*** | Important antique Japanese hand scroll a chapter of the 'Lotus Sutra', lavishly decorated and written in gold on indigo-dyed paper, Shogun Tokugawa mon mounts Edo Period (1615-1868). 4.2 metres long x 276 mm wide. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney.… | *** | |
*** | A antique fine large blue and white Ming-style vase, hu. Seal mark of Qianlong. The ovoid body supported on a splayed foot, sweeping up to a waisted neck and inverted rim, set with two taotie-mask handles suspending mock rings, brightly painted in deep… | *** | |
*** | Antique Chinese Yongzhen period (1678 - 1735) 18th century blue & white porcelain charger, of large size, with later Georgian English sterling silver applied gadrooned rim, hallmarked for London 1789 by Solomon Hougham (see paper labels to the back).… | *** | |
*** | Large antique 19th century Chinese famille rose hu shape porcelain vase of 'hundred deer' motif, decorated with stylised pierced twin handles, Qianlong (Chien Long) 1736-1795, six reign mark to base in red, along with a carved wood stand, 45 cm high, 34… | *** | |
*** | Antique 18th/19th century Chinese carved jade Gu vase, in the archaistic style, retaining the original collection box when purchased, finely carved with stiff leaves to the flared rim and base, the central section carved in low relief with taotie masks | *** | |
*** | Tibetan saddle with very nice embossed gilt brass mounts depicting dragons etc | *** | |
*** | Antique early 19th century Chinese famille verte fish bowl & stand, 84 cm high including stand, bowl 49 cm high, 54 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese carved ivory figure group of men on horse back playing an old form of polo, mounted on a carved wooden stand, 65 cm long, 24 cm high | *** | |
*** | Rare Tibetan rock crystal and gilt bronze stupa, seated on a stepped base, 21.5 cm high. Ex crow collection | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese green glazed dragon vase, with raised slip decoration. Showing six reign characters in relief to the shoulder area. 45.5 cm high. Label for Spink & Sons 10 King Street St James London, label reads to base - This vase was made during the… | *** | |
*** | Rare Jizhou Kiln tortoise shell glazed flask, 19 cm high. Ex Crow collection | *** | |
*** | Ancient Chinese carved jade piece on a fitted later zitan stepped stand, 20 cm square | *** | |
*** | Rare antique Tibetan gilt bronze figure group of Hevajra seated on a mythical beast, 25 cm high, 18th / 19th century | *** | |
*** | Large rare Tanjore painting 19th century, Crowning of Sha Jahan, approx 145 cm high, 207 cm wide, includes frame | *** | |
*** | Antique Chinese speckle blue ground lidded pot with later French brass mounts, seated on a tri-form base. 28 cm high | *** | |
*** | Old large Chinese blue & copper red decorated vase & stand, 57 cm high including stand | *** | |
*** | Fine pair of Chinese carved solid ivory seated figures of an Emperor & Empress, each mounted on hardwood stands, approx 39 cm and 38 cm high (2) | *** | |
*** | Antique Oriental scroll painting, mounted and weighted in a shadow frame, Ex Seymour collection Sydney | *** | |
*** | Chinese famille rose vase with panels of horses and flowers. 27 cm high | *** | |
*** | Rare pair of antique early Qing Dynasty Chinese red lacquered pedestal stands, showing a distressed red lacquer finish, ex Martyn Cook Antiques (2), each 83 cm high, 47 cm wide, 47 cm deep | *** | |
*** | Rare fine Chinese carved ivory double fish vase with suspension stand, held by carved ivory chains, terminating with double fish suspension loop, the main body well carved in high relief, recessed panels carved in relief with hand painted flowering iris… | *** | |
*** | Old Chinese celadon glazed tri footed censer, 22 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | Impressive & important antique Meiji period (1862-1912) Japanese multi shelf display cabinet, finely decorated in gilt and fitted with bronze mounts, approx 169 cm high, 130 cm wide, 65 cm deep | *** | |
*** | Chinese carved white jade brush pot. Height 17 cm | *** | |
*** | Pair of Chinese carved hardwood dragon cabinets (2) | *** | |
*** | Vintage Chinese jade cup with eight immortals carving, in high relief at the side | *** | |
*** | Rare antique Meiji period Japanese ebonized panel with carved ivory in high relief of peonies, butterflies, birds & signed seal, framed, 104 cm x 55 cm | *** | |
*** | Fine old Chinese carved boxwood sleeping figure on a carved wood stand, 23 cm high | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese carved white jade bird holding a branch, 12 cm long | *** | |
*** | Old Chinese greyish white carved jade brush washer, 5.5 cm dia | *** | |
*** | Superbly carved solid ivory figure of a semi-clad geisha, signed to base, approx 43 cm high | *** | |
*** | High quality and rare mid 19th century Indian pesh kabs with scabbard, originally part of the armoury of Badhanwara, approx 35 cm overall with approx 25 cm slightly recurved blade of T section made of superb chevron watered