Asian Art AUCTION MAY, 12 TH 2018

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1 Asian Art AUCTION MAY, 12 TH 2018

2 AUCTION Asian Art Saturday, May 12 th 2018 at 2 pm CET CATALOG AK0518 VIEWING IN OUR GALLERY May 7 th - 11 th Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm May 12 th 10 am - 2 pm and by appointment Further images of all lots at: GALERIE ZACKE MARIAHILFERSTRASSE VIENNA AUSTRIA Tel Fax +20 office@zacke.at 1

3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION (According to the general terms and conditions of business Gallery Zacke Vienna) ABSENTEE BIDDING FORM FOR THE AUCTION ASIAN ART AK0518 ON DATE Saturday, May 12 TH, 2018 at 2 pm CET NO. TITLE BID IN EURO PLEASE RAISE MY PURCHASE BID BY ONE BID STEP (APPROX. 10%) IF NECESSARY TEL PLEASE CALL ME IF THERE IS ALREADY A HIGHER WRITTEN BID Notice: All bids are to be understood plus buyer`s premium (incl. VAT). If you like to bid by telephone please write in the column purchase limit TEL. A bid by telephone shall automatically represent a bid at the starting price for this item. If Galerie Zacke cannot reach the Client during the auction, Galerie Zacke will bid up to the starting price for him. If no one else bids on the corresponding good, then the Client shall automatically receive the winning bid at the starting price. TERMS OF PAYMENT, SHIPPING AND COLLECTION: NAME ADDRESS POSTCODE & CITY With the signature on this form the client declares his consent to aforementioned commissioning of Galerie Zacke. Bids by telephone shall be governed by the AGB (terms and conditions) of Galerie Zacke. The AGB of Galerie Zacke are part of the commissioning of Galerie Zacke by the client. The client agrees with his signature that he has taken note of the AGB (terms and conditions) of Galerie Zacke and that he agrees with them. DATE & SIGNATURE PHONE CASH ON DELIVERY (MAILING) UP TO A VALUE OF 350 ONLY CUSTOMER COLLECTION PAYMENT ON SITE AND IN CASH, BY CHEQUE OR CREDIT CARD INVOICE PAYMENT UPON RECEIPT OF IN- VOICE - SHIPPING UPON RECEIPT OF PAY- MENT DEBIT OF CREDIT CARD PLEASE MARK THE DESIRED CARD WITH A CROSS: AMEX DINERS MASTERCARD VISA NAME CARD NUMBER EXPIRY DATE EXPRESS PARCEL SERVICE REQUIRED Further images of all lots at: TRANSPORT INSURANCE: PLEASE TAKE OUT A TRANSPORT INSURANCE POLICY FOR THE ITEMS I HAVE BOUGHT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONCERNING THE "SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT INSURANCE" Galerie Zacke Mariahilferstr. 112, 1070 Vienna office@zacke.at Tel Fax For your information: At its auctions, the Galerie Zacke offers exclusively third-party contributions for sale on commission. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that, in case of any complaints arising from a purchase, these have to be reported to us within 6 weeks after the receipt of the item. 2 3

4 ABSENTEE BIDDING FORM FOR THE AUCTION ASIAN ART AK0518 ON DATE Saturday, May 12 TH, 2018 at 2 pm CET NO. TITLE BID IN EURO Terms of Auction - 1) The auction shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the rules of procedure of GALLERY ZACKE, MARIAHILFERSTR. 112, 1070 VIENNA (hereinafter referred to as the company) as well as in accordance with sections of the Gewerbeordnung [Industrial Code] The auction shall be carried out on commission. The auctioneer shall be entitled to withdraw lots exceptionally, to conduct out the auction deviating from the order of the catalogue numbers and to offer lots jointly. In the event of any dispute concerning a double bid or if the auctioneer has missed a bid, the auctioneer shall be entitled to revoke acceptance of a bid and to continue auctioning off the item. The figures attached to the text shall be the expected last and highest bid in EURO ( ) from the respective expert. 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5 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHINESE ART PORCELAIN AND CERAMICS - PAGE 7 SNUFF BOTTLES - PAGE 35 PAINTINGS - PAGE 42 JADES - PAGE 46 WORKS OF ART AND FURNITURE - PAGE 49 BUDDHIST SCULPTURES - PAGE 54 BURMESE ART - PAGE 60 INDIAN ART - PAGE 71 SILVER WORKS OF ART - PAGE 82 ISLAMIC ART - PAGE 85 JAPANESE ART - PAGE 89 PRE-COLUMBIAN ART - PAGE 94 1 PAIR OF VASES WITH STAG HEADS Porcelain with enamel pain. China, in Qianlong era style, Qing dynasty A pair of very decorative, stately vases in hu-form, executed in the style typical of the Qianlong period (up to 1795) with rich composition of various colorful blossoms against a yellow background. The larger blossoms are chrysanthemums (ju), peonies (mudan), camellia (shancha), plum (tao) as a symbol of longevity and some few small blossoms in between. Around the foot are stylized lotus leaf crowns with ruyi-heads and, around the mouth, rows of ruyi-symbols (long life). Two large stag (lu) heads symbols of wealth and longevity are mounted wearing their black antlers in place of the typical handles. Old consignment number from the art department of Dorotheum in Vienna, app. 1980/1985. Furthermore, an old number. Dimensions: HEIGHT 32.5 CM Condition: Very well preserved Provenance: From an Austrian, acquired at the Dorotheum Venna around Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A LARGE DECORATIVE PLATE WITH HUNDRED DEER MOTIF Porcelain with enamel painting. China, late Qing dynasty The large plate is enameled with white, orange and brown stags and deer in between a dense landscape of rocks, pine trees and peaches. The hundred deer motif bai lu ( ) can be retraced to the homonym bailu ( ) for its meaning, which is to attain position in government. The very popular motif was still used frequently in the late Qing dynasty, however this depiction on plates is rather rare. Dimensions: DIAMETER 42 CM one small chip repaired with gold and 3 holes at the back for mounting to the wall Provenance: From an Austrian private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR

6 6 A FINE SAMSON WALL VASE IN CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE STYLE Porcelain. France, late 19 th A fine wall vase in imitation of Yongzheng famille rose painting depicting insects and flowers. The painting executed in famille rose style enamel colours in a reserve within a neatly painted border. Lion mask handles on the sides. Dimensions: HEIGHT 12.5 CM Condition: Generally all in good, age-related condition Provenance: From an Austrian private 3 A CELADON GLAZED PORCELAIN CONG Porcelain. China, Guangxu period and likely of the period A large cong shaped rectangular vase with a circular mouth, glazed in a light blue celadon tone. The cong is arranged in six registers. Guangxu six-character mark on the bottom. Dimensions: HEIGHT 29.5 CM with minor firing imperfections Provenance: From a French private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A ROBIN S EGG GLAZED SCHOLAR S ROCK Glazed ceramic. China, early 20 th Molded as a scholar s rock in mottled blue and turquoise glaze, more commonly referred to robin s egg glaze. The bottom bears an apocryphal Daoguang seal character mark. Dimensions: HEIGHT 17 CM, WIDTH 14 CM Condition: Some fritting to the glaze and one small crack on the bottom Provenance: From a French private 5 A PORCELAIN PAPERWEIGHT WITH ENAMEL PAINTING Porcelain with enamel painting. China, Republic period 7 SIX CHINESE PORCELAIN BRUSH CUPS Porcelain with enamel painting. China, late Qing dynasty All of cylindrical form. One cup with a small, red bird on a shrub with large red flowers, possibly from the Mudan, or tree peony. There is a small inscription above the bird and a slightly worn down four-character mark Qianlong nian zhi. One with a Shanshui landscape and inscription. One with an attractive green glaze. Another with court lady and boy with an inscription. The last two with a landscape and fine brown craquelure glaze. Dimensions: HEIGHT approximately 10 CM, no repairs or breakages; minor firing faults Provenance: From a German private, partially with old wax seals Of rectangular form with a finely painted poem in the center surrounded by floral and geometrical motifs. On the bottom, apocryphal Qianlong four-character mark. Dimensions: HEIGHT 2.5 CM, WIDTH 22 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From a French private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A PAIR OF PORCELAIN BOWLS Porcelain. China, late 19 th An attractive pair of saucer shaped bowls, with enamel painting of figural depictions along the sides and Chinese inscriptions in reserves. Fine texture of the wavy, white porcelain on the inside. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6 CM, LENGTH 24 CM Provenance: From a German private 8 9

7 10 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BALUSTER VASE Porcelain with blue and white painting. China, Republic period 9 A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE VASE WITH SHANSHUI LANDSCAPE Porcelain, underglaze blue. China, Republic or later An elegantly shaped vase with rounded shoulders and a short, concave neck. The cobalt blue painting is very varied and somewhat delicate. Ai leaves are densely arranged around the foot, with many different plants above. Lingzhi mushrooms, various trees with fruit like the gouyuan lemon, taozi peach and shiliu pomegranate, close to the base, with leaves of prunus, cherry and peony above. A xiangcao tendril is painted around the neck. Dimensions: HEIGHT 36 CM Condition: One side shows a curved crack, which is very fine and appears like a fishing rod. Provenance: From an Irish private 12 A SET OF 13 SMALL BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN UTENSILS Blue and white porcelain. China, Ming dynasty and later One small jarlet with shaded blue floral design, on the bottom is a number written in silver. One distinctive lidded sauce pot with a curved handle and spout. Six saucers of different sizes with floral motifs, one marked. Three bowls with floral motifs, two with marks. One lidded pot with sweet pea and square scroll motif, the pointed finial on the cover is broken, on the bottom is a number written in gold. One dish from a water find with a decorative central shou character mark, representing longevity and three rows of dense, stylized Sanskrit characters for the sacred om syllable, mark on the bottom. Dimensions: HEIGHT from 4.5 to 15 CM, DIAMETER from 11 to 19 CM Condition: The glaze has wear and encrustations on one bowl due to the long period of exposure to sea water; chips along the edges - otherwise in good condition Provenance: From a Swedish private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A FINE PORCELAIN LID FOR A LARGE VASE Porcelain with underglaze blue painting. China, Qing dynasty An attractive porcelain lid of circular form with a knob. Painted on the outside in underglaze blue are chrysanthemum flowers, as well as on the inside in a circular reserve. Once part of an elaborate and large lidded vase. Dimensions: DIAMETER 27 CM Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before 1930 This attractive, large, four-sided vase has a round neck and pronounced lip. Two sides show text in small, dense characters over five to six lines. The other two sides show Shanshui excerpts; dignitaries on a large, overhanging rock above a boat with a palace in the distance on one side and boats in the water below an overhanging rock with pine trees and a flying crane two symbols of longevity. The neck shows bamboo all around. The flat base shows a retrospective six-character mark Da Ming Chenghua nian zhi. Dimensions: HEIGHT 53 CM, BASE 16 x 16 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From an Irish Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A CHINESE GLAZED STONEWARE POT VESSEL WITH DRAGON Glazed stoneware. China, late Ming dynasty to Transition A spherically shaped pot with eight lobes. The cobalt blue painting shows a scaled, meandering dragon with a very expressively painted head with many cloud vortexes in between. This painting is reminiscent of the Wanli period (until 1619) but could also be from the very early Qing dynasty (from 1644). Dimensions: HEIGHT 14 CM, DIAMETER 16 CM Condition: Good, original condition Provenance: From an Austrian private 14 A BLUE AND WHITE GINGER POT WITH LID Porcelain, underglaze blue. China, Qing dynasty, 18 th to 19 th Jagged border around the foot; continuous pattern of large, wave-like tendrils and lotus flowers. The motifs running around the shoulder are similar in appearance to the longevity mushroom, lingzhi. Lotus blossoms and tendrils on the slightly arched cover s exterior. Two concentric circles on the base. Dimensions: HEIGHT 24.6 CM Condition: Signs of aging and some damage on the mouth, but overall in very good condition Provenance: From the of Sohel Chawla, New-Delhi 10 11

8 15 FOUR FLORAL DECORATIVE PLATES Blue and white porcelain. China, Qing dynasty, 19 th In the form of four octagonal plates, with respectively retracted corners, the borders with ornamental motifs, pomegranates, cloud spirals, butterflies and flowers. Inside in a rounded oval reserve are different floral depictions of peonies, chrysanthemum and bamboo. Dimensions: LENGTH approximately 27 CM Condition: Small chips along the edges, otherwise good condition Provenance: From a Swedish private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR SEVEN BLUE AND WHITE CANTON PLATES Blue and white porcelain. China, Qing dynasty, 19 th A set of seven round plates decorated in shaded blue landscapes with mountains, temples, buildings on islands, boats, willows and bridges. The borders display line and wave patterns. Dimensions: DIAMETER 23 CM one with a defect from firing Provenance: From a Swedish Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A SET OF 15 BLUE AND WHITE CANTON TEACUPS AND 14 COASTERS Blue and white porcelain. China, Qing dynasty, 19 th Pagodas, bridges and mountain landscapes appear in finely cobalt blue on the cups and saucers. The teacups with small plant motifs on the inside. Includes 12 round saucers with linear patterns on the borders, 12 teacups showing an interior rim decorated with rowed hanging beads like a curtain and geometric motifs, 2 round saucers and 3 matching teacups with a scalloped edge and linear patterns on the borders. Dimensions: HEIGHT from 5 to 6.3 CM, DIAMETER from 9 to 13.5 CM Condition: Overall good preservation, some with small chips along the edges - the 3 scalloped teacups with broken handles Provenance: From a Swedish Estimate EUR Starting price EUR THREE SMALL CHINESE PORCELAIN BOWLS Porcelain, partly with blue and white painting. China, late Ming to Qing dynasty The larger bowls are deep, one with cobalt blue floral painting on the exterior and rings on the interior along with a silkworm (?). The lip is chipped. The other larger bowl is monochrome, with a beautiful beige glaze. The smaller bowl is painted blue and shows horses running most lively on the exterior, and a double circle with the mark Fu for luck in the well. Dimensions: HEIGHT CM, DIAMETER CM Condition: Mostly good condition with some minor chipping on the lip and foot Provenance: From the of Dr. Mechthild Borries-Knopp, Germany 19 A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE CANTON PORCELAIN SERVICE Blue and white porcelain. China, Qing dynasty, 19 th Overall richly detailed painting. Beautiful, deep blue mountains in the background, temple buildings and country manors on islands, sailboats gliding along and in the foreground are traditional bridges. The borders display line and wave patterns. Includes twelve dinner plates of circular shape, the borders with playful vines and blossoms, rowed hanging beads and geometric motifs. One especially charming leaf-shaped elongated saucier, the handle is divided in two crossing strands. Four covered dishes with domed lids of unusual, irregular, slightly oval form. One larger dish in approx. heart-shape. Two Leaf-shaped dishes with a scalloped edge on a slightly raised foot and two oval dishes. Dimensions: HEIGHT from 4.5 to 9.5 CM, LENGTH from 18 to 26 CM Condition: Overall good preservation, some with small chips along the edges Provenance: From a Swedish private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN TRAY Porcelain. China, Qing dynasty, 18 th An octagonal porcelain tray with raised corners. The cobalt blue decoration shows various floral compositions in a clear, beautiful arrangement, with chrysanthemums, peonies, cherry blossoms and others. The lip shows a diamond pattern border with a blossom in each corner. The rim is browned, as was customary at the time. Dimensions: SIZE 27.6 x 35.9 CM Condition: One side shows an old, inconsistent crack, which probably occurred during firing, as the glaze sinks with the crack; there is a minor restoration on the edge - overall good condition Provenance: From the of the Viennese Pianist Jörg Demus 12 13

9 25 AN UNUSUAL GREEN GLAZED PORCELAIN VASE Porcelain. China, Qing dynasty Unusually formed with a short base and conical body with a flaring rime. Covered in an attractive, dark green glaze. 21 A PLATE AND A GINGER POT Porcelain. China, Qing dynasty to 20 th The plate is made from attractive Mandarin porcelain, intricately painted with enamel paint and gold. Four large sections, framed by a silkworm motif, show scenes populated with noble families and filled with dense compositions of blossoms, birds and butterflies. The similar central motif is surrounded by four butterflies. Mounting on the back. With its beautiful cobalt blue, the ginger pot presents large, 22 BOTTOM OF A THREE-PART CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE LANTERN Porcelain. China, around 1900 Of hexagonal shape with a thin body and outward tapered ends. Painted in enamel are various flowers amongst scrolling foliage the center with an openwork flower. Once part of an elaborate, white plum blossoms on a dark blue background. The base shows a four-character mark Kangxi nian zhi. Dimensions: DIAMETER plate 24.5 CM, HEIGHT pot 12.7 CM Condition: Generally both in good condition - lively paint of the plate well preserved with some minor losses, ginger pot with slight signs of age and wear such as small manufacturing flaws Provenance: From the of Sohel Chawla, New-Delhi openwork famille rose threepart lantern. Dimensions: HEIGHT 11 CM - missing other two parts Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before 1930 Estimate EUR 50.- Starting price EUR BEAKER SHAPED VASE WITH BATS, LOTUS AND LEAVES Porcelain with polychrome enamel painting. China, Qing dynasty A decorative beaker-shaped vase with polychrome enamels in doucai color palette, depicting bats amongst scrolling foliage, vines, leaves, flowers and Chinese characters. Dimensions: HEIGHT 41.5 CM Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before A SMALL VASE AND BRUSHWASHER Porcelain. China, Qing dynasty The small porcelain vase with an attractive, green craquelure glaze in the form of Meiping. The rim and base glazed in a cream colour. The equally small brushwasher in the same glaze, with a denser pattern of craquelure. Dimensions: HEIGHT 11 CM; DIAMETER of brushwasher 9.5 CM Condition: Good, original condition Provenance: From a German private 27 A PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN BOWLS Porcelain with enamel painting. China, Republic period Of rounded octagonal form. Painted in polychrome enamels, depicting phoenixes amongst flowers, scrolling foliage and ruyi. Apocryphal six-character Qianlong reign mark. Dimensions: DIAMETER CM, HEIGHT 8 CM Condition: One in good condition, the other cracked through the middle and restored Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before 1930 Dimensions: HEIGHT 20 CM Condition: Chip and repair on the rim Provenance: From a German private 26 A PORCELAIN PEACH WITH SHOULAO AND CHILD Porcelain. China, late 19 th early 20 th The longevity god standing with a child inside a hollowed-out peach, each laughing and holding a small peach in their hands. The outside adorned with partially unglazed branches, blossoms and a blue-glazed bat. Dimensions: HEIGHT 16 CM, WIDTH 15 CM Condition: Good condition, minor firing faults and a damage to the right hand of Shoulao Provenance: From a French private 14 15

