AUCTION CATALOGUE VOLUME 16 ISSUE 13
LJ8690
COVER: LOT 474
A VERY FINE CHINESE ARCHAISTIC WHITE JADE PENDANT
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH CENTURY
$2,000-3,000
INSIDE COVER: LOT 264
A JAPANESE KO-IMARI/ARITA PORCELAIN
MODEL OF A LEAPING CARP
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), CIRCA 1680-1700
$2,500-3,500 leonardjoel.com.au
AUCTION MONDAY 24 JULY 2023, 6PM MELBOURNE
Viewing in Melbourne: Friday 21 - Sunday 23 July 2023 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, VIC 3141
Head of Decorative Arts, Design & Interiors (03) 8825 5635 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
Carl
Asian Art Consultant asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
Please refer to our website for viewing details
It is with great pleasure that we introduce our catalogue for our latest Asian Works of Art auction to be held on 24 July 2023. This auction includes important decorative arts from old private collections including Chinese jades, ceramics and sculpture, sculptural works from Burma, and Japanese ceramics and prints amongst other pieces, and will be well worth viewing in our Malvern Road premises.
Amongst our offerings is the collection of the late Sarah Isabella Black (1940-2021) of Adelaide, comprising mostly of fine Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasty white jades. After marrying Irish born psychiatrist Dr Peter Black in 1982, the two travelled extensively through Hong Kong and the far East at large, which began her lifelong passion for collecting high quality jades, in local and overseas auction rooms, and overseas dealers. Of particular note in this collection are lots (458 And 459), two very fine Ming Dynasty reticulated belt plaques with dragon design, and two Ming Dynasty hair pins (lots 481 and 483).
Also of interest is a local Toorak collection containing unusual Burmese historical art including three rare ceramic Pegu temple tiles depicting Mara’s army of demons. Lot (250), depicting a pair of bird-headed demons in high relief is particularly outstanding. This collection also includes large mirror-inlaid later Burmese sculptural pieces dating from the Mandalay Period (1853-1948), like lot (257), a pair of dancing temple figures in particularly dynamic poses atop recumbent lions.
In Japanese art, we have an excellent selection of Arita ceramics including a 17th Century Ko-Imari blue and white jug for the European export market (lot 299) amongst others from the Genine Wallinga Collection, and a fine Kenjo Imari twelve-sided bowl (lot 287), similar to one recently donated by Pauline Gandel to the National Gallery of Victoria. Also, some fine later Japanese ceramics including a beautiful early-career celadon vase by Miyashita Zenju (lot 323).
Within the Chinese ceramic section, of note is a large Sui Dynasty white-ware jar of beautiful proportions (lot 393), and a Yuan celadon covered lotus jar (lot 410) from a selection of Song and Yuan celadons consigned from a notable Philippine collection.
It will be my personal pleasure to meet and discuss pieces with interested clients at one of our three viewing days prior to the auction.
Carl Wantrup | Asian Art ConsultantLOTS 250–268
250
A BURMESE CERAMIC TILE WITH BIRD-HEADED DEMONS
PEGU, 15TH CENTURY
Modelled in high relief with a pair of demonic warriors in the form of bird headed men, covered in a celadon glaze, with iron-wash to the faces and shields. Mounted on a black stand.
The tile 45cm high, 32cm wide. The stand 50cm high, 40.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman
OTHER NOTES:
For an identical Pegu tile, see Los Angeles County Museum of Art, ‘Tile with Bird-Headed Demons’ dated 1479. Museum Number M.90.197.1
$5,000-7,000
251
A BURMESE CERAMIC TILE WITH MONKEYHEADED DEMONS
PEGU, PROBABLY SHWEGUGYI PAGODA, LATE 15TH CENTURY
Modelled in high relief with two monkey headed demons in dynamic poses covered in a green enamel glaze, with brown enamel details to the dhotis, the background a crackled cream glaze. Mounted on a black stand.
The tile 50cm high, 34cm wide. With stand 57cm high, 37cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman
OTHER NOTES:
Shwegugyi Pagoda was built by King Dhammaceti in the late 15th Century, and decorated with tiles such as this depicting pairs of demonic figures with human bodies and animal heads, from Mara’s army of demons.
$1,500-2,500
252
A BURMESE CERAMIC TILE WITH ROYAL LADIES PEGU, PROBABLY SHWEGUGYI PAGODA, LATE 15TH CENTURY
Modelled with a pair of finely dressed royal ladies, glazed in pale celadon green, green and iron red. Mounted on a black stand.
The tile 50cm high, 34cm wide. With stand 59cm high, 35.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman
OTHER NOTES:
Shwegugyi Pagoda was built by King Dhammaceti in the late 15th Century, and decorated with tiles mostly depicting pairs of demonic figures with human bodies and animal heads, from Mara’s army of demons, and sometimes as in the present case with royal ladies.
$3,000-4,000
253
A BURMESE WOODEN FIGURE OF A STANDING MONK
MANDALAY PERIOD (1853-1948)
Carved as a standing robed figure carrying an alms bowl, with black and white gesso and gilded details. Mounted on a black base.
The figure 87cm high, 25cm wide. With stand 91cm high
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman
$800-1,200
254
A BURMESE WOODEN DANCING FIGURAL GROUP
MANDALAY PERIOD (1853-1948)
Carved as two female figures dancing, one supporting the other. Covered in polychrome pigments, mounted on a black base. The figure 95cm high, 34cm wide. With stand 99cm high
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman
$800-1,200
255
A BURMESE GILDED MIRROR-INSET WOODEN FIGURE OF BUDDHA
MANDALAY PERIOD (1853-1948)
Seated in padmasana with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, covered in lacquer, gilding and small coloured mirror pieces. 51cm high, 38cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman $1,000-2,000
256
A PAIR OF BURMESE PAINTED WOODEN FIGURES
MANDALAY PERIOD (1853-1948)
Modelled as attendant figures, one carrying a book, each covered in gesso, polychrome and coloured mirror pieces. Mounted on black stands. Each figure approximately 76cm high, 22cm wide. With stands 79.5cm high
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman $1,000-1,500
257
A PAIR OF BURMESE WOODEN DANCING FIGURES
MANDALAY PERIOD (1853-1948)
Carved as dancing figures atop recumbent lions, the clothing decorated with extensive raised gesso work, gilding and inlaid coloured mirror pieces. Mounted on black stands.
Each statue approximately 120cm high, 45cm wide. With stands 127cm high
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman $2,000-3,000
259
258
A BURMESE WHITE MARBLE RECLINING BUDDHA
19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
Gracefully reclining with head propped up on elbow, with remnant polychrome and gilding, mounted on a black stand.
The figure 31cm high, 80cm wide. With stand 35cm high, 80cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman $800-1,200
259
A BURMESE GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA
MANDALAY PERIOD (1853-1948)
Seated in padmasana with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, the eyes inlaid with glass and finished with lacquered gilding.
43cm high, 33cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman $1,000-1,500
260
A THAI GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF STANDING BUDDHA
RATTANAKOSIN KINGDOM (1782-1932)
Modelled as a standing Buddha on a cuboid plinth surrounded by devotees.
29cm high, 11cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman $800-1,200
261
A THAI BRONZE FIGURE OF STANDING BUDDHA RATTANAKOSIN KINGDOM (1782-1932)
Modelled as a standing Buddha with hands in abhaya mudra, covered in intricate jewels and dress, on a stepped integral plinth, the whole covered in gilt lacquer.
29cm high, 9cm wide
PROVENANCE:
262
A BALINESE CARVED WOODEN FIGURAL BOX 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Carved in the form of a prostrate man, on stylised clouds.
24cm high, 52cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman $500-700
263
A JAPANESE LACQUER FERRY BOAT WITH FIGURES
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Impressive pleasure craft in lacquer as a ferryman in gold lacquer and ivory detail assumes his position at the rear of the vessel whilst his two female passengers, also in gold and ivory, point and wonder at goings on around them. The boat rendered in a Mokume nuri (woodgrain imitation) finish with highlights in Hirame flakes. The boat sitting atop a hardwood base in the shape of choppy waves with inlaid mother of pearl. Signed Kominsai on the underside.
26.5cm high, 13cm wide, 42.5cm long overall
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman $2,200-2,800
A JAPANESE KO-IMARI/ARITA PORCELAIN MODEL OF A LEAPING CARP
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), CIRCA 1680-1700
Well modelled as a leaping carp over waves, the surface decorated with coloured enamels and gilding. 32.5cm high, 21cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman
$2,500-3,500
265
A CHINESE PAINTED RED-POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Modelled as a standing horse with head held aloft and bearing teeth, with a saddle to the back. Together with a fitted wooden stand. The horse 47cm high, 43cm wide. With stand 51.5cm high
PROVENANCE:
C.C Tih Gallery, Hong Kong, Feburary 5th 1976
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman
$2,000-3,000
266
A CHINESE KHOTAN OASIS PICTORIAL CARPET
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 1900
Decorated with birds and deer under a tree against a red ground, wool on cotton warp and weft. 159cm wide, 272cm long
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman $800-1,200
267
A CHINESE ELM WINE TABLE MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
With sword legs, shaped foliate apron and beaded edges, the legs joined with double stretches to either side.
84cm high, 100cm wide, 50cm deep
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman $800-1,200
268
A PAIR OF CHINESE MIRRORED OPEN DISPLAY CABINETS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912) OR LATER
Of fine reddish-brown hardwood with stepped asymmetrical shelves and two drawers to the base. Each 198cm high, 88cm wide 33cm deep
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of a late Toorak Gentleman $1,000-1,500
LOTS 269–286
269
A LARGE INDUS VALLEY PAINTED POTTERY VESSEL
MEHRGARH CULTURE, CIRCA 3500-3000BC
Of ovoid form in terracotta, painted with a continuous scene of zebu bulls and trees in black pigment. Accompanied by an Oxford TL test. 48cm high, 42cm diameter
$5,500-6,000
270
A NORTH INDIAN CARVED STONE PICTORIAL CONTAINER
KUSHAN EMPIRE (30-375AD)
Carved in ovoid shape in very fine low relief with a scene of a seated ruler surrounded by armed warriors. Together with a fitted stand.
