*** | Japanese Edo period 18th century Hoshi Bachi Kabuto, the thirty plate bowl of russet iron with thirty radiating gilt ribs, the mabizashi with three gilt studs below the maedate, flanked with two gilt decorated fukigaeshi and the reverse with four-plate… | *** | |
*** | Chinese Doucai porcelain dish, of circular form, decorated with children seated under a tree and playing, on circular foot, six character mark to base, diameter 15.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Chinese gilt bronze Tara, probably Qing dynasty, depicted seated with top knot and headdress, eyes down cast in serene expression, lobed ears, necklaces, hands resting in lap and legs crossed, on double lotus base, underside inscribed with four… | *** | |
*** | Chinese bronze Hu, with cover, decorated with archaic toatie motifs, accented with gilt and silver, with swing handle, height 30.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese Republic period famille rose box and cover of globular form, the cover decorated with roundel depicting phoenix and five-clawed dragon, on a pink ground decorated with stylised clouds and bats, four character mark to base, height 24 cm and… | *** | |
*** | Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century 'Nine Dragon' Imperial robe, Jifu, beautifully embroidered with nine dragons (one to interior) surrounded by cloud scrolls, cranes and precious items, in tones of blue, pink, green, red and gilt, the lower section… | *** | |
*** | Pair of 20th century gilt bronze figures of monks, seated in dhyanasana with hands in vitarka mudra, one holding a bowl dressed in robes and 'Yellow hat,' seated on lobed pillow forms with fine engraving, height 10 cm and 9 cm (2). Provenenace: Josef… | *** | |
*** | Stunning Japanese gold lacquer, silver, ivory and shibayama tray, of scalloped oval form, set with two central ivory panels decorated with a bird perched in a tree and a figure under tree, surrounded by gold and shibayama panels of birds and vases of… | *** | |
*** | Chinese gilt bronze multi faced Buddha, depicted standing with eleven graduated heads and eight arms to in pose, the others holding attributes, the whole resting upon a circular lotus base, height 23 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white jar and cover, of baluster form, decorated with fan motifs of houses surrounded by sprays of flowers, flanked by loop handles and spherical finial, height 22 cm | *** | |
*** | Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock book, set with 56 pages of woodblock prints depicting Japanese ladies in differing landscapes, signed and seal marks to base | *** | |
*** | Chinese yellow ground porcelain spittoon, of squat globular form with waisted neck and flared rim, decorated with dragons pursuing flaming pearls, in tones of green and white, raised on a circular foot, six character mark within double rings to base,… | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with curled hair, with serene expression and downcast eyes, with robes falling from shoulders and tied at waist accented with lotus scroll borders, with hands in dhyana pose and legs crossed, the whole… | *** | |
*** | Stunning Japanese Meiji period sterling silver and shibayama tray, of rectangular form with shaped corners and raised on four pierced bracket feet, the tray featuring a central gold lacquer panel depicting a blossoming tree and birds before a mountainous… | *** | |
*** | Stunning pair of Guangxu period (1875-1908) famille rose dragon and butterfly dishes, of circular form with slightly sloping sides, decorated with central dragon roundel, surrounded by a ground of butterflies and floral border displaying reserves of… | *** | |
*** | Exquisite Japanese Meiji period tortoise shell and shibayama bowl, by Kaneko sei, c.1890, of deep rounded form, the interior finely decorated in gilt with central roundel featuring applied mother of pearl and jade peonies, butterfly and bird, set within a… | *** | |
*** | Fine and stunning Chinese egg shell porcelain bowl of circular form, with sloping sides, beautifully decorated with ladies within interior and garden scenes surrounded by finely painted flowers and foliage in tones of pink, green and blue on a gilt ground… | *** | |
*** | Chinese Qing Dynasty belt purse, c.1860 of shaped form, in dark blue silk, set with mother of pearl panel, and yellow tassel, h 12 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford | *** | |
*** | Extremely large Chinese gilt bronze Jambhala, depicted seated with head dress and stern look, with necklace, holding mongoose in one hand and peach in the other, seated on scroll base, 38 cm x 33 cm | *** | |
*** | Fine and exceptional Chinese Kangxi mark and period peach blossom amphora vase, of slender