300-500

15.
Miniature Painting, North India, 19th century, ink, colors, and gilt on
paper, illustrated manuscript of a woman nursing a child guarded by
two attendants, with text beneath, 9 x 4 1/2 in.
$300-500

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Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, Rajastan, ink, colors, and gilt Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, Kangra school, ink and colors
on paper, scene of two women bathing, 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. on paper, scene of the announcement of the birth of Krishna, 11 1/2 x
$300-500 8 3/4 in.
$300-500

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Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, Rajastan, ink, colors, and gilt 19.
on paper, scene of a woman with a looking glass, 8 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, Jodhpur, portrait, labeled on
$300-500 the reverse “Maharaj Shri Gaj Singh Ji,” 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
$300-500

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Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, ink and colors on paper, scene
of a woman in a window, 7 x 5 1/2 in.
$300-500

21.
Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, ink and colors on paper,
depiction of a man, 9 1/4 x 6 in.
$300-500

22.
Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, ink and colors on paper,
depiction of a nude lady by a window sill, 9 x 6 1/4 in.
$300-500

23.
Quran Page, India, 18th century, ink and gilt on paper, double sided, 9
1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
$300-500

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Three Manuscripts, India, 17th century or earlier, ink, colors, and gilt Eleven Miniature Paintings, India, 20th century, ink and mineral
on paper, two with illustrations, 9 1/2 x 4, 7 x 5, 5 x 3 3/4 in. pigments with gilt on paper, raucous courtly scenes.
$300-500 $300-500

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Four Miniature Paintings, India, two 19th century paintings, Vishnu Miniature Painting, India, 19th century, Rajastan, ink and colors on
on a celestial elephant and a portrait of a raja, and two 20th century paper, scene of a stallion with a groom, 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.
copies. $200-300
$300-500

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Painting, 18th/19th century, oil on canvas, European depiction of an Blue and White Tile, Syria, Mamluk period, 15th century, decorated in
Ottoman sultan, labeled “Amurath II,” framed, 27 x 18 1/2 in. sapphire blue with leafy branches, 7 x 6 3/8 in.
$800-1,200 $800-1,200

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Miniature Painting, Persia, 19th century, gilt and colors on paper, Iznik Plate, Turkey, 19th century, painted in various shades of
depiction of winged figures, with calligraphic inscriptions, framed and turquoise blue with flowering branches, dia. 12 1/2 in.
glazed, 8 x 6 1/2 in. $200-300
$600-800

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27C. Qajar Lacquered Wood Mirror Case, Persia, 19th century, the exterior
Miniature Painting, Persia, 19th century, gilt and colors on paper, of the hinged doors finely painted with birds amidst floral and foliate
depiction of a king and his attendants, with calligraphic inscriptions, sprays, the interior with a young woman and her suitor on either panel,
framed and glazed, 8 x 6 1/2 in. enclosing a mirror with reverse-painted glass borders, 23 x 17 in.
$600-800 $300-500

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Damascus Iznik-style Plate, Syria, 18th century, painted in various Lacquer Pen Case, dated 1896, lacquered papier-mâché, design of
shades of turquoise blue and other colors with a flowering plant, birds, butterflies, and flowers to the exterior, signed Ragam Kantarin
covered in a crackled transparent glaze, dia. 9 3/8 in. Mustafa, lg. 7 1/2 in.
$200-300 $800-1,200

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Pen Case and Fan, China, a 19th century Persian lacquered papier- Bronze Buddhist Image, Burma, 9th century, dancing figure of garuda
mâché case decorated with birds and flowers, and a 19th/early 20th on a dakhini with a winged body, with bird feet and a peacock’s tail,
century carved and pierced ivory fan, lg. 9 1/4, 9 in. holding a wine cup with a lion at one side, ht. 6 in.
$150-250 $6,000-8,000

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Gilt and Enameled Glass Mosque Lamp, Egypt/Syria, 19th century, Bronze Image of Ganesha, Burma, 9th century, seated figure holding
the slanting body and trumpet-shaped neck decorated in blue and red a jewel and a lingam with his attendant to one side, ht. 4 3/4 in.
enamels and gilt with calligraphy and floral scrolls, six lugs encircling the $3,000-5,000
midsection, ht. 11 7/8 in.

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Washington, D.C. Bronze Image of the Buddha, Burma, 12th century, reclining figure of
$1,000-1,500 the Buddha Parinirvana, lg. 4 1/2 in.
$800-1,200

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Bronze Standing Image of the Buddha, Burma, Pagan, 11th century, 40.
crowned and jeweled figure, ht. 8 1/4 in. Bronze Tent Peg, Central India, 19th century, lg. 14 in.
$10,000-12,000 $100-150

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Bronze Image of the Buddha, Burma, 12th century, seated figure in Six Gilt-bronze Figures, Thailand and Burma, 19th to early 20th
the earth witnessing mudra holding a jewel, seated on a lotus throne, century, assorted Buddhist divinities with gilt and red lacquered
ht. 5 1/2 in. surfaces, ht. to 9 in.
$800-1,200 $400-600

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Bronze Seated Figure of the Buddha, Burma, 12th century, earth Set of Knives and Forks, Turkey, 19th century, fourteen knives and six
witnessing mudra, ht. 3 1/2 in. forks, brass with hilts of horn and red dyed ivory, each approx. lg. 7 in.,
$800-1,200 (losses).
$100-150

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Three Pieces of Enameled Silver, Thailand, 19th century, repoussé
with green and blue enamels, a box, a covered jar, and a bowl, each
approx. dia. 2 in.
$200-300

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Gilt-bronze Buddha, Thailand, 19th century, the standing figure of
Buddha atop a galleried stand, his left hand in abhaya mudra, wearing a
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stylized cape, ht. 22 3/8 in.
$200-300

42.
Five Metal Works, three 19th century Hindu bronzes, one 19th century
bronze Thai Buddha, and one Chinese Tang-style cast iron figure of
Maitreya, lg. 2 3/4 to 6 in.
$200-300

43.
Gilt-bronze Statue, India, 19th century, figure of a hawk-nosed deity
kneeling down with both hands closed in front of his chest, tall pedestal
stand, ht. 4 3/4 in.
$100-150

44.
Gilt-bronze Plaque, India, the lozenge-shaped plaque with repoussé
design of a dog standing atop an elephant, florets and scroll borders, 3
1/2 x 2 5/8 in.
$700-900

45.
Bronze Bust, Thailand, 18th century, of Buddha, with elongated
earlobes, wearing a beaded festoon, wood stand, ht. 4 3/8 in.
$100-150

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Two Bronze Vajras, Tibet, 19th century, lg. 4 1/2, 4 3/4 in. Stone Head of the Buddha, Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 17th century,
$200-300 red sandstone with traces of pigments, ht. 18 in.
$400-600

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Bronze Deity, South India, Chola, 12th century, seated figure of 49.
Vendantadesika, ht. 3 1/4 in. Four Buddhist Images, 19th to early 20th century, two Burmese Shan
$300-500 state lacquered Buddhas, a Bangkok period Thai lacquered Buddha,
and a terra-cotta Buddhist votive plaque, ht. to 10 in.
$100-150

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Bronze Buddha, Thailand, Bangkok period, c. 1930, seated image of Copper Bowl, Persia, 19th century, Dervish begging bowl (Kashkul)
Amida Buddha, ht. 10 1/2 in. with panels of Arabic script, lg. 12 in.
$200-300 $100-150

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Ivory Carving, India, early 20th century, carving of four elephants on an Iron Box, Tibet, 16th century, Derge work from Eastern Tibet, carved
acanthus carved pedestal, ht. 9 1/4 in. and pierced with a design of dragons and clouds, traces of gilt
$150-250 remaining, dia. 7 1/2 in.
$800-1,200

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Bronze Buddha, Thailand, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana pose
Niello Bowl, Thailand, 19th century, the exterior of the deep rounded
on a stand, his right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, ht. approx. 17 in.
bowl decorated with engraved, niello, and gilded floral and leafy
$200-250
patterns, flat base, ht. 3 7/8, dia. 8 in.
$200-300
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Folding Knife, Persia, Qajar period, late 19th/early 20th century, 61.
watered steel blade, iron handle with blue and yellow floral enameled Niello and Gilt Gong, Thailand, 19th century, the surface decorated
decoration, ht. 6 1/2 in. with niello and gilded patterns of seated Buddhist figures amidst leafy
$100-150 scrolls, dia. 8 in.
$200-300

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Four Pieces of Repoussé Silver, Turkey, Ottoman, 19th century, three 62.
parcel-gilt boxes, each lg. approx. 3, and a mirror with Tughra, dia. 3 Kapala Skull Cup, Tibet, 19th century, the skull cup resting on a
3/4 in. triangular bronze pedestal representing a sacrificial fire with three heads,
$200-300 the domed cover cast with panels enclosing lokapala alternating with
writings, the rim inset with turquoise beads (some missing), surmounted
with a half vajra finial, ht. 10 1/2 in.
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Silver Mirror, Turkey, Ottoman, repoussé silver with a design of
baskets of flowers and scrolling, Tughra masks, dia. 10 in.
$200-300 63.
Bidri Bottle, India, 19th century, of water chestnut shape with an
elongated neck, zinc alloy body inlaid with sheet silver, decorated with
53. panels enclosing elaborate leafy patterns, ht. 7 1/2 in.
Four Daggers, three Phia Kaetla, Ceylon, 18th century or earlier, and a $100-150
19th century Thai dagger with a carved ivory hilt, lg. approx. 10 1/2 in.
$600-800
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Five Silver Boxes, Southeast Asia, 19th century, a rectangular box
with repoussé design of dragons, and four small boxes, lg. 2 1/4 to 6
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in.
Axe Blade, India, 19th century, of crescent shape, with silver inlay
$100-150
decoration of wavy patterns, lg. 9 3/4, dia. 12 3/4 in.
$200-300
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Three Silver Items, Burma, 19th century, a circular box and cover with
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Bronze Buddhist Stele, Burma, Pagan, 12th century, seated figure of leaves, a small rectangular box with leafy decoration, and a Chinese
Bhaigrava Buddha on a lotus throne supported by a flying figure with quatrefoil-shaped wine cup with panels of figures, dia. 4 1/2, lg. 2 1/2,
two attendant deities at the sides, with a garuda finial halo with flying ht. 1 1/2 in.
angels, 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. $200-300
$8,000-12,000

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56. Silver Box, Burma, 19th century, the cover and the sides with fine
Bronze Seated Figure of the Buddha, Burma, 13th century, jeweled repoussé decoration of figurative groups, enclosed by acanthus leaves
figure in the earth witnessing mudra, ht. 10 in. borders, the box raised on four short cabriole feet surmounted by
$4,000-6,000 animal masks, mark to the base, 6 3/4 x 3 3/4, ht. 4 3/4 in.
$800-1,200

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Bronze Figure of the Buddha, Burma, Pagan, 11th century, image of 67.
Padmapani seated in the royal ease pose on a rocky outcrop covered Silver Sugar Jar and Cover, Turkey, 19th century, the lily-shaped body
with tiger skin, with two attendants offering lotus, 8 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. supported on a pedestal foot and finely chased with columnar designs
$20,000-30,000 on a network ground, the domed cover with an eagle finial, Tughra
hallmarks, ht. 7 5/8 in.
$4,500-5,500

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Large Bronze Drum, Southeast Asia, with slightly waisted midsection, Three Japanese Woodblock Prints, two of ladies, late copies after
the sides with string design, the top with small finials to the rim, dia. 24 Eishi and Harunobu, and Beetle on Flower Stalk by Yoshimoto Gesso,
3/4, ht. 18 5/8 in. (good impressions, color, and condition), in small sleeves.
$200-300 $200-300

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Japanese Painting, 20th century, ink and colors on paper, otsu-e of a Toyokuni III: A Noble Family Enjoying Tea on a Porch above a Stream,
demon climbing into a tub, framed and glazed, 17 x 12 in. triptych, c. 1850, (good impression, color, and condition, with some
$200-300 stains, creases, and fading), in slipcase.
$200-300

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Eizan: two woodblock prints, Courtesan in Elaborate Kimono and 74.
Courtesan with Attendant, (good impressions, color, and condition, with Hiroshige: Ashida, from Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido, late
some fading, stains, and abrasion), framed. 1830s, (good impression, color, and condition, with slight foxing and
$400-600 corner creases, matted to image, not examined out of frame), framed.
$200-300

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Two Woodblock Prints, Kiyoshi Saito, of a female Bunraku puppet in 75.
three-quarter view, signed “Kiyoshi Saito” in black ink, with red seal, Utagawa Yoshitora: Benzaiten Shitai o Arawasu, triptych, signed,
framed and glazed, (good impression, color, and condition, minor (good impression, faded, surface abrasion, foxing), framed and glazed,
surface bulging to the top margin); and a print after Hiroshige, (good 13 x 28 in.
impression and color, with toning to the margin and small holes), 13 x $200-250
9, 6 x 8 1/8 in.
$400-600
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Two Woodblock Prints, Kuniyoshi, Hana-jo Daughter of Oribe
71. Kanamaru Tying Her Sash, from the series Stories of Faithful Hearts and
Two Japanese Woodblock Prints, Dolls and Samurai Armor in Garden True Loyalty, signed, (good impression, color, and condition, slightly
Setting, 20th century decorative prints, one signed in the style of early toned and creased); and a portrait of a woman traveling in landscape,
Korin (Rimpa) school screens, (fine impressions, color, and condition), signed Eisen ga, (good impression and color, with extensive toning,
in slipcase. surface abrasion, and some creases), framed and glazed.
$150-250 $200-250

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Kuniyoshi and Yoshitora: two prints of warrior scenes, (fair to good Yoshiiku: a narrative depicting a scene from Japanese legends,
impressions, color, and condition, with toning and stains, one with triptych, (good impression, color, and condition, with some stains,
wormage and other losses), framed. creases, and binding holes), framed.
$200-250 $200-300

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78. Thirty Japanese Woodblock Prints, including a calligraphic ink
Hiroshige: two prints, Maisaka, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations drawing for a fan, twelve prints from various series by Yoshitoshi; six
of the Tokaido, signed; and Mt. Kyodai and the Moon Reflected in the small copper-plate uki-e engravings, and ten prints by Toyokuni III,
Rice Fields at Sarashina in Shinano Province, from the series Famous Chikanobu, Kogyo, and others, (generally good impressions, color, and
Views of the 60-odd Provinces, (good impressions and color, slightly condition, with mostly minor faults), in slipcase.
toned, faded, and soiled, horizontal crease in the middle and slight torn $300-500
edges to the second print), framed and glazed.
$200-250
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Daimyo Handscroll, Japan, 19th century, ink, colors, and gilt on paper,
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fine depiction of a progression of figures in a landscape, 12 x 208 in.
Pair of Paintings, Japan, 19th century, ink and colors on paper,
depiction of erotic couples, framed and glazed, approx. 12 x 8 1/4 in. $400-600
$100-150

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Two Woodblock Prints, one with two men alone on a seashore; the Kunisada: Actor in Role, (good impression, color, and condition, with
other with two cranes, two seals, (both very good impression, color, some fading, toning, and rubbing), framed.
and condition, the first one slightly toned to the margin), framed and $300-500
glazed, 9 x 13 1/2, 13 x 5 in.
$250-350
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Toyokuni III (Kunisada): Two Samurai and a Lady in a Lightning
83. Storm, triptych, (very good impression, color, and condition), framed.
Set of Six Paintings, Japan, ink and colors on paper, scenes of $200-400
Weather Gods, framed and glazed together, 23 x 25 1/4 (frame), 6 1/4
x 4 1/4 in.
$150-200 87.
Shunga Handscroll, Japan, 19th century, ink and colors on paper,
depiction of erotic scenes, 179 x 11 in.
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$300-500
Woodblock Print, courtesan with attendants, (fair condition), framed
and glazed, 14 x 9 1/2 in.
$150-250
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Three Hanging Scrolls, Japan, ink or ink and colors on silk, on the
84A. motif of an abstract landscape, leaping carp, and a spring scene,
Yoshikawa Kampo: two kabuki portraits of a man and a woman, (very respectively, with seals, 30 x 11, 17 1/4 x 19 1/2, 43 x 11 in.
good impressions, color, and condition), 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. $200-300
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Handscroll, Japan, 18th century, ink and colors on paper, fine
depiction of famous horses in various attitudes each with an inscription,
with a lengthy inscription to the end, image 11 1/2 x 337, inscription 11
1/2 x 74 in.
$800-1,200

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Shibayama Fan, Japan, Meiji period, late 19th century, ivory
guardsticks with Shibayama inlaid design of butterflies and cherry
blossoms, with an ivory ojime decorated en suite, the fan painted in ink
and colors with a scene of cranes resting near bamboo, the other side
with figures traveling in a landscape, lg. 12 in.
$200-300

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Three Woodblock Books, Japan, Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido,
and two other books, to 14 x 9 1/2 in.
$400-600

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Woodblock Print, Japan, dated 1967, Kichiemon Okamura, scene of
two Ainu tribesmen.
$300-400

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Handscroll, dated May of the first year of Emperor Kokaku (1781),
seven seals.
$300-500

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Four-panel Screen, Japan, Meiji period, ink and colors on gilt paper, Four Satsuma Items, Japan, Meiji period, a pair of vases decorated
fine depiction of plum blossoms and bamboo, ht. 40, lg. 74 in. with arhats and Kwannon, a wide bowl with figures in landscape, wood
$200-300 stand, and a tall vase with cranes amidst peony flowers on an orange-
yellow ground, mark to each base, ht. 7 1/4 (pair), dia. 7 3/8, ht. 15 1/2
in.
93. $300-500
Two Imari Chargers, Japan, one decorated with swimming fish amidst
aquatic plants, the other with birds in a landscape, dia. 16, 18 in.
$250-350 97A.
Porcelain Vase, Japan, the olive-shaped body finely decorated
in colors and gilding with egrets resting or flying amidst flowering
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Two Imari Chargers, Japan, both decorated in underglaze blue with $100-150
pine branches to the center and a wide band of swirling scrolls, dia. 15
1/2, 18 1/2 in.
$250-350 98.
Wood Carving of Nio, Japan, 19th century, vividly carved as two nio
kneeing on a large sandal while bending their wrists, lg. 6 5/8 in.
95. $300-500
Satsuma Jardinière, Japan, Meiji period, the bulbous body finely
decorated in gilt and colors with a scene of arhats and attendants
conquering a tiger to one side, and sages appreciating a handscroll 98A.
to the other, alternating with panels with a composite of geometric Boxwood Gama Sennin, Japan, 19th century, finely carved as the
designs, further mounted on a bronze stand supported on tripod standing figure of gama sennin carrying a basket surmounted by two
mythical bird feet, dia. 6 3/4, ht. 5 3/8, 8 1/8 in. (with stand). toads, signed “Mitsukazu,” ht. 5 1/2 in.
$200-250 $200-300

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Satsuma Charger, Japan, 19th century, the scalloped charger with Boxwood Sashi Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, elongated shape,
enameled and generous gilt decoration of arhats, Kannon, and a carved in relief with lotus seed pods and leaves to the front, signed
dragon above crashing waves, mark to the base, wood display stand, “Shimizu (?) (?)” on the back, lg. 7 1/2 in.
dia. 11 in. $300-500
$200-250

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95

97 (partial)

98A

100

99

98

100. 102.
Carved Wood Sennin, Japan, 19th century, carved in good humor as Pair of Satsuma Vases, Japan, 19th century, each of double-gourd
a sennin running and holding a wine jar, wood stand, ht. 8 1/4, 9 1/4 in. shape with cut-down neck, the bulbous body finely and elaborately
(with stand). decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with “100 Children” motif, the
$200-300 upper section with butterflies, with bands of brocade patterns and cash
coins, mark to the base, ht. 3 in.
$2,000-4,000
101.
Kozan Satsuma Jar, Japan, 19th century, the oblong rounded body
finely and elaborately decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with 103.
a cartouche enclosing a spring outing scene near a fish pond to one Small Satsuma Vase, Japan, 19th century, the exterior finely
side, and a samurai group in a landscape to the other, reserved on a decorated in colors and gilding with a scaly dragon striding amidst
group of panels of various sizes enclosing a variety of decorative motifs, flaming clouds, between borders of brocade designs, ht. 3 1/4 in.
including children at play, antique objects, fruits and vegetables, bats, $200-300
rabbits, and floral and brocade patterns, mark to the base, ht. 4 1/2 in.
$1,500-2,500

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103
104

102 102

105
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104. 106.
Satsuma Vase, Japan, 19th century, the bulbous body elegantly raised Four Sumidagawa Jars, Japan, Meiji period, a water pitcher and three
on a pedestal foot, finely decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt cups, each fluted iron-red body with molded decoration of figures in
with wide band of interior entertainment scenes with figures in various various attitudes, partially glazed, ht. 12 1/4, 4 1/2 in.
attitudes, mark to the base, ht. 4 1/4 in. $250-350
$700-900

107.
105. Satsuma Jar and Incense Burner, Japan, 19th century, each side of
Two Imari Chargers, Japan, Meiji period, a large charger, the interior the hexagonal jar finely painted with chrysanthemum branches, domed
painted with cartouches of ladies in a landscape alternating with panels wood lid; and a compressed globular incense burner painted with a
of bird-and-flower motifs, on a red ground with lotus scrolls; and an dragon and arhats, raised on tripod feet, a pair of posts (repairs) to the
ovoid plate decorated with a lady and a samurai in a landscape, dia. 23 shoulder, marks to the bases, ht. 4 3/4, 4 1/4 in.
3/8, 18 3/8 x 16 in. $200-300
$300-500

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113

117

114 115 116

108. 113.
Nabeshima Bowl, Japan, Meiji period, the exterior decorated in red, Satsuma Pilgrim Vase, Japan, 19th century, finely decorated in
blue, and gilt with a mountain and water scene, the interior with a polychrome enamels and gilt with a cartouche enclosing female figures
pomegranate roundel, ht. 3 7/8, dia. 9 in. playing with children in a wintry scene to one side, and an elegant
$100-150 lady on horseback accompanied by her entourage in front of a palace,
reserved on a ground with brocade and floral patterns, ht. 4 7/8 in.
$1,500-2,500
109.
Three Nabeshima Stemmed Bowls and Pair of Imari Plates, Japan,
late 19th/early 20th century, the shallow bowls decorated in underglaze 114.
blue with chrysanthemum branches, the plates with lobed sides and Satsuma Vase, Japan, 19th century, the sides elegantly rising to a tall
petal rim, dia. 6 1/4, 6 1/2 in. shoulder, finely decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with figures
$200-300 in various attitudes in a landscape, all between a multitude of flowers
below the neck and above the foot, mark to the base, ht. 4 1/2 in.
$800-1,200
110.
Nabeshima Bowl, Japan, 19th century, the interior of the wide shallow
115.
bowl decorated in underglaze blue with “Three Friends of the Winter”
Miniature Satsuma Teapot, Japan, 19th century, the bulbous body
motif, the exterior with lotus sprays, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 11 3/4 in. finely and elaborately decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with
$100-150 sparrows amidst a multitude of flowers, the flat lid decorated with
butterflies, with a gilt knop, mark to the base, ht. 1 3/4 in.
$600-800
111.
Kutani Jar and Box, Japan, 19th century, the melon-shaped jar raised
on four short feet, decorated with a sinuous dragon and arhats in a 116.
landscape, mark to the base; and a square box raised on four blade- Miniature Satsuma Vase, Japan, 19th century, the tear-shaped vase
shaped feet, the sides painted with a figurative or landscape scene, the finely decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with a figurative group
flat lid with an animal finial, ht. 3 1/4, 4 7/8 in. of family members under a magnolia tree in a rustic landscape, mark to
$300-400 the base, ht. 3 1/2 in.
$600-800

112.
Celadon Vase, Japan, the globular body with molded design of 117.
roundels enclosing cranes, between bands of petal lappets, ram horn- Satsuma Cup, Japan, 19th century, the round sides finely decorated in
shaped lugs suspending fixed rings, covered in sea green glaze, signed polychrome enamels and gilt with a wide band depicting a New Year’s
“Toshi (?)” to the base, ht. 9 1/2 in. parade with children and female figures, a narrow band of irises above
$100-150 the foot, butterflies and flowers to the interior, signed “Genzan” on the
base, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 3 in.
$1,000-1,500

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122

121

118. 119.
Satsuma Plate, Japan, 19th century, the interior of the heavily potted Large Sumidagawa Jar, Japan, 19th century, with molded design of a
plate finely and elaborately decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt ferocious dragon amidst clouds, biscuit decoration with splashed green
with a roundel of a figurative group in a rustic landscape to the center, and brown glaze to the top of the vase, mark to the lower section, ht.
encircled by a narrow band of children in various attitudes, and further 23 1/2 in.
by a band of spring flowers, mark to the base, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 9 1/8 in. $500-700
$1,200-1,800

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120. 126.
Large Blue and White Jar, Japan, the bulbous body finely painted in Four Satsuma Items, Japan, two buckles and two pins, finely
underglaze sapphire blue with phoenixes flying amidst clouds, above decorated in colors and gilding with landscape scenes or flower
flower branches and rockery, ht. approx. 23 in. branches, dia. 2, 1 3/8 in.
$400-600 $150-250

120A. 127.
Two Pieces of Imari Porcelain, Japan, an 18th century plate and a Pair of Covered Bowls, Japan, Meiji period, Seto ware, underglaze
19th century vase, both with floral decoration, dia. 8 1/4, ht. 11 in. blue and mauve decoration of floral sprigs and borders, signed, ht. 6,
$200-300 dia. 6 in.
$100-150

120B.
128.
Carved Wooden Tray, Japan, 19th century, round form, the rim carved
Imari Oval Platter, Japan, late 19th century, painted in red, blue, and
with dragons, red and black lacquered surface, dia. 13 in.
gilt with cartouches of a composite of flowers, and foo dogs, floral
$200-300
spray in underglaze blue to the exterior, 14 3/4 x 13 in.
$100-150
121.
Pair of Porcelain Jars, Japan, early 20th century, each bulbous body 129.
painted in red and gilt with quail in a landscape, mark to the base, tall Large Imari Jar and Cover, Japan, floral decoration, with gilt lion finial,
wood stand, ht. 8 1/4 in. ht. 28 in.
$200-300 $300-400

122. 130.
Palace Jar and Cover, Japan, late 19th century, Imari ware, decoration Seven Ceramic Items, one Korean celadon stoneware plate with
of women at literary pursuits, ht. 37 in., (repairs). sangam inlay of flowers, six Japanese tea bowls, dia. to 5 1/4 in.
$1,000-1,500 $500-700

123. 131.
Kakiemon Saucer Dish, Chinese export, decorated in blue, red, Six Ceramic Items, five Japanese tea bowls of various sizes and
and yellow enamels with birds amidst flowering branches, scrolls in glazes, and a Nabashima dish painted in underglaze blue with a pine
underglaze blue to the exterior, mark to the base, dia. 5 3/4 in. tree (loss), dia. to 6 in.
$200-300 $400-600

124. 132.
Kakiemon Figure, Japan, Meiji period, in two parts, standing figure of a Fourteen Tea Bowls, Japan, of various shapes and sizes,
geisha whose legs are hidden in the flaring skirts, ht. 10 1/2 in. monochrome glaze, with hare’s fur, tortoiseshell, or partridge feathers
$200-250 pattern, dia. to 5 7/8 in.
$600-800

125.
133.
Imari Bottle Vase and Satsuma Vase, Japan, 19th century, a bottle
Eleven Ceramic Items, two Chinese Longquan- or Yaozhou-type
vase decorated with panels enclosing floral designs, and a Satsuma celadon plates, a Korean Punch’ong-type plate, and eight Japanese
baluster vase finely painted with a quail amidst roses, on a blue ground, teacups, dia. to 7 1/2 in.
(mark to the base), ht. 9, 9 3/8 in. $600-800
$200-300

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139

134. 140.
Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, of meiping form, covered with pink-red Pair of Kutani Chargers, Japan, 19th century, the interior of each
crackled glaze, lg. 5 3/4 in. charger finely painted with wild geese amidst flowering branches, frothy
$200-300 waves, and clouds, on a pale yellow ground, dia. 18 1/4 in.
$500-700

135.
Four Ceramic Items, four Japanese plates with underglaze blue 141.
decoration or monochrome brown crackled glaze, dia. to 11 in. Pair of Flowerpots, Japan, 19th century, oval Bonsai planters with
$200-300 faceted sides and brown glaze, 17 x 14 in.
$200-300

136.
Hirado Bottle, Japan, the water chestnut-shaped bottle painted in 142.
underglaze blue with rows of pine trees in snow, the long, slender neck Three Pieces of Japanese Armor, 19th century, a pair of sleeves
decorated with a leafy band, ht. 11 in. (sode) and a neck guard.
$200-300 $300-500

137. 143.
Porcelain Figure, Japan, molded as a seated figure of a scholar in a Japanese Vase, the olive-shaped body finely decorated with inlaid
contemplative mood, his right hand holding a writing brush, in his left a design of iris branches, dark green mixed-metal body with black
book, covered with a pale brown and turquoise glaze, signed “Kenzan,” streakings simulating malachite, ht. 10 in.
custom wood box, ht. 9 in. $200-300
$200-300

144.
138. Pair of Cloisonné Vases, Japan, the urn-shaped body enameled
Satsuma Censer, Japan, 19th century, the rectangular body supported with a wide band of triangular blade-shaped panels enclosing dragons
by four crouching boys, painted in gilding and enamels with panels and phoenixes, below a band of roundels, reserved on blue and black
enclosing scholars gathering, the domed lid surmounted by a foo dog, ground, ht. 11 7/8 in.
ht. 14 1/4 in. $300-500
$400-600

145.
139. Cloisonné Covered Jar, Japan, Meiji period, the bulbous body
Satsuma Figural Group, Japan, 19th century, finely molded as a group decorated with one panel enclosing an egret amidst daffodils and
of three boys, two standing and one crawling out of a large broken jar, one with a sparrow amidst hibiscus branches, alternating with dragon
lg. 11 1/2, ht. 6 3/4 in. panels, on a blue ground, with cover, ht. 9 3/8 in.
$400-600 $200-300

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148

146. 148.
Bronze Bowl, Japan, late 19th/early 20th century, lobated form, dia. 8 Japanese Sword, Wakizashi blade, lg. 22 1/2 in.
in. $400-600
$100-150

149.
147. Three Bronze Vases, Japan, a pair of pear-shaped vases cast in relief
Mixed-metal Basket Vase, Japan, 19th century, a cylindrical metal with fruiting sprigs borne on leafy branches, and another vase with bird-
vase in a basket, with mixed-metal appliqué of butterflies and trumpet and-flower designs, ht. 8 3/8 in.
flowers to the surface, flanked by strap handles, mark plaque to one $200-300
side, ht. 12 5/8 in.
$400-600

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150
152

151

150. 152.
Komei Plate, Japan, Meiji period, decorated with a roundel enclosing a Bronze Vase, Japan, Meiji period, the bulbous body finely cast in relief
gilt phoenix, encircled by six petal cartouches each enclosing flowering with sparrows flying above a reed pond, ht. 8 3/4 in.
branches, wood display stand, dia. 9 1/2 in. $300-500
$200-300

153.
151. Bronze Bell, Japan, 19th century, cast with date, occasion, location,
Silver Jewelry Box, Japan, Meiji period, the cover of the rectangular and maker’s information along the edge, dia. 15 in.
box with chased and relief decoration of chrysanthemum branches, $200-300
signed, the interior with two layers and multiple compartments in green
velvet, wood bottom, marker’s mark “Miyamoto,” 8 3/4 x 5 3/4, ht. 3
5/8 in. 154.
Brass Vase and Cover, Japan, the bulbous body with low relief
$200-300
decoration of cartouches enclosing birds and flowers, a crane and
bamboo to either side, dome cover with an openwork finial, maker’s
mark cast to one cartouche, ht. 8 3/4 in.
$200-300

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163
161

162

164

165

154A. 158.
Hammered Bronze Tray, Japan, 18th century, quatrefoil form with an Pair of Cloisonné Vases, Japan, each finely enameled with a peacock
engraved design of a shishi, 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. on a light green ground, chop mark to the base, ht. 7 in.
$200-300 $100-150

155. 159.
Silver and Bamboo Pipe, Japan, bamboo body with silver mounts to Bronze Planter, Japan, the stand cast into wave patterns, ht. 13 1/2,
both ends, carved with a monk with a fan and pine branches, signed, dia. 18 1/2 in.
lg. 7 3/4 in. $200-300
$100-150
160.
Bronze Vase, Japan, of gu form, cast with medallions and flanges,
156.
signed, ht. 10 3/4 in.
Cloisonné Censer and Small Vase, Japan, the rounded body of the
$200-300
censer raised on tripod feet, openwork lid; and a small water chestnut-
shaped vase; both decorated with floral patterns, ht. 5 1/8, 2 3/8 in.
$100-150 161.
Komei Inlaid Iron Miniature Chest of Drawers, Japan, Meiji period,
finely decorated with a landscape scene to the front door panels,
157. elegant ladies’ outing scene to the back, samurai to the interior door
Bronze Censer, Japan, Meiji period, the round body raised on tripod panels, and peacock and cranes to the sides, with seven drawers of
feet and finely cast with a carp swimming amidst aquatic plants, the flat various sizes to the interior, mark to the base, ht. 4 1/4, lg. 3 3/8, dp.
lid surmounted by a flower sprig finial, signed on the base, ht. 5 3/4 in. 2 1/8 in.
$250-350 $800-1,200

157A. 162.
Bronze Vase, Japan, 19th century, the wide flat rim finely cast in relief Komei Inlaid Iron Box, Japan, Meiji period, rectangular, the cover
with a ferocious dragon amidst waves, dia. 16, ht. 5 1/4 in. decorated with a rustic landscape scene, with maple leaf border, mark
$800-1,200 to the base, 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/8 in.
$200-300

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166

167

163. 166.
Komei Inlaid Iron Bottle Vase, Japan, Meiji period, the bulbous body Pair of Inlaid Silver Vases, Japan, Meiji period, each vase finely set
decorated with a cartouche enclosing a landscape scene and another with an ivory panel inlaid with a flower and bird design to both sides,
with a phoenix, the slender neck with floral design, ht. 4 5/8 in. the rounded shoulder flanked by stylized dragon lugs, silver bodies
$300-500 enameled with flowering sprays, mark to the base, ht. 5 5/8 in.
$1,200-1,800

164. 167.
Bronze Rabbit, Japan, Meiji period, with short feet and alert ears, its Silver and Enameled Bowl, Japan, 19th century, the exterior of the
body cast with red and purple-blue patches, lg. 3 1/2, ht. 2 3/4 in. glass bowl finely and elaborately decorated in silver and enamels with a
$100-150 spring scene of butterflies amidst a multitude of flowers, the interior with
a peony branch beneath a glass surface, signed “Masaharu” on the
base, ht. 3, dia. 6 in.
$1,200-1,500
165.
Small Iron and Gold Incense Box, Japan, the water chestnut-shaped
box and cover with fine gilt decoration of pine trees, mark to the base, 168.
dia. 2 1/2 in. Carved Giltwood Image of Buddha, Japan, 19th century, figure of
$200-300 Amida Nyorai seated on a lotus throne, ht. 16 in.
$300-500

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170

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171

172

174

169. 171.
Incense Clock, Japan, 19th century, cypress wood with accents of red Zushi Shrine, Japan, Edo period, 19th century, double doors opening
and black lacquer, Jokoban type, ht. 12, lg. 8 3/8 in. to a gilt-lacquered interior with a seated figure of Buddha atop an
$800-1,200 elaborate lotus stand, with a flame-like aureole to the back, cloud and
brocade patterns to the inside of the doors, ht. 5 3/8 in.
$200-300
170.
Namban Box, Japan, Edo period, early 17th century, the front of the
rectangular box decorated in flowering mother-of-pearl and gilding 172.
with a cartouche enclosing egrets and a pheasant amidst flowering Small Zushi Shrine, Japan, Edo period, 19th century, double doors
branches, on a geometric ground, the sides decorated en suite with opening to a gilt-lacquered interior with a seated Buddhist figure atop a
fruiting and leafy branches, brass mounts, ht. 17 3/4, lg. 26 3/4, dp. 15 multi-galleried plinth, flanked by a figure in each alcove of the door, ht.
1/2 in. 2 1/8 in.
$10,000-15,000 $200-300

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182

174.
Lacquered Cabinet, Japan, 19th century, relief decoration of hawks
and cranes in various shades of gold with additional color, engraved
brass mounts, 15 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.
$200-300

175.
Two Stands, a Japanese wood stand finely carved as lotus seed pods
supported by stems on a leaf, further set on a flat platform, signed
“Shutaro” to both sides of the platform, and a Chinese oval bronze
stand supported on four ruyi feet, the surface with finely inlaid wire
design of magnolia flowers, ht. 3 1/2, lg. 5 1/2 in.
$100-150

176.
Giltwood Buddha, Japan, 19th century, the standing figure atop a
double-lotus throne further atop a square pedestal stand, Buddha’s
hand in namaskara mudra, with a long flame-like aureole to his back,
carved inscriptions to the front of the stand, ht. 22 in.
$300-500

177.
Two Books, Japan, 18th/19th century, land cadastral registers for tax
purposes, ink on paper.
$100-150

178.
Mask, Japan, face of Akuso, with gilt eyelids and protruding nose,
painted black with dark red streaks, 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.
$100-200

179
179.
Large Noh Mask, Japan, early 20th century, polychrome painted wood
female mask with hair tightly wrapping the face, pierced eyes, nostrils,
and mouth, lg. approx. 18 3/4 in.
$300-500
173.
Lacquer Box, Japan, Meiji period, the cover and sides of the
rectangular box decorated in hiramaki-e with camellia blossoms, on a 180.
nashiji ground, 9 1/2 x 3 x 2 in. Wood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved with Zodiac animals,
$200-250 signed “Itsumi” to the base, lg. 1 1/4 in.
$200-300

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183

181. 188.
Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as the kneeling figure of a Ivory Netsuke, Japan, carved as Jurojin, signed “Tomomasa,” lg. 2 1/8
man holding a palette while painting on a board, signed, lg. 1 3/8 in. in.
$200-300 $200-300

182. 189.
Lacquered Tray, Japan, the interior of the deep rectangular tray Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as the seated figure of a
decorated in mother-of-pearl and gilding with a group of deer in the man with a mask to his left side and a double gourd to his right, signed,
grass, 24 x 17 in. lg. 2 3/8 in.
$300-400 $200-300

190.
183.
Ivory Netsuke, Japan, carved as two fish in swirling waves, lg. 1 3/4 in.
Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, finely carved as the standing figure
$200-300
of a fisherman, ht. 18 1/2 in.
$500-700
191.
Ivory Netsuke, Japan, carved as a pig in a log, signed “Yoshihito,” lg.
184. 2 in.
Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, finely carved as the standing figure $200-300
of a fisherman, signed “Hidegetsu” on the base, ht. 18 3/4 in.
$500-700
192.
Wood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as two nio wrestling on a
185. large sandal, signed on the base, lg. 2 in.
Ivory Netsuke, Japan, carved as a seated figure of a scholar cleaning $200-300
his brush, lg. 2 3/4, ht. 2 1/8 in.
$200-300
193.
Three Ivory Netsuke, Japan, carved as a man lying on an open scroll
186. and holding a large bell, signed “Enobu”; two mice in and on a melon,
Ivory Netsuke, Japan, carved as the standing figure of a foreign signed “Yoshitsugu”; and a small rectangular box with a mask on top,
emissary holding a chicken, lg. 3 1/4 in. lg. 2, 1, 1 in.
$200-300 $300-400

187. 194.
Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as a seated man holding a Ivory Netsuke, Japan, carved as the kneeling figure of a man in a
brush, finely incised patterns to his robe, (loss), lg. 1 7/8 in. ramen bowl holding a pair of large chopsticks, lg. 1 5/8 in.
$200-300 $200-300

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191

193

190

192

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Ivory Netsuke, Japan, carved as a bound child with a cat, signed “Kyu Ivory Netsuke, Japan, carved as the seated figure of a muscular man
(?),” lg. 1 3/4 in. with his arms around his legs, signed “Matsuyama,” lg. 1 3/8 in.
$200-300 $200-300

196. 198.
Ivory Netsuke, Japan, carved as a mermaid with a shell, signed No lot.
“Yoshitomo,” lg. 1 3/4 in.
$200-300

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200

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205

204

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210

206

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211

213

199. 206.
Wood Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved as the seated figure of Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, carved as a geisha holding a
Daruma, signed “Masayama,” lg. 1 7/8 in. folded umbrella in her right hand and catching her windswept haircloth
$200-300 in her left, signed on the base, ht. 7 in.
$300-500

200.
Two Netsuke, Japan, one carved as an old lady holding an enormous 207.
peach, the other as a mouse crawling on a double-gourd wine jar, both Tokyo School Ivory Carving, Japan, Meiji period, 19th century, carved
signed, lg. 2, 2 3/8 in. with fine details as a standing female figure carrying a lily bouquet to
$100-150 her back, and holding a fruit basket in her right hand, wood stand, ht.
8 1/4 in.
$300-500
201.
Three Ivory Netsuke, Japan, carving of an owl, a crane with fish, and a
wild goose signed “Kyu (?),” lg. 1 3/4, 1 5/8, 2 in. 208.
$400-600 Ivory Carving, Japan, early 20th century, finely carved as two
female entertainers, one playing a flute and the other playing a string
instrument, wood stand, ht. 7 3/4 in.
202. $400-600
Three Ivory Carvings, Japan, 19th century, a seated figure of a man
holding a cage, a kneeling figure of a man, both signed, and standing
figure of Jurojin, ht. 2 7/8, 3 1/2, 2 1/8 in. 209.
$200-300 Tokyo School Ivory Carving, Japan, Meiji period, 19th century, carved
as a figural group of mother and child, with finely rendered details,
wood stand, ht. 8 1/8 in.
203. $300-500
Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, finely carved as a mask-maker at
work, signed on the base, lg. 2 in.
$200-300 210.
Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, finely carved as the standing figure
of a man carrying a child on his back, with chickens in a cage and also
204. nearby, signed “Daikawa Seishu,” wood stand, ht. 6 in.
Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, carved in good humor with frogs $300-500
and a snake resting on a large lotus leaf, lg. 3 1/8 in.
$200-300
210A.
Ivory Snuff Bottle, Japan, 19th century, carved and pigmented as a
205. standing figure of an Immortal holding a staff in his right hand atop a
Carved Ivory Shell, Japan, 19th century, the half-open shell revealing a miniature pavilion on a rocky mountain, lg. 4 in.
scene of figures in a rustic landscape, signed “Gyoku (?),” lg. 2 3/4 in. $100-150
$200-300

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210B. 212.
Ivory Carving, Japan, early 20th century, figure of a toy seller holding a Ivory Sword Case, Japan, 19th century, finely carved in relief with
puppet, tinted details, ht. 8 1/4 in. arhats in a landscape, the handle inset with moonstone, mother-of-
$150-250 pearl, and other semi-precious stone beads, signed on the side, lg. 11
1/2 in.
$300-500
211.
Ivory Brush Pot, Japan, 19th century, cylindrical, finely carved, gilded,
and lacquered with a samurai on horseback crossing a river to one 213.
side, and an elegant lady riding on boat to the other, signed, (missing Ivory Pot and Cover, Japan, early 20th century, the sides carved in
bottom), wood stand, ht. 5 3/8, dia. 4 in. relief with sinuous winged dragons striding amidst clouds, the flat cover
$50-100 surmounted by a rock crystal finial set in an ivory cloud design, signed
“Meikyu,” ht. 6 1/2, base 5 1/4 x 4 3/8 in.
$700-900

215
222

223

214. 219.
Ivory Boat, Japan, 19th century, carved with six Immortals on a dragon Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, carved as the standing figure of a
boat, wood stand rendered with wave patterns, lg. 13, wd. 3, ht. 5 5/8 female Immortal playing a musical instrument, with frogs crawling on her
in. robe, ht. 8 1/2 in.
$500-700 $200-300

215. 220.
Large Ivory Tusk, Japan, elaborately carved and pierced with a Two Ivory Carvings, Japan, 19th century, depicting a standing man
panorama of landscape and city life with pavilions, trees, mountains, carrying a double gourd, and a boy on a tortoise holding a plate over
and figures in various attitudes, two-part wood stand, lg. 31 1/4 in. his head, lg. 6, 4 3/4 in.
$500-700 $200-300

216. 221.
Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, carved as the dancing figure of Fan with Ivory Handle and Guard Sticks, Ottoman, the folded paper
geisha, with finely incised pattern to her robe, wood stand, ht. 7 3/4 in. fan finely decorated in mineral colors and gilding with floral designs, lg.
$300-500 14 in.
$150-250

217.
Ivory Carving, Japan, early 20th century, carved as the standing figure 222.
of a boy, signed “Mitsuo,” wood stand, ht. 5 7/8 in. Eight-panel Folding Screen, Korea, 19th century, ink and colors
$300-500 on paper, depiction of scholars and recluses in a verdant landscape,
inscribed and with seals, ht. 28, lg. 112 in.
$1,000-1,500
218.
Ivory Carving, Japan, Meiji period, carved as the standing figure of a
fisherman, signed on the wood stand, ht. 6 1/4 in. 223.
$200-300 Two Embroidered Boxes, Korea, both octagonal, embroidered
with cranes, deer, tortoise, butterflies, and other auspicious animals
encircling a character, one on purple ground, the other pink, dia. 9 1/2,
8 in.
$200-300

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226.
Pair of Paintings, Korea, 19th century, ink and colors on silk, scenes
of tigers, framed and glazed, 11 3/4 x 9 in.
$300-500

227.
Album Leaves, Korea, fourteen leaves, each pair of leaves forming a
painting of iris branches, ink on paper, inscribed, signed “Shi Po,” with
seals, 12 x 8 1/8 in.
$300-500

241
228.
Porcelain Jar, Korea, globular form with underglaze blue decoration of
a crane, ht. 9 1/2 in.
$200-300
224.
Album Leaf, Korea, 18th century, ink and slight colors on paper, scene
of a scholar on a mule with an attendant, attributed to Yung Nak Tong 229.
on the surface, framed and glazed, 16 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. Porcelain Vase, Korea, bottle form, underglaze blue floral decoration,
$200-300 ht. 18 1/2 in.
$250-350

225.
Framed Painting, Korea, 18th century, ink and mineral pigments on 230.
paper, scene of three fairies garlanding a mythical dragon horse with Blue and White Jar, Korea, Choson dynasty, 18th century, underglaze
a bough of oranges, the trunk in the form of a character for long life, blue and iron-red decoration in a freehand style with a phoenix flying
framed and glazed, 13 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. amidst clouds, ht. 8 7/8 in.
$200-300 $800-1,200

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231. 237.
Punch’ong Wine Bottle, Korea, 15th century, celadon color in two Giltwood Amida Triad, Korea, 19th century, a central Buddha flanked
tones, carved with stylized lotus flowers, ht. 11 1/2 in. by smaller figures of Buddha, ht. approx. 27 and 23 in.
$800-1,200
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York.
$700-900
238.
Large Giltwood Kwannon, Korea, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana
232. posture, right hand in abhaya mudra, ht. approx. 40 in.
White Porcelain Ewer, Korea, Choson period, 16th century, covered $1,000-1,500
with a creamy white glaze, Japanese wood box, ht. 5 3/8 in.
$300-500
239.
Wood Chest, Korea, 19th century, rectangular, with iron mounts, ht. 16
233. 3/4, lg. 54, dp. 23 1/2 in.
Porcelain Wine Bottle, Korea, 18th century, underglaze blue $400-600
decoration of birds and a rose bush, ht. 8 1/2 in.
$300-500
240.
Ancestor Portrait, Korea, 18th/19th century, ink and colors on paper,
234. fine depiction of an official, framed and glazed, 25 x 13 in.
Porcelain Wine Bottle, Korea, Choson period, 19th century, $600-800
underglaze blue decoration of peony flowers and foliage, ht. 9 1/2 in.
$300-500
241.
Painting, Korea, 19th century, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a
235. procession in a court, framed and glazed, 27 x 20 1/2 in.
Brass Tazza, Korea, raised on a tall pedestal foot, ht. 4, dia. 9 1/4 in. $800-1,000
$200-300

242.
236. Three-piece Furniture Set, Indo-Persian, 19th century, two armchairs
Pair of Brass Candle Prickets with Reflectors, Korea, 19th/early 20th and a bench, inlaid with ivory and mother-of-pearl in geometric designs,
century, ht. approx. 26 in. chair ht. 29, bench lg. 43 in.
$100-200 $400-600

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244

243. 248.
Inlaid Rosewood Chair, China, 19th century, the back splat inlaid with Rosewood Side Table, China, 19th century, rectangular, the apron
a rectangular burlwood plaque, and with a section carved in relief with with openwork angular scroll design, ht. 23, top 24 x 13 1/2 in.
stylized lotus, ht. 37, seat 23 x 17 in. $150-250
$400-600

249.
244. Black-lacquered Wood Chair for Two, China, each in the shape of
Marble-inset Rosewood Stand, China, 19th century, the top inset with an official’s hat side chair Guanmaoyi, the gently curved back splat with
a rectangular marble plaque, the apron carved with dragon and scrolls, relief carving of a chilong roundel, ht. 50, lg. 53, wd. 22 in.
supported by four paw feet, ht. 32, top 13 x 15 1/2 in. $300-500
$300-500

250.
245. Carved Rosewood Chest, China, early 20th century, the top and all
Marble-inset Rosewood Chess Table, China, late 19th century, the four sides finely carved in relief with figures in garden landscape and
top inset with marble and black wood squares forming a checkerboard pavilions, supported on four Pekingese dog feet, flanked by gnarled
design, the stand carved with a sinuous dragon, ht. 30 1/2, top 20 in. pine branch handles, ht. 24, lg. 40, dp. 22 in.
sq. $800-1,200
$600-800

251.
246. Blackwood Display Cabinet, China, 19th century, with twelve display
Rosewood Armchair Chair, China, 19th century, with slightly curved niches in total and a storage cabinet to the lower section, the border
back splat, ht. 28 1/4, seat 18 x 21 in. elaborately carved in openwork with dragons, bats, and grapevines, the
$200-300 side panels carved with plum, bamboo, and pomegranate sprays, ht.
77, lg. 37, dp. 13 1/2 in.
$600-800
247.
Rosewood Stand, China, 19th century, rectangular, the apron with
angular scroll design, scroll feet, ht. 17, top 12 1/2 x 9 in. 252.
$200-300 Rosewood Cabinet, China, 19th century, with five compartments and
a storage area to the lower section, carved with elaborate lotus scrolls,
ht. 51, lg. 20, dp. 16 in.
$200-300

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245

246

248

247
250

251
252
253.
Blackwood Display Cabinet, China, 19th century, supported on four
foo dog’s paw feet, the side elaborately carved in openwork with flower
scrolls, the borders with acanthus leaves and scrolls, with nine niches in
total, ht. 61 1/4, lg. 41, dp. 18 in.
$300-500

254.
Inlaid and Black Lacquered Cabinet, China, early 20th century, the
front two-door panels finely inlaid with various colored soapstone with
elegants reading or walking in a garden scene, the sides with bird-
and-flower motif, on a black lacquered ground with gilt decoration of
flowering branches, ht. 30 1/4, lg. 23, wd. 11 in.
$150-200

255.
Pair of Hongmu Display Cupboards, China, 18th century, the top
section of one shelf with three open sides, each cupboard fitted with
numerous smaller drawers and cupboards, finely pierced with geometric
diapers and carved with coiled archaic scrolls, fitted with delicately
chased white brass mounts, the pulls of the drawers in the form of twin
fish, the wood bearing a mellow patina, light tube set inside the top
shelf, ht. 55, lg. 35 1/2, dp. 13 3/4 in.

