Asian Antiques & Decorative Arts (Section A)

ID - 458611 - An impressive Chinese porcelain doucai enamel vase, featuring an array of fascinating figures and symbols, including dragons, bats, tigers, ruyi sceptres, fly whisk, and much more, with birds and clouds to neck under a meander border with scrolling and clouds and a six character Xuande mark

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ID - 458612 - An antique Chinese blue & white export porcelain sauce boat, with lovely lobed and moulded shape and painted landscapes and flowers, a sprig of flowers to the bottom of the basin, with some kiln flaws and cracks but no damage, unglazed foot, 19cm (L) x 7.5cm (h)

ID - 458613 - An antique Chinese blue & white export porcelain small serving tureen, with figural beast head lugs to either end, hand painted with profuse decoration of landscapes, scuffs and rough edges to platter and tureen lid, tureen with hairline crack to lid, 18cm (L) x 11cm (H)

ID - 458614 - An Asian brass page turner, possibly Japanese, with silver and copper overlaid detail to handle, the sides with a buffalo under a blossoming tree and a fisherman under water lilies

ID - 458615 - A small Chinese blue & white export porcelain platter, with hand painted scenes of peonies and bamboo with a fence and floral border, attr. 18th century, unglazed base, 18cm (L) x 26cm (W)

ID - 458616 - An exceptionally fine Kutani (Japanese) miniature porcelain bowl, hand painted with the seven lucky gods, with a background of gilding and gilt four character Kutani mark to base, possibly for an artist

Very minor wear to rim; otherwise excellent

ID - 458617 - An antique Chinese silver cigarette case slip cover, with hand etched flower sprays to each side and a small rectangular monogram panel, unused

Total weight approx. 81g
Marked 'Made in Hong Kong/GK 90' to side; presumed .900 silver

ID - 458618 - A delightful pair of Satsuma (Japanese) ceramic miniature vases, with hand painted autumnal leaves and gilt trim

Unmarked to base, dimensions each:

ID - 458619 - An antique Chinese blue & white export porcelain small serving tureen, with figural beast head lugs to either end, hand painted with profuse decoration of landscapes, scuffs, small chips and rough edges to platter and tureen lid, under platter with unglazed foot and kiln grit, tureen (with lid, no platter) 18cm (L) x 11cm (H)

ID - 458620 - An antique Chinese porcelain shell shaped dish, with blue and white handpainted scrolling and floral patterns, ribbed bowl, gilt edging, and unglazed underside, attr. Kangxi period (18th century)

Very good condition; roughness of glaze to one corner, small hairline crack (0.5cm)

ID - 458621 - An unusual large Chinese blue & white export porcelain hexagonal charger, beautifully and carefully decorated with blossoming flowers, rock, fence, bamboo, and birds, with repeating border; large crack running through the body of the plate, small chip with loss on surface, glazed base with three kiln spur marks, possibly in imitation of Japanese style, attr. 18th century, 36.5cm (dia.)

Please note, due to the nature of the damage on this piece we recommend it not be posted, and that a conservator is employed to stabilise the piece

ID - 458622 - A Chinese imari palette porcelain bowl, decorated with underglaze cobalt blue borders, branches, and leaves, with overlaid iron red enamelling and gilt application, double circle mark to underside of footrim with collection owner's name and label, attr. 18th century, with notable scuffing and wear to surface decoration especially to the inner bowl, 23.5cm (dia) x 12cm (H)

Written 'W. D. WEBBER' and with paper 'WEBBER' inventory label; purportedly and by family repute from the estate of William Downes Webber (m.1873), the second husband of Anna, Dowager Countess of Kingston

ID - 458623 - Six antique Chinese blue & white export porcelain hexagonal plates, attr. Qing Dynasty, each with a matched motif of a landscape with figures and a border of flowers and ribboned lozenges, one with crack and loss to edge, and an additional smaller crack, smaller likely a kiln flaw, each approx. 23cm (dia.)

