AUCTION CATALOGUE VOLUME 16 ISSUE 2
LJ8676
COVER: LOT 350
A LARGE CHINESE CARVED BLUE AND WHITE
PHOENIX TAIL VASE, FENGWEIZUN
KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
$15,000-20,000
INSIDE COVER: LOT 391 (detail)
A CHINESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID
LACQUER KANG TABLE
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), CIRCA 1600
$4,000-6,000 leonardjoel.com.au
AUCTION MONDAY 6 MARCH 2023, 6PM MELBOURNE
Viewing in Melbourne: Friday 3 - Sunday 5 March 2023 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, VIC 3141
Head of Decorative Arts, Design & Interiors (03) 8825 5635 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
Please refer to our website for viewing details
Leonard Joel is happy to present our first Asian Works of Art catalogue for 2023, the auspicious year of the rabbit, containing a wide diversity of arts from Asia.
We begin the auction with a selection of Japanese works of art including rare Japanese studio ceramics from a number of private collections, including an exciting modernist work by Living National Treasure Kondo Yuzo (lot 244) from a private collection in Western Victoria, some rare ceramics made and decorated by celebrated female calligrapher and historical personality Rengetsu including a published and exhibited pair of tokkuri (lot 242), and an Imperial Japanese work by Seifu Yohei III and Meiji period painter Suzuki Kason (lot 235).
We then move on to the category of Southeast Asian works of art, beginning with a small but very fine collection of Indonesian kris knives and textiles assembled by the late Hugh O'Neill AO (1933-2022), a renowned Australian architect and professor of architecture. Mr O'Neill was instrumental in teaching multiple generations of Australian and Asian students of architecture about the principles and sociological context of Asian architecture. He lived and taught in Indonesia twice during his life, 1958 to 1960 and then in 1967 to 1968. For his role in fostering relations between Indonesia and Australia and his other varied achievements he was awarded the Order of Australia in 2013. This collection was purchased by him in Indonesia from local people while he lived there, and of particular interest is a Javanese 'singo barong' kris knife (lot 262).
In addition to the Hugh O'Neill collection, also part of the old Melbourne collection, and gracing our front cover is a large blue and white ‘Phoenix’ tail vase, with subtly carved surface and reverse blue and white painting of plum blossom (lot 350), we are also delighted to offer a large collection of Vietnamese ceramics and Chinese art collected in Vietnam by a collector who lived there in the 1980s. Of particular interest in this group is a very rare iron painted bowl in Chinese Song Dynasty style (lot 279).
We finish this sale with an interesting diversity of Chinese ceramics and works of art, beginning with the property of a local Melbourne collector, primarily consisting of early Chinese ceramics including funerary sculpture dating from the Han to the Tang. Of particular note for its rarity and beauty is a very large Han Dynasty sculpture of an ox (lot 304), replete with powerful yet beautiful modelling and facial details.
Also of note within the group of Ming and Qing ceramics from various vendors is a rare blue and white vase dating from the Yongle Period (lot 364), exemplifying the earliest Ming technique of heaping and piling cobalt for the decorative painting.
We hope you enjoy this selection of Asian Works of Art, and very much look forward to greeting you at the viewings.
Carl Wantrup | Asian Art ConsultantLOTS 200–213
200
A JAPANESE LACQUER SUZURIBAKO
MOMOYAMA (1568-1600) OR EARLY EDO PERIOD (1603-1868)
The exterior of the lid decorated in sparse nashiji with flocks of flying chidori (plovers) the inside of the lid lacquered with vines of grapes and leaves in hiramaki-e hanging over a bamboo fence, the interior ita (baseboard) lacquered with sakura (plum) flowers, fitted with a suzuri (ink-grinding stone) and a copper / gilt circular suiteki (water dropper) 4cm high, 21cm wide, 22.5cm deep
$2,000-3,000
201
A NEGORO JAPANESE ALTAR TABLE EDO PERIOD, 19th CENTURY
Of carved and assembled lacquered wood in classic vermillion, consisting of rectangular top terminating in upturned scrolled ends, section with three recessed carved and gilt panels and a further two carved and gilt additions, above a scrolling apron on four feet, all resting on a stepped rectangular base with continued curvilinear designs 94.5cm high, 199.5cm wide, 48cm deep $800-1,200
202
A JAPANESE BRONZE INLAID VASE
BY SUZUKI CHOKICHI (KAKO) 1848-1919
The body worked in gold, polychrome and silver relief inlay, with worm-eaten foliage, flowers and a grasshopper, the neck decorated with repeated geometric motifs in fine flat inlay of silver, gilt; stamped on the base Dai Nihon Kako tsukuru (made by Kako in Great Japan), Circa 1870s-1880s. 25.5cm high, 13cm wide (approximately)
$3,000-5,000
200
203
A JAPENESE BAMBOO ROOT IKEBANA VASE
TAISHO PERIOD (1912-1926)
Carved from a segment of bamboo root, natural tapering with a cylindrical bamboo insert. 22.5cm high, the base 17cm wide $600-800
204
A JAPANESE BURL-WISTERIA IKEBANA VASE
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Beautifully selected segment of ancient wisteria vine with natural burls and knots, clear lacquered and with black lacquered top and bottom surfaces. 28cm high, 20.5cm at widest point
$600-800
205
A JAPANESE FRUITWOOD TEA-CEREMONY SWORD, CHATO
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of slightly curved form, the elegant saya (sheath) carved with animal motifs including frolicking puppies, a snail, squirrels and grapes and horses, polished and lacquered to reveal the grain of the material.
58cm long
$600-800
206
A JAPANESE ROOTWOOD RUYI-FORM TEA TRAY, SENCHABON
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Utilizing natural variations of burlwood and root, the single piece, carved and lacquered to form a ruyi fungus group, highlighting the grain of the wood. 10.5cm high, 31cm wide, 17cm deep $500-700
207
A PAIR OF JAPANESE GILT BRONZE BUDDHIST FLOWER BASKETS, KAEKO
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 17TH CENTURY
Each of pierced gilt bronze with very fine chasing work, the centre with a mature open lotus blossom with exposed seed pod, the cavetto with two lotus leaves and a lotus blossom surrounded by scrolling foliage. Together with woven orange silk cords and tassels with gilt bronze collars. Each (the bronze baskets) 2.5cm high, 24cm diameter. With cords hanging 85cm high $1,000-1,500
208
A JAPANESE INSCRIBED BUDDHIST COPPER FLOWER BASKET, KAEKO
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), DATED GENROKU 7 (1695)
With pierced and chased cavetto decorated with three paulownia mon, the centre engraved with an inscription reading ‘Hayashida Genpoyamon, lucky day of the month, July, Genroku 7 (1695)’.
3.5cm high, 25cm diameter $600-800
209
A JAPANESE PEAR-FORM LACQUER INCENSE CONTAINER, KOGO
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Featuring an overall swirling sectional design of scrolling grasses, waves and ducks, Kamon family symbols with a flat final with stylised Kiku chrysanthemum design, the internal and underside in dense nashiji.
6cm high, 7cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Law Ming Shek Collection, purchased in Japan early 20th century
$800-1,200
210
A JAPANESE ECHIZEN KATANA EDO PERIOD (1615-1868), 18TH CENTURY Quality blade with signature of Shinano Kami Nobuyoshi (Echizen), lacquer Koshirae (scabbard) and matching shibuichi fuchi and kashira fittings of scrolling grasses in inlaid silver, ray skin and wrapped hilt and sukashi (pierced) iron Tsuba.
90.5cm long
$2,500-3,500
211
AN IMPRESSIVE JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASE ANDO STUDIO, SHOWA PERIOD, CIRCA 1950s Of teardrop form on a deep red ground, an Onagadori (long-tailed chicken) in search of food, the tail rendered in fine and dynamic wire work, with mark of the Ando studio
41.5cm high, 16.5cm diameter
$1,500-2,000
212
A LARGE JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASE BY HAYASHI KODENJI, MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1900 Impressive ovoid form vase with fine-gauge silver wire, gold wire, and coloured enamels to a bright blue base of summer flowers including chrysanthemums and daisies, the neck decorated with lozenges and foot with a band of repeating petals, signed on the underside with mark of Hayashi Kodenji and silver rim on underside
18.5cm high, 14.5cm wide
$3,000-5,000
213
A JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASE BY HAYASHI KODENJI, MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1900 Rectangular shape on a deep blue ground, the vase worked in gold and silver wires and coloured enamels with a bird perched in a maple tree of autumnal leaves and daisies, the foot and neck with bands of scrolling floral petals, wire mark of Hayashi
Kodenji to underside
15.75cm high, 6.75cm wide
$2,000-3,000
214
A KOREAN MOULDED CELADON BOWL GORYEO KINGDOM (918-1392), CIRCA
12TH CENTURY
With moulded floral decoration to the interior, covered in a very fine bluish celadon glaze. Together with an old Japanese wooden box.
8cm high, 19cm diameter
$2,000-3,000
215
A KOREAN INLAID CELADON BOWL GORYEO KINGDOM (918-1392), LATE
14TH CENTURY
Inlaid with three white slip foliate motifs to the cavetto and a triple ring near the mouth, covered in a greyish-celadon glaze. Old kintsugi gold lacquer repairs to the rim. Together with an old Japanese wooden box.
8cm high, 19.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, ‘Important Chinese Art’, lot 252.
$500-700
LOTS 214–247
216
A SMALL KOREAN MOULDED CELADON DISH GORYEO KINGDOM (918-1392), CIRCA
12TH CENTURY
With segmented moulded decoration to the interior containing different flowers, covered in a greyish celadon glaze apart from three stilt marks to the base.
3.25cm high, 13cm diameter
$500-700
217
A KOREAN ‘BUNCHEONG’ WARE INLAID CELADON BOWL JOSEON KINGDOM (1392-1897), 15TH CENTURY
The wide and shallow bowl raised on a small foot, and decorated with impressed and carved abstracted designs filled with white slip, covered in a transparent celadon glaze. Together with a high quality Japanese wooden box.
6.5cm high, 20cm diameter
$600-800
218
A JAPANESE KO-KUTANI FUJI-SHAPED DISH CIRCA 1660
Moulded in the shape of Mount Fuji, decorated in overglaze enamels, ‘Fuku’ marked to base
2.5cm high, 17cm wide
$500-700
219
A JAPANESE HIRADO WATER DROPPER EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With moulded decoration of seashells, octopus and shrimp in fine white Hirado clay, covered in celadon glaze and blue and iron enamel glazes.
8cm high, 13cm wide
$500-700
220
A SMALL JAPANESE KARATSU MUKOZUKE MUROMACHI PERIOD (1336-1573)
Of warped shape covered in a grey glaze and with iron black applied to the lip, with a Japanese silver lacquer repair to one edge.
5cm high, 13cm wide
$500-700
A JAPANESE NABESHIMA MOULDED CELADON DISH
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1700-1750
Moulded in the form of a group of loquat leaves and fruit, and covered in a thick bluish-green celadon glaze.
4cm high, 18cm wide
$1,000-1,500
222
A JAPANESE HIRADO KORO
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 19TH CENTURY
The base modelled in the form of a crane in flight, the lid as a ‘minogame’ tortoise, the details exceptionally finely carved.
7cm high, 12.5cm wide
$1,000-1,500
223
A JAPANESE HIRADO ‘TENGU’ BOX
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 19TH CENTURY
Ovoid box with moulded and carved face of Tengu, with black and brown underglaze details.
10cm high, 11cm wide
$500-700
224
A PAIR OF JAPANESE KO-IMARI CELADON FLOWER-FORM DISHES
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), CIRCA 1720-1750
Each in the form of a five-petalled flower, with a thick bluish-green celadon glaze.
Each approximately 5.5cm high, 14.5cm diameter
$600-800
225
A JAPANESE HIRADO DRAGON VASE
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), CIRCA MID 19TH CENTURY
Of rouleau form decorated to the shoulder with a writhing dragon in intricately carved pure white porcelain, and to the body with finely executed painting depicting the story of Yamata no Orochi. Ceramics & Glass Circle of Australia exhibition label to base.
30cm high, 10cm diameter
EXHIBITIONS:
‘The Japanese Aesthetic’, Ceramics & Glass Circle of Australia exhibition, 2006/2007.
$800-1,200
226
A RARE JAPANESE KAKIEMON WATER DROPPER EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), CIRCA 1660s
Of rectangular shape with a spout to one side, decorated in Kakiemon palette with plum blossom and fences. R&V Tregaskis label to base.
5.8cm high, 10.6cm wide
PROVENANCE:
R&V Tregaskis, 1980s.
$500-700
A JAPANESE SETO GILDED BLACK-GLAZED DRAGON AND PHOENIX VASE
KAWAMOTO MASUKICHI I (1831-1907)
Of rectangular-section baluster form, covered in a deep black glaze, richly embellished with twotone gilding with a design of dragon and phoenix surrounded by a diaper pattern ground. Marked ‘Kawamoto Masukichi’ to base.
33.5cm high, 22.5cm wide
$1,000-1,500
228
A JAPANESE STUDIO VASE BY SHIMIZU UICHI (1926-2004)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989)
Of baluster form in stoneware with a large persimmon glaze splash to one side, and to the other a smaller iron brown splash. Impressed circular mark for Uichi to the base. Together with the tomobako (original Japanese signed wooden box).
22.5cm high, 14cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
A master of experimentation with ancient Chinese style glazes but with his own modernist influence on the shapes, Uichi was appointed a Living National Treasure in 1985 for his application of tetsu-yu (iron glaze), for which this vase is a good example.
$2,000-3,000
229
A JAPANESE ‘MISHIMA’ STYLE VASE BY KUSUBE YAICHI (1897-1984)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989), CIRCA 1930s
Of baluster form with impressed repeating stylised chrysanthemum design inlaid with white slip in Korean style. Impressed seal for Kusube on the base. Together with the tomobako (original signed wooden box).
24.5cm high, 11.5cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
Kusube Yaichi was one of Japan’s most important ceramic artists of the 20th century, renowned for helping to bring modernism to the fore early in his career. He is credited with multiple ceramic inventions including his ‘saien’ technique utilising carved coloured clays. He won awards in the Paris World’s Fair in 1924 and 1936 and many awards in Japanese competitions.
$800-1,200
230
A JAPANESE METALLIC-GLAZED MODERNIST VASE BY KUSUBE YAICHI (1897-1984)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1984)
Of streamlined baluster form with four abstracted lion mask bosses to the shoulder, covered in a deep grey metallic glaze. Impressed seal for Kusube on the base. Together with the tomobako (original signed wooden box).
23cm high, 10cm diameter
$1,200-1,800
231
A RARE JAPANESE MIZUTSUGI BY KIYOMIZU ROKUBEI III (1820-1883)
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), CIRCA MID
19TH CENTURY
Potted in porcelain in the form of a double gourd, and decorated with a scene of the sixteen Rakan (Arhats) in iron red and gilding. Signed in underglaze blue within the underside of the lid.
23cm high, 21cm wide
$800-1,200
232
A JAPANESE STUDIO VASE BY SEIFU YOHEI III (1851-1914)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of ovoid form with a tall cylindrical neck in porcelain, resist decorated with two sprays of paulownia blossom to either side against a blown pink enamel ground. Two character incised mark for Seifu III to the base.
20.5cm high, 10cm diameter
$2,000-3,000
233
A JAPANESE KASHIKI BOWL BY KIYOMIZU ROKUBEI II (1790-1860)
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), CIRCA EARLY
19TH CENTURY
Eccentrically modelled as a misshapen pouring vessel with spout and two handles in stoneware, covered in a ‘Chosen Karatsu’ type phosphatic glaze and decorated in iron brown with plum blossom. Two character impressed mark for Rokubei II within a double hexagon to the base.
9.5cm high, 24cm wide
$800-1,200
234
A JAPANESE STUDIO WALL-VASE BY SEIFU YOHEI I (1803-1861)
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), CIRCA MID
19TH CENTURY
Modelled as a segment of bamboo, decorated with an iron-brown glaze to the exterior, the interior painted in iron red with autumnal maple leaves. A small aperture at the back for hanging on the wall. Impressed circular two-character mark for Seifu I to the base.
12cm high, 5.6cm wide
$800-1,200
235
A JAPANESE ‘GASSAKU’ BOWL BY SEIFU YOHEI III (1851-1914) AND SUZUKI KASON (1860-1919)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of stoneware covered in a beige crackled glaze by Seifu III, decorated in iron brown with maple leaves floating down a stream, signed ‘Kason Zo’ to the side of the bowl.
6.75cm high, 17cm diameter $1,000-1,500
236
A JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE KASHIKI BY ROKUBEI IV (1848-1920)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of octagonal form on a splayed foot, decorated in cobalt with a classical scene of Chinese scholars in a mountainous landscape. Signature for Rokubei IV to the base.
9.5cm high, 21.5cm diameter $600-800
241
237
A JAPANESE KYOYAKI STUDIO CUP BY MIURA CHIKUSEN I (1854-1915)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), LATE 19TH CENTURY
The tall cylindrical cup decorated with butterflies in iron red and gilding and silver against a rich black glaze. Four character mark in underglaze blue to the base for Chikusen I. Together with an old Japanese wooden box.
9.5cm high, 5.75cm diameter
$500-700
238
A JAPANESE KYOYAKI STUDIO SENCHA TEA SET
TAISHO PERIOD (1912-1926)
Comprising a kyusu teapot, yusamashi cooler and five cups, all decorated with bellflowers in two tones of pink enamel, underglaze blue and gilding. Impressed oval mark to each piece (unread).
The kyusu teapot 9cm high, 11.5cm wide
$500-700
239
A JAPANESE CHAWAN BY EIRAKU HOZEN (1795–1854)
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 19TH CENTURY
Of classic Kyoto stoneware with crackled glaze decorated with a crane in underglaze blue. Four character impressed circular mark to the base. Two character signature to the side.
7.5cm high, 12.75cm diameter
$500-700
240
A JAPANESE KYOYAKI KORO BY TAKAHASHI DOHACHI III (1845-1897)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of square form with four bracket feet and a pierced domed cover, decorated with alternating scenes of Chinese style landscape and phoenixes in Ming Chinese style. Two character signature to the base for Dohachi.