10 29 A PORCELAIN VASE WITH MOTTLED CREAM GLAZE Porcelain. China, Qing dynasty 33 A FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN VASE WITH COURT LADIES Porcelain. China, Republic period 28 A PORCELAIN VASE PAINTED IN IROD RED AND GOLD Porcelain. China, Republic period Of globular form with a long neck and flaring mouth, painted in gold with scrolling vines and floral patterns. Landscape and pavilions are painted in four panels around the body. Jurentang mark, corresponding to the republic period, on the bottom. Dimensions: HEIGHT 19 CM Provenance: From a German private 31 MIXED LOT OF SIX CHINESE VASE COVERS Five porcelain and one bronze. China, Qing dynasty or earlier Vase covers. Dimensions: DIAMETER CM Condition: All in good condition, except one with restored crack Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before 1930, partially with old numbers Of globular form with a short neck, the body and neck both shaped unevenly. The vase is of dark red colour with a cloudy, mottled cream glaze arranged in irregular patches. The glaze ends in encrustations around the circular base ring. Dimensions: HEIGHT 31 CM Provenance: From a German private 30 A PEONY EXPORT PORCELAIN PLATE The front painted in gold and iron red on a transparent glaze, the foot unglazed. China, 18 th Depiction of peonies, surrounded by tendrils and leaves, the rim with a strand of peonies, confined by a border of small dragon flowers. Elevated broad rim and raised foot. Dimensions: DIAMETER 23.5 CM Condition: Minor chipping and wear Provenance: From an old Austrian, with an old collector s label to the backside 32 A CANTON ENAMEL BOX AND COVER Canton enamel. China, Qing dynasty An attractive canton enamel box and cover of circular shape depicting court ladies on top of the lid. Around the box, in reserves of alternating attractive yellow and plain color, there are various depictions of flowers and scrolling foliate vines. Dimensions: DIAMETER 16 CM Condition: One of the reserves with losses, some cracks and scratches Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before 1930 old number MR. on the bottom Baluster shaped vase, with an outward flaring lip. The neck is covered with floral motifs surrounded by scrolling vines and ruyi on a yellow and turquoise background. The body is decorated with delicate court ladies seated around a table, reading from a book. With inscription and apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark. Dimensions: HEIGHT 30.5 CM Condition: Mint condition Provenance: From a German private, some old numbers 34 A MIXED LOT OF VARIOUS SMALL JAPANESE-CHINESE PORCELAIN BOWLS Porcelain. China and Japan, around 1900 Of various shapes and sizes. Five bowls of Japanese manufacture with gilded decorations in satsuma export style. The other eleven bowls consisting of Chinese 19 th export blue and white porcelain bowls which have been redecorated with satsuma style painting Chinese and Japanese marks on the underside. Dimensions: HEIGHT of the largest bowl 3.5 CM Condition: Most in good condition, with one being restored and others with smaller chips and scratches Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before 1930 Estimate EUR 50.- Starting price EUR 25.- Estimate EUR 50.- Starting price EUR

11 35 A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ CANDLESTICKS IN THE FORM OF DRAGON FISH Cloisonné enamel. China, Qing dynasty A fine pair of cloisonne candlesticks in the form of winged dragon fish. They hold the pricket candlestick in their mouths and their serpentine bodies are finely enameled in green with gilt scales. The raised circular base is enameled in light blue with waves, as is the ball they are seated on where the spiny tail passes through. Details such as wings, face, dorsal spines and claws are all gilt. Dimensions: HEIGHT 43 CM Provenance: From an Austrian private 36 A GLAZED ROOF TILE WITH DRAGON Glazed ceramic. China, Qing dynasty Large and massive, in circular form. With an attractive orange glaze and fine craquelure. Depicted in the center is a serpentine, fiveclawed dragon with a flaming pearl, in high relief. Dimensions: DIAMETER 19.5 CM Condition: Good agerelated condition; losses to glaze, firing faults Provenance: From a Swedish private 37 A POLYCHROME PORCELAIN VASE Porcelain. China, Republic period A baluster shaped vase in an attractive dark red color depicting a phoenix amongst various leaves and flowers. Dimensions: HEIGHT 41 CM Condition: Good condition Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before A DEHUA BLANC DE CHINE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A WARRIOR Porcelain. China, late 19 th early 20 th Finely molded as a bearded warrior on top of a rocky base. His voluminous robe is flowing and his right hand is raised in a determined gesture. Dimensions: HEIGHT 24.5 CM Condition: Good condition, minor breakage to one finger Provenance: From an Italian with an old label 40 AN ATTRACTIVE DEHUA GLAZED VASE Porcelain. China, Qing dynasty Baluster shaped vase with an attractive, typically uneven, white dehua glaze. Dimensions: HEIGHT 17 CM Condition: Good agerelated condition; losses to glaze, firing faults Provenance: From a German private 39 A LONGQUAN GLAZED VASE WITH HIGH RELIEF Glazed ceramic. China, 20 th An attractive and decorative vase with a thin neck and flaring rim. Glazed in a blueish green tone, more commonly referred to as Longquan glaze. In high relief are depictions of birds and flowers. Apocryphal Jiajing mark on the bottom. Dimensions: HEIGHT 25.5 CM Condition: One crack through the middle and minor firing imperfections Provenance: From a Slovenian private 41 FAMILLE ROSÈ PORCELAIN BOX AND COVER, ORNATE WITH GOLD Porcelain with polychrome overglaze enamels and gold. China, 19 th Century In the shape of a cylindrical box with cover. Décor in the colors of Famille Rosè with a detailed court scenery. Characters on the inner rim of the lid and on the mouth. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7 CM, DIAMETER 5 CM Condition: Good condition, consistent with signs of age and usage; partly color wear and a repaired crack at the cover Provenance: From an old Austrian 18 19

12 42 A CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE CUP Blanc-de-Chine porcelain. China, Qing dynasty, approx. 18 th - 19 th This piece exhibits a very fine and elegant design. The curved sides open like a goblet over the straight base, while the rim is slightly more flared. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.4 CM, DIAMETER 10.6 CM Condition: Flawless condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 43 A CHINESE GLAZED STONEWARE POT VESSEL Glazed stoneware. China, Ming to Qing dynasty A spherically shaped pot with a lightly flared mouth and a flat, unglazed foot. The interior of the pot is glazed throughout. The glaze has a cream color. Yellow, numbered label from the Fischer Foundation. Dimensions: HEIGHT 13 CM, DIAMETER 15.5 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 44 A CHINESE STONEWARE BOWL Stoneware. China, Qing dynasty, 19 th This bowl shows dense, light red-brown craquelure as well as a black-brown relief with blossoming vines and a coma on the base. Old French label with sales price. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.1 CM, DIAMETER 13.3 CM Provenance: From a German 46 A CHINESE STONEWARE BOWL Stoneware. China, Song to Ming dynasty The characteristic features of this bowl are its beautiful, clear glaze with just a hint of olive and the three relatively large kiln support marks. The bowl has deep, rounded sides and a wide, unglazed foot. The sides are unglazed on the outside with some drop formation where the glaze ends. Dimensions: HEIGHT 4 CM, DIAMETER 13.2 CM Condition: Good, original condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 45 TWO CHINESE PROTO-PORCELAIN BOWLS Proto-porcelain. China, Song dynasy The slightly smaller bowl has a white glaze with a light blue hue. A radial structure appears around the foot. The rim is unglazed. A circle is incised in the well, which also shows a fine firing crack. The second bowl shows two rings around the unglazed foot and another in the well. The bluish glaze runs irregularly in flowing patterns. The lip is unglazed on the inside, while the glaze shows fine craquelure. Both pieces with yellow, numbered labels from the Fischer Foundation. Dimensions: HEIGHT 5.1 AND 5.5 CM, DIAMETER 16.2 AND 17.2 CM Condition: Good, original condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 47 A QINGBAI GLAZED DISH Glazed ceramic. China, Song dynasty or later Of circular form with a narrow foot and a raised, unglazed rim. The interior carved in low relief with floral motifs. Dimensions: DIAMETER 15.5 CM Condition: Good condition Provenance: From a Slovenian private 20 21

13 48 A SMALL CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC VASE Glazed ceramic. China, late Qing or later This vessel features an unusually lively glaze. The base color is cream, with mostly dark brown spots but also some green and white areas. Some spots are large and cloudy with a flowing pattern. The neck is short with a round rim and wide mouth. The base shows the same glaze. Dimensions: HEIGHT 9.4 CM Condition: Good, complete condition Provenance: From a German private 50 TWO CHINESE PORCELAIN CUPS Porcelain. China, Qing dynasty One cup has four short stump legs and eight sides. Light beige color with dense, brownish craquelure. The smaller, whiter cup is shaped like a blossom with ribbed sides, light craquelure. Dimensions: HEIGHT CM, DIAMETER CM Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 49 TWO CHINESE VASES WITH DENSE CRAQULURE Glazed ceramic. China, Qing dynasty One piece has a tall, ovoid shape with a slightly bulging lip, a leiwen pattern around the mouth and an impressed mark on the base. The other vase is Rouleau shaped and shows a label from the Fischer on the base. Both vases have a beige, in some parts brownish color with an appealingly dense craquelure. Dimensions: HEIGHT 22 and 22.5 CM Condition: Good, complete condition Provenance: From a German private 51 A CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC BOWL AND FOOTED DISH Glazed ceramic. China, ca. Yuan Elegantly curved sides on a straight base with decorative incisions on both the outside and inside. Below the mouth, on the outside, a wave motif runs around the bowl in rows; the inside shows leaves and a large blossom. The beautiful, transparent, green-blue Qingbai glaze is mildly darker in the recesses. With another footed dish in a similar Qingbai glaze, also likely Yuan dynasty, with finely incised floral décor. Dimensions: HEIGHT bowl 8 CM, DIAMETER bowl 17 CM, HEIGHT dish 4 CM, DIAMETER dish 13 CM Condition: The bowl in good condition considering age and use, one part of the lip has been restored with gold in the Japanese style; the dish with firing imperfections Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer Ascona, Switzerland with labels 52 TWO SMALL BOWLS AND A VASE Glazed ceramic. China, Ming to Qing dynasty The larger of the two bowls is porcelain-like and shaped like a plate, while the smaller bowl has a beige glaze on the inside with some glaze on the outside and two kiln support marks. The beige vase has a delicate shape and fine craquelure, a slightly compressed body, high, narrow neck and a flared mouth. Two pieces show numbered labels from the Fischer Foundation on the underside. Dimensions: DIAMETER BOWLS 11.6 AND 14 CM HEIGHT VASE 14.3 CM Condition: Vase with chipped lip, otherwise good, average condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona Estimate EUR Starting price EUR

14 53 A LONGQUAN CELADON GLAZED BOWL Glazed ceramic. China, late Qing dynasty Of elongated oval form supported by four feet. Fine craquele and celadon glaze, six unglazed spots on the bottom. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6 CM; LENGTH 19.5 CM Condition: Mint condition Provenance: From an Italian private 54 THREE CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC BOWLS Glazed ceramic. China, Song to Ming dynasty All three bowls are Longquan ceramic or stoneware. The small bowl with dark, olive-green glaze and craquelure is unglazed only on the small ringshaped foot. The large piece has a light color, the foot and surrounding area are unglazed, the body is light grey, with a ring in the well. The larger bowl has a dark olive-green glaze with dense craquelure, with a narrow, black line around the foot on the exterior and underneath the rim on the interior. Dimensions: HEIGHT 2.7, 3.5 AND 7 CM, DIAMETER 8.8, 16.5 AND 17.2 CM Condition: One restored area around the rim; otherwise very good condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 57 A CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC HU VASE Glazed ceramic. China, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) A red-brown glazed Hu vase with a flat foot, four grooves around its spherical, slightly squashed body, the neck tapering to a flat, flared mouth. These types of vases employed the then newly invented lead glaze. They were buried with their owners and were preserved very well in the loess soil. Dimensions: HEIGHT 14.5 CM Condition: Minor chips on the mouth and food; overall very good condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 55 TWO CHINESE BOWLS Glazed ceramic. China, Song, 12 th to 13 th The broad craquelure appears quite gorgeous. The Qingbai glaze has a light blue-green color, the rim is unglazed. The translucent sides have a very harmonious shape, on a subtle, narrow foot. The craquelure has a yellow-red color due to being stored underground. With a cream-glazed bowl with fine craquelure and unglazed rim, song dynasty. Dimensions: HEIGHT 4.8 CM, DIAMETER 18 CM and HEIGHT 5 CM, DIAMETER 17 CM Condition: Good, original condition; minor firing imperfections Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 56 A CHINESE FLAMBE-GLAZED VASE Glazed ceramic. China. Late Qing dynasty to Republic A beautifully shaped vase with characterful craquelure. The wonderful glaze changes from a light greyish green around the mouth and neck to a brown color with flowing pattern and black brown around the foot. Drop formation on the edge of the glaze, unglazed foot ring, white-glazed base. The craquelé has a magnificent expression. Red glaze spots under the lip on the inside. Dimensions: HEIGHT 29.7 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From a German 58 A CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC BOWL Glazed ceramic. China, Ming to Qing dynasty Beautiful, greenish-clear glaze with fine, dense craquelure. Lightly incised ribbing on the exterior sides. The foot is unglazed. Dimensions: HEIGHT 5.1 CM, DIAMETER 13.5 CM Condition: One restoration on the lip; otherwise very good condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 24 25

15 59 A CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC GOURD-SHAPED VESSEL Glazed ceramic, China, Ming dynasty Ovoid shape with longitudinal grooves, a celadon glaze with fine craquelure and glaze drops around the lower end. The flat foot and surrounding area are unglazed. Yellow, numbered label from the Fischer Foundation. Dimensions: HEIGHT 12.7 CM Condition: Some damage and restorations around the rim; otherwise good, original condition. Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 60 A CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC POT VESSEL Glazed ceramic, China, Ming dynasty Ovoid, rounded sides on a flared foot. The beautiful, celadoncolored glaze shows fine craquelure and ends around the center on the exterior with only a drop below. Circumferential grooves around the shoulder, three ribbon-shaped handles. Interior glazed throughout. Yellow, numbered label from the Fischer Foundation. Dimensions: HEIGHT 12 CM Condition: Very good, original condition. Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 61 THREE SMALL CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC BOWLS Glazed ceramic. China, Song to Ming dynasty The deeper bowl has a light grey glaze and is made from protoporcelain. The well shows a large blossom. The exterior is partly unglazed. The smaller bowl has a yellowish glaze with craquelure so strong a longitudinal crack has formed in the glaze on the interior, while some kind of relief with drop formation appears on the exterior. The third bowl has curved sides, a green-grey color and fine craquelure, with a ring in the well. Dimensions: HEIGHT CM, DIAMETER CM Condition: Mostly good condition with some minor chipping on the lip and foot Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 62 A SMALL CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC POT VESSEL Glazed ceramic, China, Ming dynasty Brown-grey glaze with shifting hues, the exterior only partly glazed, knobs arranged around the shoulder. The interior is glazed throughout, with steps and a flue spiral in the well. Yellow, numbered label from the Fischer Foundation. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.3 CM, DIAMETER 10 CM Condition: Good, original condition with fine, distinct sings of age. Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 63 TWO BOWLS AND A JUG Partly glazed ceramic. China, Ming to Qing dynasty Expressive jug, unglazed, horizontally ribbed body with two handle loops. Concave, smooth neck with flat mouth. The larger bowl has an olive-green glaze with craquelure and drop formation, the high foot and surrounding area are unglazed. The smaller bowl (or cup) has a brown glaze, light horizontal ribbing, a flared mouth (minor ships), and is glazed on the interior with a flue spiral. Dimensions: HEIGHT CM, DIAMETER BOWL 12.5 CM Condition: All in good, age-related condition; The jug with earth encrustations and one of the bowls with minor chipping to the rim Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 64 THREE BOWLS AND A POT Porcelain with blue and white painting. China, 19 th A of Swatow ware. One of the bowls (or plate) shows a flying creature in the well, framed by waves. Another bowl shows a circled spiral surrounded by abstract floral motifs, possibly including birds. The third bowl is painted more black-grey in the Cizhou style. The rounded vessel shows a lake (or sea), pavilion and sailing boat, painted in an abstract style. A mark Zheng, meaning fidelity, on the base. Dimensions: HEIGHT POT 15.3 CM, DIAMETER BOWL CM Condition: All in good, complete condition Provenance: From the of Dr. Mechthild Borries-Knopp, Germany 26 27

16 65 THREE YIXING CERAMIC TEA POTS Yixing ceramic. China, Qing dynasty All with handles, lids and spouts. One in dark red clay, the other two in a finely mottled caramel tone. Finely and elegantly decorated in high relief with floral motifs and birds. Two with inscriptions and all with factory mark. Dimensions: HEIGHT of the tallest pot 12 CM Provenance: From an Irish private 68 A TERRACOTTA MODEL OF AN OX Terracotta. China; Han dynasty (206 ante A.D.) A classic and fine model of an ox with a lively expression. Dimensions: HEIGHT 11 CM, LENGTH 22.5 CM Condition: Good age-related condition; one horn restored Provenance: From a Hungarian private 69 A YIXING AND GLAZED CERAMIC SCHOLAR Glazed ceramic. China, 20 th Depicted here is a scholar modelled in yixing ceramic, his robes and plinth are glazed in a brown or green colour with fine craquelé. He sits holding a book and details are glazed in blue with his hair and teeth painted in black and white respectively. Factory mark on the inside. Dimensions: HEIGHT 16.5 CM Provenance: From an Italian private 66 TEAPOT WITH BAMBOO Hard-fired ceramic. China Typical, very precisely made, yixing ceramic. The vessel itself appears as it were a piece from a bamboo culm, as does the high-arched handle as well as the curved spout. On the curved lid is another arched handle, of which bamboo leaves sprout off. On the bottom is the three-character mark Longhuang. Yixing is the place of production, located in Jiangsu province, and is one of the oldest centers of ceramic production. On the underside of the lid is a small seal from the potter. Dimensions: HEIGHT 14.8 CM Condition: Overall, in perfect condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer; Ascona, Switzerland 67 TEAPOT WITH GRAPEVINE Hard, fired ceramic. China An extremely carefully crafted ceramic tea pot. The spout, handle and knob on the lid are in the form of a twisting grapevine with some branches that swing very far out bearing leaves and a few grapes, all of which has been executed with great precision. The teapot s brown-violet color is called zishani. On the bottom is the four-character mark Zhongguo (China) Yixing. Yixing is the place of production, located in Jiangsu province, and is one of the coldest centers of ceramic production. On the underside of the curved lid is the potter s seal. Dimensions: HEIGHT 12 CM, WIDTH 18.5 CM Condition: Overall in perfect condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer; Ascona, Switzerland 70 VASE AND THREE SMALL VESSELS Glazed ceramic, China, Qing dynasty to 20 th All pieces have a black-brown glaze and a yellow, numbered label from the Fischer Foundation. The vase is double-gourd shaped and shows a gleaming black glaze with shimmering blue spots. The foot is unglazed. One of the smaller vessels looks quite similar and has three arched handles from the shoulder to the mouth. There are some drops from the glaze around the unglazed foot. The brownblack vessel, with a bulbous neck and one handle, is also unglazed around the foot and has several fine openings in the foot. The smallest piece has a flared mouth, two handles and a brilliant black glaze. Dimensions: HEIGHT CM Condition: Good, age-related condition; minor glaze faults, etc. Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 71 A YIXING TEAPOT Yixing ceramic. China, early 20 th Of classical tea pot form with lid, handle and spout in reddish brown clay. Inscribed is a poem and the bottom reads Xinzhou and Zhe Ningyuchenyao Zao. Dimensions: HEIGHT 15.5 CM with minor firing imperfections Provenance: From a French private 28 29

17 72 A CHINESE PORCELAIN BOWL WITH CRAQUELURE Porcelain. China, Qing dynasty, 18 th This porcelain bowl with convex sides on a small foot has a beautiful cool green glaze in the style of Qingbai with very expressive craquelure. There are two distinct types of craquelure here; one is whitish, finer and more in depth, while the other is darker, more expressive and on the surface. Five reddish dots (similar to spur marks) are symmetrically arranged around the character Guan, describing a high official or Mandarin, on the base. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6 CM, DIAMETER 13.7 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 73 A DEEP BOWL WITH PHOENIXES Glazed ceramic. China, Song, 12 th -13 th A well-formed bowl, funnel shaped and with five lobes, in an interesting glaze. The glaze is in a celadon tone with craquelure and incised are three depictions of phoenixes with prominent wings. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6,2 CM, DIAMETER 17.5 CM Condition: Good original condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona The stem cup is round with an everted rim; the conical foot has incisions in four vertical rows. Such perforations are characteristic for this kind of Neolithic pottery. 76 A BRUSHWASHER AND FOUR WHITE GLAZED VASES Glazed ceramic. China, Qing dynasty Three small vases with dotted white glaze, the glaze applied in larger sections depicting floral elements or butterflies, surrounded by a multitude of small, dotted glaze elements. One vase in an attractive white glaze with a dragon on the neck in relief; head missing. The brushwasher of a similar white dotted glaze with floral elements. Dimensions: HEIGHT largest 16.5 CM; DIAMETER of brushwasher 13 CM Condition: Generally all in good, age-related condition Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 77 A CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC VESSEL Glazed ceramic. China, probably Ming dynasty A heavy, characterful vessel with a flat base, a lively celadon glaze and fine craquelé. It has no neck and a wide, open mouth. The curved sides are structured with a few grooves. The lower end of the glaze shows droplets. There are three firing traces on the rim and another three, quite large, ones on the base, along with the collector s label. Dimensions: HEIGHT 17.3 CM, DIAMETER 17.8 CM Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer Ascona, Switzerland The result of the thermoluminescence test, from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, is consistent with the dating of this lot. 74 A DEEP QINGBAI BOWL Porcelain. China Very beautiful, clear form in the style of the Song dynasty with a Qingbai glaze. Elegantly curved sides with white lines on the lip giving the appearance of a flower. Floral decorations incised in the well. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7 CM, DIAMETER 22.3 CM Condition: Small bump on the foot, otherwise perfect condition Provenance: From a Slovenian private 75 AN ANCIENT CHINESE STEM CUP White ceramic. China, Dawenkou, around B.C. TL-tested Dimensions: HEIGHT 14.9 CM Condition: Good condition - minor chips on the rim Provenance: From an Austrian private Literature comparison: Similar examples in black can be found in POTTERY AND JADES OF CHINA S NEOLITHIC AGE, Taipei 2001 (no. 59 ff.). Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A DEEP BOWL WITH GRID PATTERN Glazed ceramic. Thailand, c. 18 th -19 th This is vessel is made in the style of Sawankhalok ceramics. Shiny glaze in a celadon shade with craquelure. The slightly convex sides show a grid pattern with rhombuses on both the outside and inside. The foot shows droplets with a deep green color. Dimensions: HEIGHT 10 CM, DIAMETER 13.8 CM Condition: Flawless condition Provenance: From an old Bavarian 79 A CHINESE PORCELAIN BOWL WITH DRAGON Porcelain. China, late Qing dynasty Rounded sides on a ring-shaped foot. The four-clawed, scaled sky dragon on the exterior is semi-sculptural, with clouds and flames around it. Light grey glaze with stimulating, apple green spots both on the interior and exterior. Impressed mark on the glazed base. Dimensions: HEIGHT 4 CM, DIAMETER 11 CM Provenance: From a German private 30 31

18 80 A CHINESE DOUBLE GOURD POT AND TWO ALTAR VASES Glazed ceramic. China, Song to Yuan-dynasty The altar vases are miniature and have openwork bases. The double gourd pot has a lacquer-gilt handle and spout as well as a greenish grey glaze. The glaze on the vases is similar to Qingbai ware. All three pieces show blackish to light grey spots. Dimensions: HEIGHT AROUND 12 CM EACH Condition: Some restored gilding. Provenance: From a German Estimate EUR Starting price EUR SEVEN SMALL AND LARGER CHINESE POT VESSELS Partly glazed ceramic. China, Song to Ming dynasty The three smallest pieces have the same shape and are from the Song dynasty, miniatures after the large storage vessels. All three are decorated with brown dots on the exterior. Three of the medium-large pieces are glazed, from the Yuan to Ming dynasties. The glazes are white grey, green with craquelure, green-grey with craquelure. The largest pot is unglazed with rounded sides and a silver collector s number on the base. 83 A SMALL CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC POT Glazed ceramic. China, Ming to Qing dynasty A Henan ware pot with a dark brown glaze. The pot has a spherical body with a flared mouth at the top. Short, skewed spout, ribbon-shaped handle. The glaze shows flowing patterns. The flat foot and area above are unglazed, while the interior is glazed throughout. Yellow, numbered label from the Fischer Foundation. Dimensions: HEIGHT 10 CM, DIAMETER 12.2 CM Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 84 A CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC BOWL WITH LOTUS BLOSSOM Glazed ceramic. China, Ming to Qing dynasty A wide, harmoniously brownglazed bowl, light drop formation around the ringshaped foot, which is only partly glazed and shows caking from the kiln support. The well is framed and shows a lotus blossom in the center. Dimensions: HEIGHT 3.9 CM, DIAMETER 19.3 CM Condition: Fine crack around the rim; otherwise good condition. Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona Dimensions: HEIGHT CM, DIAMETER CM Condition: Mostly good condition with some minor chipping on the lip and foot Provenance: From the of Dr. Mechthild Borries-Knopp, Germany Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A GROUP OF SMALL CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC VESSELS Glazed ceramic. China, Song to Ming dynasty This group of glazed ceramic vessels consists mostly of small pots without necks, one slightly larger vessel with a handle loop and a bowl. One of the bowls has a beautiful celadon glaze, another is of the Longquan type. The small pot with flared lip and brown color has fine, dense craquelure. The smallest piece has a brown glazing mark and shows glaze drops. Dimensions: HEIGHT CM, DIAMETER CM Condition: All in good, age-related condition; one pot missing a handle Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona Estimate EUR Starting price EUR THREE CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC DRINKING BOWLS Glazed ceramic. China, Song to Yuan dynasty These bowls, known as Henan ware, are also named Temmoku after Tianmu Mountain, where such drinking bowls were made in the Chan monasteries. The piece with the largest diameter has a fine glaze and a particularly tasteful appearance. The bowl with the brown interior glaze shows a black flowing pattern and chips on the lip. The third piece could be younger than indicated above and is in perfect condition. It has a lustrous, coffee-brown glaze with fine flowing patterns. All three bowls with yellow, numbered labels from the Fischer Foundation. Dimensions: HEIGHT CM, DIAMETER CM Condition: Good, age-related condition; minor glaze faults, etc. Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 86 TWO CHINESE DEEP TEMMOKU BOWL Glazed ceramic, China, Song dynasty and in the style of Song dynasty One larger bowl with a black-brown glaze with flowing patterns on both sides, in the style of Song-dynasty. The foot is unglazed and shows light grey cracks. The other, smaller bowl of similar design with flowing streaks of brown inclusions, likely Songdynasty. This bowl is typical Henan ware, the term Temmoku is Japanese and refers to the Tianmu Mountain in China, where this kind of ceramic was made during the Song dynasty. Dimensions: HEIGHT 8.3 CM, DIAMETER 15.6 CM HEIGHT 6 CM, DIAMETER 14 CM Provenance: From the of Jürgen L. Fischer, Ascona 32 33

19 87 A TEADUST GLAZED PORCELAIN BOWL Porcelain. China, 20 th Of rounded form with two handles in an evenely mottled olive-green teadust glaze. A thin section of the mouth has been left unglazed and there is an apocryophal four-character Daoguang mark on the bottom. Dimensions: HEIGHT 5.5 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From an Italian private 88 A SMALL CHAMPLEVÉ CACHEPOT Enameled bonze. Japan, around 1900 An attractive small bronze cast pot enameled in Chinese style decorations consisting of leaves, flowers and scrolling foliage on a dark turquoise background. Dimensions: HEIGHT 19 CM fine bronze patina Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before ENAMELED METAL SNUFF BOTTLE WITH CORTESAN AND INTELLECTUAL Enameled Metal. China, 19th Of flattened heart shape with concave oval foot surrounded by a footrim, finely painted on a yellow ground with flowers, depicting on one side a courtesan and on the other side an intellectual, both on a natural landscape background. Apocryphal Qianlong mark on the base. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.5 CM Condition: Optimal condition with some signs of wear and use; some color wear and partly some discoloration is visible; minor scratches here and there Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 92 AN ATTRACTIVE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE WITH ENAMEL PAINTING Porcelain with enamel painting. China, 20th Of ovoid form with an unglazed circular base ring. Painted with enamel colors, are various floral depictions, partially gilt, with scrolling foliate vines and leaves and a bow. Ceramic stopper; with spoon. Apocryphal fourcharacter Qianlong mark. Dimensions: HEIGHT with stopper 7 CM Condition: Mint condition Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 93 BANDED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE Striped agate. China, 19th/20th Almost circular in form, exactingly smoothened and polished. Here, the beauty of the mineral s grain stands in the foreground, the aesthetic play of the stripes, circles and inclusions. The color ranges from an opaque ocher yellow to whitish or brown nuances. Large circles framed by lines and mysterious fluctuations in the recesses, with one part resembling a bottle gourd. The stopper provides a nice contrast light-gray with a bluish hue and features a spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.2 CM Condition: Very good condition with some minimal signs of wear and use, such as some minor chips on the foot rim and the lip Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 94 CARVED TIGER S EYE SNUFF BOTTLE WITH FLOWERS AND BIRDS Tiger s eye. China, early 20th A tiger s eye snuff bottle, delicately and harmoniously carved on both sides with birds and flowering trees: on one side two birds facing each other and resting, on the other side one bird resting, and the other flying toward the companion. This bottle presents beautiful shades from dark honey brown to light brown with dark green stripes. The stopper is also in tiger s eye. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.3 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 89 A TEADUST GLAZED CENSER Glazed ceramic. China, late 19 th early 20 th Of round shape with an oval foot, finely covered in a mottled turquoise-yellow teadust glazed lion mask handles and apocryphal Qianlong four-character mark. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7 CM, DIAMETER 12 CM Condition: The rim with a chip and one repair Provenance: From an Irish private 90 A CLOISONNÉ BASIN Cloisonné enamel. China, around 1900 Of lobed circular shape with an outward flaring rim, decorated with lotus flowers, scrolling foliage and leaves on an enameled light blue background. The rim finely gilt with an archaistic brocade pattern and the four feet gilt as scrolling vines. Dimensions: HEIGHT 10 CM, LENGTH 24.5 CM Condition: Good overall condition commensurate with age some oxidation on the inside Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before CARVED AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE WITH BATS Amber. China, 19th early 20th Wide-shouldered form with short neck, the honey-yellow amber featuring fine, scattered inclusions. On each side is bat, fu, in relief, symbolic of luck and prosperity. The latter is also signified by the cord with the round coins, although money, qian, was also considered an amulet against illness-causing demons. The stopper is made of red coral set in silver, with the spoon also made of silver. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.7 CM with slight signs of age and wear, minimal scratches as well as a notch are visible; some green patina on the metal part of the lid; traces of glue on the lid rim is visible Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 96 A PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE WITH FO-DOG Porcelain with enamel painting. China, late 19th early 20th Of conical form with an unglazed circular base ring. With depictions of iron-red painted fo-dogs on a green bamboo background. Agate stopper; with spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT (with stopper) 8 CM minor firing imperfections Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 34 35

20 97 AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE WITH BEETLE ON WINE TREE BRANCHES AND A BIRD Agate. China, 20th Wide, round form, the color yellow-brown with a slightly white area. Perfectly crafted surface and polish. The high relief on the front side features budding branches towards which a bird flies while a beetle moves from the other. The stopper also made of agate, with a spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.3 CM Condition: Very good condition with hardly any signs of age and wear Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 98 GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE IN THE SHAPE OF AN ELEPHANT Imperial yellow Peking glass. China, 20th This round bottle shows a mango yellow elephant, wearing a decorated shabrack on both sides. The elephant represents intelligence and strength, as well as longevity. The gilded stopper shows a mark, Shou, for longevity. With spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.2 CM Condition: Mint condition Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 99 A YELLOW GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE FLOWERS IN BASKET Glass. China, 20th Of globular form with an exaggerated outward body and oval base ring. Carved in the imperial yellow glass are lotus flowers in a bamboo basket. Metal stopper; with spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT with stopper 6 CM Condition: Mint condition Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 100 BROWN OVERLAY SNUFF BOTTLE WITH TREES, BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES Glass, metal. China, 19th A brown overlay on a white glass snuff bottle of ovoid shape depicting on both sides playful butterflies and joyful birds flying and sitting on a flowering tree. Taotie handles on the narrow sides. Painted golden stopper in metal. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.6 CM with slight signs of age and wear such as little loss of material Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 103 A PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE WITH ENAMEL PAINTING Porcelain with enamel painting. China, 20th Of ovoid form with a bulbous body and circular, unglazed base ring. With depictions of iron-red painted dragons with flaming pearl surrounded by floral elements. Apocryphal four-character Guangxu mark. Gilt metal stopper; with spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT with stopper 5.5 CM Condition: Mint condition Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 104 INSIDE PAINTED SNUFF BOTTLE WITH BUTTERFLIES Glass and paint. China, 20th Flat, oval form with meticulous inside painting, both sides featuring a composition with dynamically drawn butterflies of varying sizes in many various colors. The flat stopper on the top is made of graygreen jade; elegant spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.4 CM Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 105 CARVED IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE WITH LANDSCAPE AND LITERATES Ivory. China, late 19th early 20th Almost circular, very flattened form with detailed relief on all sides. Wise men seated on cliffs beneath towering, knotted pines. One side shows a literati reading a book, the other side three wise men, one of whom is writing with a brush. Steeply rising mountains in the background. The tightly tiered background pattern features clouds. Stopper with spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 5.8 CM Condition: Very good condition with slight signs of age and use Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 106 BLOSSOMS OF PEONIES, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ETC. Porcelain with enamel paint and gold. China, 20th A very attractive, small, round snuff bottle with a thin neck, showing a dense, colourful composition of different blossoms with a variety of accents, some in gold. The narrow sides show lion masks with floral eyes and teeth. Dark blue stopper with spoon. Apocryphal red four-character mark QIANLONG nian zhi in seal script. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.45 CM Condition: Extensive wear and fading to the enamel painting; otherwise complete condition Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 101 CARVED CAMEO SNUFF BOTTLE Cameo. China, modern Powerfully carved, high relief with scenic presentation running around the bottle. The background color is green and the relief white with red edges. A bearded wise man with bindle travels accompanied by two servant youths. Surrounded by knotted pines, one of the boy is pointing to a bird, while the other feeds some from a bowl. The agate stopper with spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.9 CM Condition: Very good condition with slight signs of age and use; one minimal chip on the body is visible Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 102 CARVED CAMEO BANDED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE WITH SCHOLAR ON A BUFFALO, SERVANT, BAT, AND CLOUDS Striped agate. China, modern Light gray hue of particularly noble appearance, the blackbrown image in high relief. Depicted is the prominent god of longevity Shoulao riding an ox with the ruyi scepter, a sign of dignity, in one hand. The boy accompanying him is also holding one. Fluttering between the two is a bat, fu, a popular symbol of good luck. Atop the domed stopper is a knob. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.3 CM Condition: Very good condition with usual signs of age and use, such as minimal chips; the spoon is missing Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 107 OCTAGONAL SNUFF BOTTLE Colored glass. China, Qing dynasty This snuff bottle has a delicately proportioned shape. Eight vertical facets tapering to a circular foot, and an almost flat shoulder with a straight, cylindrical neck and a honey-brown stopper. Black rim and spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.2 CM Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria Estimate EUR Starting price EUR OCTAGONAL GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Colored glass. China, Qing dynasty This mango yellow snuff bottle has an elegant, slender shape with eight smooth sides. The foot is round, the shoulder is slanted and the neck is short. The yellow stopper has a small, black rim. With spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.9 CM Condition: Mint condition Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria Estimate EUR Starting price EUR