ID - 458624 - Four antique Chinese blue & white export porcelain bowls, attr. 18th century, three with a matched scene of a temple by a large tree, on the riverside winding through a small village and mountains in the distance, bordered by floral sprays and crosshatching, one with a lakeside estate with large fruiting trees, a fishing boat, and a pine in the distance on a mountaintop, all with small chips to underside of bowls and some hairline cracks but present well, dimension each: 23.5cm (dia.) x 4cm (H)

ID - 458625 - A large and impressive antique Chinese blue & white export porcelain tureen, with under platter decorated with cobalt blue peonies and floral edging, the tureen decorated with landscape scenes and figural beast head lugs to either end, tureen w/ lid dimensions 31cm (W) x 23cm (H) 22cm (D)

ID - 458626 - Six antique imari palette plates, attr. Japanese, 18th century, with underglaze blue decoration and overglaze red and green enamels with gilding, each depicting a central scene of a bridge over a lake, with decorative half circles and rim decorated with cartouches of flowers, gilded rims, wear to gilding and surface enamels, one with repaired break, another with a smaller repaired break, some small chips to rim undersides of each, 23cm (dia.) x 2.5cm (H) each

ID - 458627 - A large Chinese blue & white bulb planter dish, with a landscape scene to base and well, with elaborately decorated border and sides featuring auspicious objects, some residue to base, 28cm (D) x 40cm (W) x 8cm (H)

ID - 458628 - A spectacular blue & white Chinese porcelain vase, of stout form with fierce lion head lugs and alternating scenes of warriors and birds in floral landscapes surrounded by bats and clouds, under a ruyi and palmette border, 40cm (H)

Please note: this item is large and heavy and may incur higher shipping costs

ID - 458629 - A stout Chinese ceramic blue & white vase, with elegant Ming cobalt decoration of lotuses and scrolling, with symbols in lappets to neck under waves, two fantastic beast lugs to either side; base marked with wax seal and paper label for 'Lu Wu Company', one of several companies of the infamous dealer C. T. Loo (b.1880 - d.1957), authenticity unconfirmed

#VS389

ID - 458630 - A pale green jade pendant, carved with a pair of twin fish surrounding the character for 'Luck' representing a wish for 'double' luck and abundance, on a brown woven cord necklace

Jade pendant:

ID - 458631 - A vintage Kutani (Japanese) porcelain tri footed bowl, with scalloped shape and border, heavily decorated with scrollwork and cartouches and overlaid gilding, marked to base with two character Kutani mark

Wear to edges and bowl, loss of gilding present

ID - 458632 - A lovely antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonn�� enamel jar, likely enamel laid on bronze, with flecks of gold

Excellent for reference or display, with an impact damage to lower side and an area of previous repair with overpainting, no lid

ID - 458633 - A charming Chinese porcelain enamelled 'Bats' bowl, featuring red bats flying amongst purple, blue, and green clouds, all on a yellow ground, six character iron red Guangxu reign mark to base, 15cm (dia.) x 7cm (H)

ID - 458634 - A beautifully formed celadon jarlet vase, in pomegranate form with raised surface pattern, with part Chinese archaic mark to base

ID - 458635 - A beautiful Thai Nakon (Thailand) sterling silver chopstick set in velvet lined presentation box, comprising two pairs of chopsticks with etched ends and two pedestal form rests

Total weight approx. 192g; length of chopsticks:

ID - 458636 - Two antique look Chinese 'Erbei' winged cups, red, black and green lacquer on a woven or timber base, one with loss to one end, small areas of wear, each approx. 15.5cm (L) x 4.5cm (H) x 12.5cm (W)

ID - 458637 - A Chinese porcelain iron red revolving vase with stand, featuring a long necked bottle vase with goldfish in a pond motif, with a central pedestal for it to revolve upon, supported by a small porcelain and gilt rim base, with four character iron red and gilt mark to base, dimensions when fully assembled; 31.5cm (H)

ID - 458638 - A pair of Japanese silver presentation spoons, featuring a lucky turtle or minogame, and a crane, each marked with 'Jungin (pure silver)' Japanese hallmark, second character possibly archaic

