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Important Chinese Art and a Private Collection of European Art and Antiques — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

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Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:769
Sale Title:Important Chinese Art and a Private Collection of European Art and AntiquesLots with images:769
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:482
Date:21-Nov-2011
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A Chinese blue and white meiping vase, 17th century or earlier, Freely painted in greyish-blue cobalt with boys at play amongst trees and shrubs, between decorative borders, recessed base burnt brick red. 20 cm high. Provenance: A. Stuart-Robertson, 8/12/1999
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A Chinese ovoid blue and white jar, 1662-1722, Kangxi period. Decorated with precious objects, a double-line under the base, wood cover. 14.8 cm high. Provenance: R and V Tregaskis, Sydney, 1/7/1999
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A good Chinese Jizhou small teabowl, 1127-1279, Southern Song. Painted in the centre with prunus in pale russet 10.5 cm diameter. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, Sydney, 2/6/2002
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A large Chinese archaic Hu-form vessel, 206BCE-8ACE, Western Han. Painted with mineral pigments in two horizontal bands, applied rings 'handles', supported on a high foot. 39 cm high. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, Sydney, 24/6/1999. See S. Velenstein 'Handbook of Chinese Ceramics', pl 1, for a similar jar
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A Chinese archaic stylised pottery horse, 206BCE?8ACE, Western Han. With detachable head, red and white mineral pigments, original wooden legs missing. 44 cm length, 34 cm high. ProvenanceRay Hughes Gallery, Sydney, circa 1995
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An archaic Chinese 'stick figure', 206BCE?8ACE, Western Han. Painted with mineral pigments, perspex stand. 60.5 cm high. Provenance: Ray Hughes Gallery, Sydney, circa 1995. See Christies London, 1/12/1997, lot 179 for five similar examples
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A pair of Chinese archaic 'stick figures', 206BCE?8ACE, Western Han. With original mineral pigments, perspex stands. 61 cm high. (2). Provenance: Ray Hughes Gallery, Sydney, circa 1995. See Christies London, 1/12/1997, lot 179 for five similar examples
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A Chinese archaic amphora vase, 8-220ACE, Eastern Han, with burnished black surface, Sichuan province. 17.8 cm high. Provenance: ray Hughes gallery, Sydney, circa 1995
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A Chinese Canton enamel yellow-ground saucer-dish, 1736-1795, Qianlong mark and period. Decorated on the interior and exterior with five bats amongst lotus scrolls, original copper mounts, blue enamel seal mark. 16 cm diameter. Provenance: private Queensland collection; old BADA label to base. See 'Auspicious Emblems', Min Chu Society exhibition, Hong Kong 2006, no 89 for an almost identical example
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A Chinese Imperial blue and white dish, 1736-1795, Daoguang mark and period. Decorated in the centre and on the exterior with stylised phoenix and lotus. 19.5 cm diameter. Provenance: A Sydney private collection; ex R and V Tregaskis, 14/8/1999
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A Chinese blue and white saucer-dish, 1723-1735, Yongzheng mark and period. Decorated with a central dragon surrounded by carp in waves. 15.9 cm diameter. Provenance: private NSW collection; Christies, Melbourne, 26/10/2004, Lot 69; ex Heinz Kent, Adelaide. Sotheby's, London, 19/3/1976, Lot 125
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A rare Chinese rectangular parcel-gilt Bronze plaque, 1736-1795, Qianlong Period. Finely cast in relief with a dragonfly above a vase of flowers and a teapot, two-character seal. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis; A. Stuart-Robertson
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A rare Chinese Huanghuali chest, 18th/19th century, brass mounted, inlaid in semi-precious stones, bone and pearl shell, with genre scenes and floral motifs. Hinged lid and four interior drawers
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An impressive Chinese fencai enamel bottle-vase, 1875-1908, very well decorated with a pair of cranes, deer and bats around a gnarled tree and rockwork, the design symbolising longevity and prosperity, six-character underglaze blue mark. 31.5 cm high. Provenance: Canberra private collection; ex R and V Tregaskis 10/12/1995; ex Sir Leon trout collection, Queensland
