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*A CLOISONNE TOAD SHAPED JOYSTICK HOLDERChina, Qing Dynasty, Possibly Jiaqing periodShaped as a kneeling four-legged frog, its mouth open meant at being a joystick holder, its below with a sapeque / coin.H: 7,7 cmWeight: 166 gramsNote: This joystick holder is either shaped as a frog or as a toad. The frog (蛙, wā) is a symbol of fertility because it has the same pronunciation as the word for baby (娃, wá). The Chinese for "toad" is pronounced chánchú (蟾蜍), sometimes shortened to just chán (蟾). In some Chinese dialects the pronunciation of "toad" (chán) is very similar to that for "coin" (钱, qián).景泰蓝蟾蜍型手柄中国，清代，可能为嘉庆年间*This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. [INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- faded gilt to several points;- minor scratches;- a few tiny minor lacks of enamels;- UV / black light checked.

A PAIR OF ‘FLOWER SPRAY’ CLOISONNE WINE CUPS AND A WARMERS Qing Dynasty, Likely Jiaqing period  The footrim of the cup fitting snugly into the mouth of the associated bulbous warmer, the cup with flaring sides rising to a gilt rim, the exteriors of both decorated with a similar flower spray. The below of one cup bears a label.  H: 10,1 cm  Notes:  1. One similar cup and warmer set was sold at Sotheby’s New York, The United States of America, 2013/03/19, lot 328 for USD10.000.  2. Another similar cup and warmer set was sold at Christie's London, United Kingdom, 1983/03/30, lot 68.一对景泰蓝“散花”酒杯及温酒器清代，可能为嘉庆时期[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- UV / black light checked;- bubbles in the cloisonné;- maybe a few minor losses of enamels (we have not seen any with our eyes but it can happen);- lightly distorted rim;- faded gilt to several parts as well as minor scratches and wears.

A CLOISONNE ENAMEL ‘FLOWER’ BALUSTER VASE BY THE STUDIO DE SHENG 德成China, Late Qing to Republic / Minguo periodAdorned in vivid enamels with numerous flowers and birds against a red ground. The below bears the mark De Sheng / 德成 as well as a an old label both inscribed in Chinese Mandarin and French describing the work of the studio.H: 36,2 cmweight: 2000 grams Note: For a detailed discussion of the De Cheng factory in Beijing and their 'very high quality' output starting in the Guangxu reign and continuing through the fall of the Manchu dynasty, see Beatrice Quette, ed., Cloisonné: Chinese Enamels through the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, 2011, pp. 28 and 59-60. In the same publication, see p. 299, cat. no. 146: the yellow ground stick.景泰蓝花瓶- 德成工作坊制作中国，晚清至民国时期[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- a few losses of enamels;- UV / black light checked;- a restored part.

A CLOISONNE ENAMEL ‘FLOWER’ BALUSTER VASE BY THE STUDIO DE SHENG 德成China, Late Qing to Republic / Minguo periodAdorned in vivid enamels with numerous flowers against a black ground. The below bears the mark De Sheng / 德成.H: 24,3 cmNote: For a detailed discussion of the De Cheng factory in Beijing and their 'very high quality' output starting in the Guangxu reign and continuing through the fall of the Manchu dynasty, see Beatrice Quette, ed., Cloisonné: Chinese Enamels through the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, 2011, pp. 28 and 59-60. In the same publication, see p. 299, cat. no. 146: the yellow ground stick.景泰蓝花瓶- 德成工作坊制作中国，晚清至民国时期[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- UV / black light checked;- little “chips” to the rim notably;- faded gilt to several points including the below;- scratches to the below.

A JADE ‘RICE-GRAIN’ PATTERN AND ‘FU SHOU’ TWO-HANDLED CUP China, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century The cup is flanked on the sides by a pair of chi dragon handles, and the body is carved with rows of bosses, each side is centred by an ideogram, a Fu (福) and a Shou (壽) . The stone is of white colour.   H: 3 cm – w: 12,1 cm Weight: 92,5 grams Provenance: An important collection of jade carvings, mostly Ming libation cups, properties from a French private collector, assembled over 20 years, pieces either bought privately or at public auction.“米粒”纹福寿双柄玉杯中国，明代，16-17世纪 Provenance: PROPERTIES FROM A FRENCH PRIVATE COLLECTORA LARGE COLLECTION OF JADE CARVINGSASSEMBLED OVER 20 YEARS, PIECES BOUGHT EITHER AT PUBLIC AUCTION OR PRIVATELY[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- natural veins, cracks and inclusions in the stone;- maybe a chip to the ring foot then polished down;- a few minor tiny chips to the end of the ears of the dragons.

A CANTON ENAMEL ON COPPER INGOT SHAPED CUP BY THE WORKSHOP XUYANJI 许燕记 China, Guangdong, Late Qing Dynasty, Second half of 19th century The inner part richly adorned in vivid colours with four hydra dragons encircling a Shou (longevity) symbol against a white enamelled ground, the outer part with twice five bats circumscribing a flower. The below inscribed in iron red with the mark of the workshop within a double square: 粤东省許燕記. H: - L: 广东珐琅铜锭行杯-许燕记工坊制作中国，广东，晚清，19世纪中后期[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition reports:- the foot is distorted;- lacks of enamels to some parts.

A SMALL BRONZE MODEL OF GUANYINChina, Northern Wei style, Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryThe Goddess of mercy in loose robes, seated in rajalalisana on a lotus base, her right hand holding a holly water vase, her left hand on her left knee, her head with a mandorla. An inscription to the back of the mandorla. H: 9,3 cmWeight: 58,2 grams Note: The inscription to the back might be read as follows "连州弟子吴世贸为男盘会保平安丁亥", lit. "Disciple Shimao Wu from Lianzhou village wishes peace and safety for his new born son Huipan, at the 24th of the sexagenary cycle". 小型观音铜像中国，清代，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

A HEAVY CASTED DARK PATINA BRONZE INCENSE BURNER AND STAND, LUChina, Qing Dynasty, 18th to 19th centuryResting on three short feet, with a compressed belly and two handles, all covered with a crusty dark brown patina, the below with a cast with an apocryphal mark of Emperor Xuande on this columns within a square. Resting on an open-worked ‘plum blossoms’ stand.H (on stand): 8,7 cm – D: 14 cmWeight: 1465 grams重铸古铜香炉及支架中国，清代，18-19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- UV / black light checked;- crusty patina;- wears and scratches, nothing major;- stand lightly distorted.

