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Asian Works of Art — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:237
Sale Title:Asian Works of ArtLots with images:237
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:168
Date:24-May-2021
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A Japanese Kyoyaki Mizusashi attributed to Kenzan, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, the stoneware cold water jar decorated in iron brown and enamels with a flowering ancient plum branch, the lid of deep iron brown glaze. 13.5 cm high, 14 cm diameter
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Three Japanese studio pottery vases, by Tominaga Genroku (1859-1920), the first a high shouldered porcelain vase featuring leaves in sometsuke (underglaze blue) and overglaze flowers. The second a high shouldered porcelain vase with overall decoration of typical Chinese Sansui (Mountains & Waterfall) design in sometsuke. The third of baluster form with leaves in underglaze' (are they underglaze or over?) and flowers in bud. (all signed Genroku??) (3) further information: Tominaga Genroku worked in Takeo,…
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A Japanese porcelain vase, by Tominaga Genroku, in trumpet form with sometsuke (underglaze) decoration of hanging wisteria and white double rib detail in the mid-section. Continuning with goldfish swimming around the base. Signed Genroku Sei to base. 29.5 cm high 18 cm diameter
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A Japanese porcelain vase, by Kanzan Denshichi (1821-1890), of squat ovoid form with underglaze pink design of egrets, their beaks and eyes in overglaze green. Signed Kato Kanzan. Further information: Denshichi Kanzan was born in 1821 in the ceramic-producing area of Seto and was trained in the Koto ware kiln in Hikone. He moved to Kyoto in 1862 opening his own workshop. He became the first potter in Japan to employ Western pigments and glazes. Kanzan's works include porcelain tableware, both Western and…
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A Japanese porcelain vase, by Tominaga Genroku (1859-1920), high shouldered vase with attractive design of Irises in sometsuke and overglaze Shoenji (pink gold) flowers. Signed to base Genroku Sei. 20 cm high, 10.5 cm wide
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A Japanese Hirado vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), impressive high shouldered vase with strong sometsuke (underglaze) and ukiage (raised decoration) of lilys and leaves. Unsigned. 31 cm high, 13.5 cm wide
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A Japanese vase, by Nishiura Enji (1856-1914), of tall form with charming underglaze green base and ukiage (raised decoration) of Irises in full bloom. Signed Nishiura Sei to underside. Further Information: Nishiura Enji (1856-1914) established a system to mass produce sometsuke and overglaze mainly in Tajimi. He successfully created an underglaze decorating technique using overglaze enamel underneath a transparent glaze, bringing the trends of Art Nouveau and its glamorously colorful world from the west…
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A Japanese Hirado vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), small high shouldered vase with sometsuke and attractive decoration of Irises. Unsigned. 14.5 cm high, 8 cm wide
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Three Japanese studio Pottery vases, one by Shofu Katei (1870-1928), the first a lotus flower emerging amongst lush leaves on a green base, signed Shofu to base. The second with iris flowers in bloom on a green base, signed Cho / Naga to base. The third of an elongated bottle shape with squat base of blue hydrangeas on a yellow ground. Unsigned. (3), the shofu vase 11.5 cm high, 7 cm wide
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A large Japanese Kyoyaki teapot by Kiyomizu Rokubei IV (1848-1920), Meiji period (1868-1912), the large stoneware teapot with overhead cane handle decorated in orin red and brown with Daruma to one side and an inscription to the reverse. 23 cm high, 22 cm wide
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A large Japanese Kyoyaki vase by Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979), Taisho period (1912-1926) or early Showa period (1926-1989), the large globular stoneware vase beautifully decorated with copper red to the sides in Chinese style. Two character impressed mark to the base reading 'Koyo'. 30 cm high, 26 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio vase by Miyagawa Kozan/Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), Meiji period (1868-1912), the baluster form porcelain vase freely decorated to the sides with scrolling morning glory flower and tendrils in copper red and three different subtle colours of green, signed in underglaze blue to the base 'Makuzu Gama Kozan Sei'. 20 cm high, 18 cm diameter
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A Japanese Iron-Black Seto vase, Edo period (1603-1868), of elegant pear-form with long and narrow neck, covered in a black iron glaze with flecks or russet throughout. Together with a black lacquered Japanese wooden box. 18.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter
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Two Japanese iron Tetsubin, 19th/20th century, both of cast iron with overhead handles, and signed bronze lids. The larger tetsubin 22 cm high, 18 cm wide
