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SKINNER Asian Works of Art Sale 2574B December 1-3, 2011 Boston 史古納

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The next Asian Art Auction in Boston is December 1st through 3rd, 2011. Asian Art auctions at Skinner present the best in Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Japanese artwork and antiques, including fine calligraphy, rare jade, furniture, decorative arts, and contemporary Chinese art. Skinner Asian art auctions consistently achieve record prices. In a recent sale, an album of painting and calligraphy by renowned modern Chinese artists, including Zhang Daqian and Wang Yachen, brought $1.23 million. For more information on consigning your Asian antiques or works of art with Skinner, please contact the department at 508-970-3255 or [email protected].

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SKINNER

Asian Works of ArtSale 2574B December 1-3, 2011 Boston

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12 to 5 p.m.Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12 to 7 p.m.

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cover: 681; frontispiece: 530 (detail); back cover: 126, 149a, 263, 339, 528, 900, 1112, 1298, 1408

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Session I: Lots 1-550 - Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. Session II: Lots 551-1100 - Friday, December 2, 2011 at 11 a.m.

Session III: Lots 1101-1615 - Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 11 a.m.

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Biying Zhang508.970.3274

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1 Auction & Specialist Information

2 Web Site & Online Bidding

5 Session I: Lots 1-550

99 Session II: Lots 551-1100

159 Session III: Lots 1101-1615

206 Conditions of Sale

207 Absentee Bid Form

208 Company Directors & Specialty Departments

209 Administrative Staff & Client Services

211 Map & Driving Directions

213 Parking & Accommodations

214 Dining

215 Catalogue Subscription Form

Please Note: All lots sold subject to our Conditions of Sale.

Please refer to page 206 of this catalogue for the full terms and conditions governing your purchase.

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Provenance

Lots 536-912A: From the Private Collection of a New England gentleman.

The Asian department would like to thank Judith Dowling for her expertise and assistance cataloguing this sale.

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Session I: Lots 1-550to be sold Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 11 a.m.

1.Pale Celadon Mountain, Korea, modeled with mountain peaks and small pavilions, ht. 9 1/2 in. $300-500

2.Celadon Bowl, Korea, the petal-rimmed bowl painted with four boys at play, with molded decoration of peony flowers to the exterior, covered by a gray-celadon glaze, (repair with gold leaf to the rim), ht. 2 3/8, dia. 7 1/4 in. $200-300

3.Small Celadon Dish, Korea, Koryo dynasty, foliated lotus shape with inlaid chrysanthemums surrounding the interior, dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

4.Celadon Jar, Korea, Koryo dynasty, ovoid shape with everted rim, olive-celadon glaze, (repair to rim), ht. 6 1/4 in. $300-500

5.Celadon Shrine, Korea, square form with four pierced windows and open door with two foo dogs at entrance, ht. 8 3/4, wd. 8 1/4 in. $400-600

6.Document Box, Korea, Choson dynasty, with brass mounts, wd. 15 3/4, dp. 9, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300

7.Celadon Reticulated Brush Pot, Korea, celadon glaze decorated with scrolling lotus blossoms and lappet border to base, ht. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

8.Pair of Celadon Inlaid Cups, Korea, Koryo dynasty, decorated with inlaid central yo’i-bordered roundel enclosing a chrysanthemum, surrounded by stylized clouds with an inlaid key fret border at rim, exterior decorated with reverse-inlaid scrolls between double-lined borders, dia. 4 1/4 in. $300-500

9.Celadon Rhyton-form Cup and Stand, Korea, Koryo dynasty, the rounded sides flaring upwards from a flat tip to the incurved rim, decorated with four inlaid chrysanthemums in double-lined roundels on a reverse scroll ground with key fret and lappet borders, the stand inlaid with cranes and stylized clouds, the underside with four inlaid chrysanthemums between double-lined borders, ht. 4 in. $200-300

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10.Two Celadon Bottles, Korea, Koryo dynasty, pear shape, one inlaid with cranes and stylized clouds, circle and dot border, ht. 4 1/2; the other with four inlaid dot circles, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

11.Wine Bottle, Korea, late Silla/Koryo dynasty, pear shape with flaring mouth and brown glaze, ht. 8 3/4 in. $300-500

12.Duck Water Dropper, Korea, naturally modeled duck holding a lotus blossom in its mouth, deeply crackled overall celadon glaze, lg. 3 3/8 in. $300-500

13.Ewer Water Dropper, Korea, celadon crackled glaze decorated with reserve of a gilded lotus blossom, (repaired), ht. 3 1/4 in. $200-300

14.Hexagonal Maebyong Vase, Korea, Koryo dynasty, each panel incised with lotus branches in a yo’i head cartouche, the shoulder incised with reverse scrolling leaves, with a wide cupped mouth, dense crackle throughout, (repairs), ht. 12 1/4 in. $500-700

15.Punch’ong Bowl, Korea, Choson dynasty, stamped and inlaid with rows of chrysanthemums between lappet and stylized tuffs of grass, with central character, exterior inlaid with ropetwist curtain between tuffs of grass and lappet borders, (chips to rim), dia. 7 1/2 in. $400-600

16.Celadon Bowl, Korea, Koryo dynasty, molded with three boys at play amongst oversized bunches of grapes borne on leafy vines, below a scroll band, dia. 5 3/4 in. $200-300

17.Celadon Bowl, Korea, Koryo dynasty, molded with three boys at play amongst oversized bunches of grapes borne on leafy vines, below a scroll band, dia. 5 3/4 in. $200-300

18.Inlaid Celadon Bowl, Korea, Koryo dynasty, the interior with inlaid decoration of five chrysanthemum florets, interior rim inlaid with key fret design, underside decorated with inlaid chrysanthemum florets and two rows of inlaid double lines, (repairs), dia. 7 1/4 in. $300-500

19.Inlaid Celadon Bowl, Korea, Koryo dynasty, with three inlaid chrysanthemum florets surrounded by double lines with double-lined border at rim, (hairline cracks and chips to rim), dia. 5 7/8 in. $300-500

20.Blue and White Wine Bottle, Korea, Choson dynasty, elongated pear shape, the swelling sides decorated with underglaze blue crane and deer with clouds, pine, bamboo, plum, and rockery, with a single underglaze blue line circling the foot, (hairline cracks), ht. 9 1/2 in. $300-500

21.Blue and White Molded Edge Bowl, Korea, Choson dynasty, decorated with a fish, waves, clouds, and mountains in underglaze blue, the underside decorated with flowers and tendrils, double-lined bordered foot ring, dia. 8 in. $300-500

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22.Blue and White Wine Bottle, Korea, Choson dynasty, double-gourd-form with octagonal lower half decorated in underglaze blue with flowering branches with lappets on the shoulder, the upper half decorated with floating flowers and tendrils, ht. 8 1/2 in. $300-500

23.Korean Oil Painting, Korea, oil on canvas, depiction of three men, signed, with one seal, 17 3/4 x 15 in. $200-300

24.Pair of Kutani Vases, Japan, 19th century, hexagonal, decorated in gilt with court figures and attendants, reserved in a floral landscape with the “One Hundred Boys,” ht. 9 3/4 in. $100-150

25.Hirado Covered Mizusashi, Japan, decorated in underglaze blue ducks and lotus, the mouth rim and cover decorated with phoenix and clouds, lappet border to base, the cover surmounted with a shishi lion, ht. 9 in. $300-500

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26.Tall Hirado Vase, Japan, 19th century, in the shape of a pine tree with a male and female articulated figures, decorated in high-fired underglaze iron brown and blue, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300

27.Hirado Carp, Japan, 19th century, modeled jumping, with open mouth, (damage), ht. 8 3/4 in. $200-300

28.Imari Covered Box, Japan, in the shape of a wide bowl with bucket handle, decorated in underglaze blue with flying cranes, cover surmounted with an articulated turtle, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300

29.Three Items, Japan, a circular Satsuma box decorated with butterflies and a pair of mixed-metal vases cast with dragons, dia. 3 1/2, ht. 3 7/8 in. $200-300

30.Japanese Kiseru, 19th century, wood pipe holder with applied metal butterfly with bone tobacco case, holder lg. 7 3/4, case lg. 4 in. $200-250

31.Hirado Ewer, Japan, 19th century, in the shape of Hotei with his sack, in high-fired iron brown and blue underglaze, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

32.Hirado Puppy, Japan, 19th century, the seated puppy with one raised paw, with iron glaze bell and bow with underglaze green and pink dots to fabric collar, ht. 4 in. $200-300

33.Hirado Covered Jar, Japan, 19th century, in the shape of a snail, with underglaze iron brown and blue shells and barnacles, ht. 4, dia. 4 1/4 in. $200-300

34.Hirado Box, Japan, 19th century, in the shape of a westerner, in high-fired underglaze iron brown and blue, lg. 4 in. $200-300

35.Hirado Ewer, Japan, 19th century, in the shape of a fisherman with a basket riding on a fish, high-fired underglaze iron brown and blue, lg. 7 3/4, ht. 5 1/4 in. $200-300

36.Three Porcelain Monkeys, Japan, 19th century, “see, hear, speak no evil,” gilded fur and painted faces, ht. 5 in. $100-150

37.Kutani Vase, Japan, decorated overall with the “One Hundred Arhats,” ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300

38.Kutani Bottle Vase, Japan, late 19th century, decorated in overenamel cartouche scenes of men and women in pleasurable pursuits and birds and flowers, (drilled), ht. 13 in. $200-300

39.Kutani Bowl, Japan, 19th century, center depicting the Eight Immortals, interior and exterior brocade bands at rim, bowl exterior decorated with bird and flower cartouches and decorated fans, all decoration in gilded relief enamel, signed on base, dia. 14 1/2 in. $200-300

40.Hirado Ewer, Japan, 19th century, double-gourd shape, the handle and spout formed as a dragon, painted with a peacock, clouds, and flowering branches, surmounted by a stopper with an attached circle, ht. 11 1/2 in. $300-500

41.Hirado Censer, Japan, 19th century, molded in four sections, the top bowl-shaped reticulated section with lotus rim and stylized dragon handles, with lobed middle section, surmounting a tall waisted section with coiling dragon, on a square base with four feet, all decorated with underglaze blue scrolling clouds, ht. 7 3/4 in. $100-150

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42.Hirado Censer, Japan, 19th century, with underglaze blue dragons and clouds, articulated coiled dragon surrounding the shoulder, stylized wave border at base, dia. 7 1/2 in. $300-500

43.Hirado Bowl, Japan, early 19th century, decorated in underglaze blue with chrysanthemums floating on stylized waves, two sides of rim turned in and surmounted with articulated chrysanthemums and leaves, dia. 8 1/4 in. $200-300

44.Small Hirado Censer, Japan, 19th century, reticulated dome with stylized lappet border, body surrounded by flowering branches and butterflies, shishi mask handles, with tripod feet, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

45.Set of Six Blue and White Plates, Japan, 18th/19th century, decorated with underglaze blue kirin with incised clouds with ruyi head band at rim, underside decorated with scrolling flower and tendrils, dia. 8 1/2 in. $200-300

46.Imari Bowl, Japan, 19th century, gilded and enameled decoration of rows of alternating patterns of waves, birds, stripes, stylized flowers with three reserves of birds and flowers, central reserve of flower and wave, stylized flower bands to exterior, dia. 14 1/8 in. $100-150

47.Kutani Bowl, Japan, enameled and gilded decoration in reserve of geisha observing monkeys in pine branches, with shishi heads and key fret border, mark to base, dia. 12 7/8 in. $100-150

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48.Kutani Ewer, Japan, late 19th century, hexagonal, decorated with a peacock, other birds, and flowers on a white ground, with red gilded stylized brocade designs on spout, handle, and bands, with cover, ht. 9 in. $100-150

49.Blue and White Shishi, Japan, 19th century, standing model with underglaze blue painting of mane, tail, ears, eyes, and decorative chest tassels, lg. 6 1/4, ht. 4 in. $200-300

50.Hirado Censer, Japan 19th century, formed as a dragon coiled around waves, the covered censer formed as a pearl with incised clouds, lg. 13 3/4 in. $300-500

51.Satsuma Vase, Japan, ovoid, with short waisted neck, gilded and decorated with samurai, courtesans, and landscapes in reserves with overall stylized clouds on a net motif, floating fans on the shoulders with stylized chrysanthemum lugs, mark to base, ht. 5 in. $200-300

52.Satsuma Censer, Japan, ovoid, with gilded and enameled decoration of flowers on a gold textured ground with stylized flower bands, tripod feet, pierced lid, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300

53.Satsuma Ewer, Japan, pear shape with spout and handle, gilded and enameled with reserves of samurai and courtesans, overall butterflies, mark to base, (chip to rim), ht. 3 3/4 in. $200-300

54.Satsuma Vase, Japan, baluster shape, gilded and enameled with reserves of samurai and courtesans with brocade borders, mark to base, ht. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

55.Satsuma Vase, Japan, square, gilded and enameled with reserves of courtesans and arhats, mark to base, ht. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

56.Satsuma Vase, Japan, 19th century, ovoid, with enamel and gold decoration of lions in a landscape with flowers, water, and rocks, high relief gilded and enameled peonies form a band at the shoulder, with brocade design bands at neck and base, on pierced stylized floral foot, (loss), ht. 9 5/8 in. $200-300

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57.Satsuma Teapot, Japan, flattened ovoid shape, gilded, enameled and decorated with fan-shaped reserves of samurai and courtesans in various pursuits, landscapes, and birds and flowers, dia. 4 5/8 in. $200-300

58.Satsuma Censer, Japan, lobed shape gilded and enameled with flowers, butterflies, courtesans and children, pierced lid with chrysanthemum finial, tripod feet with elephant and ring lugs, ht. 4 1/8 in. $200-300

59.Satsuma Vase, Japan, ovoid form with narrow base and pedestal foot, gilded and enameled with reserves of samurai and courtesans with overall design of white cranes and flowers, mark to base, ht. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

60.Kinkozan Satsuma Vase, Japan, tall ovoid shape gilded and enameled with reserves of courtesans in landscapes, decorated panels with gilded wisteria and stylized flowers on a blue glaze ground, mark to base, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300

61.Satsuma Tea Set, Japan, enameled and gilded, four cups and saucers with teapot, creamer and sugar containers, decorated reserves with samurai, women and children in interior scenes and landscapes, overall brocade designs of flowers, auspicious symbols, and key fret and circle borders, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

62.Five Miniature Vases, China/Japan, with four wood stands, lg. to 5 in. $200-300

63.Satsuma Ewer, Japan, traditional shape, with coiling dragon handle and spout, decorated in blue and gold landscape on a cream crackled ground, with domed cover and round finial, mark to base, ht. 9 in. $300-500

63A.Pair of Satsuma Vases, Japan, 19th century, baluster shape, gilded and enameled decoration on Buddhist disciples and high relief scrolling dragon at shoulder, mark to base, ht. 6 1/2 in. $300-500

64.Cloisonné Fan, Japan, decorated with two birds, flowers, and rocks on a blue ground, lg. 17 1/2 in. $100-150

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65.Satsuma Censer, Japan, gilded and enameled with scrolling lotus and tendrils with a round pierced bowl fitted into a tall four-legged base surmounted on a round stand with eight foliated legs, cover with seated shishi finial, mark to base of stand, ht. 10 1/2 in. $400-600

66.Blue and White Hibachi, Japan, late 19th century, transfer print of cherry blossoms with lappet and stylized lotus borders, dia. 15, ht. 12 in. $250-350

67.Tall Gilded Vase, Japan, 20th century, baluster shape, with high relief lotus blossom and leaves and frogs, mark to base, ht. 15 7/8 in. $200-300

68.Polychrome Wood Framed Mirror, Japan, 19th century, the polychrome painted borders finely carved in relief with sinuous dragons, brass mounts to the corners, 38 x 22 1/2 in. $100-150

69.Japanese Folding Screen, Japan, pair of six-panel folding screens, mountain landscape, ink on silver paper, signed and sealed, (damage), ht. 48 x 228 in. $3,000-5,000

70.Six-panel Screen, Japan, Kano School, 19th century, ink and colors on gold paper, depiction of plants and flowering branches under a full moon, each panel 17 3/4 x 53 in.

Provenance: Christie’s New York, Fine Japanese Works of Art, March 21, 1985, lot 645. $800-1,200

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71.Blue and White “Palace Vase,” Japan, 19th century, decorated with reserves of hawks above waves on a ground of peonies, plum, bamboo, and rockery, stylized lotus border at base, ht. 38 1/4 in. $800-1,200

72.Calligraphy Scroll, Japan, ink on paper, with one seal, 36 x 17 1/4 in. $150-250

73.Framed Painting, Japan, ink and colors on paper, vividly depicting a fore-fronting tiger, signed, with one seal, framed and glazed, 47 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. $200-300

74.Pair of Bronze Vases, Japan, 19th century, double-gourd shape relief decorated with flowers, birds, and cloud bands, mark on base, ht. 11 3/4 in. $200-300

75.Bronze Vase, Japan, tall fluted vase with red patina, ht. 23 3/4 in. $200-300

76.Bronze Covered Jar, Japan, 19th century, ovoid body with low relief turtle, fish, and water plants, bamboo tripod feet, cover with high relief bird and branches over low relief water and rocks, mark on base, ht. 11 in. $200-300

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77.Bronze Elephant and Stand, Japan, 19th century, standing with one leg raised, ivory tusks, cast marks to bottom of front right leg, lg. 33 in. $1,000-1,500

77A.Signed Black Lacquer Mystery Box, Japan, rectangular black lacquer lidded box with gold reserve, lg. 5 3/8 in. $200-300

78.Komai Charger, Japan, iron inlaid with gold and other mixed metals, signed Ju Jin on the reverse, dia. 10 7/8 in.

Provenance: Joseph Allen Skinner (1867-1946) was a manufacturer and philanthropist, and founder of the Joseph Allen Skinner Museum. The museum opened in 1932, and became part of the Mt. Holyoke College campus in 1946 upon Skinner’s death; by descent to his daughter, Elizabeth H. Skinner. Sold at George Thomas Lewis Auction in Northampton, Massachusetts, in 1988, from a private collection in Northampton. $8,000-10,000

79.Ivory Group Carving, Japan, 19th century, three standing figures musician with attendants, all standing on logs, ht. 8 3/4 in. $500-700

80.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a geisha carrying a basket of flowers on her head and in her hand, wearing a kimono with relief carved chrysanthemums, ht. 9 in. $500-700

81.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, seated figure of a bamboo basket maker, signed on base, ht. 3 in. $400-600

82.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, seated figure of a geisha on a bench holding a basket, signed on base, ht. 4 7/8 in. $300-500

83.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a geisha holding a basket, signed on base, (loss), ht. 7 in. $300-500

84.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of Samurai wearing a kimono with wave design embracing a child wearing a kimono with cherry blossom design, signed on base, ht. 7 3/8 in. $500-700

85.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, crouching figure of a peasant putting on his sandal, signed on base, ht. 3 3/4 in. $400-600

86.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, finely carved as a seated man with a bundle of sticks, drinking wine from a double-gourd bottle, signed on base, ht. 3 1/8 in. $150-250

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87.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, figural group with a teacher and two pupils, on an ivory stand raised on four scroll feet, approx. ht. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

88.Gilt-lacquer Inro with Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, the five-cased inro with hiramaki-e decoration of peony branches, with an ivory netsuke of a Buddhist figure playing with two children, lg. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

89.Ivory Carving, Japan, early 20th century, depicting a musician accompanied by two boys, signed on base, ht. 8 in. $200-300

90.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, depicting an old man seated on rocks, holding a double-gourd wine bottle, and looking above, carved wood stand, ht. 6 1/8 in. $300-500

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91.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, depicting a Zodiac group, signed, ht. 5 3/4 in. $500-700

92.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, finely carved reclining buffalo and calf, signed on base, lg. 5 in. $800-1,200

93.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, Zodiac group with inlaid eyes, signed on rabbit’s ear, ht. 6 1/2 in. $600-800

94.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, three figures seated at a go board, wood stand, lg. 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200

95.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a falconer holding two hawks, his kimono finely incised with floral designs, ht. 6 in. $700-900

96.Ivory and Wood Carving, Japan, 19th century, finely carved standing figures of a man and child, on a carved wooden base, ht. 9 3/4, lg. 9 in. $800-1,200

97.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a falconer on a naturally carved section of log, signed on base, ht. 8 in. $600-800

98.Ivory Carving Group, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a puppeteer wearing a kimono and sandals, with the figure of standing attendant wearing a kimono with crossed feather design, both on stand, ht. 10 in. $800-1,200

99.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a fisherman holding a pole with fish, signed on base, (damage), ht. 6 in. $300-500

100.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of toy maker holding a top with small child watching, both on stand, ht. 9 1/2 in. $400-600

101.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, finely carved and stained seated figure of Hotei, holding a fan, next to his bag filled with geta and rats, signed on base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $600-800

102.Three Ivory Carvings, Japan, early 20th century, a standing figure with a rake, a man and a child washing clothes, and a figure holding a corn, the latter signed on base, ht. 4, 4 3/8, 4 3/4 in. $200-300

103.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, two attendants carrying a mother and child in a carriage, on a base finely carved with flowers, rocks, and bridge posts, signed, (loss), lg. 7 1/2 in. $300-500

104.Ivory Okimono, Japan, 19th century, samurai and retainer with lantern, signed, lg. 5 in. $300-500

105.Ivory Carving, Japan, standing figure of a man holding flowers, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

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106.Three Ivory Carvings, China, a standing woman with butterflies and a boy; Japan, a pilgrim holding geta and a staff, ht. 5 1/4 in. $200-300

107.Boxwood Okimono, Japan, figural group of men preparing food for the New Year, ht. 3 1/2 in. $800-1,200

108.Boxwood Covered Box, Japan, carving in relief of monkeys, inlaid eyes, signed, ht. 3 1/4 in. $800-1,200

109.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a farmer carrying a basket of fruit, signed on base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

110.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of farmer holding rice sheaves and a bird surmounting rockery, signed on base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $400-600

111.Three Ivory Cases, China, two card cases with relief carvings of scholars in bamboo groves; one Japan, with polychrome relief carvings of the Seven Gods of Fortune, lg. 4 in. $250-350

112.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of Hotei with his sack and fan on his back with child at his side, signed on base, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

113.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a bonsai master and his student, signed on base, lg. 1 3/8 in. $250-350

114.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of Ebisu and a child, signed on base, lg. 1 3/8 in. $250-350

115.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a reclining horse, signed on base, lg. 2 in. $250-350

116.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, two fishermen pursued by a scrolling dragon rising from a conch shell, signed on base, ht. 9 in. $1,000-1,500

117.Three Ivory Carvings, Japan, two netsuke, Fukurokujin with a monkey and a child, and Daikoku drinking sake, and an okimono with a finely carved demon, ht. 2 in. $300-500

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118.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a bonsai master pruning a tree, signed on base, lg. 1 3/8 in. $250-350

119.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a Shinto priest with drum and butterfly on his back, inlaid and polychrome decorated, signed on base, lg. 1 3/4 in. $250-350

120.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a fisherman on his boat, signed on base, lg. 1 5/8 in. $250-350

121.Ivory Brush Pot, Japan, 19th century, carved in low relief, depicting monkeys with inlaid eyes, signed, wood stand, ht. 12 1/4 in. $1,600-1,800

122.Ivory Brush Pot, Japan, 19th century, figural scene with flowering trees, with stand, signed, ht. 10 1/4 in. $2,000-2,500

123.Ivory Carving, Japan, standing figure of a fisherman with spear and basket of fish, signed, ht. 6 1/2 in. $100-150

124.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a turtle with inlaid eyes, signed on base, lg. 1 5/8 in. $250-350

125.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a reclining water buffalo with inlaid eyes, signed on base, lg. 2 in. $250-350

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126.Ivory Table Screen, Japan, 19th century, two-panel folding screen with shibayama inlaid birds and flowers, the exterior panels with finely carved low relief monkey groups and chrysanthemum borders, ht. 8 7/8 in. $3,000-5,000

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127.Horn Bill Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a reclining water buffalo with inlaid eyes, signed on base, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

128.Coral Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a reclining horse with inlaid eyes, lg. 1 5/8 in. $300-500

129.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, carved in high and low relief with open work, pavilions in mountain landscape with scholars, signed on base, ht. 2 3/8 in. $400-600

130.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of fisherman standing on rock formation, holding his hat and a fish, signed on base, ht. 8 in. $400-600

131.Ivory Carving, Japan, two figures, one being carried on shoulders, ht. 9 in. $1,000-1,500

132.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, standing figure of a boy holding above his head a seated Buddha on a double lotus base, signed, ht. 8 3/4 in. $300-500

133.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of Hotei surrounded by his bag, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-500

134.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of an ear of corn, signed on base, lg. 2 1/2 in. $250-350

135.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of Shoki the Demon Queller, signed on back, lg. 2 1/2 in. $250-350

136.Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, carved in the shape of a bonsai tray with a dried landscape of pavilions and pines, signed on base, lg. 1 in. $250-350

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137.Ivory Okimono, Japan, 19th century, figure of Kannon sitting on a lotus pedestal holding a lotus blossom, signed on base, ht. 2 7/8 in. $250-350

138.Ivory Carving, Japan, standing figure of a samurai holding a long halberd subduing a tiger, both standing on rocks with bamboo, ht. 14 1/8 in. $700-900

139.Ivory Carving, Japan, 19th century, figure of Kannon sitting on a lotus pedestal and holding a lotus blossom, signed on base, (loss), ht. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

140.Ivory Okimono, Japan, 19th century, seated figure of the bosatsu Benzaiten playing the biwa, ht. 2 5/8 in. $250-350

141.Baiitsu Scroll, Japan, ink and colors on silk, depicting a flower and rock, with two seals, inscribed, signed Yamamoto Baiitsu (1783-1856), 76 x 22 1/2 in. $300-500

142.Hanging Scroll, Japan, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with figures, with one seal, 77 1/2 x 27 3/4 in. $200-300

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143.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with a house in the wood, inscribed, signed “Pu Ru” (1896-1963), with two seals, 67 x 17 1/2 in. $800-1,000

144.Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, attributed to “Bai Jiao,” dated the fourth month in Renwu year, with one seal, 69 x 13 in. $100-150

145.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed “Pu Xinru” (1896-1963), with three seals, 161 x 7 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

146.Calligraphy Scroll, China, calligraphy on paper, signed “Sha Menghai,” with three seals, 39 x 29 1/2 in. $250-350

147.Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed “Shi Yuan Ju Shi Xie,” attributed to Zhang Shiyuan, with four seals, 160 x 10 in. $300-500

148.Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, calligraphy on paper, attributed to Wu Hufan, with three seals, 71 x 13 in. $400-600

149.Fan Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with houses, inscribed with a poem, with one seal, framed, 30 x 22 in. $200-300

149A.Calligraphy Hanging Scroll, China, cursive calligraphy on silk, signed “Chen Jiru,” with seven seals, 52 1/4 x 13 1/4 in.

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150.Four Loose Paintings, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of figures and trees, inscribed, signed “Qian Hui An” (1833-1911), attributed to Xin Luo Shang Ren (1682-1756), with seals on each painting, 63 x 17 1/2 in. $500-700

150A.Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, signed “Shi” (December 17, 1891-February 24, 1962), with one seal, 65 x 16 in. $100-150

151.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color paper, depicting Zhong Kui on a horse, inscribed and signed “Fan Zeng,” with three seals, 51 x 19 3/4 in. $200-300

152.Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, attributed to Zhou Enlai, with one seal, 39 x 16 1/2 in. $200-300

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153.Wang Hui Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with houses and figures, inscribed with calligraphy “Jiang Shan Wu Jin Tu,” signed “Wang Hui,” thirteen seals, dated autumn, September, Renyin year, 562 x 20 3/4 in. $800-1,200

154.Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of an old man, inscribed, signed, with one seal, framed and glazed, 20 3/4 x 46 in. $200-300

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155.Hanging Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, calligraphy of a poem by Liu Yi Ju Shi (Ou Yangxiu), inscribed, signed, with three seals, 73 x 21 in. $300-500

156.Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, titled “Jiang Shan Wu Jin Tu,” signed “Tang Yun,” inscribed with poems and calligraphy, one calligraphy by Chen Biqiu, one poem by Cai Guo Sheng, one by Han Min, one by Zhao Luo Yang, with seven seals total, 213 x 5 3/4 in. $500-700

157.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed and signed, dated 1924, two seals, 70 x 64 1/4 in. $300-500

158.Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, seal character, attributed to “Qi Shi Qi Sou Wu Chang Shuo,” with two seals, 17 1/2 x 84 1/2 in. $200-300

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159.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting two birds and flowers, after Jin Cheng, with two seals, 64 x 18 in. $250-350

160.Embroidery, China, decorated with birds, a pine tree, and rocks, framed and glazed, ht. 60, wd. 32 in. $200-250

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160A.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed, attributed to Huang Binhong, with two seals, 85 x 23 in. $250-350

161.Calligraphy Handscroll, China, ink on paper, signed “Cheng Qinwang,” with two seals, 210 x 9 1/2 in. $250-350

162.Fan Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting lingzhi and rocks, inscribed, attributed to Wu Hufan, with one seal, 25 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. $200-300

162A.Painting Album, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting different scene of farmers working, titled “Miao Pu Shi Er Zhong,” eight pages, inscribed with calligraphy, 17 x 13 in. $300-500

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163.Loose Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed, with one seal, 70 1/2 x 33 in. $300-400

163A.Framed Thangka, Sino-Tibetan, image of Chakrasamvara, with brocade mounting, ht. 42 7/8 x 31 7/8 in. $800-1,200

164.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting houses, inscribed, signed, with one seal, 74 x 24 in. $250-350

165.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed Qin Lingyun (1914-2008), with one seal, 70 x 31 1/2 in. $300-500

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166.Handscroll and Calligraphy, China, ink and colors on silk, inscribed with calligraphy “Chun Man Tao Yuan,” calligraphy signed “Shi An,” painting signed “Si Ma Rui Ming,” with thirteen seals, 400 x 14 in. $800-1,200

167.Hanging Scroll, China, signed “Gao Fenghan,” depicting wintersweet, a tree stump, and a peach, inscribed, with fourteen seals, 77 x 23 1/4 in. $300-400

168.Handscroll, China, ink and color on paper, depicting Zhong Kui, inscribed, signed “Pu Ru” (1896-1963), with one seal, 50 x 22 in. $300-500

169.Loose Painting, China, ink on paper, depicting Zhong Kui, inscribed, signed “Xie Tiancheng” (b. 1950), with four seals, 69 x 32 in. $800-1,500

170.Two Handscrolls, China, ink on paper, one depicting bamboo, inscribed, signed “Pu Songchuang” (1913-1991), dated May 1963, with one seal, 150 x 10 1/2; the other depicting bamboo and chrysanthemums, inscribed, attributed to Shen Zhou, dated May, 1963, with nine seals, 158 x 11 in. $300-500

170A.Pair of Fan Paintings, China, one ink and colors on silk, one ink and colors on paper, both with a poem in calligraphy on the reverse, inscribed, signed, one fan by Pu Ru (1896-1963), dated, with one seal on each painting, 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. $200-300

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171.Fan Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting two horses and a figure, inscribed with a poem, with one seal, after Bada Shanren, 21 x 8 in. $200-300

172.Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, on paper, signed “Kang Youwei” (March 19, 1858-March 31, 1927), with two seals, 86 x 21 in. $1,200-1,400

173.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, after Huang Bin Hong, with one seal, 46 x 9 1/2 in. $300-400

173A.Embroidered Textile, China, standing figure of a warrior on a yellow silk ground with a red silk border, 80 x 40 in. $500-700

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174.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed “Wu Shilin,” with one seal, 89 x 24 1/2 in. $200-300

174A.Buddhist Embroidered Textile, China, two central panels depicting the Karmavajra with three smaller panels of the same on each end, embroidered on a yellow silk with dragon roundels, 59 x 25 in. $200-400

175.Landscape Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, attributed to He Tianjian, with one seal, 62 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. $300-400

176.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and color on paper, depicting a duck and flowers, “wu zi xin qiu xue weng,” inscribed, signed “Chen Zhifo” (1895-1963), with two seals, 72 x 22 in. $250-350

177.Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of shrimp, inscribed, with one seal, framed and glazed, 20 3/4 x 46 in. $300-500

178.Four Paintings, China, ink and colors on paper, depictions of figures in the woods, inscribed, attributed to Ren Bonian, with two seals on three paintings, one seal on the last, framed and glazed, 30 3/4 x 18 in. $400-600

179.Loose Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a man with a stick, inscribed, signed “Pu Ru,” with five seals, 73 x 21 in. $200-300

179A.Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a lady playing a traditional Chinese musical instrument Gu Zheng, inscribed with a poem, signed, with one seal, framed and glazed, 49 x 15 in. $200-300

180.Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, calligraphy on paper, attributed to Fan Zeng, three seals, 64 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. $200-300

181.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed, attributed to Yuan Songnian, with six seals, 72 x 17 1/2 in. $200-300

182.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting flowers, inscribed, signed “Wang Zhen,” with five seals, 79 x 32 in. $500-700

183.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, attributed to “Jin Cheng,” with one seal, 83 x 31 in. $400-600

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184.Handscroll, China, ink and color on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed “Pu Ru” (1896-1963), with one seal, 44 1/2 x 12 in. $400-600

184A.Pair of Framed K’o-ssu Panels, China, decorated with scholars and attendants, ht. 41 x 12 3/4 in. $200-300

185.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting three figures at a tree, inscribed, dated Bingwu year, signed “Jiang Di,” with one seal, 79 x 23 in. $200-300

186.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a lotus, inscribed, signed “Han Ting Zuo Yu Hai Shang,” with one seal, 56 x 17 in. $150-250

187.Pair of Hanging Scrolls, China, calligraphy on paper, signed “Han Cheng Wang Jie” (1599-1660), with two seals, 64 x 15 in. $200-300

188.Set of Four Hanging Scrolls, China, ink and colors on silk, three paintings mounted on each scroll, depicting a child and various animals, signed “Feng Zhonglian,” dated, and with seals, each painting 13 x 17 in. $400-600

189.Calligraphy Scroll, China, on silk, signed “Bai Sha,” with one seal, 65 x 21 1/2 in. $250-350

189A.Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a landscape, inscribed “Shi Qi Zheng Yun Wan Mu Yin,” signed “Yong Kang,” with one seal “Xu,” framed and glazed, 49 x 15 in. $200-300

