Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art (328)

A very finely engraved paktong ink stone box with copper lining and base. The cover is decorated with Shang dynasty style Gu and Ding vessels and with archaic style chilong dragon border. The base carries the four character maker's mark - "Rong Bao Shang Gong". Condition - very good. 3.7 inches(9.7cm) across; 1.6 inches (4.5cm).

稀有刻白铜墨盒-19世纪
刻工精良的白铜墨盒，黄铜里和底，盒盖上刻商代风格觚和鼎，沿饰古赤龙纹。盒底有作者留款“荣宝上工”。
品相完好，宽9.7cm，厚4.5cm。

A small attractively decorated porcelain jardiniere and stand probably made in Jingdezhen, China circa 1770 - 1820 during the reign of either the Qianlong or Jiaqing emperor. Although this was a popular export shape during that period the traditional archaic style decoration suggests that this was possibly made as a scholar's item. Condition - perfect - no damages and no restoration. 3.5 inches (9cm) across; 3.2 inches (8cm) high - with stand.

18/19世纪小花盆及底座-乾隆/嘉庆
形态精巧的小型花盆及底座，估为1770-1820年间乾隆或嘉庆时期景德镇瓷品。虽然这种形态的外销瓷颇流行，但从盆身上传统的双回文纹饰看应为文人墨客之物。
品相完美，无破损，无修复，盆宽9cm，连底座高8cm。

A large exceptionally well carved Huang-Yang ("boxwood") sculpture of Damo seated in meditation on a rockwork base. This item is probably made in the 18th century during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). For similar much smaller example, ref. Christies's 'Art D'Asie', Paris, 7 Dec 2007, lot 256. Condition: excellent, no chips or losses, just age related cracks on the base and head. 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) high. For many additional pictures please view #0009 in our Liverpool shop website at 69aliverpool.co.uk

18世纪黄杨木雕刻达摩苦修面壁像-乾隆
大款的黄杨木雕刻，达摩坐于岩石上，手持佛珠，冥思修行。此像雕工精良，细致入微，估为18世纪乾隆（1736-1795）时期出品。请查阅2007年12月7日法国巴黎Christies "Art D'Asie" 的第256号拍品。
品相完美，无磕无损，仅头部和底座因年代久远而生的裂纹，像高32.5cm。

A green glazed "celadon" ware vase with flattened pear-shaped body made in the Longquan kilns, Zhejiang province, circa 1450-1550, during the middle Ming dynasty. The shape is probably in imitation of ring handled bronze vessles of similar form which have been produced in China since the Yuan dynasty. There is moulded floral decoration to the body and a plantain leaf design around the neck. On each side of the vase are six-lobed cartouches containing the Chinese characters "shou" (longevity) and "fu" (prosperity). There is an almost identical example in the British Museum, please see item 16:18, page 469 - "Ming Ceramics in the British Museum" by Jessica Harrison-Hall (ISBN 0 7141 1488 X). Condition - there are under glaze firing cracks and some surface scratching but no external damage and no repairs or restoration. 7.25 inches (18.5cm) high.

15/16世纪明龙泉青瓷梨形双耳瓶
绿釉青瓷桃形扁瓶，明中期约1440-1550年间浙江龙泉窑品，此种器形估为仿元代以来双耳吊环青铜瓶器形，模制的花卉纹瓶身和芭蕉叶纹瓶颈，瓶身两面中央六瓣海棠花内各有“福”及“寿”字纹。大英博物馆内有一几乎同样的展品，见Jassica Harrison-Hall的“Ming Ceramics in British Museum (大英博物馆的明代陶瓷）”（ISBN 0 7141 1488 x) 一书第469页第16:18件样品。
品相：釉下有窑裂之迹，釉面有划痕，但无损伤，亦无修补或修复。瓶高18.5cm。

Early 18th century tea bowl and saucer, decorated in "imari" style in under glaze blue and over glaze iron red, depicting four-clawed dragons amongst cloud scrolls in pursuit of flaming pearls. This item was made for export to Europe during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735). Condition - there is a 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) hair line running from the saucer dish rim (see enlargements 5 and 6); there is the usual rim fritting and there is wear to the over glaze gilding. Saucer dish 4.75 inches (12 cm) diameter; tea bowl 2.9 inches (7.4 cm) diameter, 1.5 inches (4.3 cm) high.