Provenance: Ex Spink & Son Limited; descended in the estate of a


Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City academic family.
$1,500-3,000

256.
Lacquered Low Table, China, late 19th century, the rectangular
top finely lacquered in red, green, and aubergine with cartouches of 253
pheasants on plum and magnolia branches, on a geometric patterned
ground, ht. 14, lg. 41, wd. 19 in.
$500-700

256A. 257.
Inlaid Display Cabinet, China, with eight compartments, the drawer to Two Cabinets, China, early 20th century, both rectangular, with
the bottom finely inlaid in ivory with a praying mantis perched on melon drawers, ht. 28 1/2, 20 in.
vines, ht. 20 1/4, lg. 13, dp. 5 1/2 in. $100-150
$300-400

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260

264

258. 260A.
Silver-inlaid Stand, China, late 19th century, surface inlaid with a Pair of Chairs, China, 19th century, carved rosewood inlaid with
design of a goddess riding a phoenix, sides inlaid with floral scrolling, mother-of-pearl.
20 1/2 x 11 x 9 in. $400-600
$200-300

261.
259. Marble-inset Rosewood Stand, China, 19th century, the pentagonal
Rosewood-framed Mirror, China, early 20th century, surface carved top with marble inlay, the apron carved in openwork with magnolia
and pierced with lotus, 31 x 21 1/2 in. flowers, ht. 18 in.
$200-300 $200-300

260. 262.
Pair of Yoke-back Chairs, China, 19th century, the back splats carved Marble-inset Rosewood Stand, China, 19th century, the seat top
with a ruyi head, ht. approx. 42 in. inset with a marble plaque, the apron carved in openwork with leafy
$400-600 scrolls, supported on four paw feet, ht. 18 1/4, dia. 18 in.
$300-400

261
263
262
264B

263. 264B.
Two Rosewood Tabourets, China, 19th century, each rounded form Hardstone Carving, China, of rectangular shape with rounded corners,
with animal feet and foo dog heads at the shoulders, apron carved and carved in relief with horses and Immortals in a rocky landscape with
pierced with flowers, and top inset with a red marble panel, ht. 16, 18, pavilions and pines, the stone of pale ochre color, rosewood stand, 12
dia. 15, 17 in. 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.
$200-300 $600-800

264.
Rosewood Incense Stand, China, 19th century, with an inset marble 265.
top, aprons and the border of the seat top finely inlaid with mother-of- Scholar’s Rock, China, of horizontal shape with perforations, on a
pearl with flowering scrolls, the stand with four cabriole legs ending in carved wood stand, lg. 13 1/2, ht. 8 1/4, with stand 10 3/4 in.
paw feet, ht. 35 1/2 in. $300-500
$200-400

264A. 266.
Rectangular Footed Stand, China, late 19th century, lacquered wood Scholar’s Rock, China, with perforations and textured surface, zitan
with a silver wire inlay of Xi Wang Mu and attendants, 20 x 10 1/2 x 8 stand, lg. 3 1/2 in.
in. $1,000-1,200
$250-350

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268

266
267.
Scholar’s Rock, China, Lingbi stone, with perforations and winding
holes, inscribed with characters “Dui Yun” (piling clouds), and signed
“Songxi Shu, Xiaotong Kan,” ht. 8 1/4 in. (with stand).
$100-150
269

268.
Scholar’s Rock, China, in the shape of a mountain, rosewood stand
finely carved with wave patterns, lg. 8 1/2, ht. 6 1/2 in.
$250-350

269.
Scholar’s Rock, China, 18th century, Lingbi stone, Suzhou-style
hardwood base, ht. 25 in. (with stand).
$800-1,200

270.
Scholar’s Rock, China, the black stone with intricate perforations, set
on a finely carved wood stand, ht. 15 3/4, 21 1/4 in. (with stand).
$200-300

270A.
Eight-panel Inlaid Screen, China, 19th century, finely inlaid with jade,
soapstone, and ivory with figures in a landscape, each panel 83 x 13
1/4 in.
$1,500-2,500

271.
Carved Wood Deity, China, 18th century, figure of Shou Lao seated
on a deer, surface decorated in gold, red, and black lacquer, ht. 15 1/2
in.
$200-300

272.
Carved Wood Image of a Buddhist Divinity, Nepal, 19th century,
eight-armed divinity on a lotus base with a halo at the back, ht. 10 in.
$100-150

270
273.
Large Wood Carving, China, carved as the seated figure of the God of
Wealth (Cai Xing), ht. 23 3/4 in
$300-500

274.
Large Wood Carving, China, carved as the standing figure of the God
of Fortune (Fu Xing), ht. 37 1/4 in.
$300-500

275.
Large Giltwood Carving, China, 19th century, standing figure of Li
Tieguai carrying a staff to his back, accompanied by an attendant and a
foo dog, ht. 36 in.
$300-500

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275

273

276. 277.
Large Wood Carving, China, depicting the standing figure of the God Wood Carving, China, carved as a foo dog in leaping position on
of Wealth (Shou Lao), ht. 32 1/4 in. rockery, its head turned towards the back, ht. 14 1/2 in.
$300-500 $200-500

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278. 281.
Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes, China, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-220 Pair of Carved Bamboo Vases, China, 18th century, surface carved in
A.D.), surfaces decorated in gold, red, and black, lg. 7 in. the form of bamboo books, ear-shaped handles of carved rosewood,
ht. 31 in.
Provenance: Ex-collection Robert H. Ellsworth. $800-1,200
$300-500

282.
279. Scroll Holder, China, 18th/19th century, pentagonal form with foliated
Lacquered Stand, China, 19th century, black lacquered surface mouth and foot, coromandel decoration of figures and animals in a
decorated with polychrome figures in landscapes, floral decoration landscape, ht. 16, dia. 12 in.
around the sides, lg. 21, wd. 12, ht. 6 in. $200-300
$200-300

283.
280. Giltwood Buddha, Burma, 19th century, seated figure of Buddha in
Lacquered Wood Guanyin, China, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana dhyanasana pose atop a multi-galleried pedestal throne, his right hand
pose, her right hand in vitarka mudra, gilt remaining on the surface, ht. in bhumisparsa and left in dhyana mudra, with inlaid mosaic glasses, ht.
approx. 27 1/2 in. 23 in.
$250-350 $200-300

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280

282
284.
Giltwood Buddha, China, Ming dynasty (1368-
1644), standing figure of Buddha atop a triple
lotus throne, further set on a galleried hexagonal
stand supported on paw feet, the Buddha with
downcast eyes and benevolent expression, his
robe falls into elegant folds, wearing a crown of
thin gilt-brass leaves and jade, ht. 41 in.
$800-1,200

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286

285.
Lacquered Wood Qin, China, the seven-stringed musical instrument
with cinnabar lacquered surface, lg. approx. 49 in.
$150-200

286.
Pair of Lacquered Wood Stands, China, 19th century, each carved in
openwork with design of flowering scrolls, ht. 7 in.
$300-500

286A.
Stone Head of Buddha, China, 19th century, with elongated earlobes,
downcast eyes, and a benevolent expression, ht. 9 1/8 in.
$400-600

286B.
Sandstone Kuanyin Head, China, possibly 16th/17th century, ht. 24
in.
$800-1,200

287.
Bronze Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the hu-shaped body
raised on a pedestal foot cast with a band of frothy waves, the waisted
neck with a narrow band of kui dragons, flanked by dragon-head loop
handles, ht. 10 7/8 in.
$200-300

286B
288.
Pair of Bronze Vases, China, 19th century, each of archaic drinking
vessel gu shape with square sections, cast in relief with bands of
leaping chi dragon alternating with plum blossom, separated by scroll
flanges, the flaring neck with a plum branch, ht. 10 3/8 in.
$400-600

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287
288 288

290

294
291
292 293

289. 291.
Large Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, the compressed globular Bronze Zun Vase, China, 19th century, the tall neck cast with a band
body cast with a band of stylized taotie masks, a narrow band of of stylized taotie masks, below a band of cicada blades around the
chi dragons around the foot, the neck flanked by animal mask lugs flaring mouth, the vase flanked by dragon loop handles, ht. 11 1/2 in.
suspending loose rings, ht. 13 in. $200-300
$250-350

292.
290. Bronze Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the sides of the hu
Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, of archaic drinking vessel gu shape, vase cast with a band of stylized taotie masks on a key-fret ground,
the midsection cast with four vertical flanges, ht. 9 3/8 in. flanked by elephant-head lugs, ht. 10 1/8 in.
$200-300 $200-300

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300

293. 299.
Bronze Zun Vase, China, 19th century, with overall decoration of small Bronze Incense Holder, China, 19th century, the hexagonal body
rings suspending pendants, against bands of kui dragons, ht. 11 1/8 in. supported by four cabriole feet, the sides cast with two wide bands of
$300-500 geometric patterns, flanked by ear lugs, ht. 6 in.
$300-500

294.
Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, cylindrical beaker form with flanges
and a panel of archaic scrolling, ht. 12 1/2 in. 300.
$200-300 Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, raised on a pedestal foot, the
quatrefoil lobed body cast with a wide band of mythical birds on a key-
fret ground, above a band of cicada blades, ht. 16 3/4 in.
295. $300-500
Gilt-bronze Figure, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cast as a seated
figure of an official holding a staff in both hands, ht. 4 3/4 in.
$200-300
301.
Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, with overall decoration of animal
296. masks suspending loose rings, (no bottom), ht. 15 1/4 in.
Bronze Vase, China, Ming period (1368-1644), flattened hexagonal $300-500
form with a flaring mouth and foot, animal-form handles, surface
decorated with archaic scrolling, ht. 12 in.
$200-300
302.
Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the bulbous body rising to a
297. slightly flaring rim, flanked by kui dragon handles in abstract forms,
Bronze Vase, China, 18th/19th century, pear-shaped with flared foot, Xuande mark to the base, ht. 4, dia. 6 in.
surface decorated with cicada motifs and archaic scrolling, ht. 13 in. $200-300
$200-300

298. 303.
Bronze Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), fang gu of a square Bronze Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the hexagonal body
beaker shape, ribbed body with kylin handles, ht. 16 in. cast with bands of kui dragons and mythical birds on a key-fret ground,
$200-300 flanked by foo dog mask lugs with pendant rings, ht. 8 1/2 in.
$200-300

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306
309

307

304. 310.
Parcel-gilt Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, cylindrical, the sides Bronze Hu Vase, China, 19th century, raised on a pedestal foot, the
cast in a continuous relief with Immortals riding on mythical animals waisted neck cast with a narrow band of archaic dragons, flanked by
traveling amidst clouds, ht. 8 3/4 in. dragon loop handles, ht. 12 1/4 in.
$200-300 $200-300

305. 311.
Bronze Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the compressed Pair of Bronze Vases, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), each of
globular body raised on a pedestal foot, the high shoulder flanked by archaic drinking vessel zun shape, cast with bands of kui dragons on a
circular lugs, ht. 3 7/8 in. key-fret ground with flanges to the edges, the flaring neck with cicada
$200-300 blade design, ht. 6 in.
$200-300

306.
Bronze Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), supported on a 312.
pedestal foot, the pear-shaped body cast with overall diaper designs, Pair of Bronze Vases, China, 19th century, each zun vase cast with
flanked by dragon loop handles, ht. 10 1/2 in. a band of archaic dragons around the bulbous midsection and the
$200-300 pedestal foot, with a band of cicada blades around the flaring neck, ht.
5 7/8 in.
$200-300
307.
Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, the zun vase cast with panels
enclosing brocade patterns around the neck, and wave patterns above 313.
the foot, flanges to the flaring neck, ht. 9 1/4 in. Cloisonné Bowl, China, late 19th century, of quatrefoil shape, with
$300-500 wire design of a narrow band of ruyi heads around the rim, and scale
designs overall, wood stand, 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
$100-150
308.
Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, of archaic drinking vessel gu shape,
the midsection cast in relief with a band of coiled chi dragons, below a 314.
carved design of a lotus pond to the flaring neck, band of blades to the Pair of Bronze Vases, China, 19th century, each small zun vase finely
pedestal foot, ht. 12 in. cast with a band of kui dragons around the bulbous midsection and the
$200-300 pedestal foot, cicada blades around the flaring mouth, ht. 5 1/2 in.
$200-300

309.
Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, the hexagonal sides cast with 315.
panels enclosing a makara, below brocade band around the shoulder Pair of Bronze Vases, China, 19th century, each hu vase cast with
and net band around the elongated neck, rising to lobed garlic-shaped a band of mythical birds around the body, separated by four short
mouth, mark to the base, ht. 10 1/4 in. flanges, a band enclosing shou characters on a key-fret ground around
$200-300 the neck, ht. 6 3/8 in.
$200-300

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318

320
321

322

316. 322.
Large Bronze Ding, China, 19th century, raised on tripod feet, the Parcel-gilt Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, the bottle vase cast in
body with a band of stylized taotie masks, separated by notched relief around the body with birds flying amidst magnolia branches,
flanges, with upright loop handles to the rim, fitted wood stand, ht. 17 $200-300
in.
$500-700
323.
Pair of Garlic-mouthed Bronze Vases, China, 19th century, the sides
of the pear-shaped vase carved with roundels of birds and flowers,
317.
alternating with characters of Qing, ht. 5 3/8 in.
Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the rounded body raised on
$200-300
tripod dragon feet, cast with bird-and-flower motifs and flanked by foo
dog lugs, the domed lid with openwork ruyi designs and surmounted by
a recumbent foo dog, upright posts to the rim, ht. 10 1/2 in. 324.
$150-200 Pair of Bronze Censers, China, 19th century, raised on tripod feet,
the compressed rounded body cast with a cartouche to each side
enclosing bird-and-flower designs, flanked by animal mask lugs,
318. Xuande mark to the base, ht. 5, ht. 4 7/8 in.
Bronze Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the sides of the $200-300
hexagonal vase cast with bands of key-fret and thunder designs, a
band of makara around the neck, flanked by tubular lugs, ht. 8 1/2 in.
$200-300 325.
Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the bulbous body finely cast in
relief with cranes flying above a reed pond to one side, and a phoenix
amidst flowering branches to the other, with mythical bird handles,
319.
the reticulated domed cover surmounted by a finial in the shape of a
Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, the zun-shaped vase cast with a
caparisoned elephant carrying a pagoda on its back, ht. approx. 11 1/8
band of archaic dragons around the bulbous midsection, with cicada
in.
blade design around the flaring neck, with flanges, ht. 7 1/4 in.
$200-300
$200-300

326.
320. Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, the water chestnut-shaped body
Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the two-part censer cast as a cast with a band of panels enclosing Buddhist treasures, raised
caparisoned elephant holding a pagoda on its back, ht. 9 3/8 in. on a pedestal foot, the elongated neck flanked by ear-shaped lugs
$100-150 suspending jump rings, ht. 7 1/2 in.
$100-150

321.
Pair of Bronze Vases, China, 19th century, each with a cylindrical neck 327.
cast in relief with a scaly dragon in crashing waves, and bulbous body Paktong Mounted Box, China, the interior and border of the exterior
with triangular blade patterns above the foot, ht. 7 1/8 in. of the rectangular box mounted with paktong, ht. 5, lg. 16 3/4, wd. 8
3/4 in.
$200-300
$400-600

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325

323

328

329

328. 330.
Bronze Image, Nepal, four-armed Buddhist divinity Shadakshari Gilt-bronze Maitreya, China, 19th century, seated figure of Maitreya
Lokeshvara, ht. 17 in. atop a tall lotus pedestal, his hands in dhyanasana pose, with base
$300-400 plate, ht. 7 in.
$1,200-1,400

329.
Bronze Buddhist Figure, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cast as 331.
the seated figure of Manjusri in the royal ease pose atop a lion, his right Gilt-bronze Lama, Tibet, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana pose on
hand in Karana mudra, ht. 13 in. a double-lotus throne, his hands in dharmachakra mudra each holding
$2,500-3,500 the long stem of a lotus rising to each side, wearing a peaked hat and
elaborate robes, ht. 4 1/2 in.
$300-500

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332
330

334
331
333

336

335
337

332. 335.
Gilt-bronze Figure, Tibet, 19th century, seated figure of Acala, ht. 3 Parcel-gilt Bronze Guanyin, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cast
1/4 in. as the seated figure of the Thousand Armed Guanyin, with various
$200-300 attributes in the hands, ht. 8 1/2 in.
$200-300

333.
Gilt-bronze Figure, Tibet, 18th/19th century, seated figure of a Lama 336.
atop a double-lotus stand, ht. 5 1/2 in. Bronze Immortal, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cast as the seated
$200-300 figure of an Immortal atop a slanting rock, his robe falls into angular
folds, wood stand carved with ruyi heads, ht. 8 3/4 in.
$500-700
334.
Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, seated figure of Buddha atop a double-
337.
lotus throne, his hand in dharmachakra mudra, with base plate, ht. 6
Bronze Censer, China, 17th century, cast in the form of a standing
3/8 in.
monk figure, holding a staff in his hand, opening in the shape of an
$300-400
archaic dragon to his back, ht. 8 1/2 in.
$300-500

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339 341

338 342

345
344
343 346

338. 341.
Gilt-bronze Lama, Tibet, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana pose Gilt-bronze Yamataka Yab-yum Group, Tibet, 19th century, stepping
on a double-lotus throne, his hands in dharmachakra mudra, wearing to left in alidhasana on prostrating figures atop a lotus stand, the nine-
voluminous monastic robes and a tall peaked hat, with base plate, ht. headed twenty-handed wrathful deity embracing his consort in yab-yum
5 1/2 in. with his primary hands while holding karttrka and kapala, his other
$300-500 hands emanating around him and holding a host of other attributes,
with a base plate, ht. 7 1/4 in.
$1,000-1,500

339.
Gilt-bronze Tantric Deity, Sino-Tibetan, the eight-armed three-headed 342.
divinity seated in dhyanasana pose atop a double-lotus throne, his arms Silvered Copper Buddhist Statue, China, seated figure of Buddha
poised gracefully around him, wearing a dhoti with incised hem, foliate atop a lotus throne, with his left hand in dhyana and his right in
crown and large rosette earrings, with base plate, ht. 6 7/8 in. bhumisparsa mudra, finely incised borders to his robe, incised double-
$1,400-1,600 vadjra to the base plaque, ht. 6 in.
$200-300

340. 343.
Gilt Repoussé Buddha Head, Sino-Tibetan, 18th century, head of Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, seated figure of Buddha in the pensive
Maitreya, with elongated earlobes and wearing five-crested crown, position, atop a double-lotus stand, wearing a five-crested crown and
wood stand, ht. 5 1/2 in. elaborate beaded festoons, ht. 8 1/4 in.
$250-350 $300-500

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351
348

350

344. 348.
Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, 19th century, seated figure of Vajradhara Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Green Tara, China, finely carved as the Green
in dhyanasana pose atop a double-lotus throne, his hands crossed in Tara seated in lalitasana pose atop a double-lotus throne, wearing gilt
front of his chest, holding long stems of lotuses rising to the sides each robe with turquoise and coral inlay, ht. 7 1/2 in.
supporting vajra and ghanta, with base plate, ht. 6 1/8 in. $400-600
$1,200-1,500

345. 349.
Gilt-bronze Vajrasattva, Eastern Tibet, 18th century, the bodhisattva Parcel-gilt Bronze Buddha, China, seated in dhyanasana pose on a
seated in dhyanasana pose atop a double-lotus throne, his hands multi-galleried stand, with a halo in openwork scrolls to his back, ht. 10
crossed in front of his chest, with a lotus issuing to each side, with base in.
plate, ht. 7 in. $300-400
$800-1,200

346. 350.
Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, 19th century, seated figure of Maitreya Cloisonné Bian Hu Vase, China, finely enameled with small rectangular
atop a double-lotus throne, his hands in dharmachakra mudra in front panels of florets, with a pair of gilt makara lugs on the shoulder,
of his chest, each holding the long stem of a lotus rising to his sides, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 5, lg. 5 3/8 in.
with base plate, ht. 8 in. $400-600
$2,000-3,000

347. 351.
Gilt-bronze Buddhist Figure, China, 19th century, cast as a Buddhist Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, seated in dhyanasana pose atop a
monk seated on a rectangular stand, each hand holding a vajra, with double-lotus stand, holding a small begging bowl in his left hand, ht. 9
base plate, ht. 8 1/2 in. 1/2 in.
$1,500-2,000 $300-500

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352

353

355

354

356

352. 353B.
Bronze Figure, China, cast as the standing figure of a female Immortal Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, seated figure of Amitabha, ht. 9 in.
with her fingers pointing downwards, with windswept robe, ht. approx. $300-400
21 in.
$300-500
354.
Bronze Animal, China, 18th century, cast as the archaic drinking vessel
353. gong in the shape of a mythical animal, ht. 8 in.
Parcel-gilt Bronze Buddha, China, cast as seated figure of Guanyin in $200-300
the royal ease pose, both hands holding a scroll and resting on her right
knee, with small figures of Immortals on horseback to her robe which is
cast in relief with flowering branches, ht. approx. 18 in. 355.
$300-500 Gilt-bronze Horse, China, possibly Ming dynasty, finely cast as a horse
with its head facing downwards, Plexiglas stand, lg. 6 1/8, ht. 3 5/8 in.
$100-200
353A.
Gilt-bronze Guanyin, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), seated image
356.
of Guanyin, ht. 12 1/2 in.
Bronze Censer, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cast in the shape
$200-300 of a mythical bird standing on one foot atop a tall quatrefoil stand, with
high-relief feathers and wings, ht. 9 1/2 in.
$400-600

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357. 358.
Gilt-bronze Figure of Guanyin, China, 18th/19th century, the figure Large Bronze Statue of Buddha, China, 18th century, finely cast
cast standing, ht. 13 1/2 in. seated in the royal ease pose, each hand holding an attribute, with a tall
$3,500-4,500 wood stand, ht. approx. 19 in.
$8,500-9,500

358
359 360

359. 363.
Bronze Tara, Tibet, seated figure of Tara in the royal ease pose atop a Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, standing figure of Amida Buddha with a
lotus throne, her right hand in varada and left in vitarka mudra, wearing flame halo at the back, ht. 5 1/2 in.
crested crown, ht. 17 1/4 in. $200-300
$500-700

364.
360. Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, seated figure of Buddha atop a double-
Parcel-gilt Bronze Figure, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cast lotus throne, his right hand in bhumisparsa and his left in dhyana
as the seated figure of a civil official, carrying a ruyi scepter in his right mudra, with base plate, ht. 3 1/2 in.
hand, ht. 19 1/4 in. $200-300
$500-700

365.
361. Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the compressed globular body
Bronze Buddha, China, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana pose supported on tripod feet, the sides carved with dragons above waves,
on a double-lotus throne, his left hand in bhumisparsa and his right in “Da Qing Kangxi Wunian Jing Zao” mark cast to the base, ht. 2 3/4,
dhyana mudra, ht. 6 1/4 in. dia. 7 1/4 in.
$200-300 $100-150

362. 366.
Three Bronzes, China, bronze reclining figure of Zhong Kui on a wood Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the compressed rounded body
stand carved with pines, a seated figure of Buddha, and a drinking supported on tripod feet, with two small loop handles to the rim,
vessel jue with jade handle, lg. 4, ht. 6 1/8, lg. 5 3/4 in. Xuande mark to the base, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 6 in.
$100-150 $250-350

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368

367 370

365

369

371
375
373

372
374

367. 371.
Two Bronzes, China, a bronze censer supported on a short pedestal Silver Inlaid Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, Shih-So style, the
foot, the bulbous body flanked by lugs in the shape of archaic birds, compressed ovoid body raised on tripod columnar feet, finely inlaid with
Xuande mark to the base; and a bronze circular box and cover cast taotie masks to each side, flanked by lion mask lugs, the domed wood
with bamboo and rocks, chop mark to the base, ht. 4, dia. 5 in. cover carved with openwork and with inlaid design, agate finial, “Shih-
$250-350 So” to the bottom, ht. 6 1/2 in.
$200-300

368.
Bronze Censer, China, each side incised with a figure in a rustic 372.
landscape, flanked by foo dog mask lugs, Xuande mark to the base, ht. Bronze Censer, China, raised on tripod ruyi feet, the exterior cast with
3 1/8, dia. 5 1/4 in. elegant bow-string designs, “Xuande” mark to the base, ht. 2 1/2, dia.
$200-300 4 1/4 in.
$400-600

369.
Sunspot Bronze Water Coupe, China, 19th century, the horse hoof- 373.
shaped body with splashed gold spots, Qianlong mark to the base, dia. Bronze Jue, China, raised on three splayed thin blade legs, the body
5, ht. 1 3/4 in. decorated with a band of archaic dragon design, separated by notched
$200-300 flanges, two upright posts on the mouth rim, ht. 4 1/8 in.
$100-150

370.
Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the compressed globular body 374.
supported on tripod feet, upright ear lugs resting on the mouth rim, Bronze Censer, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the sides cast as
Xuande mark to the base, ht. 5 1/2, dia. 7 3/8 in. chrysanthemum petals, flanked by mythical animal heads suspending
$400-600 fixed rings, Xuande mark to the base, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 5 in.
$200-300

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377

376

388A

375. 380.
Bronze Jue, China, 19th century, raised on three slender blade-shaped Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel and Cover, You, China, possibly early
feet, the body cast with a taotie mask to each side, upright posts to Western Zhou dynasty (11th-10th century B.C.), the pear-shaped
each side of the mouth rim, ht. 7 1/4 in. body cast in relief with two large taotie masks on either side, set
$300-500 between a narrow band of kui dragons encircling the pedestal foot and
another around the neck, all reserved on leiwen grounds, flanked by
notched flanges on the sides, the cover decorated in a similar fashion,
375A. surmounted by a domed finial cast with cicada patterns, with some
Bronze Censer, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), fang ding form with green and azurite encrustation, ht. 9 1/2 in.
a decoration of taotie masks, rosewood cover and stand, with jade $7,000-9,000
pebble finial, 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 in.
$200-300
381.
Bronze Censer, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), of archaic ritual
376. bronze vessel gui shape, flanked by handles, Xuande six-character
Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the two-part censer cast as a mark cast to the base, dia. 7 3/4, ht. 5 in.
reclining figure of a monk on a rectangular stand, ht. 4 5/8 in. $400-600
$250-350

382.
377. Parcel-gilt Bronze Guanyin, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), seated
Bronze Monk, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cast as the standing figure of Guanyin holding a pu shan in her right hand, and a double-
figure of a monk holding a bo in both hands, wood stand, ht. 4 7/8 in. gourd vase in her left, face and hands gilded, wood stand, ht. 12 in.
$400-600 $500-700

378. 383.
Blue and White Plate, China, finely decorated in underglaze blue with Parcel-gilt Bronze Buckle, China, 17th century, rectangular, with
intertwined leafy scrolls, Qianlong mark to the base, dia. 7 7/8 in. openwork design of a sinuous dragon amidst scrolls, 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.
$300-500 $400-600

379. 384.
Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the two-part form finely cast as Bronze Bell, China, 19th century, the sides decorated with bow-string
seated figure of Samantabhadra atop an elephant, ht. 6, lg. 5 1/8 in. designs, mounted with a coiled dragon finial, ht. 3 7/8 in.
$200-300 $300-500

379A. 385.
Bronze Pan, China, with upright handles and human figural feet, 12 x Bronze Box and Cover, China, 19th century, the cover cast in relief
5 1/4 in. with a sinuous dragon issuing a leafy scroll from its mouth, the sides
$250-350 with a cloud pattern, dia. 2 in.
$200-300

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386
389

384

383 385

388

387

404

386. 388.
Bronze Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), raised on a tall Bronze Candle Holder, China, 19th century, raised on tripod feet, cast
pedestal foot, the ovoid sides cast in relief with a wide band of archaic as addorsing figures holding a hu-shaped jar, ht. 14 3/4 in.
dragons, flanked by foo dog head lugs, ht. 9 1/4 in. $300-500
$500-700

387. 388A.
Pair of Bronze Candle Holders, China, 19th century, each cast as a Bronze Paperweight, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cast as a
standing figure of a boy holding a lotus stem, ht. 9 3/4 in. recumbent foo dog tickling its face with a rear leg, traces of gilding, lg.
$300-500 4 in.
$300-500

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389. 398.
Gilt Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, the small bottle vase decorated Bronze Teapot, China, the rounded body raised on tripod feet,
in cinnabar with inscriptions in seal script, on a finely gilded surface, the cast with chi dragons and clouds, above a band of cicada blades,
slightly splayed foot with a band of florets, Qianlong mark to the base, inscriptions to the lower body, the flat cover surmounted by a foo dog
with box, ht. 5 1/4 in. finial, ht. 5 5/8 in.
$800-1,200 $200-300

390. 399.
Silver Jar and Stand, China, early 20th century, the bulbous body with Pair of Cloisonné Enameled Incense Boxes, China, early 20th
repoussé decoration of writhing dragons amidst clouds, carved wood century, in the form of a pair of quail, surface enameled with stylized
stand, mark to the base, ht. 3 in. lotus scroll on a turquoise ground, lg. 5, ht. 3 in.
$250-350 $200-300

391.
Bronze Censer, China, raised on tripod feet, the compressed globular 399A.
body cast in relief with a panel of phoenixes and peonies to one side, Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, archaic style with relief decoration
and a scholar in a landscape to the other, dragon loop handles, Xuande inlaid with gold, mounted as a lamp, ht. 11 in.
mark to the base, dia. 6 3/4, ht. 6 1/4 in. $300-500
$100-150

400.
392. Two Bronzes, China, 18th century, a cup in the shape of a peach, and
Bronze Censer, China, the body cast with a band of dragons, flanked a slender vase with fixed rings, engraved surfaces, lg. 4, ht. 4 1/2 in.
by foo dog handles, the domed cover with reticulated design of two $200-300
dragons traveling in waves, with a foo dog finial, Xuande mark to the
base, ht. 6 1/2 in.
$100-150 401.
Three Metal Works, two pieces of repoussé Chinese silver, a box and
a vase, and an Islamic silver-inlaid brass jarlet, ht. to 4 5/8 in.
393. $100-150
Brass Incense Clock, China, 19th century, raised on tripod feet, the
compressed globular body flanked by foo dog masks suspending loose
rings, surmounted by a reticulated lid, ht. 5 1/4 in. 402.
$400-600 Small Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, cast in the shape of an
archaic drinking vessel hu, each side with a stylized taotie mask, with
domed lid and loop handle, ht. 4 in.
394. $100-150
Brass Censer, China, 19th century, raised on tripod feet, the
compressed globular body flanked by foo dog masks suspending loose
rings, surmounted by reticulated lid, ht. 6 in. 403.
$400-600 No lot.

395.
404.
Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, the rounded body raised on
Large Bronze Vase, China, 19th century, cast in the archaic drinking
tripod elephant-head feet, with relief decoration of floral sprays, the
vessel hu shape, the neck flanked by addorsing archaic-style dragon
domed cover in reticulated design of stylized lotus scrolls, surmounted
lugs, with a tall splayed foot, ht. 17 3/4 in.
by a recumbent elephant finial, ht. 8 1/2 in.
$300-500
$400-600

396. 405.
Bronze Censer, China, the compressed globular body cast with Gold Splashed Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, rectangular
grooves, raised on tripod blade feet, handles to the mouth rim, “Shi Gu shape supported on four short splayed feet, flanked by loop handles,
Zhi Bao” mark to the base, ht. 3 3/4 in. with gold splashed decoration, Xuande mark to the base, ht. 3 3/4, lg.
$150-200 8 1/4 in.
$700-900

397.
Bronze Fanghu, China, Han style, of pear shape and square section, 406.
each plain side incised with seal script characters, flanked by mythical Bronze Incense Burner, China, the compressed globular body raised
animal masks, the low square cover cast with four finials each in the on short tripod feet, surmounted by a pair of upright loop handles,
shape of an archaic bird, malachite encrustation, ht. 10 3/8 in. “Yang Yi Xuan Zhi” mark to the base, dia. 8 5/8, ht. 5 in.
$300-500 $300-500

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407. 416.
Parcel-gilt Bronze Vase, China, cast with an upper band of qilin and Rootwood Carving, China, carved as the standing figure of a Luohan,
phoenixes, the lower band with a dragon and tortoise, ht. 7 5/8 in. ht. 6 3/4 in.
$250-350 $100-150

408. 417.
Bronze Compass and Sundial, China, 19th century, inset with ruby Lacquered Wood Figure, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), depicting
and turquoise beads, the sundial with carved Qianlong mark to verso, a seated figure of an official, ht. 9 1/2 in.
lg. 7, 3 3/8 in. $100-150
$300-500

418.
409. Gilt-lacquered Panel, China, 19th century, the rectangular panel
Brass Brush Pot, China, 19th century, of slighted waisted cylindrical finely carved and with the God of Fortune flanked by the Eight Taoist
shape and raised on tripod ruyi feet, decorated with a deer and Immortals, between cloud borders, all figures gilded, on a red-lacquered
bamboo shoots, ht. 5 1/4 in. ground, 26 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
$100-150 $200-300

410. 419.
Brass Incense Clock, China, 19th century, the three tiered rectangular Gourd Vase, China, early to mid-19th century, the sides of the rouleau
incense burner with a lid in reticulated design of four auspicious vase finely carved in relief with figures fishing in a pond, pine trees
characters, ht. 3 1/2, 2 3/4 in. sq. growing from rockery to the other side, with lengthy inscriptions and
$400-600 dated a winter month in jiazi year, all between a band of plantain leaf
lappets around the tapering neck and ruyi lappets around the foot,
“Xing You Heng Tang” mark to the base, ht. 12 1/4 in.
411. $800-1,200
Pair of Silver-inlaid Wood Carvings, China, 19th century, each carved
as an Immortal dancing on a rock, his robe decorated with inlaid silver
wire design of ruyi heads, ht. 10 5/8 in. 420.
$100-150 Wood Carving, China, 19th century, carved as the standing figure of
Guanyin, holding a rosary in her right hand, ht. 9 1/4 in.
$200-300
412.
Inlaid Mirror Frame, China, 19th century, the carved rosewood frame
and stand with mother-of-pearl inlay of flower and fruit sprays and a 420A.
shou roundel, ht. 15 1/4, wd. 8 3/4 in. Carved Wood Mountain, China, late 19th century, carved in relief as
$100-150 eight Immortals traveling on waves, a rocky landscape as the backdrop,
the other side carved with Shoulao and his attendant in a landscape
with pines, ht. 7, lg. 5 5/8 in.
413. $200-300
Wood Circular Box and Cover, China, the cover finely carved in relief
with boys at play in a garden scene, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 5 1/8 in.
$200-300 421.
Painted Gourd, China, painted with the “100 Children” motif,
incorporating the natural bumped areas on the gourd into the figures,
413A. lg. 4 1/2 in.
Boxwood Carving, China, early 20th century, figure of an Immortal, $100-150
rosewood stand, ht. 5 1/2 in.
$200-300
422.
Pair of Inlaid Boxes, China, 19th century, both rectangular, rosewood
414. inlaid with mother-of-pearl with designs of flowering plants, 12 1/2 x 7
Pair of Wood Crabs, China, each vividly carved as a crab with moving x 3 in.
legs, lg. approx. 3 in. $200-300
$200-300
422A.
415. Wood Brush Rest and Brush Pot, China, the brush rest carved as a
Wood Carving, China, carved with the figure of Liu Hai looking down five-crested mountain rising above frothy waves, carved mark to the
from the top of a tree trunk, teasing a toad with a string of cash coins, back, the brush pot carved with calligraphic inscriptions, dated renchen
ht. 6 in. year, lg. 8 1/2, ht. 5 3/8 in.
$200-300 $200-300

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422

424
426

425

423. 426.
Rosewood Ruyi Scepter, China, early 20th century, finely carved with Two Scholar’s Items, China, 18th/19th century, a brush rest of carved
lingzhi sprigs, lg. 11 1/2 in. boxwood in the shape of a branch of peaches, and a carved bamboo
$100-150 incense cylinder decorated with a scholar in a wooded landscape, lg. 4
1/2, 7 in.
$200-300
424.
Wooden Coupe, China, the base finely carved along the natural grain
of the wood with gnarled pine branches extending into the well, 4 3/4 427.
x 3 in. Three Items, two 19th century Chinese boxwood trays carved with
$300-500 squirrels and grapes and insects and fruit, and a sake cup of red
lacquer decorated with black foliage, lg. 3 3/4, dia. 4 1/2 in.
$100-150
425.
Bamboo Root Carving, China, carved as two foo dogs contending a
brocade ball, 3 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. 428.
$200-300 Carved Rosewood Foo Dog, China, 19th century, ht. 7 1/2, lg. 4 in.
$100-150

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430

433

432

434

429. 432.
Boxwood Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a reclining boy, lg. Hardwood Carving, China, carved with figures in a mountainous
4 1/8 in. landscape with pine trees, lg. 7, ht. 4 1/4 in.
$75-100 $200-300

430. 433.
Rosewood Stand, China, 19th century, the stepped stand elaborately Hardwood Carving, China, finely carved as lingzhi fungus group, lg. 7
carved and pierced with a dragon roundel to the top, and cartouches 3/8 in.
and stylized lotuses to the side, raised on five cabriole feet with scroll $200-300
design, ht. 4 1/2 in.
$300-400
434.
Carved Wood Scroll Weight, China, of slender rectangular form,
431. carved in relief with two dragons contending a precious pearl amidst
Carved Wood Stand, China, 19th century, the two-part stand elegantly clouds, lg. 14 1/8 in.
carved in a naturalistic way as a cluster of large lotus leaves, with curled $400-600
edges, with a small frog to the top, ht. 3 1/8, lg. 8 1/8 in.
$100-150

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438

435. 440.
Lot of Small Wood Stands, China, approximately forty. Bamboo Pipe, China, early 20th century, with white glass spout inset
$200-300 with a carved agate plaque, bronze mount to the other end, lg. 19 in.
$150-250

436.
Two Carvings of Female Immortals, China, early 20th century, one of 441.
composite material, and the other of lacquered wood, wood stands, ht. Bamboo Carving, China, depicting the standing figure of Guanyin atop
9, 9 3/4 in. a lotus stand, ht. 10 1/4 in.
$150-250 $100-150

437. 442.
Wood Carving with Ivory Stand, China, 19th century, agalloch wood Bamboo Luohan, China, carved as the standing figure of a Luohan
carving of a gathering of scholars amidst rocky mountains, ivory stand, carrying a double gourd on his back and leaning on a walking cane, ht.
with inscription and “Yu Ti” to the back, ht. 5, lg. 5 1/2 in. 9 1/8 in.
$500-700 $150-250

438. 443.
Horn Seal, China, 19th century, the square seal surmounted by a Wood Carving, China, depicting a boy riding on a water buffalo, carved
recumbent foo dog finial, carved seal surface, sq. 2 1/2, ht. 3 1/2 in. rosewood stand, ht. 8, lg. 8 1/2 in.
$300-500 $200-300

439. 444.
Three Bamboo Carvings, China, carved in good humor as seated Wood Carving, China, carved as three rams resting on rockwork, dia.
figures of the Three Gods: Longevity, Fortune, and Wealth, ht. 7 1/8 in. 7 1/2, ht. 6 3/8 in.
$250-350 $250-350

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444
443

446
449
448
447

445. 448.
Painted Terra-cotta Figure, China, 19th century, a temple guardian Bamboo Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, finely carved in relief with
standing on a cloud stand, polychrome painted surface, ht. 11 1/2 in. Sanxing (Three Immortals) accompanied by cranes under a pine tree,
$200-300 the other side with their attendants preparing tea, ht. 6, dia. 4 3/4 in.
$250-350

445A.
Two Baskets, ht. 3, 5 1/4 in.
$100-150 449.
Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th century, cylindrical, the sides finely
carved in high relief with scholars and attendants in a rocky landscape
446. with pines, signed “Zi An,” ht. 6 3/8, dia. 4 3/8 in.
Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th century, the cylindrical body carved $1,000-1,200
in relief with scholars in a pavilion hidden in a landscape with pine trees,
inscriptions to the reverse, ht. 6 1/4, dia. 5 1/8 in.
$300-500
450.
Bamboo Carving, China, late 19th/early 20th century, half of a bamboo
447. joint carved in relief with the poet Li Bai, inscriptions to the top section,
Carved Wood Brush Pot, China, the irregular-shaped body in the form lg. 23 in.
of a tree trunk, carved in relief with pine branches, ht. 5 3/8 in. $100-200
$250-350