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190.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a bird standing on a branch, inscribed, attributed to Xie Zhiliu, with two seals, 67 x 21 in. $400-600

190A.Fan Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a landscape with figures in a boat, inscribed with a poem in calligraphy, “Song Qi Fan Zhou,” with one seal, framed and glazed, 27 1/2 x 15 in. $200-300

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191.Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, seal calligraphy, signed “Gu Zeyang,” with one seal, 25 x 15 1/2 in. $200-300

192.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors paper, depicting a landscape with birds and flowers, inscribed and signed “Lv Ji,” dated 1924, with one seal, 77 x 30 1/2 in. $200-300

193.Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, signed “Liu Yong,” with two seals, 83 x 28 3/4 in. $300-500

194.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting orchids, inscribed with a poem, dated 1988, with one seal, 76 x 25 in. $200-300

195.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting grapes, inscribed, signed “Lao Fou,” after Wu Changshuo, with three seals, 75 x 18 3/4 in. $300-500

196.Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, signed “Shen Congwen,” one seal, 78 x 14 in. $400-600

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197.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting two donkeys, inscribed, signed “Huang Zhou,” with two seals, 65 x 26 1/2 in. $600-800

197A.Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a landscape, inscribed, signed, with two seals, framed and glazed, 23 x 16 3/4 in. $100-150

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198.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, attributed to Lu Yanshao, with four seals, 71 x 19 1/2 in. $300-500

199.Fan Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting lingzhi and rocks, inscribed, attributed to Wu Hufan, with one seal, 25 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. $300-400

200.Loose Painting, China, ink and color silk, depicting a landscape, inscribed with a poem and attributed to Zhang Daqian, three seals, 89 x 27 1/2 in. $5,000-8,000

201.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a cat and a rock, inscribed, signed, with two seals, 83 x 30 1/4 in. $400-600

202.Fan Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, poem calligraphy, signed, framed and glazed, with one seal, 27 1/2 x 15 in. $100-150

203.Painted Fan, China, ink and colors on paper, Chen Ban Ding, “zi ru,” depicting a red dragonfly and lutes, inscribed, with one seal, wd. 12 1/4 in. $200-400

204.Painting Book, China, ink on paper, attributed to Xu Beihang, with seals on each page, 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. $200-300

204A.Pair of Framed Paintings, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a lady in blue, 11 3/4 x 21 in. $100-150

205.Handscroll of Buddha, China, ink on silk, inscribed with a poem and signed “Qian Huafo,” eight seals, 164 x 17 in. $300-400

206.Calligraphy Scroll, China, a poem by Mao Zengdong, attributed to Guo Moruo, with two seals, 25 1/4 x 76 1/4 in. $300-500

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207.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting an eagle on a tree, inscribed, signed “Li Kuchan” (1899-1983), with two seals, 86 x 20 in. $150-250

208.Loose Calligraphy, China, mounted on paper, signed “Yi Bing Shou,” dated “Jia Qing Tenth Year,” with two seals, 67 x 20 1/2 in. $200-300

209.Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, depicting a landscape, attributed to “Li Keran,” with one seal, 68 x 27 3/4 in. $300-400

210.Two Scroll-mounted Paintings, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting figures with animals, attributed to “Cui Qin,” with two seals, 25 1/4 x 59 in. $100-150

211.Letter, China, ink calligraphy on paper, signed Wu Changshuo, dated, with one seal, 27 x 11 3/4 in. $300-500

212.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on silk, depicting flowers, inscribed, attributed to Huang Ding, with four seals, 66 x 21 in. $300-400

213.Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, signed “Fei Xinwo,” with one seal, 49 x 16 1/2 in. $200-300

214.Hanging Scroll in a Box, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting lutes, inscribed with calligraphy, signed “Wu Changshuo Lao Fou,” dated Wuwu Year, 1918, with four seals, 84 x 18 in. $250-350

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215.Loose Painting, China, ink on paper, depicting three donkeys, inscribed, signed “Huang Zhou,” with one seal, 37 x 20 in. $500-700

216.Framed Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, depiction with a sage and foo lion, 30 1/2 x 17 1/4 in. $200-400

217.Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting ducks at a river, signed “Bian Yi Gong,” with two seals, 210 x 13 3/4 in. $800-1,200

218.Painted Fan, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting three lingzhi, inscribed, signed “Pan Tianshou,” with one seal, wd. 13 in. $200-400

219.Loose Calligraphy, China, ink on paper, signed, with one seal, 36 x 17 1/4 in. $200-300

220.Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, signed, with two seals, 55 x 10 in. $200-300

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220A.Pair of Framed Paintings, China, ink and colors on silk, depiction of two ladies, inscribed, “Lv Yin Hong Fen,” with two seals, 41 x 16 1/2 in. $100-150

221.Loose Calligraphy, China, mounted on paper, Hong Yi Fa Shi, with two seals, 54 x 15 in. $200-300

222.Loose Painting, China, calligraphy on paper, attributed to Cai Jia, with one seal, 25 x 15 1/2 in. $250-350

223.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed “Fan Zeng,” with four seals, 61 x 26 in. $800-1,200

224.Loose Painting, China, 20th century, ink and colors on paper, depicting taro and leaves, signed “Qi Zhan,” with two seals, 22 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. $250-350

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225.Two Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, signed “Wang Wenzhi,” with two seals, 58 x 17 in. $200-300

226.Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, signed “Chen Xu Yanggong,” with two seals, 71 x 52 in. $400-600

227.Calligraphy Scroll in a Box, China, ink on paper, signed, Fu Shan, with one seal, 51 x 19 1/2 in. $250-350

228.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a man, inscribed, attributed to Jiang Zhaohe, with one seal, 80 x 26 in. $400-600

229.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape at Chang Jiang, signed “Qian Songyan,” with two seals, dated June 1979, 23 x 74 1/2 in. $400-600

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230.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with figures, signed “He Haixia” (1908-1998), with three seals, dated, 69 x 62 in. $200-300

231.Fan, China, hand-painted, with polychrome ribs, including carved wood, framed, 15 1/2 x 26 in. $300-500

232.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting two birds on a branch, inscribed, signed “Zhao Shaoang” (1905-1998), with two seals, 61 x 23 in. $200-300

233.Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, signed “Zi Kai” (1898-1975), with three seals, 63 1/4 x 21 in. $250-350

234.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on silk, depicting figures, 95 x 30 1/2 in. $200-300

235.Two Hanging Scrolls, China, one ink and colors on paper, depicting a bird and bamboo, signed “Jiang Hanting,” with two seals, 74 x 20; the other ink on paper, depicting a plum flower, signed “Lu Yanshao” (1909-1993), with three seals, 72 x 20 in. $300-400

236.Calligraphy Couplet, China, ink on paper, signed “Wang Guowei,” with two seals, 54 x 10 1/4 in. $250-350

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237.Landscape Handscroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with bamboo and a house, inscribed with a poem and calligraphy, dated September, Renzi year, signed “Wu Changshuo,” with four seals, 79 1/2 x 16 in. $300-500

237A.Framed Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, depicting two horses, willow trees, and a figure, 27 1/2 x 22 in. $300-500

238.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with figures, inscribed, signed “Chiao Ping-chen” (1689-1726), with one seal, 75 x 21 in. $200-300

239.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a mantis with bamboo and rocks, inscribed, attributed to Xue Tao, dated, with two seals, 56 x 17 3/4 in. $200-400

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240.Painted Fan, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a flower with butterfly, inscribed, attributed to Tangyun, dated September 1960, with one seal, wd. 11 3/4 in. $200-400

241.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting children, inscribed, signed “Xian Zeng,” with two seals, 76 x 20 1/2 in. $250-350

242.Painted Fan, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape with a figure in red, attributed to “Fu Baoshi,” dated Yiyou year, 1945, with one seal, wd. 12 1/4 in. $200-400

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243.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a dragonfly, two ducks, and lotus, inscribed, attributed to Xue Tao, with two seals, 79 x 22 in. $250-350

244.Hanging Scroll, China, ink on paper, depicting two chicks, inscribed, signed “Pan Tianshou,” dated summer 1965, with two seals, 76 x 18 in. $1,000-1,500

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245.Painted Fan, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a peony with bees, inscribed, signed “Xuetao,” with two seals, calligraphy in running script to the other, signed, with one seal, wd. 12 1/4 in. $200-400

246.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a lady, inscribed, signed “Danzhai,” with two seals, 83 x 30 1/2 in. $300-500

247.Framed Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, depiction with a falcon, inscribed with poem calligraphy, signed, with two seals, 37 x 19 1/2 in. $200-400

248.Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, depicting a Guan Yin, framed and glazed, 31 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. $200-400

249.Four-panel Screen, China, 20th century, ink and mineral colors on silk, depicting animals and plum flowers, 61 1/2 x 25 1/4 in. $300-500

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250.Loose Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting two birds, inscribed, signed, with three seals, 26 x 17 in. $100-150

251.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, signed, after Tang Yin, with six seals, 102 x 16 1/2 in. $200-300

252.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting peaches, inscribed, attributed to Qi Baishi, with four seals, 82 x 19 3/4 in. $250-350

253.Two Hanging Scrolls, China, ink and colors on paper, one depicting a bird on a rock and flowers, signed “Han Qing,” with one seal, 67 x 18; the other a child and sheep, with two seals, 61 x 20 in. $200-300

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254.Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, 18th/early 19th century, ink and mineral colors on paper, seated woman in court attire, framed and glazed, 36 x 22 1/2 in. $300-500

255.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting flowers, inscribed, signed “Wu Hufan,” poem in calligraphy, signed “Qian Jingtang,” with four seals, 62 x 14 in. $300-500

256.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, signed “Qian Songyan,” with two seals, 67 x 24 in. $300-400

257.Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, China, ink on paper, signed, with two seals, 71 x 11 1/2 in. $150-200

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258.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting flowers and rocks, inscribed, signed “Wu Changshuo,” dated Dingyi year, with three seals, 69 x 16 1/2 in. $100-150

259.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting two squirrels on a branch, inscribed, signed “Yi Yuan,” dated New Year’s Day, 1922, with two seals, 80 x 23 1/2 in. $200-300

260.Calligraphy Couplet, China, ink on paper, signed, dated Dingyi year (1917), with five seals, 83 x 20 in. $200-300

261.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a Chinese cabbage, reed, and insect, inscribed with poem, signed, with six seals, 72 x 28 3/4 in. $300-500

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262.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a bird and flowers, attributed to Jiang Hanting, with two seals, 75 x 16 in. $200-300

263.Album Leaves, China, ink and colors on paper, twenty-two leaves with eleven paintings, depicting figures in landscape, inscribed, signed “Feng Zikai,” with seals, 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. $200-300

264.Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on silk, signed “Liu Lishun” (1582-1644), dated autumn, Ren Wu year, 1642, with two seals, 69 x 25 1/2 in. $400-600

265.Calligraphy Scroll, China, ink on paper, signed “Bing Xin,” with one seal, 38 x 15 in. $100-150

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266.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a seated man in red, with three seals, signed “Yuan Wu” (b. 1957), 40 x 14 1/2 in. $300-500

267.Four Fan Paintings, China, ink and colors on paper, depiction of a landscape on each painting, two fan paintings inscribed with poems, one seal on each painting, 25 x 15 in. $250-350

268.Handscroll, China, ink on paper, depicting bamboo, inscribed, signed, with two seals, 51 x 31 in. $300-500

269.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a girl, inscribed, signed “Bo Pian,” with two seals, 88 x 32 in. $300-500

270.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting houses with figures, inscribed, school of Qiu Ying, with eleven seals, 77 x 17 3/4 in. $300-500

271.Loose Painting, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, after Wu Guanzhong, with two seals, 54 x 28 1/2 in. $600-800

272.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape at Xin An Jiang, inscribed, attributed to Song Wenzhi, dated summer, 1965, with two seals, 74 x 22 in. $800-1,000

273.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on paper, depicting a landscape, inscribed, after Jin Cheng, with two seals, 78 x 20 1/2 in. $250-350

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274.Hanging Scroll, China, ink and colors on silk, depicting two cranes and bamboo, 40 x 14 1/2 in. $200-300

275.Painting, China, ink and colors on silk, depiction of horses and figure, inscribed, after “Zi Ang,” with two seals, framed and glazed, 64 x 18 in. $300-500

276.Book, China, pith paper paintings, with red silk cover, lg. 4 1/2 in. $400-600

277.Four Framed Hardstone Panels, China, polychrome and gilded scenes of scholars at pleasurable pursuits in landscapes of pines, willows, bamboo, and rocks, ht. 17 1/2 x 14 7/8 in. $500-700

278.Pair of Calligraphy Couplets, China, ink on paper, signed “Lin Zexu” (August 30, 1785-November 22, 1850), with two seals, 104 x 21 1/2 in. $300-500

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279.Ivory Ruyi, China, carved with scrolling peach branches, grapes, and flowers, lg. 14 in. $700-900

280.Two Opium Pipes, China, one brass; one elaborately relief carved with Immortals, attendants, dragons, and clouds, lg. 16 1/2 in. $200-300

281.Bamboo and Ivory Knife, China, carved in relief with scrolling peach branches, bats, clouds, and bamboo, lg. 13 in. $200-300

282.Ivory Carving, China, a section of tusk carved with Immortals on the island of Mt. Penglai with a large pine tree, lg. 17 in. $2,000-3,000

283.Ivory Carving, China, depicting four sages in a pine grove, ht. 9 3/4 in. $600-800

284.Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, a large crescent-shape tusk with pierced scenes on both sides depicting scholars, Immortals, musicians, dragons and phoenixes, birds and flowers, and pagodas and pine trees, carved four-character mark on base with incised inscription, with stand, lg. 45 in. $4,000-6,000

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285.Ivory Carving, China, crescent shape, elaborately carved and pierced with an expansive view of an ancient city, the residents engaged in various daily activities, wood stand, lg. 25 1/2 in. $300-500

286.Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, crescent-shape tusk carved with three figures, a child in a basket, a ram, two phoenixes, and a pine tree surmounted on scrolling clouds, lg. 15 in. $2,000-3,000

287.Ivory Carving, China, crescent-shape tusk carved with Immortals, phoenixes, and peonies, four-character mark on base, lg. 21 1/8 in. $2,000-4,000

288.Ivory Carving, China, crescent-shape tusk finely carved with a large phoenix, peonies, prunus, and birds rising from a pine tree and rockery, two-character mark on base, lg. 39 in. $300-500

289.Ivory Carving of a Large Figural Group, China, 19th century, a courtesan and two attendants listening to her lover play the flute while seated on a bench, surrounded by Mt. Penglai and pine trees, surmounted on rockery, with carved wood stand, lg. 19, ht. 12 3/4 in. $4,000-6,000

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291.Ivory Carving of a Large Figural Group, China, 19th century, a finely carved and incised group of eight officials gathered around a long banquet table set with wine and food, surmounting a double dais, with stand, lg. 22, ht. 11 in. $3,000-5,000

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292.Ivory Carving, China, depicting a hanging basket of peonies, mounted on a wood stand, lg. 19 1/4, ht. 21 in. $3,000-5,000

293.Ivory Carving, China, depicting Admiral Zheng He on a ship with a rat, monkey, and rooster, with two sails incised with the characters shou and tao, an illusion to his invasion of the Middle East in the 15th century, carved and incised auspicious symbols, inlaid with hardstone, signed with mother-of-pearl inlaid seal, lg. 18, ht. 23 1/4 in. $2,000-4,000

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294.Pair of Ivory Horses, China, standing figures with saddle and reins, ht. 4 3/4 in. $300-500

295.Small Etched Ivory Knife in Holder, China, decorated with incised orchids, lg. 9 7/8 in. $200-400

296.Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, 19th century, carved and gilded as a foo dog group atop a double lotus throne, ht. 5 7/8 in. $400-600

297.Ivory Carving, China, carved in the shape of a gourd with high relief scene of two figures in a grove, ht. 3 3/4 in. $400-600

298.Ivory Group, China, high relief carving of warriors in a castle with pine trees and birds, ht. 4 5/8 in. $500-700

299.Ivory Carving, China, seated figure of Sun Simiao, holding books and calligraphy brush, with stand, ht. 7 1/4 in. $250-350

300.Ivory Carving, China, late 19th century, depicting Shou Lao holding a peach and a staff, accompanied by a female Immortal holding a vase, ht. 9 3/8 in. $300-500

301.Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as the seated figure of Guanyin in the royal ease pose atop rockery, with a flame-shaped aureole to her back, carved Qianlong mark to the base, fitted wood stand, ht. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

302.Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, seated figure of Buddha holding a qin, ht. 3 7/8 in. $200-300

303.Ivory Carving, China, a fine carved Pu Tai holding a fan in his right hand and a rat in his left, wearing a bead and gourd necklace with rats and a bat at his feet on his money bag, with stand, ht. 8 in. $400-600

304.Two Ivory Carvings, China, standing female figures, one holding branch of lilies, the other holding a peach in one hand and a staff in the other, both with polychrome areas, on stands, ht. 11 1/4 in. $250-350

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305.Ivory Vase and Cover, China, baluster shape, stained a light brown, decorated with archaic motifs, inlaid with coral and turquoise beads, four rings attached to the sides, ht. 7 1/2 in. $300-500

306.Rock Crystal Buckle and Ivory Rosary, China, ivory dyed green, the buckle with a dragon-head finial and relief carving of a chilong to the surface, lg. approx. 19, 4 7/8 in. $200-300

307.Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of a fisherman with two children by his side, with stand, ht. 10 3/4 in. $600-800

308.Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of a peasant holding a walking stick and a pipe case, a lotus leaf on his head, signed on base, ht. 12 in. $1,000-1,500

309.Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of Hotei holding his sack on his back with his right hand, the sack incised with auspicious symbols, in his left hand he holds a scroll, signed on base, ht. 7 3/4 in. $400-600

310.Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of Shou Lao with a child and deer, ht. 12 3/8 in. $600-800

311.Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of a vegetable vendor with a basket on his back and one at his feet, with stand, ht. 13 1/2 in. $800-1,200

312.Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, early 20th century, depicting the seated figures of an emperor and empress, their robes finely incised with dragons or phoenixes, ht. 7 1/2 in. $300-500

313.Lapis Lazuli and Ivory Pendants, China, 19th century, the lapis pendant of rectangular shape with rounded corners, carved in relief and openwork with a rabbit leaping amidst flower and fruit branches, and a round ivory plaque carved in relief with a dragon amidst scrolls, 1 7/8 x 1 1/2, dia. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

314.Ivory Puzzle Ball, China, 19th century, the outer ball carved and pierced with flowering peonies, with fourteen circular apertures revealing each concentric sphere within, supported by a stand with an Immortal, boxed, ht. 16 in. $600-800

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315.Ivory Carving, China, polychrome orchid plant in an ivory planter, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-400

316.Two Ivory Carvings, China, three narcissus with green leaves, and a boy with ear of corn, lg. 4 in. $200-300

317.Ivory Carving, China, three polychrome peaches and leaves on a branch, with stand, lg. 6 3/4 in. $200-400

318.Ivory Carving, China, polychrome eggplant branch with grasshopper and ladybug, lg. 10 in. $200-400

319.Ivory Carving, China, miniature stand with carved stylized flowers on four sides, ht. 6 in. $200-300

320.Ivory Carving, China, polychrome apple, one half with relief carved landscape, on stand, ht. 6 in. $200-300

321.Ivory Shell, China, late 19th century, the half-open shell revealing figures in a landscape, lg. approx. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

322.Ivory Carving, China, one of the “eight drunken Immortals” reclining and holding a wine cup with two jugs on his back, with stand, lg. 7 in. $300-500

323.Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, figure of a reclining Aspara holding a ruyi scepter on his right arm, his left arm on rockery, carved Qianlong four-character mark on base, with stand, lg. 11 7/8 in. $1,200-1,800

324.Ivory Carving, China, figure of an Aspara holding a bowl of peaches, lg. 11 3/4 in. $800-1,200

325.Ivory Doctor’s Model with Stand, China, reclining nude with bound feet holding a fan and wearing a necklace and bracelet all inlaid with colored beads, lg. 16 in. $800-1,000

326.Ivory Doctor’s Model, China, the reclining nude figure with bound feet, lg. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

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327.Ivory Kuan Yin, China, seated on double lotus base in the meditation mudra, with stand, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

328.Ivory Plaque, China, late 19th century, finely carved in relief and openwork with figures in pavilions in a landscape, lg. 5 in. $200-300

329.Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, finely carved and stained seated figures of an emperor and empress, robes carved in low relief with dragons and clouds, chairs carved with dragon and lion motifs, ht. 5 5/8 in. $500-700

330.Ivory Carving, China, in the shape of a covered ewer with dragon handle and spout, finely carved in low relief with dragon and clouds set in cartouches at lower portion, elongated neck and base, ht. 8 1/2 in. $500-700

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331.Ivory Carving, China, finely carved figure of a fisherman holding a fish and pole, sitting on rockery with waves at his feet, on inlaid wooden stand, ht. 5 3/8 in. $250-350

332.Ivory Seal, China, cylindrical shape with relief carving of prunus, lg. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

333.Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of a Luohan and a coiling dragon, on stand, (loss), ht. 10 1/2 in. $500-700

334.Ivory Carte-de-visite, China, 19th century, rectangular, all sides finely carved in various reliefs and undercutting with figures in various attitudes in a city landscape, small “E.P.P.” oval plaque to the front, 3 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. $300-400

335.Ivory Card Case, China, 19th century, finely carved and pierced reserve with a courtyard scene surrounded with branching flowers, reverse carved in low relief with scholars engaged in pleasant pursuits, lg. 4 in. $200-300

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336.Pair of Ivory Wrist Rests, China, exterior relief carving depicting two Immortals, one pulling a horse, interior relief carving of Immortals and attendants at various pursuits, both carved into mountain landscapes, lg. 9 1/2 in. $300-500

337.Ivory Cribbage Board, China, three elaborate, deep relief carvings of scholars in pavilions set in an overall carving of peonies borne on leafy tendrils, six areas for game pegs on either side, lg. 9 1/2 in. $500-700

338.Ivory Card Case, China, carved in relief on both sides with scholars and pavilions, (loss), lg. 4 1/2 in. $100-150

339.Export Ivory Cabinet, China, finely carved in the shape of a tall cabinet with two doors and four drawers, the doors and sides with high and low relief reserves of courtyard scenes on a floral key fret design, the classical pediment carved with figures in various pursuits, acanthus leaf border at base with four squared feet, chased silver hardware, ht. 9 1/4 in. $800-1,200

340.Ivory Box, China, oblong shape deeply carved with peony and chrysanthemum flowers and leaves, ht. 4 3/4 in. $300-500

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341.Ivory Chess Set, China, finely carved aquatic figures, the king and queen as fish wearing robes, the bishops as octopi wearing robes, the knights as seahorses, and the rooks as pagodas, the pawns as fish, one set stained green the other sienna, all with inlaid eyes, king and queen signed, Yu Quan on base, ht. 2 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000

342.Ivory Carving, China, tall figure of man holding a staff and basket, on stand, ht. 13 3/4 in. $300-500

343.Pair of Large Ivory Figures, China, early 20th century, standing figures of a ladies holding lotus blossoms and fans, wood stands, Qianlong mark on bases, each ht. 21 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

344.Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, lady holding lotus blossoms in her left hand and a basket in her right, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 20 in. $600-800

345.Ivory Brush Pot with Stand, China, each side with relief carved cartouche with peonies and leaves, with further relief carved connected peonies on a pierced brocade ground, ht. 6 in. $400-600

346.Ivory Wrist Rest, China, early 20th century, surfaces carved with geese, aquatic plants, and a flowering prunus tree, 7 5/8 x 2 1/8 in. $200-300

347.Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, 19th century, standing figures of musicians, a man with a flute and a woman with a lute, with stands, ht. 10 1/4 in. $600-800

348.Ivory Carving, China, 19th century, depicting the standing figure of an elegant woman holding a fan in her left hand, wood stand, ht. 11 1/4 in. $300-500

349.Pair of Ivory Vases, China, deeply carved center of scholars and attendants in a landscape of the “three friends of winter”: bamboo, prunus, and pine, ht. 5 in. $200-300

350.Ivory Tusk, China, late 19th century, elaborately carved depiction of Immortals enjoying various pursuits accompanied by a dragon and pearl, lg. 19 3/4 in. $600-800

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351.Ivory Carving, China, tall, standing figure of a warrior holding a sword and dagger, carved figure of Buddha held in his robe at chest, robe finely carved in relief with dragons and clouds, headdress with lotus buds, four flags on back, ht. 16 in. $300-500

352.Ivory Brush Handle, China, incised decoration of a scholar and attendant in a mountain landscape, inscribed, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

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353.Ivory Group, China, standing figure of courtesan holding a fan and ribbons with two seated musicians at her feet and pine tree at her back, with stand, ht. 16 in. $700-900

354.Ivory Chueh, China, carved dragon and scrolling clouds in low relief, signed on base, ht. 4 1/2 in. $300-500

355.Ivory Figure, China, standing figure of Cai Xing (God of Wealth) holding a staff, ht. 18 in. $400-600

356.Ivory Carving, China, early 20th century, the standing figure of an Immortal holding a staff, a phoenix at his side, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 15 3/4 in. $600-800

357.Ivory Puzzle Ball, China, 19th century, the outer sphere carved and pierced with scholars in pavilions, with fourteen circular apertures revealing each concentric sphere within, supported by a stand with three figures standing on a base carved with lotus, wood stand, (damage), ht. 9 7/8 in. $300-500

358.Pair of Ivory Carvings, China, late 19th century, depicting standing figures of an emperor and empress, their robes elaborately carved in relief with dragons and phoenixes, Qianlong mark to the base, each ht. 11 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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359.Ivory Carving, China, figure of an empress seated at a low table reading a book, next to a finely carved, incised, and pierced hanging lantern with tassels, surmounted on a round base with four claw-and-ball feet, incised two-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 14 1/4 in. $800-1,200

360.Ivory Carving, China, standing figure of an emperor next to a finely pierced and incised hanging lantern with tassels, both on a round carved stand with four claw-and-ball feet, carved two-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 14 1/4 in. $800-1,200

361.Large Polychrome Painted Ivory Carving, China, the standing figure of a lady holding a basket of flowers, (drilled), ht. 18 3/4 in. $300-500

362.Six Scarabs, Egypt, all incised with hieroglyphics, lg. 7/8 in. $250-350

363.Pair of Inlaid Persian Candleholders, supported on a square base tapering to a domed center and rising to the holder, overall decoration of scrolling silver flowers enclosed in gilt, ht. 12 in. $200-300

364.Chola Bronze, southern India, standing figure of a deity in the contrapposto pose, ht. 6 1/8 in. $100-150

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365.Bronze Lamp, India, Garuda kneeling on a serpent on a lotus pedestal with stylized lotus top, ht. 13 3/4 in. $200-300

366.Brass Bowl, India, incised with a seated female figure in a courtyard, dia. 9 in. $100-150

367.Bronze Ganesha, India, two-piece molded form with traces of gilt, ht. 5 3/4 in. $100-150

368.Bidri Box, India, leaf shape with inlaid silver flowers, lg. 3 1/2 in. $100-150

369.Thai Buddha, Thailand, seated on a lotus platform, traces of gilt, (repairs), ht. 14 in. $200-300

370.Silver Beaker, Persia, Archmenid period, 4th century B.C., repoussé designs of winged bulls, sun motifs, and geometric patterns, base with a stylized floral design, ht. 6 in.

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371.Silver Beaker, Persia, Archmenid period, 4th century B.C., pomegranate shape, two upper registers decorated with twenty petals with cross-hatched designs, foot decorated with a sunburst, ht. 5 in. $3,000-5,000

372.Silver Filigree Box, China, mesh surface, inset with jadeite beads, ht. approx. 2 3/8 in. $200-250

373.Two Pieces of Chinese Export Silver, late 19th/early 20th century, a picture frame and a handled bowl, frame 11 x 8, bowl dia. 4 3/4 in. $100-150

374.Twenty Silver Items, Sino-Tibet, bracelets, necklaces and plaques, lg. 4 in. $300-500

375.Twenty Silver Items, Sino-Tibet, bracelets, bells, amulets, and locks, lg. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

376.Twenty Silver Items, Sino-Tibet, bracelets, plaques, locks, bells, buckle, lg. 4 in. $300-500

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377.Twenty Silver Items, Sino-Tibet, bracelets, locks, bells, plaques, and amulets, lg. 4 in. $300-500

378.Twenty Silver Items, Sino-Tibet, bracelets, bells, buckles, locks, and amulets, lg. 4 in. $300-500

379.Twenty Silver Items, Sino-Tibet, bracelets, bells, buckles, bells, and locks, lg. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

380.Tz’u Chou Kuan Yin, China, Yuan/Ming period, seated in meditation with a demon below the dais, ht. 8 3/4 in. $100-150

381.Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, seated in the mudra of healing, ht. 13 1/4 in. $2,000-4,000

382.Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, seated with hands in the concentration mudra, reverse swastika on chest, painted eyes, ht. 12 3/4 in. $300-500

383.Bronze Kuan Yin, China, seated in the mudra of appeasement, ht. 11 3/8 in. $300-500

384.Gilt-bronze Avalokiteshvara, China, seated on a lotus throne, holding the “wheel of law” and a lotus branch, plated base, ht. 14 in. $300-500

385.Polychrome Bronze Buddha, China, seated Amida Buddha in the mudra of appeasement, ht. 13 1/2 in. $700-900

386.Gilt-bronze Avalokiteshvara, Sino-Tibet, the three-headed eight-armed figure seated on a lotus throne with cast Qianlong mark to throne, blue painted heads, plate to base, ht. 7 3/4 in. $600-800

387.Gilt-bronze Avalokiteshvara, Sino-Tibet, standing figure on lotus base with eleven blue painted heads and eight arms, his primary hands in namaskara mudra, ht. 10 3/4 in. $600-800

388.Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, figure seated on double lotus throne in bhumisparas mudra, Sanskrit inscription on back of throne, painted blue hair, ht. 13 1/2 in. $800-1,200

389.Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, seated on a lotus throne in Bhumisparas mudra, holding a jewel, plate to base, ht. 8 1/4 in. $300-500

390.Carved Stone Head of Kuan Yin, China, stone of green and gray color, with stand, ht. 9 in. $200-600

391.Iron Amida Triad, China, central figure of standing Buddha with aureola, flanked by two attendants, on stylized lotus base, ht. 6 in. $200-300

392.Stone Carving, China, Parvanirvana Buddha, dark brown stone, lg. 15 in. $200-300

393.Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, cast as a Buddhist figure in dhyanasana pose atop a lotus throne, with base plate, ht. 4 in. $300-500

394.Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, cast as a Buddhist figure in lalitasana pose atop a lotus throne, his hands in bhumisparsa mudra, with base plate, ht. 4 1/8 in. $300-500

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395.Gilt-bronze Buddhist Divinity, Sino-Tibetan, 19th century, image of Yamataka, ht. 5 in. $300-500

396.Gilt-bronze Lama, Sino-Tibetan, cast as seated figure of Lama atop a rectangular stand, with base plate, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

397.Gilt-bronze Buddha, China, cast as a Buddhist figure in dhyanasana pose atop a lotus throne, both hands in dhyana mudra, hair dyed blue, with base plate, ht. 5 3/4 in. $300-500

398.Gilt-bronze Tantric Figure, China, the three-headed deity seated in dhyanasana pose atop a lotus throne, and with eight arms radiating from his body, with base plate, ht. 6 3/4 in. $400-600

399.Four Small Gilt-bronzes, China, cast as Buddhist figures, lg. to 1 3/4 in. $200-300

400.Three Small Gilt-bronzes, China, cast as seated Buddhist figures, lg. to 1 5/8 in. $200-300

401.Gilt-bronze Bodhisattva, China, Sino-Tibetan, 19th century, seated figure of Tara on a dais, double vajra plate to base, ht. 6 3/8 in. $250-350

402.Gilt-bronze Figure, China, 19th century cast as a monk in seated atop a lotus throne, his right hand in vitarka and left in dhyana mudra, with base plate, ht. 6 7/8 in. $300-500

403.Standing Buddha, China, gilt-bronze, standing on a lotus base holding an alms bowl, double vajra inscribed on base, ht. 9 3/4 in. $200-300

404.Bronze Kuan Yin, China, cast in the healing posture with gilding, ht. 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200

405.Bronze Censer, China, traditional shape with tripod feet, cast four-character mark on base, dia. 8 3/8 in. $400-600

406.Bronze Censer, China, traditional shape with handles rising from rim, wood cover with three pierced ruyi heads, dia. 5 1/8 in. $200-300

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407.Bronze Censer, China, traditional shape with tripod feet and elephant handles decorated in reserve with incised landscape, cast mark to base, dia. 7 5/8 in. $2,500-3,500

408.Bronze Censer, China, traditional form, globular body with lion handles, Yu Tang Qing Wan cast mark on base, dia. 7 1/8 in. $300-500

409.Pair of Bronze Foo Dogs, China, with right paw resting on a “brocade” ball each figure surmounts a base, the upper pierced reverse-scroll section with four flanges surmounts a lobed lower rectangular section with pierced stylized taotie masks on two sides, with four foo dog face legs, ht. 13 in. $800-1,200

410.Bronze Censer, China, compressed globular form with mythical beast lugs, cast mark to base, dia. 5 5/8 in. $200-300

411.Bronze Wheeled Bird, China, modeled with three ducklings, lg. 8 in. $300-500

412.Bronze Censer, China, traditional form supported on tripod feet, upright ear lugs resting on the mouth rim, cast mark on base, dia. 5 in. $250-350

413.Bronze Censer, China, on three tripod feet, decorated in relief with clouds, articulated dragon and pearl handle, ht. 9 3/4 in. $200-400

414.Pair of Bronze Vases, China, meiping shape, with scrolling dragons on a cloud ground, ht. 7 in. $300-500

415.Lot of Wooden Stands, China, thirty-two small stands, ht. to 3 1/2 in. $100-150

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416.Bronze Censer, China, traditional shape, with tripod feet and square rings attached to rim, six-character Xuande mark to base, dia. 9 7/8 in. $200-300

417.Bronze Censer, China, tripod shape with Sanskrit characters in a cartouche, Zhengde mark on base, dia. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

418.Inkstone and Box, China, the top section of the inkstone carved in standard script with inscriptions, wood box, cover carved with inscriptions, 9 x 6 1/2 in. $250-350

