Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork (38)

Large mortar, decorated with lotus and chrysanthemum. H. 19 cm. Comes with its original pestle, which is quite rare. It dates at least from the 19th century, but condidering the heavy age wear it could be much older. Weight 9 kg.

Octagonal silver tray embossed and engraved with Chinese figures in a garden with pavillions around a pond. On the left there is a phoenix, at the top there is a dragon. The tray measures 32 x 23,5 cm and weighs 823 grams. It is made of high quality silver, according to the acid test that we did. It has a very strong oxidation. Possibly an excavated piece. Mid Qing, 18th to early 19th century. Provenance: collected in Beijing in 1995, since then in my private collection.

This type of necklace with a pendant in the shape of a lock was given to Chinese children, so they would be ‘locked’ to life. 1. Large silver pendant decorated in enamel with two hares. The back with good fortune text. 7,5 x 5 cm. ( wear to the enamel) 2. Lock pendant decorated on both sides with flags and good fortune text. 6,5 x 4,5 cm. ( age wear). With mark. 3. Lock pendant with mythical beasts and floral pattern. The back with good fortune text. 5 x 3,5 cm. 4...

A hallmarked silver opium box with engraved floral patterns. H. 3,6 cm. Weight 38 gr. Ca.late 19th/early 20th century.

In the shape of a boy riding an ox. H. 16 cm, L. 19 cm. Very good patina. 19th century. From a Dutch private collection.

Finely cast, with traces of gilding. H. 20 cm. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Collection number on the back. Condition: age cracks and some old damage to the headdress. From a Dutch private collection.

Small and attractive sculpture with an excellent patina. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). H. 10 cm.

Heavily cast bronze mirror, decorated with two dragons hunting the flaming pearl. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Diameter 15 cm. Excellent condition and nice patina.

Decorated with two figures and a dog in a landscape. China, Song Dynasty (906-1279). Diameter 13 cm. Good condition and wonderful patina.

Very fine and thinly cast bronze mirror wit unusual decoration. China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 10 cm. Excellent condition.

Rare and large bronze mirror, decorated with ship at sea. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Diameter 17 cm. Wonderful patina.

China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 11 cm. Excellent condition, good patina.

Rare and large bronze mirror, decorated with two fish between waves. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Diameter 15,5 cm. Good condition and wonderful patina.

Very good size, beautiful patina. China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 14,5 cm.

Flower shaped mirror, decorated with birds and animal between floral patterns. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906). Diameter 9,5 cm Excellent condition.

China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 9,5 cm. Excellent condition and patina.

China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 221 AD). Diameter 8 cm. Excellent condition.

In the shape of a squirrel. Finely engraved. The knife made of steel. Length 7,5 cm (folded) and 11 cm (opened). China, ca. 1900