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Click here to subscribeANONYMOUS (18TH CENTURY)Magnolia and peoniesInk and pigment on silk, mounted as a hanging scroll. 108.5cm (42 3/4in) x 57.8cm (22 3/8in)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comRe-mounted. A few scattered spots of repaired holes, the largest around the bottom half of the painting, around 7x2cm. At least two repaired fine tears. General expected light wear and discolouration consistent with age. Possible overpainting to two of the magnolias.
A PALE CELADON JADE MUSICAL STONEQing DynastyThe very pale stone of almost white hue, suffused with cloudy inclusions and carved to either side with deer, pine, lingzhi, and cranes by a peach tree, all above a reticulated bat at the V-shaped recess.15.8cm (6 1/8in) wide.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comAt least two nibbles: a tiny one at the loop, and an approx. 5mm wide shallow surface flake to one extremity. Some areas of rough carving around the top edge. Light surface wear.
A SELECTION OF FOUR JADE AND JADEITE CARVINGSLate Qing Dynasty and laterComprising: a green and russet jade thumb ring, with shallow relief archaistic chilong decoration; a black, russet and white jade seal with bear-form finial; a small jadeite seal with lion finial; and a white jade carving of a cockerel. The cockerel: 5cm (2in) high (4).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.comNatural inclusions and fissures, otherwise good condition. The seal with some very light nibbling to edges.
A PALE GREEN JADE 'SHOULAO AND DEER' GROUPLate Qing DynastyThe figure modelled holding a peach in his left hand and flowering stem in his right, wearing loose flowing robes with a belted sash, a deer standing to his right side, the stone of even hue with some light mottling to the reverse, wood stand.19.7cm (7.3/4in) high. (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comNibbling to edges, some re-carving to the antlers, and a possibly re-carved patch to the back of the figure's arm. Expected suffused natural inclusions and fissures in the stone.
A JADEITE DISH AND A JADEITE BOWL19th centuryThe shallow dish with gently rounded sides, suffused with apple green inclusions, perspex stand; the footed bowl with bright lavender and apple inclusions, apocryphal Qianlong four-character seal mark to the base, hardwood stand. The dish 19cm (7.1/2in) diam. (4).Footnotes:Provenance: A European Private Collection and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comDish: natural inclusions and fissures to stone. Approx. 7x3cm trident crack by rim. Light nibbling to edges. Bowl: also with natural inclusions and fissures to stone and nibbling to edges. A very large deep trifurcated line which appears to have been infilled, approx. 13cm x 11cm.
A SILVER WIRE INLAID AND JADE INSET HARDWOOD RUYI SCEPTRE19th centuryThe pale green jade plaques variously carved with a vase of lingzhi flanked by bats, a pendant suspending auspicious characters and twin catfish, the shaft finely inlaid in silver wire with seal script shou characters. 54cm (21.1/4in) long. (3).Footnotes:Provenance: A Scottish Private Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comLarge jade plaque: 6.5cm. hairline running across the centre. Couple of hairlines running into the plaque from the edge - 1.5cm. and 2cm. long. Couple of diagonally running lines of creamy mottling in the stone to the lower section. Patch of glue reside to the reverse. Middle plaque: Some areas of creamy mottling. Some nibbling to the edges. Lower plaque: Unexamined out of the mount. Some light creamy mottling and small flaw line running across one fish. The wood sceptre with some damages and repair. 2cm. surface chip to the edge of the terminal. Some chipping to edges.
A PAIR OF HEXAGONAL BLUE AND WHITE GARDEN STOOLS19th centuryEach decorated with thick pencil-drawn floral meanders between applied circular bosses, two of the sides and the seat with openwork cash motifs.Each 50cm (19 3/4in) high (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comSome expected light surface wear, particularly some wearing down of glaze around the edges of the seat, tips of circular bosses, and top edges of the sides. Expected firing imperfections including firing cracks visible to the interior and around the bosses, some pits and small unglazed areas.