21 109 CERAMIC SNUFF BOTTLE WITH THE EIGHT BUDDHIST EMBLEMS Ceramic. China, early 20th This round snuff bottle is decorated in two layers. The Eight Buddhist Emblems, Bajixiang, in front of a leiwen pattern. Red lacquer (?) stopper with chilong, spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.6 CM Condition: Good, complete condition Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 110 SNUFF BOTTLE WITH ROWS OF BAMBOO CULMS Nephrite. China, 20th A strong snuff bottle on a flat, oval foot, with a short, smooth neck. The relief appears like an arrangement of thin bamboo culms. Bamboo, or zhu represents old age, tenacity and peace, and dispels demons. Black to black-grey and green-grey stopper Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.6 CM ; spoon missing Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 113 A PINK OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Glass. China, modern Rectangular with a square base. With floral depictions on all four sides in pink overlay glass on a white background. Agate stopper; with spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT with stopper 8 CM Condition: Mint condition Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 111 SNUFF BOTTLE WITH PLUM BLOSSOMS AND SHANSHUI Turquoise. China, late 19th mid 20th This snuff bottle s main features are the uniform, beautiful pale blue of the turquoise stone and the ever popular Shanshui landscape, alluding to the mountains with a rock from which a blooming prunus emerges. In a lake, two literati are enjoying the landscape in their boats. Dome-like stopper with small knob and spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.5 CM Condition: Natural cracks in the glass Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 112 SNUFF BOTTLE WITH BLOSSOMS, BIRDS, MAN ON BOAT Rose quartz. China, late 19th mid 20th An elaborately made, beautifully translucent snuff bottle with a high relief carving of a bearded man wearing a hat on a boat amid the waves on one side. The other side shows blossoms and two birds, one with a long tail. The domed stopper shows floral decorations, as well as a red collector s number written by hand on the underside. Ivory spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.4 CM Provenance: From a German private 114 SNUFF BOTTLE WITH INCISED DECORATION Milk glass, quartz. China, modern Flat body with profiled shoulder on flared foot. The stopper pf quartz. Incised decoration with characters and flower patterns on the front and reverse. Dimensions: HEIGHT including lid 6.7 CM ; the decor is slightly rubbed Provenance: From a Spanish private Estimate EUR 50.- Starting price EUR SNUFF BOTTLE WITH PINE TREE, CRANE, STAG, ETC. Colored cameo glass. China, modern This glowing red snuff bottle shows a crane and deer, two symbols of longevity, underneath a tree on one side, and a bird on a pine tree next to a sitting animal, possibly a dog. Red glass stopper with spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.3 CM, small chip on the stopper Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 119 SNUFF BOTTLE WITH PINE TREE, CARP AND PEACH Colored cameo glass. China, modern 116 SNUFF BOTTLE WITH THE EIGHT BUDDHIST EMBLEMS Imperial yellow glass. China, 20th This round snuff bottle with an oval foot and a smooth, cylindrical neck features a dense composition of the Eight Buddhist Emblems, Bajixiang. Metal stopper with flower, spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.4 CM Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria This small snuff bottle is exceptional in both its form and motifs. The tall shape with a long neck flattened sides is finely aligned. One side shows a basket hanging from a branch with grapes. The basket contains two carps, symbolizing endurance, bravery and success, as well as marital harmony. The other side shows a high vase growing out of a pine tree, with another basket hanging from a branch. This one contains longevity peaches. The stopper is made from honey-yellow mineral with a silver setting; the spoon is made from silver. Dimensions: HEIGHT 8.5 CM Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 117 SNUFF BOTTLE WITH DRAGON AND LION Chalcedony. China, 20th This snuff bottle has a beautiful color, changing from violet-grey to brownyellow shows a white dragon and lion fighting. The stopper is light grey, with a black disc and a spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6 CM Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 120 ZHU PEARL AND FLAMES LACQUER SNUFF BOTTLE Lacquer, gilded inlay, glass. China, 20th This small bottle has the form of a vase, hu, and is covered in a dark blue lacquer, smooth 118 BANDED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE WITH BEAUTIFUL NATURAL WAVES AND ANGULAR PATTERNS Striped agate. China, 20th A very finely formed bottle made of agate, its grain truly pleasing to the eye. Extremely fine transitions from white to orange-red areas with gray between the two, darker in the delicate lines, brighter when transitioning from white. On one side, the flow of the lines is waved, on the other arched and with a sharp corner, almost at a right angle. The red agate stopper with spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6,3 CM with usual sings of age such as small chips in places Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria and shiny like glass. One side featuring the flaming magic pearl, zhu, inlaid in gilded metal. Dark blue, glass stopper with a short spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.7 CM with some signs of age and wear such as some chips and scratches on the foot rim and on the base as well as on the stopper Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 38 39

22 127 A MIXED LOT OF 5 SPLASHED SANDWICH GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES Glass. China, modern Various shapes and sizes with splash glass décor. Glass stoppers and ivory spoons. 121 PROTECTIVE DEMON MASKS AND BATS Amethyst. China, 19th A larger bottle with a conical shape and rich relief. Sounding stones and bats as symbolds of good luck between lotus and sun emblems. Four large demon masks, each with a Chinese character Wang, or king, on the forehead, referring to the demon Yenlo Wang. Hemispheric knobs in between, as seen in archaic jade pieces. The conical stopper shows a thunderbolt, as well as a red collector s number handwritten on the underside and the foot. Red ivory spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT 9 CM Provenance: From a German private 122 A BLUE AND YELLOW OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Glass. China, modern Of ovoid form with depictions of Chinese boys, pavilions, bats, ruyi and a crane in bright yellow overlay glass on semitranslucent blue glass. Glass stopper and metal spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT with stopper 6.5 CM Condition: Mint condition Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 123 A SMALL SPLASH GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Glass with agate stopper and ivory spoon. China, late 19th 20th Of globular form with a short neck and oval irregular base. Made of black glass with fine streaks of copper and gold. Dimensions: HEIGHT (with base) 5.5 CM one minor scratch Provenance: From a German private 124 AN OPENWORK CERAMIC SNUFF BOTTLE Glazed Ceramic. China, Qing dynasty or Republic period Baluster shaped snuff bottle with a rounded, rectangular base ring. Finely molded in openwork with a phoenix and a dragon with a blue-turquoise glaze. Ceramic stopper; with spoon Dimensions: HEIGHT with stopper 6.5 CM Condition: Mint condition Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria Estimate EUR Starting price EUR FOUR INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES Glass with painting. China, 20th The first with flowers and a landscape. The second depicting scholarly objects with a landscape on the reverse. The third with shanshui and a bird on the reverse. The last with blue overlay glass and depicting a duck in a pond and flowers on the reverse. Dimensions: HEIGHT approximately 7 CM - stoppers missing; 3 with spoons, one of them broken off inside on the third bottle Provenance: From an Austrian private Dimensions: HEIGHT of the tallest bottle 8 CM Condition: Good condition - one missing stopper and spoon Provenance: From an Austrian private 125 AN OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Glass. China, 19th Of rectangular, slightly rounded form with a circular base. Modelled with red overlay glass with Chinese characters and lion mask handles. Agate stopper. Dimensions: HEIGHT with stopper 7.5 CM ; spoon missing Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 126 AN AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE Agate. China, 19th/20th A creamy green snuff bottle with lion mask handles on the side. Of rounded rectangular form with broad shoulders and oval base ring. Agate stopper; with spoon. Dimensions: HEIGHT with stopper 7 CM Condition: With a crack/scratch Provenance: From the of Helmut Longin, Austria 129 MIXED LOT OF 3 VARIOUS SNUFF BOTTLES Ceramic and glass. China, 20th The first yixing ceramic snuff bottle with gold-lacquered inscription and painting. The second one with splash glass décor. The last one glass with streaks of green, orange and yellow. Dimensions: HEIGHT of the tallest bottle 8.5 CM Provenance: From an Austrian private 130 TWO METAL AND ONE ENAMELED SNUFF BOTTLE Metal and enamel. China, late 19th early 20th The first depicting dragons with turquoise inlay. The second in the form of a gilt metal double gourd with a Buddhist lion stopper. The third enameled with a finely painted shanshui motif. Dimensions: HEIGHT of the tallest bottle 9 CM - stopper missing on the enameled bottle Provenance: From an Austrian private 40 41

23 131 AFTER YU ZHI DING ( ) Ink and colour on paper. China, 17 th or 18 th Depicting scholars in a pavilion amongst shanshui; inscribed Yu Zhi Ding with two artist seals. Wood roller ends. Dimensions: 197 x 62 CM (with mounting), painting size: 116 x 50 CM Condition: Age-related condition, several retouched areas particularly the facial features partly reworked Provenance: From a European private Estimate EUR 1.500,- Starting price 750,- 132 AN INK DRAWING DEPICTING GUAN-YU Ink on paper. China, Qing dynasty Of rectangular shape. An ink drawing or sketch on paper depicting the Chinese general Guan-yu. Dimensions: 34.5 x 24.5 CM, some wear and soiling, possibly trimmed Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before 1930 Estimate EUR 50.- Starting price EUR AFTER ZHANG DAQIAN ( ) Ink and colour on paper. China, 20 th Century A large painting with depictions of lotus flowers and leaves on unusual gold paper, in the manner of Zhang Daqian. Signed and with three seals: Zhang Daqian. Wood roller ends. Dimensions: x 82 CM (with mounting), painting size: x 66 CM, minor creases Provenance: From a European private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR AFTER QI BAISHI ( ) Ink and colour on paper. China, 19 th or 20 th Loquats. Inscribed Baishi Laoren with an artist seal. Dimensions: 169 x 74 CM (with mounting), painting size: 137 x 66 CM, minor creases Provenance: From a European private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR

24 139 MIXED LOT OF CHINESE GAUZE PAINTINGS Textile and painting. China, early 1900s 135 AFTER CIXI (EMPRESS DOWAGER, ) Ink and colour on paper. China, 19 th or early 20 th A fine depiction of bats amongst clouds and large, ripe peaches. Dated Gaungxu ( ) with inscription Guangxu Bing Shen Ji Chun Shang Yuan Yu Bi and sealed Cixi Huangtaihou yubi zhi bao, with two further seals. Wood roller ends. Dimensions: 194 x 53.5 CM (with mounting), painting size: 85 x 38 CM, minor creases Provenance: From a European private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR TWO ATTRACTIVE CHINESE PAINTINGS ON SILK Painting on silk. China, 19th Decorative, framed paintings on silk, each depicting a court lady with finely decorated robes in a scenic landscape. Both framed. Dimensions: 42 x 30.5 CM (with frame), minor wear to frame Provenance: From an Austrian private 136 THREE JAPANESE GAUZE PAINTINGS Textile and painting. Japan, early 1900s Three paintings on gauze textile depicting super naturalistic bijin and a samurai on horseback with sheathed sword. Dimensions: HEIGHT of the largest painting approximately 165 CM Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before A CHINESE PAINTING OF BUDAI AND SEVERAL LUOHAN Ink and colors on silk. China, Qing, end of the 19 th A delicate painting; eccentric, exquisite and featuring very charismatic facial expressions. Buda, an incarnation of the future Buddha, dominates the composition. A luohan is sitting on a mythical turtle in front of him, another is sitting on a mythical creature with two horns, talons, a gold-yellow mane and a uniquely expressive head. The person in the green gown and sitting on a large cushion is rather enigmatic. The large square seal center top, Qianjing Gongbao, Precious palace treasures, takes up an important space in the image. To the right of this is a larger round seal, Guxi Tianzi, Antique rarity, belonging to the Son of Heaven (tianzi). On the left is a three-row inscription in black ink. The scroll is made from fine wood. WITH THE IMPERIAL SEALS and Dimensions: SIZE painting 86.3 x 50.2 CM, SIZE scroll 181 x 61 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From an old private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A group of seven rectangular paintings on Gauze textile depicting various birds and flowers. Dimensions: HEIGHT approximately 120 CM Condition: Good condition Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before

25 140 A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE BELT BUCKLE Jade. China, Qing dynasty or earlier Square-cut belt buckle with slightly domed frontside on four openwork edges, central depiction with relief of a geometrically stylized dragon with slender body facing to the left in a finely incised square-cut frame, verso with plain recessed base. The edges with rectangular openings. Creamy white jade with dark brown inclusions and veining, smooth surface polish. Dimensions: HEIGHT 4.4 CM, LENGTH 4.4 CM, WIDTH 1.9 CM Condition: Overall good condition consistent with age, traces of use and very fine and smooth hand patina, verso with minor scratches Provenance: Private Canadian Collection Collector s label reads: 6 Dynasties Jade Belt Buckle (3rd-6th C. A.D.). Kuei dragon head above stylized phoenix-bird head below. Rare 688 D509 [in red]. Off-white Manchurian jade w/ veining of orange-brown. This period is difficult but Han derivatives are most of the authentic examples. Strong & wearable [in red]. 141 A CELADON JADE PEPPLE PENDANT Celadon nephrite. China, the carving from the later Qing dynasty, the pebble probably Ming dynasty or earlier Natural pebble shape with one hole at the top for suspension as a pebble. The celadon nephrite pebble of consistent color, with large areas of white-brown weathering on the backside, the nonweathered areas with nice patina and a smooth finish. Early natural pebble with a rudimental carving in slight relief, depicting a bird, a rock and a tree in light relief, added during the later Qing dynasty. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.7 CM Condition: Excellent Provenance: From a private Canadian Collection Estimate EUR 50.- Starting price EUR A WHITE JADE RITUAL BIRD-SHAPED PENDANT PEI Jade. China, Qing dynasty or earlier Of upright rectangular shape with rounded corners, beveled edges, the beaker indicated by a drilled hole for attaching a thread. Creamy white jade with cloudy pattern and streaky russet inclusions, subtle veining of the stone, smooth surface polish. Flattened ornament with low relief, depiction of a stylized bird-like creature with compressed involute beaker, broad head, circular eyes, pointed ears and elongated body, standing on a rectangular base, the feathered wings indicated by slightly curved vertical grooves. Dimensions: HEIGHT 10.3 CM, WIDTH 3.3 CM, DEPTH 0.5 CM Condition: Condition consistent with age, upper part broken, fine hand patina Provenance: From a private Canadian Collection Estimate EUR 50.- Starting price EUR A PALE CELADON AND BROWN JADE RING Celadon jade. China, Ming dynasty Of regular tubular shape, plain and polished surface. Ring of regular outline, plain and softly polished outside surface exposing the natural beauty of the stone, expressive caramel brown veiny net of inclusions on a pale celadon green underground. Dimensions: outer DIAMETER 3.5 CM, WIDTH 0.6 CM, fine hand patina Provenance: From a Canadian private Estimate EUR 50.- Starting price EUR AN APPLE GREEN JADEITE PEACH AND BIRD PENDANT Jadeite. China, 19 th Of natural pebble shape with one drilled hole on top for suspension as a pendant. The jadeite of a mottled apple-green tone with several shades of white, streaks of darker green and a smooth surface polish. Naturalistically carved to depict a peach surrounded by tendrils and leaves with a bird sitting on it. Dimensions: HEIGHT 4.5 CM Condition: Good with some wear and minor surface scratches here and there, good patina Provenance: From a private Canadian Collection Estimate EUR 50.- Starting price EUR AN AGATE PENDANT Agate. China, 19 th Of rectangular shape with black and brown inclusions depicting a Chinese scholar amongst a rock, a pine tree and lingzhi. Tied on a string with a wood bead depicting scholars. Dimensions: HEIGHT 4.7 CM, WIDTH 3.3 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From a French private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A SMALL CELADON JADE BEAD LE (2 views) Celadon green jade. China, Qing dynasty or earlier Of rectangular shape with flattened edges, convex profile, drilled hole running vertically from the top edge to the bottom. Fine grained celadon green jade with cloudy texture and white inclusions, soft polish. Plaque ornament with convex profile, polished surface enhancing the expressive yet subtle veining of the stone. Dimensions: HEIGHT 3.8 CM, WIDTH 1.9 CM, DEPTH 0.9 CM consistent with age, minimal chips to the edges, fine hand patina Provenance: From a private Canadian Collection Estimate EUR 50.- Starting price EUR A WHITE AND GREY MOTTLED JADE CLOUD ORNAMENT Jade. China, Qing dynasty or earlier Of rectangular shape with flattened edges, the curved plaque on the frontside with incised and cut relief, on each smaller side of the rectangle a drilling holes for the mounting. White creamy jade with grey inclusions and mottled veining, very smooth surface polish. Ornament with ridged outline, the frontside with low relief of angular C-scrolls, resulting in a cloud like pattern. Dimensions: LENGTH 6.1 CM, HEIGHT 4 CM, DEPTH 0.8 CM Condition: Very good condition, minimal traces of use, smooth hand patina Provenance: From a private Canadian Collection Estimate EUR 50.- Starting price EUR

26 148 A SOAPSTONE CARVING OF A BUDDHIST LION Soapstone. China, 20 th Carved in a celadon tone with inclusions as a snarling Buddhist lion upon a plinth. Dimensions: HEIGHT 18 CM Condition: Several scratches and nicks, otherwise good condition Provenance: From an Italian private 149 AN ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF JADE BIRDS ON STANDS Jade and wood. China, 20 th In the form of birds with finely incised feathers and long tail, standing on a rocky plinth, fitted on a four-footed wood base. Dimensions: HEIGHT (with base) 12 CM Provenance: From the of Sohel Chawla, New-Delhi Estimate EUR Starting price EUR AN ENGRAVED DUAN INKSTONE Stone, lacquer, wood. China, Qing dynasty Of rectangular form, the base with a recessed rectangular reserve. The stone in a matching, lacquered wood box with cover. With a smooth grinding surface, carved around the recessed inkwell with a neatly incised rain and cloud border, the stone of a purplish-brown color. Dimensions: SIZE stone 15.8 x 10.4 x 1.8 CM, SIZE box 17 x 11.5 x 3.5 CM Condition: The stone with some wear and surface scratches, and one chip to the lower right corner - the box with extensive damage to the lacquer Provenance: From an Austrian private, with old collector s numbers Or inscribed both on the stone and the box 153 A MIXED LOT OF VARIOUS COLLECTIBLES Ivory, ceramic, soapstone, porcelain, metal. China and Japan, 19 th -20 th Of various shapes and sizes, consisting of four Sino-Japanese ivory figurines, the tiger with large loss to the head. One ivory card case with losses to the top. Two enameled cloisonné bowls. One finely enameled and gilt, green lid (19 th ). One porcelain, satsuma style Buddha figure. Two metal objects, one of them a colored hair slide. One soapstone seal with a lion dog and an orange glazed ceramic figurine. Dimensions: HEIGHT of the tallest figure 12 CM (orange glazed ceramic figure) Condition: Generally in good condition Provenance: From an Austrian private, acquired before A JADEITE PENDANT Jadeite. China, 20 th 151 JADE CARVING OF FISHES AND AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS Greenish-white jade. China, 19 th Depiction of fishes, a bat, a double gourd and other auspicious symbols. Fine open work décor and carved elements in a multi-stage relief. Dimensions: HEIGHT 5 CM, WIDTH 9.5 CM with only a few age-related signs of wear, such as a chip on the tail of the fish Provenance: From a German private, Baden-Württemberg Jadeite carving of a rat and an archaistic two-headed snake. Dimensions: HEIGHT 4.5, LENGTH 2.5 CM with minor firing imperfections Provenance: From a French private 154 A MIXED LOT OF CHINESE FIGURAL IVORY CARVINGS Ivory. China and India, 18 th 19 th Consisting of nine individual carvings. One Indian lion carving (18th or 19th Century), well carved expression and mane. The other Chinese carvings depicting various figures, an amusing depiction of a Fo-dog, a half of a pomegranate with figural depictions inside and an ivory plaque with a phoenix in relief and inscription on the back. Dimensions: HEIGHT 4 to 12 CM Condition: The pomegranate consisted originally of two halves; otherwise generally in good, age-related condition with natural age cracks Provenance: From a German private 48 49

27 155 AN ENGRAVED FIVE-STORY PEWTER COSMETICS BOX Pewter. China, Qing dynasty, likely early 19 th The five sections neatly incised and punched with various designs. The top with paradise birds in a blooming cherry tree, the sides with bajixiang emblems amidst leafy lotus and peony blossoms. Cylindric with flat base. Dimensions: HEIGHT 13 CM Condition: Some dents, minor scratches, extensive patina and wear Provenance: From an Austrian private 156 A SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BAMBOO ARMREST Bamboo. China, Qing dynasty Of carved bamboo with natural grain and a beautiful age patina. Neatly incised depiction of a scholar in a mountainous landscape, seal mark and signature to upper right, further inscription to backside. 157 A WOOD BRUSHPOT WITH FIGURAL SCENE Wood. China, 20 th In circular shape with a hollowed inside, carved in relief there are various figural depictions including scholars, children and a horse amongst a scenic landscape. Inscription in a reserve. Dimensions: HEIGHT 15 CM with a small nick on the bottom Provenance: From an Italian private Dimensions: HEIGHT 28.3 CM, WIDTH 8.9 CM, THICKNESS 8 MM Condition: Excellent, with a tiny abrasion to one of the edges and some old stains Provenance: From an Austrian private 158 TWO RHINOCEROS HORN CARVINGS WITH A LARGE WOOD STAND Rhinoceros horn and wood. China, Qing dynasty The first and larger rhinoceros horn carving in the form of an openwork full tip libation cup missing the top cup section, with vines and flowers delicately carved and arranged in openwork. The horn is of a caramel tone, almost semi-translucent at the tip 19th. The second and earlier rhinoceros horn carving of a similar caramel tone, depicting two immortals amongst lotus buds and blossoms with lingzhi on the side. Both carvings have been fitted to a large and impressive wood stand in the form of a large rock with lingzhi and pine trees. Dimensions: HEIGHT (overall) 56 CM, LENGTH (overall) 52 CM, HEIGHT of the larger horn 31 CM, HEIGHT of the smaller carving 14.5 CM Condition: The larger horn with small losses to the top and some smaller repairs. Missing the top section of the cup. The smaller carving with small nicks and scratches, the stand with small losses - all generally in good condition commensurate with age Provenance: From a German private A similar, larger full-tip libation cup was sold at Sotheby s 18th March 2008, lot 205 Estimate EUR Starting price EUR