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A Fine White Jade Elephant Weight, 17/18th century, Qing Dynasty. The recumbent animal asleep with its head and trunk resting on the large feet, the stone with a lovely even polish. Provenance: Queensland private collection; R & V Tregaskis, 2006; Ex Christies, Hong Kong 2004
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A Chinese white jade carving of three cats, 18th century, probably Kangxi, the mother cat and two kittens very finely detailed, the white stone with a russet blush on the back. 5 cm. Length. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis, 6/10/2005
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A rare and large Chinese buff and black Jade carving of a deer, 1369-1644, Ming dynasty. Holding a lingzhi branch in its mouth, the legs tucked under the body, the well polished stone heavily veined. See The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Jade Ware (11), pub Hk 1995, no 210, pp 274, for a slightly smaller, but stylistically almost identical example in pale celadon jade
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A very fine and rare Chinese Rhinoceros Horn group of the Hehexian, 18th century, Early Qing Dynasty. The standing figure holding the stems of three lotus leaves, the seated twin holding a sceptre, three bats attached to one side, a fan with a tied ruyi branch on the other, the horn of pale translucent amber tone, with modern zitan wave-form base. See 'The Palace Museum Collection of Elite Carvings', Beijing, pl?s 213 and 224 for two other examples of figural carvings 16.5 cm long x 8 cm wide. Provenance:…
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A rare Chinese Rhinoceros Horn lotus-form bowl, 17th century, Late Ming/early Qing Dynasty. Carved as an open flower, the sides with a double band of petals, the centre with raised design of eighteen seeds and bi-shaped foot with recessed shallow base, the horn with a rich dark honey colour. 4.6 cm high, 11 cm diameter. Provenance: A Melbourne private collection; acquired by the collector's grandfather, who was a missionary in Amoy in 1904, and brought back to Victoria in 1937. See Jan Chapman 'The Art of…
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An imposing Chinese silver covered urn, late 19th/20th century, Qing Dynasty, with large dragon handles, dragon finial, supported by three dragon fish on a pedestal base, the body finely decorated in relief with a continuous scene of figures viewing a theatrical scene of a battle; with an uninscribed shield, impressed marks 'Wang Hing' and '90' on the foot rim, with original wooden pedestal. Wang Hing was an important silver maker in Hong Kong in the late Qing/early Republic period.
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A pair of Tibetan gilt-bronze forearms, 16th century, each one cast and repousse, mounted metal frame 23.5 cm long. (2). Provenance: Melbourne private collection; Mandala fine arts, Hong Kong, 2005
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A large Chinese smoky rock crystal washer, 18th century, carved in the form of an open curl lotus leaf, the base resting on the stems, fitted hardwood base. Provenance: Christie's south Kensington, 5/7/2004
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An important Chinese scroll painting, ink and slight colour on paper, 'Running Horse', inscribed, (?'My strong legs are used for running the whole day in search of grass'); dated, early Spring 1948, with one artists seal, 'Xu Bei Hong Zhi Ha'. Provenance: A private Tasmanian collection; purchased in Beijing, November 1958, at The International Bookshop, Chun wen men, Suzhou Hutong No38,. (see sales doc attached to the scroll mount). The shop sold books, paintings and curios. It was passed on to a family…
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A fine Chinese ivory wrist rest, 19th century, late Qing Dynasty. Very well carved with Daoist immortals standing on clouds amongst pines, before heavenly pagodas, fitted hardwood stand, fitted box. 30.5 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection. See 'Chinese Ivories From the Shang to the Qing', the Ocs of England, 1984, pl no 151; Also, Christies Ny, 'Enjoyment of Scholars', 25/3/2010, lot 853, for a similar wrist rest
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A Chinese ivory floral display, circa 1900, late Qing dynasty. Finely carved with an arrangement of flowers, featuring chrysanthemums in a lotus form basket. 12 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection
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A large Chinese fan-shaped ivory plaque, late 19th century, Qing Dynasty. Exceptionally well carved and undercut with a profusion of exotic flowering plants, including a magnolia tree, chrysanthemums, peony, prunus and narcissus and grasses, fitted box, stand. 36.5 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection
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A large rectangular Chinese Ivory wrist rest, 19th century, Late Qing Dynasty. Delicately carved and undercut with nine magpies amongst a rocky outcrop, with an overhanging pine branch, grasses and small shrubs, original hardwood fitted stand, box. 25.5 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection
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An exceptional pair of large Chinese ivory wrist rests, 19th century, Qing Dynasty, each one finely carved with immortals and attendants descending from a mountain temple, surrounded by pine trees and clouds, fitted hardwood stands, fitted box. 30.5 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection. (2). See 'Chinese Ivories From the Shang to the Qing', the Ocs of England, 1984, pl no 151; Also, Christies Ny, 'Enjoyment of Scholars', 25/3/2010, lot 853, for a similar wrist rest
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An important Chinese hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper, depicting a scholar standing near a clump of bamboo, signed 'Zhaohe', dated 'Ji Wei 1979', inscribed, one seal of the artist, 'Qi Shi You Yu'. Provenance: Property of a Sydney lady; purchased at associated fine arts Auctioneers, Hong Kong, 6/10/1992, lot 19. Compare Sothebys Hk, 6/10/2007, lot 238; also Sothebys Hk, 5/4/2009, lot 355
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A large Chinese moulded twin-handled vase, 20th century, with two landscape panels in puce, against a patterned celadon ground. 42 cm high
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A Chinese blue glazed Cong, 1862-1874, Tongzhi mark and period, with two elephant-head handles, covered with an even mazarine blue glaze, six-character mark. 29.5 cm high. Provenance: Canberra private collection; ex Andrew Stuart-Robertson, 21/12/1999. See G. Avitabile 'From the Dragon's Treasure', London 1987, cat no 112, p82 for an almost identical example; also see Christies Hk, 28/11/2006, lot 1601 for a similar Guangxu marked vase
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A fine Chinese inlaid bronze chariot fitting, 475-8ACE, Warring States/Western Han. Decorated with a geometric design in gold sheet, gold wire and silver, inlaid with turquoise beads. 14.3 cm long, boxed. See Jessica Rawson and E. Bunker 'Ancient Chinese and Ordos Bronzes', no 94; Also Christies Ny, 15/9/2011, lot 1146
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A Chinese silver-inlaid bronze dragon-head belt-hook, 475-221 BCE, Warring States. Finely decorated with stylised phoenix. 17.5 cm long. See 'Adornment For Eternity, Status and Rank in Chinese Ornament', Denver Art Museum, 1995, cat no 31, p112, for an almost identical example but inlaid in gold
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A rare pair of Chinese dragon-shaped pendants, circa 1200-1100BCE, Shang Dynasty. Each translucent green and brown stone with 5 tiny holes for attachment. 7.3 x 8.5 cm and 7.2 x 8.5 cm. (2). See Jessica Rawson 'Chinese Jade, the Neolithic to the Qing', 1995, pl 12:7, p213 for a very similar example
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A Chinese archaistic greenish-brown zoomorphic 'Huang', 960-1279, or earlier, Song Dynasty. Each end in the form of an animal head, carved with a stylised wave motif, the stone partially calcified. Fitted box. 12.5 cm length. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis; ex Melbourne private collection, Mossgreen Auctions
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A set of four Chinese Huanghuali chairs, 18th-19th century, Qing dynasty, each one with a single plane back splat, the top rail curved, square section legs, each with step stretches and shaped foot rest, original patina. 105 cm high. (4). Provenance: A Sydney collection. a similar set of four chairs was sold at Christie's Ny, 17/9/2008 lot 151
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A Chinese Soapstone boulder, 18th-19th century, Qing Dynasty. Finely carved in shallow relief with a scholar in a rocky landscape, the carver cleverly using narrow inclusions in the stone, two-character mark. Provenance: Sydney collection; purchased in London
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A fine Japanese Cinnabar Lacquer octagonal incense box and cover, 19th century, Edo period. Very well carved with nine pomegranates, including three on the cover, amongst leaves and buds, the tall-sided black lacquer base with a two-character signature. 3.5 cm high, 5.6 cm diameter. In a silk purse within a Japanese wooden box, inscribed and with a note: 'This container was prepared for the Master of the Scroll Den, end of the summer, 1847'. Provenance: Melbourne private collection; ex George Adie…
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A rare Moghul blue-grey Jade bird, 1368-1644, Ming Dynasty. Perched with its head turned and legs tucked underneath, the feathers very finely incised, covered in tiny gold inlays, a hole drilled through the centre, the stone with darker inclusions. 7.8 cm length