steel (this is produced by… | *** | |
*** | Chinese silver twin handled tray and service with hand beaten finish, tea pot, coffee pot, creamer and lidded sugar, (5) marked 'C.J Silver' working Hong Kong late 19th century, early 20th century. Total weight 3.45 KGs approx. | *** | |
*** | Yellow Kesi dragon robe, finely couched with twelve symbols, including the moon, the sun, sacrificial vessals, water plant etc, all around dragons that are chasing the flaming pearl. Possibly Qing Dynasty | *** | |
*** | Large 19th century Thai gilt buddha figure of Shakyamuni seated in Padmasana, above an elaborate multi tiered lotus base. Height 97 cm | *** | |
*** | A fine Chinese famille rose baluster vase, Yougzheng mark, 26 cm high | *** | |
*** | An antique Edo period Japanese horse that has been fitted with European suite of armour. This is an extremely rare cross cultural piece, with incredible attention to detail, mounted on a oak stand and marble top. 175 cm high, 90 cm wide | *** | |
*** | Antique 18th / 19th century Chinese blue & white hexagonal Hu vase of archaistic Fanghu form, gently curving at the shoulders to flared neck, flanked by a pair of tubular lug handles, well painted in brilliant tones of underglazed blue, 36.5 cm high. Ex | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese Meiping porcelain vase, decorated in raised enamel, with court figures, 44 cm high | *** | |
*** | Antique Chinese combination belt hook and oval medalion, mounted as a hand mirror, the belt hook, Qing Dynasty in pale celadon jade, the oval white jade medalion carved in low relief with a sage beneith a rocky outrock and prunis tree, all with silver… | *** | |
*** | A pair of Chinese Huanghuali yoke back armchairs 'Sichutoi Guanmaoyi' the backs each carved with a ruyi shaped cartouche of stylised Qilongs, the front spandrel fine carved with floral scrolls, together with a matching tea stand. | *** | |
*** | Fine gilt bronze figure of a seated Buddha Shakyamuni, 18.5 cm high. Ex crow collection | *** | |
*** | Impressive bronze standing Buddha, age unknown, 63 cm high | *** | |
*** | Oriental painted thanka, thousand Buddha pattern, central medallion, approx 130 cm high, 87 cm long | *** | |
*** | Pair of Chinese yellow vases and stands, signed to base, approx 61 cm high excluding stands (2) | *** | |
*** | Rare Chinese export silver tea set Bamboo pattern, Late 19th/ early 20th century. To include tea pot, sugar bowl, cream jug, tongs and cantered edge square tray marked Luen Wo (shanghai). Luen Wo worked from Nanking Road, Shanghai. One of the best of the… | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese blue Sanci glazed pottery of a Tang lady, with later pierced metal decoration, showing winged horses, dragons and phoenixes amongst scrolls, with semi precious stones. 50 cm high | *** | |
*** | A superb swept-hilt rapier of early 17th century date. Approx 125 cm overall length with straight blade approx 105 cm in length. Finely wire bound grip, steel guard with slightly side swept quillons, large finger loops and bulbous pommel. The double edged… | *** | |
*** | Chinese famille verte bottle vase with dragon, Cloud & peach decoration. Possibly Kangxi.45 cm high | *** | |
*** | Antique Tibetan saddle, fine gilt silver pierced metal decoration | *** | |
*** | Very rare Ming Dynasty, Jiajing (Chia-ching) mark and period, yellow glazed saucer dish, deep egg yoke yellow, with fine oily glaze, slightly unglazed foot rim, with bluish tint and inscribed with the six-character mark in under glaze-blue within a… | *** | |
*** | Fine antique 18th/19th century Tibetan saddle, finely worked in gilt silver and silver, with pairs of opposing scrolling dragons contesting a central flaming pearl, original wooden body, with old metal restorations (Ex collection of an Italian Diplomat) | *** | |
*** | Impressive antique Japanese Meiji period Shodana cabinet. Fitted with fine blue lacquer doors and panels, with ivory inlaid decoration, 210 cm high, 150 cm wide, 49 cm deep | *** | |
*** | Chinese harewood brush pot. Height 23.5 cm 25 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | Very large metal figure of a happy Buddha (Hotei), 110 cm high with wooden stand | *** | |
*** | A fine antique Burmese sitting wooden Buddha 18th century, Royal dress with gold leaf, Shan period, approx 43 cm x 76 cm | *** | |
*** | Vintage Chinese zitan / Hongmu dressing table, with fold up central mirror, fitted interior with boxes, shelf below, approx 85 cm high, 125 cm wide (open) x 41 cm deep | *** | |
*** | Impressive antique Chinese carved hardwood dragon arm chair | *** | |
*** | Large fine Chinese lidded ivory vase / urn, finely carved panels to the body showing figures in outdoor scenes, jewelled decoration with coral, turquoise & lapis, the cover carved with figures on a rocky out crop under a prunus tree, signed to the cover,… | *** | |
*** | Pair of cloisonne elephants on canted stands, approx 41 cm high (2) | *** | |
*** | Fine pair of Chinese porcelain blue and white bowls, (2) 13 cm dia, Qianlong mark but later | *** | |
*** | Rare Chinese black & white jade snuff bottle, 8 cm high | *** | |
*** | Antique Chinese Qing dynasty two door cabinet, (possibly zitan & hongmu) well carved panelled doors with decoration in relief with symbols amongst scrolling clouds, shaped carved apron below, all on inverted scroll feet, approx 163 cm high, 119 cm wide,… | *** | |
*** | Antique Chinese Qing dynasty hardwood (possibly zitan & hongmu) two door cabinet, fitted with two drawers inside, the doors carved in relief to the front and backs, with figures in daily pursuits and urns and symbols to the reverse, shaped front apron,… | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese turquoise ground Dayazhai style 'Dragons' gold fish bowl, curved inward mouth rim, the body decorated with two iron red five clawed dragon among peony blossoms, approx 26 cm diameter x 15 cm high | *** | |
*** | A fine well carved Chinese ivory tusk, late Qing, 22 cm long | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese porcelain lidded vase, 55 cm high, 20 cm wide | *** | |
*** | Antique Chinese Qing dynasty hardwood two door cabinet, fitted with two drawers inside, the doors carved in relief to the front and backs, with figures in daily pursuits and urns and symbols to the reverse, shaped front apron, polished brass hardware,… | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese porcelain vase | *** | |
*** | Antique Chinese Ming style blue & white vase, decorated with elephant heads and drop rings, Qianlong seal in blue to the base, approx 39 cm high | *** | |
*** | Japanese carved ivory netsuke frog | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese mottled black glazed twin handled vase, of hexagonal shape, 22.5 cm high. Seal mark to base | *** | |
*** | Old Chinese lacquered carved wood figure of a seated Buddha, 15 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese celadon tripod dish, Qianlong seal to base, possibly of the period, 18 cm D | *** | |
*** | Pair of antique Imari lidded vases, fluted tapering design, each approx 39 cm high, (2) | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese blue & white double gourd vase, 91 cm high | *** | |
*** | Antique Chinese mother of pearl inlaid multi door cabinet, approx 120 cm high, 116 cm wide, 45 cm deep | *** | |
*** | Antique Japanese export carved wood dragon arm chair | *** | |
*** | Fine & rare Chinese black & white jade snuff bottle with rust inclusions & coral stopper, 8.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | Antique 19th century Mongolian saddle, fitted with damascened metal banding over a shagreen mounted ground, four different bosses over a tiger stripe cloth, fitted with iron stirrups and damascened metal mounted back straps (Ex collection of Italian… | *** | |
*** | 14ct gold Chinese medallion on a 18ct heavy gold chain, approx 8g (pendant) approx 60g (chain) | *** | |
*** | Fine pair of antique Meiji period cloisonne candelabras, the sectional form vases holding multi branch arms, each approx 32 cm high (2) | *** | |
*** | Chinese bronze seated Buddha. 24 cm high | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese famille rose vase 'Hundred Butterflies' bottle vase, with Guangxu six character mark to base in red, with yellow lappeted band to the neck, enamelled with all over coloured butterflies, 42 cm. Height | *** | |
*** | Pair of Chinese carved and pierced jade panels, (2) 5.4 cm | *** | |
*** | Unusual all over carved hardwood screen, fitted with a coloured engraved leaf shaped brass tray, Indian 19th century 156 cm high | *** | |
*** | Large Oriental carved ivory Guan Yin, holding string of beads & branch, signed to back in red, standing on wooden base, approx 36 cm high | *** | |
*** | Antique 18th century Imperial Chinese yellow glazed green dragon bowl, incised with green dragons chasing flaming pearls, the incised Chinese symbol to the bowl centre, Yongzheng and period (1723-1735) six reign character mark within a blue double ring.… | *** | |
*** | Most impressive large pair of Chinese sanci glazed pottery urns on stands, each with applied decoration in relief, pierced mask heads with vents to the stands, approx 82 cm high, 75 cm diameter (2) | *** | |
*** | Fine pair of antique Japanese bronze dragon vases, with seal mark to base, 40 cm high Meiji period (2) | *** | |
*** | Fine pair of antique 18th century Chinese claire de lune, vases, with Qianlong mark and period, moulded decoration with symbols and bats & clouds, 23.3 cm high & 23 cm high (2) | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese porcelain teapot, 14.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | Antique Chinese porcelain famille rose shaped edge pedestal bowl, 10 cm high, 25 cm wide, 20 cm deep | *** | |
*** | Impressive Chinese mother of pearl inlaid rosewood suite, comprising a pair of settees, pair of arm chairs(4) Ex Greek Ambassador Canberra | *** | |
*** | Yu Youren (1879-1964) pair of couplets - calligraphy | *** | |
*** | Pair of large Chinese famille verte dragon vases, approx 87 cm high, (2) | *** | |