10cm high, 6cm wide
$500-700
241
A JAPANESE INSCRIBED CUP BY OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875)
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868)
Pinch potted in Kyoyaki clay, the unglazed base modelled as the base and stem of a lotus leaf, with fine underglaze iron brown waka poetry. Signed Rengetsu. Together with an inscribed Japanese wooden box with authentication on the underside of the lid (unread).
8.5cm high, 8cm diameter
$1,200-1,800
242
A PAIR OF JAPANESE INSCRIBED TOKKURI BY OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), DATED 1871
Each of bottle form in glazed, pinch-potted Kyoyaki clay, inscribed with waka poetry reading ‘Sasu sao mo, nageyari bushi ni, utau nari, tsuki ni utsururu, amo no tsuri bune. Rengetsu. Hachijyu-ichi sai’ (Called by the beautiful moon, I launch my boat and singing out of tune, set out a fishing line. Rengetsu, age 81). Together with its tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box) inscribed ‘Fujimi shi no konomi ni kisuru’ (on Mr Fujimi’s request), and with certification by Tokuda Koen. Double boxed, with original invoice and certificate of authenticity from Bachmann Eckenstein.
The larger 16cm high, 10cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection, Kyoto.
Bachmann Eckenstein Japanese Art, Basel, Switzerland, 2009. Inv. no. 1313.
Private Collection, Melbourne.
EXHIBITIONS:
Black Robe White Mist: art of the Japanese Buddhist nun Rengetsu, National Gallery of Australia, 8 Sep 2007—27 Jan 2008.
LITERATURE:
‘Black Robe White Mist: art of the Japanese Buddhist nun Rengetsu’, National Gallery of Australia exhibition catalogue, Melanie Eastburn, Lucie Folan, Robyn Maxwell (ed.), 2007, no.96, ill. p.78.
OTHER NOTES:
Tokuda Koen (b.1935) was the head Priest of Jinkoin Temple (a Shingon Buddhist temple in Kyoto), and the main authenticator of Rengetsu’s works in modern times.
$3,500-4,500
243
A JAPANESE KASHIKI BY KIYOMIZU ROKUBEI V (1875-1959)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989), CIRCA 1930s
Decorated in an autumnal theme with autumn grasses and the moon with waka poetry. Impressed hexagonal mark for Rokubei V to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box).
9cm high, 22.5cm diameter
$500-700
244
A JAPANESE MODERNIST STUDIO VASE BY KONDO YUZO (1902–1985)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989), CIRCA 1970
Of gently flaring cylindrical form in white porcelain, decorated boldly in underglaze blue with plum blossom. Signed Konbdo to base. Together with its tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box). 23cm high, 13cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
Kondo Yuzo was made a Living National Treasure in 1977 for advancing underglaze blue decoration. He was one of the great potters of Kyoto and the forms of his pieces are as important as their decoration.
$1,800-2,600
245
A JAPANESE SHIGARAKI TSUBO BY OTANI SHIRO/MUGEN (1936-)
HEISEI PERIOD (1989-2019), CIRCA 1990
Of spherical form in Shigaraki stoneware, part covered in flying ash glaze, displaying a rich and warm orange colour in the unglazed areas. Together with its tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box).
25cm high, 26cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
Otani Shiro began his studies at the Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts under Kiyomizu Rokubei
VI, Shohu Eiichi and Uchida Kunio. In 1973 he moved to Kinose Dairino in Shigaraki to set up his own kiln and where he studied under Shimizu Uichi a ‘living national treasure.’ In 1990 Otani was designated as an intangible cultural asset of Shigaraki province.
$1,500-2,000
246
A JAPANESE MODERNIST VASE BY MIYANAGA
TOZAN III (1935-)
HEISEI PERIOD (1989-2019), CIRCA 1990
Moulded in hexagonal form, with carved abstracted water ripples to the surface, covered in a pale bluish-green celadon glaze. Carved signature reading “III TOZAN MIYANAGA” to the base, and an exhibition number “7”. Together with its tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box), and an exhibition pamphlet.
23.5cm high, 23cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
Miyanaga Rikichi became the third Miyanaga Tozan in 1999 on the death of his father. A master of celadon glazes like his forbears his works are often sculptural reflecting his long association with the avant-garde Sodeisha movement.
$1,500-2,000
247
A LARGE JAPANESE KORANSHA CRANE DECORATED VASE
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of baluster form decorated in overglaze enamels with cranes and young pine trees, with brocade design borders. Iron red Koransha mark to base.
40.5cm high, 20cm diameter
244
246
LOTS 248–261
248
A JAPANESE HANGING SCROLL BY NAKAHARA NANTEMBO (1839-1925), CIRCA 1910-1920
Hanging scroll, ink on paper with silk brocade mounting with calligraphy by the accomplished Zen master and artist
125cm high, 38.5cm wide. The scroll 195cm high, 54cm wide
$1,200-1,500
249
A JAPANESE KAKEJIKU (HANGING SCROLL)
Signed scroll featuring attractive lotus leaves amongst reeds, sumi (ink) on paper, mounted on silk brocade.
101cm high, 38cm wide. The scroll 187cm high, 49.5cm wide
$600-800
250
A PAIR OF EARLY JAPANESE SCROLLS
EDO PERIOD
Karako (Chinese Court children) playing and dancing with their hobby horses, colours on paper; the second depicting Karako on a procession with their tethered hawks, practising for hunting, colours on paper, both signed.
82.5cm high, 33.5cm wide. The scroll 153cm high, 48.5cm wide
$800-1,200
251
TWO JAPANESE ZENGA SCROLLS
MEIJI / TAISHO PERIOD
The first a freeform version of a seated Daruma below calligraphy, on silk brocade, signed, unread; the second depicting four stylised skulls beneath flowing calligraphy, signed
138cm high, 32cm wide. The scroll 188cm high, 36cm wide
$800-1,200
252
A PAIR OF JAPANESE KAKEJIKU, HANGING SCROLLS
MEIJI PERIOD
The first a restrained depiction of the Bodhisattva Kannon, the goddess of mercy, colours on paper with silk brocade mounts, signed, unread; the second a Daruma assuming a standing position and with an intense stare, colours on paper with calligraphy and mounted on silk scrolling grass design brocades, signed
44cm high, 14.5cm wide. The scroll 89cm high, 20cm wide
$800-1,200
253
A JAPANESE SCROLL OF DAIKOKUTEN TAISHO PERIOD (1913-1927)
Featuring Daikoku, one of the seven gods of good fortune, as he carries a giant radish, Signed 58.5cm high, 20cm wide. The scroll 140.5cm high, 24cm wide
OTHER NOTES:
Daikoku is known as the God of Agriculture and hence farmers would offer up beans or radishes to wish for a bountiful harvest.
$600-800
254
TWO JAPANESE BUDDHIST CALLIGRAPHY SCROLLS
LATE MEIJI PERIOD
The first a work on paper and mounted on silk with bold calligraphy, the second attractively painted with a classic Yojijukugo or “four-character idiom”
calligraphy
98cm high, 42cm wide. The scroll 178cm high, 46cm wide
$800-1,200
255
A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT FRAMED TRIPTYCH
BY KUNICHIKA (1835-1900), EDO PERIOD, CIRCA
1866
Dynamic actor print entitled Seichu Gishi Meimei Den, “Biographies of Loyal Retainers of Chushingura”, Oban tate-e
34.5cm high, 73cm wide, the frame 60cm high, 99cm wide
$800-1,000
256
A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT FRAMED TRIPTYCH
BY KUNICHIKA (1835-1900), EDO PERIOD, CIRCA
1863
Oban tate-e, “Illustration of Prince Genji’s Leisurely Sightseeing of the Eight Views of Omi,” published by Kiya-Sôjirô
34.5cm high, 73.5cm wide, the frame 60cm high, 96.5cm wide
$800-1,000
258
A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY YOSHITOSHI, MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1888
Oban tate-e, Tsuki Hyakushi (One Hundred Aspects of the Moon), Abe no Nakamaro (701- 770), a diplomat to China no.64 35cm high, 24cm wide, the frame 50cm high, 37.5cm wide
$500-600
259
A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY YOSHITOSHI, MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1880
Oban tate-e, Shinryu nijushi toki, (Twenty-Four Hours at Shinbashi and Yanagibashi series), ‘11am, Geisha powdering neck at mirror’
34.5cm high, 24cm wide, the frame 50cm high, 57.5cm wide
$500-600
260
A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT FRAMED TRIPTYCH BY KUNICHIKA (1835-1900), MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1869
Oban tate-e, featuring classic actor scene, on blue wood grain ground
35cm high, 70.5cm wide, the frame 52.5cm high, 85.5cm wide
$800-1,000
261
A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT FRAMED TRIPTYCH BY CHIKANOBU (1838-1912), MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1897
Oban tate-e triptych entitled, Chiyoda no on-omote mokuroku, “Official Ceremonies Chiyoda Palace - Homage to Nikko Shrine”, Published by Fukuda
Hatsujiro
33.5cm high, 68cm wide, the frame 52.5cm high, 86cm wide
$800-1,000
LOTS 262–267
262
A FINE INDONESIAN KRIS, KERIS SINGA/SINGO BARONG
JAVA, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
The blade very finely cast/sculpted with a lion at the widest part of the blade, surrounded by scrolling foliage, the hilt and scabbard of carved wood.