28 161 BRONZE FEMALE LUTE PLAYER Bronze. China, early 20 th A lively female lute player cast in bronze. She stands smiling on a base; dark green patina. Dimensions: HEIGHT 20 CM Condition: Good condition Provenance: From an Austrian private acquired before A FINE CINNABAR RED LACQUER VASE Wood and lacquer: China, Republic period Of square baluster-shaped form. Depicted on the four sides are various figural scenes of scholars carved in relief on a brocade pattern background. On the neck finely carved flowers and vines. The inside and bottom lacquered black. Dimensions: HEIGHT 38 CM Condition: Good overall condition small chips on the rim and general wear Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDAI Bronze. China, Qing dynasty A bronze cast model the laughing god of luck Budai holding his sack and sitting on a round pedestal. The hollowed bronze has been filled with a cork and a felt-pad has been glued on. Likely serving as a paperweight. Dimensions: HEIGHT 8 CM, minor wear Provenance: From an Austrian private 160 A CHINESE EMBROIDERED RANK BADGE AND SLEEVE BAND Embroidered silk. China, Qing dynasty The circular rank badge embroidered with court ladies surrounded by gourds, floral motifs and ruyi. The sleeve bands embroidered with dragons and Chinese characters on a blue ground. Dimensions: Sleeve band HEIGHT 49 CM; Rank badge DIAMETER 23.5 CM Condition: Good age-related condition Provenance: From an Austrian private 163 A CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER Wood and lacquer. China, 20 th Of circular form with cover. The lid well carved with lotus blossoms and leaves upon rocks in relief above a brocade pattern. The sides carved with scrolling vines and the inside lacquered black. Dimensions: HEIGHT 3 CM, DIAMETER 7.5 CM Provenance: From an Italian private 164 A CHINOISERIE ARMCHAIR Wood, lacquer and bamboo. Europe, 19 th An elegant Chinoiserie armchair with the feet shaped as the talons of a four-clawed dragon grasping a pearl. Depictions of birds, flowers and pavilions lacquered on the backrest and legs. The wood is stained in a slightly gold tone and bamboo mesh is utilized for seating. Dimensions: HEIGHT 105 CM Condition: Good overall condition minor rubbing to the surface Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before AN ELEGANT DARK HARDWOOD CABINET Hardwood, brass. China, 20th Century Finely carved in relief with figural depictions of fishermen and boys amongst pine trees and pomegranate on the two doors of the main section there is a working key. The upper section carved with bats and the Chinese character shou (longevity). The interior and parts of the exterior are later additions, but complement the cabinet. There is a further hatch on top and the four feet are fitted with brass. Dimensions: Approximately 120 x 130 x 55 CM (H x L x W) Condition: Good condition minor scratches and cracks Provenance: From an old Austrian 165 A PAIR OF SQUIRREL AND GRAPES BRONZE VASES Bronze. China, Qing dynasty Both of compressed globular shape with a wide flaring mouth. Decorated in relief above archaistic brocade patterns and waves, are squirrels amongst lingzhi, vines, leaves and grapes. The two handles are also cast as squirrels with bushy tails gnawing at one of the fruiting vines. Dimensions: HEIGHT each 44.5 CM Condition: One of the vases is missing the base - good overall condition Provenance: From a German private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A CHINESE LACQUERED BAMBOO AMCHAIR Bamboo, wood and lacquer. China, 19 th A decorative armchair made almost entirely of bamboo nodes, lacquered and worn so that the patina appears mottled, which gives the chair an elegant look and feel. The backrest is partially carved with an openwork brocade pattern. Very elegant and simple design. Dimensions: HEIGHT 95 CM, some wear to lacquer and scratches Provenance: From a German private 52 53

29 168 BRONZE STATUE OF SHYAMA TARA Bronze. Sino-Tibetan, Ming Dynasty, ca. 16 th - 17 th A highly expressive bronze of the Green Tara sitting on an unusually large and accentuated lotus throne in relaxed pose. Her right leg rests on a second smaller lotus pedestal. This Tara has a very elegant feminine figure, shows a slight tribhanga and wears numerous chains on her naked torso, but also her arms, waist and ears. She wears a five-jagged crown and a chignon. This and her round facial features are indications of Chinese influence. The right hand shows the wish-fulfilling gesture and her left hand is holding the stem of a lotus flower. Tara is a very popular goddess, or Bodhisattva, and is considered a guardian from all possible dangers. Dimensions: HEIGHT 25 CM Condition: Age related, good condition - fine patina, some oxidation; possibly lotus attribute missing in the right hand Provenance: From the of Sohel Chawla, New-Delhi 169 A GUARDIAN DEITY RIDING ON A LION Bronze. Sino-Mongolian, 17 th / 18 th An expressively crafted bronze sculpture displaying a figure with a naked upper body riding on a lion (in the style of the Chinese shizi of the Ming period) with slightly turned back head and decorated with a small bell and tassels. The rider presenting a stretched and naked upper body, whereas the shoulders are covered, facial expression similar to a Krodha deity (guardian spirit, Tibet), coiled headdress, one hand resting on the side, the other raised and holding a sphere. Tiny feet covered with boots. # Dimensions: HEIGHT 25.1 CM Condition: Very good and dark patina, a small loss to lion-tail overall in good condition Provenance: From the Dr. Herbert Fux Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A BRONZE CAST FIGURE OF GUANDI Bronze. China, Qing dynasty A large, and expressively cast bronze figure of Guandi, the god of war, sitting on a plinth. With a dignified expression, a flowing robe and long beard. The bronze bears a fine patina. Dimensions: HEIGHT 31 CM Condition: Good, complete condition - fine patina Provenance: From a French private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A BRONZE FIGURE OF A STANDING BUDDHA Bronze. Thailand, 19 th Depiction of a standing crowned buddha on a base dressed in a long robe and dhoti around the waist. His hands outstretched in abhaya mudra, offering protection. Satisfied facial expression. Dark patina. Dimensions: HEIGHT 20.5 CM, fine patina Provenance: From an Austrian private 172 A BRONZE FIGURE OF A BUDDHA Bronze. Thailand, 19 th The buddha seated in the half lotus position on a plinth. The robes draped over one shoulder. The right hand forms the bhumisparsha mudra, the other one resting on the lap. Downcast eyes and a slightly pointed mouth. Dimensions: HEIGHT 19.5 CM Condition: Good, complete condition Provenance: From a German private 173 A SMALL BRONZE OF CHAKRASAMVARA Bronze. Tibet, 19 th Depicted on a lotus throne in his white form (three eyes and two arms) with female consort who holds a skull cup and long-life vase. The third eye not visible. Dimensions: HEIGHT 9.5 CM, strong patina, imperfections Provenance: From an Austrian private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR

30 174 LARGE SCULPTURE OF A CIVIL-SERVANT DEITY PREVIOUSLY PART OF A MUSEUM COLLECTION Loess, lacquer, gilding. China, late Ming to early Qing, ca. 17th cent. This sculpture of a seated figure comes from the well-known Austrian of Wilhelm and Walter Exner and was exhibited in the East Asian Museum in Frankenau (Germany) for many years. It presents a civil-servant deity, possibly from the Daoist trinity of Sankuan, the three civil servants of divine rank. This figure of a high-ranking civil servant in Chinese clothing is appropriately wearing a cap on his head and holding a gui, a dignitary scepter, in his hands. The gilded face is very expressive and has inlay eyes (glass) and an open, speaking mouth. The plastic folds of the floor-length robe are well formed and the sleeves very wide at their ends. This heavy sculpture has been molded out of loess soil and gone over using lacquer and partially gilded. Some remnants indicate that the gilding was once more extensive than what remains preserved today. Dimensions: HEIGHT 71 CM Condition: Pronounced signs of aging and old repairs. Provenance: Once part of the Exner in Vienna as well as (up to 1964) the former East Asian Museum in Frankenau (Germany) Estimate EUR Starting price EUR MEDITATING BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Fine wood, lacquer, gilding. Vietnam, approx. 18 th A rare Vietnamese figure of Buddha, seated in padmasana, hands held in dhyanamudra on his lap. His facial features emphasize reclusiveness while the sharp curls on his head symbolize spirituality. Finely crafted lotus throne. Dimensions: HEIGHT 55.3 CM Condition: Some revisions of the lacquer with red and black paint as well as traces of gilding - good condition Provenance: From a German private, acquired 1986 in Asia according to the owner Estimate EUR Starting price EUR LARGE DRY LACQUER BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Dry lacquer, painted eyes, traces of former color with gold painting. Burma, 19 th Century Depicted is Buddha Shakyamuni on a multistepped throne with a smooth back, seated in the padmasana lotus position. The hands form the bhumisparsa mudra, the gesture of touching the earth, which declare Buddha s victory over Mara. Expressive facial features, downcast eyes, small nose and slightly pointed mouth. The expressions, the shape of the head and the type of the ears show the style of Ava Amarapura. Dimensions: HEIGHT 97 CM with clearer signs of age and wear such as restored sections and little loss of material; the lotus bud on the ushnisha is missing Provenance: From an old European Estimate EUR Starting price EUR

31 179 AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE CHAMPA SANDSTONE STELE WITH GODDESS Sandstone. Champa, 10th A goddess in long clothes, wearing a belt and fishtail pleat known especially from the old sculptural art of Kamboja, standing barefoot on a pedestal in front of a nimbus. She is holding a lotus blossom in her hands. Her posture symbolizes the womb, while the lotus is a symbol of luck. The goddess has an introverted expression and is wearing a crown on her head, heavy jewelry on her ears, jewels around her neck and decorative rings on her upper lower arms. Possibly this piece depicts the goddess of beauty and luck, Lakshmi. From a marine exploration find. 177 A FIRE-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A WORSHIPPER Fire-gilt bronze. China, Tang dynasty A kneeling figure in worship, with a head and face just like a female Bodhisattva like Guanyin, holding an object in one hand. Two lotus flower bowls and a column in between form the base. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.7 CM Condition: Good overall condition Provenance: From a former Dutch Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A STUCCO HEAD OF A PATRIARCH Stucco. Gandhara, c. 3 rd to 5 th The Greek influence characteristic of Gandhara is evident in this expressively crafted head of a bearded dignitary or patriarch. Stucco works like this are rather rare as the material is not as durable. However, it allowed the artist more nuance than stone due to its plasticity, as can be seen in this work. The back area is typically unworked, as these stucco sculptures were invariably placed on walls. It is difficult to determine the exact time it was crafted, as the Taxila school for example was active even after the 5 th. Dark bronze base. Dimensions: HEIGHT HEAD 21 CM, WITH BASE 31.8 CM Provenance: From an American private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR Dimensions: HEIGHT 68 CM Condition: Distinct signs of age; in complete condition, the entire backside, as well as some of the front, is covered with marine concretions Provenance: From an American private Literature comparison: For a comparison of marine patina, see The Art of Champa by Jean-Francois Hubert, no A similar Champa sandstone stele with the same marine concretions, with a depiction of Brahmani, was sold at Sotheby s March 23 rd 2007, lot 41. Note: The old kingdom of the Cham people in central Vietnam bordered on the Khmer empire, fostering both exchange and competition. There were both Hindu and Buddhist shrines. The kingdom s golden age was during the 9 th and 10 th. Estimate EUR Starting price EUR

32 181 BUDDHA ON A HIGH THRONE Wood, lacquer and gilding. Burma, Shan, 18 th to 19 th Buddha is seated in paryankasana on a very high base. One hand is touching the earth, calling on Bhumidevi, or Mother Earth. Heroic chest, meditative expression, lotus bud on top of the ushnisha. Dimensions: HEIGHT 19.3 CM Condition: Signs of age and damaged base Provenance: From a German private 180 A BURMESE, MANDALAY STYLE, WOOD FIGURE OF A WORSHIPPER Wood, lacquer, gilding and inlays. Burma, Mandalay style, 19 th This figure is standing on a base and holding his hands in the gesture of worship, one foot is reverently twisted and his facial expression conveys worship as well. Headdress and garment in the courtly Mandalay style, some gilding as well as many small colored glass inlays. Dimensions: HEIGHT 31 CM Condition: Signs of age, good condition Provenance: From the of Annemarie van Meer 182 TWO GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURES WITH ROYALS GARMENTS Gilt-lacquered bronze. Thailand, Ratanakosin, 19 th A gilt-lacquered bronze figure depicting a buddha as a prince with royal garment. Seated in padmasana on a multi-tiered plinth. The right hand displays the mudra of bhumisparsha, the left hand placed palm-upward on the right leg. The other bronze figure of a royal themed bodhisattva with female facial features. Dimensions: HEIGHT 18.6 CM and 16.6 CM Condition: Good, age-related condition Provenance: From an Austrian private 183 A WOOD SCULPTURE OF A HUNTER WITH PREY Wood, lacquer, painting. Burma, first half to mid-20 th A very naturalistic, large sculpture of a hunter with his dog and his prey. His black hair is tied in a bun with a ribbon. He is unshaven and wearing only a pair of short trousers. He is carrying a quiver with arrows and holding the slain animals in his hands. The painting shows some tattoos black lizards on his upper arms and mystical diagrams on his chest. The man is standing on a round base, his dog is begging. Dimensions: HEIGHT 89.8 CM Condition: Some signs of age, especially around the base Provenance: From the of Anette van Meer 184 A BURMESE, AVA STYLE, BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Bronze. Myanmar, Ava style, 19 th Gautama Shakyamuni seated in padmasana on a stepped throne, holding one hand in bhumisparsha mudra, the earth touching gesture. Buddha is calling Bhumidevi, the goddess representing Mother Earth, to witness his victory over Mara (Satan). The body is very well proportioned; lotus bud on his ushnisha. Fine engravings on the samghati and throne. Dimensions: HEIGHT 24 CM Condition: Good, full patina Provenance: From the of Anette van Meer Estimate EUR Starting price EUR THEATER FIGURE WITH DEMON MASK Wood, lacquer paint, gilding, inlays. Burma, late Konbaung to 20 th This figure appears to be in the middle of a theater performance. The courtly garment, with its flame-like tips is a compelling detail. The decorative patterns with thayo relief and shwecha glass inlays in different colors offer a slae-like structure with flowers, tendrils, waves, etc. The actor is wearing a fierce mask of a bilu with large, staring eyes and sharp teeth. Dimensions: HEIGHT 24 CM, with minor signs of wear commensurate with age; the tip of the left shoulder is missing Provenance: From the of Annemarie van Meer 60 61

33 188 TRIBAL STORAGE BASKET Lacquer and bamboo. Burma, mid-20 th Of elongated round shape with four small legs, made of rugged bamboo and coated with black lacquer, with two brackets to hook the handwoven bamboo strap and transport it. Used by the native Burmese Karen. Dimensions: HEIGHT 30.5 CM, DIAMETER 15 CM Condition: Traces of use and wear, cracks in the lacquer surface and loose strap Provenance: From the private of a German diplomat 186 PAIR OF RARE BURMESE OFFERING VESSELS Lacquer, wood and bamboo. Burma, late 19 th early 20 th A special pair of three-part bulbous vessels, each raised on four clawshaped feet, the outside densely decorated in orange-red and black with a beautiful elaborate drawing of dancers and creatures of the zodiac, all on a cross-hatched background. The base with flora design and Burmese scripts. The inside simply lacquered in red. Dimensions: HEIGHT 39.5 CM, DIAMETER 38 CM Condition: Good and stable condition but the age is obvious, cracks and chips along the borders and surface - one damaged foot and two broken and later stuck together Provenance: From the of Annemarie van Meer Estimate EUR Starting price EUR BETEL (KUN-IT) OR COSMETIC (BE- IT) BOX Lacquer technique, bamboo. Burma, 19 th A three-part cylindrical container, the outside decorated in orange-red and black with linear bands, lively birds with open wings and floral motifs, the uppermost with Burmese scripts, the lid top is centered with a Chinthe (lion-like creature). The inside of the container is simply lacquered red, excepting the tray, the outside of which, including the bottom, is decorated with concentric lines and bottom centered with a plant, the underside of the base is decorated in the same way. Dimensions: HEIGHT 12.9 CM, DIAMETER 20.5 CM Condition: Traces of use and wear, cracks in the lacquer surface and loss along the edges and a yellow stain on the outer cover Provenance: From the of Annemarie van Meer 189 A GOURD-SHAPED KWET BOWL Wood and lacquer. Burma, 20 th A medium-sized vessel with lid in the shape of a gourd. The knob in the center of the lid appears like a stem. This Kwet is shining deep black on the outside and gleaming red on the inside. Dimensions: HEIGHT 17.3 CM, DIAMETER 27 CM Condition: Good original condition, minor signs of use Provenance: From the of Annemarie van Meer 190 LARGE HANDWOVEN TRIBAL BASKET WITH COVER Wood, bamboo and lacquer. Burma, early 20 th A stately square wooden base basket with a round mouth used to hold rice and grain, stands on four feet and has bamboo strips for shoulder straps to improve carrying capabilities. Dimensions: HEIGHT 59 CM Condition: Rubbed lacquer, some cracks and damage on bottom and underneath but generally the condition is good and the basket is solid. Provenance: From the of a German diplomat 62 63

