Ming Dynasty Lotus Writing Box
Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain writing box and cover, of oval rectangular form, with a lotus scroll decoration to the cover, opening to fitted interior, length 9.80 in. Provenance: Private Collection Northern NSW
Ming Dynasty Buddha Head with Polychrome Pigments
A Ming Dynasty painted clay head of Buddha, circa 1368 - 1644 AD, the rounded visage of well-defined features flanked by pendulous earlobes, the bow shaped lips below down cast eyes, a deep recessed urna at forehead below a coiffure of tight curls with cen
Ming Dynasty Glazed Earthenware Miniature Tomb Furnishings
Two miniature Tomb models of Domestic Furnishings in glazed earthenware, Ming Dynasty, modelled as a quanyi chair and offering table, table 6.30 in. width chair 7.87 in. high, (2)
Bronze Seated Buddha from Late Ming Dynasty
A Chinese bronze seated Buddha, late Ming Dynasty, 12.99 in. high
Swatow Blue and White Phoenix Dishes, Late Ming
Two large Swatow blue and white dishes, late Ming, 17th century, Each one decorated with phoenix amongst exotic flowers, each base with kiln grit, 13.78 in. diameter and 18.50 in. diameter. Provenance: One purchased in Sydney, 1970's, The other one…
17th Century Chinese Wucai Jarlets
Two Chinese wucai jarlets, late Ming, 17th century, 4.33 in. and 3.94 in. high. Provenance: One purchased from Andrew Stuart-Robertson, 1999, The second one from Sanctuary Cove Antiques
Large Longquan Dish with Central Flower Head, Yuan-Ming Dynasty
A very large Longquan dish, Yuan to early Ming century, 14-15th century, Moulded with central flower head within a ribbed cavetto, 18.11 in. diameter. Provenance: Lawsons, Sydney, 1999
Ming Dynasty Lotus Wine Cup with Xuande Mark
A Chinese blue and white wine cup, Ming Dynasty, 16th century, Finely decorated with lotus flowers, Xuande mark, 1.57 in. high, 2.56 in. diameter. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, 1981, ex Collection of Mr and Mrs Eugene Bernat
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Kraak Ware Dish
A large Chinese blue and white Kraak ware foliated rimmed dish, late Ming Dynasty, 16th century, Decorated with phoenix and floral motifs, 14.37 in. diameter. Provenance: Lawsons, Sydney, 1999
Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddhist Lion Weight
A Chinese bronze weight in the form of a crouching Buddhist lion, late Ming, 17th century, 3.15 in. long, 2.36 in. high
Pair of Ming Dynasty Elephant Cloisonne Vases
Elephant vases, pair of cloisonne, Ming Dynasty, with dragon and foliate decorations, height 18.11 in.
Ming Polychrome Bird and Dragon Bowl
17th century Ming Zhangzhou (Swatow) polychrome bowl in iron red, green and turquoise, decorated with a central bird in flight the wide border with medallions and dragons chasing the flaming pearl, 13.78 in. dia (one thumbnail rim chip)
Colorful Ming-style Cloisonne Bowl with Dragon & Beasts
Chinese Ming style cloisonne stemmed bowl decorated in brightly coloured enamels with dragon and mythical beasts
Ming-style Gilt-Bronze Buddha Figure from Private Singapore Collection
A Chinese gilt-bronze seated figure of a Buddha, possibly Vairochana, and style of Ming dynasty, height 7.09 in. Provenance: Private collection, Singapore, acquired in Singapore in the early 1990s
Ming Dynasty Cast-Iron Infant Buddha
A Chinese cast-iron infant Buddha, Ming dynasty, height 6.30 in. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney
Ming-style corner-leg table with dark painted finish
A mixed hardwood Ming-style corner-leg table, Tiaozhuo, 19th/20th century, the rectangular top inset with a flush panel within the mitred frame with moulded beaded edge, over a short waist and plain beaded apron joining the square section beaded-edge legs,
Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Armchairs, Qing Dynasty (2)
A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi, Qing Dynasty, (2), each chair with five-segmented rounded crestrail set on straight back posts with beaded shaped flanges, centred with a slightly arched rectangular splat carved with a ruyi -shaped op
