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A small twin-handled bronze censer, finely casted and with good patina. The base carries a rare two character seal script mark which reads "Cang Ju". It was probably made in the 17th Century, during the late Ming or early Qing dynasty. This item is from the collection of a British architect who was born in China and lived in Shanghai. It came to the UK with him in 1931. Condition - excellent - no damages. 10cm (4 inches) across; 5.5cm (2.5 inches) high. Weight - 425gm (15oz).

17世纪 “藏凥”款铜香炉
一件工艺精湛的双耳小铜香炉，包浆不错。底有小篆“藏凥”款识。作于17世纪，约明末清初时期。这件香炉是一位英国建筑师的旧藏。他出生于中国，曾旅居上海，1931年他带着这件香炉回到英国。
品相：完好。无损伤。宽10厘米，高5.5厘米。重425克。

A small Paktong Ink Box made in China during the Republic period (1912-1949) or earlier. The copper base bears a maker's or retailer's mark which, unfortunately, is too worn for us to read. Condition - wear to the base, consistent with many years of use, otherwise very good. 4.4cm (1.75ins) long; 3.2cm (1.25ins) wide; 2cm (0.8ins) deep.

白铜小墨盒 民国
一件民国或更早时期所作白铜小墨盒。铜质盒底有厂店款或人名款，但因磨蚀过多无法辨认。
品相：底部有划痕，或因长时间使用所致，除此之外很好。长4.4厘米，宽3.2厘米，深2厘米。

A very finely carved oval-shaped white jade falconer's plaque depicting a five-clawed dragon amongst scrolling foliage. This item was probably made in China in the 18th Century during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (1736-1795). Condition - very good - there are two chips to the reverse side (please see enlargement 2), no further damages or losses. 9.5cm (3.75ins) long; 5.3cm (2.1ins) wide.

18世纪 卷草游龙白玉瓦子
一件精美的椭圆形白玉瓦子，为放鹰人的臂饰，上有五爪龙于卷草纹中。约作于18世纪，可能为清乾隆年间。
品相：很好。背面有两处小磕（见图2），无其他损伤或缺失。长9.5厘米，宽5.3厘米。

A black and white Aboriginal subject earthenware dish or wall plaque, made circa 1965, by Studio Anna, Australia. condition - there are small under-rim chips and there is a crackled glaze to the reverse; no repairs or restoration. 24.5cm (9.7inches) diameter.

A finely carved Striped Ebony (Diospyros ebenum) bust of a lady made in Bali circa 1930-1960. Condition - excellent - no damages and no repairs. 26cm (10.2inches) high; 16cm (6.25inches) wide. Weight 1.6kg.

A small finely carved hardwood panel, with gold lacquered border, depicting a Scholar on a bridge in a mountain landscape and encased in a silver wire inlaid frame. The panel and frame were made during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - the frame has been crudely re-glued and would benefit from restoration； the panel itself is in excellent condition with no damages or losses. The frame - 22.3cm (8.8inches) high; 10.6cm (4.2inches) wide. Panel - 20cm high; 7.5cm wide.

清光绪 硬木（估为紫檀）雕高士赏游图小嵌板
一件雕刻精美的硬木小嵌板，四周镶金边，上刻有高士赏游图，嵌板外围有错银木框。嵌板和错银木框约作于清光绪年间。
品相：错银木框粗略粘在一起，如经修复，效果会更好。嵌板本身品相完好，无损伤或缺失。木框高22.3厘米，宽10.6厘米。嵌板高20厘米，宽7.5厘米。

A rare mirror black "famille noire" enamelled jar and cover depicting two birds perched on a branch of iron red flowering prunus blossom over green enamelled rockwork. This item is decorated in late Kangxi style (circa 1700-1720) but it was made later, during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - there is a hairline crack to the cover (please view enlargement 9); the jar itself is in excellent condition with no damages and no restoration. 14.5cm (5.75inches) high.

清光绪 稀有的19世纪康熙风格黑地粉彩莲子罐（带盖）
一件稀有的黑地粉彩莲子罐及盖，绘有花鸟山石。采用清康熙晚期的装饰风格，但作于清光绪年间。
品相：盖有冲（见图9），罐本身完好，无损伤无修复。高14.5厘米。

A very large, exceptionally finely cast, bronze censer in Ming form but with archaic (Zhou) style decoration of Imperial quality. The base carries the six character reign mark of the Ming Xuande emperor (1426-1435) but this item was made in China later, during the early 18th Century. Condition - there is old impact damage with an old repair - please view enlargements 5,6,7 and 8; also the five clawed dragons on the base have had a single claw removed; no further damages or restoration. Height 16.5cm (6.5inches);Diameter of mouth 29.5cm (11.6inches);diameter inside mouth 27.5cm (10.8inches); 1cm (0.4inches) thick.Weight 9.2kg (20lb)

精美稀有的17/18世纪大件铜香炉
一件大型厚重、铸造异常精美的铜香炉，明代器型，但有高古（周朝）风格的装饰纹路，极具皇家风范。作于17世纪或18世纪初。
品相：有一处老修（见图5、图6、图7和图8），无其他损伤或修复。高16.5厘米，开口外围直径29.5厘米，内沿直径27.5厘米，厚1厘米。重约9.2公斤。

A very finely painted Chinese blue and white vase painted in late 17th Century 'Transitional' style. The base carries the four character mark of the Kangxi emperor but this item was made later during the 19th Century. Condition - there is a small impact chip to the shoulder and associated old body cracks (please see pictures no.3 and no.9 ) and there is production glaze loss ('fritting') to the base rim (see enlargement no. 8). 26cm (10.3 inches) high.
19世纪 17世纪晚期康熙风格青花人物观音瓶
一件青花人物观音瓶，17世纪末过渡期的装饰风格。底有“康熙年制”四字款，但约作于19世纪晚期。
品相：瓶肩有因撞击形成的一磕口，及其连带的冲缝（见图3和图9），圈足有毛口的现象（见图8）。高26厘米。

A thickly potted heavy dish profusely decorated in early 19th Century style with Famille Rose enamels. This item was made in China in the early 20th Century , possibly for the Malaysian market, during the Republic period (1912-1949). Condition - very good - there is wear to the gilding but no chips, cracks or restoration. 28.8cm (11.4inches) diameter; weight 1.2kg (2lbs11oz).

民国 粉彩花鸟大盘
一件胎体厚重的粉彩大盘，具19世纪初艺风。作于20世纪初民国年间，可能为针对马来西亚市场的外销品。
品相：很好。镀金有磨损，但无磕口、冲缝或修复。直径28.8厘米，重1.2公斤。

A large carved hardwood bust of a dancer in traditional costume, signed Klung Kung, and made in Bali during the first half of the 20th Century, circa 1920 to 1950. Height 36cm (14inches); weight 2.5kg (5.5lb).

大型硬木雕巴厘岛舞女胸像 月1920-1950年间
一件大型硬木雕巴厘岛舞女胸像，舞者身穿传统服饰，底有作者签名“Klung Kung“，作于20世纪上半期的巴厘岛。
品相：完好。高36厘米，重2.5公斤。

A finely cast pair of bronze vases made in Japan, probably for export, during the Meiji period (1868-1911). Condition - excellent - no damages and no repairs. 24cm (9.5inches) high. Weight- 1.4kg (3lb1oz) each

日本产龙首耳铜瓶一对 约明治时期1868-1911
一对铸造精美的日产铜瓶，估为明治时期的外销品。
品相：完好。无损伤，无修补。高24厘米。每只重1.4公斤。

A small Paktong Ink Box with engraved landscape decoration, made in China during the Republic period (1912-1949) or earlier. The copper base bears a shop or retailer's mark which reads "Yong Fa Chang". Condition - there are small surface bumps and marks (please view enlargements) and there is wear to the base. 4.4cm (1.75ins) square; 2.4cm (0.9ins) deep.

民国 白铜山水纹小墨盒
一件白铜山水纹小墨盒，作于民国年间或更早。墨盒的铜底上有一厂店款“永发长”。
品相：盖上有一小凹陷和些许划痕（见图），底部有划痕。4.4厘米见方，深2.4厘米。

An archaic style jar with crackle-glaze and simulated metal mounts depicticting a Scholar / Musician with a Servant carrying a Qin (string instrument). This item was made in the late 19th Century for export, possibly during the reign of the Tongzhi emperor (1862-1874) when this style was first introduced. Condition - excellent no damage and no restoration. 13.5cm (5.3inches) high; weight 0.76kg (1lb10oz)

19世纪晚期 青花裂纹釉三铁人物瓷罐 约1865-1900年间
一件青花裂纹釉三铁人物瓷罐，主体为一雅士赏游，书童抱一古琴陪同。19世纪晚期的外销瓷，可能为这一风格开始出现的清同治年间。
品相：完好。无损伤，无修复。高13.5厘米，重0.76公斤。

A small jar decorated in early 18th Century Kangxi style with Famille Verte / Wucai enamels depicting a legendary battle scene possibly from from the historical epic novel "San Guo Zhi Yan Yi" (Romance of the Three Kingdoms) attributed to the 14th Century novelist Luo Guanzhong. This item was made for export during the late 19th/early 20th Century, probably during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). Condition - very good - no damages and no restoration. 12cm (4.7ins) high.

19/20世纪 康熙风格粉彩三国人物故事罐
一件18世纪康熙朝风格的粉彩三国人物故事小罐，为《三国演义》中赵子龙单骑救主的故事。作于19世纪末/20世纪初，估为清光绪年间。
品相：很好。无损伤，无修复。高12厘米。

A rare finely painted porcelain bottle vase decorated in what is known in America as the "Fitzhugh" pattern. This item was produced, probably for export to the USA, either late in the Qianlong reign (1736-1795) or during the reign of the Jiaqinq emperor (1796-1820). Condition - there is glaze loss and minor chipping to the rim; no further damage and no restoration. 25cm (9.9inches) high.

稀有的青花团花天球瓶 1790-1810年间
一件稀有的青花团花天球瓶。估为乾隆末嘉庆初年出口至美国的外销瓷。
品相：口沿有脱釉和磕口。无其他损伤或修复。高25厘米。

A richly patinated carved wood figure of a seated drum playing musician. This item was made in Bali, circa 1900-1940, during the first half of the 20th Century. Condition - very good - there is a small chip to the head-dress (please view enlargement 11) - no further damage and no repairs. 18cm (7 inches) wide; 32cm (12.5 inches) high.

A small carved seated figure of an official made in China during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier. Condition - there are some losses to the wood and there are extensive losses to the old paintwork and gilding. 12cm (4.7 inches) high.

明代 小件木雕圣贤像
明代或更早，木雕圣贤坐像。
品相：木材有些许缺失，色彩及镀金表面有许多脱落。高12厘米。