4cm high, 1.75cm diameter $800-1,200
271
A WESTERN PERSIAN IRON SWORD
LURISTAN, CIRCA 800BC
With a bifurcated pommel and cotton reel style handle, the blade with a raised central double midrib, covered in extensive oxidation. Together with a black steel and wooden stand.
50cm high, 5.5cm wide at the pommel
$1,500-2,000
272
A GANDHARAN SILVER-INLAID BRONZE BUDDHA
ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, CIRCA 3RD-5TH CENTURY
Elegantly draped in a robe, the details and eyes inlaid with silver, covered in deep verdigris patina. Together with a fitted perspex stand.
15.25cm high, 6.5cm wide. With stand 19.5cm high $4,000-5,000
273
A NORTHERN INDIAN CARVED BONE FIGURE OF A LADY SHUNGA EMPIRE (185-73BC)
Carved in an elegant pose with elaborate details to the clothing. Together with a perspex stand. The figure 8.5cm high. With stand 13.5cm high $1,500-2,000
269 (detail)
A NORTHERN INDIAN BONE CARVING OF A LADY KUSHAN EMPIRE (30-375)
Delicately carved in a tribhanga pose, carved with elaborate clothing and jewels. Together with a perspex stand.
The figure 6.5cm high. With stand 10cm high $1,000-2,000
275
A GANDHARAN CARVED BONE FIGURE OF A LADY ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY
Carved as a standing female holding a vessel before her, and fine details to the face. Together with a perspex and brass stand.
The figure 10.5cm high. With stand 12cm high $1,000-2,000
276
A BACTRIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A MOUFLON CIRCA 2000BC
Modelled in the round with fine details to the face and horns, covered in a fine oxidised patina. Together with a grey metal stand.
The figure 9.5cm high, 9cm wide. With stand 14cm high $3,200-4,000
277
AN ANCIENT PERSIAN BRONZE ROUNDEL ACHAEMENID EMPIRE (550-330BC)
Cast in low relief with a recumbent zebu bull, two tenons to the reverse for fixing to wood. Together with a fitted perspex stand.
The roundel 14cm diameter. With stand 24cm high $2,500-3,000
278
A MONGOL FIGURAL BRONZE CENSER ILKHANATE, CIRCA 13TH CENTURY
Composed of a tripod censer with a finely detailed mouflon rearing up to one side, covered in a fine verdigris patina.
9cm high, 15cm wide
$3,250-4,000
279
A LARGE BURMESE MIRROR-INLAID LACQUER DRAGON MANDALAY PERIOD (1853-1948)
Modelled as a flying dragon on stand, carved from wood with lacquer finish inlaid with mirror pieces.
252cm high, 224cm long
$1,000-1,500
280
A FINE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS WOODEN LIME CONTAINER
IFUGAO PEOPLES, 19TH CENTURY
Carved with two animal head ears and a faceted stopper, with fine old patina.
10.75cm high, 6cm wide
$1,000-1,500
281
A VIETNAMESE CARVED AND GILT-LACQUERED BETEL BOX
CIRCA EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Elaborately relief carved with flowers and clouds amongst diaper motifs.
12.5cm high, 24.5cm diameter
$600-800
282
AN UNUSUAL THAI GREY-POTTERY JAR, POSSIBLY KALONG KILNS CIRCA 12TH-15TH CENTURY
Of baluster form with a flared mouth rim, concentric ring line decoration to the shoulder and two vertical lug handles, covered in a speckled ash finish. 26cm high, 23cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Collection of Margaret and Thomas Bolster, Sydney. The Bolster Collection of Asian and Ethnographic Artefacts, Leonard Joel, 11 July 2018, lot 36 $500-700
283
A THAI GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA RATTANAKOSIN KINGDOM (1782-1936), 19TH CENTURY
Cast as a large standing Buddha with hands in abhaya mudra, on a stepped octagonal plinth base. 90cm high, 25cm wide $800-1,200
284
THOMAS YEO Singaporean, (1936-) Rocky waters
Gouache on rice paper laid down on board
Signed to the lower left. Framed. The painting 77cm high, 59cm wide. With frame 95cm high, 77cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Raya Gallery, Melbourne, 1976 (paper label to verso) $1,500-2,500
285
TAN KIAN POR Chinese/Singaporean (1949-2019)
Wu Yang
Ink on paper
Inscribed with two large artistically written characters ‘wu yang’, and with an insription and seal by the artist below. Framed and glazed. 45cm high, 33cm wide. With frame 70.5cm high, 55cm wide
PROVENANCE: Raya Gallery, Melbourne, 1976 $500-700
286
CHEN WEN HSI Chinese/Singaporean (1906-1991)
Swallows
Ink on paper
Featuring three swallows flying amongst peach blossom, signed with a red seal to the upper left corner. Framed and glazed. The painting 34cm high, 44cm wide. With frame 52.5cm high, 63cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Acquired from artists gallery, Singapore, 1973 $1,500-2,500
LOTS 287–317
287
A RARE JAPANESE KENJO-IMARI TWELVE SIDED BOWL
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1688-1704
Moulded with twelve sides and an everted rim, decorated to the interior in underglaze blue, enamels and gilding with a landscape roundel, the cavetto with shaped reserves against a diaper ground, the reverse decorated with flower sprays in Mughal Indian style.
6cm high, 24.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Purchased from Chamberlain Antiques, New England, 2000s.
OTHER NOTES:
For an almost identical dish other than the cavetto and rim design, see a dish donated by Pauline Gandel in the National Gallery Of Victoria, accession number 2018.569
$2,000-3,000
288
A PAIR OF JAPANESE KO-IMARI FLASKS
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1700-1720
Of rectangular cuboid-form, strongly decorated in Imari colours with chrysanthemums and peonies, the bases flat and unglazed.
14.5cm high, 8cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Stockspring Antiques & Andrew Wilson Antiques, Exhibition and Sale of Fine 18th Century Ceramics, 16-22 March 2014, item 58.
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
For a related pair of coffee pots and a garniture, see Christiaan J.A. Jörg, Fine and Curious, Japanese Export Porcelain in Dutch Collections, 2003, plates 264 and 343.
$800-1,200
289
A JAPANESE SHOKI IMARI DISH
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1640-1650
Potted with a narrow everted rim, sitting on a typically small footring, decorated with a butterfly hovering over a blooming peony issuing from rockwork.
2.5cm high, 19.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Complete Catalogue of Shibata Collection, 2003, plate 0064
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, # EA1966.190
$700-900
287A RARE JAPANESE SHOKI IMARI DISH
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1630-1640
Of non-biscuit fired porcelain, on a small footring, painted in strong underglaze blue with a large chrysanthemum mon surrounded by three floral sprays against a striped ground.
3cm high, 14.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Complete Catalogue of Shibata Collection, 2003, plates 0018, 0046, 0054, 0076, 0096, 0101 and 0108 for related examples. $1,200-1,800
291
A JAPANESE AI-KAKIEMON DISH
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1680-1720
Potted with an everted rim and raised edge, decorated wth geese under a twisted pine tree, the back with flowering karakusa scrolls.
3cm high, 15cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Shibata Collection, Part 7, 2001, plate 361 $400-600
292
A JAPANESE KO-IMARI BLUE AND WHITE CRANE-FORM DISH
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1680-1710
Moulded as a flying crane with head tucked in, covered in a blue enamel wash highlighting the moulded details.
3cm high, 15.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Kyushu Ceramic Museum, ‘Complete Catalogue of the Shibata Collection’, 2003, plate 2247. $800-1,200
293
FOUR JAPANESE IMARI BEAKERS AND UNDERPLATES
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 18TH CENTURY
Decorated in Imari style with peony mons between flower vases, in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding. Each cup 8cm high, 8cm diameter. The dishes 2.5cm high, 15.5cm diameter $500-700
294
A RARE JAPANESE PROTO-KAKIEMON DISH
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1660s
Decorated in early Kakiemon enamels with plum blossom and peonies issuing from rocks around a perpetual, circular stream.
3cm high, 14.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
The William and Molly Anne Macdonald Collection, the Gardiner Museum, Toronto, # G08.6.9. $600-800
A RARE JAPANESE KINGINSAI KO-KUTANI DISH
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1655-1670
Moulded in the form of a full blooming peony, painted with sinuous wisteria and two insects in kingin-sai (gilt, silver and colour, meaning red) overglaze enamels, the back plain.
3cm high, 11.75cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Complete Catalogue of Shibata Collection, 2003, plates 879 and 886.
$500-700
296
A JAPANESE KO-IMARI DISH WITH UNUSUAL KAKIEMON PALETTE
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1690-1730
Decorated with sprays of chrysanthemum (autumn), camellia (winter) and peony (spring) with peaches (summer) in the centre, all in a distinct palette of iron red, green, aubergine and black lines with red wash and gilt.
3cm high, 18cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Shibata Collection, Part 5, 1997, plates 200 to 207.
This dish is part of a limited sub group of Kakiemon wares featuring simple moulding and strong colours, grey-toned aubergine and the precise thin brush style.
$400-600
A RARE JAPANESE PROTO-KAKIEMON BOWL EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1660-1680
Decorated in translucent early Kakiémon enamels with two lively ‘ayu’ (sweet fish) circling in a perpetual, turbulent stream, the back undecorated.
5.5cm high, 11.25cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Victoria & Albert Museum # C.4-1954 for the palette
$500-700
298
A JAPANESE KAKIEMON RECTANGULAR DISH EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1690-1710
Decorated in underglaze blue and Kakiemon colours with a shishi and peonies within a rectangular frame, surrounded by flowers and rocks, the base with a six character Chenghua mark.
3cm high, 18.25cm wide
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
$500-800
299
A JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE KO-IMARI JUG EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1660-1680
Decorated in underglaze blue in Chinese transitional style with figures amongst rocky outcrops, brush-like pines and swirling clouds, a small hole in the top of the handle for fitting a metal cover.
