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"Chinese porcelain enamel supper set in Famille Verte colours depicting circular medallion of calligraphy, four character mark to base, comprising: two vegetable bowls and covers, six rice bowls, covers and stand, and two other bowls (10)"

Brass coal box containing sheet music, calligraphy set, colouring crayons, paints, books, magazines and sundry items.

Three Famille Rose wine pots with lids, each decorated with block calligraphy private seal marks to bases, 6.5" high

A circular bamboo fan, 10" diameter decorated with bird, willow and calligraphy to one side and a figure walking on the other, painted on silk, early 19th century

Fountain pens to include Scheaffer, Cross and Delta and a Parker calligraphy set (4)

A pair of Chinese brush pots decorated with a buffalo and rider, birds flying above, signed, calligraphy and seal mark to reverse, 20.5cm.

CHINESE GUANGXU PORCELAIN DRAGONS VASE Antique Chinese hand painted porcelain phoenix tail form vase. Has rust dragons and phoenix design with dragon jewel, clouds and fire. Gilded embellishments throughout. Holds red six character calligraphy Guangxu (1875-1908) marks to bottom and made of the period. Measures 12 7/8" height x 8" diameter (32.7cm x 20.3cm). Total weight of 2159 grams.

Pr OF JAPANESE SILK PAINTINGS OF MAN AND WOMAN Pair of Japanese oil paintings on silk depicting a man and woman. Each is signed with calligraphy and hold red seal. Each measures approx. 16 1/4" height x 12" width + 3 1/2" mat & frame (41.2cm x 30.5cm + 8.9cm).

CHINESE CARVED IVORY 12 ARM GODDESS FIGURE Chinese fully relief carved ivory 12 arm goddess figure. She is holding various items to each hand. Atop her head is seated Guan Yin on lotus blossom throne. The goddess is also seated on stylized lotus blossom throne over relief carved base having calligraphy and scrolled floral designs. Holds Qianlong (1736-1795) four character calligraphy reign marks to bottom. Made late Qing to Republic period. Measures 10 1/2" height x 8 1/2" width (26.7cm x 21.6cm). Total weight of 845 grams.

CHINESE CARVED SHOUSHAN SCHOLAR`S PEBBLE Chinese high relief carved Shoushan scholar`s pebble depicting 2 wisemen with attendant, pagodas, rock formations and trees. Calligraphy to lower right of one side. Translucent orange color. 19th/20th century. Measures 2 3/4" height (6.9cm). Total weight of 101 grams.

A PAIR OF ANTIQUE JAPANESE SATSUMA VASES SIGNED An antique pair of Satsuma hand painted Japanese porcelain vases. Each having a mei ping form and depicting coastal landscape scenes with Mt. Fuji in the background. Pagodas, trees, and boats can also be seen. 19th century. Each signed with calligraphy marks to bottom. Each measures approx. 6 1/4" height (15.8cm). Total weight of 665 grams.

ANTIQUE JAPANESE CARVED MAIDEN FIGURE SIGNED An antique Japanese hand carved polychromed ivory figure depicting a maiden carrying a woven basket to her back. She has black enameled eyes and red lips. 19th century. Signed with calligraphy to red lacquered plaque on bottom. Measures 5 7/8" height (14.9cm). Total weight of 120 grams.

18th C CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE WUCAI PORCELAIN VASE Antique Chinese Qing dynasty period Famille Verte wucai porcelain vase having hand painted enamel scene depicting deer, ox and cranes. Holds six character calligraphy Kangxi (1662-1722) period mark to bottom in double circle. Measures 18 1/8" height (46cm). Total weight of 4.5 kilograms.

19th CENTURY CHINESE BLUE & WHITE VASE Antique Chinese hand painted blue and white porcelain vase. Has hand painted landscape scene to body. Holds six character calligraphy Xianfeng (1851-1861) period reign marks to bottom. Measures 12 5/8" height (32cm). Total weight of 1794 grams.

20th C CHINESE BLUE & WHITE DRAGONS PLAQUE Chinese hand painted blue and white enameled porcelain plaque. Depicts a flying dragon amongst clouds, blowing water which becomes crashing waves. Two calligraphy seals to lower left. Late Qing to Republic period. Measures 10 1/4" height x 16 3/8" length (26cm x 41.6cm). Total weight of 3.5 kilograms.

