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A "naive" style painted and glazed pottery figure of a horse made in China, for burial, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Condition - generally very good - the corners of the base have been broken and three re-glued and there is a crack to one rear leg but no significant damages or losses. 20cm (8 inches) high; 21cm (8.25 inches) long.

明 彩釉陶马 约1368-1644
一件稚朴的彩釉陶马，为明代陪葬品。
品相：基本很好。底座边角有修，马一条后腿有一裂缝，但无较大的损伤或脱落。高20厘米，长21厘米。

A rare "mark and period" Chinese porcelain bowl. White glazed on the interior, the exterior is finely incised with two five clawed dragons in pursuit of pearls over waves and amongst flames and clouds; the outside is painted with contrasting apple green and aubergine enamels - a combination which was often used for imperial table sets. The base carries the six character reign mark of the Kangxi emperor within a double ring and this item was made within his reign (1662-1722). (For similar ref. - Sotheby's (London) 12 July 2006, lot no. 119. Condition - there are five short,mostly very light, hairlines to the rim (the longest being approx 0.8 cm);there are no chips and there has been no restoration. 5.6cm (2.25 inches) high; 11cm (4.3 inches) diameter.

清康熙 绿地茄紫龙纹碗
一件康熙款及其时期的瓷碗。内施白釉，外部二龙戏珠纹饰，苹果绿色地与茄色纹饰的组合，是清代宫廷盛器的常用颜色。底有青花双圈“大清康熙年制”六字款，也作于康熙年间。同类型的瓷器，参见伦敦苏富比2006年7月12日拍卖会第119号拍品。
品相：口沿有五处短细缝（最长的0.8厘米），无口磕，无修复。高5.6厘米，直径11厘米。

A rare underglaze blue decorated porcelain coffee can (cup) attractively painted in Chinese taste and made for export to Europe, circa 1725-1750, during the reign of either the Yongzheng or Qianlong emperors. Condition - there are three repaired rim chips, two with associated hairlines and there is a small area of glaze loss to the inside of the handle (please view enlargements). 6.8cm (2.7inches) high; 6cm (2.3inches) diameter.

18世纪青花外销咖啡杯 雍正/乾隆
一件外销青花瓷咖啡杯，上饰中国风格的风景人物，约为1725-1750年间雍正或乾隆时期出口至欧洲的外销瓷。
品相：有三处已经修复的口磕，其中有两处连带冲缝，把手内侧有一小处脱釉（见图）。高6.8厘米，直径6厘米。

A good ruby red Peking (Beijing) glass bowl. The base carries the four character seal mark of the Qianlong Emperor and this item was made during his reign (1736-1795). Condition - good there are small chips to the rim and there is age related wear to the foot rim consistent with an 18th Century attribution. 4.5cm(1.75 inches) high; 8.3cm (3.25 inches) diameter.

18世纪 北京红料碗 乾隆款
一件上好的北京产宝石红料碗。底有“乾隆年制”四字篆书款，也为乾隆年间所做。
品相：良好。口沿有小磕，因年代久远底足有划痕。高4.5厘米，直径8.3厘米。

A 16th/17th Century eight-sided bronze censer (incense burner) made in China during the late Ming dynasty (circa 1550-1644). Condition, very good - two of the feet have been secured by rivets one with an associated split and there is a small 0.8cm long thin gap below the rim - all possibly dating to the time of manufacture (please view enlargements 7,8 and 9). Dimensions - 14cm (5.5inches) across; 8.5cm (3.3inches) high.

明晚期 稀有的八方铜香炉
一件16/17世纪明晚期（约1550-1644）八方铜香炉。
品相：很好。有两足被支钉固定并有连带的裂纹，口沿下部有一长约0.8厘米的小开裂，这些可能都是香炉制作过程中形成（见图7、图8和图9）。宽14厘米，高8.5厘米。

A large, heavy and very finely cast bronze censer (incense burner) with good old patination. The base carries the six-character reign mark of the Xuande emperor but this item was made later during the 17th or 18th Century. Condition - excellent. Dimensions - 24cm (9.5inches) wide; 14cm (5.5inches) high. Weight 4.4 kilos (9.7 pounds).

