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Artist: Chin-San Long [lang jingshan/lang ching-shan] (Chinese, 1892-1995). Title: "Chinese Painting I". Medium: Original vintage photogravure. Date: Composed c1963. Printed 1969. Dimensions: Image size: 7 1/8 x 5 9/16 in. (181 x 141 mm).Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed very small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Multiple negative process used. Very good condition; affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board. Comment(s): Lang Jingshan, also Romanized as Long Chin-san and Lang Ching-shan, was a pioneering photographer and one of the first Chinese photojournalists. He has been called "indisputably the most prominent figure in the history of Chinese art photography", and the "Father of Asian Photography". He joined the Royal Photographic Society in 1937, gaining his Associateship in 1940 and his Fellowship in 1942. In 1980, the Photographic Society of America named him one of the world's top ten master photographers. He was the first Chinese photographer to take artistic nude shots, and was also known for the unique "composite photography" technique he created. Image copyright © The Estate of Chin-san Long. [25439-2-300]

Artist: Chin-San Long [lang jingshan/lang ching-shan] (Chinese, 1892-1995). Title: "Chine". Medium: Original vintage photogravure. Date: Composed c1934. Printed 1934. Dimensions: Image size: 7 3/16 x 9 1/8 in. (183 x 232 mm).Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good to fine condition; affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board. Comment(s): Lang Jingshan, also Romanized as Long Chin-san and Lang Ching-shan, was a pioneering photographer and one of the first Chinese photojournalists. He has been called "indisputably the most prominent figure in the history of Chinese art photography", and the "Father of Asian Photography". He joined the Royal Photographic Society in 1937, gaining his Associateship in 1940 and his Fellowship in 1942. In 1980, the Photographic Society of America named him one of the world's top ten master photographers. He was the first Chinese photographer to take artistic nude shots, and was also known for the unique "composite photography" technique he created. Image copyright © The Estate of Chin-san Long. [24146-2-225]

Artist: Mark Tobey (American, 1890 - 1976). Title: "Composition #5". Medium: Mixed Media on Paper. Date: Composed c1967. Dimensions: Overall size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (324 x 248 mm).Lot Note(s): Signed lower right. Painted on medium weight cream wove paper. Fine condition; as painted. Comment(s): Tobey was a mystical Wisconsin-born artist whose works had a visual affinity with Abstract Expressionism but shared more in common with Asian art and calligraphy (he studied at a Zen monastery in Kyoto, Japan, in the 1930s). Image copyright © The Estate of Mark Tobey / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. [29861-2-3000]

Artist: Chin-San Long [lang jingshan/lang ching-shan] (Chinese, 1892-1995). Title: "Feuilles de bambou". Medium: Original vintage photogravure. Date: Composed c1935. Printed 1935. Dimensions: Image size: 11 3/4 x 9 1/8 in. (298 x 232 mm).Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good condition; affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board. Comment(s): Lang Jingshan, also Romanized as Long Chin-san and Lang Ching-shan, was a pioneering photographer and one of the first Chinese photojournalists. He has been called "indisputably the most prominent figure in the history of Chinese art photography", and the "Father of Asian Photography". He joined the Royal Photographic Society in 1937, gaining his Associateship in 1940 and his Fellowship in 1942. In 1980, the Photographic Society of America named him one of the world's top ten master photographers. He was the first Chinese photographer to take artistic nude shots, and was also known for the unique "composite photography" technique he created. Image copyright © The Estate of Chin-san Long. [23916-2-300]

Artist: Chin-San Long [lang jingshan/lang ching-shan] (Chinese, 1892-1995). Title: "Foret au printemps". Medium: Original vintage photogravure. Date: Composed c1936. Printed 1936. Dimensions: Image size: 11 1/2 x 9 1/16 in. (292 x 230 mm).Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good condition;affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board. Comment(s): Lang Jingshan, also Romanized as Long Chin-san and Lang Ching-shan, was a pioneering photographer and one of the first Chinese photojournalists. He has been called "indisputably the most prominent figure in the history of Chinese art photography", and the "Father of Asian Photography". He joined the Royal Photographic Society in 1937, gaining his Associateship in 1940 and his Fellowship in 1942. In 1980, the Photographic Society of America named him one of the world's top ten master photographers. He was the first Chinese photographer to take artistic nude shots, and was also known for the unique "composite photography" technique he created. Image copyright © The Estate of Chin-san Long. [25082-2-600]

Artist: Chin-San Long [lang jingshan/lang ching-shan] (Chinese, 1892-1995). Title: "Boat Towers of the Kia Ling Kiang". Medium: Original vintage photogravure. Date: Composed c1939. Printed 1939. Dimensions: Image size: 7 1/4 x 9 1/8 in. (184 x 232 mm).Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good to fine condition; affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board. Comment(s): Lang Jingshan, also Romanized as Long Chin-san and Lang Ching-shan, was a pioneering photographer and one of the first Chinese photojournalists. He has been called "indisputably the most prominent figure in the history of Chinese art photography", and the "Father of Asian Photography". He joined the Royal Photographic Society in 1937, gaining his Associateship in 1940 and his Fellowship in 1942. In 1980, the Photographic Society of America named him one of the world's top ten master photographers. He was the first Chinese photographer to take artistic nude shots, and was also known for the unique "composite photography" technique he created. Image copyright © The Estate of Chin-san Long. [25473-2-300]

