Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Porcelain (11)

A very fine Chinese Imari saucer dish decorated with elaborate sprays of Chrysanthemums and Irises with a central motif of a Chrysanthemum all richly gilded with a minimum of underglaze blue elements in the design. The edge of the dish with a gilded brown glazed rim. The reverse painted with two prunus sprigs in iron red and underglaze blue. The dish dates to the early 18th century; late Kangxi to Yongzheng...

A Chinese porcelain moulded dish of sixteen petaloid form, (chrysanthemum form, kikugata) decorated with panels of flowers, Chrysanthemums, Plum Blossom, brocade bands and Tea flowers to the centre. The reverse painted with sprigs in iron red and underglaze blue. The dish dates to the late Kangxi circa 1700-1720. The dish measures 18.5cms in diameter...

A large robustly potted Chinese square section canister decorated in typical Chinoiserie style with a scene of Pavillions, Bridges and islands dating to the early 19th century. The vase stands approximately 13 inches high and is 8 inches square. It is in good condition except for a hairline crack from the shoulder with related chip, and a restoration work to the neck. The extensive overpainting apparently hiding a chip, possibly filled, and a re-stuck piece to the neck...

A large robustly potted Chinese square section canister decorated in typical Chinoiserie style with a scene of Pavillions, Bridges and islands dating to the early 19th century. The vase stands approximately 13 inches high and is 8 inches square. It is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or restoration. UK Shipping is included in the sterling £ price, and worldwide shipping is included in the US $ price. It is a very heavy item. Its pair is listed separately.

An interesting and rare Chinese teapot of conventional bullet form with flanged lid with foo dog finial decorated in a combination of opaque famille rose enamels and translucent famille verte enamels probably dating from the earliest period in the development of the “famille rose palette circa 1720-1725. The subject is that of Li Bai, the famous Tang poet and imbiber of fine wines. Here pictured in one of his famous escapades dressed as a scholar riding a donkey accompanied by a page...

A very rare “mark and period” wucai dish dating to the late Ming period and the reign of the Emperor Tianqi decorated with the Chinese literati subject of the scholar Wang Xizhi standing beneath a Willow tree observing a flock of Geese in flight. Wang Zhi was a noted Chinese scholar and calligraphy master, known as the Sage of Calligraphy, who lived during the Jin Dynasty...

Second of three molded, foliate Kangxi blue and white plates in superb condition. Decorated with eight figures in period costumes in cobalt blue. No chips, cracks, hairlines, repairs or glaze crackle. About 9-1/4" or 23.5cm diameter. The "sleeve dance" depicted can be traced back at least as early as the Zhou dynasty. Please note the finely decorated reverse side with ring of Lingzhi cartouches. Under glaze cobalt blue is identical on all three plates...

A good Chinese export dish of moulded Chrysanthemum form decorated in underglaze blue and iron red and gilding. The border divided into a series of sixteen panels containing various floral motifs including chrysanthemum, Pinks and other autumn flowers. The centre decorated with rocks, Peonies and a bird, presumably a Magpie, to complete an auspicious wish for happiness, wealth and longevity. The dish measures 27 cm in diameter and approximately 5 cm high...

An interesting mid sixteenth century Jiajing period small dish decorated with a Deer Monkey, Bird and Bees in a landscape with a Peach tree...

An interesting Chinese porcelain spoon heavily decorated in bright famille rose enamels, principally blue, green and puce inset with an Urdu inscription to the centre of the bowl indicating that it formed part of a service made for the Nawab Feizsalar and Begum Sahibe in 1824. Shop mark to the underside of the bowl in underglaze blue. In good condition, some minute rim frits, no cracks, chips or restoration. It measures 11.7cm in length.

A very rare tall Dehua, Blanc de Chine, figure of the Madonna and Christ Child, Sancta Maria, such figures are extremely rare and this version with the Buddhist Lion base is probably the rarest and most desirable. For an identical figure see the British Museum collection, formerly part of the Patrick Donnelly Collection. The figure stands approximately 38 cm high. Dating late Kangxi period, 1690-1720...