A Chinese Longquan Celadon Porcelain Alms Bowl – Song / Yuan Dynasty.The form of this bowl is often referred to as an alms bowl. It was made at one of the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province. It is heavily-potted and coated in a thick and finely-crackled pale green glaze. The foot ring is square cut with the recessed base, where unglazed, revealing the pale grey body. There are incised bands and geometric patterns to the outer wall just below the rim, and carved lotus leaf patterns surrounding the foot. The inner surface is undecorated save for the glaze and there is an unglazed "stacking" ring in the centre. Diameter 12.75 cm. This bowl is in very good condition with just a tiny surface chip to the glaze at the rim edge. There is no restoration or repair. Song or Yuan Dynasty (c. 13th – 14th Century AD).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
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A Rare Chinese Glazed Porcelain Tea Bowl – Song Dynasty or Later. A bowl of conical form on a short square-cut foot. The upper body, both inside and outside, coated in a clear glaze that has a hint of green, the lower body coated in a dark brown/black glaze containing patches of persimmon glaze. Diameter 11.25cm. No repair or restoration. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279) or later.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Chinese Song Dynasty Persimmon Glazed Porcelain Tea Bowl. This bowl is thinly-potted, the main body coated in a persimmon glaze, the rim coated in a clear glaze. The square-cut foot remains unglazed revealing the pale creamy-coloured body. Diameter 10cm (4 inches). No repair or restoration. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Chinese Kangxi / Yongzheng Blanc de Chine Porcelain Box Lid Mould (Ex. Museum).This is a mould used for impressing a pattern onto the lid of a porcelain box. It is stoutly potted, the glaze having a hint of pale blue. Diameter 10.5cm. Qing Dynasty c.1675 – 1725.Reference: A very similar box lid mould is illustrated in page 46 of the 1969 book "Blanc de Chine" by P. J. Donnelly.Provenance: It was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley.Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Pair of Chinese Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Covered Jars. Glazed both inside and out in a finely-crackled pale blueish-green qingbai glaze. The glaze falling short of the foot and slightly concave base. The cover of each jar fashioned in the form of a tiled roof. The height of each jar approx. 9cm. Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 – 1368).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Fine Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Granary Jar. This porcelain model of a covered jar in the form of a storehouse (granary) was most likely made at one of the kilns in Fujian province. The wide cover has been made in the form of a tiled roof, the jar with vertical ridges, representing the wall of the granary. The cover, the outer wall and inner mouth of the jar are coated in an attractive finely-crackled translucent greenish-blue Qingbai glaze. Height 11.5 cm, diameter 12.5 cm. It is in fine condition with no restoration or repair. Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368).For Reference: Two very similar examples are illustrated and described in the 2002 Percival David Foundation book, "Qingbai Ware: Chinese Porcelain of the Song and Yuan Dynasties".Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Chinese Song Dynasty Longquan Celadon Porcelain Bowl with Impressed Flower. A heavily-potted bowl coated in a pale celadon glaze, the glaze crackled in places, with an impressed floral pattern to its centre, the glaze falling short of the base revealing the pale grey body. Most likely a product of one of the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province. Diameter 17.5 cm. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Good Chinese Transitional Blue & White Porcelain Bowl (17th Century).It is fairly "heavily-potted" and elaborately decorated in underglaze blue, the pattern featuring flower blossoms. To the base is a floral mark within two wide blue bands. The rim is coated in iron brown to prevent fritting of the glaze during manufacture. Diameter 14.75 cm (5.75 inches). This bowl is in fine condition with no repair or restoration and a good ring when tapped. Transitional Period, middle to late 17th Century.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Pair of Tall Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Dragon Vases. A true pair, complete with original covers. Each decorated with moulded and applied turtles, dogs and cockerels, also two dragons, male and female, facing each other under a sun. Below the animals are rows of twelve immortals. Also decorated with incised spirals and “piecrust” bands. Each vase topped with a conical cover on which sits a crane, symbols of longevity. Coated in a finely-crackled pale green qingbai glaze. Heights 62cm (24.25 inches) & 58.5cm (23 inches). Late Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl. A fine-quality porcelain bowl, the pattern in underglaze blue of good colour, featuring chrysanthemum blossoms (the chrysanthemum is the emblem of autumn and also represents friendship and an easy life). The inner rim is further decorated with a trellis border whereas the outer rim has a narrower floral scroll border. There is a seal mark to the recessed base. Diameter 13 cm (5 inches). As is typical with this type of ware of this period, there is some "fritting" and minor "nibbles" to the glaze at the rim edge, but there is no repair or restoration and this bowl has a good ring when tapped. Ming Dynasty, c.1550-1570.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Dish in Kiln Saggar. Excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. The saggar contains a fine-quality porcelain dish that is coated in a crackled pale green Qingbai glaze. Some catastrophe has clearly occurred during firing which has caused the dish to overheat, to sag and warp, resulting in the glaze around its entire rim coming into contact with the wall of the saggar and fusing the two together. The bulge in the centre of the dish is due to the firing pad still being in place with the overheated dish collapsing over it. Note also the build up of ash glaze to the outer wall of the saggar; such saggars were used time and time again with the ash glaze becoming thicker and thicker with each firing. Diameter 14.5cm. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Dish in Kiln Saggar. Excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. The saggar contains a fine-quality porcelain dish with incised decoration and a foliated rim that is coated in a crackled pale blue Qingbai glaze. Some catastrophe has clearly occurred during firing which has caused the dish to overheat, to sag and warp, resulting in the glaze around its entire rim coming into contact with the wall of the saggar and fusing the two together. The bulge in the centre of the dish is due to the firing pad still being in place with the overheated dish collapsing over it. Note around the inner wall of the saggar fragments of another qingbai dish and the thick build-up of ash glaze to the outer wall; such saggars were used time and time again with the ash glaze becoming thicker and thicker with each firing. Diameter 19cm. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Dish in Kiln Saggar. Excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. The saggar contains a fine-quality porcelain dish with incised decoration and a foliated rim that is coated in a crackled pale green Qingbai glaze. Some catastrophe has clearly occurred during firing which has caused the dish to overheat, to sag and warp, resulting in the glaze around its entire rim coming into contact with the wall of the saggar and fusing the two together. The bulge in the centre of the dish is due to the firing pad still being in place with the overheated dish collapsing over it. Note also the build up of ash glaze to the outer wall of the saggar; such saggars were used time and time again with the ash glaze becoming thicker and thicker with each firing. Diameter 18cm. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
Chinese Song Dynasty Kiln Saggar with Two Rare Qingbai Porcelain Bowls. Excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. The saggar containing a fine quality bowl with incised decoration, coated in a translucent Qingbai glaze of a delicate pale green. The outer wall has carved decoration although this is difficult to photograph. Qingbai bowls with decoration to both surfaces are extremely rare. There are also the almost complete remains of another identical bowl fused to its underside! Diameter 18.5 cm (7.25 inches). Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Bowl in Kiln Saggar. Excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. The saggar contains a fine-quality porcelain bowl with incised pattern that is coated in a crackled pale greenish-blue Qingbai glaze. Some catastrophe has clearly occurred during firing which has caused the dish to overheat, to sag and warp, resulting in the glaze around much of its rim coming into contact with the wall of the saggar and fusing the two together. There is also a fragment of another bowl fused to the saggar’s underside. Note also the build up of ash glaze to the outer wall of the saggar; such saggars were used time and time again with the ash glaze becoming thicker and thicker with each firing. Diameter 14.5cm. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Cup Stand in Kiln Saggar. Excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. The saggar containing a Qingbai glazed cup stand that has warped during firing, its edges coming into contact with the wall of its saggar and becoming fused to it. Around the inner wall of the saggar is a line of glaze from a previous firing (as long as a saggar survived a firing, it was re-used time and time again). The outer wall of the saggar darkened and smooth with ash glaze. Diameter 16cm. Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1279).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Chinese 17th Century Dehua / Blanc de Chine Porcelain Flat Dish (Ex. Museum). Coated in a finely-crackled ivory coloured glaze apart from the wide foot ring that remains unglazed. Diameter 19.25 cm. Dehua kilns, Fujian province. 17th century (c. 1650 - 1700). Fine condition, no restoration or repair.Provenance: this dish bears a museum inventory number “B.R. 42-1944” and an old paper label stating “Chinese Ting Type - Ming AD 1368 – 1644”. It was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection.Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.Note: This lot was bid on by a fraudulent buyer in our previous sale, the sale was cancelled.