23cm high, 16cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Oliver Impey, Japanese Export Porcelain, 2002, plate 23.
Groninger Museum, # NR1950.0130
$800-1,000
300
A JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE KO-IMARI ‘CHICHI-KUBI TOKKURI’ KENDI
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1670-1690
Decorated in underglaze blue with reserves containing lakeside scenes of a hermit’s retreat and a twisted pine, a cloudy mountain and three tall ships on the water, the reserves separated by floral pendant motifs.
21cm high, 17cm wide
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Barry Davis, Ko-Imari Porcelain from the Collection of Oliver Impey, 1997, plate 7
Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Complete Catalogue of Shibata Collection, 2003, plates 1828 and1829
$800-1,200
301
A JAPANESE MOULDED KO-KUTANI DISH EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1640-1650
Finely moulded in cushion shape with delicate raised floral decoration to the interior, decorated in underglaze blue and early Ko-Kutani enamels with a crane roundel, possibly the crest of the Mori clan, the back with prunus blossom sprays, a comb tooth border to the footrim and a kaku-fuku (block letter happiness) mark to the base.
2.5cm high, 14cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Shigeo Hirachi, Nabeshima Koimari purasu Himetani watakushi no Korekushiyon (Nabeshima, Ko Imari plus Himetani from my Collection), 2018, pages 82 and 83.
This dish was made during the first period of Arita polychrome porcelain production, from the 1640’s, featuring a limited four colour palette with designs outlined in red, it is called ‘Nankin’-style.
$600-800
299
302
A JAPANESE SHAPED KO-KUTANI DISH EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1640-1650
Moulded with a curved and fluted rim, painted in a limited Ko-Kutani palette of dark green, yellow and red, with black outlines, a red chrysanthemum, the back with red pine needles, an underglaze blue fuku (happiness) mark to the base.
3.5cm high, 15.5cm wide
PROVENANCE: The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Shibata Collection, part 7, 2001, plates 58 and 86.
This early enamelled dish was manufactured in the first wave of Arita polychrome porcelains, the period of this limited three-colour palette.
A RARE JAPANESE KO-KUTANI DISH
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1650-1670
Decorated in dark Ko-Kutani enamels with a perpetual stream bisecting a flowering spray of ‘kuroyuri’ (a dark purple lily), the back undecorated.
2.5cm high, 14.25cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Complete Catalogue of Shibata Collection, 2003, plate 490.
M. Murase, S. Lee, D.A. Sensabaugh, Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, Art through a Lifetime, Volume II, 2013 item 616
$500-700
304
A JAPANESE KO-IMARI BLUE AND WHITE KAKIEMON-STYLE CRAB DISH
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1680-1700
Decorated with a crab climbing up flowering grasses, the reverse with hana-karakusa scrolls, and three stilt marks to the base.
3cm high, 22.75cm diameter
$500-700
305
A RARE JAPANESE INSCRIBED KO-KUTANI RURIGLAZED CENSER
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1660s
Of classic cylindrical form with three short legs, covered in a rich blue enamel (ruri) glaze, decorated in kin-gin (gold and silver) with a horse caught in a spider’s web to one side, and waka poetry to the other side.
6cm high, 6.5cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
The unusual motif derives from a collection of stories written by the priest Kekno in the 14th century called the Tsurezuregusa, and the Noh play Kanawa, in which the horse caught in the web symbolises man’s flimsy attempt to reign in human passion.
$2,000-3,000
306
A JAPANESE SETO BLUE AND WHITE TEA CADDY NAMED BY GENGENSAI
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868)
Of purse form decorated in underglaze blue with three lotus blossoms amongst scrolling foliage, the decoration flowing down to give a hazy effect. Together with an early wooden box with deerskin ties inscribed in red ink by Seichu Soshitsu (Gengensai), naming the chaire ‘Kara-Shibori’ (Chinese blurred), and a fine silk shifuku with Chinese boys design.
7cm high, 8cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
Seichu Soshitsu (1810-1877), known by his tea name ‘Gengensai’, was the 11th head of the Urasenke Tea School, one of the three schools descended from Sen no Rikyu. He was an important figure in bringing tea ceremony into the modern era, notably designing a type of tea service for Western visitors in which chairs could be used.
$1,000-1,500
307
A JAPANESE SETO DOUBLE-GOURD-FORM TEA CADDY, CHAIRE
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 18TH CENTURY
In the shape of a double-gourd, half covered in a caramel-brown iron glaze with a drip down the front, together with gold-brocade grey silk shifuku and early wooden box.
6cm high, 5cm diameter
$600-800
308
A JAPANESE KO-IMARI BLUE AND WHITE DISH
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1720-1750
The centre decorated in reverse with a scholar in a landscape with an insription to the left, the moulded chrysanthemum-petal cavetto and rim in Chinese kosometsuke style. Five stilt marks to the base.
3.5cm high, 21cm diameter
$800-1,200
309
A JAPANESE KO-IMARI AI-KUTANI BLUE AND WHITE CHIDORI DISH
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1660-1680
Characterfully decorated with chidori (plovers) diving beneath the waves, the reverse decorated with hana-karakusa and with four stilt marks to the base.
3cm high, 20cm diameter
$600-800
310
A JAPANESE KO-IMARI BLUE AND WHITE DISH EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1680-1700
Decorated to the interior with a landscape roundel, the cavetto with repeating double-shippo motif, four stilt marks to the base.
3.5cm high, 20.5cm diameter
$500-700
311
A JAPANESE AI-KAKIEMON BLUE AND WHITE PHEASANT DISH
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1670-1690
Decorated to the interior with a pheasant amongst flowers, the cavetto with scrolling clouds in white against a blue ground, the reverse with hanakarakusa, the base with a single stilt mark.
2.5cm high, 15cm diameter
$400-600
312
A JAPANESE KENJO IMARI BOWL
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1690-1720
With steep sides and a flaring rim, decorated in underglaze blue, coloured enamels and gilding with scrolling lotus to the interior and red disks to the exterior, four character mark to the base.
6cm high, 15.5cm diameter
$500-700
313
A JAPANESE KAKIEMON-TYPE ENAMELDECORATED BOWL
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 1690-1710
Decorated very finely to the interior in Kakiemon palette enamels and gilding with three landscape vignettes separated by abstracted clouds containing diaper motifs, the exterior decorated with two dragons chasing flaming pearls.
7.5cm high, 21cm diameter
$800-1,200
314
A JAPANESE KAKIEMON BOWL
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Moulded with a flower-petal form rim and cavetto, decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels with a bird amongst bamboo and plum blossom. Kakiemon fuku mark to the base.
3.5cm high, 15.5cm diameter
$800-1,000
315
A FINE KOREAN CARVED CELADON BOWL GORYEO KINGDOM (918-1392), CIRCA 13TH CENTURY
Finely potted with an everted rim, carved with flower petals to the exterior, and covered in a very fine and even sea-green celadon glaze, the foot rim unglazed and with five remnant firing pad marks. Together with an old Japanese wooden box.
7cm high, 15.25cm diameter
$4,000-6,000
316
A RARE KOREAN CELADON BOWL WITH INCISED WAVE DECORATION GORYEO KINGDOM (918-1392), CIRCA
12TH CENTURY
Of wide and shallow form covered completely with a beautiful blue-green celadon glaze, with incised decoration to the interior of waves, three ‘sesame’ stilt marks to the base within the glazed footrim. Together with an old Japanese wooden box and purple silk shifuku.
5.5cm high, 16.5cm diameter
$1,500-2,500
317
A KOREAN CELADON CONICAL TEA BOWL GORYEO KINGDOM (918-1392), CIRCA
12TH CENTURY
Of perfectly conical form, covered in a cool celadon glaze apart from the unglazed foot rim with four firing pad marks. Together with a Japanese wooden box and collector’s label.
5.5cm high, 13.25cm diameter
$800-1,200
LOTS 318–330
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A JAPANESE STUDIO CELADON VASE BY MIYANAGA TOZAN I (1868-1941)
TAISHO (1912-1926) OR SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989), CIRCA 1920-1940
Of generous baluster form with deep relief-carved scrolling flowers to the sides, covered in a fine even sea-green celadon glaze, four-character Tozan mark to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box) and Chinese style hardwood vase stand.
24.5cm high, 24.5cm high
$1,000-1,500
319
A JAPANESE STUDIO CELADON CENSER BY MIYANAGA TOZAN I (1868-1941)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989), CIRCA 1930s
Ingeniously modelled as a paulownia leaf and flower mon visible from three sides, the leaves forming the censer and the flowers forming the lid, the clay carved and inlaid with white slip and covered with a fine celadon glaze. Marked Tozan to base.
14cm high, 15cm diameter
$600-800
320
A JAPANESE IMPERIAL TSUJI HITACHI BLUE AND WHITE CENSER
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 19TH CENTURY
Of globular form on three short feet, very finely decorated in underglaze blue with three sixteenpetalled Imperial kiku-mon interspersed with cherry blossom, willow and maple trees and shippo design.
7cm high, 11cm diameter
$800-1,200
321
A JAPANESE STUDIO VASE BY MIYASHITA ZENJU (1901-1968)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1985), CIRCA 1950s
Of ovoid form, subtly decorated with six vertical ribs and twin rabbit-head handles to the neck, covered in a deep green matte glaze, marked ‘Zenju’ to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed wooden box) and signed cotton shifuku.
28cm high, 14.5cm diameter
$800-1,200
322
A JAPANESE STUDIO VASE BY MIYASHITA ZENJU (1901-1968)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1985), CIRCA 1950s
Of spherical form, decorated with groups of green enamel spots against a yellow enamel ground, marked ‘Zenju’ to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed wooden box) and fitted Chinese-style hardwood stand.
17cm high, 19cm diameter
$800-1,200
323 A JAPANESE STUDIO CELADON VASE BY MIYASHITA ZENJU (1901-1968)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1985), CIRCA 1930s
Of ovoid form, subtly decorated with three petalform vertical ribs interspersed with art deco style white slip flower sprays, covered in a fine even celadon glaze, marked ‘Zenju’ to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed wooden box).