17/18世纪 精美大型的铜虎眼耳三足炉
一件大型精美、包浆厚重的铜香炉。底有“大明宣德年制”六字款，但为后世约17或18世纪所作。
品相：完好。宽24厘米，高14厘米。重4.4公斤。

A finely decorated late 19th Century Renaissance/Gothic styled copper/bronze twin-handled dish or plaque. This item was made in Germany circa 1875-1900 and is signed Gustav Grohe (1829-1906). Condition - excellent - no damages or repairs. 29cm (11.4inches) diameter.

文艺复兴风格铜挂盘 Gustav Grohe署名 约1829-1906
一件做工精美的19世纪晚期文艺复兴或者哥特式风格的铜/青铜双提手盘或挂盘。此件作于德国月1875-1900年间，有Gustav Grohe的署名。
品相：完好。无损伤，无修复。直径29厘米。

A bombe form bronze censer finely carved with four winged mythical animals and two fish. The base carries a Xuande reign mark but this item was made later, probably circa 1795-1850 during the reign of the Jiaqing or Daoguang emperors. Condition - very good - this item had been polished when we acquired it about eight years ago but is now regaining its patination; there are no damages or losses. Dimensions - 23cm (9inches) wide; 8cm (3.2inches)high. Weight 1.7kg (3.8lb).

18/19世纪 神兽纹铜香炉
一件精美的双耳铜香炉，上有四翼神兽和两条鲤鱼。底有“大明宣德年制”款，但为后世约清嘉庆道光时期（约1795-1850）所作。
品相：很好。八年前，我们买来时，这件香炉已被前人磨光过，现在包浆又渐渐回复。无损伤，无修复。宽23厘米，高8厘米。重1.7公斤。

A Chinese bronze bell with double-dragon handle above ruyi-shaped clouds and with bands of carved decoration including flowering branches,bamboo,crabs and a phoenix above a lower band of stylized rocks and waves. Unusually for a Chinese Qing dynasty piece, the bell is made from copper/tin alloy bronze. We think that this item was probably made during the first half of the 19th Century, cica 1820-1850. Condition - excellent with good patination. Dimensions - 19cm (7.5inches) high. 14cm (5.5inches) diameter. Weight - 1.4kg (3lb).

19世纪初 青铜钟 估为道光
一件龙首提梁青铜钟，上有如意纹饰，另有花、竹、蟹及凤凰，下面有山石波浪纹饰。与一般清代青铜器不同的是，这件为铜锡合金青铜。我们认为此件可能作于19世纪上半期，约1820-1850年间。
品相：完好，包浆不错。高19厘米，直径14厘米。重1.4公斤。

A rare pair of Qajar style Persian enamel small vases made in Iran during either the 19th or early 20th Century. Condition - there are substantial losses to the enamels of both vases but no indentations. 13.5cm (5.5inches) high.

19/20世纪 波斯卡加王朝风格铜胎画珐琅对瓶
一件稀有的波斯卡加王朝风格铜胎画珐琅对瓶，作于伊朗，约19世纪或者20世纪早期。
品相：两件的珐琅都有脱落，无凹陷。

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 massive, heavily potted, Ming dynasty Cizhou stoneware wine jar freely decorated with flowers and plants in brown on a thick cream ground. For a very similarly decorated jar (possibly painted by the same hand) please see the example illustrated - Fig 1, p431 "Ming Ceramics in the British Museum" (ISBN 0 7141 1488 X). During the 15th and 16th centuries Cizhou-type jars, for use as wine containers, were ordered regularly by the Ming Court. There are two four character inscriptions on each side of the jar. One reads "Bai Yu Wu Xia" which translates. "White Jade is Spotless"; the other reads "Wei Shan Zui Le" which can translate "Kindness is the Most Happiness". Condition very good. 64cm (25.3inches) High.