tapering form, with a fine spreading lip, the interior in pale strawberry red, the body in an 'Unripe peach' green glaze, the lower foot unglazed on circular foot,… | *** | |
*** | Good pair of Japanese Meiji period censers, in mixed metal, with a spreading top, decorated with flowers, above a twin handled body, beautifully decorated with samurai warriors in bronze, gold, silver and copper, with rampant dragons verso, on base on a… | *** | |
*** | Khmer stone seated Buddha and Naga, certificate stating 12th-13th century, Angkor Wat period, depicted seated on three tiered serpent throne, with Naga raising above him, the serpent King Muchilinda, rising behind him protectively, the Buddha's hands are… | *** | |
*** | Rare Chinese Qing Dynasty, 18th century, Imperial yellow brocade dragon panel, depicting large profile five claw dragons cavorting in the cloud filled sky with auspicious symbols in the wave border, in tones of yellow, blue, green, orange and white, early… | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese white jade belt hook, beautifully carved with dragon head and qiulong dragon to body, united by oval bevelled mirror, length 38.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese Qing Dynasty cloisonne Gu, of handsome proportions, decorated with large lotus flowers and tendrils, in tones of red, pink, yellow and green on a blue ground, height 31 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese Qianlong mark and period gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, dated genyin year corresponding to 1770, with ogee flamed finial, depicted seated with top not and headdress, serene expression, lobed ears and earrings, with necklace sash from shoulder and… | *** | |
*** | Wonderful and large Chinese red lacquer and gilt robe stand, the crest rail set with two well carved dragon heads to each end, above a highly carved and pierced frieze displaying a central panel of a deer, lingzi and bats, flanked by scrolls of Chinese… | *** | |
*** | Elegant Chinese hardwood altar table, with narrow rectangular top above a molded apron, above four cylindrical legs, each pair united by stretchers, 92 cm x 183 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung | *** | |
*** | Delightful Japanese Meiji period shibayama handled dessert service, comprising dessert forks and knives in a setting for twelve, the ivory handles inlaid with mother of pearl, coral and hardstones, with gilt birds and foliage, the blades engraved in… | *** | |
*** | Chinese eggshell porcelain lantern, with ovoid shade, decorated with reserves of peacocks, birds and flowers on a yellow lotus and foliate scroll ground, height 17.5 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese Qing Dynasty jade ruyi, set with three beautiful carved white jade panels displaying peaches, flowers and pomegranate, united by rosewood sceptre, length 54 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection | *** | |
*** | Good Chinese jade snuff bottle and stopper, of natural pebble form, decorated with butterfly and lotus, in tones of white and yellow skin, with jadeite stopper, height 8 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection | *** | |
*** | Chinese painted glass snuff bottle and stopper, painted in polychrome enamels with European woman and child to either side, four character mark to base, with coral stopper, height 7.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese jade figure of dog, depicted seated with head turned in tones of green and brown, on wooden stand, length 15 cm the collection of the Late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau | *** | |
*** | Chinese embroidered textile, with central panel heavily embroidered with peonies, phoenix and sheep, in tones of white, blue and green on a red ground, accented with decorative gold thread borders, below Kwan Yin and laughing buddha, 114 cm x 120 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese petit porcelain vase, of tapered form, decorated with script to the neck, above a finely painted scene of two figures and camels, with lines of miniature script verso, on circular foot, four character mark to base, height 10.5 cm. Provenance: The… | *** | |
*** | Chinese late Qing twelve panel porcelain table screen, set with twelve famille noir square panels, displaying birds, flowers and fruit, in rich tones set within a wooden frame, height 66 cm | *** | |
*** | Late 19th century Sino-Tibetan ivory figure group, carved in the form of Kwan Yin seated on the back of Buddhist lion with attendant at feet, with later painting, script to back and carved verso, height 20.