Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

The Spring Auction Series, Day 2 — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:395
Sale Title:The Spring Auction Series, Day 2Lots with images:395
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:235
Date:17-Nov-2015
***
A blue and white teapot, Kangxi, circa 1670, decorated with birds and flowers within eight petal-shaped medallions, 9 x 15.5 cm
***
***
***
A fine blue and white ovoid jar and cover, Kangxi, circa 1670, very well decorated with rocks, flowering and fruiting trees, all in vivid indigo blue, 30 cm high
***
***
***
Three blue and white tea bowls and saucers, Kangxi, circa 1670, two decorated with floral designs, one with a pagoda in a landscape
***
***
***
Two blue and white covered boxes, Kangxi, circa 1670, each one decorated with floral designs, 5 x 10.7 cm and 5 x 10.2 cm
***
***
***
A pair of Chinese blue and white cups and saucers, Jiaqing period (1796-1820), the cups: 5 x 8 cm, the saucers 13 cm diameter. Provenance: Melbourne private collection
***
***
***
An export porcelain famille rose 'Fencai' plate, 18th century, with two little boys 'back to back' decorated in the interior centre, amongst flower branches, 23 cm diameter, A famille rose plate with similar decoration please see A. Varela Santos, 100 years of Chinese Export Porcelain, London, 2014-2015, pl.69, p.79. Provenance: Glenhuntly private collection
***
***
***
A rare large Longquan celadon dish, Yuan Dynasty, early to mid 14th century, with a moulded design of a large peony spray in the centre, a continuous wave-band around the cavetto and ten raised florets on the rim, an unglazed firing ring on the base, 35.7 cm diameter, Literature: see Regina Krahl and John Ayers, 'Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Serai Museum, Vol 1, pp.268, pl.130, cat. no.113, for a very similar example, with eight florets on the rim., 14, :35.7, Regina Krahl and John Ayers Chinese…
***
***
***
A Dingyao white-glaze shallow bowl, late Tang Dynasty, 9th-10th century, with lipped rim, covered in a good milky-white glaze, pooling on the exterior, supported on a bi-disc footed rim, Hebei province, for the similar example please see 'Selection of Ding ware: The Palace Museums Collection', 2012, p60-61, cat no 16, 4 x 13.8 cm. Provenance: An old Sydney collection
***
***
***
A Chinese Longquan dish, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), with a moulded design of floral pattern at the interior centre, ribbed pattern decorated at the cavetto, covered with olive green glaze, an unglazed firing ring on the base., 34 cm diameter. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Tristan and Lady Antico, Sydney, 1279-1368
***
***
***
A Chinese Longquan celadon dish, early Yuan Dynasty, circa 14th century, with a pair of moulded fish decorated in the interior, whole body covered with bluish-green ice-crackled glaze, footrim burned iron red, together with a small incised and moulded celadon bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279), the dish 21.8 cm diameter, the bowl 11.5 cm diameter
***
***
***
A blue and white plate, Kangxi, circa 1670, decorated with a cricket on flowers, the rim with eight alternate floral medalions, artemesia leaf mark on the base, 21 cm diameter
***
***
***
Three miniature blue and white double-gourd vases, Kangxi, circa 1670, each one finely painted with floral designs, flat base, the largest 6.5 cm high
***
***
***
A Vietnamese blue and white dish, 16 th century, very well painted with a central flowerhead surrounded by floral scrolls, iron-brown wash on the base, 25.3 cm diameter. Provenance: Melbourne private collection
***
***
***
A group of ten South East Asian ceramics, 14-16 th century, comprising eight Vietnamese blue and white wares, and two Thai Sawankhalok covered boxes, 2.5 x 3.8 cm to 5.5 x 9 cm. Provenance: Sydney private collection
***
***
***
A large Chinese egg-shell porcelain bowl, 20th century, 11 x 5.8 cm. Provenance: Melbourne Private collection
