Yaozhou Celadon Conical Bowl with Floral Inscriptions
A Yaozhou celadon conical bowl, five Dynasties-Northern Song Dynasty the interior is finely insiced with floral patterns, 5.43 in. diameter. Provenance: Uragami Sokyu-Do Co, Ltd, 1/11/2014 (original receipt). A private collection, Vic, Australia.
Yaozhou Celadon Foliate Rimmed Dish, Northern Song Dynasty
A small Yaozhou celadon foliate rimmed dish, Nothern Song Dynasty (960-1127) the dish is with a foliate rim, it's covered with an even olive green glaze, 3.98 in. diam. Provenance: K. Y. Fine Art, Hong Kong. The colllection of Larry Lucas, Sydney,…
Southern Song Dynasty Ice-Crackle Glazed Bubble Bowl
A Longquan Guan-Type bubble bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) covered inside and out with an attractive 'Ice-crackle' glaze of bluish-grey color, 7.36 in. diameter. Provenance: a private collection, NSW, Australia.
Longquan Celadon Glazed Lotus Washer Pair
A pair of Longquan celadon glazed Washers, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) each one is finely moulded with a band of lotus petals, covered with ice-crackled celadon glaze of sea green tone. With a fitted box, 9.02 in. diameter. Provenance: one washer:…
Song Dynasty Celadon Brush Washer
A small Longquan Guan celadon brush washer, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) finely potted with an angular profile rising from a short foot to a slightly everted rim, covered overall with an attractive ice-crackle glaze of even sea green tone with the exc
Jizhou Brown Painted Vase with Magpies and Plum Blossoms
A rare Jizhou brown painted ovoid vase, Southern Song/Yuan Dynasty, 12TH-14th century decorated in brown on a white slip with two hexalobed panels, each depicting a magpie on a branch of plum blossoms, under a clear glaze, 6.30 in. high. Provenance: an…
Song Dynasty Celadon Glazed Vase
A celadon glazed vase, Song Dynasty (960-1279), 10.04 in. high. Provenance: Raffles fine Arts Auctioneers Pty Ltd (label). The collection of East and West Art gallery, Melbourne.
Jizhou Tortoiseshell-Glazed Tea Bowl, Southern Song Dynasty
A Jizhou tortoiseshell-glazed tea bowl, Southern Song Dynasty, 12TH-13th century the bowl is covered inside and out with a dark brown glaze surrounding irregular splashes of transparent amber glaze, 4.33 in. diameter. Provenance: collection of East and…
Russet-Splashed Blackish-Brown Glazed Tea Bowl, Song-Jin Dynasty
A Cizhou-Type russet-splashed Blackish-Brown-Glazed tea bowl Song-Jin Dynasty, 12TH-13th Centur it is covered in a dark glaze, the interior with two continuous bands of vertical russet stripes, 5.71 in. diameter. Provenance: Mr. Ma Tak, Hong Kong, late…
Russet-Splashed Blackish-Brown Glazed Tea Bowl, Song-Jin Dynasty
A Cizhou-Type russet-splashed Blackish-Brown-Glazed tea bowl Song-Jin Dynasty, 12TH-13th century with conical sides that round up to the rim and covered with a lustrous, blackish-brown glaze splashed inside and out with russet markings, which ends on the e
Eastern Zhou Pottery Jar with Angular Scrolls
A large dark Pottery jar, Eastern Zhou period, Lammoulded with angular scroll motifs, 16.34 in. wide; 12.99 in. high. Provenance: Maria Lam, Hong Kong, late 90s. Private collection, NSW, Australia.
Pair of Song Dynasty Qingbai Funerary Urns with Covers
Two similar Qingbai funerary urns with covers, Song Dynasty, each with a conical cover surmounted by a bird, the baluster body with applied human figures to the shoulder, height of tallest 14.96 in.
Greek Gnathian Olpe, 4th Century B.C
A Greek Gnathian ware Olpe with round mouth. 4th century B.C. The ovoid plain body olpe tapering to an everted round rim with raised handle on a circular base with concentric rings, with label to the underside. Height 6.10 in.
