Asian Ceramics and Works of Art

TWO CHINESE HAIR PINS, Qing dynasty. One white jade, one coral, each with carved finial - Larger: 6 in. (15.2 cm.) long.

A CHINESE LIGHT CELADON JADE BRUSH WASHER, Late Qing - Early Republic period. Of cylindrical form, carved to depict a flowering prunus tree and callig

A CHINESE JADE BRUSH WASHER. Late Ming. Of lotus petal form, well carved in high relief around the sides with two birds in flight, branches of lotus f

A CHINESE GREYISH-WHITE COVERED VESSEL, Late Qing - Early Republic period. Of archaic bronze form - 9 in. (22.8 cm.) high.

FOUR CHINESE WHITE JADE CARVINGS, Late Qing dynasty or later. One cylindrical pendant, one carved to depict two immortals, rockery and pine trees, one

FOUR CHINESE CELADON JADE CARVINGS, Qing dynasty or later. One carved to depict a bat on fungus, one carved to depict a fruit, one carved to depict tw

FIVE CHINESE LIGHT CELADON JADE CARVINGS, Qing dynasty or later. One carved to depict a cicada, one carved to depict a circular reticulated plaque wit

FOUR CHINESE BROWN JADE CARVINGS, Qing dynasty or later. One carved to depict a fish and foliage, one carved to depict a belt buckle with a dragon hea

A CHINESE WHITE AND APPLE JADE PENDANT. Carved to depict a mouse and a fungus - 2 in. (5.1 cm.) long.

THREE CHINESE CELADON JADE CARVINGS, Qing dynasty. One carved to depict a fu dog, one carved to depict a fu lion on a grape leaf, one carved to depict

A CHINESE WHITE JADE CARVING OF A RUJI SCEPTER. Qing dynasty. - 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm.) long.

TWO CHINESE HORN AND TORTOISE SHELL BOXES AND COVERS. Circa 1840. One box of rectangular form with hinged cover, one side carved to depict Napolean&...

A CHINESE JADE FIGURE OF ELEPHANT, Qing dynasty. Standing four square, the head slightly lowered, with leaf-shaped ears pressed back against his head,

A CHINESE WHITE JADE CARVING OF THREE RAMS, Qing dynasty. Carved to depict two parents and young standing on a fungus base, the ridged horns of the pa

A CHINESE YELLOW JADE JAR, Qing dynasty. Of bulbous form, three children carved in high relief extending around the jar, a band of ruyi lappet decorat

A CHINESE CELADON JADE FIGURE OF A QILIN, Ming dynasty. Seated with his head upright and his tail curled, the stone with russet inclusions; together w

A CHINESE CELADON AND DARK BROWN JADE DOG GROUP, Qing dynasty. Each carved with head turned to one side, the ears trailing down the back, the tail cur

A CHINESE LIGHT CELADON AND GREY JADE FIGURE OF A CHIMERA BEAST, Qing dynasty. Well carved with legs tucked under, the head turned to one side, with i

A CHINESE SPINACH GREEN JADE FIGURAL GROUP, Qing dynasty. Carved to depict two children lying on pumpkins, their clothing realistically carved with ga

A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC JADE BI DISK, Ming dynasty. Well carved on both sides, one side with two qilin in high relief, the other with a wide band of boss

A CHINESE WHITE JADE CUP, Qing dynasty. Of circular bombe form, carved with a band of C-scrolls above a large band of boss decoration, one dragon form

A CHINESE DARK GREEN JADE FIGURE OF LOHAN, Qing dynasty. Carved reclining on rockery, wearing a long loose robe, his left hand touching his ear, a fu

A CHINESE CELADON JADE CARVING, 18th century. Carved to depict five monkeys amongst rockery - 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.) long.

TWELVE CHINESE JADEITE PENDANTS. 20th century. Of various forms and colors, together with three pairs mounted as earrings (18)

A CHINESE APPLE GREEN BEAD NECKLACE. With three gold mounted pendants

A CHINESE LIGHT GREY JADE VASE. The flattened baluster body carved in the form of a duck and with a duck finial - 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm.) high.

A PAIR OF CHINESE SPINACH JADE FIGURES OF CRANES. - 13 in. (33 cm.) high.

A CHINESE CELADON JADE BRUSH WASHER, Qing dynasty. Finely carved to depict a lotus leaf with a wavy rim, flanked by lotus buds and a frog perched on a

A CHINESE CELADON JADE BRUSH WASHER, Qing dynasty. Carved to depict a lotus flower with an insect perched on the foliate handle and base, the mouth wi

A CHINESE ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Of flattened rectangular form, undecorated body with bevelled corners

A CHINESE ROCK CRYSTAL COIN SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Of flattened circular form, carved with a Spanish coin portrait design and inscr

A CHINESE INSIDE PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Signed Yan Yutian, inscribed with red seal of yutian, of flattened ovoid form

A CHINESE SHADOW AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Of flattened rectangular form with rounded shoulders, carved through the brown skin t

A CHINESE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE, Circa 1800. Modeled to depict a chili pepper, with spinach jade stopper and overall red glaze

A CHINESE COPPER ENAMEL EUROPEAN SUBJECT SNUFF BOTTLE, Qianlong mark. Of flattened ovoid form, painted to depict a European lady in an orchard, enclos

A CHINESE CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, 19th century. Of flattened rectangular form, carved to depict a frog overlooking fruiting gourds with vine and te

A CHINESE CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, 19th century. Carved to depict a goldfish, with carved scales and fins

A FINE CHINESE SHADOW AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE. Of flattened rectangular form with rounded shoulders, carved to depict a large raptor standing on one talon

A CHINESE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE, 19th century. Of flattened rectangular form with rounded shoulders, carved in high relief to depict a crane under a pine

A CHINESE INSIDE PAINTED ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE, 20th century. Signed Wang, of flattened ovoid form, painted to depict a river landscape amongst mo

A CHINESE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, 19th century. Of double gourd form, carved in high relief through the darker skin to depict on one side opposing dragons;

A CHINESE MOSS AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE, 19th century. Of flattened rectangular form, the stone of a light grey tone suffused with moss-like green, well hol

A CHINESE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE. Carved to depict two cats, with dark brown inclusions

A CHINESE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE. Of flattened rectangular form

A CHINESE GREY JADE SNUFF BOTTLE. Of pebble form

A CHINESE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE. Of pebble form, carved to depict a tree

A CHINESE ENAMELLED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, Qianlong mark. Of flattened rectangular form, with a bird and floral decoration

A CHINESE BLUE GLASS OVERLAY SNOWFLECK SNUFF BOTTLE. Of flattened form, carved to depict scholars and attendants

A CHINESE BLACK AND WHITE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE. Of pebble form

A CHINESE THREE COLOR OVERLAY ON SNOWFLAKE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE. Of flattened rectangular form, carved in green, blue and pink overlay to depict fish, f

A CHINESE MINIATURE TOURMALINE SNUFF BOTTLE. Of flattened rectangular form, carved with a bird perched on a flowering branch

TWO TIBETAN STONE INLAID SILVER SNUFF BOTTLES. One of rectangular form with turquoise and coral inlay, one of flattened ovoid form inlaid with stones

TWO CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES. One agate of flattened ovoid form, carved to depict a bird perched on rockery, the stone with russet and chocolate inclusio

A CHINESE CINNABAR SNUFF BOTTLE. Of flattened ovoid form, carved to depict a dragon chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom PROVENANCE: Acquired in the ea

A CHINESE IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE. Of flattened ovoid form, carved in low relief to depict a man on horseback and boy, the reverse with calligraphy Note: C

A PAIR OF CHINESE ELM STANDS. Each with a rectangular top and one shelf above a small drawer, on rectangular legs - 33 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (85 x

A CHINESE ELM ALTAR TABLE. The top of rectangular section, with a beaded apron continuing to form beaded wing brackets, on square legs joined by pierc

A CHINESE POLYCHROME WOOD TWO DOOR CABINET. Of rectangular outline, with a pair of doors painted to depict foliage-filled vases and opening to an inte

A CHINESE RED AND GILT LACQUERED WOOD CABINET, Qing dynasty. Of rectangular section, with a pair of doors painted with flower-filled vase decoration,

A CHINESE POLYCHROME AND CARVED ELM TWO DRAWER TABLE, Shanxi Province, Ming dynasty. Of rectangular section, with two drawers carved with flower motif

A PAIR OF CHINESE LACQUERED WOOD BOOK CASES, Qing dynasty. Each with three open shelves and a pair of drawers, on short rectangular legs, with overall

A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER D-FORM SIDE TABLE, Qing dynasty. The plain top on legs of circular section, joined by high wrap around stretchers - 33 3/4 x 3

A PAIR OF CHINESE ELM WOOD ARMCHAIRS, Qing dynasty. Each with a shaped crest, S-curved splat with carved medallion, and out-scrolled arms ending in ro

A CHINESE BLACK LACQUERED WOOD TWO DOOR CABINET, Qing dynasty. Of rectangular outline and overall "crackle ice" ground, with two open work...

A CHINESE CAMPHOR CABINET, Qing dynasty. Of rectangular outline, a pair of panel doors opening to an interior with a shelf and a pair of short drawers

A CHINESE JICHIMU AND NANMU CABINET, Qing dynasty. Of rectangular outline, with a pair of panel doors opening to an interior with two shelves and two

A CHINESE LACQUERED WALNUT SHRINE, Qing dynasty. Of rectangular outline, with applied panel and two panel doors with open work, above panels carved to

A CHINESE HARDWOOD (DUANMU) CABINET, Qing dynasty. Of rectangular outline, with four panels with open work and carved cartouches depicting flowers, tw

A CHINESE WALNUT ALTAR TABLE, Qing dynasty. With solid panel top with everted ends, above two small drawers, with beaded apron, supported on cabriole

A CHINESE ELM CABINET, Qing dynasty. Of rectangular outline, with a pair of doors opening to an interior with two shelves and two small drawers, above

A CHINESE LACQUERED WOOD ALTAR TABLE. Of rectangular outline, with high arched stretcher, on legs of square section - 32 3/4 x 37 x 18 1/2 in. (83.2 x

A CHINESE ELM WOOD WINDOW, 19th century. Of rectangular outline, reticulated to depict dragon and floral designs - 67 x 38 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (170 x 97.8

A CHINESE ELM WOOD WINDOW, 19th century. Of rectangular outline, reticulated to depict geometric design - 43 1/2 x 37 x 1 1/2 in. (110.5 x 94 x 3.8 cm

A CHINESE CYPRESS WOOD STAND, 19th century. Of rectangular outline - 9 1/4 x 26 7/8 x 11 1/2 in. (23.5 x 68.3 x 29.2 cm).

A CHINESE LACQUERED HARDWOOD LOW TABLE, 19th century. With rectangular top, on panel legs - 16 x 57 x 15 3/4 in. (40.6 x 144.8 x 40 cm.).

A CHINESE LACQUERED SOFTWOOD TWO DOOR CABINET, 19th century. Of rectangular outline, with two panel doors painted to depict pavilions and mountainous

A CHINESE HUANGHUALI WINE TABLE, 18th century. Rectangular top supported on recessed legs of round section, joined by a plain apron with apron-head sp

A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER LOW TABLE. Of rectangular outline, with inlaid mother-of-pearl and hard stones depicting scenes with pavilion and figures with

A CHINESE ROSEWOOD LOW TABLE. Of rectangular outline, with marble inset top, apron carved to depict grape vines and flowers, on cabriole legs - 19 1/2

A PAIR OF CHINESE BAMBOO D-FORM TABLES. 19th century. Each with a lattice-work apron joined by low stretcher - 32 x 35 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (81.2 x 90 x 4

A CHINESE HUANGHUALI DOCUMENT BOX, 17th century. - 6 1/8 x 17 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (15.6 x 45.1 x 17.2 cm.).

A CHINESE ROSEWOOD DOCUMENT BOX, 19th century. - 8 x 15 7/8 x 8 3/4 in. (20.3 x 39.7 x 22.2 cm.).

A CHINESE HUANGHUALI BRUSH HOLDER, 18th century. - 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) high.

A CHINESE HUNGHUALI BRUSH POT (BITONG), Qing dynasty. Of cylindrical shape, the honey gold wood with striations. - 6 in (15 cm.) high.

A LARGE CHINESE HUNGHUALI BRUSH POT (BITONG), Qing dynasty. Of cylindrical shape, the base with a central circular plug - 8 in. (20 cm) high.

A PAIR OF CHINESE RED LACQUER CABINETS. Of rectangular section, painted to depict figures amongst rockery and foliage, above apron, on rectangular leg

A CHINESE LACQUER CABINET. Of rectangular outline, on black ground with gilt, inlaid mother-of-pearl and hard stone decoration depicting figures and p

A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER HARDSTONE SIX PANEL SCREEN. On black ground with inlaid mother-of-pearl and hard stones depicting scenes with pavilion and fig

A CHINESE GILTWOOD CARVED PANEL, Qing dynasty. Of rectangular outline, carved to depict a bird amongst flowering branches - 28 x 16 (71.7 x 40.6 cm.).

A CHINESE BOXWOOD BRUSH WASHER, 18th century. - 6 in. (15.2 cm.) long.

A TIBETAN POLYCHROME WOOD TRUNK, 19th century. Of rectangular outline, painted to depict a medallion, on red ground with gilt decoration - 20 x 36 1/2

A TIBETAN COPPER MASK, 19th century. Inset with glass imitating semi-precious stones

A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRADHARA, 16th century. Seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, his hands crossed in vajrahumkara mudra holding attr

A TIBETO-CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI, 17th century. Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with his right arm raised brandishing the

A TIBETAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A LAMA, 18th-19th century. Seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, his hands in dharmacakra mudra and wearing close fitting

A TIBETAN BURLWOOD, SILVER AND STONE SAMPA CUP. Of ovoid form, with a filigree cover inset with turquoise and coral; together with a prayer wheel, an

A PAIR OF KHMER BRONZE CEREMONIAL HOOKS, 12th century. Each intricately cast with openwork design of wingspread garuda subduing a stylized naga formin

A THAI FIGURE OF BUDDHA, Chiang Rung, circa 15th century. Seated in sattvasana, his right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, the left in dhyana mudra and wear

A THAI BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA, Ayuthia period, 16th century. The face with serene expression, downcast eyes, chiseled nose, delicate lips; with elongat

A THAI GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA. Ayuthia period, 18th century. Seated in sattvasana on a lotus throne, his right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, the le