419.Pair of Iron Censers with an Iron Lantern, China, square shape, cast in high relief with Immortals among pine trees, with four bixie heads surmounting reverse S-curve legs on a base with stylized flower border, elephant head lugs, cover with waves and fish finial, ht. 11 1/4; lantern of hexagonal shape with lingzhi reserves, domed top with chilong finial, ht. 8 1/4 in. $300-500

420.Bronze Vase, China, baluster shape with decorated with low-relief bands of stylized flowers, flanges attached to the waisted neck, stylized dragon ears, ht. 9 1/4 in. $200-300

421.Bronze Vase, China, baluster shape, decorated with a band of waterfowl and waves with lappet band at shoulder, key lugs with ring, ht. 10 1/2 in. $200-300

422.Pair of Bronze Censers, China, cast in the shape of frogs with inlaid eyes surmounted by a seated figure, ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300

423.Bronze Censer, China, hexagonal shape on four tapered legs, the sides decorated with dragons and clouds in low relief, the pierced cover decorated with a seated Immortal, with lappet bands and chilong lugs, ht. 10 in. $100-150

424.Bronze Water Dropper, China, in the shape of a duck, lg. 2 in. $100-150

425.Pair of Bronze Vases, China, archaistic style and hexagonal shape with flaring mouth and reserves of phoenixes, stylized lotus, and taotie masks, mark to base, stylized bird lugs, ht. 11 3/8 in. $200-300

426.Bronze Planter, China, elongated octagonal shape, each side decorated with gilt and patinated flowers in a cartouche, four reverse scroll legs, lg. 8 1/4 in. $100-150

427.Bronze Seals, China, group of small lion cub seals fitted into a large mother lion seal holding a ball, ht. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

428.Pair of Bronze Scroll Weights, China, reticulated gilt and silver dragons with clouds and waves, lg. 8 in. $150-250

429.Pair of Bronze and Mother-of-pearl Paperweights, China, each rectangular bronze body with mother-of-pearl surface in a tree trunk pattern, lg. 9 3/8 in. $150-250

430.Champlevé Bell, China, bronze bell decorated with an enamel dragon, articulated dragon handle, ht. 7 3/4 in. $100-150

431.Bronze Vase, China, archaic form, with taotie masks and k’uei dragons, dragon lugs, ht. 18 in. $200-300

432.Bronze Vase, China, archaic-style baluster shape with reserves surrounding the shoulder of key fret and cloud design, with a band of taotie below, dragon lugs, ht. 12 1/4 in. $200-300

433.Rhinoceros Horn Carving, China, seated figure of Pu Tai surrounded by children with his sack on his back, ht. 4 5/8 in. $8,000-12,000

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434.Rosewood Carving, China, depicting a Luohan seated on rocks, ht. 8 1/2 in. $300-500

435.Horn Buddha, China, figure depicted seated, in “touching the earth” mudra, ht. 6 in. $300-500

436.Antler Carving, China, depicting a figure standing on mythical beast, with stand, ht. 4 3/4 in. $600-800

437.Bamboo Carving, China, figure of a seated Luohan holding a lingzhi and staff, ht. 5 7/8 in. $1,000-1,500

438.Rosewood Carving, China, depicting Guanyin seated in the royal ease pose, holding a ruyi scepter in her left hand, accompanied by an eagle perched on rocks, ht. 7 3/4 in. $200-300

439.Zitan Stand, China, rectangular, lg. 2 3/8 in. $300-400

440.Bamboo Brush Washer, China, carved in high relief with flowering prunus branches, (loss), dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

441.Bamboo Cup, China, early 20th century, the libation cup carved in high relief with figures in a rocky landscape with gnarled pine trees, ht. 4 1/4, lg. 5 5/8 in. $100-150

442.Bamboo Carving, China, depicting a Luohan seated on a stylized rock formation, ht. 7 1/2 in. $100-150

443.Bamboo Carving, China, depicting the seated figure of a scholar, with wide base, ht. 6 in. $250-350

444.Boxwood Paperweight, China, early 20th century, depicting a lotus leaf with a seed pod attached, with a coral finial, fitted wood stand, ht. 2 3/8, lg. 3 in. $300-500

445.Rosewood Carving, China, relining figure of Buddha holding mythical beast with inlaid eyes and the immortal peach tied to coins, with stand, lg. 15 in. $200-300

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446.Bamboo Cup, China, early 20th century, the sides finely carved in relief with a boating scene in a serene landscape with pines, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 4 3/8 in. $100-150

447.Bamboo Root Carving, China, Lao Tzu seated on a water buffalo, ht. 10 1/2 in. $100-150

448.Three Bamboo Carvings, China, standing figures of monks wearing flowing robes, (loss), ht. 10 3/8 in. $100-150

449.Wooden Ruyi Scepter, China, carved in a root design, lg. 14 1/2 in. $100-150

450.Perfume Holder, China, carved of bamboo in high and low relief and open work with figures in courtyard setting with pines, bamboo, and rockery, (ends missing), ht. 7 1/4 in. $400-600

451.Bamboo Cup, China, relief carving of lotus buds, blossoms, and leaves, ht. 3 3/4 in. $200-300

452.Pair of Boxwood Carvings, China, depicting Immortals, one with attendant, (loss), ht. 8 3/4 in. $200-300

453.Camphor Kuan Yin, China, depicted seated on rocks in a relaxed posture, ht. 10 3/4 in. $300-500

454.Large Lacquer Box, China, rectangular, decorated with Mt. Penglai, dragons, and clouds, with scrolling flower bands filled in with blue, black, and gold, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 9, lg. 15 in. $500-700

455.Inlaid Box, China, rectangular rosewood box, cover inlaid with fruit and flowers in various hardstones and mother-of-pearl, lg. 7 in. $300-400

456.Burlwood Immortal, China, 18th century, ht. 12 in. $300-500

457.Rosewood Scroll Box, China, rectangular box with domed cover with four corner feet, lg. 15 in. $200-300

458.Export Lacquer Sewing Box, China, gilded decoration of figural landscape with lotus and tendril borders and dragons and clouds, lg. 14 x 7 x 10 1/4 in. $300-500

459.Malachite and Brass Box, China, the rectangular box mounted with brass finely chased with floral scrolls, 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. $250-350

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461.Faux Bois Circular Box and Cover, China, the cover decorated with a roundel enclosing two quail perched on rocks in a reed pond, Qianlong mark to the base, dia. 6 3/4 in. $250-350

462.Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Box and Cover, China, late 19th century, the cover finely inlaid with a landscape scene, the sides with flowering branches, dia. 7 3/8 in. $200-300

463.Horn Carving, China, early 20th century, finely carved as the standing figure of an Immortal, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300

464.Guri Box, China, lacquer on metal, blue enamel interior and base, (loss), ht. 3 3/4 in. $100-150

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465.Wooden Shrine, China, carved with decorations of dragons and clouds, ht. 31 in. $200-300

466.Lacquer Mirror Box, China, decorated in relief with red phoenix and clouds, (damage), dia. 10 in. $100-150

467.Nut Carving, China, finely carved boat with hinged door showing official seated inside, many figures carved at bow and stern, chain and anchor, inscription on base, lg. 1 3/8 in. $100-150

468.Hardwood Brush Pot, China, decorated with relief carvings of ibis, prunus, and rock formations, ht. 8 in. $150-300

469.Bamboo Brush Pot, China, incised design of bamboo and plum branches with four-character signature, ht. 5 in. $150-250

470.Zitan Brush Pot, China, slightly tapered shape, with stand, ht. 6 7/8 in. $200-300

471.Rosewood Brush Pot, China, ht. 9 in. $200-300

472.Large Brush Pot, ht. 8 1/2, dia. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

473.Hardwood Brush Pot, China, the exterior simulating a tree trunk, texture mimicking zitan, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

474.Huali Brush Pot, China, early 20th century, cylindrical, the sides finely carved in relief with Immortals in a landscape with pavilions, trees, and water, ht. 8 3/8, dia. 8 in. $300-500

475.Hardwood Brush Pot, China, decorated with relief carvings of scrolling dragons on waves with rock formations at the base, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 6 3/4 in. $300-500

476.Bamboo Censer, China, carved from a section of bamboo, taotie and key fret designs encircle the body, with chilong handles with rings, on tripod chilong heads, domed cover with pierced design and finial of chilong, ht. 7 1/2 in. $300-400

477.Perfume Holder, China, carved of bamboo in low and high relief with open work with court ladies, in various pursuits among pine trees clouds and rockery, with turned wooden ends, ht. 6 1/4 in. $800-1,200

478.Pair of Bamboo Perfume Holders, China, carved in deep relief with lotus blossoms and leaves, ht. 9 1/4 in. $250-350

479.Inlaid Brush Pot, China, early 20th century, finely inlaid in ivory, mother-of-pearl, jade, and lapis lazuli with antique and scholar’s objects, (no bottom rod), ht. 6 3/4, dia. 7 1/4 in. $300-500

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480.Hippopotamus Tusk Carving, China, reticulated carving of pagodas, figures, trees, and animals, with stand, lg. 15 in. $300-500

481.Lacquered Zither, China, black and green lacquer with thirteen inlaid mother-of-pearl round markers and seven strings, resting on four feet with gilded inscription on base, lg. 47 1/4 in. $400-600

481A.Lacquered Zither, China, 19th century, black and red lacquer with inlaid mother-of-pearl with carved rosewood ends, black and red lacquer case with two incised red lacquer characters, lg. 49 in. $500-700

482.Brush Pot, China, hongmu wood with three slightly raised feet, ht. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

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483.Carved Rosewood Cup, China, early 20th century, interior carved a lotus leaf, exterior with branches and foliage, (crack), lg. 4, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

484.Bamboo Brush Pot, China, overall relief carving of bats, ht. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

485.Pair of Bamboo Veneer Scroll Weights, China, rectangular, the bamboo surfaces forming a complete image of a bird perched on plum branches, signed “carved by Shiming,” lg. 14 3/4 in. $200-300

486.Small Wood Cup, China, finely carved with a chilong group as the handle on the jue-shaped body, ht. 2 3/8 in. $250-350

487.Zitan Box, China, hexagonal, dia. 2 1/8 in. $1,000-1,200

488.Bamboo Brush Pot, China, in the shape of tied scrolls, ht. 7 3/4, dia. 5 3/4 in. $250-350

489.Two Buffalo Horn Libation Cups, China, both deeply carved in relief with scholars in landscape at pleasurable pursuits, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

490.Rhinoceros Horn Carving, China, depicting Buddha’s hand, lg. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

491.Horn Brush Washer, China, lotus form, carved in relief with three snail feet and a hermit crab, lg. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

492.Libation Cup, China, carved of amber with Immortals in various pursuits surrounded by pavilions, pines, and rocks, mark to base, ht. 5 1/8 in. $400-600

493.Zitan Box with Inset Ivory Plaque, China, 18th century, rectangular, the cover carved with wan symbols, rectangular ivory plaque carved in openwork with flowers, ht. 3 1/2, lg. 5 1/2, wd. 3 1/2 in. $400-600

494.Horn Seal, China, domed shape, with two chilong facing each other seated at a table, lg. 2 5/8 in. $200-300

495.Guri Lacquer Bowl, China, deeply carved through red and black layers with pommel and ruyi scrolls, (damage), dia. 4 3/4 in. $400-600

496.Sandalwood Carte-de-visite, China, early 20th century, carved in relief with figures in a landscape, 3 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. $250-350

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497.Lacquered Guri Box and Cover, China, carved through alternating layers of black and red lacquer with scrolls, “Da qing Kangxi nianzhi” mark to the base, dia. 7, ht. 2 3/4 in.

N.B. “Gu 75210” mark to the base. $300-400

498.Agarwood Carving, China, pair of quails, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

499.Pair of Buffalo Horn Carvings, China, early 20th century, each vividly carved as a foo dog playing with a brocade ball, lg. 3 in. $100-150

500.Carved Wood Flask, China, front and back with relief carvings of auspicious symbols enclosed in lotus petals with stylized lotus in center, scrolling ruyi at neck of mouth and base, with tendril handles, ht. 14 in. $500-700

501.Lacquered Wood Water Coupe, China, early 20th century, the bulbous body carved and lacquered with two dragons with flaming pearls, on a wan ground, “Daqing Qianlong nin zhi” mark under the rim, peony roundel to the base, dia. 6 3/4 in. $300-400

502.Wood Carving, China, figure of a fisherman standing on rocks holding a fish in a basket, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300

503.Zitan Seal Paste Box, China, round, dia. 1 3/4 in. $800-1,000

504.Wood Carving, China, early 20th century, depicting an old man sleeping, wearing a big flat hat with an ivory finial, rosewood stand; together with a small embroidered bag, ht. 5 1/2 in. $150-250

505.Architectural Panel, China, carved with three polychrome seated figures of the Buddha and a tiger, surrounded by clouds, (damage), lg. 59, ht. 18 1/2 in. $300-500

506.Bronze Rain Drum, Southeast Asia, Dong-son, triple frog detail on top with double-band lugs, ht. 18, dia. 23 1/4 in. $300-500

507.Large Bronze Censer, China, archaic ting tripod with scrolling dragons and clouds with foo dog feet and reverse S-curve handles, ht. 33 3/8 in. $1,000-1,500

508.Rosewood Bench, China, open back with stylized dragon roundels with solid seat, ht. 36 x 31 x 18 in. $700-900

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509.Hexagonal Teak Table, China, two layers, with marble top, carved with prunus and flowers, ht. 48 3/4 x 16 3/8 x 16 3/8 in. $800-1,200

510.Teak Table, China, inset with marble, ht. 32 x 21 1/2 in. $700-900

511.Teak Table, China, with marble top, ht. 32 x 16 7/8 x 16 7/8 in. $400-600

512.Tieli Canopy Bed, China, 17th century, shaped aprons, latticework side panels, in-turned hoof feet, ht. 85 1/2, dp. 54, wd. 81 1/2 in. $2,000-4,000

513.Rosewood Chair, China, elaborately carved with dragon and cloud motif with claw-and-ball feet, ht. 40 in. $400-600

514.Kang Table, China, 17th/18th century, walnut, with robustly carved aprons and feet. $1,000-1,500

515.Square Huanghuali Table, China, 17th/18th century, with carved dragons on apron and humpback stretchers, ht. 34, top 37 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

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516.Rosewood Hanging Shelf, China, 19th century, with stepped openings, ht. 36, wd. 20 in. $400-600

517.Rosewood Hanging Cabinet, China, key fret shape with vertical and horizontal niches, lg. 25, ht. 14 1/4 in. $400-600

518.Pair of Huanghuali Stools, China, 18th century, with rattan tops, shaped apron, and legs with hoofed feet, ht. 19 1/4, top 21 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

519.Standing Screen, China, seven hinged panels decorated in lacquer and gilt with figures and stylized flower borders, ht. 54 1/2 in. $200-300

520.Jichimu Side Table, China, “chicken wing” wood, aprons carved in high relief with stylized dragons, ht. 33 1/4, top 33 1/4 x 23 in. $1,000-1,500

521.Zitan Kang Table/Stand, China, 17th/18th century, pierced waist, pierced and carved archaic motif apron, with flat stretchers, ht. 7 1/4, top 24 3/4 x 11 in. $600-800

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522.Walnut Altar Table, China, 16th/17th century, in-turned hoof feet, wd. 99, ht. 33 1/4 in. $800-1,200

523.Wanli Stone Fishbowl, China, late 16th century, carved exterior with fishes and dragons, dia. 28, ht. 20 in. $800-1,200

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524.Pair of Rosewood Chairs, China, rosewood with caned seats, ruyi relief splat with reverse S-curve, ht. 37 x 27 x 22 1/4 in. $400-600

525.Pair of Hongmu Armchairs, China, 18th/19th century, splat decorated with bats, key fret, and reverse scrolls, ht. 41 5/8 x 23 5/8 x 19 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

526.Pair of Low-back Huanghuali Armchairs, 17th/18th century, with rattan seats, three spindles in back, ht. 33, seat 23 x 17 3/4 in. $1,200-1,800

527.Pair of Tall-back Chairs, 17th/18th century, tieli wood arms, S-curved splats, with rattan seats, humpback apron, humpback stretcher supports, ht. 44, seat 25 1/4 x 19 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

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528.Eight-panel Standing Screen, China, fine jade and hardstone carvings mounted on central black lacquer panel with relief carvings of dragons and pearls on upper and lower reserves, reverse decorated with black and red lacquer panels with gilt decoration of stylized dragons, ht. 72 1/4 x 112 in. $1,000-1,500

529.Tieli Altar Table, China, 16th/17th century, upturned ends, wd. 74 1/2, ht. 32 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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530.Large Standing Screen, China, elaborately carved hongmu (?) wood in twenty-one sections, each of the nine central panels surmounted by five panels resting on five bases with two end pieces, both front and back carved with dragons coiling above Mt. Penglai and waves, the bases carved with dragons and reverse S-curve motifs, wd. 175, ht. 102 in. $2,000-4,000

531.Eight-panel Standing Screen, China, black lacquer panels with guri borders, mounted with jade and hardstone carvings of figures, auspicious symbols, and calligraphy, reverse decorated with gilt scrolling lotus and tendrils, ht. 83 7/8 x 104 in. $3,000-5,000

532.Four-panel Screen, China, Peking glass panels of various scenes with officials, court ladies, landscapes, and warriors, ht. 65 x 64 in. $1,000-1,500

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533.Blackwood Display Cabinet, China, 19th century, with ten niches, supported on a base with a two-door cabinet and a drawer, the overall openwork carving of scrolling flowers and tendrils with double-bamboo borders, ht. 67 7/8 x 35 5/8 x 13 3/8 in. $600-800

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534.Pair of Camphorwood Cabinets, China, 18th century, each opens to interior drawers, with brass mounts, on stand, ht. with stand 75, wd. 35 in. $2,000-4,000

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535.Huanghuali Compound Cabinet, China, Ming period (1368-1644), with marble panels, (hardware replaced), wd. 42 5/8, ht. 103 3/4, dp. 19 7/8 in. $2,000-3,000

536.Rosewood Desk, China, desktop resting on two pedestals with key fret design on stand, lg. 67 x 33 3/8 x 27 in. $700-900

537.Altar Table, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the long rectangular top with a floating panel in a wide molded frame, on bamboo carved legs with straight apron with triple bamboo rows and bamboo spandrels joined to legs, lg. 66 3/4 x 32 1/2 x 27 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

538.Altar Table, China, late 19th/early 20th century, rosewood, the solid plank top with everted ends above a straight apron carved with angular scrolls with wide spandrels, pierced dragon panel enclosed between the legs of each, lg. 100 1/2 x 40 x 19 in. $1,500-2,500

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539.Rosewood Table, China, 20th century, carved with reverse S-scroll aprons, wd. without leaves 71 3/4, dp. 41 7/8, ht. 30 1/4 in. $800-1,200

540.Low Table, China, the rattan top set with decorative ring braces, lg. 68 5/8 x 18 5/8 x 18 5/8 in. $700-900

541.Rosewood Table, China, square shape, floating panel in top with rounded apron and legs, ht. 34 3/8 x 36 7/8 x 36 7/8 in. $700-900

542.Low Carved Rosewood Table, China, 19th century, carved with borders of chilong and reverse S-scrolls, with shou characters, wd. 26, dp. 13, ht. 9 3/4 in. $200-400

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543.Pair of Tall Rosewood Stands, China, 20th century, carved with key fret design, ht. 41 5/8 x 22 1/8 x 22 1/8 in. $800-1,200

544.Pair of Rosewood Armchairs, China, late 19th/early 20th century, shou characters on splat, with aubergine silk brocade cushions, ht. 41 1/2, seat 22 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. $400-600

545.Wooden Footrest, China, wd. 17 1/2, ht. 4, dp. 9 3/4 in. $150-250

546.Eight Rosewood Armchairs, China, late 19th/early 20th century, yoke-back chairs with reverse S-scroll, molded edge splat and aprons, with aubergine silk brocade cushions, ht. 41 1/2, seat wd. 24, seat ht. 20 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500

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547.Four Rosewood Chairs, China, 20th century, slight S-scroll splat, ht. 42 3/4, seat wd. 20, seat ht. 20 3/4 in. $500-700

548.Document Box, China, late 19th/early 20th century, rosewood with pewter hardware, wd. 14, dp. 10 1/4, ht. 15 1/4 in. $200-300

549.Pair of Bamboo Horse-back Chairs, China, each with a lattice splat and bamboo braces, soft cane seat, ht. 37, seat 23 x 18 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

550.Three-drawer Coffer, China, 19th century, huanghuali (?) wood, the rectangular top with everted ends above three frieze drawers and a pair of doors flanked by long spandrels with flowers amongst scrolls, lg. 71 1/8 x 36 x 18 3/8 in. $500-700

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Session II: Lots 551-1100to be sold Friday, December 2, 2011 at 11 a.m.

551.Festival Drum, China, 19th century, polychrome leather and lacquer, decorated with dragons, pearls, and clouds, with shou characters, mounted on stand, drum ht. 61 3/4, with stand 75 3/4 in. $500-700

551A.Six Steatite Figures, China, Han period (2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.), two human figures, two avian figures, and two bovine figures, ht. to 12 3/4 in. $400-600

552.Stoneware Jar, China, Han period (2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.), deep forest green glaze, molded decoration of a band of mythical animals and taotie masks, ht. 12 1/2 in. $300-500

553.Four Early Pottery Pieces, China, two decorated Neolithic handled beakers, and a Han-type rooster and goat. $200-300

553A.Sleeve Weight, China, Han period, (2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.), gilt-bronze hollow cast reclining chimera, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

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554.Stoneware Pillow, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/12th century, Yao Chou ware, surface carved with lotus flowers, foliate and a central phoenix, light olive colored glaze, 10 x 7 x 4 1/2 in. $400-600

555.Celadon Wine Ewer, Northern Sung period, 10th/12th century, Yao Chou ware, body carved with stylized sgraffito foliation, gray-green glaze, ht. 10 in. $300-500

556.Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/11th century, Honan ware, white ribbed body on a dark brown glaze, two handles, ht. 8, dia. 8 in. $600-800

557.Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/11th century, Honan ware, brown glaze with white ribs, dia. 8, ht. 6 in. $400-600

558.Stoneware Wine Jar, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/11th century, Honan ware, brown glaze with white ribs, four leaf-shaped lugs, “oil spots” at the mouth and shoulder, ht. 12 in. $600-800

559.Stoneware Wine Bottle, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/11th century, Chi Chou ware, wax resist design of ju-i and a leaf motif, ht. 11 in. $400-600

560.Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/11th century, Honan ware, brown glaze with white ribs, dia. 7 1/2, ht. 3 in. $200-300

560A.Figure of Kuan Yin, China, 19th century, seated and holding a scroll, with buff-colored crackle glaze, ht. 6 in. $200-300

561.Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), black glaze with white ribbing, dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

562.Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), thick black glaze with persimmon markings, dia. 3 1/2, ht. 1 3/4 in. $200-300

563.Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), persimmon-colored glaze, dia. 6, ht. 5 in. $200-300

563A.Conical Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), persimmon glaze with an ivory mouth, 4 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. $200-300

564.Ying Ching Stem Cup, China, Northern Sung period (960-1279), with wide rounded sides and single rib stem, bowl interior decorated with incised dragon and pearl, with bluish-white glaze and underglaze iron brown edge to rim of mouth, ht. 4 1/4, dia. 5 5/8 in. $400-600

565.Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Chi Chou ware, conical form with a dark brown glaze and a leaf resist pattern, dia. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

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566.Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Chi Chou ware, cylindrical form with a slightly flaring mouth, “tortoiseshell” glaze with a paper resist branch of flowers, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

567.Stoneware Bowl, Northern Sung period (967-1279), black glaze with brown floral sprays, dia. 3 3/8, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

568.Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), conical shape, persimmon/brown glaze with a black line around the interior mouth, dia. 5 5/8 in. $200-300

569.Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), persimmon-colored glaze, dia. 5 1/4, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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570.Two Stoneware Bowls, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), persimmon-colored glaze, dia. 4 3/4, 4 in. $200-300

571.Three Stoneware Pieces, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), brown to black glazes, a vase, a jar, and a bowl. $200-300

572.Stoneware Wine Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), northern black ware, Chi Chou type, dark brown glaze with burgundy splashed floral sprig, ht. 7 in. $300-500

573.Stoneware Wine Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Chi Chou ware, “tortoise shell” glaze of brown and tan, ht. 10 in. $300-500

574.Stoneware Wine Bottle, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Tzu Chou ware, ivory white glaze with a bold calligraphic sprig of flowers in brown, ht. 12 1/2 in. $400-600

575.Stoneware Wine Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Chi Chou ware, “tortoise shell” glaze of brown and tan, ht. 7 in. $200-300

576.Stoneware Wine Jar, China, Northern Sung period, 10th/11th century, Honan ware, brown glaze with a floral sprig in persimmon color, ht. 10 in. $300-500

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577.Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Chi Chou ware, brown glazed with impressed decoration and leaf resist designs, dia. 5 1/2, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

578.Stoneware Bottle, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), ovoid shape, dark brown glaze with single leaf resist, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-500

579.Two Stoneware Bowls, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Chi Chou ware, conical form with dark brown glaze and leaf resist patterns, dia. 4 7/8, 4 in., respectively. $200-300

580.Stoneware Handled Lamp, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), metallic persimmon brown glaze, lg. 3 in. $200-300

581.Stoneware Wine Bottle, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, Chi Chou “oil spot” type, meiping form with an inverted mouth, ht. 13 1/2 in. $300-500

582.Yao Chou Dish, Northern Sung period, 11th/12th century, surface carved with lotus scrolling, brownish-green glaze, dia. 7 in. $200-300

583.Yao Chou Dish, Northern Sung period, 11th/12th century, foliated body carved with floral motifs, gray-green celadon color, dia. 4 in. $200-300

584.Yao Chou Bowl, surface carved with lotus scrolls, gray-green celadon glaze, dia. 6 1/2 in. $300-500

585.Yao Chou Bowl, Northern Sung period, 11th/12th century, surface carved with swirling clouds and a deer, olive celadon color, dia. 7 1/2 in. $300-500

586.Miniature Covered Jar, China, Northern Sung period, 11th/12th century, Yao Chou ware, surface carved with geese and waves, gray-green celadon color, dia. 3, ht. 3 in. $200-300

587.Yao Chou Covered Box, China, Northern Sung period, 11th/12th century, surface carved in relief with a phoenix, gray-green glaze, foot glaze over with six spur marks. $300-500

588.Yao Chou Bowl, China, surface carved with lotus flowers, brown celadon color, dia. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

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589.Stoneware Covered Jar, China, four lugs, molded decoration of lotus petals, rose colored pottery with a clear glaze, ht. 7 1/2 in. $300-500

590.Stoneware Vase, China, probably T’ang period, white glazed surface, ht. 4 1/4 in. $200-300

591.Stoneware Drum, China, T’ang to Sung period, 9th-11th century, hourglass shape with bow-string marks, black glaze with phosphoric blue markings, lg. 15 1/2 in. $400-600

592.Stoneware Lamp, China, probably T’ang period, in the form of a frog on a lotus leaf, overall ivory white glaze, 5 x 4 in. $200-300

593.Stoneware Ewer, China, Liao period, 11th/13th century, molded in the form of a leather pouch, carved floral decoration, straw green glaze, 8 3/4 x 6 in. $400-600

594.Stoneware Ewer, China, Tzu Chou ware, Liao period, 11th-13th century, molded in the form of a leather pouch, carved floral scrolling, ivory color carved through to tan, 10 x 8 in. $500-700

595.Two Stoneware Bowls, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ch’ien ware, conical forms, one with a hare’s fur surface, the other black, dia. 5 1/2, 5 1/4 in. $200-300

596.Three Stoneware Bowls, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), rounded conical form, Ch’ien ware, two with oil spot glazes, the other hare’s fur, dia. 3 3/4 in. $200-300

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597.Ovoid Jar, China, Ying Ching type, surface carved with lotus scrolls and combed decoration, ht. 12 in. $200-300

598.Stoneware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ch’ien ware, hares fur glaze with an unusual carved floral interior, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 2 in. $200-300

599.Stoneware Stem Cup, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), black glaze with an ivory mouth, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 3 in. $200-300

600.Stoneware Bowl, China, Ming period (1368-1644), ruffled edge, persimmon-colored glaze, dia. 6 1/8, ht. 3 in. $200-300

601.Covered Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ch’ien ware, hare’s fur glaze, dia. 3 1/2, ht. 3 in. $200-300

602.Stoneware Wine Bottle, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), pear-shaped with a flaring mouth, persimmon-colored glaze with black streaking, ht. 11 in. $300-500

603.Large Stoneware Bottle, China, Liao period, 10th/11th century, Tzu Chou ware, globular body with a wide flaring neck, carved decoration of floral scrolling and bow-string marks beneath a brown glaze, dia. 10, ht. 14 in. $500-700

604.Stoneware Jar, China, T’ang to Sung period, 9th-11th century, oviform with a black glaze and phosphoretic blue markings, 7 x 6 in. $300-500

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605.Stoneware Ewer, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Tzu Chou ware, white slip decorated with manganese painting of a floral sprig, ht. 6 1/2 in.

Provenance: E. & J. Frankel, New York, #1756. $300-500

606.Stoneware Pillow, China, probably T’ang period, marbleized glaze of brown and green, 8 x 5 x 2 in. $300-500

607.Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Tzu Chou ware, manganese painted decoration of phoenixes and floral scrolling on a white slip ground, 10 1/2 x 9 in. $500-700

608.Large Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Tzu Chou ware, white slip carved through to olive green with floral scrolling, dia. 13, ht. 11 1/2 in.

Provenance: E. & J. Frankel, New York, #1752. $700-900

609.Stoneware Two-handled Jar, China, 10th century, Yao Chou ware, olive green glaze decoration of children and floral scrolls, (repair to the base), dia. 10, ht. 10 1/2 in. $400-600

610.Stoneware Jar, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Tzu Chou ware, ovoid form with four lugs, white slip carved through to tan in a floral scrolling pattern, ht. 11 in. $500-700

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611.Stoneware Pillow, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Tzu Chou ware, ivory white slip carved through to tan in a pattern of sprig flowers and foliage, foliated shape, 12 x 9 1/2 x 4 in. $500-700

611A.Ying Ching Pillow, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), decorated with figures of boy and girl reclining beneath and incised lotus, pale bluish-green glaze, ht. 3 1/8 in. $400-600

612.Marbleized Dish, China, T’ang period (618-920), brown veining on a straw-colored ground, dia. 6 7/8 in. $300-500

613.Lobated Cup, China, T’ang period (618-920), carved floral decoration, ivory white glaze, lg. 4 5/8, wd. 3 5/8, ht. 1 3/4 in. $300-500

614.Pair of White Glazed Cups, China, T’ang period (618-920), lobated bodies with foliated rims, dia. 3 5/8, ht. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

615.Bottle, China, T’ang period (618-906), meiping shape with buff-white glaze, unglazed foot, ht. 9 3/8 in. $300-500

615A.Tzu Chou Figure of a Small Boy, China, Sung to Yuan period, 13th-14th century, very rare polychrome decoration in green, yellow, and red, ht. 6 1/4 in. $400-600

616.Bottle, China, T’ang period (618-906), meiping shape with buff-white glaze, unglazed foot, ht. 10 in. $300-500

617.Box, China, T’ang period, rounded shape with shallow sides and wide foot, cover decorated with incised dragon and pearl surrounded with two parallel lines, with a buff/white glaze, dia. 6 1/4 in. $400-600

618.Ewer, China, T’ang period (618-906), baluster shape with elongated, ribbed neck with modeled “chicken head” with flaring lotus shaped mouth, grayish-white glaze, unglazed foot, ht. 11 1/8 in. $600-800

619.White Ware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, molded decoration of ducks, lotus plants, a pair of fish water motifs, and a Lei wen border, bottom engraved with the character of kuan, meaning “official,” dia. 7 1/2 in. $400-600

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620.White Ware Plate, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, molded decoration of flowers, dia. 5 in.

Provenance: Christie’s, Sale #8573, September 17, 2001. $300-500

621.Shallow White Ware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, carved lotus scrolling, dia. 7 in.

Provenance: Christie’s, Sale #8573, Lot 213/21. $400-600

622.White Ware Bowl, China, probably Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, ivory-colored, carved decoration of lotus scrolls, dia. 9 7/8 in. $500-700

623.White Ware Dish, China, probably Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, ivory-colored, sgraffito carved decoration of a pair of fish, dia. 7 5/8 in. $500-700

624.White Ware Bowl, China, probably Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, ivory-colored, carved decoration of lotus scrolls, dia. 10 1/4 in. $600-800

625.White Ware Dish, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), molded decoration of floral panels, white glaze with “tear stain” marks, copper edge, dia. 7 5/8 in. $500-700

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626.White Ware Dish, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, carved decoration of lotus scrolls, brown-glazed edge, dia. 7 1/4 in. $400-600

627.White Ware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, engraved decoration of a pair of fish surrounded by floral scrolling, Lei wen border, dia. 7 in. $400-600

628.White Ware Cup, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, body decorated with bow-string marks, ht. 5 in.

Provenance: J. T. Tai & Co. Inc. $400-600

629.White Ware Ewer, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, pure water Buddhist ritual vessel kundika with decoration of carved lotus petals and bow-string marks, ht. 13 1/2 in. $600-800

630.Two White Ware Bowls, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, interiors carved with waves and fishes and lotus flowers, dia. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

631.White Ware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), interior and exterior decorated with engraved lotus flowers, brown-glazed rim, dia. 5 5/8 in. $400-600

632.White Ware Plate, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, molded decoration of a lion and beribboned cash coin, dia. 9 1/2 in. $500-700

633.White Ware Censer, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, Chu Lu Hsien type, body decorated with bow-string marks, dia. 4, ht. 3 in. $300-500

634.White Ware Cup, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, ivory glaze with “tear stains,” molded decoration of phoenixes and foliage, dia. 3 5/8 in. $300-500

635.White Ware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, engraved decoration of a dragon, dia. 9 1/2 in. $500-700

636.White Ware Saucer, China, Northern Sung period (967-1279), Ting ware, interior engraved with a single lotus flower, dia. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

637.White Ware Bowl, China, Northern Sung period (967-1269), conical form, copper edge, dia. 5 3/4 in. $300-500

638.Pair of Shu Fu Wine Bottles, China, Yuan period (1280-1368), pear-shaped body with molded incised decoration of a phoenix, clouds and lotus design at neck and base, with opaque bluish-white glaze, ht. 8 in. $600-800

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639.Ch’ing Pai Bowl, China, Yuan period (1279-1368), molded decoration of ducks, cloud floral motifs, and scrolling, dia. 6 3/4 in. $300-500

640.Shu Fu Bowl, China, Yuan dynasty, wide rounded sides with interior molded relief decoration of dragon and clouds surrounded with decorative bands, with pale bluish-green glaze, dia. 7 1/2 in.