Artist: Chin-San Long [lang jingshan/lang ching-shan] (Chinese, 1892-1995). Title: "Brouillard du matin". Medium: Original vintage photogravure. Date: Composed c1936. Printed 1936. Dimensions: Image size: 12 1/8 x 7 5/8 in. (308 x 194 mm).Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good condition; affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board. Comment(s): Lang Jingshan, also Romanized as Long Chin-san and Lang Ching-shan, was a pioneering photographer and one of the first Chinese photojournalists. He has been called "indisputably the most prominent figure in the history of Chinese art photography", and the "Father of Asian Photography". He joined the Royal Photographic Society in 1937, gaining his Associateship in 1940 and his Fellowship in 1942. In 1980, the Photographic Society of America named him one of the world's top ten master photographers. He was the first Chinese photographer to take artistic nude shots, and was also known for the unique "composite photography" technique he created. Image copyright © The Estate of Chin-san Long. [25083-2-400]

***PLEASE NOTE NEW DESCRIPTION ***A set of four Asian white metal probably silver 800 standard condiments to include a pair of salts, mustard pot and cover, further pot and fixed cover, profusely chased with floral decoration, on three scroll feet, approx 4.25 ozt (condition good) together with a large collection of silver plate/EPNS - four piece tea and coffee set; Art Deco five bar EPNS toast rack stamped with patent no: 16344; Viner's of Sheffield A1 plate two handled oval tray; EPNS egg cup cruet (4 piece); assortment of flatware, boxed set of cake forks, servers; fish knives and forks (1 box - Q) 

A Chinese cizhou jar, Song DynastyOf cylindrical form with slightly recessed rim and foot ring, decorated with simple brushed stylised flowers in dark ochre against a white slip ground.15cm high (probably lacking cover)Footnote: Footnote:For similar examples see He Li Chinese Ceramics, p.168. f.317 and 318, from the collection of the San Francisco Asian Art Museum.Condition report: Probably lacking cover, general signs of age throughout including some light surface abrasions and small patches of staining to the glaze. Please refer to images.

A SILVER BUTTER LAMPTibetan-Chinese, 19th century. The bowl incised with three Buddhist symbols, raised on a tall hollow multistep stem foot.Condition: Good condition with minor wear as well as small nicks and imperfections. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 223.6 g Dimensions: Height 13.2 cm

A SILVER PLATED BUTTER LAMPTibetan-Chinese, 19th century. The bowl incised with floral decor and Chinese characters, raised on a tall hollow multistep stem foot.Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear as well as small nicks and dents. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 207.6 g Dimensions: Height 14.2 cm

A TIBEATAN-CHINESE SILVER BUTTER LAMPTibetan-Chinese, 19th century. The fine deep stem bowl with applied beaded bands and rim. Raised on a tall hollow stem foot with a center piece depicting a beautiful flower design.Condition: Good condition with few manufacturing flaws as well as surface wear and scratches. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 296.5 g Dimensions: Height 15.8 cm

A LARGE PAIR OF SILVER BUTTER LAMPSTibetan-Chinese, 19th century. The fine pair with a deep bowl incised and embossed with four reserves enclosing various auspicious Buddhist symbols surrounded by lotus scroll, raised on a tall hollow stem foot encircled by a band of out-turned narrow petals above a band of further auspicious symbols.Condition: Very good condition with minor warping and expected surface wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 387.6 and 402.3 g Dimensions: Height 20.3 cm each

A "HAPPY MEMORIES" SILVER BOXChina, c. 1920. Neatly engraved with a majestic dragon on the lid as well as on the narrow sides, the center of the hinged lid incised with Chinese characters "Happy memories". With an elegant thumb lift opening and lined with wood on the inside. The base stamped with three hallmarks. Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear and minor scratches. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 516 g Dimensions: Dimensions 17 x 9.5 x 6 cm

A FINE SILVER AND GOLD FOIL REPOUSSE VOTIVE PLAQUEChina, 19th century. The plaque's frontal worked in gold foil to depict Buddha seated on a lotus throne, the backside of silver with a stamped mark. The borders with fine silver filigree work.Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear and scratches. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 8 g Dimensions: Length 4.5 cm

AN FINE IVORY CARVING OF AVALOKITESHVARA SHADAKSHARITibetan-Chinese, c 1900. Carved, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base with vajra, the principal hands in anjalimudra in front of the chest, the other right hand holding a lingzhi stalk and the other left hand a lotus blossom, wearing richly adorned clothing and jewelry. The ivory bearing a stunning patina.Condition: Very good condition with fine wear and a tiny chip to one fingertip. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 502.4 g Dimensions: Height 14.5 cmThis item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore this item can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A CORAL FIGURINE OF GUANYINChina, c. 1920. Of even dark pink color with sparse white inclusions. Guanyin, dressed in a long robe, is holding a vase containing the elixir of longevity in her left hand and a rosary in her right.Condition: Overall fine condition with some chips to exposed areas. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 165 g Dimensions: Height 15 cmThis item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore this item can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

