Ming Style Seated Goddess Bronze with Wave Base
A Ming style Chinese bronze of a seated serene goddess, raised on a base modelled as crashing waves, traces of gilt remain. Impressed character marks to the reverse of base, height 23.5 cm.
Chinese Ming Provincial Pottery Set
Three old Chinese 'Provincial Ming' small pots, includes two vases and one lidded pot, blue painted glazed decoration on white. Provenance: Collected by our vendor when travelling up the Rajang River, Borneo, some 45 years ago as part of his Medical…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Dragon Bowl
Chinese Ming Dynasty dragon blue and white bowl 5 cm height approx
Chinese Ceramic Vessels from Ming/Qing Dynasties
Three Chinese ceramic vessels, Ming/Qing Dynasty, comprising a 17th century European cobbled Dehua octagonal cup, a 19th century octagonal cup painted with iron red qilong decoration and a water dropper in the form of a teapot with cash symbol at top, the…
Ming/Qing Dynasty Celadon Bowl with Ge-Type Crackled Glaze
A Chinese celadon bowl, Ming/Qing Dynasty, the foliate rim bowl covered in a pale blue green ge-type crackled glaze, 6.5 cm high, 16 cm diameter,
Ming Dynasty Celadon Foliate Dish with Crackled Glaze
A Chinese celadon foliate dish, Ming Dynasty, the barbed foliate rimmed dish covered in a thick crackled bluish celadon glaze with an unglazed foot, 4 cm high, 16 cm diameter,
Qingbai Vase with Grey Glaze, Yuan/Ming Dynasty
A Chinese Qingbai vase, probably Yuan/Ming Dynasty, of baluster form with two handles covered in a grey-tinged glaze, 23.5 cm high,
Ming Xuande Bronze Censer with Twin Handles
Chinese large & heavy bronze twin handled censer, Ming Xuande mark to base, 16 cm high, 15 cm diameter
Ming-style Buddhist Lion Joss Stick Holders
A pair of old Ming style joss stick holders, as seated Buddhist lions on tall plinths, glazed in mustard yellow, blue and green. A/F. Provenance: Ex. 'Park-Bernet Galleries, catalogue November 1969, Helen Pryibil Estate Auction, Long Island USA.'
Ming Marked Blue Cream Glaze Vase with Trumpet Spout
Chinese cream glaze vase with trumpet spout Ming marked in the bottle shape with long neck and in a pale blue colour, height 43 cm
Ming-style Chinese celadon fish charger, 34cm diameter
A Chinese celadon two fish charger in the Ming style Diameter 34 cm.
Ming-style Yuhuchun Vase in Red and Green, 27 cm
Chinese Ming style Yuhuchun vase in red and green colour, height 27 cm
White Cat and Butterfly
Chinese Qing Dynasty painting of a white cat watching a butterfly, ink & colour on silk, after Ming Dynasty court painter Bian Jing Zhao, hand gilded frame and silk mount. Ex: Raymond Tregaskis Antiques 1999 (ex John Hilliard Collection), 122 cm x 63 cm…
Ming Dynasty Kraak Porcelain Dish with Blue Foliage and Deer
Chinese Kraak porcelain dish - Ming Dynasty painted with blue and white foliage & deer, decoration, diameter 27.5 cm
Ming-style Chinese Elm Cabinet with Bronze Mounts
Chinese elm wood cabinet, in Ming taste, of slightly spreading rectangular form, reeded top, above two molded doors set with bronze mounts and handles, opening to two shelves above two short drawers, above lower shelf, set on four reeded feet united by…
Antique Ming and Qing Dynasty Ceramics with Certificates
Two Ming cargo wine cups and a Qing blue and white pot, circa 1640 and late Qing Dynasty, 1890, two blue and white footed wine cups with dragon chasing a pearl motif, each, bearing 1985 salvage labels, and a phoenix and dragon decorated pot with a ruyi…