Provenance: Ex Collection E. & J. Frankel, no. 2073. $400-600

641.Shu Fu Bowl, China, Yuan dynasty, with wide rounded sides and everted rim, the bowl interior decorated with molded lotus roundel, lotus and tendrils bands surrounding roundel and rim, bluish-white glaze, dia. 7 3/8 in. $400-600

642.Chun Censer, China, the globular body supported on three claw feet, thicker glaze flowing from neck onto shoulders, ht. 7 3/8, dia. 7 3/8 in.

Provenance: Ex Collection E. & J. Frankel, no. 2064. $700-900

643.Chun Planter, China, supported on three cloud collar feet, with a row of studs around the base and another row of studs between raised bands around the rim, covered inside and out with a milky, pale blue glaze, a thin brownish wash on base, dia. 10 1/4 in. $700-900

644.Chun Jar, China, well-potted globular form, the wide mouth with brown glazed everted rim, the glazed base with a thin brownish washed rectangle bearing an inscription surrounded with spur marks, dia. 4 3/4 in. $500-700

645.Chun Bowl, China, wide mouthed rounded sides with everted rim, the interior glaze an opalescent pale celadon glaze, the exterior a raspberry and magenta glaze with splashes of pale blue, brown-washed base with inscription, dia. 7 7/8 in. $600-800

646.Chun Wine Cup, China, wide mouthed shallow bowl with attached handle, overall pale blue glaze, three spur marks on base, dia. 6 1/2 in. $600-800

647.Chun Vase, China, pear shape standing on a pierced pedestal base molded with five flanged cabriole legs joint by a ring foot, covered in a pale blue glaze thinning at the rim and the extremities of the legs, ht. 8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

648.Chun Bottle, China, pear shape with a elongated neck and slightly flaring mouth, applied overall with a bubble-suffused opalescent glaze of pale blue tone liberally splashed with irregular copper-red blushes of magenta and lavender hue accented by intense blackberry-purple haloes with green speckles, the rim and the base with a brown glaze, ht. 14 in. $700-900

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649.Chun Dish, China, the opalescent glaze of pale blue tone splashed with an irregular copper-red blush of magenta and lavender hue accented by an intense blackberry-purple halo with green speckles, the glaze draining from the rim, the inner and outer edge of the rim with a brown glaze, three spur marks on the base, dia. 6 7/8 in. $300-500

650.Chun Planter, China, supported on three feet, with a row of studs around the base and another row of studs between raised bands around the rim, covered inside and out with a milky lavender-blue glaze, with “earthworm markings” on the interior, the base glazed with a ring of spurs, dia. 8 1/8 in. $700-900

651.Chun Censer, China, after a bronze archaic form, the globular body raised on three short feet issuing from the mouths of monster masks and with a pair of upright handles, applied with a scroll motif under each handle, overall pale blue glaze thinning at rim, handles, and feet, ht. 6 1/2 in. $600-800

652.Chun Jar, China, ovoid body covered in a magenta glaze with light raspberry splashes draining to a pale blue tone at base, thin brown wash on base, ht. 4 1/2 in. $600-800

653.Chun Cha Tou Vase, China, ovoid body with wide flaring mouth, overall opalescent lavender-blue glaze, ht. 4 1/4 in. $600-800

654.Chun Dish, China, overall pale blue glaze with irregular splash of raspberry color, olive-colored rim draining to pale blue on back and stopping at unglazed foot, dia. 4 3/4 in. $300-500

655.Small Chun Censor, China, ovoid shape with wide flaring mouth supported on three feet, overall pale blue glaze thinning at the rim and base, dia. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

656.Chun Jarlet, China, ovoid body tapering towards the mouth, overall pale blue glaze thinning at the rim and base, ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

657.Chun Vase, China, lotus bud shape with narrow mouth, overall deep turquoise crackle glaze with irregular splashes of lavender, ht. 3 in. $200-300

658.Chun Cup, China, overall pale blue glaze with a splash of magenta and brown-washed foot, dia. 3 in. $200-300

659.Chun Cup Stand, China, pale blue crackled ground with irregular splashes of magenta, thin brown wash to foot, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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660.Yao Chou Lamp, surface carved with lotus petals, dark sea green celadon color, dia. 5 1/4, ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

661.Ch’ing Pai Ewer, Sung period (967-1279), ten-lobed body with bow-string marks at the neck, fruit-shaped finial, ht. 8 in. $300-500

662.Ch’ing Pai Wine Ewer and Warming Bowl, Sung period (967-1279), globular pot with a conical finial, flower-shaped warming bowl, dia. 5, ht. 6 in. $300-500

663.Ch’ing Pai Covered Box, China, Sung period (967-1279), foliate decoration on the lid, ribbed sides, dia. 3 in. $200-300

664.Small Ch’ing Pai Covered Jar, China, Sung period (967-1279), foliage decorated top, ribbed body, 2 1/2 x 3 in.

Provenance: Oriental Ceramics Society #171, 1949; Bluett #333, London; Cunliffe #YC9. $200-300

665.Ch’ing Pai Lamp, China, Sung period (967-1279), bell-shaped on a pierced slightly flaring foot, carved floral decorations, dia. 4 3/8, ht. 5 7/8 in. $400-600

666.Ch’ing Pai Cup, China, Sung period (967-1279), surface carved with floral scrolling, dia. 3 1/8 in. $200-300

667.Ch’ing Pai Goblet, ribbed decorated foot with an appliqué dragon at the middle, ht. 4 7/8 in. $200-300

668.Pair of Ch’ing Pai Ewers, Sung period (967-1279), lobated bodies with bow-string marks, fruit-shaped finials, ht. 8 in. $400-600

669.Large Ch’ing Pai Wine Ewer, China, Sung period (967-1279), eight lobed body with a beaded strap handle, ht. 11 1/4 in. $400-600

670.Ch’ing Pai Bowl, China, Sung period (967-1279), interior carved with aquatic plants on a wave combed ground, dia. 7 3/8 in. $400-600

671.Ch’ing Pai Bowl, China, Sung period (967-1279), molded decoration of phoenixes and foliage, dia. 8 1/8 in. $400-600

672.Ch’ing Pai Bowl, China, Sung period (967-1279), sgraffito carved decoration of lotus plants and clouds, dia. 7 1/8 in. $400-600

673.Ch’ing Pai Vase, Sung period (967-1279), ruffled top, diamond sectioned body, leaf motifs around the foot rim, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

674.Ch’ing Pai Covered Jar, China, Sung period (967-1279), surface carved with overlapping foliage, dia. 5, ht. 6 in. $300-500

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675.Ch’ing Pai Ewer, Sung period (967-1279), foliated body with a strap handle, lion shaped finial, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

676.Ch’ing Pai Covered Jar, China, Sung to Yuan period, 12th/13th century, buckwheat marked, floral decoration, appliqués of dragons around the body and a bird finial on the lid, ht. 8 1/2 in. $400-600

677.Ch’ing Pai Meiping Vase, China, Sung period (967-1279), finely engraved with registers of swirling lotus scroll with bow-string borders, acanthus panels at the bottom, ht. 9 1/2 in. $400-600

678.Ch’ing Pai Figure, Sung period (967-1279), standing figure of a warrior holding a sword, ht. 8 in.

Provenance: James Lally & Co., New York. $400-600

678A.Ying Ching Bowl, China, Sung period (967-1279), interior and exterior engraved with lotus scrolls, pale green-white glaze, dia. 5 5/8 in. $300-500

679.Ying Ching Water Dropper, China, Yuan period, 13th/14th century, barrel-shaped with a ribbed body and floral top, lg. 4, ht. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

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680.Porcelain Stem Cup, China, Yuan-style, underglaze blue decoration of dragons and floral scrolling, dia. 5 1/4, ht. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

681.Very Rare Large Ch’ing Pai Storage Jar, Yuan period, 13th/14th century, surface carved with lotus scrolls, dia. 15, ht. 12 in. $1,500-2,500

682.Lung Chuan Celadon Box and Cover, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, drum-shaped, sea green color, dia. 4, ht. 4 in. $300-500

683.Celadon Bowl, China, gray-green color with a pronounced crackle and two purple markings, dia. 4 in. $200-300

684.Ribbed Lung Chuan Celadon Bowl, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, sea green glaze, dia. 6 5/8 in. $300-500

685.Celadon Double Fish Bowl, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, blue-green celadon color, dia. 10 in. $300-500

685A.Celadon Double Fish Bowl, China, 19th century, blue celadon color with a brown marking at the edge, dia. 10 in. $300-500

686.Lung Chuan Celadon Bowl, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, molded in the form of a lotus leaf with a turtle at the bottom, sea green glaze, dia. 4 1/2, ht. 2 in. $300-500

687.Celadon Bowl, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, Lung Chuan ware, ribbed body, sea green glaze, dia. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

688.Lung Chuan Kuan Celadon Censer, China, 12th/13th century, Southern Sung period, five foliate and five star-shaped rim decorations, body carved with bow-string marks and archaic motifs, dia. 6, ht. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

689.Lung Chuan Vase, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, mallet-shaped with phoenix handles, gray glaze, ht. 7 1/4 in. $300-500

690.Celadon Wine Ewer, strap handle, pig-shaped spout, ht. 7 3/4 in. $200-300

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691.Celadon Vase, ju-style, mallet-shaped, thick turquoise glaze with three spur marks on the base, ht. 4 5/8 in. $300-500

692.Lung Chuan Vase, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, kinuta-type, mallet-shape with phoenix handles, thick blue-green glaze, brick red foot, ht. 6 3/4 in. $400-600

693.Lung Chuan Vase, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, pear-shaped with a slightly flaring mouth, sea green celadon color, ht. 6 in. $300-500

694.Lung Chuan Baluster Vase, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, body molded with lotus scrolling, thick blue-gray celadon glaze, ht. 9 in. $400-600

695.Lung Chuan Vase, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, meiping shape with wheel-turned decoration, pale sea green celadon color, ht. 5 1/4 in. $300-500

696.Celadon Vase, China, Southern Sung period, 12th/13th century, thick neck decorated with bow-string marks over a globular body, blue-gray glaze, ht. 7 3/4 in. $300-500

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697.Celadon Dish, China, 13th/14th century, Yuan period, Lung Chuan ware, double fish design, gray-green celadon glaze, dia. 5 in. $200-300

697A.Kuan Yao Water Coupe, China, square shape with pale celadon glaze and deep brown crackling, four kiln pontils to base, with stand, silk box, lg. 2 1/8 in. $1,500-2,500

698.Kuan-style Foliate Dish, misfired waster, (losses and repairs), dia. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

698A.Kuan Yao Water Coupe, China, in the shape of a fish, with overall celadon crackled glaze, lg. 5 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

699.Lung Chuan Celadon Vase, China, Yuan period, 13th/14th century, pear-shaped with a flaring mouth, false jump rings at the shoulder, olive green glaze, ht. 5 1/4 in. $300-500

700.Lung Chuan Celadon Vase, China, Yuan period, 13th/14th century, pear-shaped with a slightly flaring mouth, false jump rings with animal face engraved lugs, ht. 9 5/8 in. $300-500

701.Celadon Censer, China, Yuan to Ming periods, 13th-15th century, body carved with lotus panels, animal paw feet, dark sea green glaze burned red where unglazed, dia. 9 3/8, ht. 3 3/4 in. $400-600

702.Celadon Vase, China, Ming period, 16th century, flaring mouth with a globular body, animal mask with false jump rings, neck decorated with bow-string marks, body carved with floral scrolling, sea green glaze, ht. 11 3/4 in. $400-600

703.Celadon Bowl, China, 16th century, Ming period, ribbed body, pale green-celadon glaze with crackling, dia. 6 5/8 in. $200-300

704.Lung Chuan Celadon Covered Jar, China, Ming period, 16th century, globular body, dark sea green glaze, dia. 6, ht. 6 in. $300-500

705.Large Lung Chuan Celadon Vase, China, Ming period, 15th century, meiping shape, body carved with relief floral scrolling, dark sea green glaze, ht. 17 in. $600-800

706.Celadon Censer, China, 18th/19th century, cauldron-shaped with square pierced handles, body carved with an elephant and three mythical animals, sea green glaze, 8 x 6 in. $300-500

707.Celadon Vase, China, 18th century, meiping shape, surface carved with stylized lotus scrolls and acanthus leaves, blue-green celadon color, ht. 8 3/8 in. $300-500

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708.Celadon Lotus Jar, China, Ming period, 16th century, ribbed baluster-shaped body with a lotus leaf lid, sea green color burned red where unglazed, dia. 11, ht. 11 in.

Provenance: E. & J. Frankel. $400-600

709.Celadon Brush Washer, China, 18th/19th century, leaf-shaped, pale green color with pronounced crackling, lg. 9 1/2 in. $200-300

710.Shallow Celadon Dish, China, 19th century, pale green color with pronounced crackling, dia. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

711.Kuan-type Censer, China, Sung period, five shaped feet and five raised points on the edge, thick gray-green glaze with fine crackling, burnt brown where unglazed, dia. 4 3/8, ht. 2 3/8 in. $400-600

712.Celadon Water Coupe, China, 18th century, Kuan style, thick gray-green glaze, dia. 3 1/4 in. $400-600

713.Celadon Vase, China, Kuan-type, mallet-shape, gray-green color running to dark brown at the mouth, five spurs at the base, ht. 8 1/4 in. $400-600

714.Celadon Animal Figure, Yueh ware, in the form of a crouching lion, lg. 3 1/2 in. $200-300

714A.Stoneware Bottle, China, Yuan to Ming period, 13th/15th century, meiping form with a black glaze, ht. 9 1/2 in. $300-500

715.Storage Jar, China, possibly Ming period (1368-1644), black glaze with the characters “nei fu” (inner palace) in relief, ht. 7 in. $300-500

716.Porcelain Ladle, underglaze blue decoration of floral scrolling and Sanskrit characters, Hsuan Te mark, lg. 16 in. $200-300

717.Puzzle Cup, Anamese stem cup with underglaze blue scrolling decoration, interior with a turtle and a child, dia. 4, ht. 4 in. $200-300

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718.Three Monochrome Bottle Vases, China, 19th century, two blue glaze, one of a crackled white color, ht. 6, 4 1/2, 5 in., respectively. $200-300

719.Porcelain Vase, China, Ming-style decoration in underglaze blue of birds and aquatic plants, ht. 12 1/2 in. $200-300

720.Porcelain Plate, China, underglaze blue Ming-style decoration of grapes and flowers, ribbed body with a foliate edge, Hsuan Te mark on the rim, dia. 14 1/4 in. $400-600

721.Porcelain Ewer, China, Ming-style underglaze blue “heaped and piled” decoration, ht. 14 1/2 in. $100-150

722.K’o-type Stem Cup, China, 19th century, foliated body, celadon glaze with pronounced crackling, foot burned brick red, dia. 3 1/2, ht. 2 1/2 in. $400-600

723.Porcelain Jar, China, 19th century, ovoid form, turquoise glaze, bottom engraved with a six-character K’ang Hsi mark within a circle, ht. 10 in. $300-500

724.Porcelain Covered Jar, China, K’ang Hsi period (1662-1722), famille verte decoration of horses on flower strewn watery surface, ht. 5 in. $400-600

725.Pair of Baluster Vases, China, K’ang Hsi period (1662-1722), famille verte decoration of birds in flowering trees, ht. 11 3/4 in. $500-700

726.Large Porcelain Vase, China, K’ang Hsi period (1662-1722), bottle shape, underglaze blue decoration of stylized lotus scrolling, ht. 17 1/2 in.

Provenance: Ralph Chait, New York. $500-700

727.Porcelain Night Lamp, China, 18th/19th century, molded in the shape of a cat with a famille verte surface and gilt vent in the form of a cash coin, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. $400-600

728.Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, hanging gall form with a crackled Kuan-style celadon glaze, ht. 6 1/8 in. $200-300

729.Wu Tsai Jar, China, 17th century, Transitional period, decoration of phoenixes and peonies in red, green, yellow, and underglaze blue, ht. 6 1/2 in. $400-600

730.Water Coupe, China, 19th century, K’ang Hsi mark, sugar white color with carved archaic-style dragon roundels, dia. 4 3/4, ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

731.Monochrome White Vase, China, 19th century, mallet-shaped with carved dragon roundels, sugar white color, engraved six character K’ang Hsi mark on the base, ht. 7, dia. 4 3/4 in. $300-500

732.Water Coupe, China, K’ang Hsi six character mark and probably of the period, moon white glaze with relief dragon roundels, dia. 5 1/8, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

733.Eggshell Porcelain Dish, China, Yung Cheng period (1722-1735), ruby backed with famille rose decoration of a woman and two children within a seven bordered ground, dia. 9 in.

Provenance: George A. Hearn collection, Phillip Kappel. $400-600

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734.Porcelain Brush Rest, China, 18th century, mountain shape, decoration of molded dragons and pearls beneath a dark blue glaze, 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. $200-300

735.Porcelain Jar, 18th century, figure of a kylin, surface covered in a thick turquoise glaze, ht. 9, lg. 7 in. $300-500

736.Pair of Dragon Dishes, Ch’ia Ch’ing mark and of the period (1796-1820), yellow ground with engraved dragons, clouds and cranes beneath an aubergine and green glaze, dia. 5 5/8 in. $400-600

737.Porcelain Bowl, China, Ch’ien Lung mark and period (1735-1796), cobalt blue with decoration of the myriad forms of the character Shou in gilt, dia. 7, ht. 3 in. $400-600

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738.Copper Red Bowl, China, Ch’ien Lung mark and of the period (1735-1796), deep crushed strawberry color, dia. 8 1/8 in. $400-600

739.Dragon Dish, China, Ch’ien Lung mark and of the period (1735-1796), underglaze blue decoration of dragons and pearls, dia. 6 1/2 in. $400-600

739A.Porcelain Dish, China, round shape with turquoise glaze and deep foot, Qianlong six-character incised mark on base, dia. 7 7/8 in. $300-500

740.Pair of Dragon Dishes, Ch’ia Ch’ing mark and of the period (1796-1820), yellow ground with engraved dragons, clouds and cranes beneath an aubergine and green glaze, dia. 5 5/8 in. $400-600

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741.Saucer Dish, China, Hsuan Tung mark and of the period (1908-1911), monochrome green over an engraved ground of dragons, cranes, and clouds, dia. 5 5/8 in. $400-600

742.Dragon Dish, China, Tao Kuang mark and of the period (1821-1850), design of dragons and waves in red enamel and underglaze blue, dia. 7 in.

Provenance: James Lally, New York. $400-600

743.Stem Cup, China, 18th century, copper red peachbloom glaze, dia. 6 1/8, ht. 4 3/4 in. $400-600

744.Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, copper red glaze, ht. 4 1/4 in. $300-500

745.Saucer Dish, China, 19th century, peachbloom glaze, six-character Yung Cheng mark on the base, dia. 5 1/8 in. $300-500

746.Blackware Censer, China, 18th century, strap handles, tripod base, dia. 5 1/2, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

747.Black Monochrome Vase, China, 18th century, begging bowl shape, dia. 5 1/2, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300

748.Dark Brown Monochrome Vase, China, 18th century, meiping form, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300

749.Censer, China, 18th century, tripod base with strap handles, dark brown glaze, dia. 5 3/8 in. $200-300

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750.Tea Dust Censer, China, 19th century, animal form handles, decoration of bow-string marks on the body, Ch’ien Lung mark, dia. 7 in. $400-600

751.Tea Dust Vase, China, 18th/19th century, oviform body with a short neck with two lugs and slightly flaring mouth, ht. 8 1/2 in. $400-600

752.Tea Dust Cha Tou, China, 18th/19th century, monochrome dark olive green glaze, 4 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. $300-500

753.Tea Dust Vase, China, late 19th century, bottle form. $300-500

754.Censer, China, 18th century, purple tea dust glaze, tripod base, 5 x 2 1/4 in. $200-300

755.Porcelain Bowl, Japan, 19th century, Seto ware, underglaze blue floral decoration with brocade roundels, dia. 9 3/8 in. $100-150

756.Tea Dust Vase, China, 19th century, ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300

757.Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, mallet shape, orange red glaze, ht. 4 5/8 in. $300-500

758.Porcelain Jar, China, 19th century, an hua decoration of a dragon and pearl, white monochrome glaze, ht. 4 1/2 in. $300-500

759.Porcelain Censer, China, 19th century, ting shape with a tripod base and strap handle, persimmon/brown glaze, dia. 6, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

760.Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, hanging gall form, dragon handles, surface covered with a finely crackled camellia leaf green glaze, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

761.Porcelain Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, globular body with a long neck, orange glaze, ht. 5 in. $300-500

762.Jadeite Plaque, China, the rectangular plaque carved in low relief with a dragon and a phoenix amidst clouds to the front, and mountains and calligraphic inscriptions to the reverse, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, display stand, 3 3/8 x 3 7/8 in. $200-300

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763.Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent ram, the stone of semi-translucent gray-celadon color, ht. 3 1/8, lg. 4 in. $300-500

763A.Three Archaic-style Jades, Hung Shan type, one of a human figure. $300-500

764.Jade Carving, China, carved as a recumbent cat with its head turned backwards, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, ht. 1 1/8, lg. 2 1/4 in. $400-600

765.Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent cat, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, ht. 1 1/4, lg. 2 in. $400-600

766.Jade Carving, China, carved as a recumbent animal, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, ht. 1 1/8, lg. 2 1/4 in. $400-600

767.Jade Carving, China, finely carved as group of three rams, the stone of semi-translucent white color, ht. 1 3/8, lg. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

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768.Jade Scepter, China, finely carved in openwork with pomegranate, peach, and Buddha’s hand citron sprigs, the stone of semi-translucent even gray-white color, lg. 8 1/8 in. $500-700

769.Jade Carving, China, carved as a dragon emerging from swirling clouds, the stone of pale celadon color with dark brown areas to the back, ht. 2 7/8, lg. 4 in. $400-600

770.Two Archaic Jade Buttons, China, round shape, carved in relief with mythical masks, the stones of russet and celadon color, dia. 1 3/8, 1 1/4 in. $300-500

770A.Three Archaic-style Pendants, a dragon, a female dancer, and a miniature dagger axe, lg. 2, 3 1/4, 2 3/4 in., respectively. $400-600

771.Jade Carving, China, carved as a recumbent mythical animal qilin with its mouth open, the stone of semi-translucent gray-celadon color with russet streaking, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

772.Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, calcified stone of yellow and olive green color, dia. 8 7/8 in. $300-500

773.Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, China, Han-style, greenish-white jade with russet markings, surface carved with “comma” marks, dia. 5 1/8 in. $300-500

774.Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, China, Han-style, calcified tan stone, surface carved in a grain pattern, dia. 4 5/8 in. $300-500

775.Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, China, possibly Han period, calcified with stone with encrusted cinnabar, grain and dragon surface, dia. 4 in. $300-500

776.Archaic-style Jade Carving, China, tribal “ceremonial cuff,” calcified stone of tan, brown, and yellow, 7 x 4 in. $500-700

777.Jade Pi, China, stone of a dark celadon green with pronounced russet markings, surfaces carved with high relief chih lung, reverse with a grain pattern, dia. 4 3/8 in. $300-500

778.Archaic Ritual Jade, Hsuan Chi, mottled brown stone, dia. 6 3/8 in. $300-500

779.Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, China, stone of a celadon green color with brown inclusions, surface engraved with stylized dragon scrolling, dia. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

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780.Archaic Ritual Jade, Hsuan Chi, calcified yellow-green stone with tan areas, dia. 5 in. $300-500

781.Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, surface carved with “comma” marks, calcified bluish-gray stone, dia. 4 1/8 in. $300-500

782.Archaic Ritual Jade, China, stone of a calcified tan color, pi within a pi with a carved and pierced dragon interior, other surfaces carved with a grain pattern, dia. 5 in. $300-500

783.Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, calcified gray tan stone, surface carved with human figures on chih lung, dia. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

784.Archaic Ritual Jade Pi, China, calcified tan stone, surface carved and pierced with foliated dragons, dia. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

785.Archaic Ritual Jade Kuei Pi, calcified pale celadon green stone, plain eroded surface, 7 3/4 x 5 1/8 in. $300-500

785A.Archaic Bronze Sword, China, the blade and pommel decorated with incised S-form bands with raised band of archaic characters at the base of the pommel, lg. 23 3/4 in. $400-600

785B.Archaic-style Ritual Jade, China, calcified jade, scepter lg. 21 in., boxed and with a stand. $300-500

786.Archaic Ritual Jade, China, Han-style, olive green calcified stone, surface carved in relief with a band of chih lung, a rope pattern border enclosing a grain pattern ground, dia. 6 in. $300-500

787.Jade Carving, archaic Hung Shan-style, celadon green with a large russet marking, carving in the form of a stylized ram. $400-600

788.Jade Carving, archaic Hung Shan-style, stone of a black color with areas of chicken bone and brown, C-shape with a drilled suspension hole, lg. 4 5/8 in. $400-600

789.Three Archaic Pendants, probably Han period, figures of officials, one of ivory, the other two jade, ht. to 2 1/4 in. $300-500

790.Three Archaic-style Carvings, a jade disk with three cicadas at the edge, a pendant of jade carved with kylin and surface gilt, and a small cell, ht. 2, 3, 1 3/4 in., respectively. $300-500

791.Two Jade Figures, China, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.), both carved as the standing figure of a woman, the stones of yellow-green and celadon color, lg. 2, 1 3/4 in. $300-500

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792.Two Archaic-style Carvings of Deer, a gray-green stag and a reclining doe with body engraved with spirals, lg. 5, 2 1/2 in., respectively. $300-500

793.Three Archaic-style Jade Pendants, two staff figures and a fish, ht. to 3 3/4 in. $300-500

794.Two Archaic-style Bird Pendants, one yellow-green, the other gray with russet markings, lg. 1 3/8, 2 1/2 in. $300-500

795.Two Archaic-style Fish Pendants, ht. 3, 3 5/8 in. $300-500

796.Two Archaic Jade Fish, China, the stones of yellow-green color with russet markings, lg. 4 1/4, 3 3/4 in. $300-500

797.Two Archaic-style Pendants, an owl with the surface carved with scrolling and a crescent with comma motifs and dragon heads, 4 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. $300-500

798.Two Archaic Jades, China, Hongshan Culture, 5th-3rd century B.C., both of comb shape, the stones of sea green color, lg. 3 3/8, 2 3/8 in. $300-500

799.Two Archaic Jade Scabbard Slides, China, one carved with a chi dragon, the other with scrolls, the stones of gray-celadon color, lg. 3, 3 1/8 in. $300-500

800.Jade Carving, China, 18th century, finely carved as a reclining figure of an Immortal, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color with russet inclusions, wood stand finely carving in openwork with pine branches and rockery, ht. 2 3/8, lg. 4 5/8 in. $400-600

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801.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent mythical animal bixie, the stone of celadon-white color with russet inclusions, lg. 4 in. $300-500

801A.Jade Carving, China, archaic-style, depicting a mythical animal, the stone of white color with dark brown markings, lg. 3 3/4 in. $300-500

802.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent ram holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of yellow-green color, ht. 2 3/8, lg. 3 5/8 in. $400-600

803.Jade Carving, China, depicting a group of monkeys climbing a peach, the stone of semi-translucent yellow-white color, ht. 3 in. $300-500

804.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent horse with its head turned backwards, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, ht. 2 3/4, lg. 4 5/8 in. $300-500

805.Jade Vase, China, each rectangular side finely carved in low relief with prunus, morning glory, chrysanthemum, and iris branches, Qianlong mark to the base, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, ht. 3 7/8 in. $300-500

806.Jade Brush Rest, China, carved in the shape of a mountain, the stone of semi-translucent celadon color, wood stand, ht. 1 3/8, lg. 3 1/8 in. $300-500

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807.Jade Covered Vase, China, the hu-shaped vase finely carved in relief with flower branches to either side, flanked by scroll handles, with domed lid, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, ht. 5 5/8 in. $300-500

808.Jade Vase, China, the flattened hu-shaped body carved with a narrow band of stylized taotie masks, and triangular blade patterns, flanked by tubular lugs, domed cover, the stone of yellow color with pale russet areas, ht. 6 3/4 in. $400-600

809.Jade Carving, China, carved as a recumbent horse with its head turned backwards, the stone of semi-translucent white color with russet markings, ht. 1 3/4, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

810.Jade Covered Jar, China, the hu-shaped body wrapped by high relief carving of chi dragons, domed lid with a chilong finial, the stone of gray-white color with dark markings, ht. 6 1/8 in. $300-500

811.Set of Four Jade Cups, China, each with plain surface, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, four matching wood stands with ruyi-shaped feet, ht. 1 1/8, dia. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

812.Jade Wine Pot, China, 19th century, the compressed rounded body with a loop handle and a short spout, the slightly domed lid surmounted by a finial in the shape of a lingzhi sprig, Qianlong mark to the base, the stone of even gray-white color, ht. 1 3/4 in. $400-600

813.Jade Wine Pot, China, 19th century, the compressed rounded body carved with a loop handle in the shape of a tree branch with further relief carving of pine branches to the body, the short spout carved as a bamboo shoot with relief of bamboo leaves, the domed lid surmounted by a finial in the shape of a lingzhi sprig, the stone of even gray-celadon color, ht. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

814.Jade Coupe, China, 19th century, finely carved with two joint ruyi-shaped water coupes, with high relief carving of lingzhi sprigs to the exterior, the stone of semi-translucent celadon color, wood stand, ht. 1 7/8, lg. 6 1/8 in. $400-600

815.Jade Cup, China, 19th century, the exterior of the cup with relief carving of chi dragons, with another chilong as the handle, and a dragon-head handle, stone of semi-translucent celadon color with russet areas, ht. 2 3/8, lg. approx. 7 in. $300-500

816.Jade Cup, China, the cup flanked by angular handles carved with openwork, with a dragon to the top of each, the stone of semi-translucent celadon color, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

817.Jade Coupe, China, 19th century, finely carved as a lotus leaf with curled-up edges, with two crabs to one side, the stone of pale celadon color, wood stand finely carved with wave patterns, 5 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. $400-600

818.Jade Water Dropper, China, carved in the shape of a frog drinking from a small bowl, the stone of gray-white color, 4 5/8 x 3 in. $500-700

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819.Jade Coupe, China, the ovoid body carved surrounded by three boys, the stone of yellow-green color with dark markings, 4 x 3 in. $200-300

820.Lapis Lazuli Coupe, China, 19th century, in the shape of a peach, finely carved with bats and leafy sprigs to the sides, ht. 1 1/2 in. $400-600

821.Jade Carving, China, carved as recumbent camel, the stone of semi-translucent celadon color, ht. 1 7/8, lg. 2 in. $300-500

822.Jade Vase, China, the olive-shaped body carved with low relief with lotus petals enclosing deer in various attitudes, the stone of gray-white color, ht. 4 5/8 in. $300-500

823.Jade Carving, China, Liao dynasty (916-1125), carved in openwork with mythical animals amidst leafy branches, the stone of gray-white color, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 3 5/8 in. $1,000-1,500

824.Jade Carving, China, Liao dynasty (916-1125), carved in relief and openwork with a mythical animal and bats in a landscape with peach trees, the stone of gray-white color, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 3 5/8 in. $1,000-1,500

825.Jade Plaque, China, early Ming dynasty, 15th/16th century, the oval plaque carved in openwork with wild geese amidst lotus leaves, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, display stand, 2 x 2 1/2 in. $300-500

826.Jade Finial, China, early Ming dynasty, 15th/16th century, carved as a mythical bird, the stone of gray-celadon color with russet markings, display stand, lg. approx. 3 3/4 in. $400-600

827.Jade Hat Finial, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), carved in openwork with cranes amidst lotus leaves and reeds, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 2, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-500

828.Jade Carving, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), carved as the standing figure of a man, the stone of gray-white color with dark areas, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

829.Four Jade Carvings, China, archaic-style, a rabbit, and three mythical animals qilin, the stone of celadon color with opaque white areas, lg. to 4 3/4 in. $300-500

830.Jade Carving, China, depicting the seated figure of a contemplative scholar, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, ht. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

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831.Jade Carving, China, carved as a peach borne on leafy sprigs, the stone of gray-white color with russet markings, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

832.Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a sparrow, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color with russet markings, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

833.Jade Carving, China, carved in openwork and relief with an official drinking wine on a dragon boat, the stone of white color with slight dark inclusions, ht. 1 7/8, lg. 3 3/4 in. $300-500

834.Jade Carving, China, finely carved as horse, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 2, lg. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

835.Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent mythical animal, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color with russet inclusions, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

836.Jade Carving, China, carved as coiling snake, the stone of opaque light brown and white color, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

837.Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent dog, the stone of semi-translucent even white color, lg. 1 5/8 in. $300-500

838.Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a duck with its head turned to its back, the stone of semi-translucent even white color with slight russet inclusion to one area, ht. 1 5/8, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

839.Jade Carving, China, carved as a mythical animal holding a lotus sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color with russet areas, ht. 1 1/2, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

840.Jade Mountain, China, 19th century, finely carved in relief and deep undercutting with an equestrian hunting in a rocky landscape with gnarled pine trees, the reverse carved with more trees and mountains, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, wood stand, ht. 3 7/8, lg. 9 7/8 in. $400-600

841.Scholar’s Rock, “sea jade” type, carved fitted hardwood stand, 9 1/2 x 5 in. $200-300

842.Jade Brush Rest, China, carved as mountains, the stone of spinach green color, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 5 3/8 in. $300-500

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843.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent mythical animal qilin, the stone of white color with dark markings, ht. 1 3/4, lg. 1 5/8 in. $300-500

844.Jade Carving, China, celadon green mountain, carved fitted hongmu stand, lg. 13, ht. 4 1/2 in. $400-600

845.Pair of Jade Archer’s Rings, China, one finely carved with three rams group in a serene landscape, the other with a phoenix and peach trees, the stones of semi-translucent white color, display stand, wd. 7/8, dia. approx. 1 1/8 in. $300-500

