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A RARE CHINESE "HUANG HUALI" WRITING BOX, late Ming Dynasty, the lid with ruyi head silhouette brass angle strengthening mounts and studs, the interior with four compartments (one lidded), with side carrying handles, 35.5cm wide x 23cm deep x 8cm high. This box is an exceptionally rare and early example of a Chinese made wooden box in the Dutch colonial style and was almost certainly made for the Dutch East India Company (VOC). It belongs to a small and rarefied group of boxes made by Chinese woodworking masters in the 17th century Tao/Confusion tradition. The wood exhibits a lustrous and rich patination and the brass mounts are finely engraved. The best Huang Huali furniture was produced by cabinet makers in China's lower Yangtze River basin during the Ming Dynasty. The wood was much prized and it was reserved for furniture constructed for the court and for the wealthy and elite literati. Cf: Jacobsen, RD & N Grindley: Classical Chinese Furniture: In the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Paragon Publishing 1999. Condition report: Attractively patinated overall. The side opening up of divide line between centre panel and border panels on the lid. The lock plate appears to be a later replacement. Aging crack to base panel. Otherwise in good condition

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN ARMORIAL PLATE, Kangxi, with central complex crowned monogram within passion flower and leaf border, Artemisia leaf mark, 27cm dia. Condition report: A 6mm x 4mm chip on rim underside

A SET OF FIVE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE EXPORT PORCELAIN OCTAGONAL PLATES decorated after a Dutch Delft tile with two large hounds by a merchant's house by a river, floral border, 22cms wide, and two soup bowls ensuite, 22.5cm wide (8). Condition report: Plate 1: Small flake on rim, small chip and slight scratching and staining. Plate 2: 2 chips and one bruise. Plate 3: 2 small chips. Plate 4: 2 small chips and 2 small flakes. 5. First bowl|: 4 small chips/flakes and one small repair. 6. Second bowl: small flake on rim underside. COND REP OF EXTRA PLATE NEEDED

A Chinese cabinet plate having hand painted willow pattern, character marks to base

A 19th century Chinese famille rose cup and saucer, and a similar plate (a.f.) Condition report Report by GHTwo hairline cracks down the sides of the saucer, approx. 3 cm each. Nibbles to the foot-rim of the larger plate and one rim chip. Cup apparently undamaged. All three pieces with some rubbing to paint.

A Victorian Staffordshire pottery spill vase, in the form of a seated lady and gentleman, 28 cm high, a Continental porcelain figure, of a gentleman in Regency dress, a Chinese plate, and four other pieces (7)

Grouping of Three (3) Asian Porcelain Plates. Includes: 2 Japanese imari plates, and England Chinese Ching plate. Nicks to rim on blue and white plate. Largest measures 10-1/4" D. Shipping $48.00 (estimate $100-$200)

Maling plate & Chinese reticulated dish

Pair of 19th / 20th C Chinese blue and white plates, the centre polychrome decorated with noblemen and attendants in a pagoda within a garden setting, and a Chinese blue and white plate, decorated with children in a mountainous landscape, bears mark to base. (3)

Selection of carved Chinese wooden stands, plate stands

A CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE ‘IMMORTALS’ PLATE, KANGXI 1662-1722 The centre painted with Mandarin ducks on a lotus pond, the border painted with the eight immortal gods with their attributes amidst waves, 25.5cm. Provenance: a West Country private collection.

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ‘MASTER OF THE ROCKS’ PLATE, KANGXI 1662-1722 Painted with an extensive mountainous landscape and small figures amongst trees, the base with a six character Chenghua mark, 20.4cm. Provenance: an English private collection from North London.

THREE CHINESE ARMORIAL ITEMS, 18TH CENTURY Comprising a jug, painted with the arms of Bowes impaling Todd, a plate depicting the arms of Weyland quartering Roberts and impaling Sheldon, and a third armorial plate, all within spearhead borders, 23.6cm max. (3)

A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE ‘CHICKEN’ PLATE, SIX CHARACTER JIAJING MARK BUT LATE QING DYNASTY Painted with a figure in a garden watching a cockerel, a hen and six chicks beneath a poem, 19cm. Provenance: a West Country private collection, purchased 1973.