A HEAVY ROSEWOOD BRUSHPOTChina, 20th century. Of smooth cylindrical form, the wood is of a light reddish-brown tone with natural grain and some scattered ghost striations. The central cavity to the top is 7.5 cm deep.Condition: Good condition with traces of use and tiny age cracks. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 784 g Dimensions: Height 19 cm

A BURLWOOD CARVING OF LIU HAI, LATE MING TO EARLY QINGChina, 17th-18th century. Carved in a standing position, using the natural shape of the gnarled wood to depict the robe. Supporting a mythical three-legged toad on his right shoulder.Condition: Fine golden-brown patina. Some wear, minor losses, intrinsic age cracks. Scattered tiny wormholes. A superb naturally grown patina with a soft, unctuous finish.Provenance: The Oriental Art Collector. Quek Kiok Lee (1921-2018), acquired from the above on 15 December 1980. Singaporean businessman, banker and investor Quek Kiok Lee was the founder of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS) and Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese Antiquities for the National University of Singapore. Weight: 1,149 g Dimensions: Height 23.7 cmThe story of Liu Hai is frequently told as "Liu Hai playing with the Golden Toad". However, there is a hidden meaning here: The Chinese word for "toad" is chanchu. Sometimes, Chinese will only pronounce the first character chan. In some Chinese dialects, the character chan has a pronunciation very similar to qian which means "coin". Therefore, a storyteller reciting "Liu Hai playing with the Golden Toad" could also be heard by listeners as "Liu Hai playing with the gold coins". Later fitted stand. (2)Auction result comparison: Compare with a related burlwood carving of a luohan sold in these rooms in Fine Chinese Art, Buddhism and Hinduism on 27 September 2019, lot 101, for €2,000.癭木雕劉海金蟾擺件，明末清初中國，十七至十八世紀。立像，利用癭木自然紋理雕刻衣袍，一隻三足蟾蜍立於他的右肩処。品相：金棕色包漿，一些磨損，輕微缺損，内在年代裂紋。散佈著微小的蟲洞，極好的自然包漿濃厚潤澤。來源：東方藝術收藏家。郭克禮 (1921-2018)先生于1980年12月15日購於上述收藏。郭克禮先生是新加坡商人，銀行家和投資家。他曾是東南亞陶瓷協會創立人，並擔任新加坡國立大學中國古玩收藏顧問。重量：1,149 克尺寸：高23.7 厘米拍賣結果比較：一件相似癭木雕劉海于2019年9月27日售于本藝廊，拍號101，成交價€2,000。

AN ARCHAIC NEPHRITE ZOOMORPHIC CARVINGChina, presumably Neolithic Era. The green stone with cloudy white and brown inclusions carved in zoomorphic form with stylized eyes.Condition: Good condition with old wear and smaller losses. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 85 g Dimensions: Length 7.5 cm

A GRAYISH-GREEN JADE 'BIXIE' CARVING, YUAN TO MING DYNASTYChina, 1279-1644. Carved in a recumbent position with one paw scratching its ear and another grasping the furcated tail, the ferocious face with bulging eyes and a broad nose, the mostly opaque stone of a rich mottled grayish-green color with dark gray and cloudy white inclusions.Provenance: Karl Zeilinger (1944-2014), a collector of Asian art and antique weapons from Nürnberg, Germany. Thence by descent in the same family.Condition: Very good condition with old wear, traces of use, some nibbling, the stone with natural inclusions and fissures, some of which may have developed into small hairline cracks over time.Weight: 152.6 gDimensions: Length 6.5 cmThis bixie is deftly carved with a dramatic profile that emphasizes the power and mystique of the mythical creature. The balanced composition makes excellent use of the natural variegations in the stone.Literature comparison: A white jade carving of a similar mythical beast was excavated from a Yuan dynasty site in Xi'an in 1978 and illustrated in Yang Boda, Zhongguo yuqi quanji (The Complete Compilation of Chinese Jades), vol. 2, Shijiazhuang, 2005, pl. 196. Compare also a Yuan dynasty white and russet jade qilin, exhibited in Jades from China, The Museum of East Asian Art, Bath, 1994, cat. no. 261Auction result comparison: Compare with a related jade carving of a bixie at Sotheby's New York in The Robert Youngman Collection of Chinese Jade on 19 March 2019, lot 235, sold for USD 27,500.元至明代青灰玉辟邪中國，1279-1644年。圓雕異獸，臥狀，一隻爪扒著耳朵，另一隻爪抓著分叉的尾巴，兇猛的臉龐，圓目，鼻子寬大，大部分不透明，呈斑駁的青灰色，深灰色和白色絮狀內含物。 來源：Karl Zeilinger (1944-2014), 德國紐倫堡中國藝術及古董武器收藏家。自此保存在同一家族至今。 品相：狀況良好，有舊磨損，使用痕跡，有些磕損，有天然內含物和裂紋，隨著時間的流逝，其中一些可能會發展成細小的裂縫。重量：152.6 g 尺寸：長6.5 厘米 拍賣結果比較：一件相近玉辟邪見紐約蘇富比The Robert Youngman Collection of Chinese Jade 拍場2019年3月19日 lot 235, 售價USD 27,500.