18世纪早期龙纹茶碗及碟-雍正
18世纪早期伊万里风格的青花釉下红彩龙纹碗和碟，四爪龙云中戏珠纹，为雍正（1723-1735）时期的外销至欧洲的瓷器。
品相：碟沿有条约1.5cm长细如发丝的裂纹（见图5及6），年代久远造成的毛口之迹和口沿镀金磨损之迹。碟直径12cm，茶碗直径7.4cm，高4.3cm。

A rare 17th Century (probably late Ming) carving of the Hehe Erxian - the Twin Immortals of Union and Harmony - in typical pose, one holding a basket and the other holding its 'contents' - a bat a symbol of happiness. Condition - good - there are natural cracks and flaws to the stone but no damages or losses. 6.5 inches (16.5cm) long; 4.5 inches (11.5cm) high.

稀有17世纪寿山石雕刻“和合”二仙摆件
非常稀有的17世纪（约晚明）“和合”二仙摆件，一仙双手捧盒，一仙手持象征“福”的蝙蝠，二仙寓意和睦和谐。
此摆件品相完好，仅有天然形成的石纹裂纹和瑕疵，但无破损无缺失，长16.5cm，高11.5cm。

A rare Indonesian Keris/Kriss with very old short wavy pamir/pamor steel blade. The Javanese style hilt has a white metal (probably silver) fitting set with flat back - "rose cut" - diamonds. For similar diamond fitting please see fig 10a, page 385 - "Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor" by George Cameron Stone, 1934 - pub 1961 by Jack Brussel (New York). Condition - the tip of the blade is missing and there are two chips and an age related crack to the wooden hilt. Total length 19.25 inches (49cm). Length of blade 12 inches (30cm)

稀有印度尼西亚古董克力士佩剑-嵌宝石柄
非常稀有的蛇形刃克力士剑。爪哇风格的剑柄上饰白色金属（可能是银饰）内嵌玫瑰钻。请见1934 年George Cameron Stone 所著"Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor" 一书第385页图10a，其钻石镶嵌工艺和本品类似。
品相：刃尖断失，木柄上有两处磕伤，有一处因年代久远所致的裂纹。整剑长49cm，剑刃长30cm。

A rare early 18th Century Brush Pot or Bitong painted in vibrant "famille rose" enamels depicting a Scholar at his table and Kui Xing - the scholar's god of examinations. On the base is inscribed "Zhao Cai Jin Bao". The decoration and inscription suggest good fortune and prosperity. This item was made during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723 1735). Condition - there is a large chip and a 2.5 inch (6.5cm) hairline to the rim. 4.9 inches (12.5cm) high.

18世纪早期魁星笔筒-雍正
非常稀有的18世纪早期粉彩瓷笔筒，釉色鲜艳生动，描绘一位书生攻习于案，而魁星挥笔于旁，筒底书“招财进宝”。此笔筒出于雍正（1723-1735）时期。
品相：筒口沿有片大磕口和约6.5cm的细裂纹。笔筒高12.5cm。

A large, heavily potted, "Diving Dragon" dish depicting an angular stylized dragon amongst clouds in pursuit of a flaming pearl. The design originated in more conventional form in the early 18th Century during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735) but this item was made later during the reign of the Jiaqing emperor (1796 - 1820). Similar dishes were salvaged from the wreck of the Diana which sank in 1816. Condition - there are two hairlines - 3cm (1.2 inch) and 4cm (1.5inch)- running from the rim (please see enlargements 7 and 8). There is surface wear to the interior and what is probably an owner's mark - "Shi Yuen Shung" - engraved above the foot rim. 5cm (2 inches)deep; 17.8cm (11 inches) diameter.