27.5cm high, 23.5cm diameter
$1,200-1,800
324
A JAPANESE STUDIO CELADON VASE BY MIYANAGA TOZAN I (1868-1941)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1985), CIRCA 1930s
Of baluster form with ring and mask handles in Ming Chinese Longquan style, covered in a fine celadon glaze, marked ‘Tozan’ to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed wooden box).
21cm high, 11cm diameter
$500-700
325
A JAPANESE STUDIO CLAIRE DE LUNE VASE BY ITO SUIKO (1894-1980)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1985), CIRCA 1930s
Of tapering cylindrical form, subtly decorated with fine low-relief carving of extruded vertical flower petals, covered in a beautiful claire de lune pale bluish-lavender glaze, marked ‘Suiko’ to the base. Together with its tomobako (original signed wooden box), cotton shifuku, and Chinese-style fitted hardwood stand.
33cm high, 10.5cm diameter
$800-1,200
326
326
A JAPANESE DRAGON MIZUSASHI SAWAMURA
TOSAI I (-1941)
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of ovoid form, decorated with two writhing reliefcarved dragons and a thick green glaze dripping down from the rim. Marked to the base with pentagonal mark. Together with the original fitted black lacquer cover.
18.5cm high, 18cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
327
A JAPANESE CARVED WHITE PORCELAIN VASE
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of spherical form, very finely carved with a spray of loquat fruit to one side, the white porcelain covered in a delicate ivory-tinged glaze.
17.5cm high, 20cm diameter
$800-1,200
328
A JAPANESE STUDIO CELADON CENSER BY SUWA SOZAN I (1852-1922)
MEIJI (1868-1912) OR TAISHO PERIOD (1912-1926)
Of bombe form with tripod legs in the form of a classic Song Dynasty Longquan censer, with impressed oval mark to the base reading ‘Sozan, together with the original fitted silver/white metal lid pierced with rising sun, paulownia and chrysanthemum mons.
10.5cm high, 11cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
Suwa Sozan I was most famous for his celadon porcelain in Chinese Song Dynasty style, and his inlaid celadons with aquatic motifs. In 1917 he was awarded the title of Teishitsu Gigei-in (Imperial Household Artist), being the precursor to the title of Ningen Kokuho (Living National Treasure) bestowed in modern times.
$1,500-2,000
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329
A JAPANESE TEA BOWL ATTRIBUTED TO NINNAMI DOHACHI (1783-1855)
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868)
Classic Kyoyaki chawan with a crackled grey glaze and painting to the front of flowers in iron brown, white and blue.
7cm high, 12.25cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
Although it is missing its tomobako, the style of decoration and potting and the signature conform with other known examples of Ninnami’s work.
$600-800
330
A JAPANESE SATSUMA BOWL
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of circular conical form, the interior painted and gilt with young women practising their elegant pursuits in front of a tokonoma, within a radiating border of iris, wisteria, chrysanthemum and other flowers, the exterior with a continuous scene of bijin and children amongst blossoming branches, iron red signature of Fujisan to base 15.5cm diameter
$800-1,000
Finely cast and worked as a tiger showing interest in potential prey, signed Atsuyoshi saku above a cartouche Maruki shachu seizo 15cm high, 18.5cm wide, 18cm deep
OTHER NOTES:
Atsuyoshi was a renowned master who specialized in modeling animals in bronze. He worked for the Maruki Company, a firm active during the Meiji period and was considered one of the finest practitioners of his time $4,000-6,000
A JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A TIGER BY GENRYUSAI MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), 1880s
Classic bronze tiger assuming a recumbent pose with impressed seal mark Genryu Seiya
15.5cm high, 33cm wide, 18cm deep
OTHER NOTES:
Genryusai Seiya was the master craftsman in charge of a workshop which specialized in export wares of the highest quality
$800-1,000
A JAPANESE BRONZE AND IVORY OKIMONO FIGURE
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Patinated and incised bronze and ivory figure of a female dancer, modelled in a dancing pose, wearing a long flowing robe, her head with finely carved facial detail, head comb; the hands and feet also in ivory, unsigned 36cm high, 20.5cm wide, 14cm deep
$600-1,000
334
A FINE JAPANESE SILVER & LACQUER SHIBAYAMA VASE
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
With elongated neck and fluted rim, highlighted with coloured enamels, six kinji lacquer ground panels decorated with flowers inlaid with shell, mother of pearl, ivory and tortoise shell raised on a flared foot with floral cut-aways and decorated with further coloured enamel, with incised mark on a lacquer panel, Hideyuki
17.5cm high
$600-800
335
AN IMPRESSIVE JAPANESE TEMPLE BELL MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
With rich patina, a beaten and incised copper temple bell and accompanying striker, featuring a dragon in the clouds design with seven character inscription referencing the Nittayama Shrine, located in the modern day Miyagi prefecture, sitting atop a high quality wood and gilt metal stand.
28cm high, 36cm diameter, 57cm high with stand
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Herman and Inge Thumm
$800-1,200
336
A JAPANESE IKEBANA BASKET TAISHO PERIOD (1912–1926)
Impressively woven with overall dark-stained straps and highlighted with thick lighter straps, a single wisteria twisted throughout including on the double-string wrapped U-shaped handle
43cm high
$500-700
337
A JAPANESE CRESCENT MOON-SHAPED HANGING IKEBANA VASE
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 19TH CENTURY
Made in the form of an upward-facing crescent moon ‘Harvest
Moon’ (Tsukimi) in dark brown patinated bronze, together with the original hand-forged bronze hanging chain.
The celebration of the full moon festival “Tsukimi” typically takes place in September or October in a tradition dating to the Heian era.
28cm diameter
$500-700
338
A JAPANESE BAMBOO TEA SCOOP, CHASHAKU EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), DATED 1857
Finely carved from bamboo from the Yuki and Suki buildings used during an Emperor’s rice harvest enthronement ceremony, and housed in its original signed bamboo cylinder and wooden box inscribed by Minamoto Masayoshi, dated 9 October 1857. The chashaku 18.25cm long
$600-800
341
339
A JAPANESE WAKIZASHI KOSHIRAE EDO PERIOD (1603-1867)
Of Shinogi-zukuri form with O-Kissaki and Notare (wavy) Hamon (tempering) pattern, lacquer saya with Chinkin style technique of flowers and diamonds, with ensuite shakudo kozuka blade, the tsuba of iron and inlaid with gold and hilt wrapped in ray skin and cream covered silk, signed Seki Ju Kane ‘X’ (illegible) Saku - Made in Seki by Kane ‘X’.
Length 42cm
PLEASE NOTE: VICTORIAN EDGED WEAPONS LICENSE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THIS ITEM $1,500-2,000
340
A JAPANESE WOODEN JARDINIERE/VASE STAND MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Elegantly carved pedestal table with main design of peonies and slender legs turned at the feet, further carved design of chrysanthemums and scrolling grasses to upper section.
90cm high, 48.5cm wide, 48.5cm deep $800-1,200
341
A JAPANESE SHIN HANGA PRINT BY KAWASE HASUI (1883-1957)
Hoshizukiyo, Miyajima (Starlit Night at Miyajima), 1928 Vertical Oban print, from the series Tabi miyage dai sanshu (Souvenirs of travel III), signed Hasui, published by Watanabe Shozaburo with C-seal (1929-42 printing)
The print 35.2cm high, 23.5cm wide. Framed 54cm high, 41cm wide
$2,500-3,000
342
A JAPANESE TANZAKU SCROLL BY OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1895)
EDO (1603-1868) OR MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Consisting of a tanzaku (poetry card) with waka poetry over gold-speckled washi paper by Rengetsu reading: ‘The blood from swords that battled seen in the red leaves of deep autumn here in the Miyoshino mountains.’ Mounted in a high quality scroll mounting with gold-wrapped brocade details. Together with a Japanese wooden box and and card outer sheath.
The tanzaku 36cm high, 6cm wide. The scroll 154cm high, 31.5cm wide at the rollers $800-1,200
343
TWO ORIGINAL JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS
EDO PERIOD (1603-1867), EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The first by Kitagawa Utamaro (1754-1806), a seated Bijin (beauty) tuning her Shamisen, her notebook open and the instrument storage box sitting behind, Aiban size Yoko-e. With a dealer’s stamp of Hayashi Tadamasa (1853-1906) c.1800, the other by Kitagawa Utamaro II, rare original print from the series
“River Views of Six Tama Rivers”, Aiban size Tate-e, published by Yamaguchiya Tobei circa 1820’s The largest 34.5cm high, 23cm wide $700-1,000
350
344
AN ORIGINAL JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY UTAMARO
EDO PERIOD (1603-1867), CIRCA 1805
Framed print depicting Hitomoto of the House of Daimonjiya from the series ‘Courtesans as the Seven Komachi’ (Yûkun Nana Komachi) and published Izumiya Ichibei (Kansendo)
The print 36cm high, 24.5cm wide. Framed 61cm high, 48.3cm wide.
$800-1,200
345
A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY YOSHITORA (1836-1882)
EDO PERIOD (1603-1867)
Good impression and colours, a silk framed double Oban print (Kakimono-e) of a courtesan wearing Geta (slippers) and a kimono decorated with frolicking puppies.
Published by Ichibei in November 1859
The print 70.5cm high, 23.5cm wide. Framed 93.3cm high, 43.2cm wide.
$700-1,000
346
A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY KUNISADA
EDO PERIOD (1603-1867), C.1830’S
Fine and quality Kakemono-e print of a young girl with a parasol, tastefully framed and mounted on silk brocades, Signed Kochoro Kunisada
The print 71.5cm high, 23.5cm wide. Framed 93.3cm high, 43cm wide.
$700-1,000
347
THREE ASSORTED JAPANESE ORIGINAL PRINTS
EDO PERIOD (1603-1867)
All framed, including an Oban Tate-e print by Kuniaki of a well-dressed Samurai character; a scene of the ladies of the court at the seashore releasing cranes, possibly by Chikanobu and an actor print by Toyokuni III from a triptych published c.1858
The print 23.2cm high, 35cm wide. Framed 48.5cm high, 35cm wide.