34 191 RARE BURMESE RED AND BLACK FOOTED TRAY Lacquer, wood and bamboo. Burma, early 20 th Of round shape and raised on three feet, decorated with a simple composition of red and black lacquer. Dimensions: HEIGHT 14.5 CM, DIAMETER 36 CM Condition: Traces of use and wear, rubbed lacquer and loss along the edges Provenance: From the private of a German diplomat 194 A HSAY DAUNG MEDICINE BOX AND SIEVE Lacquer and bamboo. Burma, Early 20 th 195 SMALL HSUN-OK Lacquer and bamboo. Burma, 19 th / 20 th Red lacquered, the container on a wide stand-up - it was originally meant for the storage of the components of Burmese cheroot cigars. With the attached sieve it was used for medicine and to separate dried herbs from coarser components. With an inscription on the bottom. Dimensions: DIAMETER 28.5 CM, HEIGHT 16.5 CM considering its age, losses and small cracks Provenance: From the private of a German diplomat A five-part small bowl used for the ceremonial food offering, topped with a series of trays and smaller bowls. The pieces fit together pleasingly, ending with a semicircular inverted bowl. Decorated in orange-red, black and yellow with zodiac animals in rosettes, waves and linear bands. The interior bowls and trays with similar decorations and centered with a zodiac creature. Dimensions: HEIGHT 22.5 CM, DIAMETER 21 CM Condition: Cracks and wear due to usage - overall good condition Provenance: From the of Annemarie van Meer 192 ANTIQUE KHMER LACQUER BETEL BOX WITH GOLD OVERLAYS Lacquer, wood and bamboo. Khmer, Cambodia, 19 th A two-part cylindrical container, the open upper tray divided in four compartments, the outside decorated with slim beige, elaborate strips and golden overlays forming a rhombus design. The inside simply lacquered in black. Dimensions: HEIGHT 11.5 CM, DIAMETER 24 CM Condition: Traces of long use and wear, rubbed lacquer and loss along the edges Provenance: From the private of a German diploma 193 ANTIQUE KHMER LACQUER BOX Lacquer, wood and bamboo. Khmer, Cambodia, 19 th A two-part cylindrical container, the open upper tray divided in four compartments, the outside decorated in red and black with slim beige, elaborate strips with triangular patterns. The inside simply lacquered in black and with visible interwoven bamboo. Dimensions: HEIGHT 10.5 CM, DIAMETER 22.2 CM Condition: This piece shows evidence of long use with cracks in the lacquer surface and damage on the interior and bottom area Provenance: From the private of a German diplomat 196 A GROUP OF FIVE INDONESIAN MASKS Painted wood. Indonesia, 19 th early 20 th All masks from the epic of Ramayana including depictions of Sugriwa, Hanoman, Khon Angada and Minak Jingga. Dimensions: HEIGHT 18.5 to 21 CM Condition: Generally in good condition, with minor wear and loss to painting Provenance: From the private of a German diplomat Estimate EUR Starting price EUR

35 197 EIGHT RIDERS ON VARIOUS ANIMALS Wood. Burma, 20th All figures are seated in the same position. One foot is pointed up perpendicularly and one arm is held perpendicularly, touching the knee of the same leg. The facial features are serious and the clothing and headdress courtly. The animals are taken from the Burmese zodiac, which also indicates the months. The depictions of the animals vary in size and some are real while others are fantastic: two elephants, a rat and tiger, very expressive chinthe lion, manuthiha (also half lion) and the mythical eagle garuda (in Burma, galon) with beak and folded hands. All animals are set on a rectangular base, the wood colored blackish; the group was probably part of a nat house. Dimensions: HEIGHTS between 21.5 and 27.3 CM Condition: Generally in good condition Provenance: From the of Annemarie van Meer 198 TWO PUPPETS FROM A MARIONETTE THEATER Wood, fabric, metal, glass. Burma, 20th 200 A BURMESE WOOD FIGURE OF THE SACRED HAMSA BIRD Wood, lacquer and gilding. Burma, 20 th A Hamsa bird is standing on a two-tier base with another, smaller one on its back. The bird is often identified with the Supreme Spirit and is the vahana (mount) of Sarasvati and Brahma. In Burma, this mythological goose is also called Hintha. The base and both Hamsa are densely decorated with a thayo relief and lacquer-gilt. The lower part of the base is rectangular, while the upper part is bowl-shaped. Both birds have inlaid eyes, spread wings and flame-like tails. Dimensions: HEIGHT 40.3 CM Provenance: From the A. van Meer Marionette theater is a very popular and traditional leisure activity in Burma and these rather large puppets are elaborately decorated. The male puppet is wearing shoes with bird heads, the female puppet is barefoot and full chested. The clothing is extremely elaborately designed, intricately decorated, all individually sewn and with silver and gold threads as well as round, silver metal plates that reflect the light when the puppet moves. There are likely around a thousand of them on each puppet; the outer plates are now darkly patinated. Colored glass has also been attached. The painted facial features are clear in expression, the full hair tied together and deep black. Dimensions: LENGTH approximately 88 CM Provenance: From the of Annemarie van Meer ; technical performance elements - controller and strings - are completely preserved. Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A VERY LARGE AND ELABORATE LACQUERED AND GILDED BURMESE ALTAR Wood, lacquer, gilding, glass inlay. Burma, 19 th Very impressive and elaborate five-part altar. Lacquered in a layer of black and then red with leaf gold applied and partially rubbed away after time. The multi-stepped base with large amounts of glass inlay, leads to the square section where presumably an adored Buddhist sculpture would be placed. Around this square section, a rectangular, tapered panel with glass inlay and gold-lacquered swirling leaves. Dimensions: HEIGHT 194 CM Condition: Age-related condition rubbing, losses to inlay; the gold lacquered leaves that flank the panel partially restored and with losses Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before 1930 Estimate EUR Starting price EUR PART OF AN ALTAR Wood, lacquer and glass. Burma, 19 th early 20 th Of square shape, lacquered in gold with multitudes of glass inlay. Likely part of a large and decorative altar. Could be fashioned into an attractive small altar for a sculpture. Dimensions: 12.5 x 25.5 x 30 CM (H x L x W) Condition: Missing other parts and general wear consistent with age Provenance: From an Austrian private acquired before

36 202 BETEL (KUN-IT) BOX WITH ZODIAC SIGNS Lacquer, wood and bamboo. Burma, early 20 th A three-part cylindrical container, the outside decorated in orange-red, yellow and black with the yathi or yati yok pattern, around the side of the piece the leafy background contains the twelve figures of the zodiac and their names in Burmese characters, around the interior sides and on the top are eight planetary beasts and their names in Burmese characters and the top is centered with a stylized peacock. The inside simply lacquered in red except for the trays, which are covered with concentric linear bands. The underside of the base is decorated in the same way. 203 BETEL (KUN-IT) OR COSMETIC (BE-IT) BOX WITH ZODIAC SIGNS Lacquer, wood and bamboo. Burma, 19 th A cylindrical container with a tiered foot, the outside decorated in orange-red and black with leafy and linear bands and a superb zodiac design that extends to the lid, where the top is centered with a Hinthar (Brahminy duck). The underside of the base with similar decoration. The inside simply lacquered in red. Dimensions: HEIGHT 19.5 CM, DIAMETER 26 CM Condition: Traces of use and wear, partial rubbing of the lacquer on the edges and small cracks Provenance: From the of Annemarie van Meer 205 ANTIQUE BURMESE RED LACQUER BAMBOO BASKET Lacquer and bamboo. Burma, early 20 th A fine, tight weave of thin reeds gives texture to this red lacquered and concave offering basket. Standing on a raised foot. Dimensions: DIAMETER 31 CM, HEIGHT 12 CM Condition: Rubbed lacquer and material loss due to usage, base ring with completely lacquer loss Provenance: From the private of a German diplomat 206 LARGE FOOTED SERVING BOWL Lacquered wood. Burma, early 20 th A very large flat lacquer bowl resting on four small feet. With an inscription on the bottom. Dimensions: HEIGHT 8 CM, DIAMETER 48.5 CM Condition: Cracks, rubbing and wear due to usage Provenance: From the private of a German diplomat 207 LARGE BURMESE WOODEN TRAY Lacquered wood. Burma, Mandalay Period, 19 th Dimensions: HEIGHT 22.5 CM, DIAMETER 23.5 CM Condition: Traces of use and wear, partial rubbing of the lacquer, material loss and cracking along edges and on bottom, as these items were used in daily life - some paint stains on the interior tray Provenance: From the of Annemarie van Meer 204 A BURMESE BETEL (KUNI-IT) BOX WITH SCENES FROM RAMAYANA Lacquer and bamboo. Burma, Bagan, approx A four-part cylindrical container, the outside is completely worked using the yuntechnique in orange-red, yellow, green and black with intricate scenes that recreate the Ramayana, an epic from the late Vedic age of ancient India in vignettes that also cover the lid. The inside is simply lacquered in red except for the tray-inserts, where the outside is covered with concentric color bands. The underside of the base is also decorated with a dancer. Dimensions: HEIGHT 17 CM, DIAMETER 18 CM Condition: Traces of use and wear, cracks in the lacquer surface and minor loss along the edges, white paint stains on the trays Provenance: From an Austrian private Of circular shape and unusual large diameter, crafted from one piece and coated with red lacquer. Dimensions: DIAMETER 45.2 CM Condition: Cracks, rubbing and wear due to usage, even so with original stable condition Provenance: From the private of a German diplomat 208 LACQUER SERVING TRAY Lacquered wood. Burma, 19 th 1st half 20 th Of circular shape with raised rim, crafted from one piece and coated with red lacquer. Dimensions: HEIGHT 4.8 CM, DIAMETER 30.5 CM Condition: Cracks and wear due to usage Provenance: From the private of a German diplomat 68 69

37 209 A LACQUERED BETEL (KUNI-IT) BOX Lacquer and bamboo. Burma, Bagan, early 20 th A four-part cylindrical container, the outside is finely decorated in orangered, yellow and black with dotted, linear and tortoise shell designs interspersed with small circles. The inside is simply lacquered in red, except for the trays which show similar patterns. Dimensions: HEIGHT 19 CM, DIAMETER 21.5 CM Condition: Traces of use and wear, cracks in the lacquer surface and minor loss along the edges, black paint stains on the trays Provenance: From an Austrian private 210 FINE LACQUER WATER BOWL Lacquer and bamboo. Burma, late 19 th early 20 th On the outside, brilliant hand-engraved decorations and drawings in red lacquer with a scene of joyful women and dancers together with an elephant and a tiger, all on a leafy vegetative background. The bottom centered with a flower. Dimensions: HEIGHT 21.2 CM, DIAMETER 25,5 CM Condition: Small cracks and wear due to usage, loss along the edges, overall good condition Provenance: From the of Annemarie van Meer 211 BETEL (KUN-IT) OR COSMETIC (BE-IT) BOX WITH SCENES FROM RAMAYANA Lacquer technique, bamboo. Burma, A four-part cylindrical container, the outside is completely worked using the yun-technique in orange-red, yellow, green and black with intricate scenes that recreate the Ramayana, an epic from the late Vedic age of ancient India in vignettes that cover the lid and interior sides, the bottommost and uppermost part with bands of color and foliage with birds and Burmese scripts. The inside is simply lacquered red excepting the tray-inserts, the outside of which, including the bottom are covered with concentric color bands and centered with plant motifs. The underside of the base is also decorated and centered with a tiger. Dimensions: HEIGHT 22 CM, DIAMETER 23 CM Condition: Traces of use and wear, cracks in the lacquer surface and minor loss along the edges, overall good condition Provenance: From the of Annemarie van Meer 213 AN INDIAN BRONZE SHRINE Yellow bronze. India, approx. 19 th A small bronze shrine on a stepped base with a columned entrance topped by jagged balustrade. It comes with a very small figurine of a four-armed deity that can be placed inside. The temple-like construction shows an inscription. Dimensions: HEIGHT 13.4 CM Condition: Good, complete condition; Minor dents, nicks and scratches the figure held on the altar with a wire Provenance: From a German private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR AN INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF BALAKRISHNA Yellow bronze. India, Maharashtra, c. 18 th to 19 th Very amusing representation of Krishna, portrayed here as a crawling boy. He is almost naked, only wearing a belt, and is holding a butter-ball. Dimensions: LENGTH 6.1 CM fine patina Provenance: From a German private 215 AN INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF GANESHA Bronze. Folk art of India, approx. 19 th The belly of Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and famous for his sharp-witted wordly wisdom, is especially round and powerful in this piece. In his arms, he holds fruits and sweet delicacies, which he loves to nibble. Ganesha sits on a stepped base featuring a silver collector s number on the inside. Dimensions: HEIGHT 3.7 CM ; Oxidation on the right of the base and remnants of gilding in the crevices Provenance: From a German private 212 A VIVID BETEL (KUN-IT) BOX Lacquer and bamboo. Burma, Bagan, early 20 th A four-part, cylindrical container, the outside is abundantly decorated in orange-red, yellow and black with linear and dotted bands enclosing a yok-thei design. There are tiny dancers swirling through an intricate scrolling background. The inside simply lacquered red except for the tray-inserts, which are covered with organic and concentric linear colorful bands, the underside of the base is decorated in the same way. Dimensions: HEIGHT 19 CM, DIAMETER 21.5 CM Condition: Traces of use and wear, cracks in the lacquer surface and minor loss along the edges, white paint stains on the trays Provenance: From an Austrian private 216 A SMALL INDIAN LINGAM ALTAR WITH GANESHA AND THREE DEITIES Bronze. India, 19 th Dimensions: HEIGHT 4.5 CM with usual signs of age and wear such as black patina and some minimal chips here and there Provenance: From the of Sohel Chawla, New-Delhi 70 71

38 217 AN INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF GANESHA Bronze. India, approx. 18 th -19 th A small bronze depicting the god of wisdom Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, seated on a lotus base, his four arms holding attributes fruit, pasha, and a bowl full of candy, which he snacks on with his trunk. His mount, a rat, is reclining in the front. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.2 CM Condition: Complete condition; Strong, green patina with oxidation and encrustations - weathering Provenance: From a German private 218 AN INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF CANDESHA / SHIVA Bronze. India, approx. 19 th Candesha is regarded as a worshipper of Shiva, his hands form the Anjali Mudra. He has a crown and a third eye, which suggests Shiva in the manifestation of Candeshvara. He is wearing ear jewelry and shows protruding shoulder elements. Dimensions: HEIGHT 5.5 CM Condition: Very good, age related condition Provenance: From a German private 219 AN INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF LAKSHMI Bronze. India, approx.19 th Lakshmi, standing here on a two-stepped base (one step is round, the other square), is the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity and the consort of Vishnu. In one hand, she holds a lotus bud, while the other hand hangs at her side. She is wearing a long dhoti, standing in tribhanga and wears a crown on her head. Dimensions: HEIGHT 5.3 CM Condition: Good, complete condition; encrustations and partial oxidation Provenance: From an old Viennese, silver collector s number 220 AN INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A PROTECTIVE DEITY ON ELEPHANT Bronze. India, approx. 17 th to 18 th A small tribal bronze depicts an elephant with large head and pointed tusks upon which a crowned deity in the style of the Khandoba (a popular rural deity) is seated, holding a weapon. The elephant Gaja is the mount of kings and symbolizes power. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7 CM Condition: Condition consistent with age; strong patina, remnants of gilding Provenance: From a German private 221 AN INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF GANESHA Yellow bronze. India, approx.19 th A small bronze figure depicting Ganesha with a large belly and four arms, seated on a square pase. He is holding various attributes, including a mace, fruit and candy, which he loves. He is snacking on a particularly delicious sweet with his trunk. Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and is worshipped as the god of wisdom and intelligence. A reptile is seen on the front of the base. With silver collector s number on the bottom. Dimensions: HEIGHT 5.8 CM ; encrustations and oxidation Provenance: From a German private 222 AN INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE FROM A GROUP Bronze. India, Maharashtra, approx. 18 th to 19 th A miniature bronze of a figure seated on a square plate, with upright head and holding several objects. Possibly a votive figure from an altar group. There is a silver collector s number on the bottom. Dimensions: HEIGHT 3.3 CM Condition: Good, age related condition; Soil encrustations and oxidation Provenance: From a German private 223 AN INDIAN BRONZE OF A DEITY ON TORTOISE Bronze. India, approx.18 th The tortoise Kurma is lying on a lotus base on a square plate. The its curved shell represents heaven and its flat underside symbolizes the earth. A deity is sitting on the tortoise with crossed legs and hands raised in abhayamudra. Strong and partially green age patina and silver collector s number on the base. Dimensions: HEIGHT 4.6 CM Condition: Good, complete condition; strong patina and partial oxidation Provenance: From a German private 72 73

39 224 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF KRISHNA AND RAMA Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. Northern India, Kashmir, around mid-19 th Exceptionally fine miniature painting from a Bhagavata Purana. Here, the ideal King Rama is sitting in a noble carriage being pulled by two white horses and steered by Krishna. The blue incarnation of Vishnu is wearing a golden halo and the carriage is extensively gilded. The whole image is framed by an intricate floral, decorative pattern. The painting also features a beautiful composition of blossoms and birds with extensive goldwork on the right side. Dimensions: 14.2 x 19 CM Condition: Particularly well-preserved colors Provenance: From an old Viennese 225 NARASIMHA KILLS THE DEMON HIRANYAKASHIPU Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. Northern India, Kashmir, 19 th A very poetic depiction of the famous scene in which Vishnu emerges, incarnated as a lion, from a pillar and kills the demon Hiranyakashipu, who is lying beneath his legs. Vishnu s lion head bears a golden crown. To his side, a female and a male figure accompany him, most likely Sridevi and the son of the demon, Prahlada. The border is composed of blossoms, birds and extensive gilding, as is the entire right side. Dimensions: 14.2 x 18.7 CM Condition: Particularly well-preserved colors Provenance: From an old Viennese 227 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF RAMA AND RAVANA Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. Northern India, Kashmir, around mid-19 th Rama, another incarnation of the god Vishnu, is fighting the demon-king Ravana, whose arms grow back after being cut off, with his axe in this lyrical, decorative and finely painted work. The bovinegoddess Sabala is in the background. The decorative border is very delicate and detailed. The right page features a floral composition in the form of a tree, several birds, two of which have horses heads! DIMENSIONS: 14.2 x 18.3 CM Condition: Minor signs of wear in the middle of the sheet - overall good condition Provenance: From a German private 228 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF KRISHNA AND RAMA Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. Northern India, Kashmir, around mid-19 th The hero Rama is standing on a throne with a crown on his head, while Krishna and either Radha or Sita stand before him. A worshipper is seen in front of the throne in adoration. At the bottom Rama is depicted among the army of monkeys, which defeated the army of demons after wild battles. The painting is decorated with gold in a dense, floral style and the right page shows a tree. Dimensions: 14.2 x 19 CM Provenance: From a German private 226 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF VISHNU AS VARAHAVATARA Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. Northern India, Kashmir, 19 th Vishnu s incarnation as a boar and the related killing of the demon Hiranyaksha is particularly important because it was this demon that held the goddess of the earth imprisoned in the depths of the sea at the time of the great flood. All life would have died out, had Vishnu not dived down to the bottom of the sea as a boar, killed the demon and freed the earth goddess. In this painting, the god stands on a red, headless Hiranyaksha holding a sword and the wicked smiling head by the hair. The outer border features blossoms, birds, rabbits, foxes and dogs (?) and the right page shows a large tree-shaped composition consisting of a vase and many birds. 229 A MUGHAL ROYAL PAINTING OF EMPEROR JAHANGIR AND NUR JAHAN Gouache and gold on paper. India, Mughal, 17 th A stylized, sensitively romantic portrait of the emperor Jahangir and his wife, empress Nur Jahan. Each is depicted within an oval border, set against a blue background, both with fine, floral decorations. Framed. Dimensions: 37 x 29.5 CM (with frame) Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From a Czech private with certificate of authenticity from Artemis gallery Estimate EUR Starting price EUR Dimensions: 14.2 x 18.7 CM Condition: Particularly well-preserved colors Provenance: From an old Viennese 74 75