Red-figure Gnathia ware Kantharos, Apulia, 4th century B.C
A Gnathia ware red-figure Kantharos. Apulia, circa 4th century B.C. The typical form kantharos raised on a tall pedestal foot, with a pair of high-swung handles extending above the lip of the pot, each side decorated with a profile female head to left, her
Gnathia Ware Skyphos Wine-Cup
A Gnathia Ware Skyphos. Apulia, circa 4th century B.C. The typical form two-handled skyphos wine-cup on low flanged base, decorated with grape vine, tongues, dotted and with wavy bands, in added red, white, and yellow. Height 3.54 in., width 5.31 in.
Yuan Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Lidded Box
An antique Chinese circular porcelain lidded box, Yuan Dynasty, early 14th century, 2.17 in. high, 5.12 in. diameter
Song Dynasty Qingbai Ware Bowl
Chinese Song Dynasty moulded bowl with pale blue green glaze, possibly Qingbai Ware. Provenance: ex Rushton fine Art (lot 127), diameter 6.89 in.
Song Dynasty Ru Ware Footed Censor with Paw Feet
Chinese Ru Ware footed censor, probably song dynasty, with spreading circular lip, above cylindrical body, raised on four mask paw feet. Paper labels verso,a/f, height 3.54 in., diameter 7.68 in.
Song Dynasty Celadon Chicken Head Bowl
Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) celadon footed chicken head bowl, with flared lip and chicken head raised on four feet, length 5.91 in. Provenenace: acquired by Walter Hochstadter prior to 1997 and then by decent through the estate to the present family…
Persimmon-glazed Incense Burner from Song/Yuan Dynasty
A Chinese Song/Yuan Dynasty persimmon-glazed incense burner, height 4.33 in., diameter 7.48 in.
Tang Dynasty White Glazed Bowl - 9x14cm
A Chinese Tang Dynasty white glazed bowl, height 3.54 in., diameter 5.51 in.
Yuan Dynasty Blue and White Jar
A late 14th century Chinese Yuan Dynasty blue and white jar, height 2.17 in., diameter 2.17 in.
Yuan Dynasty Blue and White Wine Cup
A Chinese blue and white wine cup, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), decorated with scrolling flowers in underglaze blue with a moulded chrysanthemum to the interior, 1.38 in. high, 3.35 in. diameter.
Song Dynasty Qingbai Floral Cup
A Chinese Qingbai moulded foliate-rim cup, Song Dynasty (960-1279), the six-lobed bowl with moulded floral decoration to the interior, covered in an icy greyish-blue glaze, 1.57 in. high, 3.84 in. diameter.
Southern Song Dynasty Celadon Brush Washer
A Chinese Longquan celadon brush washer, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), of conical form with gently flaring rim, covered in a greyish-green celadon glaze, 1.38 in. high, 3.54 in. diameter.
Song Dynasty Persimmon Glazed Jianyao Tea Bowl
A Chinese Jianyao tea bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279), covered in a persimmon glaze, with partial hare's fur effect around the rim, the glaze pooling slightly off-centre in the well, 2.36 in. high, 5.02 in. diameter.
Chinese White Porcelain Stem Cup with Foliate Rim
A Chinese foliate-rim white-ware stem cup, song (960-1279) or Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), with a splayed high foot and five indents to the rim creating a five-lobed mouth, covered in an ivory tinged glaze, 2.17 in. high, 2.76 in. diameter.
Song Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Cups
A pair of Chinese Qingbai cups, Song Dynasty (960-1279), each of simple hemispherical form with a line carved below the rim, covered in very pale blue glaze, each 1.57 in. high, 2.95 in. diameter.
Qingbai Footed Dishes from Song Dynasty
A pair of Chinese Qingbai footed dishes, Song Dynasty (960-1279), of shallow bowl form with slightly rolled rims, and with high feet, covered in a fine pale blue glaze, each approximately 1.18 in. high, 4.13 in. diameter.
Qingbai Bowl with Combed Decoration, Song Dynasty
A Chinese Qingbai bowl with combed decoration, Song Dynasty (960-1279), the large bowl with six vertical slip lines running from the unglazed rim to the centre, and a combed wave design roundel to the centre, the whole covered in a fine pale blue glaze. Re
Qingbai Lotus Bowls, Song Dynasty
A pair of Chinese Qingbai bowls with carved lotus decoration, Song Dynasty (960-1279), each with carved decoration of scrolling lotus to the exterior, covered in pale blue glaze, each approximately 2.17 in. high, 6.50 in. diameter.
Impressed Textile Pottery Jars, Eastern Zhou Dynasty
Two Chinese impressed textile decorated pottery jars, Eastern Zhou Dynasty (475-221BC), each of grey pottery in baluster form, uniformly covered in geometric decoration formed by textile impression, the taller jar 11.42 in. high, 8.66 in. diameter.…
Chinese Painted Pottery Storage Jar, Majiayao Culture
A large Chinese painted pottery storage jar, Majiayao culture (3300-2000BC), Machang phase (2300-2000BC), of globular form with two small strap handles around the middle, with black painted decoration to the shoulder of linked spirals, 16.14 in. high, 16…
Yuan Dynasty Blue and White Jar
A late 14th century Chinese Yuan Dynasty blue and white jar, height 1.77 in., diameter 1.77 in.
Bronze Chinese Shi-Qiang Plate with Inscription and Handles
A heavy solid bronze footed Chinese Shi-Qiang plate featuring long character inscription and twin handles, width 10.83 in. comes in Chinese fabric box, after the plate commissioned by Qiang of the Wei family in the Western Zhou Dynasty in memory of his…
Sassanian Glass Bottle from Central Asia
A Sassanian glass bottle, Central Asia, 3rd to 7th century A.D. 3.15 in. high, 5.12 in. diameter. Note: a near identical example is illustrated 'Sassanian and post Sassanian in the Corning Museum of Glass', page 17.
Song Dynasty White Ware Dish with Butterfly Motif
A Chinese Jiexiu moulded white Ware dish, Song Dynasty (960-1279), with moulded decoration of twin butterflies to the centre, the grey stoneware body covered with white slip and then transparent glaze, 1.57 in. high, 4.92 in. diameter.
Zheu Dynasty Chinese Wine Vessel
Chinese wine vessel possibly from the Zheu Dynasty 7th to 9th century BC. Provenance: from the collection of Dr Roy Jenzen. Height 10.43 in.
Southern Song Dynasty Jizhou 'Guan' Jar
A Chinese Jizhou 'Guan' jar; Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); of compressed baluster form with a rolled rim, covered in a rich iron brown glaze and splashed with a lighter phosphatic glaze, with a Chinese cloth covered box. Height 4.49 in., diameter 13.5
Qingbai Tripod Censer, Yuan Dynasty, Rare
A rare Chinese Qingbai octagonal tripod censer Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) the octagonal section censer with two handles, raised on three cabriole lion mask legs with iron details, covered in a beautiful pale blue glaze. 5.00 in. high, 3.62 in. diameter
Sea Green Glazed Yuan Dynasty Ribbed Jar with Cover
A Chinese Longquan ribbed jar and cover Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) the whole covered in a fine sea green glaze. 6.10 in. high, 8.27 in. diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Sydney, 26 Feburary 2007, lot 4 the Brake-Lau Ackerman collection, Christies…
Raspberry-Splashed Junyao Bowl from Yuan Dynasty
A Chinese Raspberry-Splashed Junyao bowl Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) decorated with a single raspberry copper red splash against a sky blue glaze. 3.54 in. high, 7.40 in. diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, November 2010, lot 943 Mossgreen…
Qingbai Funerary Vessels with Human Figures and Dragons
A pair of Chinese Qingbai funerary vessels Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) the tall vases with applied decoration to the sides of human figures and dragons, the lids with birds. Each approximately 22.83 in. high, 6.50 in. diameter
Qin Chuan Yuan Dynasty Altar Set with Archaistic Designs
A polished black pottery altar set with mark of Qin Chuan Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) comprising a pair of vases and a tripod censer, each with impressed archaistic designs, and a polished blackened surface. Each piece marked 'Tiantun Jun Qin Chuan Qin Zhao'.