19世纪早期青花潜龙纹盘-嘉庆（约1816）
大款青花潜龙盘，胎体厚重，饰潜龙云纹，龙首有角，火珠纹，此种风格在清早期的雍正（1723-1735）时期更常见，但此盘为后来嘉庆（1796-1820）时期所出。出事于1816年的戴安娜（Diana）沉船的打捞品中可见同款式的瓷盘。
品相：盘口有两条细裂纹，分别长约3cm、4cm（见放大图7、图8），盘面有些软道，足沿上方可见刻有三字“士云生”，可能为此盘所有者所留。盘深5cm，直径17.8cm。

An early 18th Century deep dish with very fine porcelain body decorated in underglaze blue depicting a four clawed dragon, amongst cloud scrolls, in pursuit of a flaming pearl. This item was made in Jingdezhen, Jianxi province, during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723 - 1735). Condition - there are two hairline cracks (1.7 and 1.5 inches) and associated chips and frits to the rim in the area facing the dragon's right claw (please see enlargement no. 4). There has been no restoration. 1.5 inches (4cm) deep; 8.1 inches (21.5cm) diameter.

18世纪早期云龙纹盘-雍正
18世纪早期的青花深口盘，胎质精良，饰四爪云龙及火珠纹。此盘为雍正（1723-1735）世纪江西景德镇窑品。
品相：盘口有两条裂纹及磕口，又毛口之迹（见放大图4），但无修复。盘深4cm，直径21.5cm。

A rare and very finely enamelled small vase. On the base is the iron red hall mark - Ju ren tang zhi - "Made for the hall where one dwells in benevolence". The mark is often attributed to the brief reign of the Honxian emperor (circa 1915- 1916) but this item was probably made a little later. Condition - excellent, no damages and no restoration. 8cm (3.2 inches) high.

精美彩饰无颈瓶-居仁堂款（约1916-1920）
非常稀有但纹饰精美的小款无颈瓶，瓶底有红釉款“居仁堂制”，此款多出于短命的洪宪（约1915-1916）时期，但此品估为后世制作。
品相完美，无损无修复，瓶高8cm。

A rare wine ewer, with warming pot, depicting the famous Tang Dynasty "drunken" poet Li Bai (701 - 762), with one of his best known poems and another inscribed on the warmer. Both poems are signed by the same calligrapher. This item carries the reign mark of the Tongzhi emperor (1862 - 1874)but was probably made a little later during the Guangxu reign (1875-1908). Condition - there are chips to the edges of the warmer (please see enlargement 1). There are no cracks and there has been no restoration. 13.5 cm (5.3 inches)high;9 cm (3.5 inches) wide.

19世纪诗画纹（李白诗）酒壶-同治
形制少见的酒壶，配温酒器。壶身饰唐代酒仙李白大诗人（701-762）及其名诗一首，温酒器上亦刻其诗一首，两首诗由同一书法家署名。此壶有同治（1862-1874）四字款，但估为光绪（1875-1908）时出品。
品相良好，无裂纹无修复，仅温酒器边沿有磕口（见放大图1）。壶高13.5cm，宽9cm。

A scarce 18th Century U-shaped bowl decorated with iron red and very finely painted "famille rose" enamels depicting the Bajixiang - the Eight Buddhist Treasures - between key-fret and ruyi bands. The base carries the six character seal mark of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795) and is of the period. Although not uncommon during the 19th Century, Qianlong examples of this type are rare and with superior decoration. For similar - ref. Sotheby's, London - lot 145,12 July 2006. Condition - there is a 4cm(1.6 inch) hairline, barely visible from the outside, and a faint star crack (please see enlargements 7 and 8 for both). 10.8cm (4.25 inches)diameter; 6.4cm (2.5 inches) high.

