369. Bronze Beaker, China, Shang period ( B.C.), ritual vessel ku, thick encrusted patina, ht. 7 in.

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1 368. Pair of Bronze Horse Trappings, Central Asia, probably 6th century B.C., cast in the form of mythical animals, part bird, part horse, traces of gilding remaining, each approx. lg. 4 1/2 in Bronze Beaker, China, Shang period ( B.C.), ritual vessel ku, thick encrusted patina, ht. 7 in. Provenance: Ex-collection of Robert H. Ellsworth. $1,000-1, Ritual Bronze Tripod, Shang period (16th-11th century B.C.), Chia form. Provenance: Ex-collection of Robert H. Ellsworth. $1,000-1, Pair of Crossbow Mechanisms, China, Han period (2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.), inscriptions on the sides and bottoms, lg. 5 1/2 in. Provenance: Ex-collection of Robert H. Ellsworth Circular Cloisonné Tray, China, early 20th century, design of a blue dragon on a white ground, dia. 8 1/4 in Two Stirrups, China and Tibet, 19th century, one bronze with dragon finials; and one derge work of iron inlaid with gold and silver, and dragon finials with moveable pearls in their mouths Four Bronze Vases, China, 18th century, decoration of archaic motifs, two with animal-form handles, ht /4 in Three Bronze Vases, one from China, probably Ming period ( ), decorated with archaic motifs and jump ring handles, two from Japan, an arrow vase with dragons and a small vase with woven wire handles, ht. 8 1/4, 7 3/4, 5 in Two Pieces of Cloisonné, China, early 20th century, a cylindrical box with stylized floral scrolls on a green ground, and a rectangular box with similar decoration on a blue ground, dia. 3, and 8 x 4 1/2 x 3 in Two Bronze Bells, China, 19th century, one decorated with relief dragons, the other archaic motifs, ht. 7 1/2, 8 1/2 in Cloisonné Vase, China, early 20th century, design of arabesques on a brown ground, ht. 9 in Bronze Basin, Japan, animal-form feet, inscription Nigastu hall Todaiji February Jiryaku fourth year (1068), dia. 12 1/2 in. Provenance: Ex-collection of Robert H. Ellsworth. $1,500-2,000 61

2 Bronze Censer-Candle Pricket, Japan, 19th century, long handle, surface inset with chrysanthemums, bosses, and engraved floral scrolling, lg. 13 in Bronze Sculpture, Meiji period ( ), Tokyo school, study of a little girl in a fan-embroidered kimono, ht. 13 in. $1,000-1, Circular Bronze Plaque, Japan, Meiji period ( ), high relief cast lion s head, signed, dia. 14 in. $800-1, Pair of Mixed-Metal Vases, Japan, 19th century, cylindrical form with designs of birds and flowers in gold and silver, ht. 4 in Mixed-Metal Box, Japan, early 20th century, basketry frame inset with a silver panel with a rooster, hen, and chick, 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in

3 Mixed-Metal Vase, Japan, Meiji period ( ), design of wind-blown flowers, ht. 7 1/4 in Damascene Box, Japan, late 19th century, Komei-style work of gold inlaid iron, landscape scene, signed, 3 x 2 in Pair of Mixed-Metal Vases, Japan, Meiji period, shakudo body inlaid with copper, gold, and silver, with a design of autumn flowers, ht. 6 3/4 in Bronze Brazier, Japan, 19th century, cast decoration of medallions with birds and flowers enhanced with engraved scrolling, dia. 14 in

