Etched Western Zhou Bowl with Lug Handles and Foot
Chinese early Western Zhou, 9th/10th century bowl, of squat baluster form, set with lug handles, with borders of etched decoration, raised on a circular foot, diameter 9.7 cm reference: 'Ther ceramic Art of China', Ocs, Victoria and Albert Museum, London,…
Tang Dynasty Stoneware Ewer in Dark Brown Glaze
Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907) stoneware ewer, with a spreading lip and baluster body, with short spout, in a mottled dark brown glaze on a exposed circular foot, height 18 cm. Provenenace: acquired by Walter Hochstadter prior to 1997 and then by decent…
Song Dynasty Celadon Leaf Bowl
Chinese Song dynasty celadon bowl, of circular form with moulded leaf form exterior, in pale green tones, diameter 17 cm
Song Dynasty Lotus Spittoon
Chinese Song dynasty porcelain spittoon, of globular form with a large flared rim, lightly incised with stylised lotus motifs, a/f, height 5 cm, diameter 14 cm
6th Century Chinese Stoneware Cup in Pale Green Glaze
Chinese stoneware cup, 6th century, with tapering sides, in pale green glaze, raised on circular foot, diameter 8.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent. Many items from the Hochstadter…
Yellow Glazed Sui Dynasty Brush Washer
Chinese Sui Dynasty, early 7th century brush washer, with spreading lip above tapering body, in a yellow glaze, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by decent. Many items from the…
Song Dynasty Floral Dish with Metal Edge
Fine Chinese Song dynasty dish, with sloping sides, incised with floral scroll work, raised on a circular foot, with metal surround to edge, diameter 12 cm
Yuan Dynasty Celadon Floral Dish (a/f)
Chinese Yuan Dynasty celadon dish, of circular form, with sloping sides, incised with floral motif, a/f, diameter 16 cm
Qingbai Jarlet from Song Dynasty, 4cm height
Chinese Song dynasty (960-1279) Qingbai jarlet, of baluster form, with ribbed shoulders above a lower body raised on a circular foot, height 4 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent. Many…
Song Dynasty Dark Tea Dust Glazed Bottle Vase
Chinese Song dynasty (960-1279) bottle vase, with spreading lip and tapering cylindrical body, in dark tea dust glaze, with exposed circular foot, height 23 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by…
Song Dynasty Censer with Coral Finial and Wooden Stand
Good Chinese Song dynasty (960-1297) censer, cover and stand, of cylindrical form, in pale glaze, set with a wooden cover, set with coral finial the whole on a wooden stand, height 13 cm
Song Dynasty Qingbai Dish with Petalled Edges
Chinese Song dynasty (960-1279) Qingbai dish, of circular form, with petalled edges, raised on a circular foot, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent. Many items from the…
Ming/Yuan Dynasty Jun Glaze Jar with Cover
Good Chinese Ming/Yuan Dynasty, Jun splash glaze jar and cover, with slightly domed cover, above baluster meiping body, in jun glaze with slight purple splash exposed on shoulders, the thick glaze exposed from inside lip and lower foot, a/f, on a wooden…
Yaozhou Celadon Bowl with Deer, Song Dynasty
Chinese Yaozhou celadon bowl, Song dynasty, of circular form, incised with a central deer, raised on circular foot, possible sagger attached to inner foot rim, diameter 13 cm
Lustrous Tang Dynasty Horse on Velvet Stand
An old Sui/Tang dynasty horse, classically modelled with partial lustrous dark tan glaze, raised on a velvet stand, height 32.5 cm, length 32 cm.