A Chinese 17th Century Dehua / Blanc de Chine Porcelain Lion-Mask Censer (Ex. Museum). On opposing sides of the body are two moulded lion-masks. It is coated in a finely-crackled ivory coloured glaze apart from the inner surface and flat base that remain unglazed. Diameter 13.5 cm. Dehua kilns, Fujian province. 17th century (c. 1650 - 1700).Provenance: this censer bears a museum inventory number “B.R. 8-1944” and an old paper label stating “Chinese Chun Tea Bowl - Sung AD 960 – 1279”. This censer was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection. It would appear that when added to the collection, there was little knowledge of such wares and so this censer was misattributed as a Chinese Song Dynasty Jun tea bowl!Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.Note: This lot was bid on by a fraudulent buyer in our previous sale, the sale was cancelled.
A Chinese 17th Century Dehua / Blanc de Chine Porcelain Lion-Mask Censer (Ex. Museum). Heavily-potted with two moulded lion-masks on opposing sides of the body. Coated in a finely-crackled ivory coloured glaze. Diameter 14.5 cm. Dehua kilns, Fujian province. 17th century (c. 1650 - 1700). Some of the glaze around the rim edge has flaked away and there is a small surface chip to the upper mouth edge, but there is no repair or restoration and it is good overall condition.Provenance: this censer bears a museum inventory number “53-1944” and old paper labels stating “Chinese Chun Tea Bowl Sung AD 960 – 1279”. Its full number is actually “BR-53-1944”. This censer was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection. It would appear that when added to the collection, there was little knowledge of such wares and so this censer was misattributed as a Chinese Song Dynasty Jun tea bowl!Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.Note: This lot was bid on by a fraudulent buyer in our previous sale, the sale was cancelled.
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl with Mark. The underglaze blue decoration features a peony scroll, the peony representing wealth, love, affection and beauty. Around the mouth is a geometric trellis pattern. To the base is a single Chinese character 'Fok' meaning good luck. Diameter 13.5 cm (5.25 inches). No repair or restoration. Ming Dynasty, late 15th – 16th Century.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl. The centre is decorated with the auspicious "Hei" character, meaning happiness. Around the outer wall are four more auspicious Chinese characters meaning longevity, each within a roundel, separated by a scrolling pattern. Diameter 15 cm. It has a good ring when tapped. There is minor "fritting" to the glaze at the rim edge, often seen on such wares of this age. No restoration or repair. Late Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Fine Large Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Jar. This type of ware is often referred to as "proto-porcelain". This elegant jar has a flared mouth with a wide body on top of a large integral foot. There is a raised ridge around the inner rim. On opposing sides of the upper shoulder are a pair a loop handles decorated with geometric impressions. Around the shoulder between two bands of incised lines is a band of incised geometric wavy lines. The upper body and inner mouth are coated in a yellowish-green ash glaze. The unglazed surface has fired to a reddish-brown. On opposing sides of the foot are two purpose-made holes. Height 38 cm (15 inches). It is in fine condition with no repair or restoration. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Large Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Jar with Incised Patterns. This type of ware is often referred to as “proto-porcelain”. The upper part of the wide globular body is decorated with three raised bands and incised scrolling patterns. On opposing sides of the shoulder are handles decorated with stylized animal motifs, above which are scrolling appliqués and below which are rings. The lower body remains unglazed and is burnt to a dark reddish-brown in places. Diameter 34cm, height 30cm. Western Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 8).Reference: an almost identical example, although lacking the incised decoration of this jar and with less elaborate handles, is described and illustrated in the 1991 Southeast Asian Ceramic Society book “Spirit of Han”.