846.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a seated monkey holding a small monkey in its arm, with another monkey on its shoulder, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color with slight russet inclusions, ht. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

847.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent animal, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color with russet inclusions, ht. 1 5/8, lg. 2 1/2 in. $400-600

848.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent mythical animal, the stone of opaque dark brown color, lg. approx. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

849.Two Jade Carvings, China, one depicting a wild goose holding a fruit sprig in its mouth, the stone of white color with slight dark inclusion, the other as a duck, gray-white stone with dark areas, lg. 2 1/2, 2 5/8 in. $300-500

850.Jade Ruyi Scepter, China, the top finely carved in relief with a deer and bats, the midsection with a stylized shou character, handle with relief carving of peach branches, Qianlong mark to the reverse, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 14 3/8 in. $400-600

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851.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent mythical animal, the stone of celadon color with russet markings, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

852.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent dog with its tail laid flat on its back, the stone of semi-translucent white color with pale russet areas, lg. 2 3/8 in. $300-500

853.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent wild boar, the stone of sea green color with opaque ochre markings, lg. approx. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

854.Jade Cup, China, 18th century, finely carved as a seated figure of a scholar reading in a raft, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white and celadon color with slight russet marking, wood stand finely carved with wave patterns, lg. 4 7/8 in. $500-700

855.Jade Coupe, China, 17th century, the ovoid body carved in relief with a cricket and a butterfly amidst leafy branches, the stone of gray-white color with russet markings, 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. $300-500

856.Jade Carving, China, 17th century, carved as a recumbent caparisoned horse, the stone gray-white color with dark inclusions, wood stand, ht. 2 3/4, lg. 3 3/4 in. $400-600

857.Jade Group of Children, China, finely carved a female Immortal and three attendants on a raft, each holding either lingzhi or peach sprigs, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color with slight russet markings, wood stand carved with wave patterns, lg. 5 3/8 in. $400-600

858.Jade Carving, China, figure of boy holding a lotus blossom and sitting on toy horse, stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, ht. 4 3/8 in. $400-600

859.Three Jade Carvings, China, three animals: a chicken, a duck, and a cicada, lg. to 1 5/8 in. $300-500

860.Jade Pendant, China, late 19th century, rounded, carved in openwork with two boys at play amidst swirling clouds, the stones of semi-translucent gray-white color, dia. 3 3/8 in. $300-500

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861.Two Jade Figurines, China, 19th century, fine carving of two boys, the stones of gray-white and white color, lg. 1 1/4, 1 5/8 in. $300-500

862.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as the standing figure of Shou Lao holding a staff in his hand, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color with russet markings, ht. 5 in. $400-600

863.Jade Box and Cover, China, 19th century, the rounded body and cover carved in relief with raised boss designs, loop finial with jump ring, the stone of gray-white color, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 2 7/8 in. $500-700

864.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as the Monkey King holding an umbrella, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 3 3/8 in. $300-500

865.Jade Plaque, China, 19th century, the ovoid plaque carved in openwork with two peaches amidst leafy sprigs, the stone of gray-white color, display stand, 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. $300-500

866.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent mythical animal qilin, the stone of yellow-white color with slight russet inclusions, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

867.Jade Carving, China, depicting an elephant, the stone of celadon and dark brown colors, ht. 1 1/8, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

868.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent dog, the stone of spinach green color, wood stand, lg. 3 1/8 in. $300-500

869.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent ram with its four legs tucked underneath, the stone of russet color, ht. 1 1/2, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

870.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent water buffalo, the stone of celadon and dark brown colors, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-500

871.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent water buffalo, its head turned backwards, the stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

872.Jade Carving, China, carved as wild goose holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, next to a rock garden, the stone of even celadon-white color, ht. 2, lg. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

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873.Jade Pebble, China, 19th century, finely carved with a squirrel and a chi dragon crawling over a pebble, the stone of semi-translucent white color with russet skin to the bottom, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

874.Jade Inkwell with Cover, China, 19th century, in the shape of a peach, finely carved in various reliefs with leafy sprigs and bats, the stone of yellow-green color with russet markings, 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. $400-600

875.Jade Pebble, China, 19th century, finely carved as a quail holding a leafy sprig in its mouth, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color with russet inclusions, ht. 2, lg. 3 3/8 in. $300-500

876.Moss Agate Seal Paste Box, China, 19th century, dia. 3 7/8 in. $300-500

877.Jade Pebble, China, finely carved as wild goose holding a fruit sprig in its mouth, the stone of white color with slight dark inclusion, ht. 1 1/2, lg. 2 in. $300-500

878.Jade Pebble, China, finely carved as a double gourd borne on leafy sprigs, with relief carving of a bat to the side, the stone of semi-translucent even gray-white color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

879.Seven Hardstone Carvings, China, carving of various figures and objects, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

880.Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a caparisoned elephant, the stone white with pale russet markings, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

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881.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent ram riding on clouds, holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color with russet inclusions, ht. 2, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

882.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a boy with a recumbent buffalo, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color with dark markings, lg. 5 5/8 in. $300-500

883.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent horse, with its head turned backwards touching one hoof, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color with dark streaking, ht. 1 1/4, lg. 2 in. $300-500

884.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a squirrel and grapes, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

885.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a monkey riding on a recumbent horse, implying the rebus “Ma shang feng hou” (May you be promoted to Marquis soon), the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 1 5/8, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

886.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent horse with its head turned backwards, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 1 1/4, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

887.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent water buffalo holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color with dark brown markings, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

888.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent mythical animal qilin, the stone of semi-translucent yellow-celadon color with russet marking, ht. 1 5/8, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

889.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent mythical animal qilin, with its head turned to its back, the stone of gray celadon color with dark inclusions, ht. 2 1/8, lg. 3 3/8 in. $300-500

890.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent ram with its four legs tucked underneath, the stone of sea green and dark brown colors, ht. 1 7/8, lg. 2 3/8 in. $300-500

891.Jade Carving, China, depicting a phoenix holding a peony sprig in its mouth, the stone of gray-white color with russet markings, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

892.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent horse with its four legs tucked underneath, the stone of semi-translucent yellow color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

893.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent horse with its four legs tucked underneath, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

894.Jade Carving, China, depicting a wild goose with its head turned back, the stone of yellow-green color to one side and dark brown to the other, ht. 1 7/8, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

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895.Jade Carving, China, depicting a caparisoned elephant with its four legs tucked underneath, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color with russet areas, lg. approx. 2 in. $300-500

896.Three Jade Carvings, China, three animals: a sparrow, a rabbit, and a chicken, lg. to 1 3/8 in. $300-500

897.Two Jade Carvings, China, one depicting a small monkey atop a bee, the other a duck, the stones of celadon-white color, each lg. 1 3/8 in. $300-500

898.Two Jade Pendants, China, late 19th century, each of crescent shape, one carved in openwork with boys at play amidst leafy scrolls, the other with a pair of fish amidst peony branches, the stones of gray-white color, lg. 6 1/8, 5 7/8 in. $300-500

899.Eleven Small Jade Plaques, China, 19th century, ten small jades carved in openwork with various designs, one pendant with double-fish design, the stones of gray-white color, lg. to 3 in. $200-300

900.Jade Rhyton, China, 19th century, the cup finely carved in various reliefs with a recluse and his attendants in a mountainous landscape with a pavilion and pines, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color with russet markings (mainly to the bottom), wood stand carved in openwork with pine branches, ht. 5 in. $300-500

901.Three Hardstone Carvings, China, a frog, a bird, and Shou Lao, lg. to 1 5/8 in. $100-150

902.Jade Tsung, China, yellow color with green mottled inclusions, carved with symmetrical angles at the ends and decorated with incised circle, bored vertically, ht. 7 3/4 in. $200-300

903.Jade Tsung, China, calcified jade in colors of green, tan, black, carved with symmetrical angles at the ends decorated with incised circle, bored vertically, ht. 12 5/8 in. $300-500

904.Jade and Bronze Buckle, China, gilt-bronze buckle with inserted white jade plaque of a phoenix, with stand, lg. 3 3/4 in. $300-500

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905.Set of Fifteen Jade Belt Plaques, China, Yuan to Ming period, 14th/15th century, celadon/gray stones with russet areas, carving of dragons and clouds, lg. 1/2 to 3 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

906.Silver Wine Pot and Warmer, China, octagonal shape with alternating lozenges decorated with flowers and birds, and bats with shou characters, mark to base, ht. 3 in. $200-300

907.Ordos Gilt Deer, China, hollow cast gilt-bronze reclining ram, lg. 4 in. $400-600

908.Gilt-bronze Vase, China, ovoid shape with flaring wide mouth, overall decoration of S-form bands, ht. 3 in. $400-600

909.Bronze Mirror, China, outer bands of mirror-back decorated in relief with scrolling grapevines, birds, and butterflies, the central area with grapes and chilong, dia. 7 7/8 in. $400-600

910.Scholar’s Rock, China, in the form of a tall mountain, the black stone with white veining and wrinkled surface, with stand and a painting of the rock, painting bears signature and seal of C.C. Wang, ht. 12 1/2 in.

Provenance: Ex Collection of C.C. Wang.

Literature: E. & J. Frankel, The C.C. Wang Family Collection of Fantastic Rocks, pl. no. 4, p. 12. $800-1,200

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911.Pair of Gray Stone Chilong, China, each carved in the shape of a coiling chilong on a base, ht. 15 x 14 in. $800-1,200

911A.Buddhist Stele, China, Northern Wei dynasty-style, rectangular gray limestone, low relief carving in the upper niche of Shakyamuni flanked by two attendants, with lower panels of donors, guardians, disciples, and bodhisattvas, the lower section with calligraphy flanked by panels of guardians and lions, with stand, ht. 30 7/8 x 19 3/8 in. $2,000-3,000

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912.Seated Buddha, China, Northern Wei dynasty-style, seated in the lotus pose on a lotus base in the mudra of fearlessness, with red polychrome decoration and gilding, ht. 28 1/2 in. $800-1,200

912A.Buddhist Stele, China, Northern Wei dynasty-style, seated Maitreya in royal pose on a double-lotus base, with stand, ht. 30 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

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913.Wooden Kuan Yin, China, seated figure in the royal pose, remnants of polychrome decoration, ht. 32 in. $800-1,200

914.Sancai Buddhist Tile, China, depicting four seated Buddhas in a temple setting, wd. 22, ht. 12 3/4 in. $300-500

915.Ivory Inlaid Screen, China, landscape with a phoenix, pine trees, clouds, rocks, pagodas, and court ladies and children, mother-of-pearl inlaid border of scrolling lotus and tendrils, ht. 22 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. $500-700

916.Two Table Screens, China, soapstone plaques with applied hardstone flowers, rocks, and birds, with carved wood stands, ht. 20 3/4 in. $300-500

917.Porcelain Table Screen, China, painted scene of fulushou (the God of Wisdom with attendants), rosewood frame and stand, ht. 32 in. $500-700

918.Inlaid Bowenite Plaque, China, round plaque inlaid with semiprecious stones and jade in a flower and bird pattern, gilded flower painting on the reverse, ht. 24 1/2 in. including stand. $300-500

919.Pair of Blue and White Garden Seats, China, ht. 18 1/2, dia. 12 in. $300-500

920.Porcelain Plaque, China, decorated with an enamel scene of a man and woman in a country setting with roosters in the foreground, calligraphy in the u.l. corner, lg. 15, wd. 9 3/4 in. $200-300

921.Pair of Hardstone Flower and Gilt Lacquered Planters, China, each with a large arrangement of hardstone flowers in red lacquered containers decorated with musicians, with stands, ht. 26 in. $600-800

922.Pair of Hardstone Trees in Cloisonné Planters, China, exceptionally large and finely carved flowers and leaves in carnelian and aventurine with large branch, in cloisonné planters with lotus and tendril motif, lg. 58, ht. 36 in. $800-1,200

923.Large Standing Figure, China, an official with glazed green robes, holding a fan, standing on an aubergine glazed double cicada blade base, ht. 20 in. $500-700

924.Famille Rose Vase, China, famille rose decoration of auspicious symbols with lappet and lingzhi bands, scroll handles, Daoguang six-character mark on base, ht. 11 1/4 in. $300-400

925.Blue and White Bowl, China, decorated with lotus and tendrils with Daoguang six-character mark on base, dia. 6 1/2 in. $300-500

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926.Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, decorated with blue enameled cloud formations and cranes, Daoguang mark on base, ht. 7 3/4 in. $500-700

927.Overglaze Enamel Vase, China, decorated with phoenixes and peonies on an orange ground, ht. 10 in. $100-150

928.Pair of Blue and White Plates, China, double underglaze rings at interior rim, exterior decorated with silkworms, dia. 5 1/4 in. $400-600

929.Porcelain Bowl, China, decorated with enamel scrolling flowers and tendrils on a yellow ground, Guangxu six-character mark on base, dia. 11 1/4 in. $300-500

930.Blue and White Dish, China, with dragon, pearl, and fire clouds in a center roundel and on exterior band, Yangtong six-character mark on base, dia. 6 3/8 in. $200-300

931.Blue and White Vase, China, baluster form with elongated neck, decorated with figures and boats in a mountain landscape with stylized grass border to rim and base, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 13 7/8 in. $200-300

932.Ducai Bowl, China, deep bowl with enamel roundels of pomegranate trees, Qianlong mark at base, dia. 6 in. $300-500

933.Large Porcelain Covered Bowl, China, domed shape decorated with enamel bats, peaches, and shou characters on a yellow ground, shen si tang zhi four-character iron red mark on base, dia. 10 1/4 in. $300-500

934.Pair of Famille Rose Plates, China, both decorated with a quail and flowers, Yongzheng six-character mark on base, dia. 4 3/4 in. $250-350

935.Pink Bowl with Reserves, China, reserves decorated with flowering branches, overall pink glaze with scrolling grasses, Qianlong six-character mark on base, dia. 6 1/4 in. $200-300

936.Enameled Porcelain Vase, China, baluster form decorated with flowers in various containers, and scrolling lotus and bats at the neck, on a yellow ground, lappet band at base and lingzhi at the rim, with elephant ears, Jiaqing six-character mark on base, ht. 11 1/4 in. $250-350

937.Straw Glazed Meiping, China, incised design of scrolling lotus and tendrils, ht. 13 1/4 in. $200-300

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938.Porcelain Vase, China, Republic period, baluster form, decorated with a landscape with fishermen, calligraphic inscription, red mark on base, ht. 17 in. $250-350

939.Porcelain Plaque, China, enameled painted landscape with calligraphy inscription, ht. 14 x 9 3/8 in. $100-150

940.Pair of Porcelain Vases, China, each with molded panels enclosing antique objects, overall yellow glaze, (drilled to base), ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300

941.Famille Verte Bowl, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), decorated with a scholar and attendants seated at game board and viewing a horseback military processional, dia. 15 1/4 in. $300-500

942.Brush Pot, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722), famille verte decoration of a mother and children, with palm leaf and rocks, ht. 5 7/8 in. $2,000-3,000

943.Two Famille Rose Figurines, China, late 19th century, an official and his attendant, ht. 9 1/4, 6 in. $250-350

944.Blue and White Plate, China, decorated with underglaze blue lotus blossoms and pods in center with scrolling bands of lotus and waves on interior and exterior rim, dia. 13 in. $300-500

945.Blanc de Chine Kuan Yin, China, seated on a lotus pedestal with eighteen arms, ht. 9 1/2 in. $400-600

946.Blue and White Censer, China, decorated with officials and attendants in garden landscape with lotus and lattice border and three taotie feet, glass stand, dia. 10 3/8 in. $200-300

947.Iron Red, Blue, and White Bowl, China, interior roundel with iron red dragon against underglaze blue waves, exterior with scrolling iron red dragons, fish, chilong, and an elephant against underglaze blue waves, key fret borders to rim and base, six-character Guangxu mark on base, (restoration), dia. 8 1/8 in. $700-900

948.Champlevé K’nan Ti, China, standing figure in robes decorated with dragons, shou characters, and key fret design, mark to base, ht. 16 3/8 in. $200-300

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949.Wall Vase, China, ge-type cong shape, overall celadon glaze with dark crackles imitating “iron wire gold thread” effect, (damage to foot), ht. 11 3/8 in. $2,000-3,000

950.Large Lung Chuan Bowl, China, deep round shape with lotus rim, incised decoration of phoenixes and clouds with central reserve of a lotus blossom and leaves, dia. 16 3/8 in. $4,000-6,000

951.Pair of Porcelain Plates, China, the Eight Immortals on a yellow and red ground, shou medallion to the center, Qianlong mark on base, dia. 16 in. $400-600

952.Blue and White Plate, China, underglaze blue dragon and pearl in clouds, Qianlong mark at base, dia. 7 in. $150-250

953.Large Porcelain Charger, China, decorated with a band of enameled auspicious symbols surrounding a central roundel of scrolling flowers with lappet band at rim interior, Guangxu six-character mark on base, dia. 13 3/4 in. $300-400

954.Two Blue and White Bowls, China, one decorated with Ming-style scrolling lotus bands, Xuande six-character mark on base, dia. 6 3/4; the other shallow lobed shape decorated with phoenixes, Xuande mark on base, dia. 6 1/4 in. $200-300

955.Red Porcelain Bowl, China, the bulbous sides painted with a multitude of flowers on a crimson ground, Kangxi mark to the base, dia. 6 1/2, ht. 3 1/4 in. $200-300

956.Peachbloom Water Coupe, China, Kangxi six-character mark on base, dia. 4 3/4 in. $300-500

957.Blue Gilt-painted Vase, China, baluster form, blue glaze decorated with gilt painting of phoenixes and plum trees, ht. 20 1/4 in. $300-500

958.Two Porcelain Chargers, China, 18th century, (damage), dia. 17 in. $800-1,200

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959.Slip Decorated Jar, China, brown on tan glaze, (numerous cracks and chips), ht. 14 in. $400-600

960.K’ang Hsi Famille Verte Plate, China, decorated with branches of Buddha’s hand citron, chrysanthemum, and plum, dia. 10 3/4 in. $250-350

961.Fahua Jardinière, China, 20th century, decorated with dragons, phoenixes, and lotus, with lappet band at base, ht. 14 in. $300-400

962.Blue and White Ewer, China, 20th century, decorated in underglaze blue with a cartouche enclosing peach branches to either side, on a stylized flower scroll ground, ht. 9 3/8 in. $200-300

963.Pair of Fahua-style Meiping Vases, China, each decorated with raised flowers, rocks, and butterflies, with turquoise and straw glazes on deep purple ground, tall lappets around the base, ht. 12 in. $600-800

964.Pair of Ge-type Vases, China, archaic object cong shape, molded with horizontal flanges, the rectangular body surmounted by a circular neck, overall pale bluish-celadon glaze suffused with “iron wire gold thread,” Guangxu six-character mark on base, with stands, ht. 11 1/4 in. $800-1,200

965.Wu Tsai Jar, China, 19th century, overglaze scrolling decoration of grasses and flowers with frolicking boys, ht. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

966.Blanc-de-Chine Figure, China, molded as the “Thousand Arm” Guanyin atop a triple-lotus stand, allover creamy white glaze, ht. 8 3/8 in. $200-300

967.Green Glazed Dragon Dish, China, central roundel with dragon, pearl, and clouds with exterior band of same motif, unglazed base, dia. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

968.Famille Rose Plate, China, decorated with shuangxi characters, peaches, and bats, Guangxu six-character mark on base, dia. 10 in. $250-350

969.Porcelain Bowl, China, 19th century, the sides enameled with bands of flowers and auspicious symbols, dia. 5 1/4, ht. 2 1/2 in. $100-150

970.Wine Pot, China, 19th century, peach-form cadogan pot, turquoise and purple glaze, ht. 7 in. $200-300

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971.Porcelain Planter, China, tapered square shape, with enameled branching peonies and underglaze blue key fret to rim, four-character “tai he di an” mark on base, ht. 9 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

972.Porcelain Ducai Bowl, China, decorated with hen and chicks with rocks, flowers, and grasses, Yongzheng six-character mark on base, with box, dia. 4 1/2 in. $300-500

973.Large Porcelain Vase, China, baluster shape with elongated neck, decorated with reserves of a monk with children on a yellow glaze ground with scrolling lotus and tendrils, with lappet and ruyi borders, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 18 3/8 in. $500-700

974.“Mille-Fleur” Pen, China, painted in famille rose palette and gilt with a multitude of flowers, “Da qing Qianlong nian zhi” mark to one side, lg. 10 in. $250-350

975.An Hua Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, the hu-shaped body with an hua decoration of a dragon striding amidst clouds, allover creamy white glaze, wood stand, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 3 3/8 in. $600-800

976.Embroidered Cushion, China, yellow silk embroidery of dragons and flower cartouches, (considerable abrasion to the surface), ht. approx. 7 1/2, dia. approx. 9 3/4 in. $300-500

977.Blue and White Brush Pot, China, decorated with an official, horse, and attendants standing beneath a willow tree, with rocks, ht. 7 3/4 in. $300-500

978.Porcelain Covered Box, China, 20th century, decorated with enamel birds and flowers, ht. 5 in. $250-350

979.Pair of Porcelain Dishes, China, decorated with green and aubergine dragons and flowers on a yellow ground, Guangzu mark on base, dia. 4 1/4 in. $600-800

980.Dragon Wine Cup, China, 19th century, decorated with two orange scrolling dragons and pearls on a relief white cloud ground, Daoguang mark on base, dia. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

981.Blue and White Yuhuchun Vase, China, underglaze blue decoration of bamboo, plantain leaves, and flowers amidst fencing at lower portion of vase, ht. 13 in. $200-300

982.Tall Porcelain Vase, China, baluster form with overall turquoise glaze, chilong handles, Qinglong six-character mark on base, ht. 13 5/8 in. $300-400

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983.Pair of Green Cups, China, both with Yongzheng six-character mark on base, dia. 3 1/8 in. $150-250

984.Pair of Porcelain Elephants, orange glazed bodies with underglaze blue decoration, 7 x 6 in. $200-300

985.Pair of Kuang Hsu Yellow Dishes, China, pair of dragons and pearl in center roundel, Kuang Hsu six-character mark on base, dia. 5 in. $300-500

986.Yellow Porcelain Bowl and Vase, China, bowl with mark on base, dia. 4 3/8; gourd-shape vase with Yongzheng six-character mark on base, ht. 2 in. $250-350

987.Three Temoku Tea Bowls, China, hare’s fur decoration, (chip to rim on one), dia. 5 in. $200-300

988.Blue and White Plate, China, 18th century, underglaze blue design of peonies and tendrils, Guangxu six-character mark on base, dia. 9 3/4 in. $250-350

989.Blue and White Vase, China, compressed baluster shape with scrolling foo dogs and peonies between a ruyi band on the shoulder and lappet band at base, six-character Jiajing underglaze blue mark at the base of the everted mouth with key fret motif, ht. 5 3/4 in. $400-600

990.Blue and White Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, the bulbous body painted in underglaze blue simulating the “heaping and piling” effect with stylized lotus flowers borne on leafy scrolls, the neck with upright plantain leaves, Guangxu mark on base, ht. 15 in. $8,000-12,000

991.Pair of Square Vases, China, 19th century, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 15 in. $300-500990 (with detail)

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992.Chinese Teapot, China, decorated with red and green dragons and peonies, dia. 3 1/4 in. $200-300

993.Blue and White Stem Plate, China, center roundel decorated with gourds, bats, and tendrils, with lingzhi band and auspicious symbols surrounding the exterior, Qianlong mark on base, dia. 6 3/4 in. $250-350

994.Blue and White Charger, China, decorated with underglaze blue dragon and pearl with plantain, bamboo, and grasses in a rock formation, dia. 15 in. $300-400

995.Famille Verte Flask Vase, China, early 20th century, decorated with antique objects to front and back, characters to the narrow sides, “Guan Yao Nei Zao” mark to the base, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

996.Three-piece Zhuanyin Porcelain Vase, China, jar-form, base decorated with pierced dragon roundels on a green ground with flowers and butterflies, ht. 13 in. $400-600

997.Blue and White Plate, China, landscape decoration with a scholar on a horse, his attendant crossing a bridge, four-character Kangxi mark on base, dia. 5 5/8 in. $200-300

998.Wucai Vase, China, gu shape and enameled decoration, the top section with warriors in a garden, the middle section with flowers and rocks, the bottom section with Immortal peach and Buddha’s hand citron, “cracked ice” underglaze blue border at rim, ht. 17 in. $600-800

999.Wucai Beaker Vase, China, Transitional period, 17th century, the top section depicting dignitaries exchanging gifts in a garden setting, above a band of camellia and rose sprays in the middle, and peach and pomegranate sprigs around the foot, ht. 16 1/4 in.

Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, Chinese Works of Art, September 2005. $8,500-9,500

1000.Porcelain Bowl, China, overall aubergine glaze with incised dragon, pearl, and clouds, Yuantong six-character mark on base, dia. 4 5/8 in. $200-300

1001.Ceramic Censer, China, traditional form with overall robin’s-egg blue glaze, mythical beast handles, incised Qinglong six-character mark on base, dia. 3 3/4 in. $200-300

1002.Beehive Water Coupe, China, the dome engraved with three archaic dragon medallions, the glaze of deep pinkish tone mottled with lighter areas and tinged green at the base, Kangxi six-character mark on base, ht. 3 3/4 in. $200-300

1003.Narcissus Bowl, China, elongated form with flowers and rocks, lg. 9 1/2 in. $300-500

1004.Porcelain Brush Pot, China, hexagonal form, the sides finely painted in famille verte palette with Immortals in a landscape, Qianlong mark on turquoise glazed base, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 3 3/4 in. $200-300

1005.Porcelain Bowl, China, the slightly bulbous sides carved with dragons and painted in sancai palette with peonies and butterflies, Kangxi mark to the base, dia. 5 7/8, ht. 2 3/4 in. $150-250

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1006.Blue and White Seal Paste Box, China, finely painted in underglaze blue with stylized lotus flowers borne on leafy tendrils, Qianlong mark to the base, dia. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

1007.Porcelain Double Gourd, China, enameled double gourd supported by three boys, ht. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

1008.Tea Dust Vase, China, 20th century, surface decorated with unglazed brown bow-string marks, Qianlong mark on the base, ht. 10 in. $200-500

1009.Gilt and Blue Vase, China, baluster shape with flaring rim, with lotus and tendrils and auspicious symbols, shou character on elongated neck, scroll handles, turquoise glaze to interior and base, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 12 3/8 in. $300-400

1010.Tea Dust Vase, China, bottle form, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 13 1/2 in. $300-400

1011.Porcelain Brush Pot, China, gilt decoration on a blue ground, central band with scrolling dragons and lotus, with lappet bands at rim and base, Yongzhen six-character mark on base, ht. 6 7/8 in. $250-350

1012.Ying Qing Vase, China, guanyin ping shape, with pale blue glaze, everted rim and stylized dragon lugs, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 10 1/2 in. $250-350

1013.Jilon Porcelain Vase, China, baluster shape with flaring mouth, blue monochrome glaze, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 16 in. $1,000-2,000

1014.Porcelain Bowl, China, overall blue glaze with white interior, Qianlong six-character mark on base, dia. 4 1/4 in. $200-300

1015.Blue and White Bowl, China, 19th century, underglaze blue wave pattern and overglaze red dragons, Guangxu mark on base, dia. 8 1/4 in. $300-500

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1016.Blue and White Bowl, China, decorated with underglaze blue figures dancing and playing musical instruments, Guangxu six-character mark on base, dia. 4 in. $300-500

1017.Wrist Rest, China, amber-gold stone with Lei Gong standing on clouds, inlaid mother-of-pearl maker’s mark at bottom left, Qianlong mark on the reverse, lg. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

1018.Doucai Plate, China, the interior painted with a roundel enclosing a pair of mandarin ducks in a lotus pond, the exterior decorated similarly, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 7 in. $200-300

1019.Pair of Porcelain Bowls, China, mid-19th century, interior decorated with underglaze blue flowers, waves and rocks, exterior four roundels decorated with various flowers, fruits, and auspicious symbols, Daoguang mark on base, dia. 6, ht. 2 7/8 in. $400-600

1020.Pair of Famille Rose Plates, China, decorated with character in roundels with scrolling flowers and tendrils, Qianlong six-character mark on base, dia. 9 3/4 in. $200-300

1021.Porcelain Covered Jar, China, round shape with enameled decoration of Chinese cabbage and various insects, cover with round finial, ht. 12 in. $400-600

1022.Ge-type Washer, China, root form, the celadon glaze with light brown crackling, incised mark on base, dia. 4 in. $150-250

1023.Tea Pitcher, China, K’ang Hsi period (1662-1722), famille verte decoration of horses and flowers strewn on a watery surface, fitted as lamp, ht. 17 3/4 in. $300-500

1024.Three Scholar’s Objects, China, blue and white Ming-style porcelain book and scroll, decorated with scrolling lotus and tendrils, both with six-character Jiaqing mark on base, ht. 3 1/4; and an inkstone with inscribed characters, lg. 5 5/8 in. $200-300

1025.Peking Enamel Vase, China, pear shape with elongated neck and flaring mouth, decorated with the “One Hundred Deer” in a mountain landscape, with lappet and lingzhi bands, Qianlong four-character mark on base, ht. 11 1/8 in. $300-500

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1026.Porcelain Bottle Vase, China, decorated with enameled dragon, pearl, and cloud motif with bands of scrolling lotus and tendrils, all on a white ground with lappet and lingzhi bands, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 9 in. $250-350

1027.Porcelain Vase, China, baluster form, decorated with officials, attendants, and musicians in a courtyard, the shoulder and neck decorated with scrolling flowers, chilong handles, and lappet and lingzhi bands, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 12 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500

1028.Famille Rose Vase, China, pear-shaped with decoration of a dragon and phoenix among scrolling clouds, Yuantong six-character mark on base, ht. 11 1/2 in. $300-500

1029.Porcelain Brush Pot, China, decorated in iron red and gilt with stylized shou characters, on a blue and white brocade ground, “Shi Dai Wen Zhang” mark to the base, ht. 5 7/8, dia. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

1030.Porcelain Plate, China, finely painted in famille rose palette with bats amidst peaches borne on leafy branches, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 8 1/8 in. $300-400

1031.Blue Porcelain Vase, China, ovoid, with robin’s-egg blue glaze suffused with light brown crackle, six-character Yongzheng mark to base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $400-600

1032.Pair of Doucai Cups, China, 18th century, the side of each finely painted with Buddha’s hand citron, peach, and lychee branches, with a peony roundel to the interior, Yongzheng mark to the base, dia. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

1033.Bottle-form Vase, China, relief decorated with rocks, birds, and plum branches on a yellow ground, ht. 21 1/2 in. $200-300

1034.Wucai Gu Vase, China, double ring on base, ht. 18 in. $300-400

1035.Shuangxi Charger, China, overall decoration of shuangxi characters in red with an enameled central roundel with blue character, dia. 11 in. $300-400

1036.Large Blue and White Bowl, China, with a design of bamboo, melons, and grapes with scrolling flower and lotus bands, dia. 9 3/4 in. $300-400

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1037.Painted Porcelain Vase, China, famille rose with lappet bands surrounding young boys playing in a courtyard, scroll lugs, Jiajing six-character mark on base, ht. 11 1/4 in. $700-900

1038.Pair of Fencai Vases, China, overall decoration of pink plum blossoms suspended in a web of netting, scrolling bands on shoulder and base, Jiajing mark on base, ht. 11 1/2 in. $400-600

1039.Fencai Vase, China, 19th century, decorated with an overglaze enamel scene of scholars and attendants in a landscape with floating pavilion with underglaze blue and overenamel stylized flower bands at top and bottom of vase, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 13 1/2 in. $500-700

1040.Red and Green Enameled Box and Cover, China, 19th century, square quatrefoil shape, the cover painted in underglaze blue with a fore-fronting dragon amidst polychrome enameled flaming clouds interspersed with red peony blooms, the sides of the box decorated en suite, Jiajing mark to the base, 4 x 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500

1041.Brush Rest, China, late Ming/early Ching period, polychrome red, green, and blue decoration of scrolling dragons and clouds with waves at base, hollow, lg. 6 1/4 in. $2,000-2,500

1042.Pair of Famille Rose Vases, China, overall decoration of butterflies and flowers, ht. 17 3/4 in. $200-300

1043.Iron Red Vase, China, globular form decorated with underglaze iron red bands of scrolling lotus and tendrils, ht. 5 1/4 in. $200-300

1044.Porcelain Plate, China, the exterior painted in famille rose palette with five bats, each suspending auspicious symbols, the interior with a stylized shou roundel in iron red, dia. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

1045.Porcelain Cup and Seal Box, China, cup decorated with figures, Yongzheng six-character mark on base, dia. 2 5/8; seal box with mark on base, dia. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

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1046.Famille Verte Cup, China, decorated with chrysanthemums, Yongzheng six-character mark on base, dia. 3 1/8 in. $250-350

1047.Porcelain Vase, China, ovoid body with bands of plantain leaves, stylized phoenix and fret design, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 11 1/4 in. $300-500

1048.Blue and White Meiping Ewer, China, Ming-style, with an Immortal on a donkey with attendants, prunus, palm, and rocks, border at shoulder with clouds and horses, three lugs, border of waves, (damage), ht. 12 1/2 in. $200-300

1049.Porcelain Jar, China, late 20th century, baluster form with figural landscape, temple, and calligraphic inscription, grisaille and iron red band to rim and foot, mark on base and dated 1963, ht. 17 in. $300-400

1050.Celadon Jade Hanging Vase and Cover, China, 20th century, the hu-form vase with relief carving of flowering branches, the neck flanked by a pair of loop handles with loose rings joined by chained handles with a bat at the top end (for suspension on the hardwood stand), the cover with carved finial, overall ht. 16 in. $250-350

1051.Blue and White Jar with Wood Cover, China, ovoid shape, decorated in overall design of prunus on a “cracked ice” ground with a wood cover of pierced prunus design, underglaze blue double ring, ht. 8 1/2 in. $400-600

1052.Famille Rose Vase, China, overall decoration of orange-red bats with ruyi clouds, the shoulder with a band of scrolling lotus and tendrils, and lappet and lingzhi bands, Guangxu six-character mark on base, ht. 14 7/8 in. $300-500