A PAIR OF SPINACH-GREEN JADE CUPS, QING DYNASTYChina, 18th century. Each with deep sides rising from a thick ring foot. The translucent stone of an attractive and intense green tone with scattered black speckles. Fine manual surface polish with an unctuous, silky matt finish. (2)Provenance: Ex-collection of Bao Dai, last emperor of the Nguyen dynasty (a letter of provenance, signed by Dr. Istvan Zelnik, will be handed to the winning bidder). The Istvan Zelnik Southeast Asian Gold Museum, acquired from the above. An institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Bao Dai was the 13th and final Emperor of the Nguyen dynasty, the last Imperial dynasty of Vietnam. From 1926 to 1945, he was Emperor of Annam. After his abdication in 1945, he remained an important advisor to the new government under Ho Chi Minh but left for France in 1946, until he was persuaded by the French to return as head of state in 1949. He moved back to France in 1954 after the peace deal between the French and the Viet Minh, appointing Ngo Dinh Diem as his prime minister. After being removed from power by Diem in a referendum in 1955, he spent the remainder of his life in exile in France.Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear, the stone with natural flaws and microscopic fissures, some of which may have developed into small hairline cracks over time.Weight: 262.1 g (total)Dimensions: Height 7 cm (each), Diameter 8.2 cm (each)Auction result comparison: Compare with a related pair of wine cups, with incised four-character Qianlong marks and of the period, at Christie's London in Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art on 8 November 2011, lot 78, sold for GBP 15,000.清代一對碧玉杯中國，十八世紀。玉杯圈足，半透明，碧色濃鬱，散佈著黑色斑點。 表面光滑溫潤。來源：原越南阮朝最後一位皇帝阮福永瑞收藏 (根據來源信件，由 Dr. Istvan Zelnik簽名，將會交給獲得此藏品的藏家) 。The Istvan Zelnik Southeast Asian Gold Museum, 購於上述收藏。一個比利時藝術收藏機構購於上述美術館。阮福永瑞，即保大帝，是越南最後的皇朝阮朝第十三位也是最後一位皇帝。從1926年到1945年，他是安南皇帝。 自1945年退位後，他一直是胡志明領導下的新政府的重要顧問，但於1946年前往法國，直到法國說服他在1949年返回越南成爲臨時國家元首。1954年，他移居法國。1955年，在首相吳廷琰私下操縱的公民投票中，越南的君主制被廢除，保大帝隨後流亡法國直至逝世。圖片：保大帝 (1913-1997) 品相：狀況極佳，磨損很小，石頭具有自然缺陷和微觀裂縫，隨著時間的流逝，其中一些可能會發展成細小的裂縫。 重量：縂262.1 克 尺寸：各高7 厘米, 直徑分別8.2 厘米 拍賣結果比較：一對相近的酒杯，乾隆四字款見倫敦佳士得Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art 拍場2011年11月8日lot 78, 售價GBP 15,000。

A MOTTLED PAIR OF SPINACH GREEN JADE BOWLSChina, late Qing to Republic period (1880-1950). The thin rounded sides rising from a straight ring foot to a slightly everted rim. The translucent and mottled stone is brilliantly polished and shows attractive natural inclusions.Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 146.5 g in total Dimensions: Diameter 10.5 cm

A 'DOUBLE DRAGON' JADE BANGLEChina, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1880 - 1930s). Carved as two confronting dragons with the magical pearl in between. The stone of a nice pale celadon tone.Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 51.3 g Dimensions: Inner diameter 6.5 cm

A TRANSLUSCENT JADEITE BI DISCChina, 20th century. Of circular form and an amazing apple-green tone. The almost transparent stone is brilliantly polished and very attractive because of the intense green coloring. Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 26.5 g Dimensions: Diameter 5.4 cm

FIVETEEN TIBETAN AGATE EYE CABOCHONSTibet, 19th - 20th century. Smoothly polished stones, each showing a different pattern and color.Condition: Good condition with traces of wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 38.8 g in total Dimensions: Approximate diameters 1 cm each

THREE LARGE SOAPSTONE 'FU LU SHOU' FIGURESChina, Republic period (1912-1949). Depicting the Sanxing, the gods of the three stars 'Fu lu shou' (Happiness, prosperity, and longevity). Fuxing holds a child, Luxing holds a ruyi-sceptre, and Shoulao holds the "Peach of Immortality". All finely carved and painted in iron-red and gold, the bases stamped with an apocryphal Yongzheng mark.Condition: Very good condition with surface wear and very few tiny notches to exposed areas. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 2728, 3133 and 2792 g Dimensions: Heights c. 29 cm each