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450A.
Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 18th century, the slightly waisted cylindrical
form finely and elaborately carved with Immortals in a mountainous
landscape, with gnarled pines and rocky outcrops, inscriptions and
signed to the other side, dated guichou year, wood stand finely carved
with pines, lingzhi heads, and waves, ht. 6, dia. 4 5/8 in.
$800-1,200

450A
453
454
452
451

455

451. 454.
Bamboo Brush Pot, China, early 20th century, one side of the Rosewood Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, plain surface, ht. 7 1/4, dia.
cylindrical body decorated in ochre bamboo skin with Zhong Kui and a 8 in.
ghost, the other side with inscriptions, ht. 6 1/4, dia. 4 3/4 in. $300-500
$200-300

455.
452. Bamboo Brush Pot, China, 19th century, cylindrical, raised on three
Wood Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, the sides carved with a landscape short feet, the sides finely carved in various reliefs with a scholar and
scene accompanied by lengthy inscriptions, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 6 5/8 in. his attendants in a rocky landscape with overarching trees, mark to one
$300-500 side, ht. 6 1/8, dia. 4 3/4 in.
$500-700

453.
Large Wood Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, the sides carved in relief 455A.
in a continuous fashion with the Eighteen Luohan in various attitudes Bamboo Brush Pot, China, early 20th century, the cylindrical body
amongst pine trees and billowy clouds, accompanied by an elephant, carved in relief with peony branches, ht. 8 3/4, dia. 5 in.
foo dog, rabbit, and dragon, with calligraphic inscriptions, ht. 7 3/4, dia. $300-500
7 5/8 in.
$600-800

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457

456. 458.
Lacquered Quatrefoil Brush Pot, China, the sides with gilt decoration Bamboo Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, carved in relief with the Seven
on black lacquered ground, depicting a continuous mountain and river Sages of the Bamboo Grove to one side, and scholars gathering in a
landscape, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 6 3/8 in. pavilion to the other, ht. 7, dia. 4 1/2 in.
$200-300 $50-75

457. 459.
Bamboo Brush Pot, China, late 18th century, cylindrical, the sides Bamboo Carving, China, 18th/19th century, finely carved a seated
finely carved in various relief with scholars gathering in a mountainous figure of an old man resting against rocks and holding a basket in his
landscape with pavilions and pines, dated gengchen year, signed “Zong right hand, ht. 6 1/2 in.
Yu,” ht. 6 1/2, dia. 6 in. $2,500-3,500
$1,200-1,400

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459
460.
Lacquered Burgaute Box, China, possibly 17th century, the rounded
462 box and cover in the shape of an egg, finely inlaid in mother-of-pearl
and golden flakes with florets and geometric designs, “Qianli” mark to
the base, ht. 1 1/2, dia. 1 3/8 in.
$200-300

461.
Two Cinnabar Boxes, China, a 19th century rectangular box carved
in relief with scholars and attendants in a serene landscape, with lotus
scrolls to the sides, and a circular cosmetic box with peony branches to
the cover, 6 x 4, dia. 3 in.
$300-500

462.
Cinnabar Box and Cover, China, 16th century, Yunnan ware, carved
with flowers and fruiting scrolls, dia. 8 1/8 in.
$400-600

463.
Cinnabar Tray, China, carved with iris branches on a brocade ground,
key-fret borders, wood display stand, 14 x 11 1/4 in.
$200-300

464.
Cinnabar Box, China, the circular cover carved in relief with the Eight
Buddhist Treasures encircling a roundel, the sides carved with stylized
lotus scrolls, dia. 4 in.
$150-250

465.
Large Lacquered Vase, China, 18th/19th century, the quatrefoil body
finely carved in relief with four cartouches enclosing peony sprigs and
antique objects, the neck decorated en suite, the splaying foot with
cicada blade designs, “Da Ming Jiajing Nian Zhi” mark to the base, ht.
465 22 in.
$500-700

466.
Lacquered Box with Six Archer’s Rings, China, 19th century, the
prunus flower-shaped cover finely carved with a peach, Buddhist hand
citron, and lotus sprays in planters, with peony and scroll border,
enclosing three gray-white jade, one lapis lazuli, one jadeite, and one
lavender and gray jade archer’s rings, Qianlong mark to the base, dia.
of box 5 3/4, ring dia. to 1 3/8 in.
$500-700

467.
Guri Square Tray, China, 19th century, deeply carved through red and
black layers with pommel and ruyi scrolls, 7 3/4 in. sq.
$300-500

468.
Lacquered Wood and Inlaid Vase, China, 19th century, the zun-
shaped vase inlaid with mother-of-pearl, soapstone, and jades with
elegant ladies in a landscape, the waisted neck flanked by mother-of-
pearl ruyi strap handles suspending fixed beribboned pendants to the
sides, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 9 1/2 in.
$200-300

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468
467 470

469

469. 471.
Cinnabar Box and Cover, China, the cover carved in relief with Cinnabar Seal Box and Sandalwood Brush Rest, China, a small
Immortals in a landscape, the sides with dragon and phoenix medallions cinnabar box finely carved in relief with a scaly dragon chasing a
and leafy scrolls, ht. 4 5/8, lg. 8 7/8, wd. 6 1/2 in. flaming pearl above waves, the sides with dragons; and a finely carved
$200-300 sandalwood brush rest in the shaped of a Chinese cabbage with lingzhi
fungus, dia. 2 1/8, lg. 4 1/2 in.
$800-1,000
470.
Cinnabar Plate, China, late 19th century, the interior of the petal-
rimmed plate carved in relief with figures in a rustic landscape, encircled 472.
by flower borders, brocade design to the base and with a Qianlong Fujian Polychrome Lacquer Brush Washer, China, 19th century, in
mark, brass mounted rim, dia. 8 5/8 in. the shape of a dragon resting on a large lotus leaf, with a blossom to
$200-300 the base, 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.
$200-300

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472
471

474

473. 479.
Pair of Carved Tortoiseshell Boxes, China, 19th century, one Two Trousses, China, 19th century, snakeskin and leather cases, each
rectangular and one circular, with covers, finely carved in relief with contains a cutting knife and a pair of chopsticks, lg. 14 3/4, 12 1/4 in.
figures in landscapes, 2 5/8 x 1 3/4, dia. 2 3/4 in. $300-400
$300-500

480.
474. Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup, China, 18th century, finely carved
Cinnabar Incense Box, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the small in various reliefs with gnarled pine branches which form the handle
square box and cover carved with peony blossoms borne on leafy and further extend to the interior of the cup, the base rendered
stems, 1 3/4 in. sq. naturalistically as the area where branches conjoin, the patina of a
$200-300 honey-brown tone, wood stand carved in openwork as crashing waves,
ht. 3 3/8, lg. 6 3/8 in.
$5,000-7,000
475.
Cinnabar Box, China, circular form, the cover carved in relief with
two standing female figures under a willow tree in a rocky landscape,
brocade designs to the sides, dia. 3 1/4, ht. 2 in. 481.
$100-150 Horn Paperweight, China, early 20th century, the circular paperweight
surmounted by a high relief carving of a bat, dia. 3 in.
$100-150
476.
Two Cinnabar Covered Boxes, China, square and rectangular, each
cover carved in relief with a recluse and attendant in a landscape 482.
scene, geometric patterns to the sides of the boxes, 3 3/4 sq., 5 3/4 x Horn Carving, China, 19th century, carved as two frogs embracing a
3 3/4 in. bi-shaped circular plaque, lg. 2 3/8 in.
$200-300 $100-150

477.
483.
Three Cinnabar Boxes, China, each rectangular box carved in relief
Horn Bead Necklace, China, lg. 58 in.
with figures in a landscape to the cover, the sides with either geometric
$100-150
or scroll designs, one box with Qianlong mark to the base (poor
condition), 1 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/2, 2 x 5 x 3 3/4, 2 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
$200-300
484.
Three Horn Carvings, China, an ovoid plaque with a pair of high relief
478. carvings of chi dragons to one side and a stylized dragon to the other,
Trousse, China, 19th century, the lacquered and brass-mounted a seal surmounted by a qilin finial, and a stem wine cup, lg. 2 1/4, 2
case holds a cutting knife with ivory hilt dyed green, a pair of ivory 1/4, 2 5/8 in.
chopsticks, and another ivory instrument, lg. 13 1/4 in. $200-300
$100-150

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485

490
488

489

487

491

485. 487.
Small Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup, China, 18th/19th century, the Pair of Horn Carvings, China, early 20th century, each carved as a foo
exterior finely carved in relief with lotus flowers, leaves, and reeds, with dog playing with a cub, ht. 2 1/2 in.
a crab hidden under a leaf, the horn of dark warm honey tone, ht. 2 $100-150
1/2, dia. 4 in.
$800-1,200

488.
486. Horn Libation Cup, China, 19th century, finely carved continuous relief
Oval Hanging Box, China, 18th/19th century, ivory, horn, brass, and of scholars and attendants under overarching pine trees, ht. 4 3/4 in.
copper, sides inset with ivory plaques carved with warriors, lg. 4 1/4 in. $400-600
$300-500

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493

495

494 496 497

489. 492.
Small Amber Vase, China, 19th century, each flattened side carved in Kingfisher Hair Ornament, China, 19th century, finely inset with
relief with a panel enclosing a lotus pond scene, encircled by key-fret kingfisher feathers, jadeite, and other semi-precious stones, in the
borders, handle to the narrow side, ht. 4 in. shape of a phoenix amidst flower and leafy branches, framed and
$150-200 glazed, lg. approx. 4 1/2 in.
$200-300

490.
Lacquered Bamboo Libation Cup, China, carved in relief with chi 493.
dragons in various attitudes around the body, ht. 4 1/2, 5 1/2 in. Gilt-silver and Kingfisher Feather Hair Ornaments, China, 19th
$600-800 century, five hair ornaments in the motif of flowers and phoenixes, with
leather and velvet jewelry box, lg. 1 1/8 to 5 1/2 in.
$100-150
491.
Reticulated Tortoiseshell Box and White Jade Bracelet, China,
18th/19th century, finely carved circular cover with reticulated design 494.
of movable butterflies amidst flowering scrolls, the sides carved with Carved Sandalwood Carte-de-visite, China, early 20th century,
prunus flowers, with a white jade bracelet inside, “Qianlong Yu Wan” elaborately carved in relief with Luohan amongst pavilions and trees, 4
mark to the base, box dia. 5, jade 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. 1/4 x 2 5/8 in.
$400-600 $200-300

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500 498.
Two Sandalwood Fans, China, early 20th century, the guardsticks
carved in relief with figures in pavilions and landscapes, one fan surface
501 with bright brocade decoration of figures, in a gilt-lacquered box, lg. 9
1/4, 11 in.
$100-150

499.
Coconut Shell Box, China, 19th century, surface carved with shou
medallions and the Eight Buddhist Emblems, brass mounts, dia. 6 in.
$200-300

500.
Jade-inlaid Carved Wood Ruyi Scepter, China, the arched body
finely carved in high relief with Immortals and attendants in a landscape
with pines, the top end inset with a quatrefoil jade plaque of gray-white
color, further inset with turquoise, amber, jadeite, lapis lazuli, malachite,
soapstone, and other semi-precious stones with a scene of scholars
gathering under a gnarled pine tree, the jade in the middle section
decorated en suite with a lone scholar, and the jade in the bottom end
with an attendant holding a zither, lg. 18 3/4, jade plaques 3 3/8 x 2
3/4, 3 1/4 x 1 5/8, 2 x 1 7/8 in.
$6,000-8,000

501.
Cloisonné and Wood Ruyi Scepter, China, 19th century, both ends
and the midsection inlaid with plaques finely enameled with stylized
flower scrolls with beribboned decoration, carved overall with lingzhi
heads, lg. 21 3/8 in.
$200-300

502.
Jade-inlaid Wood Ruyi Scepter, China, the top, middle, and end inset
with a carved pale celadon jade plaque, lg. 20 in.
$400-600

502
503.
Ivory-inlaid Ruyi Scepter and Wood Stand, China, early 20th century,
the scepter inlaid with two ivory plaques, the top carved with a ruyi
head, finely carved openwork rosewood stand, lg. 16 1/4 in.
$250-350

495. 504.
Carved Tortoiseshell Box and Wood Frame, China, 19th century, Two Ivory Carvings, seated figure of a monk, and an Indian lady in a
the circular box and cover finely carved in relief to all sides with figures sari carrying a basket of fruit on her head, wood stands, ht. 3, 6 1/8 in.
in various attitudes in a landscape, and a sandalwood frame carved in $100-150
relief with figures amidst pavilions and pine trees, dia. 3 5/8, lg. 5 3/8 in.

Provenance: Label “From the Collection of Adeline D. Manera” on the 504A.


interior of the box. Ivory Seal, China, rectangular seal surmounted by a foo dog, ht. 2, 1
$200-250 7/8 x 1 5/8 in.
$200-300

496.
Sandalwood Carte-de-visite, China, early 20th century, the 504B.
rectangular sides carved in relief with figures in a landscape with pines Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, figure of a standing Immortal
and pavilions, 4 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. holding a staff and a bunch of flowers, ht. 9 in.
$100-150 $200-300

497. 505.
Sandalwood Carte-de-visite, China, 19th century, the cartouche- Ivory Carving, China, late 19th century, depicting the standing figure of
shaped case carved with figures and pavilions in garden landscapes, 4 a scholar, wood stand, lg. 6 1/2 in.
1/4 x 2 5/8 in. $150-200
$200-300

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506. 512.
Ivory Screen, China, early 20th century, four-panel wood screen with Ivory Carving, China, late 19th century, the standing figure of a scholar
wire inlay, each panel inset with a rectangular ivory plaque carved in holding a boy in his right arm, “Da Ming” mark to the base, ht. 9 3/4 in.
relief with a scene from Taoist legends, (ivory) 6 5/8 x 2 1/8, (screen) 13 $300-500
7/8 x 13 1/2 in.
$300-500
513.
Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, the seated figure of an
507. Immortal holding a dragon cane in his right hand and a fly whisk in his
Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, early 20th century, a pair of mythical left, wood stand, ht. 5 7/8 in.
animals with dragon heads, bird’s wings, and lion’s paws, wood $300-500
stands, lg. 4 3/4 in.
$300-500
514.
Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, the standing figure of Guanyin atop
508. a lotus stand, her robe falls into elegant folds, ht. 11 in.
Ivory Table Screen, China, late 19th century, the horizontal panel $300-500
carved in relief with four elegant ladies engaged in scholarly or musical
activities in a pavilion, the reverse with inscriptions, wood display stand,
lg. 11 1/2, wd. 4 1/2 in. 515.
$300-500 Ivory Carving, China, the seated figure of Manjusri, accompanied by a
lion, ht. 6 1/2 in.
$300-500
509.
Ivory Carving, China, late 19th century, carved as the seated figure of
“thousand-hand” Guanyin, atop a triple-lotus throne, wood stand, ht. 8 515A.
in. Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, vividly carved and dyed in
$300-500 yellow as a Buddha’s hand citron, wood stand, lg. 7 1/4 in.
$300-500

510.
Ivory Carving, China, late 19th century, the standing figure of Guanyin 515B.
holding a peach sprig in her left hand, wood stand, ht. 12 1/2 in. Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, vividly carved and dyed in
$300-500 orange as a persimmon, wood stand, lg. 2 3/4 in.
$300-500
511.
Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, late 19th century, finely carved as a
standing figure of an official and a lady, their robes elaborately carved in 515C.
relief with roundels enclosing dragons and phoenixes, carrying a sword Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, vividly carved and dyed in
or a ruyi scepter, wood stands, ht. 11 3/4 in. purple as an eggplant, wood stand, lg. 7 3/4 in.
$400-600 $300-500

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512

516

513

515

516. 521.
Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, the standing figure of a Luohan, Ivory Carte-de-visite, China, 19th century, finely carved in various
holding a fly whisk in his right hand, and a staff in his left, wood stand, reliefs with a panoramic view of figures engaged in various activities in a
ht. 9 in. landscape, 3 3/4 x 2 1/8 in.
$300-500 $300-500

517. 522.
Ivory Seal and Brisé Fan, China, early 20th century, the fan sticks Ivory Vase, China, 19th century, of double-gourd shape, carved in
finely carved in a continuous fashion with a gathering of scholars in an low relief with scholars in a rustic landscape to both sides, flanked by
urban landscape, with rivers, bridges, pavilions, and trees, other figures dragon-mask lugs with fixed rings, with chrysanthemum petal collar
engage in various activities, floral borders; and a seal carved in relief around the mouth, dated jiazi year on the surface, ht. 4 3/4 in.
with a dragon striding amidst clouds, lg. 7 1/4, 3 3/8 in. $300-500
$100-150

523.
518. Ivory Puzzle Ball, Zhuanxinqiu, China, 19th century, the outer sphere
Inlaid Box, China, rectangular, the cover and the sides with ivory inlay finely carved and pierced with dragons striding amidst clouds, with
of scholars and plum blossoms, 6 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 in. fourteen circular apertures revealing each concentric sphere within, dia.
$100-150 approx. 2 3/8 in.
$200-300

519.
Three Marine Ivory Figures, China, early 20th century, a standing 524.
male Immortal and two standing female Immortals, the robe of each Ivory Page Turner, China, 19th century, carved with a female Immortal
figure painted and gilded, ht. 4 1/4, 3 1/8, 3 in. carrying a lotus spray as the finial, both sides carved in relief with
$150-200 flowering and fruiting sprigs on a brocade surface, lg. 11 1/4 in.
$200-300

520.
Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of Guanyin, holding a ruyi scepter 525.
in her right hand, and a rosary in the left, carved characters “Duanping Ivory Seal, China, 19th century, the square seal surmounted by a taller
yuan nian, gu qin Fang Qiuyu” (carved by Fang Qiuyu in the first year of top carved in relief with two confronting dragons contending a precious
Duanping), wood stand, ht. 4 5/8 in. pearl amongst clouds, the stop with a forefronting dragon, ht. 3 3/8, 2
$200-300 1/2 in. sq.
$800-1,000

520A.
Ivory Sphere on a Stand, China, late 19th century, the sphere carved 526.
in openwork with a sinuous dragon amidst clouds, the outer sphere Ivory Seal, China, 19th century, oval, the top finely and elaborately
with fourteen apertures revealing inner spheres, with an ivory stand in carved with eight dragons in profile encircling a forefronting dragon,
the form of a female Immortal, dia. 2 1/8, stand ht. 8 in. uncarved seal surface, ht. 2 1/2, 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 in.
$300-500 $300-500

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522

523

524

525
526

527. 530.
Ivory Shell, China, 19th century, the half-open shell revealing fine and Two Ivory Carvings, China, 19th century, a small seal surmounted
elaborate carving of figures engaged in various activities in a landscape, by a dragon finial, and a cylindrical needle case carved in relief with
the top with relief carving of a man playing a zither to one side and a phoenixes and other auspicious birds flying amidst ruyi clouds, lg. 1
fish to the other, fitted wood stand, lg. 2 3/4, wd. 1 3/8, ht. 1 in. 7/8, 3 3/4 in.
$300-400 $200-300

528. 531.
Ivory Pin, China, 19th century, finely carved and pierced with a group Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as the Eight Taoist
of five monks reading in a landscape with trees and flower branches, Immortals riding on waves, each carrying an attribute, “Da Qing” mark
the ivory of warm honey tone, silver mounting, 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. to the base, wood display stand, lg. 10 3/8 in.
$250-350 $300-500

529. 532.
Ivory Box, China, late 19th century, the side of the circular box incised Ivory Dagger, China, 19th century, finely carved in relief with a monk
with flowering branches and insets, the top with Chinese characters riding on a mythical animal traveling amidst rolling clouds, with a winged
encircling a peony roundel, the base with a serene landscape scene dragon amidst crashing waves to the other side, the handle carved with
dated a summer day in xinmao year, ht. 1 5/8, dia. 2 in. a pilgrimage scene, lg. 13 1/2 in.
$200-300 $500-700

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530

528 504A

531

532

535

534

536

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533.
Cosmetic Case, China, 19th century, metal frame with a 540
veneer of tortoiseshell containing a polychrome, carved,
and pierced ivory plaque decorated with two women, 3
x 2 1/2 in.
$100-150

534.
Ivory Brush Holder, China, 19th century, the cylindrical
sides finely carved in relief with figures engaged in
various activities in a garden landscape, on a reticulated
ground with cash coin designs, openwork foot rim with
floral and leafy scrolls, ht. 4 3/4, dia. 3 1/8 in.
$300-500

535.
Ivory Vase, China, 19th century, the hu-shaped body
finely carved in various relief with Luohan figures in
various attitudes amidst a landscape with mountains
and pines, the neck decorated with Luohan traveling in
clouds, flanked by chi dragon lugs, ht. 8 3/4 in.
$600-800

536.
Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, of conical shape,
carved in openwork and relief with four figures
underneath a pine tree, ht. 5 in.
$200-300

537.
Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, early 20th century,
standing figures of a civil official and his wife, carrying
a sword and holding a ruyi scepter, respectively, wood
stands, ht. 8 1/8, 7 7/8 in.
$200-300

538.
Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, late 19th century, finely
carved as seated figures of emperor and empress on
a dragon or phoenix throne, marks to the bases, wood
stands, ht. 7 1/4, 7 1/8 in.
$200-300

539.
Pair of Ivory Censers, China, early 20th century, each
censer supported on tripod feet, and flanked by handles
suspending loose rings, the body with high relief carving
of a cartouche to each side enclosing two dragons
chasing a flaming pearl, domed lid with a dragon finial
and shou roundels, wood stands, ht. 7 in.
$200-300

540.
Ivory Panel, China, late 19th century, the rectangular
panel finely and elaborately carved in relief with a
gathering of scholars in pavilions in a mountainous
landscape, 11 x 5 1/8 in.
$300-500

540A.
Ivory Seal, China, early 20th century, in a leather-
covered wood and metal case, lg. 1 1/4 in.
$100-150
541

542

540B. 546.
Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, vividly carved and dyed in red Ivory Planter, China, early 20th century, with finely carved iris flowers,
as a pomegranate open to reveal seeds, wood stand, lg. 3 1/2 in. colored in yellow, lilac, and green, (loss), mark to the base, ht. approx.
$300-500 8 3/4 in.
$200-300

541.
Ivory Carving, China, finely carved as the seated figure of a female
Immortal atop rockery, holding an extravagant flower basket in her right 546A.
hand, with windswept ribbon around her, carved rosewood stand, ht. 7 Ivory Match Safe, China, 19th century, surface carved in relief with
1/8, with stand 9 in. figures in garden scenes, ht. 2 1/2 in.
$300-500 $200-300

542. 546B.
Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, early 20th century, carved as the seated
Carved Ivory Box, China, 19th century, the rectangular box with
figures of an emperor and empress, their robes finely incised with
elaborate carving to all sides and the cover with cartouches of figurative
dragons or phoenixes, ht. 7 1/2 in.
groups in a landscape, reserved on a floral ground interspersed with the
$300-500
Eight Buddhist Treasures, ht. 2 3/4, lg. 10 3/8, wd. 3 3/4 in.
$300-500
543.
Ivory Rosary, China, late 19th century, beaded rosary with four large
ivory beads dyed green and each carved with four shou characters, lg. 547.
approx. 26 in. Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, early 20th century, each carved as a
$200-300 horseman on a hunting trip, rectangular ivory stands with Daming mark
to the base, wood stands, ht. 9 5/8 in.
$500-700
544.
Ivory Shell and Stand, China, 19th century, carved as a half-open shell
revealing figures in a rustic landscape, small wood stand, lg. 2 in.
$100-150 548.
Pair of Large Ivory Carvings, China, early 20th century, carved as the
seated figures of an emperor and empress, on a dragon or phoenix
545. throne, their robes and headdresses with finely incised patterns,
Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, early 20th century, each carved and Daming mark to the base, wood stand, ht. 10 3/4 in.
polychrome colored as the seated figure of Guanyin in the royal ease $800-1,200
pose atop a foo dog, with halo to her back, wood stand with silver wire
designs, ht. 8 1/4 in.
$300-500

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547

550

549

551

549. 551.
Pair of Ivory Vases, China, early 20th century, each carved in relief Ivory Vase, China, early 20th century, the cylindrical body carved in
with a cartouche enclosing a forefronting dragon to one side and a relief with cartouches enclosing figurative groups, reserved on a scroll
scaly dragon amidst clouds to the other, roundels enclosing “Wan Shou ground, the cover with relief-carved finial in the shape of figures under a
Wu Jiang” (Ten Thousand Years of Boundless Longevity) between the tree, ht. 10 1/8 in.
cartouches, wood stands, ht. 8 3/4 in. $300-500
$600-800

550. 552.
Ivory Vase, China, early 20th century, the double-gourd vase Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, carved as the seated figure of Shou
supported by two pairs of foo dogs to each side, further supported by Lao holding a peach in his right hand, wood stand, ht. 5 1/8 in.
a tall circular stand with relief carving imitating brocade draperies, the $250-350
sides of the vase carved with shou roundels and flame-like patterns, tall
cover with dragons and a foo dog finial, ht. 13 7/8 in.
$300-500

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555

553

557
558

556

559

553. 554.
Large Ivory Carving, China, 18th century, finely carved as the standing Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, standing figure of Lan Caihe,
figure of a goddess holding a prunus spray with insects perched on it in wood stand, ht. 14 in.
her left hand, rosewood stand in the shape of a double-lotus pedestal, $300-500
ht. 25 3/8 in.
$800-1,200

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563

561

560

555. 559.
Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, standing figure of Guanyin Mother-of-pearl Shell, China, 19th century, the mother-of-pearl shell
atop a circular stand with carved flame pattern to the sides, her robe surface faintly and finely carved with a scholar in a landscape with the
falls into elegant folds, with a flame-like aureole centered round Amida “Three Friends of Winter,” maybe used as a drinking cup, lg. 5 1/8 in.
Buddha to her back, wood stand, ht. 13 3/4, 16 in. (with stand). $200-300
$300-500

560.
556. Mughal Silver Dagger, silver repoussé hilt with a design of a man and
Stag Horn Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as a lotus seed woman, with a ram-head finial with garnet inlaid eyes, blade inlaid with
pod borne on a leafy stem, with a snail to the top of the pod, lg. 5 in. a cartouche in gold and silver, velvet-covered wooden scabbard, lg. 13
$100-150 in.
$200-300
557.
Ivory Puzzle Ball, Zhuanxinqiu, China, 19th century, the outer sphere
561.
carved and pierced with a scaly dragon amidst clouds, with fourteen
Mughal-style Dagger, jade hilt with a lotus head finial and surface
circular apertures revealing each concentric sphere within, supported by
lacquered in gold, watered steel blade, lg. 13 1/2 in.
a stand with three elephants, dia. 2 5/8, ht. 8 in.
$300-500
$200-300
562.
558. Pair of Cloisonné Candlesticks, China, finely enameled with taotie
Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, carved as a prunus tree, lg. masks, lotus scrolls, and cicada blades, with Qianlong mark to the
9 in. base, ht. 17 in.
$100-150 $600-800

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563.
Pair of Cloisonné Gu Vases, China, each
564 finely enameled with taotie masks amidst
lotus scrolls, flanges to the edges, with
Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 13 1/2 in.
$800-1,200

564.
Pair of Large Cloisonné Foo Dogs,
China, 19th century, each finely cast as
a recumbent mythical animal qilin on an
openwork stand enameled and gilded with
cloud patterns, Qianlong mark to the base,
ht. 16 1/2 in.
$800-1,000

565.
Large Cloisonné Enameled Peach
Bowl, China, double peach bowl, with
handle cast with peach, pomegranate, and
Buddha’s hand citron, the interior of the
bowl enameled with “ice and plum” design,
Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 16 1/2, ht.
5 in.
$700-900

566.
Cloisonné Enameled Ewer, China, the
tall cylindrical ewer finely enameled with
cartouches enclosing elegant ladies,
landscapes, or birds and flowers design, on
a stylized lotus ground, with domed lid, with
gilt dragon handle and elephant-head spout,
Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 21 1/2 in.
$800-1,200

567.
Large Cloisonné Enameled Pilgrim Vase,
China, 19th century, the moon flask body
567 finely enameled with peony flowers borne
566 on leafy scrolls, on a turquoise ground,
the rounded neck flanked by addorsing
dragons, ht. 21, dia. approx. 13 in.
$800-1,200
568

568.
Cloisonné Hu Vase, Japan, late 19th
century, the bowl-shaped body raised on
a pedestal foot, enameled with foo dogs
cavorting amidst auspicious symbols, on
a turquoise ground, the neck flanked by
angular lugs suspending angular rings, ht.
14 1/2 in.
$250-350

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570 571

572

569. 571.
Pair of Cloisonné Enameled Censers, China, early 20th century, each Cloisonné Enameled Censer, Japan, raised on tripod feet, the body
two-part censer in the shape of a mythical bird carrying a pear-shaped finely enameled with bands of stylized lotus scrolls, on a turquoise
vase on its back, finely enameled with birds and stylized lotus blossoms ground, dragon handles, the domed lid surmounted by a foo dog, ht. 8
borne on leafy scrolls, on a turquoise ground, ht. 13 in. 3/4 in.
$700-900 $150-200

570. 572.
Pair of Cloisonné Enameled Mythical Animals, China, early 20th Pair of Cloisonné Enameled Censers, China, early 20th century, each
century, each shaped as a ram-like animal with giant wings, the body in the form of a duck, with reticulated lid with scroll designs, ht. 6 1/2,
enameled with taotie, kui dragons, and other archaic motifs, ht. 5 3/8, lg. 7 3/4 in.
lg. 6 1/2 in. $200-300
$200-300

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574 575

576

575.
Filigree and Enameled Vase, China, early 20th century, silver vase and
577
cover within a filigree quatrefoil lobed body, decorated with enameled
brass appliqué in the shape of birds resting on prunus branches, with a
jade bracelet around the neck, the stone of semi-precious pale celadon
color, the finial in fine filigree work as a stylized lotus, ht. 7 in.
$200-300

576.
Enameled Ewer, China, 19th century, the bulbous body and cylindrical
neck of the ewer finely enameled with stylized lotus scrolls, with a
dragon handle, ht. 8 3/4 in.
$200-300

577.
Large Cloisonné Charger, China, finely enameled with a forefronting
dragon amidst clouds to the interior, the everted flat rim with stylized
lotus flowers borne on leafy scrolls, Qianlong mark to the base, dia. 29
in.
$700-900

578.
573. Cloisonné Enameled Zun Censer, China, raised on four lion-mask
Cloisonné Enameled Zun, China, 19th century, in the shape of an scroll feet, finely enameled with stylized taotie masks, the domed cover
archaic drinking vessel zun, the sides decorated in enamels with stylized in openwork design surmounted by a foo dog finial, Qianlong mark to
lotuses and peonies borne on leafy tendrils, separated by short flanges, the base, ht. 15 1/2 in.
Qianlong mark carved to the base, ht. 7 in. $600-800
$400-600

574. 579.
Cloisonné Enameled Vase, China, 19th century, the bulbous body Lapis Lazuli Carving with Cloisonné Enameled Stand, China,
decorated in enamels with stylized Indian lotuses in various colors finely carved as a recumbent qilin with its head turned upwards, on a
borne on leafy tendrils, on a turquoise ground, the shoulder set with a cloisonné enameled stand, Qianlong mark on both, ht. 7 3/4, with stand
gilded raised band of a forefronting dragon to each side, plated-shaped 9 3/4 in.
mouth, Qianlong mark carved to the base, ht. 6 3/4 in. $500-700
$500-700

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578

582
580

581

580. 582.
Cloisonné Enameled Box and Cover, China, late 19th century, Enameled Box with White Jade Plaque, China, 19th century, ovoid
circular form, finely enameled with prunus branches set on a turquoise form, finely enameled with panels of elegant ladies engaged in scholarly
ground, surmounted by a bronze finial in the shape of a recumbent foo activities, alternating with stylized lotus scrolls, on a turquoise ground,
dog, ht. 3 1/4, 5 1/8 in. the cover inset with a large white jade plaque finely carved in relief with
$300-500 two boys at play in a garden landscape, ht. 2 7/8, 5 5/8 x 5 1/4, (jade)
4 5/8 x 4 1/4 in.
$400-600
581.
Cloisonné Enameled Box and Jade Box, China, 19th century, the
circular cover enameled with a pair of sinuous dragons chasing a 582A.
flaming pearl, the sides with stylized lotus flowers borne on leafy scrolls, Pair of Cloisonné Enameled Vases, China, early 20th century,
on a turquoise ground, with a gray-celadon box inside, “Qianlong Nian decoration of dragon roundels on a white ground with stylized lotus
Zhi” mark to the base, dia. box 4 1/2, jade box 2 in. scrolls, drilled and mounted as lamps, ht. 14 in.
$300-500 $250-350

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586

584

585

589

588

587
587

583. 585.
Pair of Cloisonné Stands with Jade Insets, China, 19th to early 20th Enameled Copper Box and Cover, China, 19th century, the circular
century, each low stand raised on four cabriole feet, enameled with box and cover painted with a recluse in a landscape, with panels
stylized lotus blooms borne on leafy scrolls, on a turquoise ground, enclosing mountain and water landscapes, Qianlong mark to the base,
each set with peach-shaped spinach-green jade plaque, 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 dia. 2 1/8 in.
in. $200-300
$300-400

586.
584. Pair of Enameled Bowls with Ivory, China, 19th century, one
Pair of Covered Jars, China, 18th century, each of quatrefoil shape, quatrefoil and one rounded, enameled with fish amidst aquatic plants to
decorated with panels enclosing enameled landscapes, reserved on a the exterior, and five bats encircling a shou roundel to the interior, each
blue enameled ground with gilt lotus flowers, flanked by foo dog head bowl flanked by two standing figures of boys made of ivory, dia. 2 3/4,
lugs, with domed cover, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 3 1/2 in. ivory ht. 2 in.
$600-800 $100-150

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587.
Four Silver Wine Cups, China, 19th century, each with repoussé
design of female figures in a rustic landscape, “Lv Yuan Wen Zu” mark
to the base, dia. 2, ht. 1 3/4 in.
$300-500

588.
Silver Reticulated Cup, China, 19th century, the slender tapering sides
with reticulated design of a sinuous dragon striding amongst clouds,
petal rim, ht. 9 in.
$300-400

589.
Large Cloisonné Enameled Censer, China, 19th century, the bulbous
body finely enameled inside and out with stylized lotus blossoms borne
on leafy scrolls on a turquoise ground, openwork brass lid in the shape
of a coiling dragon, Xuande mark to the base, finely carved rosewood
stand in the motif of fruiting branches, ht. approx. 13 1/2 in.
$1,500-2,500

589A.
Cloisonné Enameled Plaque, China, 19th century, the square framed
plaque finely enameled with figures in pavilions in a mountainous
landscape, inscribed, signed, and with seals, wood display stand, 17
1/4 in. sq.
$600-800

590.
Five Enameled Copper Items, China, early 20th century, a pair of tea
caddies, each of quatrefoil shape, the sides painted with a figurative
scene alternating with peony branches issuing from rockery, flat cover
painted with a stylized lotus, and one bowl and two saucer dishes
decorated in blue and aubergine enamels, ht. 4 (pair), dia. 4 3/4, 5 1/4
in.
$150-200

591.
Pair of Cloisonné Enameled Vases, China, early 20th century, each
598
urn-shaped vase finely enameled with chrysanthemum, magnolia, and
peony flower branches on a black ground, ht. 9 1/4 in.
$150-200

595.
592. Five Pieces of Chinese Silver, a coin dish with a dollar coin dated
Cloisonné Enameled Box, China, 19th century, the rectangular box 1911, two trays set with silver ingots, a repoussé cup, and a salt
finely enameled with flower branches, reserved on a turquoise ground, shaker, lg. to 4 1/2 in.
3 x 2 x 1 1/4 in. $100-150
$100-150

596.
592A. Ten Pieces of Filigree Work, China, 19th/early 20th century, two
Cloisonné Covered Jar, China, late 19th/early 20th century, formalized quatrefoil trays and eight assorted miniature fruit, dia. to 6 7/8 in.
lotus scrolls on a black ground, ht. 16 in. $200-300
$300-400

597.
593. Silver Box, China, early 20th century, the octagonal lobed box with
Cloisonné Enameled Vase, China, the lobed vase decorated with a repoussé decoration of two scaly dragons encircling a fu roundel to
multitude of flower branches, reserved on a black enameled ground the cover, the sides with panels of mythical animals alternating with
with gilded geometric patterns, ht. 8 3/4 in. auspicious flower branches, mark to the base, ht. 1 5/8, dia. 2 1/8 in.
$200-300 $100-150

594. 598.
Cloisonné Enameled Mirror, China, 19th century, the thin border Famille Rose Plaque, China, the long rectangular plaque decorated in
of the mirror decorated with cartouches of birds and flowers, on a famille verte palette with a mountain and water scene, inscribed, signed
turquoise enameled ground, 9 x 8 1/2 in. “Wang Yeting,” dated dingyou year, 30 1/2 x 14 3/8 in.
$300-400 $200-300

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599

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598A.
Porcelain Plaque, China, early 20th century, fine depiction of a wintry
scene with a scholar visiting a recluse, dated jiaxu year, signed “Zhu
Shan,” framed, 12 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.
$300-500

599.
Framed Porcelain Plaque, China, depicting a scholar and his
attendant in a mountainous landscape, inscribed, signed, and with a
seal, framed, 13 1/4 x 8 1/2, 20 x 15 1/4 in. (with frame).
$300-400

600.
Framed Porcelain Plaque, China, early 20th century, the large
rectangular plaque finely decorated with a wintry scene at Liang Yuan,
inscribed, signed “Zhu Shan,” dated a winter month in wuyin year,
wood display stand carved in openwork, 21 x 11 1/4, with frame ht. 37
3/4 in.
$400-600

601.
Framed Porcelain Plaque, China, early 20th century, the rectangular
plaque decorated with an erotic scene with a ghost carrying a lady,
inscribed, signed “Zhu Shan Wang Qi,” with seals, wood frame, 15 x 9
3/4 in.
$600-800 605

602.
Blue and White Plaque, China, 19th century, underglaze blue 604.
decoration of a scholar playing a zither in a garden, 15 3/4 x 13 in., Pair of Porcelain Plaques, China, rose medallion decoration, 12 x 8
(damage). 1/2 in.
$100-150 $300-500

605.
603. Table Screen, China, 19th century, the natural pattern of the
Framed Blue and White Plaque, China, the square plaque decorated rectangular hardstone plaque forming an abstract landscape, rosewood
in underglaze blue with a roundel with a dragon and a phoenix, amidst frame finely carved in openwork with leafy scrolls, plaque 12 1/4 sq.,
a flowering scroll, wood frame, 19 x 18 3/4 in. frame ht. 27 1/4 in.
$300-500 $500-700

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606. 611.
Porcelain Plaque, China, early 20th century, the rectangular plaque Porcelain Table Screen, China, four-panel screen, each with grisaille
with molded design of a scholar and his two attendants under a pine decoration with a landscape scene, inscribed, signed, and with seals,
tree, on a yellow glazed ground, wood display stand, ht. 20 in. wood frame, 10 5/8 x 8 in. (each panel).
$80-100 $150-250

607. 612.
Framed Porcelain Plaque, China, early 20th century, the rectangular Section of Tile, China, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.), reign mark
plaque painted in famille verte palette with peonies, rockery, and a on one side, ground surface and well for use as an ink stone, 7 1/2 x 7
butterfly, wood display stand, 9 x 6 in. x 2 in.
$150-250
Provenance: Ex-collection of Robert H. Ellsworth.
$200-300
608.
Framed Porcelain Plaque, China, the rectangular plaque enameled
613.
with a recluse and his attendant in a landscape, inscribed, signed
Pair of Roof Tiles, China, late 19th century, each in the shape of a
“Wang Qi, Zhu Shan,” dated wuchen year, rosewood display stand
leaping carp, covered in aubergine and blue glaze, wood stands, ht. 10
carved in openwork, stand ht. 26, plaque 13 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. in.
$200-300 $150-250

609. 614.
Famille Verte Porcelain Plaque, China, the rectangular plaque finely Blue and White Jar, China, the bulbous body finely decorated in
painted with a mountain and water landscape scene, inscribed, signed underglaze blue simulating “heaping and piling” effect with stylized lotus
“Shitian lao ren, Zhushan,” with one seal, 15 1/4 x 10 in. scrolls above a band of upright lappets, ht. 7 1/4 in.
$200-300 $300-400

609A. 615.
Famille Noire Vase, China, the bulbous body decorated with plum Blue and White Stem Bowl, China, the sides painted in iron-red with
branches, on a dark black-green ground, domed wood cover, ht. 14 in. nine dragons in various attitudes amidst crashing waves in underglaze
$1,000-1,500 blue, the stem with rock and wave design, Xuande mark in a roundel to
the interior, ht. 5, dia. 5 5/8 in.
$200-300
610.
Famille Verte Porcelain Plaque, China, 19th century, decorated in
famille verte palette with birds and flowers, coin-shape borders with 615A.
floral reserves, 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. Framed Porcelain Plaque, China, the fan-shaped plaque finely painted
$100-150 in famille rose palette with an Immortal taming a carp in crashing waves,
burlwood frame, plaque 9 1/4 x 9 1/4, with frame 15 x 16 1/8 in.
$300-500

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616. 621.
Porcelain Bottle Vase, China, the globular body painted in underglaze Pair of Blue and White Dishes, China, the interior of each dish
blue and red with birds and plum flowers, mark to the base, ht. 13 3/4 painted in underglaze blue with a roundel enclosing a water and pavilion
in. landscape, the exterior covered with a brown glaze, Qianlong mark to
$200-300 the base, dia. 4 7/8 in.
$200-300

617.
622.
Blue and White Vase, China, the water chestnut-shaped body painted
Pair of Moon Flask Vases, China, 19th century, each painted in
in sapphire blue with flowers and rocks, with a garlic-shaped mouth,
underglaze blue with plum blossoms, the neck flanked by high relief chi
Kangxi mark to the base, ht. 12 3/8 in.
dragons, Kangxi mark to the base, ht. 10 in.
$200-300
$300-350

618. 623.
Three Small Blue and White Jars, China, early 20th century, each Three Blue and White Porcelain Items, China, late 19th/early 20th
decorated with plum and crackled ice design, with covers, two wood century, a cup, a saucer, and another cup, all with underglaze blue
stands, ht. 4 1/4, 4 1/4, 5 1/2 in. landscape decoration, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 5 3/4, ht. 2 3/4 in.
$200-300 $100-150

624.
619. Blue and White Jar, China, painted in underglaze blue with a scaly
Blue and White Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the pear- dragon and a phoenix amidst flaming clouds, ht. 7 1/4 in.
shaped body of the yuhuchun vase decorated in underglaze blue with $100-150
lotus flowers borne on leafy scrolls, mouth rim with bronze mount, ht. 6
3/4 in.
$200-300 625.
Pair of Blue and White Dishes, China, each decorated in underglaze
blue with billowy cloud patterns, Kangxi mark to the base, dia. 3 5/8 in.
620. $100-150
Two Blue and White Bowls, China, early 20th century, one with wide
everted rim, decorated in freehand style with panels of flowers on a
brocade ground, the other with a band of carved designs of flower 626.
petals around the side, covered in a transparent glaze, Kangxi mark to Two Green-glazed Items, China, an ewer carved with a flower spray
the base, ht. 2 3/4, 2 3/8, dia. 6 3/4, 4 5/8 in. to each side, and a censer supported on tripod feet, the bulbous body
$250-350 carved with scroll designs, ear lugs to the rim, both covered in olive
green glaze, ht. 7 5/8, 3 5/8 in.
$200-300

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629
628

627. 634.
Straw-glazed Meiping, China, with molded design of a plum branch to Small Famille Verte Jar, China, early 20th century, the ovoid body
one side, covered overall with buff-colored glaze, ht. 10 in. decorated with foo dogs amidst peony scrolls, ht. 4 3/8 in.
$200-300 $200-300

628. 635.
Celadon Cong Vase, China, 19th century, of archaic ritual jade cong Two Famille Rose Eggshell Porcelain Bowls, China, early 20th
shape, with rows of molded designs around the body, covered with a century, one finely painted with eight horses of in various attitudes in a
celadon glaze suffused with fine crackles, ht. 13 3/4 in. serene landscape, between ruyi and key-fret borders, and an octagonal
$6,000-8,000 bowl decorated with “mille-fleur” motif, Qianlong mark to both bowls, ht.
2 1/2, 2 3/8, dia. 5 1/8, 5 1/2 in.
$300-500
629.
Celadon Meiping, China, celadon green glaze over a relief ground of
dragons and clouds, ht. 13 in. 636.
$250-350 White Molded Biscuit Bowl, China, early 20th century, the exterior
crisply molded in relief with brocade patterns between the key-fret
band around the rim and chrysanthemum petal band above the foot,
630. Daoguang mark to the base, ht. 2 1/8, dia. 5 5/8 in.
Celadon Hu Vase, China, of archaic drinking vessel hu shape with $200-300
molded design to the surface, covered with a sea green glaze with
crackles, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 14 in.
$300-400 636A.
Porcelain Meiping, China, Republican period, the waisted foot rising
to a tall rounded shoulder, finely painted with a gathering scene in a
631. pavilion amidst mountains and pines, between bands of archaic dragon
Blue and White Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, the bulbous body scrolls, the narrow neck decorated with stylized lotus scrolls on a lemon
painted in underglaze blue simulating “heaping and piling” effect with yellow ground, flanked by molded bats in orange and gilding, Qianlong
stylized lotus flowers borne on leafy scrolls, the neck with upright mark to the countersunk base, ht. 13 in.
plantain leaves, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 14 3/8 in. $300-500
$300-400

637.
632. Blue and White Plate, China, the scallop-rimmed plate painted in
Blue and White Meiping, China, painted in underglaze blue simulating underglaze blue in freehand style with a panel of flower branches
“heaping and piling” effect with pomegranate branches growing from issuing from rockery, dia. 8 3/4 in.
rockery, countersunk base, ht. 12 1/4 in. $100-150
$200-300