1053.Porcelain Charger, Kuang Hsu mark (1873-1908) and probably of the period, designs of bats and clouds, dia. 14 in. $800-1,200

1054.Malachite Frog and Lotus Leaf Stand, China, inlaid eyes, lg. 10 in. $300-500

1055.Pair of Celadon Vases, China, archaic ritual jade cong shape, with raised design of trigrams to each side, overall light olive green glaze, Qianlong mark to the base, ht. 11 3/8 in. $400-600

1056.Pair of Polychrome Bowls, China, ribbed shallow bowl painted with female figures in landscape, Yuantong six-character mark on base, dia. 4 3/4 in. $300-500

1057.Doucai Stem Bowl, China, interior decorated with a lotus roundel, exterior with lotus and Sanskrit characters, Yongzheng mark on base, ht. 4 in. $300-400

1058.Blue and White Charger, China, center decorated in underglaze blue peonies and phoenixes with scrolling bands of peonies and waves, dia. 17 in. $300-400

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1059.T’ang Pillow, China, sancai glaze with bands of stylized flowers, lg. 6 in. $200-300

1060.Blue and White Stem Bowl, China, Ming-style decoration of scrolling lotus and tendrils, Qianlong six-character mark on inside of foot, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 5 7/8 in. $800-1,200

1061.Tall Blue and White Vase, China, underglaze blue decoration with scholars seated in pavilions, boating, and walking in a mountainous landscape, bamboo surrounding neck, ht. 20 1/4 in. $300-500

1062.Clair de Lune Censer, China, traditional shape with rounded ears rising from rim, dia. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

1063.Bloodstone Washer, China, chilong and clouds carved in relief, dia. 3 3/4 in. $200-300

1064.Blue and White Covered Jar, China, decorated with foo dogs and scrolling clouds, domed cover with wide flaring mouth, ht. 10 3/8 in. $300-500

1065.Large Blue and White Jar, China, squat baluster shape, Ming-style decoration of scrolling lotus and tendrils with lappet band at rim, ht. 7 3/4, dia. 11 in. $300-400

1066.Yixing Ware Yi Hsing, China, finely vividly molded as a melon, with insects to the top, dia. approx. 6 3/4 in. $150-250

1067.Pair of White Porcelain Cups, China, mounted on lotus and flowering plum branches, dia. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

1068.Two Blue and White Wares, China, a bowl with underglaze blue design of scholars and attendants at pleasurable pursuits, and a bottle vase with ribbed body and elongated neck, decorated with underglaze blue ladies in two roundels, and two roundels on the neck with scrolling lotus and tendril bands, both with Kangxi mark on base, bowl dia. 7 3/4, bottle ht. 10 1/4 in. $250-350

1069.Blue and White Vase, China, baluster form, mountain landscape with scholars and pavilions, ht. 20 1/4 in. $250-350

1070.Pair of Han Dynasty Horse Heads, with red pigment, ht. 5 3/4 in. $200-300

1071.Garlic-mouth Vase, China, baluster-form body decorated with two bird and flower cartouches, with elongated neck rising to a pink lotus blossom, overall scrolling lotus and tendrils design, Qianlong six-character mark to base, ht. 14 3/8 in. $200-300

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1072.Blue and White Bowl, China, underglaze blue butterfly roundel to interior center, exterior with flower roundels, Yongzheng mark at base, dia. 8 1/4 in. $100-150

1073.Porcelain Vase, China, famille rose decoration of flowers, rocks, and two birds on a white ground, Yongzheng six-character mark to the base, ht. 13 3/4 in. $200-300

1074.Yellow Vase, China, baluster shape with yellow glaze, two lugs attached to either side of the body, two pierced openings on rim of foot, Yongzheng mark on base, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

1075.Celadon Censer, China, ju-i relief decoration at rim, Qianlong mark on base, dia. 3 3/4 in. $100-150

1076.Porcelain Bowl, China, 18th century, overall lemon yellow glaze, Yongzheng mark on base, dia. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

1077.White Molded Vase, China, 18th century, relief decoration of scrolling lotus borne on tendrils, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 6 in. $400-600

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1078.Famille Verte Gu Vase, China, the exterior decorated with figures in various attitudes, double circle on base, ht. 18 1/2 in. $200-300

1079.Blue and White Vase, China, 19th century, square form decorated with scholars and attendants, (small chip at base), ht. 13 1/4 in. $200-300

1080.Pair of Pewter Wine Cups, China, 19th/early 20th century, cast in the form of archaic ritual vessels, chueh, surface with engraved details, ht. 4 in. $100-150

1081.Celadon Vase, China, 19th century, baluster-shape, sea green crackled glaze, ht. 8 3/4 in. $200-300

1082.Celadon Vase, China, 19th century, baluster-shape, flaring mouth, crackled glaze, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300

1083.Porcelain Covered Box, China, 19th century, cover with cartouche of a dragon and phoenix, Qianlong mark on base, dia. 10 in. $200-300

1084.Porcelain Vase, China, decorated with auspicious symbols within two cartouches on a white ground with white relief stylized flowers and bats, elephant handles, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 8 1/2 in. $100-150

1085.Copper Red Vase, China, meiping shape with dripped glaze to foot, thinning to white at neck, ht. 6 3/4 in. $100-150

1086.Blanc de Chine Bowl, China, bowl in the shape of a lotus flower with applied flowering buds and leaves, dia. 8 in. $100-150

1087.Stoneware Vase, southern China, 19th century, purple and turquoise glaze over a dark brown body, two-character inscriptions on the base, ht. 11 in. $200-300

1088.Pair of Sang de Boeuf Vases, China, each large baluster vase with flaring rim and red/purple glaze dripping to interior of mouth, (drilled), ht. 14 1/2 in. $200-300

1089.Hexagonal Planter, China, decorated with enamel figures in a traditional landscape on a white ground, ht. 6, dia. 9 in. $200-300

1090.Porcelain Dish, China, black ground with green enameled scrolling lotus and tendrils, Yongzheng six-character mark on base, dia. 5 7/8 in. $300-500

1091.Porcelain Vase, China, globular shape with waisted neck ending in everted mouth with ruyi-style handles, overall robin’s-egg blue glaze, impressed Qianlong mark on base, ht. 10 3/4 in. $300-500

1092.Yellow Cha Dou, China, overall yellow glaze with four-character mark on base, ht. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

1093.Porcelain Dish, China, interior decorated with bats and shou characters, exterior decorated with gilt butterflies and melons on a blue glazed ground, Qianlong six-character on base, dia. 6 5/8 in. $300-500

1094.Serpentine Covered Vase, China, flattened square hu shape, the waisted neck flanked by dragon-head lugs with pendants, the domed cover flanked by dragon lugs, the stone a yellow-green color with minor dark green markings, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

1095.Blue and White Box, China, compressed round shape, the domed cover decorated with flowers and rocks with scrolling bands of flower branches circling the sides and base, dia. 5 in. $200-300

1096.Wrist Rest, China, the convex surface finely carved in relief with a boating scene in a landscape with mountains and water, signed, lg. 8 1/4 in. $200-300

1097.Blue and White Vase, China, hexagonal, decorated with underglaze blue stylized flowers and butterflies, pomegranate handles, ht. 8 1/4 in. $200-300

1098.Blue and White Bowl, China, deep flared-rim bowl with underglaze blue decoration of a dragon, pearl, and waves, stylized flower on base, dia. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

1099.Blue and White Porcelain Charger, China, Ming-style charger with a composite flower scroll in a central medallion repeated in an edge band below a classic scroll border at the rim, a further flower scroll on the exterior between scroll and zigzag borders, the underglaze blue with contrived “heaped and piled” effect, dia. 12 3/8 in. $200-300

1100.Lang Yao Vase, China, wide-shoulder bottle vase with turquoise, lavender, and yellow flambé descending from mouth, ht. 13 1/2 in. $200-300

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1101.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the rectangular sides carved in low relief with an female Immortal and auspicious animals, archaic dragon lugs to the narrow sides, the stone of semi-translucent white color with russet marking, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $1,000-1,500

1102.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, the ovoid body finely carved in low relief with scholars gathering in a serene landscape to both sides, the stone of white color, green glass stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $1,200-1,600

1103.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, finely carved as a boy holding a large double gourd with bats to the surface, with stopper, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, lg. 1 7/8 in. $1,500-2,000

1104.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, carved in low relief with plum trees and bamboo shoots, with stopper, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 3/8 in. $500-700

1105.Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, five-colored glass overlay decoration of a ram and carp with other auspicious symbols, with stopper, lg. 1 7/8 in. $500-700

1106.Turquoise Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the hu-shaped body carved with high relief with birds and peony and fruit branches, domed stopper with a flower finial, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

1107.Green Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, in the shape of a Buddha’s hand citron, rose quartz stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $500-700

1108.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the stone of white and emerald green color, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $800-1,200

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1109.Interior-painted Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, interior finely painted with boys at play in a landscape, signed “Ye Xiaofeng,” dated wuxu year autumn, with one seal, domed jadeite stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $400-600

1110.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 18th/19th century, the hu-shaped body flanked by lion mask lugs, the stone of emerald and apple green color, white jade stopper, lg. 2 in. $1,000-1,500

1111.Square Jade Bottle, China, 19th century, flattened form, the narrow sides carved with animal mask lugs, the stone of semi-translucent celadon-white color, wood stand, lg. 2 1/4 in. $500-700

1112.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 18th/19th century, the oblong body flanked by lion mask lugs, one side carved with a stylized dragon, the other with inscriptions with “Qianlong gengwu qiu yue” mark, the stone of semi-translucent spinach green color, Qianlong mark to the base, jadeite stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $2,200-2,600

1113.Enameled Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, double-gourd shape, decorated with polychrome enamels on bronze body, with elegant ladies reading or walking in a garden scene, with stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 3/8 in. $300-500

1114.Amethyst Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the body with relief carving of chi dragons, domed stopper with a chilong finial, lg. 1 7/8 in. $500-700

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1115.Carnelian Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the ovoid body carved with a scholar and his attendants in a rustic landscape, dark brown skin on an ochre ground, domed coral stopper, lg. 2 in. $800-1,200

1116.Amber Snuff Bottle, China, the oblong body with slanting shoulders, flanked by lion mask lugs, green glass stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

1117.Dark Jade Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, the flattened hu-shaped body finely carved in relief with antique objects, orange stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $400-600

1118.Cinnabar Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, the sides finely carved in various reliefs scholars gathering in a landscape, on a geometric pattern ground, with stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

1119.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, the flattened rounded body carved with a bat and cash coin, spinach green color, jade stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

1120.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, the flattened hu-shaped bottle carved with a roundel to either side, flanked by openwork handles, the stone of semi-translucent white and emerald green color, lg. 2 in. $200-300

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1121.Two Hardstone Snuff Bottles, China, early 20th century, one blue chalcedony body carved with a female Immortal and iris; one ochre-color jade bottle finely carved in low relief with lotus flowers, both with stoppers, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

1122.Black Opal Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the front finely carved in relief with an Immortal riding a foo dog, the reverse with plain surface, with stopper, lg. 2 in. $300-500

1123.Agate Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, decorated with relief carving of fruit branches, sky blue color to one side and translucent gray-white to the other, with stopper, lg. 1 7/8 in. $200-400

1124.Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the flattened rounded sides with relief carving of birds and flowers, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-400

1125.Amethyst Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, in the shape of a double gourd, with stopper, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-500

1126.Three Ivory Snuff Bottles, China, early 20th century, one flattened hu shape, carved in low relief with mountains to the front, calligraphic inscriptions to the reverse; one double-gourd shape with reticulated design; and one with high relief carving of a woman and a child in an interior setting, all with stoppers, lg. to 2 3/8 in. $200-300

1127.Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the cylindrical body with two cartouches enclosing relief carvings of Immortals, with stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $300-500

1128.Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the flattened ovoid body with relief carving of lotus leaves and flowers, with stopper, lg. 3 3/8 in. $900-1,100

1129.Painted Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the sides carved in various reliefs and undercutting and with polychrome-painted with figures in various attitudes in a landscape, domed stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $800-1,200

1130.Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, Guyuexuan type, the ovoid body finely painted with boys at play, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 in. $100-150

1131.Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, Guyuexuan type, the rounded body finely painted with European subjects, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 in. $100-150

1132.Smoky Quartz Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the rounded square body finely carved in relief with prunus branches to one side, bamboo and rocks to the other, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

1133.Purple Glass Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body flanked by relief lugs in the shape of a foo dog head with fixed ring, lg. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

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1134.Interior-painted Snuff Bottle, China, oblong shape, fine painting of flowers and rocks, dated a spring day in sichou year, lg. 2 1/8 in. $100-150

1135.Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body finely carved in relief with a recluse fishing to one side, a serene landscape to the other, lg. 2 in. $200-300

1136.Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, carved in relief with Immortals and a dragon and tiger with scrolling clouds, stylized lotus finial, ht. 6 in. $400-600

1137.Molded Gourd Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, flattened hu shape, either side decorated with a lotus pond, horn stopper, “Qianlong Shang Wan” mark to the base, lg. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

1138.Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the ovoid body molded and polychrome painted with figures in a landscape, with stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 3 in. $200-300

1139.Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, cylindrical, the sides painted in iron red with a scaly dragon, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 7/8 in. $200-300

1140.Agate Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body flanked by animal-mask lugs, the front surface with rockery formed by the natural pattern of the stone, lg. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

1141.Agate Snuff Bottle, China, the front surface of the rounded body carved in relief with a scholar watching a goose in a landscape, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

1142.Agate Snuff Bottle, China, both sides of the rounded body carved in relief with scholars and an attendant in a rocky landscape, lapis stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $200-300

1143.Green Glass Snuff Bottle, China, the hu-shaped body carved in relief with dragons, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

1144.Jasper Snuff Bottle, China, carved as melon shape, green jasper body, domed coral stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

1145.Blue Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the pear-shaped body with high relief decoration of prunus branches around the narrow sides, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

1146.Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, the rounded body carved in relief with flower branches, black opaque glass, rose quartz stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

1147.Dark Glass Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body with relief carving of dragons to the narrow sides, jadeite stopper, lg. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

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1148.Ruby Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, the rounded body finely carved in relief with the twelve Zodiac animals, leafy lappet border around the neck, coral and brass stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $700-900

1149.Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, double gourd shape, red cut to white, with double gourd scrolls, green glass stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

1150.Ruby Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the rounded body with red cut to white decoration of boys at play in a landscape, with stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $400-600

1151.Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the elongated body with red cut to white decoration of boys at play, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-800

1152.Ruby Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the rounded body with red cut to white decoration of bats amidst stylized cloud scrolls, with stopper, lg. 2 3/8 in. $400-600

1153.Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, red cut to white, with carps leaping amidst peony branches, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

1154.Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, finely carved as double fish with a pendant, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500

1155.Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, carved as a melon borne on leafy tendril, with a bee to the surface, with stopper, lg. 3 1/2 in. $800-1,200

1156.Painted Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the flattened oblong body carved in relief and painted with Immortals riding on either a crane or a fish amidst swirling clouds, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $800-1,200

1157.Painted Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the oblong body carved in relief and painted with figural group in a landscape scene, with stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 3/4 in. $800-1,200

1158.Hornbill Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the pyramid-form body carved with a female Immortal seated atop clouds, with stopper, fitted dyed hornbill stand, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

1159.Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded oblong body flanked by animal mask lugs, green glass stopper, mounted with brass stands, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

1160.Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, painted ivory decoration of a phoenix with ruyi clouds, Qianlong mark on base, ht. 3 1/4 in. $200-300

1161.Turquoise and Gold Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, finely carved in relief with a phoenix resting amidst peony branches, domed stopper with a bird finial, lg. 2 3/8 in. $300-500

1162.Suzhou Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle, China, the rounded body with high relief carving of a monkey on horseback to one side, representing the rebus “Ma shang feng hou” (may high rank bestow you soon), domed coral stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

1163.Ivory Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the surface finely carved in relief with insects and butterflies resting on leafy branches, with stopper, Qianlong mark to the base, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

1164.Lapis Lazuli Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, oblong shape with slightly slanting shoulder, plain surface, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $250-350

1165.Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle, China, the flattened rounded body with overlay carving of chi dragon and lingzhi-shaped clouds to either side, coral stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

1166.Turquoise Snuff Bottle, China, late 19th century, the hu-shaped sides with relief decoration of birds and flowers, with stopper, lg. 2 1/8 in. $300-500

1167.Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the rounded body with molded decoration and painted in famille rose palette with butterflies amidst leaves, with stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $300-500

1168.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, the double-gourd-shaped body carved in low relief with a bat and lotus leaves, with stopper, the stone of semi-translucent white and apple green color, lg. 2 5/8 in. $300-500

1169.Carnelian Snuff Bottle, China, the irregular cylindrical sides carved in relief with chi dragons, with stopper, lg. 2 in. $300-500

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1170.Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the rounded body finely engraved with a cottage near a river to the front, lengthy calligraphic inscriptions to the back, signed “Jingyi ju shi in Peking,” dated jiawu year, green glass stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $700-900

1171.Coral Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the rounded body carved in relief with flower branches, green glass stopper, lg. 2 5/8 in. $500-700

1172.Carnelian Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the hu-shaped body carved in high relief with chi dragons and lingzhi branches, with stopper and a bird finial, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

1173.Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, red and green cut through to yellow, with qilin and pavilions, with stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

1174.Overlay and Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 20th century, the ovoid body painted to the interior with a recluse in a landscape, with red overlay decorated borders, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-400

1175.Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the oblong body finely painted to the interior with butterflies above grass, the reverse with lengthy inscriptions, signed “Ma Mingxian,” dated spring in jiayin year, with stopper, lg. 2 3/8 in. $300-500

1176.Agate Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, vividly carved as a frog, with stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $500-700

1177.Mother-of-pearl Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, carved in relief with a bird and a tiger in a landscape, red glass stopper, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

1178.Agate Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, the rounded body with relief carving of Immortals in a landscape, with stopper, lg. 2 1/4 in. $500-700

1179.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, the ovoid body with a tapering side, carved with a monk and a dragon to the front, and inscriptions to the back, the stone of semi-translucent brown and white color, lg. 2 1/2 in. $500-700

1180.Three Porcelain Snuff Bottles, China, a double-vase form painted with Zhong Kui and ghosts, a hu-shaped bottle with dragon in iron red, and another with Ne Zha and tiger to one side, molded decoration of antique objects to the other, all with stopper, lg. to 2 7/8 in. $300-500

1181.Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, Suzhou-type, the oblong body with ochre cut to white decoration of antique objects, with stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

1182.Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, China, early 20th century, Suzhou-type, the oblong body with fine overlay in pink, blue, light brown, and green with Immortal and attendant riding on clouds, and fish and lotus pond, coral stopper, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

1183.Bamboo Snuff Bottle, China, early 19th century, flattened ovoid shape, well hollowed, sides carved in relief with rows of fu (happiness) characters, domed cover, lg. 2 in. $250-350

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1184.Two Ivory Snuff Bottles, China, depicting villagers in a mountainous landscape, with turquoise beads, ht. 5 1/2, 4 1/4 in. $250-350

1185.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, rounded shape decorated with Immortals, temple, trees, and rockery, coral stopper, stone of dark gray and white color, ht. 3 in. $300-500

1186.Jade Snuff Bottle, China, flattened hu shape, plain surface, the stone of pale russet color, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-300

1187.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent dog, the stone of pale celadon color with slight russet markings, lg. 3 5/8 in. $100-150

1188.Large Jade Mountain, China, carved with male and female figures seated in a pavilion courtyard, surrounded by pine trees and rocks, an Immortal at the base of the mountain, the stone of a pale celadon color with russet markings, with stand, ht. 13 1/2 in. $18,000-20,000

1189.Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, the front surface carved in relief with a sparrow and plum blossoms, the lower edge in the form of a scroll, the stone of semi-translucent white color, ivory beaded string, 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. $200-300

1190.Jade Carving, China, figure of a deer with its legs tucked underneath itself, the stone of gray-white and brown color, lg. 2 3/8 in. $100-150

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1191.Jade Carving, China, finely carved as mythical animal qilin, the stone of gray-white with dark streaking, ht. 2 3/8 in. $100-150

1192.Jade Cylinder, China, with relief carving, the stone of intense emerald green color, beaded string, lg. 1 3/4 in. $100-150

1193.Jade Spike, China, carved in the archaic style with a narrow band of dragons, lg. 3 7/8 in. $100-150

1194.Mongolian Jade and Hardstone Box, 19th century, each side of the square box finely inlaid with a jade plaque carved in openwork with various motifs, with four gray-white jade columns further supported by tin lion-mask feet, the domed cover and borders of the sides inlaid with small coral and turquoise beads, ht. 9 7/8, 5 3/4 in. sq. $800-1,200

1195.Jade Pendant, China, Hongshan Neolithic Culture (3rd-5th century B.C.), carved as a coiling archaic dragon, lg. 1 5/8 in. $1,100-1,500

1196.Jade Carving, China, depicting a reclining buffalo, stone of mottled pale celadon with russet markings, lg. 6 in. $300-500

1197.Jade Pendant, China, round, carved with stylized taotie masks, stone of gray-white color, dia. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

1198.Jade Horse and Brass Stand, China, figure of a reclining horse, finely carved base with double lingzhi border and incised lotus and tendrils, stone of spinach green with dark russet markings, incised six-character Qianlong mark to base, lg. 7 7/8 in. $400-600

1199.Jade Brush Pot, China, carved with two openings with pine trees and rockery in high relief, stone of pale lavender color with pale russet markings, ht. 6 in. $250-350

1200.Jade Vase, China, in flattened hu shape, carved with lotus and scrolling tendrils with elephant and ring lugs, domed cover surmounted with a lotus blossom, stone of semi-transparent pale celadon, ht. 8 3/4 in. $700-900

1201.Jade Washer, China, caved in the shape of a ruyi with scrolling ruyi in high relief, stone of semi-transparent celadon, lg. 5 1/2 in. $300-400

1202.Jade Dish, China, interior carved with high relief chilong, two bats carved on rim, reverse S-curve handles, dia. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

1203.Jade Washer, China, round shape surrounded by three boys carved in high relief, stone of semi-transparent pale celadon, four-character Qianlong mark carved on base, dia. 4 1/4 in. $250-350

1204.Two Jade Seals, China, each carved with a bixie, lg. 2 in. $200-300

1205.Large Jade Mountain, China, 19th century, the front surface with deep undercutting depicting a courtesan playing the lute in a mountain landscape with pine, bamboo, and plum, pavilions, and a full moon, the stone of pale celadon with russet markings, wood stand, 6 x 5 3/4 in. $3,000-4,000

1206.Jade Carving, China, standing figure of Guanyin atop a double-lotus stand, with a makara to her side, the stone of pale celadon color, ht. 5 3/4 in. $150-250

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1207.Jade Covered Vase, China, flattened hu shape with incised stylized lotus on both sides, with large dragon lugs, cover surmounted with two dragons, with stand, (loss), ht. 7 3/4 in. $300-500

1208.Jade Carving, China, seated figure of Kuan Yin holding a scroll, with stand, stone of celadon color, ht. 4 1/2 in. $300-400

1209.Ritual Jade, China, square, the stone a green color, dia. 3 1/2 in. $200-300

1210.Jade Horse Head, China, carved with elongated neck and head, stone of a celadon color with russet markings, with stand, ht. 5 in. $300-500

1211.Jade Bracelet, China, semi-translucent apple green and white color, dia. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

1212.Jade Bracelet, China, semi-translucent apple green color, dia. 3 in. $400-600

1213.Jade Bracelet, China, semi-translucent celadon color with apple green and russet inclusion, dia. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

1214.Jade Bracelet, China, semi-translucent emerald green and white color, dia. 3 1/8 in. $300-500

1215.Jade Bracelet, China, pale celadon with dark markings, dia. 3 1/2 in. $200-300

1216.Three Jade Items, China, a emerald green jadeite letter opener, a white carving of a foo dog on a brocade ball, and a bracelet, lg. 5 1/4, 1 5/8, 3 5/8 in. $200-300

1217.Jade Mythical Beast, China, in recumbent pose, stone of translucent pale celadon color, lg. 5 in. $150-250

1218.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent foo dog riding on waves, the stone of semi-translucent white color with slight russet markings, ht. 2 1/8, lg. 3 1/2 in. $3,500-4,500

1219.Jade Carving, China, reclining figure of a bixie, stone of pale semi-translucent celadon with white translucent areas and dark russet markings, with stand, lg. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

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1220.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting two small rams surrounding a larger one, the stone of gray-celadon color, ht. 3 5/8, lg. 5 1/4 in. $3,500-4,500

1221.Jade Brush Rest, China, in shape of mountain ranges and waves with perforations, the stone of spinach green color, lg. 7 1/2 in. $200-300

1222.Jade Water Coupe, China, carved with a bat, chilong, and ibis, surrounded by scrolling pine branches, stone of semi-translucent pale celadon-white with russet markings, lg. 6 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

1223.Jade Inkwell, China, double-gourd shape with relief carving of leaves and bats, the stone of semi-translucent white color with slight russet markings, lg. 6 in. $3,500-4,500

1224.Jade Dish, China, carved as a leaf with details, with a chi dragon crawling over the top edge, the stone of gray-celadon color, lg. 5 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

1225.Jade Bowl, China, 19th century jade bowl with relief carving of a wide band of stylized lotus blossoms, the cover with reticulated design of a fore-fronting dragon amidst clouds, Edward Farmer brass mounting, dia. 5 1/8, ht. 2 1/8 in. $2,000-3,000

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1226.Jade Brush Pot with Stand, China, cylindrical, the sides finely carved in relief and deep undercutting with the Three Gods, Shou Lao, Fu Zing, and Cai Zing, at leisurely pursuits in a mountain landscape with pavilions, cranes, and clouds, the stone of dark green spinach color, Qianlong carved mark on base, ht. 4 1/4 in. $400-600

1227.Jade Carving, China, carved with a deer and a crane in a rocky landscape with pines, the stone of semi-translucent emerald green color with apple green and russet markings, ht. 3 1/2, lg. 4 3/4 in. $100-200

1228.Jade Necklace, China, beaded necklace, the stone of white and emerald green color, lg. 21 3/4 in. $300-500

1229.Jade Beaded Bracelet, China, the stones of semi-translucent white and emerald green color, dia. approx. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

1230.Jade Mountain, China, depicting two scholars with a pagoda and pine tree with crane and clouds, reverse carved with a horse, stone of celadon with dark brown and russet markings, ht. 4 in. $400-600

1231.Jade Box, China, small round box and cover, carved with taotie masks, stone of yellow-celadon color with deep russet marking to base, dia. 1 7/8 in. $400-600

1232.Jade Censer, China, compressed globular form with handle, decorated with incised figures and inscription, pierced cover with dragon and clouds, carved mark on base, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500

1233.Jade and Wood Ruyi Scepter, China, carved wood set with three low relief jade carvings of scrolling dragons and flowers, stone of spinach color, lg. 22 in. $300-500

1234.Jade Seal, China, the square seal surmounted by a finial in the form of a coiling dragon, carved seal surface, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 2 3/8, 3 in. sq. $250-350

1235.Jade Plaque and Stand, China, carved in openwork with flowers and scrolls, the stone of gray-white color, rosewood stand, dia. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

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1236.Jade Mountain, China, deeply carved in relief with two Immortals in a pavilion, celadon color with russet color to back, with stand, lg. 6 in. $2,500-3,000

1237.Jade Table Screen and Stand, China, carved with a deer, ibis, and pine tree, inscription on reverse, stone of semi-transparent white color, ht. 7 3/4 in. $600-800

1238.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent bixie with its head turned back, carrying a beribboned box on its back, the stone of celadon color with russet streaking, lg. 9 5/8, ht. 4 1/8 in. $3,500-4,500

1239.Jade Double-gourd Vase, China, 20th century, pale yellow color, Mughal-style carving of stylized lotus scrolls, phoenix-shaped handles, ht. 9 1/2 in. $600-800

1240.Pair of Jade Vases, China, each hu-shaped vase with a pedestal foot, the stone of white color with apple green accent, ht. 6 1/8 in. $300-500

1241.Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, rectangular, finely carved in low relief with scholars and attendants in a landscape, the reverse with characters and plum blossoms, the stone of celadon-white color, glass beaded string, 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. $1,200-1,500

1242.Jade Pendant, China, T’ang dynasty (618-907), carved as the seated figure of an Immortal, the stone of white color, lg. 1 3/8 in. $300-500

1243.Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, the blade-shaped pendant finely carved in openwork with a foo dog, and an archaic dragon to the top, the stone of white color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $500-700

1244.Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, the front surface carved in low relief with boy and a bat, the reverse with calligraphic inscriptions, signed “Zigang,” the stone of celadon-white color, 2 x 1 3/8 in. $300-500

1245.Jade Pi, China, the front surface of the pi disc carved in relief with a chi dragon, the reverse with raised bosses, the stone of celadon color with dark streaking, dia. 1 5/8 in. $300-500

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1246.Jade Pendant, China, carved as a phoenix, the stone of white color, lg. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

1247.Jadeite Seal, China, carved in relief with monkeys and scrolling vines, ht. 1 1/2 in. $250-350

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1248.Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, the front carved in low relief with a boating scene, the reverse with calligraphic inscriptions, the stone of gray-white color, 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. $200-300

1249.Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, one side plain, the other with characters, the stone of green-yellow color, 1 3/8 x 1 in. $100-150

1250.Cinnabar Vase, China, baluster form decorated with Immortals in a landscape of trees, rocks, and mountains, with scrolling flower bands on the neck, shoulder, and base, ht. 9 in. $100-150

1251.Cinnabar Box, China, peach shape, fine, deeply carved central reserve of an Immortal in a landscape, surrounded with a band decorated with bats, peaches, and pomegranates, with a wide band beneath the reserve on both the cover and the box decorated with Buddha’s hand citrons, peaches, pomegranates, and scrolling tendrils, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 6 in. $300-500

1252.Lacquer Vase, China, baluster shape carved in deep relief with Immortals in a mountain landscape, (damage), ht. 12 1/4 in. $500-700

1253.Cinnabar Box and Cover, China, the cover of the circular box carved in relief with two scholars reading under a pine tree, geometric patterns to the sides, Qianlong mark to the base, dia. 7 in. $300-500

1254.Cinnabar Plaque with Stand, China, the rectangular plaque carved in relief with a jar holding gold ingots, finely carved display rosewood stand, the reverse carved and gilded with lengthy inscriptions, plaque 5 3/8 x 4 1/4, stand ht. 8 3/8 in. $300-500

1255.Cinnabar Box, China, inlaid with a soapstone plaque, lg. 5 1/2 in. $100-150

1256.Pair of Cinnabar Covered Vases, China, baluster shape decorated with Immortals in mountain landscape, lotus reserves at base with key fret and lotus border on shoulder and domed cover, lotus finial, ht. 11 1/4 in. $200-300

1257.Cinnabar Box, China, irregular shape, decorated with Buddha’s hand citrons and flowers, with scrolling bands of flowers and tendrils, Kangxi six-character lacquered mark on base, lg. 4 3/4 in. $250-350

1258.Cinnabar Box, China, double-lozenge form, decorated with a boat on a lake and a pavilion with trees and rocks, Qianlong six-character lacquered mark on base, lg. 6 1/2 in. $300-400

1259.Cinnabar Double-gourd Vase, China, carved in relief with panels enclosing serene landscapes alternating with lotus scrolls, “Gu 142058” mark to the base, ht. 8 3/4 in. $300-400

1260.Soapstone Table Screen and Stand, China, carved in low relief with Immortals crossing a bridge in a mountain landscape with pine trees and flowers, rosewood stand, ht. 8 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

1261.Soapstone Carving, China, finely carved seated figure of Buddha and a bixie, incised floral roundels to robe with coral and jade inlaid beads, with stand, ht. 2 14 in. $2,500-3,500

1262.Soapstone Carving, China, fine depiction of Chug Kuei surrounded by attendants, with stand, lg. 6 in. $1,200-1,500

1263.Soapstone Carving, China, a seated Buddha with a bixie, drapery decorated with incised floral roundels inlaid with jade and coral beads, signed, with stand, ht. 1 7/8 in. $2,800-3,500

1264.Soapstone Brush Pot, China, finely carved with a scene of figures in a mountain landscape, with pavilions, lake, and boats, carved mark on base, ht. 4 3/4 in. $400-600

1265.Small Agate Box, China, early 20th century, the box and cover in the shape of a quail with its head turned back, (chip), wood stand, ht. 1 3/4, lg. 2 3/8 in. $150-250

1266.Soapstone Seal, China, rectangular, with a dragon group finial, carved seal surface, with stand, ht. 2 3/8 in. $300-400

1267.Pearl Court Necklace, China, a long strand of pearls, lg. approx. 40 in. $200-300

1268.Soapstone Carving, China, carved in good humor with the Three Gods, wood stand, ht. approx. 3 1/2 in. $200-300

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1269.Tien Huang Seal, China, carved in low relief with two ducks in a mountain landscape, lg. 1 3/4 in. $150-250

1270.Soapstone Carving, China, standing figure of a man with a basket of fish, ht. 3 in. $100-150

1271.Lapis Lazuli Camel, China, reclining figure, stone of tan and blue with gold deposits, with stand, lg. 5 in. $800-1,200

1272.Rock Crystal Cup, China, the exterior carved with diaper designs, with a high-relief carving of a foo dog as the handle, ht. 2 1/4, lg. 4 in. $200-300

1273.Smoky Quartz Cup, China, the cup flanked by high-relief carving of foo dogs as handles, ht. 2, lg. 5 1/4 in. $200-300

1274.Tien Huang Covered Box, China, domed cover carved with a scene of a scholar in a mountain landscape with pavilion and bridge, archaic band on box, dia. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

1275.Tien Huang Seal, China, decorated with Immortals in a landscape with trees, huts, and rocks, with stand, ht. 3 in. $2,000-3,000

1276.Tien Huang Seal, China, carved with Immortals, pine trees, bridges, and rocks, seal carved, ht. 2 5/8 in. $300-400

1277.Smoky Quartz Brush Rest, China, in the form of a five-crested mountain, lg. 5 5/8, ht. 3 1/8 in. $200-300

1278.Amber Kuan Yin, China, finely carved seated and holding a scroll, ht. 4 3/4 in. $300-500

1279.Soapstone Seal, China, the small mountain-shaped seal carved in relief with a scholar and his attendant in a landscape, lg. 3 1/4 in. $100-150

1280.Soapstone Seal, China, the top of the rectangular seal finely carved in relief with a scholar and his attendant under a pine tree in a mountainous landscape, uncarved seal surface, lg. 6 5/8 in. $100-150