Silver grade & content untested; total weight approx. 25.35g, dimensions each

ID - 458639 - A large and beautiful Chinese Imari palette export porcelain charger, with extensive antique staple repairs, with rich red and blue tones highlighted by green enamelling and gilding, attr. first half of the 17th century, as found with extensive repairs, chipping to sides and surface, and discolouration, 31cm x 3.5cm (H)

ID - 458640 - A large antique Chinese porcelain tianqiuping vase, with grisaille scrollwork, flowers, and ribboned lozenges, on a pale teal ground, attributed to late Qing period with apocryphal six character iron red Kangxi mark to base

ID - 458641 - A collection of finely carved Chinese 'Heidao' beads, attr. late Qing period (19th-early 20th century), with small figures and foliage, approx. 24pcs

All appear in very good condition; some small breaks may be present, each approx.

ID - 458642 - A beautiful Korean najeonchilgi lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, with a spindly chrysanthemum to lid

ID - 458643 - A charming Japanese vase, possibly a shibuichi alloy, with multitone gold and silver surface decoration of a rooster and hen amongst foliage

Unmarked

ID - 458644 - A beautiful Chinese Peking glass black & imperial yellow vase, with palmette decorated neck and carved grape vines with birds flying amongst them, four character mark to base, 27.5cm (H)

ID - 458645 - A charming set of three cast metal of Asian ladies, including a figure dancing and a figure playing an instrument

Dimensions each:

ID - 458646 - An antique Chinese blue & white export porcelain large serving platter, attr. 18th century, with a hand painted scene of peonies and bamboo with floral edging, with a large staple repaired break through centre and chips to lower edge, unglazed base, 42.5cm (W) x 35cm (L)

ID - 458647 - Two quality vintage books on Japanese art published by J. Hillier for Phaidon Press, including 'Japanese Masters of the Colour Print' by J. Hillier, c.1954, and 'Hokusai' c.1955

Both in very good vintage condition, with paper slipcovers, with wear and discolouration appropriate to age

ID - 458648 - A Chinese porcelain doucai enamel vase, with two colourful five-toed dragons above waves in green and red, under a neck decorated with palmettes, meanders, and lotus scrolling, with six character Xuande period mark to neck, some light wear to enamel surface and scratches to glaze

#VS165

ID - 458649 - A folio of high quality prints, with scenes of murals from the tomb of Li Xian (Crown Prince Zhanghuai, b.655 - d.684) at the Qianling Mausoleum, Shaanxi, published c.1974 by the Shaanxi Provincial Comittee of Cultural Relics publishing house, in original folder, excellent condition

Folder:

ID - 458650 - A lovely Chinese blue & white porcelain vase, featuring Ming style cobalt blue hand painted decoration of scrolling with ruyi, bunches of flowers, figural lugs, and palmette neck in yuhuchunping (pear shaped) form, neck with Xuande mark, two stickers to under foot for Baoli auction house c.2006, authenticity unconfirmed, 32.5cm (H)

#VS003

ID - 458651 - An impressive large Chinese blue & white meiping form vase in Ming style, with freely painted cobalt decoration of scrolling, birds including ducks and fowl, below a slanted mouth, with unglazed base with applied panel featuring various characters, 43.5cm (H)

#VS149

ID - 458652 - A stunning Asian lacquered cabinet, featuring shibayama style inlaid figures, flowers, birds and ornaments in mother of pearl and bone with hand painted effects and detail, mounted on a matched opium footed base

In very good condition
Dimensions (including base):

ID - 458653 - A large and beautiful hand painted Chinese blue & white vase, with a scrolling landscape scene of red crowned cranes under a willow, sparrow and bamboo, a cat playing with a fish, and blossoms above

Neck marked with four character Hongxian (Yuan Shikai) mark; authenticity unconfirmed, accompanied by a spray of peacock feathers and a decorative fan and a timber base

ID - 458654 - A spectacular Chinese porcelain famille jaune bowl on pedestal, with a two part bowl decorated in polychrome enamel scrolling with cartouches culminating in an open mouth to lid, sides decorated with with ring lugs, supported by a yellow-orange petalled base with black and gilt highlights, interior and undersides in teal enamel, with bowl base and pedestal marked each marked with four character Qianlong marks, dimensions when fully assembled: 38cm (H) x 30cm (dia.)