Longquan Celadon Bowl with Timber Stand, Sung Dynasty
A characterful Longquan celadon bowl with a timber stand, probably Sung Dynasty, the bowl of collapsed form with a series of fine radiating ribs and raised on a short unglazed foot rim, glazed underside, with kiln grit and glaze, distortions, provenance…
Nepalese Shaivite Book Cover with Three Deities
An early Nepalese Shaivite painted book cover, 12th/13th century, the thin wooden book cover painted with three mandorla surrounded deities, the central deity being Shiva and Parvathi with Nandi, flanked by Sons Ganesh to the left and Kartikeya to the…
Chinese Gilt Bronze Qilin Belt Hook, Warring States Period
A Chinese gilt bronze Arcahic belt hook, probably Warring States period, the long belt hook depicting a writhing qilin, gilded to the top surface, 20 cm long,
Tang Dynasty Pottery Funerary Tile with Relief Decoration
A relief moulded grey Pottery funerary tile, probably Tang Dynasty, with six registers of decoration, 60.5 x 60 x 6.5 cm (excluding stand). Provenance: Mike Lin collection, Taiwan, purchased privately in 2001
Pair of Chinese Lead Glazed Kendis, Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty
Two Chinese lead glazed kendis, Cizao, Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty, both kendis of baluster form, with a tapering spout, one glazed green and the other amber glazed, the tallest 18.5 cm,
Qingbai Double Gourd Ewer with Rat Handle, Yuan Dynasty
A Chinese Qingbai double gourd ewer, Yuan Dynasty, of double gourd form, the handle in the form of a rat, covered in a greyish coloured glaze, 18 cm high,
Qingbai Funerary Jar with Dragon and Figure Appliques
A Chinese Qingbai funerary jar, Song dynasty, the tall jar with applique decoration of figures and dragons, covered in a greyish-green glaze, 39 cm high
Qingbai Fish Dish, Song Dynasty
A Chinese moulded Qingbai dish, Song dynasty, the interior centre of the flat bottomed dish moulded with a pair of fish against a field of waves, the cavetto similarly moulded with three fish against waves, the dish covere in a beautiful clear pale blue…
Chinese Ewers: Song and Qingbai Types with Blue Phoenix Design
Three Chinese ewers, Song dynasty and later, two Qingbai type ewers with everted spouts and strap handles, and a ewer with underglaze blue phoenix designs, the largest 18.5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide
Qingbai Yuan Dynasty Carved Bowl
A Chinese Qingbai carved bowl, Yuan Dynasty, the foliate rim bowl carved to the interior with petals in mallow form, 7 cm high, 18 cm diameter,
Shang-style Chinese Bronze Vessel with Script and Taotie Masks
Large Chinese bronze lidded vessel of large size and wel carved featuring Chinese script and in the Shang style with taotie masks and notched flanges against a leiwen ground, height 43 cm, width 40 cm
Longquan celadon lotus bowl, 12th/13th century
A Longquan celadon carved 'lotus' bowl, 12th/13th century, 17 cm diam. Provenance: Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Sotheby's Hong Kong, 30 November to 1 December 2017, lot 403. Private collection, Sydney
Yuan Celadon Dish with Foliate Rim
A qingbai celadon glazed flat dish with foliate rim, Yuan dynasty, 16.1 cm diam. Provenance: Collection of William Bodor. Bluett, London, 1980 (label). Mossgreen, 14 June 2011, lot 399. Exhibited: Objects of Desire - The Classic Age of Chinese Ceramics:…
Qingbai Phoenix Ewer and Floral Box, Yuan Dynasty
A qingbai moulded 'phoenix' ewer and a floral circular box, Yuan dynasty, 9.5 cm high, 10.7 cm diam. (2)., Exhibited: Ewer: Chinese Warriors and Figures from the Tomb, Asian Arts Institute of Australia, 10 to 19 December 2010, Sydney. Published in the…
Southern Song Qingbai Bowls from Duncan Macintosh Collection
Two qingbai bowls, Southern Song dynasty, 19.5 cm diam., 18.7 cm diam. (2). Provenance: Duncan Macintosh collection. Sotheby's Australia, Sydney, 16 April 2014, lot 195. Exhibited: Hong Kong Ceramic Society (label). Duncan Macintosh was a founder of the…