638.
633. Blue and White Bowl, China, 19th century, the wide flaring sides finely
Green Glazed Teapot, China, late 19th century, decorated in painted in underglaze blue with an attendant offering tea to a sleeping
polychrome enamels with clusters of piqiuhua, on a grass green Immortal, and flowers of the four seasons, Qianlong mark to the base,
ground, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 4 3/4 in. dia. 7 1/8, ht. 2 1/4 in.
$200-300 $200-300

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631

633

634

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649

650

639. 645.
Four Blue and White Items, China, two brush pots decorated with Blue and White Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, the sides painted in
antique objects and three Immortals in a garden scene, a water dropper underglaze blue with “The Three Friends of Winter,” ht. 4 7/8, dia. 3 7/8
depicting a mountainous landscape, and a bottle vase with two dragons in.
contending a pearl, ht. 4 1/2, 4 1/2, 4 3/8, 6 1/2 in. $100-150
$100-150

646.
640. Blue and White Jarlet, China, octagonal, the sides painted in
Five Blue and White Items, China, late 19th century, three water underglaze blue with a sinuous dragon amidst flaming clouds, ht. 2 7/8
droppers, a small jar, and a tall baluster vase with cap-shaped cover in.
and a foo dog finial, each decorated in underglaze blue with various $100-150
motifs, ht. to 10 7/8 in.
$100-150
647.
Blue and White Vase, China, 19th century, double gourd shape,
painted in underglaze blue with a continuous scene of figures in a
641.
mountainous landscape, Kangxi mark to the base, ht. 8 in.
Four Blue and White Items, China, 19th century, a small double-
$300-500
gourd vase decorated in underglaze blue and celadon glaze, a covered
bowl with Daoist objects, a cup with peonies and rockery, and a small
covered box with Immortals, ht. 3, 3 1/4, 2 3/8, ;g. 2 1/2 in. 648.
$100-150 Pair of Blue Bowls, China, 19th century, each bowl with wide flaring
sides and slightly everted rim, covered in a dark blue glaze, chop mark
to the base, one wood stand, ht. 3, dia. 6 3/4 in.
642. $200-300
Pair of Blue and White Plates, China, 19th century, each with
scalloped rim, the interior with a medallion depicting chrysanthemum
branches, encircled by lappets enclosing auspicious flower and fruit 649.
sprigs to the cavetto, chop mark to the base, dia. 8 7/8 in. Blue and White Plate, Japan, 19th century, hexagonal, the interior
$100-150 painted in underglaze blue with a landscape with pavilions, Chenghua
mark to the base, dia. 11 1/2 in.
$200-300
643.
Blue and White Ewer, China, the barrel-shaped ewer decorated in
underglaze blue with stylized lotus scrolls, short spout, handle to the 650.
top, ht. 4 in. Pair of Blue and White Covered Bowls, China, 19th century, each
$100-150 rounded bowl with reverse decoration of plum branches, flanked by
small lugs, the domed cover decorated en suite, surmounted by a foo
dog finial, ht. 7, dia. 7 in.
644. $300-500
Blue and White Double-gourd Vase, China, the bottom section finely
painted in underglaze blue with a narrative scene, the top with children
at play, chop mark to the base, ht. 10 1/4 in. 651.
Blue and White Plate, China, decorated in underglaze blue with fish
$200-300
amidst aquatic plants, dia. 11 in.
$200-300

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652. 658.
Blue and White Porcelain Vase, China, 18th century, rouleau form, Large Blue and White Moon Flask, China, finely painted to each
sapphire blue underglaze decoration of a landscape, ht. 17 1/2 in. side in underglaze blue simulating the “heaping and piling” effect with
$250-350 stylized lotus scrolls encircling a peach roundel, below a band of ruyi
collars and above upright lappets, a pair of kui dragon lugs on the
shoulder, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 20 1/2, dia. approx. 14 1/2 in.
653. $800-1,200
Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, rouleau form, underglaze blue
decoration of scholars in a pavilion, ht. 17 in.
$300-400 659.
Sgraffito Magenta Vase, China, the exterior finely painted with bats
amidst a multitude of flowers borne on leafy meanders, on a magenta
654. ground with sgraffito acanthus leaf patterns, Jiaqing mark to the base,
Blue and White Plate, China, 19th century, decorated in underglaze ht. 14 1/8 in.
blue with flowering branches encircling a central roundel enclosing $400-600
peonies and a peacock perched on rockery, dia. 14 1/2 in.
$300-500
660.
Blue and White Double-gourd Vase, China, early 20th century, the
655. lower gourd painted in underglaze blue with windswept figures in a
Blue and White Bowl, China, the sides painted in underglaze blue with landscape, the upper gourd with a scholar contemplating under the
dragons striding amidst flower scrolls, dragon roundel to the interior, moon, ht. 12 5/8 in.
Xuande mark to the base, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 5 5/8 in. $200-300
$200-300

660A.
656. Blue and White Ginger Jar, China, the ovoid body painted in
Blue and White Vase, China, the bulbous body painted in underglaze underglaze blue with lotus scrolls alternating with stylized shou
blue with dragons amidst flowering and leafy scrolls, ht. 12 in. characters, with wood cover and stand, ht. 7 1/8 in.
$200-300 $50-100

657. 661.
Pair of Blue and White Vases, China, 19th century, of square section, Pair of Covered Cups, China, each painted with bats, lotus, and
each side decorated in underglaze blue with flowers borne on leafy auspicious characters reserved on brown enameled ground, mark to
scrolls, chop mark to the base, ht. 5 in. each base, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 4 1/4 in.
$100-150 $100-150

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662. 669.
Porcelain Plate, China, 19th century, green enamel decoration of a Yellow Ground Dish, China, the interior decorated with a medallion
pair of dragons with celestial pearls and clouds, dia. 9 in. enclosing a green and an aubergine-glazed dragon contending a
$200-300 precious pearl amidst flames, on an egg-yolk yellow glazed ground, fruit
sprays to the exterior, Kangxi mark to the base, dia. 5 in.
$350-450
663.
Yellow Plate, China, painted in underglaze blue with intertwining scrolls
encircling a central medallion, on a lemon yellow ground, five bats to 670.
the exterior, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 7 3/4 in. Yellow Dragon Dish, China, 19th century, finely carved and enameled
$100-150 in aubergine and green with two dragons in a roundel to the interior, the
exterior with grape sprigs, all on an egg-yolk yellow ground, Yongzheng
mark to the base, dia. 5 1/4 in.
664. $500-700
Set of Three Famille Verte Porcelain Trays, China, early 20th century,
one decorated with a scene of an elegant lady contemplating in a
garden, one with Immortals gathering, and one with a scene from the 671.
“Romance of the West Chamber,” 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. Wucai Bowl, China, the sides finely painted with sinuous dragons
$400-600 alternating with phoenixes, on a ground with flowering sprays, the
interior with a medallion of a dragon in profile seeking a precious pearl,
Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 2 7/8, dia. 6 1/4 in.
665. $250-350
Two Famille Rose Figures, China, early 20th century, standing figure
of Shou Lao holding a bat, and a figural group of a man and a woman,
ht. 8 1/2, 7 in. 672.
$150-250 Pair of Iron-red Cups, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the deep
sides decorated in iron-red with two scaly dragons traveling above
waves, chasing flaming pearls, Guangxu mark to the base, ht. 2 1/2,
666. dia. 3 3/4 in.
Large Polychrome Enameled and Gilt Bowl, Chinese export, 19th $300-500
century, the interior painted with European figures and a sailing scene,
the exterior decorated similarly with reserves on a flower scroll ground,
ht. 3 7/8, dia. 10 5/8 in. 673.
$200-300 Doucai Chicken Cup, China, Chenghua-style, the exterior finely
painted with a chicken group amidst iris and peony branches issuing
from rockery, under double bow-strings around the rim, Chenghua
667. mark to the base, dia. 3 1/4, ht. 1 5/8 in.
Blue Glazed Plate, China, covered overall with a dark blue glaze, gilt $300-400
Guangxu mark to the base, dia. 7 3/4 in.
$300-400
674.
Iron-red and Gilt Dish, China, 19th century, finely decorated to the
668. exterior and central roundel to the interior in iron-red and gilding with
Grisaille and Magenta Bowl, China, the deep sides rising to a slightly lingzhi scrolls, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 5 in.
everted rim, decorated with three roundels of grisaille painting of $800-1,200
landscapes, reserved on a magenta ground, pale drawing of a pavilion
on a riverbank to the interior, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 2 3/4, dia.
5 3/4 in.
$200-300

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675. 679.
Yingqing Bowl, China, the small bowl decorated with a band of Aubergine Cup, China, 19th century, in the shape of a libation cup,
molded scrolls, beneath raised boss designs, the interior with molded the sides with molded design of magnolia flowers borne on leafy sprigs,
design of baoxianghua, all covered in a bluish-white glaze, Qianlong covered overall by an aubergine glaze, ht. 2 1/2 in.
mark to the countersunk base, ht. 1 1/4, dia. 3 in. $200-300
$150-250

680.
676. Four Small Ceramic Jars, China, 19th/20th century, a horse hoof-
Wucai Plate, China, the interior and the sides finely painted with lotus shaped water coupe decorated in polychrome enamels with a phoenix
flowers borne on leafy scrolls, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 6 1/8 and a dragon chasing a precious pearl amidst flaming clouds, Guangxu
in. mark to the base; a blue and white jar with Xuande mark; an octagonal
$200-300 jar with Guangxu mark, and a powder blue glazed water coupe with
molded designs of sprigs, dia. 3, 2 3/4, 2 5/8, 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.
$150-250
677.
Blue, White, and Iron-red Bowl, China, 19th century, the slightly
everted rim decorated in iron-red and underglaze blue with stylized lotus 681.
sprays borne on leafy tendrils, Qianlong six-character mark to the base, Flambé Glazed Water Pot, China, beehive shape, finely molded with a
ht. 1 3/4, dia. 3 1/4 in. dragon to the side with its head over the mouth rim, covered with a red
$800-1,200 glaze infused with purple streaking, ht. 2 in.
$200-300

678.
Robin’s-egg Glazed Water Coup, China, the hexagonal jar with a 681A.
molded chi dragon to the side, covered overall with a glaze of turquoise Pair of Blue and White Covered Jars, China, each hexagonal jar
and lavender-blue tones, dia. 2 5/8, ht. 1 1/2 in. painted in underglaze blue in a continuous fashion with a landscape
$100-150 with cottages, flat covers, ht. 9 3/4 in.
$300-400

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682. 687.
Pair of Su San Sai Bowls, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), the Porcelain Bowl, China, with flaring sides, the interior with combed
exterior of the wide flaring sides decorated in amber, green, yellow, and design of fish and wave patterns, covered with a sea green glaze, silver-
cream glaze with peony, chrysanthemum, magnolia, and lotus sprays mounted rim, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 7 1/4 in.
on a green ground, the interior with a lingzhi sprig in amber, lingzhi mark $300-500
in underglaze blue to the base, dia. 8 3/4, ht. 2 5/8 in.

Provenance: Christie’s, Chinese Works of Art, September 2009, New 688.


York, Sale 2196, Lot 383. Five Ceramic Items, China, a vase with molded decoration of lotus
$400-600 petals to the body and feathery leaves to the shoulder, lid in openwork,
a sea green glazed ewer with double bow-string design, a pear-shaped
vase with ear lugs, molded with a dragon and covered with an olive
683. green glaze, a wide flaring bowl carved with large peonies to the interior
Doucai Vase, China, the water chestnut-shaped body finely painted and covered with a sea green glaze, and a small petal-rimmed saucer in
with peach, pomegranate, and Buddha’s hand citron sprigs, each a celadon color, ht. 7 3/8, 7 5/8, 8 1/4, dia. 9 5/8, 4 1/4 in.
accompanied by lingzhi sprays, the elongated neck decorated with a $300-500
band of upright plantain leaf lappets, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 6
7/8 in.
$200-300 688A.
Polychrome Enameled Rouleau Vase, China, the sides finely painted
with elegant ladies engaged in various musical activities in a garden
684. setting, between bands of ruyi collar lappets, “Yu Qing Tang Zhi” mark
Porcelain Bottle Vase, China, painted with a master and his pupils to the base, ht. 9 7/8 in.
around a painting table in a garden, with bamboo, bats, and rockery, $300-400
inscriptions to the other side, signed “bingshen (year) zhongdong
month, Luo Ziwen,” “Guangyao nei zao” mark to the base, ht. 8 3/4 in.
$200-300 689.
Pair of Porcelain Figurines, China, molded in good humor as a
reclining man and a woman, their attire decorated in bright enamels
685. with floral and shou roundels, lg. approx. 7 in.
Famille Verte Vase, China, late 19th century, the yuhuchun vase $200-300
painted with peony and prunus branches growing from rockery, ht. 10
in.
$200-300 690.
Ge-type Vase, China, the hu-shaped body covered with a gray-
celadon glaze suffused with dark and light brown crackles simulating
686. “iron wire and gold threads,” ht. 8 1/2 in.
Pair of Famille Rose Vases, China, each painted with a meeting of $200-300
Immortals in a verdant landscape, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 7 3/8
in.
$200-300 691.
Celadon Censer, China, the compressed globular body raised on
tripod feet, covered in an olive green glaze, ht. 4 3/4, dia. 8 3/4 in.
$200-300

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685

683 686

691A. 698.
Two Porcelain Items, China, a small brush pot with molded decoration Fencai Vase, China, the cylindrical sides painted with the seated figure
of an Immortal riding on a tiger traveling in a mountainous landscape, of a monk with antique objects, inscribed and with seals, Hongxian
covered in a lemon yellow glaze, “Wang Bingrong” mark to the base, mark to the base, ht. 5 in.
and a jar with “mille fleur” decoration, with a bat and chi dragon over $250-350
the rim, ht. 4, 3 1/2, dia. 2 5/8, 5 1/8 in.
$200-300
699.
Porcelain Jar, China, the compressed rounded sides finely painted
692. in polychrome enamels with the “100 Boys” motif, on a lemon yellow
Famille Rose Planter, China, 19th century, decorated with roundels of ground, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 3 7/8 in.
Immortals on a ground of flowering and fruiting branches, ht. 7 1/2 in. $100-150
$200-300

700.
693.
Pair of Famille Verte Vases, China, 19th century, each vase decorated
Three Sancai Glazed Figures, China, a seated figure of an official,
with cartouches of figures practicing military moves in a landscape, on
a standing figure of a foreign emissary, and a foo dog on a pedestal,
a purple-blue ground with gilt decoration of Taoist emblems, domed lid
covered in green, blue, and amber glaze, ht. 7 5/8, 8 5/8, 6 1/4 in.
$200-300 surmounted by a foo dog, ht. 10 in.
$300-500

694.
Porcelain Charger, Chinese export, late 19th century, the interior with 701.
a roundel enclosing peony branches growing from rockery, iron mounts, Pair of Iron-red Plates, China, 19th century, the interior of each
dia. 14 1/2 in. plate decorated with roundels with a dragon and a phoenix flanking a
$200-300 shuangxi character, on an iron-red ground with florets and butterflies,
Guangxu mark to the base, dia. 6 3/4 in.
$300-500
695.
Famille Rose Vase, China, 19th century, the rouleau-shaped vase
painted with a scene of guests visiting a scholar in front of his studio, 702.
Tongzhi mark to the base, ht. 14 in. Porcelain Plate, China, 19th century, the interior painted in iron-red
$300-500 with five bats around a shou character, the exterior enameled with four
flowering branches, Jiaqing mark to the base, dia. 7 1/4 in.
$200-300
696.
Famille Rose Jar, China, the bulbous body finely painted with the “100
Boys” motif, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 6 in. 703.
$200-300 Ceramic Brush Washer, China, 19th century, Guangdong ware,
molded in the form of a toad, covered in amber, blue, and white glaze,
lg. approx. 6 1/2 in.
697. $300-500
Porcelain Erotic Figure, China, early 20th century, molded as an erotic
couple seated on a teapot, stamped mark to the base, ht. 5 1/2, lg. 4
in.
$100-150

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712

710

715
713 714

704. 706.
Porcelain Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, the sides decorated in famille Four Ceramic Bowls, China, early 20th century, pair of eggshell
verte palette with figures on horseback, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. polychrome enameled bowls, each painted with a figural scene, and
5 1/2, dia. 4 in. pair of blue and white bowls, each with wide flaring sides, decorated in
$200-300 underglaze blue with leaves and geometric designs, ht. 2 3/8, 3, dia. 5
1/8, 6 1/2 in.
$150-200
705.
Two Famille Rose Plates, China, 19th century, an octagonal plate
decorated with a pair of mandarin ducks in a lotus pond, with cranes 707.
in flight, peony sprays to the exterior, Xuantong mark to the base, and Porcelain Bowl, China, 19th century, the exterior decorated with four
a scallop-rimmed plate painted with peonies and lotuses, on a celadon roundels enclosing flower branches, reserved on a copper red ground
ground, illegible mark to the base, display stands, dia. 8 3/8, 9 3/8 in. with gilt scrolls, Jiaqing mark to the base, wood stand, ht. 3 1/8, dia. 7
$100-150 in.
$200-300

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708. 717.
Pair of Porcelain Baluster Vases, China, 19th century, each Four Chinese Export Porcelain Wares, China, 19th century, a rose
decorated in famille verte palette with the “100 Boys” motif, the neck mandarin creamer, mug, and covered sugar bowl (repairs), each
flanked with dragon lugs, ht. 18 in. painted with figural scenes, and a large cup decorated with two elegant
$400-600 ladies studying in a studio, ht. 3 3/4, 5 3/4, 3, 3 1/2 in.
$200-300

709.
Large Porcelain Bowl, Chinese export, early 20th century, the sides of 718.
the deep bowl decorated with flowering branches, wood stand, dia. 15, Porcelain Lobed Bowl, China, 19th century, the sides enameled
ht. 7 in. with six pairs of figures in various attitudes, the interior decorated with
$100-150 magpies and floral sprays, ht. 3 3/8, 10 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.
$100-150

710.
Famille Verte Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, decoration of floral 719.
borders and sprigs, ht. 11 1/2 in. Ge-type Vase, China, 19th century, the heavily potted bottle covered in
$300-500 a transparent glaze with dense gray crackles, brown glaze around the
mouth rim, ht. 9 1/4 in.
$200-300
711.
Famille Verte Vase, China, 19th century, the rounded body of the
large bottle vase finely painted with pheasants amidst flower branches, 720.
a band of floral roundels over green cash coin ground around the Porcelain Vase, China, painted in polychrome enamels with three
shoulder, below a band of upright plantain leaves, the neck decorated monkeys climbing a cypress tree, Yongzheng mark to the base, ht. 14
en suite, ht. 15 1/2 in. in.
$200-300 $200-300

712. 721.
Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, decoration of the Eight Buddhist Two Famille Rose Items, China, early 20th century, a teapot and a tea
Emblems and rouge de fer dragons on a famille rose floral scroll caddy, painted with children at play, peach finials, mark to the teapot,
ground, ht. 11 1/2 in. ht. approx. 4, 4 1/4 in.
$600-800 $100-150

713. 722.
Yingqing Bowl, China, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), the petal- Copper Red Glazed Vase, China, the bottle vase covered with a glaze
rimmed bowl carved with double fish to the interior, the wide flaring in the shade of crushed strawberry, thinning to white around the mouth
rim, ht. 12 1/2 in.
sides with carved lines imitating petals, covered overall with a pale sea
$200-300
green glaze, ht. 3, dia. 8 7/8 in.
$300-400
723.
Two Rose Medallion Tableware Items, Chinese export, 19th century,
714. a rectangular bowl and an oval plate decorated with panels of a figural
Celadon Covered Jar, China, 19th century, the ovoid ribbed body and group and bird and flower motifs, 10 x 8 1/2, 14 1/2 x 12 in.
the lid covered inside and out with a sea green glaze, ht. 7 3/4 in. $250-350
$200-300

724.
715. Famille Rose Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, one side painted with
Longquan-type Celadon Charger, China, the interior with carved and a scene of two woodmen resting on the ground next to an outcrop,
combed design of flowers and leaves, covered overall with an olive inscriptions to the reverse, dated yiyou year, signed “Zhushan Wang
green glaze, dia. 10 1/2, ht. 2 3/8 in. Qi,” ht. 5 3/8, dia. 4 3/8 in.
$300-400 $100-150

715A. 725.
Blue and White Plate, China, Transitional period, 16th-17th century, Blanc-de-Chine Guanyin, China, early 20th century, the seated figure
underglaze blue decoration of antique objects and flowers, dia. 9 5/8 in. of Guanyin with both hands resting on her bent right knee, covered in a
$200-300 creamy white glaze, mark to the back, ht. 9 3/4 in.
$200-300

716.
Large Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl, China, early 20th century, the 726.
interior painted with flowers, the exterior with elegant ladies and children Three Famille Rose Bowls, China, each of hexagonal shape, the
at play in a garden scene with a multitude of flowering branches, wood exterior painted with a mantis resting on flower branches, the interior
stand, dia. 15 1/4, ht. 6 1/2 in. with a peach roundel surrounded by birds and magnolia blooms, chop
$300-500 mark to the base, dia. 4 5/8, ht. 2 1/4 in.
$150-200

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729

731

726A. 732.
Pair of “Robin’s-egg” Covered Jars, China, each rounded jar covered Porcelain Bowl and Plate, China, 19th century, the interior decorated
in blue glaze with snowflake inclusions, with slightly domed cover, ht. with a roundel enclosing two elegant ladies in an interior scene,
11 in. encircled by a scene of children at play in a garden, floral sprays to the
$400-600 everted rim, freehand drawing of bamboo leaves to the exterior, wood
display stand, and a plate with underglaze blue decoration of peony
flowers, wood stand, ht. 3 5/8, dia. 9 3/4, dia. 8 1/2 in.
727. $200-300
Pair of Yellow Vases, China, each baluster vase enameled with a
dragon amidst chrysanthemum and magnolia branches, each dome
cover surmounted by a foo dog finial, all reserved on a lemon yellow 733.
ground, ht. 8 3/4 in. Four Ceramic Items, China, 19th century, a pair of tall hexagonal
$150-200 vases, painted in famille rose palette with panels of flowers, and
with openwork cartouches, Tongzhi mark to the base; a lobed bowl
decorated with winged mythical animals amidst peony and lotus scrolls,
728. on a blue ground, Jiaqing mark to the base; and a covered jar with bats
Square Famille Verte Bowl, China, 19th century, the sides painted suspending shou characters amidst lotus meanders, Tongzhi mark, ht.
with pomegranate, loquat, lychee, and peach sprays to each side, 11 (pair), 2 3/4, 3 3/4 in.
below a narrow band of florets and bamboo leaves, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 5 3/4 $200-300
in.
$200-300
734.
Mirror Black Vase, China, 19th century, with gilt decoration of
729. beribboned scholarly objects between leafy scroll bands, on a mirror
Polychrome Enameled Jar and Cover, China, early 20th century, the black glazed ground, ht. 8 1/4 in.
ovoid body finely painted with a garden scene of elegant ladies and $100-150
children reading under a plantain tree, inscription to the other side, ht.
approx. 11 3/4 in.
$300-500 735.
Two Ceramic Items, China, a teapot with a panel enclosing
inscriptions to each side, surrounded by floral sprays, Jiaqing mark to
730. the base, the other shaped as a book, painted to the front with a lady
Famille Verte Plate, China, 19th century, the interior finely painted with and children in a garden, inscribed, dated bingshen year, signed “Yu
an elegant lady fixing her hair in a garden, the border decorated with Yuansheng,” ht. 4, 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.
panels of antique objects on a brocade ground, Kangxi mark to the $150-250
base, dia. 14 3/4 in.
$200-300
736.
Sang-de-Boeuf Vase, China, 19th century, the baluster vase covered
731. with a glaze in the shade of dark crushed strawberry thinning to white
Famille Verte Covered Jar, China, 19th century, the bulbous body around the mouth rim, ht. 13 in.
with figures on horseback, flat cover decorated with two boys at play, $200-300
ht. 11 1/2 in.
$300-500

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Peachbloom Glazed Vase, China, 19th century, the laifuzun vase Pair of Famille Rose Sgraffito Bowls, China, 19th century, each finely
covered with a glaze in the shade of crushed strawberry with apple painted with four medallions enclosing lanterns and antique objects,
green spots, wood stand, ht. 6 1/4 in. separated by foliate sprays, reserved on a ruby-ground with sgraffito
$300-500 design of feathery scrolls, the interior painted in underglaze blue with
lanterns and a baoxianghua medallion, Daoguang mark to the base, ht.
2 3/8, dia. 5 7/8 in.
738. $500-700
Cup and Saucer, China, Tongzhi period (1861-1875), the saucer and
the cup painted in polychrome enamels with cockerels in a garden
scene with rockery and peonies, flower border, the cup decorated en 747.
suite, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 1 1/2 in. Pair of Saucer Dishes, China, 18th century, finely painted in
$100-150 polychrome enamel with iris, peach, loquat, and pomegranate sprays to
the exterior, the interior with a peach roundel, “Dan Ning Tang Cang” (In
the Collection of the Hall of Inner Peace) mark to the base, boxed, dia.
6 1/4 in.
739.
$400-600
Three Wucai Items, China, 19th century, a double-gourd vase with
boys practicing military skills, Wanli mark to the base; a bowl painted in
red and green with fish to the interior and floral scrolls to the exterior; 748.
and a wide bowl with cartouches of insects and flower branches on a Three Porcelain Items, China, two porcelain saucers (one with a chip),
brocade ground, a medallion enclosing antique objects to the interior, and a yellow bottle vase, lg. 4 1/2, 5 3/4, ht. 6 1/2 in.
ht. 4 1/2, dia. 5 1/2, 8 7/8 in. $100-150
$100-150

749.
740. Porcelain Strap-handled Cup, China, 19th century, cylindrical form,
Three Famille Rose Figurines, China, early 20th century, each surface decorated with figures in famille rose enamels, long inscription
depicting a standing figure of an Immortal, ht. 7 1/4, 7 3/4, 9 in. to one side with a “Huai De Tang” mark, ht. 3 3/4 in.
$200-300 $200-300

741. 750.
Jizhou Vase, China, Song/Jin dynasty, 12th century, the double-gourd Four Porcelain Bowls, Chinese export, 19th century, one iron-red and
body fluidly painted in dark chocolate brown over a white slip with a gilt, one rose medallion and underglaze blue, a wucai bowl decorated
lotus flower and a seed pod, covered with a thin transparent glaze, ht. with flower scrolls, and a blue and white lobed bowl mounted with a
7 3/8 in. white brass handle, dia. to 7 3/4, ht. to 3 1/4 in.
$200-300
Provenance: Christie’s, May 4, 1978, Lot 225 sticker.
$300-350
751.
Pair of Porcelain Cups, China, 19th century, each finely enameled
742. with a variety of flowers reserved on a ruby-red ground, Jiaqing mark in
Porcelain Covered Bowl, China, the exterior of the bowl and cover underglaze blue to the base, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 3 7/8 in.
$300-500
painted in polychrome enamels with cartouches enclosing birds and
flowers, reserved on a turquoise glazed ground with stylized lotus
blossoms, gilt foo dog finial to the cover, Tongzhi mark to the base, ht.
752.
5 3/4, dia. 6 1/8 in.
Porcelain Bowl, China, finely painted in polychrome enamels with birds
$100-150 and plum blossoms which extend into the interior, “Le Gu Tang Zhi”
mark to the base, ht. 2 5/8, ht. 7 1/8 in.
$300-500
743.
Famille Rose Covered Jar, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the
bulbous body finely painted with antique objects, peony branches, 753.
butterflies, and rockery, below lotus collar lappets around the mouth Blanc-de-Chine Guanyin, China, the seated figure of Guanyin with
rim, the flat cover decorated en suite, ht. 9 in. downcast eyes and a loose-fitting robe, covered in a creamy white
$200-300 glaze, ht. 8 5/8 in.
$100-150

744.
Pair of Magenta Cups, China, each cup decorated with three magenta 754.
enameled double-dragon roundels, with a shou roundel to the interior, Two Porcelain Bowls, China, one finely enameled with magpies on
Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 2, dia. 3 1/4 in. flowering prunus branches, Daoguang mark to the base, the other
$400-600 enameled with peony and prunus branches, Xianfeng mark to the base,
dia. 5 3/4, 6 in.
$150-250
745.
Porcelain Wall Vase, China, early 20th century, molded as a
beribboned sack with a qin handle, decorated overall with hexagonal 755.
brocade patterns on a yellow ground, lg. 10 1/8 in. Peachbloom Laifu Zun Vase, China, the neck with molded triple bow-
$200-300 string decoration, covered in a glaze of gray-pink with mossy green
inclusion, Kangxi mark to the base, ht. 7 1/2 in.
$150-250

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756. 766.
Two Famille Rose Porcelain Bowls, China, 19th century, a quatrefoil Yaozhou-type Celadon Tray, China, raised on tripod feet, covered
bowl decorated with a New Year’s celebration scene to each side, and overall by a brown-green glaze except for the circular area to the
a leaf-shaped bowl painted both to the interior and exterior with praying bottom, dia. 5 1/4 in.
mantises on flower sprays, both bowls with Tongzhi mark to the base, $300-500
lg. 8, 9 1/2 in.
$300-500
767.
Jade Plaque, China, 19th century, Yuan-style, the round plaque carved
757. and pierced with two wild geese in flight, the stone of gray-white color
Ten Porcelain Items, China, early 20th century, five bowls, two cups, with russet markings, dia. 2 1/4 in.
and three saucer dishes, each decorated with a flower or antique motif, $200-300
dia. 3 3/8-4 7/8 in.
$250-350
768.
Pair of Jade Pendants, China, each of demilune shape and together
758.
forming a bi plaque, carved with a foo dog to the top and rows of small
Four Famille Rose Porcelain Items, China, early 20th century, a pair
holes to the surface of both sides, the stones of celadon color, dia. 2
of vases each finely painted with two pheasants perched amidst peony
and magnolia branches (one with mouth repaired, loss), a wide bowl 1/8 in.
decorated with flowers of the four seasons, and a brush holder and a $100-150
brush, ht. 9 5/8, dia. 6 3/8, lg. 2 3/8 in.
$250-350
769.
Two Jadeite Items, China, a snuff bottle of flattened ovoid shape, and
759. a columnar pendant, the stones of semi-translucent white and apple
Large Porcelain Bowl, China, 19th century, the interior decorated green color, lg. 1 7/8, 3 1/8 in.
in red, yellow, green, and aubergine with flowers and butterflies, the $250-350
exterior with gilt design on a purple-blue ground, ht. 5, dia. 12 in.
$200-300
770.
Two Jade Carvings, China, one carved in a reticulated design as two
760. bamboo shoots, the other as two foo dogs, the stones of white and
Polychrome Enameled Plate, China, early 20th century, finely painted celadon color, respectively, lg. 3 1/4, 2 1/8 in.
with figures in a garden in front of cottages, with inscriptions, mark to $200-300
the base, dia. 9 in.
$150-200
770A.
Jade Buckle, China, 19th century, surmounted by high relief carving of
761. a sinuous chi dragon, topped by a dragon-head finial, the stone of pale
Three Porcelain Jars, China, early 20th century, a pair of famille rose celadon color, lg. 4 7/8 in.
jars decorated with an elegant lady and children in a garden, reticulated $300-500
wood covers, wood stands; and a yellow glazed jar with green and
aubergine glazed butterflies amidst flower sprays, with cover, Kangxi
mark to the base, ht. 3 3/8, 4 1/2 in.
771.
$300-400
Four Jade Carvings, China, each carved as a standing figure of a boy
holding a basket, the stones of pale celadon color, lg. to 3 in.
$300-500
762.
Pair of Small Porcelain Vases, China, each rouleau-shaped vase
painted with a sparrow perched on willow branches, inscribed “Liu
Yucen in guiwei year,” mark to the base, wood stands, ht. 5 1/4 in. 772.
$200-300 Three Jade Carvings, China, carved as standing figures of a boy, a
woman, and a fishmonger, the stones of pale celadon color, lg. 2 3/4,
3 3/8, 2 1/4 in.
763. $300-400
Doucai Plate, China, decorated with the “100 Boys” motif, Yongzheng
mark to the base, dia. 6 3/8 in.
$500-800 773.
Jade Garment Hook and Pendant, China, 19th century, the hook
carved in high relief with a sinuous chi dragon holding a lingzhi sprig,
764. foo dog head finial, mounted as a brooch, pale celadon jade; and a
Famille Rose Jar, China, the bulbous body finely painted with a bird pendant with openwork carving of a squirrel on a plant, pale spinach
looking down from peony branches growing from rockery, Yongzheng green jade, lg. 2 3/4, 2 3/4 in.
mark to the base, ht. 7 in. $200-300
$300-500

774.
765. Jade Plaque, China, carved and pierced with a female Immortal and
Celadon Jar, China, the thinly potted green-glazed jar decorated with her attendant, the stone of white color, 3 x 1 5/8 in.
molded design of florets to the rounded body, a pair of strap handles to $100-150
the shoulder, ht. 3 1/8 in.
$200-300

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767

770

838

835

836

770A

772

771
775. 786.
Two Jade Carvings, China, one in the archaic cong shape, the other Two Jade Bracelets, China, the stone of semi-translucent emerald and
of celadon jade carving of a fu (happiness) character, lg. 1 1/2, 1 5/8 in. white with a lavender tint, dia. 2 3/4, 2 3/8 in.
$100-150 $200-300

776. 787.
Jade Pendant, China, carved as the standing figure of Guanyin holding Three Jade Carvings, China, depicting figures in various attitudes, the
a rose water bottle in her hand, the stone colored a bright emerald stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color with minor russet areas,
green, lg. 2 3/4 in. two wood stands, lg. 2 3/8, 2 1/2, 2 in.
$100-150 $200-300

777. 788.
Jade Pendant, China, the plaque carved in high relief with a dragon Jade Pendant, China, the square plaque carved in low relief with
and a bat embracing cash coins, the stone colored a bright emerald characters “Qianlong yu shang” to one side, and “Ji xiang ru yi” to the
green, 2 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. other, key-fret borders, the stone of celadon color, 1 1/2 in. sq.
$100-150 $100-150

778. 789.
Two Jade Carvings, China, both carved in high relief with a chi dragon Jade Plaque, China, the rectangular plaque carved in relief with two
between ruyi heads, the stones of bright emerald color with lavender cranes and a pine tree, the stone of gray-celadon color, 2 3/8 x 1 3/4
tint, lg. 2 5/8, 1 3/4 in. in.
$100-150 $200-300

779. 790.
Jade Carving, China, carved as a duck holding a lingzhi sprig in its Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, carved in low relief with bamboo
mouth, the stone of gray-white color, lg. 2 3/8 in. joints and rockery to one side, calligraphic inscriptions to the other,
$100-150 scroll borders, the stone of celadon-white color, 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.
$200-300

780.
Two Jade Carvings, China, a white jade bi plaque with overall raised 791.
boss decoration, and a columnar item with raised bosses to the Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, carved in low relief with the twelve
surface, pale celadon jade with russet markings, dia. 2 1/4, 2 5/8 in. zodiac animals encircling a bagua to one side, calligraphic inscriptions
$200-400 to the other, and Stems-and-Branches (tiangan dizhi) encircling a taiji
symbol to the other side, cloud border, the stone of gray-white color, 2
5/8 x 1 3/4 in.
781. $200-300
Jade Pendant, China, the rectangular plaque carved and pierced
with a shuangxi character with dragon border to the top and beaded
borders to the sides, the stone of celadon color, 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. 792.
$100-150 Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, carved in low relief with a boy riding
a water buffalo under a willow tree to one side, calligraphic inscriptions
to the other, wave and dragon border, the stone of gray-white color, 2
782. 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.
Jade Plaque, China, the thick rectangular plaque carved in low relief $200-300
with two boys playing gong under a pine tree, and bats and a peach
spray to the back, scroll borders, the stone of gray-celadon color, 2 3/8
x 1 5/8 in. 793.
$250-350 Three Jade Pendants, China, one carved as a fish, and two
rectangular plaques carved with an Immortal and inscriptions, one
white, two celadon color, lg. 2 1/4, 2 1/8, 2 in.
783. $200-300
Jade Plaque, China, of rectangular shape, carved in low relief with a
boy picking loquats to the front, and calligraphic inscriptions atop an iris
plant to the back, dragon border to the top, the stone of celadon color, 794.
2 3/4 x 2 in. Four Jade Carvings, China, carved as two recumbent rams, a mythical
$200-300 animal qilin, and a foo dog, the stones of pale celadon color, three
wood stands, lg. to 2 in.
$300-500
784.
Pair of Jade Bracelets, China, the stones of semi-translucent white
color, dia. 2 3/4 in. 795.
$250-350 Jade Censer, China, the bulbous body supported by tripod feet
carved as roses borne on leafy branches, flanked by two rose handles
suspending loose rings, the slightly domed lid with a rose finial, the
785. stone of sea green color, fitted wood stand, ht. 4 in.
Three Jade Items, China, a bracelet, an archer’s ring, and a pendant $100-150
carved with carp leaping from waves, the stones of semi-translucent
emerald green and lavender color, dia. 3, 1, lg. 1 1/2 in.
$300-400

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781

780

789 791
790 792

788

798

797
799
800

796. 798.
Pair of Jade Birds, China, 19th century, each carved as a phoenix Jade Carving, China, the seated figure of Liu Hai holding a staff
perched on rockery, with a lotus sprig in its mouth, wood stand, bronze suspending cash coins, and accompanied by a toad, the stone of pale
mounts with chased and repoussé design of flowering scrolls, ht. 5 1/2 celadon color, lg. 8 7/8 in.
(jade), 7 7/8 (total) in. $250-350
$300-500

799.
797. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as two reclining horses, the stone of
Jade Carving, China, depicting a reclining boy resting on a leaf and pale celadon color, lg. 2 1/2, ht. 1 1/2 in.
holding a lingzhi sprig, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 3 1/4 in. $200-300
$250-350

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Jade Carving, China, carved as a recumbent mythical animal with Five Jadeite Seals, China, three lavender with russet tops, two pale
tortoise shell, lion’s tail, and deer’s antlers, the stone of pale celadon green with apple green markings, lg. to 2 in.
color, lg. 3 in. $250-350
$250-350

809A.
801. Two Jade Pendants, China, a pure white highly translucent rectangular
Jade Carving, China, depicting a monkey climbing atop a double pendant carved with fish and flowers, and a green-white carving of a
gourd, the stone of gray-celadon color, lg. 3 1/2 in. child, 2 1/4 x 1 1/2, lg. 1 3/4 in.
$100-150 $100-150

810.
802.
Two Jade Carvings, China, a boulder carved in openwork with
Jade Water Coupe, China, carved in the shape of a curled lotus leaf,
deer and a tiger amidst leafy branches, and a plaque with reticulated
with a seed pod and flowers borne on leafy stems as the handle, the
carving of two phoenixes, the stones of pale celadon color with russet
stone of gray-celadon color, lg. 3 3/4, ht. 1 1/4 in.
markings, lg. 2 3/4, 3 1/4 in.
$100-150
$300-400

803. 811.
Jade Carving, China, the standing figure of Guanyin pouring water Jade Carving, China, vividly carved as a melon borne on a leafy tendril,
from a bottle and holding a precious jewel, the stone of gray-white the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 1 1/2 in.
color, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300
$100-150

812.
804. Jade Carving, China, carved as a bird resting atop a galloping mythical
Jade Bracelet, China, carved as two dragons facing each other, the animal, the stone of yellow-white color with some russet inclusions, lg.
stone of pale celadon color, dia. 2 3/4 in. 1 3/4 in.
$100-150 $250-350

805. 813.
Jade Carving, China, a mythical bird resting on rockery, holding a sprig Jade Archer’s Ring, China, with slightly slanting top, the stone of gray-
laden with peaches in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 3 celadon color, lg. 1 1/4 in.
3/4 in. $200-300
$100-150

814.
806. Jade Buckle, China, the two-part buckle carved in relief with a chilong
Two Jade Plaques, China, both rectangular, carved in openwork, one on the slightly convex surface, dragon-head clasp, the stone of pale
with boys playing in a landscape, the other with a fu character amidst celadon color, lg. 3 5/8 in.
$250-350
leafy scrolls, the stones of celadon-white color, 3 x 2 1/8, 2 5/8 x 1 3/4
in.
$250-350
815.
Jade Garment Hook, China, the slightly S-curved surface surmounted
by high relief carving of a chilong and a dragon-head finial, the stone of
807. yellow-white color, lg. 5 in.
Jade Hair Ornament, China, 19th century, elongated rectangular $250-350
shape with a pointed end, the front surface finely carved with stylized
shou characters alternating with shuangxi roundels, the stone of semi-
translucent white color, lg. 11 5/8 in. 816.
$300-500 Three Jade Carvings, China, a belt hook carved with chi dragons, a
bi carved in the archaic style, with chi dragon group to one side and
raised bosses to the other, and an archer’s ring, lg. 4 3/8, dia. 2 1/2, 1
808. 1/2 in.
Three Jade Carvings, China, a white jade plaque carved with stylized $250-350
kui dragons, carving of a boy traveling on clouds, and a celadon jade
plaque with high relief carving of a bat and lingzhi sprigs, lg. 3, 3 5/8, 2
1/2 in. 817.
$200-300 Jade Carving, China, carved as a figure of Guanyin in the royal ease
pose atop a lotus stand, the stone of white color, wood stand, ht. 5 1/4
in.
808A. $250-350
Four Carvings, China, three jadeite items including an abacus, a plume
holder, and a fish, together with a small figure of Mile Buddha, lg. to 2
in. 818.
$100-150 Two Jade Carvings, China, a reclining boy holding a lotus flower and
a seated figure of a Budai monk with two boys, the stones of celadon
color, lg. 3 1/4, 2 1/4 in.
$250-350

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823

825

826

822

824

819. 826.
Three Jade Carvings, China, depicting fish, the stones of celadon and Jadeite Archer’s Ring, China, 19th century, carved in high relief with
dark gray color, lg. 2 1/2, 2 3/8, 2 1/4 in. a chi dragon holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of semi-
$150-250 translucent emerald color, dia. 1 1/4 in.
$400-600

820.
Four Jade Items, China, carving of a boar, a crab, a bixie, and an 827.
ovoid seal surmounted by a foo dog, the stones of gray and russet, Jade Carving, China, vividly carved as a reclining Pekingese, the stone
gray-white, celadon, and gray-yellow color, lg. 2, 2, 1 5/8, 1 3/4 in. of white and dark colors, lg. 3 3/8 in.
$200-300 $250-350

828.
821.
Jade Seal, China, the rectangular seal surmounted by a finial carved as
Two Jade Plaques, China, both rectangular, carved in low relief with
a chi dragon biting a lingzhi sprig, the stone of semi-translucent emerald
an Immortal to the front, and calligraphic inscriptions to the back, scroll
green color, ht. 3 3/8 in.
borders, the stones of gray-white color, 3 x 2, 2 1/2 x 1 1/8 in.
$250-350
$200-300

829.
822. Jade Seal, China, the surface of the rectangular seal carved in high
Jade Mythical Animal, China, 19th century, figure with antlers of a relief with a boy holding a big fish issuing cash coins and lingzhi sprigs,
deer, face of a boar, body of a tortoise, and tail of a foo dog, the stone the stone of semi-translucent emerald green color, lg. 2 7/8 in.
of pale celadon color, lg. 1 1/4, ht. 1 1/4 in. $200-400
$200-300

830.
823. Two Jade Carvings, China, a white jade carving of a recumbent ox,
Jade Buckle, China, 19th century, the finely chased bronze mount set and foo dog group carved from gray and toffee-colored jade, lg. 2 5/8,
with a large rectangular jadeite plaque, the stone of semi-translucent 2 1/2 in.
emerald and white color, 2 3/4 x 2 1/8, 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 (jade) in. $250-350
$200-300

831.
824. Two Jade Plaques, China, a rectangular plaque carved in low relief
Jade Buckle, China, 19th century, two parts, each carved in high relief with two boys at play to one side and calligraphic inscriptions to the
with a sinuous chi dragon holding a lingzhi sprig, foo dog clasp, the other, the other of round shape surmounted by a pair of mythical birds,
stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 3 in. carved to both sides with seal characters, the stones of celadon-white
$200-300 color, 2 3/8 x 1 5/8, 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.
$200-300

825.
Jade Carving, China, depicting a monkey on a fruit branch, the stone 832.
of semi-translucent white color with russet markings finely incorporated Two Jade Plaques, China, both rectangular, carved in low relief, one
into the skin of the monkey and fruit, 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. with an Immortal and his attendant, the other with a boy riding a water
$100-150 buffalo, calligraphic inscriptions to the back, scroll borders, the stones
of gray-white color, 2 1/2 x 1 5/8, 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.
$200-300

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829

827

830

833. 839.
Two Jade Carvings, China, both carved in openwork as lingzhi sprigs, Two Jade Pendants, China, a jade pebble carved in the shape of two
the stones of pale celadon color, lg. 2 3/8, 2 5/8 in. lotus seed pods supported by lingzhi sprigs, and with a leaping frog to
$300-500 one side, the other carved as a boy riding on a mythical bird, the stones
of pale celadon color with some russet markings, lg. 2 1/8, 3 in.
$250-350
834.
Two Jade Carvings, China, one depicting a boy with a ram, the other
a reclining boy holding a lotus seed pod and a wide flaring leaf, the 840.
stones of pale celadon color, lg. 2 1/2, 2 in. Three Jade Carvings, China, carved in openwork as a lingzhi sprig, a
$300-500 plaque with lotus flowers and leaves, and a bi surmounted by a coiling
chi dragon with a bifurcated tail, the stones of pale celadon color, lg. 2
3/4, 2 7/8, 2 in.
$300-400
835.
Two Jade Plaques, China, both rectangular, carved with a scene
of an Immortal with his attendant in a serene landscape to one side,
841.
inscription or a lotus pond scene to the reverse, the stones of pale
Two Jade Pendants, China, one carved in the shape of a stylized
celadon color, lg. 2 1/8 x 1 1/4, 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.
archaic dragon, the other as a bi plaque surrounded by three squirrels,
$250-350 the stones of pale celadon color, lg. 2 1/4, 2 3/8 in.
$250-350
836.
Jade Buckle, China, the buckle surmounted by high-relief carving of a 842.
chi dragon with a bifurcated tail, dragon head finial, the stone of pale Two Jade Carvings, China, both foo dog groups, the stones of pale
celadon color, lg. 4 3/8 in. celadon color, lg. 1 3/4, 2 3/8 in.
$150-250 $250-350