PLEASE NOTE: If resident in Victoria, the purchaser of this lot will be required to show a current Victorian edged weapons license.
Those wishing to handle the kris in pre-auction viewing in Melbourne will be required to present an edge weapons license to do so.
Before bidding, prospective purchasers not resident of Victoria must make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves as to the process and requirements for importing the kris to their jurisdiction.
If resident in Victoria, the purchaser of this lot will be required to show a current Victorian edged weapons license.
The blade 38.3cm long, 8.5cm wide (at the widest part). With scabbard 49.5cm long
OTHER NOTES:
The 'singa barong' (lion) motif was associated with high ranking nobility.
$1,000-1,500
263
A FINE INDONESIAN KRIS, KERIS BALI, 19TH CENTURY
The iron blade with fine chased work of scrolling foliage and remnant gold inlay, The scabbard of bone, intricately carved ebony and repousse brass. PLEASE NOTE: If resident in Victoria, the purchaser of this lot will be required to show a current Victorian edged weapons license.
Those wishing to handle the kris in pre-auction viewing in Melbourne will be required to present an edge weapons license to do so.
Before bidding, prospective purchasers not resident of Victoria must make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves as to the process and requirements for importing the kris to their jurisdiction.
If resident in Victoria, the purchaser of this lot will be required to show a current Victorian edged weapons license.
The blade 42cm long, 9.5cm wide (at the widest point). With scabbard 57cm long
$1,000-1,500
264
TWO INDONESIAN KRIS, KERIS MADURA, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
Each with intricately carved bone handle. The longer with a straight steel blade and repousse silver cover to the scabbard, and the smaller with a curved blade. PLEASE NOTE: If resident in Victoria, the purchaser of this lot will be required to show a current Victorian edged weapons license.
Those wishing to handle the kris knives in preauction viewing in Melbourne will be required to present an edge weapons license to do so.
Before bidding, prospective purchasers not resident of Victoria must make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves as to the process and requirements for importing the kris knives to their jurisdiction. If resident in Victoria, the purchaser of this lot will be required to show a current Victorian edged weapons license.
The larger kris blade 39cm long, 7.5cm wide (at the widest point). With scabbard 47.5cm long
$1,200-1,800
265
AN INDONESIAN DOUBLE IKAT GERINGSING
CLOTH
BALI AGA, BALI, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
Woven in cotton died in indigo and red, the main field of classic geringsing design, and both ends with geometric warp brocade design.
211cm long, 52cm wide
$500-700
266
A FINE INDONESIAN ‘NIGHT AND DAY’ TULIS
BATIK CLOTH
JAVA, CIRCA 1930s
Very finely hand-decorated with birds and flowers amongst scrolling foliage in mid-tone blue and green against a white ground.
248cm long, 105.5cm wide
$500-700
267
AN INDONESIAN LADY’S GOLD-THREAD
SONGKET SARONG
MINANGKABAU PEOPLE, WEST SUMATRA
Cotton cloth woven with alternating coloured bands, the intricately embroidered with heavy gold thread with banded geometric patterns.
104cm long, 65cm wide
$800-1,200
LOTS 268–278
269
A THAI BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA CIRCA 19TH CENTURY
Seated in padmasana on a stepped plinth. 31cm high, 23cm wide
$500-700
270
A LARGE THAI GOLD-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF THE STANDING BUDDHA RATTANAKOSIN KINGDOM (1782-1932), 19TH CENTURY
Finely cast in bronze with intricately detailed robe, on a fitted square black stand.
The figure 99.5cm high, 24cm wide. With stand 118.5cm high
$1,000-1,500
271
A CAMBODIAN PRESENTATION SILVER CUTLERY SET 1960s
Forty-eight piece set with intricately cast and chased scrolling foliate work to the handles, comprising twelve knives, twelve forks, twelve desert spoons and twelve teaspoons. Each marked ‘PAONG 900’
The forks 21cm long, spoons 21cm long, the knives 24cm long, teaspoons 15cm long
PROVENANCE:
Given by the Cambodian Government to the French head of a UN mission in the 1960s, and thence by descent through the family.
$1,800-2,400
272
A VIETNAMESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE 15TH/16TH CENTURY
Of classic Chinese Yuhuchunping form, beautifully decorated in the central register with birds and bamboo, between large lappet borders. 30cm high, 14.5cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
273
A VIETNAMESE CARVED AND IRON-PAINTED WINE JAR
LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY, CIRCA 13TH CENTURY
The cylindrical stoneware jar decorated with carved lotus petals to the shoulder, and carved and iron washed foliage to the sides.
20cm high, 19.5cm diameter
$800-1,200
276
274
A MALAYSIAN WATERCOLOUR BY TAN CHOON GHEE (1930-2010)
DATED 1980
Watercolour on paper depicting an old house and streetscape, signed Choon Ghee and dated 1980. Unmounted.
45.5cm high, 30.25cm wide
$600-800
275
A PLIPPINE ISLANDS BULUL FIGURE
IFUGAO PEOPLE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Carved as a standing male figure with arms at either side on a waisted plinth base, with a darkened aged patina.
49.5cm high,13.5cm wide
$2,000-3,000
276
A PHILIPPINE ISLANDS TWIN-HANDLED ZOOMORPHIC WOODEN BOWL
IFUGAO PEOPLE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
The ovoid bowl resting on four integral feet, the handles at either side in the form of dog faces.
15cm high, 33.5cm wide
$2,000-3,000
277
A PHILIPPINE ISLANDS CARVED WOODEN SCULPTURAL VESSEL LID
IFUGAO PEOPLE, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Carved with a seated man before a bowl.
Fine age-darkened patina.
14cm high, 12.5cm diameter
$3,000-4,000
278
A PHILIPPINE ISLANDS CARVED WOODEN CEREMONIAL SPOON
IFUGAO PEOPLE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY Carved as a spoon with anthropomorphic handle in the form of a man with his hands on his thighs. Together with a black metal stand.
18cm long, 6.5cm wide. With stand 20.5cm high
$1,000-2,000
279
A RARE VIETNAMESE IRON-DECORATED
ALMS BOWL
LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY
Decorated to the exterior in iron brown with stylised waves influenced by Chinese Jizhou designs, the interior glazed with a clear glaze.
9.5cm high, 20.5cm diameter
$800-1,200
280
A RARE VIETNAMESE MOULDED
OCTAGONAL BOWL
LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY
Moulded in octagonal form where each of the segments has an upturned point at the rim, covered in a clear glaze.
8.5cm high, 19.5cm diameter
$800-1,200
LOTS 279–302 279
281
A VIETNAMESE MOULDED MALLOW-FORM GOLDEN CELADON BOWL
LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY
The rim carved as flower petals, the interior moulded with mallow flower petals. Covered in an even golden celadon glaze.
7.5cm high, 17.25cm diameter
$500-700
282
A VIETNAMESE MOULDED CELADON DISH LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY
With moulded decoration to the interior of an unfurled lotus blossom, covered in a golden celadon glaze.
4cm high, 16cm diameter
$500-700
283
A VIETNAMESE IRON PAINTED DISH TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY
Decorated with a flaming jewel design to the centre, and scrolling foliage to the rim.
4cm high, 15.25cm diameter
$500-700
284
A VIETNAMESE CARVED ALMS BOWL
LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY
Potted with an inward turned rim, the interior decorated with boldly carved lotus blossom and the exterior with repeating cloud design. Five stilt marks to the interior.
10.5cm high, 18.75cm diameter
$800-1,200
285
TWO VIETNAMESE IRON DECORATED BOWLS
LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY
Each with an unglazed ring to the interior centre and iron brown decoration of foliage to the cavetto near the rim.
The larger bowl 7.5cm high, 17cm diameter
$600-800
286
TWO VIETNAMESE MOULDED CELADON BOWLS
LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY
Both with moulded decoration to the interior, one with birds flying amongst flowers, the other with peonies.
The larger bowl 5.5cm high, 17.5cm diameter
$500-700
287
A VIETNAMESE IRON-BROWN FISH-DECORATED DISH
CIRCA 14TH CENTURY
Decorated with a vigorously painted fish to the centre.
3.5cm high, 20cm diameter
$500-700
288
TWO VIETNAMESE MOULDED BOWLS
LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY Comprising one larger and one small bowl, the larger decorated with relief dragons to the interior, the smaller with crisply moulded clouds
The large bowl 9cm high, 21cm diameter
$600-800
289
A VIETNAMESE MOULDED CELADON BOWL TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY
With moulded decoration of two pheonixes amongst peonies, covered in a beautiful bluish celadon glaze.
6cm high, 13.5cm diameter
$500-700
290
A VIETNAMESE CARVED CELADON ALMS BOWL
LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY
Carved with lotus petals to the exterior, covered in a greenish-golden celadon glaze.
9cm high, 14cm diameter
$500-700
291
TWO CHINESE/VIETNAMESE BLUE DE HUE BOWLS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), KANGXI PERIOD AND LATER
The larger decorated with a phoenix, cranes and magpies to the exterior, and flowers to the interior, Chenghua mark to base. The smaller bowl ‘Shou’ and five-bat roundels to the exterior, and a two character ‘nei fu’ (inner palace) mark to the base. Both with copper mounts to the rims.