AN 'ELEPHANT' BRONZE INCENSE BURNERPresumably China, Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryThe elephant naturalistically casted standing four squares, carapisoned with a reticulated removable saddle unveiling an inner cavity for burning the incense.H: 18,5 cm - L: 24,5 cm - depth: 9,5 cmWeight: Over 2 kilogramsNote: The elephant is sometimes shown carrying a "treasure" vase (bao ping 宝瓶) on its back.  Since the word "vase" (ping 瓶) has the same pronunciation as the word for "peace" (pingan 平 安), the implied meaning is "may you have 'good luck' (elephant) and 'peace' (vase)". The combination of an elephant and a vase conveys the wish “taiping Youxiang”, i.e. “May there be a peaceful reign”.“大象”青铜香炉推测中国，清代，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- UV / black light checked;- minor wears, scratches and faded patina of the bronze to several parts;- please look at the below of the feet, their aspect may implied that that elephant had been previously affixed to a stand (or a very large lid of an incense burner?).

A LARGE BRONZE THREE-LEGGED LIDDED INCENSE BURNERChina, Late Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryHeavy casted, resting on three curved feet with mythical beasts, with a compressed globular body flanked by two curved handles, the lid topped by a large Fu / Buddhistic lion finial and partially open-worked with trigrams / bagua.H: 48 cmWeight: Over 2 kilograms大青铜三足香炉中国，晚清，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- very large and heavy casted;- "chip" or "chock" to one handle;- scratches and stains to both handles;- two feet with cracks around their starting point to the body with few holes (missing parts);- two feet with holes to below, one is filled up with a paste;- scratches and wears.

A CHAOYANG PEWTER SWEET MEAT WARMER, CONTAINER AND SERVING DISH China, Guangdong, Chaozhou, Late Qing Dynasty, Circa 1900 Comprised of a large lobed food box / warmer applied with two loose ring handles for transportation together with its matching lid, the inner part with five lidded bowls, the central one with a ruyi shaped finial embellished with agate stone, the outer part with four removable pieces together with fours dishes. All pieces embellished with chiselling decoration, some with inscriptions reading, some others with floral designs, some others with birds. All pieces are marked to the below: “潮阳颜联顺正记点锡”, i.e. the name of the factory, trade mark being “Chaoyang, Yan Huiji”.H: 16,5 cm – D: 39 cmNotes:1. Compare with a related container preserved at the National Museum van Wereldculturen, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.2. Also compare with one fish-shaped tureen of the same factory offered at Christie’s Hong Kong, China, 2020/10/08, lot 448, sold for HKD20.000 BP incl.潮阳颜联顺正记锡制温肉器，盘及容器中国，广东潮州，晚清时期，约1900年[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - a few "chocks" and scratches to the cover / lid;- a few minor scratches and wears at different points;- a few pieces lightly distorted, mostly one exterior support to cup;- a complete set with most of pieces with marks;- maybe a few hooks to the outer part restored (those where the supports for the trays / cups fit).

A JADE ‘RICE-GRAIN’ PATTERN AND ‘FU SHOU’ TWO-HANDLED CUP China, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century The cup is flanked on the sides by a pair of chi dragon handles, and the body is carved with rows of bosses, each side is centred by an ideogram, a Fu (福) and a Shou (壽) . The stone is of pale celadon colour. H: 3,6 cm – w: 13,2 cm Weight: 167 grams Provenance: An important collection of jade carvings, mostly Ming libation cups, properties from a French private collector, assembled over 20 years, pieces either bought privately or at public auction.“米粒”纹福寿双柄玉杯中国，明代，16-17世纪 Provenance: PROPERTIES FROM A FRENCH PRIVATE COLLECTORA LARGE COLLECTION OF JADE CARVINGSASSEMBLED OVER 20 YEARS, PIECES BOUGHT EITHER AT PUBLIC AUCTION OR PRIVATELY[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: Natural veins, cracks and inclusions in the stone.

A DEEPLY CHISELLED CHINESE EXPORT SILVER ROUND BOX AND COVER  China, Late Qing Dynasty, Circa 1900 The lid adorned with three characters from a novel, two of them playing the weiqi, one bearing a hat enhanced with peacock feathers, the outer of the box adorned with dragons flying amidst clouds in pursuance of the flaming pearl, the below with a Shou (longevity) character as well as with a mark reading: 玉珠 (yùzhū), i.e. jade pearl or treasure.  H: 6,2 cm - D: 8,5 cmWeight: 207 grams中国出口带盖圆银盒中国，晚清时期，约1900年[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- the inner part is removable and then we can see the depth of the chiselling;- the removable inner part is distorted to the rim;- both the box and the lid are lightly distorted but nothing major;- maybe two "chocks" to one side of the lid.

A PARCEL GILT CHINESE EXPORT SILVER FOLIATED DISH BY DA XING / DAXING / 大興 OF CANTONChina, Canton / Guangzhou, Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryThe central part with four medallions in reserve, the central one depicting a coiled dragon, that one surrounded by four, two depicting phoenix, two depicting flowers. The wing all covered with a woven pattern on which are eight medallions in reserve, alternatively squares and circles, adorned with deers, pheasants, cranes, qilings and other animal and flower species. Two medallions inscribed with 苑生 / Yue Chen. The below of the dish inscribed with two hallmarks, one unidentified, the other one, i.e. the maker’s mark, reading 大興 for DA XING of Canton. D: 25,7 cmWeight: 375 grams Note: Compare with a large silver dish offered at Christie’s New York, 2014/10/16-20, lot 32, sold for USD12.500 BP inc.中国出口鎏金银叶盘中国，广州，清代，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- scratches and wears;- faded gilt to several points.

