Yuan Qingbai Cup and Stand with Floral Decoration
A Chinese Qingbai cup and stand, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), The stand with molded floral decoration, 13 cm (Stand) diameter, 7.8 cm (cup) diameter. Provenance: Shanghai arts, Singapore, 1980's, Mossgreen, Dr. Peter Elliott Collection, 30, August, 2015, lot…
Yuan Dynasty Junyao Dish
A Chinese Junyao small dish, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Covered with a pale bluish-green glaze receding from the brown rim, the base and foot rim burnt iron brown, 15 cm diameter. Provenance: Ex- Eric Hancock collection, Ray and Vicki Tregaskis Oriental…
Persian-Tang Gold Embossed Metal Bowl
A circular metal bowl with gold Embossing, the Persian design influenced by the silk Road, Tang dynasty style, made by a master craftsman, molded & hand finished, a floral arabesques scrolling of vines with animals & birds. Provenance: Commissioned in…
Green and Olive Yuan Pottery Vase (22.5 cm)
13th century Chinese Yuan style pottery vase, with green and olive glaze, height 22.5 cm
Tang Dynasty Earthenware Horse and Rider
A painted earthenware horse and rider, standing Foursquare, Tang Dynasty, the hooded rider with hands held high, probably about to hit a drum, condition: Restoration & parts replaced drum missing. Provenance: A themoluminescence report from Oxford, height…
Qingbai Jar with Peony & Cranes from Shipwreck
A fine Qingbai glazed jar in the song style from the Dehua Kilns, Fujian Province, Qing Dynasty, the elegant shape moulded with peony & cranes. Provenance: from a shipwreck off the coast of Fujian Province, barnacles still on interior, height 19, diameter…
Song Dynasty Crackled Glaze Conical Bowl
A Chinese conical shaped bowl, song Dynasty style, a fine translucent crackle glaze, diameter 17, height 6.5 cm
Song Dynasty style Longquan celadon twin fish dish
A Longquan celadon dish with twin fish dish, song Dynasty style, the dish potted with deep rounded sides rising to a flat everted rim, the interior is decorated with a pair of moulded fish, covered overall with an even glaze of blue-green tone the foot…
Warring States Rock Crystal Frog Pair
A rare pair of rock crystal Frogs, late Warring States, 3rd century BC, compact & stylized the frog is carved in a seated position with the rounded back legs held close to the sides & facing forward, a hole in the centre of the front legs, in fitted box.…
Tang Dynasty Painted Equestrienne Figure
A painted pottery figure of an equestrienne Tang dynasty, the rider with left hand poised as if to tug at the reins, wearing a long robe falling in folds with long slender sleeves, the hair drawn up into an elaborate coiffure, the horse standing four…
Famille-rose Three Friends Dish, 19th/20th Century, 24cm Diameter
A 'famille-rose' 'three friends' saucer dish, 19th/20th century, painted in grisaille and enamels with pine, prunus and bamboo extending around the sides and onto the interior, the base inscribed in iron-red with a six-character mark reading wo qi ju shi…
5th Century Chinese Earthenware Pierced Censer
A Chinese earthenware censer 5th century, bulbous in form, the whole pierced, flanked by small looped handles and raised on a circular foot, 8.5 cm high, 13 cm wide
Pale Blue Glazed Ru Style Censer
A pale blue glazed censer, Ru style, after song Dynasty, glazed inside & out in a pale blue, the cylindrical body with raised bands on straight sides, on three applied low legs, height 13, diameter 18 cm
Wintersweet and Bamboo Scrolls
Two Chinese scrolls, ink & colour on paper & silk, Wintersweet & bamboo after Zheng Banqiao [1693 1766], the first sprig of spring blossum flowering in time for Chinese new year since the 11th century & bamboo sybolises strength, stands tall & bends but…
Tang Dynasty Red Pottery Male Attendant