Pair of Hardwood Bookcases with Chilong Carvings
A pair of hardwood three-shelf bookcases, Jiage, 19th/20th century, (2), each with concave sided square members of the frame supporting three shelves, with a lattice arrangement of horizontal and vertical struts below a frieze of double ring braces, the up
Ming Dynasty Celadon Peony Meiping Vase
A 'Longquan' celadon meiping Ming dynasty, of stoutly potted baluster form, the exterior carved with a broad continuous peony scroll between foliate scrolls around the shoulders and waisted base, covered overall with a greyish green glaze apart from the fo
Pair of Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Armchairs, Qing Dynasty
A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi Qing dynasty, (2), each with a rounded crestrail composed of five joined members applied with four metal bands, and set on straight back posts centred with a plain rectangular S-form splat, supported by
Huanghuali Barrel Stool, Qing Dynasty
An unusual huanghuali barrel stool Qing dynasty, the top with a flush burlwood panel within the four section frame with scalloped edge, the deeply lobed sides tapering to the base supported on five short projecting feet, 16.54 in. high. Provenance.…
Dragon Relief Green Glazed Ming Style Bowl
Chinese Ming style green glazed bowl, with dragon relief, 14.96 in. diameter approx.
Ming Twin Fish Celadon Bowl
Antique Chinese celadon 'Twin Fish: shallow bowl, late Ming, with shallow moulded sides and decorated in relief with a pair of fish swimming in opposite directions, Diameter 8.27 in. Hairline crack to edge.
Antique Chinese Dragon Bowl - Ming Mark, Late Qing Period
Large antique Chinese porcelain dragon bowl, with reign mark to base (Ming marks, but bowl appears to be late Qing), diameter 11.02 in.
Chinese Yellow Glazed Wave Bowl with Coral Branches
A Chinese deep yellow glazed incised bowl, the everted bowl of ogee profile raised on a low foot ring, incised throughout with a continuous wave motif sprigged with branches of coral; bearing apocryphal Ming Hongzhi mark underside, height 2.76 in.,…
Ming-style Phoenix Jar with Blue Circle Mark (28cm)
A Chinese blue and white Ming Dynasty style phoenix jar with double blue circle, six character mark to base height 11.02 in.
Blue and White Ming-Style Wine Cup with Floral Design
A small blue and white Ming style wine cup, decorated with flowers. Diameter 3.15 in.
Ming Mark Blue & White Bird Cage Water Bowl
A Chinese porcelain blue and white water bowl for a bird cage, octagonal section, decorated with flowers, square scroll pattern and Ming mark to rim. Diameter 3.15 in.
Ming-style Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Xuande Mark
A Chinese porcelain vase, baluster shape, decorated in underglaze blue in Ming manner with tendrils and stiff leaves, ear handles issue from the neck. six-character Xuande mark under the base. Height 7.87 in.
Ming-style Blue and White Double Gourd Vase with Animals
A Chinese porcelain double gourd vase in the manner of the Ming period, decorated in an underglaze blue with qilin and tigers in a landscape. Height 16.54 in.
Ming Wucai Baluster Jar with Jiajing Mark
A large Chinese Wucai-enamelled baluster jar, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and of the period (1522-1566), the body boldly decorated in separated sections, with a floriate border to the neck, followed by a band of lattice work with floral cartouch
Ming era ivory lady playing Pipa
A Chinese marine ivory figure of a lady playing the Pipa possibly Ming, modelled in robes, set on stand, 12.01 in. high. Provenance: The collection of Amina & Franco Belgiorno-Nettis AC CBE,
Lacquered Bronze Seated Buddha with Raised Arms
A large Chinese lacquered bronze Ming style seated Buddha with a tall crown, 19th/20th century, wearing an off the shoulder robe, arms with bangles & bracelets raised across the chest, the folds of the robe falling around the upturned feet, height 70, widt
Ming Blue Dragon Stem Cup
A Chinese porcelain stem cup in underglaze blue with a Scaly water dragon in the Waves, a Ming mark inside Footrim, height 15, diameter 6.30 in.