The larger bowl 9cm high, 18.5cm diameter
$500-700
292
A CHINESE/VIETNAMESE WHITE VASE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of pear form with a tall slender neck, the mouth rim mounted with a copper rim.
21.5cm high, 9cm diameter
$500-700
293
A CHINESE OR VIETNAMESE SILVER AND COPPER-INLAID BRONZE VASE
19TH CENTURY
Of baluster form, relief decorated to either side with Fuk Luk Shou and Shouxing with a deer, surrounded by extensive copper and silver inlaid designs.
45cm high, 19cm diameter
$800-1,200
294
A RARE VIETNAMESE RITUAL BUDDHIST BRONZE EWER
LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN (1225-1400) DYNASTY, CIRCA 12TH/13TH CENTURY
Of ovoid form with chased lotus petal decoration to the shoulder, the spout in the form of a bamboo shoot, four circular handles to the shoulder, a shaped handle and a lid with a raised boss in the centre.
22cm high, 24.5cm wide
$1,500-2,500
295
A FINE VIETNAMESE BAMBOO-VENEER BETEL BOX
19TH CENTURY
Very finely decorated all over with relief carving to the bamboo veneer with auspicious symbols including birds and flowers and phoenix and dragon to the centre. The inside fitted with a detachable tray and with red lacquer finish. White metal mounts to the edges.
10cm high, 23cm diameter
$500-700
296
A VIETNAMESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID HARDWOOD BETEL BOX
19TH CENTURY
The round box covered in intricate mother of pearl inlay decoration of flowers and calligraphic inscriptions. The interior with a segmented tray insert.
12cm high, 28cm diameter $500-700
297
TWO CHINESE LONQUAN BOWLS SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
Each with moulded decoration to the interior of flowers.
The larger bowl 7.5cm high, 16.75cm diameter $500-700
298
A CHINESE MOULDED ‘SHUFU’ DISH YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
With moulded decoration to the interior of scrolling flowers and possibly two characters to the centre, the base unglazed.
4.5cm high, 16cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE WATER COUPE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912) OR REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949)
Of beehive shape, finely decorated with two geese flying over millet, the base with a six character Yongzheng mark in seal script. The rim with an applied white metal collar.
8cm high, 14.75cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
300
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JARDINIERES
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of flaring rectangular form, very finely decorated with birds and flowers in shaped reserves on each side surrounded by floral borders.
24cm high, 23.5cm wide, 16cm deep
$800-1,200
301
A CHINESE DREAMSTONE MARBLE-INSET HARDWOOD TABLE SCREEN
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), EARLY 20TH CENTURY
The dreamstone of pleasant water-like patterns, set into a classic hardwood table screen.
49cm high, 51cm wide
$1,000-1,500
302
A CHINESE DREAMSTONE MARBLE-INSET HARDWOOD STAND
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
The marble top of beautiful watery figuring, inset into a well-made hardwood square stand.
13cm high, 24.75cm wide, 24.75cm deep
LOTS 303–350
303
A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY GUARDIAN FIGURES
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Powerfully modelled as two standing Buddhist guardian figures in military dress, with remnant original paintwork.
The larger figure 61cm high, 20.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Allen’s Antiques, New Zealand. Stock numbers 1673/24/ 1 and 1673/24/2.
OTHER NOTES:
Together with two TL tests from Oxford Authentication each dated 23 November 2022. $4,000-6,000
304
A LARGE CHINESE POTTERY FIGURE OF AN OX HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD)
Strongly sculpted with a powerful facial expression, holes present where originally wooden horns and a hair tail would have originally been placed. 40cm high, 72cm long
PROVENANCE:
Allen’s Antiques, New Zealand.
OTHER NOTES:
Together with a TL test from Oxford Authentication dated 7 November 2022.
For a similar example, see tomb of the 4th Han Emperor Jingdi, Han Yangling Museum. $5,000-7,000
305
A CHINESE GREY POTTERY FIGURE OF A GOAT HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD)
Finely sculpted in grey pottery as a goat, with apertures at the top of the head where wooden horns would have originally been placed. 32.5cm high, 40cm long
PROVENANCE:
Allen’s Antiques, New Zealand.
OTHER NOTES:
Together with a TL test from Oxford Authentication dated 7 November 2022.
$1,500-2,000
306
A PAIR OF CHINESE GREY POTTERY ‘STICK MAN’
FIGURES
HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD)
Each modelled in grey pottery as long slender male figures with individualistic faces, together with fitted perspex stands.
The taller figure 61.5cm high, 10cm wide
OTHER NOTES:
Together with a TL test from University of Wollongong dated 10 October 2003.
$2,500-3,500
307
A CHINESE POTTERY FIGURE OF A BACTRIAN CAMEL
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Moulded and carved with two humps and a uplifted head on a rectangular low plinth base, with remnant paintwork to the body.
45cm high, 45cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Allen’s Antiques, New Zealand.
OTHER NOTES:
Together with a TL test from Oxford Authentication dated 28 November 2022.
$3,000-4,000
308
A CHINESE NEOLITHIC PAINTED POTTERY SPOUTED JAR
MAJIAYAO CULTURE (3300-2000BC)
Of baluster form with a spout to one side and two strap handles to the sides, covered in painted abstracted lightning decoration.
22.5cm high, 21cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Brian Page Antiques, Brighton, United Kingdom. 19/11/2004.
$1,500-2,000
309
A CHINESE NEOLITHIC EARTHENWARE STORAGE JAR
QIJIA CULTURE (2200-1600BC)
Of generous baluster form with a flaring mouth, two loupe handles to the sides and paddled line decoration to the lower part of the body.
31cm high, 29cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Brian Page Antiques, Brighton United Kingdom. 17/09/2013.
OTHER NOTES:
Together with a TL test from Oxford Authentication dated 7 November 2022.
$2,000-3,000
304 309310
A LARGE CHINESE PAINTED GREY POTTERY DISH
HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD)
Decorated with a scene of a crane hunting for fish in the interior, and scrolling abstracted foliage to the rim.
6.5cm high, 37cm diameter
$800-1,200
311
A CHINESE YUEYAO JAR WESTERN JIN DYNASTY (266-316)
Of spherical form with a wide cup-form mouth and two small handles to the shoulder, covered in a pale celadon glaze.
18cm high, 17.5cm diameter
$500-700
312
A CHINESE POLISHED GREY POTTERY AMPHORA HAN DYNASTY (202-220BC)
Of baluster form with two large sweeping handles joined to the body and relief whorls to either side, the neck further decorated with incised lines.
20.5cm high, 19.5cm diameter
$1,500-2,000
313
A CHINESE POLISHED GREY POTTERY AMPHORA HAN DYNASTY (202-220BC)
Of baluster form with two large sweeping handles joined to the body and relief whorls to either side.
18cm high, 18cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Allen’s Antiques, New Zealand. Stock number 1689/15/1.
$1,000-1,500
314
A CHINESE PAINTED GREY POTTERY VASE, HU HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD)
Of baluster form in grey pottery, with abstracted scrolling painted decoration. 27.5cm high, 18cm diameter
PROVENANCE: Allen’s Antiques, New Zealand.
OTHER NOTES:
Together with a TL test from University of Wollongong dated 23 December 2002.
$1,000-1,500
315
A CHINESE YUEYAO ASH-GLAZED POTTERY JAR, GUAN WARRING STATES (476-221BC)
Of compressed spherical form with abstracted animal form handles at the shoulder, the upper part covered in a proto-celadon ash-glaze. 18cm high, 31cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne. ‘Fine Chinese and Asian Arts’, 16 November 2009, lot 260.
LITERATURE:
For similar examples, see ‘Gems of Beijing Cultural Relics Series: Pottery and porcelain 1’, Figs 37 and 38. Beijing Publishing House. July 1999.
$3,000-4,000
316
A CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A KNEELING COURT LADY HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD)
Modelled as a slender kneeling court lady with hands clasped before her within her sleeves, with remnant painted details.
45cm high, 24cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne 20/09/2017, lot 132.
OTHER NOTES:
Together with a TL test from the University of Wollongong dated 23 December 2011
$3,000-4,000
317
A LARGE CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Modelled as a horse with elaborate saddle, and head held aloft with mouth open, the entire figure covered with remnant paintwork.
59cm high, 58cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne 20/09/2017, lot 119.
OTHER NOTES:
Together with a TL test from the University of Wollongong dated 12 May 2008.
$4,000-6,000
A CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A COURT OFFICIAL
TANG DYNASTY (618-907), 8TH CENTURY
Modelled as a standing official with high hat, with remnant original painted details.
32.5cm high, 9cm wide
$500-700
319
A CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A COURT LADY
TANG DYNASTY (618-907), 8TH CENTURY
Modelled as a classic ‘fat lady’ with high coiffure and hands clasped before her within the robe sleeves, with remnant painted details.
37cm high, 12cm wide
$1,000-1,500
320
A CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A COURT LADY
TANG DYNASTY (618-907), 8TH CENTURY
Modelled as a classic ‘fat lady’ with high coiffure and hands clasped before her within the robe sleeves, with remnant painted details.