$800-1,000
348
THREE JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS
EDO PERIOD (1603-1867)
All framed on blue mat, including an Oban Tate-e Yakusha-e (Actor print) by Toyokuni III, circa 1856; an Oban Tate-e of the actor Iwai Kumesaburo as Sanzaemon Musume, by Kunisada, circa 1861 and an Oban Size Tate-e print by Kunichika of a Kabuki actor playing a Samurai
The print 34.5cm high, 23cm wide, each. Framed 48cm high, 34cm wide.
$800-1,000
349
THREE JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS
EDO PERIOD (1603-1867)
All framed on red mat, including an Oban Tate-e, ‘Otsu’ from Toyokuni III’s Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido featuring Iwasa Matabei C.1852; an Oban Yoko-e by Toyokuni II of the ‘Shining Prince at Moonlight’ and by Toyokuni III a Oban size Tate-e of Nissaka from Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido published by Sumiyoshia Masagoro C.1852
The print 23cm high, 33.8cm wide, largest. Framed 33cm high, 43cm wide.
$700-1,000
350
A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT TRIPTYCH BY KUNISADA III
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), CIRCA 1889
Framed Oban triptych, “Shogun’s” crane hunting’, a procession of retainers return from the hunt
The print 35cm high, 23cm wide, each. Framed 48.7cm high, 83.5cm wide.
$1,000-1,200
351
A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT TRIPTYCH BY KUNICHIKA
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), CIRCA 1872
Framed oban triptych of a lively actor scene, with signature and red toshidama seal of Kunichika
The print 34cm high, 70cm wide. Framed 47.5cm high, 82.5cm wide.
$800-1,000
355
A TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA
15TH/16TH CENTURY
Seated in padmasana on a double lotus throne, the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra.
12cm high, 9.5cm wide
$3,000-5,000
356
A TIBETAN BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
Seated in padmasana and with hands in dharmacakra mudra, with finely chased details to the edges of the robe.
17cm high, 11.5cm wide
$1,500-2,000
357
A CHINESE GOLD-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF A LUOHAN
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Cast as a standing figure on a lotus base with hands clasped in prayer, covered in red and gold lacquer finish.
27cm high, 11cm wide
$2,000-4,000
358
A CHINESE LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF A TAOIST GOD
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Cast as a seated male figure with a small dog resting at his foot, with remnant lacquer finish.
27cm high, 12.5cm wide
$1,200-1,800
359
A CHINESE GOLD LACQUERED WOODEN FIGURE OF A BUDDHA
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Seated in padmasana, carved with elaborate robes and jewels, covered in a deep red and gold lacquer.
27cm high, 16.5cm wide
$1,000-1,500
360
A CHINESE CLOISONNE SNUFF BOTTLE
20TH CENTURY
Of flattened spherical form, decorated with a bird and butterflies amongst flowers. Marked to base.
6.5cm high, 5cm wide
$500-700
361
A CHINESE ROOTWOOD AND STONE
SCHOLAR’S OBJECT
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Artistically fashioned from two stones naturally wrapped in rootwood, mounted on a hardwood stand.
38cm high, 11cm wide
$600-800
A CHINESE YIXING, JADE AND PAKTONG TEAPOT BY FAN SHUZENG
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 1800-1850
Of six-sided mallow section, the zisha Yixing clay body wrapped in paktong and incised with a poem to one side reading ‘Below a bright moon boils the scented brew; Green clouds spring forth most rich in dew’, and bamboo to the other, the inscriptions incised by Wanquan/Jiang Delin (active Daoguang/ Tongzhi periods). The handle, spout and lid handle of pale celadon jade.
9.5cm high, 16cm wide
PROVENANCE:
The Nicholaas Arie De Voogd Collection, purchased in Beijing between 1948 and 1951.
‘Asian Works of Art’, Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 23 June 2020, lot 55.
OTHER NOTES:
Fan Shuzeng (Fan Shu-tseng) was a well known Yixing artist active during the Qianlong and Daoguang eras, his speciality being encasing Yixing clay with paktong. He is thought to have taken his specialist knowledge in this to his grave.
Wanquan (Wan-Ch’uan) was active from the Daoguang to Tongzhi eras, and was another famous Yixing artist, known especially for his incised decorative work.
$3,000-5,000
363
A CHINESE BRONZE MIRROR-INSET HARDWOOD TABLE SCREEN HAN (202BC-220AD) AND QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Composed of a Han Dynasty small circular bronze hand-mirror of fine patina set within a hardwood table screen with ancient cash-motif stand. The mirror 8.5cm diameter. The screen 23.5cm high, 17.5cm wide
PROVENANCE: Old Melbourne Collection.
$800-1,200
364
A CHINESE PAINTED LACQUER TRAY, POSSIBLY RYUKYU ISLANDS MING (1368-1644) OR EARLY QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 17TH CENTURY
Of square form with rounded indented corners, painted with a fruiting melon-vine surrounded by butterflies to the interior, and autumnal maple leaves to the cavetto, the edges and corners mounted with bronze. Together with a 17th Century Japanese wooden box. Made for use as a higashibon for the Japanese tea ceremony market.
2.5cm high, 33cm wide, 33cm deep
$800-1,200
A CHINESE BRONZE BOWL
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Of very simple form with a rounded base and subtle horizontal ring-line decoration to the sides and inner rim, covered in an excellent deep brown patina with small areas of verdigris encrustation.
5cm high, 12.75cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Purchased in Hong Kong, late 1990s
$2,000-3,000
366
A CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID OCTAGONAL LACQUER TRAY
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
Of compressed octagonal form with a flower-petal rim, decorated with birds, plum blossom, bamboo and rocks to the interior.
17.5cm high, 27.25cm wide
$500-700
367
A CHINESE JADE EMBELLISHED HAND MIRROR
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Comprising a large openwork belt-hook and reliefcarved domed plaque in pale celadon jade, set in a later silver-plate gem-studded hand mirror.
The belt-hook 12.5cm long, 2.5cm wide. The plaque
7.75cm wide
$1,500-2,000
368
A LARGE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER VASE, WING NAM, HONG KONG
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 1900
Of baluster form with fine relief decoration of birds, plum blossom and orchids to the sides. Marked ‘WN’ to the base for Wing Nam. 1410 grams.
39cm high, 15cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
369
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER DRAGON BOWL, WING NAM, HONG KONG
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 1900
With barbed foliate rim and very fine repousse decoration to the sides of a dragon, and incised monogram ‘M’ to one side, marked ‘WN’ and ‘90’ to the base for Wing Nam. Remnant gilt wash to the interior. 418 grams.
10cm high, 17.5cm diameter
$300-500
370
FOUR CHINESE EXPORT SILVER-LINED
GLASS BOWLS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Each of plain clear glass with a pierced repousse silver lining, two decorated with storks in a lotus garden, the other two with chrysanthemums.
Marked ‘MT’ to base.
Each 6cm high, 12cm diameter
$800-1,200
371
A CHINESE BAITONG/PAKTONG INCENSE CLOCK
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of square section with three stacking compartments, the top pierced with a diaper motif, the edges inlaid with copper.
9cm high, 8.5cm wide
$500-700
372
A CHINESE CARVED ZITAN/HARDWOOD BRUSH POT
20TH CENTURY
Carved with a continuous scene of scholars and mythical animals in a landscape with pavillions.
12.5cm high, 10cm diameter
$800-1,200
373
A PAIR OF CHINESE SILK-EMBROIDERED THIRD CIVIL-RANK BADGES
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Each depicting a peacock surrounded by bats, clouds and waves, one badge with a split down the middle. Framed and glazed.
Each badge 27.2cm high, 27.5cm wide. The frame 80cm high, 49cm wide
$700-900
377
A CHINESE REVERSE-GLASS PAINTING QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Decorated with figures in a country landscape next to a pavillion, within the original Chinese hardwood frame.
53.5cm high, 79cm wide including frame
$600-800
378
DING YANYONG Chinese (1902-1978)
Crane, circa 1970s
Ink on paper
Painted with a tall crane with a quizzical expression in Ding’s inimitable style. With a lengthy inscription to the right hand side, signed Ding and with one of his seals.
The painting 69cm high, 45cm wide. Framed 103cm high, 57.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
East & West Art, Melbourne, 1970s. Private Collection, Melbourne. Gibson’s Auctioneers and Valuers, November 2019, lot 705.
$3,000-5,000
379
A CHINESE CELADON JADE GUI
POSSIBLY WARRING STATES PERIOD (476-221BC)
Carved from celadon-green jade with opaque white and russet flashes to one side, with flaring foot and rim, and decorated to the central register with archaic scrolling clouds.
7cm high, 10.5cm diameter
$5,000-7,000
374
A CHINESE CALLIGRAPHIC ROUNDEL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
With a fifteen-line inscription on gold-flecked silk, mounted on brocade backing, framed and glazed. 33.5cm high, 33.5cm wide, diameter 25.2cm
$500-700
375
A CHINESE CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
The wide horizontal panel carved in relief with a lengthy inscription in raised gilded characters against a lapis-blue ground, set within a wooden frame with brass hangers.
35.5cm high, 234cm wide
$500-700
376
A CHINESE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING OF A LADY
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Depicting a richly dressed lady seated in a chair, mounted in its original Chinese export frame. The image, 59cm high, 39cm wide. Framed 70cm high, 50.5cm wide
$500-700
380
A CHINESE SET OF JADE BELT PLATES POSSIBLY TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Comprising ten square-shaped plaques and two end-plates with rounded ends, all carved in shallow relief with musicians and attendants, the jade of brownish white hue with russet streaks. Mounted on teal satin cloth.
The square plaques 5cm high, 5.5cm wide. The long end-plate 5cm high, 10.5cm wide. The shorter endplate 5cm high, 6.25cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Yee Po Hing Antiques, Hong Kong, November 15
1996
OTHER NOTES:
Acompanied by an appraisal document by Sam Bernstein, 2020
$25,000-35,000
380381
A CHINESE PALE-CELADON JADE HAIR PIN QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
The long and wide pin carved with a rounded point and a scroll-shaped end, the jade of even translucent colour.