18th CENTURY CHINESE DRAGON DISH Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dragon dish having hand painted green dragons design with blue lines to interior and exterior. Holds six character calligraphy blue Kangxi period (1662-1722) marks to bottom with double blue circles. Measures 1 7/8" height x 9 7/8" diameter (4.7cm x 25cm). Total weight of 689 grams.

18th CENTURY CHINESE DOUBLE GOURD HULU VASE Antique Chinese hand painted double gourd vase having hand painted enameled leaves and berry cluster design. Each holds six character calligraphy Yongzheng (1723-1735) marks to bottom within double blue lines. Measures 5" height (12.7cm). Total weight of 201 grams.

EARLY 18th C CHINESE WUCAI PORCELAIN VASE Antique Chinese Qind Dynasty period wucai porcelain vase having a squared shape and cylindrical neck with flared rim. Each panel depicts a courtyard scene with noblemen, scholars and attendants. Holds six character calligraphy Kangxi (1662-1722) marks to bottom, and is made of the period. Measures 20 3/8" height x 6 1/8" width x 6 1/8" depth (51.7cm x 15.5cm x 15.5cm). Total weight of 6.34 kilograms.

18th CENTURY CHINESE TURQUOISE GLAZED TEA POT Antique Chinese turquoise glaze tea pot. Has ribbed lotus blossom design. Bottom has four character archaic calligraphy Yongzheng (1723-1735) period reign marks to bottom over fine lotus blossom design to bottom. Measures 3 1/2" height x 6 3/4" length (8.9cm x 17.1cm). Total weight of 564 grams.

18th CENTURY CHINESE DOCAI PORCELAIN TEA BOWL 18th century Chinese Qing dynasty hand painted Docai porcelain tea bowl having vivid enameled floral and lingzhi design with calligraphy. Holds six character calligraphy Yongzheng (1723-1735) period marks to bottom within double blue line circle. Measures 1 7/8" height x 2" diameter (4.7cm x 5.1cm). Total weight of 40 grams.

18th CENTURY CHINESE PORCELAIN TEA BOWL Antique Chinese Qing dynasty hand painted porcelain tea bowl having enameled design depicting a sleeping maiden. Holds six character calligraphy Yongzheng (1723-1735) period marks to bottom within double blue line square. Measures 2 1/4" height x 2 3/4" diameter (5.7cm x 6.9cm). Total weight of 47 grams.

Pr 18th/19th C BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN TEA BOWLS Pair of antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period blue and white fine porcelain tea bowls. Each having a a tree and flower design to exterior with calligraphy poem to verso. Each has a six character calligraphy Kangxi (1662-1722)marks to bottom within single blue circle. Each measures approx. 1 7/8" height x 2 1/2" diameter (4.7cm x 6.3cm). Total weight of 66 grams.

18th CENTURY CHINESE BLUE & WHITE DRAGON VASE Antique Chinese blue and white hand painted dragons mei ping form vase. Depicts a flying dragon to front and back. Holds six character calligraphy Kangxi (1662-1722) period marks to bottom. Measures 9 1/4" height (23.4cm). Total weight of 792 grams.

18th C CHINESE PORCELAIN VILLAGE SCENE DISHES A pair of antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand painted porcelain village scene dishes. Each depicting pagodas near a wall and having calligraphy poem to upper right. Holds eight character blue calligraphy Qing Dynasty period marks to bottom. Each measures 4 1/2" diameter (11.4cm). Total weight of 172 grams.

18th C CHINESE RED GLAZE PORCELAIN TEA BOWL Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red glaze porcelain tea bowl. Hold six character blue calligraphy Yongzheng (1723-1735) perid marks within double band mark to bottom. Measures 1 7/8" height x 2 5/8" diameter (4.7cm x 6.6cm). Total weight 46 grams.

18th C CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL Antique Chinese Qing dynasty period blue and white porcelain bowl. Calligraphy symbol to center and lingzhi border design to interior. Exterior has lotus blossom, pa pao and calligraphy symbol designs. Double blue bands to foot. Holds six character archaic Qianlong (1736-1795) period marks to bottom. Measures 2 3/8" height x 5 1/8" diameter (6cm x 13cm). Total weight of 133 grams.

CHINESE PORCELAIN YONGZHENG MARK PEACH VASE Chinese hand painted enameled porcelain mark peaches vase having bottle form and cylindrical neck. Holds six character blue calligraphy Yongzheng (1723-1753) marks to bottom within double blue circles. Measures 13 1/4" height (33.6cm). Total weight of 2288 grams.