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Delightful Japanese Meiji period sterling silver bowl, of deep lobed form with petalled rim, raised on a tapered pierced foot, the exterior finely decorated with applied polychrome enamel blossoming branches, flowers and butterflies, three character mark… | *** | |
*** | Chinese cased miniature silver garden, the stairs leading to a central fountain surrounded by flowers flanked by pagodas, swings and trees with fenced surrounds, evidence of enamel work, set within a wood and glass display case, 32 cm x 29 cm x 26 cm… | *** | |
*** | Elegant Chinese porcelain figure, depicting a lady holding a vase, dressed in a robe displaying flowers, kylins and storks, in rich tones of green, pink, blue and orange, a/f, height 55 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection | *** | |
*** | Good Chinese gilt bronze Tara, depicted wearing headdress and flaming top bun, head slightly turned wearing jewellery, with lotus raising from arms, hands raised in pose, one leg resting on double lotus base, height 14 cm. Other Notes: this was part of a… | *** | |
*** | Pair of Chinese side tables, in Huali, with square tops set with central caned panel, with reeded apron and fret apron, on four cylindrical legs, 48 cm x 56 cm x 56 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Sukhothai 14th/15th century bronze standing Buddha, with top knot and curled hair, above lobed ears, with serene expression, one arm outwards, the other resting beside robe, with sampot tied at waist with evidence of decoration, on silvered plinth,… | *** | |
*** | Delightful Japanese shibayama ivory melon, of lobed form with an elongated stem, the body inlaid with various insects, four character mark to base, height 9 cm and width 5.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese twin handled porcelain vase, of hu form, with twin bat handles with spreading wings and open mouth and tongue, in tones of orange with gilt accents, the body decorated with a polychrome mountainous river landscape with pagodas on a white ground,… | *** | |
*** | Chinese porcelain figure of Kwan Yin, depicted standing in colourful robes and holding attribute, in tones of blue, green, red and yellow on a white ground, height 34.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Vajrasattva Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, holding a vajra and drillbu, with elaborate headdress and jewellery, with downcast eyes and serene expression on face, raised on a double lotus base, six character mark to… | *** | |
*** | Japanese silver shibayama Koro and cover of domed rectangular form, with floral finial above a lobed body, set with two gilt shibayama panels displaying birds perched within a tree and a basket hanging from a tree full of flowers, flanked by enamel and… | *** | |
*** | Chinese blue and white twin handled vase, decorated with kylins, phoenix, palmettes and Royal pearls, in blue and iron red, six character mark to base, height 29 cm. Provenance: The Yeung Estate | *** | |
*** | Large Japanese bronze jar and cover, the cover set with fo dog finial above a pierced border, the body continuously decorated in relief with water birds and pond scene, the whole resting on three mask feet, above a circular base with incised geometric… | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese Qing Dynasty famille vert porcelain vase, of large rouleau form with a wide flaring rim and rolled lip, the body intricately decorated with four large chamfered reserves depicting many attendants and elders in interior and exterior court… | *** | |
*** | Very large Chinese Kangxi porcelain punch bowl, in blue and white, with serpentine edge, the interior decorated with a central roundel of flowers, the exterior decorated raised ogee panels of branched flowers, raised on a circular foot, repair, height 18… | *** | |
*** | Chinese Longquan celadon figure group, depicting a grotto featuring Zenwhu and Kwan Yin and attendants, in unglazed, surrounded by green celadon grotto, with ex Bonhams Australia lot 83 label, 35 cm x 16 cm | *** | |
*** | Set of four fine framed Japanese embroideries, of rectangular form, decorated with images of wisteria and birds, in light coloured tones on a dark ground (4) | *** | |
*** | Large gilt bronze Buddha eyes downcast with fine serene facial features and wearing a flowing dhoti robe, seated on elaborate triple layered lotus pedestal, six character mark to back of base, height 59 cm | *** | |
*** | Stunning late Ming Dynasty bronze and lacquer Buddha, depicted seated with headdress and eyes downcast, with robes falling from shoulders and holding a censer, raised on purpose made wooden stand, height 78 cm | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese porcelain half wall vase, of baluster form,with twin dragons to each side of the neck, decorated with panel of script, surrounded by gilded lotus flowers, on an orange ground, seal mark to base, height 20 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl, c.1875, of circular form, decorated with a central roundel depicting an immortal on deer with wave scrolls, the exterior decorated with eight immortals in underglaze blue, surrounded by a red enamel wave scroll ground,… | *** | |
*** | Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, of tapering lobed form, interior decorated with central roundel of fish, exterior decorated with fish, six character mark within double ring to base, diameter 20.