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Lot 27
A gilt-bronze mounted blue and white 'boys at play' double gourd vaseChongzhenThe sturdily potted vessel painted on the lower body with a charming scene of boys playing as warriors astride wheeled toy horses in a fenced terrace, the slender upper section with craggy cliffs issuing from tumultuous waves, mounted as a lamp around the mouth and foot. Including mount: 42cm (16 1/2in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 385
A large group of variously bronze, white metal and yellow metal Buddhist figures and weightsThailand, Burma and Tibet, 19th century and laterComprising: two large bronze-alloy seated Buddhas and one large white metal Buddha; two smaller white metal Buddhas on plinths; two copper alloy Buddhas on white metal plinths; a seated yellow metal Buddha; a silvery bronze standing figure of Shakyamuni on a white metal stand; five bronze miniature figures of seated Buddhas; five small bronze alloy weights.The largest: 28.5cm (11 1/8in) high (19).Footnotes:Provenance: an English private collection, and thence by descentFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 386
A bronze head of BuddhaThailand, probably 18th centuryTypically cast with his eyes downcast in a serene expression, elongated earlobes, and with the hair arranged in tight coils, mounted on a wood stand. 15.5cm (6 1/8in) highFootnotes:Provenance: an English private collection, and thence by descentFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 406
A varied group of works of art18th century and laterComprising: a pale green jade 'dragon' belthook, mounted on a rosewood box and cover; an ink stone set within a rosewood box and cover; a soapstone mountain-form seal carved with a figure riding a donkey and inscribed to the reverse; a miniature agate seal surmounted by a Buddhist lion, in a hardwood case; a pair of hardstone rectangular seals, fitted box; and a miniature archaistic bronze incense burner, wood cover (13).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 41
A pair of gilt-bronze mounted Chinese Imari square jardinieresThe porcelain 18th centuryEach with their sides painted in underglaze blue and enamelled in iron red and gilt with prunus blossoms and peonies, the mouths and feet with galleried mounts with globular posts at each corner edge, and with corner feet.Each 10cm (4in) square (2).Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's, New York, The Benjamin F. Edwards III collection of Chinese porcelain, 22 January 2002, lot 1.B. F. Edwards Collection no. 3241 (labels).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 468
Two hardstone-inset gilt bronze belt bucklesQing DynastyThe first with central rectangular inset agate, and two malachite insets, with green, red and white paste insets around the border; the other a two-part buckle with side rectangular cabochons of respectively sun-stone and a pale, translucent hardstone, with central blue hardstone oval cabochon, the giltwork with scrolling lotus design. The two-part buckle 11cm (4 3/8in) wide (3).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 469
Two hardstone-inset gilt bronze belt bucklesQing DynastyThe first of ogival form, with central, red-backed translucent pale cabochon hardstone, and four round cabochon lapis lazuli insets, the metal with a relief design of scrolling foliage; the other with large, red-backed cabochon rock crystal inset, flanked by half-moon green hardstone or jadeite insets, the gilt with floral scrolling design in shallow relief. The ogival buckle: 8cm (3 1/8in) wide (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 554
A painted enamel wine ewer and coverQianlongOf square quatrefoil section, standing on four small corner feet, with makara-spout and beaded gilt-bronze overhead handle, painted on each side with landscape cartouches against scrolling flowers and fruits on an antique-pink ground, the neck with an archaistic chilong collar, the cover with polychrome lappets and a gilt bronze finial. 14cm (5 1/in) high, excluding handle (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 575
A gilt-bronze copper alloy figure of a LamaTibet, possibly 18th century Heavily cast, the figure seated in padmasana over cushions and clad in a peaked layered headdress, probably that of the Karma-pas, and thickly-folded robes, his right hand held before is torso in vitarka mudra, the other open in his lap, the cushions and hems of the robes finely incised with brocaded motifs. 22cm (8 5/8in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 576
A bronze 'Buddhist lion' incense burnerMing DynastyHeavily cast as a seated Buddhist Lion, its forehead with 'Wang' character above the bulging eyes, the tail and mane finely incised, the right paw resting on a brocade ball, the metal patinated to a rich black hue, hongmu stand. 28.3cm (11 1/8in) high (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 580
A bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara17th/18th century Seated in padmasana over a double-lotus throne, the Bodhisattva of Mercy clad in thickly folded robes pooling at the waist and lap, the face downcast in a serene expression beneath an elaborate headdress decorated with an image of Amitabha, hongmu stand. 31cm (12 1/8in) high (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 581
A parcel-gilt bronze figure of a Guardian of the Four Directions, tian wangLate Ming DynastyThe powerfully-built figure clad in an elaborate armour with finely-detailed chain mail and lion-mask breast-plates, all fastened with a studded belt and billowing scarves, the deity with long, flowing hair and moustache under a winged helmet with a central sun, all mounted on a green and black marble stand.31cm (11 1/8in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 582
A silver wire inlaid bronze rouleau vase19th centuryThe heavily cast vessel inlaid overall in silver wire with medallion of immortals on a wan-pattern ground on the cylindrical body, under a band of Buddhist symbols at the shoulder and phoenixes among flowers and clouds at the neck, four-character mark to base, 子孫O用. 44cm (17 3/8in) high.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 583
A Bronze Stupa19th centurySupported on an octagonal double lotus petal stepped base, rising to a gallery with upright flame motifs, the domed mid-section with images of the four directional Buddhas in fitted arched niches, the conical harmika with bands of swastika motifs, surmounted by a crescent moon and sun finial with a flaming pearl motif. 48.5cm (19.1/8in) high.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 586
A bronze lobed tripod incense burnerXuande six-character mark, probably 18th centuryOf compressed form, standing on three short feet, the gently everted rim with paired upright loop handles, covered overall in a rich, red-brown patina. 18cm (7 1/8in) wideFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 587
A copper alloy ewer and cover with silver-inlaid brass mounts19th/20th centuryThe baluster body standing on a small circular foot, with a short makara spout with brass, silver and gilt-bronze mounts, the brass handle in the shape of a mythical beast, the lid with bud finial, held to the handle by a short chain with coral bead. 24cm (9 1/2in) wideThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 589
A bronze incense burner and standXuande six-character mark, 18th centuryOf compressed bombé form and flanked by a pair of lion-mask handles, set on a tripod stand with scroll motif feet and ribbed waist. 26cm (10.1/4in) wide across the handles. (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 590
A bronze incense burner and standPossibly late Qing DynastyOf compressed bombe form with loop handles, set on a tripod stand, the base cast with a dragon and phoenix roundel enclosing the characters Nei fu. 23.5cm (9.1/4in) wide across the handles.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 591
A group of bronze waresLate Ming DynastyComprising: an 'Eight Immortals' vase, Xuande six-character mark; an archaistic beaker vase, gu; a figure of Zhenwu; and a lotus petal-form stand. The gu vase 28.5cm (11.1/4in) high. (4).Footnotes:Property from the Estate of Mrs Dilys Mary EatonFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 595
Two bronze reticulated tripod vesselsYuan DynastyThe fist of hexagonal section, with chilong loop handles, each facet with applied figures of musicians to the reticulated mid-section; the second of cylindrical form, similarly cast with four applied figures around the reticulated mid-section. Each: 16.3cm (6 3/8in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 599
A bronze dagger-axe, geShang dynasty The blade cast with a subtle median ridge, the curved hilt cast in intaglio with a dragon head shown in profile, with channels and cells for inlay, fitted stand. 27.5cm (10 7/8in) long (2).Footnotes:Provenance: by repute, Sotheby's, Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art including the Van Bogaert Collection, Amsterdam, 14 May 1990Van Bogaert CollectionFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 600
A bronze circular 'lion and grapevine' mirrorTang DynastyCrisply cast with a central knop in the shape of a crouching lion, encircled by four further lions, all amidst scrolling grapevine, the outer circle with further grapevine interspersed with birds in various poses, all surrounded by a small trefoil border, all covered in a lustrous dark patina, wood stand.10cm (4in) diam. (2).Footnotes:Provenance: Sotheby's, Fine Chinese Art, London, 9 June 1992, lot 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 601
A pair of gilt bronze 'dragon' handles18th/19th centuryProbably Imperial, the twin-horned beasts modelled with arched backs, the heads turned to the reverse and tails flicked upwards, with flame motifs emanating from the haunches. 23cm. (9in) long. (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 603