33.5cm high, 12cm wide
$1,000-1,500
321
A CHINESE STRAW-GLAZED FIGURE OF A COURT LADY
SUI (581-618) OR TANG (618-907) DYNASTY, 7TH CENTURY
Modelled as a standing lady in elegant court attire, partly covered in a straw glaze.
23.5cm high, 7.5cm wide
$500-700
322
TWO CHINESE SANCAI FIGURES OF MALE ATTENDANTS
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Both modelled as standing male figures with hands clasped before their chests, the large with green lead glaze and the smaller with amber glaze.
The larger figure 25cm high, 6cm wide
$800-1,200
323
A LARGE CHINESE STRAW-GLAZED FIGURE OF A MALE ATTENDANT
SUI (581-618) OR TANG (618-907) DYNASTY, 7TH CENTURY
Modelled as a standing male attendant figure, with remnant straw glaze.
36cm high, 11.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Brian Page Antiques, Brighton U.K.
$800-1,200
326
324
A CHINESE AMBER-GLAZED SANCAI FIGURE OF A FOREIGN GROOM
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Modelled as a standing male figure in Western garb, the clothing decorated with an amber glaze and straw glaze at the lapels.
26.5cm high, 7.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby’s, Melbourne. 11/11/2002, lot 527
$1,000-1,500
325
THREE CHINESE CHANGSHA POTTERY PIECES
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Comprising an iron-splashed jar with handles at the shoulder, a small ovoid jar with vertical line decoration, and a tortoise-form weight.
The jar 18.5cm high, 14.5cm diameter. The tortoise
4.25cm high, 5.5cm wide
$1,000-1,500
326
A CHINESE STRAW-GLAZED EQUESTRIAN FIGURE
SUI (581-618) OR EARLY TANG (618-907) DYNASTY, 7TH CENTURY
Finely modelled as a male rider on horseback, the horse with downcast head and open mouth, covered in a yellowish straw glaze.
30.75cm high, 23cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Allen’s Antiques, New Zealand.
LITERATURE:
For similar pieces see ‘Gems of Beijing Cultural Relics Series: Pottery and porcelain 1’. Figs 85 and 86. Beijing Publishing House. July 1999.
OTHER NOTES:
Together with a TL test from University of Wollongong dated 15 November 2005.
$1,000-1,500
327
A CHINESE BRONZE HILL CENSER, BOSHANLU HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD)
Cast with a pierced mountain-form lid resting on a globular censer raised on a stem emerging from a stand cast with archaic dragons, covered in a fine patina of cuprite and verdigris.
11cm high, 9.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Allen’s Antiques, New Zealand. Stock number 1628/42.
$1,000-1,500
328
TWO CHINESE CHANGSHA BOWLS
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Each decorated with abstracted cloud motifs in iron and lead green. Each bearing Mossgreen labels to base.
Each approximately 5.5cm high, 16cm diameter $800-1,200
A CHINESE COCOON JAR WITH PAINTED DECORATION
HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD)
Of grey stoneware pottery with vertical double-line decoration to the body, further decorated with remnant paintwork in red and buff colour of scrolling archaic clouds.
31.5cm high, 36cm wide
OTHER NOTES:
Together with TL test from University of Wollongong dated 29 September 2005.
$1,000-1,500
330
A CHINESE GONGXIAN/GONGYI WHITE-WARE DISH
TANG DYNASTY (618-907), CIRCA 8TH CENTURY
Of wide and shallow form with no foot rim and a gently everted rim, covered in a finely crackled white glaze.
2.3cm high, 14.5cm diameter
$500-700
331
A CHINESE XINGYAO BOWL TANG DYNASTY (618-907), CIRCA 9TH CENTURY
Of shallow rounded form with a rolled over rim, and a wide ‘bi’ foot, covered in a pale glaze pooling slightly greenish-blue around the foot.
4.5cm high, 13.75cm diameter
$600-800
332
A CHINESE YUEYAO CELADON BOWL FIVE DYNASTIES (907-979)
Potted with steep sides and a finely cut foot rim, the whole covered in a greyish-celadon glaze apart from six unglazed areas within the foot rim.
6.5cm high, 15.5cm diameter
$500-700
333
TWO CHINESE LONGQUAN BOWLS SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
Both with carved decoration of lotus petals to the exterior, covered in greyish celadon glazes. The larger bowl 6.5cm high, 15cm diameter
$500-700
334
A CHINESE QINGBAI CARVED FOLIATE-RIM DISH NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960-1127)
With lobed rim and carved floriate design to the centre, covered in a pale greenish-blue glaze.
3.5cm high, 14.25cm diameter
$500-700
335
A CHINESE QINGBAI BOWL SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
With abstracted combed decoration to the interior, and an unglazed rim. The whole covered in a pale blue glaze.
6.1cm high, 17.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Koh Antique, Singapore. Stock number 1403. $500-700
336
A CHINESE QINGBAI SAGGAR WITH DISH SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
Of bowl shape in stoneware containing an adhered Qingbai foliate form dish with combed decoration. 9cm high, 16cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Brian Page Antiques, Brighton, United Kingdom. $400-600
337
TWO CHINESE QINGBAI BOWLS SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
Comprising one larger bowl with carved decoration of lotus blossom to the interior, covered in a pale blue glaze, and a smaller bowl with moulded decoration of playing boys to the interior. The larger bowl with an old Christie’s label to base, dated 6/7/99.
The larger bowl 6.5cm high, 19.5cm diameter $1,000-1,500
338
TWO CHINESE QINGBAI BOWLS SONG DYNASTY (960-1279) OR LATER
Both with radial piped-slip decoration to the cavetto, the larger with combed decoration to the interior centre.
The larger bowl 6cm high, 18.1cm diameter
$500-700
339
TWO CHINESE LONGQUAN DISHES
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279) AND MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Comprising one golden celadon dish with moulded twin-fish design to the interior, and a barbed foliate rim dish with crackled glaze. The crackle dish with an old Christie’s label dated 30/10/01. The golden celadon dish 3.5cm high, 11.75cm diameter
$600-800
340
A CHINESE CIZHOU TWIN-HANDLE BLACKGLAZED JAR
NORTHERN SONG (960-1127) OR JIN (1115-1234) DYNASTY
Of compressed globular form with two ribbed strap handles to the shoulder, the top half of the jar covered in a mottled black/brown glaze.
11cm high, 16cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
341
THREE CHINESE QINGBAI BRUSHWASHERS
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
Comprising one larger brushwasher with carved scrolling foliage, another smaller with moulded twinfish decoration, and another undecorated. The largest brushwasher 2.5cm high, 13cm diameter
$500-700
342
A CHINESE FUJIAN CELADON EWER SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
Of lobed globular form with a curved spout, covered in a greyish-celadon glaze.
17.5cm high, 12.5cm diameter $600-800
343
TWO CHINESE LONGQUAN TWIN-FISH DISHES SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
Each with moulded decoration of two fishes to the centre and carved lotus petals to the exterior, covered in various celadon glazes. The larger bowl 5cm high, 21.25cm diameter $600-800
344
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON CARVED BOWL
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
With carved foliate decoration to the interior, and covered in a pleasant celadon glaze.
4.5cm high, 13cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s, Melbourne, 30 October 2001, part lot 122 $600-800
A RARE CHINESE POLISHED BLACK POTTERY
FIGURE
YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
The moulded and carved figure finely modelled as a standing lady with hands clasped before her, the surface polished.
23.75cm high, 7.25cm wide
$500-700
346
A CHINESE CIZHOU-TYPE BLACK AND RUSSETGLAZED VASE
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Of cylindrical bottle form with two strap handles, covered in a black and russet glaze.
21cm high, 13cm diameter
$800-1,200
347
A CHINESE CIZHOU-TYPE BLACK AND RUSSET GLAZED VASE
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Of cylindrical bottle form, covered in a black glaze with russet around the shoulder.
14.5cm high, 7cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
Together with a TL test from the University of Wollongong dated 17 July 2002.
$500-700
348
A CHINESE LONGQUAN BAGUA TRIPOD CENSER
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
With carved trigrams to the sides, raised on three small feet and covered with a glassy bright green celadon glaze.
11.5cm high, 27cm diameter
$500-700
349
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON BARBED
FOLIATE RIM DISH
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
With barbed foliate rim and fluted cavetto, the interior centre with a moulded design of peony, covered in a pleasant celadon glaze.
6cm high, 33cm diameter
$500-700
350
A LARGE CHINESE CARVED BLUE AND WHITE
PHOENIX TAIL VASE, FENGWEIZUN
KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
Of baluster form with a wide flaring neck, with lowrelief carved plum blossom reverse decorated in blue and white.
46.5cm high, 22cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s, ‘Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles Part I’. London, 11 May 2016, lot 343.
$15,000-20,000
LOTS 351–384
351
A LARGE CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY STORAGE JAR
MAJIAYAO CULTURE (3300-2000BC), MACHANG PHASE (2300-2000BC)
Of globular form with two small strap handles around the middle, with black painted decoration to the shoulder of linked spirals. 41cm high, 42cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection, NSW.
Asian Works of Art, Leonard Joel Auctions, 7 March 2022, lot 227.
Jason E. Sprague Collection, London/Melbourne.