Jizhou Black Glazed Leaf Bowl, 12th/13th Century
A jizhou black glazed 'leaf' bowl, 12th/13th century, 12.2 cm diam. Provenance: Apsara Asian Art, Sydney
Yaozhou Celadon Bowl with Floral Design
A Yaozhou moulded celadon glazed 'floral' conical bowl, 12th/13th century, 17.1 cm diam., Exhibited: Chinese Warriors and Figures from the Tomb, Asian Arts Institute of Australia, 10 to 19 December 2010, Sydney. Published in the catalogue of the same name…
Chinese Tang Style Silver Gilt Cups with Persian Influence
A pair of fine and old Chinese silver gilt Tang style cups, octagonal flared form with fine and engraved all-over exterior detail of sinuous vines and birds, the captured ring handles with shaped top plate conforming to the bodies, the bases with further…
Carved Bamboo Scholars in Landscape Brushpot
A carved bamboo 'scholars in landscape' brushpot Qing dynasty, 19th century, of cylindrical form on three shallow feet, the sides deeply carved with a continuous scene of scholars and officials with attendants in various pursuits, some inspecting a scroll…
Sancai-glazed Tang Dynasty Equestrienne Figure
A sancai-glazed pottery figure of an equestrienne, Tang dynasty, the chestnut glazed horse standing four square with head turned slightly to the left, the mane and tail docked, the female rider seated astride with hands clasped and held in front as though…
Yuan Dynasty Celadon Dragon Dish with Waves and Clouds
A large 'Longquan' celadon 'dragon' dish Yuan dynasty, with rounded sides and everted rim, the interior moulded in relief with a scaly dragon pursuing a flaming pearl beside cloud scrolls, in a central medallion withiin a continuous band of scrolling…
Sung Dynasty Lead-Glazed Kendi with Label - Philippines
Chinese Sung Dynasty ceramic kendi lead glazed. Label to base indicates kendi was found ' in the mountains near Antipolo, Tanay Philip.' (Philippines), height 17 cm.) Glaze loss.
Jizhou Stoneware Bowl with Black Glaze and Leaf Center
A Jizhou stoneware bowl with a lustrous black glaze and natural Autumn leaf in the centre, after Song dynasty the rounded sides rising from the knife-pared foot, height 5 cm, diameter 13 cm
Vietnamese Stoneware Floral Inlaid Lidded Jar
A large stoneware lidded jar, inlaid brown floral motif on a buff ground, Vietnam, 12th-14th century, a fitted box an incised band of lappet below the rolled mouth rim. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Ambassador see similar: Birmingham…
Moon White Song-Style Porcelain Dish, 18/19th Century
A moon white porcelain dish, the shape and glaze in the style of the Song dynasty, unglazed rim, 18/19th century. Condition: a short hairline crack to underside diameter 19 cm
Lotus Glazed Stoneware Ewer with Lid, Vietnam 13th-14th Century
A buff glazed stoneware ewer and cover, the short constricted neck with a wide mouth, painted with lotus, Vietnam, 13th-14th century a stopper-type lid has a flattened top, incised lines around the girth of the body, a short turned pipe spout and curled…
15th Century Nepalese Carved Wooden Torana
A Nepalese carved wooden Torana circa 15th century Deeply carved in relief with makara, scrolling foliage and a winged wrathful tiger-like figure eating two naga to the centre. Fitted blackened metal stand, 74 cm high, 134 cm wide, 13 cm deep
Nepalese Black Stone Vishnu and Lakshmi Sculpture
A Nepalese black stone sculpture of Vishnu with Lakshmi 8th/9th century, depicting Vishnu dancing with Lakshmi, with Garuda kneeling to one side, the figures surrounded by a flame mandorla, of black stone worn through centuries of pujas. With later wooden…
Central Asian Water Deity Terracotta Votive Tablet (5th Century)
A Central Asian terracotta Votive tablet of a water deity circa 5th century, the pressed round terracotta tablet with a relief image of an anthropomorphic deity, part winged dragon, part human, 6.5 cm diameter