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A Chinese white jade group, 14th century or later, Yuan dynasty or later. Carved and pierced with a pair of geese and a pair of deer, separated by rocks and exotic shrubs, on a shaped flat base. Provenance: R and V Tregaskis, 10/9/2004
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An Important Chinese Limestone Figure of a Bodhisattva, 557-618, Northern Zhou/Sui Dynasty. Standing wearing a pleated dhoti and a cape over the shoulders, draped in long necklaces and beaded chains drawn through a central ring at the waist, the stone with a dark patina, tiny traces of red pigment, probably from Shanxi province. 80 cm high, mounted on a metal base. Provenance: Melbourne private collection; acquired by a Professor of Art History in Italy and brought to Melbourne in the early 1970?s, and…
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A Chinese parcel-gilt bronze zoomorphic censer, 16th-17th century, in the form of a large mythical beast standing on a snake, the head hinged to the body. 32 cm high. Provenance: A Sydney collection. See Sotheby's London 13/5/2009 lot 231 for an almost identical censer
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A Chinese Pale Celadon and russet jade group, 1368-1644, Ming Dynasty. Of a recumbent Buddhist lion and cub, the long, divided mane curving across her back and down beside her front paw. 4.2 cm high, 7.3 cm long
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A Chinese Recumbent Jade Water Buffalo, 14th/16th century, Yuan/Ming Dynasty. The well-polished oily black and celadon pebble heavily veined. The weight and the flat base suggest its use as a paperweight. 6.4 cm length. Provenance: Dr and Mrs Mourot Collection, Virginia, USA. See 'Chinese Jade Animals', The Urban Council, Hk Museum of Art, 1996, no 74 for a recumbent animal, the base flat, the stone of remarkably similar colour and markings, dated Tang?Song dynasty
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A Chinese Rock Crystal container, 907-1125, Liao Dynasty. In the form of sleeping swan, with crystal stopper and gilt-silver chain, original inclusions in the translucent stone. 5.5 cm length. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis, 4/1/2006. See 'A Selection of Liao Objects', exhibition in Beijing, 2002, Isbn 7-80057-442-3/Z.264, p162 for an almost identical example in red agate
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A rare Chinese large grey-green Jade weight, 13th-15th century, Yuan/early Ming Dynasty. In the form of a crouching tiger, the mouth open in a snarl, the smooth stone with russet inclusions, raised flame designs on each limb. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis, 1990's
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A rare Chinese celadon Jade weight, 1368-1644, Ming Dynasty. In the form of a crouching bear, the carver making sympathetic use of the mottled greenish stone, a tiny hole between the paws and chin. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis, 19/8/1999; Sotheby's Melbourne, 1997
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A Chinese archaistic slender Bronze vase, 14th-15th century, Yuan/early Ming Dynasty. An archaistic band and two handles on the shoulder, a cast five-character inscription down one side, good old patina. 16.1 cm high. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis, 3/7/2003; A. Stuart-Robertson Collection
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A Chinese Bronze weight, 17th-18th century, Early Qing dynasty. In the form of a recumbent elephant carrying offerings in a bowl on its back. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis; A. Stuart-Robertson. See 'Chinese Works of Art', Spink & Son, 1994, cat no 69 for an almost identical weight
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A fine and rare Chinese gold-splashed bronze vase, 18th century
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A Chinese white Jade toggle of a mandarin duck, 1736-1795, Qianlong period. Holding a lingzhi branch and a head of maize in its beak, the stone of even tone. 3.6 cm high; 4 cm length. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis
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A Chinese pale celadon Jade goose, 17th-18th century, Qing Dynasty. Very well carved with the head tucked into its body, the feet underneath, the stone of very even colour, wood stand. 5.9 cm long. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex Melbourne private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis
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A Chinese recumbent white Jade boy, 18th century, Qing Dynasty. Finely carved holding a spray of three lingzhi fungus extending across his back, the stone of good even colour. 6 cm length. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis, 8/12/2005
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A Chinese white jade carving of a bat, 1736-1795, Qianlong. Sitting on a coin inscribed with four characters, the stone of good even white tone. 5.2 cm wide. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R and V Tregaskis