Iron-spotted Qingbai Ewer from Yuan Dynasty
A Chinese iron-spotted Qingbai ewer Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) with iron spotting to the glaze, resting on a hexagonal foot. 8.07 in. high, 5.12 in. diameter
Qingbai lobed Meiping vase, Song Dynasty, R&V Tregaskis provenance
A Chinese Qingbai lobed Meiping vase Song Dynasty (960-1279) of lobed form with six vertical ribs to the sides. R & V Tregaskis label to base. 9.45 in. high, 6.89 in. diameter. Provenance: Purchased from R & V Tregaskis Oriental Antiques, Sydney, 4 March…
Qingbai Rice Measure Jar, Southern Song Dynasty, China
A Chinese Qingbai 'Rice Measure' jar Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) with incised line decoration to the body and a row of bosses beneath the rim, covered in a fine pale blue glaze. R & V Tregaskis label to base. 2.95 in. high, 4.33 in. diameter.…
Song Dynasty White-Ware Vase with Cup-Form Mouth
A Chinese white-ware vase Song Dynasty (960-1279) with a greyish-white glaze and cup-form mouth. 13.78 in. high, 8.66 in. diameter
Qingbai Song Dynasty Carved Ewer
A Chinese Qingbai ewer Song Dynasty (960-1279) the lobed body with carved decoration. 8.66 in. high, 5.12 in. diameter
Qingbai Lobed Ewer with Incised Decoration, Song Dynasty
A Chinese Qingbai lobed covered ewer Song Dynasty (960-1279) the lobed ewer decorated with incised decoration to the shoulder, covered in a pale blue glaze. 9.06 in. high, 6.30 in. wide
Qingbai Incised Conical Bowl with Peony Decoration
A Chinese Qingbai incised conical bowl Song Dynasty (960-1279) decorated to the interior with incised combed decoration of scrolling peonies. R & V Tregaskis label to base. 2.44 in. high, 7.56 in. diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 2 June 2008, lot…
Qingbai Lobed Ewer from Song Dynasty China
A Chinese Qingbai lobed ewer Song Dynasty (960-1279) the body gracefully lobed with horizontal ribbed decoration running through the lobes. The whole covered in a fine pale blue glaze. 10.04 in. high, 6.89 in. wide
Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery 'Fat Lady' Figure
A large Chinese painted pottery 'Fat Lady' Tang Dynasty (618-907) delicately modelled, with remnant polychrome decoration. 20.08 in. high, 5.91 in. wide. Provenance: Purchased from Ken Soon Asiatic Pty Ltd, Singapore, 7 January 2004. Other Notes: together…
Tang Dynasty Pottery Tomb Guardian
A Chinese pottery tomb guardian Tang Dynasty (618-907) of low fired terracotta with remnant mineral pigment decoration. 18.11 in. high, 5.91 in. wide
Tang Dynasty Tomb Guardian Figure
A Chinese painted pottery tomb guardian figure Tang Dynasty (618-907) seated on hind legs, with remnant polychrome decoration. Label for James Fairfax collection to base. 14.96 in. high, 5.91 in. wide. Provenance: James Fairfax, A.O. Collection spring…
Tang Dynasty Pottery Dog Figure
A Chinese pottery tomb figure of a dog Tang Dynasty (618-907) or earlier modelled standing upright with its mouth open, remnant polychrome decoration. 9.25 in. high, 12.20 in. length
Tang Dynasty Dragon Bronze Mirror
A small Chinese bronze mirror, Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) it is cast with a dragon and cloud scrolls 2.36 in. diameter. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia
Rare Yuan Dynasty Bronze Barbed Bowl with Dragon Motifs
A rare bronze octagonal barbed bowl, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) the bowl is with alternate bird and flower panels, on short flared foot with interlocked dragon motifs, the bronze with even green patina. 9.06 in. diameter, 5.51 in. high. Literature: new…
Mottled Jade Bi from Warring States Period
A rare and fine white and mottled jade bi, Warring States period (476-221 BC) the jade ring is finely carved in relief on both sides with comma spirals, set within slightly raised borders, the stone is with a pale white tone with areas of brown and calcifi
Rare Liao-Jin Dynasty Jade Plaque with Rabbits and Lingzhi Fungus