A red pottery male attendant, with Traces of slip & pigment, Tang Dynasty, height 19 cm
Bronze Fangyi Ritual Vessel with Relief Casting and Cover
An archaic style bronze ritual vessel & cover, Fangyi, after the Shang Dynasty, the rectangular body cast in relief with flanges on the body & roof shaped cover, upright handles curving away from the body, height 36, width 40 cm
Tang Dynasty Pottery Nude Figure of Yangling Man
A Chinese pottery stick figure of a naked Yangling man, Tang dynasty, '65 cm high
Tang Dynasty Archer Pottery Figure
A Chinese pottery figure of an archer, Tang dynasty, standing with raised arms, dressed in flowing costume, traces of pigmentation, '35 cm high
Ancient Chinese Pottery Dancer, 1610 BC
A Chinese pottery figure of a dancer, kneeling with raised arms, dressed in flowing pleated costume, traces of pigmentation, '45 cm high, University of Wollongong Thermo luminescence Laboratory test No: W4541, dated 23 December 2011 stating the figure is…
Tang Dynasty Pottery Warrior Figure
A Chinese pottery figure of a warrior, Tang dynasty, standing, dressed in costume, traces of pigmentation, 65 cm high
Ancient Chinese Pottery Warrior Figure, 1600 BC
A Chinese pottery figure of a warrior, standing with folded arms, dressed in flowing costume, traces of pigmentation, 64 cm high, University of Wollongong Thermo luminescence Laboratory test No: W4344, dated 5 January 2012 stating the figure is 1600 BC
Ancient Chinese Warrior Pottery Figure, 2090 BC
A Chinese pottery figure of a warrior, standing with folded arms, dressed in flowing costume, traces of pigmentation, 65 cm high, University of Wollongong Thermo luminescence Laboratory test No: W4543, dated 5 January 2012 stating the figure is 2090 BC
Tang Dynasty Pottery Quanyin Figure
A Chinese pottery figure of Quanyin, Tang dynasty, standing, dressed in flowing costume, jewellery and beads, traces of pigmentation, 45 cm high
Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse and Rider Figure
A Chinese pottery figure of a horse and rider, Tang dynasty, standing four square, traces of pigmentation, '32 cm high, 27 cm long
Tang Dynasty Pottery Bactrian Camel Figure
A Chinese pottery figure of a Bactrian camel, Tang dynasty, standing four square, traces of pigmentation, 42 cm high, 28 cm long
Tang Dynasty Pottery Warrior on Horseback
A Chinese pottery figure of a warrior on horseback, Tang dynasty, standing four square, traces of pigmentation, 44 cm high, 36 cm long
Tang Dynasty Warrior on Horseback Pottery Figure
A Chinese pottery figure of a warrior on horseback, Tang dynasty, standing four square, traces of pigmentation, 44 cm high, 36 cm long
Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse Figure
A Chinese pottery figure of a whinnying horse, Tang dynasty, standing four square, wearing textured saddle, traces of pigmentation, 59 cm high, 56 cm long
Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse Figure
A Chinese pottery figure of a horse, Tang dynasty, standing four square, wearing saddle and cloth, traces of pigmentation, '40 cm high, 42 cm long
Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse Figure
A Chinese pottery figure of a horse, Tang dynasty, standing four square, wearing saddle and bridle, traces of pigmentation, 49 cm high, 46 cm long
Chinese Eagle Painting by Anonymous After Wen Tong (17th Century)
A fine Chinese painting of an eagle, hanging scroll, early 17th century, Anonymous, after Wen Tong (1019-1079), framed, the eagle is perched standing alone on a mountain peak, the calligraphy to the upper right, translation, 'Painted by Wen Tong, an eagle…
Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Bactrian Camel Figure