Song Dynasty Guardian Lions with Lotus Pedestals
A pair of Chinese grey stone guardian lions song Dynasty or later, the strongly carved lions modelled with lotus pedestals on their backs, with fine incised detailing throughout, each approximately 34 cm high, 35 cm wide, 16 cm deep
Southern Song Dynasty Hare's Fur Teabowl
A Chinese Jian Hare's fur teabowl Southern song Dynasty, the conical form teabowl covered with a dark lustrous iron-brown glaze, marked with russet streaks showing a partial hare's fur effect, pooling unevenly to the exterior., the exposed body with a…
Jizhou Papercut Design Tea Bowl from Southern Song Dynasty
A Chinese Jizhou Papercut design tea bowl Southern song Dynasty, the teabowl of rounded conical form, the exterior with a tortoiseshell type glaze, the interior with three cloud-shape papercut designs to the cavetto, the unglazed base showing a sandy buff…
Jizhou Tortoiseshell Glaze Tea Bowl, Southern Song Dynasty
A Chinese Jizhou tortoiseshell glaze tea bowl Southern song Dynasty, the teabowl of rounded conical form, the interior and exterior with a deep brown and amber glaze in a tortoiseshell effect, the unglazed base showing a sandy buff coloured clay, 6 cm…
Yuan Dynasty Junyao Purple-Splashed Stoneware Bowl
A Chinese Junyao Purple-Splashed bowl Yuan Dynasty, the large rounded grey stoneware bowl covered in a thick sky-blue glaze thinning to olive colour at the mouth, with a rasberry/purple splash in the interior, 9 cm high, 20.3 cm diameter.
Chinese Qingbai Ceramics Collection
Five Chinese Qingbai ceramics Song/Yuan Dynasty, compising two vases, a ewer, a figure and a bowl, the tallest 15 cm
Qingbai Ewer with Lotus and Qilong Handle
A Chinese Qingbai ewer song Dynasty with finely incised decoration of scrolling lotus, and a qilong-form handle, covered in a crackled greenish-blue glaze, 24.5 cm high
Chinese Yuan Dynasty Longquan Lotus Jars
A pair of Chinese spotted Longquan lotus jars Yuan Dynasty, the jars of compressed baluster form, with everted lotus-leaf-form covers, covered in a crackled olive green glaze, splashed with iron brown spots, 7.5 cm high
Qingbai Ceramics Set with Iron Splashes
A group of Chinese spotted Qingbai ceramics song Dynasty, compising three ewers, a jar, lidded box and censer on stand, all covered in a pale greyish-blue glaze, further decorated with underglaze iron splashes, the tallest 13 cm high
Qingbai Dragon Funerary Jar with Iron Foliate Design
A Chinese Qingbai covered funerary jar song Dynasty, decorated with an applique dragon and figure around the shoulder, the body with underglaze iron foliate designs, 25 cm high
Qingbai Qilong Handle Double Gourd Ewer
A Chinese Qingbai double gourd form ewer Yuan Dynasty modelled as a double gourd with a handle in the form of a qilong, 12 cm high
Chinese Song Dynasty Teabowl Trio
A group of three Chinese Teabowls Jizhou and Jian, song Dynasty, the Jizhou kiln teabowl of conical form, with three dark papercut decorated roundels to the cavetto against a hare's fur ground, the exterior with tortoiseshell glaze., the two Jian teabowls…
Pair of Longquan Celadon Jarlets, Song/Yuan Dynasty
Two Chinese Longquan celadon jarlets Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty both jarlets of squat globular form, with moulded decoration to the shoulders, and two lug handles on the neck, the taller 8 cm high
12th Century Thai Bronze Standing Deity Figure
A large Thai Lopburi bronze figure of a standing deity 12th century both hands in abhaya mudra with a cloak and elaborately tied dhoti, 47 cm high, 15.5 cm wide not including base
Qingbai Lotus Carved Bowl
A Chinese Fujian carved Qingbai bowl song Dynasty, the foliate-rim bowl well carved to the interior with a lotus blossom with foliage, covered with a yellow-olive coloured celadon glaze., the base within the footrim unglazed, 5 cm high, 17.5 cm diameter.
