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Click here to subscribeBooks A collection of reference book relating to Chinese ceramics, including Christie's Pictorial History of Chinese Ceramics by Anthony Du Boulay, Chinese Export Porcelain in the Reeves Centre Collection at Washington and Lee University, Chinese Art Bronze Jade Sculpture Ceramics by Daisy Lion-Goldschmidt, together with other similar late 20th century publications. Approximately 30
An early 19th century Chinese tortoiseshell, jade and hardstone rounded rectangular table casket, the pushed cover inset with a tablet of mutton fat jade further inlaid in coral, rock crystal, lapis lazuli and malachite with flowering peonies, the verso with a foiled mirror, 4cm high, 9cm wide
A Chinese silver mounted pale celadon jade belt hookQing Dynasty, 19th CenturyThe dragon head terminal with bulging eyes carved facing a part-undercut chilong crawling on the curved shaft, the underside with a flat circular button, mounted in silver to support a magnifying glass, now missing.10.5cm long
A collection of nine Chinese paintings on pith paper19th CenturyIncluding a pair depicting a prince and consort seated on thrones before jade screens, the remainder depicting court processions and individual figures at various pursuits.Smallest 30x20cm (9)PROVENANCE:A private West Midlands collector, predominantly purchased from the Lacy Gallery, Warwickshire and London, between 1981 and 1995.
A Chinese pale green jade 'chilong' disc, Bi Probably Ming Dynasty Of pale celadon hue with cloudy inclusions, carved to one side with a writhing chilong with bifurcated tail, and to the other in low relief with lingzhi mushrooms. 5cm dia. FOOTNOTE: Bi discs appear from the neolithic period onwards and are associated with the heavens and the afterworld. Often found at the burial sites of high status individuals, bi disks were placed either side of the head or under the knees of the body. Being symbolic of the sky they were also used by the emperor during the sacrifice to heaven.PROVENANCE: The John Laycock Collection, thence by descent to the vendor. See lot 1 for further details.
A Chinese dark green and russet jade 'chilong' disc, Bi Possibly Warring States (475-221 BC) The mottled dark green stone with reddish-brown inclusions carved to one side with a sinuous chilong with bifurcated tail, clutching a lingzhi mushroom in its mouth, the reverse polished and finished with a line around the central hole and inside the rim edge. 5.5cm dia.PROVENANCE: The John Laycock Collection, thence by descent to the vendor. See lot 1 for further details.
A Chinese grey and russet jade disc, Bi Possibly Neolithic/Liangzhu Culture Of slightly uneven thickness, the semi translucent pale grey/green stone with dark brown inclusions and satin polish. 12.5cm dia. FOOTNOTE: Two very similar Neolithic bi discs of larger diameter can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection.PROVENANCE: The John Laycock Collection, thence by descent to the vendor. See lot 1 for further details.
A Chinese dark russet jade disc, Bi Warring States The opaque dark reddish-brown stone with darker brown inclusions of even thickness, the surface of both sides worked with 'comma' scrolls in a hexagonal grid within single line borders. 12cm dia.PROVENANCE: The John Laycock Collection, thence by descent to the vendor. See lot 1 for further details.
A Chinese mottled grey-green jade cong Shang Dynasty The pale grey-green stone with dark brown inclusions of near square section with rounded corners, the centre cylindrical with raised flat rings to the top and bottom, with later hardwood stand and cover. 5cm across FOOTNOTE: Although the exact nature of the cong as a ritual object is unknown, it is thought that the form represents the earth, as bi discs represent the heavens, and thus they are often found at burial sites. The shape recurs throughout Chinese applied arts and can be found in bronze, cloisonne enamel, pottery and porcelain. A near identical jade cong to the present lot can be found in the collection of the British Museum, London, ref.1914,0513.5PROVENANCE: The John Laycock Collection, thence by descent to the vendor. See lot 1 for further details.
A Chinese agate and jade 'finger citron' snuff bottle Qing Dynasty The reddish-amber coloured stone with subtle banding well hollowed and carved as the suspended fruit, a leafy stem trailing from the shoulder, the stopper white jade with bone spoon. 7.5cm highPROVENANCE: The John Laycock Collection, thence by descent to the vendor. See lot 1 for further details.
A pair of Lion Brand Essex crystal style cufflinks, circular decorated with Airdale Terrier type dogs, the gilt metal backs stamped LION BRAND; another pair similar, rectangular with Jack Russel terrier type dogs; a pair of white metal oval cufflinks, stamped 925; and two Chinese gilt metal and 'jade' cufflink tops (8)
A Chinese rock crystal scent bottle, cracked, 6 cm, and four other scent bottles (5) Condition report Report by RBRock crystal scent bottle, no stopper, cracked, 6 cm high Amber type scent bottle, no stopper, crazed all over, chips to top and bottom, 7 cm highMutton fat jade/hard stone scent bottle, both sides carved butterflies and Chinese type characters, no stopper, turned rim chips, 4.6 cm high Cut glass scent bottle, no stopper, minute rim chips, 6 cm highGlass scent bottle, interior decorated cray fish, minute rim chips, and a stopper, 6 cm high
A Chinese jade bi, believed to be Warring States 475-221 BC, carved as a concentric ring with coiled reptile to the centre, reticulated dragons to the outer ring, diameter 12cmProvenance: Purchased by the current vendor fifteen years ago from Penelope Vernon, the Vernon family, Chesterfield Gardens, Mayfair, London. The disc had been in the family since the 1920's as they had extensive trade ties to Hong Kong
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