837. 843.
Jade Carving, China, in the form of a rhyton cup, finely carved in relief Two Jade Carvings, China, one depicting Liu Hai and a toad, the other
with scrolls, and incised with stylized dragon and scroll designs, the a boy riding on a wild goose, the stones of pale celadon color, lg. 2
stone of green color with russet markings, lg. 10 1/8 in. 1/8, 1 7/8 in.
$400-600 $200-300

838. 844.
Two Jade Carvings, China, a circular white jade pendant carved to Two Jade Carvings, China, one depicting a cicada, the other a boy,
one side in medium relief with Shoulao riding on a deer, accompanied the stones of pale celadon color, lg. 3 1/8, 2 1/2 in.
by his attendant, the reverse with characters “Ji Xiang Ru Yi” (may $200-300
everything go well), rope border, and a pale celadon cylindrical pendant
carved with pommel design, dia. 2 1/8, lg. 1 1/4 in.
$300-500 845.
Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, the arched top carved with addorsing
birds, the front carved in low relief with two boys playing flute and
trumpet, inscriptions and signed “Zigang” to the back, the stone of
celadon-white color, 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 in.
$200-300

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847

849

848
846

855 857

859

856 858

846. 851.
Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, carved in low relief with a scholar Three Jade Carvings, China, a rabbit, a foo dog, and a group of cats,
accompanied by his attendant, the reverse with inscriptions, the stone the stones of pale celadon or white color, lg. 1 5/8, 1 3/8, 1 5/8 in.
of pale celadon color, 2 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. $100-150
$200-300

852.
847. Two Jade Carvings, China, both depicting a recumbent dog holding a
Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, carved in low relief with two boys lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stones of pale celadon color, lg. 2 5/8, 2
playing musical instruments, the reverse with inscriptions, the stone of 3/8 in.
celadon-white color, 2 x 1 5/8 in. $250-350
$200-300

853.
848.
Two Jade Carvings, China, one carved in openwork as monkeys on
Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, with slightly arched top, carved in
peach branches, the other as lingzhi sprigs, the stones of gray-white
low relief with a scholar and his attendant under a pine tree, carved
color, lg. 2 3/4, 3 1/4 in.
characters to the back, the stone of celadon-white color, 2 1/8 x 1 7/8
$300-400
in.
$300-400
854.
849. Two Jade Carvings, China, one carved as a kneeling figure, the other
Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, carved in low relief with a bird flying as a standing figure holding a lotus seed pod and an ingot, the stones
above a loquat spray to the front, archaic scroll borders, inscriptions of pale celadon color, lg. 2, 2 1/8 in.
and signed “Zigang” to the back, the stone of celadon-white color, 1 $300-400
7/8 x 1 1/2 in.
$200-300
855.
Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent qilin with its head turned
850. backwards and holding a sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon
Three Jade Carvings, China, a foo dog and two other dogs, the color, lg. 2 5/8 in.
stones of celadon or white color, lg. 2 1/2, 2, 2 in. $250-350
$100-150

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865

867

864

866

856. 862.
Jade Carving, China, depicting two recumbent dogs, the stone of pale Two Jade Carvings, China, each a seated figure of Budai with
celadon color, 2 x 1 3/4 in. attendants, the stones of pale celadon color, lg. 2 3/4, 2 1/4 in.
$200-300 $300-500

857. 863.
Jade Carving, China, a foo dog group contending a lingzhi sprig, the Two Jade Pendants, China, one carved in the shape of a mythical
stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 3/8 in. bird, the other as two bats embracing prunus blossoms, the stones of
$200-300 gray-celadon color with russet markings, lg. 2 1/4, 2 3/4 in.
$300-400

858.
864.
Jade Carving, China, a foo dog group contending a lingzhi sprig, the
Jade Pendant, China, carved as a bamboo shoot, silver mount, the
stone of pale celadon color, lg. 1 3/4 in.
stone of bright emerald green color, lg. 1 1/4 in.
$200-300
$300-400

859.
865.
Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent foo dog with its head
Jade Ring, China, a sea green jadeite set in gilt-bronze mount, jade 3/4
turned backwards contending a lingzhi sprig with a young foo dog on
its back, the stone of celadon color, lg. 2 1/2 in. x 1/2 in.
$200-300 $200-300

860. 866.
Two Jade Pendants, China, one finely carved as a bamboo joint with a Jadeite Pendant, China, carved in the form of a dragon boat with a
pair of bats to the front, the stone of celadon-white color, the other as a mask, the stone of emerald green color, mounted with white gold and
coiled foo dog resting atop a pebble which is further wrapped by lingzhi small diamond studs, 1 5/8 x 1 in.
sprigs and lotus leaves, the stone of pale gray color, lg. 1 1/2, 1 5/8 in. $2,000-3,000
$300-500

867.
861. Two Pairs of Jade Clips, China, early 20th century, a pair of white
Two Jade Carvings, China, one depicting a boy holding a ruyi scepter, jades carved in openwork as lotuses issuing from hu vases, and a pair
accompanied by a foo dog, the other a dolphin group, the stones of of gray-white jades of two Immortals, lg. 1 7/8, 1 3/8 in.
gray-white color, lg. 2 1/8, 2 in. $200-300
$300-400

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872

873

874

878

868. 872.
Two Jade Carvings, China, one depicting two boys at play, the other a Jade Table Screen, China, 19th century, finely carved to the front in
Budai monk holding a large fan on his back, the stones of pale celadon relief with chrysanthemum branches growing from rockery, the stone of
color, lg. 2 1/4, 2 1/8 in. gray-white color, display wood stand, 4 1/8 x 3 in.
$300-400 $300-500

869. 873.
Beaded Necklace, China, early 20th century, sandalwood bead Jade Wrist Rest, China, early 19th century, in the shape of a bamboo
necklace interspersed with jade, glass, quartz beads, suspending a pale join, finely carved in relief with a recluse in a rocky landscape with river,
celadon jade pendant, (hanging) lg. 50 in. pines, and cascades, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color,
$200-300 wood stand carved in openwork, 6 5/8 x 2 3/8 in.
$600-800

870.
874.
Two Jade Plaques, China, each rectangular, carved in low relief with
Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, carved in medium relief with the Eight
an Immortal accompanied by his attendant in a serene landscape to the
Taoist Immortals on a boat, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon-
front, and calligraphic inscriptions to the back, the stones of celadon white color, 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.
and gray-white color, 2 5/8 x 1 7/8, 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. $300-500
$400-600

875.
871. Colored Jade Bead Necklace, China, the beads of apple green color,
Two Jade Plaques, China, each rectangular, carved in low relief, one
lg. 53 in.
with an Immortal accompanied by auspicious animals to the front, and
$100-150
calligraphic inscriptions to the back, the other with dragons and scrolls
enclosing a central panel to both sides, the stones of gray-celadon
color, 3 1/8 x 2, 3 x 2 1/4 in.
$400-600

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885

884

876. 881.
Court Necklace, China, 19th century, small red terra-cotta beads Six Jewelry Items, China, three jade pendants, each carved in relief
wrapped by gold-colored threads, interspersed with coral beads, the with various motifs, the stone of semi-translucent emerald green, a
long pendant with jade, turquoise, seed pearls, and coral, lg. 29 in. carved lapis lazuli pendant, an agate beaded necklace, and a silver
$100-150 filigree bracelet inset with large turquoise beads, lg. 2, 1 1/4, 1 3/4, 1
3/8, 19, dia. 2 1/2 in.
$300-400
877.
Jade Necklace, China, large pale celadon jade beads interspersed with
ivory beads dyed red, lg. 66 in.
$100-150 882.
Silver Watch, c. 1850, Bovet, made for the Chinese market, 0,900,
1664C, attached to a silver chain with auspicious characters fu shou
878. kang ning (happiness, longevity, health, peace), dia. 2 in.
Cinnabar Beaded Belt and Jade Buckle, China, 19th century, the belt $200-300
consisting of carved cinnabar beads interspersed with coral, soapstone,
and glass beads, the gray-white jade buckles carved with chi dragons,
lg. 33 1/2, jade 3 3/4 in.
$300-400 883.
Four Coins, China, Guangxu mark and of the period (1875-1908), three
silver and one gold, Foo-Kien Province, 1 mace and 44 candareens.
879. $1,200-1,400
Lapis and Jade Rosary, China, late 19th/early 20th century, lapis lazuli
beads interspersed with four large jadeite beads, lg. approx. 36 in.
$100-150
884.
Soapstone Carving, China, finely carved as three Luohan figures riding
880. on waves, two standing and one seated, accompanied by foo dogs, the
Jade-inset Screen, China, the rosewood display stand carved in reverse carved with crashing waves, rosewood stand carved with rocks
openwork with scrolls, inset with an ovoid white jade screen carved with and pines, ht. 10 1/4, lg. 9 in.
a pair of dragons embracing a roundel, jade 4 1/2 x 2 3/4, screen ht. $3,500-4,500
10 in.
$300-500

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885A.
Bowenite Jade Vase and Cover, China, finely carved on either side
with stylized taotie masks, the neck with a pair of lugs carved as birds
in high relief, suspending a pair of loose ring pendants, with further
888 small scrolls flanking the lower side of the body, the cover surmounted
by a carved quail, wood stand, ht. 5 1/2 in. (7 3/4 in. with cover).

Provenance: Collection of Melvin B. Nessel, Boston, Massachusetts.


$400-600

885B.
Hardstone Slide, China, the rectangular surface carved in relief with
three chi dragons, the stone of celadon and russet color, 9 1/2 x 3 in.
$100-150

886.
Soapstone Stand, China, 19th century, finely shaped as a miniature
rocky mountain in billowy clouds, ht. 7, lg. 10 1/2 in.
$300-400

886A.
Soapstone Carving, China, the seated figure of Guanyin atop a
double-lotus throne, her right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, and her left
hand holding a bo, wood stand, ht. 5 5/8 in.
$100-150

887.
Soapstone Guanyin, China, the standing figure mounted in bronze as
a lamp, with a jade plaque finial, ht. 13 1/2 in.
$200-300

887A.
Soapstone Boxed Seal Set, China, the square box enclosing four
seals, 2 1/4 sq., ht. 1 5/8 in.
$100-150

888.
Pair of Soapstone Scroll Weights, China, late 19th/early 20th century,
each rectangular, finely carved in relief with scholars traveling in a rocky
landscape with pavilions and gnarled trees, 7 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.
$300-500

889.
Soapstone Box, China, the drum-shaped body carved with four panels
enclosing iris, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum branches, with
cover, the base carved “Da Qing Xianfeng san nian, Yuan Yongqing jing
zhi,” ht. 3 5/8, dia. 4 5/8 in.
$200-300

890.
Soapstone Luohan, China, finely carved as a seated Luohan with both
hands resting on his knees, with an contemplative expression, the stone
of gray-white color, ht. 3 1/8 in.
$100-150
885.
Soapstone Immortal, China, 18th century, finely carved as a standing
figure of an Immortal carrying a tree sprig in both hands, finely incised 891.
and gilt shou characters with peach sprays and cloud borders to his Two Hardstone Carvings, China, Han-style archaic carvings of ritual
windswept robe, finely carved rosewood stand, ht. 11 1/4, 13 3/4 in. bi forms, one surmounted by a pair of intertwining dragons, both with
(with stand). surfaces relief decorated with comma marks, stones of a yellow-green
$800-1,200 color with dark areas and earthy encrustations, lg. 7 1/4, dia. 4 1/2 in.
$100-150

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894

892

893

895

897 899

896

900

898

892. 896.
Malachite Carving, China, early 20th century, finely carved as a pair of Tianhuang Boulder, China, finely carved in low relief around the sides
birds perched on pine trees, wood stand carved with “Three Friends of with Immortals and attendants in a mountainous landscape, lg.3 5/8 in.
Winter,” ht. 5 3/4 in. $500-700
$200-300

897.
893. Soapstone Mountain, China, carved in relief with iris branches to both
Coral Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a female Immortal sides, wood stand, ht. 3 1/2 in.
standing on one end of a boat with a reclining boy to the other end $100-150
resting against a lingzhi plant, rectangular wood stand, ht. 5 in.
$400-600
898.
Agate Brush Rest, China, in the shape of a five-crested mountain, with
894. dark skin to one side, lg. 3 7/8, ht. 2 1/2 in.
Coral Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as the standing $100-150
figure of Guanyin riding on waves and lotus leaves, accompanied by an
attendant and a pheasant, coral of red-orange color, wood stand, ht. 4
3/8 in. 898A.
$300-500 Agate Covered Vase, China, the hu-shaped body wrapped with relief
carving of dragons, domed cover surmounted by a foo dog, wood
stand, ht. 9 1/4 in.
895. $300-500
Chloromelanite Carving, China, 19th century, the small hu-shaped
vase wrapped by relief carving of pine trees, ht. 2 3/8 in.
$200-300

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906

907
905

898B. 903.
Agate Carving, China, finely carved in openwork with a crane perched Cobalt Glass Vase, China, with rounded shoulder, sides tapering to
on rockery under pine trees, ht. 11 1/2 in. the foot, galleried rim, ht. 10 1/8 in.
$300-500 $100-150

899. 904.
Soapstone Carving, China, finely carved as a group of melons borne Yellow Opaque Glass Vase, China, in the form of an archaic drinking
on leafy tendrils, with chi dragons crawling to the sides, wood stand, lg. vessel gu, egg-yolk yellow color, ht. 9 5/8 in.
3 3/4, ht. 2 in. $200-300
$200-300

905.
900. Soapstone Guanyin, China, 18th century, finely carved as the seated
Hardstone Seal, China, the boulder-shaped stone carved in low relief figure of Guanyin with both hands resting on her right knee, signed “Yao
with a recluse in a desolate landscape to one side, carved seal surface, Zhaojing” on the back, wood stand, ht. 5 5/8 in.
ht. 2 1/2, lg. 4 1/4 in. $400-600
$200-300

906.
901. Soapstone Carving, China, finely carved with Mile Buddha seated atop
Three Hardstone Carvings, China, archaic style, figures of a kui a foo dog, accompanied by his attendants, all riding on crashing waves,
dragon, a bi disc, and a pig, the stones of a celadon-green color, lg. 4, carved rosewood stand, lg. 7, ht. 5 in.
2 1/2, 3 1/2 in. $250-350
$100-150

907.
901A. Soapstone Immortal, China, 18th/19th century, finely carved as the
Hardstone Inlaid Plaque, China, early 20th century, hexagonal forms, standing figure of an Immortal holding a peach in both hands, wood
surface inset with figures in various color carved soapstone, 25 x 25 in. stand, ht. 4 3/4 in.
$250-350 $100-150

902. 908.
Amber Carving, China, late 19th century, finely carved as figure of a Jasper Jar and Cover, China, the hu-shaped body carved in relief with
seated Buddha, cherry amber with inclusions, hardwood stand, ht. 4 a wide band of taotie masks, domed cover with a knob, ht. 5 1/2 in.
1/2 in. $200-300
$200-300

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925

923 926

924

909. 915.
Agate Pendant, China, gray-lavender agate with brown skin, finely Yellow Peking Glass Bowl, China, decorated in high relief with
carved in relief with a scaly dragon, on a ground of lingzhi sprigs in sparrows flying amidst prunus branches, wood stand, ht. 3, dia. 7 in.
openwork, reticulated wood bead, 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. $100-150
$200-300

916.
910. Soapstone Carving, China, the seated figure of Bodhidharma riding
Two Soapstone Carvings, China, early 20th century, a finely carved on crashing waves and holding a foo dog, finely incised patterns to his
seated figure of Luohan, the other imitating a garden rock with robes, the stone of yellow and orange-red color, wood stand, ht. 6 3/8,
perforations, with stand, ht. 3 1/4, 4 3/8 in. lg. approx. 6 1/2 in.
$150-200 $1,400-1,600

917.
911.
Soapstone Mountain, China, one side finely carved in high relief
Agate Carving, China, finely carved as the auspicious animal bixie, lg.
with scholars and attendants gathering in a mountainous landscape
1 5/8 in.
extending to the other side, the stone of sea green color, 6 1/2 x 5 1/2
$100-150
in.
$200-300
912.
Painted Glass Folding Screen, China, the four-panel folding table 918.
screen painted in colors on glass with a scene of elegant ladies in a Amber Censer, China, the compressed globular body supported on
garden on each panel, wood frame, ht. 11, lg. 19 1/2 in. tripod cabriole feet with animal paws, flanked by dragon head lugs
$200-300 suspending loose rings, the domed cover with a finial in the shape of a
writhing dragon, wood stand, ht. 5 in.
$300-400
913.
Soapstone Carving, China, carved as a recumbent bixie with its
head turned backwards, facing a youngling resting on its bushy tail, 919.
rosewood stand finely carved with lingzhi fungus, prunus, and rockery, Yellow Glass Seal, China, finely carved as the seated figure of Guanyin
lg. 5, ht. 3 3/8 in. holding a ruyi scepter in her left hand, signed “carved by Ding Jing in
$100-150 renwu year” on the back, carved seal surface, lg. 3 1/2 in.
$50-75

914.
Yellow Peking Glass Vase, China, 19th century, the bottle vase finely 920.
carved in relief with a phoenix flying amidst peony branches, wood Soapstone Carving, China, carved as the seated figure of Luohan
stand, ht. 9 in. holding a fly whisk in his left hand and a string of beads in his right,
$200-300 finely incised patterns to his robe, ht. 7 in.
$100-150

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921. 930A.
Rose Quartz Carving, China, early 20th century, finely carved as two Peking Glass Planter, China, 19th/early 20th century, turquoise color,
female Immortals holding flowering sprigs, ht. 6 3/4, lg. 6 in. relief carved with phoenixes and peonies, dia. 4 3/4, ht. 4 in.
$200-300 $200-300

922. 931.
Two Agate Figures, China, 19th century, finely carved as two standing Pair of Glass Overlay Vases, China, 19th century, each globular body
figures of female Immortals, each holding a flower sprig, wearing with red cut to yellow design of figures in a rustic landscape with pines
windswept robes, wood stands, ht. 7 1/8, 5 in. and pavilions, below a band of ruyi-head lappets, the long neck carved
$100-150 with bats and clouds, Daoguang mark to the base, ht. 7 5/8 in.
$500-700

922A.
932.
Agate Jar and Cover, China, 20th century, gray stone with areas of
Blue Glass Vase, China, ovoid body and tall slender neck, transparent
green, surface carved with qilin, 4 x 3 in.
purple-blue glass, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 7 3/8 in.
$200-300
$400-600

923. 933.
Small Agate Censer, China, 19th century, supported on tripod cabriole Yellow Peking Glass Vase, China, the elegant body of the guanyinzun
feet, the body flanked by dragon handles, the domed lid surmounted by finely carved in relief with Immortals in a landscape and antique objects,
a foo dog finial, wood stand, ht. 4 5/8 in. lemon yellow color, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 8 1/8 in.
$100-150 $400-600

924. 934.
Agate Cup, China, 18th/19th century, flanked by openwork handles Rose Quartz Covered Jar, China, the sides surrounded by high relief
carved with flower motifs, further mounted with gilt-bronze flowers to carving of boys in a lotus pond, with mandarin ducks, the domed cover
the top of each handle, dia. 3 1/8 in. surmounted by a finial in the shape of a duck, with a wood stand finely
$400-600 carved with the “Three Friends of Winter,” ht. 13 1/2 in.
$800-1,200

925.
Small Agate Ewer, China, the body and the domed cover with ribbed 935.
design, ht. 3 1/4 in. Four Hardstone Carvings, China, a jadeite carving of magnolia
$100-150 branches growing from rockery, celadon jade carvings of a phoenix and
a duck, and a lavender and russet jade recumbent foo dog, ht. 6 7/8,
4, 2 3/8, lg. 2 3/4 in.
926. $150-200
Turquoise Censer, China, the compressed globular body supported
on tripod feet with animal mask finials, flanked by foo dog head lugs
suspending loose rings, the domed cover surmounted by a foo dog 936.
Soapstone Carving, China, the front carved with deep undercutting as
finial, fitted wood stand, ht. 3 3/4 in.
a dragon and a phoenix chasing a precious pearl, the handle carved as
$200-300
carp leaping from crashing waves, ht. 9 3/4 in.
$300-400
927.
Small Green Stone Cup, China, the exterior carved with a band of 937.
cicada blades, dragon handle, wood stand, dia. 2 3/4, ht. 2 in. Box with Jade Inlay, China, rectangular black silk box, the cover with
$200-300 semi-translucent white jade inlay, in the shape of twisted ropes, jade 2
7/8 x 2 1/8 in.
$100-150
928.
Pair of Agate Bowls, China, early 20th century, each with wide sides
and slightly everted rim, carved Qianlong mark to the base, wood 937A.
stands, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 4 5/8 in. Bowenite Covered Jar, China, surface carved in high relief with
$200-300 flowering branches, silver-inlaid rosewood stand, ht. 6 1/2 in.
$150-200

929.
Smoky Quartz Carving, China, 19th century, one side carved as 938.
a large lotus seed pot, the other side with a pair of mandarin ducks Jade Carving, China, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.), the standing
swimming, lg. 8 1/4 in. figure of an official, the stone of celadon and russet color, lg. 2 in.
$200-300 $300-500

930. 939.
Pair of Peking Glass Saucer Dishes, China, ash-pink color, dia. 3 1/2 Five Jade Carvings, China, a dragon belt buckle, a chilong reticulated
in. plaque, a monkey riding a horse, a foo dog, and a duck, lg. 1 3/8 to 3
$150-250 in.
$200-300

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945

940. 944.
Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting two boys seated on a Jade Carving, China, carved as a horse, the stone of celadon with
lotus leaf, the stone of celadon and russet color, lg. 2 1/8 in. apple green and russet markings, wood stand, lg. 3 1/4 in.
$200-300 $200-300

941. 945.
Jade Pebble, China, carved as a sinuous dragon riding on leafy scrolls, Jade Planter, China, 19th century, the bulbous sides carved in low
the stone of celadon and russet colors, lg. 2 1/8 in. relief with a band of cicada blades alternating with lotus blossoms, the
$200-300 slightly flaring neck carved with mythical birds and dragons, the stone of
highly-translucent white color, with lapis lazuli, and agate flowers borne
on leafy jade branches, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 6 5/8 in.
942. $300-500
Jade Table Screen, China, the rectangular table screen with overlaid
design in semi-precious hardstones of magnolia branches issuing from
rockery, wood display stand, the jade of semi-translucent yellow-green
946.
color, 10 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.
One Bronze and Two Jade Items, China, a bronze buckle finely cast
$200-300
with a chi dragon, a jade buckle surmounted by a dragon head finial,
and a plum holder, the stone of gray-celadon color, lg. 4 1/4, 3 1/2, 1
942A. 7/8 in.
Jade Scepter, China, 20th century, three jade cabochons set in a $150-250
rosewood frame, lg. 13 in.
$200-300
947.
Jade Bi Disk, China, the circular disk carved in relief with chi dragons
943. and a stylized taotie mask, the top of the outer circle carved as a pair of
Jade Pebble, China, carved around the pebble with a sinuous dragon confronting dragon profiles, the inner circle with a movable disk carved
emerging from crashing waves, its tail rendered as a lotus flower, the with a swirling design, raised bosses to the other side, the stone of
stone of gray-white color with russet marking, 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. celadon green color, dia. 4 1/4 in.
$200-300 $300-400

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948. 957.
Jade Carving, China, 19th century, the hat ornament finely carved in Two Jade Pendants, China, a circular white jade plaque carved
openwork with cranes amidst lotus blossoms and leaves, the stone of elaborately in openwork with bats, lingzhi, and cloud and leafy scrolls
gray-white color with russet markings, rosewood stand, 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 around a shou character, and a rectangular celadon jade plaque carved
in. with characters and geometric designs, with pink tourmaline bead, dia.
$200-300 2 1/4, 2 5/8 x 1 7/8 in.
$250-350

949.
Two Jade Plaques, China, rectangular, one carved with an Immortal 958.
holding a ruyi scepter in his hand, and characters “Ji xiang ru yi” (May Jade Carving, China, depicting a goose with its head turned to its
all your wishes come true) to the reverse, scroll borders, the other back, its mouth holding a peach sprig, the stone of celadon-white color,
carved with characters amidst archaic dragon scrolls to both sides, the 3 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.
stones of pale celadon color, 3 x 1 5/8, 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. $250-350
$300-400

959.
950. Two Jade Plaques, China, each carved in openwork, the stone of
Three Jade Boulders, China, two mountain-shaped carved in relief celadon-white color, dia. 2 1/4, 2 in.
and deeply undercut depicting scholars in a rocky landscape with pines $250-350
and pavilions, the stones of celadon color with brown-green markings,
and a rounded dark brown jade boulder decorated similarly, lg. 6 1/2, 5
3/4, 3 3/4 in. 960.
$200-250 Two Jade Items, China, a plaque carved in openwork with a figure
amidst flowering scrolls, and a cylindrical item, the stone of pale
celadon color, 3 x 2 1/4, lg. 1 3/8 in.
951. $250-350
Jade Covered Vase, China, of flattened hu shape, carved in low relief
with a stylized taotie mask to each side, domed cover with key-fret
design and a knob, the stone of spinach green color, ht. 8 1/8 in. 961.
$200-300 Two Jade Plaques, China, a circular plaque carved in openwork with a
scholar and his attendant amidst leafy scrolls, and a rectangular plaque
with raised boss designs, the stone of celadon-white color, dia. 2 3/8, 1
952. 3/4 x 1 3/8 in.
Jade Vase and Cover, China, 19th century, carved in the shape of $250-350
double fish, with a mythical bird on each side of the shoulder, the lid
rendered in the shape of waves, the stone of spinach green color, ht. 9
3/4 in. 962.
$400-600 Jade Mythical Animal, China, finely carved, the stone of yellow-green
color with russet markings, lg. 3 1/8 in.
$300-500
953.
Two Jade Plaques, China, each carved in openwork, one with a
stylized shou character, the other with bats embracing double cash 963.
coins, the stone of celadon-white color, dia. 2, 2 1/8 in. Floral Arrangement, China, late 19th/early 20th century, brass planter
$250-350 with a flowering tree of rock crystal, ht. 13 1/2 in.
$100-150 

954.
Jade Bi Plaque, China, circular, with a perforation to the center, carved 964.
with raised boss design, the stone of orange-yellow color, dia. 3 in. Jade Carving, China, early 20th century, a scepter wrapped with lingzhi
$200-300 fungus borne on leafy sprigs and a large cash coin, the stone of white
color with emerald green markings, lg. 14 1/2 in.
$400-600
955.
Jade Cong, China, the rectangular sides carved with rows of boss
designs, circular opening to the interior, the stone of pale celadon color, 965.
ht. 2 1/2 in. Jade and Peking Glass Frame, China, 19th century, the ovoid jade
$300-400 plaque carved and pierced with a figure amongst flowering branches,
brass mounts cast with scrolls and florets, pink Peking glass beads as
support, 4 7/8 x 3 5/8 in.
956. $100-150
Jade Plaque, China, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), the rectangular plaque
carved in relief with a deer riding on waves and rocks, a monkey on
pine and prunus branches, and a sparrow, on a dense openwork 966.
ground, the stone of gray-white color, wood frame and display stand, 3 Jade Carving, China, 19th century, a bi plaque surmounted by a high
7/8 x 2 1/8 in. relief carving of a phoenix and a chi dragon, archaic scrolls to the other
$1,500-2,500 side, the stone of white color with brown skin to the front and russet
inclusion, dia. 1 7/8 in.
$200-300

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975

966A.
Jade Vase, China, 20th century, pale sea green color, surface carved
with mythical animals, ht. 7 3/4 in.
$250-350

967.
Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a man in a boat, carved
mark of waves around the exterior of the boat, the stone of semi-
translucent gray-celadon color, with russet markings, lg. 4 3/4 in.
$200-300

968.
Jade Slab, China, archaic style, each side carved with a stylized taotie
mask above a band of leafy lappets, the stone of spinach green and
russet color, lg. 11, wd. 5 1/2 in.
$200-300

969.
Jade Carving, China, a cup in the shape of a peach, with relief carved
leafy stem to the side, the stone of celadon color with russet markings,
lg. 3 in.
$200-300

970.
Square Jade Cup, China, with plain surface, the stone of semi-
translucent gray-white color, tall carved wood stand, 2 1/2 in. sq.
$200-300

971.
Jade Carving, China, carved in openwork as two boys resting on
rocks, one holding a large lotus leaf, and the other with a lingzhi sprig
rising to a bat, cash coin to the back, the stone of pale celadon color, 4
1/4 x 4 1/4 in.
$200-300

975
971A.
Jade Plaque, China, carved as a dragon inside circular borders with
raised boss design, the stone of celadon-white color, dia. 2 3/8 in.
$250-350

972.
Jade Carving, China, finely carved as three men rowing a boat, with
overarching pines, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 4 7/8 in.
$200-300

973.
Jade Carving, China, carved in relief as a goose holding a reed sprig
in its mouth, adjacent to rockery and lotus leaves, the stone of celadon
color, 4 x 3 in.
$300-400

974.
Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent bixie, the stone of
pale celadon color, lg. 2 1/8 in.
$300-400

975.
Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, rectangular, with rounded edges,
carved with a scholar and his attendant traveling on a boat, with
calligraphic inscriptions to the other side, signed “Zigang,” the stone of
white color, 2 x 1 1/2 in.
$1,200-1,500

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Session III: Lots 976-1586
to be sold Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 9 a.m.
977

976

976. 978.
Jade Pendant, China, 18th century, rectangular, finely carved with a Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as the standing
scholar under a pine tree to one side, with calligraphic inscriptions to figure of a female Immortal carrying a staff suspending double gourds
the other, signed “Zigang,” openwork borders to the top of addorsing and pomegranates, the stone of celadon-white color, rosewood stand
birds, the stone of white color, 2 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. carved with bats and other Taoist motifs, ht. 9 in.
$10,000-15,000 $18,000-20,000

977. 979.
Jade Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, inscriptions in cursive script carved Jade Seal, China, 19th century, the square seal surmounted by an
around the sides, the stone of spinach green color, ht. 7 1/8, dia. 6 1/2 addorsing dragon finial, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon
in. color, carved seal surface, 2 3/4 sq., ht. 2 1/8 in.
$800-1,000 $500-700

979
980

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978
983

981

982

980. 982.
Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as a recumbent qilin Jade Bowl, China, 19th century, the exterior of the ovoid shallow bowl
intertwined with a scaly dragon, cloud pattern to the base, the stone of finely carved in relief with kui dragons on a key-fret ground, handles
pale celadon color with russet marking, lg. 4, ht. 2 1/4 in. with taotie masks to each side of the rim, with “Qianlong Gu Fang” in
$600-800 individual roundels to each side, the stone of gray-white color, 4 3/4 x
3 1/4 in.
$600-800

981.
Jade Plaque, China, 19th century, the cartouche-shaped plaque 983.
carved in relief with a pair of wild geese in a reed pond, the stone of Jade Buddha, China, finely carved as the standing figure of
gray-celadon color, 5 7/8 x 3 5/8 in. Shakyamuni, white jade with russet marking, ht. 6 3/8 in.
$300-500 $300-500

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984.
Jadeite Guanyin on an Ivory Stand, China,
18th century, finely carved as a standing figure
of Guanyin atop a double-lotus throne, with lotus
blossoms and leaves to her back, accompanied
by an attendant, further atop a small wood lotus
stand, and an elaborately carved ivory stand with
openwork designs, the jade of emerald green color,
figure ht. 7, overall ht. 10 1/8 in.
$10,000-15,000

984
985

985.
Jade Book, China, consisting of eight inscribed jade leaves, each of rectangular form, the front and back cover
incised and gilt-decorated on one side with a pair of sinuous dragons contending a flaming pearl amidst billowy
clouds, the back incised and gilt-decorated with inscriptions with Qianlong seal, and “Shu Annan Shi Mo Shi
Ji” (Writing to Record the Event of Annan) as the title to the front, the other six leaves incised and gilded with
characters to both sides, the stone of spinach green color, 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.

N.B. A similar lot was sold at Sotheby’s New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, March 23, 2011,
Lot 705.
$1,500-2,500

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992

993

991

986. 989.
Jade Plaque, rectangular, finely carved and pierced with bats Jade Carving, semi-translucent white jade carved as lotus pond scene
suspending cash coins above archaic scrolls, the top carved as a pair with a flower, curled leaf, pod, and openwork rock, lg. 4 7/8, ht. 2 7/8
of dragons rising from either side, stone of very pale celadon color, 2 in.
3/4 x 1 3/4 in. $200-300
$300-500

990.
987. Jade Seal, of flattened square shape, surmounted by addorsing
Two Jade Carvings, a pendant in the shape of a double gourd with dragons, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color with areas of
bats and crawling chi dragon, the stone of emerald color with spinach opaque and russet markings, seal uncarved, ht. 2 1/8, 2 1/4 in. (base).
green markings; and a carving of a heron taking a fish from a bamboo $200-300
basket, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, lg. 2, 1 1/4 in.

$200-300 991.
Hardstone Brush Washer, China, the rim carved as pines, inscription
“Yu Cha Xi Bi Jiao Xin Chen, Guxiang Shan Qiao” to one side, the wood
988. stand finely carved with rocks, prunus branches, and lingzhi fungus, 7
Jade Carving, a reclining qilin facing front, holding a lotus sprig in its x 6 3/8 in.
mouth, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 3/8, ht. 2 in. $400-600
$200-300

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995

992. 994.
Hardstone Plaque, China, the circular plaque carved in relief to one Jade Boulder, China, carved in relief and with deep undercutting
side with a scholar seated underneath an overarching pine tree, with depicting two female Immortals in front of a pavilion in a landscape, the
a sleeping water buffalo to his side, the reverse carved with a boating stone of celadon color with russet and lavender markings, 5 3/4 x 4 3/4
scene, the stone of lavender-green color with apple green areas, finely in.
carved rosewood stand, dia. 8 in. $300-500
$300-500

995.
993. Jade Ruyi, China, carved in high relief with a writhing dragon amidst
Soapstone Brush Pot, China, late 19th/early 20th century, cylindrical, clouds encircling the slightly arched shaft, with a pointed angular end
the sides finely carved in a continuous relief depicting figures in various with wave patterns, the top of the head relief-carved with a flaming
attitudes in a rustic landscape, trees and plants dyed green, the stone pearl supported by clouds rising from crashing waves, the stone of
of pale ochre color, ht. 4 3/4, dia. 4 1/8 in. semi-precious gray-white color with minor dark and opaque white
$300-500 inclusions, lg. 14 3/4 in.
$14,000-16,000

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995A. 997.
Large Jade Vase, China, 19th century, of flattened hu shape, carved Jade Bowl with Cover, China, the rounded bowl flanked by strap
in relief with stylized taotie masks, with domed cover, neck flanked by handles, with a domed cover and a circular knob, the stone of semi-
dragon lugs suspending loose rings, the stone of spinach green color, translucent even yellow-white color, ht. 3 3/4, 5 1/8 in.
carved wood stand, ht. 15 1/2 in. $500-700
$800-1,200

998.
996. Jade Covered Vase, China, the hu-shaped body finely carved in high
Large Jade Brush Pot, China, the thick cylindrical sides finely carved relief with five chi dragons in various attitudes, with domed cover, the
in high relief with figures grooming horses in a landscape, raised on four stone of semi-translucent yellow-white color, ht. 5 1/2 in.
short ruyi scroll feet, the stone of tan color, ht. 7 1/4, dia. 6 5/8 in. $400-600
$800-1,200

996
1000

998
999

997

1002

1003
1001

999. 1001.
Jade Censer and Cover, China, 19th century, the compressed Jade Hu Vase with Cover, China, 18th/19th century, of flattened hu
globular body finely carved in relief with stylized taotie masks formed shape and raised on a short pedestal foot, finely carved to both sides in
by a pair of mythical birds around notched flanges, the short neck relief with stylized lotus flowers borne on feathery leafy scrolls, the neck
flanked by animal-mask lugs suspending loose rings, the domed cover flanked by elephant-mask lugs suspending pendant rings, the domed
decorated en suite, the stone of gray-celadon color, ht. 4 1/4, dia. 4 cover with fluted design and surmounted by a knob, the stone of pale
1/2 in. celadon color, ht. 8 1/2 in.
$3,500-4,500 $1,000-1,500

1000. 1002.
Jade Brush Pot, China, the cylindrical body raised on tripod feet, Jade Vase and Cover, China, 19th century, of archaic drinking vessel
carved in relief with Immortals amidst a serene landscape, the stone of zun shape, finely carved in low relief with a stylized taotie mask to each
yellow-green color, “Wen Wan” (scholar’s treasure) mark to the base, side, flanked by elephant mask lugs suspending loose rings, domed
ht. 4 1/2, dia. 3 3/8 in. cover with taotie masks, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color,
$300-500 ht. 8 5/8 in.
$1,000-1,500

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1005

1007

1004

1008

1006

1011

1012
1009
1010

1003. 1005.
Jade Covered Vase, China, 19th century, of archaic drinking vessel hu Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a group of three rams,
shape, finely carved in low relief in the Mughal style with stylized lotus representing the rebus “san yang kai tai” (three rams portend a bright
scrolls to each side, flanked by acanthus leaf lugs, domed cover carved future), the stone of yellow-white color with minimal russet markings, lg.
with petal designs, the stone of pale celadon color, ht. 8 3/4 in. 4 3/8, wd. 2 1/2, ht. 3 3/8 in.
$600-800 $800-1,200

1004. 1006.
Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent ram, the stone of Jade Carving, China, finely carved as the mythical animal bixie holding
white color with minor russet markings, lg. 3 3/4, wd. 2 1/2, ht. 1 5/8 a sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color with russet
in. markings, lg. 6 3/8, wd. 2 5/8, ht. 2 in.
$400-600 $600-800

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1007.
Jade Seal, China, 19th century, surmounted by a recumbent bixie finial,
carved seal surface, the stone of sea green color with opaque white 1013
inclusion, ht. 2 3/8, 2 1/4 in. sq.
$200-300

1008.
Jade Carving, China, 18th century, finely carved as a recumbent
mythical animal with a youngling issuing a lingzhi sprig from its mouth,
the stone of yellow-green color with russet streaking, lg. 3 3/4, wd. 2
1/4, ht. 1 3/4 in.
$600-800

1009.
Jade Carving, China, finely carved as the figure of Shou Lao seated
on a rock, carrying a ruyi scepter in his right hand, the stone of pale
celadon color, ht. 5 in.
$400-600

1010.
Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent ram with its legs
tucked underneath itself, incised florets to the body, the stone of yellow-
celadon color, fitted wood stand carved with gnarled pine branches, lg.
5 3/8, ht. 4 in.
$500-800

1011.
Jade Horseman, China, 19th century, finely carved as a man on
horseback, with his attendant pulling the horse, the stone of gray-white
color, wood stand, ht. 4 3/8, lg. 4 1/4 in.
$600-800

1012.
Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a boy holding a lingzhi sprig
on his back, accompanied by a caparisoned ram, the stone of pale
celadon color, ht. 5 1/2 in.
$250-350

1013.
Spinach Green and White Jade Ruyi Scepter, China, 18th/19th
century, the spinach green jade handle finely carved in high relief and
openwork with deer and cranes in a rocky landscape with pines, the
top, bottom, and midsection set with ovoid white jade plaques carved
in relief with peach branches, lg. 17 1/8 in.
$2,000-3,000

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1016
1014

1018

1015
1017

1020

1019 1021

1023

1022
1014. 1019.
Jade Scabbard Chape, China, 19th century, archaic style, of lenticular Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent ram with its legs
form, one side carved in relief with a stylized taotie mask, the other side tucked underneath itself, the stone of celadon color with dark natural
with high relief depiction of a chi dragon, the stone of yellow-white color fissures, wood stand, lg. 5 7/8, ht. 3 in.
with russet markings, lg. 2 3/4, ht. 1 3/4 in. $300-500
$400-600

1020.
1015. Jade Censer, China, 19th century, the sides and the domed cover
Small Jade Carving, China, archaic style, carved as a kneeling figure carved in the Mughal style with chrysanthemum petals, flanked by strap
with a ram’s head, the stone of white color with russet markings, lg. 2 handles, the stone of spinach green color, mark to the base, ht. 4 1/8
in. in.
$300-500 $400-600

1021.
1016.
Jade Bowl, China, the sides carved with chrysanthemum, bamboo,
Jade Water Coupe, China, 19th century, the quatrefoil coupe in the
and prunus growing from rockery, with inscriptions in between, the
shape of a ruyi head, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color,
stone of semi-translucent spinach green color, dia. 7, ht. 2 3/4 in.
Qianlong gilt mark to the base, 3 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. $200-300
$300-500

1022.
1017. Square Jade Box, China, 19th century, with two layers, the lower with
Jade Scabbard Chape, China, 19th century, archaic style, of two compartments, the upper consisting of two separate rectangular
elongated rectangular shape, carved in relief with ruyi scrolls, the stone boxes, each with a matching cover carved in relief with archaic dragon
of yellow color, lg. 3 5/8, wd. 7/8 in. scrolls, further topped by a square cover decorated en suite, the stone
$400-600 of semi-translucent gray-white color with a small russet inclusion,
Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 1 1/2, 2 3/4 in. sq.
$1,200-1,500
1018.
Jade Scabbard Slide, China, 19th century, archaic style, of rectangular
shape with a pointed end, one side carved in low relief with a stylized 1023.
taotie mask, the other with high relief decoration of a chi dragon, the Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a group of five boys in various
stone of gray-white color with russet mottling, lg. 2 3/4, ht. 1 1/4 in. attitudes, each carrying a lotus leaf or seed pod, the stone of yellow-
$400-600 white color, ht. 2, lg. 5 7/8 in.
$600-800

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1024
1031
1029

1030

1024. 1029.
Jade Double-gourd Vase and Cover, China, 18th/19th century, the Jade Seal, China, 19th century, the square seal surmounted by a finely
vase covered with fine relief carving of small double gourds borne on carved mythical animal with dragon’s head, ram’s antlers, and foo
leafy branches, the domed cover decorated en suite, the stone of gray- dog’s body, six-character carving to the seal surface, the stone of semi-
white color with slight russet markings, ht. 7 1/4 in. translucent white color, ht. 2 3/8, 1 7/8 in. sq.
$2,000-3,000 $800-1,000

1025. 1030.
Two Jade Congs, China, each of rectangular shape with a cylindrical Two Jade Items, China, white jade carving of a reclining dog, and a
opening, one of yellow jade carved with flanges, the other of dark small square gray-white jade box, the cover carved in low relief with
mossy green color, lg. 3 1/2, 3 3/4 in. panels of scrolls, lg. 3 1/4, 1 1/2 in. sq.
$200-300 $250-350

1025A. 1031.
Two Jade Carvings, China, one carved as lingzhi sprigs, the other as Jade Dragon Seal, China, the square seal surmounted by a mythical
a boy riding on a fish, the stones of gray-white color with russet spots, animal with a dragon’s head, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon
lg. 3 1/2, 3 in. color with some russet markings, ht. 2 3/4, 2 3/4 in. sq.
$200-300 $600-800

1026. 1032.
Two Pendants, China, a jade pendant carved in relief as a praying Two Jade Vases, China, 20th century, pale celadon color, surfaces
mantis atop a magnolia blossom, the stone of semi-translucent emerald with relief carving, 7 x 5 3/4 in.
green color, and an orange-red agate pendant carved with a phoenix $200-300
and dragon to each side, lg. 2, 2 1/8 in.
$200-250
1033.
Three Items, China, two 19th century soapstone cups and a Yixing
1027. teapot in the shape of an old tree, ht. to 3 1/2 in.
Jade Carving, China, Han-style, carved in the abstract form of a pig, $200-300
the stone of celadon color with russet markings, lg. 4 1/4 in.
$200-300
1034.
Two Jadeite Carvings, China, 19th century, a ruyi hairpin and a dish-
1028. shaped water coupe flanked by openwork flower handles, the stone of
Jade Carving, China, finely carved as lotus seed pods wrapped by emerald green color, lg. 3 3/4, 5 in.
curled leaves, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, lg. 1 $200-300
7/8 in.
$200-300

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1035
1038
1037
1036

1041

1039

1040 1042

1047

1048 1050
1049
1034A. 1043.
Two Jade Carvings, China, a celadon jade carved as a recumbent Jade Vase with Chains, China, 19th century, the hu-shaped vase
bixie holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, and a white jade carving of a carved in high relief with birds on peony branches issuing from
monkey riding an elephant, lg. 2 1/4, 2 3/8 in. rockwork, the dome cover decorated en suite, chained to the mouth,
$200-300 the stone of celadon and brown-green color, ht. 6 1/2 in.
$250-350

1035.
Jade Teapot, China, the rectangular sides carved with a panel 1044.
enclosing a scholar crossing a bridge in a mountainous landscape and Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, carved in medium relief with a
inscriptions, archaic scroll handle, domed cover, the stone of gray- mythical animal to each side, the stone of pale celadon color, 3 1/2 x 2
celadon color, ht. 3 3/4 in. 1/8 in.
$250-350 $200-300

1036. 1045.
Jade Water Coupe, China, carved in high relief with a scaly dragon Three Jade Toggles, China, a figural group, a ram group, and a boy
around the circular coupe, with a chilong to the other end, incised striking a drum, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 1 7/8, 2 1/4, 2 1/4
patterns imitating swirling water to the base, the stone of celadon-white in.
color, dia. 2 1/4, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300
$250-350