40 231 A MANUSCRIPT PAGE WITH SMALL PAINTING Miniature painting with colors. India, 19 th Little sheet with text presumably from the Ramayana, a suggested by the depiction of a scene from the battle between the monkey army of Hanuman and demons of Ravana. Text and a pictoral scene are also painted on the reverse. Matted. 230 A PERSIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF A PALACE COURT Miniature painting with colors on paper. Persia, 19 th This miniature painting, from the same painter as the other Persian works, shows riders with a group of companions, although the palace architecture and images on the wall dominate this scene. The wall art shows mostly deer or similar animals as well as a rider, possibly on the hunt. Even one of the spires shows a scene with animals running, while the other is glowing white. Text on the top and bottom of the image as well as on the reverse. Dimensions: SIZE image 22 x 13 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From an Austrian private Dimensions: SHEET approximately 13.5 x 14.5 CM Condition: Age related condition; staining of the paper, some tears to the side, fading of painting Provenance: From an old Viennese 233 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF VISHNU, GANESHA AND SKANDA Painting with colors and gold. India, Kashmir, first half of the 19 th Five round medallions with pearl borders display gods in varied forms. Vishnu with his wives Lakshimi and Bhumidevi in the center, Ganesha on the left and Skanda on the right. At the very top is most likely Vishnu, depicted in his universal form, Vishvarupa, capable of taking on all forms. Shiva with one of his wives and, on the left, a three-headed devi. Matted. Dimensions: 27 x 22.2 CM Condition: Many areas missing and covered with gold Provenance: From an old Viennese 234 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF SHIVA, SKANDA AND DURGA Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. India, possibly Rajasthan, 19 th A folkloric representation of highly diverse aspects of various deities. Shiva is depicted in the bottom left corner on a lotus blossom in front of his white bull Nandi with his wife on his lap. The image in the lower right-hand corner probably also shows Shiva with his wife. The other images depict forms of Durga: riding a tiger in the top left corner and, in the top right corner, sporting countless, radially extended arms. The figure in the center is most likely Shiva s son, Skanda, an eternally youthful god of war. A popular titular god of villages. The worshipping figure on the left may be the sage Markandeya. Dimensions: 38.3 x 33.5 CM Condition: Some blemishes and signs of wear due to the age - overall good condition Provenance: From an old Viennese 232 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF RAMA WITH AXE Miniature painting with colors on paper. Northern India, 19 th or 20 th This small, folkloric painting shows Rama with an axe, called Parashurama, as well as the demon king Ravana, the ascetic Jamadagnya and Shabala. Dimensions: SIZE sheet 10 x 15.7 CM Condition: Some minor signs of wear in the empty sections on the edges Provenance: From an Austrian private 235 A KASHMIRI MINIATURE PAINTING OF VISHNU-AGNI Miniature painting with colours and gold on paper. North India, Kashmir, around mid-19 th This sheet comes from a Bhagavata Purana and could be an unusual depiction of a special incarnation of Vishnu in the form of Agni, the fire gid, without the usual iconographic appearance. The figure itself appears more like Krishna, who is not depicted as red however. The flames in front of the figure show the Srivatsa symbol of Vishnu. A delicately ornamental border frames the painting on three sides. Dimensions: SIZE sheet 14.2 x 9.5 CM Condition: Good, age-related condition Provenance: From a German private 76 77

41 236 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF BHADRAKALI WITH WEAPONS Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. Northwestern India, 19 th This miniature painting depicts Bhadrakali as the wife of Virabhadra (Shiva), as Shiva s third eye is visible and she is holding weapons. The long pearl necklace appears to be a simplified garland of skulls. She is sitting on a large lotus flower by a cushion while Shiva is lying flat on the floor, demonstrating her superiority over the god (there are other depictions of her sitting on his head). Small figures of Brahma, Vishnu and two forms of Shiva are sitting on lotus flowers before the throne. The painting features a floral border. Dimensions: SIZE sheet 23.3 x 17.7 CM Condition: Good, average condition Provenance: From an Austrian private 237 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF SHIVA WITH NANDI AND DURGA Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. Northern India, Kashmir, 19 th Four-armed Shiva is holding a trishula (trident) and amrta vessel, his hair reminding of his time as an ascetic. The white bull Nandi appears before the lotus throne, above a frieze showing a worshipping Raja and his followers. Durga, the shakti and consort of Shiva, stands to his right, also holding a vessel as well as a lotus flower and sword, which appears like a sabre here. Dimensions: SIZE sheet 13.9 x 9.7 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From an Austrian private 239 A KASHMIRI MINIATURE PAINTING OF DURGA WITH WORSHIPPERS Miniature painting with colours on paper. Kashmir, 19 th Durga is sitting with crossed legs on a tiger s skin and a wide lotus flowers, leaning on a cushion. The warrior goddess has four arms and is holding various attributes, including shanka (conch) and ankushai (goad), and wearing a crown as well as a third eye, like Shiva. There are crowned worshippers on either side of her, as well as below along with figures wearing turbans. A very finely painted work with a blue floral border. Dimensions: SIZE sheet 14 x 10.1 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From an Austrian private 238 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF SHIVA WITH NANDI Miniature painting with colors on paper. Northwestern India, late 19 th to first half of 20 th This work exhibits a rather folkloric style, depicting a white, four-armed Shiva sitting in the center with a third eye and wearing a crescent in his hair. His attributes include the trident, a serpent around his neck, sun disk and lotus flower. His wife Uma (or Parvati) is beside him and the white bull Nandi is lying in the front. Matted. Dimensions: SIZE sheet 19.6 x 13.3 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From an Austrian private 240 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF DURGA WITH FIRE NIMBUS AND TIGER Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. Northwestern India, 19 th Durga is a particularly venerated goddess and the protector of many royal houses. In this work, she is depicted as a peaceful, maternal aspect, as indicated by the damaru drum, with Yoni and Lingam symbols on its sides, the conch and the two mystical triangles arranged in a star shape. Durga s mount, a tiger, is also seen in the front, and some figures are standing on the edge in worshipping poses. Dimensions: SIZE sheet 18.5 x 12.5 CM Provenance: From an Austrian private 241 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF SHIVA ENTHRONED WITH NANDI Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. Northwestern India, 19 th This is a finely painted depiction of Shiva sitting on a lotus flower and leaning on a large cushion, holding an unusual attribute a female head. Third eye, golden halo and a serpend around the neck, a symbol of energy. Shiva s mount, the white bull Nandi, is standing in front of him. Matted. Dimensions: SIZE sheet 16.8 x 11.8 CM Condition: Some signs of wear and patina Provenance: From an Austrian private 243 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF VISHNU ON LOTUS Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. Northwestern India, 19 th The four-armed, blue high god Vishnu sits on a large, sun-like lots flower with the attributes (from top right) gada, shankha, chakra and padma, as well as necklaces, a crown, a halo and a tilaka on his forehead, all painted with great attention to detail. Dimensions: SIZE sheet 22.5 x 17.7 CM Condition: Floral border, some blemishes and signs of wear mostly in the empty sections on the edges. Provenance: From an Austrian private 242 KRISHNA SITTING ON LOTUS FLOWER Colored painting on paper. Northern India, 19 th Krishna is sitting on a lotus flower in lotus position, with blue skin, four arms and a noble crown on his head. He is holding several attributes: lotus flower, chakra wheel, shankha conch and a club. A worshipper stands on the left and the legendary bird Garuda on the right is a sign that Krishna is an incarnation of Vishnu. Dimensions: SIZE 16 x 12 CM Condition: Significant damages, only Krishna is mostly in good condition Provenance: From an Austrian private 78 79

42 244 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF SHIVA AND SONS Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. Northern India, Kashmir, first half of 19 th This amusingly eccentric and, in part, very finely painted work features the god Shiva as an aristocratic young man dressed in white with a third eye on his forehead and his white steer, Nandi, in the uppermost field. Next to him is one of his wives and below are his two sons, Ganesha and Skanda, on a peacock. Ganesha has the head of an elephant and a protruding belly, two very distinctive and important attributes of this god. Stretched over canvas, matted. Dimensions: 35 x 17.4 CM Condition: Multiple damaged points on the edges Provenance: From an old Viennese 245 A PRINCELY MAN AND HIS MISTRESS Miniature painting, gouache and gold on paper. India, around 18 th to 19 th The figures are seated on a high pedestal, both with a golden diadem and feathers. A golden sword is attached to the belt of the male figure with light blue robe. His hands stretched out to touch the female figure seated opposite, dressed in a red garment, a scarf draped around her body. A golden water vessel can be seen behind the man and an older female figure is stretching on the left. Almost half of this book page shows elegant Persian inscriptions, the back page shows only text. Dimensions: SHEET 28.6 x CM Condition: Medium good condition, matted Provenance: From an old Indian German in Berlin 246 AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF VISHNU ON A LOTUS THRONE Miniature painting with colors and gold on paper. Northern India, Kashmir, first half of the 19 th This work shows Vishnu sitting in lotus position on a wide lotus flower on a hexagonal throne. The deity is wearing jewellery, a crown and a halo, as well as a conch, chakra wheel and gadda mace. The five-headed serpent next to him symbolizes the vanquished Kaliya. Some of Vishnu s wives are also depicted in this painting. The painting is mounted; matted. Dimensions: 25 x 19 CM Condition: Significant blemishes, all filled with gold leaf - the painting of Vishnu however is almost fully intact Provenance: From an old Viennese 247 A PERSIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF RIDERS, DEER AND ROCKS Miniature painting with colors on paper. Persia, 19 th Riders with flags and companions on foot are moving along a ditch. This is not a hunting scene, as some deer are resting peacefully. This rather poetic painting features two other animals, quite similar to the deer but with long tails, in the foreground, and more around a rock formation spouting upwards like a fountain. Several cartouches with text and more text on the reverse. Matted. Dimensions: SIZE image 21.8 x CM Condition: Some of the edges are damaged; the painting has been glued at one point and is otherwise in very good condition Provenance: From an Austrian private 248 A PERSIAN MIINIATURE PAINTING OF A HUNTING SCENE WITH RIDERS Miniature painting with colors on paper. Persia, 19 th Several armed riders are hunting deer on a hill, although this painting could also show to groups of hunters in a scuffle. Very fine and colourful painting with meticulously written text. Matted. Dimensions: SIZE image 22 x 13 CM Condition: Some sheet edges show blemishes - the painting is in good condition Provenance: From an Austrian private 249 TWO EROTIC PAINTIGS Painting on ivory. India, 20 th Two love scenes. Small, fine paintings on ivory, with an attractive frame and wide mat. Dimensions: SIZE frame 23.5 x 35 CM, SIZE images 7 x 9 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: From the of Sohel Chawla, New-Delhi 80 81

43 250 MIXED LOT OF 5 PIECES OF SILVER JEWELRY Silver, turquoise, coral, bronze. Nepal, 19 th Including a pair of earrings with spiral design and hanging cornelian stones, a pair of rings with turquoise and coral inlays and a fine horse shaped bronze pendant. Dimensions: LENGTH from 2 CM to 5,5 CM Condition: Good, age-related condition Provenance: From the private of a German diplomat 253 A SMALL SILVER PLATE AND BOX Silver, glass. Indonesia, 20 th Very finely worked, the plate of circular form with scalloped interior, decorated in repoussé with floral and foliate motifs. The box of rectangular form with hinged lid, with similar decoration and Bordeaux glass inlay, with an old label. 254 A SILVER AND TURQUOISE MEDALLION Silver, turquoise. Tibet, 19 th With beautifully elaborate silver décor, centered with a turquoise. Dimensions: LENGTH 6 CM Condition: Good condition Provenance: From a German private Dimensions: Plate DIAMETER 9 CM, Box SIZE 6.5 x 5 CM (L x W) Condition: Good condition Provenance: From a German private 251 A SILVER AND TURQUOISE WOMAN S TEMPLE PENDANT (AKOR) Silver, turquoise and coral. Tibet, 19th Comprised of three sections and mounted on silver with turquoise and coral inlay. Dimensions: LENGHT 12.5 CM Condition: The central coral stone is broken, overall good condition Provenance: From a German private 252 AN INDONESIAN SILVER HAND MIRROR Silver, mirror. Indonesia, 19 th to early 20 th Of circular shape with elaborate floral decoration on one side and the mirror on the other. Silver mark 800. Dimensions: LENGTH 29 CM Provenance: From a German private 255 AN INDONESIAN SILVER LIDDED BOX Silver, wood. Indonesia, 19 th to early 20 th Of rectangular shape, very beautifully decorated with floral motifs, interior fittings in wood. Silver mark 800. Dimensions: 16 x 10 CM (L x W) HEIGHT 6.2 CM Provenance: From an Austrian private 256 A SILVER ELABORATE REPOUSSE SNUFF BOTTLE Silver, turquoise and coral. China Of wide hollowed body, the front side with a scene of an Immortal and a deer, centered with a coral gem, on the back the four harmonious animals, centered with a turquoise. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7 CM Provenance: From a German private 82 83

44 257 A GROUP OF SIX SILVER FLORAL REPOUSSÉ GOBLETS Silver. Indonesia 19 th to early 20 th With floral decoration, some with the foot also finely decorated, one featuring a dragon on the clouds. Dimensions: HEIGHT from 5 CM to 8 CM Provenance: From a German private 259 AN INDIAN SILVER ELEPHANT Silver. India, 19 th to early 20 th Modelled with a rug on the back and wearing decorative headpiece, supporting a howdah with a wealthy man and ridden by an attendant. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.5 CM Provenance: From a German private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A GILT COPPER BOWL Kashmir, India, 19 th Of lobed bowl form, the upper part partially in openwork. An attractively gilded copper bowl with floral decorations. Dimensions: HEIGHT 6 CM, DIAMETER 10.5 CM Provenance: From a Czech private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR TWO OTTOMAN AND PERSIAN COPPER BOWLS Copper. Ottoman and Persia, 18 th and late 19 th One larger bowl with lid, profusely incised with arabesque and animal decorations. The other smaller bowl, Persian and likely late 18 th, of classical form with sparsely incised with floral decorations and fishes, a symbol of fertility, on the inside. Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.5 and 23 CM, DIAMETER 21 and 40 CM, minor irregularities Provenance: From a Czech private 258 SET WITH FIVE SILVER TABLE OBJECTS Silver. Indonesia, 19th to early 20 th Including one betel box delicately chased over the hinged lid and sides with floral and foliate motifs, with a silver chain attached; one repoussé oval bowl with scrolling leaves design; one repoussé sugar bowl with handle and a small spoon, and two elongated lidded containers with a finely worked design. Dimensions: HEIGHT from 3.2 CM to 5.5 CM Provenance: From a German private 260 TWO SILVER OBJECTS Silver. China, around 1900 One shaped as a salt shaker in the form of a pagoda with Buddhist lions in and dragons. The other in the form of rikshaw. Both with hallmarks: Dimensions: HEIGHT 7 CM and 3.5 CM Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before A PERSIAN TEA KETTLE AND DISH Copper. Persia, 19 th early 20 th The tea pot with curved handle, elongated spout and lid. Incised are decorative elements such as geometrical patterns and floral motifs. The dish of simple form, with incised geometrical patterns near the rim. Dimensions: Teapot HEIGHT 38 CM, Dish DIAMETER 22 CM, some dents and wear Provenance: From an Austrian private 84 85

45 265 AN ELABORATELY ENGRAVED LARGE QAJAR INCENSE BURNER Brass. Persia, early 19 th In the form of a segmented, hollow shaft on a splayed foot. The globular body in partially fine openwork and with profusely incised decorations of various animals, human figures, birds and mythical beasts around floral sprays and scrolling foligage. On the foot, leading up to the body and on the neck are multitudes of inscriptions in nasta liq. Fine and rare composition. 264 A FINE BUKHARA TEAPOT Brass and copper. Central Asia, 19 th Formed as an elegant teapot with a wide curved spout, partly cast and partly hammered in brass. The ewer is engraved all around with floral decorations. The bottom is made from copper and attached to the brass body. Dimensions: HEIGHT 36 CM Provenance: From a Czech privaze Bonhams label Estimate EUR Starting price EUR Dimensions: HEIGHT 89 CM Condition: Good agerelated condition, some oxidation one breakage on the mouth and damage above the globular body, possibly restored in this area Provenance: From a Czech Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A PAIR OF MODERN PERSIAN ENAMELLED VASES Enamelled copper. Persia, late 20th or 21st The larger Minakari vase with a lobed mouth, finely enamelled and painted with geometric designs. The smaller enamelled copper vase with mottled turquoise stones. Dimensions: HEIGHT 14 and 42 CM Condition: Mint condition Provenance: From a Czech private 268 A BRASS CAIROWARE TRAY DEPICTING MUHAMMAD ALI Brass. Egypt or Syria, 19 th Of circular form with a raised, flattened rim. Arranged in circular registers are engraved inscriptions and arabesque interlace. In the center, the depiction of the Ottoman commander Muhammad Ali. Dimensions: DIAMETER 29 CM, fine patina, some staining Provenance: From a Czech private 266 AN ARABIC SHAAMI COFFEE EWER Gilt brass. Damascus, 19th to early 20 th 269 AN ENAMELLED PERSIAN COPPER BOWL Enamelled copper. Persia, early 20 th In the form of a coffee ewer with a large tapered spout and lid on a hinge held together by copper rivets. Incised floral decorations. Dimensions: HEIGHT 26.5 CM Condition: Good age-related condition minor bumps Provenance: From a Czech A copper bowl with a bulbous body enamelled with floral and calligraphic polychrome designs. Dimensions: HEIGHT 8 CM, DIAMETER 15 CM Provenance: From a Czech private 86 87

46 270 ARABIC KORAN HOLDER Wood. Ottoman, 19 th Of classic design, decorated with geometrical designs in high relief. Dimensions: HEIGHT when folded 41.5 CM Condition: Good age-related condition Provenance: From a Czech private 271 HANDLED VESSEL WITH STEEP SPOUT Burned with dark grey clay. Anatolia, approx BC A very unusual vessel in terms of its form. Dimensions: HEIGHT 24.2 CM Condition: Feet restored as well as minor amendments Provenance: From the property of a German royal house (more information on our website) Literature comparison: Compare with a similar form vessel at the Archaeological Museum, Istanbul Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A LARGE LUOHAN SATSUMA PALACE VASE An extraordinarily large, balustershaped satsuma porcelain palace vase. Depicted are several luohans and Kannon with dragon; Shimazu mon around the stepped base. The handles are formed as shishi masks. Dimensions: HEIGHT 55 CM Condition: Good overall condition - missing the lid and repaired crack on the mouth Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before A SATSUMA VASE WITH LUOHANS AND DRAGON Porcelain. Japan, early 1900s A late export satsuma porcelain vase with luohans and a dragon in relief. Shimazu mon and signature on the bottom. Dimensions: HEIGHT 16 CM Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before A POLYCHROME ENAMELLED AND GILT KASHKUL Gilt brass. Persia, 18th Century possibly Zand Of typical form, slightly elongated. The lower part in green with depictions of animals; the top with gilded calligraphy. Rare and unusual composition. Dimensions: LENGTH 31 CM Condition: Good age-related condition; chain added later Provenance: From a Czech private 275 A LACQUERED PANEL WIH MONKS AND DRAGONS Lacquered wood. Japan, Meiji period Covered in gold lacquer with depictions of monks and a dragon. In the center a monk with an inverted head, on the side a monk with a pearl conjuring a well carved, ferocious dragon. Finely carved all around with leaves and pine trees. Dimensions: LENGTH 67.5 CM, minor losses Provenance: From a Hungarian private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR

47 276 A LACQUERED BAMBOO JINGASA (WAR HAT) Lacquered bamboo, textile. Japan, 19 th A fine and intricately woven bamboo jingasa with gold lacquer in the form of two concentric circles ending in a gold lacquered mon, underneath two textile cushions. Dimensions: DIAMETER 44.5 CM Condition: Good general condition, some wear to lacquer, staining and tears in the bamboo frame Provenance: From a Hungarian private 277 A LACQUERED JINGASA (WAR HAT) Lacquered wood. Japan, 19th Of circular form with a domed central section. The outside is pressed with coarse greyish lacquer, with two painted central mon. The inside lacquered in black with a leather pad in the middle. Dimensions: DIAMETER 33 CM Condition: Good age-related condition with minor nicks and rubbing to lacquer, on the inside the mounts for wear are missing. Provenance: From a Hungarian private 278 A LACQUERED JINGASA (WAR HAT) WITH MON Lacquered bamboo. Japan, 19th Of conical and lobed form made entirely of interwoven bamboo, with a lacquered mon (crest) in gold hiramaki-e. With a textile string for wear on the underside. Dimensions: DIAMETER 43 CM Condition: Good general condition, very minor wear to lacquer Provenance: From a Hungarian private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A RARE LACQUERED JINGASA (WAR HAT) Lacquered wood. Japan, 19 th Of typical conical form, with stylized lacquered dragons and phoenix in red and gold hiramaki-e. The dragons are filled with a fine, dense sprinkled cloud-like grey lacquer. The underside in beautiful red lacquer with a very appealing rough texture. Dimensions: DIAMETER 45 CM Condition: Some wear and tear to the bamboo frame Provenance: From a Hungarian private Estimate EUR Starting price EUR A LACQUERED JINGASA WITH MON Lacquered wood and metal. Japan, Edo period Of domed form with a upward curved end, lacquered in black with gold hiramaki-e mon. The underside lacquered in red and with metal rings for wear. Dimensions: DIAMETER 32 CM Condition: Losses to lacquer, chipping to the front, losses to red lacquer underneath - otherwise good condition, no major damages Provenance: From a Hungarian private 281 A LACQUERED AND INLAID TRAY WITH BIRDS AND FLOWERS Wood, lacquer and mother of pearl. Japan, Showa period Of rectangular form, inlaid with mother of pearl in distinct Chinese style with a bird, pomegranate and butterflies amongst a branch with leaves. The sides inlaid with archaistic symbols in mother of pearl. All on a polished, black lacquered nuri background. Dimensions: 5 x 30.5 x 24.5 CM (H x L x W), minor loss to inlay Provenance: From an Austrian private 90 91

48 287 TWO POTS WITH BLUE AND WHITE SCENIC LANDSCAPE Porcelain with underglaze blue painting. Japan, Meiji 282 A LACQUERED CHEST WITH BIRDS Wood, lacquer, metal. Japan, late Meiji period Of rectangular form with a red lacquered tray inside. The exterior lacquered in red, with a gold hiramaki-e bird on a branch with leaves and blossoms. The chest is closed with a metal hinge. Metal handles on the side. Dimensions: LENGTH 39.5 CM, minor fading and wear Provenance: From a Hungarian private 283 BUGAKU OR CHIKYU MASK (HAPPY FACE) Lacquered wood. Japan, 19 th early 20 th Dry Lacquered mask, painted in red and black pigments. Signed on the back Dimensions: HEIGHT 21.7 CM, WIDTH 16.5 CM 284 A LACQUERED AND INLAID TRAY WITH PEACOCK Wood, lacquer and mother of pearl. Japan, Showa period Of rectangular form, with two inlaid mother of pearl peacocks on the lid in a large rectangular reserve in black lacquer surrounded by a dark red lacquer. The Condition: General wear - with colour scuffing due to age, mainly in the protrunding parts; subtle crack on the forehead Provenance: From a Hungarian private inside lacquered in an attractive, bright red lacquer. Dimensions: 4.5 x 30.5 x 24.5 CM (H x L x W) Condition: Good condition Provenance: From an Austrian private 286 A DRY LACQUERED GYODO MASK Lacquered wood. Japan, 19 th - early 20 th Decorated in red, yellow, white and black pigment over gesso. Wearing a three-pointed, domed crown. Gyodo masks are used to represent Buddhist figures, dragon gods, guardian deities and bishamonten. These masks cover the whole face and are generally used for outdoor Buddhist processions. Signed on the back. Dimensions: HEIGHT 33.2 CM, WIDTH 18.5 CM Condition: General wear - with colour scuffing due to age, mainly in the protrunding parts Provenance: From a Hungarian private One larger and one smaller three-footed pot with a vividly painted scenic landscape in Kangxi-style. Japanese, but for Chinese market. Dimensions: Larger pot 23 CM, smaller pot 19.5 CM Condition: Both in good condition, with holes on the bottom Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before 1930 old number EX A CHINESE SILVER COSMETIC MIRROR Export silver and glass. China, around 1900 Unmarked and of circular design with depictions of bamboo. Mirror on the inside. Dimensions: DIAMETER 6 CM Provenance: From an Italian private 285 SIX RED AND BLACK LACQUERED BOWLS Lacquered wood. Japan, 20 th Lacquered in black with a red stripe around the rim. Dimensions: HEIGHT 5 CM, DIAMETER 11.5 CM Condition: Good condition, very minor staining Provenance: From a Hungarian private 289 JAPANESE ARCHAIC BRONZE POT Bronze. Japan, Meiji period Globular pot. Raised on a low flared foot, with a framed floral pattern decoration. The globular body cast with two handles on the belly. Dimensions: HEIGHT 22.5 CM, DIAMETER 19 CM Condition: Good state of preservation according to age; minor material loss along the foot and rusty green patina Provenance: From an old Austrian private acquired before

49 293 STANDING FEMALE FIGURE Terracotta. Pre-classical, Mesoamerica, ca. 300 BCE 290 GAME BOARD WITH JAGUARS Terracotta. Moche culture, Peru, approx. 6 th (dated) TL-test A slightly elongated oval board with powerful toothing on the outside. Two jaguars sit across from one another positioned on the edge. Between them are two lines, between which are juxtaposed arrow lines - as emphasized by the confrontational character. However, both jaguars appear more like playful, curious kittens. One is entirely smooth, while the other has a pattern of small chased circles. The clay is red in color; on the underside, next to where the sample was removed for testing, is the handwritten certificate number. The Moche culture was located on Peru s northern coast and experienced its golden age from about the 5 th to 8 th. This piece has been TL tested. The age provided here is confirmed by the German laboratory Kotalla s report no from Dimensions: WIDTH 11.5 CM Condition: Good original condition Provenance: Formerly part of the Martinez Collection (Germany), acquired around 1970 Estimate EUR Starting price EUR DOG Terracotta. Michoacán culture, western Mexico, ca. 11 th (dated) TL-test This dog has been stylized with amusing subtlety. It looks like an ironing board with four stumpy legs, one at each corner. On one end is a short vertically protruding tail, on the other, the head. It has button-shaped, round eyes, a pointed nose and powerfully large ears. The animal was painted dark gray. The Michoacán culture belonged to the Purépecha empire, a rival of the Aztec empire. This piece has been TL tested. The age provided here is confirmed by the German laboratory Kotalla s report no from Dimensions: LENGTH 11.4 CM Condition: Good, original condition, considering its age Provenance: Formerly part of Marianne Huber s, Illinois, USA, acquired around 1980 Estimate EUR Starting price EUR ANIMAL-SHAPED VESSEL Terracotta. Peru, Chimú culture, ca to 1200 Unusual design, the animal s recumbent body curved and featuring pronounced ribbing on its top and its bottom. The tail and one leg are suggested. The head is stretched forward, the eyes expressive, the bridge of the nose continuous, the teeth visible on both sides. The vessel s funnel-shaped opening is located on the back half; two small handles are attached (one of which is fragmentary). The Chimú culture was located in northern Peru and its capital, Chan Chan, was the largest in South America at the time. The kingdom was conquered by the Incan Empire. Dimensions: HEIGHT 12.2 CM, LENGTH 24.7 CM Condition: Chips or weathering around the mouth, the ears, snout etc. Provenance: Once part of the Dr. Gottfried Eysank von Marienfells, Bad Schönau, Austria, acquired around 1970 Estimate EUR Starting price EUR This figure standing with its feet spread apart has a markedly long head and is wearing a hat. While the whole sheet-like figure is very flat, the nose juts out powerfully. The arms are curved, protruding stumps and the feet are not even depicted. The long head is dominant and the figure s femininity only visible in its wide belly. Narrow, sensual eyes and mouth, the lower robe suggested by engraved lines. Black pedestal. Dimensions: HEIGHT 19.4 CM Condition: Good, original condition for its age Provenance: Formerly part of Marianne Huber s, Illinois, USA, acquired around 1980 Estimate EUR Starting price EUR BIRD-SHAPED PIPE Terracotta. Ecuador, Chorrera culture, ca. 5th cent. BCE (dated), TL-test A very rare piece. The bird s head is spherical and large, the wings form stylized. The chest is green in color, the tail a shaft-shaped handle. The Chorrera culture was located in the province of Guayas in Ecuador and exercised considerable influence from around 1300 to 300 BCE. This piece has been TL tested. The age provided here is confirmed by the German laboratory Kotalla s report no from Dimensions: HEIGHT 7.4 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: Formerly part of Marianne Huber s, Illinois, USA, acquired around COUPLE SEATED ON A BENCH Terracotta. Chapala, Mexico, approx. 1 st BCE (dated) TL-test Very rare depiction of a small man and small woman peacefully and courteously sitting on a bench, possibly a pair of lovers and, at any rate, amusingly designed. They can only be differentiated by their headdress and size, the man being slightly larger. Both have large, round eyes, a beak-like nose, their arms held in front of their chest and their short legs extended straight. This piece has been TL tested. The age provided here is confirmed by the German laboratory Kotalla s report no from Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.3 CM, WIDTH 6.8 CM Condition: Good, age-related condition two very small holes where the samples were taken for the TL-test Provenance: Formerly part of the Ken Bower Collection, acquired around 1988 Estimate EUR Starting price EUR

50 300 VESSEL WITH LONG NECK AND NUBS Terracotta. Peru, Chavín culture, ca. 500 BCE 296 BLACK VESSEL WITH MONKEY Terracotta. Peru, Chimú culture, ca (dated) TL-test Spherical, slightly squat form atop an almost flat bottom, the long, pipeshaped neck running through the middle of the monkey s body. The facial features are very human in appearance, the eyes are large and the expression expectant and eager. The long tail is curled inwards towards the end. The Chimú culture was located in northern Peru and its capital, Chan Chan, was the largest in South America at the time. The kingdom was conquered by the Incan Empire. This piece has been TL tested. The age provided here is confirmed by the German laboratory Kotalla s report no from Dimensions: HEIGHT 18 CM, DIAMETER 15.3 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: Formerly part of the Lüders Collection (Germany), acquired around 1970 Estimate EUR Starting price EUR VESSEL WITH STRIPED PAINTING Terracotta. Peru, Nazca culture, ca. 300 to 600 CE The cup has a round bottom and its form is concavely curved towards the top. Running around the cup horizontally are wide black painted stripes as well as some narrow red stripes. The background color is beige and the round bottom is red-brown. Around the mouth is a pattern of strung-together, slanted N s. The Nazca culture was named after a southern Peruvian city located south of Lima and was composed of various tribes. It existed from about 200 BCE to 600 CE. Dimensions: HEIGHT 13.7 CM, DIAMETER mouth 11.2 CM Condition: Inside the mouth is a small crack; otherwise, very good condition for its age Provenance: Formerly part of Dr. Gottfried Eysank von Marienfels, Bad Schönau, Austria, acquired around STIRRUP JAR WITH FISH AND FROG Terracotta. Peru, Moche culture, ca. 500 CE Ovoid body on a slanted, flared foot. Very finely executed red painting against a beige background depicting two groups of trees slanted towards one another. Between them are four, very lively painted fish in two pairs placed perpendicular to one another. Waved lines suggest waters. Atop the conical, smooth neck sits a frog. Protruding from the curved handle is an entirely red, slanted spout. The Moche culture was located on Peru s northern coast and experienced its golden age from around the 5 th to 8 th. Dimensions: HEIGHT 23.2 CM Condition: Very good condition Provenance: Formerly part of Barbara Rüdiger s (Germany), acquired between 1985 and STIRRUP JAR WITH HEALER Terracotta. Peru, Moche culture, 8 th (dated) TL-test The entire vessel consists of a seated figure leaning forward, a so-called healer. In her hands she holds a slice of the peyote cactus used to bring about a state of intoxication. The wrinkled facial features are very expressive in design and, on the whole, reflect her wisdom; large eyes, her hair ending in two braids. On her back is the almost circular handle with a vertically protruding, pipe-shaped spout. The Moche culture was located on Peru s northern coast and experienced its golden age from around the 5th to 8th cent. This piece has been TL tested. The age provided here is confirmed by the German laboratory Kotalla s report no from Dimensions: HEIGHT 19.8 CM Condition: Good, original condition Provenance: Formerly part of Dr. Gottfried Eysank von Marienfels, Bad Schönau, Austria, acquired around 1970 Estimate EUR Starting price EUR VESSEL WITH FISH AND FROG Terracotta. Peru, Chavín culture, ca. 500 BCE This vessel has a flat bottom and the smooth, lower half of the body is conical, the upper half arched, its nubs plastic and the background pattern composed of densely strung-together grooves. The tall, smooth neck is tapered and the bulging lip flared. The Chavín culture was located in the Peruvian highlands of the Eastern Andes and probably experienced its golden age between 850 and 200 BCE. Dimensions: HEIGHT 19.5 CM Condition: Brown color, chips around the mouth, otherwise very good condition for its age Provenance: Formerly in the Lüders Collection (Austria), acquired around 1970 Estimate EUR Starting price EUR The vessel has a curved, u-shaped body similar in form to a cucumber, the bottom flat and the curved handle serving as a bridge between the two parts. On one end is the spout, while, on the other, a human head closes off the piece. The head has large eyes, a wide, narrow mouth and a twisted cloth or ribbon running around its forehead. The man s body and extremities are depicted with engraved lines and is proportionally very small. The vessel is black-gray in color and polish. The Chavín culture of the Peruvian highlands experienced its golden age from about 850 to 200 BCE. Dimensions: HEIGHT 17.8 CM, WIDTH 17.5 CM Condition: Generally well preserved Provenance: Formerly part of Dr. Gottfried Eysank von Marienfels, Bad Schönau, Austria, acquired around 1970 Estimate EUR Starting price EUR

51 303 FIGURE OF A MAN Terracotta. Manteño culture, Ecuador, approx Small, standing figure of a markedly broad-shouldered man, both arms at his side. The head is emphatically large, the facial features very expressive in their design. Ceremonial cap, large earrings, wide mouth and bared teeth. The back is mostly flat. Dark gray color. The Manteño culture existed between about 850 and 1600 and was located in the territory previously occupied by the older Valdivia culture. 302 HEAD OF A FIGURE (PRIEST) Terracotta. Veracruz, Mexico, around 500 This head with a markedly high, roundly accentuated forehead is mostly shaved. Towards the back, parts of the hairdress painted black protrude like wings. The man s mouth is wide open and declaiming; in addition, earrings. Remnants of red and black paint; mounted on a black wooden pedestal. Dimensions: HEIGHT without pedestal 8 CM, remnants of old painting; right part of the hairdress chipped, one larger scratch on the backside. All in all, good complete and age-related condition Provenance: Formerly part of the Seiss Collection, Leverkusen, Germany, acquired around 1960 Dimensions: HEIGHT 8.5 CM Condition: The head has been attached, otherwise good, agerelated condition Provenance: Formerly part of the Vogler Collection, acquired ca STANDING FIGURE Terracotta. Timoto Cuica culture, Venezuela, approx. 13 th (dated) TL-test A small figure with a large head and prominently stocky legs, the toes depicted. At hip level on both sides are small protrusions that look like eyelets from the front, but are, in reality, arms. The wide face features bulging eyes and a wide mouth, the facial features smiling. This piece has been TL tested. The age provided here is confirmed by the German laboratory Kotalla s report no from Dimensions: HEIGHT 6.6 CM Condition: Good, original condition Provenance: Formerly part of the Spinner Collection (Germany), acquired around SEATED KAZIKEN CHIEF Terracotta. Bahia culture, Ecuador, approx. 500 Impressively figural depiction of a seated Kaziken, the head emphasized by its size. Large eyes, hooked nose, the mouth wide and open, the rows of teeth visible. Around his neck is a chain consisting of two rows; jewelry around the outer ears; the hair tied into two points (or jewelry) protruding from the back. His arms are held forward symmetrically and have rings around them. The lower legs are crossed with one leg lying on top of the other and both of the prominently executed hands lying on the leg on top. This cultic figure makes a very forward-facing impression. Firing opening on the head and the flat bottom. The Bahia culture existed between ca. 500 BCE and 500 CE and was one of the first ceramic cultures north of the Andes. Dimensions: HEIGHT 23.8 CM Condition: Good, age related condition; weathering, smaller cracks, nicks and scratches Provenance: Formerly part of the Vogler Collection (Germany, acquired around 1988) 306 PRIEST FIGURE Terracotta. Maya culture, Guatemala, ca Stocky priest standing in a loincloth with his feet spread apart, the upper front of his torso also covered by a cloth. Around his neck is a wide collar. Typical for the Maya culture is the nose s bridge which runs up over the forehead. The eyes are more like slits, the mouth open in the act of speaking. One arm is bent, the hands are not depicted. On the back, at seat-level, a round opening. The figure served as a whistle. Dimensions: HEIGHT 12.4 CM Condition: Good, age-related condition; remnants of old painting, weathering, scratches and likely partly restored area on the left leg Provenance: Formerly part of the Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York, acquired in 1995, subsequently Galerie Alt-Amerika 307 IDOL IN THE FORM OF A WOMAN Terracotta. Paracas culture, ca. 500 BCE Cylindrical form, the body widening towards the shoulder. Arms and hands are depicted with engraved lines, the feet hidden under the long robe. The wide face is stylized and the large, rectangular eyes determine its expression. Long hair running down the back; opening on top of the head. The Paracas culture existed from 900 to 200 BCE and is named after a peninsula on Peru s southern coast where the most important finds have been made. Dimensions: HEIGHT 17.7 CM Condition: Very good, original condition Provenance: Formerly part of Dr. Gottfried Eysank von Marienfels, Bad Schönau, Austria, acquired around

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