FOUR ARCHAISTIC BRONZE RITUAL VESSELSYuan/Ming-Qing Dynasty and possibly laterComprising: a tripod incense burner, ding, cast with a band of archaistic designs on a leiwen ground, the interior with a character to the centre; a bronze cup stand, yan; a bell, bianzhong, with seal script characters to either side; and a further bell of domed form. The ding: 21cm (8 1/4in) high (4).Footnotes:Provenance: A Spanish private collection, and thence by descentFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A GROUP OF FOUR BRONZE VESSELSMing DynastyComprising: two ritual wine vessels, jue, each inscribed to the base [聖廟祭器], Shengmiao Jiqi; a cover with Buddhist lion finial; and a bronze bell with inscriptions and an archaistic design. The tallest: 21.5cm (8 1/2in) (4).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE TRIPOD 'ELEPHANT' INCENSE BURNER AND COVER19th centuryThe domed cover pierced with scrolling lotus and surmounted with a reclining caparisoned elephant supporting a vessel containing lotus over cash ingots, scrolls and gourds, the burner with upright elephant mask handles and well-defined scrolling lotus to the body, all raised on elephant mask cabriole supports, inlays to cover and vessel in glass simulating coral and turquoise. 35.5cm (14in) high (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNERMing DynastyWith a bossed floral diaper decoration to the neck, flanked by two tall S-shaped handles, supported on three stout cabriole legs issuing from luduan masks. 22cm (8 5/8in) high x 17.8cm (7in) wideFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GOLD-SPLASHED BRONZE 'FINGER CITRON' INCENSE BURNER AND STANDQing DynastyOf natural organic form, the 'fingers' surrounding an open central aperture, faint and scattered gold-splashed exterior giving an all over mellow ochre patina to all surfaces, raised on a stand formed as leaves and branches. The incense burner: 18cm (7 1/8in) wide (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GOLD-SPLASHED BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNERBao Ding seal mark, 18th centuryThe compressed globular body supported on three short tapering feet, the flared lip surmounted by a pair of arched handles, the warm caramel-brown exterior decorated with irregular splashes of gold. 13.5cm (5 1/4in) diam.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNERQing DynastyOf shallow basin-form with twin lion mask handles and relief decorated to front and back with a pair of confronting dragons chasing a flaming pearl, squat cabriole supports and bearing a Xuande six-character mark in regular script. 19cm (7 1/2in) wideFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
THREE BRONZE INCENSE BURNERS19th centuryThe largest of bombé-form with side loop handles and on spreading foot, Xuande six-character mark within relief -cast dragons; a mid-size polished tripod bombé-form example, sixteen-character Xuande mark; and a small tripod bombé-form burner with a three-character Xuande seal mark.The largest: 22cm (8 5/8in) wide (3).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A POLISHED-BRONZE INCENSE BURNER18th centuryOf bombé-form, set on a gently spreading circular foot and with everted rim, the body flanked by two loop handles, hand-finished six-character Xuande mark to the base, wood stand.19cm (7 1/2in) wide (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO BRONZE MODELS OF GUANYIN AND LAOZI17th centuryThe model of Guanyin seated on a raised pierced rockwork plinth, the elegant flowing robes cascading over the rockwork bas with red pigments remaining; the figure of Laozi seated on a water buffalo on a leaf form base. 14.2cm (5 5/8in) and 8.6cm (3 3/8in) high (2).Footnotes:Provenance: The Laozi figure, Spink & Son Ltd. (label).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF GUANYIN17th/18th centurySeated at ease wearing long flowing robes parted slightly at the chest, the face with a serene expression framed by elaborately coiffed hair beneath the cowl, the surface heighted with light gilt speckles.14cm (5 1/2in) high x 10.2cm (4in) wide (2).Footnotes:Provenance: Purchased from Roger Keverne at Spink, by repute (box extant). Enrik Hancock collection (label).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GILT AND LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYINMing Dynasty or laterSeated on a rock with one foot resting on a lotus flower, wearing long ample robes with a cowl covering the head and the crown with an Amitabha Buddha to the centre, a child seated on the Guanyin's lap with his hands clasped together. 27cm (10 5/8in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE FIGURE OF DAOIST IMMORTAL AND CRANE17th centuryStanding on a wave washed rock, with an ample robe falling open at the front to reveal the protruding belly, the right arm stretched upwards supporting a joss stick holder.30.5cm (12in) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PAIR OF BRONZE 'ELEPHANT-HANDLED' VASESXuande six-character marks, Qing Dynasty Each with a pear-shaped body, rising from a high splayed foot to a waisted neck and everted rim, the neck flanked by a pair of elephant head loop handles with loose rings. Each 21.5cm (8 1/2in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PAIR OF BRONZE VASES13th/14th centuryEach of baluster form and hexagonal-section with twin mythical beast mask loop handles, relief decorated with panels and bands of differing diaper patterns, on a splayed hexagonal raised foot. Each 21cm (8 1/4in) (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO FAMILLE ROSE 'SQUIRREL AND GRAPEVINE' BRUSH RESTS AND A BLUE AND WHITE MOULDED BRUSH POT18th/19th centuryThe brush rests each modelled with three squirrels on a pierced base, wood stands; the brush pot of square-section with four blue and white relief panels of flowers issuing from a variety of vase forms, all within faux-bronze framing and raised on corner bracket feet.The brush pot: 11.7cm (4 5/8in) high (5).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GROUP OF SIX JADESMing to Qing DynastyComprising: a pale jade reticulated dragon plaque; a jade and gilt bronze belt buckle; two 'dragon' belt hooks; a white jade figure of a boy; and a small white and grey jade seal.The largest belt hook: 11cm (4 3/8in) long (6).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL VASE, HUJingtai four-character mark, Qing DynastyOf pear-shaped form, the shoulders flanked by a pair of gilt-bronze 'lion head' handles suspending loose rings, the exterior enamelled with lotus blossoms and scrolling foliage against a turquoise ground, on the base a four-character Da Ming Jing Tai mark. 34cm (13 3/8in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL VASESQianlong and 19th centuryComprising: a cloisonné-enamel bottle vase with a gilt-bronze chilong in relief, decorated with flowering lotus issuing from waves and rockwork; together with a cloisonné-enamel baluster vase bearing a lotus scroll design. The tallest: 19.5cm (7 5/8in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL AND GILT-BRONZE CANDLESTICK18th centuryThe tubular candle socket over a double gourd-shaped mid-section with ribbon-like handles and faux-drapery swags at the lower shoulder, all raised on a circular stepped base section with two bands of lotus-leaves in relief, the cloisonné-work also featuring scrolling lotus as well as prunus on a turquoise ground between formal bands to the top and base. 16cm (6 1/4in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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