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Lot 184
A bronze incense burner decorated with Arabic inscriptions praising Allah signed by Hu WenMing at the baseChina, late Ming dynasty, 17th century Bronze cast with dark patina in the shape of a circular censer resting on three feet. The two sides of the item, defined by the robust handles, show two lobed cartouches containing inscriptions in Arabic. Hu Wen Ming six characters brand (made by Hu Wenming of Yunjian) on the base. Other censers signed by the same artist were sold by ChristieÂ’s and SothebyÂ’s (cf. ChristieÂ’s London, May 13, 2011, auction 6162, lot 1039).An old label on one of the handles tells that the item was taken from the Beijing Palace.Cm 17,50 x 8,00 22.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer priceVAT margin scheme, VAT included, but not indicated
Lot 190
A rare imperial gilt bronze cloisonné decorative plaque in the shape of the head of a ruyiChina, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736 - 1795)Inside the fine frame, in embossed metal with symbols of good fortune, such as swastikas, pairs of fish and clouds, is a finely made plaque decorated with the cloisonné technique, in which are pictured vases holding peonies, cherry tree branches, fruit, and a ruyi sticking out from an archaic style inspired vase, characterized by taotie. Long inscription and brand in the upper right section, concerning the Spring Festival, from the Siku Quanshu (Complete Library in Four Sections), part of the Qing dynasty chronicles. The inscription ends with the name Yu Minzhong (1714-1779), officer of Jintan, in the province of Jiangsu. He was an advisor for emperor Qianlong in important political matters, and from 1773 to his death he was one of the most powerful ministers of the empire. While at court he supervised the writing of the abovementioned Siku Quanshu, and his portrait appears in a painting depicting seventeen of the fifty meritorious generals and officers, commissioned by emperor Qianlong and sold by SothebyÂ’s New York on June 1, 1992, lot 77.A similar plaque was sold by SothebyÂ’s Hong Kong, Imperial Interiors, October 7, 2015, lot 3007.Cm 60,00 x 42,00 22.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer priceVAT margin scheme, VAT included, but not indicated
Lot 172
A circular brass box and cover decorated with two figures engaged in a ritual Japan, Meiji period, 1868 - 1915 The cover with partially gilt decoration and the base bearing an incised five characters inscription stating "Made in Jingdu Xionggu".Cm 13,00 x 5,00 22.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer priceVAT margin scheme, VAT included, but not indicated
Lot 54
A blue and white porcelain flask painted with peaches and branches and bearing a Daoguang six characters seal mark at the baseChina, Qing dynasty, 19th century Painted with peonies, lotus, peaches and two ruyi shaped handles decorating each side of the neck.Cm 19,00 x 26,00 x 7,00 22.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer priceVAT margin scheme, VAT included, but not indicated
Lot 96
A blue and white porcelain snuff bottle decorated with landscapes, deers and inscriptions and bearing a Chenghua four characters mark at the baseChina, Qing dynasty, 19th century Cm 4,00 x 7,00 x 2,00 22.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer priceVAT margin scheme, VAT included, but not indicated
Lot 294
A gilt copper figure of Buddha SakyamuniTibet, 15th - 16th century Noticeable sculpture depicting the Gautama Buddha, in his canonical manifestation. The figure, with a hieratic expression and finely made, is sitting in the padmasana position on a double lotus flower base, enriched by gems. The right hand performs the bh?mispar?a mudra, asking the earth to witness the truth of his word, while the left hand is resting in his lap in the avakasamudra, the gesture of relaxation. The figure wears a monastic robe, finely chiseled with phytomorphic decors on the edges. The base, still sealed, shows a double vajra, and at the back of the figure is a long inscription.The inscription concerns the propagation of the Buddhist doctrine in relation to the first disciples of the following of Buddha Sakyamuni, here directly addressed.Transliteration of the inscription with orthographic corrections in parenthesis:°°|| Shag (for: Sha?) kya thub pa khyed (for: khyed rang) kyi 'khor gi (for: gyi) thog mapu (for: bu)| chos dar skra bang ga||Literal translation of the readable portions of the inscription:(Oh) Sa?kyamuni, the first (thog ma) sons (pu per: bu) of your (khyed kyi) following ('khor gyi),propagation (of the) doctrine (chos dar) hair (skra?) bang ga (bang ga).The inscription is made up of sixteen syllables, some of which of uncertain meaning. The text might be in relation with an iconographical complex in which the sculpture was placed centrally, among a series of portraits depicting the first disciples of S?kyamuni.Translation by Professor Erberto Lo Bue.Cm 15,00 x 20,00 22.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer priceVAT margin scheme, VAT included, but not indicated
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