CHINESE PORCELAIN XUANTONG BRUSH POT Chinese porcelain hand painted enameled scholar`s desk brush pot having floral scenes with insect and bird. Etched floral design with scrolled vines over pink ground. Bottom holds red six character calligraphy Xuantong (1909-1912) mark. Measures 4 3/4" height x 4" diameter (12cm x 10.1cm). Total weight of 450 grams.

CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD PORCELAIN QUAN YIN FIGURE Chinese porcelain hand painted enameled Guan Yin figure. She is depicted in a seated position with scroll to right hand and mandarin beads to left hand. Floral design throughout her flowing robe over red and yellow ground. Holds impressed four character calligraphy marks to bottom. Republic period. Measures 11 1/8" height (28.2cm). Total weight of 1563 grams.

CHINESE PORCELAIN GUANGXU MARK BRUSH POT Chinese porcelain brush pot having a hand painted Buddha with attendants design. Verso depicts calligraphy poem with red seal. Bottom holds four character red calligraphy Guangxu (1875-1908) period marks to bottom. Measures 5 1/2" height x 5" diameter (13.9cm x 12.7cm). Total weight of 623 grams.

PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED IVORY ELDER MAN & WOMAN Pair of antique Chinese carved ivory figures depicting an elder couple. The main is smoking a pipe with a turtle nearby and a woman is seated with fish. Both hold Qing dynasty etched calligraphy marks to bottom. Includes fitted wooden bases. Each measures approx. 4 7/8" height (12.3cm). Total ivory weight of 477 grams.

CHINESE GUANGXU LIDDED PORCELAIN VASE Chinese lidded Qing Dynasty enameled porcelain mei ping form vase. Finely hand painted and enameled throughout depicting pink and blue chih lung dragons amongst scrolled floral designs over light green ground. Stylized lingzhi border to neck and paddle band to foot. Seated foo dog finial to cover. Holds red six character calligraphy Guangxu (1875-1908) period reign marks to bottom, and is made of the period. Measures 10 3/8" height (26.3cm). Total weight of 649 grams. Provenance: From an important St. Louis Collection. Vase is illustrated in "Allen`s Introduction to Later Chinese Porcelain", June 1996 pg54, fig 17(b). Item b-975-c. Acquired by the estate directly from The Anthony Allen personal collection.

4 CHINESE FRAMED BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN PLAQUES 4 antique Chinese framed blue and white porcelain plaques. Each depicting a coastal scene and having calligraphy poem to upper right. Plaques are mounted in a reticulated frame having bat designs and raised peaches throughout border. Late Qing period. Measures 29 5/8" height x 9" width (75.2cm x 22.8cm).

19th CENTURY CHINESE BLUE & GOLD QIANLONG VASE 19th century Chinese Phoenix tail form vase having hand painted gold design depicting paradise bird on tree branch with lotus blossoms over cobalt blue ground. Holds blue six character calligraphy Qianlong (1736-1795) period reign marks to bottom. Measures 13 3/4" height (34.9cm). Total weight of 2067 grams.

JAPANESE CARVED IVORY EROTIC STUDY GROUP FIGURE Japanese carved polychromed ivory erotic study group figure in phallic form with four figures. Signed to bottom with calligraphy marks. 19th/20th century. Measures 3 1/8" length (7.9cm). Total weight of 49 grams.

JAPANESE CARVED IVORY EROTIC STUDY GROUP FIGURE Japanese hand carved polychromed ivory erotic study depicting a man and woman under a blanket with a child sitting on top of them. 19th/20th century. Measures 2 1/2" length (6.3cm). Holds etched calligraphy signature to side. Measures 2 1/2" length x 1 5/8" height (6.3cm x 4.1cm). Total weight of 62 grams.

4 JAPANESE 2 PIECE CARVED EROTIC STUDIES 4 Japanese carved polychromed ivory erotic studies. Each is constructed of 2 pieces depicting a man and woman in different positions. 8 pieces in total. Each male figure signed with calligraphy marks. 19th/20th century. Tallest measures 2 1/8" height (5.4cm). Total weight of 65 grams.

