Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Porcelain (153)

A fine and rare 'Transitional' double gourd vase, delicately painted in underglaze blue, depicting two scholars at leisure in a garden. The neck is decorated with styalized tulips. This item was made circa 1640 during the reign of the Chongzhen Emperor (1628 to 1644). Condition - there are museum style gold leaf repairs to the top and there is a kiln iron spot on the lapet border to the waist of the vase. 8 inches (20cm) high.

明崇祯 明晚期青花人物葫芦瓶
一件精美稀有的“过渡期”青花人物葫芦瓶。瓶颈以郁金香装饰。作于明崇祯年间，约1640年左右。
品相：瓶口有博物馆风格的金叶修补，瓶中间有一处烧制过程中形成的铁锈色斑。高20厘米。

A rare and very finely enamelled deep dish depicting two cranes, a pine tree and lingzhi fungus (all symbols for long life) and two bats (good luck). The base carries the six character iron red reign mark of the Guangxu emperor and this item was made during his reign (1875-1908). Condition - there are three 2.5cm (1 inch) light hairlines running from the rim (please view enlargements); no further damages and no restoration. 5cm (2 inches) deep; 24.6cm (9.6 inches) diameter.

精美的19/20世纪松鹤延年彩瓷盘 光绪款及其时期
一件精美稀有的松鹤延年才瓷盘，上有两只鹤、松柏、灵芝和蝙蝠。底有红色“大清光绪年制”六字款，此件也作于光绪时期。
品相：有三条约2.5厘米长、与口沿相接的细冲缝（见图），无其他损伤或修复。深5厘米，直径24.6厘米。

A good underglaze blue and iron red decorated deep dish depicting Ming style dragons amongst cloud scrolls. The base carries the six character mark of the Yongzheng emperor, within a double circle, and was made during his reign (1723 to 1736). Condition - good - there are some under rim chips and there is the usual rim "fritting" - no cracks and no restoration. 20.4cm (8 inches) diameter. 4cm (1.6 inches) high.

18世纪早期 明代风格龙纹盘 清雍正
一件青花矾红龙纹碗，上有明代装饰风格的云龙纹。底有“大清雍正年制”六字款，也作于雍正年间。
品相：良好。口沿下有两处磕口，另有些许毛口。无冲缝，无修复。直径20.4厘米，高4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 rare early 18th Century Brush Pot or Bitong painted in vibrant "famille rose" enamels depicting a Scholar at his table and Kui Xing - the scholar's god of examinations. On the base is inscribed "Zhao Cai Jin Bao". The decoration and inscription suggest good fortune and prosperity. This item was made during the reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723 1735). Condition - there is a large chip and a 2.5 inch (6.5cm) hairline to the rim. 4.9 inches (12.5cm) high.

18世纪早期魁星笔筒-雍正
非常稀有的18世纪早期粉彩瓷笔筒，釉色鲜艳生动，描绘一位书生攻习于案，而魁星挥笔于旁，筒底书“招财进宝”。此笔筒出于雍正（1723-1735）时期。
品相：筒口沿有片大磕口和约6.5cm的细裂纹。笔筒高12.5cm。

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。

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 finely moulded porcelain bowl made circa 1700-1722 during the reign of the Kangxi emperor. On the base is a drawing of an archaic bronze wine vessel - Jue - within a double circle. Condition - there are three rim chips, the largest with associated hairline (please see enlargements 7 and 9 ); there are minor glaze imperfections and a patch of discoloration to the inside (also visible in enlargement 9 ). 6cm(2.3 inches) high; 11cm (4.3 inches) diameter.

18世纪早期模制青花碗-康熙
做工精美的模制青花碗，出品于1700-1722年间的康熙时期。碗底双圈内画仿古青铜酒器-爵。
品相：碗沿有三处磕口，最大磕口处有细裂纹（见图7、图9），有些部位釉彩有些许不完美，有一处污点（见图9）。碗高6cm，直径11cm。

A small teapot, in late 18th Century English (Leeds) shape, delicately painted with famille rose enamels. This item was made in China for export, circa 1790-1830 - probably during the reign of the Jiaqing emperor. Condition very good - there is a little wear to the gilding and there are two surface chips to the enamels (please see enlargements 10 and 12) but no other damages, no cracks and no restoration. 14.5cm (5.75inches) long; 10.5cm (4.1inches) high.

18/19世纪 粉彩人物茶壶 约1790-1830
一件18世纪晚期仿英国（利兹）器形的粉彩人物小茶壶。约为清嘉庆1790-1830年间的外销瓷。
品相：很好。镀金有少许磨损，釉面有两处脱落（见图10和图12），但无其他损伤、冲缝或修复。长14.5厘米，高10.5厘米。