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A very finely painted fencai/famille rose enamelled teapot.The poem on the reverse side reads - "fang sheng chi jia; xiang qin xiu pi" which can be translated - "Fragrance (of tea)formed between teeth and cheeks; the scent (of the tea) deeply affects heart and spleen (refreshes one deeply)". It is signed "nie xing she zou" - "made by Nie Xing Sheng" (b.1909; d.1981) - active 1916-1981. The base mark reads Jiang Xi Mei Shu Ci Chang - "Jiangxi Art Porcelain Factory". This item was made during the Republic Period (1912-1949), probably circa 1945. Condition - excellent - no wear, damage or restoration. 15cm (6 inches) long; 8.5cm (3.3 inches) high.

民国 精美的粉彩诗画茶壶 聂杏生作
一件精美的粉彩茶壶。壶的一面画有人物及“聂杏生作”的款识，另一面有“芳生齿颊，香沁心脾”八字。聂杏生（1909-1981），著名民国时期瓷器艺人，尤其在1916至1981年间活跃于瓷器艺术创作界。壶底有“江西美术瓷厂”款。此壶坐于民国时期，约为1945年左右。
品相：完好。无磨耗，无损伤，无修复。长15厘米，高8.5厘米。

A rare, finely decorated, late Ming twin-handled bronze vase which still retains traces its original gilding. The vase carries the six character reign mark of the Xuande emperor (1426-1435) but this item was made later during the 16th or early 17th Century - possibly during the reign of the Wanli emperor (1573-1619). For a similar vase - Sotheby's, New Bond St, London (sale LO5212)- Lot 492. Condition very good - there are slight bumps and there are the usual small repairs which will have been made at the time of manufacture. 23cm (9 inches)high. Weight - 1.08kg.

16/17世纪 稀有的明代龙首提梁铜瓶
一件稀有精美的明晚期龙首提梁铜瓶，上面仍残留有原来镀金的痕迹。瓶颈上有“大明宣德年制”六字款，但为后世16或17世纪可能明万历年间所做。类似的器型，参见伦敦苏富比（新邦德街）第LO5212号拍卖会第492号拍品。
品相：很好，有因磕碰而生的轻微凹陷，及常见的制作时进行的小片修补。高23厘米。重1.08公斤。

Finely decorated 16th or early 17th Century Ming dynasty bronze lion form censer. Condition - there is a large hole to the base (enlargement 12)and another small hole at the base of the tale (just visible at the bottom of enlargement 7). 15cm (6 inches) long; 8.5cm (3.3 inches)high. Weight - 1 kg.

16/17世纪 明代狮形铜香炉
精美的16世纪或者17世纪初明代狮形铜香炉。
品相：底部有一个大洞（见图12），尾部底端有一个小洞（在图7上刚刚能看到）。长15厘米，高8.5厘米。重1公斤。

A well painted under glaze blue decorated bowl and cover depicting houses pavilions and gardens in a river landscape. This item was made in Jingdezhen Southern China, for export to Europe, circa 1770 -1790, during the reign of the Qianlong emperor. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration. 12cm (4.6 inches)diameter; 9cm (3.5 inches) high.

清乾隆 18世纪中国外销青花盖碗
一件精美的青花盖碗，上画有流水亭园。作于中国景德镇，为清乾隆约1770-1790年间出口至欧洲的外销瓷。
品相：完好。无损伤无修复。直径12厘米，高9厘米。

An ovoid jar heavily decorated with famille rose enamels depicting two dragons amongst lotus flowers and dense foliage. This item was made in China in the 19th Century. Condition - very good - no damages and no restoration. 20cm (8 inches) high.

19世纪 粉彩龙纹罐
一件椭圆形粉彩瓷罐，上有两条螭龙穿梭于缠枝莲花中。作于19世纪，中国。
品相：很好。无损伤，无修复。高20厘米。

A well potted deep saucer dish, with very fine overglaze gold and iron red decoration. This item was made circa 1700-1730, probably for export, during the reign of either the Kangxi or Yongzheng emperor. Condition - excellent - there is very slight surface wear but no damages and no restoration. 22cm (8.7 inches) diameter

18世纪初 镏金描红花草纹瓷盘 约1700-1730
一件镏金描红瓷盘。约作于1700至1730年间，可能是康熙雍正年间的外销瓷。
品相：完好。表面颜色有些微褪色，但是无损伤，无修复。直径22厘米。

A late 19th Century ovoid jar painted, in Yongzheng style, with 'Famille Rose' enamels depicting thirty-five boys in a dragon festival / procession. This item was made in China, possibly for export, during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - very good - no damages and no restoration. 20cm (8 inches) high.

19世纪 粉彩婴戏图罐
一件19世纪晚期的椭圆粉彩瓷罐，借用雍正时期的粉彩风格，绘制三十五个孩童舞龙。作于光绪年间，可能为外销。
品相：很好。无损伤，无修复。高20厘米。

A small enamelled copper box, the cover depicting a grasshopper or cricket amongst grasses and flowers. The base carries a "CHINA" stamp which dates it to post 1890. This item was probably made circa 1900, during the latter years of the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - there are spots and blemishes to the enamel on the cover and there are losses to the enamel on the sides. 4.1cm (1.6 inches) long; 3.1cm (1.25 inches) wide; 1.4cm (0.55 inches) high.

19世纪末 铜胎画珐琅圆盒
一件铜胎画珐琅圆盒，盖上画有花草昆虫。底有"CHINA"盖印，说明为1890年后作品。此件约作于1900年，光绪末期。
品相：盖上的珐琅有些许斑点，该周边的珐琅有些脱落。长4.1厘米，宽3.1厘米，高1.4厘米。

A heavy 18th Century double walled cup - the outer wall carved with reticulated decoration and painted with small famille rose flowers. This item was made in China during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). Condition there is a hairline to the inner wall which does not continue to the outside (please see enlargements 6 and 7) and there is very extensive wear to the gilding; there are no chips and there has been no restoration. 7cm (2.8inches) high; 7.7cm (3inches)diameter. Weight - 0.16 kg (6oz)

18世纪 镂空双层粉彩瓷杯
18世纪的厚重双层瓷杯——外壁为镂空纹饰并画有粉彩玫瑰花。约为乾隆年间所作。
品相：内壁有一冲缝（见图6和图7），镀金大多脱落。无磕口，无修复。高7厘米，直径7.7厘米。重0.16千克。

A late Qing dynasty cloisonne enamel box, probably made in China during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration. 4.2cm (1.6inches) high;6.8cm (2.7inches) diameter.

清晚期 掐丝珐琅彩盒（或为光绪年间）
品相：完好。无损伤，无修复。高4.2厘米，直径6.8厘米。

A well painted enamel on copper playing card box made in China circa 1900-1940, probably during the Republic period. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration. 10cm (4inches) long; 7.2cm (2.8inches) wide; 3cm (1.15inches) high.

民国 铜胎画珐琅扑克牌盒
一件画工精美的铜胎画珐琅扑克牌盒，作于1900-1940年间，约为民国时期。
品相：完好。无损伤无修复。长10厘米，宽7.2厘米，高3厘米。

A bronze "bombe" form censer with original stand, profusely carved with mythical creatures and traditional stories and with two fish handles. The base carries the six character reign mark of the Xuande emperor (1426-1435) but this item was made later during the last 100 years of the Qing dynasty (circa 1810-1910). Condition very good - no damages or repairs. 24cm (9.5inches) across; 12cm (4.9inches) high with stand. Stand 17cm (6.7inches) diameter. Weight 2.5kg (5.5lbs).

19世纪 铜香炉带座 “大明宣德年制”款
一件鱼纹双耳铜香炉和其铜座，上有瑞兽及三国人物故事。底有“大明宣德年制”六字款，但为清中晚期作品(月1810-1910）。
品相：很好。无损伤，无修复。宽24厘米，连座高12厘米。铜座直径17厘米。重2.5公斤。

A well carved yellow ground jar, with cover, depicting two confronting dragons amongst clouds and flames above breaking waves. The base carries the seal mark - Wang Bing Rong - and was probably made, circa 1910-1920, during the early Republic period. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration. 19cm (8.5 inches) high.