稀有粉彩八吉祥纹碗-乾隆款
罕见的18世纪粉彩八吉祥纹U形碗，碗沿下饰回行文，碗足上饰如意纹，碗底有“大清乾隆年制”（1736-1795）六字款，此碗为同期所出。此种形制的碗在19世纪比较普遍，但在乾隆时期实属罕见，而且纹饰非常精美。请参考2007年7月12日伦敦Sotheby's的第145号拍品。
品相良好，内有条4cm长的细裂纹，从外部几难辨出；外部有处模糊的裂纹（见放大图7、图8）。碗直径10.8cm，高6.4cm。

A rare and very well painted enamel wine ewer - with documentary decoration in Chinese taste possibly depicting the story of the Daoist Immortal Lu Dong Bin. This item was made circa 1740 during the reign of the Qianlong emperor. Condition - there is an 18th Century iron replacement handle; there are surface marks and there are enamel losses around the finial on the cover( enlargement no.6) and to the tip of the spout (enlargement no.1). There is a 0.5cm impact enamel loss to the lower part of the back panel (please see enlargement no. 3). 5 inches (13cm) high; 5 inches (13cm) long.

稀有18世纪中期彩饰酒壶-乾隆
稀有且画工精良的酒壶，壶身饰人物故事纹，似道家神话人物吕洞宾。此品制于乾隆时期约1740-1750年间。
品相：壶柄为18世纪的铁质复制品，壶面有些污点，壶盖尖顶和流嘴尖有些许釉彩脱落（见放大图6及放大图1），壶后身下部有块约0.5cm的釉彩由于磕碰而缺失（见放大图3）。壶高13cm，长13cm。

An early Ming dynasty Celadon bowl made in the Longquan kilns, Zhejiang province during the first half of the 15th Century (circa 1400 - 1450 AD). The outide is of moulded lotus petal form, the base is unglazed and there is carved lotus flower decoration to the interior. Condition excellent - no damages and no restoration. 21cm (8.3 inches) diameter; 9cm (3.5 inches) high.

明代龙泉青瓷荷叶纹碗-15世纪
明早期龙泉青瓷碗，15世纪上半叶（约公元1400-1450），碗外部模制成莲花瓣形，内部亦划莲花纹，底部无釉。
品相完美，无损伤也无修复，碗直径21cm，高9cm。

An exceptionally rare turquoise-glazed porcelain vase or flask made in the Jingdezhen kilns, Jiangxi province,China, during the reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722). The neck is decorated with upright plantain leaves, each shoulder with styalized lotus scroll design and applied buddhistic lion head. The central panels front and back feature the Hehe Erxian - the twin Immortals of Union and Harmony - one holding a basket from which has been released a bat, in flight amongst clouds. Inside the mouth are the remains of brown paint which originally covered the inner surface - possibly in imitation of middle eastern earthenware vessels. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration. 25cm (9.9 inches) high; 18cm (7 inches) wide.

稀有18世纪早期松石绿釉壶形瓶-康熙
及其罕见的景德镇松石绿釉壶形瓶，康熙（1662-1722）是其出品，瓶颈饰直立芭蕉叶纹，两肩饰缠枝莲花纹，狮子头双耳，瓶肚两面都饰和合二仙图-其中一仙手捧竹篮，一只蝙蝠从篮中飞出，盘旋云中；瓶口内部曾有棕色绘画-可能为仿中东陶瓷风格-但现在仅少许棕色残留物。
品相完美，无损无修复，瓶高25cm，宽18cm。

A good early 18th Century syle meiping form vase decorated with prunus blossom against a "cracked ice" ground. On the base is the six character reign mark of the Kangxi emperor (1662 - 1722) but this item was made later - during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875 - 1908). Condition - excellent. No damages and no restoration. 7.3 inches (18.5cm) high.

康熙时期风格的青花梅花纹梅瓶-光绪
优美的18世纪风格梅瓶，开片底釉，瓶身饰梅花纹，瓶底有康熙（1662-1722）六字款，但此品应出于后世光绪（1875-1908）时期。
品相完美，无损亦无修复，瓶高18.5cm。

An unusual pair of Chinese style bronze incense burners, both with original covers, made in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1911). Condition the rim of one is indented and there is a surface crack to the other. 7 inches (18cm) high, 4.6 inches (11.8cm) diameter.

一对日本铜香炉及盖-明治
稀有的中国风格的铜香炉，带原装炉盖，出于日本明治（1868-1911）时期。
品相：其中一香炉口沿有处下压之迹，另一香炉表面有裂纹。炉高18cm，直径11.8cm。