4 Three Mixed-Metal Vases, Japan, late 19th/early 20th century, a pair decorated with water plants and one decorated with irises, ht. 8 1/2, 5 in Mixed-Metal Vase, Japan, 19th century, inlaid design of flowers and peaches, ht. 11 in Mixed-Metal Vase, Japan, Meiji period ( ), designs of autumn flowers in silver, gold, and copper, borders of butterflies, signed, ht. 11 in. $2,000-3, Bronze Sculpture, Japan, early 20th century, figure of a Sumo wrestler, lg. 6 in. Provenance: Ex-collection of Robert H. Ellsworth Bronze Figure of Daikoku, Japan, 19th century, standing on a pair of rice bales and holding his hammer, ht. 7 in Bronze Censer, Japan, 19th century, figure of a caparisoned shishi, (cover possibly replaced), lg. 18 in Bronze Vase, Japan, Meiji period ( ), lobated form with a tall flaring neck, ht. 12 in Cast Iron Vase, Japan, 19th century, designs of landscapes with a thunder meander border at the waist, ht. 11 1/2 in Bronze Vase, Japan, early 20th century, decoration of grapes in high relief with leaves inset with champleve enamels, ht. 10 in Mixed-Metal Vase, Japan, Meiji period ( ), reserves of two scholars viewing a scroll and a loquot tree, ht. 12 in Mixed-Metal Vase, Japan, Meiji period ( ), design of iris flowers and birds in gold, silver, and shakudo, ht. 5 in Rhinoceros Horn Cup, China, 18th century, carved as a lotus leaf with bows of peonies and other flowers, deep amber patina, (loss), ht. 2 1/2, lg. 6 in. See further illustrations inside back cover $25,000-35,000 64

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6 Jade Resonance Stone, China, 19th century, stone of pale green, carving of the Eight Precious Things, carved hardwood stand, stand ht. 17, lg. 5 in. $ Buffalo Horn Carving, China, 19th century, figure of the Immortals and flowering trees, ornately carved rosewood stand in the form of casting waves, ht. 18, lg. 24 in. $800-1, Pair of Scepters, China, 19th century, rosewood with inset jade plaques, stone of a pale celadon carved with shou characters and the eight Buddhist emblems, case of carved rosewood and glass, scepter lg. 15 in. $800-1, Oval Gilt Copper Box, China, inset with an 18th century jade plaque carved with the Gods of Longevity, box engraved with flowers and inset with semi-precious stones, lg. 4 1/4 in Archer s Ring, China, 19th century, rock crystal with the skin carved in cameo with a design of a rooster and ling chih Carved Jade Animal, China, 18th century or earlier, stone of a yellow-green with tan areas and russet marking, in the form of mythical Pi Hsieh, lg. 5 1/2 in. $800-1, Rose Quartz Carving, China, early 20th century, standing figure of the Goddess of Mercy, ht. 13 in Jade Bowl, China, spinach green color, carved with swirling dragons and clouds, base carved with clouds, lg. 11 in. $1,500-2, Jade Carving, China, late 19th century, double gourd with foliage and a butterfly, stone of pale green with apple green markings, carved silver inlaid hardwood stand, lg. 4 1/2 in. $

7 Two Carnelian Carvings, China, 19th century, figures of women holding branches of flowers, each 7 x 6 1/2 in Two Lapis Lazuli Carvings, China, 20th century, figure of Pu Tai with small children and a seated Buddha, ht. 3 1/2, 4 in Rock Crystal Covered Jar, China, 19th century, foo dog finial and handles, ht. 6 in Jade Carving, China, 18th/19th century, tan-colored nephrite carved as the God of Longevity, ht. 3 1/2 in Jade Bear, China, probably Sung period ( ), gray nephrite with tan areas and dark veins, hole drilled at the center for suspension, carved table-shaped stand with a root-like base, bear lg. 2 1/4 in. $1,800-2, Five Hardstone Carvings, China, 19th century, four jades: a small censer, figure of a goddess, and a pair of slender vases; together with a peach-shaped agate cup, ht. 3, 5 1/4, 6, 3 in., respectively Jade Carving, China, 18th century, Immortal with a monkey, ht. 3 in Jade Buckle, China, 19th century, stone of a pale green color, lg. 3 1/2 in No lot Jade Buckle, 18th century, dragon-head surface carved with archaic motifs, stone of a pale green color, lg. 5 in. 67

8 Four Jade Buckles, China, 19th century, three of a celadon color, one dark gray, carving of dragons Fan, Japan, 19th century, ivory stays decoration of gold lacquer of a village scene, original black lacquer case and henoki wood box. Provenance: Deaccessioned by the Museum of Fine Arts to benefit the new acquisition fund Chinese Export Fan, 19th century, sandalwood stays, paper fan with figures with ivory faces and brocade gowns, further enhanced with mineral pigments, framed. $ Carved Tortoiseshell Fan, China, 19th century, stays carved with figures in garden scenes, fan painted with flowers, original lacquered box. 68