Antique Jade Quatrefoil Censer with Archaistic Motifs
An antique pierced and carved jade three part censer, probably Ming Dynasty or earlier, in richly mottled cream to dark chocolate colours, of quatrefoil form carved, with archaistic motifs in low relief, with ornamented loop handles and loose, rings, a…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Double Gourd Vase
An antique blue and white double gourd vase, Ming Dynasty, 1403-1643, with wooden display stand, freely decorated with figures engaged in pursuits in a fenced garden beneath, a willow tree, the upper register decorated with auspicious peach fruits and…
Ming Dragon Jardiniere with Floral Scrollwork
Large blue and white dragon themed jardiniere decorated with large dragone to centre and surrounded by floral scrollwork, below is featured by waves. Ming marked to the rim, height 40 cm, diameter 43 cm
Antique Chinese Blue and White Dishes Collection
Three antique Chinese blue and white dishes i) Ming minyao zhangzhou, c.17th century, diameter 16 cm, II) Jiaqing, c.1822 Tek Sing cargo, diameter 15 cm, III) Qianlong, Jingdezhen, diameter 14.5 cm
Ming Blue & White Swatow Bowl from Binh Than Shipwreck
A Ming blue and white Zhangzouh (Swatow) bowl. Provenance: Binh Than shipwreck Vietnam, c.1608, height 6.8 cm, diameter 37 cm
Ming Dynasty Grey and Black Jade Deer Carving
A rare grey and black jade carving of a recumbent deer, Ming dynasty, the animal well modelled with its legs tucked beneath its body, its head raised facing forward and holding in its mouth long stems of lingzhi fungus, one stem curling over one side of…
Ming Dynasty Brass Censer with Stone Inlay and Carvings
Good Chinese brass censer dual handles, stone inlaid wood lid, with carved temple dog finial, character marks to base, (indicating Ming Dynasty, Emperor Hsuan Te, 1426-1435), on pierced brass stand, height 27 cm, total).
Chinese Ming-style Blue and White Moonflask, 32cm
A Chinese porcelain rosette moonflask, in underglaze blue, Ming Dynasty style, painted on each side with an elaborate medallion, within a geometric border, the rib strap handles ending in shaped terminals, raised on a low rectangular foot, height 32 cm
Ming Dynasty Wood Guanyin Statue with Gesso Traces
A finely carved wood Guanyin in the posture of Royal ease, with Traces of gesso, probably Ming Dynasty, height 38 cm, width 26 cm
Green Dragon Dish with Chenghua Mark, 21cm Diameter
A fine green enameled dragon dish, with shallow rounded sides, the interior with a central five claw dragon, an underglaze blue Chenghua mark the exterior with two fived-clawed dragons striding through the clouds. Note: this dragon design first appeared…
Mandarin in Ming Garden
A rectangular porcelain tile, a Mandarin dressed in Ming attire keeping cool in the garden with an attendant and children, Qing Dynasty 25 x 41 cm
Caramel Glass Snuff Bottle with Jing Zuo Style Carving
A green and white overlay caramel glass snuff bottle, carved by Hui Jun, 1970, 1990 carved in the 'Jing Zuo' style carved with the figure of Tao Yuan Ming standing on a knoll with clouds in the background pointing at green and white asters, the reverse…
28.5cm Chinese Kitchen Ming Shallow Circular Dish
A good old Chinese 'kitchen Ming' shallow circular dish, Diameter 28.5 cm.