***
***
***
A Chinese porcelain painted tile, Republican period (1912-1949), attributed to Wang Dacang, painted with figures in a mountainous landscape, in fencai enamels, one studio seal of the artist, please see Christies South Kensington, Nov 8, 2013, Lot 1396 for a similar landscape by Wang Dacang, Wooden frame, 37 cm x 24 cm, Also see Simon Kwan 'Brush & Clay Chinese Porcelain Of The Early 20th century', pp354 & p355 for a similar tile of the same size, cat no 108, as well as pp352 & p353 for a vase by the artist…
***
***
***
A Red Bean Yew rootwood brushpot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), hollowed out from the naturalistic form, with good patination, 13 x 7.5 cm. Provenance: An old Sydney collection
***
***
***
A Chinese rootwood brushpot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), The vessel hollowed out, retaining its natural form, the gnarled timber with black highlights, 6.5 cm high. Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection
***
***
***
A Chinese gilt silver and feather folding fan, Qing Dynasty, circa 19th century, the gilt silver outer guards attached with pierced floral branches, with nineteen gilt and pierced silver sticks, one side of the feathers painted with a pair of phoenixes amongst flowers, the other side painted with flowers, together with a Chinese rock crystal pendant, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)in the form of a frog resting on lotus, the fan 24.5 cm long, the pendant 4.2 x 4 cm
***
***
***
A carved white jade brush washer, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), in a form of an open lotus leaf with the stem and a chi-long dragon forming the open work handle, resting on several tendrils., 13.2 cm long. Provenance: Christie's London, 5/7/1983, lot 602.
***
***
***
A Chinese jadeite group of a female immortal and a phoenix, early 20 th century, the figure holding a basket with flowers over one shoulder, wooden base, 21.5 x 26 cm. Provenance: Queensland private collection
***
***
***
A Chinese jadeite archer's ring, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), with green splashes, 2 cm high, 3.2 cm diameter. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Tristan and Lady Antico, Sydney
***
***
***
A fine carved white jade 'lotus leaf' brush washer, 'Bixi', early Qing Dynasty, 17 th/ 18 th century, the stem acting as a handle, the vessel supported on a bed of small leaves and tendrils, the veins in the leaves exquisitely carved, the exterior with traces of russet skin, Zitan stand with Spink and Son Ltd. label, 15.3 cm long, 14.5 cm wide, 7.1 cm high, Lotus was highly appreciated by Chinese scholars, it represents their spiritual purity. In the famous Northern Song Confucian scholar Zhou Dunyi…
***
***
***
A Chinese archaic silvered bronze mirror, Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD), decorated with four zodiac animals, the rim with continous inscriptions, 18.2 cm diameter. Provenance: A private Melbourne collection
***
***
***
A Chinese hardwood table screen, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the central panel finely decorated with a scene from a terrace inlaid in polychrome bone, lacquer, mother of pearl and jade, the background painted in gilt and enamels, the frame and sections of the stand decorated with stylized flowers in mother of pearl gilt and enamels, 70 x 66 x 22 cm. Provenance: NSW private collection
***
***
***
An unusual Chinese bronze mirror, Song Dynasty (960-1279), in the shape of a flower, with vase-form handle, inscribed 'Huzhou shi wu lang lin tong zhao zi' ('A bronze mirror made by Shi Wulang, cast in Huzhou, Zhijiang provence'), 20 x 10.8 cm. Provenance: Sydney private collection
***
***
***
Three Chinese fabric-impressed small stoneware bowls, Warring States (475-221BC), with applied 's' shaped motif, 6.5 x 8 cm, 8 x 7.8 cm, 6.4 x 7.5 cm, similar example please see Suzanne G. Valenstein, A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics: Revised and Enlarged Edition, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2012, pl.32. Provenance: Sydney private collection, (475-221BC), 's'Suzanne G. Valenstein A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics: Revised and Enlarged Edition