$2,000-3,000
352
A FINE CHINESE STRAW-GLAZED FIGURE OF A COURT LADY
SUI DYNASTY (581-618) OR EARLY TANG
DYNASTY (618-907)
Elegantly modelled as a beautiful lady standing with hands clasped before her, wearing diaphanous robes, her hair pulled into two chignons, the straw glaze of rich, slightly greenish-yellow hue, covered with glaze apart from lower portions of the robes which have remnant red pigment. Together with a fitted hardwood stand and a fine purple silk-lined and padded custom made Japanese wooden box. 31.5cm high, 9cm wide
$3,000-5,000
353
A CHINESE CHANGSHA EWER
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Of baluster form with a long strap handle, decorated to either side with green glaze tree branches. Together with an old Japanese wooden box. 23.5cm high, 14.5cm diameter
$1,000-2,000
354
A RARE PAIR OF CHINESE GONGXIAN BLUE SANCAI WINE CUPS
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Each with amber glaze to the interior and blue and clear glaze to the exterior, the gently splayed foot well polished. With Japanese wooden boxes. Each approximately 2.75cm high, 5.4cm diameter
$3,000-5,000
355
A CHINESE GONGXIAN WHITE-WARE VASE
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Of baluster form with a wide body and cup-shaped mouth.
9cm high, 11cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
356
A CHINESE DINGYAO FOLIATE-RIM CONICAL BOWL
FIVE DYNASTIES (907-979)
The rim carved with five lobes, covered in an ivorytinged glaze.
4.75cm high, 15.5cm diameter
$2,000-3,000
357
A CHINESE QINGBAI CONICAL TEA BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960-1127)
Of conical form with carved decoration of scrolling peonies to the interior. Silver mount to the rim.
4.5cm high, 13cm diameter
$500-700
358
A CHINESE DANGYANGYU CONICAL TEA BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960-1127)
Of conical form covered in a dark hare’s fur glaze.
4.5cm high, 12cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
359
A CHINESE CIZHOU WHITE-WARE BOWL SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
With five piped slip lines to the interior and covered in a white slip and clear glassy ivory tinged glaze. Together with a Japanese wooden box.
4.5cm high, 14.25cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
360
A CHINESE CIZHOU RUSSET-SPLASHED BLACK GLAZED BOWL
JIN DYNASTY (1115-1234)
Potted with a slightly waisted rim, covered in a black glaze and splashed with russet to the interior. 8cm high, 19cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Jason E. Sprague Collection, London/Melbourne. $1,500-2,500
361
A CHINESE JIZHOU TORTOISESHELL-GLAZED TEA BOWL
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
Of conical form with a deep tortoiseshell glaze. 6cm high, 11cm diameter
$2,000-3,000
362
A CHINESE LONGQUAN GUAN-TYPE VASE SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
With a thick Guan-type crackled glaze, the cut down rim mounted in copper.
7cm high, 9.5cm diameter
$800-1,200
363
A CHINESE CIZHOU RUSSET-PAINTED BLACKGLAZED VASE, YUHUCHUNPING YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
Of very elegant pear shape with narrow elongated neck and with painting of flower sprays to each side in a deep purplish-russet colour. Together with an old Japanese wooden box. 24.5cm high, 14cm diameter $6,000-8,000
364
A RARE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE YONGLE PERIOD (1402-1424)
Of baluster form decorated with scrolling peonies between cloud collar borders, the cobalt applied with heaping and piling technique, slightly running on the sides, the glaze with a bluish tinge.
16cm high, 12cm diameter
$5,000-7,000
365
A CHINESE WUCAI/FAMILLE VERTE DISH KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
Finely decorated with shaped reserves to the interior containing Buddhist lions and rocks and flowers, the rim with precious objects.
4cm high, 28cm diameter $800-1,200
366
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
Decorated with a basket of flowers to the interior, the rim with plum blossom against a blue ground. Double line mark to the base.
3cm high, 21.5cm diameter
$500-700
367
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE JAR YONGZHENG PERIOD (1722-1735)
Decorated with scrolling peonies, the base with an underglaze blue artemisia leaf mark within a double circle. Together with a later wooden lid and stand. 14.5cm high, 11.5cm diameter
$800-1,200
368
A CHINESE PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE ‘KOSOMETSUKE’ DISHES
MING DYNASTY, TIANQI PERIOD (1620-1627)
Each decorated with a different Buddhist arhat flying over waves, the rim decorated with plum blossom and waves. Together with an old Japanese wooden box.
Each approximately 4cm high, 21.5cm diameter $3,000-5,000
369
A RARE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ‘SHONSUI’ TEA BOWL MING DYNASTY, CHONGZHEN PERIOD (1627-1644)
Of cylindrical form decorated with the Chinese character ‘fu’ in white against a blue ground four times around the body within a shaped reserve against a diaper ground. Marked ‘fu’ in seal script to the base. Together with a Japanese cotton and silk shifuku and wooden box.
7.5cm high, 8.5cm diameter
$3,000-4,000
370
A SMALL CHINESE YIXING WINE EWER QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Of compressed spherical form with a high cylindrical neck and graceful s-shaped spout and handle, undecorated except for a small band of archaistic design around the mouth rim.
12cm high, 13.5cm wide $800-1,200
371
A CHINESE TURQUOISE-GROUND FAMILLE ROSE BOWL
TONGZHI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1862-1874)
The shaped bowl decorated with dragons and scrolling flowers against a turquoise ground. Sixcharacter Tongzhi mark in iron red to the base. 8cm high, 17.25cm diameter $600-800
372
A CHINESE TURQUOISE-GROUND FAMILLE ROSE BOWL
TONGZHI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1862-1874)
The shaped bowl decorated with scrolling flowers between lappet borders against a turquoise ground. Six-character Tongzhi mark in iron red to the base.
6cm high, 13.25cm diameter
$500-700
373
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA
18TH CENTURY
Decorated with a ribbon-tied spray of lotus flowers and grasses to the interior, and scrolling flowers to the cavetto, the base unglazed.
5.5cm high, 27.5cm diameter
$600-800
374
A PAIR OF CHINESE DEHUA GUARDIAN LION INCENSE HOLDERS QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA
18TH CENTURY
Each modelled with one paw resting on a brocade ball, on rectangular integral plinths.
13cm high, 5cm wide
$500-700
375
A CHINESE MOTTLED GREEN MONOCHROME VASE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA
18TH CENTURY
Of pear shape, evenly covered in a mottled pale and dark green glaze.
15.5cm high, 7cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
376
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT PLATE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH CENTURY
Of octagonal form decorated with peonies and geese.
3.5cm high, 33cm wide
$500-700
377
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT DISH QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Finely decorated with cranes, geese and flowers in famille rose enamels and gilding. 4cm high, 22.75cm diameter $500-700
378
A CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE BRUSH REST, SHIJINGTANGZHI MARK
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), DATED JIAQING 1798
Modelled as an open book decorated to the top with a finely painted scene of a palace surrounded by mountains, the reverse with an eight character inscription in iron red reading ‘Jiaqing Wuwu Shijingtangzhi’.
2cm high, 6.5cm wide, 9.75cm deep $1,200-1,800
379
A CHINESE JUN-TYPE DOUBLE GOURD VASE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
In the form of a flattened double gourd in stoneware, covered in a raspberry splashed jun-type blue glaze. Together with an old hardwood fitted stand.
The vase 15cm high, 11cm wide. With stand 19cm high
$800-1,200
380
A CHINESE YIXING SET OF EIGHT TEA CUPS AND TRAY
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
The tray decorated with a carved blossoming plum branch, four-character impressed seal mark to base. The tray 2.5cm high, 26cm diameter. The cups 2.5cm high, 6cm diameter
$500-700
380A
A CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE DISH REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949)
Of ogee profile, decorated continuously from the base and over to the interior with a flowering plum branch, peach blossom and red peony. The base with a six-character Qinalong mark in iron red.
3.5cm high, 17.5cm diameter
$800-1,200
381
A STRAITS CHINESE/PERANAKAN FAMILLE ROSE SOUP TUREEN
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of spherical form decorated with peonies against a green ground within an iron red border.
18.5cm high, 19cm diameter
$800-1,200
382
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BOWLS, XIE ZHU ZHU REN ZHAO MARKS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 1900
Each decorated with a vignette of a male and female pair of paradise flycatchers amongst flowering white and pink plum blossom. Xie zhu zhu ren zhao (Master of the Bamboo Studio) marks in iron red to the base.
Each 6.5cm high, 18cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Jason E. Sprague Collection, London/Melbourne.
$8,000-12,000
383
A CHINESE COPPER RED VASE, TIANQIUPING QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of globular form with a long neck, covered in a rich raspberry coloured glaze, thinning at the mouth.
38cm high, 21.5cm diameter
$800-1,200
383A
A CHINESE RELIEF-CARVED EROTIC SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Elaborately carved in high relief with a continuous scene of figures engaging in dalliances within a bed chamber, finished with famille rose enamels and gilding.
5.7cm high, 3.8cm wide
$500-700
384
AN INSCRIBED CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE VASE P.R.O.C. PERIOD (1949-), CIRCA 1970s
Decorated with a pair of birds in a blossoming peach branch, black enamel lappet decoration around the neck and mouth, and an inscription to the reverse. Marked ‘Jingdezhen Zhi’ in iron red to the base.