29.5cm long, 3cm wide
$800-1,200
382
A CHINESE BROWNISH-YELLOW JADE CARVING OF A QILIN QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Carved as a recumbent qilin with clouds to the reverse, in yellow jade with brownish jade extremities.
4.5cm diameter, 2.25cm thick
$500-700
383
A COLLECTION OF BOOKS ON CHINESE JADE Comprising:
‘Chinese Jades in the Stanley Charles Nott Collection’, First edition 1942, number 485 of 1000 printed.
‘Jade of the East’, Wills.
‘Chinese Jades Throughout the Ages: Connoisseurship of Chinese Jades’, volumes 11 and 12.
‘Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing’, Rawson.
‘Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages’, Nott. ‘Chinese Jades from the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum’, Watt.
‘Chinese Jade’, National Museum of History, Taipei. ‘Chinese Jades in the Avery Brundage Collection’, D’Argence.
$600-800
THE COMPLETE COLLECTION OF JADES UNEARTHED IN CHINA 15 VOLUMES
Complete fifteen volume set by Gu Fang, Science Press, Beijing 2005 (reprinted 2010).
$800-1,200
385
A RARE CHINESE ANGULAR SCROLL-FORM KANG TABLE
SHANXI PROVINCE, QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
The long rectangular table in angular scroll form, with a deep brown lacquer finish, the front surface painted with scrolling foliage.
49.5cm high, 202cm wide, 32cm deep
OTHER NOTES:
For an identical table, see cat. 113, ‘C.L. Ma Collection: Traditional Chinese Furniture from the Greater Shanxi Region’, Curtis Evarts, 1999, C.L.Ma Antiques, Hong Kong.
$2,000-3,000
386
A RARE CHINESE BASKETWEAVE-INSET BLACK AND RED LACQUER CHEST
MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD (1572-1620)
The black-lacquered box inset with split bamboo basketweave panels woven with a subtle diaper motif surrounded by red lacquer detailing, mounted with finely shaped bronze edges, corner brackets and bosses.
25cm high, 55cm wide, 48cm deep
$1,000-1,500
387
A PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED WOODEN WINDOWS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
Inset to the centre with very finely carved rectangular plaques containing scenes of figures in interiors, surrounded by openwork angular archaistic scrollwork.
Each 112cm high, 40cm wide
PROVENANCE:
East & West Art, Melbourne, circa late 1990s.
$800-1,200
388
A CHINESE SQUARE-CORNER RED-LACQUERED CABINET
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 17TH/18TH CENTURY
The large two-door cabinet with original gilt-lacquer finish of scattered roundels against a diaper ground, and bronze hardware.
174.5cm high, 120cm wide, 51.5cm deep
$1,200-1,800
389
AN UNUSUAL CHINESE RED LACQUERED CONSOLE TABLE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
The small square cornered table finely carved with an apron of archaistic angular scrolls, with a clear reddish-brown lacquer finish.
86cm high, 92cm wide, 46cm deep
$800-1,200
390
A PAIR OF CHINESE DREAMSTONE
MARBLE-INSET 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
391
A PAIR OF CHINESE LACQUERED DRUM STOOLS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Each of drum form with five legs decorated with scrolling lotus and figures to the top surface in polychrome and gilding.
Each 46.5cm high, 45cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Herman and Inge Thumm
$800-1,000
392
A PAIR OF CHINESE LACQUERED DEMI-LUNE HARDWOOD TABLES
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
For use as a round centre table or a pair of side tables, lacquered black with red accents. 90.5cm high, 119.5cm wide, 59cm deep
$800-1,200
LOTS 393–422
393
A LARGE CHINESE GONGXIAN WHITE WARE JAR, GUAN
SUI DYNASTY (581-618)
Of generous baluster form with an elegantly waisted neck and rolled rim, covered in a white glaze pooling green around the base. Together with an old Chinese cloth-covered box.
28cm high, 25cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Tokyo art market, purchased 1990s $12,000-18,000
394
A CHINESE IRON-SPOTTED ‘TOBI SEIJI’ LONGQUAN CELADON JARLET
SOUTHERN SONG (1127-1279) OR YUAN (1791368) DYNASTY
Of wide baluster form with a lotus leaf-shaped lid, the celadon glaze decorated with iron-brown splashes.
6.5cm high, 8cm diameter
$1,500-2,500
395
A CHINESE IRON-SPOTTED ‘TOBI SEIJI’ LONGQUAN CELADON JARLET
SOUTHERN SONG (1127-1279) OR YUAN (1791368) DYNASTY
Of wide baluster form with a lotus leaf-shaped lid, the celadon glaze decorated with iron-brown splashes.
8.5cm high, 11cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
396
TWO CHINESE JIANYAO HARE’S FUR TEABOWLS SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
Each of conical form with a wasted rim, with a russet glaze with black hare’s fur streaks.
The larger bowl 6cm high, 12cm diameter
$500-700
397
A CHINESE JIANYAO TEABOWL WITH JAPANESE LACQUER TEMMOKUDAI
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
The teabowl with a black glaze with russet hare’s fur streaks around the rim, mounted with a white metal rim. Together with a Japanese black lacquer temmokudai decorated with mons.
The teabowl 6cm high, 12.5cm diameter. The temmokudai 10.5cm high, 15cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
393 (detail)
398
A CHINESE HOUZHOU WHITE-WARE BOWL SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
Decorated with vertical impressions to the outer surface, giving a floriform effect, the paste covered in a white slip and an ivory-tinged glaze.
6cm high, 13.5cm diameter
$700-900
399
A MATCHED PAIR OF CHINESE WHITE-WARE YAOZHOU/CIZHOU BOWLS SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
With widely flaring mouth, covered in a snow-white slip and clear glaze, the dark grey body showing through the slip in some places.
Each 4.7cm high, 14cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
400
A CHINESE XINGYAO BOWL TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Of conical form with a wide ‘bi’-shaped foot.
4cm high, 14cm diameter
$500-700
401
A CHINESE CRACKLED CELADON DISH SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
Of wide and shallow form with a gently inwardturning rim. Possibly Donggou or Jun kiln.
3.5cm high, 15cm diameter
$600-800
402
A CHINESE DEHUA WHITE-WARE KENDI SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
With moulded decoration of flowers to the sides, covered in a greyish-cream coloured glaze.
13cm high, 14.5cm wide
$600-800
403
A CHINESE YAOZHOU BLACK-GLAZED BOWL SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
The interior covered in a thick brownish-black glaze, the exterior showing the buff clay body and finely finished foot rim.
6cm high, 18cm diameter
$600-800
404
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JAR MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Decorated with scrolling lotus between cloud-collar and lappet borders.
10.5cm high, 9.5cm diameter
$700-900
405
A SMALL CHINESE LONGQUAN VASE MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
In the form of a ritual Buddhist water vessel, covered with a rich sea-green glaze. Together with a wooden stand.
12.5cm high, 5.5cm diameter
$500-800
406
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON TWIN FISH DISH
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
Moulded with two fish to the interior, the exterior with carved lotus petals, covered in a celadon glaze varying from green to brownish-green.
4.5cm high, 20.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Property from a notable Philippine collection
$800-1,200
409
410
407
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON DRAGON JAR
YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
Decorated with piped slip four-clawed dragon above waves, with four lug handles to the shoulder, and covered with a fine sea-green celadon glaze.
7cm high, 9.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Property from a notable Philippine collection
$500-700
408
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON EWER YUAN (1279-1368) OR MING (1368-1644)
DYNASTY
Of pear shape with carved fluting to the sides, an s-shaped spout and strap handle, covered in an olive-green celadon glaze.
11.5cm high, 9cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Property from a notable Philippine collection
$500-700
409
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON TWINHANDLED CENSER
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
Of bombe form with twin moulded handles, covered in a Guan-type crackled celadon glaze.
7cm high, 11cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from a notable Philippine collection
$800-1,200
410
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON LOTUS JAR AND COVER
YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
The jar carved with fluting to the sides, the lid with a wavy rim and carved fluting to the dome to appear like a lotus leaf, covered in an even celadon glaze.
9.5cm high, 11cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Property from a notable Philippine collection $1,000-1,500
411
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON COVERED LOTUS JAR
SOUTHERN SONG (1127-1279) OR YUAN (12791368) DYNASTY
The jar with moulded fluting to the sides, the lid in the form of a lotus leaf.
8cm high, 8.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Property from a notable Philippine collection
$500-700
412
A CHINESE YUEYAO CELADON EAR CUP JIN DYNASTY (226-420AD)
Of boat shape with horizontal ‘ears’ to either side, covered in a pleasant greyish-olive green glaze, the base unglazed.
4.5cm high, 14cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Collection of Walter Hochstader (1914-2007), purchased between 1938 and 1970, thence by descent.
The Estate of the Late Walter Hochstader, Aalders Auctions, Sydney, New South Wales, May 2019, lot 41.
$800-1,200
413
A CHINESE YUEYAO CELADON JAR WESTERN JIN DYNASTY (265-317AD)
Of compressed spherical form with four lug handles to the shoulder interspersed with impressed lattice design, covered with a pleasant greyish-olive-green glaze, and two iron brown spots to the rim, the base unglazed.
11cm high, 15cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Collection of Walter Hochstader (1914-2007), purchased between 1938 and 1970, thence by descent.
The Estate of the Late Walter Hochstader, Aalders Auctions, Sydney, New South Wales, March 2021, lot 58.
$3,000-5,000
414
A LARGE CHINESE LEAD-GLAZED CUCUMBERGREEN JAR, HU HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD)
Of classic hu form with ring-line decoration to the shoulder and taotie mask ring handles to either side, covered in a ‘cucumber’ green lead glaze, with drips and stilt marks to the mouth rim. Together with a Japanese wooden box.