Ming Blue Ceramic Dish, Olley Collection (2013)
A underglaze blue Chinese ceramic dish, kitchen Ming. Provenance: 2013 Margaret Olley collection Auction, diameter 9.84 in.
Ming Dynasty Bodhisattva on Sacred Lion
A Chinese carved wood Bodhisattva seated on a Sacred lion, Traces of pigment, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, with a beautiful full face sits aloft the lion in the Royal ease posture, the crown centred above the eye of higher consciousness, the hands in the mudra
Longquan Celadon Carved Dish, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, 13th-14th Century
A large Longquan celadon carved & moulded dish, probably Yuan/Ming Dynasty, 13th-14th century, with rounded sides rising to a flat, everted rim, the interior decorated with a cross hatching, a band of foliate scroll carved in the well, the base similarly g
Travelling Scholar Crossing Bridge in Ming Dynasty Landscape Painting
A Chinese landscape painting, hanging scroll, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 15th century Zhe school, Daijin school also known as Zhe school, Ming Dynasty, the painting depicts a travelling scholar-gentleman crossing a bridge at day's end, sitting astride his w
Qing Dynasty Emperor's Navy Surcoat with Dragon Medallions
A Chinese Emperor's Surcoat (Gunfu), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the navy satin with four woven kesi Imperial dragon medallions, fastened at waist level with spherical metal buttons and silk loops, the lining a pale blue silk with a subtle monochrome key fre
Ming Dynasty Green-Glazed Treasure Chest Model
A Chinese green-glazed pottery model of a treasure chest, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the locks and handle with a golden yellow glaze, 4.33 in. high. Other Notes: the tomb offering, 'Mingqi' designed to be buried with the departed to provide for the next…
Qing Dynasty Jade Mythical Horse Figure
A Superbly carved Chinese jade figure of a mythical horse, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the mottled white jade figure, recumbent atop a bed of swirling waves and rockwork, with finely combed mane, its head turned towards a collection of books bound together w
Ming-Qing Dynasty Blue and White Jar
A Chinese blue and white jar, late Ming -early Qing Dynasty,16-17th century, 5.67 in. high
Ming Celadon Vase from Longquan
A Chinese Longquan celadon vase, Ming dynasty, 15th century, 7.87 in. high
Ming Dynasty Swatow Plates, 16th Century, 37.2 cm Diameter
A pair of large Chinese blue and white Swatow plates, Ming Dynasty,16th century, 14.65 in. diameter
Ming-style Blue and White Gourd Vase
A Chinese porcelain blue and white gourd vase, in the Ming manner, the upper section of ovoid shape, the lower section of octagonal shape, four-character mark under the base. Height 10.24 in.
Blue and White Porcelain Pot with Ming Mark - 25cm
A blue and white porcelain pot, without the lid, with Ming Zhengde mark, height 9.84 in.
Ming Phoenix Porcelain Dish from Shipwreck
A large Chinese porcelain deep dish in underglaze blue, a phoenix painted in the centre, Ming Dynasty. Provenance: from Binh Thuan shipwreck that went down 1608 off the coast of south Vietnam, diameter 14.17 in., height 3.15 in.
Ming Dynasty Brown Glazed Ribbed Jar with Lid
A large ceramic lidded jar with brown glaze, probably Ming Dynasty, the ribbed vessel with lug handles on the shoulder, height 36, diameter 11.81 in.
Ming Bronze Censer with Lion Handles and Stand
A Chinese bronze censer with double lion mask handles on bronze stand, with Ming Xuande mark and probably of the period, the rounded shape with gentle curve toward the flat mouth, a smooth patina with a red tinge, diameter 8.27 in.