TWO ENAMELLED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLESLate Qing DynastyBoth opaque-white glass bottles of flattened form enamelled on both sides; the larger decorated with three monkeys resting on rock and pine tree, the base with Guyuexuan mark, stopper. 6.5cm (2 7/8in) high; the smaller depicting peacocks and crane below a stylised ruyi head band at the neck, with a iron-red Qianlong nian zhi mark on the base, stopper. 4.8cm (1 7/8in) high. (4).Footnotes:Provenance: d'Arcy Arthur Baker-Carr (1908 - 1985), and thence by descentFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comVery light surface wear involving some light scratches and very light rubbing of the enamels; stopper glued to the smallest bottle; mark to the base of the larger bottle largely rubbed away.
A PAINTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE18th century, seal ShangxinShaped as a flattened bianhu flask, finely enamelled with a continuous scene depicting a quail standing beside a flowering bush of chrysanthemums, the reverse with a pair of birds perched on a branch of blossoming peonies, all above overlapping lotus petals and below a ruyi band, gilt-bronze stopper, ivory stand. 5.5cm (2 1/8in) wide (3).Footnotes:Provenance: a European private collectionThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ?Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.? This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comSome wear to the surface in the form of light dents, scratches, pitting and small losses of the enamels, the largest area approx. 0.8x0.6cm.
A SIMULATED REALGAR GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE18th/19th centuryOf spade form with a flared neck and raised on a slightly concave base, with brilliant splashes of ochre and red imitating realgar, jadeite stopper. 6cm (2 3/8in) high. (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a European private collectionFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comSmall nicks, some light scratches and pitting to the extremities.
TWO GLASS 'CHILONG' SNUFF BOTTLES18th/19th centuryThe first of sapphire-blue overlay translucent glass, carved on each side with a sinouous chi-dragon biting its tail, with stalk shaped metal stopper, 7.3cm (2 7/8in) high; the second of translucent red tone carved on each side with a sinuous chi-dragon, green-lacquered stopper, 7.1cm (2 13/16in) high (4).Footnotes:Provenance: an English private collection, and thence by descentFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comVery light wear and tiny scratches and nicks to the extremities.
A SELECTION OF GLASS, HARDSTONE, PORCELAIN AND WOOD SNUFF BOTTLES19th centuryComprising: a triple-overlay on white glass bottle, stopper; a jasper agate bottle, stopper; an imitation-jasper glass bottle, stopper; a purplish-blue translucent glass bottle, stopper; a black puddingstone flattened baluster bottle, stopper; a creamy crackle-glazed porcelain bottle; a carved crystal bottle carved with Shoulao, stopper; and a carved bamboo bottle, stopper. The tallest: 8cm (3 1/8in) high (16).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comWood snuff bottle with a few scratches and shallow indentations and a small rim chip (approx. 4mm) crackle glazed bottle with a tiny shallow bruise to one side and light surface wear. The rock crystal bottle with approx 12mm wide rim chip with a few associated cracks, and some tiny rim nibbles. natural inclusions to stone. overlay glass bottle with a small shallow chip to edge of foot and a shallow chip to the edge of the carved design. Black hardstone bottle with nibbling to edges. The imitation jasper bottle with a sallow flake to the edge of the neck and some firing fissures. The jasper bottle with nibbling to edges and some fine fissures to stone. The blue glass bottle with nibbling to edges.
A GROUP OF SIX VARIOUS SNUFF BOTTLES19th/20th centuryComprising: a conjoined cloisonné enamel bottle with floral decoration; a painted enamel bottle with tree shrews amongst vines, apocryphal Qianlong mark; three glass bottles; and a carved wood bottle, stoppers.The largest glass bottle 6.5cm (2.1/2in) high. (13).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comAll with expected surface wear and some light scratching The cloisonné bottle with some cracking and infilling to enamels around the necks and rims of covers. The painted enamel bottle with some cracking to enamels to the neck and a surface chip below the rim. Cover associated. The bamboo bottle with a fine age crack to the body, approx. 15mm long, and some nibbling to the edges.