An archaic bronze ritual tripod vessel, dingShang/Western Zhou DynastyThe globular body with upright loop handles, supported by three slender, tubular legs, with incised stylised dragon band and raised bosses below the flaring rim, fitted wood stand, the interior with four small moulded marks, the patina of a mottled greyish-green hue.16.5cm (6 1/5in) high (3).Footnotes:Provenance: Sotheby's, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 7 December 1993, lot 7.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 604
An archaic bronze ritual vessel, jueShang DynastyThe deep u-shaped body with a band of taotie masks on a leiwen ground, with two pictograms under the side loop handle issuing from a bovine head, below a peaked rim divided from the trough-shaped spout by twin carrying posts with whorl-decorated caps, all on three blade shaped feet, wood stand.20.5cm (8 1/8in) high (2).Footnotes:Provenance Sotheby's, Fine Chinese Art, London, 8 December 1992, lot 3.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 605
A pair of bronze 'mask and loose ring' fittingsWarring States/ Western Han DynastyEach taotie crisply cast with tufted ears and incurved horns framing a stylised owl mask, above a central crest descending to a loop nose supporting a thick ring, flanked by bulging eyes, all embellished with fine leiwen patterns, stands.Each 12.8cm (5 in) wide (4).Footnotes:Provenance Sotheby's, Early Chinese works of Art, London, 11 December 1990, lot 8.Entwistle, London, B070 (labels).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 628
A bronze figure of WenchangProbably Ming DynastyModelled standing and wearing a scholar's hat and long flowing robes with voluminous sleeves, the hands clasped together beneath the robes, supporting an album, the head turned slight to the left, signed to the reverse 顧門韓氏妙金造 Gu men han shì miao jin zao. 38cm (15in) high.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 629
A large bronze incense burner, cover and standDated by inscription 12th year of Guangxu (1887)The body cast in high relief with sea creatures on a wave pattern ground, the base with a six-line inscription, the cover reticulated with the Eight Trigrams, all on an openwork tripod stand. 54cm (21.1/4in) high including stand. (3).Footnotes:Provenance: From the Collection of Major Geoffrey Frank Jackson (1922-2018). Major Jackson served in the 3rd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles at Jhikar gacha Ghat and subsequently for the Chindit Operations in Burma. In March 1946 he returned to Singapore and was transferred to Malay Command HQ.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 630
A bronze tripod incense burnerQing DynastyStanding on three tall lion feet, the globular body with bats and clouds in shallow relief under the hatched pattern band at the neck, all flanked by a pair of arched chilong handles, the reticulated cover with dragon finial emerging from a myriad of wispy clouds. 32.5cm (12 3/4in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 90
A large and rare grey pottery model of a long-eared owlWestern Han DynastyModelled as a plump seated owl with long pricked ears and a crest rising from the short beak, with incised linear designs, a circular aperture to the top of the head, the wings folded back neatly against the body28.5cm. (11.1/4in) high. Footnotes:The Professor Conrad Harris Collection of Early Chinese Art, formed in the late 1990's to early 2000's.Provenance: Priestley & Ferraro, 27 March 2003 (invoice) and label to base.Published: Animals for the Afterlife, Han Dynasty, Priestley and Ferraro Chinese Art, November 2002, catalogue no. 13.The unusual form of this owl bears a resemblance, with the exception of the ears, to a painted lacquer owl-shaped vessel excavated from a Warring States tomb in Sichuan, Illustrated in 'Zhongguo Wenwu Jinghua Daquan, A Compendium of Chinese Cultural Treasures', Works of Art Volume, p. 157.This form is rare in that published examples of pottery owls from the Han Period are usually in the form of a vessel and cover, rather than a complete model.Examples of owl form vessels in bronze, of which the present lot is a descendent, are extant from the Shang Period and were among the most commonly depicted subject for animal-form vessels from this period.Compare with a very similar pottery figure of an owl, The Hardy Collection of Early Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art from the Sze Yuan Tang, Christie's New York, 21 September 1995, lot 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 507
A CHINESE BRONZE BRUSH WASHER, cast with two figures and two bats amongst clouds, marked to base, height 2.5cm, together with another cast in relief with Middle Eastern decoration, height 5cm (2) (condition: figural example has a small hole in front of one figure's hand, the other has a scroll standing proud on the base and a very small hole visible to one side from the interior)
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