***
***
***
A rare large Paktong basin, Qing Dynasty, 19 th century, finely chased with a pair of cockerels in the centre surrounded by stylized bands, the cavetto with precious objects and 'shou' medallions, a single character 'Ri' (sun) within a stylized sun motif, References: see Bernard P. Stoltie, 'Chinese Paktong, Magic Metal With the Soul of Gold', Arts of Asia Nov/December 1992, pp117-123, Fig 6 for a very similar basin. Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection, 19, Bernard P. Stoltie 'Chinese Paktong, Magic…
***
***
***
A fine Chinese silk embroidered panel, Qing Dynasty, 19 th century, decorated with exotic birds and butterflies in flight, a peacock resting on a rock platform and a pair of Buddhist lions chasing a brocade ball, mounted in a huali frame supported in a hardwood stand, all inlaid in mother of pearl, with hardwood back, overall, 110 cm high, 76 cm wide, panel 74 cm high, 53.8 cm wide, For a similar example see Bonhams San Francisco, 17/12/2013, lot: 8265
***
***
***
A large and rare Chinese Jade group, Qianlong period(1736-1795), depicting the 'hehe erxian' riding on a 'raft boat', carrying a large jar, the stone pale celadon, the 'raft' grey to mottled brown, supported on an original polychrome ivory base, 14.3 cm long, 8.2 cm high (Jade). Provenance: A Sydney old private collection
***
***
***
A pair of Chinese Huanghuali square stools (Fangdeng), Early Qing Dynasty, 18th century, each with hard mat seat within a square frame with beaded edge, above plain narrow beaded aprons, the whole supported on tapered legs of square section joined by 'T' shaped stretchers and terminating in hoof feet. Similar pair of Huanghuali stools please see Christie's New York, 3/18/2015, 'The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth Part II: Chinese Furniture, Works of Art and Chinese Paintings', lot130, 49 cm high,…
***
***
***
A long Chinese hardwood hall table, Guangxu period (1871-1908), the top with a floating panel above a carved and pierced apron with a bats, ruyi fungus and other fruit and flowers, supported on recessed bracket legs, the timber with a reddish brown colour with a darker inclusions, 278 cm long, 103 cm high and 53 cm deep. Provenance: This table was reputedly removed from the Imperial Palace during the Boxer Rebellion, which ended in August 1900 when an international force entered Peking (Beijing). It was…
***
***
***
A large rounded-corner tapering Jumu cabinet, Qing Dynasty, 18th- 19th century, with two removable wooden-hinged doors above a recessed panel, a two-drawer section across the middle and a concealed compartment in the bottom of the cabinet, original metal fittings, 202.5 x 107.5 x 53 cm, please see Wang Shixiang 'Connoisseurship of Chinese Furniture, Vol 11',p152, Plate D26 & Vol1, pp83-84 for an example of almost identical style. Provenance: Art Treasures Gallery, Hong Kong, 20/3/2,000
***
***
***
A fine Chinese Huanghuali horseshoe-back chair, Ming Dynasty, 16th /17 th century, with a hard woven mat seat, the sweeping crest rail terminates in an outward facing hand grip, the back support splat is finely carved with a round medallion, the footrest well-worn towards the centre and the well-grained timber is a reddish-brown colour, 99 x 59.5 x 46 cm. Provenance: The property of a gentleman, purchased from R & V Tregaskis 14/6/2002
***
***
***
An early Chinese limestone fragmentary torso, probably Northern Qi (550-577), the body subtly rendered, with minor traces of pigment, metal mounted base, similar example please see 'The Art of Contemplation, Religious Sculpture from Private Collections', Palace Museum, Taiwan, cat no 26, p102 &103 for a complete but very similar figure, 41 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection, acquired by a Professor of Art History in Italy and brought to Melbourne in the early 1970's, and passed on by descent…
***
***
***
A rare Chinese marble tiered base, Tang Dynasty, dated 697-698, made for a figure of Maitreya, the top in the form of an open lotus flower on an octagonal section, supported by five squatting figures, resting on a rectangular-shaped support, a continuous inscription around the sides, 'Commissioned by Du Renzhe, Hebei, made in the 2nd year of the Wan Shui Tong Tien'. Produced for a temple in Hebei province. Base: 32 x 35 cm, 24 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection, acquired by a Professor of…