A BLUE AND WHITE 'THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' DEEP BOWLEarly 18th centuryThe thickly potted vessel painted with a wintry scene of bamboo, pine and prunus blossoms under a hatched pattern band at the lipped rim.15.5cm (6in) diam.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comSome expected light scratching to glaze; some firing imperfections including pitting, a large burst glaze bubble to rim, approx. 4mm diam., and some discoloration to glaze around the rim which is highlighted under UV inspection, but does not appear to be restoration under close inspection.
A SET OF THREE BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' BOWLSWanli six-character marks, Qing DynastyEach thinly potted and painted to the well with trailing lotus flowers above a ruyi-cloud collar, the centre with a chrysanthemum flowerhead within further ruyi-clouds, the exterior with lingzhi sprays, fitted box.Each 13cm (5 1/8in) diam. (4).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comOne dish with two glaze lines, the longest approx. 2cm; all with light surface wear including a few light scratches to the centre, and general firing imperfections including large pits, iron pots and grit to feet.
A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' BOTTLE VASE, TIANQIUPINGQianlong seal mark, late Qing DynastyThe tubular neck and globular body painted with a stylised, large-headed lotus meander, under a ruyi band at the rim, and separated by a thick band of scrolling foliage interspersed with Buddhist symbols at the shoulder.56cm (22in) highFootnotes:Provenance: The Estate of Mr. Roy Moodie. Mr. Roy Moodie had a successful banking career with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in the 1950's, where he rose to a senior position in the company. It was this time spent in the Far East that encouraged his love and lifelong interest in Chinese artefacts.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comSlightly warped to one side, otherwise in generally good condition apart from some light surface wear and firing imperfections consistent with type.
A GROUP OF THREE COPPER-ALLOY BUDDHIST FIGURES17th and 18th/19th centuryComprising: a sectional, copper-alloy figure of Shakyamuni holding an alms bowl, with traces of gilt; a Pala-revival figure of Amitayus holding the elixir of long-life, also with traces of gilt; and a lama wearing a Pandita hat lying flat atop the head, whilst seated on a cushion. The tallest: 14cm (5 1/2in) high (3).Footnotes:The posture of the lama in the group is common among Gelug portraits, especially the Fifth Dalai Lama (e.g., HAR 71167). Gelug lamas also don the yellow pandita hat, worn here in an unusual manner generally associated with high translators (lotsawas). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comShakyamuni has lost its mandorla. Nibbling to edges of base. Some areas of rough casting and general surface wear, possibly due to polishing, and loss to gilt. Some verdigris or other encrustation to crevices and base. The Shakyamuni slightly moves moves on the lotus base. Weight: 624g. Amitayus with some tiny dents to edges and areas of rough casting. Loss to gilt in places. Weight: 490g. The monk with expected surface wear and light nibbling to edges. You can hear that there is something inside, probably little scrolls with prays. Weight 322g.
A BRONZE LOBED BEAKER VASE, GUMing DynastyThe slender vessel rising to a broad flaring petal-lobed mouth.27.5cm (10.7/8in) high.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comGeneral expected surface wear including some light denting to edges and surface and flaking to patina in places. The surface appears to have been re-patinated throughout. Weight approx. 1.380 kg.
A SMALL BAMBOO ROOT 'PINE' WASHER18th/19th centuryThe shallow vessel supported and surrounded by gnarled pine branches, the needles and craggy surface finely carved, the base with the dimples typical of bamboo root. 9.2cm (3 5/8in) wideThis 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.comA small loss to a branch to the reverse; an approx. 4x3mm nick to the rim; a few fine age cracks. Expected light surface wear.