1046.
1037. Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent bixie, the stone of
Jade Teapot, China, carved with a panel enclosing a pavilion in a celadon-white color, lg. 2 in.
mountainous landscape to one side, a boating scene to the other, the $300-400
stone of gray-celadon color, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 5 1/2 in.
$300-400
1047.
Jade Flask and Cover, China, of flattened hu shape, each side carved
1038. in relief with an Immortal and his attendant in a landscape with a
Jade Teapot, China, the compressed globular body carved in relief in pavilion, pines, and a crane, flanked by mythical bird lugs, the domed
a continuous fashion with scholars in a mountainous landscape with cover carved with cranes, the jade of gray-yellow color, ht. 7 in.
pines, the domed cover with cranes in flight amidst billowy clouds, $400-600
carved mark to the base, the stone of yellow-celadon color, ht. 3 in.
$300-500
1048.
Jade Hu Vase and Cover, China, the sides of the flattened hu vase
1039. carved with bird and flower motifs, the narrow sides with inscriptions,
Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent horse with its legs the short neck flanked by archaic scroll lugs, domed cover, the stone of
tucked underneath itself and its head turned backwards, the stone of celadon color, ht. 5 1/2 in.
gray-celadon color, ht. 3 3/8, lg. 4 7/8 in. $300-500
$300-400

1049.
1040. Jade Vase and Cover, China, the hu-shaped vase with relief carving
Jade Carving, China, depicting a ram group holding elaborate lingzhi of a chi dragon atop ruyi-shaped clouds, base carved in the shape of
sprigs, the stone of gray-celadon color, ht. 5 3/8 in. rockery, the stone of gray-white color with slight russet inclusion, ht. 5
$300-400 1/2 in.
$1,000-1,500

1041.
Jade Carving, China, depicting the mythical animal bixie with an 1050.
elaborate bifurcated tail, its head turned backwards and holding a Jade Ewer with Cover, China, the pear-shaped body carved with
lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of gray-celadon color with russet mountains and pines to both sides, loop handle and domed cover, the
markings, ht. 2 3/8, lg. 3 3/4 in. stone of gray-celadon color, ht. 6 5/8 in.
$300-400 $300-400

1042. 1051.
Jade Carving, China, 19th century, carved in the motif of “Ma Shang Jade Brush Holder, China, in the shape of the lower section of a tree
Feng Hou” (Instant conferring of peerage for one’s merits) as a monkey trunk, carved in relief with deer and cranes with the “Three Friends of
resting on the back of a recumbent horse, the stone of gray-white color the Winter,” the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 5 1/4, lg.
with russet inclusions, lg. 4 in. 3 3/4 in.
$250-350 $400-600

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1053
1051
1052

1054
1056
1055

1057

1052. 1055.
White Jade Teapot, China, each side finely carved with a panel Jade Censer, China, 19th century, cylindrical, with a slightly domed
enclosing a stylized lotus blossom borne on feathery leaf scrolls, with silver lid in openwork design of cash coins, the stone of semi-
domed lids, the stone of highly translucent white color, ht. 4 3/4, lg. 6 translucent lavender-white color, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 3 3/8 in.
5/8 in. $400-600
$2,000-3,000

1056.
1053. Jadeite Tray, China, 19th century, in the form of a leaf with curled
Jade Meiping and Cover, China, the pear-shaped body finely edges, with relief-carved leafy and fruiting sprigs, the stone of semi-
carved in relief with lotus scrolls, the domed cover decorated en suite, translucent emerald green and white color with russet areas, 4 5/8 x 3
surmounted by a pointed finial, the stone of pale celadon color, ht. 6 3/8 in.
1/2 in. $200-300
$400-600

1057.
1054. Jade Bowl, China, 19th century, with rounded sides with everted rim,
Jade Brush Washer, China, in the form of a lotus leaf with curled finely carved in low relief with stylized lotus scrolls, the stone of semi-
edges, carved in relief with frogs and a lotus seed pod and flowers, the translucent white color, Qianlong mark to the base, dia. 5 1/4, ht. 2 3/8
stone of celadon color, 5 x 4 in. in.
$200-300 $500-700

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1058

1058. 1059.
Jade Table Screen, China, 19th century, finely carved wood display Jade Ruyi Scepter, China, the head finely carved in relief with twin fish,
frame inset with a large rectangular jade plaque carved in an openwork a conch, and a parasol, the stone of yellow-green color, lg. 13 3/8 in.
design with a sinuous dragon amidst leafy scrolls, ht. 15 1/4, lg. 14, $600-800
(jade) 5 x 8 3/4 in.
$1,500-2,500

1059
1060. 1062.
Jade Carving, China, 18th century, finely carved as a recumbent bixie White Jade Hairpin, China, 19th century, slightly curved pin with a
holding lingzhi sprigs in its mouth, the stone of gray-white color, lg. 4 finial in the shape of a ruyi, carved with leafy scrolls, mounted as a
1/2, wd. 2 3/4, ht. 3 in. magnifying glass, lg. 3 1/8 in.
$10,000-12,000 $400-600

1061. 1063.
Pair of Jade Incense Cylinders, China, 19th century, each elongated Yellow Jade Box and Cover, China, 18th/19th century, the circular
white jade body carved in openwork with boys at play amidst lotus cover finely carved in relief as a coiling kui dragon, the jade of even
flowers and leaves, with spinach green jade reticulated lids and stands, yellow color, dia. 2 1/4 in.
ht. 11 3/8 in. $1,500-2,000
$600-800

1060
1064.
Jade Paperweight, China, the circular jade surmounted by a coiling chi
1061
dragon clasping a precious pearl, the stone of semi-translucent white
color with mossy green mottling, orange skin to the dragon, ht. 1 1/4,
dia. 1 3/4 in.
$150-250

1065.
Jade Buckle, China, ovoid plaque carved in relief with a foo dog
turning towards its back, the stone of celadon color, brass mounts, 2
3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
$100-150

1066.
Jade Carving, China, possibly Han period, plaque in the form of a kui
dragon, the stone of gray-white color with earthy encrustation, lg. 2 1/2
in.
$200-300

1067.
Jade Pendant, China, the ovoid plaque with fine reticulated design of
a crane amidst lotus scrolls, surmounted by a flowering sprig top, the
stone of gray-white color, 2 5/8 x 1 7/8 in.
$200-300

1068.
Jade and Gold Pin, China, the square jade plaque finely carved in low
relief with a magnolia spray to both sides, set in gold mounts with two
gold leaves to the top, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 1/8 in.
$300-500

1062 1063
1065

1064

1069
1066

1070
1067 1068
1079
1078

1082
1080

1081

1077

1069. 1076.
Jade Plaque, China, circular, carved in low relief with a panel enclosing Three Jade Carvings and One Rock Crystal Item, China, a small
two boys at play to one side, and bats and a peach to the other, reticulated gray-white jade boulder with design of grapevines, an apple
pierced dragon borders embracing a shuangxi character, the stone of green jade plum holder, a white jade item, and a rock crystal archer’s
white color, dia. 2 in. ring carved with a horse traveling in a landscape, lg. 1 3/4, 2 1/2, 1 7/8,
$200-300 dia. 1 3/8 in.
$250-350

1070.
Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, circular, finely carved and pierced 1077.
with a pheasant amidst leafy sprays, the border imitating bamboo joints, Jade Hairpin, China, in the shape of a ruyi scepter, the stone of semi-
the stone of white color, dia. 2 1/2 in. translucent pale celadon-white color, lg. 5 3/4 in.
$200-300 $300-500

1078.
1071.
Jade Pendant, China, the rectangular plaque finely carved in relief
Jade Bi, China, the circular bi plaque with relief carving of two chi
with a Taoist Immortal riding on waves and holding a large lotus leaf,
dragons to the front, the russet skin of the celadon-white stone well
accompanied by a bat and leaping fish, scroll borders, the stone of
incorporated into to the carving of dragons, the reverse with rows of celadon-white color, 3 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.
boss designs, wood display stand, dia. 3 3/8 in. $200-300
$200-300

1079.
1072. Jade Plaque, China, ovoid, carved in openwork with two egrets in a
Jade Mountain, China, the front carved with deep undercutting lotus pond, the stone of gray-celadon color, 3 1/2 x 3 in.
depicting a scholar and his attendant standing beneath an overarching $200-300
pine tree, the stone of pale celadon color, 3 3/8 x 3 1/4 in.
$200-300
1080.
Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, carved in low relief with an Immortal
1073. playing zither under a tree, and calligraphic inscriptions to the reverse,
Jade Paperweight, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), a jade plaque signed “Zigang,” the stone of yellow-white color, 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.
carved and pierced with a wild goose resting on a rock in a lotus pond, $200-300
the stone of toffee color with slight celadon markings, set on a quatrefoil
wood base, 4 3/8 x 2 1/8, jade 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.
$300-500 1081.
Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, carved in low relief with an Immortal
and his attendant on their way to a pavilion, and calligraphic inscriptions
1074. to the reverse, signed “Zigang,” the stone of yellow-white color, 2 3/8 x
Jade Plaque, China, 19th century, carved as a recumbent mythical 1 5/8 in.
animal, the stone of celadon color with russet skin, lg. 2 7/8 in. $200-300
$200-300
1082.
Jade Plaque, China, square with canted corners, carved and pierced
1075.
with a boy riding on a foo dog amidst cloud scrolls interspersed with
Jade Plaque, China, carved as a stylized taotie mask, the stone of
Buddhist treasures, the stone of pale celadon color, 2 3/4 in. sq.
emerald green color, 2 1/8 x 2 5/8 in.
$100-150
$200-300

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1083

1084
1085
1087

1089 1091
1088

1090

1083. 1087.
Jade Carving, China, a standing figure of a boy, the stone of yellow- Jade Carving, China, 18th century, finely carved as a stylized mandarin
white color, lg. 2 in. duck, the stone of celadon-white color with russet markings, lg. 2 1/2
$200-300 in.
$200-300

1084.
Jade Pendant, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), carved in relief as chi 1088.
dragons and a foo dogs group, the stone of yellow-white color, 2 1/8 x Jadeite Pendant, China, finely carved as melons borne on leafy sprigs,
1 1/2 in. with a bat, the stone of semi-translucent lavender and apple green
$300-500 color, 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.
$300-400

1085.
White Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as a peach and 1089.
lingzhi borne on leafy sprigs, the stone of white color, lg. 1 1/2 in. Jade Pendant, China, finely carved as a Buddha’s hand citron borne
$200-300 on leafy sprigs, the stone of semi-translucent white color with apple
green and russet inclusions, lg. 2 3/4 in.
$300-400
1086.
Jade Pendant, China, 18th century, carved in relief with three chi
dragons, the jade of white color with russet markings, 2 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. 1090.
$400-600 Jade Pendant, China, finely carved in relief with a bat and frothy
waves, the stone of celadon-white color, 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in.
$300-500

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1094

1093

1095
1097

1096

1091. 1095.
Jade Carving, China, 19th century, carved in good humor as three Jade and Cloisonné Bangle, China, half jade and half cloisonné
monks climbing on a large Buddha’s hand citron, with lingzhi sprigs to enameled, the jade of pale celadon color, dia. 3 3/8, jade 1/4 in.
the side, the stone of celadon color, 2 1/8 x 1 7/8 in. $250-350
$200-300

1096.
1092. Jade Bracelet, China, the stone of apple green and lavender color with
Two Jade Garment Hooks, China, 19th century, each with a high russet marking, dia. 3 3/8 in.
relief carving of a crawling chi dragon to the surface, with a dragon $200-300
head finial, one of celadon jade with russet inclusion, the other of semi-
translucent white jade with apple green markings, lg. 3 7/8, 2 7/8 in.
$150-250 1097.
Jadeite Bangle, China, the stone of semi-translucent white and
emerald green color, dia. 2 7/8 in.
1093. $250-350
Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as a recumbent bixie
holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of gray-celadon color, lg.
2 1/8 in. 1098.
$200-300 White Jade Plaque, China, 19th century, rectangular, with arched
top, finely incised with scholars in a pavilion on a riverbank, with
mountainous ranges and trees in the background, inscriptions to the
1094. top, dated “mid-autumn in guiwei year,” signed “Minister Liu Yong,”
Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent horse, the stone of gray- further inscriptions to the back, signed “Liu Kan,” seven carved seals to
celadon color with russet skin, lg. 2 7/8 in. the plaque in total, the stone of gray-white color, lg. 4 1/4, ht. 3 1/8 in.
$200-300 $1,500-2,000

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1099. 1101.
Jade Carving, China, a boy catching a fish on a raft, the stone of gray- Embroidered Door Panel, China, 18th century, central panel with
white color with a russet tint, lg. 7 1/4, wd. 4 3/4 in. a design of stylized lotus scrolls on a pale yellow ground, borders of
$250-350 orange brocade, 55 x 41 in.
$300-500

1100.
Jade Water Pot, China, the ovoid body carved in the pattern of a 1101A.
woven basket, surrounded by high relief carving of boys at play in a Two Badges, China, late 19th century, each embroidered with
lotus pond, the stone of pale celadon color, ht. 3 1/2, lg. 8 in. phoenixes, 10 x 10 1/2, 18 1/4 x 9 in.
$300-400 $200-300

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1101

1104

1102.
Pair of Inlaid Panels, China, 19th century, lacquered surface
inlaid with figures in garden scenes with ivory, mother-of-pearl,
glass, and other stones, 19 x 9 in.
$200-300

1102A.
Embroidered Panel, China, 19th century, the rectangular panel
finely embroidered with a phoenix amidst peony roundels and
flowering sprays, on an orange ground, 72 x 19 1/2 in.

Provenance: Old label “Brooks, Gill & Co., Boston” attached to


the panel.
1103 $400-600

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1103.
Pair of Embroidered Silk Panels, China, 19th century, each finely
embroidered with elegant ladies and children at play in a garden scene,
with squirrel and flower borders, 26 x 9 1/4 in.
$200-300

1104.
Embroidered Hanging Panel, China, late 19th/early 20th century,
embroidered with three figures from Chinese classic literature, on a
ground with lingzhi fungus, 48 x 10 in.
$250-350

1104A.
Yellow Dragon Textile, China, 19th century, the rectangular panel
finely embroidered with a central roundel enclosing a forefronting
dragon, dragons in profile to the four corners, all on a ground of small
dragon and cloud roundels, 35 x 28 in.
$400-600

1104B.
Dragon Kesi Panel, China, 19th century, the rectangular panel
decorated with dragons above waves and rocks, 37 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. 
$300-500

1105.
Large Embroidered Hanging Panel, China, early 20th century, finely
embroidered with He He Er Xian, inscribed, signed, with two seals,
mounted in hanging scroll format, 65 x 28 in.
$500-700

1106.
Set of Four Embroidered Panels, China, early 20th century, each
embroidered on silk with two boys at play, framed and glazed, 12 1/2
x 8 3/4 in.
$300-400

1107.
1105 Silk Panel, China, 19th century, Western Xia-style, depiction on yellow
silk of Guanyin to the left, a Budai monk and Luohan to the right, with
lengthy inscriptions to the middle, framed and glazed, 14 1/2 x 35 in.
$300-500

1107

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1108

1107A. 1110.
Insignia Badge, China, 19th century, finely embroidered with a crane Mounted Textile, China, hair embroidery forming a picture of
above waves, framed and glazed, 14 1/2 x 7 in. Shakyamuni surrounded by other Buddhist figures, 38 x 20 1/2 in.
$300-400 $300-500

1108. 1111.
Kesi Screen, China, 19th century, the three-panel screen decorated Kesi Panel, Sino-Tibetan, 19th century, finely decorated with the Green
with figures in a celestial landscape, below a border of antique objects, Tara surrounded by small Buddhist figures, blue border with dragon
giltwood frame, 32 x 23 in. design, 42 x 28 in.
$200-300 $400-600

1108A. 1112.
Dragon Panel, China, 19th century, rectangular, decorated with Long Panel of Brocade, China, bolt of yellow brocade woven with
dragons confronting a vase issuing peony scrolls, 30 x 36 in. stylized shou characters and antique objects, 290 x 29 in.
$400-600 $600-800

1109. 1113.
Insignia Badge, China, 19th century, finely embroidered with a wild Velvet Panel, China, possibly Kangxi period, decoration of a
goose, brocade borders, framed and glazed, 17 x 12 1/2 in. caparisoned elephant carrying antique objects, amidst peony scrolls,
$300-400 framed and glazed, 35 1/2 x 30 1/2 in.
$600-800

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1111

1113

1112

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1114A

1114

1113A. 1114B.
Embroidered Panel, China, with a sparrow and flowering branches, Pair of Embroidered Panels, China, 19th century, each finely
glazed and with carved frame, 40 1/2 x 12 3/4 in. embroidered with cranes, bats, deer, and bats in a celestial landscape,
$100-150 the orange border with butterflies and peonies, 33 x 38 in.
$300-500

1113B.
Insignia Badge, China, late 19th century, embroidered with a golden 1115.
pheasant on a scroll ground, framed and glazed, 11 x 12 in. Kesi Dragon Robe, China, 18th century, with four forefronting five-
$250-350 clawed dragons: one to the front, one to the back, and one on each
shoulder, and two profile dragons to each side, interspersed with the
Eight Buddhist Emblems and bats amidst ruyi-head clouds, all above
1114. lishui, wave, and rock patterns to the border, on a dark blue ground.
Large Embroidery, China, early 20th century, finely embroidered with
Shoulao and a female Immortal accompanied by a deer and a crane, on Provenance: Ex-collection of Dr. Harvey J. Howard (1880-1956). Dr.
a red silk ground, framed and glazed, 66 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. Howard was in China as the head of the Department of Ophthalmology
$300-500 at Union Medical College in Peking from 1917-1927. He also served as
the ophthalmologist to Pu Yi, the last Emperor of China, from 1921 to
1925. The robe was a gift to him by Emperor Pu Yi.
1114A.
Three Dragon Embroideries, China, a dragon roundel on yellow silk, Dr. Howard returned to the United States in 1927 and served as the
a rectangular yellow silk panel with four dragons, and a square red silk first Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Washington University
panel with six dragons, 25 x 12 1/2, 28 x 15, 25 x 26 in. School of Medicine. His book, Ten Weeks with Chinese Bandits, was
$400-600 published in 1932, recording his experience during the summer and
early fall of 1925.
$8,000-12,000

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1115 (with details)
1116 (partial)

1116. 1118.
Gouache Album, China, late 19th century, Zhou Peichun, consisting Square Kesi Panel, China, 19th century, decorated with eight dragons
of twenty-nine album leaves, ink and gouache colors on rice paper, in various attitudes encircling a forefronting dragon amidst flaming
each with a fine depiction of a Chinese Immortal accompanied by an clouds and bats, with wave and rock borders, on a yellow ground.
inscription, “Zhou Peichun” seal. $300-500

Provenance: Ex-collection of Dr. Harvey J. Howard (1880-1956).


$1,000-1,500
1119.
Three Embroideries, China, late 19th century, a pair each embroidered
1117. with a forefronting dragon above lishui amidst clouds with bats, and
Kesi Robe, China, the winter robe decorated with dragons amidst another with a dragon and phoenixes, all framed and glazed, 16 3/4 x
flowering baskets, bats, and antique objects, above lishui borders, on a 10 1/4, 30 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.
blue ground, lined. $200-300
$200-300

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1118

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1122

1120. 1121.
Pair of Embroideries, China, late 19th century, each with a forefronting Textile, China, 19th century, embroidered with two female Immortals
dragon above waves, kui dragon roundels to the borders, framed and crossing a lotus pond, on an ochre ground, framed and glazed, 20 1/2
glazed, 13 x 12 in. x 15 1/2 in.
$200-300 $200-300

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1123

1122. 1122A.
Embroidered Robe, China, 19th century, finely embroidered with birds Embroidered Robe, China, early 20th century, finely embroidered with
amidst a multitude of flowers, on a red ground, with black borders butterflies and plum flowers on a red silk ground, above blue wave
with butterflies and flowering branches, with a further blue border with borders.
stylized shou roundels. $500-700
$600-800

1123.
Silk Embroidery, China, early 18th century, embroidery of a crane
above crashing waves on a dark green ground, black border with shou
medallions in gold, 36 x 24 in.
$200-300

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1124

1125

1124. 1125.
Embroidered Dragon Robe, China, 19th century, lady’s summer Embroidered Robe, China, 19th century, the Taoist robe finely
top, with a forefronting dragon to the chest, back, and shoulders, embroidered with seven dragon roundels encircling a mountain-shaped
above peonies, a pavilion, rocks, and waves, with a pair of confronting panel with a pair of dragons embracing a pagoda, on a yellow ground
dragons in profile to the lower part, on an apricot ground, the ochre with designs of Taoist emblems amidst billowy clouds, blue borders
border with crane and flower design. with flower sprays and stylized shou characters.
$500-700
N.B. For similar examples, please refer to the Minneapolis Museum of
Art’s Imperial Silk, p. 405.
$2,000-3,000

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1126

1127

1126. 1127.
Embroidered Robe, China, 19th century, finely embroidered with Embroidered Robe, China, 19th century, lady’s summer robe
a forefronting dragon above two dragons in profile, amidst clouds embroidered with peony, lotus, plum, and other flowering sprays, on a
interspersed with bats, twin fish, dragons, and cranes, above lishui blue ground.
borders to the bottom, on a blue ground. $600-800
$1,500-2,500

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1128

1129

1128. 1129.
Embroidered Robe, China, 18th/19th century, lady’s robe finely Embroidered Robe, China, 19th century, finely embroidered butterflies
embroidered with flowering roundels, above peony and wave patterns, flying amidst roundels consisting of a variety of flowers, above lishui and
further above lishui design, on an orange ground. waves, on a purple-blue ground.
$1,500-2,000 $800-1,000

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1130.
Two Robes, China, late 19th century, a yellow robe with
flower roundels, and a light silk top and pants. 1131
$200-300

1131.
Kingfisher Feather Actor’s Hat, China, 19th century, gilt
leather, paper, and silk, surface decorated with kingfisher
feathers, dia. 7, ht. approx. 6 1/2 in.
$600-800

1132.
Four Embroidered Items, China, late 19th/early 20th century,
two snuff bottle bags and two fan cases.
$200-300

1133.
Pair of Brocade Boxes, China, 19th century, made in the
form of books, the interiors fitted to hold a snuff bottle and
tray, 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.
$100-150

1134.
Two Robes, China, 19th century, a kesi and a black robe.
$200-300

1135.
Nine Textiles, China, late 19th century, including three rank
badges (two framed and glazed), two embroidered panels
(one framed), a skirt in two sections, an imperial flag, a pair of
hangings, and a pair of sleeve panels.
$200-300

1136.
Two Pairs of Children’s Shoes, China, early 20th century,
embroidered pink and red silk shoes, each in the shape of a
stylized tiger, lg. 4 1/4, 5 in.
$100-150

1137.
Kang Carpet, China, 19th/early 20th century, woven and
painted decoration of five foo dogs amidst flowers, in apricot,
green, and blue, 51 1/2 x 74 1/2 in.
$400-600

1138.
Glass Bead Necklace, China, 19th century, official’s necklace
with white and other colored glass beads and pendants, in an
old box, lg. approx. 34 in.
$250-350

1139.
Enameled Necklace, China, 19th century, enamel on bronze,
a circular necklace suspending a ruyi-head shaped pendant
with smaller bell pendants, inset with a pink tourmaline
cabochon, ht. approx. 23 1/2 in.
$300-500

1137

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1142.
Thangka, Tibet, 19th century, gouache on linen, depiction of a
medallion of Tantric figures, dia. 24 1/2 in.
$200-300

1143.
Thangka, Tibet, 19th century, gouache on linen, depiction of a
Buddhist figure surrounded by multiple attendants, framed, 48 x 29 1/2
in.
$500-700

1144.
Hanging Scroll, China, Zhang Shuli, ink and light color on paper,
depiction of an eagle plunging down a sparse tree, inscribed, signed,
and with one seal.
$500-700

1145.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and light colors on paper, depiction of a cat
resting on a rock under a tall plantain plant, inscribed, signed “Xin Luo
Shan Ren,” with one seal.
$800-1,000

1146.
Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of birds on
plum and other flowering branches, signed “Jiashen yuan dan shi mo
Banding lao ren bi,” with one seal “Chen Banding,” 12 x 138 in.
$800-1,200

1147.
Loose Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, abstract depiction
of three black swans in a pond under a willow tree, signed “Wu
Guanzhong, 1996,” with one seal, mounted, 27 x 59 in.
1143 $1,800-2,500

1140.
Painting, Tibet, 19th century, gouache on linen, depiction of a Buddhist 1148.
figure sitting in the center of a mandala, framed and glazed, 24 1/2 x 43 Hanging Scroll, China, ink and light colors on paper, depiction of two
1/2 in. recluses amidst a rocky landscape with waterfall, signed “Fu Baoshi Jin
Ling bing ji,” dated July 1960, with one seal, 35 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.
$200-300
$1,500-2,000

1141.
1148A.
Painting, Tibet, gilt and mineral colors on linen, depiction of a lion figure Calligraphy Couplet, China, cursive script, inscribed “Xu ren ren xiong
with cloud formation, on a black ground, framed and glazed, 28 x 19 in. fa jia zheng zhi,” signed “Daqian Zhang Yuan,” dated the fourth month
$200-400 in ding (?) year, 16 x 11 1/4 in.
$400-600

1146

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1148
1148A

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1149.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, “Wan Shan Hong
Zhao” (Red Mountain), depiction of cottages amidst rocky mountains
covered by red leaves, signed “Keran, 1924,” with two seals “Li” and
“Keran,” 38 x 19 1/2 in.
$300-500

1149A.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and light colors on paper, depiction of
Immortals boating in a lotus pond, inscribed, signed, and with three
seals, 46 1/2 x 13 1/4 in.
$100-150

1150.
Two Painted Fans, China, one in ink and colors, depiction of a scholar
under a prunus tree to one side, signed “Daqian di Zhang Yuan,” one
seal, calligraphic inscription to the other side, signed “Ziqing,” one seal;
the other fan painted with a daffodil, signed “Zhang Yuan,” one seal, lg.
12 1/2, 9 1/4 in.
$250-350

1151.
Painted Fan, China, ink and colors, depiction of lotus blossoms to
one side, signed “(Yang) Baoyi,” two seals, calligraphic inscription to
the other side, signed “(Zheng) Xiaoxu,” with one seal, dedicated to
“Huiquan ren xiong,” lg. 13 in.
$200-300

1152.
Two Painted Fans, China, one with ink depiction of a sparrow on a
bamboo branch to one side, signed and with one seal, calligraphic
inscription to the other side, dated dingyi year, signed, one seal; the
other fan painted with two equestrians in front of a waterfall, signed
“Zikai,” one seal, inscription verso, lg. 12 5/8, 12 1/2 in.
$250-350
1149

1153.
1148B. Painted Fan, Chinese export, late 19th century, lacquered wood
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and light colors on silk, fine depiction of sticks with gilt decoration of two monks in a landscape, the fan surface
an eagle perched on rockery in waves, inscribed, dated guimao year, painted in mineral colors with imperial examination scene, framed and
signed, and with three seals, 54 x 25 3/4 in. glazed, 19 3/4 x 10 in.
$300-500 $200-300

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1153A.
Set of Four Hanging Scrolls, China, calligraphy,
seal script, signed “Zhang Zuyi” (1849-1917), with
one seal, 51 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.

Provenance: Ex collection Robert Hatfield Elsworth.


$500-700

1153B.
Painted Fan, China, one side with ink painting of a
landscape, inscribed, signed “Wu Hufan,” dated a
spring day in yiyou year, with three seals, the other
with calligraphic inscriptions.
$200-300

1153C.
Painting, China, ink on paper, in the style of Xu Wei,
depiction of an eagle perched on pine branches,
inscription to the top, dated xinyou year, two seals,
framed, 53 x 30 in.
$400-600

1153D.
Two Loose Pieces of Calligraphy, China, written
on a fan, mounted on silk, 15 x 8, 21 x 9 in.
$300-500

1154.
Painted Fan, China, ink and colors on paper, finely
painted as butterflies amidst iris flowers, inscribed,
signed, and stamped.

Provenance: From the private collection of Shen


Baozhen’s fifth-generation granddaughter.
$150-250

1155.
1155
Modern Painting, China, Chen Shuren (1883-
1948), ink and colors on paper, depiction of a
gathering of scholars in a verdant landscape, with
lengthy inscriptions, signed “Dingshan ju shi,” two
seals, framed and glazed, 33 x 19 in.

Provenance: Ex P.Y. (Pah-Yuen/Boyuan) Wang


(1893-1977) Collection.
$1,000-2,000

1156.
Fan Painting, Lu Hui (Lianfushi) (1851-1920), ink on
paper, depiction of a recluse crossing a bridge in a
mountainous landscape, inscribed, signed, dated
autumn in renyin year (1902), with one seal, framed
and glazed, 20 3/8 x 7 in.

Provenance: Ex P.Y. (Pah-Yuen/Boyuan) Wang


(1893-1977) Collection.
$400-600

1156

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1157. 1158.
Fan Painting, Wu Changshuo (1844-1927), ink and color on paper, Fan Painting, Jin Cai (1841-?), ink and color on paper, depiction of
prunus branches, inscribed, signed “Anji Wu Changshuo,” dated the prunus branches, lingzhi fungus plants, and rockery, inscribed, signed
twelfth month in dingsi year (1917), dedicated to Boyuan, with two “Xianiu Jin Cai,” dated autumn in renyin year (1902), with one seal,
seals, framed and glazed, 20 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. framed and glazed, 20 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.

Provenance: Ex P.Y. (Pah-Yuen/Boyuan) Wang (1893-1977) Collection. Provenance: Ex P.Y. (Pah-Yuen/Boyuan) Wang (1893-1977) Collection.
$800-1,200 $600-800

1158

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1159

1159. 1160.
Fan Calligraphy, China, Wu Changshuo (1844-1927), calligraphy in Painted Fan, China, ink depiction of prunus branches, signed “Tao (?)
seal script, signed “Anji Wu Junqing,” with one seal, framed and glazed, zhi,” with two seals, calligraphy in seal script to the other, signed “Zhu
21 x 6 3/4 in. Fengchi,” with three seals, both dedicated to Boyuan, carved bamboo
guardsticks, one carved with inscription reading “written and carved by
Provenance: Ex P.Y. (Pah-Yuen/Boyuan) Wang (1893-1977) Collection. Wu Yun,” lg. 12 1/2 in.
$400-600
Provenance: Ex P.Y. (Pah-Yuen/Boyuan) Wang (1893-1977) Collection.
$300-500

1160

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1162

1163

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1164

1161. 1163.
Painted Fan, China, ink and colors, depiction of a boating scene in a Painted Fan, China, Wu Guandai (1862-1929), ink painting of prunus
landscape to one side, signed “Zegao,” dated the seventh month of to one side, signed “Guandai,” dated the fourth month in xinyou year
jiashen year (1944), with one seal, calligraphy in running script to the (1921), with one seal, calligraphy to the other, signed “Lv Jingduan,”
other, signed “Fang Shubo,” dated autumn in jiashen year (1944), with dated the fifth month in xinyou year (1921), with two seals, both
one seal, both dedicated to Boyuan, carved bamboo guardsticks, lg. dedicated to P.Y. Wang, lg. 12 1/4 in.
12 3/4 in.
Provenance: Ex P.Y. (Pah-Yuen/Boyuan) Wang (1893-1977) Collection.
Provenance: Ex P.Y. (Pah-Yuen/Boyuan) Wang (1893-1977) Collection. $400-600
$300-500

1164.
1162. Portrait of P.Y. Wang, Zhang Mengxiu, ink and colors on paper,
Painted Fan, China, ink and colors, depiction of a scholar on a boat depiction of P.Y. Wang as a monk-scholar in a bamboo grove, signed
under willows to one side, signed “Guansou,” with one seal, calligraphy “Mengxiu,” dated a summer day in bingshen year, with two seals,
in cursive script to the other, signed “Baixing,” dedicated to P.Y. Wang, framed and glazed, 14 x 11 5/8 in.
with two seals, lg. 12 1/4 in.
Provenance: Ex P.Y. (Pah-Yuen/Boyuan) Wang (1893-1977) Collection.
Provenance: Ex P.Y. (Pah-Yuen/Boyuan) Wang (1893-1977) Collection. $800-1,000
$300-500

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1165

1165. 1166.
Book of Zhang Daqian Landscapes, Chang Jiang Wan Li Tu, (Ten Group of Loose Paintings, Agnes B. Steyert (Si Da’ai), ink and colors
Thousand Li of Yangzi River), published by the National Historical on paper or board, depiction of various flowers, signed, some with
Society, Taiwan, first edition, October, 1968. seals.
$300-500
Provenance: Ex P.Y. (Pah-Yuen/Boyuan) Wang (1893-1977) Collection.
$600-800

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1167. 1171A.
Group of Loose Paintings, Agnes B. Steyert (Si Da’ai), ink on paper, Group of Stamps, published by the Republic of China.
practice pieces on the motif of horse, cat, and dog, signed, some with
seals, with two ink and color paintings by Yu Jingzhi (Ching Chih Yee). Provenance: From the private collection of Shen Baozhen’s fifth-
$300-500 generation granddaughter.
$200-300

1168.
Group of Loose Paintings, Agnes B. Steyert (Si Da’ai), ink and colors 1172.
on paper, depiction of landscapes and elegant ladies, signed, some Album Leaves, China, eight album leaves, ink on paper, depiction of
with seals. landscapes in various seasons, the last leaf inscribed, signed “Qin Mu
$300-500 Wu Tong,” dated spring in jiazi year (1924), one seal on each leaf, 8 5/8
x 5 3/4 in.
$400-600
1169.
Group of Loose Paintings, Agnes B. Steyert (Si Da’ai), ink and colors
on paper, depiction of birds, dogs, and other animals, signed, some 1172A.
with seals. Loose Painting, China, Lin Zhusheng (b. 1920), ink on rice paper, fine
$300-500 depiction of shrimp, signed “Hui Yuan Zhu Ren Lin Zhusheng,” with six
seals, 18 x 26 3/4 in.

1170. Provenance: From the private collection of Shen Baozhen’s fifth-


Seven Painted Fans, China and Japan, various motifs. generation granddaughter.
$200-300 $200-300

1171. 1172B.
Painting Album, China, attributed to Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997), ink on Painted Album, China, 19th century, consisting of twenty-four leaves,
paper, ten leaves, each depicting a rocky landscape with pines, with ink or ink and colors on silk, fine depiction of famous mountains
seals, last page signed “Su Bai xian sheng Fang jia jian jiao, wuzi wu in China, each leaf of painting accompanied by a leaf of lengthy
yue, Zhiliu ju shi,” 16 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. inscriptions with seals, 11 1/2 x 9 3/8 in.
$1,200-1,800 $400-600

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1173. 1174.
Hanging Scroll, China, in the style of Lang Shining, ink and colors on Hanging Scroll, China, in the style of Qi Baishi, ink and colors on
silk, depiction of barbarians and eight horses in a landscape with an paper, depiction of a Chinese cabbage, 24 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.
overarching gnarled pine tree, inscribed, with seven seals, 49 1/2 x 22 $150-250
in.
$300-500
1175.
Hanging Scroll, (?) Zixin, ink and colors on paper, plum blossoms,
1173A. signed, one seal, 38 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.
Hanging Scroll, China, 19th century copy of Yun Shouping, ink and
colors on silk, fine depiction of peonies, signed “Nantian Shouping,” Provenance: Ex Charles Chu Collection.
inscribed, with two seals, 17 1/2 x 12 in. $200-300
$300-500

1176.
1173B. Qi Baishi Books, Qi Baishi hua ji, Rong Bao Zhai xin ji, Beijing, 1952;
Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, depiction of pavilions in a Baishi mo sha, Rong Bao Zhai, Beijing, 1959.
mountainous landscape with pines, inscribed, signed, with seals, 51 1/2
x 26 in. N.B. Baishi mo sha was a picture book for Xu Beihong painted by Qi
$300-400 Baishi in 1948 when he was eighty-eight years old.

Provenance: Ex Charles Chu Collection.


$300-500

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1173

1177.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on silk, depiction of a lone
cottage in a rocky landscape, 35 x 19 in.
$200-300

1177A.
Hanging Scroll, China, indigo blue, colors, and gilt on silk, ancestor
portrait on a yellow ground, 25 1/2 x 40 1/2 in.
$300-500

1178.
Hanging Scroll, Ni Tian (1855-1919), ink and light colors on paper,
depiction of two horses resting and drinking water from a stream,
inscribed, signed “Ni Tian Mogeng,” dated jiayin year (1914), three
seals, 45 x 21 1/2 in.
$200-300

1178A.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, Song-style, depiction
of a pair of mandarin ducks under plum trees, with two seals, 19 1/2 x
38 1/2 in.
$800-1,200

1177A

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1179A

1181

1179. 1180.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, white lilies under the Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, blue and green
full moon, inscribed, signed, dated bingyin year, with one seal, 50 x 25 mountainous landscape after the rain, signed “Wu Hufan,” two seals, 62
1/2 in. 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.
$200-300 $200-300

1179A. 1180A.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a Luohan Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, depiction of rocky mountains,
and deer resting under a pine tree, inscribed “Jingran xie yu jiazi,” with inscribed, signed, and dated, with two seals, 33 x 15 3/4 in.
two seals, 47 x 26 in. $300-400
$400-600

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1181A

1181. 1182A.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, magnolia branches, Hanging Scroll, China, ink and light color on paper, depiction of a
inscribed, signed “Shizeng Chen Hengke,” dated siwei year, with two galloping horse, inscribed, signed “Beihong,” dated 1943, with one
seals, 52 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. artist’s seal and one collector’s seal, accompanied by a letter by Xu
$200-300 Beihong, with two seals, 34 x 23 in.
$500-700

1181A.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of figures in 1182B.
a verdant landscape, inscribed, signed “Baoshi,” and dated, with two Three Scroll Paintings, a Kano school painting of a famous poet, and
seals, 33 1/2 x 13 in. two Chinese paintings, a landscape and calligraphy.
$600-800 $200-300

1182. 1183.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and light colors on paper, depiction of Ancestor Portrait, China, early 20th century, ink and colors on paper,
pines, mountains, and waterfall, inscribed, signed “Yao Xiuyu,” dated seated figure of a civil official in front of a three-panel screen with ink
bingyin year, with two seals, 49 x 24 1/2 in. landscape painting, framed and glazed, 41 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.
$200-300 $200-300

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1184

1184.
Handscroll, China, 19th century copy, ink and colors on silk, “Jiang Shan Lou Ge Tu” (Painting of Mountainous Landscape with Pavilions),
with inscription “Fang Song shu yuan Liu Songnian ben,” signed “Chen Chen Mei chen Jiao Bingzhen he bi gong hua,” with nine seals, 21
1/2 x 248 in.; front piece calligraphy “Bie You Dong Tian” (Exceptional Unique Landscape) on yellow paper with dragon, bats, and peach,
with apocryphal Qianlong seal, 21 x 50 3/4 in.; colophons with individual calligraphic inscriptions signed “Guan Kuijing,” “Liang Shizheng,”
“Chen Zhaolun,” “Wang Youdun,” “Ji Huang,” “Dong Bangda,” “QIan Weicheng,” “Peng Qifeng,” “Cao Xiuxian,” “Ying He,” each with seals,
22 x 137 in.; with another section with inscription and apocryphal Qianlong seals, 22 x 26 in., with scroll mounted with jade dowel ends.

Provenance: From the Chang Family Collection.


$20,000-30,000

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1185

1186

1185. 1186.
Handscroll, China, early 20th century copy, ink and colors on silk, Handscroll, China, 19th/early 20th century copy, ink and colors on silk,
“Luohan Chang Juan Pin” (Long Scroll of Luohan Figures), depiction of “Si Ji Xie Chun Tu” (Painting of Spring-like Four Seasons), depiction of
Luohan in various attitudes in groups, riding on waves or clouds, some a multitude of flowers from all year round, signed “Wang Guxiang,” 13
holding a staff, others riding on auspicious animals, signed “Qian Tang 1/2 x 68 in.; front piece with calligraphic inscription “Fu Gui Shen Juan”
Dai Wenjin, with five seals, 18 x 185 1/2 in. dated “spring in jiachen year,” and signed “Mei Sou,” 13 1/2 x 37 in.

Provenance: From the Chang Family Collection. Provenance: From the Chang Family Collection.
$7,000-10,000 $4,000-6,000

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1187

1187.
Handscroll, China, early 20th century copy, ink and
colors on silk, “Xue Jing Shan Shui Tu” (Painting of Wintry
Mountainous Landscape), 10 x 144 1/2 in.

Provenance: From the Chang Family Collection.


$5,000-7,000

1188.
Handscroll, China, early 20th century copy, ink and colors
on silk, “Si Ji Ji Jin” (Painting of the Four Seasons), depiction
of a mountainous landscape in four seasons with figures
and pavilions, with inscription “Qianlong gengchen xia yue
feng,” signed “Chen Dong Bangda gong hua,” with twelve
seals, including one apocryphal Qianlong seal, 18 x 270 in.;
front piece, 15 3/4 x 40 1/2 in.; colophons with calligraphic
inscriptions signed “Liu Yong,” “Qiu Yuexiu,” “A Gui,” “Liang
Guozhi,” among others, 16 x 108 in.

Provenance: From the Chang Family Collection.


$20,000-30,000

1189.
Calligraphy Hanging Scroll, China, cursive calligraphy on
paper, signed “Zhengming,” with five seals, 93 x 22 in.

Provenance: From the Chang Family Collection.


$1,000-1,500

1190.
Calligraphy Hanging Scroll, China, cursive calligraphy on
silk, signed “Chen Jiru,” with seven seals, 52 1/4 x 13 1/4 in.

Provenance: From the Chang Family Collection.


$800-1,200

1191.
1191 Hanging Scroll, China, early 20th century copy, ink and
colors on silk, finely painted with a peacock perched on
1189 rockery surround by peonies and roses, signed “Si Ming Lv
Ji,” with one seal, 31 1/2 x 64 in.
$4,000-6,000

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1192

1192. 1194.
Handscroll, China, 19th century, ink and colors on silk, “Qiu Lan Ning Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a boating scene
Ju Tu” (Painting of an Autumn Landscape), depiction of a boating scene in a rocky landscape, with one seal “Lu Yanshao,” framed and glazed,
in a verdant landscape, signed “Chen Zhang Ruocheng gong hui,” with 9 3/4 x 21 in.
apocryphal Qianlong seal, 6 1/2 x 51 in.; front piece dated “the sixth
month of jiaxu year, 12 x 54 in.; colophons inscribed with “Qianfeng Provenance: Purchased in New York in the early 1980s.
renzi chun ri, Chunshi Dai Xi guan,” 6 1/2 x 52 in. $1,500-3,000

Provenance: Kaikodo Gallery, New York.