Qingbai Lotus Bowl, Song/Yuan Dynasty
A Chinese Qingbai bowl Song/Yuan Dynasty, the thinly potted bowl with a small footrim, and an unglazed mouthrim, with carved decoration of lotus petals to the exterior, covered in an even pale blue glaze, 5.5 cm high, 17.4 cm diameter. Provenance:…
Tang Dynasty Pottery Horses - 618-907 AD
A pair of 618 - 907 AD Chinese pottery horses, Tang Dynasty, height 30 cm, width 28 cm
13th Century Chinese Long Quan Plate
A 13th century Chinese long Quan plate, song Dynasty (960-1279 Ad), depth 23 cm, height 4.5 cm
Song Dynasty Celadon Washer with Guan Glaze
Chinese celadon washer Song Dynasty 12th/13th century, probably Longquan kilns. Diameter 12.4 cm. Finely potted foot (chips). Guan type glaze with grey body visible through thinning glaze on rim and unglazed foot. Stand. Provenance: Property of a retired…
Rare Chinese Ivory Panels with Imperial Mark
An extremely rare set of eight Chinese ivory panels, each exquisitely and deeply carved in high relief with mountain scenes (probably taken from scenes in history or mythology). The ivory panels mounted with turquoise pins as pairs in interlocking…
Tang Dynasty Horse and Rider Earthenware Figure
A Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD), Chinese earthenware figure of a horse and rider, with traces of polychrome, 32 cm high, 23 cm wide. Provenance: Soo Tze Orientique
Yellow-glazed Sui dynasty earthenware saddled camel
A Chinese Sui dynasty (581-618 AD) earthenware saddled camel, with yellow glaze on rectangular base, 29 cm high. Provenance: Soo Tze Orientique
Yuan Dynasty Ewer with Floral Motifs
Chinese Yuan Dynasty ewer, of baluster form, with reeded handle, above a body incised floral motifs, with lug handles, a/f, height 22 cm
Song Dynasty Lotus Carved Ding Dishes
A pair of 'ding' 'lotus' dishes, Song dynasty, each with shallow flared sides, the interior carved with a central flower spray beneath the overall ivory-tinted glaze, apart from the unglazed rim. -2. 11.5 cm diameter.
Cypress Wood Shinto-Buddhist Deity Head, Kamakura Period
A cypress wood Shinto deity head, in the guise of a Buddhist monk, Japan, Kamakura period, 12th-14th century, remnants of polychrome pigment, made in two halves to allow the crystal eyes to be inlaid, now missing, height 16 cm
Archaic Gilt Bronze Ceremonial Shield with Inlaid Stones
A rare archaic gilt bronze ceremonial shield, inlaid with turquoise and carnelian and white stone, probably 200 BC, the animal head handle on the reverse, inlaid with sapphire eyes, the front with distinctive pattern, height 38 cm, length 23 cm
Bronze Bodhidharma: Iconic Buddhist Monk Sculpture
A dark bronze alloy of the Bodhidharma, with well delineated features, his Ribs revealing his Skeletal body, the Buddhist monk, who is believed to have introduced Buddhism to China in the 5th century, note: Bodhidharma was given land at the foot of the…
Shang Style Bronze Vessel with Chain Link Handles
Chinese Shang style bronze vessel, the domed cover set with a pierced circular finial, the squat baluster form vessel, with chain link drop handles, height 31 cm
Song Dynasty Celadon Tri-Footed Sensor (13cm Diameter)
Chinese Song Dynasty tri footed celadon sensor, diameter 13 cm
Restored Song Dynasty Celadon Vase - 24.5 cm
Chinese Song Dynasty celadon vase, restored, height 24.5 cm
Chinese White Glazed Porcelaneous Quatrefoil Vase
A Chinese white glazed Porcelaneous vase, tang to song Dynasty, a quatrefoil shaped baluster vase with a conforming rim and base, with lion and ring lug handles to the neck, heavily potted and with a thick creamy white glaze, unglazed to the footrim,…
Tang Dynasty Recumbent Horse Pottery Model