32cm high, 17cm diameter
$800-1,200
385
A LARGE CHINESE PARCEL GILT BRONZE VASE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of baluster form with deep relief cast scrolling peonies and twin handles with pierced diaper motifs, the peonies gilded. Cast Xuende mark to base. 45cm high, 23.5cm diameter $3,000-5,000
386
A CHINESE INSCRIBED BRONZE MIRROR SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
The mirror of foliate form, with a vase shaped handle, with an inscription cast in raised relief reading ‘Huzhou Shijilang Langzheng Lizizi’, meaning ‘Bronze mirror cast in Huzhou by Shijilang’. 11cm wide, 20.2cm long
OTHER NOTES:
In the Southern Song Dynasty there was a family with the surname ‘Shi’ living in Huzhou south of lake Tai, that was known for casting mirrors. See a similarly inscribed Song Dynasty bronze octafoil mirror in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
$600-800
LOTS 385–390 385
387
A CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN/ AVALOKITESHVARA
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Standing elegantly in tribhanga pose, holding a flower and a whisk, surrounded by flowing scarves, part covered in remnant gilding. Together with a circular black plinth. Old Sotheby’s lot label to base of the plinth.
The figure 10.25cm high, 4cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection, Melbourne.
Sotheby’s, Melbourne, 1980s. Lot 350
$1,000-2,000
388
A LARGE AND FINE CHINESE HEXAFOLIATE BRONZE MIRROR
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Very crisply cast with six different flower sprays and clouds surrounding the central boss. Together with an old Chinese silk cover.
19.5cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
389
A CHINESE BRONZE DUCK-FORM CENSOR
PROBABLY MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Cast as a duck with upstretched neck and open mouth for the incense smoke to escape.
25.5cm high, 19.5cm wide
$2,000-3,000
390
A CHINESE GOLD-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF QIXIANG LUOHAN
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Modelled as a bearded figure with gentle face seated on a recumbent elephant, traces of red and gold lacquer finish remaining
27cm high, 22.5cm wide
$5,000-7,000
388LOTS 391–411
391
A CHINESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LACQUER KANG TABLE
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), CIRCA 1600
The low rectangular table with cabriole legs and a shaped apron, very intricately decorated with small mother of pearl pieces with a design of scholars gathered in a walled garden with pavillions at either side against a deep brown/black lacquer ground. 14cm high, 62cm wide, 39cm deep
$4,000-6,000
392
A CHINESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LAQUER INCENSE BOX
KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
Of square form with a domed cover, inlaid with mother of pearl with a design of scholars in a garden to the top, daiper motif to the sides. Marked ‘fu’ in seal script to the base. Together with a Japanese wooden box.
2.25cm high, 5cm wide, 5cm deep
$500-700
393
A CHINESE INSCRIBED LACQUERED WOOD TABLE SCREEN
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), CIRCA 16TH/17TH CENTURY
Decorated with precious antique objects to one side in red against black lacquer highlighted with gilding, the ground of crushed abalone shell, the other side carved deeply with a fourteen character poetic inscription together with two carved seal marks, the poem reading as “Gui Mei Shan Zhong Bai Ri Chang Tao Hua Tan Shui Bi Sha Xiang” (The days are so long in the mountains of laurel and plum, yet the water of peach blossom pond is so blue and fragrant), by Zhu Yunming (1460-1527). The base carved and decorated with black and red polychrome.
36cm high, 19cm wide, 9.5cm deep
$900-1,200
394
A CHINESE ZITAN SCHOLAR’S DESK TRAY QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
In an unusual geometric form with a partial division to the centre, in fine dark zitan wood.
1.5cm high, 23.75cm wide, 18.5cm deep
$800-1,200
395
A LARGE CHINESE BAMBOO WRIST REST QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH CENTURY
With fine aged patina, and incised decoration of a lady resting against a fence in a garden under a banana tree.
2.25cm high, 29cm long, 8.4cm wide
$1,000-1,500
396 A LARGE CHINESE CLOISONNE DISH QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Of deep basin form decorated with a crane amongst flowers to the centre, the exterior with stylised cloud motif. Together with an early Japanese wooden box.
6.25cm high, 31.25cm diameter
$800-1,200
391397
A PAIR OF CHINESE HARDWOOD-FRAMED MIRRORS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
The frames with a carved keyfret decorative band and a bronze wire hanger, the mirrors original with elegant degradation. Each approximately 39.5cm high, 28.5cm wide
$500-700
398
A CHINESE FUZHOU BODILESS LACQUER VASE
REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949)
Of baluster form with an integral stand, decorated with a landscape scene in gold and coloured lacquers, the stand with relief carved scrolling flowers. Remnant mark to base (unread). 17cm high, 7cm diameter
$500-700
399
A CHINESE CARVED GILTWOOD EIGHT HORSES OF MU WANG PANEL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Very finely carved in high relief with a depiction of the eight horses of Mu Wang frolicking amongst willow trees, rocks and clouds. Set in a later frame. The panel 62cm high, 23cm wide. With frame 76cm high, 37.5cm wide.
$800-1,200
396
400
A CHINESE WHITE JADE-INSET GILT COPPER BELT BUCKLE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH CENTURY
The oval-shaped jade plaque of fine white hue, finely carved in low relief with an archaistic qilong, inset into a gilded copper belt setting with relief decoration of bats and peaches.
The jade plaque 4.5cm high, 5.75cm wide. The setting 6cm high, 7cm wide.
$2,000-3,000
401
A CHINESE CARVED JADE FIGURE OF A BOY QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Carved as a reclining boy with a bat at his shoulder in yellowish white jade.
3.5cm high, 4.25cm wide
$800-1,200
402
AN INSCRIBED CHINESE PAINTED FAN WITH CARVED BAMBOO GUARDS REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949)
With a calligraphic inscription to the front of two bamboo-stem poems describing lychees, by Hu Yisheng (1883-1957). The reverse with a painting of pavillions within a rocky landscape beyond a river by Shen Zhongqiang (1893-1974), dedicated to Law Ming Shek. The bamboo guards very finely and beautifully carved by Yu Chung Ka (1908-1941).
The fan paper 18.2cm high, 43cm wide. The bamboo guards 31.3cm long
PROVENANCE:
Collection of Law Ming Shek (1899-1940), and thence by descent.
OTHER NOTES:
Hu Yisheng (1883-1957) was a Chinese revolutionary who played a part in the founding of the Republic of China.
Shen Zhongqiang (1893-1974) was a celebrated painter who held important positions in the Republican government. He is particularly known for his depictions of Chrysanthemums.
Yu Chung Ka (1908-1941) was a renowned Cantonese deaf/mute bamboo carver.
Law Ming Shek (1899-1940) was from a wealthy Cantonese merchant family, worked as a stockbroker in Hong Kong, and was an important collector of Chinese paintings, calligraphy and other Chinese works of art.
$1,500-2,500
403
A CHINESE ROUND CALLIGRAPHIC WORK
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Calligraphy on a gilded silk round panel, framed and glazed.
The calligraphy 24.5cm diameter. The frame 39cm high, 39.5cm wide
$500-700
404
TWO CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SCROLLS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Comprising one scroll inscribed with calligraphy in black silk against a pale mauve silk ground and with an elaborate brocade mount, the other with a pictorial embroidery of a classic Chinese landscape scene.
193cm h, 33cm w, scroll 230cm h. 40cm w. $800-1,200
405
FIVE MONGOLIAN MINIATURE BUDDHIST GAO/ GA’U PAINTINGS
CIRCA 19TH CENTURY
Each very finely painted in mineral pigments and gilding on small rectangles of canvas, three with sanskrit incantations to the reverse. The largest 7cm high, 6cm wide $500-700
406
A PAIR OF CHINESE HARDWOOD VASE STANDS QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Elegantly and simply designed with square corner legs and small relief areas of archaistic cloud carving to the aprons.
86cm high, 42cm wide, 31cm deep $1,000-1,500
407
A CHINESE BLACK AND GILT LACQUERED ALTAR
TABLE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
With square-corner legs and an elaborate pierced and carved apron and spandrels, and a black lacquer finish accented by gilding.
91cm high, 146cm wide, 34cm deep
$800-1,200
408
A PAIR OF CHINESE DREAMSTONE MARBLEINSET HARDWOOD HALL CHAIRS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
With straight panel backs containing archaistic shaped reserves inset with dreamstone marble, and pierced spandrels connecting the backs to the seat. 92.5cm high, 50cm wide, 40cm deep
$1,000-1,500
409
A SET OF FOUR CHINESE YOKEBACK CHAIRS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA LATE
19TH CENTURY
With yokeback top rails and s-curved back-splats, covered in a brown lacquer finish.
Each approximately 114.5cm high, 49.5cm wide, 43cm deep
$1,000-1,500
410
A PAIR OF CHINESE SPINDLE-BACK HALL CHAIRS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA LATE
19TH CENTURY
With continuous yokeback top-rails and narrow spindle back-splats, covered in a brown lacquer finish.
Each approximately 89.5cm high, 48.5cm wide, 40cm deep
$700-900
411
A CHINESE BEIJING/TIANJIN CARPET
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Wool pile on cotton warp and weft, with design in deep indigo of a central flower spray and border with four Shou characters against a beige ground. 290cm long,150cm wide
$800-1,200
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