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A Korean pierced White-Glazed censer, Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), 19th century, the double-walled censer with pierced geometric decoration to the outer wall and to the lid, various areas with glaze pulling back. 16.5 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter
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A Korean lacquered softwood dining table 'Soban', Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), the rectangular table rising on four legs joined by two stretchers, with a shaped apron beneath the tray top, covered in rich deep reddish-brown lacquer. 28 cm high, 46 cm wide
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A Tibetan silk brocade coat, 19th/20th century, the exterior of very high quality orange-ground Chinese silk and metal-wrapped paper brocade decorated with scrolling peonies and lotus, the interior of Royal Blue brocade silk trimmed with red brocade silk. Buttons to the the front of gilded copper. 140 cm high, 210 cm wide
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A Tibetan sleeveless Silk-Brocade coat, 19th/20th century, the thickly padded coat covered in orange Chinese silk brocade to the exterior, and blue cotton lining to the interior, bordered with woven gold brocade to all edges. Gilded copper bottons to the front. 140 cm high, 130 cm wide
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A Tibetan Nobleman's hat together with a ritual drum, 19th century, the wide brimmed hat covered in Chinese silk brocade, with a brocade band featuring an 'Endless knot' in gold covered wire, together with a wooden ritual drum covered in green-dyed leather. The hat 15 cm high, 30 cm diameter
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A Tibetan repousse silver plaque of Padmapani, 19th century / early 20th century, with fine repousse work dpeicting a standing padmapani surrounded by thirteen tantric deities amongst scrolling lotus, mounted on a 1970s box frame. The plaque 35.5 cm x 30 cm. Provenance: Purchased at Kosminski gallery in the 1970s.
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A large Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a standing Padmapani/Avalokiteshvara, the large gilt-bronze figure decorated with elaborate crown and jewellery, with an incised dhoti, embellished with hardstone cabochons, the right hand raised in vitarka mudra. 69 cm high, 20 cm wide
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Three fine and rare Tibetan silver repousse and Burl-Wood bowls, 18th/19th century, each of burl wood with fine gran, clad to the interior with silver, and with deep repousse work bases with various designs of mythical animals, sanskrit characters and elaborate scrolling foliage. The largest bowl 6 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter
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A Tibetan coral necklace, 18th/19th century with a Chung Dzi bead, 10th century or earlier, the necklace of old coral beads interspersed with silver beads, the chung dzi bead of white agate with three chestnut brown bands. The necklace 45.5 cm long. The Chung Dzi bead 3 cm long
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A Monglian Tantric Buddhist devotional painting, 19th century, gouache on paper depicting lamas and Tantric Buddhist deities in a mountainous landscape, with an inscription in Manchurian. Framed and glazed. The painting 29 cm high, 54.5 cm wide .The frame 56 cm high, 80 cm wide.
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Two Thai Sawankhalok celadon wares, circa 15th century, comprising a small bowl with an incised lotus to the interior, and a jarlet with lotus petal decoration to the shoulder. The bowl 6.5 cm high, 10.5 cm diameter
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A Vietnamese blue and white jarlet, circa 17th century, of gently lobed form, decorated to the shoulder with a cloud-collar motif in underglaze blue. 6.5 cm high, 6.5 cm diameter
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Two fine Vietnamese/Annamese blue and white boxes, 15th century, the larger decorated with a flower to the top, the smaller of mangosteen form, decorated with birds in flight and grasses to the sides. Both with original Hoi an Hoard labels and barcodes affixed to the base. The larger box 5 cm high, 7 cm diameter. Provenance: Hoi an Hoard, Butterfields, San Francisco, 2000
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A Vietnamese/Annamese blue and white large bowl, 15th century, decorated with decorated with a flower roundel to the center surrounded by flaming pearls, the base with an iron brown wash within the foot rim, the rim unglazed. 5.25 cm high, 25.5 cm diameter
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Four Indonesian textiles including a ship cloth, circa mid 20th century, comprising: a ship cloth in red and black brocade cotton on white ground, a Batak beaded hinggi, a metal thread and embroidered cloth, and a warp brocade sash cloth. The ship cloth 96 cm long, 75 cm wide
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A large Indonesian pictorial Ikat 'Hinggi' cloth, Sumba, 20th century, the warp ikat cloth decorated with equestrian figures and attendants, birds and dogs, with two tones of indigo, and red and yellow dyes. 300 cm long, 120 cm wide
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A very large Indonesian pictorial Ikat 'Hinggi' cloth, Sumba, 20th century, the warp ikat handwoven cloth decorated with multi-headed dragons and other fierce mythical creatures, in natural indigo, madder and yellow dyes. 375 cm long, 155 cm wide
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A large Indonesian Ikat 'Hinggi' cloth, Sumba, 20th century, the warp ikat cloth with designs of humans and crocodiles, in yellow, red, indigo and brown dyes. 310 cm long, 140 cm wide
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An Indonesian pictorial Ikat 'Hinggi' cloth, Sumba, 20th century, the warp ikat weaving decorated with designs of birds, horses, mythical creatures, in yellow and indigo dyes. 222 cm long, 100 cm wide
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An Indonesian Ikat 'Lau' cloth, Sabu/Savu, 20th century, decorated with stylised floral and foliate motifs, in indigo, red and white natural dyes. 152 cm long, 60 cm wide
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An Indonesian Ikat 'Lau' cloth, Sabu/Savu, 20th century, decorated with geometric motifs, in indigo, red and white natural dyes. 170 cm long, 55 cm wide
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An Indonesian Ikat 'Lau' cloth, West Timor, 20th century, decorated with stylised human and mythical creature motifs, in indigo, red, white, and other dyes. 134 cm long, 65 cm wide
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An Indonesian Ikat 'Lau' cloth, West Timor, 20th century, decorated with geometric motifs, in indigo, red, white, and other dyes. 164 cm long, 65 cm wide
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A Balinese 'Geringsing' cloth, 20th century, the double ikat hand-loomed ceremonial/ritual cloth with geometric designs in red, yellow and black. 168 cm long, 45 cm wide
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Two Indonesian pictorial Batik cloths by Tjandra Kiran, 20th century, the larger cloth depicting scenes from the Ramayana, the smaller depicting a demon from the Ramayana surrounded by followers. The smaller cloth with a mark reading 'Tjandra Kiran, Keseman Indonesia'. Both mounted on thin wooden boards for hanging. The larger 103 cm high, 230 cm wide. The other 90 cm high, 182 cm wide. Provenance: acquired by the vendor in Indonesia in 1969.
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An Indonesian tribal mask, West Timor, 20th century, fashioned from a single piece of wood, carved as a smiling male face. 32 cm high, 21 cm wide
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A Uzbek silk Ikat Paranja, late 19th/Early 20th century, the paranja with long vestigal arms held back at the rear, made of single ikat silk, with printed cotton lining. 169 cm high, 87 cm wide
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A Balinese Thousand-Coin temple wall hanging 'Kepeng Lamak', 19th/Early 20th century, composed of many Chinese antique coins, woven together with string, applied with mirrors, the hanging device at the top of carved and gilt wood. 122 cm high, 35 cm wide
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A rare Cambodian temple painting 'Preah Bot', early to mid 20th century, the painting is divided into two registers, the top showing Buddha's sermon to his former mother Queen Maya in Tavatimsa Heaven. She is seated in front of Buddha, together with Indra depicted with green-hued skin, who is the Lord of Tavatimsa Heaven. The Cambodian caption below the scene translates as 'Buddha teaches Buddha's mother'. The lower register shows Buddha's descent back to earth, accompanied by green-hued Indra on his left,…
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Arthur John Fleischmann (Czech/Australian) 1896-1990, Balinese boy, terracotta sculpture, finely modelled as a Balinese boy wearing a wide conical hat, signed to the reverse 'A. Fleischmann'. Made in 1938. Together with a fitted wooden stand. 28 cm high, 26 cm wide, other notes: the well-known sculptor Arthur Fleischmann was born in, Bratislava, Czechoslovakia and studied in Prague, Vienna, Italy and France before arriving in Australia in 1939. En-route to Australia he worked in Bali for six months in 1938…
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Tran (Ahn Quan) long (Vietnamese, born 1962), lady sits by the bamboo bench, oil on canvas, signed lower left, well presented in a gilt and lacquer hardwood frame, 68 cm x 99 cm. Provenance: Duc Minh Art gallery, HO Chi Minh city, Vietnam (TL42)
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A large Balinese painting on cloth, 19th century, the wide rectangular painting depicting scenes from the Ramayana, in coloured pigments on cotton. 28 x 520 cm
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A large Burmese Buddhist 'Kalaga', 20th century, decorated with Buddhist figures and apsaras in gold and coloured embroidery on a glack ground, and embellished with large glass beads. Approximately 200 cm high, 320 cm wide
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Two rare Lao ceremonial lacquer betel nut or rice baskets, 19th/Early 20th century, both of woven substrate covered in lacquer and gilding, with woven cotton brocade straps. One decorated with cowrie shells on the feet, the other with butterfly shaped feet and glass disks. Each approximately 13 cm high, 23 cm diameter. Provenance: acquired in Vientiane, Laos on 3 January 1994.
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Five Philippino brass betel boxes and an Indian dish, Mindanao and Elsewhere, 19th/20th century, comprising three silver inlaid Mindanao betel boxes, two other betel boxes, and an Indian enamelled brass dish. The tallest Mindanao box 8.5 cm high, 13.5 cm wide
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Two Thai Sukhothai style Buddha heads, circa 15TH/16th century, one of bronze, with fine features and remnant gilding, with a fitted metallic stand. The other of stucco, the face applied over an earlier, probably Mon-Dvaravati head, together with a fitted black perspex stand. The bronze head 11 cm high, 7.5 cm wide. With stand 17 cm high
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A Khmer stone head of Buddha Mukhalinda, Bayon period, late 12TH/Early 13th century, carved from sandstone, with a radiant smiling face, backed by a mandorla of serpents. Together with a fitted black stand. The head 23 cm high, 19.5 cm wide. With stand 28.5 cm high. Provenance: The sculpture gallery, Hong Kong. Purchased by the vendor in the early 1990s
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A Khmer/Thai Lobpuri bronze figure of Buddha Mukhalinda, circa 13th century, depicting Buddha seated in padmasana on a coiled seven-headed serpent, the serpent raising its heads to form a mandorla. Beautiful verdigris and azuritic patina. Together with a fitted metalic stand. The figure 18 cm high, 7 cm wide. With stand 23.5 cm high
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A Khmer bronze figure of Buddha, Angkor period, 12th century, the bronze figure standing on a circular plinth, wearing a dhoti and cape, with necklace and crown, both hands raised in abhaya mudra, fine verdigris patina throughout. Together with a fitted grey metal-clad stand. The figure 25 cm high, 9.5 cm wide. With stand 31.5 cm high. Provenance: arch angel Antiques, Hong Kong
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An Indonesian basalt Fragmentary head of Buddha, central Java, circa 9th-10th century, the fragmentary carving beautifully detailed with serene face, tightly curled hair, and high domed ushnisha. Mounted on a gunmetal-grey metalic stand. The head 30 cm high, 18 cm wide. With stand 48 cm high. Provenance: by repute, T. McAllister collection, United Kingdom. Collected in situ in the 1960s.
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An Indian Mughal miniature painting, 18th century, exceptionally finely painted and gilded, depicting a mystic with a young attendant within a rocky landscape with trees, surrounded by birds, within a textured red boder. Framed and glazed in a fine bespoke frame by Charles Hewitt frames of Sydney. The image 20.5 cm high, 11 cm wide. With frame 31.5 cm high, 22 cm wide
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An Indian 'Company School' architectural miniature painting, 19th century, the finely painted oval format miniature depicting a white marble Mughal mosque or mausoleum surrounded by verdant gardens and figures. Framed and glazed. The miniature 8.5 cm high, 13 cm wide. With frame 22 cm high, 26 cm wide
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A South Indian bronze figure of a standing Deva, circa 17th century, the large bronze figure depicted standing, holding a mace and sickle, on a later stepped, square plinth base. 33 cm high, 12 cm wide
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A large South Indian granite figure of Bhairava, Vijayanagar period (1336-1646), or later, circa 17th century, the naked standing figure holding attributes in its four hands, with a flame mandorla behind his head. Mounted on a grey-metal covered stand. The figure 75 cm high, 30 cm wide. With stand 82 cm high
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A South Indian granite figure of Vishnu, Vijayanagar period (1336-1646) or later, circa 17th century, Depicted seated in rajalalithasana on a waisted rectangular plinth, with pendant foot supported by a lotus blossom, holding a conch and the sudarshanacakra in two hands, the other two in mudras including abhayamudra. Mounted on a rectangular grey metal covered stand. The figure 47 cm high, 30 cm wide. With stand 54 cm high
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A Gandharan Fragmentary polished stucco head of a lady, ancient Region of Gandhara, circa 3rd century, Gracefully modelled as a female head with delicate feautures, a a high and elaborate coiffure, the face and coiffure beautifully polished. Mounted on a grey metal-clad stand. The head 33 cm high, 19 cm wide. With stand 43 cm high
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A Gandharan fragmentary schist bust of a Bodhisattva, ancient Region of Gandhara, circa 3rd century, beautifully carved from grey schist, with long hair, and a finely detailed face. 26 cm high, 20 cm wide
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A large Gandharan Fragmentary Stucco/Terracotta head of Buddha, ancient Region of Gandhara, circa 3rd century, well modelled as a head of the Buddha, with waving hair and large ushnisha to the top of the head, an urna to the brow, and delicate facial features. 41 cm high, 25 cm wide
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An Indus valley painted Pottery vessel, Zhob phase, circa 3rd to 2nd millennium BC, the ovoid jar decorated with multiple horizontal registers of geometric decoration in brown mineral pigment. 15 cm high, 14 cm diameter
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A North-East Indian Naga Mithun-Hide shield, Konyak group, Nagaland, circa early to mid 20th century, the head-hunter tribal shield of thick, shaped buffalo hide, decorated with dyed goat hair and with remnant white pigmented designs. 90 cm high, 37 cm wide
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A Turkish ottoman brass Brasier, late 19th/Early 20th century, standing on three ornamented legs, the pierced, high-domed lid surmounted by a crescent moon. 57 cm high, 44 cm diameter
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Two Chinese watercolours, 20th century, both depicting lake scenes with mountanious behind, signed and sealed. Framed and glazed. 37 cm x 52 cm each
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Four Chinese export paintings on pith paper, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, each painting depicting a travelling entertainer, framed and glazed, each picture approximately 17 cm x 10.5 cm, the frame 84 cm x 19.5 cm
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A Chinese pictorial embroidery, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, depicting flowers and precious offerings in silk and gold thread on a black ground. Framed and glazed. The frame 44 cm x 146 cm
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A Chinese painting on silk, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, depicting flower baskets, and precious vegetables, signed and sealed, framed and glazed. 27 cm x 80 cm
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A set of four Chinese paintings on silk, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, each painted with antique vases with flower displays, framed and glazed, 83 cm x 40 cm
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A large Chinese lacquer and basketry-inlaid box, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620), of rectangular form in black lacquered wood, the edges decorated in red lacquer and pressed iron with iron bosses, the sides inlaid with woven basketry panels, the sides fitted with bow shaped iron handles. 23 cm high, 56 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A Chinese rootwood incense stand, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, naturalistically formed from tree roots, with a pleasant patina. 62 cm high, 45 cm wide
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A Chinese lacquered rootwood stand, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, naturalistically formed from rootwood, with a brown lacquer finish. 17.5 cm high, 35 cm wide
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A pair of Chinese huanghuali vase stands, the waisted, gently tapering stands with pierced decoration to the waist, inwardly curved hoof-feet, joined with a stretcher below the feet. 88 cm high, 45 cm x 45 cm
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A large Chinese huanghuali altar table, the apron and spandrels relief decorated with qilong chasing a flaming pearl to the centre, the feet splayed outwardly, with a beautiful grain to the top. 84 cm high, 201 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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A pair of Chinese huanghuali horseshoe-back chairs and matching side table, decorated to the back-splats with ruyi-shaped reserves, and with pierced foliate spandrels. Chairs 102 cm high, 67 cm wide, 70 cm deep. Table 68.5 cm high, 47.5 cm wide, 30.5 cm deep
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A rare Chinese Tianqi lacquer Drum-Form sweetmeat box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, modelled as a drum, with incised and filled multi-colour lacquer decoration throughout the whole surface, including a three-qilong roundel to the top, and gold-filled scrolling dragon and lotus decoration to the sides. The interior removeable trays decorated in painted lacquer with auspicious fruits and vegetables. 11.5 cm high, 45 cm diameter
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A Chinese jade and hardstone inlaid hardwood box, 20th century, the dark hardwood box inlaid to the lid with carved jade, mother of pearl and other stones. 9 cm high, 30 cm wide
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A Chinese Tianqi lacquer Kang table, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th/Early 20th century, the low rectangular table with cabriole legs, decorated in inlaid coloured lacquers on a red ground, with incised design of bird and flowers to the top, and archaistic geometric designs to the sides and legs. 29.5 cm high, 86 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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Two Chinese Dreamstone marble inset hardwood panels, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, each with four shaped reserves set with dreamstone marble plaques with signature and seals, within hardwood frames with brass hangers. Each approximately 97 cm high, 28 cm wide
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A Chinese lacquered and Gilt-Wood official court sign, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), dated 1702, the wide rectangular board decorated in low relief gilded intaglio with a four-character inscription against a red ground reading 'Ming Jing Gao Xian' (transparency rules), traditionally hung in a local or regional magistrate's court house. 43 cm high, 155 cm wide
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A Chinese silk Blue-Ground Informal robe, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, composed of Royal Blue brocade silk with scattered precious emblems amongst scrolling clouds, with embroidered borders and sleeves decorated with ladies at leisure in classical gardens. 100 cm high, 130 cm wide
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A Chinese export parcel-gilt silver tankard, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the heavy silver small tankard finely decorated with a dragon handle, and figures in a garden, with a shield to the front engraved with the initials 'Dit'. Gold wash to the interior. 148gms, 8.5 cm high, 9 cm wide
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A Chinese export silver three piece tea set, by Wang Hing &, Co., late 19th century, comprising teapot, creamer and sugar bowl, all decorated with seasonal flowers on a stippled ground, with bamboo form handles. Stamped Wh 90 to underside. 13.5 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, 972gms total weight
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A Chinese export seven piece dressing table set, by Wai Kee, first half 20th century, comprising two brushes, a comb, a shoe horn, a hand mirror, circular box and a pin dish, all decorated with bamboo decoration on a stippled ground, with the monogram 'WW' and marked 'Wai Kee 90 Silver', the hand mirror 28.5 cm long
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A Chinese bronze Taotie mask handle with loose ring, Warring States period (475-221BC), the taotie mask well cast with fine details, supporting a ring handle, covered in a pleasant verdigris patina. 9 cm high, 6 cm wide. Provenance: Anthony J. Allen, New Zealand
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A Chinese bronze sword handle, Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD), the pommel in pyramidal form, the whole covered in a verdigris patina, with remnants of the iron blade attached. 20 cm long, 6 cm wide. Provenance: Anthony J. Allen, New Zealand
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A Chinese bronze mirror, Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD), the circular mirror cast with geemetric motifs to the interior, with a rounded boss in the centre. Verdigris patina with azurite. 8 cm diameter
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A Chinese bronze mirror, Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD), cast with geometric motifs to the interior, with a central boss, the whole covered in a verdigris patina. 6.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Anthony J. Allen, New Zealand
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A pair of Chinese bronze mirrors, Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD), the interiors cast with four squirrels amongst grapes, the whole covered in a thick verdigris encrustation. Each 6.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Anthony J. Allen, New Zealand
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A Chinese incised and inscribed bronze Two-Handle bowl, Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD), decorated with incised decoration around the cavetto of birds and beasts surrounded by scrolling foliage, two taotie mask and ring handles, and an archaic inscription to the rim, the whole covered in a beautiful verdigris patina. 6 cm high, 18.5 cm diameter
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Two Chinese Silver-Inlaid bronze belt hooks, Warring States period (476-221BC), comprising one long and narrow belthook with the head of a qilong, the other shorter and wider, both with inlaid silver decoration. The longer belthook 17.5 cm long
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A Chinese Tang Dynasty style gilt bronze vase, 20th century, the vase of narrow-necked baluster form, covered in gilding.
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Three Chinese jade hairpins, Qing Dynasty 1644-1912, each with pierced foliate carving at the tip. 19.5 cm & 16 cm long respectively
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Two Chinese boxwood figures of immortals, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, both intricately carved from fine boxwood, one as Shou Lao, the other as an immortal with a dragon staff. Both figures resting on root-form stands. The Shou Lao with stand, 26 cm high, 14 cm wide
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A Chinese Yueyao bowl together with a small cup, Tang Dynasty (618-907) and later, the bowl of Yueyao ware covered with a brownish-green glaze and four horizontal spur marks to the base, the cup with vertical carved decoration to the exterior (kiln unknown). The bowl 6.5 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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A Chinese white Ware bowl, Tang Dynasty (618-907), of simple form with a rolled-over rim, the white body covered in a clear glaze pooling slightly blueish-green around the foot rim. 4.5 cm high, 14.75 cm diameter
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A Chinese Iron-Decorated Changsha bowl, Tang Dynasty (618-907), decorated with a floral spray in iron brown to the interior. 4 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese Yueyao jar and a bowl, Western Jin (265-317), and Tang Dynasty (618-907), a compressed globular jar with impressed geometric decoration to the shoulder and two lug handles, covered in a grey-green celadon glaze, together with a foliate rim bowl with horizontal spur marks to the center, covered in a brownish-celadon glaze. The jar 5.5 cm high, 10.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese figural Steatite candleholder, Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD) or later, carved in brown steatite as a foreign figure holding a deep bowl on his back. 9.5 cm high, 6 cm diameter
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