***
***
***
A small gilt-bronze figure of Dpakara, Qing Dynasty, 18 th century, seated in 'Dharmachakra' on a double-lotus throne, the edges of the robe chased. Dpakara is one of the past Buddhas. According to Buddhism sutra, he has lived on Earth one hundred thousand years ago. Buddhists believe that Dpakara would be one of the previous Buddhas, while Gautama was the most recent, and Maitreya will be the future Buddha, 9.8 cm high. Provenance: Queensland private collection
***
***
***
A small Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, 18th century, seated on a triangular mat holding a long-life vase. Amitayus Buddha is the principal Buddha in Pure Land Buddhism and he is known for his longevity attribute, pre-perception and the deep awareness of emptiness of phenomena. He is a very popular meditational deity in Vajrayana Buddhism. He belongs to the important and popular set known as the Three Long-life Deities: Amitayus, White Tara and Ushnishavijaya, A very similar example please see…
***
***
***
A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a Vajrasattva, 17th -18th century, finely cast, the bejewelled figure seated on a double lotus pedestal, holding a vajra and a bell, sealed with Visvajra. Vajrasattva is a bodhisattva in the Mahayana, Mantrayana and Vajrayana Buddhist traditions. He is the sovereign of all the buddha families and mandalas. In Tibetan Buddhism, Vajrasattva practice is an essential element of Tibetan Buddhist practice, the practices are common to all of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism and…
***
***
***
A Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Green Tara, possibly 15th century, seated in 'lalitasana', the right hand lowered to the right knee in 'varadamudra', the right hand holding a stem of lotus, Green Tara is known as the Buddha of Enlightened Activity, and she is a female Bodhisattva in a Mahayana Buddhism, and a female Buddha in Vajrayana Buddhism, 10 cm high. Provenance: A Melbourne private collection
***
***
***
A finely cast small Nepalese bronze four-armed figure, circa 14 th century or earlier, the crowned female deity standing in Tribhanga, holding a flask, original old patina, wood base, 8.2 cm high. Provenance: The Mitchell Stirling Sale, Mossgreen, 2007, lot 273
***
***
***
A small Chinese limestone fragment, Northern Qi (549-577), finely carved as a the head of Guanyin, the Compassionate one, 11.5 x 9.5 cm. Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection
***
***
***
A Tibetan bone plaque, 17th-18th century, deeply carved with 'Chitaipati' in the centre, covered with a good old patina, 15 cm high, 3.3 cm wide. Provenance: A Private Melbourne Collection
***
***
***
A fine Kassa Mala Kingdom gilt-bronze figure of Green Tara (Syamatara), circa 14th century, Seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus throne, a lotus branch at each shoulder, encrusted with semi-precious stones, the back of the throne painted ref (typical of Kassa Mala bronzes), the rear of the head and crown with polychrome, sealed, Green tara is a female Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, and a female Buddha in Vajrayana Buddhism. She is known as the Buddha of Enlightened Activity, and is most dynamic…
***
***
***
A Nepalese gilt bronze standing figure of Padmapani, 16th-17th century, standing in a lotus base with the body beautifully curved in 'S' shape, the right hand of the jewelled figure lowered in 'varadamudra', with a stem of lotus flower rising from the base to his upper arm, the left hand held a similar lotus stem, the dhoti with carved flower patterns, the face with downcast eyes and peacefully arching brows, the hair piled into a high chignon and secured with a foliate tiara, the base sealed, 18.4 cm high…
***
***
***
A Tibetan heavy wooden book cover, 14th century, carved in the centre with three Buddhist seated deities, surrounded by smaller deities and Buddhist motifs, the central figure being Manjushri., For a wood carved manuscript cover with similar decoration please see the Metropolitan Museum of Art, museum number 1990.22. Also see Bonhams Knightsbridge, 9/06/2014, lot 417, 30 x 74.5 cm. Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection
***
***
***
A central Indian bronze standing figure of Vishnu, probably Vajayanagara period (1336-1644), holding a conch, a wheel, a club and a lotus bud, with attendants at his feet, 20 cm high. Provenance: New South Wales old private collection
***
***
***
An Indian bronze standing figure of Sita, probably late Vajayanagara period, circa 17th century or earlier, the wife of Rama, the body elegantly curved, together with another female figure, 14 cm high and 15.2 cm high. Provenance: New South Wales old private collection
***
***
***
A South-Central Indian bronze figure of a Shiva, probably late Vajayanagara period, circa 17th century, seated on top of a base which represents Mt Kailash the axis mountain of the world. In his left hand he holds a trident (symbol of an ascetic) and skull cup (showing indifference to purity/impurity) and in his right hand he holds a double headed skull drum, heavily pujured., 16 cm high. Provenance: New South Wales old private collection
***
***
***
An Indian Jugli bronze elephant lamp, 20th century, in the form of Gaja Lakshmi riding on the elephant, see Michael J. Ridley, 'Oriental art of India, Nepal, Tibet', 1970, p.53, plate 28 for a very similar example, 22 cm high. Provenance: New South Wales old private collection
***
***
***
A South-Central Indian bronze figure of Bhudevi/ Prithvi, probably late Vajayanagara period, circa 17th century, the Earth Mother incarnate is the mother of Sita. She holds the Utpala blue lotus in her right hand. the face heavily pujured, 16.2 cm high. Provenance: New South Wales old private collection
***
***
***
An Indian bronze figure of Green Tara, 19th/20th century, seated elegantly on a lotus throne, 14.2 cm high. Provenance: New South Wales old private collection
***
***
***
A rare Sri Lankan standing figure of Buddha Sakymuni, probably 19th century, 11.2 cm high. Provenance: New South Wales old private collection
***
***
***
An Indian bronze seated figure of Narasimha, probably Vajayanagara period, circa 17th century, sitting in a meditation pose of 'utkutikasana' on a stepped round lotus base, the legs of the lion-head deity held by a 'yogapata', his principle arms are outstretched and rest on the knees, with the upper hands raised holding a chakra and a conch shell. Narasimha in this lion head form is best known as the fourth avatar of Vishnu, he appeared on earth to defeat the invincible evil King Hiranyakashipu. Thus he is…
***
***
***
A rare Indian bronze figure of Shiva, probably late Vajayanagara period, circa 17th century, depicted as an ascetic, standing on a waisted throne before a naga mandorla, the face heavily pujured, 17.8 cm high. Provenance: New South Wales old private collection
***
***
***
An Indian bronze Jungli figure, probably Vajayanagara period (1336-1644) depicting a four armed deity meditating, with two elephants supported above his head, later wooden base, 13.1 cm high (with the base), together with a stone stele of Vishnu asleep on the cosmic serpent, 5.8 x 9.5 cm. Provenance: New South Wales old private collection
***
***
***
An Indian Jungli bronze toy, 19th-20th century, depicting a soldier on horse back, the original base with wheels missing, 12.2 x 13 cm. Provenance: An old New South Wales private collection
***
***
***
A Qingbai porcelain bowl, Southern Song(1127-1279), finely potted, with combed and incised floral design, 16.6 cm diameter
***
***
***
A white glazed stem cup together with a Longquan stem cup and a small Longquan dish, Ming dynasty (1368-1643), 9.5 x 12.1 cm, 11 x 12.2 cm and 12 cm diameter
***
***
***
A Qingbai ovoid jar, 14th century, covered with finely crackled glaze, 14.7 cm high and 9.4 cm diameter, together with a white glazed ewer, 13th-14th century, 11.7 cm high
***
***
***
A Qingbai bowl, Southern Song(1127-1279), combed and incised with stylized flowers, together with a Qingbai boys bowl, probably later, 19.2 cm and 19.7 cm diameter
***
***
***
A Southern 'Ding' crackle glaze bowl, Song Dynasty(960-1279), finely incised in the centre with two lotus flowers, copper mounted rim, 7 cm high, 15.8 cm diameter
***
***
***
Four Qingbai small iron spot jarlets, Yuan dynasty(1271-1368), three with covers, 6.5 cm high
***
***
***
A Junyao ware bowl, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), covered in a pale blue glaze, stopped unevenly on the exterior. For a similar example please see British Museum (museum number: 1947,0712.105)., also see Christie's London, 15/5/2012, lot 399
***
***
***
A Chinese Cizhou type brown glazed foliate rim dish, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), in the form of a flower with ten petals, 12.4 cm diameter. Provenance: R&V Tregaskis
***
***
***
Two Qingbai ovoid vases, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), each one with a foliate rim, the body with four moulded floral medallions, covered in a crackle glaze, supported on an unusual splayed foot., 19 cm high
***
***
***
A Qingbai moulded dish, Southern Song (1127-1279), well decorated in the centre with a crane amongst lotus, 14.7 cm diameter, together with two white glaze dishes, 14th-15th century, 13.4 cm and 12 cm diameter
***
***
***
Two Qingbai bowls, Southern Song(1127-1279), one with a combed design the second with six lobbed in the form of flower, 17.3 cm and 12.2 cm diameter
***
***
***
Five Qingbai bowls, Southern Song-Yuan dynasty, 13th-14th century, 17 cm, 17.4 cm, 16 cm, 16.3 cm and 15 cm diameter
***
***
***
A moulded and combed Qingbai bowl, together with a six lobed Qingbai a small bowl and small box and cover, Southern Song -Yuan dynasty.13th-14th century, 15.7 cm diameter, 12 cm diameter, and 7 cm diameter
***
***
***
A Qinbai twin fish hexagonal shallow bowl, Southern Song(1127-1279), with six vertical ribs around the cavetto, two fish in the centre, traces of a metal rim, 18 cm diameter
***
***
***
Two Longquan double handled censors, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 6.3 x 3.2 cm, 6.6 x 8.2 cm
***
***
***
Two small Longquan celadon cups, Song-Yuan dynasty, 13th-14th century, a heavily crazed bubble bowl, both rims unglazed, together with a flower shaped foliate rimmed cup., Similar ice-crackle bubble bowl please see Sotheby's London, 11/12/1990, lot 235, similar flower shaped cup please see Sotheby's Australia, 1/4/2015, lot 225
***
***
***
A 'sancai' glazed tripod vessel, Tang dynasty (618-907), with three applied leaf motifs, supported on three short legs, 13.5 x 10.5 cm
***
***
***
Four Jianyao tea bowls, Southern Song (1127-1279), two with russet splashed hare's fur glaze, one with a purplish-black glaze and everted rim, and a small bubble bowl, 13 cm, 11.8 cm-12.3 cm,12.6 cm, and 9.2 cm diameter
***
***
***
Three Jizhou tea bowls, Southern Song(1127-1279), including a tortoiseshell glaze bowl, and two brown black bowls with splashes in the Centre, Jiangxi province, 11.4 cm, 11.2 cm diameter
***
***
***
A rare Khmer stoneware elephant lime pot, 11-12th century, 9.5 x 14.5 cm
***
***
***
A small yellow ground wine cup, 'Tongzhi' four character mark, but probably later, finely decorated in gilt and enamels with four 'shou' medallions bats and auspicious objects., 3.5 x 6.5 cm, together with a small blue and white cup, 17th century, 3.8 x 7 cm
***
***
***
A 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
***
***
***
A Longquan globular ewer together with a Longquan double gourd shaped ewer, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), 6.6 cm and 13.4 cm high
***
***
***
A Longquan bottle vase, Southern Song-Yuan, 13th-14th century, with two lug handles on the neck and key fret band on the shoulder, the foot rim burned brick red, 17.5 cm high
***
***
***
A fine Longquan celadon vase, Southern Song(1127-1279), with lipped rim, covered in a good bluish-green glaze., Compare a similar Longquan vase kept in Victoria and Albert Museum, museum number: c.102-1967. Also see Christie's New York, 20/3/2015, lot 831 for a pair of similar examples., In addition, see 'Song Tradition, Sothebys Ny', 17/3/2015, lot 6 for a very similar example, also 'from the collection of Mrs Alfred Clark and T. Chow', Sothebys Ny, lot 299, 16/12/1980, 12.8 cm high
***
***
***
Four Khmer flattened globular oil pots, 11-12th century, each one with a brown glaze, 7 x 11.5 cm, 9 x 17.5 cm, 8 x 16.5 cm, 9.5 x 12.5 cm
***
***
***
Two Chinese 'Sancai' glazed pottery figures, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), larger one with turquoise, purple and brown glaze to the garment, the other one with green, black, purple and brown glaze., 26 cm and 24 cm high