Ming Style Bronze Buddha on Lotus Stand
A large Chinese Ming style bronze Buddha, seated on a lotus petal stand, the hands clasped with raised index fingers, a full face centred with a small urna, eyes downcast below his domed usnisa, wearing flowing robes that fall around the upturned feet, the
Ming Dragon Handle Blue Porcelain Bell
A Chinese porcelain underglaze blue bell with Ming mark and dragon handle, height 7.48 in., diameter 6.30 in.
Ming Dynasty Fish and Weed Porcelain Bowl
A fine Chinese porcelain bowl, painted with fish and water Weed, Ming Dynasty Chenghua mark [1464-1487] to the base, with box, condition: a minute crack to the rim, diameter 7.87 in.
Ming Jiajing Marked Polychrome Porcelain Dishes (12cm)
A pair of Chinese polychrome porcelain dishes with scalloped edge, with Ming Jiajing mark, diameter 4.72 in.
Ming Celadon Jar with CAC Certificate
Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon jar and cover, of baluster form, in pale green glaze, with CAC certificate of Authenticity, height 3.54 in. Purchased: Chinese Arts & Crafts, Hong Kong, 1996
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Jar with Cover
Chinese Ming Dynasty, blue and white porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, decorated with palmettes to shoulders and lotus sprays to body, with CAC certificate of Authenticity, height 5.51 in. Purchased: Chinese Arts & Crafts, Hong Kong, 1996
Ming Dynasty Kraak Charger with Bird and Peach Motif
Chinese Ming Dynasty, Wanli period 'Kraak' porcelain charger, of circular form, with slightly scalloped edge and sloping sides, the interior decorated with panel featuring birds within pond setting, surrounded by reserves of peach sprigs and precious objec
Ming Deer and Pine Dish
A Ming dish decorated with under glaze cobalt, deer and pine motif, 15th century Chinese (restored), 9.45 in. diameter
Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse and Rider
A painted pottery horse and rider, detachable head, Ming Dynasty, the rider's armour and the bridle, reins and saddle cloth of the horse are picked out in blue, height 12.20 in., width 9.84 in. Provenance: A Queensland collector
Ming Dynasty Porcelain Vase with Ho-o Birds
A Chinese large porcelain vase, with pierced walls, baluster shape, decorated in polychrome with ho-o birds to the body and further with diaper panels, stiff leaf borders and cloud pattern to the pan mouth; lion mask handles issue from the neck. Ming Dynas
Yuanjiaogui Hardwood Cabinets on Stands
A pair of hardwood round-cornered tapered cabinets on stands, Yuanjiaogui, with members of rounded section, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a pair of doors with recessed panels set within the moulded frame with beaded edge, the doors separated
Ming Dynasty Jun Bowl
A 'jun' bowl, Yuan/Ming dynasty, robustly potted rising from a slightly splayed low foot, covered inside and out with a milky-blue glaze thinning at the rim to a mushroom colour, and falling short of the foot on the exterior revealing the coarse clay body
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Vase and Bowls
A blue and white vase, Ming dynasty, Wanli period, the pear-shaped body tapering to a tall narrow neck, painted in deep cobalt blue with alternating panels of leaping horses and flowering plants divided by narrow bands, the neck with chased metal mount, to
Ming Celadon Vase with Carved Lozenge Pattern
A 'Longquan' celadon vase, Ming dynasty, of slender ovoid form tapering to the waisted base, the narrow shoulders surmounted by a short cylindrical neck with lipped rim, the sides carved with a lozenge pattern above a band of vertical flutes and a band of
Ming Blue & White Porcelain Dish with Floral Painting
A Chinese country Ming blue and white porcelain dish, of small proportion with stylised floral painting (small hairline), diameter 5.51 in.