9 Tortoiseshell Fan, China, 19th century, carved and pierced with figures and garden pavilions, lg. 7 1/2 in Silver Fan, China, 19th century, cast and filigree work with blue and green enamels, lg. 7 1/2 in Set of Buddhist Prayer Beads, China, early 20th century, horn and glass imitating jade Carved Horn Cup, China, 19th century, relief carved with a scene of scholars in a pine grove, ht. 4 in Court Necklace, China, 19th century, beads of carved bone, amethyst, and glass. $ Agate Coupe, China, 19th century, floral carving, ht. 4 in. $ Ju-type Vase, China, Ch ien Lung six-character seal mark ( ) and of the period, square flattened form with lion-mask handles, pale lavender-green glaze, Japanese collector s box and silk bag, ht. 10 in. $20,000-30, Porcelain Vase, China, 18th century, Ming-style, heaped and piled underglaze blue decoration of formalized lotus scrolling, (drilled for a lamp), ht. 12 in. $800-1, Baluster Vase, China, 19th century, famille verte, designs of birds and flowering prunus trees, ht. 27 in Stoneware Vase, China, 19th century, robin s egg blue ground with gilt relief designs of dragons and the Hundred Antiques, ht. 14 1/4 in. 69

10 Cylindrical Brush Pot, China, 19th century, landscape decoration in underglaze blue, An Hua decoration at the neck and foot, ht. 6 1/4 in Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, poppy-shaped handles, robin s egg blue glaze, ht. 9 in Brush Pot, China, 19th century, underglaze blue decoration of birds and flowers, ht. 6 3/4 in Globular Bowl, China, 19th century, surface molded with kuei dragons and archaic scrolling, pale blue glaze, dia. 11 in Pair of Bowls, China, 13th century, Ying Ching ware, scrafitto engraving, conical form with pale blue glaze, dia. 7 in

11 Tea Waste Jar, China, 19th century, mustard-yellow ground with green glazed engraved dragons, six-character mark in underglaze blue on the base, ht. 4 in Double-Gourd Vase, China, pale green glaze, surface engraved with fish and acanthus leaves, ht. 8 1/2 in. $ Cylindrical Brush, China, early 20th century, underglaze blue landscape on a crackled gray ground, ht. 5, dia. 5 1/2 in Alms Bowl, China, 19th century, underglaze blue decoration of dragons and clouds, six-character Ch ien Lung, dia. 10 in. 71

12 Tou Tsai Vase, China, Yung Cheng mark but probably early 20th century, design of crashing waves, ht. 4 in Porcelain Bowl, Kuang Hsu mark ( ), and probably of the period, underglaze blue design of birds and flowers, dia. 5 3/4 in Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, China, late 19th/early 20th century, decoration of bunches of flowers, six-character hallmark on the base, dia. 6 3/4 in Covered Jar, China, 19th century, Wu Tsai ware, designs of a dragon in underglaze blue with overglazed enamels, ht. 7 in Underglaze Blue Vase, China, 18th century, Ming style heaped and piled decoration of lotus scrolling, ht. 8 in Pair of Blue and White Dragon Dishes, Kuang Hsu mark ( ) and of the period, dia. 7 in. 72

13 Covered Jar, China, 18th/19th century, famille jeune ware, designs of birds and flowers, ht. 8 in Brush Holder, China, 19th century, white porcelain with a molded decoration of dogs in a landscape, ht. 5 3/4 in Sang de Boeuf Vase, China, 19th century, bottle shape with a crushed strawberry glaze, ht. 13 in Pair of Globular Vases, China, six character Ch ia Ch ing mark in red ( ) and probably of the period, slightly flaring necks, salmon-colored ground with famille rose enameled lotus scrolling, (one has a crack at the mouth, some pulling to the enamel), ht. 15 in. $2,500-3, Underglaze Red Vase, China, 19th century, Yung Ch eng sixcharacter seal mark on the base, designs of dragons and clouds with swirling waves at the foot, (rim crack), ht. 10 in Porcelain Vase, China, Ch ia Ch ing mark, 19th century, lime green ground with famille rose designs of bats and stylized lotus, ht. 14 in Famille Rose Vase, China, early 20th century, designs of stylized lotus on a scrafitto ground, gilt elephant head handles, Ch ien Lung mark on the base, ht. 9 in. $ Famille Verte Jar, China, 19th century, design of birds and flowers, ht. 17 in Ruby Red Vase, China, 19th century, dragon-form handles, deep color, ht. 8 in Baluster Jar, China, 18th/19th century, famille verte panels with longevity emblems, cranes, deer, pine, and peaches, and leafshaped reserves of the One Hundred Antiques on lotus scrolled rouge de fer ground, ht. 16 in. 73