A CHINESE BRONZE BOWL, HANChina, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). The simplistic bowl shows beautiful naturally grown malachite and lapis lazuli patina as well as ochre incrustations.Condition: Good condition with fine ancient patina. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 474 g Dimensions: Height 10.5 cm, diameter 17 cm

A HEAYV AND LARGE LAPIS LAZULI "DRAGON" PLAQUESino-Tibetan, 1st half of the 20th century. Depicting a dragon carved in high relief on the front and a chilong to the back side. The drilling on the back of the plaque suggest that it may have been hung as a votive ornament. The stone of a deep blue and grey tone with gold inclusions.Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 794 g Dimensions: 12 cm x 10 cm x 2.5 cm

A LARGE AGATE CARVING OF A CABBAGEChina, 20th century. The large cabbage finely and naturalistically carved from two pieces, shows textured curly leaves and an appealing color play ranging from light blue to purple.Condition: Good condition with few small chips to exposed areas. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 1784 g Dimensions: Length 24 cm, Height 13.9 cm

A TURQUOISE MATRIX CARVING OF MONKEYS AND PEACHESChina, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1880 - 1930s). The turquoise matrix partly carved with two monkeys clambering on outsized peaches. The lower area untouched and showing sediments from other stones.Condition: Overall good condition with minor wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 418 g Dimensions: Height 6 cm, Length 11.5 cm

A ROCK CRYSTAL LINGAMTibet, 19th to early 20th century. An interesting phallic representation realistically carved.Condition: With few small notches, surface wear and natural cracks. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 62.1 g Dimensions: Length 7.5 cm

A LOT OF THIRTY-TWO SULEMANI BANDED ONYX BEADSHimalayan region, 12th century or later. A lot consisting of thirty-two spherical and elongated, slightly biconical beads, neatly carved from black and white striped onyx. Sulemani is a recent Indian term referring to onyx and agate beads which Muslim people used for their prayer's chains during their presence in India starting from 12th century onwards. However, they reused beads of much older origin and culture. On a textile string, can be worn as a necklace.Condition: Good condition with some material losses and chips, one longer bead is broken. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 54.4 g Dimensions: Length 60 cm

A LOT OF THIRTY-SIX SULEMANI BANDED ONYX BEADSHimalayan region, 12th century or later. A lot consisting of thirty-six spherical, elongated and biconical beads neatly carved from black and white striped onyx. Sulemani is a recent Indian term referring to onyx and agate beads which Muslim people used for their prayer's chains during their presence in India starting from 12th century onwards. However, they reused beads of much older origin and culture. On a textile string, can be worn as a necklace.Condition: Some material losses and chips, few beads are broken. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 51.6 g Dimensions: Length 58 cm

A LOT OF FORTY SULEMANI BANDED ONYX BEADSHimalayan region, 12th century or later. A lot consisting of forty tubular beads neatly carved from black and white striped onyx. Sulemani is a recent Indian term referring to onyx and agate beads which Muslim people used for their prayer's chains during their presence in India starting from 12th century onwards. However, they reused beads of much older origin and culture. On a textile string, can be worn as a necklace.Condition: Good condition with some material losses and chips, few beads are broken. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 47.5 g Dimensions: Length 68 cm

A LOT OF TWENTY-THREE SULEMANI BANDED ONYX BEADSHimalayan region, 12th century or later. A lot consisting of twenty-three slightly different in size, barrel shaped beads neatly carved from white onyx flanked by black bands. Sulemani is a recent Indian term referring to onyx and agate beads which Muslim people used for their prayer's chains during their presence in India starting from 12th century onwards. However, they reused beads of much older origin and culture. On a textile string, can be worn as a necklace.Condition: Good condition with some losses and chips to the surface. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 41.9 g Dimensions: Length 32 cm

AN OLD 'CHUNG DZI' TIGER EYE AGATE BEADHimalayan region, presumably Tibet, around 500-1000 CE or later. Bow-shaped, opaque bead with beautiful milky-white and grayish-brown stripes. Well-polished and with central drilling showing ancient toolmarks. 'Chung dzi' beads are believed to have been created in ancient times by bead makers from agate or chalcedony and were worn as protective amulets. The prefix chung in this instance refers to a specific type of stone material that has unique healing properties.Condition: Good condition with some expected, age-related wear. Displays a patina that only develops after being worn for many centuries. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 15.6 g Dimensions: 5.1 cm

AN OLD TUBULAR 'CHUNG DZI' BANDED AGATE BEADHimalayan region, presumably Tibet or India, around 500-1000 CE or later. Half translucent bead in warm hue of grey, ochre and milky white, diversified by milky white transverse inclusions. Well-polished and with central drilling showing ancient toolmarks. Chung dzi' beads are believed to have been created in ancient times by bead makers from agate or chalcedony and were worn as protective amulets. The prefix chung in this instance refers to a specific type of stone material that has unique healing properties. Condition: Good condition with some notches and minor weathering commensurate with age. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 5.3 g Dimensions: 3.1 cm