A rare Chinese pale greenish-white and russet jade pierced oblong Plaque 'Qiushan', Liao-Jin Dynasty, 10th-13th century the plaque is well carved and pierced with a pair of rabbits standing amidst lingzhi fungus and large-leafed trees while one with the he
Yuan Dynasty Tixi Lacquer Tray
A 'Tixi' black lacquer tray, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) deeply carved through black and red lacquer layers with a band of ruyi- shaped clouds on the side. 7.28 in. wide. Provenance: Private Collection, Victoria, Australia
Tang Dynasty Court Lady Pottery Figure
A Chinese painted pottery figure of a court lady, Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) the figure modeled standing in voluminous robes 6.30 in. high. Provenance: an important private collection, Canberra, Australia
Qingbai 'Boys' Bowl, Yuan Dynasty - Chinese Ceramic
A Chinese Qingbai 'Boys' bowl, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) the bowl is finely moulded with two boys amongst peonies, it is covered with a fine pale blue glaze. 6.97 in. diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Melbourne, 22/04/2016, lot 96. An important private…
Song Dynasty Celadon Glazed Bowl with Incised Comb Marks
A Chinese celadon glazed bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279) the interior of the bowl is decorated with incised comb marks, it is covered inside and out with a yellowish green glaze. Four characters 'Fan shi yi hao' written in black ink on the base. 7.09 in.…
Qingbai Ewer and Cover, Song Dynasty
A Qingbai ewer and cover, Song Dynasty (960-1279) the body is potted with eight vertical lobes that rise to incised horizontal bands at the base of the trumpet neck, above a straight ring foot. It is applied with a strap handle attached on top with a small
Tang Dynasty Red Pottery Horse Model
A Chinese red pottery model of a horse, Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) the horse is finely modelled striding forwards, on a flat shaped base, with original red, yellow, and black mineral pigments, fitted perspex base. 11.02 in. long, 9.45 in. high. Provenance:…
Southern Song Dynasty Black Glazed Tea Bowl
A Chinese Jian Chayang black glazed conical tea bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1280) the bowl is sturdily potted with conical sides flaring to a slightly everted finger-grooved rim, it is covered with a brownish-black glaze. 3.82 in. diameter.…
10th Century Xing White Glazed Bowl
A Xing white glazed bowl, late Tang-Five Dynasties,10th century the bowl is potted with a lipped rim, covered overall with a clear glaze with the exception of the bi-shaped foot, 6.10 in. diameter
Southern Song Qingbai Foliate Dish
A Qingbai foliate-rimmed dish, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) the dish with foliate rim and it is covered with a with an aqua-blue glaze. 4.53 in. diameter. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne, Australia
Yuan Dynasty Black Glazed Oil Spot Bubble Bowl
A small Chinese Cizhou black glazed 'Oil Spot' bubble bowll, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) the bowl is covered overall with a black glaze suffused with silver 'Oil spots', which on the exterior falls short of the small foot exposing the beige body, an ink mark
Qingbai Chrysanthemum Box, Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty
A rare large Qingbai chrysanthemum-shaped box and cover, Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty (1127-1368) the box and cover are each moulded with chrysanthemum petals on the sides, and are covered inside and out with a transparent glaze of aqua bluish-white tone wit
Rare Southern Song Dynasty Longquan Guan Celadon Zhadou Vessel
A very fine and rare Chinese Longquan Guan celadon vessel, Zhadou, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) the zhadou is potted with a compressed bulbous body and a broad neck that flares at the rim, and is covered inside and out with a beautiful ice-crackled ce