14 Baluster Vase, China, 19th century, Tsun with famille verte decoration of birds and flowers with butterfly borders, ht. 18 in Lot of Ten Plaques, China, 18th/19th century, rosewood inlaid with scenes of the Immortals and auspicious animals in soapstone, ivory, and mother-of-pearl, each 9 x 8 in. $800-1, Famille Rose Figure of the God of Wealth, China, 19th century, designs of cranes and baskets of flowers on a turquoise ground, ht. 20 in Night Lamp, China, 19th century, famille verte colors, in the shape of a seated cat, lg. 9 in. 74

15 Porcelain Horse, China, 19th century, caparisoned horse with famille verte enamels, (repairs), ht. 10 1/2 in Porcelain Figure, China, 19th century, Manjushri seated on a lion, ht. 12 in Porcelain Vase, China, possibly 17th century, rollwagen shape with a decoration of Kuan Yin and two attendants, nine-character inscription on the side, ht. 14 in Double-Gourd Porcelain Vase, China, Wan Li period ( ), designs of flowers in underglaze blue, ht. 12 in Porcelain Rose Water Bottle, China, K ang Hsi period ( ), designs of flowers, ht. 7 1/2 in Baluster Jar, China, K ang Hsi period ( ), underglaze blue decoration of woman and playing children, carved hardwood cover, ht. 12 1/2 in. $ Two Blue and White Vases, China, a transitional vase with Hua decoration c. 1620; and a K ang Hsi ( ) club-shaped vase, (one missing cover, the other with cracks at the mouth), ht. 7 1/2, 8 in Blue and White Bowl, China, 18th century, floral scroll decoration, hallmark on the base reading I Ping Tang Chih, dia. 8 in Covered Jar, China, 18th century, underglaze blue decoration of floral scrolls, copper mounted rims, made for the Thai export market, ht. 9 in Roleau Vase, China, 19th century, powder blue ground with famille verte reserves of warriors and landscapes, ht. 20 in Covered Jar, China, 19th century, powder blue ground with gilt sea life and stylized scrolling, fan-shaped reserves with famille verte designs of birds and flowers, mounted as a lamp with ormolu, ht. 16 in. 75

16 475. Pair of Famille Rose Cups, T ao Kuang mark ( ) and possibly of the period, design of elephants and peony flowers, dia. 3 in Pair of Porcelain Wine Cups, China, Yung Cheng mark but probably early 20th century, ruby backs with orange mottling, interiors decorated in famille rose enamels with insects and flowers, dia. 3 in Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, pear form with famille rose decoration of phoenixes and peonies, ht. 13 in Famille Rose Vase, early 20th century, design of quail and flowering plants, Ch ien Lung mark on the base, ht. 6 1/2 in Pair of Famille Rose Cups, T ao Kuang mark but probably early 20th century, molded lotus on the exterior, turquoise glazed interiors, dia. 3 3/4 in Brush Pot, China, early 20th century, design of rocks, flowers, and bamboo in famille rose enamels, ht. 6 in Pear-shaped Vase, China, 19th century, Shen Te Tang mark on the base, famille rose decoration of scholars, ht. 9 1/2 in