A SMALL OLD 'CHUNG DZI' BANDED AGATE BEADHimalayan region, presumably Tibet, around 500-1000 CE or later. Small, bow-shaped and half translucent bead of a warm color palette, ranging from honey yellow to milky white with some darker brownish and black inclusions. Well-polished and with central drilling showing ancient toolmarks. 'Chung dzi' beads are believed to have been created in ancient times by bead makers from agate or chalcedony and were worn as protective amulets. The prefix chung in this instance refers to a specific type of stone material that has unique healing properties. Condition: Very good condition with some minor weathering commensurate with age. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 6 g Dimensions: 3.5 cm

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF A BUDDHIST LIONChina, Shang Dynasty (1600 - 1046 BC) or later. Archaic depiction of a crouching Buddhist lion, with his head facing back. Ornamental details are neatly carved. Central drilling through the neck and tail showing ancient toolmarks. Buddhist lions are mythical, sacred creatures which are featuring guardians with special protective powers. According to legend, their sole mission has been to keep their watch over Buddhist temples. They also symbolize prosperity, success, and happiness. Publication: This lot will be catalogued in the book about the turquoise collection of Dr. Zelnik which is expected to be published in 2022. Condition: Good condition with some age-related wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 12.9 g Dimensions: Height 1.7 cm, Length 3 cm

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF A HAREChina, presumably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Very fine miniature depiction of a crouching hare, the fourth animal in Chinese zodiac, known to be the luckiest out of all the twelve. In ancient Chinese culture it was believed that the rabbit lives on the moon and it is a great companion of the Moon Goddess who never grows up. It is easily associated with the symbol of longevity as well as fertility and mercy. The details are neatly carved, central drilling showing ancient toolmarks. The stone of a beautiful blueish hue. Publication: This lot will be catalogued in the book about the turquoise collection of Dr. Zelnik which is expected to be published in 2022. Condition: Good condition with some minor, age-related wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 11 g Dimensions: Height 1.8 cm, Length 2.5 cm

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF A TEMPLE BELLChina, presumably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The turquoise of a beautiful bluish hue and natural, darker inclusion, carved in the form of a temple bell. The small decoration of "key fret" motifs and ornamental decoration are neatly carved, the surface is well-polished. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks. Temple bells are used to mark the passage of time, and to call the monks to liturgical services. In Buddhism, the bell's sound is calming and induces a suitable atmosphere for meditation. Publication: This lot will be catalogued in the book about the turquoise collection of Dr. Zelnik which is expected to be published in 2022. Condition: Good condition with some age-related wear and minor material losses. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 12 g Dimensions: Height 2.5 cm, Length 2.7 cm

A TURQUOISE MINIATURE PENDANT OF 'TWIN BOYS'China, presumably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The turquoise of a beautiful blueish hue carved in the form of two reclining boys arranged head to toe, with their hands covering their ears. Twins in Chinese culture can be associated with the blessing of happiness and good luck. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks. Publication: This lot will be catalogued in the book about the turquoise collection of Dr. Zelnik which is expected to be published in 2022. Condition: Good condition with some age-related wear. One long horizontal crack. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 11.9 g Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.6 cm

AN AGATE 'DZI' BEADTibet, presumably 19th century. Cylindrical bead made from etched agate and decorated with "9 eyes" motif. Dzi beads are considered to provide positive spiritual benefit. They are mostly worn as protective amulets, sometimes ground into a powder to be used in traditional Tibetan medicine. Artisans who made the dzi embellished the beads lines and shapes using ancient methods such as darkening with plant sugars and heat, bleaching and white line etching with natron and protecting certain areas with grease, clay, wax or a similar substances. Condition: Good condition with expected, age-related wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 11.9 g Dimensions: Height 4 cm

A LOT OF EIGHT STONE COIN-SHAPED BEADSHimalayan region, presumably Tibet or Nepal, 19th century or earlier. The lot consisting of eight coin-shaped beads, where two beads are carved from agate respectively jasper (one semi translucent, in a warm orange and brownish hue and the second one opaque of a dark brown colour) as well as six stone beads covered in black and dark brown lacquer. All are hand painted in white and depicting various motifs including symbol of eyes, abstract animals, mandalas, floral and geometric decorations.Condition: Good condition with some losses and chips to the surface. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 116.5 g Dimensions: Diameter 3.5 - 3.9 cm

TEN TIBETAN AGATE DZI BEADSTibet, 19th - 20th century. Comprising beads of different shapes with 2 to 3 eyes. Eight with a special "snake skin" craquelure, one carved from shell and one carved from Agate.Condition: Good condition with traces of use and wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 61 g in total Dimensions: Lengths 1 - 3.5 cm

46 OLD YELLOW GLASS BEADSChina, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) or later. Of globular shape and even yellow color.Condition: Good condition with wear and soiling. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 58.6 g Dimensions: Length 28 cm

A MOTHER OF PEARL AND GLASS SNUFF BOTTLEChina, late Qing Dynasty - Republic period (1880 - 1920). Of high-shouldered tapering form rising from an oval spreading foot and with matching stopper. The glass body covered with an elegant mosaic of mother of pearl inlays. A pair of milky-glass emblems with depictions of peacocks and floral motifs set to the front and back side. The base with a mark.Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear, one small chip to overlay. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 30 g Dimensions: Height 7.5 cm incl. stopper

A GUNPOWDER SILVER FLASKChina, 19th century. The circular body embossed and engraved with Buddhist symbols, with original lid and chain to the side. The sides of the neck inlaid with a pair of carnelian cabochons.Condition: Very good condition with expected surface wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 120.8 g Dimensions: Height 10 cm

A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A BACTRIAN CAMEL, TANG DYNASTYChina, 618-907. Standing foursquare on a mostly unglazed square base, with its head raised upwards as if braying, the body covered in a transparent ochre glaze, the back with a molded caparison and glazed with green, cream and ochre.Provenance: Austrian private collection. Galerie Zacke, Vienna, 3 October 1998. Dr. Mons Fischer, acquired from the above. A copy of the original invoice from Galerie Zacke, Vienna, dated to 3 October 1998, accompanies this lot. A seasoned private collector of modern and contemporary art, Dr. Mons Fischer has also acquired fine Chinese works of art since the 1980s, eventually building one of the most important collections of its kind in Austria.Condition: Some repair and touchups as generally expected from Tang dynasty excavations. Losses, fissures, and encrustations. Minor firing flaws, such as firing cracks, glaze flakes, glaze recesses, and dark spots. Drilled holes from sample-taking. Overall, very good condition.Scientific analysis report: A thermoluminescence report issued by Oxford Authentication on 11 February 2020, based on sample no. C120a60, sets the firing date of both two samples taken at 900 - 1500 years ago. A copy of the report, issued by Oxford Authentication, accompanies this lot.Weight: 6.0 kgDimensions: Height 58 cmLiterature comparison: A closely related but smaller sancai pottery camel in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 67.43.1. A related sancai camel is also in the collection of the British Museum, museum number 1915,0409.2.Auction result comparison: Compare with a closely related sancai pottery camel at Bonhams London in Asian Art on 6 November 2017, lot 326, sold for GBP 10,625.唐代三彩駱駝俑中國, 618-907年。雙峰駝俑，引頸翹首，四肢挺拔，體態昂揚。周身以黃釉為主，局部間以綠、白色釉。 來源：奧地利私人收藏。維也納 Zacke藝廊, 1998年10月3日。 Mons Fischer博士購於上述藝廊。隨附發票副本。Mons Fischer博士是一位經驗豐富的現代和當代藝術私人收藏家，從1980年代開始收藏中國藝術品，最終成爲奧地利中國藝術品重要收藏之一。 圖片：Dr. Mons Fischer 和他的妻子 品相：唐代出土物品中普遍預期的一些維修和修整。 缺損，裂縫和結殼。輕微的燒製缺陷，例如燒製裂紋，釉面開片，釉面内凹和黑斑。 因樣品採集鑽孔。總體而言，狀況良好。 科學檢測報告：隨附一份2020年2月11日出具的牛津熱釋光檢測報告副本， 采樣編號C120a60。檢測結果表明拍品為900-1500年前所制。 重量：6.0 公斤 尺寸：高58 厘米

A LARGE PAIR OF QINGBAI GLAZED BURIAL VASES WITH DAOIST DECORATIONChina, Song dynasty (969-1279). The tall vases consisting of an egg-shaped belly, a long cylindrical neck decorated in the applique technique with twelve standing figures and various animals representing the zodiac, a flying dragon, the sun and the moon. The bell-shaped cover crowned by a phoenix, of which one is looking up and the other looking down. Overall covered with a greenish-blue glaze, except for the flat base, revealing the sand-colored buff.Condition: Good age-related condition with some wear and firring flaws. One vase with a hairline to mouth rim and the other with chips to base rim. Provenance: Edward Pranger Oriental Arts (PAN Amsterdam 2000). Dr. Koos de Jong, acquired from the above. Dr. de Jong is a Dutch art historian and has been privately collecting Chinese art over decades. He has authored hundreds of articles and several books on Dutch fine and decorative arts spanning from the Middle Ages to the modern era. In 2013, he published an extensive study of Chinese riding gear in "Dragon & Horse, Saddle Rugs and Other Horse Tack from China and Beyond". Between 1976 and 2009 he worked for numerous museums across the Netherlands and was the director of the European Ceramic Work Center in Den Bosch.Weight: 8.8 and 19.6 kg Dimensions: Height c. 84 cm without cover and 101 cm with cover eachLiterature comparison: Compare to similar vases in He Li, Chinese Ceramic, The New Standard Guide From the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, London 1996, no. 370 and in Wu Hung, The Art of the Yellow Springs, Honolulu 2010, p. 160.