Gilded Green Tara: Goddess of Compassion Statue
A gilded bronze green Tara figure, the sinuously posed goddess of compassion attired in a dhoti and jewels, with a flame style headdress and floral earrings, seated upon a lappet throne with one leg free of the lotus position, her hands raised in character
Ming Blue & White Bowl with Long Life Motif
Chinese late Ming blue & white bowl, decorated with 'Long Life, riches & honour', 6.69 in. diameter
Polychrome Seated Guan Yin Figure in Ming Style
A Ming style polychrome figure of Guan Yin in a seated pose. 42.91 in. x 23.62 in. x 14.57 in.;
Chinese Ming Style Red Charger with Blossom Motif
A large Chinese Ming style underglaze red charger, centrally painted with blossom, diameter 20.47 in. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
Kingfisher and Loquats Painting by Ding Yanyong
A Chinese painting of a Kingfisher with Loquats, Ding Yanyong (1902-1978), Cyclical date, 1975, ink and pigment on paper, inscription with artist seal, 54.33 in. x 26.77 in., depicting a kingfisher perched on a Loquat bough, influenced by the works of…
Chinese Marble Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty, 50 cm tall
A Chinese marble Bodhisattva, carved and incised, a full face below a crown, probably Ming Dynasty 14-17th century, a scarf draped over each arm, wearing a long necklace over the pleated robes falling above his feet, standing straight on a circular lotus b
Chinese Ming-style porcelain bowl with rosewood stand
A Chinese porcelain bowl, underglaze Inky blue design, deep foot with Ming six character mark, rosewood stand, diameter 5.51 in.
Ming Blue and White Chinese Jar
A Chinese jar Freely painted in underglaze blue and white, probably late Ming, 17th century, height 4.92 in.
Ming Xuande Blue and White Porcelain Jar with Lion Dogs
A Chinese blue and white porcelain jar with lion dogs, a Ming Xuande mark on the shoulder, height 11.02 in.
Ming-style porcelain dish with scrolling flower design
A Chinese porcelain shallow dish, painted in a continuous design of scrolling flowers, mid 20th century, shape and design from Ming dynasty, potted in Jingdezhen, diameter 12.99 in.
Ming Dynasty Marble Buddha Niche with Attendants
A Chinese white marble Niche, carving of a seated Buddha and attendants, probably Ming Dynasty 1368-1644, height 12.99 in., width 21.65 in., depth 2.17 in.
Ming Dynasty Longquan Vase with Celadon Jade Carp Finial
A Chinese Longquan vase, Ming Dynasty, 15th century, heavily potted with incised decoration to the exterior, covered with thick crackle glaze, the wood lid with an celadon jade finial in the form of a carp, 11.10 in. high (with the lid), 8.66 in. high…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Lotus Dish
A Chinese Longquan celadon dish, early Ming dynasty, 14th century, interior centre carved with a lotus, covered in a green glaze, 13.50 in. diameter
Chen Wen Hsi's Squirrels Ink and Colour Painting
Chen Wen Hsi (1906 - 1991), Squirrels, Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, signed, with two seals of the artist 26.77 in. x 16.93 in. Provenance: Private collection Dr Jerry Lim, Singapore, acquired directly from the artist under recommendation of Dr…
Ming Celadon Crackle Vase with Key Pattern
A 14th century Ming period crackle glaze cylindrical celadon vase banded with key decoration on stand, overall height 11.02 in.
Bronze Tibetan Seated Monk, Ming Se Ren Bo Qie
A bronze Tibetan seated monk, inscribed on reverse, Ming Se Ren Bo Qie, 1916-1993, height 12.99 in. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Earthenware Attendants
Three green glazed earthenware attendants, wearing helmet shaped Hats, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644, the robes with very long, wide sleeves covering their hands, their high boots meeting the hemline, standing on a stepped plinth [3], height 7.87 in. Provenance:…
Ming Dynasty Amber & Green Glazed Horse & Groom
A Chinese amber & green glazed earthenware horse & Groom, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, the horse standing four square on a plinth with the trappings picked out in green, the groom with his arm raised [2], height 9.06 in., length 21, Groom H 7.87 in.…
Ming Dynasty Wucai Lidded Jar with Provenance
A Chinese porcelain lidded jar, of great historic interest and excellent provenance, late Ming Dynasty, the baluster shaped jar painted in wucai palette, underglaze blue & overglaze enamels. Provenance: Vaucluse house, Wentworth Family and thence by descen
Mythical Dragon Jar with Blue and White Panels
Ming blue & white dragon jar having two mythical beast head handles & painted with various panels. The body decorated with a band of three clawed dragons & fireballs.