Chinese pottery model of a Recumbent horse, Tang Dynasty style, two sections, the body retaining red pigment, length 42 cm height 35 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
Tang-style Pottery Male Figures with Stands
Two Chinese pottery male figures, Tang Dynasty style, retaining red and black pigment, on plexiglass stands (2), height 58 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
Song Dynasty Twin Fish Dish
An antique song Dynasty style twin fish dish, height 4 cm, diameter 20.5 cm
Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horses with Lady Riders
A rare pair Tang terracotta Prancing horses with lady Riders Tang Dynasty (557 - 581AD), height 51 cm and 42 cm note: See Ralf Kotalla Thermoluminescence laboratory report TL test certificate
Song Dynasty Green Glaze Flower Vase - 11.5cm Height
Chinese Song Dynasty green glaze flower vase, height 11.5 cm
Yuan-style underglaze blue dish, 16cm diameter
A Chinese underglaze blue dish with a flat base in the style of the Yuan Dynasty, inky blue with scrolling band around the rim, diameter 16 cm
Yuan-style 46 cm diameter shallow dish
A large shallow dish, in the manner of the Yuan Dynasty, diameter 46 cm
Yuan-style Fish and Weed Meiping Vase (45cm)
A Meiping shaped vase, painted with fish and water Weed, in the style of the Yuan Dynasty, height 45 cm
Tang Dragon Vase - 32cm
A large vase, with a dragon handle in the style of the Tang Dynasty, height 32 cm
Song Dynasty Plantain Leaf Glazed Jar
A fine white glazed jar with incised layers of plantain leaves, song Dynasty, 960-1279 AD, height 11 cm, diameter 13 cm. Provenance: Important Private Collection
Early Masonic Jug with Symbolic Prints
Masonic jug, English c.1,800, a nice example of early Masonic ware. Creamware with black transfer prints of Masonic symbols and the hymn sung at the consecration of a Lodge
Dong Son Bronze Situla with Line and Circle Motifs
Vietnamese archaic bronze Situla, likely Dong Son period (500BCE-300CE), of cylindrical form, decorated with bands of line and circles motifs to body, flanked by double lug handles, height 21 cm
Dong Son Bronze Situla with Frog Design
Pair of Vietnamese archaic bronze Situla likely Dong Son period (500BCE-300CE), with spreading lips, one set two frogs and two lugs the other with two lugs, above a banded decoration above tapering body on circular foot, a/f, height 19 cm, diameter 26 cm
Baphuon Style Dark Stone Torso, 11th Century
A dark stone fragmentary torso-Khmer, Baphuon style, Angkor period, circa 11th century 16.5 cm high (no stand)
Ancient Buddha Head from Angkor Buri (8th Century)
A Thai/Cambodian Angkor Buri stone Buddha head, circa 8th century, The eyes gazing downwards, the serene face with bow lips under a straight nose, the hair with tight curls, 24 cm high
Qingbai Boy on Buffalo Figurine, Yuan Dynasty
A Chinese Qingbai boy on a buffalo, Yuan Dynasty (1280-1368), Iron spot and bluish glaze, flat unglazed base stand, 6 cm high, 10 cm wide. Provenance: Christie's London, 13/12/1982, lot 517, Mossgreen, 30, August, 2015, The Dr. Peter Elliott Collection,…
Tang Dynasty Bronze Mirror with Mythical Animals
A Chinese bronze mirror, Tang Dynasty (618-907), Cast lion knob surrounded by four mythical animals, areas covered with green patina, 11.5 cm diameter. Provenance: ex Paris Private Collection, The Jannece Tapsall Collection
Chinese Junyao Tea Bowl and Saucer, Song Dynasty
A Chinese Junyao-type tea bowl and saucer, possibly Song Dynasty, Very well potted, with a good even soft green glaze, 8.3 cm diameter and 11.4 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen, 14-15 June 2011, Lot 550
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