A pair of chinese porcelain parrots each painted in green, yellow and black enamels and standing astride an integral rockwork base.
Dating from the Kangxi period (1663-1723), they stand 7 1/4inches (18.4 cms) high.
Each has a small chip to the beak covered with red lacquer, an identical small bare area to the top of the head (Part of firing process?) and some surface scratches. They are in otherwise good condition.
A pair of chinese cloisonne vases each decorated with a pair of five clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl over waves. The neck has a band of ruyi and floral scrolls.
Dating from c.1900, they stand 7 1/4inches (18.5 cms) high including lids.
Both vases are in good condition. The is some damage to one lid.
A well painted porcelain bowl and cover decorated with scholars objects and calligraphy in black and a painters or potters signature in red. There is a seal mark to the base and cover.
Probably dating from the late C19th., it stands 5 inches (12.8 cms) high.
There is some wear to the gilding and a miniscule shell frit to the rim of the lid. It is in otherwise very good condition.
A chinese cinnabar lacquer box well carved with a scene of a sage with 2 boys in a garden with rocks and trees.
Dating from the C19th., it measures 3 3/4inches (9.6 cms) min across.
There are a couple of secure seam splits where the top and the base join the sides. There is a crack to the inner rim of base and a small retouch to the base rim. (See photos)