Southern Song Dynasty Hare's Fur Glazed Tea Bowl
A Chinese Jian hare's fur dark glazed tea bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) the bowl is covered with a streaked black and russet glaze. It is from Shuiji kiln, Fujian. 4.72 in. diameter. Provenance: Blitz Oriental Art, Amsterdam, Holland. Capital…
Southern Song Longquan Celadon Brush Washer
A Longquan celadon brush washer, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) the washer is finely potted with an angular profile rising from a short foot to a slightly everted rim, covered overall with an attractive glaze of even sea green tone with the exception of
Dark Glazed Chinese Tripod Censer, Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty
A Chinese Jiangxi dark glazed tripod censer, Southern Song -Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th century the compressed bombe body is supported on the short tripod feet, it is covered with a dark tea dust glaze / 3.35 in. high
Yuan Dynasty Longquan Celadon Bronze Censer
A Chinese Longquan celadon bronze-form tripod censer, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) the centre with a compressed globular body and with a pair of D-shaped handles flanking the short neck and joining the shoulder to the edge of the everted rim, it is covered ove
Chinese Jun Dish with Blue and Purple Glaze
A large Chinese Jun dish, possibly Song-Jin Dynasty, 12th-13th century the dish is heavily potted with a flattened rim and is covered with a thick pale blue glaze with purple splashes. 8.27 in. diameter. Provenance: Sotheby's London, 10/09/2002, lot 186
Moonwhite Jun Bowl, Yuan Dynasty
A large Chinese moonwhite glazed Jun bowl, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) the large bowl is covered with a moon white glaze with purple splashes 8.66 in. diameter
Tang Dynasty Bird-Form Ewer with Splashed Glaze
A rare Chinese Changsha brown and green splashed bird-form ewer and cover, Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD) the bird formed ewer applied with wings on either side of the body and everted tail, decorated with alternating brown and blue streaks of glaze. 4.72 in.…
Yuan Dynasty Chinese Jun Tea Bowl with Blue Glaze
A Chinese Jun tea bowl, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) the deep rounded bowl is covered with a thick milky blue glaze. 3.31 in. diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Melbourne, 8/05/2017, lot 67.
Yue Celadon Glazed Vessel, Western Zhou Dynasty
A Chinese Yue celadon glazed vessel, Western Zhou Dynasty (1045-771 BC) the vessel is supported on a splayed foot, decorated with three twisted handles and a band of arrow motifs on the shoulder. It is covered overall with a celadon glaze. 5.12 in.…
12th Century Nepalese Stone Stele of Uma-mashevara
A Nepalese carved stone Stele, circa 12th century it is depicting Uma-mashevara. Lord Shiva relaxing with his consort, Parvati, Shiva's vehicle Nandi, the bull at his right elbow. The Royal couple rest on a rocky outcrop while celestial dancers and musicia
Song Dynasty White Glazed Melon Vase
Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) white glazed squat vase, of lobed melon form, with a short neck, in white glaze, height 3.94 in. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent, Aalders Auctions, then…
Yuan Dynasty Shu-Fu Bowl from Sprague Collection
Shu-Fu bowl, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), 2.36 in. high, 4.92 in. diameter. Provenance Jason E. Sprague collection, Melbourne/London
Warring States Bone Belt Hook with Box
A bone belt hook, Warring States period with box, 6.18 in. long. Provenance: C. C. Teng, Taipei, 28 February 1995, no. 001650 (label and receipt) Compare a similar slender-formed hook, see Sotheby's, Chinese Art including Property from the Collection of…
Ancient Chinese Currency and Glass Beads Lot