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A fine Chinese white jade figure of a boy, 17/18th century, Qing Dynasty. Standing with both arms raised in a wrap around jacket and long loose pants, his legs slightly bent, the details well rendered, the stone with a good even polish. 5.9 cm high. Provenance: Delaney's Auctions, Detroit, USA (from a private collection; by repute). Jessica Rawson 'Chinese Jade From the Neolithic to the Qing', discusses a group of jade carvings of young boys with large rounded heads and hair tied in bunches and compares…
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A rare Chinese white Jade stylised goose, 18th century, The well carved animal finely detailed, two tiny holes through a scroll-ended design at the base, the stone of very even colour and good polish. Height: 5 cm ; 6.6 cm length. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis; ex 'Jade Dragon', USA
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A Rare Chinese Marble tiered base, dated 697-698, Tang Dynasty. 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 Shu Tong Tien'. Produced for a temple in Hebei province. Base: 32 x 35 cm, 25 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection; acquired by a Professor of Art…
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A fine Japanese Satsuma bowl, 1868-1912, Meiji period. Decorated with groups and processions of figures in gilt, iron-red and enamels, faint two-character mark
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A very fine Japanese cloisonne Koro and pierced cover, circa 1890, decorated in two large panels with various birds by a stream, a ho-ho bird within a broad band below each upright handle, with a continuous stylised chrysanthemum scroll on the remainder of the body and the three supporting legs, all within silver wires, unsigned, probably by Hayashi Kodenji. 24 cm high, 20 cm diameter
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A rare Nepalese Lacquered Wood figure of Padmapani, 13th century, The jewelled and crowned deity standing on a shaped rectangular throne holding a lotus branch in one hand. 61.5 cm high
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An Early Chinese Limestone Fragmentary Torso, Probably Northern Qi (550-577). The body subtly rendered, with minor traces of pigment. 41 cm high, metal mounted base. 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 to the current owner. Reference See 'The Art of Contemplation, Religious Sculpture from Private Collections', Palace Museum, Taiwan, cat no 26, p102 &103 for a complete but very…
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A Chinese seated lacquered wood figure, 17th century, late Ming/early Qing Dynasty, the robes very well decorated in red, green and gold lacquer, the face and hands in flesh tone, seated on a shaped square base, the face embellished with horse hair, the eyes painted, consecrated at the back. 41.5 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection
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A Chinese pale celadon Jade recumbent horse, 18/19th century, Qing dynasty. Finely carved with detailed saddle and reins, the base flat, a small hole through the centre
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A Chinese Celadon Jade horse and monkey group, 20th century, The stone of even pale green tone, the horse recumbent. 10.5 cm
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A Chinese white jade sectional brush-washer, 19th century, Qing Dynasty. in the form of a lotus pod with a curled up leaf, supported on tendrils, the stone of pale green tone, fitted wood base. 8 cm long, 2.5 cm high
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A Chinese white jade brush-washer, 17th-18th century, early Qing Dynasty. Finely carved in the form of a curled lotus leaf, embellished with three flowers resting on the stems, the stone of pale celadon tone. 5.8 cm long, 4 cm wide. Provenance: The jade dragon; ex St Petersburg Florida Museum of Art, USA (stock No. Attached)
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Two Chinese soapstone seals, 19th century, Qing Dynasty, each one surmounted by a female Buddhist lion and cub; one of square form, the face with a long inscription in archaic characters;, the second rectangular dark ochre seal with a three character archaic inscription. 6.4 x 3.5 cm and 5.5 x 4 x 2.2 cm respectively. (2). Provenance: G. Adie collection, Sydney
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A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Akshobya, circa 16th century, Ming Dynasty, with silver inlay and silver vajra, sealed with original gilt base plate, still consecrated. 14.5 cm high. Provenance: Melbourne private collection
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A Chinese five-piece Cloisonne Enamel altar set, 20th century, Comprising two gu-form vases, two candlesticks and a tripod censor, decorated with stylised lotus-heads and leafy tendrils, traces of gilding in recesses. Censor: height 39.5 cm; vases: 31.5 cm; candlesticks 35 cm. (5)