Chinese Republic Period Yixing Teapots with Inscriptions
Two Chinese inscribed yellow Yixing Teapots Republic period one teapot of trapezoidal grain measure shape, with incised black-filled decoration to one side of bamboo, to the other side inscribed with a three line poem by Yu-ping, with seals of Gan Cheng…
Ming Dynasty Guanyin Figure in Red Lacquer
A Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin Ming Dynasty, the Guanyin figure seated on a lotus base, covered in red and gilt lacquer, with a sealed square plug to the reverse, carved from a dense and heavy hardwood, 23.5 cm high, 11 cm wide, 11 cm deep
Ming Dynasty Longquan Phoenix Tail Vase
A Chinese Longquan 'Phoenix Tail' vase early Ming Dynasty with carved decoration of scrolling lotus to the body and neck, interspersed with bands of decoration to the shoulder and above the foot, the vase covered in a clear crackled green glaze, 30.5 cm…
Chinese Sancai Glazed Pagoda, Ming/Qing Dynasty
A large Chinese Sancai glazed pagoda Ming/Qing Dynasty, the three-tier pagoda of square section consisting of four pieces, in the form of a classical temple pagoda, 163 cm high, 45 cm wide, 42 cm deep 163 cm high, 45 cm wide, 42 cm deep 163 cm high, 45 cm…
Red and White Ming Style Fish Pot
Small red and white Chinese pot in the Ming style decorated with red and white fish and floral work, two rings to base. Condition: good, some wear to inside but overall good height 14 cm
Blue and White Ming Dragon Vase
Large Chinese 'Dragon' vase Ming mark in the baluster form and decorated in blue and white dragons. Marked to shoulder. Condition: good, some wear to bottom, other minor wear height 46 cm
Ming-style Iron Red Dragon Gourd Vase with Crackle Glaze
Gourd shaped Chinese vase in the Ming style with iron red dragon amongst flowers and a crackle glaze finish. Condition: Good/Fair, chip to bottom, otherwise good height 47 cm
Ming Dynasty Celadon Jade Finial with Lotus and Egrets
Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon jade finial carved & reticulated with lotus and egrets. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, height 4.8 cm
Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Parrot Bird Export
An antique Chinese Kangxi Ming style Sancai glazed parrot bird export, height 25 cm
Chinese Bronze Vases with Dragon and Phoenix
A pair of Late-19th century/early 20th century Chinese two ears bronze vase, decorated with Chinese dragon, phoenix and flowers using high-quality hand-carved. Detailed carving with two elephant shaped ears. Marks from the Ming Dynasty, Xuande period.…
Chen Guangfu's Ming Dynasty Purple Clay Teapot
A Chinese purple clay granulated tea pot, three character marks Chen Guangfu under the base, Cheng Guangfu (1621-1644) is from Yixing, Jiangsu. Although he was partially blind,the teapot he made is excellent. He is one of the best purple granulated teapot…
17th Century Chinese Red and Green Porcelain Bowl
A 17th century large Chinese Zhangzhou Fujian red and green porcelain bowl, Ming Dynasty, height 13.5 cm, depth 27.5 cm
17th Century Blue and White Porcelain Wine Pot
A Late-17th century blue and white porcelain wine pot, fine blue and white hand painting, depicting a Chinese figure and a garden scene, fine quality and good condition, late Ming Dynasty (1522-1619), height 20 cm, width 18 cm
Chinese Ming/Ching Dynasty Bowls - Set of Three
Three various Chinese Ming/Ching Dynasty bowls including Ming celadon bowl, (diameter 122 cm approx); blue & white Ching Dynasty bowl, (diameter 16 cm approx); and blue & white shallow bowl, (diameter 18 cm approx). Each with a label indicating the item…
Late Ming Blanc de Chine Dish
Chinese late Ming blanc de chine dish late Ming circa 1600. Diameter 14 cm. Nb does not include stand. Provenance: Property of Peter Elder BA (Hons) (ANU), PhD (NTU). Collected around the 1970s
Ming Blue and White Swatow Dishes, 1600-1620
Two Chinese late Ming Zhangzhou Swatow blue and white dishes, Wanli period circa 1600-1620. Diameter of largest 17 cm. Both damaged and repaired. Stand. Provenance: Property of Peter Elder BA (Hons) (ANU), PhD (NTU). Collected around the 1970s
Yuan-Ming Celadon Dish with Shipwreck Provenance
Chinese celadon dish probably Lonquan Kilns, Yuan to Ming Dynasty. Diameter 11.2 cm. Small chip to footrim as seen in image. Minor etching of glaze (probably due to saltwater), this type are often from shipwreck hoards. Stand. Provenance: Property of…
Late Ming Blue and White Dish Fragment
Late Ming blue and white dish fragment. Frame 31.5 x 31.5 cm. The cavetto from a larger dish, ground down
Ming Swatow Dish with Pagoda Design (10 words)
Large Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow dish with split pagoda design late Ming circa 1600. Property of a retired diplomat, collected in the 1970s. Rim frits, overall very good. 37.5 cm diameter. Stand
Ming Style Iron Red Vase with Bird and Weeds
A Chinese porcelain Ming style two-handled vase, decorated in underglaze iron red to the baluster shaped body with a design of birds and water weeds. Height 28.5 cm.