1281.Green Quartz Carving, China, late 19th century, depicting the standing figure of a female Immortal holding a flower basket, ht. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

1282.Hardstone Paperweight, China, carved in the shape of a spiral, stone of tan, brown and rust color, lg. 4 1/8 in. $250-350

1283.Celadon Carving, China, late 19th/early 20th century, finely carved as a goddess riding on clouds, holding a flower basket in her hands, the stone of semi-translucent emerald and white color with slight russet area, wood stand, ht. 5 1/2 in. $250-350

1284.Two Soapstone Seals, China, a foo dog with incised calligraphy, the other with chilong and scrolling vines, lg. 3 in. $200-300

1285.Two Soapstone Seals, China, one carved in relief with a scholar in a mountain landscape, the other a bixie, lg. 5 1/4 in. $200-300

1286.Seven Soapstone Seals, China, depicting Buddha, Kuan Yin, three lions, a foo dog, and calligraphy, ht. to 4 in. $200-300

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1287.Peking Glass Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, the sides carved in relief with the Eight Immortals, ht. 5 5/8, dia. 5 7/8 in. $200-300

1288.Peking Glass Brush Pot, China, 19th century, yellow glass, ht. 7 3/4 in. $400-600

1289.Peking Glass Covered Jar, China, green peonies on a white ground, lotus band at base, ht. 7 in. $100-150

1290.Soapstone Carving, China, in the shape of a Tai Hu rock, with stand, ht. 5 3/4 in. $200-300

1291.Cobalt Blue Glass Finial, China, 20th century, ht. 2 1/8, 1 5/8 in. sq. $100-150

1292.Four Seals, China, bamboo, glass, jasper, and black stone, ht. to 4 in. $200-300

1293.Boxed Seals, China, five seals fitted in a tray, the lid with incised carving depicting Li Po under a pine tree, the stone of russet color, lg. 3 in. $200-300

1294.Amber Carving, China, figure of official seated among peach trees, pines, and crane, with stand, ht. 4 3/4 in. $200-300

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1295.Soapstone Seal, China, small rectangular seal surmounted by a foo dog finial, dated the ninth month in dingmao year and signed “Yang Liumeng” to one side, lg. 2 in. $200-300

1296.Soapstone Seal, China, uncarved, lg. 1 1/4 in. $100-150

1297.Large Agate Fishbowl and Stand, China, decorated with a scrolling dragon, phoenix, clouds, and waves, dia. 12 in. $600-800

1298.Snowflake Peking Glass Vase, China, pear shape with finely carved red decoration of pavilions, peacocks, pine, clouds, and two figures, ht. 9 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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1299.Agate Hat Finial, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), carved in openwork with a monkey, deer, and crane amidst leafy branches, ht. 2 1/2 in. $400-600

1300.Tien Huang Seal, China, early 20th century, small mountain-shaped seal finely carved in low relief with leafy branches, lg. 1 1/4 in. $300-500

1301.Soapstone Carving, China, seated figure of a Luohan holding a foo dog in his arms, ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

1302.Peking Glass Seal, China, carved in relief, white chilong on a green ground, ht. 1 1/2 in. $100-150

1303.Inlaid Glass Box, China, white glass with applied hardstone flower on cover, metal mounts, ht. 3 in. $100-150

1304.Soapstone Seal, China, the rectangular seal carved with a calligraphic inscription to one side, carved seal surface, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

1305.Soapstone Seal, China, rectangular, one side carved with lengthy inscriptions, signed “Baishi,” dated the seventh month in jiaxu year, carved seal surface, lg. 2 3/8 in. $400-600

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1306.Jade Seal, finial of two flanking dragons, extensive inscription on four sides, yellow stone, 4 x 4 x 3 in. $600-800

1307.Two Soapstone Seals, China, rectangular, each with a foo dog group finial and one side carved with inscriptions, carved seal surface, lg. 4 1/4, 2 3/4 in. $300-500

1308.Soapstone Carving, China, carved in high and low relief and openwork with two Immortals seated in a grotto at a game board, with pines and rockery, with stand, ht. 12 5/8 in. $100-150

1309.Soapstone Carving, China, depicting the standing figure of Guan Yu, wood stand, ht. 6 3/8 in. $300-400

1310.Pair of Glass Cicadas, China, both rectangular, carved with scroll patterns, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

1311.Large Hardstone Frog, China, green, black, and russet color, lg. 7 1/2 in. $400-600

1312.Coral Carving, China, standing figure of Kuan Yin holding a lotus blossom, ht. 3 7/8 in. $300-500

1313.Amethyst Covered Vase, China, flattened hu shape, low relief carving of a stylized dragon with dragon and ring lugs, domed cover with Buddhist jewel finial, stone of purple and white amethyst, with stand, ht. 8 1/2 in. $700-900

1314.Soapstone Brush Rest, China, carved as a five-crested mountain, the front with high relief carving of a dragon riding on waves, lg. 8 3/8, ht. 3 1/8 in. $250-350

1315.Soapstone Seal and Figure of Kuan Yin, China, seal of amber-colored stone decorated with relief carving of a bixie and chi, ht. 3 3/4; and a figure of Kuan Yin, pale yellow stone with russet markings, ht. 4 3/4 in. $100-150

1316.Large, Elaborate Gilt and Cloisonné Mt. Penglai Island, China, the heavily gilded rectangular island with overall stylized tortoiseshell motif, with high relief carvings of Mt. Penglai on four sides, with high relief carvings of the Taoist Lao Tzu, enameled cranes, jade ruyi and deer, and two gilded trees with flowers encrusted with pearls and semiprecious stones; secured to the back of the island is a large, natural turquoise bolder shaped as a mountain with gilded pearl and enamel flowering branches and carved coral prunus branch with birds, the gilded island sits in a low cloisonné tray decorated with scrolling lotus and tendrils with dragon reserves on the four rims, surmounted on a cloisonné stand decorated with scrolling lotus and tendrils and dragons with gilt blue key fret border, lappet, and pierced floral borders, the four reverse S-curve legs resting on four floral cloisonné stretchers, Qianlong six-character mark cast on base of tray, ht. 32 1/2 x 33 1/2 x 15 1/8 in. $20,000-30,000

1316A.Cloisonné Vase, China, gu shape decorated with scrolling lotus borne on tendrils with plantain leaves, Buddhist wheel, and double fish, (loss), ht. 8 3/4 in. $300-500

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1317.Cloisonné Enameled Scholar’s Object, China, rectangular, depicting a bound book with three handscrolls on top, decorated with stylized lotus scrolls and floral panels on a turquoise ground, Qianlong mark to base, 7 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. $400-600

1318.Pair of Cloisonné Enameled Boxes, China, 19th century, the boxes and covers of cartouche shape, raised on four ruyi feet, finely enameled with two bats on a turquoise floral scroll ground, ht. 1 5/8, lg. 4 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

1319.Cloisonné Enameled Censer, China, the rounded body decorated with stylized lotus scrolls on a turquoise ground, Qianlong mark to base, with domed cover, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 5 1/8 in. $300-400

1320.Cloisonné Bowl, China, overall flower and leaf decoration, dia. 8 in. $100-150

1321.Pair of Cloisonné Vases, China, in the shape of an archaic drinking vessel, zun, decorated with stylized lotus borne on leafy tendrils and shuangxi characters, flanges to the edges, ht. 12 in. $100-150

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1322.Cloisonné Wine Pot, China, decorated with bands of shishi lions in various colors, dragon handle and spout, ht. 10 1/4 in. $100-150

1323.Seven Cloisonné Buckles, China, each decorated with various auspicious symbols, coins, and scholar’s objects, lg. 2 3/4 in. $200-400

1324.Pair of Cloisonné Plates, China, 19th century, decorated with a tiger and cub and scrolling bands of stylized flowers and auspicious symbols, dia. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

1325.Pair of Gilt-bronze and Cloisonné Elephants, China, decorated with relief tassels and floret harnesses, cloisonné blanket and saddle, surmounted with a double-lotus base holding a flattened hu-shaped vase with dragon and ring handles, each elephant stands on a cloisonné base decorated with lappet and ruyi bands, four-character incised Qianlong mark on base, ht. 10 5/8 in. $6,000-8,000

1326.Cloisonné Cup, China, decorated with a dragon chasing a pearl, ht. 4 1/2 in. $100-150

1327.Cloisonné Box, China, decorated with stylized lotus with central shou character, dia. 4 1/4 in. $100-150

1328.Cloisonné Box, China, depicting a gourd with phoenix and clouds, lg. 4 1/4 in. $100-150

1329.Cloisonné Covered Jar, China, decorated with fish, flowers, and ribbons, cover with foo dog finial, ht. 8 in. $100-150

1330.Cloisonné Planter, China, 19th century, decoration of stylized lotus flowers, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300

1331.Pair of Cloisonné Planters, China, decorated with flowers in a cartouche, ht. 3 1/2 in. $100-150

1332.Cloisonné Birdcage, China, the bird, pedestal, floor of cage and sides, door, and two water and food vessels all decorated in scrolling lotus and tendrils, four-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 17 in. $600-800

1333.Jade Fang Ding with Cover, China, the rectangular ceremonial vessel raised on four legs surmounted by taotie masks, each side of the body and domed cover finely carved in relief with stylized taotie, flanked by dragon scroll handles suspending jump rings, the cover surmounted by a recumbent foo dog finial, the jade of semi-translucent pale green color with russet and white markings, carved Qianlong mark on base, carved wood stand, ht. 6 1/2, lg. 6 1/2, wd. 3 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000

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1334.Jadeite Vase, China, early 20th century, the flattened hu-shaped body carved in relief with a band of stylized taotie masks, domed cover, with chain attached to scroll handles, the stone of semi-translucent white, emerald green, and lavender color, wood display stand, vase ht. 6 1/4, overall 13 in. $1,000-1,500

1335.Jade Covered Jar, China, 19th century, Mughal style, the bianhu-shaped body with finely carved baoxianghua design to each side, the waisted neck flanked by elephant-head lugs suspending loose rings, domed cover with knob finial, the stone of gray-celadon color, ht. 8 1/4 in. $10,000-15,000

1336.Jade Vase and Cover, China, flattened hu shape, raised on a pedestal foot, each side carved in relief with a lotus blossom and tendrils, flanked by lotus lugs with pendants, the domed cover carved in relief with lotus tendrils, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, ht. 5 3/4 in. $2,000-4,000

1337.Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, one side finely carved with a lady and a child in a garden, calligraphic inscriptions to the reverse, signed “Zigang,” dragon top border, the stone of gray-white color, 2 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. $200-300

1338.Jade Seal, China, the square seal surmounted by addorsing dragons, uncarved seal surface, the stone of celadon color, ht. 3, 3 1/8 in. sq. $400-600

1339.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as a recumbent foo dog, the stone of white color with dark markings, lg. 2 3/8 in. $200-300

1340.Jade Carving, China, depicting a foo dog group contending a lingzhi sprig, the stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 2 in. $200-300

1341.Jade Pebble, China, finely carved as two cats, the stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 2 1/2 in. $300-500

1342.Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, with low relief carving of scholar at desk, stone of pale celadon color, lg. 1 5/8 in. $300-500

1343.Jade Carving, China, Lao Tzu seated on his donkey, stone of white color, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-400

1344.Jade Plaque, China, lotus blossoms shape, with high relief carvings of Buddha seated against a pierced background, stone of celadon color, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-400

1345.Jade Censer, China, archaic gui shape, carved with low-relief taotie masks, with a shou character on both sides of everted rim, dragon handles, stone of pale semi-translucent celadon with russet markings, ht. 5 1/8 in. $800-1,200

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1346.Jade Carving, China, Shao Lao holding the peach of immortality, stone of celadon color, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-400

1347.Two Jade Plaques, China, one carved in the shape of the “endless knot,” stone of white color; the other rectangular, carved in low relief with an Immortal and characters, lg. 2 in. $300-400

1348.Jade Carving, China, depicting two entwined cats, stone of pale gray celadon and dark gray with russet markings, lg. 1 1/8 in. $250-350

1349.Jade Vase and Cover, China, moon flask form, with a pair of ruyi scroll lugs resting on the shoulder, domed cover with a peach-shaped finial, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, ht. 6 3/8 in. $300-500

1350.Jade Carving, China, in the shape of a reclining horse, stone of white color with areas of calcification, lg. 4 1/8 in. $2,000-2,500

1351.Jade Carving, China, depicting a reclining bixie with his head turned, stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 3 1/2 in. $300-400

1352.Small Jade Carving, China, depicting a reclining bixie, stone of semi-transparent white with russet markings, lg. 2 in. $400-600

1353.Jade Carving, China, depicting two ducks facing each other, with scrolling lotus and tendrils, stone of pale semi-translucent celadon color with slight russet markings, lg. 6 1/2 in. $400-600

1354.Jade Teapot, China, the sides carved in relief with stylized lotus scrolls, domed cover decorated in the similar fashion, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, ht. approx. 4 1/2 in. $400-600

1355.Jade Vase with Cover, China, the round flattened body supported on a pedestal foot, with acanthus leaf lugs flanking the waisted neck, domed cover with knob finial, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, ht. 7 1/4 in. $300-500

1356.Jade Carving, China, depicting a bixie, the stone of gray-white and russet color, lg. 7 1/4 in. $200-300

1357.Jade Plaque, China, circular green and pale amber with a C-scroll ground with stylized dragon on top, dia. 6 3/4, lg. 9 in. $200-300

1358.Jade Seal, China, the small rectangular seal surmounted by a foo dog finial, the stone of white color, lg. 1 3/4 in. $200-300

1359.Jade Pebble, China, 19th century, finely carved as a quail holding a lotus blossom in its mouth, the stone of gray-white color, lg. 1 7/8 in. $200-300

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1360.Jade Carving, China, seated figure of Buddha atop a lotus throne, the stone of intense emerald green color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $500-700

1361.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, seated figure of Liuhai, the stone of pale celadon color with slight russet markings, lg. 1 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500

1362.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, carved as a cicada resting on two peaches borne on leafy sprigs, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, wood stand, lg. 1 7/8 in. $250-350

1363.Jade Carving, China, carved as a bat and a chilong on a melon, the stone of semi-translucent white color, wood stand, lg. 2 in. $250-350

1364.Pair of Jade Pendants, China, each carved with a reticulated design, one with a dancing lady, the other with an official, the stones of gray-white color, 4 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. $200-300

1365.Jadeite Brush Holder, China, the cylindrical sides carved in relief with sparrows amidst plum branches, the stone of semi-translucent white and apple green color, ht. 4 3/4, dia. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

1366.Jade Plaque, China, the oval plaque carved in relief with a crane in a lotus pond, the stone of translucent pale celadon color, wood mounts, 3 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. $250-350

1367.Jade Buckle, China, 19th century, carved with a dragon finial, a relief chilong to the handle, the stone of gray-white color, lg. 3 7/8 in. $200-300

1368.Jade Carving, China, depicting Immortals sailing in a boat on finely carved waves, the wooden stand carved with waves, stone of pale celadon color, lg. 9 5/8 in. $400-600

1369.Jade Carving, China, pebble shape with high relief and openwork carvings of an Immortal with unfolding lotus blossom, stone of pale gray color with russet markings, lg. 2 5/8 in. $300-500

1370.Jade Carving, China, carved in the shape of a reclining chilong, stone of celadon color with dark markings, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

1371.Jade Carving, China, in the shape of a reclining mythical beast, stone of celadon color with dark markings, lg. 2 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000

1372.Jade Carving, China, two seated figures with one holding lotus blossom, stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 1 7/8 in. $300-500

1373.Jade Carving, China, reclining deer and fawn holding lingzhi in its mouth, stone of pale celadon color with russet markings, lg. 3 in. $1,000-1,200

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1374.Jade Carving, China, a reclining horse, stone of pale gray with dark markings, lg. 1 7/8 in. $200-300

1375.Jade Carving, China, standing figure of Guanyin atop a lotus throne, the stone of intense emerald green color, lg. 2 1/4 in. $300-500

1376.Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, rectangular with arched top, carved in relief with two horses resting in a landscape to the front, characters to the reverse, the stone of semi-translucent white color, 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. $800-1,200

1377.Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, Ming-style, carved as double fish, the stone of yellow-celadon color with dark markings, 2 7/8 x 2 in. $300-500

1378.Jade Pendant, China, carved as the seated figure of Budai monk, the stone of celadon color, lg. 2 in. $100-150

1379.Two Jade Carvings, China, a mythical animal group, and a basket with two mandarin ducks, the stones of celadon or gray-white color, lg. to 2 1/4 in. $200-300

1380.Three Jade Carvings, China, a recumbent foo dog, a horse and monkey group, and a plaque with Buddha, the stones of celadon or white color, lg. to 2 in. $200-300

1381.Two Jade Figures, China, the stones of pale celadon color, lg. to 2 7/8 in. $250-350

1382.Three Jade Carvings, China, a cicada, a qilin holding a leafy sprig in its mouth, and a plaque with relief carving of a horse and a dragon, the stones of gray-white, gray-celadon, and celadon-white, respectively, lg. to 3 in. $300-400

1383.Four Jade Carvings, China, two archaic-style, a scabbard slide, and an item with stylized taotie mask, a bi disk, and a thumb ring, the stones of gray-celadon or celadon-white color, lg. to 2 5/8 in. $250-350

1384.Jade Bracelet, China, white stone, dia. 3 in. $300-500

1385.Jade Bracelet, China, early 20th century, gray-white jade carved in low relief with flower petals, dia. 3 1/8 in. $300-500

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1386.Jade Carving, China, in the shape of a reclining dog, stone of semi-transparent celadon color with russet markings, lg. 3 5/8 in. $200-300

1387.Jade Plaque, China, archaic style, carved as two dragons holding a bi disc with scrolls to the surface, the stone of gray-white color, dia. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

1388.Jade Pendant, China, rounded shape with low relief chilong, stone of yellow color, lg. 2 3/8 in. $3,000-4,000

1389.Jade Pendant, China, round shape, pierced chilong and prunus enclosed in bamboo with two stylized dragons at top, stone of white color, 2 in. $200-300

1390.Jade Pendant, China, butterfly shape with 18kt gold attachment, lg. 2 7/8 in. $1,000-1,200

1391.Two Archer’s Rings, China, the stones of gray-celadon color with russet markings, dia. to 1 1/4 in. $200-300

1392.Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, the front carved with a qilin and a horse in a landscape, the reverse with calligraphic inscriptions, the stone of gray-white color, 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. $200-300

1393.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a recumbent bixie, the stone of celadon and brown color, lg. 3 5/8 in. $300-500

1394.White Jade Plaque, China, 19th century, rectangular, carved in low relief with two scholars in a garden to the front side, calligraphic inscriptions to the reverse, signed “Zigang,” 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. $400-600

1395.White Jade Pendant, China, 19th century, rectangular, carved in low relief with a scholar and his attendant appreciating lotus blooms to the front, calligraphic inscriptions to the reverse, signed “Zigang,” 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. $400-600

1396.Jade Pi Disc, China, the front side carved in high relief with a striding chi dragon holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color, dia. 2 1/8 in. $400-600

1397.Jade Carving, China, depicting the seated figure of a Luohan holding an earthworm in his left hand, the stone of pale celadon color, ht. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

1398.Jade Plaque, China, with relief carved chilong and leaves, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

1399.Jade Plaque, China, carved in relief mountain landscape with scholar and pavilions, the stone of semi-translucent white, lg. 3 1/2 in. $400-600

1400.Jade Basin, China, slightly tapered bowl with inverted rim, carved in relief with three boys, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, dia. 4 in. $200-300

1401.White Jade Inkwell with Stand, China, double gourd shape, carved in relief with bat and leaf tendrils, wood stand with prunus branches, lg. with stand 5 1/2 in. $400-600

1402.Jade Plaque, China, carved in relief with dragon and pearl, the stone of semi-translucent white with minor russet markings, lg. 2 3/4 in. $300-500

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1403.Jade Brush Washer, China, lotus petal shape, carved in relief with a wide band of lotus blossoms and tendrils, with leaf handle, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, lg. 5 1/2 in. $250-350

1404.Jade Brush Washer, China, round, raised on three taotie mask feet, the rim carved in relief with a band of ruyi, with the shou character attached to the sides with two bands, flanked by chilong lugs, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, carved Qianlong mark on base, dia. 6 in. $300-500

1405.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a frog, the stone of semi-translucent white and brown color, lg. 2 3/4 in. $400-600

1406.Two Jade Plaques, China, one with two scholars drinking wine, the other a scholar holding a ruyi scepter, lg. 2 1/2 in. $250-350

1407.Jade Covered Vase, China, the hu-shaped vase covered with high-relief carving of a scaly dragon and a chilong, the domed cover with a phoenix finial, the stone of pale celadon cover with russet markings, ht. 8 in. $300-500

1408.Two Jade Bottles, China, flattened hu shape, the bottles connected by a carved scrolling dragon and pearl on one side and two phoenixes in clouds on the reverse, both with stylized dragon and ring handles, one cover surmounted with a dragon, the other with a phoenix, with wood stand carved with ruyi clouds, stone of pale celadon color, ht. 7 1/2, lg. 7 7/8 in. $20,000-30,000

1409.Jade Vase with Cover, China, flattened round hu shape, raised on a pedestal foot, each side carved with wide bands of lotus and tendrils separated by two narrow bands of cicada blades, the waisted neck flanked by flower lugs, the domed cover surmounted with a lotus bud, the stone of semi-translucent celadon, ht. 10 1/4 in. $2,000-4,000

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1410.Jade Buckle Letter Opener, China, 19th century, jadeite buckle as the handle, carved with a dragon-head finial and a chi dragon in relief, jade lg. 3 7/8, letter opener lg. 10 7/8 in. $200-300

1411.Jade Mountain, China, deep undercutting with image of Shou Lao and his attendant in a rocky landscape, the stone of celadon color, ht. 5 3/8 in. $200-300

1412.Jade and Rosewood Box, China, cover with inlaid white jade pendants and relief shuangxi characters, two sides with inlaid green jade circular pendant, lg. 5 3/4 in. $200-300

1413.Jade Cup with Stand, China, flattened hu shape, raised on a pedestal foot, flanked by chilong handles, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color with minor russet markings, ht. 2 1/4 in. $500-700

1414.Sodalite Archer’s Ring, China, dia. 1 1/8 in. $150-250

1415.Two Jade Plaques, China, archaic-style, a rectangular plaque with relief carving of chi dragons, and a pi disc carved with interlocking dragons, the stones of pale russet color, 2 5/8 x 1 7/8, dia. 2 5/8 in. $300-500

1416.Jade Vase with Cover and Stand, China, flattened hu shape, carved in low relief with scrolling clouds with a shou character reserve surrounded by chilong, ram and ring lugs, with four taotie feet, domed cover surmounted with chilong with scroll and ring lugs, stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color with russet markings, with stand, ht. 7 3/4 in. $800-1,000

1417.Hardstone Carving, China, depicting a crouching tiger, stone of pale beige color with dark brown markings, lg. 7 in. $3,000-5,000

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1418.Jade Vase, China, baluster shape surrounded with a chilong and a phoenix, with rocks, waves, and ruyi clouds carved at base, the stone of a semi-translucent celadon color, ht. 5 in. $6,000-8,000

1419.Jade Vase, China, flattened hu shape, with two dragons in clouds, on one side a finely carved dragon in high relief, the other side a dragon carved in low relief, with domed cover, stone of pale celadon color, ht. 8 3/8 in. $700-900

1420.Jade Carving, China, depicting a coiled dragon holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 2 1/8 in. $200-300

1421.Jade Carving, China, depicting a mythical animal, the stone of celadon color with dark markings, lg. 1 3/4 in. $300-500

1422.Jade Carving, China, depicting the standing figure of a boy, the stone of celadon color, lg. 2 1/4 in. $200-300

1423.Jade Pendant, China, archaic-style, the front surface depicting a mythical animal, 1 3/8 in. sq. $300-500

1424.Jade Pendant, China, depicting a recumbent mythical animal bixie, the stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 1 5/8 in. $600-800

1425.Jade Buddha, China, seated on a lotus base, in a mudra of concentration, the stone of translucent apple green and gray-white color, ht. 8 3/4 in. $200-300

1426.Pair of Jadeite Bracelets, China, each of translucent emerald green and lavender color, dia. 3 1/4 in. $300-500

1427.Pair of Jadeite Bracelets, China, each of translucent apple green and lavender color, dia. 3 1/8 in. $300-500

1428.Two Jade Bracelets, China, one of intense emerald green color, carved in relief with bats, the other of white and apple green color carved with flower scrolls, dia. 2 5/8, 2 3/4 in. $250-350

1429.Jadeite Carving, China, late 19th century, depicting the standing figure of a female Immortal holding a lotus leaf, the stone of semi-translucent white color with emerald green and lavender areas, wood stand, ht. 8 1/8 in. $200-300

1430.Jade Carving, China, Han-style, depicting a pig, the stone of sea green color with russet markings, lg. 4 1/8 in. $300-500

1431.Jade Bowl, China, with numerous russet markings throughout, dia. 5 1/2 in. $300-500

1432.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, depicting a phoenix, the stone of gray-celadon color with dark marking, lg. 2 3/4 in. $600-800

1433.Jadeite Plume Holder, China, white and emerald green stone, lg. 3 in. $300-500

1434.Jade Warrior, China, kneeling figure of a warrior with raised sword and shield, stone of semi-translucent white with slight russet marking to one foot, ht. 4 3/8 in. $3,000-5,000

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1435.Jade Buckle, China, carved in relief with chilong and dragon, lg. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

1436.Jade Brush Washer, China, lotus leaf shape, with relief carved chilong, the stone of pale gray color, lg. 4 in. $300-500

1437.Jade Seal, China, carved in relief with a bixie, the stone of pale gray and brown color, ht. 2 3/4 in. $100-200

1438.Jade Ring, China, carved with a scrolling dragon and phoenix, stone of translucent white color, dia. 3 1/4 in. $200-400

1439.Jade Sheath, China, with incised characters, stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, lg. 6 5/8 in. $200-400

1440.Jade Medallion, China, carved dragon with scrolling lotus and tendrils, stone of translucent white color with russet markings, lg. 3 5/8 in. $250-350

1441.Pair of Jade and Hardstone Flowers in Pots, China, each contained in cloisonné trays decorated with stylized lotus borne on tendrils holding celadon, rose quartz, and carnelian flowers with dark green jade leaves, ht. 11 in. $300-400

1442.Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, the front carved with boys at play, calligraphic inscriptions to the back, the stone of gray-celadon color, 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. $150-250

1443.Jade Plaque, China, rectangular, the front carved with figures in a landscape, calligraphic inscriptions to the back, the stone of semi-translucent white color, 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. $200-300

1444.Jade Hu Vase and Cover, China, flattened hu shape, raised on a pedestal foot, each carved in relief with prunus, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and birds, the domed cover decorated en suite, surmounted by a pointed finial, the stone of a semi-translucent pale celadon color, ht. 7 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

1445.Jade Vase and Cover, China, baluster shape raised on a pedestal foot, carved in relief with a wide band of kui dragons, openwork surround flanked by flanges and chilong with pendants, the domed cover surmounted by a phoenix, white jade with minor russet markings, ht. 10 1/2 in. $300-500

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1446.Jade Pendant, China, carved in the shape of a gourd with a bat, child, and mountains carved in low relief, stone of semi-transparent pale celadon, lg. 3 1/4 in. $200-300

1447.Large Jade Washer with Stand, China, deeply carved decoration of scrolling dragons and pearls with cloud bands, the interior and base of the washer with waves carved in low relief, the stone a pale grayish-celadon with some pale russet inclusions, dia. 11 in. $4,000-6,000

1448.Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, carved with a boy riding on cloud to the front, and a bixie and auspicious characters to the reverse, the stone of white color, 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. $200-300

1449.Jade Pendant, China, rectangular with arched borders, carved with a roundel enclosing a boy at play to the front, and “Qianlong Yu Zhi” to the reverse, the stone of celadon-white color, 2 x 1 1/2 in. $200-300

1450.Jade Pendant, China, finely carved as a peapod, the stone of gray-white color with slight russet markings, lg. 3 3/8 in. $200-300

1451.Jade Carving, China, depicting a phoenix, the stone of celadon color, lg. 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. $200-300

1452.Jade Saddle Ring, China, the stone of white and apple green color, dia. 1 1/8 in. $200-300

1453.Jade Pendant, China, the pi disc encircled by two chi dragons, the stone of gray-white color, 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. $200-300

1454.Jade Carving, China, depicting a squirrel holding a cluster of grapes in its mouth, the stone of gray-white color, lg. 2 3/8 in. $100-150

1455.Three Jade Seals, China, each with foo dog finial, a qilin, and a tortoise, the stones of celadon, pale celadon, and white color, ht. to 1 3/8 in. $400-600

1456.Jade Pendant, China, early 20th century, finely carved as a standing figure of an Immortal carrying lotus seed pods and fish, the stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 3 in. $300-400

1457.Two Jade Plaques, China, a circular white jade plaque with reticulated design of two carp and a shou roundel, the other rectangular, gray-celadon color, dia. 2 1/8, 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. $250-350

1458.Jade Carving, China, depicting a monkey on the back of a recumbent horse, implying the rebus “Ma shang feng hou” (may you be promoted soon), the stone of pale celadon color, lg. 3 in. $250-350

1459.Jade Carving, China, depicting a recumbent foo dog holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone of celadon-white color, lg. 2 1/4 in. $250-350

1460.Jade Carving, China, Buddha’s hand, stone of semi-translucent pale celadon with russet markings, lg. 5 in. $1,000-1,500

1461.Jade Carving, China, 19th century, finely carved as a Buddha’s hand citron borne on leafy sprigs, set on a finely carved tall wood stand, the stone of semi-translucent white color, lg. 2 in.