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl – Hongzhi reign. This bowl has a flared rim and the underglaze blue decoration comprises various floral, cloud and geometric patterns. Around the rim is a band of Sanskrit characters. Diameter 15 cm (6 inches). This bowl is in fine condition with no restoration or repair. Ming Dynasty, Hongzhi reign (1488 - 1505).For reference: similar examples were found in the cargo of the late 15th century "Lena Shoal" wreck and are illustrated in the book "Lost at Sea".Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl – Jiajing reign. The outer wall is decorated with a scrolling peony pattern whilst the inner pattern features lotus flowers in "white on blue". Diameter 14.5 cm (5.75 inches). There is the usual "fritting" to the glaze at the rim edge seen on most porcelain of this period. Fine condition with a good ring when tapped and no repair or restoration. Ming Dynasty, Jiajing reign (1522 - 1566).For reference: an almost identical bowl is shown on page 155 of the 1978 Southeast Asian Ceramics Society book "Chinese Blue & White Ceramics" by S. T. Yeo & Jean Martin.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl. The outer surface remains undecorated whereas the inner surface is decorated in underglaze blue of good colour, the central pattern featuring two birds standing amongst foliage. Above this is a wide band comprising four floral panels between which are repeated geometric patterns. This bowl is of good size with a diameter of 18 cm (7 inches). It is in good condition. There is minor "fritting" to the glaze at the rim, often seen on such wares of this period. It has a good ring when tapped and has no restoration or repair. Ming Dynasty, 16th Century.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
A pair of 19th Century Chinese / Japanese antique porcelain chargers / plates having hand painted blue and white decoration depicting Phoenix among blooming floral sprays. Impressed character marks to verso. Measures: 30cm wide. Condition: Some wear to bases, one has small restoration to rim. Overall good examples.
An 18th / 19th Century Chinese antique Jiaqing (1796-1820) mark and period porcelain bowl of remarkable quality having hand painted ocher iron red depicting two dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Six character seal mark to underside of small foot with remains of a museum / collection label. Measures: 15cm x 8cm. Condition: No visible damage.
An early to mid 19th Century Chinese Daoguang Period (1821-1850) antique porcelain rice / tea bowl of typical form having hand painted blue and white bat decoration with ochre red medallions to side. The bwl raised on a small circular foot with concentric blue circles. Six character reign mark to underside. Measures: 6cm high x 12cm diameter.
A late 18th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty antique polychrome decorated porcelain bowl. The china bowl having a inner blue pattern band with polychrome hand painted village scenes across various islands to the body, with figures and blossoming tress throughout. Raised on a plane circular foot with a metal band to the top rim. Measures 9cm x 20.5cm diameter. Condition; Sadly there are some hairlines throughout from the rim down.
A believed 17th Century Chinese antique porcelain vase and cover with hand painted blue and white decoration depicting figures in landscape setting with garden fence, trees and other foliage. The lid having finial top raised over bulbous bodied vase on octagonal foot. Measures: 30cm tall. Condition: Extensive damage to neck and some minor wear in other places.
A collection of 18th Century Chinese antique porcelain comprising of a small tea bowl hand painted in blue and white, a shallow bowl with segmented panels with floral sprays and a larger charger with floral medallion and leaf decoration. Largest measures: 36cm wide. Condition: Repair to tea cup, chip to plate and the larger having small flea bites.
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