5 JAPANESE CARVED IVORY EROTIC STUDIES 5 Japanese hand carved polychromed ivory erotic group study figures. 4 figures signed to bottom with calligraphy marks. Each approx. 2" (5.1cm). Total ivory weight of 107 grams.

CHINESE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN TEA BOWL SIGNED An antique Chinese hand painted porcelain tea bowl having a hand painted enamel and gold design throughout interior and exterior depicting a floral landscape scene. Bottom holds gold over red design with red overglaze calligraphy to center. Qing dynasty period. Measures 1 1/8" height x 2 5/8" diameter (2.8cm x 6.6cm). Total weight of 43 grams.

CHINESE QING PORCELAIN BIRD SCENE TEA BOWL Antique Chinese hand painted enameled porcelain birds scene tea bowl with flared rim. Has black enamel calligraphy to rim with red mark. Qing Dynasty period. Measures 1 3/8" height x 3 7/8" diameter (3.5cm x 9.8cm). Total weight of 83 grams.

CHINESE XUANDE BRONZE HANDLED VASE Chinese bronze Ming dynasty period handled vase having figural archaic dragon handles with foo masks over diamond matrix and nipple pattern band. Bottled shape with flaring top. Holds six character calligraphy Xuande (1426-1435) marks on applied plaque to bottom. Measures 19 7/8" height x 10" diameter (50.4cm x 25.4cm). Total weight of 6.22 kilograms.

ALBUM OF CHINESE PAINTINGS BY HUFAN WU Hufan Wu (CHINESE, 1894-1968) album of landscape paintings with calligraphy. Bound in silk hard cover. Includes 10 works each measuring 12 1/2" height x 17" width (31.7cm x 43.1cm). Total weight of 753 grams.

19th C CHINESE ORANGE & GOLD GUANGXU BOWL Antique Chinese hand painted orange and gold bowl depicting dragon and phoenix with dragon jewel. They are flying amongst clouds and flames. Beautiful gold accenting. Bottom holds six character calligraphy Qing Guangxu (1875-1908) period marks. Measures 2 1/8" height x 10 1/4" diameter (5.4cm x 26cm).

CHINESE CHENGHUA BLUE & WHITE PHOENIX VASE Antique Chinese hand painted blue and white bottle form vase depicting phoenix birds amongst lotus blossoms in scalloped border. Fine raised designs throughout depicting cranes in flight with clouds. Holds six character blue Ming Chenghua (1465-1487) period calligraphy marks to bottom inside double square box. Made Qing dynasty. Measures 8 5/8" height (21.9cm). Total weight of 615 grams.

19th CENTURY CHINESE WUCAI PORCELAIN KANGXI VASE Antique Chinese Wucai phoenix tail form porcelain vase having hand painted enameled scene to body depicting men, women and children. Double line blue bands to rim and foot. Holds six character blue calligraphy Kangxi (1662-1722) period reign marks to bottom inside of blue double band circle. Measures 10 3/4" height (27.3cm). Total weight of 866 grams.

18th CENTURY CHINESE ORANGE & GOLD KANGXI VASE Antique Chinese hand painted tall cylindrical vase depicting paradise birds in trees with lotus blossoms. Holds six character blue calligraphy Kangxi (1662-1772) period reign marks to bottom in double blue circles. Measures 13 7/8" height (35.2cm). Total weight of 1022 grams.

19th CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE GUANGXU VASE Antique Chinese hand painted Famille rose cylinder form vase having figural foo dog handles with rings. Depicts birds with lotus blossoms on tree branches. Lotus blossom with scrolled vines over yellow ground band to neck. Paddle border near base. Holds red six character Guangxu (1875-1908) period calligraphy reign marks to bottom. Measures 9 1/8" height (23.1cm). Total weight of 681 grams.

18th C CHINESE BLUE & WHITE FLORAL YONGZHENG VASE Antique Chinese hand painted blue and white porcelain phoenix tail form vase depicting lotus blossoms. Lingzhi and leaf border design to neck with blue double band to rim shoulder and base. Holds blue six character Yongzheng (1723-1735) calligraphy marks to bottom. Measures 7 3/4" height (19.6cm). Total weight of 510 grams.

19th CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE GUANGXU VASE Antique Chinese Famille Rose hand painted enameled Guangxu vase depicting flowers with birds, trees and lotus blossoms. Lingzhi design to rim. Has a paddle design to bottom rim. Holds six character blue calligraphy Guangxu (1875-1908) period marks to bottom. Measures 9 5/8" height (24.4cm). Total weight of 430 grams.

CHINESE QING RELIEF CARVED IVORY SCENE TUSK Large Chinese hand carved ivory tusk fully reticulated tusk depicting a total of 24 men and women, each wielding an item. The people situated amongst pine trees. The people are enclosed by dragons and Phoenix birds. Holds four character calligraphy marks to bottom of base. Includes fitted wooden display stand. Tusk measures 53 3/8" length x 13 1/4" (135.5cm x 33.6cm). Ivory weight of 4.96 kilograms.

CHINESE RELIEF CARVED IVORY VILLAGE SCENE TUSK Chinese relief carved ivory village scene tusk. Depicts a coastal village scene with numerous villagers doing various activities. Also in the scene are oxen, boats, pagodas, fishermen with nets and trees. End cap also has a relief carved village scene. Mounted on wooden base with applied ivory calligraphy symbol to front. Measures 27 3/4" length x 9 1/8" girth, not including cap which protrudes out (70.4cm x 23.1cm). Total weight of 2.34 kilograms.

LOT OF 3 ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN PIECES A lot of three antique Chinese porcelain pieces including a 19th century vase with scenes of scholars with attendants, sides adorned with calligraphy poems with seals. Bottom of vase holds four character calligraphy reign marks to bottom. Next is an 18th/19th century covered bowl depicting lotus blossoms and lingzhi. Lastly is a covered 15th century southern China blue & white bowl having a floral design with ribbons and scrolls. Tallest piece measures 6 1/2" height (16.5cm). Total weight of 917 grams.

2 JAPANESE CARVED IVORY ELEPHANT NETSUKE FIGURE Pair of antique Japanese carved ivory elephant netsuke figures. Each depicted with tusks forward and trunks up. One has a rat climbing on it`s side and the other having a cicada on it`s back. Each signed with calligraphy to bottom. Late 19th century. Each measures approx. 2" height (5.1cm). Total ivory weight of 72 grams.

JAPANESE CARVED IVORY GROUP FIGURE SIGNED A Japanese carved ivory polychromed netsuke group figure depicting 2 maidens. Netsuke holes to back of woman on right. Etched calligraphy signature to bottom. 19th/20th century. Measures 2" height (5.1cm). Total ivory weight of 40 grams.

JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SIGNED A Japanese carved ivory polychromed netsuke figure depicting a seated Buddha figure with cup. Netsuke holes to back. Etched calligraphy signature to bottom. 19th/20th century. Measures 1 1/2" height (3.8cm). Total ivory weight of 29 grams.

JAPANESE CARVED IVORY EROTIC FIGURE SIGNED A Japanese carved ivory polychromed netsuke figure depicting a man & woman in an erotic pose. Netsuke holes to back of man. Etched calligraphy signature to bottom. 19th/20th century. Measures 2 1/8" length (5.4cm). Total ivory weight of 39 grams.

3 JAPANESE SATSUMA PORCELAIN MINIATURE VASES 3 antique Satsuma Japanese porcelain miniature vases. Has hand painted scenes with wisemen, women and children. Each holding hand painted calligraphy marks to bottom. Tallest piece measures 3 7/8" height (9.8cm). Total weight of 296 grams.

CHINESE QIANLONG PEKING GLASS VASE A Chinese Qing Dynasty Peking glass mei ping form vase. Has egg yolk yellow cameo design on translucent red ground. Holds Qianlong (1736-1795) period four character calligraphy marks to bottom. Measures 8 1/2" height (21.6cm). Total weight of 713 grams.

19th C CHINESE PINK DOUBLE GOURD GUANGXU VASE Antique Chinese hand painted double gourd hulu form vase having scenes of birds with flowers. Pink border with textured floral designs throughout. Holds six character calligraphy Guangxu (1875-1908) marks to bottom. Measures 9 1/8" height (23.1cm). Total weight of 885 grams.

19th CENTURY CHINESE WUCAI PORCELAIN KANGXI VASE Antique Chinese hand painted Wucai porcelain square form vase having two foo dog head handles with rings. Body has hand painted courtyard scenes depicting men, women and attendants. Bottom holds blue six character calligraphy Kangxi (1662-1722) period reign marks, but probably made 19th century. Measures 8 1/2" height x 4 1/4" width (21.6cm x 10.7cm). Total weight of 909 grams.