A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER HAND MIRROR BY WANG HING & COHong Kong, China, Circa 1900The circular hand mirror surrounded by two dragons chasing a flaming pearl, the handle formed as entwined bamboo stalks, marked on mirror frame: “WH, “90” and unidentified.H: 26 cmGross weight: Note: Compare with an identical face mirror sold at public auction by Christie’s New York, 2011/05/17, lot 240, sold for USD1.375 BP incl. 中国出口银镜，制造商为Wang Hing & Co香港，中国，约1900年[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition: The mirror is partially broken to one side, the reverse.

A PAIR OF PARTIALLY RETICULATED ‘DRAGON’ CANDLE HOLDERS BY WOSHING OF SHANGHAI China, Shanghai, Active circa 1870-1910 Both chiselled and partially reticulated with coiled dragons amidst clouds, their heads to the top of the bases, their coiled bodies encircling the candle holders up to the top. Marks to the outer part of the foot on both, one reading “WS” for Woshing, the other one in Chinese Mandarin (unidentified). H: 17,5 cm Total weight: 199 grams  Note: Woshing silver is excellently crafted and was made in most of the patterns popular in the export market, such as bamboo, dragons, cranes, floral motifs. Apart from high-quality silverware, the firm was also famous for retailing luxury items in carved ivory, jade, gold and specialised in trophies and celebration silver. 一对“龙纹”镂空银烛台中国，上海，极有可能1870-1910年[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

A ‘XI SHANG MEI SHAO’ CHINESE EXPORT SILVER THREE-PIECE TEA SET BY RUI HUA JIN DIAN 瑞華金店 OF TIANJINChina, Tianjin, Circa 1900Comprised of one lidded teapot, one cream pot and one lidded sugar bowl. Each resting on a short foot, each of globular compressed belly, each with bamboo shaped handles, the teapot also with a bamboo shaped spout and a bamboo-shaped finial topping its lid. All adorned with magpies and prunus. All inscribed to the below with the city, i.e. Tianjin, the retailer's mark, Rui Hua Jin Dian (lit. Rui Hua Silver Store) and the artisan workshop mark Zeng 增.H (the biggest, the teapot): 15 cmTotal weight: 976 gramsNote: One can say “There is a happy magpie on the tip of the plum branch”, lit. “Xi Shang Mei Shao” (喜上梅稍) which sound exactly like “Xi Shang Mei Shao” (喜上眉稍), lit. happiness up to one's eyebrows". 中国出口“喜上眉梢”银器三件套，瑞華金店，天津中国，北京或天津，约1900年[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- the lid of the teapot detached;- a few minor scratches;- a few minor shocks.

A ‘XI SHANG MEI SHAO’ REPOUSSE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER CREAM POTChina, Circa 1900Of cylindrical shape, with a root wood shaped handle and a triangular shaped spout. Adorned in deep repousse with magpies amidst plum flowers. The below inscribed with the marks “T&C”, “記北甯” and “TS”.H: 10 cmWeight: 190,7 grams1. The marks may be that of two different workshops, the first one maybe Tuck Chang & Co located at 67 Broadway in Shanghai and active around 1900, the second one maybe Tien Shing active in Hong Kong around the third quarter of the 19th century.2. One can say “There is a happy magpie on the tip of the plum branch”, lit. “Xi Shang Mei Shao” (喜上梅稍) which shound exactly like “Xi Shang Mei Shao” (喜上眉稍)lit. happiness up to one's eyebrows". 中国出口“喜上眉梢”银壶中国，约1900年[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: A few minor scratches.

A CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER GAMES BOX AND COVERCanton, China, late 18th - early 19th centuryOf rectangular form, the top and sides decorated in gilt with cartouches depicting dignitaries, ladies and attendants on pavilion terraces, the interior fitted with four rectangular boxes and covers similarly decorated, and with eight shallow rectangular trays, most of them adorned with various playing, the box supported on four carved winger lion feet.H: 14 cm – L: 39,5 cm – w: 31,5 cmNote: Compare with a related box offered at Christie’s London, United Kingdom, 2015/05/11, lot 13, sold for GBP10.000 BP incl.中国出口带盖游戏漆盒中国广州，中国，18世纪晚期-19世纪早期[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- a few cracks;- a few chips and missing parts mostly to the feet;- a few minor losses of lacquer;- one foot has been re-put / with pins;- complete;- a few scratches.

*§A LARGE SQUARE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID ‘PRUNUS AND CRESCENT MOON’ TRAY China, Late Yuan to Ming DynastyThe low, rounded sides joined by canted incurved corners and set over one continuous foot, covered overall in glossy black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl designs, the central surface with a blossoming prunus tree, its thick trunk issuing lean branches of new growth laden with emergent buds and flowers, the longest branches sweeping upward toward the crescent moon above, the interior sides with scrolling chrysanthemum.Side: 35,3 cmProvenance (according to the seller): Bought in 2003 from the closing sale of Charlotte Horstmann & Gerald Godfrey Ltd., Hong Kong, China.Notes:1. For a related tray at public auction, please refers to Sotheby’s New York, The United States of America, 2018/03/21, lot 607, sold for USD47.700 BP incl.2. Compare with a related tray bearing the same motif from the Florence and Herbert Irving Collection preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (cf. accession number 2015.500.1.56). Also compare with a tray with a similar design from the Jean-Pierre Dubosc Collection illustrated in Chinese Lacquer from the Jean-Pierre Dubosc Collection and Others, Eskenazi, 1992, cat. no. 12.大号方形珍珠母贝镶嵌“梅花与新月”托盘中国，元末至明代*This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. §Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - restorations;- partly re-lacquered to some points;- a few chips;- cracks;- a few missing parts (with visible fabric).