40cm high, 33cm diameter
$3,000-5,000
A CHINESE GREY POTTERY RITUAL COVERED VESSEL, DOU
HAN DYNASTY (202BC-220AD)
Of compressed spherical form on a high splayed foot, decorated simply with horizontal carved fluting. 22.5cm high, 20cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Collection of Walter Hochstader (1914-2007), purchased between 1938 and 1970, and thence by descent.
The Estate of the Late Walter Hochstader, Aalders Auctions, Sydney, New South Wales, March 2021, lot 59.
$1,000-1,500
416
A FINE CHINESE GONGXIAN TEADUST-GLAZED
VASE
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Of ovoid form in high-fired Gongxian white body, covered in an elegant greenish-brown teadust glaze covering the body well.
17.5cm high, 11cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Collection of Walter Hochstader (1914-2007), purchased between 1938 and 1970, and thence by descent.
The Estate of the Late Walter Hochstader. Aalders Auctions, Sydney, New South Wales, March 2020, lot 52.
$3,000-5,000
417
A CHINESE POTTERY JAR WITH IMPRESSED DECORATION, GUAN
ZHOU DYNASTY (475-221BC)
Of simple globular form, with impressed textilelike decoration to the sides and with a mottled brownish-purplish-red patina.
18cm high, 20cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
A Private Collection, New South Wales, purchased in Hong Kong in the 1990s.
$500-700
418
A CHINESE POTTERY TALL JAR WITH IMPRESSED TEXTILE DECORATION
ZHOU DYNASTY (475-221BC)
Of tall baluster form covered in impressed textile decoration, and with a mottled grey and brick-red patina.
30cm high, 22cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
A Private New South Wales Collection, purchased in Hong Kong in the 1990s.
$500-700
419
A CHINESE JIANYAO TEMMOKU-TYPE TEA BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960-1127)
Of conical form with a waisted rim, covered in a black iron glaze with russet streaks.
5.5cm high, 12cm diameter
$400-600
420
A FINE CHINESE BURNISHED BLACK POTTERY LIFAN AMPHORA
SICHUAN PROVINCE, HAN DYNASTY (202BC220AD)
Beautifully modelled with swirling arms continuing into spiral decoration to the front and reverse, incised banded line decoration to the neck, subtle helix carving to the arms, and incised endless knot decoration to the base, the surface finely burnished. Together with a fitted high quality Japanese wooden box.
18cm high, 18cm diameter
$1,500-2,000
421
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON BOWL YUAN (1279-1368) OR MING (1368-1644)
DYNASTY
With a moulded cavetto and covered in a thick crackled sea-green celadon glaze.
6cm high, 26.5cm diameter
$800-1,200
422
COMPLETE COLLECTION OF CERAMIC ART UNEARTHED IN CHINA
16 VOLUMES
Complete sixteen volume set by Zhang Bai, Science Press, Beijing, 2007
$800-1,200
LOTS 423–443
423
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DOUBLE-GOURD VASE
TRANSITIONAL PERIOD, CIRCA MID-17TH CENTURY
Decorated with scholar figures in a landscape, the upper register with tulip design. 19cm high, 10cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
424
SIX CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE TEA BOWLS KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
Each decorated with a scene of figures in a landscape.
Each approximately 4cm high, 7cm diameter
$500-700
425
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON DISHES KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
Each decorated with a writhing dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst clouds, marked to base. Each 4cm high, 20.75cm diameter
$500-700
426
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISHES QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH CENTURY
Each decorated with scrolling chrysanthemum. Each 3cm high, 23cm diameter
$500-700
427
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON BOWL KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
Decorated with dragons, lotus and cloud-scrolls, the interior centre with Tibetan Buddhist visvajra. The base with a six-character Chenghua mark. 8.5cm high, 18cm diameter
$600-800
428
FIVE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE TEA BOWLS QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Each with a decorative border in rocaille style. Each 4.2cm high, 7.25cm diameter
$500-700
429
A RARE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PEN BOX MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Of ovoid form, decorated to the sides with scrolling foliage and to the top with a lotus blossom. 7cm high, 20.5cm wide
$1,500-2,500
430
A PAIR OF CHINESE PALE POWDER-BLUE DISHES YONGZHENG (1722-1736) OR QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Both of shallow ogee form with foliate rims, covered in a lavender blue glaze with darker blue blown spots, both with ‘Connoisseurs’ Store’ and ‘The Antique Porcelain Gallery’ labels to the underside. Together with fitted wooden bases.
Each approximately 2.5cm high, 15cm diameter $1,000-1,500
431
A PAIR OF CHINESE ‘NANKIN-AKAE’ DISHES MING (1368-1644) OR EARLY QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Moulded with twelve sides, and decorated with a monkey and deer in a garden surrounded by flower sprays, marked to the base.
1cm high, 14cm diameter
$1,000-1,500
432
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE EWER KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
Of lobed quatrefoil form on three bracket feet, decorated in underglaze blue with panels depicting trees and pavilions on cliffs by a river.
11cm high, 15cm wide
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
Sotheby’s Japanese & Chinese Works of Art sale
W03757, 11 Dec 2003, lot 278, and Chinese & Korean Ceramics sale W04756, 10 June 2004, lot 311, pieces in the same form.
$700-900
433
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE KOSOMETSUKE DISH
TIANQI PERIOD (1621-1627)
Decorated with a dignitary on a mule with attendant arriving at a fortress, the moon rising in the background behind a mountain, the rim with blue crenellations.
3cm high, 15.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
The Genine Wallinga Collection
OTHER NOTES:
J. B. Curtis, Trade Taste & Transformation:
Jingdezhen Porcelain for Japan 1620-1645, 2006, plate 74 and Christie’s, The Peony Pavilion Collection: Chinese Tea Ceramics for Japan (c. 15801650), 1989, pages 90 and 91.
$500-800
434
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE, GU KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
Decorated with lappets and flower roundels. Together with an old fitted hardwood stand. The vase 19.5cm high, 12cm diameter $800-1,200
435
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Seated on blue rock-work, carrying a scroll in one hand and with a pleasant smile.
20.5cm high, 15cm wide
$600-800
436
A CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE PLAQUE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912) OR REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949)
The plaque decorated with bamboo, peonies and chrysanthemum, set within a hardwood frame. The plaque 38.5cm high, 25.5cm wide. With frame 52.5cm high, 40cm wide $1,200-1,800
437
A PAIR OF CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE PILLOWS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Decorated with shaped reserves containing birds and flowers against a turquoise ground.
Each 12.5cm high, 15cm wide
$500-700
440
A CHINESE/VIETNAMESE BLEU DE HUE BOWL QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Finely decorated with a dragon and carp, the rim mounted with bronze. With a two character ‘nei fu’ mark to the base.
6cm high, 12.5cm diameter
$500-700
441
A CHINESE SACRIFICIAL BLUE CONG VASE 20TH CENTURY
Of square section with elephant mask handles, covered in a deep blue glaze. Marked Guangxu to base.
30.5cm high, 18cm diameter
$500-700
442
A PAIR OF CHINESE MIRROR-IMAGE FENCAI/ FAMILLE ROSE VASES
P.R.O.C. PERIOD (1949-), CIRCA 1950s/1960s
Finely decorated with shaped reserves containing ladies at leisure and insects and flowers against a turquoise ground with scrolling flowers. Apocryphal Qianlong marks in iron red to the bases. Each vase approximately 29cm high, 17cm diameter $800-1,200
443
A LARGE CHINESE DRUM-FORM WATER JAR QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
438
A PAIR OF CHINESE FENCAI/FAMILLE ROSE COVERED BOWLS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Of ogee form and finely decorated with chrysanthemums, peonies and mallow flowers. Fourcharacter marks in iron red to the bases. Each approximately 11cm high, 20.5cm diameter
$2,000-3,000
439
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON CUP QING DYNASTY (1644-1912) OR LATER
Decorated with dragons, lotus and precious symbols, the base with a six-character mark for Jiajing.
5cm high, 7.25cm diameter
$1,500-2,000
Of ovoid form with relief mask and ring handles and bosses around the rim and base, covered in a brown and blue transmutation glaze.
63cm high, 45cm diameter
$600-800
LOTS 444–457
444
A PAIR OF CHINESE BUDDHIST BRONZE FIGURES OF LOKAPALAS MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Each wearing elaborate armour and standing on shaped plinths. One figure carrying a stupa and the other a spear. The taller figure 25.5cm high, 11cm wide
PROVENANCE: Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $2,000-3,000
445
A TIBETO-CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A BUDDHIST ATTENDANT QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
Cast as a standing figure on a double lotus base, richly gilded and with fine chasing work to the robes. Collection label affixed to base. 21cm high, 7.5cm wide
PROVENANCE: Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $2,000-3,000
444
446
A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Cast as a figure seated in padmasana with kundika and goose attributes emanating from the hands.
14.5cm high, 7.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $600-800
447
A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF AN ATTENDANT MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Dressed in elaborate robes holding a vessel forward in both hands.
15cm high, 5.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $1,000-1,500
448
A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Cast as a seated figure on a shaped plinth with a mandorla behind.
12cm high, 3.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $500-700
449
A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF SONGZI GUANYIN MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Cast as a seated figure carrying a small child in the hands, wearing elaborate clothes and a phoenix crown. Together with a naturalistically carved wooden base.
26.5cm high, 17cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $1,500-2,500
450
A GROUP OF NINE INDIAN DEVOTIONAL BRONZES
19TH CENTURY AND EARLIER
Comprising six figures of gods and godesses, a sivalingam, a lotus plinth and a lingam cover. The largest piece 11cm high, 10cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $800-1,200
451
A JAPANESE MIXED METAL VASE MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Inlaid and patinated in metal alloys and gilt gold, an impressive taka zogan (high relief inlay) quail set amongst summer bamboo and flowers, all set against a rich brown patina, the shoulders with Hira zogan (flat inlay) of flowers budding and blooming. Unsigned. 31.5cm high
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $800-1,200
452
A SMALL JAPANESE SATSUMA VASE MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Finely painted scene in gilt and enamels of village life as peasant farmers set off on a trip, the shoulders decorated in floral millefleurs and the foot with repeating whirlpool design. Signed Tozan with Satsuma mon 24.5cm high
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $800-1,200
453
A LARGE JAPANESE SATSUMA VASE MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Impressive and lively scenes in enamels and gilt of the Gion Matsuri Festival with the Naginata Hoko (Halberd Hoko) float taking centre stage, the reverse with ladies practicing elegant pursuits in front of a Japanese screen and hanging wisteria, Signed. 31.5cm high
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $1,000-1,500
454
A CHINESE CLOISONNE SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Of elongated pear-form decorated with scrolling lotus against a turquoise ground.