Ming Porcelain Wall Vase with Eastern Influence
Early Ming large porcelain Middle Eastern export ware vase with a ring holder & a raised star button, all decorated with Chinese infuence & Eastern flowers, made to hang on a wall for oil distribution. Formally of the Banister Family collection, with a rec
Chinese Celadon Incised Foliate Dish, Yuan/Ming Dynasty
A Chinese celadon foliate dish with incised decoration, Yuan/ Ming Dynasty Tradition, the body with an even celadon glaze, central design with a clear band then incised decoration around the cavetto, diameter 12.99 in.
Blue Floral Meiping Vase, Ming Dynasty (27cm)
Meiping vase with cover blue floral painted decoration Ming Dynasty, 10.63 in. height (repair to rim)
Ming-style Dragon Goblet with Qing Markings
Chinese Ming style dragon goblet on pedestal foot, incised dragons on yellow ground, six underglaze blue character marks to base, Qing dynasty 3.15 in. diameter
Ming Style Dragon Bowl with Qing Dynasty Markings
Chinese Ming style dragon bowl incised dragons on yellow ground, six underglaze blue character marks to base, Qing dynasty 5.12 in. diameter
Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Jar with Cloud Pattern
A large Chinese porcelain jar, with an underglaze blue six character Jiajing, Ming Dynasty mark to shoulder, the red glaze with yellow continuous scrolling cloud pattern, including Chinese longevity characters, height 10.24 in., diameter 12.99 in.
Chinese Ming Happiness Dishes
Two Chinese kitchen Ming dishes, Freely painted in underglaze blue, a stylized Chinese character, Fu, happiness in the center of each dish, diameter 10.63 in.
Qing Ivory Wealth Immortal Figure on Pedestal Base
Qing ivory carved immortal figure of wealth standing on a pedestal base, wearing a headpiece inscribed with 'Shou' calligraphy, his right hand holding a ruyi sceptre & holding his hair in his left hand. Around his neck is a longevity pendant, below is an e
Blue & White Ming Bird Dish with Floral Panels
Ming late 17th century blue & white bird dish with a central bird medallion, with ten panels of flowers & a scalloped edge. Condition good to fair, crack to the base. Diameter 8.27 in.
Ming Blue & White Pot
Chinese Ming blue and white pot
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Plate from Dick Austin Collection
A large heavily potted Longquan celadon Barb-rimmed plate, early Ming Dynasty, first half of the 15th century, covered with a translucent green glaze, apart from a burnt red firing ring on the base, the steep cavetto with vertical ribs on both sides, the c
Ming Dynasty Daoist Immortals Polychrome Painting
A Daoist polychrome painting of immortals, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century, colour on fabric, each of the heavenly figures with a round halo and accompanied by attendants, a tiger seated at the base of the painting, old frame. Provenance: The Littleton-Tai
Tibetan Ming Dynasty Water Bottle with Dragon Cover
A Tibetan ritual water bottle, Ming Dynasty and later, 16th and later, the Chinese silk and fine gold thread kesi cover with a front on Imperial dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, mounted with a silver stopper and a woven cotton band attached to an ambe
Ming Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Lion Seal/Weight
A rare small gilt-bronze seal/weight, late Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century, heavily cast in the form of a snarling Buddhist lion wearing a bell, one paw resting on a ball, atop a square recessed platform, each side with a dorje in low relief between Buddhi
17th Century Bronze Hound Water Dropper/Weight
A bronze weight / water dropper, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, in the form of a recumbent hound, comfortable but alert, his tail curled up, original patina, 3.74 in. long. Provenance: Estate of John Hilliard, UK, 1997
Ming Celadon Bowl with Flower Incisions
A Ming period celadon bowl with incised flower decoration, 11.42 in. diameter. The Estate of Stanley Crawford Stevens.