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Lot 174
A Chinese silver mounted pale celadon jade belt hookQing Dynasty, 19th CenturyThe dragon head terminal with bulging eyes carved facing a part-undercut chilong crawling on the curved shaft, the underside with a flat circular button, mounted in silver to support a magnifying glass, now missing.10.5cm long
Lot 217
A collection of nine Chinese paintings on pith paper19th CenturyIncluding a pair depicting a prince and consort seated on thrones before jade screens, the remainder depicting court processions and individual figures at various pursuits.Smallest 30x20cm (9)PROVENANCE:A private West Midlands collector, predominantly purchased from the Lacy Gallery, Warwickshire and London, between 1981 and 1995.
Lot 42
A Chinese pale green jade 'chilong' disc, Bi Probably Ming Dynasty Of pale celadon hue with cloudy inclusions, carved to one side with a writhing chilong with bifurcated tail, and to the other in low relief with lingzhi mushrooms. 5cm dia. FOOTNOTE: Bi discs appear from the neolithic period onwards and are associated with the heavens and the afterworld. Often found at the burial sites of high status individuals, bi disks were placed either side of the head or under the knees of the body. Being symbolic of the sky they were also used by the emperor during the sacrifice to heaven.PROVENANCE: The John Laycock Collection, thence by descent to the vendor. See lot 1 for further details.
Lot 43
A Chinese dark green and russet jade 'chilong' disc, Bi Possibly Warring States (475-221 BC) The mottled dark green stone with reddish-brown inclusions carved to one side with a sinuous chilong with bifurcated tail, clutching a lingzhi mushroom in its mouth, the reverse polished and finished with a line around the central hole and inside the rim edge. 5.5cm dia.PROVENANCE: The John Laycock Collection, thence by descent to the vendor. See lot 1 for further details.
Lot 44
A Chinese grey and russet jade disc, Bi Possibly Neolithic/Liangzhu Culture Of slightly uneven thickness, the semi translucent pale grey/green stone with dark brown inclusions and satin polish. 12.5cm dia. FOOTNOTE: Two very similar Neolithic bi discs of larger diameter can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection.PROVENANCE: The John Laycock Collection, thence by descent to the vendor. See lot 1 for further details.
Lot 47
A Chinese dark russet jade disc, Bi Warring States The opaque dark reddish-brown stone with darker brown inclusions of even thickness, the surface of both sides worked with 'comma' scrolls in a hexagonal grid within single line borders. 12cm dia.PROVENANCE: The John Laycock Collection, thence by descent to the vendor. See lot 1 for further details.
Lot 48
A Chinese mottled grey-green jade cong Shang Dynasty The pale grey-green stone with dark brown inclusions of near square section with rounded corners, the centre cylindrical with raised flat rings to the top and bottom, with later hardwood stand and cover. 5cm across FOOTNOTE: Although the exact nature of the cong as a ritual object is unknown, it is thought that the form represents the earth, as bi discs represent the heavens, and thus they are often found at burial sites. The shape recurs throughout Chinese applied arts and can be found in bronze, cloisonne enamel, pottery and porcelain. A near identical jade cong to the present lot can be found in the collection of the British Museum, London, ref.1914,0513.5PROVENANCE: The John Laycock Collection, thence by descent to the vendor. See lot 1 for further details.
Lot 65
A Chinese agate and jade 'finger citron' snuff bottle Qing Dynasty The reddish-amber coloured stone with subtle banding well hollowed and carved as the suspended fruit, a leafy stem trailing from the shoulder, the stopper white jade with bone spoon. 7.5cm highPROVENANCE: The John Laycock Collection, thence by descent to the vendor. See lot 1 for further details.
Lot 719
An early 19th century Chinese tortoiseshell, jade and hardstone rounded rectangular table casket, the pushed cover inset with a tablet of mutton fat jade further inlaid in coral, rock crystal, lapis lazuli and malachite with flowering peonies, the verso with a foiled mirror, 4cm high, 9cm wide
Lot 243
A Chinese famille rose spade form snuff bottle decorated with gilt framed panels depicting boys at play in a garden setting, reverse with a five line calligraphic inscription, artist's signature and seals, sides and neck with copper red floral motifs, jade stopper, four character Qianlong seal mark but 19th Century
Lot 291
Books A collection of reference book relating to Chinese art, including Snuff Bottles from China The Victoria and Albert Museum Collection by Helen White, Chinese Art published by The Burlington Fine Arts Club, Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages by Stanley Charles Nott, and other similar 20th century publications
Lot 328
A Chinese brown striated grey jade archaic bronze style two handled wine cup late Ming the body with an all over rice motif and a double ring border around the rim, the architectural handles inscribed with C scroll motifs, 4cm x 11.5cm (handle width) on a pierced and carved wood stand From a private Oxfordshire collection.
Lot 360
A Chinese white and emerald green jadeite pendant pierced and carved as a fish and lotus plant with pod and flowers, gold coloured mount and another mottled green jade rounded narrow chop-shaped pendant, pierced and carved with bird and fruits amidst foliage, with jade bead and silver mount, first pendant 5.4cm long (2)
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