A CHINESE UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND COPPER-RED SMALL PLATE, KANGXI 1662-1722 Painted with flowering chrysanthemum, with insects in flight above, the base with a six character Chenghua mark, 16.1cm.

A CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PLATE, KANGXI 1662-1722 Painted to the well with a single bird perched amongst flower blossoms and with a poem, the rim with foliate borders of magnolia and peony, 21.3cm. Provenance: an English private collection from North London.

A LARGE CHINESE POTTERY NEOLITHIC VASE, C.2000 BC The ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, with lug handles to each side, painted in black and red earth pigments with a concentric circular design, 46cm. Cf. Oriental Ceramics, The World’s Great Collections, The British Museum, London, Monochrome plate 2 for a related example.

A CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, PROBABLY MID-QING DYNASTY Seated in dhyanasana, his head cast with tight curls, his eyes downcast, raised on a double lotus throne, the base plate with a double vajra, 21cm. Provenance: from the collection of John Newall Esq.

A large 19th Century Famille Verte large circular Plate, decorated with flowers and foliage, six character mark on reverse; together with another Chinese Plate with light green ground, flowers and highlighted in gilt. (2)

A pair of 11" Japanese Imari Dishes, a Chinese blue and white Plate, and a 19th Century painted miniature Portrait of Gentleman, in floral painted porcelain frame. (4)

An early 19th century Chinese small bowl, of square section, painted with rockwork, peony and blossoming prunus, 18th century Batavian bowl and Chinese Imari bowls, and an 18th century Famille Rose plate, 8.5 - 23cm diameter

AN UNUSUAL EARLY 18TH CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN PLATE, possibly made for the Portuguese market, painted to its centre with a stylised floral design, 8.3in diameter.

A RARE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE ISLAMIC MARKET PORCELAIN PLATE, made for the Shah of Persia (reined 1831-96), bearing the royal crest of Nasr al-din Shah Qajar and an inscription in Persian, the plate also painted with panels of birds, butterflies, rockwork and foliage, 9in diameter.

A PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL OCTAGONAL PORCELAIN PLATES, circa 1755, painted with the arms of Molleson of Aberdeenshire, 8.6in wide; together with a matching soup plate, 8.8in wide. (3)

AN 18TH CENTURY CHINESE QIANLONG PERIOD FAMILLE ROSE FLUTED PORCELAIN PLATE, painted in predominantly puce enamelling with loose floral sprays, 7.9in diameter.

AN 18TH CENTURY CHINESE QIANLONG PERIOD FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL OCTAGONAL PORCELAIN SOUP PLATE, circa 1760, painted with the arms of Fitler, bearing the motto 'Honor Basis Vitae', a crest and a monogram to the rim, 8.75in wide.

A CHINESE YONGZHENG STYLE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN PLATE, decorated with two ladies and a boy in a fenced garden setting, the base unglazed, 8.7in diameter.

C18th Chinese porcelain famille rose octagonal plate decorated with birds amidst foliate, 33cm wide, and near similar smaller plate with foliate 30.5cm wide

Group of Chinese vases, a plate & pair lids (10)

C19th/20th Chinese famille rose plate decorated with flower branches and bird, Qianlong mark, 18.8cm diam; together with a famille rose lantern and stand with ‘dragon and phoenix’ ornament; and a famille rose water pot painted with chrysanthemum and bird, wood cover and stand. (4)

Chinese archaistic turquoise-inlaid bone dagger in the form of a tiger, 16.8cm long; together with a oracle bone with inscriptions, 12.8cm long; and a jade carving of a stag, 9cm long; Shang Dynasty and later. (3) Literature: Palmer, J. P. , Jade, 1967, p. 40, plate 4 where a similar example is illustrated.