AN EXPORT SILVER 'PRUNUS' TEA CADDY AND COVERBy Yu Ji for Wang Hing & Co., Hong Kong, late 19th/early 20th century Decorated throughout on the globular body and in a medallion on the cylindrical cover with delicate branches of blossoming prunus, the base with stamped 'WH', '90', and 'Yu Ji [??]' marks. 11.5cm (4 1/2in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comSome expected light scratching and surface wear, including a large pit; a couple of traces of polish in crevices. Light denting to mouth. Joining line between top and bottom half slightly visible to exterior in places.
A GILT DECORATED BLUE ENAMELLED 'LOTUS' BOWLQianlong four-character seal mark and of the periodPainted in gilt around the exterior with a continuous lotus scroll, beneath a key-fret border on the rim and a band of lappets around the foot, all on a lustrous violet-blue ground, the interior a turquoise blue, the recessed base white. 12.4cm (4 7/8in) diam. Footnotes:Compare with a very similar pair of gilt-decorated blue enamelled lotus bowls, Qianlong four character marks and of the period, illustrated in The Prime Cultural Relics Collected by Shenyang Imperial Palace Museum: The Enamel Volume, Liaoning, 2004, p.41, no.4.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comLight surface wear involving nicks to the extremities, tiny dents, some rubbing of the gilding, very light cracks and very small losses of the enamels and minute pitting.
A COPPER ALLOY EWER AND COVER WITH SILVER-INLAID BRASS MOUNTS19th/20th centuryThe baluster body standing on a small circular foot, with a short makara spout with brass, silver and gilt-bronze mounts, the brass handle in the shape of a mythical beast, the lid with bud finial, held to the handle by a short chain with coral bead. 24cm (9 1/2in) wideThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comGeneral surface wear; some light denting. Some areas of bruising to one side of the shoulder, largest approx. 2.5cm diam. The sheets of the foot slightly split in places. The internal rim lid dented in places.
A GROUP OF FOUR LACQUER INRO19th centuryVariously decorated in gold, coloured lacquer and mother-of-pearl with dragonflies, a multitude of cranes in flight, an exotic bird on a riverbank amongst flowering peonies and a heron perched on a pole before a moored boat and grasses.The largest 9.5cm (3.3/4in) long. (4).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comThe pheasant inro with surface wear including some rubbing and discolouration to gilt; some nibbling to edges. The butterfly inro also with some surface wear and rubbing to lacquer, and with a tiny surface chip to the aperture for the string to the top right. The inro with overall crane design with light surface rubbing; the sections very tightly fitting and hard to move. The inro with the stork and bamboo also with very tightly fitting sections and some surface wear and rubbing to lacquer.
A LARGE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE DEEP BOWL AND COVERCirca 1700With seated karashishi finial, decorated with pavilions nestling amongst pine and willow in mountainous river landscapes.30cm (11.7/8in) diam. (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comSome expected firing imperfections including some pitting, glazed lumps of clay under the glaze, and some small unglazed patches. Restoration to the cover, where approx 1/3 has broken off in several sections and has been reattached, and to the finial, which appears to have been broken off and reattached. 1.5cm wide shallow rim chip to the bowl. A few scattered scratches and some general light surface wear.
A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL ON PORCELAIN VASES AND COVERSBy Takeuchi Chubei, Meiji PeriodEach decorated with undulating leafy, flowering stems reserved on a black ground, within decorative borders, one signed in iron red to the base.27cm (10.5/8in) high. (4).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comSome light surface crazing and pitting to the enamels. A few minor scattered infilled patches to the enamels. One cover with approx. 1/4 of the rim running 3cm into the surface broken in a few sections and restuck. Cover also with 0.6cm. surface rim chip.
TWO WUCAI JARS17th centuryThe first of oviform shape, decorated with the 'Three Friends of Winter', lamped, wood cover and wood stand; the second decorated with figural panels of scholars and their attendants, and ladies and boys on a fenced terrace, hongmu cover.The oviform jar, 20.5cm (8in) high. (5).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comThe jar with figures: Hairline crack running across the base, 5.5cm up one side and about 2cm. up the other side. 4cm. hairline visible to the interior. Areas of glaze crazing, light enamel rubbing and some firing imperfections. Few nibbles to rim of wood cover. Three Friends vase: Drilled through base for electrical mount. Firing crack to base. Light surface rubbing and firing spots. Small glaze flake to shoulder.
