Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian (162)

Chinese porcelain vase in clair de lune glaze. Six characters Qianlong mark, we date it to Guangxu period based on the written style of the mark and other factors. Condition: There is one chip on the foot rim, no other damage besides this. Height: 14"

A Chinese porcelain jar finished with beautiful flambe glaze. A six characters "Daqing Qianlong Nianzhi" mark is on the bottom inside the foot rim, probably made in 19th century. Condition: the foot rim is ground, no other flaw other than this. Height: 7-3/8"; diameter: approx. 8".

Chinese porcelain vase decorated with "shou (longevity)" characters, deer, pine trees, and other auspicious motifs in famille rose enamel. According to the decorations, this vase should be designed and made for celebrating someone's birthday. The is a six-character Kangxi mark inside the foot rim, we date the vase to the late Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is in very good antique condition, with exceptions of a kiln adhesion spot and a chip on the foot rim. Please refer to photos for details. Height: 18".

A Chinese celadon-glazed porcelain vase with shape of an ancient cong, decorated with eight trigrams (bagua) on all four sides of the vase. A six-characters "Daqing Tongzhi Nianzhi" mark is inside the foot rim, and of the period. There are two long kiln cracks between the foot rim and the body of the vase (see photos #5 and #6), and three very short kiln cracks on the body. There is no damage to the vase other than these kiln faults. Additional photos will be provided upon request. Height: 11-1/2".

A pair of Chinese famille rose bowls, decorated with gourd and butterfly motifs on green grounds. Gourds and butterflies together have an auspicious hidden meaning of "Guadie Mianmian (瓜瓞绵绵)” - may there be ceaseless generations of sons and grandsons. There are six character "Daqing jiaqing nianzhi" marks inside the foot rims, and of the period. Condition: nearly perfect condition,the only flaw is one tiny chip on the rim. Please refer photos for details. Diameter:7"; Height: 3-1/2".

Chinese blue and white jar, 18th Century. The jar is in excellent condition besides one short fire crack on the shoulder(please see photo #5). Height: 8".

A beautifully sculpted leopard carved from grayish nephrite. Qing Dynasty. Condition: A small chip and an age crack on the base. Length: 3-5/16".

A Chinese porcelain vase decorated with tigers, birds and other motifs in famille rose enamel. Qing Dynasty. The vase is in excellent antique condition, with normal scratches on enamel surfaces. Height: 15-3/4".

A Chinese porcelain dish with Ge-type glaze. 18th century. The dish is in perfect condition. Diameter: 10-3/4".

A Chinese gilt lacquered bronze Guanyin from Ming Dynasty. Condition: lacquer and metal loses, there is only part of the reddish-gold lacquer still remains on the surface. Please see photos for condition details. Height: 9-1/4". Provenance: Acquired from the collection of retired University of California Professor D. Gibbs.

A very rare Chinese yellow glazed bell shape cup (鈴鐺杯) from 18th century, probably Kangxi period. Yellow color is an imperial color, to be used by royal family only. This cup is in perfect condition. Height: 2-3/4"; diameter: 3".

A Large blue and white lidded vase decorated with two dragons chasing a fire ball and other motifs. 19th century. Condition: normal wears and minor kiln faults; there is a repaired hole on the bottom inside the foot rim. Please refer photos for condition details. Height with lid on: 24-1/4".

A Chinese porcelain vase in beautiful red Jun-type glaze (仿鈞釉 ）, 18th Century. The vase is in excellent condition with grinding on the foot rim as expected on this type of glaze. height: 8-1/2".

A vintage Chinese lidded bamboo incense holder, depicting a battle scene. Qing Dynasty. Condition: good with age cracks, please study photos carefully for condition details. height: 7-3/4"; diameter: 2-1/4".

A 18th century Chinese red glazed vase. Foot rim has been ground and with ships on it, otherwise, the vase is in great condition. Please refer photos for condition detail. Height: 11-3/4".

A large Chinese celadon glazed dish from Longquan kiln, dated to Ming Dynasty. The dish has some kiln problems including shape distortion, glaze contraction spots, and a black spot. There are age crackles on the glaze. No other flaws beside the above. Diameter: 14-5/8"

A beautiful blue glazed porcelain dish with foliate rim and four characters Chenghua mark. Late 17th Century. The dish is in perfect condition with some kiln faults on outside of the foot rim, and expected wear for its age. Please study the photos carefully to inspect the condition. Diameter: 10-5/8"; height: 2".

An Antique Chinese Shoushan soupstone seal carved by Qing Dynasty artist Yan Kun. Signed Sufu - studio name of Yan Kun. Dimensions: 2-1/2" X 1" X 1".