A Chinese bronze water dropper in the form of a bearded male perched atop a brocade wrapped double gourd
Late Qing Dynasty
3 inches long and 2.5 inches tall
A fine Chinese copper hand warmer of rounded rectangular form, the handle wrapped with bamboo, the pierced lid with geometric designs. 5.5 inches x 4.3 inches x 3.2 inches.
Condition:
The lid dented at one corner and associated loss
An Archaic Bronze Kettle (He)
Han Dynasty
5.5 inches in diameter excluding the handle and spout
The globular body supported on three bear form legs, with animal form spout and handle at relative right angles on the sides, the circular hinged lid cast with ...click for details
A Partially-Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of a Standing Official
Cast with the hands crossed at the chest holding an audience tablet, the robes trailing down to the feet, the head surmounted by an official hat, the robes and base with traces of red lacquer remaining
16th/17th Century
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A Massive Chinese Bronze Tripod Incense Burner "Ding"
the body cast with a large frieze of archaistic bird-like designs below a smaller band of similar design, protruding ridges on the front and back, the sides with raised loop handles, supported on 3 long cylindrical feet
17th/18th Century
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A very rare and unusual Chinese bronze incense burner in the form of a storage chest, the top perforated to vent the smoke, two small boys modeled in high relief at the side and top.
A fine bronze model of a Chinese scholar riding a donkey, cast in 2 pieces; the bearded scholar wearing an official hat and extending his left hand, his back with a hole possibly to affix a satchel or other accessory, the donkey wearing a saddle blanket and holding its head down and its long ears at attention.
A fine gilt bronze model of Buddha seated with legs crossed upon a lotus throne, his hands delicately modeled in the Dharmachakra (Wheel of the law) Mudra and his face with a peaceful expression. 3 Character inscription "Du Dao Ren" on the reverse. Hollow with open bottom.
16th Century
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A fine archaistic Chinese bronze vessel (Ding), the bulbous body supported on three cylindrical legs, the sides decorated with zoomorphic designs and stylized cicada. 17th Century or Earlier. 9.5 inches tall, 6.5 inches wide.
Provenance:
Collection of a distinguished professor from Indiana. Acquired Mid-20th Century.
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A fine archaistic bronze hu form vase with four sides, decorated at the top with two friezes of wave designs, followed by a section of key fret, zoomorphic designs, a large band with stylized phoenix, geometric designs, supported on a foot with zoomorphic designs and a recessed base. Song-Ming Dynasty. 8.25" tall.
Provenance:
Collection of a distinguished professor, Indiana. Acquired mid 20th C.
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A fine and rare bronze qilin, the mythical scaly dragon-like hoofed creature with wings and a tail that resembles that of a pekingese. Wood stand. 8" x 3" x 8.5." Ming Dynasty
Provenance:
Collection of a Distinguished Professor of Eastern Studies, Indiana
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A bronze beaker vase (Gu)
inlaid with silver wire, the central bulbous section with eight tri-grams above and below a section of lappets. 7.25 inches tall. 18th Century.
A small chinese bronze of squared ovoid form with tapering sides, supported on a square base, the neck curving outward to a flared mouth, two sides with loose ring lion mask handles. Approximately 4.5 inches. 18th-19th Century.
A fine and rare Chinese bronze incense burner with bamboo form handles and legs, the sides with birds, the interior undecorated, the base marked "Da Ming Xuan De Nian Zhi." Approximately 6 inches tall. 18th Century.
A miniature gilt bronze Buddha from a traveling shrine, seated upright with legs crossed upon a lotus throne, a robe draped over his left shoulder, his left hand holding an alms bowl, the other resting upon his knee, his hair and eyes with remaining lapis pigment. 3.7 cm tall. Qing Dynasty or earlier.