8cm high, 3.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $800-1,200
455
A CHINESE CARVED AMETHYST PEACH-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY Carved in the form a fat peach in the round with foliage, with a coral stopper.
7cm high, 5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $500-700
456
A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE PEACH PLAQUE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
The ovoid plaque decorated with twin peaches and foliage.
5.5cm high, 7cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $500-700
457
A CHINESE WHITE JADE INSCRIBED PENDANT/PLAQUE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Of ovoid form with a nine-character inscription to one side, the reverse finely decorated with a figure carrying a peach beneath a pine tree.
5.5cm high, 3.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $1,000-1,500
LOTS 458–486
458
A FINE CHINESE WHITE JADE DRAGON BELT PLAQUE
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The rectangular plaque very finely carved from evenhued greenish-white jade with deep openwork and fine surface chasing with a writhing four-clawed dragon amongst scrolling foliage, flowers and interlocking Buddhist symbols.
5.5cm high, 8.5cm wide, 1cm deep
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $3,000-5,000
459
A CHINESE WHITE JADE DRAGON PLAQUE MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Carved from white jade of even hue with a writhing four-clawed dragon amongst scrolling foliage, birds and flowers in deep openwork and with fine surface details. Together with an old fitted green velvet display stand.
4.5cm high, 6.75cm wide, 0.6cm deep
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $2,000-3,000
460
A CHINESE PALE-CELADON JADE BELT BUCKLE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Carved from jade of pale icy bluish-celadon hue, decorated with angular archaistic scrolls and cloud scrolls, the hook in the form of a qilong head. 5cm high, 12.5cm wide, 2cm deep
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $800-1,200
461
A CHINESE WHITE JADE BELT BUCKLE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Carved of creamy white jade with peony flower openwork and the hook in the form of a qilong head. 4.5cm high, 11.5cm wide, 2cm deep
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $700-900
462
TWO CHINESE WHITE JADE BELT PLAQUES QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Comprising two rectangular belt plaques with dished beaded-edge, one with winged forwardfacing dragon amongst scrolling foliage openwork, the other with two paradise flycatcher birds amongst flowering branches in openwork. The dragon plaque together with an old fitted green velvet display stand.
The dragon plaque 5.25cm high, 7.25cm wide, 0.5cm deep
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $1,000-1,500
463
A CHINESE PALE-CELADON JADE TWINHANDLED CUP QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Carved from pale celadon green jade with yellowishbrown streaks in the form of a twin-handled ovoid cup with archaistic scrolling and keyfret decoration. Together with an old fitted hardwood stand. 7cm high, 9.3cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $800-1,200
464
A CHINESE PALE-CELADON JADE DRAGON BANGLE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Finely carved with two dragon heads meeting to catch a pearl, with eight further pearls to the other side.
8cm diameter, 1cm deep
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $600-800
465
TWO CHINESE WHITE JADE FIGURES OF LIU HAICHAN MING (1368-1644) OR QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Both figures depicting Liu Haichan with the threelegged toad, the larger with greyish-brown flashing to the base.
The larger figure 7cm high, 3.75cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $600-800
466
A CHINESE WHITE JADE CICADA-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Very finely carved from greenish-tinged white jade of even hue fully in the round as a cicada, with good surface details, together with a later orangecoloured stopper.
3cm high, 7.5cm long, 3.75cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $1,500-2,500
467
A CHINESE WHITE JADE QILONG PENDANT QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Carved in the round as a qilong resting its head on its bifurcated tail, mounted with a gold-coloured loup.
4.25cm diameter, 0.5cm deep
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $500-700
468
THREE CHINESE JADE FIGURES INCLUDING A RECUMBENT HOUND
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Comprising a white jade recumbent hound carved with fine details, a white jade horse with brown and orange flashing, and a guardian lion with bird on its back.
The horse figure 4cm high, 6cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $1,000-1,500
463 462 (part)469
FOUR CHINESE JADE CARVINGS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Comprising a recumbent elephant, two qilong part belt hooks and a white jade figure of a man carrying a basked with russet skin to the back.
The elephant 3cm high, 5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $1,000-1,500
470
TWO CHINESE WHITE JADE FIGURES OF BIRDS QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Comprising one figure of a crane carrying a lotus leaf and blossom in its mouth, and another bird carrying a sheaf of millet in its mouth.
The crane figure 4.25cm high, 5.25cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $1,000-1,500
471
THREE CHINESE WHITE JADE PENDANT PLAQUES
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912) AND LATER
Comprising one plaque carved with double happiness ‘fu’ with butterfly mounted in a hardwood stand, another plaque carved with double gourd vine to the front and two characters to the reverse fitted with a gold-coloured loup, the last with a landscape scene and an inscription to the reverse. The double gourd plaque 6cm high, 3.25cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $600-800
472
A CHINESE WHITE JADE TWIN-EGGPLANT PENDANT QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Carved from fine white jade of even hue in the form of two eggplants with stem and foliage, finely polished.
5.75cm high, 3.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black
OTHER NOTES:
A white jade bottle of similar shape is illustrated in ‘Snuff Bottles in the Collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei’, 1991, p. 167, no. 166. $800-1,200
473
THREE CHINESE JADE RUYI-SHAPED PENDANTS QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Comprising one white jade openwork pendant with two boys playing amongst scrolling foliage, another of mottled green jadeite with lotus to one side and a four-character inscription to the reverse, and another of snowy white colour.
The openwork pendant 6cm high, 8cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $500-700
474
A VERY FINE CHINESE ARCHAISTIC WHITE JADE PENDANT QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH CENTURY
Carved in very fine low relief as three interlocking abstracted mythical creatures in archaistic style, the jade of snowy white hue.
6cm long, 2.75cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $2,000-3,000
TWO CHINESE JADE SNUFF BOTTLES
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
One snuff bottle carved of pale brownish-white jade with two qilong in high relief to either shoulder, sweeping down the sides, with a pink coral qilong stopper. The other carved from a green jade pebble with russet skin to one side, the skin carved with clouds, together with a green hardstone stopper and silver collar.
The qilong snuff bottle 5cm high, 7cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $800-1,200
476
A CHINESE PALE-CELADON JADE ARCHAISTIC CONG
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912) OR EARLIER
Carved as a tube with a mother and baby qilong to the sides in high relief.
3.25cm high, 5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $800-1,200
477
TWO CHINESE JADE AND RED SHOUSHAN SEALS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Comprising one square section green jade seal with rounded top with four-character relief inscription to the base and hand-chased inscriptions to two of the sides, and a red shoushan seal with landscape decoration to the sides and a four-character intaglio inscription to the base. Both with remnant old wax seals.
The jade seal 5cm high, 2.25cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $500-700
478
FOUR CHINESE YELLOW AND WHITE JADE CARVINGS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Comprising two elephants in white and yellow jade, a yellow jade ram, and a greenish-white peach and ruyi group.
The yellow jade elephant 4cm high, 4cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $500-700
479
A CHINESE WHITE JADE BELT BUCKLE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Carved with openwork curled qilong to both parts, the hook in the form of a dragon’s head.
3.75cm high, 9cm wide, 2.5cm deep
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $800-1,200
480
SIX CHINESE WHITE AND PALE-CELADON JADE OPENWORK PLAQUES QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Variously carved with human figures and auspicious symbols amongst scrolling foliage, set in antique silver mounts.
The round plaque 5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $500-700
481
A CHINESE CELADON JADE HAIR PIN MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Carved from celadon-coloured jade with a long tapering cylindrical body and a magnolia flower finial. 16cm long, the head 2cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black
OTHER NOTES:
For a related Ming Dynasty hair pin see Christie’s sale 2553 ‘Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art (Parts I & II)’, 23 Mar 2012, lot 1802 $500-700
482
THREE CHINESE JADE HAIR PINS QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
Comprising one larger hair pin of white jade with a flat body, carved with a ‘fu’ character and ruyi to the finial, and two smaller pins each with phoenixes carved to the finial, one of white and the other celadon jade.
The largest pin 14cm long, 2cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $800-1,200
483
A CHINESE WHITE JADE HAIR PIN
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Carved from white jade with fine russet streaks with an openwork finial depicting a bird perched on a branch eating a fruit, with a five-petalled flower above.
13cm long, the top 2cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black
OTHER NOTES:
For a very similar Ming Dynasty hair pin see Bonhams London sale ‘Asian Art’, 9 May 2016, lot 599 $500-700
484
A CHINESE WHITE JADE BELT HOOK
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH CENTURY
Carved from fine white jade of even hue with a dragon head and openwork qilong. Together with an old fitted hardwood stand.
13.5cm long, 2.75cm wide, 2.75cm high
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $1,000-1,500
485
485
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER FOUR-PIECE TEA SET BY TUCK CHANG
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), SHANGHAI, LATE
19TH CENTURY
Comprising a teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl and sugar tongs, each well decorated with a writhing dragon against a finely hand-beaten ground and with gold-wash interior, each marked ‘TUCK CHANG’ and together with the original fitted camphor-wood box. 1140 grams.
The teapot 14.5cm high, 24cm handle to spout tip. The box 33.5cm high, 38cm wide, 17.5cm deep
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $1,500-2,000
486
A PAIR OF CHINESE CINNABAR VASES
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY
Of baluster form, each decorated with a continuous scene of scholars in a landscape. 23cm high, 11.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:
Property from the collection of the late Sarah Black $500-700
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