A FAMILLE VERTE BASIN19th centuryThe well and cavetto decorated with scenes of ladies, gentlemen and boys at leisurely pursuits in verdant gardens, the rim with alternating cartouches of birds and scholars. 42cm (16.1/2in) diam.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comApprox. 9cm. hairline crack to the side with approx. 3cm. crack running off. Firing pits/imperfections to the base and exterior. Light rubbing of enamels.
A LARGE MIRROR IMAGE PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE RETICULATED SQUARE BALUSTER VASESKangxi seal marks, 19th centuryEach side with moulded and reticulated panels of narrative scenes depicting a love story between a young scholar and a beautiful lady, all vibrantly painted in famille rose enamels, the necks with the scholar climbing a wall to reach his lover, all against a lavender scrolling lotus ground. Each 52cm (20 1/2in) high (2).Footnotes:Provenance: Sotheby's, 8 November 2006, lot 591 (labels).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comExpected light surface wear including some scratching and flaking to enamels; some firing imperfections including some fine firing cracks to the interiors of the necks. On one vase, the luting line appears to have progressed into a fine hairline which is not visible to the exterior. Chipping to face of a figure on one vase.
A LARGE PAIR OF CANTON FAMILLE ROSE VASES19th centuryWith applied gilt lion and cub handles and guei dragons at the shoulders, elaborately decorated with lively court scenes, on grounds of bird and butterflies, fruit and flower sprays, scholar's objects and auspicious emblems, later European carved gilt wood stands. The vases 91cm (35.3/4in) high. (4).Footnotes:Provenance: A Portuguese Private Collection and thence by descent.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comBase of one vase with star crack to one side and hairline crack running across the base and extending to the foot. Another large hairline body crack visible to the interior of the vase. The related exterior is oversprayed covering a larger area from the lower part of the neck to the lower body covering approx. 1/4 of the vase. Both with patches of gilt rubbing to the applied decoration. Some light areas of enamel flaking.
A MASSIVE CANTON FAMILLE ROSE PUNCH BOWL19th centuryThe well brightly enamelled and gilt with a continuous court scene framed by borders of bats and birds among flowers, the centre and exterior with further vignettes of elegant figures in luxurious dwellings.58cm (22 7/8in) diam.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comAt least two small rim chips (approx. 5-8mm each); general expected light surface wear, including rubbing and flaking to enamels, particularly the gilt around the rim. Expected firing imperfections including some pitting and iron spots.
A FAMILLE ROSE SQUARE CADDY AND AN IRON RED AND GILT 'LI BAI' TEA BOWLRepublic PeriodThe caddy enamelled on the front with narcissus, lingzhi and nandina berries, the reverse with prunus and bamboo, the short sides and shoulder with trailing lotus in iron red and gilt; the conical cup enamelled in iron red with scenes from the life of Li Bai, the base with an underglaze blue Kangxi six-character mark.The caddy: 14cm (5 1/2in) high, the tea bowl 10cm (4in) diam. (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comBoth good, apart from some expected surface wear to enamels, and very light scratching (particularly to the caddy). A few expected minor firing imperfections, including an iron spot to the rim of the cup.
A FAMILLE ROSE SET OF NESTING CUPSJiaqing seal marks and of the periodComprising ten graduating square cups, variously decorated with scenes of gentlemen and attendants, boys and a group of female musicians, all in pavilion gardens amongst pine and rockwork, the interiors turquoise. The largest 10.2cm (4in) wide. (10).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comAt least three cups with hairlines: the third smallest cup with overpainting covering a rim hairline, the fourth largest with a t-shaped hairline to base, and the second largest with a star hairline across the mark. Fifth smallest cup with a large re-stuck u-shaped section covering almost the whole of one side. All with some expected firing imperfections including some pitting, short firing cracks and pulling and crazing to the turquoise enamel; all with light surface wear including some rubbing and flaking to enamels, the fourth largest cup with some flaking of the enamel to the interior which has been infilled.