An assortment of 42 glass beads, cowrie shell currency, and beads of various material, Shang and Zhou Dynasty, and later Varying sizes from 0.24 in. to 1.42 in. long (42). Cowrie shells were the most widely used currency during the Shang and Western Zhou…
Zhou Dynasty Gold Leaves and Animal Mask Currency
Three gold leaves and a gilt bronze 'animal mask' currency, Zhou dynasty two leaves in the shape of cowrie shell, removed from their bronze core, the other in the same 'animal mask' design as the gilt bronze piece, also removed from its bronze core, The an
Song Dynasty Gold Goddess Earrings
A pair of gold 'goddess' earrings, Song dynasty 1.97 in. and 2.01 in. long, 5g each, 20ct (2). Images of apsara, goddesses, or child attendants are common design elements of the Song dynasty decorative arts. In earrings they typically appear in…
Gold Hairpins from Song-Yuan Dynasties
A group of eight gold hairpins, Song to Yuan dynasty Varying sizes from 6.10 in. to 7.56 in. long (8). Hairpins made from folded long pins such as this example are called zhegu chai and were popular during the Song and Yuan dynasties. Simpler designs such…
Tibetan Coral Necklace with Ancient Chung Dzi Bead
A Tibetan coral necklace, 18th/19th century with a Chung Dzi bead, 10th century or earlier, the necklace of old coral beads interspersed with silver beads, the chung dzi bead of white agate with three chestnut brown bands. The necklace 17.91 in. long. The…
Burmese Terracotta Votive Plaque with Buddha and Stupas
A Burmese terracotta votive plaque, pagan Kingdom, circa 11th century, of teardrop form, with moulded decoration to the interior of five buddha amongst stupas, with sanskrit writing beneath, together with a fitted perspex stand, a private collection, Caulf
Song Dynasty Bronze Incense-Tool Vase with Verdigris Patina
A Chinese bronze Incense-Tool vase, Song Dynasty (960-1279), the pear-shaped vase raised on a tall splayed foot, simply decorated with five incised lines to the neck, covered in a beautiful original verdigris patina. An important Melbourne collection. 16 c
Chinese Monochrome Ceramics, Yuan Dynasty and Later
A group of Chinese monochrome ceramics, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) and later, comprising a Shufu type bowl, an iron brown monochrome bowl, a blue jarlet, a Swatow green jar with later lid, and a white ware qilin incense holder. The Shufu type bowl 1.97 in.…
Yuan Dynasty Celadon Water Dropper
A Chinese celadon water dropper, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), the jarlet form water dropper with three lug handles and a pointed spout. 2.36 in. high, 2.56 in. wide
Southern Song Dynasty Celadon Bowl
A Chinese Longquan celadon bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), the shallow bowl with a waisted rim, covered in an even grey-green celadon glaze. 1.97 in. high, 4.92 in. diameter
Song Dynasty Jianyao Tea Bowl
A Chinese Jianyao tea bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279), the stoneware bowl with black glazeto the interior, with iron brown to the rim, with partial hare's fur effect below the rim. Character mark to the base. 1.97 in. high, 4.72 in. diameter
Iron-Decorated Tang Dynasty Bowl with Floral Spray
A Chinese Iron-Decorated Changsha bowl, Tang Dynasty (618-907), decorated with a floral spray in iron brown to the interior. 1.57 in. high, 4.92 in. diameter
Tang Dynasty White Ware Bowl
A Chinese white Ware bowl, Tang Dynasty (618-907), of simple form with a rolled-over rim, the white body covered in a clear glaze pooling slightly blueish-green around the foot rim. 1.77 in. high, 5.81 in. diameter
Tang-style Gilt Bronze Vase
A Chinese Tang Dynasty style gilt bronze vase, 20th century, the vase of narrow-necked baluster form, covered in gilding.
Warring States Bronze Taotie Mask Handle with Ring
A Chinese bronze Taotie mask handle with loose ring, Warring States period (475-221BC), the taotie mask well cast with fine details, supporting a ring handle, covered in a pleasant verdigris patina. 3.54 in. high, 2.36 in. wide. Provenance: Anthony J.…