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1462.Jade Carving, China, late 19th century, vividly carved as a Buddha’s hand citron, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, lg. 4 7/8 in. $400-600

1463.Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, carved with archaic dragons, the stone of pale celadon color, 3 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. $200-300

1464.Jade Archer’s Ring, China, with russet skin to one area carved with a mythical animal amidst lingzhi branches, the jade of yellow-green color, dia. 1 1/4 in. $250-350

1465.Jade Carving, China, depicting the standing figure of Guanyin holding a rosary in her left hand, in windswept robe, the stone of gray-white color, wood stand, ht. 10 3/4 in. $300-500

1466.Jade Plate, China, the interior carved in relief with a scaly dragon chasing a flaming pearl, the stone of semi-translucent pale spinach green color, dia. 8 3/8 in. $200-300

1467.Jade Carving, China, seated figure of Guanyin in dhyanasana pose atop a lotus throne, with a flame aureole to her back, the stone of pale celadon color, wood stand, ht. 5 1/4 in. $150-250

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1468.Jade Vase, China, elongated pear shape carved in low relief with scrolling lotus and tendrils, stone of spinach color, ht. 6 1/4 in. $800-1,200

1469.Jade Plate, China, carved in the shape of a chrysanthemum, stone of semi-transparent spinach color, dia. 5 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

1470.Jade Vase, China, squared hu shape carved in low relief with taotie masks and chrysanthemum handles with rings, stone of spinach color, ht. 5 3/4 in. $800-1,200

1471.Jade Seal, China, surmounted by a square finial carved in relief with a coiling dragon amidst leafy scrolls, carved seal surface, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 1 3/4, sq. 2 7/8 in. $300-500

1472.Jade-inset Table Screen, China, white jade carving of the seated figure of Guanyin, the rosewood screen with scroll border in openwork decoration, jade ht. 3 3/4, screen ht. 12 5/8 in. $300-500

1473.Jade Pendant, China, rectangular, both sides carved with lingzhi sprigs, the stone of ochre and green color, 2 x 1 1/2 in. $100-150

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1474.Jade Mountain with Stand, China, in the shape of mountain ranges with perforations, the stone of spinach green color, lg. 7 1/4 in. $200-300

1475.Jade Kuan Yin, China, seated on a three-legged chair, in the relaxation pose and no fear mudra, the stone of pale celadon green with yellow and gray markings, (loss), ht. 10 1/2 in. $600-800

1476.Jade Vase, China, flattened hu shape, decorated with relief carving of stylized taotie masks, with dragon lugs, ht. 4 1/2 in. $200-300

1477.Jade Vase, China, flattened baluster shape decorated with relief carvings of chilong, ht. 4 in. $200-300

1478.Jade Horse, China, reclining figure with head turned, stone of pale celadon color with slight russet markings, lg. 3 3/8 in. $300-400

1479.Jade Carving, China, standing figure of a scholar surrounded by three children, bats, and peach blossoms, stone of pale semi-translucent celadon color with slight traces of russet, ht. 6 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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1480.Two Jade Pendants, China, one of two reclining chilong, stone of pale lavender and brown color; the other carved with a chilong surrounding a ruyi, stone of white color, lg. 2 1/2 in. $200-300

1481.Two Jade Pendants, China, one round, carved with a scrolling dragon and clouds, the other carved in the shape of ruyi heads, the stones of pale celadon color, dia. 2 3/4 in. $250-350

1482.Jade Bowl, China, dark green stone, dia. 7 1/2 in. $300-500

1483.Jade Carving, China, two reclining horses, stone of celadon green color, with stand, lg. 11 in. $400-600

1484.Jade Seal, China, large square spinach green jade with inscription on four sides, mounted with a bixie, with box, ht. 4 3/4 in. $400-600

1485.Jade Carving, China, finely carved as a recumbent dog, the stone of sea green color with russet markings, lg. 3 in. $200-300

1486.Jadeite Vase and Cover, China, flattened square hu shape, raised on a pedestal foot, vase with relief carving of two dragons and clouds, the waisted neck flanked by dragon-head lugs with pendants, the domed cover surmounted by a phoenix and peony, the stone of semi-translucent white with minor emerald green markings, ht. 8 in. $300-500

1487.Three Asian Items, a carved white jade pendant depicting a crouching tiger, carved on both sides, ht. 2 1/4; a small Chinese blue and white porcelain dish, ht. 3 1/4; and a pin with diamonds and jade, comes with GIA certification, wd. 1 1/2 in. $200-300

1488.Jade Censer, China, flattened hu shape, low relief chilong central motif with four stylized dragon feet with attached rings, the domed cover with stylized dragon lugs with rings, stone of celadon color with brown markings, ht. 14 x 8 1/2 in. $400-600

1489.Jade Censer, China, round shape, the central shallow bowl with dragon and ring lugs surmounting a pierced ball with four dragon and ring lugs on an inverted bowl base, the domed pierced cover with a dragon finial and rings, ht. 15 1/2 in. $300-500

1490.Pair of Jade Bowls, China, stone of pale green color, with stands, dia. 4 1/2 in. $300-500

1491.Blue and White Vase, China, baluster form with narrow neck and everted mouth, decorated with a mountain landscape painting with huts and boatmen, “cracked ice” and prunus blossom band at shoulder, bamboo on neck, underglaze blue double ring on base, ht. 6 3/4 in. $150-250

1492.Pair of Flambé Vases, China, fang hu form with tubular handles at the neck, infused with milky purple and blue colors, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300

1493.Flambé Vase, China, infused with purple and milky blue colors, unglazed bottom, (truncated), ht. 14 3/4 in. $200-300

1494.Double-fish Vase, China, 19th century, underglaze iron red and blue fish, ht. 11 in. $200-300

1495.Pair of Porcelain Covered Jars, China, with enameled painting of boys, bats and auspicious symbols, wooden covers with pierced shou character, with stands, ht. 8 3/8 in. $200-300

1496.Blue and White Covered Jar, China, 20th century, Ming-style decoration with wood cover, mark on base, ht. 9 1/2 in. $100-150

1497.Boxed Famille Rose Plaque, China, plaque decorated with an official and attendant, lg. 4 3/4 in. $100-150

1498.Red Glazed Vase, China, jar form with oxblood glaze with thick glaze at neck and shoulder, unglazed light brown crackled base, ht. 10 1/2 in. $100-150

1499.Famille Rose Vase, China, square, each side decorated with flowering branches on a pale celadon ground, with lingzhi band at base, ht. 13 3/4 in. $200-300

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1500.Pair of Porcelain Vase, China, baluster shape, decorated with a bearded figure holding a sword in his mouth, in landscape of pine and rocks, watching a figure swimming, calligraphy inscriptions, ht. 17 3/4 in. $300-500

1501.Famille Verte Vase, China, baluster shape, decorated with farmers pounding rice, underglaze double ring on base, ht. 19 1/4 in. $200-300

1502.Molded Flambé Vase, China, flattened baluster shape, infused with dark red and white, with animal mask handles, ht. 9 1/4 in. $200-300

1503.Miniature Peachbloom Vase, China, fang hu form with tubular handles, four-character Kangxi seal on bottom, ht. 4 1/4 in. $200-300

1504.Mirror Black Vase, China, 19th century, slender baluster shape, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300

1505.Celadon Bowl, China, 19th century, foliate edge, impressed stylized lotus flower on bottom of bowl, dia. 4 1/4, ht. 1 3/4 in. $100-150

1506.Double Gourd Oxblood Vase, China, 19th century, slight flaring mouth, fading to white at the rim, ht. 9 1/4 in. $200-300

1507.Porcelain Vase, China, flattened baluster shape, creamy white color, ht. 12 1/8 in. $200-300

1508.Monochrome Vase, China, baluster shape, overall blue glaze, flaring mouth, double circle on base, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300

1509.Green Vase, China, 19th century, bottle-form, suffused with tiny dark crackles, interior and base with white glaze, ht. 12 in. $200-300

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1510.Pair of Oxblood Double-gourd Vases, China, each with white rim and four-character mark on base, ht. 6 1/2 in. $150-200

1511.Lang Yao Vase, China, with wood stand, ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300

1512.Famille Rose Vase, China, baluster shape, enameled decoration of figures in garden landscape, ht. 18 7/8 in. $200-300

1513.Celadon Bowl, China, spur mark on base, (repair to rim), dia. 5 1/2 in. $100-150

1514.Blue and White Brush Pot, China, decorated with the three friends of winter: prunus, pine, and bamboo, double ring mark on base, dia. 5 1/2 in. $200-300

1515.Pair of Double-gourd Sake Bottles, China, decorated with stylized floral roundels on a scrolling grapevine ground, with decorative underglaze blue bands, ht. 7 in. $100-150

1516.Blue Censer, China, 20th century, tripod feet, Republic four-character mark on shoulder, dia. 2 3/4 in. $100-150

1517.Famille Rose Vase, China, bottle shape, decorated with scrolling lotus and tendrils on a rose ground incised with lotus and tendrils, lappet, acanthus, and basketweave borders, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 21 7/8 in. $300-400

1518.Famille Verte Vase, China, rouleau shape, decorated with two large reserves of peacocks, flowers, and other birds with small reserves of birds and flowers on a key fret ground with lappet, key fret, acanthus, and “cracked ice” borders, ht. 23 5/8 in. $250-350

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1519.Umbrella Stand, China, tall cylindrical shape, enameled decoration of warriors, ht. 23 1/4 in. $200-300

1520.Three Nesting Boxes, China, inlaid mother-of-pearl decoration of a landscape with figures and pagodas and floating prunus blossoms, lg. 11 7/8 x 7 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. $100-150

1521.Porcelain Plate, China, painted in polychrome enamels with a bird perched on leafy branches looking over a nest of chicks, signed “Liu Yucen,” mark to the base, dia. 9 1/2 in. $300-400

1522.Four Porcelain Saucers, China, early 20th century, decoration of bamboo, butterflies, crabs, and aquatic plants, dia. 5 1/4, 3 1/4 in. $250-350

1523.Pair of Ceramic Censers, China, in the shape of standing horses with sancai glaze, ht. 7 1/4 in. $400-600

1524.Five Pieces of Jewelry, China, a silver bracelet, a cinnabar brooch, and three jade pendants of various shapes and sizes. $200-300

1525.Mirror Black Vase, China, large, ovoid, black glaze and gold jar decorated with three phoenix roundels, scrolling lotus with tendrils, and decorative borders at top and base, ht. 15 1/4 in. $100-150

1526.Iron Red Vase, China, enamel bird and flower design with scrolling bands at neck and base, calligraphy inscriptions to upper half of body, ht. 12 1/2 in. $200-300

1527.Two Porcelain Items, China, bowl decorated with lotus design, Qianlong mark on base, dia. 5 3/4; dish decorated with phoenixes and lotus, Daoguang mark on base, dia. 7 3/4 in. $200-300

1528.Flambé Bowl, China, glaze 542.infused with purple, brown, and light blue, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 10 1/2 in. $250-350

1529.Porcelain Covered Jar, China, Transitional period, enamel decoration of scholars in a garden, with domed cover, ht. 14 in. $300-500

1530.Kashmir Lacquered Stand, India, lobed tray decorated with figures, animals, and flowers, on baluster pedestal base decorated with flowers on a gilded ground, ht. 6 3/4 in. $100-150

1531.Porcelain Vase, China, baluster shape with gilded and enameled decoration of the “One Hundred Boys,” ht. 14 7/8 in. $300-500

1532.Porcelain Lamp, China, baluster shape, decorated with phoenix, plum and rockery on a yellow glaze ground, ht. 23 7/8 in. $100-150

1533.Pair of Famille Verte Vases, China, baluster shape, enameled decoration of figural landscape with lappet borders, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 23 3/4 in. $400-600

1534.Famille Rose Vase, China, decorated with enamel butterflies and flowers, Daoguang six-character mark on base, ht. 13 1/4 in. $250-350

1535.Porcelain Vase, China, painted with a scene of a scholar boating on a lake with attendants in a landscape, elephant lugs, inscribed, four-character iron red mark on base, ht. 15 3/4 in. $250-350

1536.Blue and White Vase, China, baluster form with mountain landscape, ht. 17 3/4 in. $200-300

1537.Kraak Ware Plate, China, dia. 16 1/2 in. $300-500

1538.Porcelain Vase, China, bottle shape decorated with a scrolling dragon, pearl, and clouds, with shou characters and lappet and wave bands, Guangxu six-character mark on base, ht. 15 3/4 in. $300-500

1539.Large Porcelain Vase, China, overall blue ground with gilt decoration of peacocks, flowering branches, and other birds, with bands of chrysanthemums and grasses, Kangxi six-character mark on base, ht. 19 3/4 in. $300-400

1540.Porcelain Brush Pot, China, cylindrical, the sides painted in gilt with peony branches and butterflies on a blue ground, ht. 5 7/8, dia. 7 3/8 in. $250-350

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1541.Box of Twenty-eight Small Stands, China, dia. to 2 in. $200-300

1542.Famille Rose Vase, China, overall decoration of quails, other birds, flowers, and rocks, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 14 1/4 in. $250-350

1543.Blue and White Jar, China, Ming-style with scrolling lotus and tendrils with lappet and palmetto leaf bands, ht. 10 3/4 in. $250-350

1544.Iron Red Vase, China, pear shape with a painted cartouche enclosing a bixie, birds, and flowers, shou characters with bands of lappet and palmetto leaves, ht. 17 in. $250-350

1545.Wucai Porcelain Vase, China, baluster shape decorated with a cartouche surrounding peacocks, flowers, and rocks on a blue gilt ground, Guangxu six-character mark on base, ht. 14 in. $300-400

1546.Immortal Dragon Jar, China, with scrolling dragon, pearl, and clouds, Guangxu six-character mark on base, ht. 6 1/2 in. $200-300

1547.Two Porcelain Covered Vases, China, both baluster shape with elongated neck, decorated with a phoenix, flowers, and rocks, brocade patterns on shoulder with lappet and cracked ice at base, domed cover surmounted with a gilded foo dog, ht. 28 1/2 in. $300-400

1548.Large “Nine Peach” Bottle Vase, China, the globular body rising to a tall waisted neck, red and yellow branching peaches and leaves with two orange bats, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 21 7/8 in. $300-500

1549.Porcelain Enameled Vase, China, hu shape decorated with deer in mountain landscape, Qianlong six-character mark on base, ht. 17 3/4 in. $400-600

1550.Pair of Blue and White Vases, China, oviform holder with flaring trumpet mouth, decorated with underglaze blue butterflies and scrolling prunus, ht. 20 in. $250-350

1551.Blue and White Porcelain Box and Cover, China, circular, overall underglaze blue dragon and phoenix decoration, with lotus and tendrils, Wanli six-character mark on base, dia. 8 1/4 in. $200-300

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1552.Two Porcelain Items, China, a pear shape vase decorated with cranes and flowering branches, red Daoguang mark on base, elephant lugs, ht. 7 1/2; and a cylindrical planter decorated with birds, flowers, and rocks, Hung Hsien mark on base, dia. 8 in. $250-350

1553.Famille Rose Plaque, China, enameled painting of officials and attendant with willow tree and rockery, ht. 15 1/4 x 10 1/8 in. $200-300

1554.Double-gourd Oxblood Vase, China, overall deep crushed strawberry glaze, thinning to white at the mouth, slight flaring rim, six-character Kangxi seal to the base, (crazing), ht. 12 1/4 in. $200-300

1555.Oxblood Vase, China, baluster-shape, deep crushed strawberry glaze gradually thinning to white at mouth, flaring rim, ht. 16 in. $250-350

1556.Oxblood Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, globular body and long neck, overall monochrome strawberry glaze, base also glazed, ht. 12 in. $200-300

1557.Monochrome Vase, China, bottle-form, cobalt blue glaze, double circles on base, ht. 14 1/4 in. $200-300

1558.Oxblood Vase, China, 19th century, slender baluster shape with overall deep crushed strawberry color, neck with three bow-string marks, flaring to white at the rim, foot ring left unglazed, (small chip at rim), ht. 9 in. $200-300

1559.Monochrome Vase, China, 19th century, baluster-shape with blue glaze, bow-string mark around the neck, flaring mouth, double circle on base, ht. 18 1/2 in. $200-300

1560.Oxblood Dish, China, 19th century, allover red glaze, double circles on base, dia. 8 in. $300-500

1561.Two Flambé Vases, China, a bianhu with a pair of tubular lugs and a melon-shaped vase covered in red and white glaze, ht. 11 1/4, 7 1/2 in. $200-300

1562.Small Chun Ware Jar, China, lotus shape, soft turquoise color with heavy crackling and iron red markings, ivory lid, dia. 3 in. $100-150

1563.Aubergine Vase, China, bottle form with long slender neck, gilt painting of dragons and clouds, ht. 16 3/4 in. $200-300

1564.Purple Glazed Vase, China, 20th century, bottle form with glazed foot, ht. 10 1/4 in. $200-300

1565.Red Glaze Stone Plate, China, scallop-edged plate decorated with archaic characters and bats, dia. 9 1/2 in. $300-400

1566.Pair of Bowls, China, shallow bowl with wide mouth gilt rim, decorated in red glaze with white bamboo and bats, mark to base, dia. 6 3/4 in. $200-300

1567.Blue and Red Plate, China, decorated with lotus and leaves and auspicious symbols, dia. 15 1/4 in. $200-300

1568.Wucai Vase with Cover, China, Transitional period, 17th century, decorated with phoenixes and peonies, reticulated wood cover, ht. 6 in. $100-150

1569.Pair of Agate Foo Dogs, China, the stone of a pale gray color, with stand, ht. 3 3/4 in. $100-150

1570.Group of Assorted Wooden Stands, China, twenty-seven wooden stands of various sizes and shapes, dia. to 10 in. $200-300

1571.Underglaze Red Cup, China, stem form decorated with phoenixes and lotus, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 4 3/4 in. $100-150

1572.Relief Decorated Vase, China, 20th century, double-gourd shape, with relief dragons and clouds on a turquoise ground, Qianlong mark on base, (loss), ht. 8 3/4 in. $100-150

1573.Mirror Black Vase, China, bottle shape with underglaze blue two-character mark on base, ht. 3 1/4 in. $100-150

1574.Blue and White Vase, China, flask form decorated with dragons and peonies, ht. 9 1/4 in. $100-150

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1575.Celadon Vase, China, baluster form with elephant and ring ears, overall crackling, (drilled), ht. 9 in. $100-150

1576.Celadon Jarlet, China, 19th century, dia. 2 in. $100-150

1577.Pair of Moon Flasks, China, 20th century, decorated with an underglaze blue and gilt landscape with official and attendant on horseback in roundels, reserved on a floral ground with dragon ears, ht. 10 in. $200-300

1578.Pair of Famille Rose Vases, China, Republic period, decorated with scholars and attendants in cartouches with millefiore ground and scrolling lotus bands, ht. 9 in. $200-300

1579.Pair of Plique-a-Jour Vases, China, flowers on a green ground, (damage), ht. 5 1/4 in. $100-150

1580.Celadon Vase, China, baluster form with incised lotus and dragon and ring ears, Qianlong mark on base, (loss), ht. 9 1/4 in. $100-150

1581.Pair of Foo Dogs, China, 20th century, (loss), ht. 9 1/2 in. $200-300

1582.Famille Rose Vase, China, compressed ovoid shape with relief decoration of phoenixes, peonies, and rocks, ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300

1583.Blue and White Vase, China, 20th century, decorated with lions, rocks, and leaves on a central panel with large cartouche at rim and circles at base, ht. 10 in. $200-300

1584.Blue and White Covered Jar, China, 19th century, Ming-style decoration with reticulated wood cover, ht. 10 in. $100-150

1585.Porcelain Vase, China, baluster shape with hexagonal reserves of court ladies with borders of auspicious symbols, ht. 14 1/8 in. $200-300

1586.Mille-Fleur Bowl, China, decorated with overall enamel flowers and gold rim, red Qianlong mark on base, dia. 9 1/4 in. $200-300

1587.Blue and Famille Verte Vase, China, rouleau shape, decorated with landscape reserves on a gilded blue ground decorated with scholar’s objects, ht. 13 7/8 in. $200-300

1588.Porcelain Pillow, China, 19th century, decorated with enameled domestic scenes, lg. 6 1/4 in. $100-150

1589.Celadon Censer, China, round, four foo mask with ring lugs, celadon glaze, six-character mark in underglaze blue at rim, with stand, dia. 8 7/8 in. $100-150

1590.Planter, China, decorated with a dragon, phoenix, and peonies, with lappet and lingzhi bands, dia. 8 1/4 in. $100-150

1591.Celadon Bowl, China, decorated with a central incised lotus, taotie mask feet, (repairs done with gold lacquer), dia. 9 in. $100-150

1592.Blue and White Charger, China, underglaze incised stylized lotus ground with blue band at rim, dia. 13 3/4 in. $100-150

1593.Double-gourd Vase, China, raspberry and light blue flambé glaze, unglazed foot, (drilled), ht. 10 1/2 in. $100-150

1594.Blue and White Vase, China, 19th century, meiping shape decorated with cracked ice and prunus, ht. 6 in. $100-150

1595.Black Jar, China, decorated with relief musicians and flowers on a black glazed ground with gilt flowers, impressed Kangxi mark on base, ht. 7 3/4 in. $100-150

1596.Ceramic Figure, China, seated figure of Hotei holding prayer beads, overall buff-colored crackled glaze, hollow, ht. 7 in. $100-150

1597.Soapstone Kuan Yin Lamp, China, seated Kuan Yin, stone of tan, rust, and brown, ht. 23 7/8 in. $100-150

1598.Jade Tree Lamp, China, jade tree in cloisonné planter, ht. 53 1/4 in. $100-150

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1599.Soapstone Covered Jar Lamp, China, carved in high relief with pavilions and pine trees, pink stone, ht. 43 in. $200-300

1600.Pair of Lamps, China, baluster shape, with figural reserves on a red ground with white prunus, ht. 27 1/2 in. $200-300

1601.Cinnabar Lamp, China, baluster shape, decorated with lotus and tendrils and figural reserves, ht. 20 in. $200-300

1601A.Monochrome Blue Water Pot, China, applied dragon and cicada on rim, Yongzheng six-character mark on base, ht. 4 in. $200-300

1602.Lacquer Screen, China, branching magnolia, peacock, rocks, and peonies on a red ground, reverse with bamboo and rocks on a black lacquer ground, rosewood frame and stands, ht. 63 5/8 x 43 3/4 in. $250-350

1603.Polychrome Carved Mirror, China, horizontal, with carved panels on either side of mirror, floral borders, lg. 38 x 16 in. $200-300

1604.Jade Box and Cover, China, the cylindrical body carved in relief with a wide band of mythical animals, the stone of spinach green color, ht. 3 1/4, dia. 2 1/8 in. $100-150

1605.Hardstone Vase and Cover, China, flattened hu shape, raised on a pedestal foot, each side incised with lotus, flanked by classic scroll lugs, the domed cover of lotus petals, the stone of deep celadon color, ht. 9 1/2 in. $300-500

1606.Two Antique Books, China, printed calligraphy with silk covers and ivory closures, lg. 8 in. $300-500

1607.Book, China, pith paper painting, red silk cover, lg. 7 in. $200-300

1608.Wood Carving, China, figure of a bearded Immortal seated in a chair, (loss), ht. 19 in. $200-400

1609.Famille Rose Vase, China, baluster shape, depicting figures surrounding the body, the body and neck with calligraphy inscriptions, ht. 22 1/4 in. $200-300

1610.Lacquer Food Box, China, triangular, three stacked boxes with smaller interior boxes, fitting into a stand, red and green lacquer decoration of a dragon, pearl, and clouds, ht. 10 3/4, wd. 18 in. $300-500

1611.Inlaid Tray, Middle East, round, inlaid silver scrolling arabesques with bands of Arabic inscriptions, dia. 29 5/8 in. $200-300

1612.Buddha Bust, Thailand, with gilt tracings, on stand, ht. 6 3/4 in. $100-150

1613.Bronze Censer, China, square, archaic-style vessel decorated with taotie, flanges, and four stylized dragon legs, with square handles at rim, ht. 13 5/8 in. $200-300

1614.Bronze Vase, China, two standing Luohans holding a cylindrical vase decorated in high relief with figures and pine trees, surmounted on a low table with taotie feet, ht. 19 5/8 in. $100-150

1614A.Five Porcelain Dishes, China, triangular, decorated with bats and shuangxi characters, Qianlong mark on base of each, lg. to 14 in. $200-300

1615.Champlevé Planter, China, tall rounded shape with everted rim, decorated with a deep champlevé band of phoenixes in clouds, reserves of stylized dragons, the foot with key fret design, dragon handles, ht. 14 1/4 in. $100-150

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3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale.

Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. Except for property purchased via on-line Live Auctions, a premium equal to 18.5% of the final bid price up to and including $200,000, plus 10% of the final bid over $200,000, will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the Buyer as part of the purchase price. The buyers premium on property purchased via on-line Live Auctions will be in the amount equal to 22.5% of the final bid price up to and including $200,000, plus 15% of the final bid over $200,000.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalogue. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalogue, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Skinner, Inc. - Conditions of Sale

Revised September 6, 2011206

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Name (Please Print) Business Name

Address check if change in address

City State Zip Code

Phone # Alternate # e-mail

SKINNERAuctioneers and Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Art

63 Park P laza , Bo s t on , MA 02116 Te l : 617 .350 .5400 Fax : 617 .350 .5429274 Cedar Hi l l S t re e t , Mar lborough , MA 01752 Te l : 508 .970 .3000 Fax : 508 .970 .3100

www. sk inner inc . c om

SKINNERAuctioneers and Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Art

63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617.350.5400 274 Cedar Hill Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 Tel: 508.970.3100

SKINNERAuctioneers and Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Art

The Heritage On The Garden, 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617.350.5400 • 357 Main Street, Bolton, MA 01740 Tel: 508.779.6241

SKINNERAuctioneers and Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Art

The Heritage On The Garden, 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617.350.5400 357 Main Street, Bolton, MA 01740 Tel: 508.779.6241

I wish to place the following bids in the sale listed above. I understand that Skinner, Inc. will execute bids as a convenience, and will not be held responsible for any errors or failure to execute bids. I understand that my bids

are executed and accepted as per Conditions of Sale as printed in the catalogue of this sale.

Absentee Bid Form

Marlborough Boston Phone Fax Mail Person Employee:

FOR OFFICE USE

Lot # Description Bid Price

Signature (Required) Date

Sale Title Sale Date

First Time Bidder? YES NO Customer #

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Board of Directors

Administration

Expert Departments

SKINNER, INC.Auctioneers andAppraisers of Antiquesand Fine Art

63 Park PlazaBoston, MA 02116617.350.5400Fax 617.350.5429

274 Cedar Hill StreetMarlborough, MA 01752508.970.3000Fax 508.970.3100

www.skinnerinc.com

Chairman of the Board - Nancy R. SkinnerRichard AlbrightJohn DeightonBarnet FainStephen L. FletcherKaren M. Keane

President/Chief Executive Officer - Karen M. KeaneChief Financial Officer - Don KellyExecutive Vice President - Stephen L. FletcherVice Presidents - Eric Jones, Marie Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Carol McCaffrey, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Stuart P. Whitehurst

American & European Paintings & Prints - Robin S.R. StarrAssistants: Kathy Wong, Elizabeth C. HaffAmerican Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stephen L. FletcherDeputy Director: Chris Barber; Assistant: Karen LangbergAmerican Indian & Ethnographic Art - Douglas DeihlAsian Works of Art - Interim Director - Stuart G. SlavidAssistants: Biying Zhang, Carol TranBooks & Manuscripts - Stuart P. WhitehurstDeputy Director: Sara C. WishartBottles, Flasks & Early Glass - Stephen L. FletcherCeramics - Stuart G. SlavidClassic Automobiles & Motorcycles - Jane D. PrentissCouture - Cara ElmslieDiscovery Auctions - Cara ElmslieAssistants: Garrett J. Sheahan, Melissa RiebeEuropean Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stuart G. SlavidAssistants: Sara C. Wishart, Leah KingmanFine Wines - Marie KeepAssistant: Laura V. SweeneyJewelry - Victoria BratbergAssistants: John Colasacco, Julie KhouriJudaica - Kerry ShrivesModernism: 1896–Present: Art Glass, Pottery, Metalwork & Furniture - Jane D. PrentissMusical Instruments - David BonseyOriental Rugs & Carpets - Gary RichardsScience, Technology & Clocks - Robert C. CheneyAssistant: Jonathan DowlingSilver - Sara C. WishartToys & Dolls - Kerry ShrivesAuctioneers - LaGina Austin, Chris Barber, Robert C. Cheney,John Colasacco, Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie C. Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Jessica R. Lincoln, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid,Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney, Stuart P. Whitehurst

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Marlborough: Warehouse Manager - Fred Trottier; 508.970.3280 Property Manager - Samuel Combs, 508.970.3262

Boston: Kerryn Murphy, 617.874.4329

Property Distribution Manager - Jessica R. Lincoln, 617.874.4308

Marlborough: Accounts Receivable - Denise Johnson, 508.970.3269 Accounts Payable - Kathleen Hayes, 508.970.3268 Credit Supervisor - Joe Monteyro, 508.970.3266

Marlborough: 508.970.3240

Appraisal & Auction Services - LaGina Austin, Shannon M. Ames, Hadley BridgmanAdvertising Production - Pamela Van de HoutenBoston Gallery Director - Laura V. SweeneyAssistant Gallery Director: Paige LewellynGallery Assistant: Jessica TurnerCatalogue Production - Pamela Van de Houten, Kristina HarrisonConsignment Services - Patricia Walker King, Megan J. Blomgren, Carol ZeiglerCustomer Relations - Carol McCaffreyInstitutional Relations - L. Emerson TuttleHuman Resources - Carol McCaffreyInformation Technology & Internet Auctions - Kerry ShrivesAssistants: Timothy Shaughnessey, Melissa RiebeManaging Director - Marie C. KeepMarketing & Public Relations - Kate de Bethune, Kathryn Gargolinski, Heather RetzkePhotographers - Stanley P. Bystrowski, Jeffrey R. Antkowiak, John CorneliusReceptionists - Marlborough: Jessica BedenbaughBoston: Sarah Collins Staff Portraits - Cheryl Richards Photography Transportation - Eric JonesAssistant: Mark McCaffrey

Service Departments

Exhibitions & Property Distribution

Finance Department

Subscriptions

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Directions to Skinner’s Boston Gallery/63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA Telephone: 617-350-5400

From the West:

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Prudential/Copley exit located in the Prudential tunnel. Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right hand lane and follow the signs for Copley.

The ramp exits onto Stuart Street. Drive straight through five sets of lights and take a left onto Charles Street South. Take your first left off of Charles St. South onto Park Plaza.

Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From the South:Take 93-N to Exit 20 for I-90 W toward Worcester. Follow signs for Chinatown/South Station.

Bear left at the fork to continue towards Kneeland Street. Turn left onto Kneeland Street. Kneeland Street becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza.

Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From Logan Airport:Take the Ted Williams Tunnel. Take Exit 25 toward South Boston and bear left at the fork in the ramp. Bear right onto B St. Turn left onto Northern Ave which becomes Seaport Blvd. Turn left onto Surface Rd. Turn right onto Kneeland Street which becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto

Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From the North:Take I-93 South towards Boston. Take exit 26 towards Storrow Drive. Merge onto MA-28 South

via the ramp on the left. Turn left onto Beacon Street. Turn right onto Arlington Street. Turn left onto Boylston Street. Turn right onto Hadassah Way. Skinner is on the right at 63 Park Plaza.

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The Back Bay Hotel (formerly Jurys)350 Stuart StreetBoston, MA 02116Tel: 617-532-3800

Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro25 Charles StreetBoston, MA 02114Tel: 617-723-1133

The Colonnade120 Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02116Tel: 617-424-7000Fax: 617-424-0968

Eliot Hotel370 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215Tel: 617-267-1607

The Park Plaza64 Arlington StreetBoston, MA 02116Tel: 617-457-7488Fax: 617-426-2000

INDOOR PARKING GARAGES

City Place Parking GarageTransportation Building12 Charles StreetLocated at the end of Park PlazaUnderground multi-level garage All day–closes at 2:30amFirst hr/$5, after 2 hrs/$14

AllRight ParkingBoston Common GarageLocated on Charles Street, on the Common, two blocks from Skinner1 hr/$6, up to 24 hrs/$25, Evenings (4pm-10am)/$10

The Four Seaons Hotel Parking Garage200 Boylston StreetAdjacent to Skinner, valet drop-off and pick-up, up to 24 hrs/$30

The Taj Hotel Parking Garage2 Newbury Street Located three blocks from Skinner, valet drop-off and pick-upUp to 24 hrs/$42

Back Bay Garage222 Berkeley Street (entrance off St. James)One block from SkinnerAll day/$35, evening (5pm-7am)/$10

Radisson Hotel Parking GarageStuart Street (near intersection of Charles)Two blocks from Skinner 1-2 hrs/$12, 2-3 hrs/$16, 3-12 hrs/$18, 12-24 hrs/$31

Motor Mart Garage26 Park Plaza(Same building as Legal Sea Food)Up to 1 hr/$8, 1 to 2 hrs/$12,2-3 hrs/$16, 3-12 hrs/$20, 12-24 hrs/$31, weekends up to 3 hrs/$8

OUTDOOR PARKING LOTS(recommended for trucks)

Pin Stripe ParkingArlington Street617-338-7984All day/$14, after 6pm and weekends/$10, overnight/$15

Billy’s Parking222 Stuart Street617-423-77818am-5pm/$18, after 5pm/$20

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BOSTON HOTELS WITH SKINNER CORPORATE RATES

PARKING

BOSTON HOTELS

Boston Harbor Hotel70 Rowe’s WharfBoston, MA 02110Tel: 800-654-2000Fax: 617-345-6799

Fairmont Copley Plaza138 St. James AvenueBoston, MA 02116Tel: 617-267-5300Fax: 617-375-9648

Four Seasons200 Boylston StreetBoston, MA 02116Tel: 617-351-2036

The Liberty Hotel215 Charles St.Boston, MA 02114617-224-4000

Marriott Copley Place110 Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02116Tel: 800-228-9290Fax: 617-236-5885

Nine Zero Hotel90 Tremont St.Boston, MA 02108617-772-5800

Radisson Hotel200 Stuart StreetBoston, MA 01740Tel: 617-482-1800 Fax: 617-451-2750

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common10 Avery Street Boston, MA 02111Tel: 617-912-3315 Fax: 617-912-3375

Taj Boston15 Arlington St.Boston, MA 02116617-536-5700

Westin-Copley Plaza10 Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02116Tel: 800-228-3000Fax: 617-424-7483

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RESTAURANTS

FINE DINING

DanteRoyal Sonesta Hotel5 Cambridge Parkway617-806-4200Mediterranean restaurant with great views of the Charles River and Boston skyline.

Davio’s75 Arlington St.617-357-4810Northern Italian steak house.

Grill 23 & Bar161 Berkley Street (Stuart Street)617-542-2255Great steak, seafood, wine list, and service.

L’Espalier774 Boylston St.617-262-3023French dining in an elegant townhouse with a wonderful prix-fixe menu.

No. 9 Park9 Park St.617-742-9991Barbara Lynch’s bistro showcases inspired French and Italian influenced food and wine on Beacon Hill.

Radius85 High St.617-426-1234Features a modern French menu focusing on seasonal ingredients accompanied by a thoughtful wine list.

ScampoThe Liberty Hotel215 Charles St.617-536-2100Lydia Shire’s latest restaurant, featuring Italian fare produced in an open kitchen upstairs at the Liberty Hotel.

Troquet 140 Boylston St.617-695-9463French restaurant and wine bar perched at the edge of the Boston Common and the theatre district.

Via Matta79 Park Plaza617-422-0008Elegant Italian fare and beautiful wines in a vibrant dining room - the best of Italy in Boston’s Back Bay creates an unforgettable experience.

MODERATE

Aquitaine569 Tremont Street617-424-8577Parisian bistro style fare.

The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel200 Boylston St.617-338-4400Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in an elegant yet comfortable lounge setting with views of the Boston Public Garden.

East Ocean City25-29 Beach St.617-542-2504Outstanding Chinese food restaurant highlighting seafood dishes with a full-service bar.

Lala Rokh on Beacon Hill97 Mt. Vernon Street617-720-5511Authentic regional Persian cuisine, hand-selected wine list, knowledgeable waitstaff.

McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant36 Columbus Ave617-482-3999Fresh seafood offerings that change daily.

Summer Shack50 Dalton St.617-867-9955Jasper White serves well-executed seaside favorites in a casual Back Bay setting.

INEXPENSIVE

Au Bon Pain26 Park Plaza (across the street from Skinner) or 431 Boylston Street (at Berkeley Street)617-338-8948Casual café offers quick service.

Davio’s To Go10 St. James Galleria Atrium617-357-4810Casual Italian take-out lunch spot with daily special pastas, soups, and salads.

Flash’s310 Stuart St.617-574-8888American comfort food served with classic cocktails in a casual setting.

Parish Café361 Boylston St.617-247-4777American restaurant with seasonal outdoor seating features sandwiches created by renowned local chefs.

Piattini226 Newbury Street617-536-2020Italian wine bar with an eclectic menu; specializes in Italian-style tapas.

The Upper Crust20 Charles Street617-723-9600Gourmet thin crust pizza.

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Mailing Address ____________________________________________________

City ______________________________ State _______ Zip______________

email address ____________________________________ __________ Tel: ( ) _____________________________

Quarterly Brochure No charge No charge

Included with catalogue subscription

American Furniture & Decorative Arts $120 $143

European Furniture & Decorative Arts $120 $143

American & European Paintings & Prints $120 $143

Fine Jewelry $120 $143

20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts $60 $73

Asian Works of Art $60 $73

Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets $18 $25

American Indian & Ethnographic Art $60 $73

Fine Books & Manuscripts $30 $36

Fine Ceramics $60 $73

Fine Musical Instruments $60 $73

Science, Technology & Clocks $60 $73

Fine Wines $60 $73

All Above Departments $750 $915

subtotal

ma residents 6.25% sales tax

total

PLEASE ENCLOSE PAyMENT WITH SUBSCRIPTION FORM AND MAIL OR FAX TO:

Skinner, Inc., Subscription Department, 274 Cedar Hill Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 508.970.3100

please check the appropriate boxes: U.S./Canada Foreign (payable in U.S. dollars only)

SKINNER catalogue subscription formPRICES EFFECTIVE JULy 1, 2010. Catalogue subscription price includes quarterly brochure. Subscription effective one year from date processed. No refunds for previous subscriptions. Renewal notice will be sent one month prior to expiration. Subscriptions do not include Discovery, Estates, and other special sales. Post-auction prices are available online at www.skinnerinc.com

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SKINNER

From an Eclectic Offering of more than 1000 Lots of Fine Art, Furniture, and Decorative Arts

Upcoming Auction

Asian Art Marlborough

February 15, 2012

Marlborough, MA

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