AN INTERESTING CERAMIC AMPHORA FILLED WITH COINSChina, Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). Of cylindrical form rising from a flat base and applied with six tiny handles. The interior filled with antique coins, which are firmly merged with the soil inside the vessel and show a fine malachite patina.Condition: Fair condition with significant old wear, signs of weathering and erosion, all consistent with age. With one handle missing and a chip to rim. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 8069 g Dimensions: Height 23.5 cm

A HENAN BLACK-GLAZED BOTTLE VASE, SONGChina, 960-1279. The ovoid body rising from a short spreading foot to a conical shoulder, concave neck, and wide everted lip, covered overall in an iridescent black glaze with russet splashes and streaks, pooling irregularly at the foot, revealing the buff ware.Provenance: Karl Zeilinger (1944-2014), a collector of Asian art and antique weapons from Nürnberg, Germany. Thence by descent in the same family. Two ink inscriptions on the buff body, possibly old Japanese or Korean collector's marks.Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, minor wear, two small chips and fritting to the lip, a glaze recess to the interior of the mouth, a larger glaze recess to the body with associated glaze pooling and glaze loss, the underside with glaze pooling and associated glaze losses, as well as chipping to base (most likely occurred directly after firing).Weight: 1,768 gDimensions: Height 24.7 cm宋代河南黑釉瓶 中國，960-1279年。卵形的器皿，短足外撇，削肩，瓶口外翻，整體覆蓋著呈虹彩飛濺的黑釉，不規則地聚集在腳上，底足露胎。 來源：Karl Zeilinger (1944-2014), 德國紐倫堡亞洲藝術及古典武器收藏家，在同一家族保存至今。兩個墨跡注釋，可能是日本或韓國收藏傢的標記。 品相：狀況良好，與年代相符，輕微磨損，瓶唇部有兩個小磕損，在口內釉面凹陷，在器體上有較大的釉面凹陷，相關連的釉面沉澱和釉面損失，釉料損失，以及碎裂（可能是直接在燒製後發生）。 重量：1,768 克 尺寸：高 24.7 厘米

A LARGE 'GHAU' PRAYER BOX WITH A TSA-TSATibet, 19th century. The circular brass box is engraved and embossed in high relief around the central opening with auspicious Buddhist symbols and scrolling foliage, the sides with two handles for suspension, showcasing a beaded rim and further incised foliage. Through the opening, behind the glass, the large colored ceramic tsa-tsa is visible and the inside is filled with Buddhist flags. Together with a brocade cover and carrying belt.Condition: Good condition with expected wear and minor nicks here and there. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 1693 g Dimensions: 24.5 cm

AN APPEALING GLAZED BOWL, YUANChina, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). The interior covered with a fine olive color glaze, the outside and rims unglazed, the latter applied with a wavy rim.Condition: Very good condition with expected surface wear and firing flaws. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 865 g Dimensions: Diameter 24.5 cm

TWO MELTED TOGETHER CERAMIC SHIPWRECK BOWLSChina, Han to Ming Dynasty (206 BC - 1644). Of simplistic design, the bowl underneath unglazed and rising from a short ring foot, the bowl above partly covered in a dark brown glaze. Both melted together.Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear and sea life incrustations. With one chip to foot rim. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 852 g Dimensions: Height 9 cm, diameter 16.5 cm

A SMALL BRONZE BELLSouth China/ Northern Vietnam, Dong-Son culture (800 BC - 200 AD). The quadrilateral bell, cast with lobed canons, shows overall fine malachite patina. The inside with remains of the casting core.Condition: With casting irregularities and the clapper firmly within the casting core. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 230 g Dimensions: Height 8 cm

A LARGE SWATOW ENAMELED PORCELAIN 'SPLIT PAGODA' DISH, LATE MINGChina, late Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Painted in turquoise, black, and red enamels with a central 'Split Pagoda' pattern scene, the cavetto with four landscape vignettes alternating with stylized seals.Condition: Good condition with minor wear and firing irregularities, some minor flaking to the enamels.Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by second generation members of the Holzapfel family after 1970 and has remained in the family ever since.Weight: 2,195 gDimensions: Diameter 38.4 cmAuction comparison: Compare a closely related Swatow polychrome enamel 'Split Pagoda' dish at Bonhams London in Asian Art on 19 February 2014, lot 168, sold for GBP 1,375.13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.

A PAIR OF CAPARISONED ELEPHANT JOSS STICK HOLDERSChina, 1900-1920. Each hand-painted and printed all over, the caparison with floral decor. Integrated joss stick holder at the very top of the saddle.Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear and minor scratches. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 1305 and 1414 g Dimensions: Height 24.5 cm

A FINE FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT PORCELAIN DISHChina, late 18th century. Finely painted in high-relief polychrome enamels on the show side with a phoenix amid peonies growing loose out of a terrace, surrounded by a border of floral designs. The backside with three stylized sprays.Condition: Good condition with expected wear to enamels and a thin hairline to rim. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 341 g Dimensions: Diameter 23.5 cm