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel vases, of ovoid form, decorated with scenes of birds amongst flowering trees, in tones of green, pink, brown and white, with fine brocade borders on a blue ground with silver mounts, height 19 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Chinese enamel snuff bottle and stopper, of pilgrim form, decorated with prunus branch on a black ground, four character mark to base, height 6.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Delightful Japanese ivory pot and flowers, carved in the form of jonquils and foliage, some coloured green, yellow and orange, within a facetted ivory pot, height 21 cm | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with a scene of peonies chrysanthemum and foliage, in tones of pink, green, yellow and red, accented pink floral and ruyi head borders to the neck and base, with inscription verso, mark to base,… | *** | |
*** | Chinese scroll, depicted scholars and figures in a garden setting, 108 cm x 59 cm | *** | |
*** | Stunning Chinese Ming Dynasty cloisonne box and cover, of heavy bun form, decorated with a central shou motif, surrounded by borders of lotus scroll and ryui heads, on spreading ringed support, in tones of red, blue, pink, green and yellow, height 8 cm,… | *** | |
*** | Chinese Qing Dynasty, Guangxu mark (1875-1908) porcelain bowl, of handsome proportions with deep sides, decorated with four phoenix amongst exotic flowers, six character mark to base, a/f, height 9 cm. Provenance: Purchased Mossgreen auction, 14/15th June… | *** | |
*** | Chinese white jade toggle, of tapering cylindrical form, carved with dragons and scroll work, on a red woven cord, length 8 cm (toggle) the collection of the Late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau | *** | |
*** | Extremely rare and important set of four 17th century East India Orissa ivory Royal throne legs, each one superbly carved with Royal warrior on rearing horse with shield on back and weapon in hand, the facial features proclaims his devotion to Vishnu. The… | *** | |
*** | Japanese Satsuma vase by Kinkozan, c.1870, of ovoid form with a short spreading lip, the neck adorned with brocade panels above a body exquisitely decorated with finely painted finches amongst draping wisteria vines and river landscape with two tone… | *** | |
*** | Good Chinese Qing Dynasty famille vert brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with figures in a garden setting, in tones of green, blue, yellow and pink, height 12 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese jade figure of a dog, depicted reclining with head turned back, in celadon tones, on stand, height 6 cm the collection of the Late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese carved jade horse, depicted recumbent with head tuned backwards, in tones of green and black, height 11.5 cm and length 18 cm, together with a custom carved wooden stand (2) | *** | |
*** | Good Chinese famille vert vase, of facetted tapering form, decorated with reserves of precious items, surrounded by panels of flowers and insects, in strong tones of green, black, yellow and puce, marked Kangxi to base, height 36 cm. Provenance: Private… | *** | |
*** | Chinese ivory figure of a Guan Yu, depicted in elaborate pierced robes accented with masks, with large headdress and four battle flags behind, holding a sword in one hand and stroking his beard in the other, mounted on a carved wooden base, total height… | *** | |
*** | Shoji Hamada (Japanese 1894-1978), a stoneware bottle vase of squared rectangular form with a short tapering neck, decorated in a kaki glaze and wax resist with a stylised sugarcane motif, gallery label to base, height 23.5 cm, together with reference… | *** | |
*** | Beautiful Chinese porcelain wall vase, of half baluster form with twin dragons to neck, painted with a scene of a lady seated at a window looking at garden, with brick red coloured ground, accented with gilt lotus flowers, gilt seal mark to base, height… | *** | |
*** | Fine and rare Meizan Satsuma miniature lidded urn, by Yabu Meizan, Meiji period (1868-1912), the cover decorated with thousand flower motif, the