A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN DISH, KANGXI, CIRCA 1700.
A porcelain dish made specifically for export to the West at the end of the 17th century. The central motif of a vase of flowers supported on a rustic stand dates back to the Kraak dishes of the Wanli period. The plate has an iron rich glaze dressing to the edge in order to prevent fritting of the thin rims common at that period.
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Painted on pith paper and, unusually for this medium, fine condition. For a similar painting see “Chinese Export Watercolours” by Craig Clunas, V&A Museum, 1984. Lightly mounted on card.
JO & UBA, A PAIR OF KYOTO SAKE CUPS, 19TH CENTURY.
A very curious pair of sake cups in the form of portraits of the legendary aged pair, Jo & Uba. The exterior of each cup is for the most part unglazed with just the hair picked out. The interiors are fully glazed and feature unusual clay applications pressed in though what they represent perhaps only the potter knew. Kyoto ware, 19th century.
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Though not illustrated in any reference I own, this delicate perfumer is perhaps related to the pierced box for the scholar’s table illustrated by Donnelly in his ‘Blanc de Chine’ where he gives the date as 18th century. I suspect the fragile nature of this perfumer has ensured its rarity, not many would have survived.
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A SUPER CHINESE SOAPSTONE CARVING, LATE 18TH CENTURY.
The material is of a distinct pink / lilac colour. The quality of the carving speaks for itself.
3.1/2” high. The carving appears perfect at first sight but a very fine crack around the neck suggests the head has been off at some time. The line doesn’t show much, in fact I di ...click for details
AN 18TH CENTURY CHINESE CLOISONNÉ DISH WITH A MOST UNUSUAL DESIGN.
A small Chinese cloisonné dish with straight sides, the centre enamelled with a rare depiction of a playful Pekinese dog. Dates from the early 18th century. I have never seen this particular design before and am unable to find anything similar illustrated.
An elegant Tibetan ewer possibly used for serving tea. This design has not changed for many hundreds of years. The ewer is hand-raised from copper sheets, all joints are brazed with brass. The rim is solid brass, the handle hollow. Though polished recently the ewer has plenty evidence of age inside and is now toning down to a most attractive colour. A great interior decorati ...click for details
A fine and rare Chinese porcelain dragon dish dating from the Kangxi period. Within the foot-rim is a six-character Chenghua (15th century) mark but this dish dates from around 1700 when the mark was used often. Kangxi porcelains are seemingly in great demand now, especially when in fine condition.
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A VERY OLD ISLAMIC PERSIAN OR AFGHAN POWDER-FLASK, INSCRIBED.
At least I think it is a powder flask. I suspect it is made from papier-mâché and is lacquered to protect it from the elements. There are many lines of calligraphy that should produce some interesting research for the scholar. Also in the design are a couple of birds, one either side of the bulb. There is an ancient rusted iron suspension loop and whe ...click for details
A FINE & UNUSUAL MOLDED SOFT-PASTE VASE, QIANLONG MARK & PERIOD.
The globular body molded with four blossoms on an undulating scroll with leafy stems below narrow key fret bands around the foot and shoulder, the tall waisted neck molded with a band of upright leafy stems alternating with ruyi heads, the flaring neck with a ruyi border. The vase is covered overall with a crackled mushroom / ivory white gl ...click for details