C18th Chinese famille rose plate painted with peony blossom below two butterflies, 22cm diam; together with a pair of famille rose floral plates; and a famille verte prunus vase with wood lid. (4)

A 19th century Chinese export tankard, enamel decorated with flowers within gilt borders; together with a Chinese export plate; blue and white plate; small vase etc

An 18th century Chinese export tin-glazed blue and white plate, of octagonal form; together with various other 19th century and later export wares

A box of miscellaneous items to include Chinese stoneware plate, enamel decorated with butterflies and flowers

A collection of silver and plate, comprising; two silver napkin rings; five spoons; a childs pusher; and two salt spoons; 153 g (4.9 troy ozs) gross; a napkin ring, possibly Chinese Export, unmarked; a metal napkin ring; and assorted plated flatware

A Chinese Canton famille rose plate decorated with birds insects and flowers in enamel colours 26cm diameter and five other similar items (6)

A Chinese bowl decorated birds and flowers in underglaze blue 21cm diameter, a Chinese crackle glazed ginger jar decorated figures, 17cm high. A Chinese plate decorated a figure in a boat 23cm diameter and a Chinese vase decorated flowers 24cm high (4)

Continental Majolica Jar in the form of a Bear together with a Replica Pottery Flask, Two Chinese Style Figures and a Bowl and Plate

Jin Dynasty (1115 – 1234 AD) This mirror is heavily cast in high relief with two carp swimming on top of a swell of waves. The large twisting bodies in an almost square configuration, fill the entire space surrounding the knob. There is a very naturalistic appearance to the twisting movement. The body surface are cast to resemble fish scales. The fish have prominent heads and large powerful fins along the ridge of the bodies and at the end of the tails. The waves of the sea are well depicted especially where they churn around the large central boss. There is heavy green patina, and on the front the silver is well preserved. The double carp design was one of the auspicious symbols in use from the Han dynasty onwards. Among these, the carp, thought to transform itself into a dragon, carried a particular congratulatory meaning. Dimensions: diameter: 19cms, Rim 0.5cms, weight 1070 grams References 1. See the similar mirror illustrated in the book Circles of Reflection by Ju-his Chou p89, no 86. Twin fish motif typical during the Jin dynasty, probably based on the same design on the Song dynasty mirrors. 2. Compare related mirror of same size illustrated in Ancient Bronze Mirrors from the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai, 2005, p350 – 1, no 236. 3. Also see Circles of Reflection p89, no 86. 4. See Chinese Bronze Mirrors by o J Todd. 1935, p 212 plate X1X. 5. Robert Ellsworth Collection see Luminous Perfection sale Christies New york March 2012 Lot 1466. 6. Bronze mirrors from Ancient China donald H Graham. p43. 7. World in Mirror: Selected Bronze Mirrors from Lloyd Cotsen’s Donation p136 pl 59.

Western Han dynasty 2nd – 1st century BC. A bronze plaque from the Dian culture in Yunnan province dating from late Warring States to early Western Han. It shows a wild boar attacking one of the hunters who is holding a small animal. Both hunters wear the typical tunics head coverings of the Dian period. The base of the plaque consists of a long snake. Dimensions: Length 18cms, height 10cms, weight 340 grams References 1. See identical example from yunnan provincial Museum: Hunting pig           2. http://hua.umf.maine.edu/china/bronzes/index.htm 3. Also see book The Chinese Bronzes of Yunnan p213 plate 247.

Western Han dynasty 2nd – 1st century BC. A Dian culture bronze plaque of dancing jugglers. Both energetic male dancers wear tight fitting costumes with long sleeves. They have long swords buckled to the waists with stretched out hands holding two plates. They dance vigorously with heads held high and knees flexed. They trample on a long snake which is biting one of the dancer’s legs. The kingdom of Dian in Yunnan province, which reached its height during the second and first centuries BC, was one of the richest ancient civilizations in southwestern China. The frank realism and exotic imagery of the bronzes from the Dian kingdom illustrate the foreign heritage of its people and the huge distances, both culturally and artistically, that separate them from the Han court. Dian bronzes were cast using the lost-wax technique, which allows intricate, highly sculptural designs. Dimensions: Length 15cms, height 10cms, weight 225 grams References 1. Similar bronze in the yunnan provincial museum. it is called dancing jugglers and is cast gilded bronze. See below quote and picture: 2. Also see Chinese Bronzes of Yunnan p214 plate described as Western Han.