body beautifully decorated with mountainous village scene, accented with brocade and geometric borders, mark… | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese famille rose porcelain moon flask, of compressed spherical form, with cylindrical neck flanked by two handles, one side decorated with a pair of birds on flowering peony branches in tones of red, blue, cream and green, the other side… | *** | |
*** | Chinese porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with flowering branches and bats, with enamel ruyi head border, in tones of pink, green, blue and red, seal mark to base and Jane Carnegie, Melbourne label verso, a/f, height 23 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese Kangxi period famille vert porcelain charger, of circular form, decorated with a central image of warriors and figures on horse back, surrounded by a border of precious items and flower heads, with original. Purchased: Geoffrey Waters, London… | *** | |
*** | Chinese Kangxi (1661-1722) period porcelain rouleau vase, with spreading lip and cylindrical body, decorated with flowers to the shoulders and frieze of figures within a landscape, on circular foot, with double circles to base, height 25.5 cm. Provenance:… | *** | |
*** | Four Chinese early temple rubbing embroideries, of narrow rectangular form, embroidered by hand displaying early calligraphy in black silk, with seal marks,114 cm x 36 cm (4) Ex Zorich collection Adelaide | *** | |
*** | Chinese porcelain bowl, of conventional form with a spreading rim, the interior decorated with fruits, leaves, vines and bamboo, the exterior with matching decoration, in tones of green, red and yellow on a pale green/white ground, six character mark to… | *** | |
*** | Japanese Edo period stag antler Sashi netsuke, in the form of a man holding a gourd and riding an elongated catfish, length 10 cm purchased: Mossgreen Auctions, the Estate of Raymond Mitchell, 27th February, 2007, lot 313 | *** | |
*** | Chinese jade toggle, of rectangular form, decorated with archaic style decoration in relief, in tones of brown and white, length 4.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese 'Dragon and Phoenix' porcelain bowl, of tapering form, the interior decorated with roundel containing dragon pursing flaming pearl, the exterior decorated with continuous scene containing dragons pursing flaming pearls with phoenix, flowers,… | *** | |
*** | Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period porcelain chargers, with scalloped spreading lips and fluted sides, surrounded by panels of flowers and fret work borders, with Kangxi six character marks to base and ceramic Collectors Society exhibition, no.27… | *** | |
*** | Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, of pear form, decorated continuously with pagoda and trees in a mountainous landscape with river, in tones of green, blue and orange on a white ground, accented with borders to rim and foot, mark to base, height 24 cm (2)… | *** | |
*** | Grand 18th century Italian fruitwood figural pedestal, in the form of a bound slave, supporting a tasselled cushion, beautifully carved with exasperated expression on face and contorted posture amid flowing clothing, on a stepped hexagonal base, height 87… | *** | |
*** | Chinese scholars pedestal desk, of rectangular form, set with two drawers, on facetted legs, with fret work stretchers. Provenance: The Yeung Estate | *** | |
*** | Good Chinese Jiaqing period (1796- 1821) porcelain bowl, with flared rim, above deep sloping sides, beautifully decorated with reserves of flowers in famille rose, surrounded by mottled brown glaze, raised on circular foot, seal mark and wax export seal… | *** | |
*** | Japanese Meiji period Kutani figure group, c.1870, depicting a seated lady in elaborate kimono filling a pipe, seated upon a faggot of sticks, in rich tones of blue, red, gold and black, seal mark Kenzan, a/f, 18 cm x 23 cm | *** | |
*** | Large pair of Satsuma Meiji period vases & covers, the cover set with large tapering spherical finial, the body of robust form beneath a short cylindrical neck, decorated with panels of warriors in various landscapes, accented with brocade panels, a/f,… | *** | |
*** | Large Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the form of a bridge carved and pierced with a scene of village and temples amongst a landscape, the whole on a wooden stand, length 90 cm Provenance: Purchased Dr. To Kwong on ivory, Queens St, Hong Kong, 1972,… | *** | |
*** | Large early Shiwan figure group, depicting three immortals standing on a cloud scroll with attendants, in tones of green, white and blue, a/f, the whole raised on a wooden stand, height 31 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection | *** | |