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Five Vietnamese blue and white covered boxes, 15th/16th century, Four painted with stylized floral motifs and one with a landscape. 5.9 cm diameter for the largest. (5)
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Five Vietnamese blue and white covered boxes, 15th/16th century, Four painted with stylized floral motifs and one with a landscape. 6.7 cm diameter for the largest. (5)
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Decorated in the centre with flower heads, each in a shaped cartouche, diaper and cloud background, the exterior rim with large lotus flowers, Jingdezhen kilns. 31.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997. For similar examples see the exhibition catalogue 'Sunken Treasure: Fifteenth century Chinese Ceramics From the Lena Cargo', Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art and the Hilti Foundation, London,…
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, Early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Reverse decorated with large lotus flowers in the centre surrounded by eight alternating lotus and cloud design, the outside rim with prunus scrolls and seven islands on a wave boarder, Jingdezhen kilns. 32.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997. For similar examples see the exhibition catalogue 'Sunken Treasure: Fifteenth Century Chinese Ceramics From the lena Cargo', Percival David Foundation of Chinese…
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, Early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Painted in the centre with two deer, gnarled pine, rocks and shrubs, a peony scrolls with eight flowers-heads on the interior and exterior cavetto, Jingdezhen kilns. 31.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997. For similar examples see the exhibition catalogue 'Sunken Treasure: Fifteenth Century Chinese Ceramics From the lena Cargo', Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art and the Hilti Foundation, London,…
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, Early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Painted with a central peony medallion, surrounded by flower heads, each within a shaped cartouche on a diaper ground dispersed with clouds and florets, the outside cavetto with a continuous stylized floral scroll, good colour and glaze, Jingdezhen kilns. 31.7 cm diameter. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997.
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, Early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Painted with a central floral medallion, surrounded by fruiting branches, each within a shaped cartouche on a diaper ground, the outside cavetto with a continuous stylized scroll of fruiting melon. 31.7 cm diameter, Jingdezhen kilns. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997.
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, Early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Decorated in the centre with the stylized clouds and fruiting branches, the cavetto with eight floral medallions on a diaper background, the exterior with eight lotus flower-heads in a continuous scroll, good colour and glaze, Jingdezhen kilns. 32.3 cm diameter. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997.
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, Early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Decorated with six medallions of fruit, around a central flower head, a scrolling melon vine on the exterior, Jingdezhen kilns. 31.8 cm diameter. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997.
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A Chinese Swatow blue and white dish, 16th/17th century, Ming Dynasty. Decorated in the centre with a lotus pond, eight floral panels around the cavetto. 38.7 cm. Provenance: Bin Thuan shipwreck, 2002
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A Chinese Swatow blue and white dish, 16th/17th century, Ming Dynasty. Decorated in the centre with a phoenix standing on a rock amongst exotic shrubs, eight floral panels around the cavetto. 37.3 cm. Provenance: Bin Thuan shipwreck, 2002. See a similar example from the NGV, Canberra
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A Chinese Swatow blue and white dish, 16th/17th century, Ming Dynasty. Decorated in the centre with a phoenix standing on a rock amongst exotic shrubs, eight floral panels around the cavetto, crackled glaze, coral adhering to base. 36.8 cm. Provenance: Bin Thuan shipwreck, 2002. See a similar example from the NGV, Canberra
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A Chinese Swatow blue and white dish, 16th/17th century, Ming Dynasty. Painted with a mythical beast and stylized flowers. 41.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Bin Thuan shipwreck, 2002.