17 Two Cylindrical Vases, China, 19th century, designs of the Immortals Lan Tsai Ho and Hsi Wang Mu, each approx. ht. 5 in Porcelain Vase, China, Kuang Hsu mark but probably later, designs of birds and flowers on a lotus pattern turquoise ground, ht. 8 1/2 in Bottle Vase, China, 19th century, famille rose decoration of Buddhist saints, signed in red Ch ien Lung on the base, ht. 11 1/2 in Water Dropper, China, 19th century, fish-shape decoration of underglaze blue colors, lg. 5 in Porcelain Vase, China, early 20th century, famille verte enamels of mountain pavilions, Mei ping form, Kuang Hsu mark on the base, ht. 14 1/2 in Porcelain Bowl, China, T ao Kuang mark ( ) and probably of the period, orange ground with famille rose flowers, turquoise interior, (some glaze peeling), dia. 10 in Pair of Famille Rose Vases, China, 19th century, oviform with a decoration of baskets of flowers, ht. 10 in Turquoise Glazed Vase, China, 19th century, design of shou medallions and bats, ht. 9 in Seal Box, China, six-character underglaze blue Ch ia Ch ing mark ( ) and probably of the period, lobated form, beaded green glazed ground with a central reserve of Liu Hai in famille rose enamels, dia. 2 1/2 in Water Pot, China, 18th/19th century, peach bloom glaze, sixcharacter K ang Hsi mark on the base in kai shu characters, dia. 4 1/4 in Soft Paste Water Coupe, China, 19th century, underglaze blue decoration of a dragon-ju-i and diaper patterns, leaf mark on the base, dia. 4 1/4 in Porcelain Water Pot, China, 19th century, flambé glaze of graypurple with a large red area, dia. 5 in. 77

18 Double-Gourd Vase, China, 18th/19th century, tea dust glaze, ht. 4 in Two Sang de Boeuf Vases, China, 19th century, a water coupe and a small Meiping vase, dia. 3, ht. 3 1/2 in., respectively Turquoise Vase, China, 19th century, garlic-type mouth, sixcharacter Ch ien Lung seal mark on the base, ht. 7 1/2 in No lot Brush Washer, six-character K ang Hsi mark but probably later, pale mottled lavender glaze, (rim frits), dia. 4 1/4 in Clair de Lune Saucer, six-character Yung Cheng mark in a double square and possibly of the period, dia. 5 1/4 in. 78

19 Copper Red Dish, China, Ch ien Lung mark ( ) and of the period, dia. 8 1/4 in Yellow Saucer Dish, Hsien Feng mark and period ( ), surface engraved with dragons and pearls, dia. 7 in Peach Bloom Water Pot, six-character K ang Hsi mark but probably 19th century, beehive shape with engraved floral roundels, dia. 4 1/2 in. $ Bottle Vase, China, 18th/19th century, engraved with acanthus leaves and floral springs, engraved six-character K ang Hsi mark on the base, ht. 12 in Porcelain Vase, China, 19th century, pale apple green glaze with a pronounced crackle, ht. 8 in Copper Red Water Pot, China, 18th century, dia. 3 3/4 in Sang de Boeuf Vase, China, 19th century, deep crushed strawberry color, ht. 16 in Yellow Bowl with Engraved Dragons, China, early 20th century, Hung Chih mask on the base in underglaze blue, dia. 6 3/4 in. $ San Tsai Bowl, China, early 20th century, yellow ground with aubergine and green dragons, six-character Ch eng Hua mark, dia. 8 in Porcelain Bowl, China, early 20th century, yellow ground with birds and floral sprigs, signed Ch ang Ch un t ung ch ing in red on the base, dia. 5 3/4 in Pair of Famille Verte Bowls, China, 19th century, designs of the three fruits in iron red, dia. 8 3/4 in. 79

20 Famille Rose Bowl, China, 19th century, yellow ground with stylized lotus and double fish, Ch ien Lung mark on the base, dia. 6 1/4 in Lacquered Box, Japan, 19th century, lac burgaute work, hexagonal form, two compartments and stand, inlay of mother-ofpearl on black lacquer, ht. 18 in. $1,200-1, Lacquered Chest, Korea, early 20th century, black and mauve lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl in a pattern of birds and peaches, ht. 11 x 10 x 10 in. $ Lacquered Box, Japan, early 20th century, rectangular form, black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay in a pattern of deer and a peach tree, 11 x 9 x 3 in Lacquered Box, Korea, early 20th century, four-tier, black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl in a pattern of cranes, peaches, and diaper work, ht. 7, 6 3/4 in. square Lobated Box, China, 18th century, black lacquered surface inlaid with mother-of-pearl, malachite, and soapstone, scenes of the Immortals, ht. 10 1/2 x 9 in Two Flower Vases, Japan, late 19th/early 20th century, turned wood, surface lacquered with birds and flowers, ht. 11 3/4, 8 in. $