§AN EMBELLISHED ZITAN 'TAOTIE MASK’ CIRCULAR BOX AND COVERChina, Qing Dynasty, 18th centuryThe sides of the cover with adorned with confronted phoenix as well as hearts and plum flowers, the side of the box adorned with taotie mask, the footrim of the box adorned with scrolls, the phoenix, the grecques and the scrolls inlaid in silver wires, the taotie masks and flowers set with mother of pearl, shell or coloured stones.H: 3,8 cm – D: 7,2 cmGross weight: 93 gramsNote: Compare with a related piece at Sotheby’s New York, The United States of America, 2019/09/11, lot 830, sold for USD100.000 incl. BP.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.带装饰的紫檀“饕餮面具”带盖圆形盒中国，清代，18世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- the top of the lid used to be bombed and has been polished down following a damage;- both the box and the cover are missing numerous inlays, including silver wire inlays;- a few pieces are later replacements as it seems that the collector has tried to restore that piece;- a few minor chips.

A JADE ‘LOTUS AND CHI DRAGON’ ONE-HANDLED LIBATION CUP China, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century The cup carved as lotus flanked on one side by a climbing chi dragon, on another side by an hibiscus and on another side by a lotus flower shaped handle. The design detailed with engravings. The stone of white colour with black inclusions. Offered at auction together with a matching wooden stand. H: 3,5 cm – L: 12,7 cm – w: 6,7 cm Weight: 190 grams Provenance: An important collection of jade carvings, mostly Ming libation cups, properties from a French private collector, assembled over 20 years, pieces either bought privately or at public auction."莲花与螭龙"单柄玉杯中国，明朝，16-17世纪Provenance: PROPERTIES FROM A FRENCH PRIVATE COLLECTORA LARGE COLLECTION OF JADE CARVINGSASSEMBLED OVER 20 YEARS, PIECES BOUGHT EITHER AT PUBLIC AUCTION OR PRIVATELY[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- natural veins, cracks and inclusions in the stone;- one foot of the wooden stand missing;- maybe a tiny chip (or a tool mark?) to the edge of one flower branch.

§A MARBLE-INSET MOTHER-OF-PEARL-INLAID BARREL-FORM STOOL, GUDUNChina, Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryThe variegated red marble top is set in a circular frame above shaped aprons and four outward-curved legs framing conjoined scrollwork, and raised on short bracket feet. The top and sides are finely inlaid in mother-of-pearl with scrolling gourds, plums and pomegranates vines.H: 52,5 cm - w (approximately): 41 cmNotes:1. A piece maybe made of hongmu.2. Compare with a related stool sold at public auction by Christie’s New York, 2020/09/25, lot 1636, sold for USD 8,125 BP incl.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.大理石镶嵌珍珠母贝桶凳中国，清代，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - missing inlays;- maybe a few pieces replaced / restorations (?).

FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF FERDINAND VISCOUNT OF LESSEPS (1805-1894)THE FRENCH DEVELOPPER OF THE SUEZ CANAL(BY FAMILIAL TRADITION)§AN IMPORTANT AND INTRICATELY CARVED ‘SQUIRREL AND GRAPES’ MARBLE-TOP HONGMU SIDE TABLE WITH DRAWERSChina, Late Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryOf rectangle shape, resting on four curved feet, set with a large greyish marble top, the front part opening by three drawers. The curved feet carved with dragon / beasts faces, both to their tops and their endings. The wooden mounts intricately carved three sides with wine tendrils and grapes as well as with a two-part dragon’s mane and a squirrel. There is an handwritten inscription below the central drawer: “Ce bureau a appartenu à Ferdinand de Lesseps”, lit. “This desk did belong to Ferdinand de Lesseps”.H: 71 cm – L: 157 cm – depth: 73 cmProvenance (according to the inscription): Ferdinand Marie Viscount of Lesseps (1805-1894), the French developer of Suez Canal and a renowned French Diplomat. Note: This intricately hongmu table may have been done for the Indian market.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.一件重要且雕刻精细的“松鼠与葡萄”大理石台面红木带抽屉边桌中国，晚清，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

§A ‘PALACE SCENE’ PAINTED AND PADDED SILK PIEN MIEN / RIGID ROUND FAN WITH A LACQUER HANDLEChina, Qing Dynasty, 18th to 19th centuryThe obverse adorned with a painted palace scene with numerous characters with ivory-applied faces. The reverse adorned with a padded silk decor of six courtesan / young beauties as well as with auspicious vases. Offered at auction encased within a plexiglass box.Dimensions (the sole fan): H: 40 cm – D: 25,5 cm§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.宫廷彩绘填充丝质带漆柄圆形扇子中国，清朝，18-19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- tears;- wears;- a few losses;- dust;- a few losses in the lacquered handle both sides.

AN EMBROIDERED SILK LADY'S INFORMAL COURT ROBE China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century The robe is finely worked in red satin stitch and Peking knot with eight medallions of cranes encircled by ruyi bats flying amidst ruyi shaped clouds in shades of white, blue, red, pink, purple and green, above a wide lishui waves and sacred peak stripe tossed with auspicious emblems (some of “The Eight Treasures of Buddhism). The sleeves are decorated with similar motifs. H: 140 cm Notes: 1. Compare with a very closely related robe described as a “Birthday” or a “Ceremonial” robe preserved in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of New York (The Met), The United States of America, under accession number 49.32.125. 2. Also compare with a related robe offered at Christie’s New York, 2015/09/15, lot 218, sold for USD12.500 BP incl.丝绸刺绣女士宫廷长袍中国，晚清时期，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - a few pulled gold threads, mostly to the top of the right arm;- a few stains (one more visible to the back);- a few scratches and wears to several points;- also dust and stains to several points;- colours are bright and fresh and good overall condition;- embroidered both sides;- a button detached (easy to fix).

A SUITE OF (3) EMBROIDERED SILK FRAGMENTS OF A CEREMONIAL ROBE, JIFU PAO China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century Three light orange ground silk panels with an embroidered design, one archaic frontal five-claw dragon (zheng long) flying amidst clouds and four of “The Eight Treasures of Buddhism” above crashing waves, one side dragon (xing long) and one phoenix. All the three framed.  Dimensions (the biggest embroidered panel, frame excl.): 29,8 x 23,2 cm一套（3）件礼服刺绣丝绸残片中国，清朝，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

A LARGE EMBROIDERED ORANGE SILK PANELChina, Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryEmbroidered with a scene of an imperial audience within a palace with dignitaries in kowtow, also adorned with horse riders, watch towers and flying cranes amidst clouds. Framed with a glass.211 x 83,7 cm大号刺绣丝绸展板中国，清朝，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- a vertical central fold;- some "distached" metallic threads;- wears, stains and folds.

CHINA - BEIJING MAP DORN (FRANK) A Map and History of Peiping. Presumably a first edition. Large originally (originally) folding colour lithograph map of Peiping. 840 x 740 mm Literature: Pegg, Cartographic Traditions in East Asian Maps pp.54-55. Notes: 1. A highly visual map of Beijing, showing the principal sites and occupations of the inhabitants, within a pictographic border showing Chinese history. The whole map is crowded with amusing vignettes of the life and sights of the city. 2. Compare with a related map together with its booklet sold at Bonham’s London, 2017/03/01, lot 49, for £ 3.125.中国-北京地图（弗兰克）[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- Missing its explanatory booklet and original envelope;- Laid on canvas / fabric;- Very nice details including the history of China with numerous nice details such as Cixi Empress, the boxer revolution etc. starting from the upper center part and going to the right side up to the lower central paert;- approximately three tears (upper left), central right part;- folds (because it was originally folded at the time it was produced.IT CAN BE ROLLED AND PUT IN A TUBE FOR SHIPPING

CHINESE SCHOOL, APOCRYPHAL SIGNATURE OF WU SICHENG 吴斯澄 (CHINA, ACTIVE QING DYNASTY)Bamboo, in the manner of Zhu Cheng 諸昇 (1618-?)Ink on silk laid on paper laid on carboard Inscribed with a long-lasting calligraphy on the middle right Signed on the middle left: Wu Sicheng (吴斯澄) Bears to red seal, one on the middle left, one on the lower left Inscription on the back of the painting Dimensions (the sole painting): 24,8 x 18,3 cm竹林[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- laid on carboard;- tears;- stains; - missing parts.

CHINESE SCHOOL (CHINA, ANONYMOUS, ACTIVE QING DYNASTY)Flowers, in the manner of Yun Bing 清於 (1735-1796)An album comprised of eight (8) flower paintings on silk laid on cardboard Five (5) of them bears a Mandarin Chinese handwritten label titling them: - 寒烟浦锦;- 青山挂雪;- 玉盘腊蕊;- 黄金钱;- 魏紫莲.Dimensions (each painting, approximately): 42,3 x 28,5 cm画集《鲜花八图》[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- silk paintings laid on soft cardboard within a book;- wormholes;- stains, russets and tears (mostly to the mounts and the pages);- paintings globally fresh.

HU YINGXIANG 胡应祥 (China, 1865-1951) Bird of Paradise and flowers Ink and colours on paper Inscribed with a calligraphy signing it Bears a sealFramed with a glass 21,5 x 50,4 cm画作《天堂鸟和鲜花》[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- folds;- russets.

TIAN JINJIANG 田锦江 (CHINA, ACTIVE 19TH CENTURY) HUNDRED FLOWERS 百花齐放 AFTER XU CHONGSI 徐崇嗣 (CHINA, LATE 10TH TO 11TH CENTURY) Ink and colours on silk Laid on wooden panel and framed  Inscribed with a calligraphy to the upper left Titling it “All years flowers” Locating it in Yishan (峄山), Shandong Province  Signing the painting Tian Jinjiang (田锦江) Cyclically dating it to the 9th day of the 9th month of a dingyou year (丁酉) corresponding to 1837 205 x 172 cm Notes: 1. The calligraphy reads as follow “天保丁酉秋九月重阳之日写诗 春秋群芳团具 又逋稚兄结玩崎山竹园 田锦江”, lit. “On this day of the double Yang (重陽), in the dingyou year (丁酉) of the Tianbao period, I offer to my elder (兄) Buzhi this painting depicting flowers of all seasons (羣芳). Written by the author, Tian Jinjiang, in the bamboo grove garden of Yishan”.  2. “Chongyang” (重陽), i.e. the “Double Yang”, is related to the ninth day of the ninth moon, i.e. the Chrysanthemum festival, also known as The Double Ninth Festival or Chongyang Festival. The festival began as early as the Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC). According to the yin/yang dichotomy that forms a basis to the Chinese world view, yin represents the elements of darkness and yang represents life and brightness. The number nine is regarded as yang. The ninth month also heralds the approach of winter. It is a time when the living need warm clothing, and filial Chinese sons and daughters extended this to make the festival a time for providing winter clothes for their ancestors. 3. This painting has been painted after a famous model by Xu Chongsi 徐崇嗣, a native of Jiangning and painter of the Northern Song Dynasty renowned for his paintings of flowers. His fame went throughout centuries and major painters took their inspiration from his work.  4. For a related Hundred Flowers painting after the same artist, please refer to a work by Yun Shouping 恽寿平 (1633-1690) also known as Nantian 南田 offered at Christie’s Hong Kong,China, 2003/07/06, lot 474. Please also refer to a painting by Cai Han 蔡含 (1641-1686) offered at Sungari International Auction Co., Ltd, Beijing, China, 2020/10/17, lot 893.丝绸水墨画《百花齐放》[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- the silk laid down on a large wooden panel; (it seems that there has been a thin paper put between the silk and the wooden panel meaning that a good restorer may remove it from the panel much more easily);- stains and russets;- tears;- restorations (a few cut down to and glued to the lower right amidst others);- a few parts re-painted.

A JADE ‘LOTUS AND HIBISCUS’ ONE-HANDLED LIBATION CUPChina, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th centuryThe cup carved as lotus flanked by a gnarled branch of hibiscus flowers and buds, carved from different relief and partially open-worked to form the handle. The stone is of pale celadon tone with russet inclusions. Offered at auction together with a matching wooden stand.H: 5,3 cm – L: 12,3 cm – w: 10,3 cmWeight: 514 gramsProvenance: An important collection of jade carvings, mostly Ming libation cups, properties from a French private collector, assembled over 20 years, pieces either bought privately or at public auction.玉制‘莲花芙蓉’单柄酒杯中国，明朝，16-17世纪Provenance: PROPERTIES FROM A FRENCH PRIVATE COLLECTORA LARGE COLLECTION OF JADE CARVINGSASSEMBLED OVER 20 YEARS, PIECES BOUGHT EITHER AT PUBLIC AUCTION OR PRIVATELY[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: Natural veins and inclusions.

A TURQUOISE EMBELLISHED GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARAChina, Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryMade in two parts, i.e. the base and the figure, lightly embellished with small turquoises. The God standing on a lotus-shaped base, the right hand in varada mudra and the left hand grasping lotus sprigs, the head topped by a hair bun and bearing a crown, in loose robes with floating ribbons.H: 21,3 cmWeight: 1026 gramsProvenance: Sotheby’s Paris, 2019/12/19, lot 150 (with original invoice).鎏金铜观音像中国，清代，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- SOTHEBY'S provenance;- a few missing turquoise;- faded gilt to some points and minor scratches.

A NEAR PAIR OF MING STYLE CLOISONNE ENAMEL ‘DRAGON’ TIBETAN TRUMPETS, DUNG-CHEN China, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic / Minguo period Made of cloisonne enamel and gilt copper, telescoping. Each adorned in bright and colourful enamels with eleven five-claw dragons flying amidst clouds over crashing waves, some of archaic frontal form (zheng long), some others seen from the side (xing long).  H (widely open): 186 cm – H (collapsed): 53,5 cm Notes: 1. The Dung-Chen is s a long telescopic trumpet or horn used in Tibetan Buddhist and Mongolian Buddhist ceremonies, preludes, processions and morning and evening call for prayers. It is the most widely used instrument in Tibetan Buddhist culture. It is often played in pairs or multiples, and the sound is compared to the singing of elephants.  2. In ancient China, it was unusual for musical instruments to be enamelled. This technique would mostly have been reserved for boxes or vases. It is acknowledged that examples of this type were among the many instruments made in China and sent as gifts to impress officials of bordering nations. Gifts of musical instruments and the musicians who played them were common in East Asia.3. A near pair of related trumpets dated to the Ming Dynasty are preserved at the Metropolitan Museum of New York (The Met), The United States of America, under accession number 1988.349.近一对明式风格景泰蓝龙纹小号中国，晚清至民国/现代[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition reports:- a few gilt copper rings with cracks;- some lacks of enamels;- restoration visible to one.

A THANGKA OF A EIGHT ARMED MAHAKALATibet, Presumably 17th centuryThe deity striding in alidhasana on two prostrated figures over a lotus base at center, holding various attributes in its hands including two swords and one drum, clad in a tiger skin tied with a snake belt, the head surmounted by a skull tiara, the deity encircled by a flaming mandorla and surrounded by various Buddhist deities, including two winged female deities in the sky, also in the sky are two suns, a yellow one and an orange one as well as one bird. H: 64,5 cm - w: 66 cm八臂马哈卡拉唐卡西藏，推测为17世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- folds;- tears;- stains;- faded colours; - laid on a more recent piece of fabric;- lots 171 to 174, same provenance, private collection French Riviera;- this lot was dated to the 14th / 15th century by the collector.

A THANGKA OF USHNISHA SITATAPATRA ALSO KNOWN AS DUKAR OR THE LADY OF THE WHITE UMBRELLA Tibeto-Chinese, 18th to 19th century The nine-headed Goddess of the White Umbrella is depicted standing triumphally within an aureole blazing with the fire of wisdom, thereby trampling the enemies of spiritual attainment with her feet. She holds the dharma wheel in her right hand and the white umbrella in her left hand. Framed with a glass. Dimensions (the sole thangka, as visible within its frame): 82 x 53,5 cm Note: The Goddess of the White Umbrella (the Buddhist deity Ushnisha-sitatapatra) is one of many powerful female deities. She manifests her power with her thousand heads, arms, and legs.唐卡，也称为杜卡或白伞夫人中国西藏，18-19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition reports:- missing colours to several parts;- vanishing design to several parts;- lots 171 to 174, same provenance, private collection French Riviera;- insolated;- this lot was dated to the 18th century by the collector;- framed with a glass.

A THANGKA OF VAISRAVANA RIDING A LION ALSO KNOWN AS KUBERA OR NAMTOSETibeto-Chinese, 18th to 19th centuryThe Guardian of the North and God of Prosperity is seated on lalitasana on white snow lion. He is holding a mongoose in his left hand and an umbrella in his right hand. In the background, a pagoda type architecture. Numerous other deities are surrounding him. Framed with a glass.Dimensions (the sole thangka, as visible within its frame): 83 x 56 cmNote: Vaisravana is both a fearsome protector and a benevolent benefactor. In his right hand he holds a heavenly banner. In his left, a black mongoose. His robust form is adorned in heavy gold necklaces, anklets, bangles and earrings. His entire body is backed by a radiant double aureole, as he sits dynamically atop his white lion who looks up at him in devotion. Above, Vaisravana is flanked by two of his eight horseman: the black-skinned Atavaka on the left and the white-skinned Manibhadra on the right. The remaining six horseman form a semi-circle below, with Purnabhadra on the left, followed by Samjneya, Jambhala, Bija Kundalin, Kubera and Panchika on the right.多天王唐卡，或称财宝天王 中国西藏，18-19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - lots 171 to 174, same provenance, private collection French Riviera;- insolated;- tears, folds, stains though mostly to the mount, not to the image itself;- globally fresh image / colours with loads of details including animals;- this lot was dated to the 18th century by the collector;- framed with a glass.

A BRONZE BUST OF A YOUNG GIRL WITH SHELLSVietnam, Bien Hoa School of Applied Arts, Second half of 20th centuryDark patina. A Bien Hoa 边和 mark to the back of her neck. Affixed to a wooden stand.H (stand incl.): 19 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

A BRONZE BUST OF A WOMANVietnam, Attributed to Bien Hoa School of Applied Arts, Second half of 20th centuryOffered at auction together with a matching wooden stand.H (stand excl.): 15,5 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

A LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN / QUAN AMVietnam, Nguyen Dynasty, 19th centuryHeavy casted, unsealed, the inner part empty. The Goddess of Mercy is seated in padmasana, her hands in dhyana mudra, wearing a robe, her head topped by a hair bun. Futher finely casted details in low relief including flowers on the robe. Red, pink and green lacquer remains.H: 25,6 cmWeight: 2,7 kilograms[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- not sealed to the below;- missing lacquer parts;- polychrome lacquer maybe later than the piece itself;- missing the holy water vase;- a later small piece visible from the inner part;- scratches.

A BRONZE BUDDHA CALLING THE EARTH TO WITNESSThailand, Ayutthaya, 15th to 16th centuryThe Buddha is depicted seated in padamasana, the hands in bhumisparsa mudra. Two old collector’s labels to the inner part: the first one handwritten and reading “Ayuthya 14s = debut 15 s”; the second one, typed, the cartel of an auction, reading “272. – statuette en bronze de patine brune representant le Bouddha assis sur un socle a gradins”.H: 21,5 cmWeight: 1210 grams[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- crusty patina;- possibly missing a mandorla;- possibly a chip to the hair bun of the buddha (ushnisha).

A PAIR OF BRONZE BUDDHA’S HANDSThailand, 19th centuryBoth probably from the same sculpture of Buddha, the left one in Vitarka Mudra (lit. “Gesture of Discussion”), the right one in Abhayamudra (lit. “Gesture of Fearlessness”). Both offered at auction with their modern stands for presentation.H (the biggest hand, approx., stand excl.): 28,5 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

A MIXED METAL INLAID ‘KHANH THO’ BOX AND COVERVietnam, Nguyen Dynasty, 19th centuryOf rectangular shape, adorned with a mixed metal and silver wire inlaid decor of “khanh tho”, flowers and inscriptions. The below bears two marks, the first one within a double square reading “松相” maybe for“thông rương”, the second one within a tree leaf reading “荡绿” maybe for “đãng lục”.H: 4,3 cm – L: 12,7 cm – w: 7cmNote:1. The design is a common one for a vietnamese piece of art, that of “khanh tho”, lit. longevity and happiness characters.2. In addition to the other inscriptions, there is a silver wire inlaid poetry to the top of the box reading “骨骼清奇存老树 芬芳白雪占花魁”.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- a few missing colours;- scratches.

A LARGE MIXED METAL AND SILVER INLAYS BRONZE THREE-LEGGED INCENSE BURNERVietnam, Nguyen Dynasty, 19th centuryResting on three curved legs, with a compressed body flanked by two dragon handles. Adorned in low-relief, mixed metal inlays and silver wire inlays with a decor of dragons, of flowers, and of longevity (壽 tho) and prosperity (慶 khanh). The below of the body inlaid with a four-character seal mark (unidentified).H: 24,5 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - maybe missing a lid (unlikely);- possibly missing a stand;- one leg has been restored.

A LARGE BRASS INCENSE BURNER, LID AND STANDVietnam, 20th centuryThe lid topped by a Foo Do dog finial.H (total, together with the stand): 50 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

A PHAP LAM / HUE ENAMEL ON COPPER ‘BAMBOO AND PRUNUS’ WINE CUPS POSSIBLY FROM ONE THE SERVICES OF H.M. THE EMPERORS THIEU TRI AND TU DUC TOGETHER WITH TWO ORMULU MOUNTS BY MAISON BOIN TABURET OF PARIS The wine cups: Vietnam, Nguyen Dynasty, Presumably 1841-1883The mounts: France, Paris, 19th centuryThe outers all covered in night blue with a gold honeycomb pattern as well as bamboo sprigs and plum flowers. Both presented on three lion legs ormolu stands by Maison Boin Taburet in Paris, both bearing the mark of the maker to the below as well as engraved numbers. Dimensions (each): H: 5,4 cm – D: 7,5 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- losses of enamels to the cups;- bends to the cups;- hairlines, mostly to the inner of the cups;- faded gilt to some points to the stands;- one stand missing two screws.

A PHAP LAM / HUE ENAMEL ON COPPER ‘BAMBOO AND PRUNUS' DISH POSSIBLY FROM ONE THE SERVICES OF H.M. THE EMPERORS THIEU TRI AND TU DUCVietnam, Nguyen Dynasty, Presumably 1841-1883The obverse of the dish all covered in night blue with a gold honeycomb pattern as well as bamboo sprigs and plum flowers. The reverse of the wing painted with three chi dragons. D: 19,2 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - a few losses of enamels;- cracks.

A RARE BRASS AND SILVER INLAID MONK’S CAP WATER PIPEVietnam, Nguyen Dynasty, 19th centuryShaped after a Tibetan monk’s cap ewer (duomuhu), this water pipe is made of copper embellished with silver and brass inlays as well as applied chiselled plaques. The inlaid design depicts a paradise bird perched on a flowered branch as well as a flying sparrow. It also consists of a long-lasting calligraphy. The applied silver plaques are chiselled, one with a coiled dragon, the other with a bird amidst flowers. Offered at auction together with a bamboo pipe.H: 20 cmNotes:1. Vietnamese water pipes of similar shape made of mother-of-pearl inlaid wood are common on the market. Less common and more valuable are the bleu de Hue porcelain ones which regularly achieve good prices at public auction.2. Our water pipe is the only example made of metal we have handle over more than a decade on the market. It stands out fir the quality of its inlays introducing a nice polychrome effect. It also stands out by the of the chiselling of its silver plaques.3. For a blue de hue porcelain water pipe of related form at auction, see the one offered at Drouot Paris, France, 2019/06/14, lot 250, sold for €9.274 BP incl. Also see another related pipe offered at Drouot Paris, France, 2019/12/09, lot 206, sold for €8.060 BP incl.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

§A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID WOOD APOSTLE CROSSPossibly Macao, China, 18th to 19th centuryOf wood, inlaid with incised mother-of-pearl to depict fruiting vines, lotus, small flowers and foliage as well as the "Sacred Heart of Jesus".H: 44,6 cm - w: 24,5 cmNote: Compare with a related cross, though of much more bigger size, offered at Christie's London, United Kingdom, 2015/05/11, lot 14, sold for GBP27.500.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: A few missing inlays.