Liangzhu period (3400 – 2250 BC) This jade bi disc is of exceptional size and decoration. The inner and outer edges are smooth. There is a chip on the inner hole which has been smoothed down. It is drilled from both sides with a slightly uneven join, characteristic of Liangzhu period discs. The decoration comprises of lightly incised birds on pedestals, sitting on four round objects which may represent eggs. There are two parallel lines above and below monster masks with oval eyes and headdress, and a distinctive trapezoidal inlay plate. This has been developed from the shaped crown worn by a deity or ancestor and is an iconic decoration used by the Liangzhu people. The design is repeated on both side. The stone is light and dark green, cream, orange, and dark brown, with semi- translucent light green areas. Many decoration details appear to be worn away or were lightly incised. Geological condition The stone is nephrite, which under magnification, shows numerous crevices, weathering, colour change, loss of translucency, loss of lustre, whitening in grooves, crystal formation, crystal enlargement, surface dissolution, and porosities. Dimensions: diameter 37cm, thickness 1cm reducing to 3mm at edge, weight 3060 grams References 1. british Museum had a large disc with similar bird design on display until 2015 when it was removed. 2. Chinese Jade Neolithic to Qing Jessica Rawson p132. 3. Chinese Jades, Study of Jades of the Liangzhou Culture. Colloquies on Art and Archeology No 18, 1997. Rosemary Scott 4. See Teng Shu-ping, Chinese Jades Edited by Rosemary Scott p19.

Six Limoges dessert dishes and a Chinese plate

A 19th century green papier mache bottle coaster and a Chinese lacquer plate

A pair of late 18th / early 19th Century Chinese polychrome decorated plates, the centre field decorated with a woman at a loom CONDITION REPORTS One plate has wear to the enamel and paint work, general firing faults, surface scratches etc. Discolouration and significant dirt to plate. Second plate has been badly broken and re-glued in many places as well as wear to the enamel and paint work. Surface scratches, discolouration, firing faults and dirt. see images for further details.

A Chinese famille rose porcelain soup set including bowls, spoons and stands, a collection of Japanese lacquer ware bowls and plates, Japanese floral spray decorated plate and a Persian hand-painted plaque as birds amongst blossom

Five pieces of 19th century Chinese Canton famille rose ware, two teapots, a dish, vase and barrel box and cover (5) CONDITION REPORT: Small vase - two chips at foot rim otherwise appears good.Small teapot - lid gilding worn, small chips to spout, gilding rubbed, otherwise appears good.Barrel box - small star crack to base. Lid has been in half, chip to rim and tiny flat chip to top front of cover (rim).Large teapot - lid appears ok, gilding rubbed knock to glaze at shoulder around 1mm x 8mm.Plate - repaired chip at rim, piece is loose. Plate hanger to plate. Some rubbing to gilding, scrapes at rim.

Early 20th century pair of Chinese early 20th century bronze door plate hooks (16cm) in the form of dragons heads, three brass figures etc

Chinese hardwood wall mirror carved with "shou", bevelled plate circa 1930 Condition report: see terms and conditions.

A Chinese crackle glaze blue & white jar & cover and a Japanese charger, an Imari plate and another (4)

A small group of 19th century and later Chinese porcelain, comprising a double gourd vase with damaged lid, a hexagonal bowl with Artemis mark to the base, a lobed dish with sectional border, and a serpentine plate with rock and peony decoration (4)

A mid 20th century Chinese three section silver plate and gilt ceremonial vessel, H. 33cm D. 26cm.

A Chinese blue and white meat plate of octagonal form,with floral decoration, 13".

A Chinese famille rose plate, Qianlong, of plain circular shape and painted in colours with peonies on scroll panels against a dark green foliate ground, 23.5cm dia.

An 18th century blue and white plate decorated with various Chinese characters. 20 cm diameter

A 19thC Chinese plate with yellow ground, four Chinese symbols and floral decoration, six character mark to base (23.5cm diameter)

An 18th/19thC Chinese plate with yellow ground, four circles with dragon decoration and auspicious symbol to the centre, six character mark verso (25cm diameter)

A Chinese blue and white ginger jar, Japanese Imari plate and bowl together with six Satsuma tea bowls

A Chinese famille rose plate decorated with painted insects, birds and flowers (diameter 25 cm)