Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese (243)

A heavy Ming style bronze censer bearing the inscription - "There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his prophet". Similarly inscribed bronzes and porcelain were first made for the Imperial court during the reign of the Zhengde Emperor (1506-1521) but this item was made later. The base carries a four character Xuande mark. Condition - very good. 3 inches (7.5cm) High 5.3 inches (13.5cm) Wide.

阿拉伯文字装饰的宣德款铜香炉
一件明代风格的铜香炉，上有阿拉伯文字，译为：阿拉是唯一的神，穆罕默德是他的先知。带有类似文字装饰的铜器和瓷器首先出现于明正德年间的宫廷，但此件可能稍晚。底有“宣德年制”四字款。
品相：很好。高7.5厘米，宽13.5厘米。

A very finely decorated Imperial wine cup depicting two iron-red five-clawed dragons, over breaking waves, in pursuit of flaming pearls. The base carries the underglaze blue seal mark of the Daoguang Emperor and was made during his reign (1821-1850). There is a 4cm hairline running from the rim . There is also a small rim chip above the tail of one of the dragons and there are two tiny rim nibbles (Please see pictures). Height - 4.7cm Diameter - 5.9cm

清道光 稀有的官窑制矾红龙纹酒杯
一件精美的官窑制矾红二龙戏珠纹酒杯。底有“大清道光年制”青花六字篆书款，亦作于本朝。
品相：自口沿处以一道4厘米长的冲缝。口沿另有一处小磕口和两处极小的瑕疵（见照片）。高4.7厘米，直径5.9厘米。

A well carved rock crystal sculpture comprising a vase with "chilong" dragon handles and surrounded by Magnolia, Peach, Pomegranate and Lingzhi Fungus. Condition -there is impact damage to the neck and a branch and two of the peach leaves are chipped. 3.75 inches (9.5cm) high 4.5 inches (11.5cm) wide.

18世纪水晶雕三多瓶
一件水晶雕三多瓶，螭龙耳，瓶身周围刻有兰花、寿桃、石榴和灵芝。
品相：瓶口有一处磕碰，寿桃的枝叶有磕口。高9.5厘米，宽11.5厘米。

A charming 'mutton-fat' jade carving of the Hehe Erxian (or 'Hehe Twins') holding a basket (containing a bat) also a lotus flower and probably made in the 18th Century during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (1736-1795). Condition very good. 1.85 inches (4.8cm) High 1.8 inches (4.75cm) Wide

白玉雕和合二仙
一件白玉雕和合二仙，约作于18世纪清乾隆年间。
品相：很好。高4.8厘米，宽4.75厘米。

A good bronze bombe form censer with rare figural decoration. The base carries the six character mark of the Ming Xuande Emperor but this item was made much later during either the late 18th or early 19th Centuries (c1790 - 1850). Condition - very good. No damages. 3.2 inches (8cm) High 7 inches (18cm) Across.

18/19世纪人物故事纹兽耳铜香炉
一件少见的人物故事纹兽耳铜香炉。底有“大明宣德年制”六字款，但为18世纪末或19世纪初作品。
品相：很好。无损伤。高8厘米，宽18厘米。

A bronze tripod censer with elephant form feet made during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (1736-1795). There is no cover and the handles have been removed. There are losses to the ear of one elephant and to the trunk of the other, with one exception, all the semi-precious stones which would have been set in the elephants headresses are missing. 4.2 inches (10.5cm) High.

清乾隆 象首三足铜香炉
一件清乾隆年间象首三足铜香炉，
品相：无盖，把手遗失。一只象耳和一只象牙有缺失，象首额头上原有的宝石仅留有一颗，其他已经全部遗失。高10.5厘米。

A rare Early 17th century peach form bronze waterpot (for the scholar's writing table) with three peach-shaped feet, probably made circa 1600 - 1644. There is very old, dark, patination and the remains of the original gold splashed decoration is still visible on the underside. This item is in very good condition with no damages. 2 1/2 inches (6.5cm) High 5.2 inches (13cm) Across.

明晚期 17世纪初 桃形铜水丞
一件稀有的17世纪初桃形铜水丞，约作于1600-1644年间。包浆厚重，底部的部分镀金仍然可见。
品相：很好。无损伤。高6.5厘米，宽13厘米。

A rare Dehua 'Blanc de Chine' porcelain figure group depicting two kneeling women and a crucifix - made in the 18th Century for export to Europe. An identical piece - part of the P J Donnelly bequest - is currently on display in the British Museum. There are two light hairlines visible on the front and a firing crack following the mold join on one side. Only traces of the original gilding remain. 3.9 inches (10cm) High.

18世纪 德化窑外销基督教人物白瓷像
一件罕见的德化白瓷基督教人物像，两位妇女跪与十字架边，为18世纪外销至欧洲的出口瓷。大英博物馆有一相同之例，为P·J·唐纳利所捐献。
品相：有两道冲缝和一道窑裂。仅有一点点镀金残留。高10厘米。

A rare very well carved soapstone sculpture of Lui Hai in traditional pose ensnaring the three -legged toad with a string of cash. This item was made circa 1750 - 1800 during the reigns of either the Qianlong or the Jaiqing Emperors. The tip of one finger is missing and there is an old glued repair - most visible on the upper foot. Little of the original paintwork is now visible. Height - 7.5 inches (19cm).

18世纪寿山石雕刘海像
一件雕工精湛的寿山石刘海像。作于1750-1800年间，清乾隆或嘉庆时期。
品相：一指尖有缺失，一足部有一处老修。原有的颜色大都脱落。高19厘米。