20世纪早期 黄釉瓷雕二龙戏珠莲子罐（带盖） “王炳荣作”款
一件雕工精细的黄地莲子罐，带盖，上有二龙戏珠图案。底有阳文篆书“王炳荣作”四字款，可能作于民国早期，1910至1920年间。
品相：完好。无损伤，无修复。高19厘米。

An Yixing stoneware teapot bearing a rare seal "Li Bang Shui Ji" - which might be a retailers mark. There is a single hole inside the spout. This item was made in China during the Qing dynasty (1644-1908),possibly during the reign of either the Jiaqing or Daoguang emperors (1796-1850). Condition - good - no damages and no restoration. 15.5cm (6.1inches) long; 9cm (3.5inches) high.

清 少见的“李邦水记”款紫砂壶
一件宜兴紫砂壶，底带少见的“李邦水记”款识——可能为店名款，内有一个出水孔。作于清代，可能为嘉庆道光年间。
品相：好。无损伤，无修复。长15.5厘米，高9厘米。

A large 16th Century Ming Dynasty deep dish painted in underglaze blue with grape and vine decoration to the centre and with alternating flowers and buddhist emblems around the rim. The underside is painted with elongated prunus branches under the rim and with stylized peach branches to the inside. The base is unglazed. This item was made in China, probably for export, in the second half of the 16th Century, circa 1550-1600. Condition - there is an old (previously riveted) repaired rim section, three repaired rim chips and a hairline crack (please view enlargements. 8cm (3.2 inches) deep; 44cm (17.3 inches) diameter.

明 青花葡萄纹大盘 约1550-1600
一件16世纪明代的青花大盘。盘中央所描绘的葡萄枝叶茂盛、果实累累，靠近口沿的一圈有交错的花卉和佛教法器纹饰。反面外圈为梅枝，内圈绘有桃枝。底足素胎无釉。此件可能是中国出口至中东的外销瓷，约为16世纪后半期（明嘉靖、隆庆或者万历年间）。
品相：口沿处有过去的修复（之前为U形钉固定)，三处已修复过的磕口，及一处冲缝（见图示）。深8厘米，直径44厘米。

A rare and unusual archaic style Jade carving in the form of a "double bird" You. There is a late Shang dynasty bronze You of similar form, described as a Xiao You (Owl You) in the collection of Shanxi Museum, Shanxi Province. This item was exhibited in the Royal Academy, 1973, and can be seen on page 72 of "The Genius of China" (ISBN 0 7230 0107 3). We have, as yet, been unable to date our jade and can only suggest that it was probably made circa 1500 - 1900 during either the late Ming or Qing dynasty . Condition - very good - there is a natural flaw / "crack" which we believe was present before the stone was carved and which runs down both sides and is continuous on the inside - no damages and no restoration. 10cm (3.9 inches) high; 6cm (2.3 inches) across.

A rare Cultural Revolution era wood carving depicting a girl dancer holding a lantern, probably from a People's Liberation Army Ballet or possibly from a Beijing Opera performance of the same period, circa 1966-1976. Condition - the lantern handle has been broken and there is a piece missing; no further damage and no restoration. 21.5cm (8.5 inches) high.

文革时期 样板戏“红灯记”木雕
一件文革“红灯记”木雕，以京剧样板戏《红灯记》为参照，雕刻出了铁梅高举红灯的形象。
品相：灯笼的提梁有损坏，提梁部分遗失。无其他损伤或修复。高21.5厘米。

A crisply moulded white porcelain "Blanc de Chine" wine cup. The shape is made in imitation of contemporary rhinoceros horn libation cups. This item was made in the Dehua kilns Fujian province, circa 1640 - 1700, during the very late Ming or early Qing dynasty. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration. 6.9cm (3.7inches) high; 12.3cm (4.8 inches) long; 9cm (3.5 inches) wide.

17世纪 德化窑堆贴梅鹿高足杯
一件白瓷高足杯。器型仿照同时期的犀角杯。为明末清初约1640-1700年间福建德化窑所做。椭圆底足，敞口外撇，口沿有十二个不规则的莲弧瓣。外壁堆贴山石、松梅、龙鹿等纹样。
品相：完好，无损伤，无修复。高6.9厘米，长12.3厘米，宽9厘米。