An exceptional Chinese glazed pottery figure of a Bactrian two-Humped camel, Tang Dynasty (618-906AD), standing fours-quare on long legs upon a rectangular base, its long neck raised to support the well modelled head, with mouth open, and nostrils flared,…
Early Standing Buddha in Royal Attire
A standing Buddha, Loburi, Thailand, 12TH-13th century, an early standing Buddha in Royal attire with hands held out to the front in vitarka mudra, the gesture of philosophical debate, 24 cm high. Provenance: Purchased David Jones Gallery, Sydney, 1964
Serene Dvaravati Deity Head from 6th-8th Century Thailand
A clay head of a deity, Dvaravati, Thailand, 6th-8th century, Depicted with serene smiling expression, 34 cm high including base
Mon Deity Head: Smiling Clay Sculpture from Thailand
A clay head of a deity, Mon, Thailand, 8TH-10th century, Depicted with down cast eyes, smilling, 29.5 cm high including base
Jizhou Tea Bowl with Black and Yellow Glaze
A Chinese Jizhou ware tea bowl, Song Dynasty (927-1279), exterior with black glaze, interior with yellow glaze, 13.3 cm diameter
Song Dynasty Yaozhou Ware Bowl
A Chinese Yaozhou ware bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279), 17.7 cm diameter
Song Dynasty Purple Glazed Jian Ware Bowl
A Chinese Jian ware purple glazed bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279), 12 cm diameter
Sui Dynasty Celadon Plate with Lotus Design
A Chinese 'Hongzhou' ware celadon plate, Sui Dynasty (581-618), decorated with a lotus in the centre, 27 cm diameter
Qingbai Bowl with Double Fish Decoration, Southern Song Era
A Chinese Qingbai bowl, Southern Song (1127-1279), decorated with double fish on the centre of the interior, 18.3 cm diameter
Yuan Dynasty Dehua Flower Box
A Chinese dehua covered box, Yuan dynasty, 14th century, raised flower design on lid with a ribbed border, 6.6 cm diameter. Provenance: Collection of Jane Carnegie
Qingbai Dragon Vase, Yuan Dynasty
A Chinese Qingbai vase, Yuan dynasty, 14th century, with dragon and ring handle attached to each side of the neck, the body incised with a band of lotus flowers above a band of upright banana leaf motif, each side of the neck decorated with an upright…
Song Dynasty Sichuan Ware Tea Bowl
A Sichuan ware tea bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279), interior with thick black glaze with russet splashes, the exterior with persimmon glaze, 11.3 cm diameter
Tang Dynasty Grey Pottery Horse Sculpture
A large Chinese grey pottery horse, Tang dynasty (618-906), very well sculpted, standing under saddle on a flat triangular base with one leg raised, original red and white mineral pigments, 49 cm high and 65 cm wide, For similar example see Bonhams London…
Golden Bodhisattvas: Ancient Tibetan Lacquer Paintings
A pair of lacquer paintings of sitting Bodhisattvas in 12th-14th century style, The paintings in rich tones of gold and saturated red are in the manner of murals of the early Guge Kingdom in Western Tibet, 74 x 104 cm
Tibetan Snow Lion Panel, 14th Century
A Tibetan painted wood panel with snow lions separated by a vajra, circa 14th century 74 x 55 cm
Anamese Agate Bead Set, 3rd-5th Century
Early set of Anamese agate beads, set with fourteen hexagonal form beads and six smaller beads, in strong tones of orange to red similar Museum of Vietnamese History, HcmC 3rd to 5th century
12th Century Celadon Bowls with Floral Motifs
Two Anamese Tran Dynasty, 12th century celadon bowls, with flared lips, one in a pale celadon glaze, and the other in pale cream glaze with incised floral motifs, diameter 17 cm, 16 cm (2)
Qingbai Glaze Jar and Celadon Bowl
Early Chinese Qingbai glaze jar, of baluster form, together with Chinese pale celadon bowl, with flared lip and sloping sides, a/f, height 7 cm, diameter 16.5 cm (2)
Early Qingbai Ewer with Loop Handles and Spout
Good early Qingbai ewer, of pear form, with loop handles and spout, raised on circular foot, with Chinese Arts & Crafts, Honk Kong Invoice, height 15 cm. Purchased Chinese Arts & Crafts, Hing Kong, 1996
Early Chinese/Anamese Pottery Bowls with Raised Lips and Patterns
Two early Chinese/Anamese pottery bowls, likely Dong Son period (500BCE-300CE) with raised lips, above baluster bodies, one incised with lattice finish, the other with striations, a/f, height 10 cm, 9.5 cm (2)
Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Wares - Kendi, Dish, Bowl (Set of 3)
Three Chinese Yuan Dynasty Qingbai wares, comprising kendi with banded scroll work, a dish with petalled motif, the interior decorated with floral motifs and conical bowl with exterior decorated with stylised leaf motifs, height 11 cm, 13 cm, 11.5 cm,(3),…
Pair of Vietnamese Bronze Pediform Axe Heads
Two Vietnamese bronze Pediform axe heads, likely Dong Son period (500BCE-300CE), one of tapering form, the other of curved form, length 16 cm, 16 cm, (2)
Tang Dynasty Earthenware Horse
A Chinese earthenware horse with arched head and ears pricked. Tang Dynasty, 8th-9th century, 32 cm high, 31 cm long
Antique Southeast-Asian Frog Drum with Geometric Relief Detail
An antique bronze Southeast-Asian frog drum (rain drum), the circular mildly dished top on a wide waisted and flared base, all with fine ribbed and geometrically banded cast relief detail, star centre to the top, four raised and stylised animal forms to…
Tiger-handled Chinese Glazed Jar
A Chinese glazed jar with double tiger handles on the shoulder, 19-20th century, the glaze is imitation the stripes on a tiger, the classical shape is from Tang Dynasty, height 13 cm. Provenance: Old Sydney collection, acquired in New York 1960s
Panoramic West Lake Suzhou Scroll, 1772
A large table scroll, ink and colour on paper, signed Zhou Shang Wen, 1772, two red seals, panorama of West Lake, Suzhou, 96 x 370 cm
Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Bactrian Camel Figurine
A small Sancai glazed bactrian camel, Tang Dynasty, legs folded under the body, the head raised above a long beard, length 10 cm. Provenance: A Queensland collector
Sui Dynasty Pottery Horse and Rider
A pottery horse and rider, with Traces of pigment, Sui Dynasty, height 33 cm, width 28 cm
Junyao Lavender Glazed Bowl
A Junyao glazed bowl, probably song-Jin Dynasty, 12th-13th century, with rounded sides covered inside and out in a thick lavender, milky blue glaze thinning to a mushroom tone at the rim, the glaze pools near the footrim, diameter 14 cm, height 5 cm.…
Rare Chinese Glass Bangles
Three rare Chinese glass bangles, 2nd-10th century, blue translucent, turquoise opaque and blue-black, moulded and hand finished with flat and curved sides, diameter 6.5 - 7.5 cm. Provenance: Old Sydney collection. Other Notes: early Chinese glass bangles…
Bronze Medieval Cloak Fastener, 15th Century
15th century Medieval Penannular cloak fastener. Made in bronze approx 4 cm dia
Yuan Dynasty Longquan Celadon Jarlets Pair
Two 'Longquan' celadon jarlets, Yuan dynasty, each of compressed globular form with narrow mouth set with two lug handles, one decorated in relief with a dragon pursuing a flaming pearl around the sides above a band of crested waves, covered with a…
Yuan Dynasty Celadon Dragon Dish
A 'Longquan' celadon 'dragon' dish, Yuan dynasty, with rounded sides rising to a flat everted rim, the interior decorated in relief with a leaping dragon pursuing a flaming pearl within a band of curling scrolls carved around the cavetto, the exterior…
Yuan Dynasty Blue and White Floral Jarlets
Three blue and white jarlets, Yuan dynasty, each of globular form with narrow mouth set with two lug handles, the sides painted with floral sprays and applied with beaded vertical ribs, 7 cm high to 8 cm high
Tang Dynasty Lady Pottery Figure
