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Japanese ivory Kagamibuta Netsuke carved with figures and with further figures and signature to the reverse and a smaller netsuke - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Japanese carved ivory Netsuke with floral decoration, two others and a carved puzzle bal - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Japanese lacquer Kagamibuta Netsuke with an all over floral design and another with a red and gilt dragon - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Japanese lacquer Kagamibuta Netsuke decorated with a scythe and corn sheath and with signature mark and a Japanese small metal box with gilt and trellis work decoration bearing a paper label inscribed "Korin" - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Japanese black wood, silver and lacquered pipe case decorated with skeletons drinking and dancing 20cm long - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Lacks interior. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Japanese Manju ivory Netsuke carved with a figure and with signature to the reverse 4cm diameter - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Japanese horn Kozuka decorated with a figure and bamboo, signed "Yoshihiso Saku" to the reverse 9 1/2cm long - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century mother of pearl visiting card case with a divided interior and one other mother of pearl card case - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese famille-rose jug decorated with figures and with sparrow beak spout and loop handle, 10cm high - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Rim chipped. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese platters decorated with panels of flowers on a scaled blue ground, 38cm wide - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Large 19th Century Chinese jardinière decorated with prunus in blue and white 46cm diameter - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Hole to the base.The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Large Japanese late 17th Century Arita Dish decorated in gilt with peonies and foliage on a grey ground 40cm diameter - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th / 20th Century Chinese hardwood box with a pale celadon jade Ruyi-form cover carved with a figure in a boat beneath a flowering branch 8 1/2cm wide - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Two miniature bronze figures of deities the larger 6cm high - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese amber pendant with animal carving 7cm wide - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese tortoiseshell circular box and cover inlaid in mother of pearl with a figure on a donkey beneath a prunus and with a key pattern border 9cm diameter - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Thailand lacquer circular box and cover decorated in red and black 20cm diameter and two other smaller lacquer boxes - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Victorian mother of pearl visiting card case with engraved decoration and one other - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese carved bone figure of an animal on a wooden base 6cm high overall - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese lacquered cylindrical bamboo box and cover decorated with figures animals and flowers 16cm high - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese pottery plant holder decorated in relief with crabs 20cm high - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Damage to the crabs. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese painting on silk of a bird on a peony and with script mark to border 40cm x 26cm - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese bronze archaistic knife money with inscription 18cm long - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese bronze archaistic axe head with inscription 19cm long - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Another Chinese bronze archaistic axe head with inscription 20cm - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese tortoiseshell leather and ivory pouch with a Kagamibuta Netsuke carved as a bird in a nest 17cm long - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century ivory visiting card case with shell inlaid decoration 9cm high, and one other card case with floral decoration - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese horn and lacquered knife with sheath with incised decoration and gilt metal mounts 24cm long together with two calligraphy pens in bamboo containers - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Chinese watercolour on paper of a hunting scene decorated with various figures and animals 112cm x 50 cm - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Some tears, creases etc. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Group of three Chinese album leaves painted with figures, landscapes etc. on a gold ground and with script each 31cm square - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese Kang Xi scroll of a cat and a vase, ink on paper and with seal mark and script 114cm x 28cm - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese hanging scroll of a deer, peacock and pine tree, ink on paper 120cm x 42cm - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Some surface damage, creases etc. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese hanging scroll with a flower vase, flowers and a Ruyi Sceptre ink on silk 77cm x 37ccmwith seal mark - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Some creasing. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese hanging scroll with three rams and finger citrons, ink on paper with signature mark and seals 58cm x 26cms - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Chinese painting of Chrysanthemum and bamboo, ink on paper 43cm square - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Foxing. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Japanese Sake Bottle in the form of a lacquered Haleotis shell 17cm high. Condition Report & Further Details Chipped. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

18th Century Japanese four case gold gilt, silver lacquer, mother of pearl and coral Inro decorated with shells and water plants on a shoreline 6cm high - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century ivory card case with pinwork decoration and a straw work card case - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

18th Century scroll hanging decorated with a seated figure with ivory end pieces in ink , colour and gold on silk 72cm x 33cm - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

18th Century Japanese three case gold ground and black lacquer Inro with tortoiseshell inlay decorated with figures on a veranda 6cm high - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century carved gilt and mother of pearl Inro decorated with octopus and fish and with animal Netsuke 13cm high - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Tibetan or Japanese metal box and cover together with a cylindrical container, the box 5cm wide - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Japanese 19th Century black brown and mother of pearl rectangular box and cover decorated with flowering branches 19cm wide - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Some damages to cover, loses to mother of pearl. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

18th Century Japanese double Gourd shaped box with hinged back in steel with gold and silver inlay 12cm high - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Losses and damage, flaking to leather. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Japanese lacquer circular box and cover, the cover decorated with a pavilion and figures 19cm diameter - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Japanese fan painting with a squirrel on a flowering branch and script on a gilt ground and another matching fan painting each 56cm wide - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century tortoiseshell card case with silver pinwork decoration 10cm high and another with mother of pearl decoration - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

18th Century Japanese tortoiseshell circular box and cover inlaid with mother of pearl bullrushes and insects 7cm diameter - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Some losses to the mother of pearl. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Set of four Japanese multicoloured knotted rope ties approximately 193cm long each - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Japanese red lacquer Sake cup decorated in gilt with birds prunus etc. and on a short pedestal foot 11cm diameter - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Japanese circular box and cover decorated with silver and mother of pearl with a figure on a water buffalo 7 1/2cm diameter - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Japanese bronze model of a moth 9cm long - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Japanese lacquered circular box and cover with flower head and leaf decoration, signature mark to base 7 1/2cm diameter - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Extensive losses. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Japanese black lacquer Cup stand 17cm diameter - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Japanese Tonkotsu with oval cover and incised decoration of flowers and bamboo with signature mark to base 8cm high - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century Japanese black lacquer cup with lotus leaf gilt decoration - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Damage to rim. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Pair of Chinese mother of pearl spoons with engraved decoration 14cm long - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

19th Century tortoiseshell visiting card case inlaid with mother of pearl sprays 10cm high and one other tortoiseshell card case - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Small late 19th Century lacquer wood scribes box with gilt decoration 9cm wide - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details Some losses. The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Asian lacquered Comb with raised leaf decoration and coral inlay 11cm wide - Roger Soame Jenyns Collection Condition Report & Further Details The following lots came from the collection of Roger Soame Jenyns (1904- 1976) and are being sold by order of the executors of his younger son, the late John Jenyns. Soame Jenyns was Assistant Keeper of Oriental Antiquities at The British Museum from 1931-1967. He published several books including: "A Background to Chinese Painting" published 1935, "Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum" 1951, "Ming Pottery & Porcelain" 1953 etc. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs