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A pair of 20th century Chinese Jun-type ovoid vases with mottled purple glaze, both with impressed oracle bone script seal marks to bases, height 15.5cm (2).Additional InformationSome unevenness in potting, resulting in pockmarked finish - particularly to one of the vases. Light general wear. 

A Chinese calligraphy piece, with mandarin scripture baring seal mark, framed; another embroidered example; etc (4)

Chinese jade carving of a mythical beast on cylindrical base, together with a green jade seal, the top modelled as an immortal seated on a rectangular base (2)

A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL, the interior decorated with views of a landscape setting, the exterior with stylized ribbon, the base with a seal mark, 22cm diameter x 9cm high.

A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN DISH, decorated with peach and bat amongst clouds, with panels of birds amongst native flora, the foot with a wave border,the base with an iron red seal mark, 20cm wide x 7cm high

A GOOD CHINESE 18TH CENTURY OR LATER CRACKLE GLAZE DISH / PLATE, the base with an illegible impressed seal mark, 20cm.

A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED RHINO HORN HANDLE SEAL, carved in the form of natural subject, with a carved seal section, 9.5cm.

A GOOD CHINESE SILVER ARCHERS RING, With bat decoration, the interior with a calligraphy seal mark.3cm

A GOOD 19TH / 20TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED SOAPSTONE FIGURE / SEAL, the figure carved to depict nine koi carp swiming amongst waves, the base off the figure carved with calligraphy in the seal manner, the verso also with a small paragraph of calligraphy, 16cm high x 23cm.

painted with a central phoenix roundel and with four further dragons to the outside, six character mark of the Chenghua Emperor, 20.3cm diameter; together with a Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, Qing Dynasty, 18/19th century, painted with central Confucian scholar, externally with figures in a continuous garden setting, seal mark, 14.7cm diameter: an ovoid vase in Kangxi style, 19th century, with a later associated cover 14.8cm high (3)Footnote: Provenance: Property of a late gentleman collector, Norfolk

A black-lacquer four-case inroBy Shiomi Masakage (1681-1764), 18th centuryThe inro bearing a roiro ground and decorated with an asymmetric arrangement of scattered Chinese coins in coloured lacquer simulating the original metals, the interior of roiro, signed Shiomi Masakage with a seal; with a metal ojime in the form of a coin and a wood netsuke in the form of a string of coins with one coin rotatable, unsigned. 6.9cm (2 11/16in).Footnotes:Provenance:Rogers Collection, no.67.Sold at Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 1947.Charles A. Greenfield collection, no.67.Sold at Sotheby's, New York, 25 March 1998, lot 51.Published:Harold P.Stern, The Magnificent Three, Lacquer, Netsuke and Tsuba, Selections from the Charles A. Greenfield collection, Japan House Gallery, Japan Society, New York, 1972, no.91.Ishikawa Masao, the catalogue to the Netsuke Exhibition sponsored and published by Nihon Keizai Shinbun, Tokyo, 1981, no.251.Exhibited:Japan House Gallery, New York, 1972.Shinjuku Keio Department Store, Tokyo, 1981.Umeda Hankyu Department Store, Osaka, 1981.The coins depicted on the inro are Chinese, dating from the 6th to the 18th century. The coin represented on the ojime is Japanese, from the Kanei era (1624-1644). Two of the coins represented on the netsuke are identifiable as examples produced in China during the Yongle period (402-1421) and a provincial 18th century coin.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Three mudman figures, a Chinese seal box and other items

Near pair of Chinese porcelain baluster vases with underglaze blue decoration of flowerheads, on a scrolling foliate ground, seal mark to base, 26cm high and another similar vase, shouldered ovoid, 26cm high (3)

Anonymous (19th century)Erotic scenesTen leaves from a series, each bearing red seal, mounted. Each 21.5cm (8 1/2in) x 26cm (10 1/4in) (10).Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, South Kensington, 8 November 2001, lot 185.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A green and black enamelled 'lotus' saucerQianlong minyao seal mark and of the periodEnamelled in bright green to the interior with a design of leafy scrolling lotus on a black ground, the rim covered in gilt, the exterior with five iron-red bats.11.5cm (4 1/2in) diam.Footnotes:A bowl with the same decoration was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Art, 30-31 May 2019, lot 458.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PAIR OF MONUMENTAL CHINESE PORCELAIN VASES, QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURYeach of quadrangular form with applied animal head and ring handles, with swooping neck and square opening, the black body painted with birds and flowers, overglaze blue seal under base of each; height of each: 64 cm (25 1/4 in.) CONDITIONN.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

A FINE CHINESE CARNELIAN AGATE VESSEL WITH COVER, QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURYof flattened double gourd form, applied with a seal script characters, a figure of an elder on the body and a child pouring tea on the cover, atop carved wooden stand; height not including stand: 38 cm (15 in.), height of stand: 5 cm (2 in.) CONDITIONThe vessel appears in overall excellent original condition with no issues to report. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration. The base with lateral split in the middle.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Chinese oil on canvas of birds and butterflies in a bamboo tree 60 x 75 cm. Inscribed with one red seal. Frame size 66 x 81 cm. Crazing to painting, minor holes, otherwise generally good.

A pair of late 19th century Chinese vases decorated with Shou characters, Phoenix and Peony on a yellow ground, seal mark Daoguang to base - height 32cm - condition good

A Chinese Republic period vase decorated with pheasants and a poem, seal mark in blue to base - Height 23cm - good condition

A Chinese jade seal

A Chinese bronze seal decorated with a mountainous landscape

An 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain tea bowl and saucer, each piece decorated with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, the underside with blue painted four character seal mark; together with another 18th century Chinese blue and white tea bowl. The latter 8 cm diameter. Provenance: From a local private collection.

An 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain tea bowl and matched saucer, each piece decorated with various figures, the undersides each with blue painted four character seal mark. The tea bowl 7 cm diameter. Provenance: From a local private collection.

A 19th century Chinese porcelain baluster vase and cover painted with pink flowers and iron red lappets, with seal mark to base, together with a Chinese porcelain circular box and cover painted with figures. The former 16 cm high.

A finely cast 19th century Chinese two handled bronze incense burner on three short feet, six character Xuande seal mark to underside. 16 cm wide x 10.5 cm high.

A 19th century Chinese Archaic style bell shaped bronze and a rectangular bronze and onlaid silver censer with panels of birds, fishes, etc., seal mark to base. The latter 13 cm wide.

A Chinese porcelain bowl painted in bright enamels with boys in various pursuits, numerous seal marks and calligraphy, and seal mark to base. 7.5 cm high.

A large Chinese soapstone seal. 14.5 cm high.

A large Chinese bronze dragon seal. 13 cm high.

An 18th Century Chinese Bronze Censer upon a circular stand, seal marks to base, 14cm diameter, 13cm tall

A Pair of Chinese Patinated Bronze Small Bowls decorated in relief with serpents amongst foliage, seal marks to base, 6cm diameter

A 19th Century Chinese Vase decorated with reserves depicting figures within landscapes and highlighted with gilt, red seal mark to base, 25cm tall

A Chinese bronze censer, Xuande seal mark, squat baluster form with relief moulded lions mask handles, 15cm diameter, 604g

Chinese silk picture of three Manchu / Chinese girls conversing with two others in a lakeside building, single lead seal at bottom right, Qing dynasty or later, framed and glazed,

Eight Chinese watercolours figures in garden settings, bearing Chinese characters and red seal marks, unframed, 20.5 x 17.5cm (8)

CHINESE BRONZE JARDINIERE, cast with a scrolling dragon beneath a lappet border, seal mark, height 24cm

CHINESE BRASS TRIPOD CENSER, stamped with various roundels and panels between two lion heads and hoop handles, seal mark, diameter 17cm

CHINESE FOOTED BOWL, 19th century, of octagonal form with trigram decoration to the exterior above a continuous inscription or poem, iron red Tongzhi seal mark, diameter 17cm

CHINESE SANG DE BOEUF VASE, Qianlong mark but probably later, of baluster form, red shading to cream at the rim, six character seal mark, height 23cm

CHINESE CRESCENT SHAPED DISH, Jiaqing mark and probably period, the orange ground with gilt scrolling floral and foliate decoration, pale blue base with iron red six character seal mark, length 14.5cm

PAIR OF CHINESE HEXAGONAL JARDINIERES AND STANDS, 20th century, enamelled with birds in flowers, iron red seals and an inscription verso, seal to base, diameter of jardinieres 10cm (2)

CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BOWL, 19th century, enamelled with fruit, butterflies and characters in scrolling foliage, blue seal marks, diameter 21cm; together with another enamelled bowl and two famille verte vases (4)

Large Pair of Fine Quality Antique Samson Factory Paris Porcelain Triple Gourd Shape Vases in the Chinese style, decorated to the body with a fine armorial crest, flanked by famille rose flowers, bordered by raised enamel cartouches highlighted in gilt; to the base a Chinese character mark seal, picked out in red; c1860s; 18 inches high

Chinese Ching Dynasty Antique Ivory Double Seal, in a moon shaped double case of unusual form. the carving to the body depicting a sage with 2 boys amongst pine trees, verso carved with a celestial city in the floating clouds, the top seal/chop surmounted by a mythical beast.(see images of both seals).size.3"high.2"wide.

A pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain candlesticks, rising from a bell-shaped base with two-tiered drip pans, the knopped stem extending to a tapered shaft, decorated in the Qianlong style with vibrant foliate enamels, Qianlong seal mark to base, height 38.5cm. (2)

CHIANG CHING-KUO: (1910-1988) Taiwanese Politician and leader of the Kuomintang. Succeeded his father, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek, as Premier of the Republic of China 1972-78 and President 1878-88. Signed bold black ink piece, in Chinese characters, by Chiang Ching-Kuo, to a compliment printed card of the President of the Republic of China, also bearing to the front a blind embossed seal. Accompanied by the original envelope and typed letter from the Office of the President Republic of China, signed by the Director of First Bureau Chou Ying-Lung. EX

Small collection of Eastern and Oriental items, comprising: carved bamboo Chinese river boat or sampan; white metal figure of a crocodile with impressed seal mark, 23cm long; another unmarked figure of an ostrich, 13cm high; white metal opium pipe with attached spoons, 23cm long; vintage leatherette purse embossed with a scrolling dragon and pavilions, 18cm long; small square copper box with repousse decoration of an Indian Deity, 7cm wide and an Indian Benares enamelled vase, 23cm high.  (7).

A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE VASE, ENAMELLED WITH A CONTINUOUS PORT SCENE, THE TURQUOISE NECK WITH FORMAL LOTUS MEANDER, LANTERNS AND PINK ELEPHANT HEAD HANDLES, 62CM H, QIANLONG SEAL, 20TH C Good condition

A long Chinese scroll painting with figures, animals, mountains, hills, boats and streams all engaged in rural pursuits, red seal mark, possibly 19thC, approx. 5 metres long.

A Chinese porcelain ginger jar in the style of Wang Binrong, decorated in relief with a dogs of fo among waves and stylised decorations, on a yellow ground, seal mark to base, 20thC, 14cm high.

A Chinese bronze censer, with pierced cover having shi-shi finial, scroll lug handles and tripod base with masks, seal mark, 13cm high.

A 20TH CENTURY CHINESE WHITE OPAQUE GLASS VASE decorated with swimming carp, seal mark, 9 3/4 ins high and a brown glazed Chinese PLATE with raised five claw dragon design, seal mark, 12 1/2 ins diameter. (2) £40-£60

A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE WHITE METAL BOX AND COVER of octagonal form decorated with dragons, seal marks to base, 4 ins diameter. £150-£200

A Chinese crackle glazed celadon vase of ovoid form, Qianlong seal mark but of a later period, 31cm high, on a turned wood stand/see illustration CONDITION REPORT: A few surface scratches and minor glaze blemishes, otherwise good. Not period in our opinion.

A Chinese Celadon glazed square vase with bird and floral decoration etc, mark to base, on damaged standCondition OK couple of flowers quite faint, square seal mark  

A large Chinese ginger jar with polychrome decoration depicting vases with seal mark to base 23cm height (no lid)Condtion OK 

A Chinese famille rose ground baluster lidded vase with seal mark to base 32cm heightGood condition

A large Chinese crackle glaze floor vase decorated with a dragon and tiger in relief, seal mark to base (vase rim damaged) height 63cmDamaged as catalogue, some pieces present 

An early 20th century Chinese vase decorated with temple dogs on burnt orange, 5 rows of characters to the reverse, raised red seal mark to base, height 20 cm; an Imari oval plate, length 31 cm chip to lid rim interior otherwise OK, oval dish OK