$20,000-30,000 1195.
Painting, China, watercolor painting of a temple and trees, rosewood
frame carved in openwork with scaly dragons amidst clouds, framed,
1193. 9 1/2 x 7, with frame 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, “Hua Tuo Wang $100-200
Duan Tu,” depiction of Hua Tuo and his attendant in a landscape, with
lengthy inscription, signed “Fan Zeng, dingchou year in Beijing,” with
four seals, 53 1/4 x 26 1/2 in. 1196.
Inside Mirror Painting, China, 19th century, depiction of a seated
Provenance: Purchased from a private gallery in Europe in the early figure of an elegant lady in a pink robe, blue background, framed and
1990s. glazed, 15 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.
$300-500 $200-250

1194

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1197

1197.
Painting, China, in the style of Zhao Shao’ang, ink and colors on paper,
two sparrows on willow branches, inscribed, with three seals, framed
and glazed, 24 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.
$150-250

1197A.
Calligraphy, China, bold calligraphy on paper, “Wei De Shi Fu” (Only
Morality can Help), signed “Chen Shuren,” framed and glazed, 34 x 16
1/2 in.
$300-500
1199
1198.
Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, seated girl in a flowery skirt,
signed “He Jiaying,” with one seal, framed and glazed, 26 1/4 x 7 in.
$200-300

1199.
1198A. Loose Painting, Xie Tiancheng (b. 1950), ink on xuan paper,
Painting, China, 19th century, ink and colors on silk, fine depiction of depiction of Dharma in profile praying, with lengthy inscription, signed
three elegant ladies in a garden with magnolia trees, framed and glazed, “Tiancheng,” dated autumn in jichou year (2009), with five seals, 38 x
15 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. 35 1/2 in.
$200-300 $1,500-2,000

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1202

1201

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1200. 1202A.
Oil Painting, Xie Tiancheng (b. 1950), oil on paper, depiction of two Abstract Painting, John Way [Wei Letang] (Chinese/American, b.
Tibetan Lamas, signed “Tiancheng” in Chinese and “Tiancheng Xie” in 1921), oil and ink on paper, Abstract Composition, signed and dated
English, 65 x 34 5/8 in. “John Way ‘69” l.r., unframed, sheet size 19 x 24 in.
$2,000-3,000
Provenance: Through the family of the artist.
$2,000-3,000
1201.
Loose Painting, Xie Tiancheng (b. 1950), colors on paper, abstract
painting of a lotus pond, signed “Tiancheng” in Chinese and “Tiancheng
Xie” in English, 26 1/2 x 52 in. 1203.
Pair of Large Paintings, China, ink, colors, and gilt on silk, depiction of
N.B. Xie Tiancheng was a student of Liu Haisu. His large-scale the standing figure of Buddha traveling on a cloud, with a full moon in
landscape and portraiture paintings in traditional ink and rice paper, and the background, framed and glazed, 48 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.
oil paintings on Tibetan Buddhism are in many international collections. $400-600
$1,500-2,000

1202. 1203A.
Opera Paintings I & II, China, ink and colors on paper, abstract Painting, China, early 20th century, ink and colors on silk, fine depiction
painting of opera figures, with seven and five seals each, signed “Yao of a horse resting under a tree, framed and glazed, 41 1/2 x 27 in.
Shun in Beijing December 2007,” each 35 x 37 1/2 in. $300-500
$800-1,200

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1204.
Modern Painting, China, ink and light color on paper, depiction of a
leaping horse, signed “Xu Beihong,” dated “a winter day in the forty-
three year,” one seal, 17 1/4 x 14 in.
$300-500

1204A.
Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, fine depiction of children at play,
with two seals, framed and glazed, 41 1/2 x 20 in.
$250-350

1205.
Large Painting, China, ink and colors in silk, fine depiction of scholars
and their attendants engaged in various activities in a pavilion and a
landscape, dated gengwu year, signed “Xileng Wang Zhen,” with two
seals, framed and glazed, 36 x 82 in.
$500-700

1206.
Painting, China, ink on paper, depiction of bamboo, inscribed, signed
“Zhou Shixin yi Gu Ding zhi fa,” dated the ninth month of gengzi year,
framed and glazed, 46 1/2 x 22 1/4 in.
$300-500

1203A

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1207.
1205
Painting, China, oil on canvas, revolutionary painting, signed “Shen
Xiaobai,” dated May 1975, framed, 27 x 38 in. 
$300-500
1208A.
Oil Painting, China, oil on canvas, unframed, depiction of bridge on a
1208. river, signed “Beihong,” dated 1943, 24 x 37 in.
Painting, China, possibly 18th century, ink and colors on silk, vivid $500-700
depiction of two dogs facing each other, signed “Chen An Deyi gong
hua,” with five seals, one Qianlong seal, framed and glazed, 44 x 15 in.
1209.
N.B. An Deyi was the Chinese name of Italian missionary Joannes Large Framed Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a
Damascenus Saslusti. tiger jumping over a pine branch, inscribed, signed “Yun shan Li Weilin,”
$800-1,200 70 x 41 in.
$400-600

1208

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1212.
Painting, China, 19th century, ink and colors on silk, depiction of an
elegant lady with her attendant, dated the fifth month in wuyin year,
signed “Yao Xie,” with two seals, framed and glazed, 40 1/2 x 19 1/2
in.
$5,000-7,000

1213.
Ancestor Portrait, China, 19th century, ink and colors on paper (tears),
depiction of a high-ranking official, framed, 34 x 41 in.
$200-300

1214.
Ancestor Painting, China, 19th century, depiction of an official’s wife
wearing a ranking badge with a crane, framed, 34 1/2 x 60 1/2 in.
$400-600

1214A.
Pair of Portraits, China, late 19th century, ink and colors on paper,
each depicting an official, inscribed, framed and glazed, 9 1/2 x 6 in.
$200-300

1215.
Pair of Reverse Glass Paintings, China, late 19th century, each
painted with a seated figure of an elegant lady in fine attire, framed and
glazed, 13 x 8 1/2 in.
$300-400

1216.
Hanging Scroll, China, Cen Xuegong (b. 1917), ink and colors on
paper, evening scene of Qu Jiang, inscribed, signed “Xuegong,” dated
siwei year, with two seals, 37 x 24 in.
$300-400

1217.
Hanging Scroll, China, Su Baozhen (1916-1990), ink and colors on
paper, depiction of grapes in a basket, inscribed, signed “Baozhen,”
dated 1982, with two seals, 18 x 27 in.
$250-350

1218.
Hanging Scroll, China, Weng Hetong (1830-1904), with two seals, bold
calligraphy on paper, 44 x 25 1/4 in.
$300-400

1215 1219.
Hanging Scroll, China, early 20th century, finely embroidered with a
crane perched on a pine tree.
$100-150

1210.
Painting, China, ink and light colors on silk, depiction of the view of an 1220.
old city on one side of the river, signed Ho Siu-Siek, two seals, framed, Calligraphy Couplet, China, cursive script, signed “Li Erqiao,” with
33 x 51 in. seals, 48 x 11 in.
$300-400 $100-150

1211. 1221.
Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of the King of Hell Hanging Scroll, China, Ren Yu (1853-1901), ink and colors on paper,
accompanied by two other deities, framed and glazed, 63 x 25 1/2 in. fine depiction of a boy riding a water buffalo in a landscape, signed
$300-400 “Xiangshui yimin Ren Yu,” with two seals, 49 x 17 1/2 in.
$300-400

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1216

1218

1221
1219

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1222. 1225.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a Five Loose Paintings, China, three ink and paper paintings on elegant
landscape of Rui Jiang, inscribed, signed “Wu Shixian,” with one seal, ladies, signed “Pan Xie,” one painting with two roundels, and a single
33 x 18 1/2 in. roundel, various sizes.
$250-350 $200-300

1223. 1226.
Three Loose Paintings, China, ink and colors on paper, a painting on Two Fan Paintings, China, ink on paper, depiction of a recluse and his
Zhong Kui and another on Zhao Jun, signed “Chen Yinghua,” dated attendant in a landscape, inscribed, signed “Chunshi,” with one seal,
gengshen and siwei year respectively, each with three seals, 38 x 19 (surface abrasion), 21 1/4 x 7 in.; and one ink and colors on paper,
1/2 in.; and a decorated roundel. depiction of a cottage near the water, signed “Chunshi Dai Xi,” dated a
$200-300 summer day in wushen year in Daoguang reign, 19 x 7 in.
$300-500

1224.
Two Loose Paintings, China, ink and colors on paper, a duck with 1226A.
lilies, and a quail with orchids, inscribed, signed “Ren Yi Bonian,” with Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, fine depiction of shrimp in the
seals, 15 x 23 1/4 in. style of Qi Baishi, signed “Huang Nan,” dated an autumn day in gengxu
$300-500 year, with two seals, 28 x 10 1/2 in.
$200-300

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1226A

1228

1227. 1229.
Loose Calligraphy, China, a calligraphy couplet by Luo Wenjun (b. Calligraphy, China, done on paper, signed “Shen Peng,” with two
1938), standard script, with seals, together with six loose calligraphic seals, “Zhong guo mei shu jia xie hui chu ban shen, chu ban yong gao”
works, to 14 x 54 in. seal, framed and glazed, 16 1/4 x 11 1/2 in.
$300-400 $150-250

1228. 1230.
Four Loose Panels of Calligraphy, China, each 43 x 10 1/2 in. Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a boy with a
$100-150 goose, signed “Fan Zeng,” dated bingzi year, with two seals, “Zhong
guo mei shu jia xie hui chu ban shen, chu ban yong gao” seal, framed
and glazed, 13 1/2 x 13 in.
$400-600

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1229

1230

1231.
Calligraphy, China, calligraphy on paper, signed “Wang Xuezhong,”
with “Zhong guo mei shu jia xie hui chu ban shen, chu ban yong gao”
seal, framed and glazed, 15 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.
$150-250

1232.
Calligraphy, China, calligraphy on paper, signed “Dong Shouping,”
dated gengwu year, with two seals, one “Zhong guo mei shu jia xie hui
chu ban shen, chu ban yong gao” seal, framed and glazed, 18 1/2 x
12 in.
$250-350

1233.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, fine depiction of a bird
and plum branches, inscribed, signed “Moyang Guan Shanyue,” with
five seals, 27 x 18 in.
$300-500

1234.
Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of Zhong Kui
riding a horse, inscribed, signed “Fan Zeng,” with three seals, 26 1/4 x
17 in.
1234A $200-300

1230A. 1234A.
Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of two squirrels Hanging Scroll, China, ink and light colors on paper, depiction of
amidst flowering branches, signed, inscribed, dated, and with two Chairman Mao resting in an armchair, with lengthy inscriptions as the
seals, framed and glazed, 35 x 19 in. background, signed “Wenxi,” with two seals, 53 x 27 in.
$300-500 $300-500

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1236

1235 1237
1238

withdrawn

1242 1243

1239
1240

1235. 1238.
Jade Carving, China, a foo dog group contesting a lingzhi sprig, the Two Jade Carvings, China, 19th century, a celadon-white jade carving
stone of celadon color, lg. 2 1/4 in. of a boy, and a gray jade hat ornament carved and pierced with wild
$100-150 geese in a lotus pond, lg. 3 3/8, 2 in.
$300-500

1236.
Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent foo dog with 1239.
its head turned backwards, with a bifurcated scroll tail, the stone of Jade Carving, China, depicting a mouse with its head turned
celadon-white color, lg. 2 1/2 in. backwards, the stone of celadon color, lg. 2 1/2 in.
$200-300 $150-250

1237. 1240.
Two Jade Pebbles, China, one carved as a Buddha, the other as Jade Carving, China, carved in openwork as two large lotus seed pods
a double gourd borne on a leafy tendril, the stones of celadon-white borne on leafy tendrils, the stone of celadon color, lg. 2 1/2, wd. 2 in.
color, lg. 2 1/2, 2 3/8 in. $200-300
$300-500

1241.
No lot.

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1245

1244

1246
1247
1249

1248

1242. 1246.
Jade Pebble, China, finely carved as the standing figure of a boy Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a caparisoned elephant,
embracing a large curled lotus leaf, the stone of yellow color with the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 2 3/4, lg. 3 1/8 in.
orange-red markings, ht. 2 3/8, wd. 1 3/4 in. $400-600
$200-300

1247.
1243. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, carved as a Buddha’s hand
Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a half-blossomed citron borne on leafy stems, the stone of celadon color, lg. 2 7/8 in.
magnolia flower, with high relief carving of the flower, a bee and a $200-300
dragonfly attached to it, the jade of semi-translucent white color with
apple green inclusions, and russet section to the front, lg. 2 5/8 in.
$200-300 1248.
Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as a recumbent qilin,
the stone of celadon-white color, lg. 4, ht. 2 in.
1244. $300-500
Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent water buffalo, the stone of
celadon and dark brown color, lg. 6 1/2, ht. 2 3/4 in.
$300-500 1249.
Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a parrot, the stone of semi-
translucent gray-white color with russet markings, lg. 4 1/2, ht. 2 5/8 in.
1245. $300-500
Two Jade Carvings, China, finely carved as a recumbent foo dog
playing with two cubs and a brocade ball, each with vividly carved fur
and bushy tails, the stones of semi-translucent sea green color with 1249A.
russet markings, lg. 7 1/8, dp. 4 1/2 in. Jade Bowl, China, white color with pale green markings and earth-
$800-1,200 colored areas, dia. 5 1/2 in.
$250-350

1245A.
1250.
Jade and Petit Point Purse, China, white jade bracelet handle, brass
Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a boy boating under a
mounting inset with jadeite and tourmaline beads.
pine tree, the stone of gray-celadon color, carved wood stand, 2 1/8 x
$200-300
1 1/2 in.
$200-300

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1252

1250
1254

1251 1253

1251.
Jade Water Coupe, China, 18th century, finely carved as a curled-up
lotus leaf borne on stems and seed pods, with a relief carving of a bug
attached, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, lg. 3 1/2
in.
$300-500

1252.
Jade Mountain, China, carved with deep undercutting depicting deer
traveling in a mountainous landscape, the reverse with a pavilion above
clouds, the stone of semi-translucent white color, elaborately carved
rosewood stand, 2 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.
$200-300
1254A

1253.
Jade Water Coupe, China, carved in relief with two monkeys crawling
on an open sack, the stone of celadon-white color with high polish, lg.
3 7/8 in.
$200-300

1254.
Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as a Buddha’s hand
citron borne on leafy sprigs, set on a finely carved tall wood stand, the
stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 2 in.

Provenance: Ex collection of Frederick Rowland Hazard (1858-1917),


Narragansett, Rhode Island.
$200-300

1254A.
Large Jade Fang Zun, China, with square midsection, slightly splayed
foot, and flaring neck, the sides carved with taotie masks separated by
notched flanges, flanked by double lingzhi lugs suspending loose rings,
the stone of spinach green color, finely carved rosewood stand, ht. 17
in.
$1,500-2,500
1256

1255 1258

1257

1255. 1260.
Mughal Jade Dagger Hilt, China, 18th century, the exterior finely Jade Cylinder, China, the sides of the cylinder and the flat lid carved in
carved in relief with acanthus leaf patterns, with stylized chrysanthemum relief and pierced with flowers borne on leafy scrolls, the stone of white
flowers with inset ruby centers to each end, the two flowers to each color, wood stand, ht. 6 3/8 in.
side of the curled up bottom in white jade and silver respectively, $100-150
contrasting with the overall celadon jade surface, lg. 5 3/4 in.
$800-1,200
1261.
Box with Jade Plaque, China, the ovoid box inset with a semi-
1256. translucent gray-white jade plaque to the cover, finely carved in relief
Jade Vase, China, the flattened hu-shaped vase carved with birds with quail in a reed pond, a band of archaic dragons around the side of
and bamboo to both sides, a pair of scroll lugs resting on the rounded the box, ht. 2, cover 4 x 3 1/4 in.
shoulder, the stone of semi-translucent white color with apple green $300-500
markings in the shape of lingzhi and bamboo leaves, and mossy green
inclusions, ht. 4 3/8 in.
$200-300 1262.
Jade Box, China, 19th century, the cover and the sides carved in
low relief with panels enclosing landscape scenes, the stone of semi-
1257. translucent white color with gray and opaque white markings, 4 1/2 x 4
Jade Carving, China, finely carved in openwork with a ruyi scepter x 2 3/4 in.
wrapped by pine branches, plum blossoms, bats, and a chi dragon, the $300-500
stone of semi-translucent emerald green and white color, lg. 6 1/4 in.
$200-300
1263.
Jade Buckle Letter Opener, China, 19th century jade buckle with 20th
1258. silver mount, the surface of the buckle surmounted by high relief carving
Jade Carving, China, carved as a ram group in the motif of San Yang of butterflies and melons, with dragon-head finial, lg. 9 1/4, 3 3/4 in.
Kai Tai, resting on a rectangular plaque carved with clouds, the stone of (buckle).
pale celadon color, lg. 5 1/2 in. $200-300
$300-400

1264.
1259. Jade and Brass Envelope Opener, China, 19th century, the front
Jade Brush Pot, China, shaped as a bamboo shoot, finely carved surface of the brass opener chased with flower designs, the handle a
in high relief with the motif of the “Three Friends of Winter,” cranes jade buckle carved with relief chilong and a dragon-head finial, lg. 8 5/8,
beneath an overarching pine tree to one side and prunus and bamboo jade 3 3/4 in.
to the other, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 6 1/2 in. $300-400
$800-1,200

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1260

1259

1262

1261

1266

1263 1264 1265

1265. 1266.
Jade Garment Hook, China, 19th century, the slightly curved surface Pair of Jade Bowls, China, Qianlong mark and of the period (1735-
surmounted by a chi dragon holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, dragon 1796), with slightly flaring sides, surfaces engraved with prunus
finial to the top, the stone of celadon color, lg. 6 1/8 in. blossoms, highly translucent gray-celadon colored stone with brown
$200-300 marking, inlaid with gold, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 4 7/8 in.
$500-700

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1267

1269
1268

1270

1266A. 1267A.
Jade Necklace, China, suspending a circular plaque carved and Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as the standing figure
pierced with two butterflies embracing a flower, the stone of pale of a female Immortal with a bottle in both hands, on a brass and wood
celadon color, dia. 2 1/8 in. stand, ht. 14 1/4, with stand 18 in.
$100-150 $800-1,200

1267. 1268.
Jade Mountain, China, carved with deep undercutting depicting a Large Jade Mountain, China, 19th century, the front surface with deep
scholar and his attendant in a mountainous landscape with pines, undercutting depicting Immortals and attendants in a rocky landscape
pavilions, and crashing waves, the stone of pale celadon and pale under pines and prunus branches, the jade of celadon color with russet
brown color, wood stand elaborately carved with pines and rockery, ht. markings, wood stand, 7 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.
approx. 6, lg. 8 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000
$3,500-4,500

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1271 1273
1274

1272

1269. 1274.
Jade Boulder, China, carved in relief and with deep undercutting Jade Boulder, China, finely carved with deep undercutting depicting
depicting scholars in a rocky landscape with pines and pavilions, the figures in a landscape with pines and pavilions, the stone of celadon
stone of lavender color, lg. 10 1/4, wd. 4 5/8 in. color with russet areas, wood stand, 5 3/4 x 5 5/8 in.
$200-300 $300-400

1270. 1275.
Jade Mountain, China, the front finely carved with deep undercutting Jade Pendant, China, carved as a central bi disc within a border with
depicting a scholar and his attendant in front of a pavilion in a rocky scalloped sides, carved with ruyi design, surmounted by a chi dragon
landscape, the stone of celadon color with russet skin, wood stand to the top, the stone of yellow-celadon color with russet markings,
finely carved with pines, lingzhi fungus, and rockery, 7 1/8 x 4 3/8 in. rosewood display stand, 4 1/8 x 3 in.
$2,500-3,500 $300-400

1271. 1276.
Jade Boulder, China, the front with deep undercutting depicting a Celadon Jade Hanging Vase and Cover, China, the hu-form vase
scholar and his attendant crossing a bridge in a rocky landscape with finely carved on either side of the rounded body with stylized leafy
pines and pavilions, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, meanders, the neck flanked by a pair of loop handles with loose rings
wood stand, 6 x 4 1/4 in. joined by chained handles with a bat at the top end, for the suspension
$250-350 on the hardwood stand, the cover with carved finial, Qianlong four-
character seal mark, ht. 5 1/4 in.
$150-250
1272.
Jade Carving, China, finely carved in relief and with deep undercutting
to both sides depicting a scholar on a boat in a rocky landscape with 1277.
pines and pavilions, the stone of gray-white color, wood stand, lg. 9 Jade Plaque, China, the plaque carved in low relief with a celestial
3/8, ht. 3 1/4 in. landscape to one side and bats and ruyi clouds to the other, twin fish
$400-600 and scroll borders, the stone of celadon-white color, wood display
stand, 5 x 2 1/4 in.
$300-500
1273.
Jade Mountain, China, carved to the front with deep undercutting
depicting a boy riding an ox in a rocky landscape with pines and 1278.
pavilions, the stone of pale gray to the front and celadon with russet Jade Seal, China, 19th century, the square seal surmounted by a
markings to the reverse, 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. coiling chi dragon finial, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon
$3,000-5,000 color, 1 1/2 in. sq.
$1,000-1,500

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1275
1276

1277

1281
1280
1279

1282

1278

1283

1279. 1281.
Jade Plaque, China, Ming dynasty or earlier, rectangular, carved in Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, rectangular, carved with a boy
relief with a deer striding amidst leafy scrolls, the stone of russet and riding an auspicious animal to one side, calligraphic inscriptions to the
ochre color, 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. other side, the stone of pale celadon color, signed “Zigang,” 2 1/2 x 1
$2,000-2,500 5/8 in.
$1,200-1,500

1280.
Jade Bi, China, 19th century, the circular disk carved with a raised 1282.
boss design, the stone celadon-white color with russet markings, dia. Jade Pendant, China, 18th/19th century, rectangular, carved in relief
2 1/4 in. with a horse under a pine tree with a monkey, the reverse with a
$1,200-1,500 scholar in a rocky landscape, the stone of yellow-green color, 1 3/4 x 1
1/4 in.
$1,000-1,500

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1284

1285
1287

1286

1289
1290
1288
1291 1292

1283. 1288.
Jade Wrist Rest, China, rectangular shape resting on scroll feet, the Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body with relief carving
surface decorated with rows of comma designs, the stone of pale to one side of an Immortal traveling in a boat under a rocky outcrop,
celadon color, 6 x 1 3/8 in. light blue aventurine stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in.
$300-400 $100-150

1284. 1289.
Tortoiseshell Box, China, 18th/19th century, the box and cover finely Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, the ovoid body
carved in relief with figures in various attitudes in a landscape with molded with foo dogs in various attitudes on waves, covered in a
pavilions and trees, four tortoiseshell-covered blades to the interior, lg. creamy white glaze, gilt porcelain stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in.
3 in. $250-350
$200-300
1290.
Reticulated Snuff Bottle, China, 18th century, the ovoid outer bottle
1285.
enclosing a cylindrical inner bottle, painted in polychrome enamels with
Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the square body with rounded
erotic scenes, the outer bottle with reticulated design of cash coins,
shoulders of plain yellow jade, with russet skin to one side, flat coral
reserved on gilt surface, Qianlong mark in iron-red to the base, lg. 2 3/4
stopper, lg. 2 7/8 in. in.
$200-300 $200-300

1286. 1291.
Shadow Agate Pendant, China, 19th century, finely carved in Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the oblong body finely
openwork with a sparrow amidst lingzhi borne on leafy sprigs, lg. 2 in. carved in relief with birds perched on prunus branches, ivory stopper,
$200-300 lg. 2 7/8 in.
$250-350

1287.
Agate Cosmetic Box, China, the circular cover carved in relief with a 1292.
markara roundel, fitted with brass mounts. Glass Snuff Bottle, China, the ovoid body in translucent white glass
$100-150 carved with geometric patterns, jadeite stopper carved with a frog, lg.
2 1/8 in.
$200-300

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1298

1296
1294
1297

1299

1295

1302

1301 1303
1300 1304

1310
1306
1307 1308 1309

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1293. 1302.
Jade Snuff Bottle, China, the pear-shaped body carved with a Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, Daoguang mark and of the period
medallion to each side, the neck flanked by lugs, flat stopper, the stone (1782-1850), the cylindrical body finely painted in polychrome enamels
of bright emerald green color, lg. 1 7/8 in. with nine dragons in various attitudes, coral stopper, lg. 3 in.
$300-500 $200-300

1294.
Lacquered Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the flat rectangular 1303.
sides decorated in red and black lacquer with an elegant lady and her Jade Snuff Bottle, China, in the shape of an eggplant borne on leafy
attendant in a garden to one side, and bird-and-flower scene to the stems, with relief carving of a bat to the lower part, the stone of white
other, domed stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 5/8 in. color with russet inclusions, lg. 2 3/4 in.
$200-300 $200-300

1295. 1304.
Porcelain Garment Hook, China, early 20th century, decorated in Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, decorated in relief with
polychrome enamels with a scene of a civil official visiting a general in the Eighteen Luohan against a ground with wave patterns, covered in
a garden, surrounded by an underglaze blue design of butterflies and creamy white glaze, Kangxi mark to the base, brass stopper, lg. 2 1/4
leafy scrolls, dragon head finial, Qianlong mark to the reverse, lg. 4 in. in.
$100-150 $200-300

1296.
1305.
White Agate Snuff Bottle, China, 18th/19th century, the rounded body
Seven Porcelain Snuff Bottles, China, cylindrical, painted in
carved to the front in relief with a boy and a leaping horse in a rocky
underglaze blue or iron-red with figural groups or dragons, Qianlong
landscape incorporating the dark brown and russet skin of the stone,
the reverse with relief decoration of a cottage and pines, red jasper mark to one bottle, and Chenghua to the others, lg. to 3 1/4 in.
stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 1/4 in. $200-300
$400-600

1306.
1297. Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, Daoguang mark and of the period
Cinnabar Snuff Bottle, China, 18th/19th century, the ovoid body finely (1821-1850), of flattened hu shape, finely painted in famille verte palette
carved in relief with Immortals and attendants in a serene landscape, with a deer holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth in a verdant landscape,
between a band of chrysanthemum petals above the foot and scroll the other side with a monkey under a pine tree, coral stopper, lg. 2 3/8
lappets around the shoulder, reticulated brass stopper, Qianlong mark in.
to the base, lg. 2 5/8 in. $200-300
$400-600

1307.
1298. Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the fan-shaped bottle
Agate Hu, China, the pear-shaped body carved with a band of cicada
painted in famille verte palette with a gathering scene to one side, and a
blades, below a narrow band of dragons, the neck flanked by kui
scholar and attendants to the other, flowers and antique objects to the
dragon lugs, ht. 3 1/8 in.
narrow sides, covered in gray-white crackled glaze imitating ge ware,
$200-300
lg. 2 1/2 in.
$100-150
1299.
Three-color Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century,
finely carved white and apple green glass overlay of a scholar 1308.
looking into the distance from a pavilion in mountains, surrounded by Cloisonné Enameled Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the flattened
overarching pine trees and billowy clouds, purple-blue glass ground, lg. pear-shaped body enameled with a rabbit amidst lingzhi fungus and
2 1/2 in. clouds to each side, on a turquoise ground, well hollowed, lg. 2 1/2 in.
$100-150 $200-300

1300.
Bamboo Snuff Bottle, China, of flattened peach shape, the sides finely 1309.
carved with five bats enclosing a shou roundel, further enclosed by a Enameled Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the flask-shaped copper
band of ruyi-shaped clouds along the border, domed stopper, lg. 2 1/2 body finely enameled with a roundel enclosing an idyllic scene to each
in. side, on a black ground with flower scrolls, well hollowed, domed
$300-500 stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 1/4 in.
$200-300

1301.
Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the flattened round body finely 1310.
carved in relief with magnolia branches to both sides, the stone of semi- Blue and Red Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the pear-shaped
translucent emerald green, dark jade stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. body finely painted in iron-red and underglaze blue with a scaly dragon
amidst clouds, coral stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in.
Provenance: From the private collection of Shen Baozhen’s fifth-
$200-300
generation granddaughter.
$200-300

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Cloisonné Enameled Snuff Bottle, China, 18th/19th century, the Famille Verte Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the pear-shaped body
rectangular body finely enameled with a phoenix to one side and finely painted with scholars and attendants in a mountainous landscape,
a dragon to the other, both against a cloud ground, stylized flower blue and white flower borders, pearl stopper with coral collar, lg. 3 3/8
borders, domed stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 1/4 in. in.
$200-300 $200-300

1312. 1320.
“Realgar” Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the rounded heart- Reticulated Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the ovoid
shaped body of rich opaque orange-red color in imitation of realgar, body with reticulated designs in polychrome enamels of a dragon and a
with domed horn stopper and carved wood stand, lg. 2 in. phoenix striding amidst flaming clouds, Qianlong mark to the base, lg.
$200-300 2 7/8 in.
$200-300

1313.
Amber Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the flattened square body 1320A.
incised with a serene landscape scene to each side, flanked by relief Cloisonné Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, the oval body
carving of foo dog mask lugs, with jadeite stopper and wood stand, lg. enameled within raised wire inlays with a scaly dragon chasing a
2 1/2 in. flaming pearl on either side, reserved on purple-blue ground with cloud
$200-300 patterns, between wave panels around the foot and ruyi lappets around
the neck, “Qianlong nian zhi” engraved on the concave base, “Li Chun
wen yin” incised on the reverse side of the hardstone stopper, lg. 2 in.
1314. $200-300
“Realgar” Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the rounded heart-
shaped body of red streakings and swirlings on an orange ground in
imitation of realgar, with domed glass stopper and wood stand, lg. 2 1321.
1/8 in. White Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the sides finely
$200-300 molded with the Eighteen Luohan, covered in a creamy white glaze,
well hollowed, rock crystal stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in.
$200-300
1315.
Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, of double-gourd shape, each
side painted with elegant ladies to the lower gourd and bird and flower 1322.
to the upper, gilt border to the sides, domed stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. Moss Agate Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the rounded body with
$200-300 mossy streakings, large jadeite stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in.
$200-300

1316.
Silver Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the rounded heart-shaped 1323.
body with reticulated silver design of foo dogs in various attitudes Agate Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body carved in high relief with
playing with brocade balls, domed stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. the seated figure of Shoulao in a rocky landscape, with bats, full moon,
$200-300 and lingzhi fungus, agate stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in.
$100-150

1317.
Double Gourd Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, well hollowed, 1324.
painted with gnarled trees on rockery to one side, and a lone boatman Amber Snuff Bottle, China, of flattened hu shape, carved in relief
in a mountainous landscape to the other, silver wirework stopper, lg. 3 with Shoulao and his deer to each side, on a wave pattern ground,
in. archaic scroll patterns to the sides and around the neck, domed amber
$150-250 stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in.
$100-150

1318.
Famille Rose Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the quatrefoil body 1325.
finely painted in famille rose palette with peony branches to one side, Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the cylindrical body carved in
and inscription to the reverse, flower borders, Qianlong mark to the relief with cartouches of scholars in a pavilion, on a lotus scroll ground,
base, (stopper missing), lg. 2 1/2 in. beneath a band of Buddhist Treasures, associated stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in.
$200-300 $100-150

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1325A. 1333.
Cloisonné Snuff Bottle, China, 18th/19th century, the pear-shaped Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the ovoid body
body enameled within raised wire inlays with a cartouche on either side, molded and polychrome enameled with the Eighteen Luohan in various
one with a bird amidst peonies, the other with a bird in flight above attitudes amidst clouds, jadeite stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg.
multicolored morning glories, reserved on lemon yellow ground with 2 5/8 in.
stylized lotus scrolls enameled in different shades of blue, gilt-metal $250-350
stopper in the shape of a pear stem, lg. 2 1/2 in.
$200-300
1334.
Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 18th/19th century, the flattened tapering
1326. sides finely carved in relief with a peacock, pheasants, and cranes
Pink and White Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, of flattened amidst flowering branches and rockery, decorated with polychrome
hu shape, the pink color of the upper body gradually fading to white colors, domed ivory stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 5/8 in.
towards the bottom, green glass stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $200-300
$200-300

1335.
1327. Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, the cylindrical body painted in famille
Cameo Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, of flattened hu rose palette with a dragon and a phoenix amidst flaming clouds, domed
shape, red cut to snow-flecked white glass with a foo dog playing with coral stopper, Hongxian mark to the base, lg. 3 in.
a brocade ball to each side, flanked by foo dog mask lugs, red glass $200-300
stopper, lg. 2 in.
$200-300
1336.
Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the cylindrical body
1328. painted in underglaze red with the figure of Zhong Kui, a ghost figure in
Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, Guyuexuan type, the underglaze blue to the base, red tourmaline stopper, lg. 3 1/4 in.
flattened rounded body finely enameled with birds and flowers, well $150-250
hollowed, the sides flanked by relief-carved handles, domed giltwood
stopper, illegible traces of mark to the base, lg. 2 1/4 in.
$100-150 1337.
Lac Burgaute Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the pear-shaped
bottle delicately inlaid with gold and mother-of-pearl on a lacquered
1329. surface with brocade designs, domed stopper, “Qian li” mark to the
Jade Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, flattened oblong shape base, lg. 2 3/8 in.
carved in relief with an Immortal and a crane under a pine tree, flanked $200-300
by foo dog lugs, the stone of ochre color, jadeite stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in.
$200-300
1338.
Jadeite Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the oviform body finely
1330. carved in relief with the “Three Friends of Winter,” the stone of white
Amethyst Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, of flattened hu shape, and emerald green color, matching stopper, lg. 2 in.
flanked by foo dog mask lugs, matching stopper, lg. 2 3/8 in. $250-350
$200-300

1339.
1331. Interior-painted Smokey Quartz Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th
Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the cylindrical body century, the flattened oblong body painted with a scholar and his
painted in underglaze red with a ferocious dragon striding amongst attendants in a landscape, signed “Beijing (?) Chengge,” with jadeite
flaming clouds, pink glass stopper, lg. 3 3/8 in. stopper and wood stand, lg. 2 1/4 in.
$200-300 $200-300

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Soapstone Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the flattened Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the cylindrical body
hu-shaped body finely carved in relief with a female Immortal riding decorated in grisaille and underglaze red with a cat in a landscape, ivory
on an elephant in crashing waves, the other side with figures in a stopper, Chenghua mark to the base, lg. 2 7/8 in.
landscape, matching domed stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 $150-250
1/4 in.
$200-300

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Blue and White Snuff Bottle, China, the square-sectioned body Blue and White Snuff Bottle, China, the square body with rounded
decorated in underglaze blue with panels enclosing figures in a rustic shoulders, decorated in underglaze blue and red with the seated figure
landscape, domed blue glass stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. of Zhu Geliang, with long inscription, flanked by molded mask lugs,
$200-300 silver filigree stopper inset with turquoise bead carved with a shou
character, “Shen De Tang Zhi” mark to the base, lg. 2 1/4 in.
$200-300
1342.
Blue and White Snuff Bottle, China, the cylindrical body decorated in
underglaze blue with ferocious dragons above crashing waves, green
1350.
glass stopper, lg. 2 3/8 in.
Blue and White Snuff Bottle, China, the cylindrical body decorated in
$200-300
underglaze blue and red with a scholar and his attendant in a garden
landscape under a full moon, domed stopper, lg. 3 in.
$200-300
1343.
Blue and White Snuff Bottle, China, the ovoid body decorated in
underglaze blue with foo dogs in various attitudes amidst clouds, flat
stopper, Chenghua mark to the base, lg. 2 1/4 in. 1351.
$200-300 Agate Snuff Bottle, China, the ovoid body carved in high relief with the
standing figure of Shoulao under a full moon, the stone of white and
russet color, the dark skin incorporated to achieve the shadowy effect
1344. of the figure, agate stopper, lg. 2 3/8 in.
Blue and White Snuff Bottle, China, the cylindrical body with slightly $100-150
tapering sides, decorated in underglaze blue with stylized lotus scrolls,
with stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in.
$200-300
1352.
Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, flattened round shape, green
1345. carved to orange-brown color with relief carving of squirrels amidst leafy
Blue and White Snuff Bottle, China, the cylindrical body decorated in and flowering branches, lg. 2 1/4 in.
underglaze blue and red with figures amidst pavilions in a landscape, $200-300
domed stopper, lg. 3 in.
$200-300
1353.
Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the oviform
1346. body with cameo design of butterflies amidst peony branches growing
Blue and White Snuff Bottle, China, the cylindrical body with slightly from rockery, green glass stopper, lg. 1 7/8 in.
tapering sides, decorated in underglaze blue and red with a camel in a $200-300
landscape, flat stopper, dragon to the base, lg. 3 in.
$200-300

1354.
1347. Rutilated Quartz Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, of flattened hu
Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the flattened body shape, the gray glass body infused with a network of lines of various
carved to give the illusion of a bottle inside a bowl, plain white glass length, carnelian stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in.
body, domed jadeite and brass stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $200-300
$200-300

1355.
1348.
Amber Bottle, China, 19th century, the body finely carved in relief as
Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, decorated in relief in
a Buddha’s hand citron, with a jadeite stopper in the shape of a leafy
famille verte palette on a biscuit body with a boating scene to one side
sprig, reticulated wood stand, lg. 2 1/8 in.
and a landscape view to the other, Chenghua mark to the base, brass
$200-300
stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in.
$200-300

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Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the flask-shaped body Agate Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body carved in high relief with
carved to the front in low relief with a scholar playing a zither while his two horses leaping from a large basket, bats, and cash coins, the stone
attendant rows a boat, the jade of yellow-celadon to the back and with of white and russet color, green aventurine stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in.
brown skin to the front, well hollowed, soapstone stopper, lg. 2 3/8 in. $100-150
$300-500

1360.
1357. Red Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the flattened peach-
Turquoise Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, carved in relief with shaped body in plain red glass, the domed silver stopper inset with
scholars and attendants near peony branches, matching domed coral, turquoise, and lapis lazuli beads (one missing), lg. 2 1/4 in.
stopper carved with a phoenix and peony, lg. 1 7/8 in. $200-300
$250-350

1361.
1358. Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 18th century, the rounded body finely carved
Quartz Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the rounded oblong body in relief with a scene from “Romance of the West Chamber” with the
carved with basketry designs, green glass stopper, wood stand, lg. 2 encounter of Cui Yingying and Zhang Sheng, the other side carved
1/2 in. with a garden scene with a pavilion under pine trees, the jade of gray
$200-300 color to one side and white and pale gray to the other, large turquoise
stopper with brass mount, lg. 2 1/2 in.
$2,500-3,500

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1362. 1367.
Cinnabar Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the flattened hu-shaped Two Porcelain Snuff Bottles, China, one of cylindrical shape with
body finely carved in various reliefs with figures in a landscape with molded design of insects and leafy branches, the other in meiping form,
pavilions, water, and trees, domed stopper carved with plum blossoms, covered with a brown glaze, with stoppers, lg. 2 3/8, 2 7/8 in.
Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 3 1/4 in. $200-300
$200-300

1368.
1363. Two Bamboo Snuff Bottles, China, both of flattened rounded shape,
“Realgar” Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, rounded body, the the larger one in the shape of two peaches borne on leafy sprigs, with
glass of varying reddish-orange tones in mottled patterns in imitation of stoppers, lg. 1 7/8, 2 1/2 in.
realgar, red glass stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $200-300
$250-350

1369.
1364. Two Porcelain Snuff Bottles, China, one cylindrical, decorated in
Two Peach Pits, China, early 20th century, each finely carved as a underglaze blue and red with dragons, with filigree stopper, the other in
boat with figures in various attitudes, with stands, lg. 1 3/4 in. the shape of twin fish, amethyst stopper, lg. 2 7/8, 3 in.
$100-150 $200-300

1365. 1370.
Three Snuff Bottles, China, 19th century, an oblong agate bottle with Three Snuff Bottles, China, an interior-painted oblong glass bottle,
relief carving of an Immortal and a deer, an ovoid jade bottle flanked by a famille rose hexagonal porcelain bottle with Daoguang mark to the
base, and a round opaque overlay glass bottle, lg. 2 1/2, 2 1/4, 2 3/8
animal head lugs, and an agate bottle with a raised panel to each side,
in.
all well hollowed, lg. 2 1/4, 2 3/8, 2 1/2 in.
$100-150
$200-300

1371.
1366. Two Cameo Snuff Bottles, China, early 20th century, one of pear
Two Snuff Bottles, China, 19th century, a flattened olive-shaped body shape and decorated with red cut to snow-flecked white glass design
with enamels on copper decorated with figures in a landscape, green of a carp to each side, rose quartz stopper, the other of oblong shape
glass stopper, and a faceted filigree and enameled body with coral decorated with overlay opaque glass design of fruit sprays and fans,
stopper, lg. 1 3/4, 2 in. carnelian stopper, wood stands, lg. 2 1/8, 3 1/8 in.
$300-400 $200-300

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Two Interior-painted Glass Snuff Bottles, China, early 20th century, Three Snuff Bottles, China, early 20th century, a porcelain bottle with
both of flattened oblong shape, one painted with the Eight Taoist molded decoration of a figural scene around the ovoid body, coral
Immortals riding on waves, four to each side, white glass stopper, the stopper, mark to the base; and a carved cinnabar oblong bottle; and a
other painted with a boating landscape to one side dated jiachen year, blue and white bottle painted with a recluse fishing in front of a pavilion,
signed “Rong Jiu,” and a pair of ducks in a lotus pond to the other side, lg. 2 5/8, 2 3/4, 2 in.
jadeite stopper, wood stands, both lg. 2 3/4 in. $100-150
$200-300

1379.
1373. Three Snuff Bottles, China, early 20th century, a Yixing bottle in the
Three Blue and White Snuff Bottles, China, 19th century, a cylindrical shape of a flattened hu, with a medallion enclosing a pavilion and
form painted in underglaze blue and iron-red with eight horses in a pines to each side, coral stopper; a white glazed porcelain bottle, with
garden setting, with carnelian stopper, another of cylindrical form molded design of a bird and bamboo on the cylindrical body, tiger’s-
decorated with foo dogs in various attitudes amidst flaming clouds, eye stopper; and a pale celadon jade flattened hu-shaped bottle with
ivory stopper, and a double-gourd bottle painted with stylized cloud jade stopper, marks to the former two, lg. 1 7/8, 3 1/2, 2 1/8 in.
patterns, coral stopper, wood stands, lg. 3 1/8, 2 3/4, 2 in. $200-300
$200-300

1380.
1374.
Four Snuff Trays, China, early 20th century, consisting of a rock
Two Ivory Snuff Bottles, China, 19th century, one of flattened
crystal, an ivory, an agate, and an overlay glass tray, lg. to 1 7/8 in.
hu shape and incised with a boating scene to one side and with
$100-150
relief carving of an Immortal, domed stopper, the other of flattened
rectangular shape, carved in relief with a scholar and his attendant
under a tree, inscriptions and scrolls to the sides, domed stopper and
wood stand, lg. 2 1/2, 2 5/8 in. 1381.
$200-300 Three Snuff Bottles, China, one rock crystal shaped into a peach with
medium relief carving of leafy branches, green glass stopper, a green
chalcedony, and an agate bottle with pommel design to the shoulder,
1375. agate stopper, lg. 1 5/8, 2 1/4, 2 1/8 in.
Two Cloisonné Enameled Snuff Bottles, China, 19th century, one $100-150
of flattened hu shape and decorated with “mille-fleur” motif, domed
stopper; the other of cylindrical shape, enameled with cranes in a
verdant landscape, domed stopper, both with Qianlong mark to the 1382.
base, wood stands, lg. 2 1/8, 2 1/4 in. Four Snuff Bottles, China, late 19th century, one soapstone with plain
$200-300 surface, one mother-of-pearl with panels of birds and flowers, with
domed stopper, one chalcedony with relief carving of bats and lingzhi
sprigs to one side, and one bamboo bottle carved as a melon borne on
1375A. leafy tendrils, stopper in the shape of a small melon, lg. 2 5/8, 2 1/4, 2,
Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, double gourd form with 2 in.
engraved and carved details, lg. 3 3/4 in. $200-300
$200-300

1383.
1376. Turquoise Snuff Bottle, of flattened meiping shape, each side
Three Hardstone Snuff Bottles, China, early 20th century, a green finely carved in medium relief of plum blossoms grown on rockwork,
malachite hu-shaped body carved with foo dog masks and a chi matching turquoise stopper, lg. 1 5/8 in.
dragon, with coral stopper and wood stand, a turquoise bottle with $100-150
matching domed stopper, and an oblong lapis lazuli bottle with
matching stopper, flanked by relief carving of foo dog mask lugs, lg. 1
3/4, 1 3/4, 2 1/8 in. 1384.
$200-300 Glass Snuff Bottle, of ovoid form, with opaque glass overlay design
of birds perched on a prunus tree to one side, and butterflies around
lingzhi sprigs to the other, blue stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in.
1377.
$200-300
Two Famille Rose Snuff Bottles, China, 19th century, one of flattened
hu shape and painted with birds and flowers to each side, with tiger’s-
eye stopper and wood stand, the other of columnar shape, decorated
with flowering sprays on a turquoise ground, rose quartz stopper, 1385.
Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 1/4, 2 5/8 in. Inkstone with Box, China, Duan stone carved in relief with a chi
$200-300 dragon amidst leafy sprays suspending melons, the cover of the fitted
wood box decorated en suite, 7 5/8 x 6 3/8 in.
$200-300

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Duan Inkstone, China, rectangular, carved in low relief with addorsing Brass and Rosewood Brush Rest, China, 19th century, inset with a
dragons to the top, inscriptions to the reverse, 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. rectangular brass plaque with repoussé decoration of a battle scene, lg.
$100-150 4 7/8 in.
$100-150

1387.
Inkstone Ruyi Scepter, China, possibly Kangxi period, the ruyi head 1396.
carved in relief with a pair of scaly dragons confronting “Yu Ci” (given Yixing-type Brush Pot, China, finely molded to imitate a tree trunk,
by the imperial court) characters, the handle carved and gilded with mark to the base, ht. 5 1/4 in.
dragons, bats, and a shou roundel, the reverse carved with inscriptions $200-300
“Song Yan Du Huo Yuan Xiang Tai Shou” and “Kangxi yichou nian
Xin’an Tang An Yi Shui Fa Jian Zhi,” lg. 12 7/8 in.
1397.
$600-800
Three Chicken Blood Stones, China, rectangular, all uncarved, lg. 3
5/8, 3 3/4, 6 3/4 in.
$300-500
1388.
Chengni Inkstone, China, early 20th century, carved with a dragon
emerging from billowy clouds to the top, the inkwell encircled by a 1398.
scroll border, covered by a circular top carved as a forefronting dragon Three Tianhuang Seals, China, various shapes, each carved in low
amidst clouds, the reverse with inscriptions “Jiangzhou Chengni yan, relief in a continuous fashion with scholars in an idealistic landscape,
Cheng Quan Jie Cui,” lg. 8 1/8 in. wood stands, lg. 2 1/4, 3, 2 1/2 in.
$200-300 $400-600

1389. 1399.
Inkstone, China, of pear shape, the Duan stone carved on the top Jade Boulder, China, uncarved, the stone of yellow color with orange-
section with a ram strolling beneath a pine tree, ht. 1 7/8, (surface) 5 red patches, carved rosewood stand, 4 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.
3/4 x 4 1/2 in. $200-300
$200-300

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1390. Seven Seals, China, one soapstone with a finial in the shape of a
Three Large Brushes, China, with glass, walrus tooth, and buffalo horn foo dog, with inscription (dated the second month of wushen year), a
handles, lg. 18 1/4, 17 1/2, 16 in. smoky quartz with a toad finial, a wood with rows of bamboo shoots
$100-150 on the top, a horn, a celadon boulder-shape jade, and two short ivory
seals, lg. to 2 1/4 in.
$200-300
1391.
Four Yixing Ware Teapots, China, each with molded or relief design to
the body, ht. to 4 3/8 in. 1401.
$300-400 Tianhuang Seal, China, the seal surmounted by a finial in the shape of
a reclining foo dog riding on waves, uncarved seal surface, lg. 1 3/4 in.
$100-150
1392.
Inkstone and Box, China, the surface of the stone finely carved in high
1402.
relief with a dragon emerging from billowy clouds, inscriptions to the
Soapstone Seal, China, finely carved in relief as Shoulao holding peach
back, fitted wood box and a cover carved with a cartouche enclosing a sprigs, and his attendant holding a fly whisk extending to the back,
bird and prunus branches, 6 x 7 1/2 in. wood stand, 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.
$200-300 $100-150

1393. 1403.
Blue and White Seal Box, China, early 20th century, circular, painted Three Soapstone Seals, China, each finely carved as a bamboo shoot
in underglaze blue with antique objects, dia. 3 1/2 in. with reliefs of leafy sprigs, the stones of ochre, orange-red, and toffee
$100-150 color, wood stand, lg. to 1 1/4 in.
$100-150
1394.
Blue and White Seal Paste Box, China, the circular cover finely
painted in underglaze blue with a dragon and a phoenix flying amidst 1404.
rolling clouds, bat and wave pattern around the side, Qianlong mark to Tianhuang Seal, China, the square seal surmounted by a finial in the
the base, dia. 3 3/8 in. shape of a recumbent foo dog, dated yimao year to the front, carved
$150-250 seal surface, ht. 1 5/8, 1 1/8 in. sq.
$400-600