A FAMILLE ROSE 'LANDSCAPE' BOWLJiaqing seal mark, Qing DynastyThe everted sides delicately enamelled with a view of Sudi, a misty riverscape scene dotted with willows, bridges and dwellings, inscribed ???? [Sudi Chunxiao]. 15.6cm (6 1/8in) diam.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comApprox. 5mm long rim hairline; expected firing imperfections and light surface wear, otherwise generally good.
A FAMILLE ROSE 'LINGZHI' BALUSTER VASEQianlong seal mark, early 20th century The thinly potted vessel enamelled on the baluster body with purple, blue and iron red lingzhi among lilies and nandina berries, the base with an iron-red seal mark. 36cm (14 1/8in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comsome light rubbing to enamels, otherwise generally good condition.
A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE 'IMMORTALS' WINE CUPSIron red Xiezhu Zhuren Zao hall mark, Qing DynastyOf flaring octagonal form, each decorated with an Immortal amongst cloud scrolls, on a white wave-pattern ground, the interior and base enamelled turquoise.6cm (2.3/8i) high. (4).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comOne has a chip with hairline restored, only visible with UV light.
A FAMILLE ROSE 'PHEASANTS AND PEONIES' BOWLQianlong enamelled four-character mark, Republic PeriodThe thinly potted vessel enamelled with a pair of pheasants on craggy rocks amidst flowering peonies, magnolias and prunus branches, the reverse with a poem between three puce-enamelled seal marks, the base with a four-character mark in blue enamel within a square. 11.5cm (4 1/2in) diam.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comSome rubbing to enamels and expected light wear; some minor firing imperfections, otherwise generally in good condition.
A GROUP OF THREE FLAMBÉ-GLAZED VASESLate Qing DynastyComprising: a lobed pear-shaped bottle with impressed Yongzheng seal mark to base; a sang-de-boeuf glazed vase with flaring neck; and a small baluster vase covered in a purplish-red glaze thinning to white at the rim. The tallest: 31cm (12 1/8in) high (3).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comThe sang de boeuf vase with 3.5cmx1.4cm loss to mouth and 2cm wide hairline to mouth. The large bottle with some shallow surface chipping around the foot and few surface nicks to the glaze. The smallest vase with approx. 5mm wide nick to mouth. All with expected light surface wear and firing imperfections.
A TEADUST-GLAZED BOTTLE VASE18th/19th century The pear-shaped body rising from a gently splayed foot to a compressed globular body and tubular neck, covered overall in an olive-green, teadust glaze, wood stand.15.3cm (6in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comExpected light surface wear and a few firing imperfections including some areas of glaze pulling.
A LARGE PAIR OF SANG-DE-BOEUF GLAZED BALUSTER VASESLate Qing DynastyEach of the cylindrical vessels rising from a straight foot to a gently rounded shoulder and flaring neck, covered overall in a rich sang-de-boeuf glaze, wood stands.57.cm (22 5/8in) high (4).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comOne vase with 18x8mm re-stuck u-shaped section at the rim. General firing imperfections include large areas of pitting to glaze, iron spots and craqueleure, which does not appear to go through but makes it impossible to identify hairlines. Some scratching and other light surface wear.
A CLAIR-DE-LUNE-GLAZED DISHGuangxu six-character mark and probably of the periodStanding on a straight foot ring, the shallow vessel covered overall in a pale, clair-de-lune glaze, the base glazed white and with a six-character underglaze blue mark. 18cm (7 1/8in) diam.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.comFiring imperfections including several small spots of glaze pulling to the underside of the rim to the exterior, and a brownish line near the rim visible only when shining a torch through. Some expected very light surface wear.