Antique Chinese Guanyin Statue with Gilt Ornamentation
An antique Chinese painted wood and gesso Guanyin, possibly Qing Dynasty, but in the Ming manner, the serene figure in a serpentine pose standing upon a rocky base, with diadem and combed coiled hair and hands touching her lappet and robe, in gesso and…
Huanghuali Ming-style folding armchair with metal struts
A huanghuali and hardwood Ming-style folding armchair Jiaoyi, 20th century, the rounded crestrail ending in outswept handrests supported by the curved extensions of the front legs and slightly curved back splat carved with a lappet-shaped cartouche, the…
Ming-style Huanghuali Tapered Cabinet with Metal Accents
A Ming-style huanghuali and hardwood round corner tapered cabinet Yuanjiaogui, 19th/20th century, the rounded protruding top with a recessed single panel within the mitred frame, set on slightly splayed rounded corner posts housing well figured matching…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Standing Figures
Two bronze standing figures, late Ming dynasty, 17th century, one wearing a wide-sleeved robe and court hat, the other wearing a cloth cap with long trailing ribbons and holding a fly whisk, wood stands. -4. 23 cm high. Provenance: Charlotte Horstmann and…
Ming-style Folding Armchair with Dragon Carving
A hardwood Ming-style folding armchair Jiaoyi, 20th century, the rounded crestrail ending in outswept handrests supported by the curved extensions of the front legs and slightly curved back splat carved with a lappet-shaped dragon cartouche above a…
Pair of hardwood yokeback armchairs
A pair of hardwood yokeback armchairs Sichutouguanmaoyi, 20th century, each with a gently curving crestrail with extended truncated ends, the S-shaped back splat carved with a lappet-shaped cartouche of foliate scrolls, the two rear posts extending to…
Ming Style Hardstone-Inlaid Table Cabinet
A hardstone-inlaid Ming style hardwood table cabinet, of rectangular form with hinged lid opening to reveal a tray like compartment, above two pairs of short drawers and a long drawer, each door inlaid with boys at play, between a frieze of bats on the…
Mythical Soapstone Seal with Inscriptions and Fitted Box
An inscribed soapstone seal, 19th/20th century, of rectangular form surmounted by a bifid-tailed mythical beast its head turned towards a ball to one side, the seal face carved with two characters Xu Gu and inscribed on one side with a three-character…
Longquan Celadon Openwork Peony Vase, Ming Dynasty or Later
A 'longquan' celadon openwork 'peony' vase, Ming dynasty or later, with double walls of pear shape rising from a straight foot to the narrow waisted neck, the outer wall carved with a peony scroll bearing two blooms among foliage in openwork below an…
Ming Celadon Dish with Incised Cover Decoration
Ming celadon dish and cover simple form, incised cover decoration, 13 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Bronze Weight with Smiling Figure
A Chinese bronze weight, the smiling figure resting on one arm, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, his feet protruding from his long, flowing robe, good natural patina, length 4.5 cm
Ming-style Amber Glazed Pottery Jar with Sgraffito Arabesques
A Chinese amber glazed pottery jar in the Ming style, a straight-sided jar with sgraffito arabesques and stylised lotus throughout between fret and lappet borders, with a deep toned slightly concave fitted lid with loop handle, with display stand; bearing…
Ming Blue and White Covered Jar Watercolour
A decorative Chinese watercolour, depicting a Ming blue and white covered jar. Framed and glazed. Overall 52 cm x 51 cm
Iron Red Lotus Jar, Ming Style
A Chinese porcelain Ming style jar, squat circular, decorated in iron red with lotus flowers and tendrils. Diameter 10 cm
Ming-style Qilin Porcelain Vase
A Chinese porcelain Ming style gu form vase, decorated with qilin and stiff leaf panels. Height 34 cm
Ming Dynasty Sancai-glazed Pottery Riders and Attendants
Two Chinese Sancai-glazed pottery Riders on horseback, Ming Dynasty style, each wearing a red hat and a turquoise robe, together with two attendant figures (4), height 31 cm, height 25 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
Ming-style Swatow porcelain dish with bird and flower motif
A Chinese Swatow porcelain dish, of Ming style, painted with birds and flowers in colours of red and green, the unglazed foot with traces of grit picked up from the saggar. (Cordy's label 2002 Manchester Estate Auction.)