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Two Chinese Swatow blue and white dishes, 16th/17th century, Ming Dynasty, each one painted with a pair of phoenix amongst rocks and exotic shrubs. 27 cm and 26 cm diameter. Provenance: bin Thuan shipwreck, 2002. See a similar example from the Ngv, Canberra
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Two Chinese Swatow blue and white dishes, 16th/17th century, Ming Dynasty, each one painted with a pair of phoenix amongst rocks and exotic shrubs. 27 cm. Diameter each. Provenance: bin Thuan shipwreck, 2002. See a similar example from the Ngv, Canberra
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, Early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Decorated in the centre with water birds in a stylized lotus pond, the cavetto with eight stylized lotus divided by clouds, the exterior with eight Buddhist emblems within a stylized floral scroll, Jingdezhen kilns. 32 cm diameter. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, Early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Painted with a central lotus medallion, surrounded by flower heads, each within a shaped cartouche on a diaper ground, the outside cavetto with a boldly painted continuous stylized floral scroll, Jingdezhen kilns. 31.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, Early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Decorated with leafy scrolls and peony. 30 cm diameter, Jingdezhen kilns. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997
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A Chinese blue and white dish, early 16th century, Ming Dynasty. Painted with a central peony medallion, surrounded by flower heads, each within a shaped cartouche on a diaper ground, the outside cavetto with a continuous stylized floral scroll, good colour and glaze, Jingdezhen kilns. 31.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997
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A Chinese Swatow blue and white dish, 16th/17th century, Ming Dynasty. Decorated in the centre with a phoenix standing on a rock amongst exotic shrubs, eight floral panels around the cavetto, coral incrustation. 36.5 cm. Provenance: Bin Thuan shipwreck, 2002. See a similar example from the NGV, Canberra
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Two Chinese Swatow blue and white plates, 16th/17th century, Ming Dynasty. Each one painted with a central phoenix amongst rocks and exotic shrubs. 25 cm and 25.5 cm diameter. (2). Provenance: Bin Thuan shipwreck, 2002. See a similar example from the NGV, Canberra
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, Early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Painted with a central cloud medallion, surrounded by fruiting branches, each within a shaped cartouche on a diaper ground strewn with petals, the outside cavetto with a continuous six scrolling lotus heads, Jingdezhen kilns. 31.2 cm diameter. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997
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A Chinese Longquan celadon dish, 1486-1505, With a central flower head and fluted cavetto. 31.8 cm. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, Early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Decorated in the centre with the 'three friends' in a stylized lotus pond, the cavetto with eight stylized lotus, divided by clouds and auspicious symbols, the exterior with eleven stylized islands between waves and a continuous lotus scrolls. 32.5 cm diameter, Jingdezhen kilns. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 1488-1505, Early Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. Decorated with scrolling flower heads, Jingdezhen kilns. 18.8 cm diameter. Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997
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Four Chinese Longquan celadon dishes, 1486-1505, Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi. 25 to 25.5 cm. (4). Provenance: The Lena Shoal shipwreck, Philippines, 1997
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A Chinese Swatow blue and white dish, 16th/17th century, Ming Dynasty. Decorated in the centre with a phoenix standing on a rock amongst exotic shrubs, eight floral panels around the cavetto. 34 cm diameter. Provenance: Bin Thuan shipwreck, 2002. See a similar example from the NGV, Canberra
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A large Chinese blue and white dragon plate, 16th century, Jiajing/Wanli. Boldly painted with a wind dragon, a flower scroll around the rim, the outside cavetto fluted, seal mark. 34.8 cm
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A Chinese Swatow blue and white dish, 16th/17th century, Ming Dynasty. Painted with a pair of phoenix amongst rocks and exotic shrubs. 27.3 cm diameter. Provenance: bin Thuan shipwreck, 2002. See a similar example from the Ngv, Canberra
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A Chinese Swatow blue and white dish, 16th/17th century, Ming Dynasty. Painted with a large central lotus, surrounded by five floral medallions, 28 cm diameter. Provenance: bin Thuan shipwreck, 2002
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A Chinese blue and white dish, 16th century, Ming Dynasty, with barbed rim, freely painted in vibrant blue with a phoenix amongst rock and flowers, stylized floral and wave borders on the interior and exterior. 31.5 cm diameter. Provenance: bin Thuan shipwreck, 2002. See a similar example from the Ngv, Canberra
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