A BLUE GLAZED DISHDaoguang seal mark and of the periodThe gently rounded sides rising from a short foot, covered in an even blue glaze to the interior and exterior. 16.2cm (6.3/8in) diam.Footnotes:Provenance: A Portuguese Private Collection and thence by descent.Kau Chi Tong (label).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.comSome light rubbing to the interior. Couple of minor nibbles to the footrim. 0.6cm. firing crack/flaw to the footrim.
A PAIR OF COPPER RED GLAZED SAUCER DISHESGuangxu six-character marks and of the periodThe exteriors covered in a deep red glaze, the interiors glazed white. 10.7cm (4./4in) diam. (2).Footnotes:Provenance: A Portuguese Private collection and thence by descent. Kau Chi Tong (label).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.comOne saucer with tiny hairline to rim (approx. 4mm). General expected light surface wear consistent with age. A few pits and minor firing imperfections.
A LONGQUAN CELADON 'LOTUS' BOWL15th centuryThe trefoil petal-rimmed bowl covered in a thick olive green glaze, sparsely incised to simulate the veining, set on a cylindrical foot, neatly pared to expose the buff coloured body.14cm (5.1/2in) wide.Footnotes:Provenance: B and V Lake Collection, no. 274 (label).Exhibited: Oriental Ceramics Society Exhibition, 1947, no. 129 (label).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comA few general expected firing imperfections including a few small unglazed spots; some scattered white tiny lumps of clay under the glaze; a small glazed indentation to rim; a fine glaze line to interior which does not go through the glaze; some pits and iron spots and an area of glaze pooling to the exterior above the foot. Light scratching to the interior.
A QINGBAI STEM CUPSong DynastyThe thinly potted shallow cup with rounded sides rising to an everted six-lobed rim, covered in a delicate pale blue glaze pooling to a bright blue at the tapering foot.10.5cm (4.1/8in) diam.Footnotes:Provenance: Bluett & Sons London (label).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comRim hairline with associated nibble - approx. 3cm long. At least one further tiny rim flake. Expected surface wear including some light scratching to interior and a couple of deep scratches to well. Some expected firing imperfections including an iron spot to rim, some grit stuck to base, some light fritting to rim.
A LONGQUAN BARBED RIM 'LOTUS' DISHMing Dynasty, 15th centuryFluidly carved to the centre with a large lotus bloom issuing from a leafy stem, the fluted cavetto and exterior carved with a scrolling lotus meander, all covered in a rich olive-green glaze.38cm (15in) diam.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comLight surface rubbing and scratching to glaze. 0.3cm. glaze/surface nibble to rim. 0.2cm firing pit to rim.
A LONGQUAN CELADON JARMing DynastyOf baluster form, carved to the exterior with a lotus meander above a band of petal-form lappets, hongmu stand. 26.5cm (10.1/2in) wide. (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comHairline crack running 5cm down from the rim, then branching off into two hairlines to left and right - measuring 2.5cm and 3cm. long. Restoration to the base. Some firing flaws. Light surface degradation to the glaze.
A RUSSET-GLAZED VASE, MEIPINGSong DynastyPossibly Ding ware, the baluster body rising to a short cylindrical neck with everted rim, the russet glaze falling short of the foot, the recessed base glazed.15cm (5.7/8in) high.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comapprox. 24mm wide gold lacquer infilled chip to mouth. Some light surface wear and a few firing imperfections.
A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' DISHESGuangxu six-character marks and of the periodDecorated with scrolling, entwined lotus stems. 16.5cm (6.1/2in) diam. (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comOne with some light glaze crazing and a few minor glaze hairlines - 0.5cm. long max.
A JIAN WARE BOWLSong DynastyThe conical sides rising from a short foot, the body covered in a lustrous black glaze finely streaked with russet 'hare's fur' markings, the rim metal bound.13cm (5.1/8in) diam.Footnotes:Provenance: David Jacobs Collection. Purchased from William Clayton Ltd., 2nd March 1961 (receipt).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comOverpainting to edge of rim. Some light surface wear and firing imperfections consistent with type.
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