A painted pottery figure of a lady, Tang dynasty, standing, her body slightly swayed with her hands held together in front, hidden beneath the folds of her long loose robe falling down to her protruding shoes, the fully rounded face with long hair drawn…
Tang Dynasty Sancai-Glazed Pottery Horse
A sancai-glazed pottery horse, Tang dynasty, standing four square on a rectangular base, with head raised and turned slightly to the side, the body glazed in cream, the breast, crupper and halter straps in chestnut brown hung with moulded plaques picked…
Yuan Dynasty Foreign Merchant Pottery Figure
Yuan Dynasty style red pottery figure of a Foreign Merchant, the standing figure holding a bag under his right arm, on rectangular base, with traces of green, white and blue pigments remaining, height 25 cm. Provenance: Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, October…
Tang Dynasty Court Official Pottery Figure
Tang Dynasty style Sancai-glazed pottery figure of a court official, the standing figure shown with hands clasped and hidden within his long sleeves, wearing a court hat, height 42 cm. Provenance: Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, March 1997, labels: accompanied…
Zhou Dynasty Bronze Ritual Cup with Dragon Frieze
An antique Chinese bronze ritual cup, Zhou Dynasty, circa 4th century BC, the bell shaped cup with a flaring rim and high set looping handles, decorated with an archaistic silk worm frieze surmounted by a border of dragons in triangles, the waisted foot…
Glazed Terracotta Reclining Figure Pillow with Wooden Stand
A Sung dynasty style glazed terracotta pillow in the form of a reclining figure together with a carved wooden stand, 20th century, 17 cm high, 27 cm wide, 12 cm deep
Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Tang Dynasty Style Horses
A large pair of Chinese gilt carved wood Tang dynasty style horses, 20th century, 135 cm high
Southeast Asian Terracotta Deity Head, 12th Century
A south east Asian terracotta head of a deity on stand, possibly 12th century, 22 cm high
Rare Tang Dynasty 'Fat Lady' Statue with Report
A rare large Tang Dynasty 'Fat lady' 618 - 906 AD height 66 cm. Note: With Ralf Kotalla Thermoluminescence laboratory report
Cambodian Seated Buddha, 12th-13th Century
A Cambodian seated Buddha 12TH- 13th century on stand (33 cm high without stand);
Bronze Dragon Bell from Eastern Zhou Dynasty
A Chinese bronze bell, with two Confronting Scaly dragons on top, after Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 5th century BC, the shape and style probably from an original old mould, present day Shanxi Province was renowned for bell manufacture, height 33 cm
Ancient Chinese Dragon Dou Vessel
A Chinese archaic-style bronze shaped ritual food vessel, Dou, after Eastern Zhou Dynasty, BC 6th/5th century, the deep rounded body supported on a stem and flared foot decorated with bands of interlaced stylized dragons, height 21 cm
Ancient Chinese Bronze Gui Ritual Vessel
A Chinese archaic-style bronze ritual food vessel, Gui, after Western Zhou Dynasty, BC 11th century, height 11.5 cm
Sandstone Ganesha Figure with Elaborate Crown
A sandstone figure of Ganesha wearing an elaborate crown. Provenance: Estate of the late Thomas James Valentine, condition: crack to one hand, height 34 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
Tang Dynasty Painted Earthenware Camel
A painted earthenware Bactrian camel, standing foursquare, with original pigment, Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD, the head up and alert, mouth closed and eyes wide open, the tail swirled on behind. Note: early pottery often retains the original red, yellow or…
Southern Song Dynasty Celadon Brush Washer