Provincial Ming Blue and White Dishes
Three provincial Ming blue and white shallow dishes, one decorated with a fish (Cordy's label 1994), one decorated with bamboo (Webb's label 2001), another with floral design. Largest diameter 20 cm
Provincial Ming Blue and White Dishes
Three provincial Ming blue and white dishes, one decorated with a qilin, the rim of parentheses shape, previously sold by Raymond Tregaskis, Sydney and labelled as from the Collection of Dr. John Yu, one decorated with leaves (old Cordy's label 1994),…
Chinese Porcelain Bowls with Ming and Bird Designs
Three Chinese porcelain bowls, one decorated in the Ming manner with foliate tendrils, another decorated with stylised ho-o bird, the third with stylised lotus and tendrils to the interior and exterior. Largest diameter 13 cm
Ming Blue and White Qilin Dish
A Chinese Provincial Ming small blue and white dish, decorated to the centre with a qilin amongst fiery clouds outlined by a parentheses rim. Diameter 19 cm
Ming Dynasty Jade Dragon Pendants
A pair of jade archaistic pendants, Ming Dynasty, carved and pierced in hues of cream to brown, intricately carved with sinuous dragons crawling around a foliate ground and other auspicious shapes, calcified in section, height 18 cm, width 12 cm.…
Ming Buddha Head with Black Pigment Remnants
A carved marble Buddha head, with Remnants of black pigment on the hair Whorls, possibly Ming, the characteristics of a broad flattened nose and plump earlobes framing the full face beneath pronounced topknot, height 17 cm. Provenance: Important Private…
Ming Dynasty Jade Dragon Crown Pendant
A rare and fine translucent jade, carved and pierced crown shaped pendant, Ming Dynasty, carved in low relief with C scrolls and sinuous dragons in the central disk and atop the crown, height 15 cm, width 12.5 cm. Provenance: Important Private Collection
Ming-style Dragon Vase with Blue and Red Dragons
Chinese blue and red 'Dragon' vase in the Ming style and marked to base, this vase depicts blue, green and red dragons amongst flames, globular mid section and later added ceramic protrusions., height 26 cm
Rare Huanghuali Chinese Folding Armchairs
A pair of rare old Huanghuali Chinese folding horseshoe-back armchairs, the backs with a wide splat, pierced and carved panel with stylised animal and clouds, the seat of each of woven fibre, restrained scroll detail to the arm support, pinned brass…
Yongle Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva Figure with Lotus and Jewelry
Chinese gilt bronze figure of Bodhisattva adorned in Yongle style with elaborate crown and jewelry and fine facial features, seated on a double lotus pedestal, hands held in front with lotus stalks emanating from the hands, the symbols of the Bodhisattva…
Wucai Jar with Golden Carp Scene
Large Wucai jar and cover with a continuous scene of six golden carp swimming, six-character mark, height 38 cm, for a similar example refer to Christie's Hong Kong, important Ming Imperial works of Art from the Le Cong Tang collection evening Sale, 27…
Blue and White Phoenix Dragon Porcelain Box
A blue and white porcelain box, a shaped rectangular box with cover decorated with phoenix and dragon with arabesques and trailing foliage; bearing a bordered apocryphal Ming mark underside, height 6.5 cm length 13.5 cm width 9.5 cm
Ming-style Blue and White Fish Pot
A small Chinese porcelain pot, decorated in the Ming manner in under glaze blue with fish and water weeds, squat circular shape. Diameter 7.5 cm
Ming-style porcelain bowl with ho-ho bird decoration
