A very finely carved hard-stone covered jar in the form of a gourd or pumpkin; the lid as a leafy stem; the unusual material of variegated yellowish and russet colour
Early to Mid 20th Century
Approximately 4.5 inches diameter, 6 inches wide with stem
An icy-gray jadeite snuff bottle carved in the form of a double gourd with leaves and vines, an apple green area of the material carved as an insect, the vines extending to form the base
Early 20th Century
2.2 inches without stopper
A famille verte porcelain rouleau vase of miniature cylindrical form widening towards the shoulders with flared neck and mouth, supported on a foot rim with recessed base, the porcelain body covered in a white glaze and decorated in famille verte enamels with an episode from the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," set against an ornate continuous landscape, an artemesia leaf on the base. 12.5 cm (4.9") tall. 1920-1949. ...click for details
A small celadon jade boulder with russet markings, carved on one side with an immortal beneath a pine tree and a flaming pearl, a pagoda in the distance, the reverse carved with a robed female holding a large lotus, the upper area with 8 character inscription inlaid with gold and followed by a seal, dated to the xin chou year (possibly apocryphal or corresponding to 1901 or 1961). 20th Century. 5.75 inches tall.
A fine porcelain vase of baluster form with flared mouth, supported on a raised foot rim with recessed base, the white glazed porcelain body decorated in famille rose enamels with a scholar and attendant in a garden, the base with an apocryphal Qianlong mark. 10.5 inches tall. 1920's.
Provenance:
Collection of a Distinguished Professor ...click for details
A rare Japanese figural coral snuff bottle well carved as a heavenly maiden, the head serving as the stopper, the base carved with feet, the figure with elaborate robes and holding a parrot. 6.7 cm tall. Mid 20th Century.
A mutton-fat white jade snuff bottle with russet skin, the very fine material intricately carved on one side with dragon and phoenix, the reverse with birds and a pine tree growing from a Suzhou-style carved mountain, the flattened form well hollowed and supported on a raised foot rim with a recessed base
Note: The bottle is most likely of antique manufacture with the carved decoration likely added later
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A pair of porcelain vases of ovoid form with flared mouths and recessed bases, the white glazed porcelain body of each decorated in famille rose enamels with (gu) form vases containing flowers and branches, birds on the reverse, the base with an apocryphal "Qianlong" four character mark. 5 inches tall. 1920-1930's.
A very fine carved tourmaline group of a Buddha's Hand Citron, Pomegranate and Peach (3 abundances), the material ranging from intense pink to nearly colourless and highly translucent
A finely carved root wood model of the immortal Li Tieguai, his emaciated form covered by flowing robes, his face with full beard and a furrowed brow, holding a bowl in his left hand and his characteristic crutch in the other. Early 20th Century. 17 inches tall, 4.5 inches in diameter at base.
Condition: Split at bottom left of sleeve, possible restoration to cruth
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