A Chinese Longquan celadon brush washer, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1298), with fine crackle glaze, 11.5 cm diameter, similar example please see Chinese Antiquities From the Brian S. McElney Collection, p.93, pl.53. Provenance: An old Melbourne private…
Longquan Celadon Tripod Censer, Song-Yuan Dynasty
A Chinese fine drum shaped Longquan tripod censer, Southern Song-Yuan dynasty, 13th-14th century, covered in a good pale green celadon glaze, 16 cm diameter, 5.6 cm high. Provenance: Mossgreen, 16 November 2015, lot 79
Warring States Stoneware Bowls with 'S' Motif
Two Chinese fabric-impressed small stoneware bowls, Warring States (475-221BC), with applied 's' shaped motif, 6.5 x 8.7 cm, and 6.6 x 8 cm, similar example please see Suzanne G. Valenstein. A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics: Revised and Enlarged Edition,…
Bronze Buddha Head from 11th-14th Century Thai/Lao
A Thai/Lao bronze Buddha head, 11th-14th century, 12 cm high. Provenance: David Jones Gallery, Sydney, July 1968, An old Melbourne private collection, / 19687·
12th Century Qingbai Boys Bowl with Lotus Branches
A Chinese 'Qingbai' boys bowl, Southern Song dynasty, 12th century, the interior finely incised with four flying boys holding four lotus branches in between, covered with a fine even bluish green glaze, 14.1 cm diameter. A larger Qinba i bowl with two…
Vines and Chrysanthemum
Attributed to various Artists including Mei Lanfang (1894 - 1961), Cheng Yanqiu (1904 - 1958), Shang Xiaoyun (19001976), Xun Huisheng (1900-1968), and Liu Yazi (1887 - 1958), Vines and Chrysanthemum, Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, signed and…
Yuan Dynasty Junyao Dish with Provenance
A small junyao dish, Yuan dynasty, 12.2 cm diam. Provenance: NSW private collection, with a Christie's label 'Christie's 125/2 30.10.01', and 'Roy Morrell' possible previous owner'
Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Phoenix and Peony Bowl
A Chinese moulded Qingbai 'phoenix and peony' bowl, Yuan dynasty, 17. cm diam. Provenance: NSW private collection
12th Century Chinese Hare's Fur Tea Bowl
A Chinese jian hare's fur tea bowl, 12th century, 12.4 cm diam
Chinese Bronze Scroll Weight: Ji Gong, Eccentric Buddhist Monk
A Chinese bronze scroll weight of Ji gong, the Eccentric Buddhist monk, mid Qing Dynasty, he carries a bottle of wine in his right hand & a fan in his left, he ate meat & drank wine violating Buddhist monastic rule, he has become a folk hero from the 12th…
Tall Celadon Vase, Republic Period, 20th Century
A very tall Chinese porcelain baluster shaped vase with celadon crackle glaze, Republic period, 20th century, proportions & glaze in the tradition of the song Dynasty, height 61 cm
Song Dynasty Chinese Crackle Glazed Lobed Bowl
A Chinese crackle glazed lobed bowl, song Dynasty, label on underside, diameter 12 cm, height 4.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Peter Sculthorpe
Cizhou Glaze Stoneware Figure of Girl
A buff stoneware figure of a girl, Cizhou glaze, song Dynasty, 1279-1368 AD, the standing figure is molded & has painted features in brown glaze & holding an open fan, height 11 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
Tang Dynasty Earthenware Women Busts
Four Chinese earthenware busts of Women from the Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD, with full rounded faces & their long hair swept up & piled high on the head, some with traces of black pigment [4], height 12-15 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an…
Tang Dynasty-inspired Gold Embossed Metal Bowls
A pair of circular metal bowls with gold Embossing, the design influenced by the silk Roads during the Tang dynasty, four Chinese characters to base, the design & shape made by a master craftsmen, molded & hand finished, a floral arabesques scrolling of…
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