A Chinese porcelain bowl in the Ming manner, decorated with a ho-ho bird to the centre, framed by eight lappet panels and a diaper border in blue and red, similar pattern to the exterior. Diameter 20.5 cm
Chinese Double Gourd Vase with Chrysanthemum Decoration
An old impressive Chinese double gourd form vase, incised and glazed decoration of chrysanthemum flowers, clouds and scrolling tendrils in yellow on a red ground. Ming six- character mark in double circle to base and old paper label for Paris auctioneers…
Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Jar with Buddhist Lions
Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain jar, of tapering baluster form, the shoulders decorated with Buddhist lions, above a border of floral, duck and insect motifs, height 22.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Northern NSW
Ming Dynasty Lotus Writing Box
Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain writing box and cover, of oval rectangular form, with a lotus scroll decoration to the cover, opening to fitted interior, length 24.9 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Northern NSW
Ming Dynasty Buddha Head with Polychrome Pigments
A Ming Dynasty painted clay head of Buddha, circa 1368 - 1644 AD, the rounded visage of well-defined features flanked by pendulous earlobes, the bow shaped lips below down cast eyes, a deep recessed urna at forehead below a coiffure of tight curls with…
Ming Dynasty Glazed Earthenware Miniature Tomb Furnishings
Two miniature Tomb models of Domestic Furnishings in glazed earthenware, Ming Dynasty, modelled as a quanyi chair and offering table, table 16 cm width chair 20 cm high, (2)
Bronze Seated Buddha from Late Ming Dynasty
A Chinese bronze seated Buddha, late Ming Dynasty, 33 cm high
Swatow Blue and White Phoenix Dishes, Late Ming
Two large Swatow blue and white dishes, late Ming, 17th century, Each one decorated with phoenix amongst exotic flowers, each base with kiln grit, 35 cm diameter and 47 cm diameter. Provenance: One purchased in Sydney, 1970's, The other one purchased from…
17th Century Chinese Wucai Jarlets
Two Chinese wucai jarlets, late Ming, 17th century, 11 cm and 10 cm high. Provenance: One purchased from Andrew Stuart-Robertson, 1999, The second one from Sanctuary Cove Antiques
Large Longquan Dish with Central Flower Head, Yuan-Ming Dynasty
A very large Longquan dish, Yuan to early Ming century, 14-15th century, Moulded with central flower head within a ribbed cavetto, 46 cm diameter. Provenance: Lawsons, Sydney, 1999
Ming Dynasty Lotus Wine Cup with Xuande Mark
A Chinese blue and white wine cup, Ming Dynasty, 16th century, Finely decorated with lotus flowers, Xuande mark, 4 cm high, 6.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, 1981, ex Collection of Mr and Mrs Eugene Bernat
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Kraak Ware Dish
A large Chinese blue and white Kraak ware foliated rimmed dish, late Ming Dynasty, 16th century, Decorated with phoenix and floral motifs, 36.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Lawsons, Sydney, 1999
Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Weight
A Chinese bronze weight in the form of a crouching Buddhist lion, late Ming, 17th century, 8 cm long, 6 cm high
Pair of Ming Dynasty Elephant Cloisonne Vases
Elephant vases, pair of cloisonne, Ming Dynasty, with dragon and foliate decorations, height 46 cm
Ming Polychrome Bird and Dragon Bowl
17th century Ming Zhangzhou (Swatow) polychrome bowl in iron red, green and turquoise, decorated with a central bird in flight the wide border with medallions and dragons chasing the flaming pearl, 35 cm dia (one thumbnail rim chip)
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