§A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID WOOD APOSTLE CROSSVietnam, Tonkin, Nam Dinh, 19th centuryInlaid with flowers as well as with a cross.H: 44,5 cm - w: 25 cm§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- a few missing inlays;- a chip to one end of the cross.

§AN UNUSUAL AND VERY LARGE MOTHER OF PEARL INLAYS MANDARIN WOODEN TRAYVietnam, Tonkin, Nam Dinh, Nguyen Dynasty, Circa 1900Richly adorned with a decor of butterflies and flowers.H: 17,3 cm - L: 55,5 cm - w: 33 cmNote: Please compare with a related tray sold by Adam's 2021/06/30, lot 309, for €2.000 BP excl.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - a few missing inlays;- possibly missing bars which would have linked the feet;- a few cracks mostly to the below;- a few glued points.

§A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID WOODEN TRAYVietnam, Tonkin, Nam Dinh, 19th centuryOf ovate shape, adorned with characters on a boat sailing a river, notably.L: 54,5 cm - w: 36 cm§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: A few missing inlays.

A LARGE BIEN HOA 边和 STONEWARE FOLIATE RIM ‘LOTUS’ DISHVietnam, Bien Hoa School of Applied Arts, Second half of 20th centuryHeavy potted, with a scalloped rim, adorned with blue and green lotus flowers against a yellow ground, a similar design also applied to the reverse of the wing. The below engraved with two marks, one reading “边和”, lit. for “Bien Hoa”, the other one (unidentified) likely an artist’s mark.D: 35 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- partially covered with a later glaze;- the footring later pierced for hanging on a wall.

A BIEN HOA 边和 STONEWARE ‘WARRIORS’ ARCHAISTIC VESSEL, HUVietnam, Bien Hoa School of Applied Arts, Second half of 20th centuryResting on a short ring foot, with a globular body, the neck applied with two dragon handles, all covered with a light beige slip ground against which are depicted dark brown slip warriors. The below engraved with the mark of the maker, likely reading "Huu Duc".H: 28,2 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

A SIGNED BIEN HOA 边和 STONEWARE ‘DRAGON' LIDDED VASE Vietnam, Bien Hoa School of Applied Arts, Second half of 20th century Resting on a partially openworked spread foot, with a globular body and a lid. Slip decorated with coiled dragons. Different marks to the below including a Bien Hoa 边和 mark and the signature of the maker reading "Bon". H: 21,5 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: Broken and restored lid with missing parts.

A LARGE BIEN HOA 边和 STONEWARE ‘ROOSTER’VASEVietnam, Bien Hoa School of Applied Arts, Second half of 20th centuryHeavy potted, resting on a ring foot, with an elongated ovoid body and a trumpet shaped neck applied with two handles, all covered with a celadon glazed ground against which are depicted roosters and flowers. The below engraved with a two-character mark, i.e. "边和", reading Bien Hoa.H: 54 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: MISSING DIMENSIONS

*A FINE AND RARE WHITE JADE 'DA JI' DOUBLE-GOURD PLAQUEChina, Qing Dynasty, Attributed to Qianlong periodThe flattened section of very even white stone attractively carved around the edges with thin borders of small double gourds on a continuous leafy branch, the top with a pierced loop for suspension, the obverse carved in crisp shallow relief with the auspicious characters “da ji” (大吉), the reverse also “tian xi” (天喜), 'Heavenly bliss',carved in crisp shallow relief with the auspicious characters mounted within a wooden table screen also set with a carnelian plaque.Dimensions:- the plaque: H: 8 cm – w: 5 cm – thick.: 5 mm- the table screen: 22,4 cmWeight (the jade): 50 gramsNotes:1. The inscription “dà jí” means “good fortune” while the inscription “tiān xǐ” means “Heavenly Bliss”.2. The Chinese name for gourd (葫芦 hulu) also contains a homophone for words for protection or guard (护 hu) and also for blessing (祜 hu). The gourd is popular as a charm symbol to ward off evil spirits and disease because its first character (hulu 葫芦) has the same pronunciation as the word to "protect" or "guard" (hu 护) and also the word for "blessing" (hu 祜). In some dialects, the Chinese word for gourd (hulu 葫 芦) sounds the same as fulu (福 禄) which means "happiness and rank (as in attaining a high government office)". Trailing gourd vines are described in Chinese as man (蔓). This character can also be pronounced as wan and has the exact same pronunciation and meaning as 万 which means "10,000".  Because the gourd contains many seeds, the Chinese associate the gourd with "10,000 children".  In ancient China, parents hoped for many sons and grandsons so the gourd became an important symbol for a family with many children.3. A related jade plaque from the Qing Court Collection is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Jadeware (II), Hong Kong, 2008, no.71. Another related but smaller jade plaque was sold at Christie's New York on 22-23 March 2012, lot 1927. Also see a related plaque at Bonham’s London, United Kingdom, 2012/05/17, lot 41 sold for €57.656 BP incl.上乘珍稀白玉“大吉”双葫芦牌中国，清乾隆年间*This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. [INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: Minor natural veins and inclusions in the stone.

A BIEN HOA 边和 STONEWARE ‘WARRIOR’ VASE BY MAISON THANH LÊ Vietnam, Bien Hoa School of Applied Arts, Second half of 20th century Of ovate form, the outer slip-decorated notably with a warrior. The below engraved with a chu nom mark (unidentified) and with the signature of the Thanh Lê.  H: 19,2 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE