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SALE NUMBER 184O
ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM SATURDAY, APRIL TWELFTH
CHINESE ANTIQUESBROCADES, TAPESTRIES, EMROIDERIES, VELVETSJADE, CRYSTAL, AGATE, AND OTHER HARD STONESDECORATD VASES, JARS, TRAYS, PLAQUES, ETC.HAN, TANG AND SUNG POTTERY: RARE PORCE-LAIN, FINE SNUFF BOTTLES: IVORY BIRDCAGESBRONZES, IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF STATU-ETTES OF THE K'ANG HSI, MING AND SUNG PERIODS
ETC., ETC.
GATHERED IN PEKING, CHINA
SOME MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLES
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AFTERNOONS
APRIL SIXTEENTH, SEVENTEENTH
AT TWO'THIRTY O'CLOCK
THE ANDERSON GALLERIES[MITCHELL KENNERLEY, President]
PARK AVENUE AND FIFTY'NINTH STREET, NEW YORK
1924
CONDITIONS OF SALE
All bids to be per lot as numbered in the catalogue.
The highest bidder to be the buyer. In all cases of disputed bids the decision
of the Auctioneer shall be final.
Buyers to give their names and addresses and to make such cash payments on
account as may be required, in default of which the lots purchased shall be
resold immediately.
Purchases to be removed at the buyer's expense and risk within twenty-four
hours from the conclusion of the sale, and the remainder of the purchase money
to be paid on or before delivery, in default of which The Anderson Galleries,
Incorporated, will not be responsible for any loss or damage whatever, but the
lot or lots will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser, and subject to storage
charges.
All lots will be placed on public exhibition before the date of sale, for examina-
tion by intending purchasers, and The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will
not be responsible for the correctness of the description, authenticity, genuine-
ness, or for any defect or fault in or concerning any lot, and make no warranty
whatever, but will sell each lot exactly as it is, without recourse.
If accounts are not paid and purchases removed within twenty-four hours of the
conclusion of the sale, or, in the case of absent buyers, when bills are rendered,
any sum deposited as part payment shall be forfeited, and The Anderson Gal-
leries, Incorporated, reserve the right to resell the lot or lots by either private
or public sale, without further notice, and if any deficiency arises from such
resale it shall be made good by the defaulter, together with all expenses in-
curred. This condition shall be without prejudice to the right of this Com-
pany to enforce the sale contract and collect the amount due without such
resale, at its own option.
The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will afford every facility for the employ-
ment of carriers and packers by the purchasers, but will not be responsible
for any damage arising from the acts of such carriers and packers.
The Anderson Galleries make no charge for executing orders for their cus-
tomers and use all bids competitively, buying at the lowest price permitted
by other bids.
A Priced Copy of this Catalogue may be obtained for Fifty Cents
for each Session of the Sale
THE ANDERSON GALLERIES, INC.PARK AVENUE AND FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK
telephone plaza 9356 catalogues on request
sales conducted by mr. f. a. chapman and mr. a. n. bade
ORDER OF SALE
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL SIXTEENTHCOLLECTION OF OLD CHINESE BROCADES, TAPES-
TRIES, EMBROIDERIES AND VELVETS 1-65
COLLECTION OF HAN, T'ANG AND SUNG POTTERY 66-97
OLD CARVED IMAGES 98-110
ANCIENT BRONZES 111-118
ANTIQUE DECORATED BOWLS, TRAYS, BOXES,PLAQUES, DISHES, ETC. 119-153
DECORATED VASES AND JARS 154-175
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL SEVENTEENTHCABINET VASES, STATUETTES, ETC. 176-200
VERY IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF STATUETTES OFTHE K'ANG HSI, MING AND SUNG PERIODS 201-211
IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF VERY FINE SNUFFBOTTLES 212-224
COLLECTION OF JADE, CRYSTAL, AGATE AND OTHERHARD STONES 225-280
ANTIQUE VASES, BOWLS, JARS, ETC. 281-308
IVORY BIRDCAGES 309-312
FLOWER POTS AND JARDINIERES 313-315
SALE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL SIXTEENTH, AT 2:30
FIRST SESSION
NUMBERS 1-175
COLLECTION OF OLD CHINESE BROCADES
TAPESTRIES, EMBROIDERIES AND VELVETS
NUMBERS 1-65
1 SMALL OBLONG HANGING ch'ien lungCentre panel of boys riding mythological animals, beautifully em-
broidered in blue on salmon satin with navy-blue border.
f Size, 37 x 18^ inches
2 PIECE OF EMBROIDERY k'ano hsi
Peony and phoenix decoration embroidered in blue and white on
^ faded salmon satin. Length, 31 inches; width, 22 inches
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3 PIECE OF EMBROIDERY ch'ien lungDecoration of garden party embroidered in very fine needlework.
Exquisite workmanship. Size, 24 x 19y2 inches
4 TABLE COVER k'ang hsi
Medallion decoration on tan ground with green satin border.
j Size, 34 inches square
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5 ALTAR CLOTH K ANG HSI
Decoration of ascending dragons in clouds woven on navy-blue
satin. Lined with calico of the period.
Length, 35 inches; xmdth, 34 inches
6 SQUARE TABLE COVER ch'ien lung
j Silver dragon woven on black satin. Size, 29 inches square
7 SQUARE TABLE COVER ch'ien lungSame as the preceding. Size, 30 inches square
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8 SQUARE TAPESTRY ch'ien lungDecoration of keito flowers and leaves in brilliant red, white and
purple woven in gold thread. Very rare specimen.
Size, 25 inches square
. 9 TWO PIECES OF EMBROIDERY ch'ien lung
a. A child riding on a kylin under the plum blossoms, embroidered
on faded pink satin. Length, 26 inches; width, 20 inches
b. Boys picking fruits of longevity beautifully embroidered in
blue and gray on salmon pink ground. Black embroidered
border. Length, 23 inches; width, 20 inches
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10 BROCADE PANEL ch'ien lungDecoration of dragons woven in gold thread on navy blue satin.
Length, 54 inches; width, 14 indies
11 SMALL PIECE OF EMBROIDERY ch'ien lung
Peaches of longevity and flowers embroidered in beautiful, soft
pink colors on light blue satin. Size, 28 x 23 inches
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12 PAIR OF SQUARE EMBROIDERIES ch'ien lung
Conventional peonies embroidered in red and surrounded by small
peonies and leaves in pink and blue on yellow ground. Exquisite
jl ^ workmanship. (2) Size, 19% inches square
13 PAIR OF SQUARE EMBROIDERIES ch'ien lung
Peonies and conventional leaves embroidered on gauze. Fine
workmanship. (2) Size, 19 inches squareI
14 ALTAR HANGING k'ang hsi
Exceptionally fine tapestry. Decoration of ascending dragons
and waves woven on tan ground.
J I*" Length, 34 inches; width, 32 inches
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15 OLD MANDARIN COAT k'ang hsi
Decoration of carnations in red and green on woven gold thread
ground.
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16 ALTAR HANGING ch'ien lung
Conventional tiger-lily decoration on salmon satin, blue satin
border. Length, 38 inches; width, 35 inches
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17 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lung
^fj Full length. Decoration of dragon ascending from the water,
beautifully woven in gold thread on blue silk.
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18 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lung
Three-quarter length. Blue peony and butterfly embroidery on
^ black satin.
19 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lung
Three-quarter length. Melons, butterflies, and pomegranates
embroidered in various colors on blue satin. Lined with blue
^s~ brocade.
20 ALTAR HANGING ming
^ Landscape decoration on pink tapestry on top. Hanging dec-
, orated with coiled dragons in fine tapestry. Lined with silk.
21 ALTAR HANGING ch'ien lung
Brocaded peony design in various colors on faded salmon, blue
satin border. Length, 33 inches; width, 31 inches
22 SQUARE BROCADE ch'ien lung
Centre medallion decoration of dragon woven in gold thread on
^ blue satin. Size, 27 x 24 inches
23 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lung
Three-quarter length. Heavily embroidered design of dragon,
peonies and rocks on red brocade. The coat is lined with green
9 "* brocade.
24 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lung
Full length. Entire surface beautifully embroidered with ascend-
J ing and descending dragons in gold surrounded by clouds and
bats embroidered in blue and red. The bottom of the coat
representing the waves, rocks and sea treasures embroidered with
great skill.
25 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lung
Ascending and descending dragons, water and rocks woven in
j * silver thread on navy-blue ground.
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26 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lungFull length. Silk gauze, decoration of dragon and clouds in gold
and blue thread finely woven. Very rare specimen.
27 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lung
Decoration of dragons chasing the sacred ball and the emblems
of longevity woven in blue, pink and green thread on dark red
JJ ground.
28 ALTAR HANGING ming
Fine tapestry. Decoration of dragons, clouds and water in gold
thread on tan silk. Black satin border.
Length, 39 inches; width, 31 inches
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29 ALTAR HANGING ming
Decoration of dragons, clouds and water woven in gold thread
on champagne-colored ground.
Length, 38 inches; width, 32 inches
30 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lung
Three-quarter length. Medallion embroidery on blue satin.
/ "9 Lined with blue brocade.'J
31 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lung
Full length. Decoration of dragons beautifully embroidered in
gold thread, and clouds and water embroidered in blue and white
on blue satin. Elaborate embroidery with exquisite taste.
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32 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lung
Decoration of dragon chasing the sacred ball beautifully em-
broidered in gold thread. The border of the coat is heavily
embroidered to represent the waves in colors of the rainbow.
Bats of longevity and eight immortals beautifully embroidered
in blue and red.
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33 PAIR OF EMBROIDERIES ch'ien lung
Peonies and leaves embroidered on gauze. (2)
Size, 19 inches square
34- PAIR OF EMBROIDERIES ch'ien lung
Conventional peony and leaves in shaded red and blue embroidery
on gauze. (2) Size, 19 inches square
35 EMBROIDERED PANEL ch'ien lung
Conventional flowers and Chinese characters embroidered in black
and blue on pink satin. Blue border.
^ Length, 31 inches; width, 22 inches
36 PAIR OF HANGINGS ch'ien lung
Decoration of peaches of longevity and pheasants beautifully
embroidered in various colors on silk gauze. From the Imperial
Palace collection. (2) Length, 78 inches; width, 39 inches
;2037 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lung
Dragons and clouds beautifully embroidered in blue, red and
white. The bottom of the coat representing waterspout thickly
embroidered in the colors of the rainbow.
38 EMBROIDERED ALTAR HANGING ch'ien lungRose peony medallion decoration in centre surrounded by green
leaves and geometrical key patterns beautifully embroidered. Theborder is decorated with peonies on yellow ground. This is a
wonderful specimen of exquisite workmanship.
Size, 57 x 38 inches
39 BROCADE HANGING ch'ien lungMedallion decoration of dragon woven on imperial yellow satin.
^ y, Size, 74 x 30 inches
40 SMALL EMBROIDERED PANEL ch'ien lungImmortals roaming in the flower garden, embroidered in blue on
pink satin. Black border also embroidered in gold and blue
/ ^ medallion. Size, 31 x 21 inches
41 ALTAR HANGING k'ang hsi
Decoration of dragon in gold thread woven on royal purple
' velvet. Length, 40 inches; width, 33 inches
42 BROCADE ch'ien lungConventional peony woven on brilliant red brocade.
Size, 34 x 24 inches
43 ALTAR HANGING ming
Dragon in gold woven in centre and surrounded by clouds and
blue water on champagne-colored brocade.
Length, 36 inches; width, 33 inches
44 ALTAR HANGING k'ang hsi*
^ Dragon decoration woven in sold in uncut, salmon-colored velvet.
Length, 40 inches; math, 32 inches
45 TEMPLE PANEL ch'ien lung
Dragon and conventional peony woven in gold thread on red
velvet. Length, 5 feet 7 inches x 1 foot 10 inches
46 PANEL ch'ien lung
Peony decoration in rose color on imperial-yellow velvet.
^2 /)Size, 28 x 24 inches
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47 PANEL ch'ien lung
In three strips. Peonies and vines in rose color on imperial-
ly^ yellow. Size, 3 feet 9 inches x 1 foot 11 inches
48 TWO PIECES OF VELVET ch'ien lung
Peonies and vines in rose on imperial-yellow. (2)
I*'49 CUSHION ch'ien lung
^0 Medallion decoration in centre. Dragon design woven in gold
^—thread in uncut velvet. From the imperial chair.
/ *\ Size, 19 x 151/2 inches
50 CUSHION ch'ien lung
Same as the preceding. (Slightly worn)
51 TEMPLE HANGING ch'ien lungSages embroidered in golden-yellow and black on red ground.
Top and bottom of hanging ornamented with fancy fringe tied
with spangles. Size, 13 feet 6 inches x 3 feet 10 inches
52 VELVET ch'ien lung
Rose peonies and green leaves in uncut velvet on imperial-yellow
ground. In perfect condition, and a piece so well preserved is
seldom found. Length, 16 feet 9 inches; width, 2 feet 1 inch
53 OLD MANDARIN COLLAR ch'ien lung
Ornamented with jade, pearls and carnelian carved in various
forms. Unique and valuable specimen.
54 FANCY MANDARIN CAPE ch'ien lung
Worn b}r court lady of the highest rank. Ornamented with fin-
est quality of fei'tsui and pork-fat jade, carnelian agate, old
amber, turquoise and malachite, most skilfully carved, also
ornamented with four three-legged frogs in silver-gilt and king-
fisher feathers studded with jade. Wonderful and unique speci-
men.
[see illustration]
55 OLD FANCY MANDARIN COLLAR ch'ien lung
Ornamented with fei'tsui and pork-fat jade, carnelian and old
amber beautifully carved and put on with exquisite taste. Very
fine and perfect specimen of the period.
56 FANCY MANDARIN COLLAR ch'ien lung
Ornamented with various jade ornaments of exquisite carving,
each ornament harmonizing in color and design. Single pieces
of jade of this type are easily found, but it is very difficult to
find a complete set of this kind.
57 VELVET ch'ien lungIn three strips, for temple hanging or table cover. Large conven-
tional peony decoration in uncut, navy-blue velvet. (3)
Length of each strip, 12 feet 11 inches x 2 feet 2 inches
58 PANEL MING
Coiled dragon decoration in gold thread woven in uncut velvet
of soft red. Size, 5 feet 8 inches x 1 foot 10 inches
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59 PANEL ch'ien lungDragon and conventional peony woven in gold thread on uncut,
red velvet. Size, 5 feet 8 inches x 1 foot 10 inches
60 PANEL mingLotus and tiger-lily decoration woven in uncut velvet of soft
rose color. Length, 32y2 inches; width, 191£ inches
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61 PANEL ch'ien lung
Dragon, conventional peony and eight Buddhistic emblems woven
in gold thread on uncut, red velvet.
Size, 5 feet 8 inches x 1 foot 10 inches
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62 VELVET ch'ien lung*$J Blue floral decoration woven on brilliant red.
Size, 10 feet 6 inches x 2 feet
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63 VELVET PANEL ming
Conventional tiger lily in green on faded pink velvet. The border
of the same decoration in blue velvet.
Length, 5 feet 3 inches; width, 1 foot 9 inches
64 IMPERIAL VELVET CHAIR COVER ch'ien lung
Conventional peony in beautiful rose, uncut velvet on golden-
yellow ground. This piece was actually taken from the Imperial
Summer Palace. Size, 4 feet 3 inches x 2 feet 9 inches
65 MANDARIN COAT ch'ien lung
Worn by the Emperor and his descendants on court occasions.
Decorations of dragons embroidered in gold thread and various
forms of clouds, also phoenixes representing the imperial family
and bats of longevity beautifully embroidered in blue and red
silk on imperial-yellow ground. The bottom of the coat is thickly
embroidered in beautiful shades of blue, red and pink represent-
ing the water in the colors of the rainbow. The sleeves and neck
are decorated with gold embroidery and blue clouds on black
satin. The entire coat is lined with imperial-yellow brocade with
woven design of the imperial five-claw dragon of the family. Coats
of this kind were not allowed to be worn by anyone except the
imperial family and were forbidden to be sold.
[see illustration]
COLLECTION OF
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HAN, T'ANG AND SUNG POTTERY
numbers 66-97
66 OLD BUCKET han
Circular form, with handle in the shape of a pagoda, and coated
with an iridescent green glaze. Height, 14 inches
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67 GLOBULAR VASE t'ang
Fat body, with narrow spreading neck and side ring handles.
Decoration carved on the body, originally coated with red
'^ -"""'lacquer, which has been worn off by age. Height, 14 inches
68 OVIFORM VASE sung
Globular bod}r, with short flaring neck. Coated with a green
(& *" crackled glaze. Height, 11 inches
69 BOTTLE-SHAPED VASE t'ang
Flat body. Decorated in red and white lacquer on unglazed
pottery. Height, 10^ inches
70 CYLINDRICAL VASE t'ang
Club shape, with short flaring neck. White lacquer painting of
Chinese characters. Used for dedication in the temple. Part
^ ^ of the characters are not distinguishable. Height, 10 inches
71 OVIFORM VASE sung
With short flaring neck. The entire surface is coated with a
~ soft green glaze on coarse pottery. Height, 12 inches
72 WINE JUG sung
With short spout and handle. Coated with brown splash glaze,
the design representing net work. Height, 8 inches
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73 LARGE WINE JAR sung
Globular form. The decoration is divided into four panels, each
panel having birds and flowers boldly carved on the surface,
executed with great artistic taste ; the entire body is coated with
a brown glaze. Height, iy2 inches
74 PAnt OF CYLINDRICAL VASES sung
Buddhistic images and mythological animals carved on the sur-
face of unglazed pottery. (2) Height, 12 1/) inches
75 WINE JAR sung
With wide spreading neck and two ring handles on either side.
„ The entire surface is coated with a tortoise-shell glaze.
Height, 10 indies
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76 LARGE WINE JAR t'ang
Short neck with wide spreading lip. Originally painted with red
lacquer on dove color, unglazed pottery. Height, 151/0 inches
77 UNIQUE VASE sung
Barrel shape. Decorated with three bands of rope carved on
the surface. The entire body is coated with a tortoise-shell
glaze. Has wood stand. Height, 9 inches
78 STATUETTE t'ang
Figure of Chinese sage attired in a loose robe, expressing the
divinity of life. The entire body coated with a light }rellow and
cream glaze. Height, 17 inches
79 SQUARE STOVE WITH TWO BOWLS hanHas a single opening at one end and two circular openings on top
for the two bowls to set in. The entire surface carved in forms
of utensils and coated with a green glaze with beautiful silver
0 lustre, caused by the earth where it was buried.
Museum specimen. Height, 4l/o inches
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80 SACRIFICIAL VASE sung
Bottle shape, with flaring neck. Decorated with carved dragon
and images. Height, 12 inches
81 PAIR OF JARS han
Jar shape, with wide open lip. The entire body carved in net-
work design on unglazed stoneware. (2) Height, 6 inches
82 SQUARE VASE t'ang
So-called Chow bronze shape. Decoration of peonies in red and
white lacquer painted on green ground. Height, 18 inches
83 PAIR OF COVERED JARS sung
Coated with dull celadon glaze on crackled ground. Wood
stands. (2) Height, 5 inches
84 BOWL sung
Coated with a heavy, dull celadon glaze of soft tone. Has wood
/ ^ stand. Diameter, 6 inches
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85 BOWL sung
Fluted edge, engraved petal decoration under dull celadon glaze.
/) Has wood stand. Diameter, 7 inches
7'86 BOWL sung
Coated with a grayish celadon glaze. Has wood stand.
Diameter, 6y2 inches
87 PAIR OF STATUETTES t'ang
Each with figure of child standing erect at prayer. Attired in
^1loose robes with striped trousers. (2) Height, Sy2 inches
88 PAIR OF STATUETTES t'ang
Figure of priest attired in a loose robe of rich brown color. (2)
£jHeight, 9 inches
89 PAIR OF STATUETTES sung
Figure of a girl holding a baby in her right arm ; attired in a
I j red coat. (2) Height, 5y2 inches
90 THREE STATUETTES t'ang
Priests in ardent pra}rer ; attired in loose robes. The facial
expression very finely executed. Iridescent light yellow glaze.
(3) Height, iy2 inches
91 STATUETTE han
>p Figure of ancient court jester, often reproduced in caricature
*^>(, pictures. Coated with a green glaze; silver iridescence.
Height, 6y2 inches
92 PAIR OF STATUETTES t'ang
Priest attired in loose robe and morning veil. Coated with a
light cream glaze and silver iridescence. (2) Height, 9 inches
f'93 STATUETTE t'ang
Figure of a farmer; coated with a green glaze; silver iridescence.
Height, 10y2 inches
94. STATUETTE t'ang
Figure of a girl attired in loose robes, her hands folded in an
y attitude of deep meditation. Height, 8 inches
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95 STATUETTE t'ang
Figure of a high dignitary showing his high rank, his great
strength and power expressed in his arm and the slight bending
of his head. It was originally coated with a gray glaze, which
has been eaten off on account of burial in the ground.
Height, 11 inches
96 STATUETTE t'ang
Figure of a warrior attired in his war robes, and wearing a
helmet on his head. It was originally painted with red and black
lacquer, which has been worked off by age. Height, 17 inches
97 TEMPLE INCENSE BURNER t'ang
Cover representing burning flame of incense ; mounted on a dish
^^ for the protection of the dropping ashes. The entire surface is
coated Avith a green glaze, and covered with silver iridescence.
Height, 9 inches
OLD CARVED IMAGES
NUMBERS 98-110
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98 PAIR OF STATUETTES t'ang
Carved wood figures of priests standing erect on a conventional
lotus base with hands folded in prayer. Their robes painted in
£h green and red to represent their rank. Expression of faces
beautifully carved. Very rare specimens. (2)
Height, 11 inches
99 PAIR OF STATUETTES t'ang
Carved wood seated figure of Buddha on a conventional lotus
stand; attired in robe decorated with red and white lacquer. (2)
Height, 14 inches
100 PAIR OF STATUETTES t'ang
Sfs Carved wood figure of Lohan standing on a lotus ; attired in
priest's robes, painted in red and green lacquer. (2)
Height, 21 inches
101 STATUETTE t'ang
Carved wood, seated figure of an emperor attired in loose robes,
painted in blue and red lacquer. Height, 13 inchess
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102 STATUETTE t'ang
Carved wood, seated figure of Buddha, her robes painted in red
lacquer. Height, 20 inches
V103 LARGE STATUETTE t'ang
Figure of priest attired in rich brocade robe, painted in red and
^^ white lacquer. Height, 30 inches
104 PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES ming
Sage riding sacred deer. Used as incense burner. The entire
.^^surface of bronze is covered with red patina and stained with
incense marks. (2)
105 STATUETTE t'ang
Kwan Yin standing erect and holding a bottle of sacred water.
. The figure is beautifully carved of gilt bronze.
/ / Height, 9y2 inches
106 STATUETTE WEIKwan Yin standing on a lotus bud, boldly carved of stone.
5^, Carved by one of the ardent followers ; inscription on back.
Height, 9^ inches
107 HEAD OF BUDDHA t'ang
With wood stand. Beautifullv carved of marble.
108 STONE TABLET wei
Figure of priest standing erect. Carved and presented to the
temple by the artist in memory of his father. Inscription on
jback. Height, I2y2 inches
109 LARGE STATUETTE weiKwan Yin standing erect in prayer on a lotus.
Height, 32 inches
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110 STATUETTE t'ang
Gilt bronze figure of Buddha seated on a lotus. The benevolent
expression of her face is skilfully executed and the head ornament
beautifully carved ; her hands and arms are very graceful and
^ well proportioned. Green patina, caused by age, covers the
surface of the figure, showing the gilt bronze beneath, and giving
a very beautiful effect. This is a very fine specimen.
Height, 20 inches
[see illustration]
ANCIENT BRONZES
numbers 111-118
111 BRONZE VASE hanFlat bottle shape, with wide flaring neck and small ring handles.
Coated with a black and red patina. Has wood stand.
/ "2> ~~ Height, 8 inches
112 BRONZE VASE ming
Flat shape, with side handles ; wide bands of geometrical key
patterns carved on the surface of dark bronze. Has stand.
Height, 9 inches
113 BRONZE BOWL han
Double carved fish decoration on inside. The entire surface is
coated with a green patina. Has wood stand.
2Diameter, 12 inches
114 BRONZE BOWL han
Carved fish decoration on inside. The entire surface is coated
with a green and black patina. Diameter, 12 inches
115 BRONZE MIRROR t'ang
Silver bronze coated with green patina. Has wood stand.
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116 PAIR OF BRONZE MIRRORS t'ang
Silver bronze, carved decoration of phoenix. The entire surface
is coated with a green patina. Very fine specimens. (2)
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117 BRONZE MIRROR t'ang
Silver bronze, carved decoration of birds in centre, and fluted
gfyedge. Coated with a malachite-green patina produced by age.
<^-" Very unusual specimen.
118 SQUARE SHAPED VASE ming
Decoration of flowers and vines in champleve enamel on gilt
bronze. Height, 8 inches
ANTIQUE DECORATED BOWLS, TRAYS, BOXES
PLAQUES, DISHES, ETC.
NUMBERS 119-153
119 PAIR OF ROUND BOXES ming
Tiger-lily decoration in red, vellow and blue on blue cloisonne.
120 SET OF TRAYS ch'ien lung
Consisting of eight fan-shaped trays and one large round tray,
decorated in various enamel colors. (9)
7121 SET OF TRAYS ch'ien lung
Peking enamel, eight fan-shaped trays surrounding one large
round tray, decorated in several enamel colors. (9)
122 FOUR PEKING ENAMEL CUPS AND TRAYS ch'ien lung
Landscape and tea house scene beautifully painted on the sur-
face. (4)
123 PEKING ENAMEL CUP AND SAUCER ch'ien lung
Square shape, decorated in yellow and pink enamel. (2)
124 PAIR OF PEKING ENAMEL CUPS AND SAUCERSch'ien lung
2 ^Square shape. Man on horseback. (4)
125 PAIR OF ENAMEL PLATES ch'ien lungCoiled dragon decoration. (2)
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126 FOUR SAUCERSPeking enamel, hawthorn decoration on blue. (4)
f>127 ROUGE BOX ch'ien lung
Barrel shape. Decoration of personages beautifully painted on
the cover ; sides of transparent blue enamel. Verv fine specimen.
128 SET OF NINE DISHES ch'ien lung
Decoration of personages in pink enamel. (9)
129 PAIR OF BOWLS ch'ien lung
Famille-rose decoration on imperial-yellow, etched ground. With
s wood stands. (2) Diameter, iy2 inches
130 BOWLFamille-rose decoration on nile-green, etched ground.
Diameter, l^/o inches
131 BOWL ch'ien lung
Landscape panel decoration in famille verte on red ground.
Diameter, 8 inches
4132 PAIR OF BOWLS chia ch'ing
Incised dragon decoration under imperial-yellow glaze. Seal mark
on base. (2) Diameter, 7 inches
6 jr.
133 PAIR OF SHALLOW BOWLS yung cheng
Coated with an even glaze of imperial-yellow. Seal mark. (2)
Diameter, 11 inches
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134 PAIR OF SAUCERS k'ang hsi
Five-color decoration of peonies and Buddhistic emblems. With
wood stands. (2) Diameter, 6y2 inches
135 PAIR OF SHALLOW DISHES yung cheng
Lotus decoration in five colors. Imperial seal mark on base.
With wood stands. (2) Diameter, 6 inches
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136 IMPERIAL BOWL yung cheng
Landscape decoration beautifully carved on the surface and
coated with an imperial-yellow glaze, the inside with etched
decoration of birds and flowers. Very rare specimen. Has wood
stand.
137 LARGE PLAQUE k'ang hsi
Lotus decoration in coral-red and gold and leaves in famille
^ verte beautifully painted both in and outside.
^ Diameter, 13 inches
138 SHALLOW DISH ming
Entire surface coated with a cream-white, porcelaneous glaze.
^' Has wood stand. Diameter, 7 inches
139 PAIR OF BOWLS ming
Coated with a green glaze on giant crackled ground. Has wood•5 stand. (2) Diameter, 6 inches
140 LARGE PLAQUE sung
Entire body coated with a soft celadon glaze. Conventional lotus
and vine decoration carved under the glaze. Exceptionally fine
^ 0 specimen. Diameter, 14 inches
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141 LARGE PLAQUE chia ch'ixg
Entire body covered with a deep rose enamel glaze.
Diameter, 14 inches
142 BOWL sung
Carved palm-leaf decoration, coated with a thick celadon glaze.
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^ r Has stand. Diameter, 7 inches
143 PLAQUE yung cheng
j*7J Entire surface invested with a cherry-red glaze of finest quality.
Has wood stand. Diameter, 8 inches
144 SHALLOW DISH chia ch'ing
Coated with a deep turquoise-blue glaze on bisque porcelain.
^ Diameter, 6 inches
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145 BOWL sung
Coated with a gray glaze. Has wood stand.
Diameter, 8y2 inches
146 SHALLOW BOWL mino
In the form of a lotus flower and coated with a celadon glaze.
II^ Diameter, 131^ inches
147 PLAQUE ming
Chrysanthemum pattern carved under a thick, even glaze of
celadon. Very fine specimen. Diameter, 14 incites
148 FOUR CUPS AND SAUCERS ch'ien lung
Landscape decoration painted in black on white porcelain. (8)
149 BOWL k'ang hsi
Deep bowl with wide flaring lip, coated with an imperial-yellow
glaze. Has stand. Diameter, 8 inches
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150 BOWL sung
Tsu Chou ware. Coated with green glaze. Has stand.
Diameter, 9 inches
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151 BOWL ch'ien lung
Incised decoration of dragon in green on 3'ellow. Has stand.
Diameter, 9^ inches
152 DEEP BOWL k'ang hsi
White dragon decoration on mazarine-blue. Has stand.
Diameter, 4 inches
153 PAIR OF FLOWER POTS ch'ien lung
Oval form with flaring neck in the shape of a flower. Imperial
^/^ ^ porcelain with seal mark. With wood stands. (2)
DECORATED VASES AND JARS
NUMBERS 154-175
154 GINGER JAR ming
Landscape and chrysanthemum decoration in blue and white.
With wood cover and stand. Height, 8 inches
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155 BLUE AND WHITE VASE k'ang hsi
Oviform shape. Decoration of an official call at court, beautifully
painted in blue on white porcelain. Has cover and stand.
Height, 12 inches
156 HAWTHORN VASE k'ang hsi
Oviform shape. Decoration of descending May flowers in white
on blue, ice-crackled ground. Has cover and stand.
Height, 11 inches
157 HAWTHORN GINGER JAR k'ang hsi
Hundred antique decoration in three panels and May flowers in
white reserve on blue, ice-crackled ground. Has cover and stand.
Height, 14 inches
158 BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR ming
Procession of imperial court painted under glaze of blue on
white ground. Has cover and stand. Height, 13 inches
159 BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR k'ang hsi
Representing a melon, medallion decoration painted in blue. Haswood cover and stand. Height, 12 inches
160 JAR ch'ien lung
Oviform shape. Decoration of Dog Foo chasing after the sacred
ball, painted in underglaze of peach and outlined in blue and
white. Seal mark on base. Has wood cover and stand.
^ ^ Height, 15 inches
161 LARGE GINGER JAR yung cheng
Decoration of pomegranates of longevity boldly painted in peach,
stem and leaves in underglaze blue. Very artistic specimen. Hascover and stand. Height, 19 inches
162 LARGE GINGER JARDecoration of immortals riding mythological animals, and boys
^ preceding them in procession ; painted in five colors. Has cover
and stand. Height, 13 inches
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163 GINGER JAR yung chengEmperor on horseback receiving gifts from another state repre-
sentative, painted in rose, blue and green of brilliant tone on white
porcelain. Has wood cover and stand. Height, 12 inches
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164 VASEy*. Flying butterflies beautifully painted in coral-red and two bands
3 of brocade pattern in famille-verte enamel glaze. Has wood cover
and stand. Height, 18 inches
165 GINGER JAR yung cheng
Famille-rose peony and phoenix decoration in five colors on white
ground. Has cover and stand. Height, 12 inches
166 GINGER JAR k'ang hsi
Festival painted in coral-red, blue and vellow enamel. Has wood
167 JAR WITH ORIGINAL COVER k'ang hsi
Landscape and flower decoration painted in brilliant cobalt-blue
of finest quality. Metal handle and top. Very fine specimen.
[see illustration]
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168 VASE AND STAND ch'ien lung
Peach color decoration of eagle perched on a rock.
- Height, 10 inches
169 JAR ch'ien lung
Flat jar shape, modelled after old bronze; decoration of deeply
carved bands of blue and dragon in peach color. Side handles.
Has wood stand. Height, ll^ inches
170 KORO ming
Entire surface decorated with carved tiger lilies and coated with
a turquoise-blue glaze. Has wood cover and stand.
Height, 9 inches
171 GOURD-SHAPED VASE ming
Decoration of flowers and characters in black on brown glaze.
Lf ^ Height, 8 inches
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172 VASE ming
Goose-neck bottle shape, with flaring lip, coated with a cafe-au-
J^ lait glaze on giant crackle. Has wood stand. Height, 10 inches
173 VASE AND STAND ming
Entire surface coated with a soft gray crackle on melon-shaped
body. Height, 12 inches
174 CYLINDRICAL VASE ming
(q ^ Coated with a green and brown glaze. Height, 11 inches
175 LARGE SACRIFICIAL VASE t'ang
Coiled dragon and Buddhistic images carved on the surface,
) io " coated with a light celadon glaze on crackled ground. Has the
original cover with bird carved on top. Height, 36 inches
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SALE THURSDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL SEVENTEENTH, AT 2:30
SECOND SESSION
NUMBERS 176-315
CABINET VASES, STATUETTES, ETC.
NUMBERS 176-200
176 CABINET VASE ch'ien lung
Bottle shape, coated with a brilliant camellia-leaf green glaze on
fine crackle ground. Height, 7^ inches
177 WINE POT ming
In the form of peaches, the spout and handle representing a
monkev. Decoration of sages carved on the surface.
178 STATUETTE ming
Seated figure of Hotei, "God of Plenty," coated with a green
glaze. Has wood stand. Height, 4l/£> inches
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179 STATUETTE ming
Figure of Kwan Yin holding a scroll in her hand. Fukien por-
celain of fine quality. Coated with a porcelaneous white glaze.
Height, 9 inches
180 STATUETTE ch'ien lung
Figure of Kwan Yin seated on a lotus ; coated with a white glaze.
Height, 14 inches
181 STATUETTE ch'ien lung
Seated figure of Kwan Yin holding a child on her lap and two
children standing erect at her side. Height, 8 inches
182 STATUETTE ch'ien lungFigure of Kwan Yin attired in loose robes and holding a scroll
in her hand. Note the expression of her eyes, beautifully
executed. Height, 13^2 inches
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183 PAIR OF VASES MING
In the form of double fish joined in the centre and coated with
an amber-colored glaze. (2) Height, 9 inches
184 STATUETTE ming
Seated figure of Kwan Yin ; coated with a light yellow glaze on
crackled ground.
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185 STATUETTE ch'ien lungCarved figure of the "God of War", attired in loose robes which
are decorated with a dragon on green ground. Height, 9 indies
186 STATUETTE ming
Carved figure of a warrior, his coat painted in black and brown.
t-r " Height, 8 inches
187 STATUETTE ch'ien lung
Figure of a mandarin comfortably seated in a chair.
Height, 8 inches
188 CABINET VASE ming
Bottle shape, coated with a brown crackled glaze. Has wood
stand. Height, 9 inches
189 CABINET VASE sung
Beaker shape, coated with a thick green glaze. Has wood stand.
y y- Height, 93/2 inches
190 VASE AND STAND sung
Beaker shape, tiger-lily decoration carved on the surface, and
- ^ coated with a thick celadon glaze. Has stand. Height, 12 inches
191 VASE ming
Bottle shape, carved lizard handles with suspending rings ; the
entire body coated with a celadon glaze on crackled ground.
Height, 11 inches
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192 DOUBLE TEAPOT ch'ien lung
Chrysanthemum and poem decoration painted in enamel on black
enamel ground. Unique form. Has wood stand. Height, 7 inches
193 SMALL GINGER JAR yung cheng
Lotus and vine decoration in red and green. Has cover and
stand. Height, 8 inches
194 WATER COUPE yung cheng
Decoration of Shou marks and peaches of longevity on fine yellow
ground. Height, 3 inches
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195 CABINET VASE yung cheng
Coated with a mustard-yellow, crackled glaze.
196 CABINET VASE ch'ien lungSmall jar shape, coated with a mustard-yellow glaze on crackled
X* s ground. Has wood stand.
197 CABINET VASE ch'ien lungGoose-neck bottle shape, coated with an imperial-j'ellow glaze.
Has wood stand.
198 CABINET VASE ch'ien lungWith flaring neck; coated with a forest-green glaze on hard por-
I3) celain. Has wood stand. Height, 6 inches
199 WATER COUPE CH ien lungIn the form of a peach, coated with a namako glaze. Has woodstand.
200 CABINET VASE ch'ien lungBottle shape, coated with a deep violet glaze. Has wood stand.
" Height, 6y2 inches
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VERY IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF STATUETTES
OF THE K'ANG HSI, MING AND SUNG PERIODS
NUMBERS 201-211
201 STATUETTE ming
Kwan Tei, greatest known warrior in Chinese history, riding a
horse and stopping the advance of the million enemy armies, with
one glance of his sharp eyes,—a famous historical legend in
China. His robes are painted in turquoise-blue and the horse
in imperial-yellow. His bravery is wonderfully shown in the
expression of his face. The horse is in a spirited position, ready
at any time for an attack. Height, 14 inches
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202 STATUETTE ming
Figure of a warrior seated on a rock; attired in loose robes and
wearing a general's hat. Coated with a brilliant green glaze.
Height, 15 inches
203 STATUETTE ming
Seated figure of Kwan Yin with her followers on either side. Her
robes are coated with a celadon glaze on crackled ground.
Height, 9 inches
204 STATUETTE ming
Seated figure of Kwan Yin holding a baby on her lap. Her
robes are coated with a brilliant green enamel glaze and her
headdress with yellow. Height, 12 inches
205 STATUETTE ming
Seated figure of Kwan Yin holding a Buddha child on her lap.
Her robes are coated with an apple green glaze of a beautiful
shade, her hands, face and feet painted with gold lacquer. Very
fine specimen. Height, 14 inches
206 STATUETTE ming
Seated figure of Kwan Yin in a reposeful attitude, her robes
carelessly but artistically fastened. Coated with a porcelaneous
white glaze. Has wood stand. Height, 9 inches
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207 STATUETTE ch'ien lung
Figure of Kwan Yin standing erect on a lotus flower.
o n Height, 11^ inches
208 STATUETTE ch'ien lung
Standing figure of Buddha Daruma attired in a loose robe ar-
St tistically arranged. Facial expression wonderfully executed
;
) even the marks of his whiskers are shown. Height, 13 inches
209 STATUETTE ming
Figure of Kwan Yin standing erect among the clouds looking
. down on the immortals, wondering how she can lead them to a
better life. Height, 17 inches
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210 STATUETTE ming
Kwan Yin standing erect on the clouds anxious to bestow benev-
olence on the multitude; she is pouring sacred water from a
bottle. The expression of her face and the motion of her hands
beautifully executed. The entire surface is coated with the
famous Fukien porcelaneous white glaze. Very fine specimen.
Height, 19 inches
[see illustration]
211 STATUETTE ming
Figure of Buddha Amidha standing erect on a lotus, her robes
beautifully draped round her. Her facial expression and also
her arms and hands beautifully carved. Special attention is
called to the quality of white porcelain, which is unrivalled. Very
^ ^ fine specimen. Height, 20 inches
IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF
VERY FINE SNUFF BOTTLES
NUMBERS 212-224
212 GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE ch'ien lungDecoration of bats of longevity and lizards carved in ruby-red
on cameo glass.
213 PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE ch'ien lungBoat scene carved on the surface. Has a fei'tsui jade stopper.
214 PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE ch'ien lung
Flat drum shape. Centre medallion painted with five-color figures
surrounded bj a green border. Rose quartz stopper. Seal mark
on base. Wood stand.
SNUFF BOTTLE ch'ien lung
Carved decoration of a horse on amber-colored agate. Jade
stopper.
216 SNUFF BOTTLE ch'ien lung
Entire body invested with moss-agate. Rose quartz stopper.
SNUFF BOTTLE ch'ien lung
Side handles carved on the surface of transparent agate. Has
wood stand.
218 SNUFF BOTTLE AND STAND ch'ien lung
Side handles carved on the surface of variously colored trans-
parent agate. Has a fei'tsui jade stopper.
219 SNUFF BOTTLE AND WOOD STAND ch'ien lung
Decoration of immortals exquisitely carved on the surface of
beautiful agate. Has a fei'tsui jade stopper.
220 SNUFF BOTTLE ch'ien lung
Rock crystal, one side carved with the head of a European lady
and reverse with coat of arms. Evidently this bottle was made
to order for a royal family which is represented by the portrait
of the lady. It has a bloodstone stopper. Very fine specimen.
221 SNUFF BOTTLE ch'ien lung
Fei'tsui jade of unrivalled quality and color. Has rose quartz
$A x stopper.
222 SNUFF BOTTLE ch'ien lung
Fei'tsui jade, with carved decoration of lizards and bats on the
surface of emerald-green jade of finest quality.
223 SNUFF BOTTLE ch'ien lung
Carved openwork decoration of flowers and leaves entirely sur-
rounding the body. Very fine quality of malachite. Has the
original stopper and boxwood stand.
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224* SNUFF BOTTLE ch'ien lung
In malachite, carved decoration of birds and flowers beautifully
executed in openwork. Very fine quality of malachite. Has the
' original stopper and boxwood stand.
COLLECTION OF
JADE, CRYSTAL, AGATE AND OTHER HARD STONES
NUMBERS 225-280
0225 JADE TABLE SCREEN ming
Square jade panel carved in openwork and supported by cloi-
sonne stand. Height, 4 inches
226 MINIATURE JADE TABLE SCREEN ch'ien lung
Carved decoration of dragons and peonies in openwork supported
^ by cloisonne stand. Height, 4 inches
227 SET OF BUCKLES ch'ien lungConsisting of three pieces, centre with carved decoration of
sacred white elephant and sides with immortal fruit beautifully
carved in spinach green jade of finest quality.
228 CLOISONNE BOX ch'ien lung
Inlaid jade top, with carved decoration of baskets of peaches.
The entire body of the box is decorated with tiger lilies on blue
.vj • cloisonne.
229 FLOWER HOLDER ch'ien lung
Representing a water lily surrounded by stem and birds in open-
work of fine transparent agate. Height, 5 inches
230 AGATE JAR ch'ien lungIn the form of a water coupe surrounded by carved lotus flowers
)^ and birds very finely executed on transparent agate. Has wood
stand.
PAIR OF CUPS AND SAUCERS ch'ien lungSmall teacups carved of transparent agate. (4)
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232 PAIR OF SAUCERS ch'ien lung
Carved of transparent agate. Imperial Ch'ien Lung seal mark
on base. (2) Diameter, 6 inches
,233 AGATE FIGURE ch'ien lung
Carved figure of fisherman holding a fish. Height, 6 inches
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234 JADE TABLE SCREEN ch'ien lung
Figure of immortals and bats of longevity carved in pierced work
supported by a cloisonne stand, which is also beautifully carved
J
J in openwork.
235 JADE TABLE SCREEN ch'ien lung
Circular jade, decoration of tiger lilies beautifully carved in
pierced work forming a border around the centre medallion, where
" the hundred antique designs are carved. Supported by a beauti-
ful cloisonne stand.
236 PAIR OF JADE TASSELS ch'ien lung
One round and one square shape; carved in openwork to represent
butterflies and peaches. (2)
237 JADE TASSEL ch'ien lung
Three carved jades suspended by silk cord, the centre piece carved
in the form of a disc and two end pieces carved with fish and
peaches of good luck.
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238 JADE TASSEL ch'ien lung
Three pieces suspended by silk cord, centre piece in white jade
representing a disc, and other two decorated with carved figure
of longevity in spinach-green jade.
r239 JADE TASSEL ch'ien lung
Suspended by silk cord, carved figure decoration of boys and
lotus flowers in openwork on pork-fat jade.
240 JADE TASSEL ch'ien lung
Consisting of three pieces suspended by silk cord, centre piece
decorated with coiled lizard and two end pieces with flowers and
symbols of longevity.
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241 JADE TASSEL ch'ien lung
Consisting of three pieces and suspended by silk cord. Three
pieces carved with sacred animal and birds in openwork.
242 JADE TASSEL ch'ien lung
Suspended by silk cord; carved in the form of a butterfly in
openwork.
243 JADE TASSEL ch'ien lung
Consisting of three pieces and suspended by silk cord ; centre
carved in the form of a butterfly in openwork and two end pieces
l^j S carved with symbols of longevity.
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244 JADE TASSEL ch'ien lung
Consisting of five pieces and suspended by silk cord. Centre piece
carved circle of rose quartz, two small square jade pieces
carved in openwork, the end pieces representing fungus carved
in dark green jr ^f.f
245 JADE TASSEL ch'ien lungConsisting of three pieces suspended on silk cord, the centre
pieces carved in the form of a butterfly and the two end pieces
representing double fish and emblem of good luck.
246 JADE TASSEL ch'ien lungConsisting of five pieces and suspended by silk cord. The two
large pieces carved in the form of the imperial boat with sailors
rowing, beautifully carved in pierced work in white jade; the
5 ^ other pieces in arch shape with carved decoration of butterflies
in white jade, and three smaller pieces representing flowers that
grow only in the immortal land.
247 JADE CUPHandle carved in circle. Streaked with black jade.
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248 JADE COUPEIn the form of a lotus leaf. Used as a writer's water dish.
249 JADE COUPEIn the form of peaches supported by carved branches.
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250 JADE COUPE SUNG
In the form of a lotus flower, carved branches surrounding the
cup. Carved of gray and dark streaked jade.
251 JADE COUPE sung
In the form of a melon. The handles are carved out from the"side, utilizing the natural color of black jade. Used as a writer's
water dish.
252 JADE LIBATION CUP sung
Two side handles carved in the form of lizard heads. Surface
decorated with hundred antique designs.
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253 JADE INCENSE BURNER sung
Bronze form of Chow Dynasty, with large side handles. With
A, wood stand.
254 JADE DISC han
Circular form, with centre hole carved out from both sides
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beautiful shades of mottled green and brown effected by age.
Very fine specimen.
255 JADE DISC han
Circular form with centre hole, green jade streaked with brown.
Very fine specimen.
256 JADE VASE ming
Bronze form, with carved lizard handles, bats of longevity, palm
leaves and lotus flowers carved on the entire surface.
Height, 8~y2 inches
257 STATUETTE sung
Figure of Kwan Yin standing erect with her left hand resting
on the head of one of her followers ; in her right hand she is
holding the music of the angels. Wood stand.
Height, S 1̂ inches
258 JADE INCENSE BURNER sung
After Chow bronze form, with side animal-head handles, the
centre of the body decorated with carved jui heads. Dragon
carved in openwork on the cover. Greenish-blue jade mixed with
gray. Unusual specimen.
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rose quartz malachite very finkincense burner statue of jade koroch'len lung see wang mo ch'len lung
[number 265] [number 268] [number 271]
259 JADE VASE ming
Flat beaker shape after Chow bronze. Carved coiled lizard
decoration in relief on the neck and base. Has wood stand.
Soft gray jade of fine quality and workmanship.
Height, 11 inches
260 UNIQUE JADE VASE sung
Bronze form. Carved side ornaments, palm-leaf and lizard dec-
^ ^oration carved and incised on the surface. Unique specimen.
Height, 8^ inches
261 ROSE QUARTZ FIGURE ch'ien lung
Hawk perched on a rock, beautifully carved in rose quartz of
I ^ J ^transparent quality. Has wood stand. Height, 6 inches
262 ROSE QUARTZ FIGURE ch'ien lung
Hawk perched on a rock, beautifully carved in rose quartz of
transparent quality. Has wood stand. Height, 8 inches
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263 STATUETTE ch'ien lung
Seated figure of Kwan Yin in rose quartz of transparent quality.
Has wood stand. Height, 9 inches
264 STATUETTE ch'ien lung
Carved figure of Lohan in rose quartz of transparent quality.
Jpj" Height, d1^ inches
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265 ROSE QUARTZ INCENSE BURNER ch'ien lung
Animal-head side handles, beautifully carved in openwork, and
supported by three legs which are also carved in animal-heads.
The top of the cover is carved with coiled dragon decoration.
Has the original cover and wood stand. Extra fine transparent
quality of rose quartz. Height, 81/% inches
[see illustration]
266 GOLDSTONE CARVING ch'ien lung
^Representing the trunk of a plum tree surrounded by birds and
branches beautifully carved in openwork. Has wood stand.
Height, 8 inches
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267 STATUETTE ch'ien lung
Figure of Kwan Yin standing erect, beautifully carved in rock
crystal. Has wood stand. Height, 11 inches
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268 STATUETTE ch'ien lung
Carved figure of See Wang Mo standing erect and gracefully
holding a lotus flower in her hand ; her robes are beautifully ar-
ranged and carved with great skill. Very fine quality of malachite,
showing the brilliant grain of the stone. Height, 9 inches
[see illustration]
269 JADE HANGING ch'ien lung
In teakwood frame. Top piece of jade, oblong shape, carved
with bats of longevity, and small pieces in form of gourd and
peaches and emblem of longevity. Unique specimen.
270 JADE DANGLE ch'ien lung
Same as the preceding, except of a finer pork-fat jade.
271 JADE KORO ch'ien lung
In bronze form. Side carved animal-head handles with loose
hanging rings, supported by three legs which are also carved
% ^ in the form of animal-heads. The top of the cover is decorated
with sacred animal holding the precious ball beautifully carved
in emerald-green jade. Has the original cover and wood stand.
Very fine specimen. Height, 8 inches
[see illustration]
272 MAMMOTH JADE VASE ch'ien lung
In the form of a tall wine jar, supported by four boys, side
handles representing conventional elephant trunks with loose
rings hanging from them. The centre of the body is decorated
with carved phoenixes in brilliant emerald-green, the reverse side
with carved decoration of coiled dragon also in emerald-green.
The top of the cover is decorated with coiled dragon carved in
openwork of the most beautiful quality of emerald-green. Very
fine quality of camphorous jade mixed with finest quality of
emerald-green. Has the original cover and wood stand.
Height, 18 inches
[see illustration]
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273 MAMMOTH AGATE VASE ch'ien lung
Square jar shape. Carved animal side handles with hanging
loose rings. The entire surface is carved with sacred animals and
birds in openwork, utilizing each color of agate. The top of the
cover is decorated with carved phoenixes holding fruits of im-
mortals. It has the original cover and wood stand. Very finest
and largest known piece to he found. Height, 16 inches
[see illustration]
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274 JADE FLOWER ch'ien lung
Species of pink hawthorn blossoms which grow only in the im-
mortal land ; when the fragrance of the flowers is inhaled it is
supposed to bring the dead to life again. The flowers are carved
of rose quartz and the leaves of dark green jade. In an opaque
green glass bowl with engraved flower decoration. Has wood
stand. Height, 12 inches
275 PAIR OF JADE FLOWERS ch'ien lung
Pomegranates and flowers, carved of agate, white jade and car-
nelian, the leaves of green jade. In cloisonne pots decorated
with tiger lilies on turquoise-blue. With wood stand. (2)
Height, 14 inches
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276 PAIR OF JADE FLOWERS ch'ien lung
Representing hydrangeas carved in amethyst, pork-fat and fei'-
tsui jade; the leaves are carved of dark green jade. Very fine
workmanship and carved true to nature. The flower pots in oval
JQ 6 shape in Peking enamel of fine quality. (2) Height, 16 inches
[see illustration]
277 PAIR OF JADE FLOWERS AND STANDS ch'ien lung
Peonies carved in various colors and made of white jade, rose
A (p A 'quartz, tourmaline, lapis lazuli, fei'tsui jade, agate and malachite
of very fine quality, the leaves carved of dark green jade, true to
nature. In Peking enamel pots decorated with flowers in panels.
(2) Height, 19 inches
[see illustration]
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278 PAIR OF JADE FLOWERS ch'ien lung
Representing hydrangeas in several colors, petals carved of white
and fei'tsui jade and amethyst, the leaves in dark green jade.
In cloisonne pots of unusually fine qualit}\ With wood stands.
(2) Height, 20 inches
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279 PAIR OF JADE FLOWERS ch'ien lung
Peonies carved in various colors of pork-fat jade, agate, rose
quartz and lapis lazuli, and the leaves in dark green jade. In
oval shape Peking enamel pots. Very fine specimen. With wood
stands. (2) Height, 17 inches
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280 PAIR OF JADE FLOWERS ch'ien lung
Representing hydrangeas in various colors carved of white jade
and emerald jade, amethyst and carnelian, beautifully carved
true to nature, the leaves carved of dark jade. In Ch'ien Lung
cloisonne pots decorated with tiger lilies on turquoise-blue
enamel. (2) Height, 22 inches
[see illustration]
ANTIQUE VASES, BOWLS, JARS, ETC.
NUMBERS 281-308
281 BOWL AND STAND ming
Flower shape, carved leaf design on porcelaneous Fukien
porcelain.
282 PAIR OF COVERED BOWLS ch'ien lung
Amber-colored glass of even transparent quality. (2)
S283 PAIR OF CARVED WOOD ORNAMENTS ch'ien lung
Figure of a boy seated on a bull, beautifully carved in boxwood.
With perforated wood stand to match. (2)
284 PAIR OF SMALL CUPS k'ang hsi
In the shape of a flower, incised design of petals shown on the
surface of white, semi-eggshell porcelain. With wood stands. (2)
Diameter, 3 inches
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magnificent mammoth agate vaseand pair of carved jade flowers ch'len lung
[number 277] [number 273] [number 277]
285 CABINET VASE yung cheng
Medallion decoration in soft green and red on very fine white
porcelain. Imperial seal mark on base. Has wood stand.
Height, 7 indies
286 CABINET VASE ch'ien lung
f\ Landscape decoration minutely painted on the surface of pure,
semi-eggshell porcelain. Imperial-blue enamel mark. Has wood
stand. Height, 9 inches
287 BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR ming
Figures of immortals in blue. Rabbit mark on the base. Has
)\ s wood cover and stand. Height, 10 inches
288 JAR WITH COVER AND STAND k'ang hsi
Barrel shape, coated with ashes of roses glaze on hard-paste
* porcelain. Height, 12 inches
289 PORCELAIN ORNAMENT ch'ien lung
In the form of triangle and fish representing good luck and
longevity, suspended from a teakwood frame. Height, 21 inches
290 GINGER JAR k'ang hsi
Decoration of fish in cobalt-blue carved on the surface of celadon
ground. With wood cover and stand. Height, 13 inchesri
291 GINGER JAR yung cheng
Rose peony and hawthorn blossoms painted in pink and white,
and birds in trees finely drawn on white porcelain. Has wood
^0 ^ cover and stand. Height, 15 inches
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292 BLUE AND WHITE HAWTHORN GINGER JAR k'ang hsi
Entire surface painted with May flowers both ascending and
descending on ice-crackled, blue ground. Has wood cover andstand. Height, 13 inches
293 HAWTHORN GINGER JAR k'ang hsi
J 0 May flowers in white reserve ascending toward the shoulder; the
entire body is coated with ice-crackled, blue glaze. Has woodcover and stand. Height, 13 indies
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294 FAMOUS PEACH-BLOOM WATER COUPE k'ang hsi
Incised decoration of coiled lizard and cloud under the glaze.
With wood stand. Perfect specimen of the period. Six-char-
acter marks on base.
[see illustration]
295 KORO ch'ien lung
Bronze form, with side animal handles ; the entire surface coated
with a brilliant coral-red of even tone mixed with fine iridescence,
\s the inside of the koro and the base coated with a turquoise-blue
enamel glaze. Has wood cover and stand. Exceptionally fine
specimen.
[see illustration]
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296 JAR WITH COVER AND STAND k'ang hsi
Lang Yao sang-de-boeuf glaze of dark shade. Collector's piece.
Height, 13 inches
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297 BOWL AND STAND k'ang hsi
Incised decoration of four-claw dragon under the glaze of deep
mazarine-blue. Very fine specimen. Diameter, 8^/2 inches
298 VASE sung
Flat club shape, with long neck and flaring lip, the entire body
coated with famous Kunita celadon glaze of even tone, only
produced in this era. Has wood stand. Height, 8^/2 inches
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299 CELADON PLAQUE ming
Fluted edge, centre medallion of chrysanthemums carved underv
the glaze of soft celadon color. Diameter, 10 inches
300 BEAKER VASE ming
Incised peony decoration on the body under the heavy celadon
Height, 19 inches
38^0 ^ glaze -
EXCEPTIONALLY SPLENDID PERFECT PEACH-FINE KORO FLAMBE-RED VASE BLOOM WATER COUPECH IEN LUNG CH'lEN LUNG k'aNG HSI
[number 295] [number 308] [number 294]
301 BEAKER VASE ming
With wide flaring neck ; the entire body decorated with carved
peonies and vines on an even celadon glaze. Height, 20 inches
>?
302 VASE AND STAND ch'ien lung
Bottle shape, with flat body and long narrow neck ; incised dec-
• oration of dragons and clouds under cream white glaze of even
— tone. Imperial seal mark on base. Height, 18 inches
303 BOTTLE-SHAPED VASE k'ang hsi
Coated with a brilliant cherrv-red glaze of even tone. Collector's
piece. Height, 131/2 inches
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304 GINGER JAR k'ang hsi
Carved dragon decoration on the surface of celadon glaze of
J ^even quality. Has wood cover and stand. Height, 12 inches
305 JAR WITH ORIGINAL COVER AND STAND ch'ien lungGlobular form, the entire surface coated with a flambe glaze of
<Q J ^ pigeon's-blood. Very fine specimen. Height, 13 inches
306 BOTTLE-SHAPED VASE ch'ien lungEntire surface invested with a deep, starch-blue glaze of finest
• quality on orange-peel surface. Has wood stand. Imperial seal
mark on base. Height, 17 inches
307 VASE AND STAND ch'ien lungOviform, with short flaring neck; etched decoration of coiled
<_>->-dragons on the body; coated with beautiful forest-green glaze of
even tone. Height, 19 inches
308 VASE AND STAND ch'ien lungEntire surface coated with a pigeon's-blood glaze of even tone
_~ <" and mixed with crushed strawberry color. One of the finest
flamhe reds that can be found. Collector's piece.
Height, 19 inches
[see illustration]
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IVORY BIRDCAGES
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NUMBERS 309-312
309 IVORY BIRDCAGE ch'ien lung
Dome-shape, with ivory lantern ; ivory ribs and cinnabar lacquer
bottom inlaid with designs in mother-of-pearl. Ivory worm tongs
and metal water cup.
310 IVORY BIRDCAGE ch'ien lung
Dome-shape, with ivory lantern ;ivory ribs and lacquer bottom
inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Boxwood worm tongs and amber
water cup.
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311 IVORY BIRDCAGE ch'ien lung
Dome-shape, with ivory lantern ; ivory ribs and lacquer bottom
decorated with flowers in mother-of-pearl ; ivory trimmings.
312 IVORY BIRDCAGE ch'ien lung
Dome-shape, with ivory ribs and lacquer bottom inlaid with
mother-of-pearl. Jade and amber trimmings of very fine quality.
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FLOWER POTS AND JARDINIERES
numbers 313-315
313 PAIR OF FLOWER POTS AND STANDS yung cheng
Octagonal shape, tiger-lily decoration painted in five colors. (2)
Diameter, 11 inches
314* FLOWER POT ch'ien lung
Famille-rose decoration of flowers and branches. Has wood stand.
Diameter, 17 inches
315 PAIR OF JARDINIERES ch'ien lung
Famille-rose decoration of flowers and lotus in the pond, beauti-
fullv painted in five colors on canary-yellow ground. The entire
surface of etched decoration of flowers. With high teakwood
stands. Imperial porcelain. (2) Diameter, 21^ inches
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Purchased with incomefromtheJacob S. Rogers Fund