#BL002

ID - 458655 - A stunning Chinese porcelain and enamel charger, decorated with seven dragons in emerald and lime green colours and a geometric 'scaled' pattern ground in teal interspersed with white flowers, marked to base with a six character Kangxi mark in double circles

#DH001

ID - 458656 - A Chinese ceramic 'Peacock Blue' glazed vase, in yuhuchunping (pear shaped) shape with incised decoration of dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds, with bestial lugs and four character archaic mark to neck

#JG002

ID - 458657 - A striking Chinese ceramic 'tea dust' glazed vase, with gold repeated pattern and ruyi border to neck, in yuhuchunping (pear shaped) form), six character apocryphal Yongzheng reign mark

#VS260

ID - 458658 - A beautiful Chinese wucai enamel porcelain lidded bowl, with banded three-pronged handles and swirled finial, with lotus scrolling in blue, yellow, red, green, and pale brown, unmarked to biscuit base with some kiln grit

#JR006

ID - 458659 - A large quantity of archaistic Chinese coins, including a 'Knife Coin' and many holed coins in various conditions including patination

All as found, authenticity unconfirmed
Knife coin dimensions:

ID - 458660 - A bronze incense burner with meander lid, four character apocryphal Xuande mark to base, 10cm (H) x 8cm (dia.)

ID - 458661 - A Japanese glazed porcelain figure of a monkey sitting on a rock in rich purple and yellow ochre tones, with impressed archaic marks to base, box marked

Figure dimensions:

ID - 458662 - A bronze incense burner with elephant head lugs and rich green patina, four character apocryphal Xuande mark to base, 16cm (dia.) x 5.5cm (H)

ID - 458663 - A Japanese blue & white porcelain takamakura (pillow/neck rest), with transfer printed pattern and curved shape

ID - 458664 - A Japanese cast metal figural vase, possibly bronze, of a warrior, perhaps a ronin or samurai, standing by a tree bearing an inscription

ID - 458665 - A Japanese pottery rooster, with lovely smooth semi matte gloss surface and gilt decoration, impressed three character mark to base

ID - 458666 - A new in box, Chinese embroidered wall scroll depicting vibrant flowers in vase, in perfect condition

ID - 458667 - A Chinese carved stone archaistic form lidded vase and cover, carved from a rich brown stone with bestial ears in the form of lions or Pixiu, and a tri-pointed sparrow lid

#VS011

ID - 458668 - A unique metallic pewter bird tea pot with internal mark

ID - 458669 - A beautiful jade carving of a cluster of ripening peaches, with beautiful translucent grey to pale green tones, 19.5cm (H) x 16cm (W) x 8cm (D)

ID - 458670 - A heavy Chinese brass and cloisonn�� enamel censer on tripod pointed feet, four character mark to base, 16cm (dia.) x 13cm (H)

ID - 458671 - A charming Chinese scroll, of fresh bamboo shoots and butterflies accompanied by a calligraphic inscription, 150cm (L) x 48 cm (W) as found with some staining and wear to paper

ID - 458672 - A bronze archaistic Chinese 'Jue' wine cup, 18cm (H) x 17cm (L)

ID - 458673 - A Chinese soapstone carved twin vase, with fretwork carved fronds and flowers separating two chambers, one chipped to edge

ID - 458674 - A blue & white temple jar lid, with rich cobalt blue paintwork, perfect as a replacement or as a decorative ornament, 22cm (dia.) x 13cm (H)

ID - 458675 - A vintage saisen-bako Shinto temple donations box, painted dark red with design of iron studs and applied press tin plaques