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

A heavy porcelain fish bowl decorated in traditional Chinese taste in 17th Century Transitional style with a continuous panoramic landscape. Above the base is a band of 14th/15th Century style breaking waves: above the landscape is a Ruyi / floral border. Condition: there is a three way star crack to the base - one , which has an associated chip to the footrim, runs down one side of the bowl from top to bottom and a second runs half way up one side (please view enlargements); no further damages and no restoration. 30cm (12inches) high; 36cm (14inches) diameter

清晚期(19世纪) 青花山水人物全景鱼缸(有伤)
一件青花山水人物全景鱼缸，仿照17世纪的装饰风格所做。上面一圈如意云纹，下部一圈海水纹。
品相：底有三条冲缝形成的蟹爪纹，其中一条连接圈足上的一磕口并向上延伸至顶部（见图），另一条冲向上延伸至腹部中央。无其他损伤或修复。
高30厘米，直径36厘米。

A rare and very unusual underglaze blue decorated Gu shaped Altar Vase with fine crackular glaze. This item was made in Southern China, probably during the second half of the Qing dynasty. Condition: damaged - with very old (possibly Chinese) double stapled and lead infilled repairs. 31cm (12 inches) high.

A rare, heavy and very finely potted pair of bottle vases well decorated with stylized lotus flowers in underglaze blue with Doucai style overglaze enamel decoration. The base carries a tributory four character Kangxi (1662-1722) reign mark but this item was made later - during the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). The vase shape - Yutangchun ("Jade Hall Spring") first seems to appear during the Guangxu reign and identical over glaze enamel decoration can be found on Guangxu mark and period pieces (please compare with item/stock number 318 in our catalogue) suggesting that they were made in the same location but probably not destined for the Imperial court. Condition - excellent - there is wear to the gilding and very minor surface wear consistent with age; one vase has a tiny rim chip (please see enlargement no. 8), the other is perfect, there are no other chips, there are no cracks and there has been no restoration. Size - 17.5cm high. Weight - 500gm and 520gm.

清光绪 精美的官窑风格斗彩玉堂春对瓶 康熙款
一件精美稀有、胎体厚重的对瓶，清华莲文上以斗彩风格施彩釉。底有“康熙年制”寄托款，但为后世光绪年间（1875-1908）所作。玉堂春瓷瓶的器型首创于光绪年间，同样的釉彩可见于光绪款及其时期的瓷器（光绪官窑瓷）上（见本店第318号藏品），这说明这类瓷瓶与官窑瓷器同一产地，但可能不是为宫廷所作。
品相：完好。因年代久远，镀金与釉面有些许磨损。有一只瓷瓶有一小口磕（见图8），另一只完好。无其他口磕，无冲缝，无修复。高17.5厘米，重分别为500克和520克。

An underglaze blue and overglaze red decorated bowl depicting two five clawed dragons - each in pursuit of a flaming pearl. The base carries the six character mark of the Kangxi emperor but this item was probably made later, during the 19th Century. Condition - there is an old 0.2 inch (0.5cm) hairline to the rim and there are losses to the overglaze red decoration. Diameter - 3.6 inches (9.2cm). Height - 2 inches (5cm)

康熙款蓝地矾红龙纹碗
一件蓝地矾红二龙赶珠纹碗。底有“大清康熙年制”六字篆书款，但约作于19世纪。
品相：从口沿有一处0.5厘米长的冲缝，红色有些脱色。直径9.2厘米，高5厘米。

A rare Dehua 'Blanc de Chine' porcelain figure group depicting two kneeling women and a crucifix - made in the 18th Century for export to Europe. An identical piece - part of the P J Donnelly bequest - is currently on display in the British Museum. There are two light hairlines visible on the front and a firing crack following the mold join on one side. Only traces of the original gilding remain. 3.9 inches (10cm) High.

18世纪 德化窑外销基督教人物白瓷像
一件罕见的德化白瓷基督教人物像，两位妇女跪与十字架边，为18世纪外销至欧洲的出口瓷。大英博物馆有一相同之例，为P·J·唐纳利所捐献。
品相：有两道冲缝和一道窑裂。仅有一点点镀金残留。高10厘米。

A very finely potted and finely painted blue and white vase depicting three five-clawed dragons, amongst cloud scrolls, in pursuit of flaming pearls and above stylized breaking waves. The base carries the six character seal mark of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795) but, after three years deliberation, we have come to the conclusion that this item was probably made later, circa 1880-1920, during the late Qing or early Republic periods. Provenance - purchased by ourselves in January 2009 as part of the estate of a family with banking connections who were in Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s. Condition - the base is drilled through the reign mark - otherwise excellent condition with no further damage and no restoration. Please note: when we acquired this vase it was enclosed within a 1920s or 1930s electric light fitting which was removed by ourselves with great difficulty (please view enlargements). 33.5cm (13.25 inches) high. Weight - 1.125kg (2lb 7.75oz).

精致的乾隆款青花云龙纹观音瓶 或应稍晚
一件精致的乾隆款青花云龙纹观音瓶。底有“大清乾隆年制”六字篆书款，但估为后世1880-1920年间清末民初时期所做。
来源：2009年1月，我们从一个英国家族手中购得一些旧藏，此为其中一件。此家族上世纪二三十年代曾在上海从事银行业。
品相：底部款识部分有钻孔，除此之外品相完好，无损伤，无修复。
请注意：我们拿到这件瓷瓶时，瓶身附有一个二三十年代的台灯配件，经多次尝试终于将其取出（见图）。如有需要，可提供更多照片。高33.5厘米。重1.125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。

A balluster shaped vase and cover painted with "famille rose" enamels depicting a lady holding a fan with two boys in a garden setting. On the base is painted the iron red four character mark of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795) but this item was made later, in the early 20th Century, during either the closing years of the reign of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908) or during the Republic period (1911-1949). Condition: there are minor losses to the enamels but no chips or cracks and no repairs or restoration. 25cm (9.9inches) high.

20世纪初粉彩人物盖瓶
底有“乾隆年制”四字款，但做于20世纪初，即清光绪末年至民国时期。
品相：釉面有些许缺失，但无磕无冲，无修补或修复。高25厘米。

A very rare late Ming porcelain dish decorated in underglaze blue with overglaze iron red and green enamels. The base carries the four character mark of the Chenghua emperor but this item was made during the reign of the Tianqi Emperor(1621-1627)probably for export to Japan. Condition extremely fine. No restoration and( apart from the usual rim fritting) no damages and no losses to the overglaze decoration. 6.5 inches(16.5cm) Diameter.

明天启 五彩人物盘
一件少有的明晚期五彩盘。底有“成化年制”四字款，但作于明天启年间，故为出口至日本的外销品。
品相：非常好。除常见的毛口现象外，无修复，无损伤，无缺失。直径16.5厘米。

An unusual beaker or gu shaped vase simply and strikingly decorated with wucai overglaze enamels. The central section is of a 'rope twist' form possibly copying turned wood. This item was made for export to Europe during the reign of the Kangxi emperor - 1662 to 1722. Condition - the neck has been reduced by 3.5 cm and there is a light 3cm hairline running from the rim. No further damages and no restoration. 8.8 inches (22.5cm) high, 4 inches (10cm) diameter across the base.

17世纪清康熙 外销五彩花觚（部分被削）
一件五彩花觚，中间有波浪纹。为清康熙年间的外销瓷。
品相：口沿处被削去3.5厘米，从口沿起有一处长约3厘米的冲缝。无其他损伤或修复。高22.5厘米，底部直径10厘米。

A porcelain bowl painted with over glaze "famille rose" enamels depicting a flowering peony shrub issuing from a stylized blue rock. This item was made in China for export to Europe during the second quarter of the 18th Century. Condition: very good - there is a 1.7cm chip to the inside of the footrim; no other damages and no restoration. 14cm (5.5 inches) diameter; 6.5cm (2.6 inches) high.

A large and heavy European shape serving dish decorated in underglaze blue with deer, bamboo and pine trees in a river landscape. This item was made in China for export, circa 1750, during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795). Condition - there is a well restored rim chip with associated 5.5cm (2.2inch) hairline (please view enlargements 5 & 6) and there are minor glaze imperfections. 36cm (14.1 inches) across.Weight 1.1 kg (2lb 7oz) 707

18世纪清乾隆 大型青花风景餐盘
一件欧式器形的厚重青花大盘，中央饰有松、竹、鹿于山水间。为清乾隆时期约1750年左右的外销瓷。
品相：很好。釉面有小瑕疵，但无损伤或修复。宽36厘米。重1.1公斤。

A wedding plate finely painted with "famille rose" enamels against a pale green 'celadon' ground. The border is richly decorated with lotus, peony flowers, birds, insects, good luck symbols and auspicious objects. This item was made in China for export during the reign of either the Jiaqing or Daoguang emperors - probably circa 1800-1830.)Condition - there is a chip and associated 0.5 cm hairline to the rim and there is minor wear to the enamels. 7.75 inches(19.7cm) diameter.

19世纪早期婚庆喜盘-1800-1850
色彩明艳的婚庆盘，淡青瓷色底上饰粉彩人物花鸟纹。盘边沿繁花锦簇，饰满象征吉祥幸福的荷花、牡丹、鸟禽昆虫等。此盘估为嘉庆或道光时期（约1800-1830年间）的外销瓷。
品相：盘沿有处磕口，伴之约0.5cm长的细裂纹，盘釉面有轻微磨耗之迹。盘直径19.7cm。

A rare wine ewer, with warming pot, depicting the famous Tang Dynasty "drunken" poet Li Bai (701 - 762), with one of his best known poems and another inscribed on the warmer. Both poems are signed by the same calligrapher. This item carries the reign mark of the Tongzhi emperor (1862 - 1874)but was probably made a little later during the Guangxu reign (1875-1908). Condition - there are chips to the edges of the warmer (please see enlargement 1). There are no cracks and there has been no restoration. 13.5 cm (5.3 inches)high;9 cm (3.5 inches) wide.

19世纪诗画纹（李白诗）酒壶-同治
形制少见的酒壶，配温酒器。壶身饰唐代酒仙李白大诗人（701-762）及其名诗一首，温酒器上亦刻其诗一首，两首诗由同一书法家署名。此壶有同治（1862-1874）四字款，但估为光绪（1875-1908）时出品。
品相良好，无裂纹无修复，仅温酒器边沿有磕口（见放大图1）。壶高13.5cm，宽9cm。

An early 18th Century porcelain tea cannister painted in underglaze blue depicting houses and a pavilion in a river landscape. This item was made in Jianxi province, southern China circa 1700 - 1750 for export to Europe. Condition - the cover is missing and there is a small repaired rim chip, no further damages or restoration. 12cm (4.7 inches high)

18世纪 外销青花茶罐 约1700-1750
一件18世纪青花茶罐，绘有庭院溪流。约为1700-1750年间江西景德镇出口至欧洲的外销瓷。
品相：无盖。口沿有修。无其他损伤或修复。高12厘米。

A fine,large and very rare eight sided documentary vase (with fitted wood stand) - decorated in Chinese scholar's taste and bearing two poems. The first, small poem on the neck of the vase, describes the under glaze blue painted picture on the reverse side. Roughly translated - "Fisherman looks across riverbank - there are Huang Yang trees. There are three roads leading home and he carries a 'dan' (two baskets with carrying yoke). He is wearing a raincoat and hat and it is raining - he sees a farmer riding a buffalo. Cold brush and ink stone can make good article." The longer poem, inscribed in eight lines and written in sixteen seven character sentences, is the Fisherman's narrative story and can be translated as follows - "He walks through the trees - returning home at noon. Children are laughing outside the door. He is asked why he has finished fishing so early? He watches a bird catch a crab on the edge of a sand bank. He removes his brown clothes and goes to get some fire wood. White clouds are over the ground and the colour matches his shoes. His wife tells him to be careful when carrying the dan. 'Don't go to the high places or dangerous cliffs'. Farming is hard work - busy by day busy by night. He asks how much food (grain) is left in store. Old lady (his wife) smiles and points to the foot of the mountain. The wheat is green and the barley is yellow (they have enough food). The child,with his hair in the shape of a bun, is sleeping on the ground. Light rain (like mist) gives the fields the appearance of being covered with smoke. When he awakes he doesn't see his son - who is studying. He travels long distances through beautiful places - flowing river and falling flower petals - looking for him." This item was made in the Jingdezhen kilns, Jiangxi province south China, probably during the fist half of the 19th Century circa 1800 - 1850. Condition - there are two chips to the rim (one large and one small) and there is one chip to the shoulder There are no cracks and there has been no restoration. Height - 43cm (17 inches).

稀有的19世纪中国青花诗画八棱大花瓶（带座）
一件精美稀有的大型八棱诗画瓶（带底座），具有中国文人的装饰风格，上书两首诗文。瓶颈上 的短诗——“渔家隔岸绿垂杨，三径挑担入卧乡，两笠烟蓑耕野客，砚冰笔冻大文章”——描述了瓶身反面的画境。瓶身的长诗，八行十六句，书为：“柳贯鱼归正 午时，儿童门外笑嘻嘻；问翁何事收竿早，懒看沙头鹘螃持。脱却乌衣去打柴，白云满地衬芒鞋；老妻嘱咐轻挑担，莫踏高岗与险涯。农事纷纷日夜忙，问渠余积几 多粮；阿婆笑指南山下，小麦青青大麦黄。束发孩童枕地眠，朦胧细雨草生烟；醒来不见儿披读，寻到落花流水边”。作于江西景德镇，估为19世纪后半期 1850-1900年间，或为更早。
品相：口沿有一大一小两处磕，瓶肩有一处小磕。无裂纹，无修复。高约43厘米。
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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 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。