***
***
***
A 'sancai' twin duck waterdroper, glaze on the biscuit together with a green and amber glazed ewer, both Ming dynasty (1368-1643), duck: 7.8 x 8 cm, ewer: 10 cm high
***
***
***
A good Longquan foliate rim dish, Yuan-early Ming dynasty, 14th- 15 th century, with a moulded floral medallion in the centre, surrounded by an incised floral band, the exterior with vertical ribs, foot rim glazed, base fired brick red 26.7 cm diameter 3000 5000, Literature: a very similar example is illustrated in 'Green - Longquan Celadon of the Ming Dynasty', National Palace Museum, Taipei, 2009, cat no 30, 26.7 cm diameter
***
***
***
A Cizhou wasted jar, Yuan-Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century, decorated with stylized motifs in iron brown, 22 x 13 cm
***
***
***
A large Khmer stoneware oil pot, 11-12th century, with stamped and incised motifs and brown glaze, 12 x 21 cm
***
***
***
A Japanese Kyoto ware tea jar, 19th century, finely decorated with flowering shrubs between a paulonia leaf border at the top and a wide stylized floral band below, with metal mounted rim and metal cover, 17 cm high
***
***
***
A large pair of Japanese Kutani vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), each one decorated with flowering and fruiting branches, the base with a nine character inscription., 42 cm high
***
***
***
A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period(1868-1912), each one decorated with flock of red capped cranes against a finely flecked mid-night blue ground, all in sliver wires, 18 cm high
***
***
***
A tall Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period (1878-1912), with a wireless design of Mount Fuji on a grey background and a large pine with some silver wires in the foreground, in the style of Namikawa Sosuke, gilt copper rims, 25 cm high
***
***
***
A small Japanese bronze water dropper, Meiji period (1868-1912), In the form of a shi-shi lion, 6 x 9 cm
***
***
***
A Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely decorated within silver wires, with an eagle perched on a rock beside a large maple tree, gilt metal rim and base, 24 cm high. Provenance: Kyutaro Abiko (1865 - 1936), founder of the Nichi Bei Shimbun (renamed The Nichi Bei Times), one of the USA's oldest and most prolific Us - Japanese newspapers until its closing in 2009. His home in San Francisco was filled with pieces gifted by Japanese dignitaries, including the Emperor Meiji, of which this…
***
***
***
A Fine Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase, late Meiji period, circa 190, with two birds seated on a flowering maple branch, in soft enamels, iron-red and gilt, Yabu Meizan mark in gilt on the base, 15 cm high. Provenance: Toorak private collection
***
***
***
A rare set of Japanese scales, Meiji period (1868-1912), in a wood and glass single draw cabinet with an original brass weights, inscribed Mori Ya Sadakithi, 32 x 33 cm
***
***
***
A Japanese soft metal repousse plate, early 20 th century, decorated in gilt and copper with Samurai on horseback, the cavetto divided into eighteen sections, each one has stylized motifs, 33 x 25.4 cm
***
***
***
A very large bronze incense burner, 19th century, in the form of 'Shoulao' seated on the back of a deer, holding a Ruyi ceptre, the stag with head turned looking at the old immortal, sculpted flat rootwood base, For a much smaller bronze figure censer please see Sotheby's London, 10/06/1997, lot 123., 61 cm high, 51 cm wide. Provenance: Property of Marisa Sillitto
***
***
***
A small Japanese Suzuribako, early 20 th century, Finely decorated with flowering prunus on the cover and sides on a black ground, the interior with grasses and ferns, all in gold and silver lacquer, copper and silver dropper, ink stone, silver rims, 15.3 x 17.8 cm
***
***
***
A very good Japanese hard wood round tripod table, Meiji period, late 19th century, the top with a very fine insect cloisonne plaque, surrounded by a carved floral scroll, the pierced apron carved with animals amongst a grape vine, supported on a centre pedestal carved with a dragon amongst clouds, 80 x 61 cm
***
***