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1405. 1407.
Green Soapstone Seal, China, late 19th/early 20th century, Eight Scholar’s Items, China, two bronze paperweights, a blue and
rectangular shape, the sides carved with a continuous relief of a white brush rest in the shape of two boys, four inkstones, and a gilt-
landscape, carved seal surface, lg. 2 1/8, 7/8 in. sq. lacquered box of brushes and painting pens.
$300-500 $150-250

1406. 1408.
Soapstone Seal, China, the rectangular seal surmounted by a Tianhuang Seal, China, carved in relief as three Immortals in a celestial
recumbent mythical animal, uncarved seal surface, wood stand, lg. 2 landscape, carved seal surface, wood stand, ht. 3 7/8 in.
1/4 in. $200-300
$100-150

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Soapstone Seal, China, the top section carved in relief with four chi Blue and White Jar, China, 19th century, mallet shaped, painted in
dragons emerging from crashing waves, the stone of orange-ochre purple-blue with dragons striding amidst clouds, Guangxu mark to the
color, ht. 2 3/4 in. base, ht. 7 in.
$100-150 $300-500

1410. 1416.
Soapstone Seal, China, of irregular rectangular shape, finely carved Blue and White Water Jar, China, of horse-hoof shape, decorated in
in relief with a rustic landscape with pines and a cottage to both sides, sapphire blue with three intertwined twin dragon roundels, Kangxi mark
wood stand, lg. 2 5/8 in. to the base, ht. 4 in.
$300-500 $250-350

1411. 1417.
Tianhuang Seal, China, the low square seal surmounted by a finely Blue and White Covered Jar, China, the bulbous body painted in
carved recumbent bixie, carved seal surface, “Changchun Dian” (Palace underglaze blue and overglaze green enamel with lotus scrolls between
of Everlasting Spring) carved to the side, ht. 2 1/2, 2 1/2 in. sq. bands of lappets, with flat lid, “Tian” mark to the base, ht. 3 3/8 in.
$250-350 $250-350

1412. 1418.
Soapstone Seal, China, the square seal surmounted by a finial carved Pair of Blue and White Stem Cups, China, each painted in underglaze
as a pair of intertwined sinuous dragons contending a precious pearl, blue simulating “heaping and piling” effect with stylized lotus flower
the stone of spinach green color, ht. 3 5/8, 2 3/4 in. sq. scrolls, Xuande mark the interior, ht. 3 3/8 in.
$100-150 $400-600

1413. 1418A.
Porcelain Plate, China, painted in polychrome enamels with a bird Blue and White Porcelain Jar, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722),
perched on leafy branches looking over a nest of chicks, signed “Liu prunus decoration in underglaze blue, ht. 9 3/4 in.
Yucen,” mark to the base, dia. 9 1/2 in. $250-350
$300-400

1419.
1414. Yingqing Glazed Porcelain Stand, China, the double-lotus stand
Porcelain Boy and Buffalo Group, China, finely molded as two boys supported on tripod ruyi feet, each layer molded with band of petals,
riding a recumbent water buffalo, covered in a creamy white glaze, covered in a transparent greenish-blue tinted glaze, ht. 7 1/8 in.
Zeng Longsheng impressed mark, lg. 9 3/4, ht. 6 1/8 in. $300-400
$250-350

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1420. 1425.
Powder Blue Vase, China, in the archaic drinking vessel zun shape, Blue and White Plate, China, painted in underglaze blue with a pair
each side molded with a phoenix medallion, flanked by high relief of dragons in a roundel, the exterior with scaly dragons striding amidst
elephant-head lugs, covered in a light blue glaze, Qianlong mark to the flaming clouds, Jiajing mark to the base, dia. 7 1/2 in.
base, ht. 10 1/4 in. $250-350
$100-150

1426.
1421. Blue and White Water Coupe, China, 19th century, the pomegranate-
Ge-type Vase, China, 19th century, quatrefoil form, the flattened tall shaped body painted in underglaze blue with a dragon striding amidst
vase flanked by molded foo dog lugs suspending fixed rings, covered in clouds and pouring water towards a fish leaping from crashing waves,
a transparent grayish glaze suffused with dark and light brown crackles Kangxi mark to the base, ht. 3 3/8 in.
simulating “iron wire and gold thread” effect, ht. 7 3/4 in. $100-150
$200-300
1427.
1422. Pair of Blue and White Wine Cups, China, the slightly flaring sides
painted in underglaze blue with Tibetan characters against a lotus and
Celadon Vase, China, the meiping-shaped body with a cylindrical neck
leafy scroll ground, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 2 3/8, ht. 2 in.
with slightly everted rim flanked by tubular lugs, covered with pale olive
$100-150
green glaze, Yongzheng mark to the base, ht. 8 3/4 in.
$400-600
1428.
Pair of Double-gourd Vases, China, the square-sectioned lower half
1423. painted in red, green, and black enamels with cartouches enclosing
Silver-mounted Blue and White Medicine Bottle, China, Kangxi Immortals riding on waves, the upper section with foo dogs, all reserved
period, the pear-shaped body painted in underglaze blue with rockery on a red-enameled ground with designs of pine needles, Wanli mark to
and pomegranate sprigs, the neck with silver mount, silver lid, ht. 6 1/8 the base, ht. 10 1/8 in.
in. $250-350
$100-150

1429.
1424. Blue and White Vase, China, 19th century, the egg-shaped body finely
Blue and White Porcelain Seal, China, 19th century, graduated painted in underglaze blue with three roundels of a phoenix amidst leafy
square shape, underglaze blue decoration of shou characters, ht. 2 1/2, scrolls, with a molded dragon and bat crawling over the rim, Yongzheng
1 3/4 in. sq. mark to the base, ht. 7 in.
$100-150 $300-500

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1423

1427

1424 1426

1428

1430. 1431.
Blue and White Bowl, China, the exterior of the wide bowl painted in Blue and White Bowl, China, the exterior finely painted in underglaze
underglaze blue with an Immortal on a crane traveling amidst a celestial blue with a wide band of leafy scrolls, above stylized wave patterns,
landscape, Xuande mark to the base, ht. 3, dia. 7 3/8 in. baigua symbols to the interior, Wanli mark to the base, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 4
$800-1,200 3/8 in.
$150-250

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1432

1431

1432. 1438.
Blue and White Stem Cup, China, the slightly flaring exterior painted Pair of Blue and White Ginger Jars, China, each bulbous body
in underglaze blue with stylized lotus blossoms borne on leafy scrolls, decorated in underglaze blue with florets borne on leafy meanders,
interspersed with Tibetan characters, the tall splayed foot decorated between ruyi heads around the shoulder and upright lappets above the
with petal lappets and beaded tassels, the interior with a baoxianghua foot, flat lid, ht. 9 in.
roundel, Qianlong mark along the foot, ht. 5, dia. 6 in. $50-100
$500-700

1439.
1433. Blue, White, and Red Fish Jar, China, 19th century, painted
Blue and White Vase, China, 19th/early 20th century, rouleau-shaped in underglaze blue and iron-red with a continuous mountainous
vase with decoration of dragons in underglaze blue, ht. 18 in. landscape, ht. 13 1/4, dia. 15 in.
$200-300 $300-500

1434. 1440.
Six Blue and White Plates, China, 18th century, decoration of Blue and White Covered Jar, China, 19th century, painted in
phoenixes, dia. 8 in. underglaze blue with Ne Zha conquering a scaly dragon on crashing
$300-500 waves, dome lid, ht. 21 in.
$300-500

1435.
Blue and White Vase, China, the sides of the baluster vase decorated 1441.
in sapphire blue with a continuous mountainous landscape, covered in Porcelain Vase, China, early 20th century, painted in iron-red and
a crackled glaze, mark to the base, ht. 19 3/4 in. underglaze blue with three rams in a landscape, with bats flying under
$200-300 a full moon, molded bow-strings around the body, covered in a bluish
transparent glaze, ht. 13 1/4 in.
$250-350
1436.
Blue and White Planter, China, decorated in underglaze blue with
scaly dragons riding above crashing waves, ht. 8 1/4, dia. 9 5/8 in. 1442.
$100-150 Porcelain Jar, China, oviform shape, famille rose decoration of children
playing, ht. 12 1/2 in.
$250-350
1437.
Two Blue and White Vases, China, a rouleau-shaped and a baluster
vase, each finely painted in underglaze blue with a serene landscape, 1443.
ht. 18 3/4, 14 3/4 in. Large Porcelain Vase, China, baluster form, famille rose decoration of
$300-400 birds in a flowering prunus tree, on a mirror black ground, ht. 28 in.
$400-600

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1447
1448

1443A. 1448.
Set of Four Framed Panels, China, each rectangular wood panel inset Polychrome Enameled Zun Vase, China, the faceted body, beaker
with a porcelain plaque painted with fish amidst aquatic plants, between neck, and splayed foot elaborately painted in gilt and polychrome
gilt-lacquered wood borders carved in relief with antique objects, plaque enamels with panels of antique objects on a flower scroll ground, with
14 x 11, panel 28 x 11 in. a band of plantain leaf lappets around the foot, Yongzheng mark to the
$500-700 base, ht. 17 1/2 in.
$400-600

1444.
Porcelain Vase, China, bottle form with “mille fleur” decoration, ht. 15 1449.
in. Three Sang-de-Boeuf Vases, China, bottle vases of various sizes,
$300-400 covered overall with a glaze the tone of crushed strawberry thinning to
white at the rims, 8 1/2, 7, 5 1/8 in.
$200-300
1445.
Large Blue and White Bowl, China, Ming dynasty, Wanli Reign (1572-
1620), Kraak ware, central design of a qilin with floral panel borders, 1450.
dia. 14 in. Rose Medallion Vase, Chinese export, the baluster vase painted with
panels enclosing figures, the splayed foot with antique objects, the
Provenance: Bluett, London. sloping shoulder with molded design of two pairs of chi dragons, the
$800-1,200 neck with rose medallion decoration, ht. 16 1/4 in.
$100-150

1446.
Five-piece Porcelain Garniture Set, Chinese export, 19th century, 1451.
arms of Wathen impaling Waller, three covered jars and two trumpet Large Porcelain Hu Vase, China, the pear-shaped body finely painted
vases, ht. to 12 1/2 in. with deer in a grassland under a pine tree, flanked by orange-red
$300-500 elephant-head lugs, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 19 in.
$300-500

1447.
Pair of Wucai Covered Jars, Jiangjunguan, China, Transitional 1452.
period, 17th century, each bulbous body vividly enameled with scaly Large Blue and White Covered Jar, China, the baluster jar decorated
dragons striding amidst flaming clouds above rocks and crashing in underglaze blue with stylized lotuses borne on leafy scrolls, domed
waves, with domed lid, ht. 18 1/2 in. cover in the shape of a hat, Kangxi mark to the base, ht. 25 3/4 in.
$800-1,000 $250-350

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1453

1451

1455
1454

1453. 1455.
Porcelain Vase, China, the baluster vase with famille rose decoration of Blue and White Vase, China, 19th century, hu form with animal mask
dragons amidst flowering scrolls, with molded chi dragons around the handles, “heaping and piling” style with decoration of stylized lotus
shoulder, with peach lugs, petal rim, ht. 23 1/4 in. scrolls and the Eight Buddhist Emblems, Qianlong six-character mark to
$300-500 the base, ht. 19 in.
$300-500

1454.
Blue and White Garden Seat, China, 19th century, decorated in 1456.
underglaze blue with pheasants perched on peony branches growing Famille Rose Garden Seat, China, 19th century, finely painted with
from rockery, openwork double cash coin designs to the sides, all panels enclosing celebration scenes, with openwork double cash coin
between bands of raised bosses, peony scrolls to the seat top, ht. 17 designs to the sides, on a blue ground with stylized lotus blossoms
1/4 in. borne on leafy scrolls, ht. 19 in.
$1,000-1,500 $600-800

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1457 1458

1457. 1462.
Large Flambé Bottle Vase, China, the bulbous bottle with molded Blue and White Jar, China, the bulbous body finely painted in
design of pomegranate fruit borne on leafy sprigs, covered in a purple- underglaze blue with dragons contending a precious pearl amidst
blue glaze with red and purple streakings, ht. 22 in. flaming clouds, ht. 15 1/4, dia. 18 1/2 in.
$500-700 $400-600

1463.
1458. Mirror Black Vase, China, 19th century, with rounded shoulder and
Blue and White Garden Seat, China, 19th century, finely painted in tapering sides, covered with a mirror black glaze, Kangxi mark to the
underglaze blue with foo dogs amidst peony branches, flanked by foo base, ht. 17 in.
dog mask lugs, the seat top decorated with cranes amidst clouds, ht. $100-150
16 in.
$700-900
1464.
Famille Noir Vase, China, of square section, each side painted with a
foo dog riding on waves, on a black glazed ground, Kangxi mark to the
1459. base, ht. 14 in.
Famille Rose Vase, China, early 20th century, the hexagonal vase $200-300
raised on a pedestal foot, each side with reticulated design of a
panel enclosing a flower roundel, reserved on a yellow ground with a
multitude of floral sprays, mounted as a lamp, ht. 12, 13 1/4 in. (with 1465.
bronze stand). Celadon Bowl, China, Southern Song dynasty, 13th century, foliated
$200-300 edge with combed decoration, dia. 9 1/4 in.
$200-300

1460. 1466.
Sang-de-Boeuf Vase, China, in the shape of the archaic drinking Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, rounded gu form, celadon
vessel zun, flanked by tubular lugs, covered in a crashed strawberry red surface decorated with flowers in famille rose enamels, ht. 15 1/4 in.
glaze, Guangxu mark to the base, ht. 11 3/4 in. $200-300
$200-300

1467.
Porcelain Vase, China, Wanli mark and probably of the period (1572-
1461. 1620), dragon handles, decoration of dragons and clouds in underglaze
Famille Verte Baluster Vase, China, decorated with panels of blue and red, ht. 14 in.
Immortals, set on a ground of butterflies amidst a multitude of flowers,
antique objects around the neck, ht. 21 1/2 in. Provenance: Marked “Warren Cox 12-21-71 #220 old museum no.
$300-400 B-197” in red.
$500-700

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1473

1474
1476

1477

1475

1468. 1470.
Porcelain Vase and Cover, China, 19th century, pilgrim flask form Sang-de-Boeuf Vase, China, the water chestnut-shaped vase
with dragon handles, famille rose decoration of birds and flowers on a decorated with a nine-peach branch on a crushed strawberry-colored
celadon ground, ht. 12 in. ground, ht. 6 3/4 in.
$200-300 $200-300

1469. 1471.
Two Porcelain Figures, China, a standing figure of Guanyin holding Lobated Covered Jar, China, 19th century, the lobed sides finely
a rose water bottle, “Xu Linji” stamped mark to the base, and another painted in famille rose palette with elegant ladies and children at play
female figure, with “Du Yicheng zao” mark, ht. 12 3/4, 11 1/2 in. in a garden setting, the neck with a band of peony scrolls, dome cover
$150-200 decorated with peonies growing from rockery, Kangxi mark to the base,
ht. 18 1/4 in.
$200-300

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1479

1478

1480

1472. 1478.
Large Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, famille rose and iron-red Celadon Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier, Longquan
decoration of dragons and clouds with flower and butterfly borders, ware, flaring trumpet mouth with oviform holder, decoration of carved
iron-red dragon handles, ht. 22 in. floral scrolling, covered with an olive green glaze, ht. 8 1/2 in.
$400-600 $200-300

1473. 1479.
Large Porcelain Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, stylized lotus floral Ge-type Vase, China, 19th century, the faceted body raised on a
scrolling on a yellow ground, ht. 22 in. hexagonal foot, flanked by small tubular lugs, covered in a pale gray
$300-350 glaze suffused with a network of larger black and fine light brown
crackles, ht. 5 3/4 in.
$200-300
1474.
Famille Rose “Mille-fleur” Plate, China, the interior enameled with a
multitude of flowers, three magnolia sprays to the exterior, Qianlong 1480.
mark in iron-red to the base, dia. 9 1/2 in. Ge-type Washer, China, with diagonally lobed sides, covered overall in
$100-150 gray-celadon glaze with dark crackles, dia. 5 3/4 in.
$200-300

1475.
Famille Rose Plate, China, 19th century, the hexagonal plate 1481.
decorated with stylized lotus sprays interspersed with bats suspending Celadon Hu Jar, China, the pear-shaped body flanked by tubular lugs
endless knots and shou roundels on a turquoise-glazed ground, wave suspending fixed rings, covered overall with an olive green glaze, ht. 6
patterns around the foot, Tongzhi mark to the base, dia. 9 1/4 in. 1/2 in.
$200-300 $200-300

1476. 1482.
Famille Rose Plate, China, 19th century, the interior of the plate Celadon Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the mallet-shaped
finely painted with five bats amidst shou roundels and peaches, the vase with canted shoulder and tall neck, flanked by loop handles
exterior decorated en suite, reserved on a lemon yellow glazed ground, with fixed rings, covered overall with an olive green glaze infused with
Guangxu mark to the base, dia. 9 1/2 in. crackles, ht. 7 3/4 in.
$200-300 $350-450

1477. 1483.
Porcelain Bowl, China, 19th century, the sides of the scallop-rimmed Sang-de-Boeuf Vase, China, 19th century, the pear-shaped body
bowl finely enameled with six pairs of elegant female figures engaged covered with a glaze in the shade of crushed strawberry thinning to
in various scholarly activities, reserved on a turquoise glazed ground, white around the mouth rim, Yongzheng mark to the base, ht. 9 1/2 in.
Jiaqing mark in iron-red to the base, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 8 in. $400-600
$300-400

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1483

1484

1486

1484. 1490.
Green Glazed Vase, China, 19th century, the yuhuchun vase covered Famille Rose Covered Cup, China, early 20th century, the exterior of
in an apple green glaze, Kangxi mark in underglaze blue to the base, ht. the cup and the flat cover finely painted with nine peaches, the finial of
5 3/4 in. two peaches borne on leafy sprigs, “Chang Chun Yong Qing” mark to
$200-300 the base, ht. 3 1/8 in.
$100-150

1485.
Flambé Glazed Vase, China, the bottle vase covered with a glaze in 1491.
the shade of crushed strawberry thinning to white at the top section of Porcelain Vase, China, a reserve enclosing birds and flowers to each
the neck, ht. 8 1/4 in. side, on pink sgraffito ground, ht. 6 in.
$200-300 $100-150

1492.
1486.
Yellow Dragon Vase, China, the small bottle vase carved and
Turquoise Vase, China, late 19th century, the bulbous body of the
enameled with a green scaly dragon striding in flaming clouds, leafy
garlic-mouth vase carved with panels of flowers, below a band of
band around the neck, Qianlong mark to the base, wood stand, ht. 5
plantain leaf lappets, covered in a turquoise glaze, Kangxi mark to the
3/8 in.
base, ht. 8 1/2 in. $100-150
$200-300

1493.
1487. Yellow Molded Vase, China, 19th century, the heavily-potted vase
Pair of Yellow Porcelain Bowls, China, each decorated in polychrome elaborately molded with a panel enclosing birds and flowers to each
enamels with piqiuhua on a lemon yellow ground with sgraffito design of side, on a ground of clouds interspersed with auspicious symbols, all
acanthus leaf scrolls, Qianlong mark to the base, dia. 3 5/8, ht. 1 5/8 in. covered in an egg-yolk yellow glaze, Qianlong carved mark to the base,
$300-400 ht. 8 1/4 in.
$200-300

1488.
Famille Rose Box, China, 19th century, each side of the rectangular 1494.
box decorated with mandarin ducks and/or cranes in a lotus pond, Yellow Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, the sides molded with a recluse
boxwood stand, and pewter lid with a finial inset with a carved lacquer and his attendant under an overarching pine in a rustic landscape,
panel, 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. covered in an egg-yolk yellow glaze, “Wang Bingrong” mark to the
$150-200 base, ht. 4 3/8, dia. 3 1/2 in.
$200-300

1489.
Pair of Doucai Dishes, China, 19th century, the exterior of each dish 1495.
finely decorated with cranes amidst billowy clouds, the interior with a Dragon Vase, China, 19th century, the ovoid body painted in faint
baoxianghua, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 5 3/8 in. underglaze blue with a scaly dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst
$300-500 clouds, covered in a creamy white glaze, Chenghua mark to the base,
ht. 5 3/8 in.
$300-400

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1488

1490

1487

1493

1492
1495

1491 1494

1496

1500

1498

1497
1499

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1502

1496. 1501.
Iron-red Meiping, China, 19th century, the exterior of the vase finely Large Porcelain Baluster Jar, China, famille verte floral reserves and
painted with a multitude of flowers borne on leafy tendrils, lg. 5 5/8 in. scrolling floral borders, ht. 35 in.
$300-500 $300-400

1497. 1502.
Famille Rose Zhadou, China, the globular body and flaring mouth Large Porcelain Baluster Jar, China, famille verte decoration of
decorated with stylized lotus blossoms alternating with shuangxi reserves with people in landscapes with floral rouge de fer borders, ht.
characters, on a powder pink ground, Qianlong mark to the turquoise- 31 in.
glazed base, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500
$250-350

1503.
1498. Kutani Bowl, Japan, 19th century, with lobed sides, the interior
Fencai Zhadou, China, Republican period, of archaic drinking vessel decorated in green, red, blue, and gilt with a scaly dragon amidst
zun shape, each side finely enameled in bird-and-flower motifs, flowers prunus branches, with panels enclosing a bird and peonies to the sides,
borne on acanthus leaves scrolling on the neck and the foot, turquoise the exterior painted with sparrows and rocky mountains, ht. 3 3/4, dia.
glaze to the interior and the base, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 4 1/8 9 3/4 in.
in. $100-150
$200-300

1504.
1499. Pair of Famille Rose Stem Bowls, China, late 19th/early 20th century,
Doucai Zhadou, China, the compressed globular body, slightly splayed the exterior of each bowl finely painted with flowers of the four seasons,
foot, and flaring neck finely painted with hibiscus flowers borne on leafy the pedestal foot with wave and rock decoration, the interior of the bowl
scrolls, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 3 1/2 in. with a peach roundel, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 4 5/8 in.
$300-500 $300-400

1500. 1505.
“Mille-fleur” Vase, China, the ovoid body painted in famille rose Porcelain Vase, China, Republican period, the bottle vase finely
palette with a composite of a variety of flower sprays, on a black glazed painted in polychrome enamels with the “100 Children” motif,
ground, Qianlong mark in iron-red to the base, ht. 4 3/4 in. inscriptions and seals to the other side, the neck decorated with bats
$100-150 suspending shou characters and other auspicious symbols, (drill hole to
base), ht. 8 1/8 in.
$200-300

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1503

1504

1507

1508
1509

1506

1506. 1508.
Famille Rose Vase, China, the bulbous body with gilt and reticulated Three Porcelain Vases, China, 19th/early 20th century, a pair of pink
design of stylized lotus blossoms borne on leafy scrolls, the neck olive-shaped vases decorated with floral sprays on a sgraffito ground
painted in famille rose palette with lotus and landscape panels on a with acanthus leaves, Qianlong mark to the turquoise glazed base, and
magenta ground, Yongzheng mark to the base, ht. 7 3/4 in. a yen-yen vase with gilt decoration of stylized lotus scrolls on a black
$300-500 ground, ht. 8 1/4 (pair), 11 1/4 in.
$200-300

1507. 1509.
Porcelain Gu Vase, China, the beaker vase painted in polychrome Famille Jaune Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, the globular body and
enamels with dragons striding amidst flower scrolls, the midsection the long neck finely painted in polychrome enamels with stylized lotus
decorated with shou roundels amongst bats, Jiaqing mark to the base, flowers borne on leafy meanders, bats, and peaches, on a lemon yellow
ht. 9 in. ground, Jiaqing mark to the turquoise glazed foot, ht. 9 3/8 in.
$300-500 $800-1,200

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1510. 1516.
Pair of Iron-red Plates, China, 19th century, the interior and sides of Porcelain Bird Feeder, China, early 20th century, the small jar painted
each plate painted in iron-red with bats and shou characters, “Duo Fu in polychrome enamels with two boys at play in a garden, wood handle
Duo Shou Tang Zhi” mark to the base, dia. 9 3/8 in. and stand, ht. 1 1/8 in.
$800-1,000 $100-150

1511. 1517.
Famille Verte Bowl, China, decorated with four roundels enclosing Small Porcelain Box, China, 19th century, the square box with dented
chrysanthemum branches, on a sgraffito pale blue ground, the interior corners painted in iron-red and underglaze blue with phoenixes, “Ruo
with five bats in iron-red, ht. 3, dia. 6 in. Shen Zhen Cang” mark to the base, ht. 1 1/2, 2 in. sq.
$300-400 $100-150

1512. 1518.
“Mille Fleur” Box and Cover, China, early 20th century, the circular Pair of Small Famille Rose Bottle Vases, China, 19th century,
box and cover finely painted in the famille rose palette with a composite each finely painted with stylized lotus blossoms borne on feathery
of flower blossoms, set on a gilt ground, Qianlong mark to the base, leafy scrolls, the interior and the base covered with a turquoise glaze,
dia. 3 1/4 in. Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 1 7/8 in.
$300-500 $300-500

1513. 1519.
Pair of Sgraffito Cups, China, finely painted with stylized lotus Blue and White Meiping, China, painted in underglaze blue with a
blossoms borne on feathery leafy scrolls, on a pink ground with sgraffito scholar and his attendant in a rocky landscape, Kangxi mark to the
acanthus leaves, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 2 3/8, dia. 4 in. countersunk base, ht. 9 3/4 in.
$200-300 $200-300

1514. 1520.
Pair of Faux Bois Wine Cups, China, each covered overall with an Large Blue and White Bowl, China, early 20th century, the deep sides
orange glaze with red streakings, gilt Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 1 of the bowl finely painted in underglaze blue with peonies alternating
1/4, dia. 2 3/8 in. with lotus blossoms, all borne on leafy meanders, peony roundel to the
$100-150 interior, Yongzheng mark to the base, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 9 5/8 in.
$250-350

1515.
Polychrome Porcelain Water Jar, China, 19th century, each side finely 1521.
painted with a cartouche enclosing a figure in a landscape or flowering Blue and White Moon Flask, China, each side painted in underglaze
branches, on a ground with patterns simulating rockery, Qianlong mark blue with a peach-shaped panel enclosing bats flying atop peach
to the turquoise glazed base, ht. 2, 2 1/2 in. sq. branches, reserved on a lotus stroll ground, ruyi handles resting on both
$800-1,200 shoulders, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 10 1/8 in.
$400-600

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1516

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1521

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1522

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1527

1526

1529

1528

1522. 1528.
Blue and White Bowl, China, the lightly flaring sides of the deep bowl Doucai Saucer Dish, China, 18th century, finely painted with a mythical
painted in underglaze blue with cranes amidst billowy clouds, the bird in flight amidst lotus scrolls to the interior, the exterior decorated en
interior with two cranes suspending peach sprigs, Yongzheng mark to suite, Chenghua mark to the base, silver mount with three dragons, dia.
the base, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 7 1/4 in. 3 1/4 in.
$300-400 $200-300

1523. 1529.
Pair of Famille Verte Bowls, China, 19th century, the exterior of Pair of Doucai Cups, China, 19th century, Chenghua-style, each finely
each bowl finely painted with flowers of the four seasons, the interior painted with flower and fruit roundels around the body, Chenghua mark
decorated in iron-red with five bats enclosing a shou roundel, Jiaqing to the base, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 3 in.
mark to the base, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 5 5/8 in. $300-500
$300-500

1530.
1524. Pair of Famille Rose Lotus Cups, China, 19th century, molded and
Pair of Porcelain Bowls, China, 19th century, the wide bowl with a enameled as a lotus bloom borne on a leafy sprig, “Da Qing Guangxu
flat base, the exterior finely decorated in polychrome enamels with san shi si nian Anhui Taihu fu jin qiu cao ji nian bei” mark to the stem,
a continuous scene of mandarin ducks in a lotus pond, “Daoguang lg. approx. 6 in.
gengxu nian zhi” mark to the base, ht. 2 5/8, dia. 6 in. $300-500
$400-600

1531.
1525. Pair of Porcelain Cups, China, early 20th century, each decorated with
Pair of Porcelain Bowls, China, each of the scallop-rimmed bowls a roundel enclosing a chicken and peony branches to one side, and
finely painted with chrysanthemum branches issuing from rockery to quail to the other, reserved on an orange glazed ground with gilt lotus
one side, extending into the interior, and inscriptions to the reverse, scrolls, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 3 5/8 in.
Yongzheng mark to the base, ht. 2 1/4, 4 3/8 in. $300-400
$150-250

1532.
1526. Faux Bois Hu Vase, China, Republican period, each side painted in
Wucai Jar, China, the ovoid body painted with a continuous parade polychrome enamels with a panel of fish and aquatic plants or insects
scene in a landscape setting, Wanli mark to the base, ht. 3 1/8 in. and plants, inscribed and signed, on an orange glazed ground with
$200-300 swirling patterns simulating wood, flanked by foo dog mask lugs
suspending fixed gilt rings, mark to the base, ht. 8 in.
$400-600
1527.
Doucai Jar with Cover, China, the bulbous jar painted with chickens in
a garden setting, flat cover, “Tian” mark to the base, ht. 3 1/4 in. 1533.
$250-350 Famille Rose Bowl, China, painted with the Eight Buddhist Treasures
amidst stylized lotus scrolls, on a pink ground, Jiaqing mark to the
base, ht. 3 1/8, dia. 6 in.
$250-350

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1530

1531

1534

1536

1533

1535

1534. 1536.
“Mille Fleur” Plate, China, early 20th century, finely enameled with a Porcelain Vase, China, each side of the small baluster vase decorated
multitude of flowers on a black ground, camellia sprays to the exterior, with a panel enclosing a finely enameled scene of European subjects,
Guangxu mark to the base, dia. 9 7/8 in. reserved on a blue ground with stylized lotus scrolls, Qianlong mark to
$200-300 the turquoise glazed base, ht. 7 3/4 in.
$250-350

1535.
Porcelain Box and Cover, China, first half of 20th century, the circular 1537.
box and cover decorated in reverse design with butterflies amidst Pair of Porcelain Bowls, China, Republican period, finely painted
daffodil scrolls on an orange-red ground, Guangxu mark to the base, in famille verte palette with insects and a praying mantis amidst a
dia. 5 in. multitude of flowering sprays, gilt rims, Qianlong mark to the base, tall
$200-300 wood stand, ht. 3 1/8, dia. 7 5/8 in.
$200-300

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1537

1538

1540

1539

1541

1538. 1541.
Famille Rose Ribbed Bowl, China, the exterior of the scallop-rimmed, Pair of Lotus Plates, China, the interiors painted with flower petals, the
ribbed bowl painted with butterflies amidst a multitude of flower sprays, exteriors with five bats in iron-red, Qianlong mark to the bases, dia. 7
covered in a transparent glaze with a greenish tint, gilt mouth rim, mark 7/8 in.
to the base, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 5 7/8 in. $100-150
$200-300

1542.
1539. Blue and White Porcelain Kendi, China, 17th century, painted around
Iron-red Plate, China, 19th century, painted in iron-red with bats, gilt the slightly ribbed body in underglaze blue of plantain trees and fruit
rim, Daoguang mark to the base, dia. 7 1/4 in. sprays, the bulbous spout on the shoulder also ribbed, with a band of
$250-350 scroll and dot decoration around the shoulder, ht. 8 in.
$300-500

1540.
Reticulated Porcelain Plate, China, 18th century, the interior finely 1543.
painted in overglaze enamels with a medallion enclosing antique objects Porcelain Jar, China, 19th century, of barrel shape, decorated with
and flowers, reticulated designs of cash coins to the cavetto, beneath a a band of boss designs around the upper and lower section, flanked
narrow powder blue wave border, dia. 10 in. by beast-masks suspending fixed rings, covered in soft celadon glaze,
$400-600 carved wood stand, ht. 6 3/8 in.
$300-400

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1544.
Blue and White Censer, China, 19th century, painted around the
cylindrical body in underglaze gray-blue with lotus meander, wood
stand, dia. 7 3/4, ht. 7 1/8 in.
$100-150

1545.
Blue and White Stem Bowl, China, Republican period, the interior of
the shallow bowl painted in sapphire blue with beribboned “An Baxian”
circulating a shou roundel, band of ruyi collar lappets around the rim,
the exterior covered with pale olive green glaze, apocryphal Yongzheng
mark to the recessed base, dia. 8 1/2, ht. 3 1/2 in.
$400-600

1546.
Blue and White Dragon Bowl, China, the exterior painted with iron-
red scaly dragons emerging from crashing waves in underglaze blue,
dragon roundel to the interior, mark to the base, dia. 7 1/4, ht. 3 in.
$300-500

1547.
Blue and White Bowl, China, the exterior painted in underglaze blue
with rocks in crashing waves, rising sun and ribbon-like clouds in iron-
red, the central medallion to the interior decorated en suite, Kangxi
mark to the base, dia. 6 1/4, ht. 2 5/8 in.
$300-500

1548.
Pair of Yellow Enameled Bowls, China, Republic period, the exterior
of each deep bowl painted with roundels of festive lanterns and antique
objects, reserved against a lemon yellow ground with double-gourd
vines, Daoguang mark to the base, dia. 7 1/2, ht. 4 in.
$300-500
1551

1549.
Yellow Vase, China, of double-gourd shape, the exterior covered with
lemon yellow glaze, ht. 6 7/8 in. 1554.
$400-600 Yellow Glazed Scholar’s Box and Cover, China, 19th century, of
elongated oval shape, the cover and the sides painted in green and
aubergine enamels with pairs of phoenixes flying amongst clouds,
1550. reserved on a lemon yellow ground, the box comprised of four
Porcelain Bowl, China, 20th century, orange ground decorated partitions, one for ink and three for brushes, lg. 8 3/8, ht. 2 1/2 in.
with peony flowers in mustard-colored reserves with foliate borders, $300-400
Guangxu mark on the base, dia. 4 1/4 in.
$200-300
1555.
Blue and Celadon Vase, China, the rouleau vase decorated in
1551. underglaze blue with foo dogs cavorting amidst flaming flames, on a
Porcelain Plaque, China, decorated with two carp, signed “Zhu Xi sea green ground, the neck flanked by twin foo dog lugs, ht. 24 1/2 in.
Wang Bu,” dated 1964, framed, 14 x 9 3/4 in. $200-300
$300-400

1556.
1552. Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool, China, hexagonal, decorated
Doucai Bowl, China, 19th century, the exterior finely painted with in underglaze blue with flowering and leafy branches, ht. approx. 18 1/2
stylized wing and wave patterns, the interior with a central medallion of in.
elaborate foliage scrolls, Qianlong six-character underglaze blue mark $100-150
on the base, brocade box, dia. 4 1/4, ht. 2 1/4 in.
$300-400
1557.
Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, painted in iron-red and
1553. underglaze blue with cartouches of antique objects on a brocade
Large Famille Rose Bowl, China, 19th century, painted on the exterior ground, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 18 1/4 in.
with four shuangxi characters, reserved on a pale pink ground with $400-600
stylized lotus meanders interspersed with bats, dia. 8 1/4, ht. 3 3/8 in.
$200-300

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1558. 1559.
Porcelain Plaque, China, decorated with an Immortal and antique Porcelain Plaque, China, the rectangular plaque decorated with
objects, signed “Zhu Shan,” framed, 10 x 15 in. swallows on willow trees, signed “Zhu Shan Liu Yucen,” dated a spring
$250-350 day in simao year, framed, 14 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.
$300-400

1560.
Dragon Bowl, China, 19th century, yellow dragons on a blue ground,
Kangxi six-character kaishu mark, (repaired), dia. 4 in.
$800-1,200

1561.
Set of Eight Immortal Figures, China, late 19th/early 20th century,
porcelain with a monochrome turquoise glaze, ht. approx. 6 in.
$200-300

1562.
Sweetmeat Set, China, early 20th century, rosewood case with
shaped, fitted dishes transfer decorated with flowers, 11 x 11 in.
$200-300

1563.
Porcelain Vase, China, double-gourd form, famille rose decoration of
children at play, ht. 12 1/2 in.
$300-400

1564.
Porcelain Jar, China, 18th/19th century, globular form with a jade-inset
fluted hardwood cover, famille rose decoration of children at play, ht. 9
in.
$300-500

1565.
Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, pear-shaped with a flaring
trumpet mouth, landscape decoration in underglaze blue and white, ht.
13 in.
1559 $200-300

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1566. 1576.
Four Porcelain Saucers, China, early 20th century, decoration of Saucer Dish, China, 20th century, famille rose decoration of mallow
bamboo, butterflies, crabs, and aquatic plants, dia. 5 1/4, 3 1/4 in. flowers, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 6 1/4 in.
$250-350 $100-150

1567. 1577.
Two Qingbai Bowls, China, a 14th century Yuan period bowl with Porcelain Plate, China, 20th century, molded as an open lotus flower,
molded floral scrolling, and a sgraffito-carved bowl with lotus scrolls monochrome yellow glaze, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 8 in.
from the Song period, 13th century, dia. 5, 7 in. $200-300
$200-300

1578.
1568. Porcelain Planter, China, early 20th century, famille verte decoration of
Five Porcelain Items, China, a blue and white yen-yen vase, a blue mythical animals on a wave ground, ht. 10 1/2 in.
and white brush pot, a jun-type censer, and a meiping, and a hardwood $200-300
pot, ht. to 15 in.
$250-350
1579.
Porcelain Vase, China, c. 1930, famille rose decoration of
1569. chrysanthemum flowers and calligraphy, ht. 18 in.
Two Porcelain Items, a vase and water coupe, famille rose decoration $200-300
of a landscape and a scene of children at play, ht. 4, dia. 2 1/2 in.
$200-300
1580.
Faux Bamboo Vase, China, early 20th century, amber color, surface
1570. engraved with figures in garden scenes, ht. 6 1/2 in.
Porcelain Bowl, China, anhua decoration of dragons and clouds, $100-150
underglaze blue decoration of a central roundel and characters, mark to
the base, dia. 6 1/4 in.
$300-400 1581.
Blue and White Charger, China, possibly Kangxi period, decorated in
underglaze blue with floral and leafy scrolls, chop mark to the base, dia.
1571. 15 3/8 in.
Pair of Famille Verte Vases, China, early 20th century, decoration of $300-500
women playing musical instruments, extensive inscription to the reverse,
ht. 23 in.
$300-400 1582.
Yellow Porcelain Dish, China, 19th century, the interior carved with
two dragons contending a flaming pearl, the exterior with cranes and
1572. clouds, all covered in a yellow glaze, Guangxu mark to the base, dia. 5
Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, famille verte decoration of figures 1/2 in.
in a garden scene, ht. 20 1/2 in. $300-500 
$250-350

1583.
1573. Ge-type Vase, China, the water chestnut-shaped body covered with a
Two Porcelain Items, China, a brown glazed Luohan and a small gray-blue glaze infused with crackles, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 6
teapot from Yixping, ht. 5, 3 1/2 in. 5/8 in.
$150-200 $200-300

1574. 1584
Four Framed Porcelain Plaques, China, 20th century, famille rose Straw-glazed Amphora, China, Tang dynasty (618-970), the bottle
decoration of the Immortals, with underglaze blue floral scrolling, each with dragon strap handles, ht. approx. 15 1/2 in.
33 x 6 3/4 in. $600-800
$300-400

1585
1574A. Imari Plate, China, 19th century, painted in red, blue, and gilt with
Pair of Porcelain Vases, China, each with molded design of panels figures in a landscape, with flower border, 17 x 13 3/4 in.
enclosing antique objects, covered in a yellow glaze, (drilled to base), $400-600
ht. 9 1/2 in.
$200-300
1586.
Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, vividly carved and dyed in
1575. yellow as two bananas, wood stand, lg. 6 5/8 in.
Porcelain Vase, China, double-gourd form with famille rose decoration $300-500
of butterflies and flowers, ht. 17 in.
$200-300
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9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number.
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From the West:
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Prudential/Copley exit located in the Prudential tunnel.
Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right hand lane and follow the signs for Copley.
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Charles Street South. Take your first left off of Charles St. South onto Park Plaza.
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From the South:
Take 93-N to Exit 20 for I-90 W toward Worcester. Follow signs for Chinatown/South Station.
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From Logan Airport:
Take the Ted Williams Tunnel. Take Exit 25 toward South Boston and bear left at the fork in the
ramp. Bear right onto B St. Turn left onto Northern Ave which becomes Seaport Blvd. Turn left
onto Surface Rd. Turn right onto Kneeland Street which becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto
Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza.
Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
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PARKING

INDOOR PARKING GARAGES The Taj Hotel Parking Garage Motor Mart Garage
2 Newbury Street 26 Park Plaza
City Place Parking Garage Located three blocks from Skinner, (Same building as Legal Sea Food)
Transportation Building valet drop-off and pick-up Up to 1 hr/$8, 1 to 2 hrs/$12,
12 Charles Street Up to 24 hrs/$42 2-3 hrs/$16, 3-12 hrs/$20, 12-24
Located at the end of Park Plaza hrs/$31, weekends up to 3 hrs/$8
Underground multi-level garage
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Common, two blocks from Skinner 617-338-7984
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Evenings (4pm-10am)/$10 Radisson Hotel Parking Garage weekends/$10, overnight/$15
Stuart Street (near intersection of
The Four Seaons Hotel Charles)
Parking Garage Two blocks from Skinner Billy’s Parking
200 Boylston Street 1-2 hrs/$12, 2-3 hrs/$16, 3-12 222 Stuart Street
Adjacent to Skinner, valet drop-off hrs/$18, 12-24 hrs/$31 617-423-7781
and pick-up, up to 24 hrs/$30 8am-5pm/$18, after 5pm/$20

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Boston Harbor Hotel Nine Zero Hotel The Back Bay Hotel Eliot Hotel
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Fax: 617-345-6799 Tel: 617-532-3800
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Fairmont Copley Plaza 200 Stuart Street Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro The Park Plaza
138 St. James Avenue Boston, MA 01740 25 Charles Street 64 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-482-1800 Boston, MA 02114 Boston, MA 02116
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Fax: 617-375-9648 Fax: 617-426-2000
The Ritz-Carlton,
Boston Common The Colonnade
Four Seasons 120 Huntington Avenue
200 Boylston Street 10 Avery Street
Boston, MA 02111 Boston, MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-424-7000
Tel: 617-351-2036 Tel: 617-912-3315
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The Liberty Hotel Taj Boston


215 Charles St. 15 Arlington St.
Boston, MA 02114 Boston, MA 02116
617-224-4000 617-536-5700

Marriott Copley Place Westin-Copley Plaza


110 Huntington Avenue 10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116 Boston, MA 02116
Tel: 800-228-9290 Tel: 800-228-3000
Fax: 617-236-5885 Fax: 617-424-7483

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RESTAURANTS

FINE DINING Scampo McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood


The Liberty Hotel Restaurant
215 Charles St. 36 Columbus Ave
Aujourd’hui 617-536-2100 617-482-3999
Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston Street Lydia Shire’s latest restaurant, featuring Fresh seafood offerings that change
(between Arlington & Charles Streets) Italian fare produced in an open kitchen daily.
617-351-2071 upstairs at the Liberty Hotel.
New American.
Summer Shack
Troquet 50 Dalton St.
140 Boylston St. 617-867-9955
Dante
617-695-9463 Jasper White serves well-executed seaside
Royal Sonesta Hotel
French restaurant and wine bar perched favorites in a casual Back Bay setting.
5 Cambridge Parkway
at the edge of the Boston Common and
617-806-4200
the theatre district.
Mediterranean restaurant with great
views of the Charles River and Boston
INEXPENSIVE
skyline. Via Matta
79 Park Plaza Au Bon Pain
617-422-0008 26 Park Plaza (across the street from
Davio’s Elegant Italian fare and beautiful wines Skinner) or 431 Boylston Street (at
75 Arlington St. in a vibrant dining room - the best of Berkeley Street)
617-357-4810 Italy in Boston’s Back Bay creates an 617-338-8948
Northern Italian steak house. unforgettable experience. Casual café offers quick service.

MODERATE Davio’s To Go
Grill 23 & Bar 10 St. James Galleria Atrium
161 Berkley Street (Stuart Street) 617-357-4810
617-542-2255 Aquitaine Casual Italian take-out lunch spot with
Great steak, seafood, wine list, and 569 Tremont Street daily special pastas, soups, and salads.
service. 617-424-8577
Parisian bistro style fare.
Flash’s
310 Stuart St.
L’Espalier The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons 617-574-8888
774 Boylston St. Hotel American comfort food served with
617-262-3023 200 Boylston St. classic cocktails in a casual setting.
French dining in an elegant townhouse 617-338-4400
with a wonderful prix-fixe menu. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in an
elegant yet comfortable lounge setting Parish Café
with views of the Boston Public Garden. 361 Boylston St.
617-247-4777
No. 9 Park American restaurant with seasonal
9 Park St. East Ocean City outdoor seating features sandwiches
617-742-9991 25-29 Beach St. created by renowned local chefs.
Barbara Lynch’s bistro showcases 617-542-2504
inspired French and Italian influenced Outstanding Chinese food restaurant
food and wine on Beacon Hill. highlighting seafood dishes with a full- Piattini
service bar. 226 Newbury Street
617-536-2020
Italian wine bar with an eclectic menu;
Radius
Lala Rokh on Beacon Hill specializes in Italian-style tapas.
85 High St.
97 Mt. Vernon Street
617-426-1234
617-720-5511
Features a modern French menu
Authentic regional Persian cuisine, The Upper Crust
focusing on seasonal ingredients
hand-selected wine list, knowledgeable 20 Charles Street
accompanied by a thoughtful wine list.
waitstaff. 617-723-9600
Gourmet thin crust pizza.

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